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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (1/29/24)
Next stop: Elimination Chamber!
We’re on the Road to WrestleMania 40!
With the Royal Rumble come and gone, all of the WWE now turns their eyes to Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia! Who gets in on the opportunity of a lifetime?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships: Finn Balor & Damian Priest VS #DIY; Finn & Priest win and retain the titles.
- Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark VS Chelsea Green & Piper Niven; Shayna & Stark win.
- Jey Uso VS Bronson Reed; Jey wins.
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: GUNTHER VS Kofi Kingston; Gunther wins and retains the title.
- The Kabuki Warriors VS Tegan Nox & Natalya; The Kabuki Warriors win.
- Drew McIntyre VS Sami Zayn; McIntyre wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
This first hour of Raw is COMMERCIAL FREE!
Damage CTRL arrives backstage!
The winner of the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble, Bayley, leads Dakota Kai, the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, the Kabuki Warriors, and THE WWE Women’s Champion, Iyo Sky, into the arena as they’re all ready to take over all of the WWE!
Pat McAfee is here!
He returned to WWE commentary, and even in-ring action, for the Royal Rumble and now he’s here to join Raw! And wouldn’t you know? Corey Graves is nowhere to be found because of it. Because BREAKING NEWS, Pat and Maggle are carrying commentary on Raw from here on out!
CM Punk is here!
The fans in Tampa fire up as the Best in the World makes his way out, but uh oh, his arm is in a sling. Punk still autographs a belt for a young fan and high-fives the rest, but clearly things aren’t looking good for Punk. Punk steps into the ring, the fans chant for him, and he grabs a mic. He stares at the WrestleMania 40 sign, and sighs before he says, “I came real close Saturday night. And I felt like I had it in the palm of my hand. And I’m not mad at anybody, really. I’m not mad at Cody Rhodes. I’d actually like to take this time off the top to congratulate Cody.”
Fans cheer that, and Punk says sometimes it isn’t about what you deserve but what you earned, and Cody busted his ass. Punk wants to see Cody finish his story in Philadelphia. Going back to back in the Rumble is no small feat. It’s a lot like the Tampa Lightning going back to back to win the Stanley Cup. Fans cheer that! But Punk continues with, “And while I came close, close don’t count in this business. Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. And I’ve never believed in luck. But I feel a little bit unlucky. In the course of the Rumble, I tore my right tricep.
“And as much as I tried and I asked, ‘Maybe I can just tape it. Maybe I can make it to Elimination Chamber, and I can try to win that and I can get my main event at WrestleMania.’ But it’s just not in the cards. And I don’t want anybody to feel sorry for me. Because when I think of this situation and how much it bums me out, how much I have talked from the highest mountains about how my goal and my dream ever since I was a little kid was to main event WrestleMania, maybe it’s just not ever gonna happen.” Fans boo but Punk doesn’t want pity. Realistically, is this a problem?
He has a friend, Chad Gilbert, who he loves to death and thinks about a lot. Chad has cancer, has been dealing with it for a long time. He’s got a beautiful wife, a beautiful daughter, and Punk visits Chad while he gets chemo. Chad’s always in a good mood, never down about any of it, even though it’s soul crushing. That is a fight! This here is just a flesh wound. When Punk says he is Best in the World, that’s not because he always wins. Did you see him in the UFC? Yeah, not great, huh? But dammit, Punk had a dream and a chance, and was asked, “Do you wanna do this?” And he said yes BECAUSE it scared him!
Fans cheer Punk on as he gets emotional. It scared him as much as coming back after 10 years in a place he never wanted to leave in the first place, but he had to! It scared him! Mania scares him! This might be a goal that haunts him for the rest of his life! But this is just a bump in the road. Best in the World is the people who fight things like cancer! Who put their lives on the line like Matt Flannigan in Chicago, a firefighter! Punk just entertains people, and for some reason, y’all love him. He promises he is gonna keep doing it until the wheels fall off. This is a bump in the road, it is adversity, and he has overcome that countless times!
Punk doesn’t focus on the negative, on those who says “You can’t!” Not tall enough, not big enough, not the right hair or tattoos. That doesn’t matter! Because everyone watching around the world, they wake up, they do their jobs, and they just keep on going! You put food on your family’s tables, so that is what he’s gonna do. Mania 40 might not be in the cards, but he’s a Cubs fan, and this isn’t the first time or the last time he says this: There’s always next year! But then DREW MCINTYRE walks out! Punk says he should’ve known… The Scottish Terminator makes his way to the ring, staring down the man who eliminated him from the Rumble.
McIntyre goes right into the ring, Punk ready to hit him with the mic if he has to. But McIntyre gets his own mic, and while fans are torn, he says, “I’ve said some terrible things about you since your return to WWE. And I meant them. You were a terrible person to me in the past, you’re a poison to the locker room, but I’m listening to you now and I can relate to everything you’re saying.” McIntyre has had his dreams taken away, too. He was fired from WWE, and hearing about Chad, he can relate. McIntyre isn’t sure what he believes in anymore, he went through recent changes, and was never much of a spiritual person.
But he wants Punk to know this: McIntyre prayed for this and it happened. At the Rumble, McIntyre targeted Punk, assaulted him, didn’t want him to win. Seth Rollins is gonna take his title until his body falls apart but who’s gonna take it to the net level? McIntyre couldn’t let it be Punk, but then Punk eliminates him! McIntyre was so angry that he couldn’t sleep. But then he heard the news the next day, and he slept like a baby. Punk won the battle, but not the war. McIntyre exorcised the demon that is CM Punk! Now McIntyre will find his way to the World Heavyweight Championship at Mania, and he will live Punk’s dream, again!
Punk sighs while McIntyre smirks, but the fans are on Punk’s side. McIntyre says c’mon, look him in the eyes. Punk does look McIntyre in the eyes, and he says his heart hurts more than his arm. Punk will rehab, he will come back, and he will main event Mania. But first will be McIntyre, and Punk will be coming right at him. Punk drops the mic, McIntyre says okay, then takes a swing! Punk dodges, fires forearms, and even hits with the bad arm! But a GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTT drops him! McIntyre STOMPS the bad arm! Fans boo, but McIntyre wants Punk to scream in pain! But here comes SAMI ZAYN!
Fans fire up as Sami runs in, slides and dodges to fire off haymakers! McIntyre runs away! Sami shouts at McIntyre to get back here but McIntyre grins. Sami helps Punk to his feet and the fans cheer. McIntyre takes his leave, but has he just made sure Punk will be out much longer than before?
The Judgment Day is watching backstage.
JD McDonagh says that was rough. But Rhea Ripley says it doesn’t matter what McIntyre does. It’s not their business. They have bigger things to handle. Dom says yeah, like Bayley being dumb enough to show up tonight. Mami has nothing to sweat. Rhea says yeah, if Bayley chooses Rhea, it’ll be Bayley’s funeral. Tonight, it is about sending a message that wasn’t sent at the Rumble. Are the boys gonna remind everyone who they are? Or are we gonna let distractions get in the way? Priest says it’s agreed, they’re done letting distractions get to them. And Rhea doesn’t have to worry about Priest. After tonight, NOTHING can stop them!
Finn says exactly! Everyone is getting too comfortable challenging them. So tonight, they show just how vicious they are! Rhea likes that. Priest & Finn head out, but will the Punisher & Prince still be undisputed?
#DIY speaks.
Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa are on the move as Gargano tells Tampa, Florida, “Two hours from where DIY was born, we’ve waited seven years for this moment.” Ciampa says it isn’t just seven years, this is a lifetime in the making! Two little kids sat down watching Saturday wrestling dreaming about this moment here. This is about the tag team titles! This is about showing the world who they are! And they are… D I Y!! Johnny Wrestling & The Sicilian Psycho are ready, will they be undisputed?
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships: Finn Balor & Damian Priest VS #DIY!
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see if Judgment Day sends that message to the WWE Tag Division!
The teams sort out and Ciampa starts with Priest. They tie up, Priest puts Ciampa in a corner then grinds forearms. Priest lets off, then ROCKS Priest! Priest bumps Ciampa off buckles, ROCKS him again, then tags Finn. They mug Ciampa, Finn CLUBS Ciampa then facelocks. Finn whips but Ciampa ducks ‘n’ dodges! Finn still ROCKS Ciampa with rights! Finn CLUBS Ciampa, whips, but Ciampa ducks ‘n’ dodges. Gargano tags in, Ciampa CHOPS then Gargano LARIATS! JAWBREAKER to feed, LARIAT! Then DIY DOUBLE LARIAT Priest! They TOSS Finn out to join him, and then DOUBLE PLANCHA! Double direct hit!
Fans fire up as DIY applaud and pat themselves on the back! Fans rally and Gargano puts Finn in. Gargano ROCKS Finn, tags Ciampa, and Ciampa sends Gargano in to ELBOW! Gargano feeds Finn to Ciampa’s ELBOW! Finn bails out and fans boo, but Ciampa pursues. They go into the ring, Priest sneaks a tag, but Ciampa ROCKS Priest! Finn DECKS Ciampa, and Priest goes out with Ciampa to scoop and SNAKE EYES off the apron! Fans boo but Priest refreshes the ring count to then put Ciampa in. Priest stalks Ciampa, brings him up, tag to Finn. They whip, mule kick, front kick and mid-kick! SCISSOR KICK from Finn! Cover, TWO!
Finn clamps on a chinlock and he grinds Ciampa down. The fans rally for Ciampa but Finn squeezes tight. Ciampa fights up, reaches out, but Finn facelocks. Ciampa powers up, powers Finn back step by step, but Finn grinds the hold! Ciampa still fights, but Priest distracts! The ref misses the tag! The ref says go back! Finn whips Ciampa, Priest ROUNDHOUSES him! The ref misses that, too! Finn covers, TWO! Ciampa survives and fans cheer. Finn tags Priest and Priest stands Ciampa up to ROCK him! Priest taunts Ciampa, “You feeling like a champion? Is that what you are?” Ciampa SLAPS and CHOPS and throws hands!
