Results
Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (1/30/24)
Vengeance Day awaits!
Will Vengeance come early this year?
Vengeance Day is this Sunday, February 4th, but NXT Champion, Ilja Dragunov, and Iron Survivor, Trick Williams, need to put certain things to rest first!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 2024 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Semifinals: Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams VS The LWO; Melo & Trick win and advance to the finals.
- Roxanne Perez VS Tatum Paxley; Roxie wins.
- Lola Vice VS Elektra Lopez; Lola wins.
- Ridge Holland VS Lexis King; King wins.
- Fallon Henley w/ Wren Sinclair VS Arianna Grace; Grace wins.
- NXT Heritage Cup Championship Match: Noam Dar w/ The Meta Four VS Von Wagner w/ Robert Stone; Dar wins and retains the cup.
PLAY BY PLAY
2024 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Semifinals: Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams VS The LWO!
Trick Melo Gang has held it together this close to Vengeance Day, and there’s big stakes for them both here tonight. Will the best friends make it to the finals so Trick can have it all? Or will Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde refuse to stop their own roll towards gold?
The teams sort out and Wilde starts against Melo, but the fans chant “Whoop Dat Trick!” Melo headlocks Wilde but Wilde pries at the hold. Melo holds on, but Wilde powers up. Wilde waistlocks, Melo bucks the O’Conner, then things speed up. Wilde hits a headlock takeover on the run! Melo moves around, fights up, but Wilde wrenches. Melo goes to a waistlock but Wilde switches. Melo arm-drags free, then arm-drags again! Then he DROPKICKS Wilde down! Melo headlocks, Wilde powers up and out, but Melo avoids the dropkick to then roll Wilde and BULLDOG! Melo wrenches Wilde and tags in Trick.
Trick Melo Gang double whips and Trick DROPKICKS Wilde! Fans rally behind Trick again as he stands Wilde up. Wilde JAWBREAKERS free! Tag to Cruz, LWO double whips to DOUBLE ELBOW! Then they HIP TOSS SPLASH! Cruz adds a LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Trick stays in this but Cruz stays on Trick with a facelock. Cruz puts Trick on ropes to CHOP! Fans “WOO~!” while Cruz whips, but Trick blocks. Cruz kicks low, whips again but Trick reverses. Cruz ducks ‘n ‘dodges and leaps, but Trick catches him for a spinning SLAM! Then a scoop and SLAM! Then another scoop, but Cruz fights fere to dropkick the legs out!
Trick hobbles, Cruz brings him around with a facelock, and Cruz CLUBS away. Trick shoves Cruz, pops him up and UPEPRCUTS him down! Hot tag to Melo and he runs up to CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! Melo MACHINE GUN CHOPS in a corner! The fans fire up, Melo stomps away then lets off as the ref counts. Melo whips, Cruz reverses and runs in, but Melo ELBOWS him away! Melo goes up but Cruz handsprings to GAMANGIRI! Melo falls, Wilde tags in! Wilde goes up and up and SUPER CANNONBALLS! The fans fire up, Trick runs in but Wilde dodges and Cruz FLIES! Cruz takes down Trick and the fans are fired up as NXT goes picture in picture.
The LWO gets Melo up and in, but then Melo ROCKS Wilde! Wilde BOOTS back, storms in and bumps Melo off buckles. Wilde brings Melo around but Melo blocks a bump to give a bump. Melo fires hands, backs Wilde down, then whisp him to the corner. Wilde BOOTS back, Melo staggers, and Wilde ELBOWS him down! Cover, TWO! Wilde is annoyed but he drags Melo up. Wilde snapmares to KNEE Melo in the back, then he chinlocks and has the armlock. Melo endures, fans rally up, and Melo fights to his feet. Melo reaches out but Wilde wrangles him down! Melo fights back up, throws body shots, but Wilde CLUBS him down.
Wilde RAMS Melo into the corner, tags Cruz, and Cruz stomps away. The ref counts, Cruz lets off, and then he drags Melo up. Cruz puts Melo in a corner to CHOP! Melo pie faces Cruz, so Cruz BOOTS Melo, then CHOPS and JABS on repeat! The ref counts, Cruz lets off, and he stomps Melo down. Cruz taunts Trick by holding out Melo’s hand, then he drags Melo away. Melo ROCKS Cruz with forearm after forearm! Melo runs, but into a DROPKICK! Cruz pushes Melo to a cover, TWO! Cruz is annoyed but he clamps onto Melo with a cobra clutch. Melo endures while Cruz leans on him, but the fans rally up.
Melo kicks around, reaches out, fights up, but NXT returns to single picture as Cruz keeps him down. Melo fights up, fights around, and he throws hands! Cruz lets go but then gets the wrist! Melo throws more hands, reaches for Trick, repeat! But Cruz knees low! Cruz reels Melo in to back suplex but Melo lands on his feet! DOUBLE LARIATS take both men down! The fans fire up, “This is Awesome!” as Melo and Cruz crawl. Hot tags to Wilde and Trick! The fans fire up as Trick LEG LARIATS! And LEG LARIATS! And then he spins Wilde to body shot and UPPERCUT! Trick runs, Wilde ducks but the LEPAING LARIAT hits Cruz!
Trick scoops Wilde to SLAM him! Fans fire up as Trick lets the hair down. Trick stomps Wilde, then cartwheels to deadlift. Cruz runs in, but into a clinch! DOUBLE BOOKEND! Cover, TWO!! Trick stays cool, shoves Wilde to the corner, then runs up, but Wilde dodges! Melo tags, Trick BOOTS Wilde down! Trick then gives Melo the boost for the FLYING SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Melo drags Wilde to a drop zone, goes up, but Wilde gets up to TRIP Melo! Melo is stuck in a Tree of Woe, Cruz tags in! Cruz runs to GAMANGIRI Trick down, then he SUPERKICKS Melo down! Cruz hurries to the corner, Wilde is up on the other! DOUBLE COAST2COAST!!!
The fans are thunderous and Cruz drags Melo to a cover, TRICK BREAKS IT!! The fans are thunderous again and cheer on “NXT! NXT!” for giving us this as the opener! The LWO gets Melo up but Melo turns things around! But Cruz hits Melo with a NECKBREAKER that CATAPULTS Wilde into Trick for a LARIAT! All four men are down again, Trick and Wilde fall out. Melo and Cruz rise, Melo throws a forearm! Cruz fires one back! The fans rally and duel as they go back and forth, and then just SLAP and SLAP! They fire haymakers, btu Cruz gets the edge with elbows! Melo ROUNDHOUSES!
Melo whips corner to corner, Cruz goes out and then ROCKS Melo! Cruz goes up, MISSILE DROPKICK! Tag to Wilde and Cruz goes up! Fans fire up for Cruz’s PHOENIX- NO, Melo moves! Cruz stumbles up, into the FIRST 48! But Wilde is up top! Melo goes after him first! They brawl up there, and Wilde GOURD BUSTERS Melo! Wilde adjusts, to springboard, into the FIRST 48!! Tag to Trick and Melo DIVES onto Cruz! TRICK KNEE!! Cover, Trick Melo Gang wins!!
Winners: Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams, by pinfall (advance to the finals)
Vengeance Day, thy name is Trick Willy! Trick is gonna go for history as he and Melo go after the Dusty Cup while Trick also goes for THE NXT Championship! But then OBA FEMI attacks the LWO!? And so here comes Dragon Lee! Dragon dodges Oba to ENZIGIRI! Dragon fires off hands, Cruz & Wilde help out, that’s 3v1! But Oba EXPLODES free! He BOOTS Cruz, then TOSSES Wilde into Cruz! But Dragon is up top, and he leaps, into a LARIAT!! Fans are thunderous as Oba imposes his will! Will the Boy Wonder fail to take back the North American Championship against such a mighty Ruler?
Ridge Holland meets with Ava Raine.
Northern Grit meets with the new NXT General Manager, and she understands how he wants all three members of Gallus, but she has to protect him from himself. Just trust her. But he can assure Ava that- Hold on, Lexis King walks in and he congratulates the new GM with a gift basket. It has all the essentials, including the newest, hottest T-shirt on WWE Shop: his shirt. Ridge still wants Gallus but King says he gets it. Ridge is big, bad and has beef, but now is not the time. But King has a big meeting with the GM to talk about all the plans for Lexis King in 2024. They are? Ava doesn’t know what King is talking about.
But she was thinking, she has the perfect start for him in 2024. King VS Ridge, tonight! Now, she has to get to a real meeting, so Merry Christmas, Ridge, here’s a gift basket. Ridge says “Regift,” and he gives King his basket back. See you out there. Now get out. Will Ridge redeem himself while warm up for Gallus by bringing down the Drama King?
Tatum Paxley sighs.
She admires Lyra Valkyria’s picture while saying that she will always be there for her. And she knows Lyra will be there for her, too. Tatum texts Lyra but then Lyra walks in. Tatum is so excited, but Lyra tells her to stop. She got all the texts already. But why did Tatum attack Roxanne last week? Because it’s what Lyra wanted. No, that’s not at all what she said! But Lyra said Roxie was taking up all her time and focus, remember? Yeah, but that did not mean “Put her through a table!” Lyra can fight her own battles, okay? She is literally a champion. Yeah but what if Tatum wants to fight them for her?
That’s impossible! And a really weird thing to say! Yeah but doing the impossible is fun! And when Tatum takes care of Roxie tonight, Lyra won’t even have an opponent for Sunday and she will remain NXT Women’s Champion! No, stop, Tatum! Lyra can’t believe what she’s gotten into. But will The Prodigy not be taken out of the picture so easily?
Roxanne Perez VS Tatum Paxley!
NXT goes picture in picture while Tatum makes her entrance. The bell rings and Roxie hits a THESZ PRESS! Roxie fires off, drags Tatum up and bumps her off buckles. Roxie drags Tatum around, bumps her off more buckles, then stomps a mudhole in. The ref counts, Roxie lets off, then she storms back up. But Tatum RAMS into her! Tatum bumps Roxie off buckles, then tries again, but Roxie blocks to DECK Tatum! Roxie drags Tatum up, wrenches and whips, then runs in at the corner to UPPERCUT! Roxie wrenches Tatum and reels her in, RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, TWO! Roxie drags Tatum up and SMACKS her off the mat!
Roxie drags Tatum up to CLUB her down, then drags her up again. Roxie cravats for a neck wrench but Tatum endures. Tatum fights around, throws body shots, but Tatum knees her down. Roxie cranks the neck wrench, grinds Tatum into the mat, and it’s a cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO! Roxie keeps on the neck wrench and NXT returns to single picture. Tatum fights up while fans rally, and Lyra is on commentary and notes she does not understand Tatum’s obsession with her. Tatum rolls free, but Roxie fires forearms! Tatum ROCKS Roxie in return! Roxie ROCKS Tatum again and again and again!
Fans fire up and Roxie whips. Tatum reverses then DECKS Roxie! Tatum DROPKICKS Roxie, then kicks low, high, and ENZIGIRIS! Roxie goes to a corner, Tatum runs in and she CROSSBODIES! Then she underhooks, puts Roxie on ropes, and hits a DRAPING BUTTERFLY PLEX! Cover, TWO! Roxie hurries out of the ring and Tatum shouts out Lyra. Tatum runs to hit the WRECKING BALL DROPKICK! Tatum says she did good, right? Lyra still doesn’t understand. Tatum puts Roxie in the ring, but Roxie DIVES out onto Tatum! Fans fire up and Roxie drags Tatum up and into the ring.
Roxie goes up a corner, but Tatum hits ropes to trip her up! Tatum then fireman’s carries and tells Lyra to watch. Tatum swings but Roxie arm-drags free! Roxie SOBATS, hops on, POP ROX! Cover, Roxie wins!
Winner: Roxanne Perez, by pinfall
Tatum tried to impress Lyra while fighting her battles for her, but it all backfired. Will Lyra take care of this herself this Sunday? Wait, Tatum runs up again! Roxie trips Tatum and fires off hands! Lyra gets in to make the save? Roxie goes to swing but the two stare down instead. Will Roxie take that title back while also ruining Tatum’s fantasy?
Arianna Grace talks with Wren Sinclair.
Arianna says names are everything. So Wren, is that British? Maybe. Well, Wren Sinclair, you surely want to fit in, right? More than you can imagine! Then she’s come to the right woman. Arianna is an inspirational leader around here. Oh, hey, there. “Oh hey there~!” You sound like a ranch girl. Have more confidence, sound elegant. “Well hello there.” And maybe get some fragrances, because you smell like a barn. Fallon Henley says the only thing that smells is that manure coming out of Arianna’s mouth. And stop filling Wren’s head with delusions of grandeur.
Arianna says Fallon is disrespectful and presumptuous. But Arianna will show self restraint. Save it. Show Wren how much of a leader you are by getting in the ring. Fallon will even go talk with Ava. The Cowgirl and the new girl head out, will the Pageant Queen learn a lesson in humility?
Lola Vice VS Elektra Lopez!
The Mayor of Vice City said La Madrina was just using her to be relevant again, but then Lopez fired back by calling out how fake Lola has been this entire time. Will Lola get real with Lopez by getting real violent? Or will Lopez take the Women’s Breakout Star down a notch?
The bell rings and the two run in, and Lopez TACKLES Lola! Lopez fires hands, but Lola turn sit around to fire back! They both get up, and Lola TACKLES Lopez out of the ring! Both women stagger up, Lola dodges a shot to ROUNDHOUSE! Lola headlocks but Lopez POSTS her! Lopez ROCKS Lola, puts her in the ring, and then runs up. Lola ROCKS Lopez, Lopez KNEES Lola! Lola goes to a corner, Lopez runs in but Lola dodges! Lola fires off those fast ‘n’ furious kicks! Lola says she’s the REAL Madrina, then runs in to HIP ATTACK! Lola drags Lopez to a cover, TWO! Lola is frustrated, and she AX KICKS Lopez down.
Lola clamps on a chinlock and thrashes Lopez around, but Lopez fights up. Lopez throws elbows but Lola kicks. Lopez ducks one to roll Lola up, TWO! Lola runs up but into a CHOP! Lopez runs in but into a KNEE! Lola then gets Lopez for a TRIANGLE HOLD! Lopez POWERBOMBS Lola down! The fans fire up while both women are down! Lopez and Lola both rise up, and Lopez ROCKS Lola! Lola ROCKS Lopez! Lopez ROCKS Lola again, so Lola ROCKS Lopez again! And SOBATS! And winds up, but Lopez dodges the boot to DOUBLE CHOP! And DOUBLE CHOP! Fans fire upas Lopez throat chops!
