Coverage
Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (12/15/23)
The Tribal Chief returns!
Will you still ACKNOWLEDGE HIM?
The REIGNING, DEFENDING, UNDISPUTED WWE Universal Champion, Roman…! Reigns…! is finally back on SmackDown! But will he be happy about it?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE United States Championship #1 Contenders Tournament, Opening Round: Grayson Waller VS Carmelo Hayes; Melo wins and advances.
- WWE United States Championship #1 Contenders Tournament, Opening Round: Kevin Owens VS Austin Theory; Kevin wins and advances.
- The Kabuki Warriors VS Mia Yim & Zelina Vega; The Kabuki Warriors win.
- Randy Orton VS Jimmy Uso; Orton wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Roman Reigns is here!
Green Bay is torn as finally, The Tribal Chief returns to SmackDown! And following behind are Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso. The Bloodline stands together, fingers to the sky as the pyro goes off. The introductions are made, then Roman continues down to the ring. He has surpassed 1200 DAYS as champion, but it was just seven days ago that Solo & Jimmy lost to LA Knight & Randy Orton. Roman raises the belt for the pyro to go off again while fans boo, and some chant “YEET! YEET!” Heyman has a mic, he hands it over to Roman, and Roman says, “Green Bay! ACKNOWLEDGE ME.” Fans boo again but Roman smirks.
Roman then says, “Alright, alright, shut your mouths now. I wouldn’t’ve done that if you’d kept the boos down.” The boos keep going but Roman says it’s the holidays! Christmas! He’s here to celebrate! It’s promotion season, y’all! Cuz he’s a good boss. He’s a fair Tribal Chief. When someone’s doing good, he lets them know. When someone’s doing bad, he smashes ’em. But that’s not tonight. Tonight is about one man. This man has bent over backwards, sacrificed everything over the past year or so. This man understands what representing the family means. What it is like to keep the family at the top of the mountain.
And God forbid, if something happens to Roman, this man steps up. This man is next in line! This man… Well, Jimmy sure thinks it is him. Fans chant “YEET! YEET!” but it ain’t Jey, either. Fans cheer for Randy but it ain’t Randy! This man will be responsible for The Bloodline. This is the next tribal heir, the next Tribal Chief! Jimmy… join Roman in congratulating your brother, SOLO! Roman hugs Solo while fans boo and Jimmy feels awkward. Roman says now we all see- RANDY ORTON IS HERE! Fans fire up for The Viper as he walks out on stage. Roman tries to laugh it off, and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Orton has a mic now, and he joins The Bloodline in the ring. Green Bay chants for “RANDY! RANDY!” and he tells them, “For 18 months, I have been thinking about this moment right here. I’ve been thinking about what I’m gonna do. I’ve been thinking about what I’m gonna say.” But the only thing Orton needs to say to Roman is… Orton’s coming for him! Roman took 18 months from Orton, so Orton will take it all away from Roman. It doesn’t matter who he has to go through to get the job done, the fact of the matter is this, Big Dog: It starts tonight, ends at the Royal Rumble, because Orton is challenging Roman for the WWE Universal Championship!!
The fans fire up hearing that! Roman smirks, even as fans chant for “R K O! R K O!” Roman says, “By the sound of the fans, sounds like you deserve it.” But what? 18 months? Roman hasn’t even thought about Orton once. Orton’s been gone 18 months, and has done nothing to earn this opporutnity, therefore doesn’t deserve it, and therefore can go to the back of the line where he belongs! This is crazy! Everyone wants to get down with the Tribal Chief and thinks they show up and just get the opporutnity. No, that’s not how this works. So just do what you do, Orton: tap into that big dumb head, listen to those voices.
It ain’t 2007 anymore. Roman is levels above Orton and everybody else! Those voices are telling Orton to get outta here right now, run and leave Roman alone. Do not disrespect the Tribal Chief. Because if Orton has a match with Roman, it won’t be an 18 month vacation, it will be retirement. Orton ain’t ever coming back! Orton says maybe Roman’s right. Maybe. Orton is looking into the eyes of the Tribal Chief and sees Roman has changed. For the better, really. Roman has evolved for the better. he’s no longer just a historical champion, Roman is a legend! Now, Orton’s changed, too. Orton has evolved.
But the one thing that Orton will always and forever be… is a Legend Killer. AND RK- NO, Roman gets away in time! Solo stands in the way now, and Jimmy, too. Orton says Roman hasn’t been thinking about him, so maybe he should start. And hold on, Orton is getting something from those voices in his head. And y’know what they’re saying? The voices just said Roman might’ve just crapped himself. And one more thing, Orton will leave them with this: Daddy’s back. Orton takes his leave, but he’ll be taking on Jimmy 1v1 later tonight. Will Orton take out a pawn so he can get at the king?
WWE United States Championship #1 Contenders Tournament, Opening Round: Grayson Waller VS Carmelo Hayes!
The Aussie Icon thought he was gonna get an easy first opponent just because it’d be someone from NXT. But he now runs into someone he could never beat while he was in NXT, and that man is… HIM. Will all of the WWE Universe see that Melo Don’t Miss?
SmackDown returns and Melo makes his entrance. Logan Paul has a quick video promo saying that while Melo Don’t Miss, Logan missed Melo’s entire career. Melo better have his family DVR this match, this is the only time he’s gonna be on SmackDown. “Good luck, random guy.” The bell rings and Melo circles with Waller. Green Bay knows about “MEL~O!” and the two tie up. Waller headlocks but Melo slips around to headlock back. Waller powers out, Melo rolls over his back and shoves. Melo drops, hurdles, then ducks to DROPKICK! Fans fire up, Melo wrenches Waller’s arm and wristlocks. Waller rolls, shows off his kips, but Melo wrangles him again.
Melo top wristlocks, Waller rolls and wrenches to JAB! Melo staggers, Waller says count it, “Swish.” Waller throws body shots, but Melo elbows back. Waller CLUBS Melo, Melo CHOPS Waller! Fans “WOO~!” and Melo CHOPS again! Waller staggers around, Melo whips but Waller blocks. Waller kicks low, reels Melo in, and suplexes. Melo cradle counters, ONE!! Waller LEG LARIATS Melo down! Fans boo but Waller drags Melo up. Waller cravats for a neck wrench and he throws knees. Melo staggers, Waller whips him corner to corner, but then Melo boots. Waller blocks, but Melo uses that to RANA!
Melo runs in but he blocks boots. Melo puts Waller in ropes, ENZIGURIS, then FADE AWAY JUMPER! Waller bails out and the fans fire up as Melo builds speed. Melo slides, Waller slides in! Waller slides back out but Melo slides back in! Waller runs in, but into the SPRINGBOARD LARIAT! Melo then clotheslines Waller up and out! Fans fire up and Melo says Logan is the one who needs to be watching, but SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Melo fights up and against the chinlock. The fans rally for Melo and he JAWBREAKERS free! Then Melo fires hands from all sides! Melo whips, Waller reverses, and Waller slides under the springboard! Melo jams a leg, Waller SOMERSAULT FLATLINERS! Cover, TWO!! Melo survives and Waller is frustrated, perhaps having a flashback to Stand & Deliver. Waller slaps Melo around, kicks him around, then swings, but Melo dodges! Melo CHPOS, ROCKS, and repeat! Melo fires off in a corner, the ref counts and he lets off. Melo whips corner to corner, runs in and forearm SMASH! Snapmare and BOOT!
Melo keeps moving, tilt-o-whirl, LA MYSTICA! Cover, TWO! Waller survives that and Melo starts to get frustrated. Melo cools off, goes to a corner and hops up. But Waller YANKS him down! Fans boo as Waller goes up now. Waller brings Melo in, for a SUPER OVERDRIVE!! Cover, TWO!!! Melo survives and Waller is furious! Waller drags Melo back up, fireman’s carries, and pops Melo up, but Melo uses that to victory roll! TWO, and Melo SUPERKICKS! Waller wobbles, Melo springboards, FADE AWAY DDT! Cover, TWO! Waller is still in this and Melo is losing his cool again. Waller bails out, Melo pursues, and Waller HOTSHOTS the arm!
Melo wobbles, Waller somersaults, but into the FIRST 48! And then Melo hurries up top, NOTHING BUT NET!! Cover, Melo wins!
Winner: Carmelo Hayes, by pinfall (advances to the next round)
The “random guy” just took down Logan Paul’s Aussie doppelganger! Will Melo continue to hit three pointers all the way to his title shot?
LA Knight finds Orton backstage.
There he is! Knight was worried he was gonna have to make the save. Orton says that’s a good one. But again, he doesn’t need Knight’s help. Knight isn’t saying Orton needs his help, just that they both know how the numbers work. And in a way, Orton wouldn’t have signed the contract to SmackDown had it not been for Knight. Again, nothing wrong with that, it’s just the numbers. Orton knows they just met, but they’re good, right? They got a win over Solo & Jimmy. Yeah, that’s right. Then let’s keep it that way, and that means Knight staying out of Orton’s way. Knight isn’t trying to be in Orton’s way, he is just saying!