Fans fire up as Ciampa fights out of the corner! But Priest picks him up! But Ciampa sunset flips, TWO! Priest ROLLING HAYMAKERS! Tag back to Finn and he brings Ciampa up, but Ciampa ROCKS Finn! And again! And again! And again! Ciampa swings, but into the dragon sleeper! But Ciampa turns that around, REVERSE DDT! The fans fire up while both men are down! Ciampa and Finn crawl, hot tag to Gargano! Priest runs in, but into a GAMANGIRI! Gargano rallies on Finn with big hands, then he DOUBLE KNEES Priest! BULLDOG LARIAT COMBO! The fans fire up with Gargano and he runs in at Finn!
Finn puts Gargano on the apron, but Gargano RAMS into him! Gargano avoids Priest’s sweep to SUPERKICK! SLINGSHOT SPEAR into Finn! Cover, TWO!! Finn survives but the fans rally with Gargano. Gargano runs, tilt-o-whirls, but Finn stops La Mystica to EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Cover, TWO! Tag to Priest, he and Finn get Gargano up. They double whip, Gargano duck sunder and Ciampa trips Finn! Ciampa sends Finn into barriers! Gargano rolls Priest up, TWO!! Gargano baits Priest in, tag to Ciampa before Priest hits buckles! Then DIY work together, ASSISTED SLICED BREAD! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as Ciampa drags Priest up and reels him in. Priest fights the underhooks and back drops free! ROUNDHOUSE to Gargano! Priest runs in, BIG back elbow! Tag to Finn, then snapmare to STOMP! Finn tags Priest back, they get Ciampa up again, BACKBREAKER LEG DROP COMBO! Priest covers while Finn flexes, TWO! Ciampa survives and the fans fire up! Priest storms around while Ciampa rises. Priest aims, choke grips, but Ciampa KNEES free! Ciampa DECKS Finn, but Priest scoops! TOMBSTONE! Cover, GARGANO BREAKS IT! The fans fire up but Priest is furious! Priest TOSSES Gargano!
Priest goes back to Ciampa, and Finn says let’s finish this! Priest aims, Finn tags, and SOUTH OF- NO, Ciampa slips free to trip Finn! Ciampa LEBOWS Priest, into Gargano’s ONE FINAL BEAT!! Ciampa goes up to get Finn!! SUPER AIR RAID CRASH!! Cover, TWO?!?! Finn survives and shocks everyone! Gargano tags back in, and the fans are thunderous as DIY aims at Finn! Finn sits up, for them to MEET IN THE MIDDLE!! Cover, PRIEST DRAGS FINN OUT! Gargano and Ciampa are stunned! Ciampa PLANCHAS, but into a HAYMAKER! Gargano DIVES and sends Priest over the desk!
Gargano hurries in but Finn cradles him! TWO!!! Gargano escapes, but Finn SLINGBLADES! Finn aims, SHOTGUNS and Gargano goes down! Finn climbs up, COUP DE- NO! Gargano moves, he runs back in, LA MYSTICA! Then GargaNO Escape!!! Ciampa intercepts Priest to a CROSSFACE!! Both Priest & Finn endure while fans go nuts! Priest powers up to SIDEWALK SLAM Ciampa onto Gargano! All four men are down and “This is Awesome!” The teams regroup, Finn and Gargano crawl for their corners, and the fans rally hard for DIY. Hot tag to Priest, and he runs to DECK Ciampa!
Priest hauls Gargano up, Canadian Rack, but Gargano fights free! Hot tag to Ciampa! Ciampa fires off fast hands, he puts Priest in a corner, Gargano and Finn start to brawl! The ref reprimands, but Gargano gets the edge on Finn! ROLLING ELBOW! But Finn PELES! Ciampa KNEES Finn! Priest SUPERKICKS Ciampa! Ciampa falls out of the ring, Priest says it is done! Priest goes out after Ciampa, brings him around, and aims for the desk! No, not the table! But Gargano DIVES! Priest catches Gargano, FLATLINER on the desk!! Priest hurries back in, but Ciampa gets him for a cradle! TWO!!! Priest escapes, and DECKS Ciampa!
Priest tags Finn, gets Ciampa up, RAZOR’S EDGE!! COUP DE GRACE!!! Cover, THE JUDGMENT DAY WINS!
Winners: Finn Balor & Damian Priest, by pinfall (still Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions)
The Prince & The Punisher showed that vicious edge, just as Mami wanted! Dom & JD join in the celebration, and then Priest gets the mics. Finn says, “Who’s the Undisputed Tag Team Champions? The Judgment Day!” Priest says, “Alright, alright. For weeks, you’ve all seen a different side of The Judgment Day. And we all know who’s the reason for that. it’s the same person I feel like everybody in this ring owes an apology to. In fact, after the Rumble, I feel like I should apologize to him. Yeah, you guys know who it is. It ain’t a secret. Truth, I know you can hear us. Come join us in the ring.”
R-Truth makes his entrance and the fans fire up! Truth heads to the ring and Finn even joins in on the “What’s up? What’s up?” Priest says it is okay, Truth, c’mere. The music cuts and Priest says Truth has his word, he won’t attack. Priest knows Truth wants to say the deal. Truth joins the others in the ring, has a mic now, and he says he’s glad he gets to say it cuz it never works when Priest says it. He just isn’t nice enough. So, ALL RISE for the Judgment Day! The fans cheer and Priest says that was good. But look, Truth, at the Rumble, Priest was thinking about last Monday. Truth says that’s fine, they can talk about that later.
Truth hasn’t been able to sleep, this has been bothering him. He relocated Priest’s cash to crypto, don’t worry. He even filed the taxes and liquidated the assets, Priest is good to go! Priest sighs and says there’s no way Truth knows what any of that means. But what Priest is saying is that they’re a family. Yeah, that’s what Truth is saying! They’ve been family the whole time! Priest is like Truth’s older brother. But Truth, you’re older than all of them! Truth says Finn is “that weird uncle,” unpredictable but they still love him. What more is there to say “Tom ‘n’ Nick?” Fans boo Dominik and Truth is confused. Sorry, his bad.
But then, there’s JD. He’s that stepbrother who they don’t wanna admit is in the family. Priest says Truth has to let someone else talk. Priest was gonna say that the Judgment Day was family. But sadly, Truth ain’t Judgment Day. He’s not? No, he never was. But Priest has always liked Truth, he is very funny. So that’s why Priest isn’t the one who is gonna do this. Dom? JD TAKES INITIATIVE! Fans boo as JD smacks Truth around, kicks him, but wait! Here comes The Miz! Miz wants to save his friend, but he just gets mugged, too! It’s a 4v2 beating! Fans boo but then Priest & Finn set Miz up for Dom! Dom goes up, to FROG SPLASH!
JD drags Truth over to put next to Miz, and The Judgment Day stands tall. United and undisputed, will anyone ever bring them down now?
Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark VS Chelsea Green & Piper Niven!
The Queen of Spade & The Hunter want the tag titles, but the Hot Mess & The Scottish Viper want those titles back! Will Shayna & Stark tear through the former champs to get at the current champs? Or will they refuse to #TapNapOrSnap?
The teams sort out, and Piper SPLASHES Stark in the corner at the bell! Piper CLOBBERS Stark, fans are torn, but Stark JAWBREAKERS back! Piper goes to ropes, she ELBOWS back, but Shayna KICKS Piper from behind! Stark HEEL KCIKS Piper from the front! Tag to Shayna, she storms in and CLUBS Piper down! Shayna fires off hands, the fans fire up, and Shayna pulls on an arm. Shayna isolates that arm to STOMP it! Shayna drags Piper around, wrenches to a double wristlock, but Piper endures. Piper scoops, Shayna slips free to waistlock, but Piper fights! Piper RAMS Shayna into the corner!
Shayna and Piper are down, but Piper crawls to hot tag Green! Hot tag to Stark! Chelsea isn’t sure what to do, so she dodges Stark, then drop toeholds her into ropes! Green smiles, but Shayna has the KIRAFUDA KLUTCH! Chelsea TOSSES Shayna, dodges Stark’s dropkick, then hits a ZIGZAG! Cover, TWO! Stark survives and Chelsea is upset. She hurries to tag but Shayna YANKS Piper down! And Stark hits Z 360!! Cover, Stark & Shayna win!
Winners: Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark, by pinfall
Well that was fast! If they can put away former champs that fast, will Shayna & Stark be unstoppable going for the titles?
Cody Rhodes is here!
Tampa fires up for the back to back winner of the Men’s Royal Rumble, The American Nightmare, as he heads to the ring, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets the mic but takes a moment as he hears the fans chant, “You Deserve It!” Cody then asks Tampa Bay, “What do we wanna talk about?” He had something in mind to say, first in response to his own question. But on the way out, he heard something for the very first time that was music to his ears. Samantha Irvin, could you do him the honor of saying it one more time? Samantha smiles and grabs the mic to say, “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome of the 2023 AND 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble match! The American Nightmare~! CODY! RHOOODES!”
Fans cheer and Cody is feeling it now! He thanks Samantha, and then says we have a lot of people here tonight. Cody knows that they come to Raw, to the WWE shows, to SmackDown and the PLEs, and the expectation is on the superstars to give us the best time of their lives and to escape for a moment. But some don’t realize that even the WWE superstars need to escape. The last 48 hours of Cody’s life outside of here have been rather… challenging. It’s all good, all is well, but on Saturday, you will never know how much he needed the fans. Cody is endlessly grateful for that, but let’s get to it.
“Let’s make WrestleMania 40 official.” But then Seth Rollins makes his way out here?! The Visionary, the Revolutionary, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, has fans singing his song now, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~! OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” while he makes his way to the ring. Rollins gets a mic of his own, the fans continue to sing, and Rollins revels in it a moment before telling Cody, “Tampa Bay is right, you do deserve it, man.” Rollins says that because these two haven’t always seen eye to eye, but the past year, they’ve developed a… mutual respect for each other. So man to man, back-to-back Royal Rumbles, congrats! That is special.
They shake hands, but then Rollins wants to be real. Sunglasses coming off now. If Cody chooses Roman Reigns at Mania, that is a mistake. Rollins thinks Cody should fight him instead. Fans are surprised to hear that, and are torn on that. Rollins understands the concerns. But all he is asking is for Cody to hear him out. Rollins watched Cody at the Rumble press conference. Cody said unequivocally that he is “The Guy.” And Rollins isn’t trying to be a jerk, but no, Cody is not The Guy. Roman Reigns isn’t even The Guy anymore! Rollins is The Guy. Rollins is The Guy, and the World Heavyweight Championship is THE title in the WWE!