Lopez roars, runs in, and ELBOWS! Then short arm LARIATS! Lopez drags Lola up again, short arm LARIAT! Then a scoop for a SWINGING SLAM! Cover, TWO! Lopez drags Lola around, talks trash on her, but then Lola hops on for a GUILLOTINE! Lopez rolls but Lola has the top mount for forearms! Lopez gets free, but Lola dodges to then HEEL KICK! Cover, Lola wins!
Winner: Lola Vice, by pinfall
Lola just said buenos noches to La Madrina, is she going to be the one and only Latina Heat of NXT?
Dijak sits in his room.
He watches back what happened between him and Joe Gacy, and then Gacy walks in. “So this is where you come to think.” Yeah, thinking about kicking Gacy’s ass again. Can Gacy sit? No, he may not. Okay, thanks. Gacy takes a seat, and Dijak brings out his nightstick. Ooh, that’s cool. Gacy knows Dijak is a man of justice. Dijak asks, “What do you want, you unhinged piece of trash?” Dijak thought Gacy would still be picking the splinters out of his ass. Gacy says he doesn’t want anything, really. And he did get all those splinters out, thanks for asking. He is just here to say that no matter what Dijak does, he can’t get rid of Gacy.
You can put him through a wall, or anything else you can think of, and he’ll just keep crawling back. And if Dijak didn’t get that the first time, Gacy already has a recording on Dijak’s tape! Nice office, by the way. Dijak is furious, and he punches Gacy! But then Gacy gets up and TACKLES him into the wall! They brawl into the shadows, what will it take for these two to settle the score?
Ridge Holland VS Lexis King!
Ava made Northern Grit and the Drama King for tonight, so it is time to see whose 2024 is going to get off on the right foot! Will Ridge be ready for his grudge match with Gallus? Or will King make this his year one way or another?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, go around, and Ridge pushes King away. Fans rally up as King and Ridge reset. They feel things out, King gets around and he pushes Ridge back. The fans rally up, Ridge and King tie up again, and Ridge clamps onto King’s shoulder, then his head, to CLUB King in the nose! King comes back but Ridge wrangles him wright down! Cover, ONE, but Ridge wrenches to short arm LARIAT as NXT goes picture in picture.
King sputters, Ridge drags him up and wrenches again. Ridge has the wristlock but King fights up to roll, cartwheel, and break free. King SLAPS Ridge! King then baits Ridge to the outside, frolics around the outside then slides into the ring,. King hurdles Ridge, headlocks, but Ridge powers up and out to run King over! Then Ridge SLAPS King right down! King goes to the apron and steadies himself, but Ridge storms up. Ridge drags King by the hair and POSTS him! King flounders but Ridge goes out to drag King up. Ridge UPPERCUTS King, ROCKS him and DECKS him! Ridge puts King back in the ring then storms up.
Ridge whips King to ropes, then hits a BIG back drop! Ridge fires up and eggs King on. King staggers, into a FACELOCK SWING! Ridge then suplexes King, holds him up, and waits until TEN before the SLAM! Cover, TWO! King is still in this but Ridge keeps his cool. Ridge storms over but King BOOTS from below! King RAMS Ridge into a corner, then runs in to clothesline! And CHOP! And CHOP! Ridge ROCKS and CHOPS in return, and on repeat! King KICKS a leg, whips Ridge to a corner, but Ridge reverses. King rebounds, into an OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Cover, TWO! King hangs tough but Ridge clamps on.
Ridge drags King up with an arm wrench then a CHOP! King throws a haymaker, Ridge CHOPS him again! Ridge and King throw hands, then Ridge wrenches to CHOP! King wobbles, Ridge eggs him on, and King claws at the eyes! The ref reprimands but King bumps Ridge off buckles and CHOPS! King whips but Ridge reverses to wrench and short arm LARIAT! NXT returns to single picture and Ridge hauls King up. Ridge wrenches, clamps onto the arm, and the fans rally. Ridge has King on ropes, King holds on, and the ref counts. Ridge lets off, then King HEADBUTTS! King runs up, into a fireman’s carry!
King fights free, then he CHOP BLOCKS! Fans boo but Ridge stays up. King runs up, ducks one lariat, but not the SOUTHPAW! Fans fire up and Ridge bails out. Ridge pursues him but King LARIATS back! Fans boo but King snarls as he puts Ridge in the ring. King AX HANDLES Ridge down, then AX HANDLES again! King stomps Ridge around, brings him up, and he RAMS Ridge into buckles! King uses ropes to get leverage as he digs boots in! The ref counts, King lets off at 4, and he tells the ref not to talk to him like that. King runs up, but Ridge kicks low! Ridge ROCKS King, then UPPERCUTS! King kicks back!
King whips, runs in and SPLASHES in the corner! Then CHOPS! Then snapmares, and KICKS Ridge in the back! Cover, TWO! King clamps right on with a chinlock! The fans rally as Ridge endures and Ridge pries at the hold. King grinds and thrashes the hold but Ridge fights up. Ridge throws body shots, but King kicks a leg out! King turns Ridge for a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Ridge is tougher than that but King lines up a shot. King KNEES Ridge in the side, and then again! King sits Ridge up to talk some trash, then he runs, BLINDSIDER LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Ridge is still in this and King grows frustrated.
Fans boo as King paces around. King sits Ridge up to KICK! And KICK! And KICK! He KICKS and KICKS Ridge more, but Ridge stands! Ridge takes more KICKS, then blocks one! Ridge gets under to T-BONE SUPLEX! Fans fire up with Ridge, he hits an EXPLODER! King staggers up, Ridge runs in and SPLASHES in the corner! Whip corner to corner, but King BOOTS back! King runs up, into a scoop! SWINGING SIDE SLAM! Ridge fires up, the fans are with him and Ridge gets King up. Ridge reels King in, but King slips under to mule kick the leg! King hurries to reel Ridge in, “LONG LIVE THE KING!”
But Ridge wrenches out to HEADBUTT! And then a fireman’s carry! SNAKE EYES into some KNEES! Ridge fires off again and again, then turns Ridge around, to BLINDSIDE LARIAT in return! But Joe Coffey is here! Ridge DECKS the Iron King then goes out, but Wolfgang & Mark Coffey are here! Ridge DECKS Wolfie, BLASTS Markus, then throws Joe in the ring! Ridge ROCKS Joe, TOSSES him out, but King SUPERKICKS Ridge in the ropes!! DRAPING CORONATION!! Cover, King wins!!
Winner: Lexis King, by pinfall
The Iron King and his team just helped The Drama King survive Northern Grit! And now Gallus beats down Ridge! Fans boo because now they get chairs! They set the chairs up to put Ridge’s foot in one! Joe aims, and he CON-CHAIR-TOS Ridge’s foot!!! The fans boo, but have Gallus just made sure Ridge will never have redemption?
Andre Chase sits in the back.
Dressed all in black, Professor Chase says, “I can’t believe this is it. Tonight, I say goodbye to Chase University forever. Forever…” Riley Osborne & Duke Hudson walk over, also wearing black, comfort him. Just one more time, okay? They head to gorilla, is this going to be the funeral of Chase U?
Trick Melo Gang regroups backstage.
They handled business, it’s what they do. Two down, one to go! Dusty Cup is right there. Trick then says he was surprised to see Melo in the Royal Rumble this weekend. Melo was surprised to see Trick on SmackDown. Fair. But Trick was looking out, he didn’t trust Theory & Waller to do the right thing. Melo says speaking of trust, Ilja Dragunov is still playing mind-games. C’mon, he can’t be the only one seeing it. He watched Dragunov hug Corbin, and after, Corbin was tweaking. Just saying. Trick appreciates Melo for looking out. But hey, Vengeance Day is about to be cinema! Yeah, Bron & Corbin are bad, but Trick Melo Gang are first and goal right now.
All they need is to hit the game winner, and that’s Trick beating Dragunov to be NXT Champion. But Trick can’t do that if he lets Dragunov get in his head. Trick says he knows who Dragunov is. And like Melo said last week, Trick and Dragunov have been dancing around each other since October. Tonight, they handle it, face to face. Melo tells Trick that at some point tonight, Trick will realize that everything Melo’s been saying is true, and the mind games are real. And that Melo has had Trick’s back this whole time. Trick says aight, bet. Time to go take care of more business. Trick heads out, will he come to see things Melo’s way?
Chase U is in the ring.
Or at least, the former Chase U. Chase, Duke and Riley stand together, and Chase has a mic. “It seems like only yesterday that I was introducing Andre Chase University to the world. And I know I can get a little emotional, a little hot headed. I’ve been known to throw a desk or two. But it’s just passion. Because I knew the impact that Chase U would make, and the imprint that it would leave on the NXT Universe.” Fans applaud that. Chase says it was an institution of higher learning that became a home. It became one of NXT’s biggest success stories! And Chase truly believes that the memories they made together will stand the test of time!
And while he has no one else to blame for the university closing other than himself, Chase wants us all to know how grateful he is that we helped him live his dream. And more importantly, that he got to share that with each and everyone one of us. The fans cheer that. Duke then says that Mr. Chase has been such a positive influence on his life and others. When Duke joined Chase U, he was a very different man, he will admit that. But he saw what Chase U could do for him, and to be honest, when Mr. Chase gave him the title of MVP, that was the greatest day of his life. The fans chant for “MVP! MVP!”
Duke wants us to understand that Chase U is so special, to Mr. Chase, to Duke, to everyone that has ever been part of it. Duke feels it is important that everyone around the world remembers Chase U the way they experienced it. That is why Duke threatened– er, got help from some students, and they made a tribute video for Chase U, so we could all remember what was. So sit back, relax, and enjoy. The video plays and it starts with the final moment last week, when Chase turned off the lights for the last time.
We then return to day one of Chase U, “a place of higher learning.” The students, the classes, and all the #TeachableMoments over the years. And yes, even the hardships. Oh, and Chase’s emotional outbursts. And don’t forget that one time Chase U visited the UK. “Gimme a C! H! A! S! E! U! What’s that spell? CHASE U~!” Wow all that in just three years… But back to present, Chase is emotional. “This whole situation has been a teachable moment. Duke, Riley, I look forward to whatever live brings us next. But ladies and gentlemen, for now… this is goodbye.” But wait, Jacy Jayne makes her way out here?
Jacy, and Thea, are here and Jacy tells Professor Chase, “If you want something said, ask a man. But if you want something done, ask a woman.” Chase says this isn’t the time, they’re saying their goodbyes. Thea countesr with, “Are you?” Jacy admits, she didn’t think she’d fit in. And sure, maybe, just maybe, she came in a little bit toxic. But for the first time in her life, she found herself looking for friends. And then she saw the bonds Chase U had with each other, and Chase brought light back into Duke’s life. And the way he’s protective of Thea is truly inspiring. So then Jacy thought to herself, “Huh. Maybe even I, Jacy Jayne, can actually change.”
So then when Jacy saw the university was in trouble, she just knew she had to stand up and do something about it. Because say what you want about Jacy, but one thing is for sure, she is fiercely loyal to the things and people that matter the most to her. So she had to look not outside but inside to come up with a solution. And she thinks she did just that. Mr. Chase, they won’t be saying goodbye to Chase U tonight. The fans fire up as Jacy introduces the 2024 Ladies of Chase U CALENDAR! WHAT?! 12 very saucy pictures are on screen as the ladies strut their way out! Chase seems the be the only one unsure about this.
Jacy says the projected sales for this 2024 calendar will not only save Chase U from debt, but it will get Chase U to the Promised Land! Wait, what? They will make money because come Sunday, the calendar will officially go on sale! Wait, what does this mean? Jacy says this calendar will not only get them to the next level, but it will get Chase U into the next DECADE! Chase is all fired up now! Chase hugs Jacy, she is everyone’s hero! Jacy is now officially in Chase U! The student section rejoices, is this a new chapter for everyone?
The D’Angelo Family speaks.
The Don says there are two things they take seriously: Business and family. “Those who want respect take respect.” Stacks says it is time to truly take over. And Adriana Rizzo says all her life, she’s heard, “Adriana, that little girl with a big mouth.” And y’know what? They’re right! But ain’t nobody been able to shut her up yet! On the playground, Rizzo had a reputation: throw hands first, talk it out later. Rizzo didn’t just grow up around Tony & Stacks, she grew up with them. She’s ruthless, wise and battle tested.
When your 8th grade crush breaks your heart and you want some payback, who do you call? Rizzo. When you get in a situation where you gotta get your hands dirty, who do you call? Rizzo! Sometimes, all you need is a lady’s touch. Or sometimes, you just need a lady who’s gonna crack someone in the mouth. OTM is getting in way over their heads here. They may have muscles, athleticism, speed and a killer instinct, but so do the D’Angelos. At Vengeance Day, OTM finds out why the streets still belong to The Don! The family is ready, will they make sure Lucien Price, Bronco Nima & Jaida Parker never step up again?
Brooks Jensen finds Fallon Henley backstage.
He asks if she’s got a minute to talk, but she says she’s getting ready for a match. Things sure do move fast around here, huh? She’s crushing it, Briggs is, too. But hey, remember when they went to London and the boys won those NXT UK Tag Team Championships? Good times in the pub, laughed their asses off. It was a blast. Fallon agrees there. Jensen says they should get together- Oh, Wren walks in and Fallon has to get going. Chat later? Yeah, sure. Wren asks if she and Fallon are gonna hang out tonight. Fallon says yeah, and says she’ll see Jensen later. Jensen is feeling lonely and lost, what will it take for him to find his own way?
Chase U regroups backstage.
This is the greatest day of their lives! But then Jacy double checks with Jasmine: make sure Teddy has TEN CASES of the calendar headed to the F&M Bank Arena for Vengeance Day! VENGEANCE DAY~! Chase says Jacy might get sick of him saying this, but thank you thank you thank you! She not only saved the university, but Chase’s life. His LIFE! But then Lexis King walks over and has to rain on the parade. Now, how about a signed copy for the King? Ew, you’re gross, dude. Riley steps up and tells King to back off. Oh, Mr. Osborne, why must you always be in King’s way? Well, Riley feels he’s right where he needs to be: between Jacy & Thea.