Orton is worried about Roman, worried about The Bloodline, but if there’s one man that takes everything away from Roman before anyone else, it is L A Knight, YEAH. Knight heads out, and Orton has something to think about. Will it be better for The Viper if he accepts the Mega Star’s help?
WWE United States Championship #1 Contenders Tournament, Opening Round: Kevin Owens VS Austin Theory!
Waller is out, so the Prizefighter won’t get to knock him out. But that’s fine, he has to focus on beating Austin Theory live! Can he do that with a broken freakin’ hand? Or will it be A-Town Down in Green Bay, Wisconsin?
SmackDown returns and Theory makes his entrance. Logan has another video: former champion and ripped guy Theory VS… Kevin Owens? Bro, Kevin dresses like a fifth grader who takes PE dodgeball too seriously. Put the sleeves back on, it is embarrassing. The bell rings and Theory runs up. Kevin stays back, keeping his bad hand away. Theory rushes in, gets that hand but Kevin headlocks. Theory powers up but can’t power out as Kevin grinds him down. Theory powers up and powers out this time but Kevin runs him over. Cover, ONE, but Kevin arm-drags and has a cording hold. Theory endures and fights up.
Kevin wrenches Theory’s arm but Theory kicks low. Theory throws hands, goes after the bad hand but Kevin rolls Theory up. TWO, and Theory kicks low to throw more hands. Kevin CHOPS but Theory fires off on Kevin in a corner! The ref counts, Theory argues with her, but Kevin whips Theory to ELBOW him down! Then SENTONS! Theory goes to a corner, Kevin runs in but Theory slips away. Fans boo and Kevin waits in the ring. The ring count begins, but Kevin storms out to the apron. Theory ROCKS Kevin, reels him in, but Kevin hooks the ropes! Kevin HEADBUTTS Theory, BOOTS him down, then CANNONBALLS to the floor!
The fans fire up with Kevin as he rises up, and Kevin gets Theory in the ring. Kevin hurries up a corner, but Theory bails out again. Fans boo again, but Kevin storms after Theory. Theory HOTSHOTS Kevin away, then somersaults and SHOTGUNS! Kevin bails out now and Theory pursues. Theory gets Kevin up, AOI SHOUDO on the apron!! Kevin writhes, the ref reprimands Theory, but Theory says he ain’t playing around. The fans boo while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Theory has Kevin up top. But Kevin fires hands, then HEADBUTTS Theory down! FROG SPLASH!! But the bad hand holds Kevin back! Kevin hurries to cover, TWO! Theory survives thanks to the delay, but Kevin just goes up top again! To SWANTON BOMB onto knees! Theory saves himself, covers, TWO! Theory grins but is still frustrated. Theory stomps away on Kevin, then jump stomps! Theory talks trash, saying HE is the greatest US Champion! Theory drags Kevin up, but Kevin throws forearms. Theory hits back, runs, but into a BOOT! Theory returns, but Kevin HEADBUTTS! And JABS! JABS! And CHOPS! All with his left!
Kevin stomps away at the ropes, the ref counts, but the fans fire up! Kevin lets off at 4 and he whips. Theory reverses but Kevin kicks back! And then Kevin runs to FLYIGN SHOULDER TACKLE! Atomic drop! DDT! Cover, TWO! Kevin shakes out the bad hand while the fans rally up. Kevin stands, he brings Theory up, and Kevin whips. POP-UP- NO, the hand holds Kevin back again! So Kevin SUPERKICKS! Cover, TWO! Theory flounders to a corner but the fans rally up for Kevin. Kevin runs in but Theory BOOTS him! Theory runs up but Kevin BOOTS back! Kevin hops up, but Theory catches him, ARABIAN PRESS FLY! Cover, TWO!!
Theory is furious, and he glares at Kevin as he goes to a corner. The fans rally for Kevin but Theory says no, this is HIS tournament! Theory fireman’s carries Kevin to the top rope, CHOPS him, then climbs up. Kevin turns it into a SUPER FISHERMAN BUSTER! The fans are thunderous while Kevin crawls after Theory, but Theory flops out of the ring! Fans boo but Kevin is too tired to be frustrated. Kevin rolls out to fetch Theory, but Theory POSTS Kevin! And then crotches Kevin on the barrier! Theory DECKS Kevin into the timekeeper’s area! Theory leaves Kevin behind for the count to handle this! Fans boo but the count is 5 of 10!
Kevin crawls around at 7, drags himself up at 8, and slides in at 9! Fans fire up but Theory ROLLING ELBOWS! Then SOMERSAULT BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Kevin survives and Theory is beside himself! Theory puts Kevin up top again, throws hands, then climbs up. Kevin slips under, and he shoves Theory down! Theory lands on his A-Town, and Kevin says “SUCK IT!” Kevin runs corner to corner, CANNONBALL! Theory falls out of the Tree of Woe, Kevin SWANTON BOMBS!! Cover, TWO!! Theory survives and Kevin sits there in disappointment. Kevin shakes out the bad hand while Theory flounders to ropes.
The fans rally behind Kevin and he stalks behind Theory. Kick and- NO, Theory grabs the bad hand and KICKS it! Kevin goes outside, Theory goes out to SLAM the hand into the post! And then Theory puts the hand on the steps, to STOMP it!! Fans boo as Kevin gets back in the ring, but Theory grabs at the arm! Kevin shoves him away, then DECKS Theory with the cast! Kevin realizes what he even did, and hurries to cover! KEVIN WINS!
Winner: Kevin Owens, by pinfall (advances to the next round)
Theory wanted after the arm, but the arm took him out! Will Kevin’s own one lucky punch lead him to not just the finals, but to a shot at Logan Paul?
Roman and The Bloodline are in the private suite.
And Roman is not happy. This was supposed to be a celebration! Orton ruined it! Completely! They all saw it, right? Yeah, Jimmy saw. Someone’s gotta shut Orton’s mouth. Orton needs to be silenced. Jimmy says he can silence Orton, but doesn’t this sound like a job for the “Tribal Heir?” Is Jimmy kidding? This is Promotion Season, remember? If Jimmy can handle Orton on his own, just imagine what awaits him as a reward. Understood? YEET! Er, uh, sorry… No yeet. Jimmy is walking on thin ice this winter, will he be able to cut off the head of the Viper to spare Roman Reigns?
Karrion Kross speaks.
“I would like to speak with you all today about the most urgent world event that is about to occur. This place is about to be… recycled. The moment I walked through the door, everything was set into motion. And now, we are at the threshold of a new beginning. Everything is about to crumble. Can you see it yet? Soon, you will.” Will SmackDown have no choice but to #FallAndPray?
Cameron Grimes finds Kevin Owens backstage.
Grimes says that was awesome out there. Hate to see it, but Grimes wishes he could’ve punched Theory just like that. Kevin says thanks, and Grimes heads out. Kayla Braxton then walks over, congratulates Kevin on the win and notes how he’ll move on to the next round, set to face Carmelo Hayes next week. They’ve never faced before, how do you prepare for a first-time opponent? Great question. And Kevin remembers being like Melo at one point in his career. Almost 10 years ago, Kevin showed up on Raw, went face to face with John Cena, not that Kevin is saying he’s anything like Cena. But as far as Melo goes, he’s very talented. And is right here, isn’t he?
The camera looks over, and there’s Melo. Melo says sup, and wants to say first off, ton of respect. Kevin’s done it all, won it all, but this tournament… Melo needs this way more than Kevin. And Melo isn’t like Waller or Theory. Kevin won’t be able to hit him in the face, and he won’t be able to “little broll” him. Melo heads out, and Kevin asks Kayla what that means. No idea. But either way, will Kevin #JustKeepFighting until he has his shot at Logan? Or will Melo put Kevin on a T-Shirt in the rafters?
BREAKING NEWS on Charlotte Flair.
After the rough fall in lats week’s match, she will be out of action for nine months, given her injured knee. Damage CTRL has crossed off one enemy without even trying, but when and where will The Queen rise again?
Damage CTRL speaks.
Bayley says we just saw one example of why she created this group int he first place. “To become the most dominant women’s faction in WWE history. And every day, we get closer to my goal. I knew that Iyo was special from day one, I knew she was destined to win the Money in the Bank and become your WWE Women’s Champion.” Iyo says this is her era now! She’s the most powerful and dangerous champion in WWE today, and no one will stop her. And with the Kabuki Warriors reunited, they are stronger than ever! Bayley helped Asuka beat the 14-time champion in Charlotte. Asuka says let that be a warning to anyone who opposes them!
“No one is ready for Damage Control!” And Dakota Kai says it is time for them all to raise the bar and change the game. Spoken like a true mastermind. Now is time for DMG CTRL to hold all the gold, and that starts with the most dangerous tag team, the Kabuki Warriors, to go after the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. And Bayley is going to enter the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble, win it, and take the Women’s World Championship from Rhea Ripley! Then finally, Bayley’s dream will become a reality! DMG CTRL is all fired up, will they be ICHIBAN?
The Kabuki Warriors VS Mia Yim & Zelina Vega!