Fans are again torn but plenty still sing for Rollins. Rollins says see, we’re getting there. Now last year, Cody won the Rumble, it made perfect sense to go after Roman. But that was when there was only one champion. The landscape has changed. But Rollins gets it. Every single day, all Cody has thought about this past year is Roman, Roman, Roman. But Rollins and Cody have been together on this ride. Rollins won this belt, Cody’s been on the road with him, town after town, city after city, show after show. And who was there int he main event? Cuz it sure wasn’t Roman. And what title was Rollins defending? Cuz it sure wasn’t the WWE Universal Championship! It was the WORLD HEAVYEWIGHT TITLE!
And does Cody remember why this title came to be? It was because every single one of these people was sick and tired of Roman Reigns. They were sick and tired of Roman showing up every other week, then every other month. Then every six months, never defending the title and then cheating to win when he had to instead of being an honorable man! The WHC is THE PEOPLE’S TITLE! It is for the us, by us, and has been built up by us! Broken bones, bad backs, blown out knee, all of them, Cody included, has leveled the playing field.
So they don’t need to pretend Roman is “The Guy” anymore, cuz he’s not. We don’t need to pretend Roman is on some untouchable pedestal. Hell, we don’t need Roman at all! So Rollins just has to ask: What title does Cody want? The Hollywood title? The Hogan title? The one for posers and frauds? The one for those who politic to the top? Or does he want the Dusty Rhodes title? The workhorse title, the blue collar title, because that is what the WHC means! It is about who is the very best between these ropes!
And Rollins could try and ask what title Dusty would want, but it wouldn’t matter, because he’s not here, this isn’t about him, and hasn’t been for some time. This is about Cody and Cody’s decision. And Rollins doesn’t need an answer right now, but he wants Cody to think on this because this is the biggest decision in Cody’s entire life. Just ask yourself, “What’s in here (your heart)? What kind of man do you wanna be?” Rollins steps back and Cody isn’t sure what to make of that. Cody tells Seth, “I have an insane amount of respect for you. And this is the last thing I woke up thinking that we would be talking about, that I would be thinking about.
“But let me tell you this. I’ll think about it.” Fans cheer and Rollins is a little surprised. Did Rollins just redirect the Road to WrestleMania towards him? Or does Cody still want to #FinishTheStory that badly?
Kofi Kingston speaks.
“Hey! I’m still on Cloud Nine because what we did last week to Imperium. We took ’em on and we took ’em down!” Now Kofi said it before and he’ll say it again: When you think about New Day, you talk about pancakes, Booty-O’s, ice cream, bright colors. But the one thing you forget o talk about, the most important thing, is the fact that they win championships! Talk about that! That is what Kofi is about to do here tonight when he beats Gunther for the Intercontinental Champsionship! FIVE-TIME, BRO! Xavier Woods is just as fired up, will Kofi end the reign at just short of 600 DAYS?!
Jey Uso VS Bronson Reed!
Main Event Jey wants after singles gold, but so does the Colossal Aussie! Will Jey manage to YEET Reed out of the way? Or will the Uso Splash not compare to the Tsunami?
Raw returns and Reed makes his entrance. The bell rings and the two tie up. Reed puts Jey in a corner, lets off, but Jey avoids the haymaker to fire off hands. The fans “YEET! YEET!” and Jey runs, but Reed runs him over! Reed paces, drags Jey up and HEADBUTTS back! Reed drags Jey up to HEADBUTT again! Reed clotheslines in the corner, to then short arm LARIAT Jey down! Fans boo but Reed stalks Jey to ropes. Reed HEADBUTTS again, then mocks the yeet. The fans rally for Jey but Reed drags him up to ROCK him with a right. Reed brings Jey around to CLUB him in the chest!
Reed whips, Jey holds ropes, and then Jey dumps Reed out! Jey builds speed and DIVES! Direct hit and Reed hits barriers! The fans fire up with Jey and he gets Reed up, only for Reed to POST him! Reed runs in, but Jey ducks and Reed POSTS himself!! Fans fire up while Raw goes picture in picture.
Jey slides into the ring, lets the ring count climb, and Reed drags himself up at 6 of 10. Reed rolls in at 8, but Jey runs up to fire haymakers! Jey ROCKS Reed, ROCKS him again, and ROCKS him again! Reed wobbles, Jey runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Reed ELBOWS him down! Reed flexes, soaks up the heat, then goes back to Jey. Reed runs to ELBOW DROP! Jey sputters, Reed stalks him, then he drags Jey up into a neck wrench! Jey endures, fights up, and throws body shots! Jey throws haymakers, but Reed HEADBUTTS again! Jey falls into a corner, Reed steadies himself, and then storms up on Jey.
Reed stands on Jey at the ropes! The ref counts, Reed steps away, and then he drags Jey up. Reed CHOKES Jey on the ropes, thrashes him, then lets off as the ref counts again. Reed stands Jey up in a corner, ROCKS him with a right, then whips him corner to corner. Jey bounces off buckles and falls to his knees, but Reed soaks up the heat. Reed drags Jey up, CLUBS him to another corner, then CHOKES Jey on the buckles. The ref counts, Reed lets off, and he mocks the “UCE! OH!” chant. Reed goes corner to corner to HIP ATTACK! Jey flounders and Reed grins. Reed drags Jey into a chinlock!
Jey endures as Reed squeezes tight. Jey fights up, Raw returns to single picture. and Jey throws body shots. The fans rally as Jey counter punches! And counter punches! And counter punches! Fans “YEET! YEET!” and Jey pops ‘n’ locks, before he ROCKS Reed again! The fans fire up as Jey runs in, but Reed puts him on the apron. Jey GAMANGIRIS then climbs up! CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Reed is tougher than that but Jey keeps cool. Reed stands, into a mule kick! UPPERCUT! Reed blocks a kick, spins Jey and blocks the Dragon Whip to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Jey is tougher than that, too!
The fans rally up, Reed hauls Jeyu up but Jey ducks the ripcord lariat to SUPERKICK! Reed growls but Jey SUPERKCIKS! Reed roars, but Jey CALF KICKS! Cover, TWO! Reed is still in this but Jey hurries to a corner. Jey climbs but Reed trips him up! Reed climbs, brings Jey up, but Jey fights the superplex! Jey fires body shots and forearms, then a HEADBUTT! Reed falls down! Jey adjusts, to USO- NO, he has to bail out of the splash as Reed moves! Reed gets Jey in a fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Jey survives and Reed is furious! Reed says time to end this!
Reed drags Jey up, fireman’s carries again, but Jey slips free! Reed still SPLASHES in the corner! Jey falls, Reed climbs! Fans fire up as Reed aims, TSUNAMI FLOPS as Jey moves! Fans fire up and Jey rises! SUPERKICK! Reed stays up, so Jey runs and SPEARS Reed down!! Jey hurries back up, and he hits the USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jey wins!!
Winner: Jey Uso, by pinfall
Truly a huge win for Jey! And while Kofi is facing Gunther later tonight, will this help Jey be right in line for his own Intercontinental Championship match?
Adam Pearce meets with Andrade Almas.
El Idolo signs on the dotted line, he is officially Raw! Pearce appreciates this, they shake hands, and then in walks Nick Aldis. Well, just the man Pearce wanted to see. Pearce introduces one of the biggest free agents in WWE history, a former NXT Champion and United States Champion, and is now the newest member of Raw. Aldis congratulates Andrade on the deal, but says it is a shame, as SmackDown had a very handsome offer. Pearce says maybe SmackDown should’ve been a little quicker. Yes, evidently. But Andrade shakes hands with Pearce and Aldis one more time, and wants Aldis to say hola to Santos for him.
Andrade heads out and Aldis says he loaned Pearce Bayley for the night so that Raw could have both Rumble winners for a very special night, and it’s like that, is it? It’s just business. Oh, well, speaking of business, they need to discuss Elimination Chamber. But then Aldis’ phone rings and he says he has to take it, it’s Bron Breakker. Aldis heads out, and it seems SmackDown is going to sign their own big name soon enough.
Gunther speaks.
Der Ring General tells Kofi, “I want to speak firm to you. Good on you for challenging me, because tonight, you’re about to have the biggest fight of your career. You’re fighting for your name, you’re fighting for your legacy, you’re fighting for every accomplishment you’ve ever made. You will remember this night for the rest of your life. But I? After tonight, I will forget about you. So here’s some advice: Leave it all out there in the ring tonight. Because when I’m done with you, nobody will be speaking about you anymore, and I will carry on being the longest reigning and greatest Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion of all time. Good luck, Kofi.”
Backstage interview with Becky Lynch.
Jackie Redmond is with The Man and says obviously Plan A was winning the Rumble, but that isn’t how things went. What is Plan B? Becky says the she let a lot of people down, including herself. But the only way she stays down is if she gives up and that ain’t in her nature. Then Plan B is to train harder, think smarter, fighter a little dirtier, but she does not stop until she’s back at the top, and takes that women’s title back into the main event like it deserves. The Man is planning to still be Big Time in time for Mania, how will she fight her way into Philadelphia?
WWE Intercontinental Championship: GUNTHER VS Kofi Kingston!
Der Ring General continues add to his historic reign, having now reached just shy of 600 DAYS! But just as Kofi said, the New Day always gets gold! Will Kofi become a FIVE-TIME Intercontinental Champion? Or will he be just another notch on the belt for Gunther?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see just who (who who who) brings gold down the Road to WrestleMania!
The bell rings and Kofi rushes Gunther with fast hands! Gunther shoves him away but Kofi comes back for more! Kofi climbs up a corner to rain down fists but Gunther throws him away. Kofi ducks ‘n’ dodges but Guntnher scoops to a BACKBREAKER! Fans rally while Kofi writhes, and Gunther gets the legs to go righ tinto a BOSTON CRAB! Kofi endures, reaches out, but Gunther sits deep while Raw goes picture in picture!