King says that is why no one likes Riley. King heads out, and Thea says he is so wrong! Everyone likes Riley! Thea likes Riley! Oh, well, kinda. But then OH SNAP, Dijak and Gacy are still brawling! Chase U gets outta there while security and refs do their best to stop Dijak and Gacy, but the cameraman gets swallowed up by the chaos! Seriously, what is it gonna take to stop them!?
Fallon Henley w/ Wren Sinclair VS Arianna Grace!
The Cowgirl wants to prove she is #TopShelf, and she is going to keep on fighting to build her brand. Will she stampede all over the Pageant Queen to be next in line for the NXT Women’s Championship? Or will she learn to lose with Grace?
The bell rings and Fallon has the fans on her side. Grace says kiss the ring! Fallon says nope, she wrenches and wristlocks that hand instead! Fallon keeps Grace from ropes, but Grace rolls, rolls and rolls! Grace gets free and cheers herself on. Grace blows kisses to the fans, but Fallon grabs the arm to YANK it! And YANK it! And wrench it to grind Grace into the mat. Grace fights up, but Fallon cranks the arm. Grace fights up again, pulls hair, and the ref reprimands. Grace body shots then ROCKS Fallon! Grace whips, Fallon reverses and back elbows! Fallon snapmares but Grace wants her to wait!
Grace plays a “WHAT’S THAT!?” but Fallon still dodges her cheap shot! Fallon arm-drags Grace around, then wrenches. Grace ROCKS Fallon, scoops her, but Fallon slips free to shove and follow. Fallon runs Grace over, keeps moving, and Grace swings. Fallon ducks ‘n’ dodges then trips Grace. Fallon CALF KICKS Grace down! Grace goes to ropes, Fallon runs and slides, but Grace puts up her guard! Fallon waits, Grace drops her guard, then Fallon ROCKS her! Fans cheer and Wren gives thumbs up while NXT goes picture in picture.
Fallon storms back in while Grace cowers to a corner. Fallon runs up but Grace ELBOWS her away! Grace bumps Fallon off buckles, bumps her off more buckles, then bumps her off another buckle. Grace cheers herself on, then brings Fallon to the fourth corner. Fallon blocks the buckle bump to body shot, and then she bumps Grace off the buckle! Then the middle buckle! Then the bottom buckle! Grace staggers around, Fallon rolls her up, TWO! Fallon keeps cool, whips Grace but Grace reverses. Fallon goes up and over, rolls and body scissor cradles, TWO! Grace is up but Fallon wrenches her arm again.
Grace powers Fallon to ropes, arm-drags her, but Fallon holds on to drag Grace into a hammerlock. Grace fights up, she backs Fallon down to ropes, then steps through to wrap Fallon’s arm in the ropes! Grace RAMS Fallon into buckles, then throws her by her hair! Grace drags Fallon up to wrench and back suplex! Grace thanks the fans, then snarls as she storms back up on Fallon. Grace ROCKS Fallon, stalks her to ropes, then pushes her to CLUB her on the back! Fallon drops to her knees, but she throws body shots and forearms! Grace DECKS Fallon in return! Grace drags Fallon up, whips her to a corner, then runs in to ELBOW!
Grace reels Fallon in to snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Grace is annoyed but she looms over Fallon. Grace drags Fallon up, whips her to a corner, then storms up to stomp away. The ref counts, Grace lets off at 4 and “apologizes.” Grace then drags Fallon up, stomps her some more, then pushes her into the ropes. Grace digs her knee in but the ref counts. Grace snapmares Fallon down, digs her knee in and pulls on a chinlock. NXT returns to single picture while fans rally up. Fallon endures, fights up, and throws body shots! Fallon ROCKS Grace but Grace ROCKS Fallon! Fallon ROCKS Grace again, whips, but Grace holds ropes.
Fallon dodges the boot, rolls Grace up again, TWO! Grace stands, Fallon whips, but Grace reverses. Grace runs in but into an ELBOW! Fallon runs up, fireman’s carries, but Grace fishhooks Fallon! Grace CLUBS Fallon, then throws her down by her hair! Fans boo but Grace digs her knee into the chinlock again. The fans rally up, Fallon fights up, but Grace smacks her off the mat! Grace smothers Fallon into the mat, then lets off as the ref counts. Grace returns to the chinlock stretch but the fans rally up. Fallon endures, fights up, but Grace throws her down again! And again! Fans rally with “YEEHAW! YEEHAW!” and Fallon rises up!
Grace clinches, Fallon breaks fere! Fallon blocks a kick to SOBAT back! And HAYMAKER! Grace staggers, into a LARIAT! Fallon SHOULDER TACKLES, then she fires up! Fallon runs in to ELBOW at the corner! Fallon keeps moving, RUNNING FACEBUSTER! Grace bails out, hurries for the ramp, but Fallon slides out to DECK her! Fallon puts Grace in, but WAIT! Is that Jakara Jackson!? The ref stops her from getting in the ring, but Lash BOOTS Fallon down! Lash puts Fallon in for Grace to cover, Grace wins!!
Winner: Arianna Grace, by pinfall
Even Grace is surprised she won, but she has the Meta Four’s grudge against Fallon to thank for it! Is Grace’s ego only going to be even worse now? Are Lash & Jakara just asking for trouble?
OTM speaks.
Jaida says her whole life, people have been trying to put her in a box, knowing damn well she won’t fit in it. What is wrong with them? Lucien says that when you look different, walk different, hit different, people will realize they don’t like “different.” Nima says that’s what OTM is about, though. Best believe that they’re gonna run through the whole of NXT, causing nothing but straight disruption. And for those dummies, Tony, Stacks & Rizzo, they gonna find out real quick why Out The Mud is just more than a phrase, a nickname, an acronym. It’s a way of life! Scrypts says talk to ’em!
Jaida won’t stop because someone else is intimidated by her potential, that is not her problem. And she’ll wipe the floor with the Women’s Division! If they got a problem with it, then that’s on them. She ain’t changing for nobody else. She came from nothing, and so did they. Preach! Scrypts says NXT is gonna find out real quickly that you don’t play games with OTM. They played the game for awhile, but now they’re done. Time for everyone else to play by OTM’s rules. The streets ain’t for everybody, and at Vengeance Day, The D’Angelos learn they should’ve stayed on the sidewalk. OTM is ready, will they be the ones that run this?
Wait, Dijak and Gacy are still brawling?!
And not just that! They’re on top of a production truck! Dijak CLUBS away on Gacy while refs tell them to stop and get down! Dijak has Gacy look down at the dumpster below, and says that’s where trash belongs! Gacy says no, it’s too high! Gacy CLAWS Dijak’s face! Gacy throws hands as he gets back up, but Dijak kicks low! Dijak TOSSES Gacy into the dumpster!!! The refs freak out but Dijak laughs! Has Dijak just exterminated “the roach” once and for all?
Bron Breakker is on the phone.
He’s talking with someone about his wild Royal Rumble debut on Saturday. Yeah, it was nuts. Then Baron Corbin comes in and sarcastically says, “Yo~, Mr. Royal Rumble! What do I do? Do I bow down? Do I shake your hand? I dunno.” But Corbin does know that he was impressed by Bron. He was like SPEAR Finn, then see ya! SPEAR Jey Uso, then see ya! SPEAR Omos, buh-bye! But seriously, how about a phone call? That pop was crazy but Corbin had to watch it on Peacock? He thought the Wolf Dogs were better than this! That they were finally on the same page. Wait, whoa, what’d Corbin just say?
Spear, Finn, sese ya later? No, after that. Veins popping? No, what did he just call the team? Bron heard him say Wolf Dogs. Last week, Corbin hated that like it was the worst idea in the world. Well, it got stuck in his head like a bad song, okay? But stop worrying about the past, about the Wolf Dogs- That’s the second time. It’s a thing now. No it’s not. Just focus on the now! The Dusty Cup, Trick Melo Gang. They both owe Melo one, and Trick is riding high. Until Bron spears Trick’s ass like he did Jey Uso on Saturday, on their way to winning the Dusty Cup AND becoming NXT Tag Team Champions.
Corbin says it has been a long time since he’s had some gold, he is with Bron on that. Go Wolf Dogs. Corbin says Bron just ruined it. NOT! Fist bump! Bron knew he’d come around. But will these rabid animals tear into Trick Melo Gang and get their hands on the Dusty Cup?
NXT Heritage Cup Championship Match: Noam Dar w/ The Meta Four VS Von Wagner w/ Robert Stone!
The Scottish Supernova is incredibly confident as ever, so he is merely humoring Vicious Von with this shot at his Cup. Will Dar still be feeling like Supernova 11 after tonight? Or will Von shock the world by tearing down the Dar Dynasty?
The introductions are made, the cup is raised, and we see if it takes two or four to beat Von!
The bell rings on round one and the two circle. Dar and Von feel things out, Dar gives some kicks but Von stays up. Von swings, Dar dodges and headlocks but Von powers out to run Dar over! Dar goes to a corner, Von runs up to keep him cornered, but then Dar slips under. Dar kicks and KICKS, but Von blocks! Von shoves Dar then runs him over! The fans fire up, and Stone’s sons are watching from the crowd to cheer Von on. Von storms up on Dar, facelocks but Dar wrenches out. Dar KICKS the arm, KICKS it again, then wrenches it. Von uses power but Dar kicks a leg again. They go around, Von rolls and rolls to kip up and arm-drag!
Fans fire up as big bad Von shows he can do technical wrestling, too! The fans rally for Von while Dar gets up. Dar storms up to SLAP Von! Von RAMS Dar into a corner! Von RAMS into Dar again, then hoists him up and SPINEBUSTERS! Von rains down fists, then he hauls Dar up in a gut wrench! Dar clamps onto a leg but Von powers through to TOSS Dar away! Dar is dizzy, Lash coaches him up, but Von storms back up. Von stalks Dar while we’re at the final minute of this round, GUT WRENCH PLEX! The fans rally up while Von stalks Dar again. Von hauls Dar up, fireman’s carries, and he spins to F5 Dar!
Dar groans in pain but Stone tells Von to stay on Dar. We’re under 30 seconds, did Von forget there’s a time limit on this stuff? Von unwraps his wrist tape, and he punches away on Dar! Last ten seconds, Dar guards while Von rains down fists! Time’s up, Von rains down more shots! The ref has Von back off, but Dar is still in some trouble.
Dar: 0; Von: 0
Stone coaches Von during the refresher, and Lash has to drag Dar! Von goes for Dar but Stone stops him! Von takes a swig of water, Dar manages to stand and Oro coaches him up. But the bell rings for round two, and Von runs in to CLOBBER Oro! Von DECKS Dar, LARIATS Oro up and out, and the fans are thunderous! But Dar is there to NOVA ROLLA! Cover, Dar scores!
Dar: 1; Von: 0
Fans boo but Von let the adrenaline distract him. Von makes his way back to his corner for the refresher while NXT goes picture in picture.
Dar is feeling a little better now but Stone makes sure Von’s steady. Both men hydrate, round three begins, Dar runs up, and he fires off in the corner! Von shoves Dar away but Dar comes back with KICK after KICK! Dar CHOP BLOCKS Von! Dar then runs, and he SLIDING KICKS Von! Von tumbles to the apron while Dar flexes. Dar soaks up the heat, taunts the Stone Family, then he SLAMS Von’s leg on the apron! Dar brings Von to the corner, the ref reprimands, but Dar STOMPS Von’s leg! Dar then throws down hands to keep Von down, but lets off as the ref counts. But then Dar comes back to DROPKICK Von’s leg!
Von flounders away and Dar slides in to BLINDSLIDE LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Von toughs it out but Dar keeps his cool. Dar goes up a corner, then leaps, but Von catches him! CHOKE SLAM!! Cover, TWO!! Dar survives and the Meta Four applauds, but Von drags Dar up again as NXT returns to single picture. Von reels Dar in, suplexes, and we’re at the one minute mark. The fans count along, and Von waits until THIRTEEN before the SLAM! Stone and his sones, Cash ‘n’ Carter, fire up while Von goes out after Dar. Lash & Jakara bark at Von, but then Oro distracts so the ladies can anchor Von!
Fans boo and we’re under 30 seconds, but Von can’t shake loos! So Fallon & Wren attack! They want payback for earlier anyhow, so here it is! Fans fire up as the ladies brawl, and then Von shoves Dar. Dar wants Von’s leg but Von stays up! We’re at 10 seconds, Dar kicks away at Von, CHAMPANGE SUPER KNEEBAR!! Von endures, and time’s up!!
Dar: 1; Von: 0
Dar won’t let go now! The ref reprimands, Dar lets off, and now it’s just Stone and Oro helping the guys to their corners. Dar hydrates, Stone fires Von up. Dar runs in to BOOT Von! Von still DECKS Dar! Cover, TWO!! Dar survives that haymaker but Von drags Dar up. Von choke grips, but Dar ELBOWS! And SUPER PUNCHES! And SUPER PUNCHES! Dar noogies Von, throws elbows, and mocks the surgical scars! Von blocks a shot, and he stands back up. Von scoops Dar to SLAM him down! Fans fire up but Von wobbles as bit. Dar stands, Von runs in, but Dar DUMPS Von out! Dar then goes out, to BOOT Von into steps!
Dar runs up again, and he DROPKICKS Von’s bad leg! Von hobbles while fans boo, but both men get in the ring. Dar aims, runs up, but Von BOOTS Dar!! Von hauls Dar up, fireman’s carries, but Dar fights free! Dar runs up, but into a JUMP KNEE!! Von shakes that bad leg out, Oro talks trash but Von still runs in. Dar dodges, Von POSTS himself! Dar rolls Von, jackknife bridge, and Dar WINS!
Winner: Noam Dar, by pinfall (still NXT Heritage Cup Champion)
A 2-0 sweep in four rounds, but once again, his entire team had a part to play in it. Dar and Oro then go and taunt Cash ‘n’ Carter, and that pisses Von off! Von HEADBUTTS Dar, DECKS Oro, and then clears the desk! The fans fire up and Stone says do it! He even helps clear things out of the way! Von gets Dar up but Oro runs in! Von catches that kick, and he reels Oro in! Von BOOTS Dar, then POWERBOMBS Oro through the desk!! The fans are thunderous for Von, will he get another shot at knocking Dar out?