Asuka & Kairi make their way to the ring alone, only to get jumped by Michin & La Muneca! Fans fire up as Mia & Zelina get payback for weeks past as they throw Asuka & Kairi all around! Mia & Zelina then get in the ring and wait on the Kabuki Warriors to regroup while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Kairi CLUBS away on Mia in the ropes! The ref is busy with Zelina, and Asuka HIP ATTACKS Mia off the apron! Fans boo but then Asuka distracts the ref so Kairi can FLYING FOREARM Mia down! Dakota Kai has also appeared ringside, and she steps on Mia! Kairi puts Mia in for Asuka, and Asuka tags Kairi in. The Kabuki Warriors mug Mia, double whip and then bypass to kick, AX KICK and BULLDOG, into a basement dropkick! The Kabuki Warriors soak up the heat, Kairi runs to SLIDING D! Mia flounders, Kairi goes up, FLYING KABUKI FOREARM! Cover, TWO!
Kairi keeps on Mia, drags her up and around, but Mia throws body shots. Asuka tags in, CLUBS Mia, then brings her around. DOUBLE HIP TOSS, and then DOUBLE SLIDING FOREARM SANDWICH! Cover, TWO! Fans boo but Asuka clamps onto Mia with an armlock. Mia endures, the fans rally up, and Mia throws forearms. Asuka holds on, then throws Mia by her hair! The fans boo and the ref reprimands but Asuka plays innocent. Cover, TWO! Asuka drags Mia around, but Mia powers up. Asuka fires off palm strikes from all sides, but Mia turns backfist into backslide! TWO, and Asuka kicks! Mia ducks, rolls her up, TWO!
Mia stands up but into a NECKBREAKER DROP! Cover, TWO! Asuka drags Mia up, but Mia blocks the suplex. Mia fights, suplexes in return, and gets Asuka up and over! The fans rally, Asuka tags Kairi and Kairi drags Mia away from Zelina. But Mia turns over, BOOTS Kairi away and hot tags Zelina! Zelina rallies and fans fire up! Zelina arm-drags Kairi to a corner, then runs in to JUMP KICK! Zelina runs to KNEE! Cover, TWO! Zelina drags Kairi up, but Kairi swings! Zelina blocks, wrenches, and LA SOMBRA DDT! Zelina watches Kairi go to ropes, and she spells it out, “L! W! O!” 619!! But Kairi’s right up to URAKEN!
Kairi tags Asuka, and she storms up on Zelina! Chicken wing, crossface, ASUKA LOCK!! Zelina flails, reaches out, but she can’t reach Mia or the ropes! Zelina rolls back to a cover, TWO!! Asuka lets go, Zelina ducks the kick! Hot tag to Mia! Mia dodges a kick, Asuka dodges a kick, repeat! HEADBUTT from Mia and she reels Asuka in, lift, tuck, HAMMERLOCK DROP!! Cover, Kairi breaks it!! Zelina throws Kairi out, then storms out, only for Kairi to SHOTEI! Kairi drags Zelina down, to Alabama Lift and ALABAMA SLAM onto the desk!! Zelina falls in a heap and Kairi gets on the apron, but Mia BOOTS her!
Mia ROCKS Asuka, Asuka fights Sole Food to URA- NO, Mia ducks to SOBAT! And PELE! Fans fire up with Mia, she goes up a corner, but Dakota distracts! And Bayley is here to SHOVE Mia down! Kairi hurries to tag back in, and Asuka ROUNDHOUSES Mia down! Kairi rises up, for the InSANE Elbow!! Cover, Kabuki Warriors win!
Winners: The Kabuki Warriors, by pinfall
DMG CTRL pulls out all the stops to make sure the Empress of Tomorrow & Pirate Princess took this one! Will nothing stop Bayley’s crew from taking control of the entire WWE Women’s Division?
Jimmy and Solo talk.
Paul and Roman have been talking mighty long, and longer than usual. It don’t feel good, it don’t feel right. Solo is stoic while Jimmy paces. But on the real, this feels like a set-up. Jimmy wants to ask Solo something. Solo would tell Jimmy if something was about to happen to him, right? Right? Solo says he’s Jimmy’s brother. But Solo flexing his taped up hand is still concerning. Will the Enforcer of the Island still be there for Jimmy? Or will he stay loyal to The Tribal Chief?
Santos Escobar speaks.
“The last time I had the United States Championship within my grasp, the opportunity was ripped away by Rey Mysterio. Because of that, that WWE Hall of Famer and Lucha Libre legend is no longer around us. This time, I won’t let anything or anybody take what I rightfully deserve. And now, I take on a man I’ve never faced one on one. The All Mighty Bobby Lashley. Bobby’s all about appearances. Expensive suits, fancy dinners. Don’t get me wrong, I understand. I get it. But none of that matters in that ring. When I’m through with Bobby, he will not want to show his ugly face on SmackDown ever again.
“And when I’m done with everybody else standing in my way, I will take away what I gave to Logan Paul, and become the NEW United States Champion, Santos Escobar.” The Emperor of Lucha has spoken, will he make good on his word?
Bobby Lashley speaks.
“Let this sink in. Logan Paul is our United States Champion.” The Street Profits say, “Wow.” Lashley says we now have this tournament, with a bunch of superstars that Logan Paul thinks he can beat. Except Lashley. Montez Ford says, “Amen,” and Angelo Dawkins says, “Talk to ’em.” Next round, Santos Escobar… Papi Chulo who thinks he’s done everything under the sun, but when it comes to the All Mighty, Bobby Lashley, he ain’t got no bidness! Dawkins tells Santos to step up, get stomped out. Either way, dominance on arrival. Honestly, Santos is just in Lashley’s way. Will nothing stop the Rocky Mountain Machine from crushing Santos for Christmas?
BREAKING NEWS for next week’s Holiday SmackDown!
Not only does the United States Championship #1 Contenders Tournament continue with those first-time-ever matches, but the NXT North American Championship will be on the line! Dragon Lee returns triumphant from Deadline to face former NXT UK Champion, Pete Dunne! Will the Bruiserweight bring home gold for Christmas? And as the war between DMG CTRL and pretty much everyone else escalates, we have a “Holiday Havoc” 8 Woman Tag Match! Bayley, Iyo, Asuka & Kairi VS Bianca, Shotzi, Mia & Zelina! Will this one deck the halls and tear down the house at the same time?
Randy Orton VS Jimmy Uso!
The Viper is ready to remind us who the Apex Predator is around here, and as he vowed to start SmackDown, he’ll go through anyone and everyone Roman Reigns puts in front of him. Will this just be the beginning of the end for the Bloodline? Or can The Tribal Chief rely on one him, Jim Uso?
The bell rings and Orton fires off on Jimmy! Orton bumps Jimmy off buckles, fires off haymakers, then puts Jimmy in the ropes! Fans fire up but Jimmy scrambles away! Fans boo and Jimmy says timeout, and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Orton stalks Jimmy. Jimmy wants another timeout but fans want the desk back suplex one more time. So Orton obliges, DESK BACK SUPLEX! Jimmy flops down, Orton hauls him back up, and puts him back in the ring. Cover, TWO! Jimmy toughs it out but Orton clamps onto an arm. Orton grinds the shoulder, Jimmy endures, and fans rally behind Randy. Jimmy fights up, Orton wrenches, but Jimmy HEADBUTTS free! Jimmy HEADBUTTS again, throws up the one, then runs in at the corner. Orton ELBOWS Jimmy, bumps him off buckles, then goes up the corner. Orton rains down fists!
The fans fire up and count along, Orton goes all the way to nine, then winds up, for TEN! Fans fire up as Orton looms over Jimmy. Orton drags Jimmy to center so he can stomp him! And stomp him again! Orton picks Jimmy apart with those stomps! Jimmy goes to ropes, Orton CHOKES him! The ref counts, Orton lets off, and Jimmy goes to a corner. The fans continue to rally behind Orton as he whips Jimmy to ropes. Jimmy kicks but Orton trips him up. Jimmy tries again, Orton blocks but the DRAGON WHIP hits! “Yeah what now?!” Fans boo as Jimmy stalks Orton to a corner. Jimmy throws down hands, then lets off to go to the far corner.
Jimmy glares at Orton, runs back in, HIP ATTACK! Cover, TWO! Orton goes to ropes, but Jimmy fishhooks him! The ref counts, Jimmy lets off, but then fishhooks Orton again! The ref counts more, Jimmy lets off and fans boo. Jimmy storms up on Orton, puts him in the corner, then rains down fists of his own! Fans boo but Jimmy still goes all the way to nine, then winds up. Orton pokes Jimmy in the eye! Fans cheer, Orton puts Jimmy in the ropes, and he grins. But Jimmy slips free to DUMP Orton out! Orton clutches his leg, writhes, and fans boo as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Orton fights out of a headlock. Orton HEADBUTTS but Jimmy knees low. Orton staggers back, Jimmy raises the one, and he runs in, but Orton LARIATS! And LARIATS! And then dodges to SPIN- NO, Jimmy saw that coming! Jimmy runs, but into the SPIN POWERSLAM! Orton still gets Jimmy with one signature, and now he has Jimmy in the ropes! But Jimmy HOTSHOTS! Jimmy knows the tricks, but then Orton KICKS him in the ropes! And now Orton has Jimmy for the DRAPING DDT! Fans fire up and while Jimmy flounders to his feet, Orton hears the voices!