Kofi fights around, slips under, but Gunther stomps him down! Gunther stalks Kofi to ropes, then bends him against them! The ref reprimands, Gunther CLUBS Kofi as he lets off, then he stalks Kofi to a corner. Gunther drags Kofi up but Kofi body shots and mule kicks! Kofi fires hands but Gunther CHOPS him down! Gunther stalks Kofi, drags him up, and then CLUBS him down! Kofi goes to ropes, Gunther stomps away on him, but Gunther lets off as the ref counts. Gunther soaks up the heat, stalks Kofi to a corner, and then Gunther drags Kofi up again. Gunther shoves Kofi to ropes to then CLUB him in the back on the rebound!
Kofi falls, Gunther hip drops him down more! Gunther paces around. Kofi crawls, Gunther stalks him, then drags him up. Gunther shoves Kofi to ropes again, but this time Kofi ROCKS Gunther! Gunther staggers, Kofi fires more hands, but Gunther CLUBS him again. But Kofi dodges the hip drop to get a leg! Gunther grabs Kofi’s leg, stands up, and stomps Kofi down again! Kofi crawls while Gunther soaks up heat from the fans. Gunther storms up in the corner, but Kofi slips fere to ROCK and CHOP and CHOP and CHOP! Gunther turns things around to CHOP! Kofi falls and sputters, but Gunther kicks him to the floor!
Gunther paces while Kofi drags himself up. Kofi gets in the ring but Gunther is on him with a snapmare. Gunther KICKS Kofi in the back! Kofi writhes, flounders to ropes, and Gunther stalks him. Gunther KICKS Kofi, Kofi is in the ropes again, and Raw returns to single picture as Gunther bends Kofi back! Gunther ELBOWS Kofi in the nose! Gunther eggs Kofi on, taunts him, but Kofi throws body shots and haymakers! Kofi HEADBUTTS, but Gunther CHOPS! Kofi falls back and Gunther storms up again. Gunther whips corner to corner hard and Kofi falls! Gunther taunts Kofi, stalks him to a corner, then drags him up.
Gunther brings Kofi up to whip him hard into the corner again, and Kofi again falls! Gunther grabs the legs but Kofi resists. Kofi BOOTS from below, and BOOTS again! Kofi is free, he goes to a corner, but Gunther storms up on him again. Gunther scoops to SLAM Kofi! Gunther taunts the fans and he taunts Kofi. He asks where Kofi’s fight is now, and then he drags Kofi up. Gunther UPPERCUTS Kofi, UPPERCUTS again, and Kofi goes to a corner. Gunther storms over and stands Kofi up, but Kofi fires haymakers! And a CHOP! Gunther CHOPS back! Gunther whips Kofi corner to corner, grins, but Kofi runs up to DECK Gunther!
Fans fire up as Gunther is staggered now! Kofi fires off haymakers and HEADBUTTS! The fans rally behind Kofi as he goes to a corner. Gunther runs in but Kofi BOOTS him away. Kofi then PENDULUM KICKS and Gunther falls back! Kofi goes up, and leaps, but into Gunther’s arms! BACKBREAKER! BOSTON CRAB! Kofi endures as Raw goes back to picture in picture!
Kofi fights up but Gunther puts more pressure on the back! Kofi crawls, reaches out, ROPEBREAK! Gunther lets go, and he catches his breath while Kofi drags himself up. Gunther stomps Kofi, then brings him around to CHOP down! Kofi flounders to another corner, and Gunther soaks up the heat. Gunther mocks the fans as they cheer Kofi, and then he storms after Kofi. Kofi mule kicks back! And THRUST KICKS! But Gunther waistlocks to GERMAN SUPLEX! Gunther scowls as he looks at Kofi writhing, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Gunther ripcords Kofi, but Kofi ducks the lariat! V-TRIGGER! Fans fire up as Gunther is stunned! Kofi goes to a corner, stands back up and he runs up to DOUBLE CHOP! And DOUBLE CHOP! And DROPKICK! Gunther wobbles, Kofi keeps moving, but Gunther gets around! SLEEPER!! Kofi flails, reaches out, but then Gunther spins Kofi around to lift and- NO, Kofi fights the bomb! Kofi goes to ropes to RANA Gunther to the floor! Fans fire up as Kofi builds speed, and Kofi DIVES! But Gunther catches him, to SLAM him into the apron!! Gunther drags Kofi up, lifts, but Kofi RANAS again, and Gunther hits POST!
Kofi and Gunther stagger, Kofi slides into the ring first and he builds speed! Kofi DIVES and Gunther hits the desk! Kofi keeps moving, he DIVES again, and again Gunther hits the desk! The fans fire up but this time Gunther follows! Kofi ducks ‘n’ dodges, RUNNING TROUBLE IN PARADISE!! Kofi crawls, but Gunther crawls away, and out of the ring! Gunther saves himself and Kofi can’t believe it! Kofi hurries outside to KICK Gunther, SMACK him off steel steps, and CLUB away on him! Fans fire up with Kofi, but the ring count is climbing. Kofi goes up the barriers?! Kofi aims, to leap, GUILLOTINE AX HANDLE OFF THE STEPS!!!
Kofi shoves Gunther in the ring and then he goes up the corner! Kofi aims, to SUPER BOOM DROP!! Cover, TWO!! Gunther survives and no one can believe it! Kofi aims from a corner, he spins, but Gunther BLOCKS Trouble in Paradise! Gunther tries the Crab but Kofi cradles it! TWO!! Gunther LARIATS outta nowhere!! Gunther powers up the arm again and fans boo, as Gunther runs to- S O S!!! Cover, TWO!!! Gunther survives again and Kofi is beside himself! “This is Awesome!” as Kofi and Gunther rise again, and then Gunther LARIATS!! And then SHOTGUNS Kofi into a corner! Gunther drags Kofi out, up, and GENERAL BOMB!! Cover, Gunther wins!!
Winner: Gunther, by pinfall (still WWE Intercontinental Champion)
And that secures Gunther past 600 days! Woods checks on Kofi, but then the rest of Imperium pounces! Vinci & Kaiser were just waiting, and Gunther smiles as his soldiers beat down The New Day! Vinci BOOTS Kofi down, but then Woods rises! Woods runs up to CLOBBER Vinci and fire fast hands on Ludwig! But that’s still a 2v1 situation! They mug Woods, drag him out, and then double whip him into a POST!! Gunther taunts The New Day, then he and Imperium make their leave. Will nothing stop Der Ring General and his reign of terror?
Backstage interview with Sami Zayn.
Jackie is now with the returning Great Liberator, and notes that just 48 hours removed from his return, he is facing the man who put him on the shelf in Drew McIntyre. How is Sami managing his emotions going into tonight’s main event? Sami says that’s a good question, because this has all been emotional. It is hard to just sit on the sidelines when it was an injury at the hands of a man like McIntyre, especially when McIntyre always has an excuse for why he does anything. And then, the moment of a lifetime, to come out as Number 30 in the Rumble, even that was somehow taken away by McIntyre.
Now, if it was just Sami, he could deal with it. But when it comes to McIntyre, he is targeting everyone, including CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso and Seth Rollins. McIntyre points the finger at everyone except himself. So as far as Sami is concerned, it is time for a reality check, and he’ll be the one to give it! Sami is ready for a fight, will he be able to bring down the Scottish Terminator?
The Kabuki Warriors VS Tegan Nox & Natalya!
The Empress of Tomorrow & The Pirate Princess are once again WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, and they’re ready to fight to prove they’re still that dangerous! But will the Welsh Firecracker and Queen of Harts find a way to grab some golden tickets? Or will they not be ready for Asuka & Kairi?
Raw returns and Nox & Natty make their entrance. The teams sort out and Nox starts against Kairi Sane. They circle, Kairi uses the ref as a shield, plays some peekaboo, then she kicks Nox low. Kairi headlocks but Nox powers out. Nox trips Kairi, Oklahoma Rolls, ONE!! Nox clinches, Natty tags in, and they double whip Kairi. They drop toehold then basement dropkick, and Natty covers, TWO! Natty scoops but Kairi slips free to throw Natty down by her hair! The ref reprimands, but Kairi tags Asuka. Kairi bumps Natty off Asuka’s boots, then Asuka grins as she whips. Natty reverses to send Asuka hard into buckles!
Tag to Nox, she runs up to fire hands on Asuka! Nox whips, Asuka reverses but Nox goes up and over. Nox runs back in to UPPERCUT! Nox then GAMANGIRIS Asuka down, and she goes corner to corner for a CANNONBALL! Asuka flounders but Nox stalks her. Nox drags Asuka around, but Kairi runs in! Nox dodges, Natty is there and she snapmares Kairi. Natty & Nox coordinate, they both run, then DOUBLE BASEMENT BOOT! The fans fire up with Natty and Nox kicks Kairi out while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Asuka kneels on Nox’s neck! The ref counts, Asuka steps away and tags Kairi. The Kabuki Warriors mug Nox, double whip, then bypass to kick, AX KICK and BULLDOG, into the BASEMENT DROPKICK! Fans cheer and Kairi drags Nox up. Kairi CHOPS Nox, CHOPS again, and Nox sits down. Kairi puts Nox in the corner, stomps a mudhole in, then lets off as the ref counts. Natty rallies the fans for “Tegan! Tegan!” but Asuka tags in. Asuka stalks Nox, stomps her around, scuffs her, then taunts Natty. Asuka scuffs Nox more and more but Nox snarls. Nox blocks and spins Asuka but Asuka ROCKS Nox first!
Asuka whips, Nox BLASTS Kairi! Asuka runs in but Nox ROCKS her! Nox DECKS Kairi, then BOOTS Asuka! Nox hobbles, but Kairi runs up! Nox spins Kairi around to throw her out, then dodges Asuka, only for Asuka to block the kick! ANKLE LOCK! Nox rolls but Asuka holds on! They roll again, but Nox fights her way forward! Natty reaches out, but Kairi YANKS Natty down! Asuka reels Nox in, but Nox wheelbarrows! Victory roll, TWO! HEADBUTT! Asuka wobbles, kicks, but Nox duck sit to UPPERCUT! Nox and Asuka are down, they crawl, hot tag to Natty! Natty fires hands on Asuka, then snap suplexes!