Ava reprimands Dijak.
She can’t believe he did that! What is wrong with him!? Does he WANT to be suspended?! Because she doesn’t really have any other choice! Dijak says she DOES have another option! Dijak, get your finger out of her face, she is the GM. Then give him Gacy at Vengeance Day for No Disqualifications. Seriously? After what he did tonight? How do you think Gacy is in any condition- Knock knock. What?! Gacy sits up and says hold on. No DQ sounds like fun to him. He’s in. Gacy is crazy, but he and Dijak have their match. Dijak almost looks unhappy to be getting what he wants, but will Gacy make sure Dijak gets what he deserves?
NXT returns and Trick Williams is in the ring.
The fans chant “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” but Trick says, “Let’s get straight to business. Vengeance Day being five days away, I got a lot on my mind. Dragunov, come out here.” The NXT Champion obliges and the fans cheer as he joins Trick in the ring. Dragunov tells Trick, “I love this look on your face. I love it! You are ready to fight on Sunday, aren’t you? So trust me, so am I. I am ready to fight for my life against the hottest WWE superstar. We will whoop dat Trick.” Fans cheer and Dragunov offers a handshake. Trick says not so fast, and says not this time. Dragunov, you are even smarter than you look.
And it is fitting that Dragunov sees himself as The Czar. Because if there’s one thing Trick knows about czars, it is that they are willing to do anything, and he does mean anything, to stay on top. Dragunov asks what Trick is getting at, because he feels Trick has got this voice in his head that has given him really, really bad advice. Maybe Trick shouldn’t let Melo color your judgment with wrong information. And maybe, Trick, you should remind yourself that this rivalry is built on respect. Respect? Maybe Dragunov’s right, maybe he does respect Trick. Dragunov respects Trick enough to push their match back to Vengeance Day so Dragunov could have the advantage.
Trick thinks Dragunov has been playing him this whole time! Trick has a good mind to take off his lemon pepper steppers and fight him right now. Dragunov says he did not come out here so Trick could insult him. Do you understand how truly destroyed Dragunov’s body was to where the medical team did not clear him? Does Trick wanna know why? Because in 2023, Dragunov destroyed his whole body for this brand! He pushed this brand to the next level! Pushed his opponents to the next level! And most certainly, pushed Trick to the next level! Dragunov is willing to do it all over again, and yet this is the way Trick talks to him?
Dragunov knows Trick would never face Dragunov at less than 100%. True, Dragunov did push Trick to the next level. But Dragunov also pushed things back so that Trick would end up double-booked. Yes, Trick, of course, that was Dragunov’s “master plan!” Genius stuff, right? Dragunov didn’t force Trick to accept. Dragunov just wanted Trick to have the biggest match on the biggest stage, and Trick took it. Dragunov is so sorry about that. And yes, Draugnov plays mind games. But that was with Baron Corbin, who made this all very personal. But is it Dragunov’s mistake that Trick is the victim of his own success?
Did Trick & Melo not burn a path through the Dusty Rhodes Classic? Didn’t they rightfully earn a place in the finals? Is that somehow Dragunov’s fault? Maybe, just maybe, Trick should be more concerned about Melo. Because this past weekend, at the Royal Rumble, Melo had his moment in the sun, and now he needs Trick for further glory when Trick should really be focused on himself. Whoa, whoa, whoa, don’t worry about Trick’s focus. He is focused on Vengeance Day, don’t worry about that. People will be chanting, “Whoop Dat Trick!” from the moment the curtains open until the fat lady sings, believe dat.
And newsflash, Dragunov: Trick Melo Gang is gonna win the Dusty Classic, and then Trick will go toe to toe with Dragunov to win that NXT Championship. Fans cheer that, and Dragunov says that is a sweet little dream. Trick tells Dragunov that he is focused, and yet Dragunov can see Trick is not. Because Trick doesn’t even know who to trust right now. And, if you asked Dragunov’s honest opinion, their rivalry has made Trick more the man that he is today than Melo ever did. No, no, you leave Melo out of this. Dragunov gladly will! Because this isn’t about Melo! This is about Trick! And if Trick just shows the slightest sign of weakness on Sunday, Dragunov will break him piece by piece, and unfortunately destroy everything that Trick has built.
Trick tells Dragunov that there is no one, including the Mad Dragon, who can destroy what Trick’s built. The fans cheer and Trick says he ain’t the same Trick Willy that was in the ring with Dragunov last time. This Trick ain’t trying to prove himself, this Trick knows what’s his! Trick’s gonna fill the world in on his destiny. Dragunov says he talked about this look on Trick’s face, and he loves it. Because he knows that Trick, as always, will give his everything. So Trick, you will write history. Just not the history Trick wants. Then may the best man win, partner. They shake hands, the fans cheer, and Dragunov hugs Trick like he did Corbin!
Trick is shook, and Dragunov smiles. But then BRON & CORBIN ATTACK!! Fans boo and bark as the Wolf Dogs beat down Trick! But Melo rushes in to go after them! Fans fire up as the Dusty Cup finalists have it out! Bron hits Melo low, scoops him, but Trick makes the save to ROCK Bron! Melo SUPERKICKS Corbin! Then Trick Melo Gang BLAST The Wolf Dogs outta the ring! Refs rush out to stop this, but then Trick looks to Dragunov. Dragunov stands, he and Trick stare down. Melo realizes he might’ve divided Trick’s attention in the wrong direction. Will Trick choose his own aspirations over… HIM?
My Thoughts:
A great NXT, and a very packed go-home. Wild stuff with Dijak and Gacy going from promo to brawl, and then from brawl to a “dumpster fall” spot. Gacy still getting up to accept the No Disqualification match was good stuff, too. Gacy has actually done a decent job shifting from The Schism’s leader to this almost like Deadpool of NXT, and that No Disqualification match is going to be some wild stuff. Really good stuff out of Tatum, Lyra and Roxie, great win for Roxie but I didn’t think Lyra would bother with saving Tatum. But at the same time, Lyra is the purer Face right now, she wouldn’t leave someone to get beat up, even though Tatum did bring it upon herself. Still pretty sure Lyra wins and that will be Roxie’s sendoff to SmackDown.
Speaking of sendoffs, Lopez of course lost to Lola Vice to put Lola over while Lopez moves on to SmackDown, given she has rejoined Santos Escobar in the new Legado Del Fantasma. Good promo from Ridge and King to set up a match, and good match that Gallus of course interferes with to make sure Ridge loses. Ridge taking that damage to his leg, maybe they wanna extend this towards Stand & Deliver, so this allows Ridge some time off so that he can make a big return closer to March, and he goes after Gallus to get some kind of big match for WrestleMania Saturday.
Good stuff with Grace, Fallon and Wren that also steered things towards Fallon & Wren VS Jakara & Lash, which also had a part to play during the Heritage Cup match. I did like how they had Von “forget” the rules at first, but I was so hoping he’d get a knockout win. A 2-0 sweep was kinda lame, but hey, Von got to put Dar through a table so that was fun. And with how Dar keeps cheating and surviving, he is just asking to get knocked out, so I would love for Von to get a rematch either closer to or part of Stand & Deliver, where Von wins by knockout. And you can still make it exciting, like Dar has a point and we’re getting near the end of the sixth round, then BAM! Knockout wins it for Von!
Really good stuff out of Chase U. The tribute video was a lot of fun, and I appreciate them revealing Jacy’s plan here. Now, a sexy calendar is not quite where I thought Jacy was going. I thought it was either way more innocent or way more lewd than that, but for all anyone knows, that calendar really will be “too much” for WWE to be selling officially. Wait… Is this NXT parodying Mandy Rose having her lewd photo account and letting her go because of it? I would hope not but I also wouldn’t put it past anyone to have that as a core reason for this angle. But anyway, I did also like that Riley is defending the ladies from King, and that Thea almost confessed her feelings for Riley.
Solid promos from The D’Angelos and OTM to hype up their Mixed Six, and it feels like that match can really go either way. With the Dusty Cup winners getting a tag title match, I feel like The D’Angelos will end up winning so they have momentum going into the next title feud. Speaking of, awesome match from Trick Melo Gang VS LWO, but of course Trick Melo Gang wins to add that drama. Trick is double booked, and I like that Dragunov pointed out it wasn’t his idea for Trick to go for multiple things. I could see Wolf Dogs, Bron & Corbin, win so they can challenge Tony & Stacks (classic Heels VS Faces), and then Melo screws Trick out of the title against Dragunov.
At the same time, Trick Melo Gang could win it all, from the Dusty Cup to the NXT Championship, and only when they go for the tag titles does Melo go after Trick in the open to set up Trick VS Melo for the title. Either way, I’m thinking we see Melo VS Trick at Stand & Deliver in what will be Melo’s sendoff since he’s been all over SmackDown lately.
My Score: 8.9/10
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The American Nightmare to open the show!
The Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, is still in rough shape after WrestleMania, but what will he have to say about what’s next?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Charlotte Flair w/ Alexa Bliss VS Jacy Jayne w/ The Fatal Influence; Jacy wins.
- WWE Tag Team Championships: Damian Priest & R-Truth VS Fraxiom; Priest & Truth win and retain the titles.
- Ricky Saints VS Cody Rhodes; Cody wins.
- Royce Keys VS Angel w/ Berto; Royce wins.
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Brie Bella & Paige VS Nia Jax & Lash Legend; Brie & Paige win and retain the titles.
- Solo Sikoa & Talla Tonga VS The Usos; Solo & Talla win, by disqualification.
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Cody Rhodes is here!
Tulsa, Oklahoma cheers The American Nightmare as he makes his entrance. They sing along with Kingdom, “WHOA~ OH~!” and we get the pyro. The Undisputed WWE Champion high-fives fans along the ramp, then goes to the ring for the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody’s eye is still in rough shape but his smile is just fine as Cody steps into the ring. The fans cheer as Cody gets the mic, and he asks, “Tulsa, Oklahomaaaa…! Whaddya wanna talk about?” The fans cheer again, and Cody says it is always nice when the can come out here and provide new information. Cody has some new information for them.
Earlier tonight, Cody arrived to meet with the esteemed WWE Medical Staff and SmackDown General Manager, Nick Aldis, to find out if Cody is medically cleared for action. The fans chant, “YES! YES! YES!” but that might just be hopeful thinking. Cody smiles, and he continues by saying, “Well… That’s exactly what happened, because I am cleared for action!” The fans cheer, and Cody says that then begets the question: What’s next for Cody Rhodes on SmackDown? “This is the Revolution!” Ricky Saints is here! We heard that was the case, but The Absolute has made it official as he now walks to the ring.
Saints grabs a mic, the fans are torn, but Saints says, “You boo what you don’t understand, I am Absolute Ricky Saints! And I am the hottest, newest, flyest, SmackDown free agent standing right in front of you. And if you don’t know about me, you better ask about me. I’m young, I’m successful, I’m rich, I’m debonair, I’m suave, I’m basically everything your baby mama wishes you were. And wow, here we are. You and I, Cody, we’re no strangers to each other, so I bet it’s no surprise that I’m out here. But I know that you feel the change in the air. And that change is a revolution. And when we talk about that, we talk about who’s leading the revolution.
“There is one man, it is me! Since day one, it has always been me! I AM the Revolution! I am the man! And I want you to know something: Welcome to Friday Night Saints!” The fans are torn about that, but they start to cheer Cody. Cody says, “Okay. Friday Night Saints it is. And y’know, I am glad to have you, you know how I feel about you, but bold move here, so I’ll go ahead and ask you. Ricky, what’s the difference between now and the last time you stepped up to me?” The fans who know like that, but Ricky says it’s Cody. Ricky is standing in front of a man who probably still has staples in his head, his eye is still busted, he’s barely hanging on.
Those three title reigns have aged Cody 30 YEARS! And Ricky may be wrong about that, but one thing he is right about is that he is a former NXT Champion, a former NXT North American Champion, and ain’t nobody can do that but Saints because he’s Absolute. Ricky has been in the background, congratulating Cody for milestone after milestone. It was a detriment to Ricky’s career, and he would only hope that Cody would keep that same energy for him. Because Ricky’s here to relieve Cody of his duties. Cody hesitates, but he says okay. Easy thread to pull. Cody came out here in front of their friends in Tulsa and told them he was cleared for action.
Ricky himself looks game for action, so if this is what he wants to do here tonight, if he wants Saints VS Rhodes, let’s do it then! The fans cheer, but Saints says one more thing. He didn’t come out here to make a statement, he came out here to change who this show is about. Cody says that’s fair. But let him remind Saints of what he reminded everyone of last week. On SmackDown, in the WWE, Cody is easy to find, but hard to beat! QB1 is about to fight for his spot, but will Ricky prove he’s not just the new kid on the block, but the new king of the castle?
Backstage interview with Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss.
Cathy Kelley is with #Charlexa at gorilla and brings up last week, Fatal Influence making a big statement attacking during that tag title match. Tonight, Charlotte takes Jacy Jayne on, but aren’t they worried about the numbers advantage? Before Charlotte can speak, Rhea Ripley steps in and says she can answer that. Mami says that she tried to take Fatal Influence on 3v1 and got ambushed. So, she is willing to put differences aside if they are to help them out. Alexa says thanks, that is so nice. Charlotte tells the champ that they may have teamed before, but that doesn’t mean they need to team again.
Rhea says there are three Fatal Influencers, there’s only two in #Charlexa. They’re gonna need someone. Alexa says that’s a good point, Charlotte knows that, but she just needs Alexa. She knows there’s the cute goth connection, but three is a crowd. It’s just the besties. Charlotte turns, but she asks Alexa to come along, this is the dramatic exit. Alexa apologizes to Rhea, dramatic exit. They head out, but will even The Queen be forced to see Mami is right?
Charlotte Flair w/ Alexa Bliss VS Jacy Jayne w/ The Fatal Influence!
SmackDown returns as Fatal Influence makes their entrance. But Jacy has a mic to tell them to cut her music, because she’s got something to say. The fans boo but she says she expected nothing less from the LOSERS in Oklahoma! The fans boo more, but Jacy says last week, you got a small taste of what Fatal Influence brings to SmackDown. And clearly, someone just couldn’t get enough! But Jacy loves that! She thrives off that! Because if there’s anything Fatal Influence loves to do, it is to embarrass a legend. Lainey, Fallon, and yours truly, Jacy Jayne, will take out the precious legends one at a time.