But here comes Solo! But then here comes LA KNIGHT! Knight gets Solo, RAMS him into railing, and now Orton is clear. Jimmy storms up but into an RKO!! Cover, Orton wins!
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall
Knight smirks and Orton smirks back. Knight might’ve been right all along, but then Roman CLOBBERS Knight! Fans boo and Orton is seething staring down the Tribal Chief. The refs hurry to keep Roman and Orton from doing anything more, and Heyman raises the Universal Championship to honor the Head of the Table. But the fans are thunderous for “RANDY! RANDY!” so Roman storms in! But Orton fires hands! They go back and forth, shot for shot, and Orton gets the edge! But Jimmy CLUBS Orton! The Bloodline mugs Orton! GUILLOTINE and then stomps to the back! Fans boo more, but Knight is back up!
Knight CLUBS Roman, fires hands on Jimmy, but Solo is back! Solo CLUBS Knight, stomps him down, and the numbers are still in The Bloodline’s favor! Fans boo as hard as they can as Solo rains down fists on Knight! Roman stomps Knight while Jimmy & Solo drag Orton to center. But wait! AJ STYLES IS HERE!! Roman says bring it then! But wait, Styles comes in from the crowd side! PHENOMENAL FOREARM for the Tribal Chief!! Styles rains down fists, Jimmy & Solo storm up but they get some! PELE for Solo! Knight clotheslines Solo out of the ring! Fans are thunderous as The Bloodline regroups and retreats!
Orton and Knight have a phenomenal third man on their side! But then Styles DECKS Knight!? Orton is unsure what to make of that, and then Styles storms his way past The Bloodline. The Phenomenal One seems to be after Roman for his own reasons and no one else’s. Will the enemies of the Tribal Chief only end up fighting each other to get after the gold?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown here, and certainly a lot of intrigue added back to this Bloodline story. Really good opening promo segment with Roman swerving Jimmy on who is being named next-in-line. And of course Orton makes it known that the goal is a title match at the Royal Rumble. But Roman does make a good counter, or perhaps an excuse depending on your perspective, that Orton’s been away, he needs to build back up to get his title match. Good promos after with Knight saying he’s still got Orton’s back and Jimmy hoping Solo has his, really good main event match and great win for Orton. Styles making his return here was a great surprise, but he’s not going to have Orton’s or Knight’s back, as I expect Styles wants his own shot at Roman for the Rumble. Maybe we get a Triple Threat of Styles VS Orton VS Knight, winner moves on to Royal Rumble.
Great stuff in the US Championship Contenders Tournament tonight. Good promo from Santos and Lashley to call each other out and hype up their match next round. Great match from Waller VS Melo, and wow, a bit of a shame Waller busts out a new move like that Super Overdrive just to lose. And I’d say that move should be saved for big matches, but I guess this was supposed to be that. Green Bay sure didn’t know that. They might not even know Melo as well as I thought. Or they were just sleepy. Great match from Theory VS Kevin, too, with a big win from Kevin. Kevin VS Melo next week is also going to be great, and Logan having called out both Melo and Kevin, it feels like their side of the bracket finds a way to win out in the finals.
And great stuff from DMG CTRL tonight. Really good promo from the group, and great tag match, though of course DMG CTRL won with the cheating. Great idea for the 8 Woman Tag next week, and I hope “Holiday Havoc” means it’s like a Miracle on 34th Street Fight match. But what’s most surprising is that, once again, DMG CTRL has pulled back on the “Bayley is on her way out” type of tension. I suppose in part, this is an adjustment after Charlotte went down with injury (get well soon, Queen). And perhaps DMG CTRL does need all five members to ensure the Kabuki Warriors get a match for the Women’s Tag titles. But perhaps when that falls apart, then Bayley gets kicked out of the group and starts towards facing Iyo at WrestleMania.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 5.29.25
Stuff happens, maybe it doesn’t, Dreamer and Delirious can’t book.
Well Trick Willie is the new TNA champ and this is the first iMPACT since his win…so let’s just hear him talk about it.
"TNA turned into TRICK-NA. Lets talk about it"@_trickwilliams #WWENXT
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/GrBQpdX5g5 pic.twitter.com/StU4pmi3oy
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 30, 2025
Ratings:
- The Rascalz vs Fir$t Cla$$ vs Laredo vs The System: Rascalz win via Meteora – ***
- Raj Singh vs Mustafa Ali: Ali wins via…No Shit – Squash Garbage
- ASH by Elegance vs Lei Ying Lee: Lei wins via Spinning TKO – ** 3/4
- Mance Warner w/SDL vs Jobber: Mance wins via Hit the Pay Winda – Squash
- Santino Marella & Arianna Grace vs Robert Stone & Victoria Crawford w/Tessa: Team Robbie wins via shenanigans – **
- International Championship: Steve Maclin (c) vs Matt Cardona: Maclin retains via KIA – ***
Results:
The Rascalz vs Fir$t Cla$$ vs Laredo vs The System
Octagon got jumped by The System earlier so Laredo is fighting alone. Another backstage jumping is getting a little dumb.
Laredo and Trey start. Typical Indie start with Simultaneous awful Dropkick spot and bad counters, AJ blind tag runs the smaller guys over, tags out to KC and the Rascalz instantly get the moment. KC is rocked, tags in Laredo and Laredo takes out the System before Lish gets on the apron and grabs Laredo. The referee kicks out Lish and Rehwoldt on commentary points out it’s a No DQ match so that’s dumb.
KC gets tossed at AJ, he catches him, Rascalz Dive and do their taunt as we go to commercial. We come back, Tennessee Whiskey into a KC tag in for the near fall on Laredo. Corner combo, Snapmare into Flip Forward Neck Breaker, KC is on a roll. AJ tags Laredo and starts talking crap to KC, they swerve and go Finger Poke of Doom, but it’s not a legal pin. Suddenly tornado attacks, System and Rascalz go for broke, AJ hits the Senton to break the eventual pin, Laredo counters AJ’s Chokeslam attempt. Trey clears out The System, Wentz sends himself and KC over and out, Laredo with a Corkscrew Moonsault, which looked cool but it’s the pile of morons waiting to get hit spot.
AJ hits the Down Payment on Laredo, but Trey blind tagged AJ. Meteora on AJ, Trey pins Laredo and Rascalz win.
Raj Singh vs Mustafa Ali
Raj looks like shit in the gear he came down in…and he wrestles equivalently. I would rather anyone else comeback…give me Anarquia.
Ali murders Raj, Instant Dropkick, Rolling Neckbreaker, Corkscrew Standing Moonsault, it’s not close. Raj tries to counter things but Ali Bellclap, a little Duck the left, connect the right. Raj even does a terrible looking Punch Combo, he’s in bad shape, a bad looking Ushigoroshi, Raj with a sloppy looking something, 450 ends it.
Fire Raj as quickly as you brought him back. You don’t need a comedically pathetic job guy when the roster is like 4 guys getting pushed and everyone else sucks. Stop being stupid. Ali still hates women too.
This Injury Report is the dumbest segment in the history of wrestling. Stop treating fake shit as “serious business”.
ASH by Elegance vs Lei Ying Lee
ASH mocks karate stuff, Lei throws a few Rising Crane kicks as ASH bails and then things slow down a little. But a Pump Kick, Sliding Kick and Low Dropkick cause ASH to cower and claim her tooth broke. It’s a bait to pull Lei into the turnbuckles and them get in a few stomps. Ash keeps Lei in the corner, Suplexes her ankles into the buckles and then Ash throws a few Booty Shots/Hit Attacks then starts a grounded stretch, Lei Headscissors her down, still sells the hips and ankles, but dodges and fires, combination strikes into the 10 Count Down Strikes. T-bone Suplex, into the pinfall, for only two.
Cheapshot into Running Meteora from ASH for two. Ash goes for the Miz Yes Kicks and Lei No Sells and asks for more. Gorgeous Capture Suplex into Thunder Struck and TKO with flair. My baby has a better finish now! Yay!
Mance Warner w/SDL vs Jobber
Hannifan cursing and being pissed at Trick for not even showing but is more entertaining than a squash match. Not that Mance’s offense is bad, but 2 out of 3 job matches is stupid.
.@milanmiracle and @AriannaGraceWWE make history as the first father/daughter tag team in TNA!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/GrBQpdX5g5 pic.twitter.com/3s8OhtYFPv
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 30, 2025
Santino Marella & Arianna Grace vs Robert Stone & Victoria Crawford w/Tessa
Marella tries to tie up with Robbie, but he bails and tags out to Victoria so Arianna comes in and aside from Alicia Fox’s silliness, the tie up was decent with Arianna and Victoria. Tessa interferes and the Referee throws her out. Victoria comes back in and aside from a slight miscommunication with how Arianna does her punches, Alicia Fox is making her look…pretty good. Transition moves, okay brawling and Arianna looks amazing in her outfit.