Natty hurries to snap suplex again! Natty bumps Asuka off buckles, fires off hands, and the fans fire up more. N atty runs, Asuka swings, but Natty gets around, GERMAN SUPLEX! DISCUS LARIAT! Natty drags Asuka around, steps through, and fans fire up, but Asuka fights the Sharpshooter! Asuka calls to Kairi, Kairi sneaks in from behind to CLUB Natty! Natty TOSSES Kairi out for that, then asks for a tag, but Nox goes to kick Kairi! Kairi blocks to trip Nox up! Natty is upset, she WRECKS Kairi with a dropkick! Asuka runs in, Natty dodges and drags her into a cradle! TWO!! Natty gets the legs but Asuka BOOTS her!
Asuka gets up, ROUNDHOUSE! Tag to Kairi and she climbs! Asuka hooks Natty up, and we saw this on Friday! In-SANE DDT!! Cover, Kabuki Warriors win!
Winners: The Kabuki Warriors, by pinfall
Natty and Nox were close, but one misstep cost them. Is this as far as their team can go? As for Asuka & Kairi, will they be ready for any and all challengers that come their way?
Backstage interview with Kayden Carter & Katana Chance.
Jackie is with the former tag team champions, and notes that it was only a few days ago that they were holding those belts. How do they plan on getting back into the picture? Katana says they talked with Adam Pearce, and the Life of the Party gets their rematch. Kayden says Asuka & Kairi have one more week to enjoy the reign, because those belts are coming back home to the Party. And that’s next week on Raw! KC Squared just gave us a scoop, but will they get things lit again on the Road to WrestleMania?
Bayley heads to the ring!
Samantha Irvin gives the winner of the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble a great introductions, and now the Role Model joins the Kabuki Warriors, Iyo Sky & Dakota Kai in the ring. What will she have to say about her big win? We find out, after the break.
Raw returns and Bayley points to the WrestleMania sign while she has the mic. The fans cheer her on, and Bayley says, “Before I get into the nitty gritty, I’m gonna give you all a rare opportunity to take a picture of us. I mean, c’mon, let’s ask ourselves, when’s the last time you saw the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, the WWE Women’s Champion, and your Women’s Royal Rumble winner standing int he same ring together, huh? Uh, the answer is never because it’s never been done! This right here is history, and it’s all thanks to ME!” The fans cheer and Bayley says she’s been telling all you idiots that DMG CTRL was going to take over, and nobody believed her!
Everyone thought Bayley’s idea was a flop. That Bayley’s not as good as she used to be. That Bayley’s been losing all of her matches. But luckily, she doesn’t listen to opinions, because she sees the bigger picture. She may not have been on the poster for the Royal Rumble, but she stands tall as your 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble winner! Fans cheer that! Bayley says in a time when we have the most stacked, talented WWE Women’s Division, Bayley came out on top! HA! She beat 29 other women on Saturday! Not only that, she beat Rhea Ripley’s precious little record as she was in that match for a total of 63 minutes and 3 seconds! DING DONG, HELLO!
“So at WrestleMania-” Wait! Here comes Rhea! And Rhea says, “Aww~, Bayley. You think that you’ve accomplished something? That’s very cute. You might’ve beat my time in the Rumble, but that’s only because I wasn’t in it. And I see that the rest of DMG CTRL has gold, and if you decide to challenge me at WrestleMania, then it’s gonna stay that way. You wanna know why? Because Mami-” GETS BLINDSIDED BY NIA JAX! Fans boo as Nia and Rhea brawl, DMG CTRL cheers it, but then things get in the ring! Rhea stomps Nia, runs, but Nia runs Rhea over! Nia then runs, and she drops the leg, brother!
Fans boo as Nia runs again, for another leg drop, brother! DMG CTRL stays way back as Nia hits a third leg drop! Fans boo as Nia then goes up, for the A-NIA-LATOR!! Nia stares DMG CTRL down, and Bayley is the only one that stays in the ring! Bayley looks around, realizing she got left behind, and Nia storms up to her. Nia takes the mic to tell Bayley that she can pick Iyo Sky or anybody else. But Rhea Ripley isn’t making it to WrestleMania. Nia pushes the mic back into Bayley’s hands, and Bayley says hold on, Nia didn’t let her finish. Bayley’s gonna make her official announcement on Friday Night SmackDown.
Nia backs away, and while Rhea sputters and coughs, both Bayley and Iyo look worried. Is Bayley still going to dare to choose the Women’s World Championship? Or will she end up choosing the Evil Genius by default?
Drew McIntyre VS Sami Zayn!
The Scottish Terminator shows no remorse about what happened to CM Punk, and was even happy about it! He also injured Sami and enjoyed it, but will he come to regret it now that Sami’s back? Or will the Master Strategist’s return be cut short?
Raw returns and Jackie is with McIntyre at gorilla position. She notes Sami saying McIntyre needs a reality check. What is his response? McIntyre says all he has ever done is tell the truth, and all his actions are justified. As for Sami’s reality check, they have had countless matches. And McIntyre isn’t the best with math, Sami has beaten him exactly… ZERO times! And that ain’t changing tonight. So hit his music! McIntyre’s theme song plays, he makes his entrance, is there a first time for everything?
The bell rings and Sami runs in, only for McIntyre to RAM him into a corner! Sami gets free to CHOP and CHOP but McIntyre shoves him down. Sami dodges the lariat to JAB, JAB and CHOP! Sami whips, McIntyre reverses but Sami holds ropes. McIntyre runs in but Sami dumps him out! Sami then PLANCHAS, but McIntyre catches him! McIntyre brings Sami over to TOSS him over the desk! McIntyre leaves Sami behind, the ring count climbs, and McIntyre counts along. McAfee says Sami will be fine but McIntyre gets impatient. McIntyre goes out after Sami, drags him back up, and pushes him into the ring.
McIntyre tells Pat not to talk trash, but then Sami DIVES! Now McIntyre goes flying over the desk! Fans fire up with Sami and Maggle tells Pat to be more careful with what he says while Raw goes picture in picture.
Sami catches his breath, then fires back up as he fetches McIntyre. Sami SMACKS McIntyre off the desk, and SMACKS him off it again. Sami refreshes the ring count, brings McIntyre around, but McIntyre CHOPS! McIntyre whips Sami to the barriers, but Sami goes up to QUEBRADA! Direct hit and down goes McIntyre! Sami gets up on the desk as he’s all fired up and the fans are with him! McIntyre sits up in a huff, Sami refreshes the ring count again, and Sami brings McIntyre around into the ring. Sami stalks McIntyre to a corner and fires body shots. The ref counts, Sami wrenches and whips, but McIntyre reverses.
Sami goes up, but McIntyre KICKS him out of the air! McIntyre soaks up the heat while Sami sputters. McIntyre drags Sami up to DECK him! McIntyre stomps Sami on the face, then puts him in a corner. McIntyre CHOPS Sami, stalks him to ropes, then CHOPS him again! Sami falls over and McIntyre paces around. McIntyre smirks as he stands Sami up again, to CHOP him back down! Sami sputters but McIntyre looms over him. McIntyre stands Sami up to CHOP him again! Sami shakes his head as he refuses to fall! McIntyre CHOPS Sami again, but Sami shouts! Sami CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS in return! McIntyre DOUBLE CHOPS Sami off his feet!
McIntyre rains down fists and just HAMMERS away on Sami! The ref has McIntyre back off so he can check Sami, and Raw returns to single picture. Sami is okay to continue, so McIntyre CHOPS him to a corner! Sami sits down but says he can still go. McIntyre stands Sami up again, to CHOP him back down! McIntyre wants this to end already but Sami refuses to stay down. Sami CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS, but McIntyre RAMS him! And CHOPS! And CLUBS! McIntyre hoists Sami up top, then CHOPS again! Fans “WOO~!” but McIntyre has a murderous glare. McIntyre climbs up and he hauls Sami up.
Sami resists the lift, throws down elbows, then CLUBS away on McIntyre! Sami SUPER SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMBS!! Cover, TWO!! McIntyre survives but Sami is too sore to be upset. The fans rally up as both men rise, and Sami fires haymakers! Sami whips, McIntyre blocks to CLUB and underhook! Sami wrenches out, knuckle locks and CHOPS, then he goes up and up and TORNADO DDTS! Cover, TWO!! McIntyre survives again but Sami stays focused. Sami aims from a corner, he runs in, but McIntyre picks Sami up for a SPINEBUSTER! Jackknife bridge, TWO! McIntyre deadlifts Sami to SITOUT POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!!
Fans fire up as Sami survives and McIntyre is fuming. McIntyre looms over Sami, pie faces him, but Sami rises up to CHOP! McIntyre is angrier now, he runs in, but Sami moves! McIntyre POSTS himself! Sami reels McIntyre in, suplexes, but McIntyre’s so big! Sami still tries, but McIntyre fights free to GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTT! McIntyre goes to a corner, and he decides to go up?! Sami stands, and he trips McIntyre up! Fans rally as Sami climbs, he brings McIntyre to the top, and fans fire up for the SUPERPLEX!! Both men are down and “This is Awesome!” Sami and McIntyre stir, and Sami rises first!
Sami leans against ropes but he makes it to a corner. The fans fire up as Sami runs in, but McIntyre LARIATS Sami down! McIntyre aims from a corner now, “Three! Two! One!” CLAY- NO!! BLUE THUNDER BOMB!!! Cover, TWO!! McIntyre survives yet again and Sami is beside himself! Sami rises again, he brings McIntyre in, but McIntyre RAMS him into a corner, then OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES him! McIntyre kips up, storms up, and he fireman’s carries Sami to climb up! Fans freak out but here comes SUPER WHITE NOISE!! Cover, TWO?!?! Sami survives and shocks McIntyre! McIntyre glares, Sami reaches up at him.
McIntyre asks why Sami has to do this. Sami has balls, sure, but he’s just out of his league. McIntyre pie faces Sami but Sami ROCKS him with haymaker after haymaker, and from all sides! The fans are thunderous, but McIntyre just GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS again! Then a forearm in the corner! McIntyre keeps moving, Sami follows, but McIntyre guards! LOW BLOW!? But was that by accident? The ref can’t be sure what really happened, and then McIntyre CLAYMORES!!! Cover, McIntyre wins!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
Perhaps a serendipitous shot down low, and the Scottish Terminator takes this one away from Sami! McIntyre doesn’t really care how it looks, he just knows he’s won. Will McIntyre fight his way to the top of the WWE by any means necessary?