And who better to start with than with Charlotte Flair! “WOO~!” Jacy puts the mic down, but will she be eating her words soon enough?
The bell rings, the fans rally, and the two circle. Jacy mocks the Fargo Strut, then ties up with Charlotte. They go around, end up in a corner, and the ref counts. Jacy protests but Charlotte lets off cleanly. Charlotte eggs Jacy on, the fans “WOO~,” and Jacy smiles as she comes back. They tie up, Jacy KNEES low, then she pie face Charlotte. But Charlotte SMACKS Jacy off buckles! Then she CHOPS! Jacy sputters, Charlotte headlocks, but Jacy powers up and out. Charlotte RUNS Jacy over, then pushes her around. Charlotte whips Jacy corner to corner but Jacy reverses. Charlotte goes up but Jacy stays back so she can CLUB Charlotte down!
Jacy says SHE runs this now, and she bumps Charlotte off buckles. Jacy stomps a mudhole, the ref counts and the fans boo, but Jacy stops at 4. Jacy then digs her boot in, but steps back to run the ropes. Charlotte swings, Jacy dodges, and Jacy RANAS! Charlotte tumbles, Jacy runs up, but Charlotte catches her! BACKBREAKER and BUCKLE SHOT! Jacy sputters, Charlotte snapmares, then headscissors for the squeeze! Charlotte THROWS Jacy around with the headscissors, then kips up! The fans cheer as Charlotte shows you how to Fargo Strut! Charlotte shouts, “SUCK IT!” then runs up, but runs into an ELBOW!
Charlotte comes back to GAMANGIRI! Charlotte waits on Jacy, trips her up, then steps through! Jacy kicks free, scrambles to ropes, then to the outside. But that’s the wrong side, Jacy freaks as she sees Alexa! Bliss smirks as Jacy falls over herself, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
The ring count climbs as Jacy composes herself, and she gets to her feet. Charlotte holds the ropes open for Jacy, but Jacy refuses. Jacy steps in on her own, then runs up on Charlotte. Charlotte dodges to waistlock, but Jacy elbows free! Jacy whips but Charlotte KICKS her away! But Lainey swipes at Charlotte! Jacy SUPERKICKS in the distraction! Jacy has Charlotte in the ropes for the ROPE GUILLOTINE! Charlotte sputters and the ref reprimands, but Jacy rains down fists! Jacy stops to soak up the heat, then she puts Charlotte in a corner. CANNONBALL! Jacy drags Charlotte to a cover, TWO!
Jacy drags Charlotte around, ELBOWS her in the shoulder, then clamps on a neck wrench. Charlotte fights up, fires body shots, but Jacy KNEES low! Jacy THROWS Charlotte down, then clamps on with a chinlock. Jacy grinds Charlotte down, even pushes on the hold, but Charlotte still endures. Charlotte fights up, fires body shots, but Charlotte whips. Jacy reverses, Charlotte goes up and over, and things keep moving! Jacy ELBOWS Charlotte down! Cover, TWO! Jacy is frustrated now but Charlotte’s not The Queen for nothing. Jacy puts Charlotte on the ropes, CHOKES her, but steps off as the ref counts 4.
Jacy YANKS the rope to jam Charlotte up, then she KICKS Charlotte in the back. Jacy clamps on with another chinlock, and she thrashes Charlotte around. Charlotte endures, reaches out, and SmackDown returns to single picture. The fans rally as Charlotte rises, but Jacy becomes a backpack. Charlotte RAMS Jacy into buckles, frees herself, but Jacy THROWS Charlotte into buckles! Jacy ROCKS Charlotte, then soaks up heat. Jacy runs up on Charlotte, but Charlotte catches her back body block into a BIG back suplex! The fans cheer while both women are down! Charlotte rises first and she waits on Jacy.
Charlotte ROCKS Jacy, ROCKS her again, then CHOPS! CHOPS! And CHOPS! The fans “WOO~” for every CHOP but Fatal Influence covers their ears and says to shut up! Charlotte just CHOPS Jacy off her feet! Jacy scrambles but Charlotte HANDSPRING LARIATS! The fans fire up and Charlotte pushes Jacy to a corner. Charlotte whips corner to corner, Jacy reverses, but Charlotte goes up and out! Charlotte BOOTS Jacy away, goes up the corner, and CROSSBODIES! But Jacy rolls through, TWO! Both women stand, Jacy SUPERKICKS! Charlotte rebounds to BOOT Jacy! The fans fire up while Charlotte hobbles her way over.
Charlotte drags Jacy into a drop zone, steps on her as she goes to the corner, then climbs up, for the MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Jacy survives and the fans are stunned! Fallon rubs it in but Charlotte just stands back up. Charlotte scoops Jacy but Jacy slips free! CHOP BLOCK! Jacy keeps moving, ROCKSTAR KNEE! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Jacy is seething. Jacy has a wild grin on her face as she takes aim, ROLLING- BOOT! Charlotte intercepts, then she has the legs! FIGURE FOUR! The fans cheer, Charlotte bridges, but Fallon trips Charlotte up behind the ref’s back! Bliss DECKS Fallon! But Lainey KNEES Alexa!
Charlotte BOOTS Lainey! But ROLLING ENCORE!! Cover, Jacy wins!!
Winner: Jacy Jayne, by pinfall
Turns out, Rhea was right! Jacy steals one, and now they mug Charlotte! Alexa is back, she THROWS Lainey and ROCKS Fallon, but Jacy CLUBS her down! Fallon BOOTS Bliss, the mugging continues, and Fallon sends Alexa into steel steps! But Here comes Rhea! The Eradicator dodges Fallon, SUPERKICKS her, then rushes Lainey & Jacy! EDDY GORDO KICK for Lainey, a HEADABUTT on Jacy! Jacy slips free of Riptide and SHOVES Rhea at Charlotte! The old rivals stop short of hitting each other, and Fatal Influence retreats. But then Charlotte offers a handshake, and Rhea takes it! Will Fatal Influence be in trouble now that the odds are even?
Paige & Brie Bella finish watching this.
Byron Saxton steps in for an interview. What is their reaction to the attack from Fatal Influence last week, as well as all we saw tonight? Brie says to be honest, a part of them is impressed by Fatal Influence. Jacy, Fallon, Lainey, they are making a name for themselves. But sooner or later, their actions will catch up to them. Paige says she absolutely agrees. She knows she hasn’t been here awhile, but she knows that karma is real, and they will deal with The Influence in time. But tonight, they’re focused on two women, Nia & Lash, and walking out of Tulsa still the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions.
Byron says speaking of, how do they plan on keeping these titles and defeating The Irresistible Forces? Brie says Nia & Lash are big, strong, powerful, and the former champions. But with resilience and experience, Brie & Paige will get the job done. Plus, Paige is back! You miss her? Brie says they all missed her. And SmackDown is THEIR house! Byron wishes them luck, but will #BrieMode activate and help these two turn the page on their title reign?
R-Truth talks with Fraxiom backstage.
Truth knows they’ve got their eyes on everything, it’s easy as 1-2-3! Damian Priest steps in and asks what’s up. Truth says not much, he’s just hanging out with Los Americanos. Priest says no, this isn’t Los Americanos. But Priest can guess what they were talking about. And he agrees! These two are deserving, so Priest is looking forward to facing Fraxiom for the tag team titles. Nathan Frazer & Axiom are very surprised, and Axiom tries to say that’s not what they were talking about, but Frazer says they’re absolutely up for it! They’ll go talk to Aldis! Priest, you’re the man, bro! Fraxiom heads out, Truth asks what’s going on.
Priest checks with Truth, that’s not what they were talking about? No! Talking about their taxes! What? Truth, you should not be giving advice on taxes. No, he’s the best! But you can’t just be giving anybody title shots! Priest says that’s what HE said last time! Truth says that’s what Truth said! Is Priest okay? He might need to get his head in the game, they’ve got a match now! Truth has to get dressed. Truth heads out, and Priest still can’t get his head around the taxes thing. But will there at least be a good return on this deal they just made?
The Miz & Kit Wilson talk backstage.
And it seems they’re setting a trap. What Danhausen wants, what he needs, is “free human moneys.” So they’re just putting a briefcase of money out in the open? Danhausen also disappears. How’re they supposed to catch him when he can just disappear? Because when the briefcase opens, POOF, it’ll spray and blind him! Then they can jump him! Kit asks Miz to trust him. Then they hear Danhausen singing his own song, so they hurry and hide in the photobooth. Danhausen walks in, and he sees the sign. Free money?! Danhausen opens the briefcase, there’s a glowing gold light like in Pulp Fiction, and there is indeed a LOT of money inside!
Danhausen takes about $400, and says he can buy so much with this! Danhausen leaves, and Miz is upset. Not only did it not work, Danhausen walked away with their money! Kit says it should’ve worked! They open it, and POOF! Well, it did work… Miz is so sick of this! But will Miz & Kit ever get the better of the living Looney Tune that is Danhausen?
WWE Tag Team Championships: Damian Priest & R-Truth VS Fraxiom!
The Archer of Infamy misunderstood Truth earlier, but that’s only because it’s hard to know if Truth understands what’s even going on. Will it still be #WepaUp tonight in Tulsa? Or will the Jersey Island Rocket & Undeniable Truth take advantage of the confusion?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see if things become a bit clearer!
The teams sort out, Truth starts against Axiom. The fans cheer as the two stare down, and they join Truth in saying, “What’s Up?!” Axiom nods, he and Truth tie up, and Truth powers Axiom to a corner. Truth says clean break, and he backs off slowly. But then Truth headlocks! Gottee! Axiom powers up and out but Truth RUNS Axiom over! Truth does his dance moves, then speeds things up. Axiom ducks ‘n’ dodges, springboards and arm-drags then kips up and DROPKICKS! Truth sputters but Axiom tags Frazer. They whip, Truth stops himself, and he tags Priest! The fans cheer as Priest and Frazer circle.
Priest corners Frazer, keeps him from slipping away, but Frazer headlocks. Priest stands up and that’s enough to lift Frazer! Priest then back suplexes but Frazer lands out! Frazer ducks ‘n’ dodges, then slides under to ENZIGIRI! Tag to Axiom while Priest wobbles, and Frazer storms up. Priest DECKS Frazer, avoids Axiom, but Axiom slips around to waistlock. Axiom ducks an elbow, but not the BELL CLAP! Priest swings, Axiom ducks, but then Priest DECKS Axiom on the return! Priest Canadian Racks Axiom for the RAZOR’s- RANA! Axiom sends Priest out, then he dodges truth! SUPERKICK! Frazer adds a KNEE!
Frazer then gives Axiom a boost to DROPKICK! Truth tumbles out, Fraxiom DROPKICK #WepaUp back down! Fraxiom builds speed, but Truth & Priest avoid the dives, and the fans cheer this standoff as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns as Truth kicks Axiom low, then reels him in. Truth suplexes for a STREET CUTTER! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Truth and Axiom crawl, hot tags to Priest and Frazer! Priest rallies as he DECKS Axiom & Frazer on repeat! He runs, they dodge, but he gets them for a DOUBLE BACKDROP! Priest runs up to ELBOW Axiom in one corner, then ELBOW Frazer in the other! ROUNDHOUSE for Axiom, then FLATLINER for Frazer! The fans fire up again and Priest powers up the arm. Priest winds up, runs, LARIAT on Axiom! Guzel on Frazer, SOUTH OF- NO, Frazer flips free to ENZIGIRI!
Truth tags in and the fans fire up! Truth ducks ‘n’ dodges to SHOULDER TACKLE! #RonCena is unleashed as he hits the SPIN-OUT BOMB! The fans fire up again, and “You Can’t See Me!” Truth runs, Five Knuckle Shuffle! Then Truth waits on Frazer, but Axiom YANKS Priest down! Truth storms up, Frazer rolls Truth up, TWO! So close, but Truth runs up! Fraxiom DUMPS Truth out, then Frazer DIVES! Direct hit on Truth! Axiom DIVES, direct hit on Priest! They just keep going, and Frazer FLIES to wipe both champs out! The fans fire up as Axiom then goes up, up, GOLDEN TRIANGLE! Another direct hit!
Frazer puts Truth in, Axiom tags in, “This is Awesome!” as Truth is set up, MISSILE DROPKICK LEG SWEEP! #CatapultaInferno! Cover, Priest BOOTS Frazer down onto it! The fans fire up as Priest brings down the straps! Priest drags Truth to safety, then tags in. Priest POUNCE Axiom up and out of the ring! Then Priest blocks a kick, FLIPS Frazer, and guzels for the SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! But Priest isn’t done, he drags Axiom back in, reels him in, and lifts him up! RAZOR’S EDGE!! Cover, Wepa Up wins!
Winners: Damian Priest & R-Truth, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)
Priest got them into this mess, and he got them out of it! But then TALLA TONGA CLOBBERS Priest! And he LARIATS Truth! Then he POSTS Truth! Solo Sikoa smiles as Talla guzels Fraxiom, for a DOUBLE CHOKE SLAM! But that’s not all! Priest staggers to his feet, into another guzel! Talla CHOKE SLAMS Priest on the belts! The fans boo but MFT has made it known that they’re back at 100%. But will this sneak attack really get them back to the top of the tag team division?
SmackDown returns and MFT is still in the ring.
The fans boo, but Solo has the mic to say, “Last week on SmackDown, Jacob made a big, big mistake.” The footage shows Fatu beating Solo Sikoa 1v1, then brawling with MFT, and absolutely dominating them! The fans cheer for Fatu but Solo says even though Jacob took out his army, he took out Talla’s family. And Talla’s family are Solo’s family. Talla’s brothers are Solo’s brothers. Talla’s blood is Solo’s blood. The ones Talla loves are the ones Solo is supposed to protect! But they’re not standing here and now because of YOU, Jacob!! So Jacob, when yo’ ass gets here, you are a dead man walking.
The fans boo, but then THE USOS are here! The fans cheer and YEET as Solo’s real brothers go right to the ring. Jimmy & Jey get the mics, and they say The Usos are now in your citay~! And hey, they get it, lil’ brother. Listen, they understand that Solo has issue with the Samoan Werewolf. But understand, you’re not the only one. The OTC, Roman Reigns, gots a big, BIG problem with him, too. The mistake Jacob made wasn’t when he cut down Solo’s family tree. The mistake Jacob made was on Monday when he put his hands on The Tribal Chief! Jey says not only did Jacob put hands on Roman, he used the Tongan Death Grip!