Rob and Santino distract the referee and Victoria hits a Figure Four into her Northern Lights Suplex, only for 2. Arianna finally Back Body Drop to find the tag, Santino and Rob, Santino does his split dodge into the Standing Headbutt, Arianna Cross Body onto Victoria. Rob pulls out the ref, then shoves the ref into Santino, Santino into the steps and Arianna attack but Alicia and Lish, the fix is in, Arianna eats the pin.
International Championship: Steve Maclin (c) vs Matt Cardona
A few quick brawl moves, Shoulder Tackles, Strikes, Back Breakers, Cardona does get dumped out and eats a SCUD. Maclin bounces Cardona’s face off the apron and hits an Elbow off the apron to keep Cardona reeling, but a dodged tackle sends Maclin into the steps. Cardona tries to Piledriver Maclin on the ramp, but Back Drop counter, into commercial.
Formulaic commercial etiquette of Cardona still in control, throws Maclin into the ropes, Diving Shoulder Tackle lays both dudes out and they get up by 8. Fighting Spirit spot, Cardona hits ropes and gets hit by Maclin twice, Thesz Press, Ground and Pound, Back Elbow and Olympic Slam has Maclin rolling. Splash into Lariat for two. Maclin has been all gas no brakes. Cardona tries to take a few shortcuts that turns into a Straight Jacket Takedown. Cardona to the top, Maclin cuts him off, Superplex spot. 1-2-kick out!
Maclin goes topside for a Jar Headbutt, Cardona hits the ropes so Maclin crashes into the corner, 2 Reboots connect, the third gets caught, counter into Busaiku Knee, Jar Headbutt. In and out, Cardona uses the middle rope for the Low Blow, Killswitch from Cardona but Maclin kicks out. Cardona dodges and shoves Maclin towards the ref, he puts the brakes on, Radio Silence! 1-2-Kick out! Maclin catches a top rope move, Power Bomb, Corner Splash, Tree of Woe, Caught in the Crosshairs, KIA and Maclin retains!
Overall Score: 4.5/10
Boring paint by numbers show, no Trick, System has one move, Robert Stone is a scumbag, too long to introduce new girls, lots of throw away segments and Rosemary sets up YET ANOTHER Monster’s Ball match. These aren’t interesting when there’s one every 3 months. So we can have terrible Monster’s Ball matches quarterly, Barbed Wire Massacre and Clockwork Orange House of Fun…BUT NO LOCKDOWN!?
Go home TNA, you’re drunk.
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Mitchell’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results & Report! (5/29/25)
B Block, FINAL ROUND!
Who heads to the finals?
Kosei Fujita won A Block, and now B Block finalizes its ranking! Who heads to the Best of the Super Juniors finals this weekend?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: KUSHIDA, Ninja Mack & Dragon Dia VS Shoma Kato, Masatora Yasuda & Daiki Nagai; Kushida, Mack & Dia win.
- Master Wato, Toru Yano & Katsuya Murashima VS The House of Torture; The House of Torture wins.
- Hiromu Takahashi & Yota Tsuji VS Francesco Akira & Jakob Austin Young; Hiromu & Tsuji win.
- Six Man Tag: TMDK VS Bullet Club; TMDK wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Ryusuke Taguchi VS Kevin Knight; Knight wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Titan VS Nick Wayne; Titan wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: MAO VS SHO; Mao wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: El Desperado VS Robbie Eagles; Despy wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: YOH VS Taiji Ishimori; Yoh wins.
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Here are the current B Block standings!
YOH: 5-3, 10 points
MAO: 5-3, 10 points
El Desperado: 5-3, 10 points
Nick Wayne: 4-4, 8 points
SHO: 4-4, 8 points
Taiji Ishimori: 4-4, 8 points
Robbie Eagles: 4-4, 8 points
Kevin Knight: 3-5, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
Titan: 3-5, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
Ryusuke Taguchi: 3-5, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Ryusuke Taguchi VS Kevin Knight!
The Funky Weapon and The Jet may be out of the running, but they will still fight for themselves. Who earns their final points in this final round?
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Taguchi and Knight circle with a bit of a strut, and then they tie up. Knight puts Taguchi on the ropes, the ref calls the break, and Knight lets off to swivel his hips. Taguchi pumps up, but Knight says he can’t see anything. Knight flexes and says he tsuyoi. They tie up with knuckle locks, then go shoulder to shoulder in a test of strength. Knight hooks a leg to power Taguchi back, and Taguchi bridges! The fans cheer as Taguchi fights up back up! Taguchi bends Knight into a bridge, has the shoulders down, TWO as Knight powers back up! The fans rally, Knight and Taguchi start vibing with the arm wave, then a full body wave!
Taguchi wiggles around, sends it back to Knight, and Knight spins Taguchi around and around, to then headlock. Taguchi powers up and out, drops down, then hurdles over. Knight stops to waistlock but Taguchi fires elbows. Taguchi runs to fake Knight out, but Knight goes up and over! Knight avoids the Hip Attack! The fans cheer while Taguchi stares Knight down from underneath. Taguchi says bring it, so Knight punches those cheeks! Taguchi’s iron buns withstand it, and Knight says, “Itai itai.” Knight winds up again, and he punches cheeks! Taguchi still stands tall, but the fans rally for Knight.
Knight does some push-ups, he and Taguchi do squats, and Knight winds up again. The fans rally and Knight lines up a shot, to then headlock! Taguchi powers up and out, bypasses and bypasses, but Knight redirects himself! And again, and again, and again! Knight is making Taguchi spin around, and then Taguchi gets dizzy and falls! The fans cheer while Taguchi slumps out of the ring. Knight runs and FLIES! Down goes Taguchi and the fans fire up! “Ore wa meccha, meccha… Meccha tsukareta…” Knight admits he is tired, and he asks for water. A Young Lion brings him water and Knight refreshes himself.
Taguchi sputters, Knight makes his way over to Taguchi, and then brings him back into the ring. The fans cheer and Knight snapmares Taguchi to run and SLIDING TACKLE! Cover, TWO! Taguchi is still in this and the fans applaud. Taguchi flounders, Knight does some squats to get his glutes going. Knight brings Taguchi around to HIP ATTACK! Knight gives Taguchi another HIP ATTACK! The fans rally and Knight does more squats to power up. Knight runs, but Taguchi somersaults to HIP ATTACK! The fans fire up and Taguchi powers up now. Taguchi has Knight on the ropes, rubs it in literally, and then gives point-blank HIPS!
Taguchi runs and HIP ATTACKS at the ropes! Knight dangles out of the ring! Knight flops down, the fans rally again, and Taguchi TRIANGLE JUMP PLANCHAS! Down goes Knight and the fans fire up again! Taguchi rises, steadies himself, and then puts Knight in the ring. Taguchi goes up, up, and MISSILE HIPS! Cover, TWO! Knight is still in this and the fans rally again. Taguchi looks to the corner, and he calls upon the powers of Strange Style! “ORYA~!” Taguchi runs in, but Knight hurdles Ketsuye! SUPERKICK! Taguchi mule kicks, runs, but Knight somersaults, into a FLAPJACK! OH MY GAH ANKLE!! Knight endures, reaches out, but Taguchi drags him back!
Knight reaches up to headscissor into the victory roll, TWO! Taguchi goes to a corner, BOOTS back, then goes up, MISSILE HIP meets DROPKICK! Knight’s antiair works out, and then he somersaults to SATELLITE DDT! Knight goes up top and the fans rally for the hip swivel and MOTHERSHIP UFO SPLASH! Cover, Knight wins!
Winner: Kevin Knight, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Taguchi earns 0)
The Jet still flies high, and he ends with a 4-5 record. Taguchi ends with 6 points in the 9th round, is that nice enough for him?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: Titan VS Nick Wayne!
El Inmortal may not have life in the block, but he can still be a spoiler! Will he pop the Prodigy’s bubble? Or will this still be Wayne’s World in the end?
The bell rings and Titan runs up! Nick dodges, whips, but Titan reverses to TORNADO- NO, Nick powers out! Nick wrenches and whips, Titan goes up and over, and then Titan handsprings away! The fans cheer as things keep moving. Nick hurdles then bypasses Titan to UPPERCUT him down! Nick kips up and the fans cheer again. Nick covers, TWO! The fans rally as Nick brings Titan up. Nick CHOPS Titan, Titan leans on the ropes, and Nick brings him around. Nick ROCKS Titan, then whips corner to corner. Nick runs in, UPPERCUTS, and then pushes Titan down to cover, TWO! Titan stays in this and the fans applaud.
Nick stays cool and he sits Titan up. Nick KICKS Titan in the back, then paces. Titan writhes but Nick brings him back up. Titan CHOPS and the fans “WOO~!” Titan CHOPS again, but Nick ROCKS him! Nick then whips Titan, runs in, but Titan BOOTS, SOBATS, KICKS, and fires fast hands! Nick ducks the jump sobat to SOBAT back! Nick cravats, ASAI DDT. but Titan kips up! PELE! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Titan roars and rises up, then he brings Nick around. TRAILER HITCH! Nick endures the leglock and the fans rally again! Nick crawls forward, reaches out, and manages the ROPEBREAK!