My Thoughts:
An awesome Raw right here to follow Royal Rumble and get us going on the Road to WrestleMania. They also did a good job pivoting things after unintended change of plans. For one, a damn shame that just as CM Punk got going again, he’s hurt, again. As great as Punk still is on the mic, maybe his body just isn’t able to keep it up anymore. I mean, his AEW run, if he wasn’t hurt, he was suspended, and those suspensions maybe helped him not get hurt worse. But he still gave an amazing opening promo, and then McIntyre had a great promo that just pissed all over Punk. I’m sure they wanted McIntyre VS Punk, but Sami taking McIntyre on tonight was great stuff, too.
Great promos, awesome main event, and what a clever finish because I’ve never seen someone do that guarding low blow to Sami like that. With Punk injured, someone else has to face Rollins at WrestleMania, maybe it’s McIntyre. I do like that Rollins interrupted Cody’s promo segment to perhaps tease an audible there, too. Rollins wanting Cody to choose him, harping on how Roman’s not “The Guy” anymore, there are elements of Rollins just wanting to puff up his own ego. But as it stands, there are plenty of other guys who can face Rollins at Mania but no one has been built like Cody to go after Roman again, so Cody surely tells Rollins, “Thanks but no thanks.”
Similarly, great stuff out of DMG CTRL. Kabuki Warriors of course beat Nox & Natty, which seems to be falling apart as a team. And Bayley shows up to brag about winning, about how DMG CTRL has lasted this long, but I did not think Nia would beat down Rhea right in front of them all. Bayley being intimidated into not choosing the Women’s World title and basically having no other choice but choosing Iyo is creative, but it also seems to take away the dynamic I was seeing in the DMG CTRL story. I thought Bayley was going to get dumped and then chooses Iyo as revenge, not Bayley choosing Iyo and then being dumped because DMG CTRL has had enough of her.
But clearly, Bayley VS Iyo is still gonna be the plan with Becky talking about fighting her own way to a title match. Nia VS Rhea is definitely the title match for Elimination Chamber: Perth, surely even the main event, while Becky is getting in the Chamber match and winning her shot for Mania. Also, Kayden & Katana getting their rematch next week, yeah that’s not gonna go well for them, I would think. Shayna & Stark got a fast win on Chelsea & Piper, they are surely contenders for the tag titles. I kinda hope they’ll get a contender from Raw and one from SmackDown for a Triple Threat at Mania to really do things up big.
Really good match out of Jey VS Reed, and I figured Jey was getting the win to build himself up towards a title match. Gunther and Kofi had great promos before their awesome title match, they really went the distance. Also I like that picture in picture returned for tonight, it helped the matches feel bigger. Gunther wins, of course, and Imperium beating New Day down, I was so hoping Big E was making a miraculous return. But no, Big E’s neck is still a major concern, we gotta give him time, if he’s ever coming back at all. But Gunther VS Jey could be awesome stuff as Jey goes for his first singles title and Gunther aims for… oh no, WrestleMania’s gonna be on Day 666 of his reign…
Well, speaking of titles, Finn & Priest VS DIY was an awesome tag title match, DIY coming so close and yet still so far from the win. But clearly, the story with R-Truth is not over. Priest lures him into a beatdown, Miz makes the save, Awesome Truth VS Finn & Priest for the titles? Truth has been a serious competitor before, and a tag champion before with Kofi Kingston, he and Miz could be a pretty fun championship team. I just don’t know the chances of that actually happening, but some team somewhere has to get these belts off Judgment Day some day.
My Score: 8.9/10
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So close to the crowns, we can almost taste them!
Randy Orton and Asuka are waiting, who will join them in the King & Queen of the Ring finals set for Night of Champions?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- PENTA VS Bron Breakker w/ Paul Heyman; Bron wins.
- Queen of the Ring Semifinals: Jade Cargill VS Roxanne Perez; Jade wins and advances to the finals.
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Bayley; Becky wins, by disqualification, and retains the title.
- King of the Ring Semifinals: Cody Rhodes VS Jey Uso; Cody wins and advances to the finals.
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Seth Rollins is here!
Columbus, Ohio is ready to #BurnItDown as they sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” The Visionary leads the way for Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed, The Wise Man handling the Money in the Bank briefcase. They’re all feeling good after devastating LA Knight to the point of indefinite leave of absence from the bruised ribs caused by multiple Spears and Tsunamis. Rollins revels in the singing in his best Michael Jackson’s Bad ensemble. Heyman hands Rollins the mic, and Rollins says, “Welcome to Monday Night Rollins! I am a Visionary, I am a Revolutionary, I am…” “SETH! FREAKIN’! ROLLINS!”
Rollins takes off the sunglasses while the fans bark for Bron, and Rollins says, “Columbus, you are sending me mixed signals here. So let me ask you a question: All of you, everyone in this building, what do you want?” There is barking but there also seems to be chants for CM Punk. Rollins says exactly! One minute, the fans chant for CM Punk, then the next minute is the OTC, and then they’re barking for “The Dog,” then they’re singing his song! Which they do again.
Rollins says it is painfully obvious that the fans have no damn idea what they want, so Rollins does not care what they want! They don’t know what is good for them, so they need people like Rollins, visionaries like Rollins, to tell them what IS good for them! Rollins wants to try an experiment. Wrap your tiny little brains around this: Even the things that you think you want are because of Rollins. Roman Reigns, the OTC? He exists because of Rollins! CM Punk came back to the WWE because the fans chanted his name? No, CM Punk is back in the WWE because this company wanted to cash in on how much Rollins HATES CM Punk!
Cody Rhodes, The American Nightmare… There is no second coming of Cody unless Rollins is there to put Cody on the map! The World Heavyweight Championship? Rollins was the first! NXT Championship? Rollins was the first! Those things exists as they are because ROLLINS built them in HIS image! Rollins is the creator, the prime mover, the past, present, and FUTURE of this company! Rollins says between him and his “Oracle,” Paul Heyman, they know a thing or two about revolutions. And every revolution faces opposition. Rollins will deal with that opposition diplomatically until that opposition pushes Rollins and forces his hand.
That is exactly what happened to L A Knight, YEAH! Knight stuck his nose in Rollins’ business, and he got Tsunami after Tsunami after Tsunami for it! And… In a few minutes’ time, Rollins’ dog, Bron Breakker, has an opportunity to do the same thing to another person that has been a thorn in Rollins’ side: Penta. The fans cheer but Rollins will spell it out for us. There are a lot of people who think they’ve got what it takes to exist at the very top. Champions like John Cena and Gunther, or even their challengers like CM Punk and Goldberg, or even the King of the Ring entries, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso and Randy Orton!
But what they all fail to understand is they are all running a race for second place. “This (MITB briefcase) is the finish line. This is the endgame. It has and always will be Seth FREAKIN’ Rollins!” But wait, here comes Bron’s opponent! Will Penta’s #CeroMiedo be the key to ruining Rollins’ plans? We find out, after the break.
PENTA VS Bron Breakker w/ Paul Heyman!
Raw returns and the match is already underway as Bron rains down fits in the corner. The ref counts, Bron drags Penta up and whips him to ropes. Penta ducks ‘n’ dodges then RANAS! The fans fire up as Bron tumbles around! Bron sputters to his feet in a corner, and Penta GAMANGIRIS! The fans fire up, Penta brings Bron out, but Bron fires body shots. Bron shoves Penta, Penta dodges again to springboard and CROSSBODY! Penta keeps going, GAMANGIRI in the corner again! Then a HEADSTAND DROPKICK! The fans cheer Penta on while Bron bails out. Penta says, “CERO! MIEDO!” and Columbus joins in.
Penta builds speed, but Bron is back in! BACKDROP! The fans bark while Bron seethes. Bron stomps Penta, digs his forearms into Penta’s face and throat, but lets off as the ref reprimands. Bron reels Penta in, suplexes, and paces. The fans rally as Bron circle Penta. Bron stands Penta up but Penta fires body shots. Penta CHOPS, the fans cheer, but Bron kicks low. Bron whips, scoops, and hits a BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Penta survives but Bron is amused now. Heyman coaches Bron to keep on Penta, and Bron RAMS into Penta again and again. The fans rally for Penta and the ref counts. Bron stops at 4 to bring Penta around.
Bron headlocks, Penta powers up and out, but Bron ducks ‘n’ dodges now! Bron builds speed and LARIATS! The fans bark and Bron says, “Since his first day here, he’s been trying to keep up with me. You’re never gonna beat me, ever!” Bron stomps Penta at the ropes, the ref counts, but Bron stops at 4. Bron stares down the fans as they either cheer or bark. Bron stands Penta up and scrapes Penta’s face off ropes! Bron hoists Penta up top, climbs up to get him, but Penta fires hands! The fans rally for Penta, Bron staggers back, but then Bron UPPERCUTS! Penta flops to the apron! Bron climbs, he drags Penta up by his mask, but Penta CHOPS! And CHOPS!
Penta runs and jumps to RANA! The fans fire up as Bron tumbles away! Penta KICKS, KICKS and KICKS! Penta fires up, aims, and SUPERKICKS! But Bron just gets mad! Bron runs up, but Penta DUMPS him out! Penta then PLANCHAS, but Bron catches him to a fireman’s carry! But Penta slips free! Penta POSTS Bron, slides in the ring, and Penta KICKS Bron from the apron, Penta builds speed and FLIES! Down goes Bron at the ramp but Penta is also in bad shape. The ref hurries to check while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and now Bron and Penta are down behind the desk! It was first Bron hitting a GOURD BUSTER on the post, then Bron hitting his signature FLYING LARIAT! The fans fire up, “This is Awesome!” as Bron and Penta rise. Bron brings Penta around the way to put him back in the ring. Bron stomps Penta, and stomps, and stomps, stomps, stomps! Bron then whips Penta to a corner, but Penta BOOTS back! Penta then ELBOWS Bron, runs up, but Bron grabs him by the neck! Gorilla press for the GUT BUSTER DROP! Cover, TWO! Penta stays in this and Bron grows frustrated, but Columbus cheers Penta on!