That is a sacred move, handed down from generation to generation. Talla’s father, Haku, used that move. That move is a last resort! Jacob is their last resort, that means so is OTC. So whatever Solo’s plans are of getting Jacob, that’s gotta wait until Roman’s done with him. YEET. Solo scoffs at that , and says there is plenty of Jacob to go around. But Jey tells Solo that they’re not asking him, they’re telling him. Solo frowns, but then he laughs it off. Solo wants them to listen. He has no time for this. He tells Talla time to go, but Talla doesn’t budge. Solo looks back, nods, and Talla BOOTS Jey! Then guzel and CHOKE SLAM on Jimmy!
The fans boo but now Talla adds The Usos to the bodies he’s thrown around tonight. Solo tells The Usos to tell Roman that he ain’t Solo’s Tribal Chief. What Roman says, MFT don’t give a damn. So whether Roman likes it or not, Jacob Fatu is a dead man. MFT has put it plainly, but will it really be as simple as getting at Jacob tonight? Or will the Samoan Werewolf just send them to the sidelines like he did the others?
Sami Zayn talks with Cody Rhodes backstage.
Sami says he’s glad to bump into Cody here, because he wants to talk about last week. Did Cody really call Sami, “Sarcastic and condescending?” Cody says yes. Why? Because of the “golden boy” comment? That wasn’t meant as an insult, that was a compliment. That’s what Cody wants to be, right? They all want to be a “golden boy.” Sami wishes he was but he’s not, Cody is. Is Cody really upset that he got to wear all that gold on the way to WrestleMania? Sami is tired of the misunderstandings. They gotta stick together. How far back do they go? Plus, they’re like the last of a dying breed. Cody and Sami are the last real good guys here. And they’re friends.
Sami says he and Cody are the same. Cody says there’s a lot of truth here, but one thing wrong is, they’re not the same. The American Nightmare heads out, ready to face Ricky Saints. Will Cody prove he isn’t just cleared but sharper than ever? Or will this be an absolute upset?
Ricky Saints VS Cody Rhodes!
The Absolute sure picked a way to debut on SmackDown! But will the revolution truly be televised here in Tulsa? Or will the American Nightmare keep momentum going from WrestleMania?
The bell rings and the fans rally as the two friends step up. They shake hands, but Ricky makes it a headlock. Cody powers up and out, Ricky RUNS him over! Ricky RUNS Cody over again, then keeps moving. Cody drops down, but Ricky blocks the hip toss and arm-drags! And arm-drags again! Ricky lounges on the mat while the fans cheer. Cody and Ricky reset, feel things out, then Cody KNEES low! Cody suplexes, holds Ricky up, and the fans cheer, but Ricky slips free. Cody swings, Ricky ducks the elbow, but Cody facelocks. Cody wrenches and whips Ricky but Ricky goes up, out, only for Cody to DECK him!
The fans cheer Cody as he storms out after Ricky. Cody whips Ricky at the ring but Ricky tiger feints to kick Cody away! Ricky puts Cody in the ring, then runs and LARIATS Cody out! Ricky is all fired up but Cody shakes it off while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
The ring count climbs but Cody takes his time. Cody goes around the way, up the steps, and steps back inside. Cody and Ricky reset, feel things out, and tie up. Cody powers Ricky back, headlocks, then hits the takeover. Ricky endures the grind, keeps his shoulders up, then chinbars Cody. The bad eye is a problem, and Ricky manages the headscissors. Cody kips free but Ricky ELBOWS him down! Ricky CLUBS Cody, puts him in a corner, then fires a BODY BLOW! Ricky puts Cody in another corner, stomps and ROCKS and CLUBS him down! The ref counts, Ricky stops, but Ricky also smiles as he whips Cody to ropes.
Cody slides under, kicks low, and RHODES UPPERCUT! Ricky staggers, but he still LARATS Cody back down! Cover, TWO! Ricky scowls but he stays close. Ricky puts Cody in a corner, runs corner to corner and ELBOWS! Then snapmare and KNEE DROP! Cover, TWO! Ricky snarls as he clamps on a chinlock, and he even grinds his forearm into the bad eye! Ricky clamps on with a neck wrench but Cody endures. Cody fights up, pries free, then fires a body shot, but Ricky THROWS Cody down by his hair! The ref reprimands but Ricky nods and points to the fans. Ricky drags Cody up to CHOP! Cody CHOPS back!
The CHOPS go back and forth, then Ricky kicks low! Ricky runs to basement DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Ricky clamps on with Cody for another neck wrench! SmackDown returns to single picture as the fans rally behind Cody. Cody pries free again, stands back up, but Ricky kicks low. Ricky CHOPS Cody, whips, but Cody reverses. Cody then blows past Ricky to CLOBBER him! Cody wrenches but Ricky ROCKS him! Ricky turns Cody for the NECKBREAKER! Then KNEE DROP! Cover, TWO! The fans rally for Cody but Ricky puts him on the ropes. Ricky CHOKES Cody, but stops at 4. Ricky then SCRAPES Cody’s face against the rope!
Ricky wrenches Cody, wristlocks, and he goes up the ropes! The fans boo but Ricky goes Old School with his own style, before the AX HANDLE! Ricky strikes his pose, then runs up, but into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Cody snarls as he rises up, and he builds speed to springboard, DISASTER KICK! The fans fire up again and Cody snarls. Cody drags Ricky up, just to CODY CUTTER! The fans fire up for Cody even more, and Cody storms back over to Ricky. Cody scoops so he can- NO, Ricky slips free, and SIDEWINDER! Cover, TWO! Cody survives and Ricky snarls but the fans continue to rally behind the champ.
Ricky drags Cody up, reels him in, but Cody BACKDROPS! Saints sunset flips, TWO! Cody high stacks, TWO! Saints ducks a lariat, and REVOLUTION DDT!! Cover, TWO!! Cody survives and Ricky is furious! Ricky drags Cody up, and he vows to end it here! Canadian Rack, but Cody slips free, turns it around, and CROSS RHODES!! Cover, Cody wins!
Winner: Cody Rhodes, by pinfall
Ricky put up a fight fitting of a former NXT Champion, but it wasn’t enough for- GUNTHER ATTACKS CODY?!? Der Ring General has Cody in a SLEEPER!! The fans boo, but Gunther lets Cody go! Cody just drops to the mat! Refs rush out here, but Gunther clamps back on with another SLEEPER!! The fans boo as hard as they can but the refs finally get Gunther to let go! Gunther looks at the Undisputed Championship, and he smiles as he sits it up. Gunther has left Raw behind to go after SmackDown’s top prize. Will the Career Killer also be the one who ends Cody’s reign?
Danhausen heads to the ring!
Driving up to the ring in his Jeephausen, the fans cheer the Very Nice, Very Evil Overlord as he parks right in front of commentary. Wade Barrett says this is a fire hazard, Joe Tessitore says that’s VIP parking. Danhausen has a bag and a mic, and he says, “Hello, Fanhausens! I am Danhausen, Very Nice, Very Evil, and luckily for you, I found $400 in the back, human style, and I decided I’d spend it on the Fanhausens by buying some Danhausen merchandise!” The fans cheer that, and Danhausen chucks wadded out shirts and such. Who else wants free shirts!? The fans cheer, but then The Miz makes his way out here!
The Hollywood A-Lister, still covered in that powder, says, “Ever since you’ve come here, bad things have happened to me. My wedding renewal with my wife: ruined. My daughter’s bike: stolen. A referee got a cramp in his arm, I got blown up last week, and now this?!” Danhausen asks why Miz is all dirty. Miz doesn’t wanna talk about it. Miz has realized… He IS cursed! The fans cheer that! “Yes You Are! Yes You Are!” Yes, he is, and he’ll do the one thing he thought he’d never do. Danhausen, Miz will be your mentor! The fans cheer that, too! Danhausen says, “Mizhausen?!” Then fans cheer for that!
Miz says yes, Mizhausen. They go to shake hands, but then Kit Wilson makes his entrance! Kit says no, no, no! MIZ! Have you lost your mind?! You were mentoring KIT, remember? Master, Inspire, Zone-In, WITH KIT! Kit steps into the ring and says Miz is enabling this TOXIC little gremlin! Miz says Kit, calm down. Kit says WAKE UP! Miz says NO, YOU WAKE UP! Do you know why everyone’s talking about Danhausen!? Because he has mastered the curse! He has inspired a connection with each and every fan here in Tulsa, and everyone watching all over the world! And Danhausen has been able to zone-in on what it truly takes to be a WWE Superstar! Can Kit say the same?!
Danhausen says NOPE! Kit scowls but Miz says Kit wants to be his mentee, but he’s not even in the same league! Ohhh… Miz says Mizhausen, but Kit pleads with him! Give MizKit a chance! Kit wrote a poem! Really? Kit says Danhausen doesn’t belong in this building, he should be banned! Miz, look Kit in the eyes and shake his hand. Danhausen says oh no you don’t! Shake Danhausen’s hand! The fans cheer for Danhausen’s handhausen, but then Miz considers Kit’s plea. Miz is conflicted, but we all know who the fans want! Miz SHAKES DANHAUSEN’S HAND! Mizhausen lives! Kit is devastated, but Miz says guess there’s only one thing left to do.
Danhausen understandhausens. “YOU! ARE!” MIZ CLOBBERS DANHAUSEN!! It was their planhausen all along! And now Miz & Kit beat up on Danhausen! The fans boo this treachery, but then Miz hits Danhausen with a SKULL CRUSHING FINALE! Then Miz sets Danhausen up for Kit! “YOU! ARE! TOXIC!” MEN CRY TOO ELBOW!! The fans boo, but will MizKit only find things will get worse from here?
Blake Monroe speaks.
“I’m The Glamour. Clean, perfect, untouchable. And when the world thinks it’s ready to see The Glamour in full, it’ll be too late. Because nothings brighter, and darker, than Blake Monroe.” When and where will The Material Girl shine in the spotlight of SmackDown?
Royce Keys VS Angel w/ Berto!
The Powerhouse already beat one half of Los Garza, now he looks to complete the combo. Will he take everything he wants and then some? Or will Angel be able to survive this collision?
The bell rings and Angel takes the pants off! The fans cheer, but then Angel throws the pants at Royce! Angel fires off hands, but Royce grabs Angel to TOSS him to the corner! Angel bails out, Berto checks on his cousin, and they talk strategy. Angel hurries in one side, but Berto distracts Royce! Angel jumps on Royce, but Royce throws him right off! Angel begs for mercy, but Royce corners him! Angel ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Royce still CLOBBERS Angel on return! The fans cheer and Royce runs up in the corner! SPALSH! Angel sputters, Royce runs, and he BLASTS Berto off the apron! Angel leaps, but into Royce’s arms!
The fans fire up for Royce as he puts Angel on the corner. Royce climbs up, then lifts him up again, for a SUPER POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as the straps come down! TOWN BIDNESS! Cover, Royce wins!
Winner: Royce Keys, by pinfall
Size, strength, agility, and the #UltimateSpinebuster. Will nothing stop Royce Keys from becoming THE man in the WWE?
Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.
Cathy Kelley is with the NEW WWE Women’s United States Champion, and says she won that last week off Giulia. What is the plan for her title reign? Tiff says as both champion and birthday girl, people should be coming to her for opportunities. Plus, this title needs to be defended more frequently! And who doesn’t love a good ol’ Open Challenge? But before Tiff can say more, Chelsea Green rolls in, saying she has a birthday gift! It’s Chelsea walking again! It’s a miracle! Chelsea says she planned a surprise birthday party but ol’ Nicholas the Prickless ruins everything. So instead, let’s go for martinis! Tiff says she cannot imagine a worse way to spend her birthday.
Chelsea says okay, then first order of business will be to discuss her reigns as the first-and-fourth-ever Women’s US Champion, and Tiff being the… sixth? Kiana James & Giulia step in now, and Kiana says it’s a good thing Chelsea’s phony birthday celebration never came to be. It’s not like Tiff will be champion for long, and Kiana wouldn’t be doing her job if she didn’t secure Giulia her title rematch. Tiff says yes, she’s up for next week. Giulia says can’t wait! No, no, Tiff wasn’t talking about Giulia. She has an entire locker room to consider, and actually, Tiff was thinking Kiana. Giulia says fine, and Tiff says let’s see how good Kiana is when she’s not being held back.
Tiff says tootles, and Chelsea wishes them the best. Chelsea then hurries after Tiff, still trying to schmooze the champ. But will Miss Management actually get herself some gold? Or will SmackDown still be on #TiffyTime?
Royce Keys finishes a Facetime call.
They saw his match, but then Jacob Fatu steps in. And they say sup! Fatu congratulates Royce on making it here, and Royce wants to holla at him a minute. They’ve known each other 14, 15 years, and… Royce is still that same guy. Ten toes down, and he’ll run with Fatu seven days a week. Fatu remembers when Royce had the ’89 Accord? They still drove 10 hours to Vegas and back, and still pulled a 12 hour shift at the warehouse. But now, Roman and the Usos, they’re back on top. Y’know what that means? They’re back in business, taking everything the want. Now, what Royce wants Fatu to do is werewolf up!
Is Fatu gonna be the man that gets on top? Or is Fatu gonna let Roman take food off his table? Or maybe… Being in the WWE has made Fatu forget the smell of them streets. People like them, they take everything they want. Fatu says on that, he’s tapped in! Fatu heads out, but then TALLA CLOBBERS ROYCE! Solo goes after Fatu, then so does Talla! CHOKE SLAM down through a table!! Refs and producers rush in but the damage is done. MFT is going to go fight The Usos later tonight, but did they just make a big mistake here and now?
The Gingerbread Man (costume) stands in the ring…
And Sami Zayn makes his entrance! The fans in Tulsa are torn, but the former WWE United States Champion is all smiles as he goes to the ring. Sami gets a mic and stands with the Gingerbread Man costume as he says, “I mean, guys, are we having fun or what, huh?” The fans boo, but Sami says he’s being honest here, he doesn’t always say this, but he loves coming to Tulsa! He really does! He had a lovely morning, went to the Bob Dylan Center on Reconciliation Way. Sami’s a huge Bob Dylan fan, Bob Dylan was a folk legend back in the 1960s, until one fateful day, he decided to pick up an electric guitar.