The fans applaud and Titan lets go of the hold. Nick shakes out the legs but Titan KICKS Nick in the back. Titan brings Nick in but Nick resists the lift. The fans rally again as Nick and Titan fight for control. Nick wrenches, kicks, and runs, but Titan follows to RANA! Nick bails out, Titan builds speed, and Titan DIVES into an UPPERCUT! The fans rally harder as Titan flops to the apron! Nick rises, he stalks Titan on the apron, and Nick drags Titan up. The ref says don’t do it, but the fans rally up. Nick waistlocks, then goes for the nelson, but Titan resists. Titan fires elbows and Nick backs off. Titan runs up but Nick BOOTS him!
Nick runs up, but Titan SUPERKICKS! Nick falls back, Titan skins the cat to the top rope! Titan aims for LA APRON LANCER!! The fans fire up and Titan roars while Nick sputters and coughs! Titan shoves Nick into the ring, goes up the corner again, and LA LANC- NO, Nick dodges! Titan’s leg jams, Nick DROPKICKS the other out, then he DRAGON SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO!! Titan survives and Nick snarls. Nick goes to the corner and climbs up while the fans rally again. FROG- NO, Titan bails out! Nick rolls through and then comes right back, to FLY over the corner! Down goes Titan and the fans fire up!
Titan puts Nick in, goes back up, and he tries again! FROG SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Titan survives again and the fans fire up! Nick huffs ‘n’ puffs, hears the fans cheering, and shouts “IKU ZO!” Nick drags Titan up, hooks a leg, PRODIGY- CRADLE COUNTER! TWO!! Nick escapes, Titan ducks the roundhouse to fire off his strike fest! But Nick still ROUNDHOUSES! Nick goes up, up, WAYNE’s- NO, Titan stops the cutter to shove and TORNADO DDT! Titan isn’t done there! He suplexes and GOURD- NO! Nick lands out! But Titan goes Matrix and then CALF KICKS! Titan roars, the fans fire up, and Titan has the ripcord, YOYO SLAM!
Titan goes to a corner, skins the cat again, and LA LANCER!!! Titan crawls to the cover, TWO?!?! Nick survives, but Titan ties up the legs! Deathlock, and then LLAVE INMORTAL!! Nick is caught, the straitjacket variation is in, and Nick QUITS!! Titan wins!!
Winner: Titan, by submission (gains 2 points; Nick earns 0)
Nick Wayne falls to 4-5, he is out of the running! But bigger yet, Titan has a win over the ROH World Television Champion! AEW/ROH and CMLL are going to meet in Arena Mexico for Grand Slam: Mexico, could these two run it back with gold on the line?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: MAO VS SHO!
The Strange Love Connection is the first of the top three to compete tonight, and while he has to hope for the others to fall, he still has to do his part and win. Will the Murder Machine make that all moot with another underhanded trick up his sleeve? Or can the star of DDT Pro make it to the finals?
Wait, Mao already turns the tables by pedaling in on his bike! He RAMS Sho down from behind! The fans fire up as Mao hurries to CLUB Sho down! Yujiro Takahashi AND Ren Narita hurry out here already to mug Mao before this on the record! The fans boo but Mao’s friends from DDT Pro are here! Kanon helps fight off the House, and Mao wants fans to clear out! Mao whips, but Sho reverses and BOWLS Mao into chairs! STRIKE! Ren & Yujiro keep the rest of DDT Pro back while Sho CHOKES Mao with a chair! The ref reprimands but Sho shoves him back! Wait, Kanon has the house in headlocks! Shunma Katsumata stops Sho from hitting Mao with the chair!
Sho gets mad hearing that trash talk, but that lets Mao SMACK Sho in the back with a chair! And Mao sends Sho out the door?! The fans rally as everyone is waiting on the street, and Mao runs to FLY! Down goes the House and DDT stands tall! Wait, wait, they spot a fan parked nearby. Mao hops in and he turns the key! The fans cheer as Mao kicks it into drive, and he comes barreling down the road! Sho and the House freak out, and Sho gets SMACKED by the front of the van! The fans cheer and Mao grins as he steps out. The ref reprimands but Mao drags Sho back into the building! Mao says now they can have this match!
Mao makes Sho sit on the hand cart, and Mao pushes Sho back to ringside! The fans cheer as Sho is barely conscious as Mao drags Sho into the ring. The bell finally rings, Mao covers, TWO!! Sho survives Mao’s hit ‘n’ run and Mao can’t believe it! Mao drags Sho up, but the ref wants to check him. Sho sputters and sits up in a daze, and Ren drags Mao out! Ren beats up Mao, beats up on Mao’s team, and Yujiro SMACKS Mao with a chair! The fans boo as they put Mao’s arm in a chair! Yujiro STOMPS away on the chair! Ren POSTS Kanon, and Sho grabs Mao’s bike! Sho brings it over and he runs over Mao’s arm! Sho does wheelies to smash Mao’s arm!
The fans boo but then Sho adds insult to injury by RIPPING OFF the DDT Pro hood off the bike! Sho and the House beat up the bike! The ref reprimands and Mao says they’ll pay for that! Sho CLUBS Mao, puts him in the ring, and then pushes him to a cover, TWO! Sho has the arm for a DOUBLE WRISTLOCK! Mao endures and the fans rally. Mao kicks his way to the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Sho puts Mao on the apron, and he has the arm in the rope! ARM WRINGER! Sho then pulls Mao through the corner, traps his arm against the buckle pad, and then KNEES the arm! Mao is stuck and Sho stands on the arm!
The ref counts, Sho step off, and Mao is freed. The fans rally, Mao throws a forearm but there’s not much to it. Sho kicks Mao, Mao fires more shots, but Sho slips around, GERMAN ARMBAR TAKEDOWN! Mao flails, reaches out, but Sho pulls on the arm! Mao still kicks his way to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Sho lets Mao go, and Mao clutches his arm. Sho wrenches Mao’s arm, twists it, and hits the ELBOW BREAKER! Sho holds on to wrench and ELBOW BREAKER again! Sho grins as he lets Mao slump down. Sho knuckle locks, wrenches, and ELBOW- SLEEPER!! Mao has Sho now and the fans fire up!
Sho pries at the bad arm, pulls the fingers, but Mao breaks free! Look! HAYMAKER! Sho wobbles and the fans fire up! Mao whips, Sho reverses, but Mao SHOTGUNS! Sho flounders, the fans rally up, and Mao runs to BOOT Sho! Sho sputters, Mao runs again, CANNONBALL! Cover, TWO! Sho survives, but is now in JUST FACELOCK! Sho endures, fights around, and both Ren & Yujiro are on the apron. But Mao’s team YANKS them down! Sho flails, the bell rings, but it was REN! The fans boo the usual tricks from the House, and Mao is upset that he fell for such a basic trick. Mao drags Sho up, but Sho CLAWS Mao’s eyes!
Sjo runs, but Mao uses the ref as a shield! Mao runs, but now Sho uses the ref as a shield! Sho runs but Mao hurdles over the spear! Mao sends the ref back at Sho, then he HIGH JUMP CUTTERS!! The fans fire up and Mao waits on Sho. Sho rises, Mao brings him around, OSAKA RENKAI!! Cover, YUJIRO DRAGS THE REF OUT! The fans boo, Kanon is up but Yuijro & Ren BLAST him! The House mugs Mao, drags him up, and double whip him into a corner. Yujiro BOOTS Mao, Ren ELBOWS Mao, then Ren snapmares Mao to hold him open! Yujiro hits the FALLING HEADBUTT LOW BLOW! The fans boo while Mao writhes!
Ren stands Mao up and Yujiro has his pimp cane! But wait, SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICK from Shunma! Down goes Tokyo Pimp! Ren BOOTS Shunma, he BOOTS Kanon, but Kanon roars! Ren CLAWS Kanon’s eyes, runs, but Kanon LARIATS! The fans fire up as the full Strange Love Connection aims at Sho, HIGH LOW LARIATS!! Shunma builds speed and he DIVES! Down go Ren & Yujiro! Kanon & Mao set Sho up, but YOSHINOBU KANEMARU shows up! WHISKEY MIST for Kanon, and the BOTTLE SHOT for Mao! The fans boo as the Heel Master helps screw over the enemies of the House!
Kanemaru shoves the ref in and Sho laughs at Mao! STRAITJACKET DRIVER!! Cover, TWO?!?! Mao survives and the fans fire up! But Sho has the ARMBAR!! Mao flails, fights around, and he stacks Sho! TWO and Sho still has the arm! SNAKE BITE!! Mao fights against the modified triangle, fights his way over, and has the ROPEBREAK!! The fans cheer and Sho lets go in frustration. Sho crawls his way over and looks for his things. Sho grabs his Torture Tool and NEVER Openweight Six Man belt. The ref sees the belt and takes that, but then Mao surprises Sho with is iron gauntlet! Mao PUNCHES the Torture Tool down!
Sho dodges the fist, pushes Mao to ropes, and Kanemaru is there! But Mao ducks, WHISKEY MIST hits Sho! Mao BOOTS Kanemaru, then powers up the gauntlet! ROCKET PUNCH!! And then SAMURAI SUPERKICK!! Cover, TWO?!?! Sho survives, but Mao says he’ll finish this now! Mao drags Sho to a drop zone, climbs up the corner, and 450 SPLASHES!!! Cover, MAO WINS!!