Bron looms over Penta, clamps on a headlock, and he grinds Penta down. Penta endures as Bron claims Penta wants to quit. Heyman says a smart person would quit! The fans rally, Penta fights up, and Penta fires body shots! Penta whips, Bron reverses, but Penta KICKS back! Penta dodges Bron, kicks the legs out, then runs to SLING-DOG! Bron flounders into a corner and the fans fire up with Penta! Penta winds up to CHOP! Penta whips corner to corner, Bron reverses, but Penta goes up and over! Bron holds onto ropes to stop the Backstabber, so Penta O’Conner Rolls, then rolls through, PANCAKE PLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!
Bron escapes but Penta rises up! The fans fire up as Penta calls his shot! Penta runs in, DEST- NO, Bron throws Penta back! Penta SUPERKICKS, goes up, but Bron somersaults?! Bron JUMP KNEES Penta! Bron then runs back up, goes right up, SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO!! Penta survives and the fans fire up again! Heyman grows frustrated, but Bron brings down the straps. Bron builds speed while the fans bark, but Penta SUPERKICKS! Penta calls his shot, runs up, but Bron grabs Penta again! Another gorilla press, but Penta DDTS out of it! And now, RUNNING DESTROYER!!! Cover, TWO!!
Bron survives and shocks Penta! The fans can’t believe it either, but “This is Awesome!” Penta and Bron rise, and Penta brings Bron in. Penta pump handles but Bron switches! Bron back suplexes, Penta lands out and mule kicks the legs! Penta fires up, ducks ‘n’ dodges, springboard into the SPEAR!! Cover, Bron wins!
Winner: Bron Breakker, by pinfall
Bron ends this one in the blink of an eye with a rather badass counterattack! Rollins returns to ringside to celebrate with Bron, and he tells Penta this is his final warning: Stay out of Rollins’ way! Will Penta listen? Or will Penta stay in the fight against Rollins’ “revolution?”
Adam Pearce is on the phone.
The Raw General Manager is discussing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships with the SmackDown General Manager, Nick Aldis, but has to end the call as someone walks in. AJ Styles is here and asks why Pearce wanted to see him. Pearce says that Liv Morgan is out with injury, but apparently Dominik Mysterio is, too. What? What’d Dom do, strain his mustache? Pearce says the paperwork is legitimate so now the match at Night of Champions is off. Styles says this is just Dom ducking him! He’s gonna go make sure Dom’s hurt. Pearce stops Styles there and says to trust him. When Dom is 100%, Styles is first in line to challenge him.
Styles says fine, he will be waiting. Styles exits, but is Dirty Dom just pulling some kind of charade to avoid a phenomenal title defense? That aside, The New Day walks in, along with Grayson Waller. Xavier Woods says go on, Styles, go on. Kofi Kingston says champions are dropping like flies. A shame, really. Woods is happy they have time to talk with Pearce, they have an idea for a photoshoot. New shirts, great abs, it makes sense. Pearce says he actually wants to talk with them about a match. A MATCH!? Yes. For the tag titles. Against Finn Balor & JD McDonagh. WHAT!? But also, guess what else? It. Don’t say it! Is… Don’t…!! Official! NO!!
Pearce thanks them for dropping by, and Kofi says he is so bad! Pearce knows. Waller hangs back and tells Pearce not to treat his new friends, the NEW~ DAY~, like that! Waller leaves, Pearce sighs, but will the Judgment Day have their day against the New Day next Monday Night Raw?
Exclusive interview with Bill Goldberg.
Michael Cole sat down with the living legend to talk about the revenge he wants against Gunther for the comments made last year. That revenge will be Saturday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta. What is it about Gunther that put Goldberg in this kind of mood? Goldberg answers with his own question: Did we expect anything less from Goldberg? Was there any way he was going to let those comments slide? Cole knows that’s a no. Goldberg takes his family to a WWE event as a fan. They try to relax and have a good night, no worries about opponents. And he steps into a verbal assault from Gunther.
The lack of respect from Gunther that Goldberg say that night was pretty unbelievable. Astonishing even. Did Gunther embarrass Goldberg in front of his wife? Yes. Did he embarrass Goldberg in front of his son? Absolutely. Did he embarrass Goldberg in front of his fans and adopted home of Atlanta? 100%. So there was no way Goldberg was going to let Gunther get away with it. Goldberg didn’t know where and he didn’t know when he would seek revenge, but he was going to introduce Gunther to the true Goldberg. And it didn’t matter if he was 58 or 28, Goldberg could have one foot in the grave, no one is going to talk to him like that.
So yeah, Gunther embarrassed Goldberg in front of his family. So as Goldberg is vying for a retirement match, wondering who his opponent would be, it was rather serendipitous that Gunther has put himself in that spot. This is the logical choice. As long as Goldberg can step foot into the ring, he will make Gunther pay. Goldberg vows to beat to F outta Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event! Goldberg is fired up for what will be his FINAL match, and it will be for the World Heavyweight Champion! Will Goldberg add one more reign to his legacy? Or will Der Ring General crush the seemingly unbreakable?
Judgment Day is in the clubhouse.
With WWE 2K on autopilot in the background, the supposedly hurt Dominik says he misses Liv already. Raquel does, too, we all do. Even Finn. But they all know Liv, and they all know Liv wouldn’t want them sitting around and sulking. Dom is still Intercontinental Champion, and once he’s cleared to compete, he’ll show Styles exactly why he is “Dirty Dom.” And Roxie, she faces Jade Cargill tonight. When Roxie beats Jade, she’ll go on to become Queen of the Ring! And then he and JD have a tag title match next week, and they will bring those belts home! And Raquel, she IS the Women’s World Tag Team Championship, she’s got this!
Raquel brings up that Aldis and Pearce are working out a decision on these titles. Finn says they’ll cross that bridge when it comes. And well, maybe if Rhea shows up… WHAT WAS THAT?! See? That’s the fire Finn wants from Raquel! That’s the enforcer they know! Raquel can’t just let Rhea walk all over her. She needs to be the enforcer, and the enforcer they know would make Rhea pay. Raquel agrees with that! She’ll go take care of her! Raquel heads out and Dom still misses Liv. Roxie assures him, it’ll all be okay. Dom wishes Roxie luck tonight, and now Roxie heads out. The boys are a bit torn, but will Finn be right about everything?
Lyra Valkyria finds Bayley backstage.
The Morrigan asks if The Role Model has a second to chat. Lyra wishes Bayley luck tonight against Becky Lynch, and apologizes for being a bit salty last week. Nobody knows more than Lyra how much Bayley has earned her match with Becky. Speaking of, Becky was walking this way, but sees these two and turns around. Bayley says wow, she didn’t know she needed Lyra’s approval to get this title match. Lyra says that’s not what she means. Bayley cools off and apologizes. This match has been on her mind all week, but she promises that when she beats Becky, Lyra is first in line. Lyra says okay, so they’re cool? They’re cool.
Lyra wishes Bayley luck and heads out. Bayley finishes preparing, but will she be able to bring down The Man? Or will #FiveStarBecks stay golden?
Queen of the Ring Semifinals: Jade Cargill VS Roxanne Perez!
The Storm is in Columbus, and she wants to reign as the Queen of the Ring. But The Prodigy has a long list of accomplishments backing her up, will she just add QOTR finalist to it? Or is Jade about to step right over her to go against Asuka?
Raw returns as Roxie makes her entrance. The bell rings, the two circle, and the fans rally up. Jade and Roxie approach, but then Roxie bails out. The fans boo but Roxie says we do this on her time. Jade dares Roxie to bring it, and Roxie takes her time stepping back inside. Roxie and Jade circle, feel things out, but Roxie smirks as she goes to the apron. The fans boo more but Roxie just smiles. Jade scowls but Roxie steps back in. They circle again, but Roxie dodges Jade to SLAP her! Then Roxie runs for it! Jade gives chase, they get back in the ring and Roxie headlocks. Jade blocks the takeover to THROW Roxie to a corner!
Jade runs in, blocks a boot, then ROCKS Roxie. Jade pops Roxie up and holds her up, but Roxie slips through to sunset flip! Jade YANKS Roxie back up, puts her back in the corner, and runs in again. Roxie dodges, then she ROCKS Jade! Roxie takes a bow, but Jade huffs ‘n’ puffs. Roxie gets worried, apologizes and then bails out again. Jade again gives chase, they go back in the ring, and Roxie runs up. Roxie ducks ‘n’ dodges, but the FLAPJACK still finds her! Roxie flounders around but Jade eggs her on. Jade stands Roxie up to SLAP her back! Roxie flops out of the ring and Jade goes after her. Roxie HOTSHOTS Jade in the ropes!
Roxie runs and tilt-o-whirls, but Jade stops that to hit a BACKBREAKER! Jade storms up on Roxie, TOSSES her across the way, and she fires Columbus up. Jade does push-ups because Roxie isn’t enough of a workout! The fans cheer while Roxie flops out of the ring. Jade storms after Roxie, the cat ‘n’ mouse continues, and Jade avoids hitting steps! Jade ELBOWS Roxie back, then fireman’s carries. Jade carries Roxie around, high-fives some fans, then goes up the steel steps! But Roxie slips free and CHOP BLOCKS! Jade sits down hard on the steps, then Roxie DROPKICKS one of the knees! Jade writhes and Roxie goes back for more!
Roxie stomps away on Jade’s leg while the fans boo, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Roxie UPPERCUTS Jade in the corner! Roxie rolls, comes back, and UPPERCUTS again! Roxie rolls again, runs back in again, but Jade catches her! Jade hits a back suplex but Roxie lands out! CHOP BLOCK! Jade is down and Roxie runs, UPPERCUT against the ropes! Jade falls back, Roxie goes up, up, and LIONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Jade survives and Roxie shrieks in frustration! Roxie grabs a leg, steps over, and has the standing toehold! The fans rally while Jade endures. Jade keeps her shoulders up as she reaches for Roxie, and the fans rally up again. Jade kicks at Roxie with her free leg, then BOOTS her down!
Roxie flounders to a corner, runs up on Jade, but Jade scoops! Roxie slips around to have a SLEEPER! Roxie is a backpack and she brings Jade down to a knee! But Jade fights up and RAMS Roxie in to a corner! The fans fire up as Jade is free! Roxie goes up a corner while the fans duel, and Roxie CROSSBODIES! But Jade catches her! The fans fire up as Jade then FALL AWAY SLAMS! Jade shakes her bad leg out, kips up, but the bad leg still bothers her. Jade runs, and she rallies on Roxie with ax handles! Then a BOOT! Roxie rebounds into a SPINEBUSTER! Jade fires up, slaps the leg into working, and the fans rally behind her.