Y’know what happened when Bob Dylan went electric? They turned on him! They booed him! And Sami just thought to himself, man can he relate! Because Sami doesn’t know what he did that was so wrong to get these reactions! No one seems to know! No, it’s okay, but the truth is, it doesn’t bother him. And do you know why? Because Sami that his Ride or Die fans are here tonight! The fans that had his back since day one, he knows you’re here, and millions more watching at home, and they will continue to have his back. So Sami can deal with bad reactions. What Sami doesn’t deal with well is disrespect!
And the fact that someone like Trick Williams… “WHOOP DAT TRICK! WHOOP DAT TRICK!” Sami says yes, sure, absolutely, Trick is great, he is fun. This was all fun. But what’s really funny is that the Gingerbread Man represents Trick better than it does Sami. Because y’know what this is? A shell of a man wearing a costume, and that’s exactly what Trick Williams is! The truth is, it is easy to do what Trick does! Get great entrance music, hit some dance moves, have a bunch of catchphrases! Sami could do that in his sleep!
But do you know what’s hard? Doing what Sami does! Coming out here, night in, night out, year in, year out, giving every bit of heart, soul, passion, grit! Leaving it all in the ring, night in, night out, year in, year out! THAT is hard! So when Sami looks at this costume, at ol’ Gingey here, yes, it is funny. But this isn’t what Sami sees. Sami sees Trick not taking Sami seriously! He sees Trick not taking all of this, all the fans, everything here, not seriously. This is disrespect. Y’know what Sami wants to do to this gingerbread man? Sami winds up, but then he stops himself. Sami admits he is cracking up, losing his marbles. He’s about to hit a gingerbread man in Tulsa.
Sami apologizes, and apologizes to the dummy. He shakes it’s hand, then LOW BLOWS it! The costume just falls over since it is only on a mannequin, but Sami ELBOW DROPS! Then he HAMMERS away on it! Sami has snapped as he RIPS Gingey up! The arm came off! Sami rips off a gumdrop button! NOT THE GUMDROP BUTTON! But then Trick Williams is here! Sami gets the dummy outta here as Trick rushes in! Trick fires hands on Sami! The fans cheer as Trick UPPERCUTS Sami, then takes aim! Sami rises up, but then bails out before the Trick Shot! Trick warns Sami to watch himself, but when and where will these two run it back?
Backstage interview with The Irresistible Forces.
Byron Saxton is with Nia Jax & Lash Legend and brings up the interview with Paige & Brie from earlier tonight. Nia stops Byron there, pointing out that these “new champions” didn’t pin either Nia or Lash, they pinned Charlotte. Lash says the fact of the matter is, they were all prepared for The Bella Twins, Brie & Nikki, not no Paige! But it’s all good, because they have something for the champs tonight, meaning it will be a totally different story. Plus, it’s just 2v2, so the math is mathing. And once they end this nostalgic comeback and get the titles back, Paige & Brie will sit on the couch with Nikki. What she said.
The Irresistible Forces head out, but will they pick up their dominant reign where they left off? Or will even these Bougie Bullies be unable to stop the living legends?
Cathy Kelley is at the WWE Trainer’s Room.
And we’re waiting for an update one… The Gingerbread Man? Trick steps out and Cathy says she can’t imagine how he’s feeling. Any comments? Trick says he has a comment for them. Sami Zayn, you crossed the line! Last week, Sami took out Lil’ Yachty, they don’t know if he’s coming back. This week, Sami takes out The Gingerbread Man! Ain’t nobody touches Gingerbread Man! Sami took out Trick’s manager, he took out Trick’s mascot, now Sami is messing with Trick’s money. No one messes with Trick’s money! Look at his wrist: $30 THOUSAND! His chain: $42 THOUSAND! Trick doesn’t play around!
Sami, pray to the Good Lord up above that Gingerbread Man will be okay, because if not, they’ve got a much bigger problem. Sami has a match with Trick at Backlash! Trick has no problems giving him a title rematch, either, because Trick already beat Sami on the Grandest Stage of Them All, so he has no problem doing it again. Trick always gets what he wants, ask The Legend herself! When Trick Willy wants dat ass, he gets it! The doc steps in, and shakes his head. Oh no! RIP Gingey. Trick tells Sami at Backlash, he’ll whoop dat trick! Is Hollywood Trick about to shrek Sami’s life for this?
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Brie Bella & Paige VS Nia Jax & Lash Legend!
When Nikki Bella went down with a bad ankle, it was an old friend that stepped up to the plate! And while their first defense was ruined by The Fatal Influence’s actions, will this defense be a success? Or will the Irresistible Forces truly be unstoppable when it’s 2v2?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see which team is truly the strongest!
The teams sort out and Paige starts against Lash. They circle while the fans rally, and the two tie up. Lash THROWS Paige, talks trash, but Paige mule kicks! And SLAPS! Paige runs, but Nia gets at her! The ref reprimands but the LEGENDARY RIGHT knocks Paige down! Lash HAMMERS Paige, drags her to center, then rush SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Paige survives but Nia tags in, and Nia HEADBUTTS Paige down. Nia brings Paige around, scoops, but Paige slips free to CHOP BLOCK! Paige staggers but Nia reels her back in. Paige JAWBREAKERS free, then tags Brie! Brie goes up, up, and MISSILE DROPKICKS!
Nia tumbles but Brie hurries after her. Brie KNEES away on Nia, puts her on the ropes, then sits her down! #BrieMode activates for the RUNNING KNEE! Lash protests but Brie stays fired up! Brie BOOTS Lash for good measure, but then Nia fireman’s carries! Brie scrambles free to the apron, ROCKS Nia, but Lash has a leg. Brie kicks free but Nia DECKS her! The fans boo but Brie is down, and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns as Nia runs up on Brie, only for Brie to dodge! Nia POSTS herself, and the fans fire up as Brie crawls! Lash tags in, and she runs up on Paige! Paige avoids the cheap shot, but then Lash picks Brie up! Lash throws Brie back, KNEES low, and reels her in! But Brie fights the bomb to then RANA! Lash tumbles, Brie crawls, hot tag to Paige! The fans fire up as Paige fires off, then THRUST KICKS! Paige runs to DROPKICK! Paige fires up and so do the fans! Paige runs up, Lash puts her on the apron, but Paige catches Lash in ropes! Paige fires KNEE after KNEE after KNEE, then she shoves Lash down!
Paige goes up, up, and takes aim, CROSSBODY caught! Lash grins as she pops Paige up, but Paige pops free! Tag to Brie, but Lash SPLASHES in the corner! Brie ROCKS Lash, Paige gets Lash hooked up, PAIGE TURNER! Then Brie runs up, BELLA BUSTER! Cover, Nia breaks it! Paige runs up but Nia RAMS her and TOSSES her! Nia hurries to her corner, tags herself in, and runs up on Brie to SPLASH! Nia then puts Brie in the drop zone, climbs up the corner, but Paige hurries to KICK Nia! Lash protests but Paige CANNONBALLS her down! Brie rolls Nia up, Brie & Paige win!
Winners: Brie Bella & Paige, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)
Nia is shocked, but you can’t underestimate the savvy of these icons of the WWE Women’s Division! Brie & Paige continue this “nostalgia act,” but who will be next for them on the title reign?
BREAKING NEWS!
Next week on SmackDown, Trick Williams looks to… honor the memory of the fallen Gingerbread Man…? With a funeral? Sami Zayn talks with Nick Aldis backstage, saying this is what he means! Trick is joking, right? Sami gets it, it’s all at his expense, but seriously? Television time is going to the funeral of a fictional character?! Aldis understands Sami is upset, but Sami should understand everyone else is grieving. Aldis, c’mon! Please! It’s bad enough Trick is doing this to get under Sami’s skin, but not you, too. Trick and Sami are going to have the title match at Backlash, and Sami can take back the title so we can all move on.
Aldis says Trick did throw it out there so fine by him. Backlash, Trick VS Sami in a rematch for the US Championship. Sami thanks Aldis, then heads out. And then Danhausen stumbles in! Aldis asks Danhausen if he’s alright, and he says yes, better than the Gingerbread Man. But didn’t you see what happened? Miz, Kit, Danhausen demands a match! Yes, okay, then at Backlash, it’ll be Danhausen in a match with #MizKit, if Danhausen can find a partner. Oh, no, that’s bad! Well, it’s the best Aldis can do. Danhausen says okay, he’ll try. … Oh, right, he’s to disappear. Okay, hold on, ow. Danhausen walks off, but can he find himself a friendhausen?
The Usos are in the concourse.
Tulsa is already fired up as Jey asks that they please, please, play their music! UH UH, YEET! The fans fire up even more as #BigJim & Main Event Jey are indeed in the main event! But will the Usos teach lil’ brother Solo a thing or two about respect? Or will MFT make sure they’re THE branch of the family tree?
Solo Sikoa & Talla Tonga VS The Usos!
SmackDown returns as MFT makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Talla steps up against Jey. They tie up, Talla THROWS Jey to a corner, but Jey fires hands in return! Jey winds up to SUPERKICK, but Talla stays up! Jey UPPERCUTS, but Talla LARIATS! Talla runs to ELBOW DROP! Jey sputters but Talla stalks him to the ropes. Talla steps on Jey, tags Solo, then steps off as the ref counts. Solo drags Jey up, HEADBUTTS him down, then talks trash. Solo mocks the “run it back,” then UPPERCUTS! Solo talks trash, but Jey PELES! Solo staggers, Jey runs up, and he RAMS into SolO! Tag to Jimmy, he runs up and SMASHES Solo!
Jimmy then CHOPS Solo, and CHOPS, then whips. Solo reverses but Jimmy BOOTS back! Jimmy goes up, leaps, but into the URENAGE! Solo roars, then sees Jimmy go to the corner. Solo runs up, HIP ATTACK! Jimmy sputters and flounders, Solo mocks the YEET, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Solo stalks Jimmy along the ropes, drags him up, and CHOKES him on the ropes. The ref counts, Solo backs off, but Talla gets a cheap shot in! Jey protests but Solo tags Talla in. Talla stomps Jimmy, stalks him, then UPPERCUTS! Talla whips corner to corner hard, and Jimmy slumps down. Talla drags Jimmy up, scoops him, then SLAMS! Jimmy writhes, Talla soaks up heat, then Talla stalks Jimmy back to the ropes. Talla stands on Jimmy to CHOKE him, but steps off. Solo gets a cheap shot in but the ref sees him that time! Solo hurries away but Talla drags Jimmy up. Talla SMACKS Jimmy off buckles, tags Solo, and Solo taunts Jey.
Solo talks trash to Jimmy, eggs him on, but hears the fans booing. Jimmy stands and he counter punches! And CHOSP! Jimmy runs, but Solo ELBOWS him down! Cover, TWO! Jimmy toughs it out but Solo clamps onto him by his ear. The ref reprimands but Solo stops. Solo waits on Jimmy to go to the corner, and Solo runs up to HIP ATTACK! Jimmy clutches his head while he bails out, but Solo tags Talla. Talla runs up to LARIAT Jimmy down! SmackDown returns to single picture as the fans boo. Solo mocks the YEET again while Talla drags Jimmy up. Talla puts Jimmy in, then stomps him down.
Talla stalks Jimmy, he tags Solo in, and Solo looms over Jimmy. Solo eggs Jimmy on, UPPERCUTS him, then stalks him to the ropes. Solo fishhooks Jimmy and tells him to stay on Raw! The Usos don’t belong on SmackDown! Solo whips, Jimmy grabs ropes and BOOTS Solo! But Talla LARIATS Jimmy down! The fans boo but Solo tags Talla in. Talla stalks Jimmy, stomps him again, then runs to drop the leg, brother! Jey coaches Jimmy but Talla is right on Jimmy for a neck wrench! The fans rally as Jimmy endures, and Jimmy fights up to his feet. Jimmy fires body shots, but Talla CLUBS him down! Talla then fireman’s carries, RUNNING SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO!
The fans cheer as Jimmy survives, but Talla runs to BLAST Jey! The fans boo again but Talla soaks up the heat. Tag to Solo and he winds up the thumb! Talla stands Jimmy up, but Jimmy ELOBOWS free! Jimmy then DUMPS Solo out! Jimmy dodges Talla, Talla hits POST! Jimmy kicks Talla out of the ring, then crawls as fast as he can! The fans fire up for the hot tag to Jey! The fans fire up as Jey dodges Solo, DIVES onto Talla, then hurries back up! GAMANGIRI on Solo and Jey climbs, CROSSBODY! Cover, ONE?! Jey ROCKS Solo, “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Then a pop, lock, and put some stank on the- NO, Solo clinches!
But Jey pops free of the urenage to SUPERKICK! Jey then ducks ‘n’ dodges to SPEAR! Cover, but Talla breaks it! Jimmy is back to SUPERKICK Talla! Jimmy helps Jey up, SUPERKICK on Talla! Then a DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Talla is still up, so The Usos run to DOUBLE LARIAT! Talla goes up and out, then Jimmy DIVES! But into an UPPERCUT! Jey leaps, but Talla SWATS him outta the air! Then Talla THROWS Jey into barriers! Talla THROWS Jimmy into steel steps! The fans boo, but Talla clears the desk! Talla soaks up the heat, but JACOB FATU LEAPS IN!!
Winners: Solo Sikoa & Talla Tonga, by disqualification
Fatu POSTS Talla, POSTS him again, and POSTS him again! And then Fatu has the steel steps to CLOBBER Talla! Solo and Fatu stare down, and Fatu storms into the ring. Solo says HE brought Fatu to WWE, what’s he doing!? “I love you, Solo,” remember that?! But then Solo notices the fingers are taped up! TONGAN DEATH GRIP!!! Fatu smothers Solo like he did Roman, but Talla is up! Fatu CLOBBERS Talla, then DIVES out, only for Talla to catch him! Talla uses the steps to get up, and he- NO! TONGAN DEATH GRIP!!! Then a fireman’s carry, SAMOAN DROP down through the desk!!