Winner: Mao, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Sho earns 0)
Sho tried to stack the deck, but justice was still served! Mao is alive in the block, if only for now. Can he count on Robbie Eagles AND Taiji Ishimori to bring down El Desperado and Yoh?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: El Desperado VS Robbie Eagles!
The Rogue Luchador still has that target on his back, not only because he could go to the finals with his win and Yoh’s loss, but because he is THE IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion. Could the Sniper of the Skies kill two birds with one victory? Or is Despy about to go back-to-back at the BOSJ finals?
Eagles shows off his Soul of PWA Championship, and makes a point that it is bigger and shinier. Despy says yeah, that’s nice. The fans rally and duel already, and the bell rings. Despy and Eagles circle, the fans rally more, and they feel things out. The fans already start up “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” “OI OI OI!” so Eagles joins in! “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” “OI OI OI!” “ROBBIE!” “OI!” “ROBBIE!” “OI!” “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” “OI OI OI!” The fans applaud, Eagles mocks Despy’s bow and waving arms, then the two tie up. Despy waistlocks, Eagles switches but Despy wrenches. Eagles rolls, wrenches, hammerlocks, but Despy headlocks for the takeover.
Eagles headscissors, Despy rolls Eagles around to then float, but Eagles gets his leg guard up. Eagles wrangles Despy and goes for a leg, but Despy rolls to have a toehold. Eagles kicks Despy down to have the HEEL HOOK! Despy scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Eagles lets go, and Despy goes to the apron. Eagles smirks and eggs Despy on. Despy rises up, the fans rally and duel, and Despy steps inside. Despy and Eagles circle, tie up, and Despy powers Eagles to the ropes. Red Shoes counts the break, Despy lets off to pat Eagles on the shoulder. But then he KNEES low! Despy whips, but Eagles holds ropes to block!
Despy still tries, Eagles still holds on, but Despy CLAWS Eagles’ eyes! Red Shoes reprimands but Despy whips, only for Eagles to go up and around to arm-drag! Things keep moving, Eagles hurdles then RANAS, but Despy sunset flips through! TWO, Eagles high stacks, TWO! Both men stand, Despy KNEES low again, then whips. Eagles reverses to WHEEL KICK and kip up! The fans fire up and Eagles paces. Despy rises but Eagles is on him with a CHOP! Despy goes to ropes, Eagles is on him in the corner. Eagles CHOPS, puts Despy’s leg in ropes, and pulls! Despy shouts for Red Shoes, Red Shoes counts, and Eagles lets go, to basement 619!
Despy tumbles out of the ring, the fans rally, and Eagles paces. Eagles mockingly calls for Despy, then goes to the outside. Eagles stomps away on Despy’s leg, and then SMASHES it on the floor! Eagles flexes, says hey to Ninja Mack on commentary, then goes for Despy. Despy fires body shots and CHOPS, but Eagles TACKLES him down! Eagles YANKS Despy’s leg, puts him in the ring, then sits him up to step over and tie up the legs! STUMP PULLER! Despy endures and clubs at Eagles’ leg, but Eagles drops back to make this a cover, ONE!! The fans cheer as Despy sits up. Eagles KICKS, KICKS, and KICKS! But Despy blcoks!
Despy spins Eagles, Eagles knees free, then Eagles runs, but Despy dropkicks a leg! Despy grabs that leg for a SHIN BREAKER! The fans fire up while Eagles writhes. Despy has the leg and SPLASHES down on it! Eagles kicks at Despy from the mat, but Despy pushes on a leg to have a toehold! Eagles endures, Despy drags him around, and ties up the legs for an INDIAN DEATHLOCK! Despy slaps his own leg into working, but Eagles sits up to CHOP! Despy eggs him on so Eagles CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Despy “falls over” and that puts on more pressure! Eagles flails while Despy just lounges. Eagles crawls over, pushes Despy out of his way, and has the ROPEBREAK!
The fans applaud and Red Shoes calls the break. Despy claims he needs help, but Eagles fires hands! Despy lets go, but he kneels on the bad leg! Eagles has the ropes again, Red Shoes counts, and Despy finally stands. Eagles crawls away, but he refuses to let Red Shoes stop this. Despy drags Eagles up but Eagles fires body shots and forearms! Despy KNEES low, but Eagles BOOTS! Eagles whips, Despy reverses, but Eagles fights the spinebuster! Despy KNEES low again, suplexes, but Eagles slips free to CHOP BLOCK and BLINDSLIDE LARIAT! Despy tumbles out, the fans rally up, and Eagles pushes through the pain to DIVE!
The fans fire up with Eagles but he still hobbles on that bad leg. Eagles sees a young fan dressed like him and cheers with him. Eagles then puts Despy in the ring, pounds the apron, and the fans rally up more. Eagles springboards to SNIPER DROPKICK! And then he has the leg to roll Despy into the RON MILLER SPECIAL!! Despy shouts and flails, scratches and claws, and makes his way to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Eagles lets go, then Eagles drags Despy to center. Despy kicks at Eagles, but Eagles KICKS the leg! Despy writhes, Eagles hobbles, and they go to opposite corners. Eagles runs in, but Despy dodges!
Eagles’ knees hit buckles, Despy runs up, and Despy blocks a boot! Despy kicks one leg, and DRAGON SCREWS the other! Then he has the STRETCH MUFFLER! Eagles flails, reaches out, but Despy thrashes him around! Eagles lunges to the ROPEBREAK! Despy lets go and the fans rally again. Despy hobbles over to bring Eagles up, and he reels Eagles in. Despy suplexes high and hard! Cover, TWO! The fans applaud while Despy drags Eagles up. Despy gut wrenches for GUITARRA- NO, Eagles slips free and waistlocks! Despy ELBOWS Eagles, whips, but Eagles reverses, only for Despy to reverse and SPINEBUSETR! High stack, TWO!
Despy has the STRETCH MUFFLER! Eagles endures, Despy thrashes, then Despy rolls Eagles away to have NUMERO DOS! Eagles reaches out with his free arm, then activates the core to sit up! Eagles DESTROY- NO, Despy blocks the rolling driver, tucks Eagles in, but Eagles CLUBS away on the legs! Eagles slips free, wrangles Despy, and has the RON MILLER SPECIAL!! Despy endures, reaches out, and he crawls forward. Despy drags Eagles along with him, but Eagles drags Despy back! Eagles puts on the pressure and the fans are thunderous! Despy fights his way forward again, but Eagles thrashes around! Despy gives it one last gasp and he has the ROPEBREAK!!
Eagles lets go, to drop KNEES on the knee! Then GROUND DRAGON SCREW! Then SPINNING TOEHOLD! Despy writhes, Eagles goes out and up, for WARP 4.5, but onto KNEES! Well, to clarify, the legs are usually the target, but Despy gets his knees up to jam Eagles! Both men are down and the fans rally up again. Eagles and Despy stir, then crawl for each other. They go forehead to forehead, then rise up to go forearm for forearm! The fans rally as the shots go back and forth! Despy slaps his leg into working, ROCKS Eagles, and then stands. Eagles ROCKS Despy, Despy ROCKS Eagles again, but now Eagles UPPERCUTS!
The fans rally up more as Despy storms back up. He SLAPS Eagles! Eagles takes off the headband and bandana! Eagles huffs ‘n’ puffs and SLAPS Despy! And SLAPS, and KICKS! Despy ROCKS Eagles, but Eagles says I’LL BE BACK! ROUNDHOUSE! SUPERKICK! ENZI- NO, Despy ducks to roll and STRETCH MUFFLER! Eagles rolls Despy to a cover, TWO! Eagles schoolboys with a bridge, TWO! Despy stands, Eagles SOBATS, then ASAI DDTS! Cover, TWO!! Despy stands, spins Eagles around and around, then PINCHE LOCO!! But Despy can’t make the cover! The fans fire up as Despy crawls and covers, TWO!!!
The fans fire up as Eagles survives! Despy rises, brings Eagles around, and Despy underhooks. TIGER DRIVER!! And then he underhooks again, but Eagles fireman’s carries! Eagles shifts things around to hit the TURBO BACKPACK!! Eagles crawls to the cover, TWO!! Despy survives and the fans are thunderous! Eagles goes to the corner, takes aim, and he basement SUPERKICKS!! Eagles can’t make the cover, his bad leg hurts too much! The fans rally harder as both men rise, and Eagles is back at the corner. Eagles runs to HYPER- NO, Despy ducks and has the leg! STRETCH MUFFLER! NUMERO DOS!! Eagles flails, sits up again, but Despy makes it a SPINEBUTER!!
Despy has NUMERO DOS PLUS!!! Eagles dangles as he endures, and he QUITS! Despy wins!!!
Winner: El Desperado, by submission (gains 2 points; Eagles earns 0)
The Sniper could not take out the Rogue Luchador, and Desperado is still in the running! With that, Mao is now out of the running, too, so it all comes down to the main event!
Best of the Super Juniors 32 B Block: YOH VS Taiji Ishimori!
The pressure is on for Direct Drive! Yoh beat Despy in their 1v1, so if Yoh wins, he is in! Will this be a fresh finals for the Best of the Super Juniors? Or can the Bone Soldier help Despy make it through?
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Yoh and Taiji circle, feel things out, and they tie up. Taiji wrenches to a wristlock, but Yoh rolls then trips Taiji. Taiji counters by going for the armbar, but Yoh stacks Taiji to a cover, ONE! The two back off and the fans cheer. Yoh and Taiji reset, circle again, and feel things out. They knuckle lock, but then Yoh goes for a leg. Taiji holds him off and puts him on ropes. Red Shoes calls the break, and Taiji lets off with pats to the shoulder. The two reset again, tie up, and Taiji headlocks. Yoh fires body shots, powers up and out, then drops down. Yoh bypasses Taiji, drop toeholds, but Taiji avoids the basement dropkick!
Yoh avoids a Penalty Kick, but Taiji kicks low to snapmare and NECK- NO, Yoh victory rolls, so that he can NECK TWIST! The fans rally while Taiji goes to ropes. Yoh runs up, Taiji puts him on the apron, but Yoh blocks a shot. Taiji ducks Yoh’s punch to HOTSHOT him down! Taiji then runs to a corner, goes up, up, and GOLDEN TRIANGLE MOONSAULTS! The fans fire up and Taiji brings Yoh around. Taiji hammerlocks Yoh’s arm and POSTS him! Yoh staggers away, Taiji goes off to the blue corner and he undoes the buckle pad. The Bullet Club Special is in play, but Taiji waits as the ring count climbs.
Yoh stands at 3 of 20, shakes out the bad arm, and rolls in at 8. The fans cheer, Taiji storms up, but Yoh fires a forearm! Taiji fires back, snapmares, and NECK TWISTS! The fans cheer while Yoh clutches his neck and shoulder. Taiji drags Yoh up, snapmares, and FIST DROPS! Cover, TWO! Taiji sits Yoh up to clamp on with a chinlock! Yoh endures the knee in his back, then fights his way around. Yoh reaches out, but Taiji turns him with a wristlock. Taiji wrenches and WRINGS Yoh to then WRING the arm again! Yoh scrambles to ropes while the fans cheer. Taiji storms over, grabs the arm, and has a COBRA CLUTCH!
Yoh endures as Taiji drags him away to center. Yoh kicks and reaches out, then fights up. Taiji ripcords to RAM Yoh, then COBRA CLUTCH and a takedown! COBRA TRIANGLE! The fans rally as Yoh endures, and Yoh kicks around to have the ROPEBREAK! Taiji lets go in frustration, and Yoh coughs and sputters as he catches his breath. Taiji CLUBS Yoh, drags him up, but Yoh fires forearms and kicks! Taiji BODY BLOWS, then CLUBS Yoh! Yoh goes back to the ropes, Taiji brings him around to whip into a corner. Taiji runs up, but Yoh BOOTS him away! Taiji comes back, but into a clinch, BACKBREAKER and NECKBREAKER!
The fans rally while both men are down again. Yoh and Taiji rise, and Yoh runs up to rally with forearms! Yoh whips, Taiji reverses, but Yoh FLYING FOREARMS! The fans fire up with Yoh, and he brings Taiji up. Yoh scoops Taiji to SLAM him, and then he revels in cheers. Yoh drops the ELBOW, then covers. TWO, and Yoh drops the KNEE! Cover, TWO and Yoh SPLASHES down! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer and Yoh shakes out the arm. Yoh drags Taiji up, reels him in, but Taiji fights the suplex to wrench and ARM CODE BREAKER! Then BONE LOCK! But Yoh rolls it fast! TWO!! Taiji kicks low, CLAWS Yoh’s eyes, then whips.
Yoh reverses, Taiji handsprings, but Yoh catches him! Taiji switches, ducks an elbow, then spins Yoh around, to POST him! The Bullet Club Special comes through, and Taiji brings Yoh out. Taiji hammerlocks the arm, scoops, and SHOULDER BUSTERS! Yoh writhes, Taiji goes back to the corner, and the fans rally up. Taiji runs back in, tilt-o-whirls, LA MYSTIC- NO, Yoh spins that into a COBRA TWIST! Yoh then shifts to throw elbows, and he puts on the ANACONDA VICE! Taiji reaches out, fights his way over, but Yoh wrangles him to the mat! Taiji endures, rolls, pops free, and has the BONE LOCK!!
Yoh endures again and the fans rally back up! Yoh fights around, reaches out, but Taiji rolls him back for BLOODY- NO, Yoh handsprings through and O’Conner Rolls! Taiji stops the bridge, pushes Yoh down, BONE LOCK!! Yoh endures again and the fans rally! Yoh fights over again, and has the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer as Yoh literally escapes by a foot. Taiji lets go, then grins as he brings Yoh back up. Taiji gut wrenches, and CIPHER UTAKI! But Taiji says that’s not all! He aims his finger gun, says BANG, and then brings Yoh back in. But Yoh suplexes, FALCON GOROSHI! Both men are down and the fans rally up again!
Yoh and Taiji slowly stir, rise up, and Yoh fires a forearm! Taiji fires back! Yoh fires another, Taiji fires another, repeat! They pick up speed and the fans rally! Taiji LARIATS but Yoh stays up! Yoh LARIATS but Taiji stays up! They both roar, and DOUBLE LARIAT! Yoh runs up but Taiji JUMP KNEES! BANG and BLOODY- NO, Yoh wrenches out to HEADBUTT! Both men fall and the fans fire up! Taiji and Yoh stir, but Yoh sits up first. Yoh roars, slaps his bad arm into working, and then crawls over to Taiji. Yoh underhooks but Taiji fights the lift! Taiji wrenches out but Yoh full nelsons! Taiji fights that, but Yoh ripcords!
Taiji blocks the knee but that hurts his harm! Taiji takes a swing, but into the ANACONDA VICE! Taiji fights the hold, wrenches out, and tilt-o-whirls, LA MYSTICA! BONE LOCK!!! Yoh fights around, reaches out, but Taiji rolls him! Yoh uses that to have the ANACONDA VICE!!! Taiji endures, fights to sit up, and then he stands to fire body shots. Taiji RAMS Yoh into the bare buckles! Both men fall back and the fans rally harder! Taiji drags Yoh up, reels him in, but Yoh blocks! Yoh fireman’s carries, and he hits an USHIGOROSHI! The fans fire up and Yoh full nelsons Taiji! DRAGON SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!!
Taiji escapes but Yoh vows to end this! The fans are thunderous as Yoh hauls Taiji up! DIRECT DRIVE!!! Cover, YOH WINS!!!
Winner: Yoh, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Taiji earns 0)
The Bone Soldier fails, and now Desperado is NOT going to the finals! Desperado will now be on the outside looking in, waiting for his next challenger.
Speaking of which, Kosei Fujita now makes his way out here to be face to face with Yoh. Yoh holds the ropes open for Fujita to step into the ring. Fujita and Yoh get face to face, and Fujita points at the tag title on Yoh’s shoulder, because he also wants that belt. Yoh knows, since he and Wato took it from Fujita & Eagles. But Yoh dismisses Fujita, they’ll meet again on June 1st. Yoh then takes up the mic to tell Fujita, “Ya bastard… I’ll show you true chaos! Now, just one more win. In Ota, the best wind will blow.” Yoh drops the mic to leave it at that. Will that wind be the winds of change? Or will Yoh fail to bring down The Mighty Japanese Young Punk?
Here are the FINAL B Block standings!
YOH: 6-3, 12 points [FINALIST]
El Desperado: 6-3, 12 points [ELIMINATED]
MAO: 6-3, 12 points [ELIMINATED]
Taiji Ishimori: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Robbie Eagles: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
SHO: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Nick Wayne: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Kevin Knight: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Titan: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Ryusuke Taguchi: 3-6, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
My Thoughts:
A great night to wrap round nine and therefore the round robin portion. No repeat BOSJ finalists, which is actually great because now we’ve got a fresh match-up. Taguchi VS Knight was still a great match for not affecting outcomes, and Knight gets to return to AEW with a win. The flipside is Titan gets a win over Nick Wayne, I really do think it books itself, Nick VS Titan for the ROH World TV Championship on Grand Slam: Mexico. Christian Cage can even be condescending to Nick over how Nick didn’t make it to the finals, adding to that feud. Nick can beat Titan in the rematch, then get in Christian’s face to make a match for All In: Texas, or at least Supercard of Honor where ROH titles should be showing up anyway.
Great stuff with Mao and his team against Sho and the House of Torture. I was pleasantly surprised that Mao won, and I wonder if the House of Torture goes to a DDT Pro show to battle it out with Strange Love Connection. Mao winning also added great drama to the remaining matches, Despy VS Eagles was awesome stuff, probably the actual best match of the night. Yoh VS Taiji wasn’t quite as hot going by the crowd, but Yoh getting the win to shut the door on Despy was good. Yoh VS Fujita will be great, a bit hard to call, but that makes it fun.
My Score: 9/10
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