The fans are thunderous as Fatu stands tall! He’s wrecked MFT two weeks in a row, then goes to the ring. The Usos are on edge, the fans chant for “O T C! O T C!” Fatu geeks out, then simply pushes past The Usos. The Samoan Werewolf does not sweat Roman Reigns’ henchmen, and he even grabs a mic to tell them, “Tell Roman Reigns that I’ma dog walk his ass at Backlash! And if you ain’t know, Jacob Fatu is all gas, no brakes with it, YADADADADADA MEAN?! FATUUU~!” The warning has been issued, but how will the Tribal Chief respond?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown tonight, and nice tease on Cody’s injury. The fans there clearly felt Cody was cleared, and thankfully he is, because things would be really complicated if they had to figure out how to handle a vacated title. Ricky Saints making his debut against Cody was great stuff, and then Gunther making his move to SmackDown was a bit of a shocker. Perhaps this will be the favor Heyman owed Gunther: Gunther goes to SmackDown so he can get a shot at the Undisputed Championship. Cody VS Gunther will still be really good stuff even this time around, and I guess Cody’s going to win out. Not really sure if that’s the most exciting route for either guy…
At the same time, they kept things going for Cody and Sami in that backstage promo. Depending on how Sami VS Trick 2 goes, I could see Sami getting his shot at the Undisputed Championship after Backlash. I am continuing to really like and appreciate this very unique double turn we’re getting in Sami and Trick. Sami is still passive aggressive, and then Trick is taking advantage of Sami going wild by turning it back around. Sami “killed” Gingey, so Trick is going to mock Sami by going above and beyond. That “funeral” segment will be good, especially as Sami will likely crash it and be booed for his disrespect. It’s like Sami is the one sane person in a cartoon setting and I love it.
Speaking of, Miz & Kit getting hit with their own prank is itself very cartoonish, but in a good way. Then Miz tricking Danhausen was really clever, and we’re finally getting that tag match. No idea who is going to help Danhausen against MizKit, even though there are some names not being utilized here on SmackDown. I have a feeling the next few weeks are going to be about Danhausen asking around for someone, anyone, who wants to fight MizKit. Great tag title match from Priest & Truth VS Fraxiom, but naturally it was another win for Priest & Truth. Too bad WWE let go of people who could’ve filled out all these divisions.
Very good promo from Rhea with Charlexa, and very good match from Charlotte VS Jacy. Obviously, Fatal Influence makes sure Jacy wins and then Rhea goes after them. The Six Woman Tag there will be great, and it might still give us Rhea VS Jacy for the title. There might even be Rhea VS Charlotte with Alexa caught in between. Very good promos from Paige & Brie as well as Irresistible Forces, and a very good tag match. Paige & Brie bending rules to win was a good way to keep them champions, and I’m sure Irresistible Forces will site that as a reason for another shot. Depends on if a team from Raw steps up, too.
Very good promo from Tiffany, Chelsea, Giulia & Kiana. Chelsea is all alone now with Alba Fyre as part of the releases, but maybe she can turn Face now since fans love her so much anyway. Tiff VS Kiana will be really good, and I would think Tiff wins. Then maybe we get Tiff & Chelsea VS Giulia & Kiana, and we can see Tiff VS Chelsea down the line. Very good win for Royce Keys over Angel, and I really like them referencing history from the indies between Royce and Fatu. Clearly, Royce is now Fatu’s ally against MFT and maybe even OG Bloodline, that’s a great spot for Royce right now.
Very good promo and match from Usos VS MFT, and naturally Fatu got involved to get some payback. Fatu continues to stand tall, which continues to make me wonder about his chances at Backlash. As I said on Monday, it’d be wild for Fatu to win that title given Roman just got it, but it’s also hard to be sure what happens for Fatu if he doesn’t win. This could be some real fun, Roman’s response on Raw is going to be good.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Andrew’s JCW Lunacy Results & Match Ratings: Ep. 80
JCW brings us the fallout from Strangle-mania! Big Al needs answers and Steven Flowe’s betrayal is solidified!
Last week they showed the replay of Strangle-mania instead of this newer episode. So since I covered Strangle-mania live, I didn’t lie about starting to cover the show.
Speaking of Strangle-mania, it was a fun train wreck. The match quality was awful, but I was entertained even though it started late and went til like 7am in Eastern time. The best thing to come out of Strangle-mania was J-Rod winning the Women’s championship.
Let’s see where they go with the show.
Why is "Big Al" Alice Crowley hanging out outside the arena? Mac Davis tries to find out.
Join the Premiere: https://t.co/CnVLotXwbA@AliceCrowley19 @MadMacDavis #JCW #JCWLunacy pic.twitter.com/Yvs2388RZD
— Juggalo Championship Wrestling (@jcwlunacy) April 30, 2026
Ratings:
- Green Phantom vs Facade: Facade wins via Ninziguiri – N/A
- Guitar on a Pole Match: JCW World Championship: CoKane (c) vs Steven Flowe: CoKane retains via CokeSlam on the guitar – ** 1/2
- Luigi Primo vs Father Bronson: Bronson wins via Cloverleaf – ***
- Sicilian Street Fight: PCO vs Big Vito: PCO wins via Lariat – **
- Caleb Konley Guest Ref: EC3 vs Kerry Morton: EC3…wins? – ***
Results:
Violent J and Vince Russo are arguing about J not telling Vince about signing EC3. J’s defense is hilarious because he says “You guys do a podcast together, I thought he was your boy”. Vince agrees with that EC3 is his boy, but he’s a wrestler, and they’re selfish. So Vince warns J that EC3 will show his true colors soon.
Jeeves and EC3 come out after the backstage segment. Jeeves and EC3 cut into Caleb Konley, call him Vince’s little bitch and calls Vince “shit stain”. Which is a Jim Cornette nickname for Vince. Vince’s music hits, him and Caleb come out, and Vince starts verbally running down EC3 and taking the hits personally. EC3 explains that wrestling is a giant cyclical work, so EC3 is trying to make some long drawn out joke about the Independent Contractor aspect of pro wrestling, Caleb cuts him off and takes some shots, including a dig on Control Your Narrative. EC3 tries to ask who Caleb is, he says he’s, “the guy who’s gonna knock him the fuck out”. They brawl for a few minutes and then some refs show up for the pull apart. Vince even gets a cheap shot in on Jeeves before the Carters bail.
Vince Russo has just booked EC3 vs. Kerry Morton for tonight….with "The Chosen One" Caleb Konley as Special Guest Referee.
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— Juggalo Championship Wrestling (@jcwlunacy) April 30, 2026
Green Phantom vs Facade
Phantom starts with a promo about saving JCW and the World from crooks and cheaters.
Phantom poses, Facade hits him with a Disaster Kick he calls Ninziguiri and it’s an instant win for Facade!
That’s actually funny since Phantom is trying to act like the Batman of the locker room and gets insta-killed. Amusing way to slow roll whatever this dude is about.
Guitar on a Pole Match: JCW World Championship: CoKane (c) vs Steven Flowe
So this is a normal match, but whoever gets the guitar, can legally use it.
Flowe attacks CoKane immediately. Stomps a mudhole into CoKane, tries to continue but CoKane throws him to the ropes, Flowe hits the Headscissors but CoKane rolls through it. He hits those Knife Edge Uppercuts to rattle Flowe, Flowe reverses the Irish Whip, CoKane Flair Flips to the top rope and then Flowe Dropkicks CoKane out of the ring. Flowe tries for the Guitar, but CoKane cuts him off, but CoKane hits the Pele Kick to stun CoKane. Flowe keeps trying for the for the guitar, kicks CoKane back, but Kane grabs him. Sattelite counter, rope bounce, but CoKane hits the Coke Cutter to drop Flowe.
They brawl in the corner, Avalanche Spicolli Driver from Flowe. He turns around and grabs the guitar. Flowe swings, misses, gets grabbed for the CokeSlam, but turns it into a Triangle Armbar. He counters the Armbar by powering through and hitting the CokeSlam onto the guitar. CoKane wins!
After the match a very vocal CoKane fan, known as Hokane, hops the guardrail, and CoKane gifts her with some of his special mixture. Maybe CoKane’s getting a girlfriend.
We see The Outbreak in the back, Barnabas is trying to keep them clean but they have vials of Oxy and Barnabas goes crazy.
Luigi Primo vs Father Bronson
Bronson is about to show us what Red Love is all about. I like to call him the Creole Bray Wyatt, so let’s see what he does in his JCW debut.
He hands out roses to a few of the crowd members, not just specifically giving them to Juggalettes either, so that’s interesting. Red Love is for everyone. Oh he even tells the referee to hand Luigi a rose, asks Luigi to get out of the ring and they hand him a microphone. He puts the crowd over and then runs them down as repulsive. Bronson tells Luigi to take the rose and leave the ring. Luigi doesn’t leave, so Bronson kicks, Shoulder Tackles, tosses Luigi off and into a Scoop Slam.
Luigi fights back with a few pizza slaps, but Luigi counters a Hip Toss, but eats repeated knees from Bronson. While down Luigi spins the pizza, throws it to Bronson to distract him and hits a few kicks. Wants the monkey flip but gets caught, Bronson tries a Powerbomb but the Pizza covers his face into a Pizza Cutter. Luigi still tries the Monkey Flip, ad Bronson just tosses Luigi to the floor, ground and pounds him with the forearm digging across the face.
After a Scoop Slam, Luigi tries a few chops but Muy Thai Knees keeps Luigi reeling. Hip Attack from Bronson and another near fall. Bronson gets distracted with the referee, Luigi with his Pizza Combo, the dough is finally tossed away, Gamengiri into a Bulldog, Pizza Punch, but Bronson ducks it, and eats a few strikes from Luigi before getting dropped and locked into a Texas Cloverleaf, Luigi taps out.
Honestly, a solid match and decent debut to show off different aspects of his personality and offense.
Alice continued to wait for Dani Mo outside the venue and we see her ask Dani for answers, Dani says “you wouldn’t understand”, so Alice beats her ass and leaves her laying.
Sicilian Street Fight: PCO vs Big Vito
Slugfest start, PCO turns it around for Chops, PCO turns it around to clubbing blows and they’re just going from corner to corner throwing Haymakers. The Outbreak starts harassing the announce desk looking for more drugs, and it was only during more striking, so we’re not missing a ton in the ring. PCO and Vito collide into each other, PCO hits multiple chops into the Spinning Backhand Chop. Vito hits PCO in the Yambag, Lariats him down and chucks him into the corner. 2 Tuff Tony and Willi Mack walk out and start to beat the hell out of Vito. Street Fight mean NoDQ.
The Brothers of Funstruction in their Mafia gimmicks come out to get their pound of flesh as well. One Way sign and a Wet Floor sign in hand, Vito is getting dog walked. Yabo goes crazy with the wet floor sign, the others even stop him until Vito gets up and they let Yabo knock him the hell out with the wet floor sign. PCO lands the big Lariat, and PCO wins!
While it was overbooked, the fact the story was Vito hates everyone and pissed everyone off. Giving people an opening to beat his ass in a NoDQ match makes full sense.
Blast from the Past Highlights: Weedman & Billy Bong vs The Bashums
Vito gets a segment in the back after the fallout of the match, talks about how his Nephew will be there next week. He got held up at customs and then it’s on sight.
Caleb Konley Guest Ref: EC3 vs Kerry Morton
Caleb attacks EC3 before Kerry Morton even gets introduced. Extra referees come out to break up the fight. Kerry runs out, no music, he just attacks EC3. All three have issues with each other, so who knows who Caleb is really going to screw.
Kerry chokes EC3, gloats a bit but EC3 hits the Chop. Kerry pushes EC3 back in the corner, climbs the rope and clocks EC3 after a jerk off motion into the crowd. All of Kerry’s ego is giving EC3 time to recover and fire back. A few Chops from EC3 before Kerry turns it around with some strikes and a Back Rake. He grabs a Front Facelock, but EC3 powers up, Arm Wringer, Do-Si-Do into an STO. Kerry responds with a Rope Assisted Snap Suplex, a Fist Drop and a near fall. Kerry starts focusing on the legs, but Kerry is getting very distracted with everything. EC3 with the reverse Irish Whip, Kerry does the Flair Flip, runs the apron, flies and eats a punch to the gut. EC3 Lariats and Squashes Kerry in the corner. EC3 pushes Kerry out of the corner, looks to charge again but Kerry hits a Dropkick.
Caleb and Kerry jaw back and forth before Kerry kicks EC3. Kerry takes forever to go to the top, a big show, just to jump off the rope and taunt the crowd lock in a Headlock. Crowd is chanting for EC3, EC3 starts blocking the strikes from Kerry, strikes, Back Elbow, Thesz Press, and Kerry is reeling. Fireman’s Carry next but Caleb pulls Kerry down out of the move. Kerry crushes EC3 into Caleb, hits a DDT, but Caleb is still selling the ref bump. Kerry is slapping Caleb around to get him up, EC3 hits a TKO, for only a two count because Caleb refuses the three. EC3 with a Fireman’s Carry Facebuster, Kerry hits Caleb with the Kiss it Goodbye. EC3 and Kerry look for an alliance, but Kerry tries to trick EC3. EC3 hits the One Percenter, Jeeves acts like the referee, counts the 3 and…is it over? There’s no bell…so…EC3 joins commentary.
Caleb and Kerry are shoving each other, but then Green Phantom’s music hits as Kerry and Caleb shake hands. Kerry powders and begs off, but Caleb is still here. Phantom wants to shake hands with Caleb…but then kicks him, it’s Matt Cross! Cross hits the Open Road Cutter and it sounds like Kerry and Cross are working together.
Overall Score: 6.5/10
This was insane, but entertaining. EC3 playing a lot of inside baseball with the opening promo on Russo, claiming he’s gonna save JCW from Russo booking. Green Phantom looking like fool in his debut just to prove it was a ruse for Matt Cross to return to JCW to attack Caleb. Father Bronson had a really solid first bout. Got across his heel persona, easily hateable swagger and pretty solid move set. Very MMA flavored, and ending things with a Cloverleaf instead of a “finisher” helps to continue his mystique.
Vito having most of the Babyface Locker room come out and beat his ass during a Street Fight made a lot of sense. CoKane possibly getting a valet or tag partner since Ring Rat is now with Steven Flowe, could be solid foreshadowing. Big Al hunting for Dani Mo is a good little story for potentially number 1 contender against J-Rod.
There was a lot to like here if you enjoyed the old Wrestle Society X or ECW Hardcore TV programs. While the wrestling had it moments, it’s definitely not a show for “purists”. I was entertained though!
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