Jade waits on Roxie, brings her up with a choke grip, and she gets a taste! CHOKE SLAM!! Cover, TWO!! Roxie survives the slam dunk and Jade is stunned! Jade hurries to grab at Roxie but Roxie grabs ropes. Jade throws Roxie, then SUPERKICKS! Roxie wobbles, Jade chicken wings, but Roxie victory rolls! And then a step over to an O’Conner BRIDGE! TWO!! Jade kicks, Roxie dodges, and Roxie SUPERKICKS! Roxie shrieks, runs, and tilt-o-whirls, LA MSYTICA! Then the handspring, DOUBLE KNEE DROP! Cover, TWO!! Roxie is furious that Jade survives! Roxie shrieks as she flails and hammers away!
Roxie drags Jade up, tells her she’s messing with the wrong prodigy, but then Jade ROCKS Roxie! Roxie SOBATS, then hops on, but Jade slips free! BOOT! A glancing blow, but Jade hurries to get Roxie up! POWERBOMB! High stack, Roxie fights, so Jade spins her and chicken wings! JADED!!! Cover, Jade wins!!
Winner: Jade Cargill, by pinfall (advances to Night of Champions)
Roxie may be a prodigy, but Jade is proving to be a force of nature! And wait! Here comes Asuka! The Empress of Tomorrow struts her way out on stage, and she takes off her kabuki mask to look Jade in the eyes. Jade is the storm, but Asuka has the fire, will these two change the entire landscape of the WWE Women’s Division?
Sheamus talks with the Alpha Academy.
The Fella says he told them before, Natalya & Maxxine have a great chance at those Women’s Tag Team Championships. Natty thanks Sheamus, that is appreciated, but Sheamus did a great job in last week’s KOTR Fatal 4 Way. He shouldn’t lose sight of how great he is. Maxxine says sorry it didn’t work out. Sheamus says it’s fine, at least he got to put Rusev in his place. Akira Tozawa says next time… Oh, but here come Rusev. Rusev tells Tozawa to go, and Sheamus has The Alpha Academy move on. Rusev asks if Sheamus is still pretending to be everyone’s friend. This place is full of people like that. They smile to your face, but then stab you in the back.
Is Rusev trying to rile Sheamus up? Cuz Sheamus is used to beating his own drum. And that drum is ten beats o’ the Bodhrain, and he’d love to do it on Rusev’s chest. Rusev says he does his damage in the ring like a god, while Sheamus does his back here like a snake. Oh, Rusev’s a god now? Some god. Rusev was the most embarrassing and egotistical member in the League of Nations. That’s what Sheamus remembers. And he’s tired of talking. So no more BS. Put up or shut up! Rusev vows to make new memories. Rusev leaves, but when and where will Bulgarian Brute and Celtic Warrior have their grudge match?
GUNTHER is here!
The fans are a bit torn seeing the World Heavyweight Champion make his way to the ring, belt around his waist, and surprisingly no suit jacket. That must ironically mean Gunther is all business as he grabs himself a mic. The fans boo, but Gunther says, “Last week was supposed to be my celebration. Me, celebrating regaining what’s rightfully mine, the World Heavyweight Championship! But instead, none other than Bill Goldberg walked down here, looked me straight in the eye, and told me that I am next. So I did a lot of thinking. I thought a lot about what it means to be ‘next.’
“Usually being next means getting speared outta your boots, Jackhammer, 1-2-3, and waking up, looking at the lights. Bill Goldberg is the most destructive man of his generation. But it is not 1999 anymore! It is 2025, and right now, I’M THE GUY!” The fans are torn on that, surprisingly. Gunther says he is the best wrestler in this company, and the world title around his waist proves it! Gunther says he heard what Goldberg said. Intense as always. But nothing changes Gunther’s perception about him: That is a 58-year-old one trick pony that can’t lace Gunther’s boots! The fans are torn again, but Gunther wants to take this moment to apologize.
Gunther apologizes to Goldberg’s wife and son… for everything he is about to do to the man that used to be Goldberg! Gunther is unlike anyone Goldberg has ever faced! Gunther embarrassed him once, and he will embarrass Goldberg again at Saturday Night’s Main Event! It is Gunther’s personal responsibility to make sure that the myth that is Bill Goldberg DIES! Der Ring General storms back out and the fans are just as fired up! Will this be a human demolition derby in Atlanta?
Backstage interview with Becky Lynch.
Jackie Redmond is with The Man and apologizes for interrupting as Becky prepares for her match. But Jackie was hoping for her thoughts on- Becky interrupts and says her thoughts are on how she just saw Bayley and Lyra conspiring to work together! That is the only way they can get this title off her! Well, she’s said too much already. Becky hurries off, is paranoia getting to her? Meanwhile, Jackie spots Sami Zayn. Jackie asks Sami if he has a second. He is coming off a loss to Randy Orton, but we all know how much becoming world champion means to him. She has to ask, how is he processing the loss?
Sami starts with, “Um,” but then Karrion Kross joins. Kross mockingly asks what kind of response is, “Um.” But he isn’t trying to upset Sami. Sami must be really, really happy. Kross believed everything Sami said last week. “I’m good enough to become the world champion!” But what happened? What Kross said would happen: Sami wrestled The Viper, and got dropped. Kross wants Sami to get it through his thick skull: the way Sami is now, the way Sami wants to be, that Sami will never be world champion. Sami shakes his head, but then says, “Okay. Okay.” Then Sami DECKS Kross! Sami tells Kross he is done talking! Sami talked to Pearce. Their match is official! Tick-tock.
Sami leaves, Scarlett checks on Kross, but then she says, “Stop it.” They were both playing along and they’ve suckered Sami in! Will Sami’s time fade away as he goes up against Mr. Doomsday?
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Bayley!
Well, you can’t spell “megalomaniac” without “MAN,” and that’s what The Man has become. But will all the power and glory Becky has cheated to gain go away? Or will she foil the “conspiracy” between Role Model and Morrigan?
Raw returns as Becky makes her entrance in a very big fur coat. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see which horsewoman wears the gold!
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Becky and Bayley slowly circle, talk a little trash, and then tie up. They go around collar ‘n’ elbow, and Becky pulls Bayley’s hair! Bayley puts Becky in the corner, grinds forearms in, but then Becky shoves Bayley. Bayley eggs Becky on, so Becky SLAPS Bayley! Bayley fires a flurry of forearms in the corner! The erf counts, Bayley whips Becky corner to corner and fires more forearms! The ref counts again, Bayley climbs up, but Becky slips free! Bayley runs to CLOBBER Becky! Bayley then runs to ELBOW Becky in the back! And then SLIDING- NO, Becky rolls through the lariat to have the arm!
Bayley fights, stands, and steps over, but Becky trips Bayley up! Becky goes for the arm again, they go around and around, and Bayley TOSSES Becky through ropes! Becky shoves Bayley away, then RAMS into her! Becky steps in, but Bayley HOTSHOTS her after all! Becky flops to the floor and the ring count starts. Bayley slides out, runs up the steps, and she FLYING ELBOWS Becky down! The fans fire up and Bayley brings Becky up. Bayley ROCKS Becky, Becky BODY SHOTS, but Bayley SMACKS Becky off barriers! Bayley puts Becky in at 7 of 10, then she goes up the corner. AX HAN- NO, Becky grabs the arm!
Bayley fights the takedown and shoves Becky away. Bayley runs up but Becky puts her on the apron. Bayley ROCKS Becky, climbs up, but Becky goes to the apron. Bayley drags Becky up by her hair, but Becky HOTSHOTS Bayley’s arm! Bayley falls to the floor and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and the fans rally as Bayley rises back up. Becky flounders to ropes, Bayley runs up and LAIRATS! And LARIATS! And then dodges a haymaker to SAIDO! Becky stands, Bayley runs, and Bayley KNEES Becky down! Bayley then fireman’s carries, swings, and SIDEWALK SLAMS! Cover, TWO! Becky survives and Bayley grows frustrated. Bayley huffs ‘n’ puffs as she stalks Becky. The fans rally, Bayley clinches, but Becky slips free! Becky dragon sleepers, Bayley snapmares and hooks Becky up! Becky fights to a SAIDO! Becky then clinches, MANHAND- NO, Bayley fights that to BAYLEY2BELLY!! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up while both women are down! Bayley and Becky each stir, then they roll away to opposite corners. Becky drags herself up with the ropes, Bayley runs in, but Becky dodges! JUMP KICK blocked and Bayley THROWS Becky into buckles! Bayley runs in, SUNSET FLIP BUCKLE BOMB! Bayley drags Becky into a cover, TWO! Becky survives but Bayley brushes that off to go up the corner. The fans rally, but Becky ROCKS Bayley first! Becky climbs up after Bayley, she and Bayley trade shots! Becky CLUBS away on Bayley’s back, the fans rally up, and Becky hits a SUPERPLEX! Then she grabs the arm, ARMBAR!!
The fans fire up, Bayley stacks Becky, TWO! Becky hast he arm again, but Bayley flips Becky over! O’Conner style cover, TWO! Bayley comes back, gets the legs again, but Becky kicks and kicks and kicks! Bayley still turns her for a HALF CRAB! Bayley can only hold onto the one leg with her one arm, and Becky crawls forward! ROPEBREAK! Bayley lets go at 4, then runs back up to ROCK Becky! Bayley runs up again but Becky BOOTS her! Becky runs up but Bayley ROCKS her back! They go forearm for forearm, the fans duel with every shot, but Bayley has the majority. This turns into a scrap and the fans all fire up!
Becky catches Bayley, but Bayley fights free! Bayley now catches Becky to steal the MANHANDLE SLAM!! But Becky flops all the way out of the ring! The fans fire up while Bayley grows frustrated. The ring count starts but Bayley pursues. Becky stands, and she THROWS Becky over the desk! Becky hurries over, and she shoves the chairs onto Bayley! Becky grabs other chairs and adds to the pile! Becky is literally burying Bayley then leaves her behind! The ring count continues, but wait! Lyra is here and she unburies Bayley! Becky runs up on Lyra to DECK her! Lyra is pissed but Becky gets away!
Lyra wants after Becky but she holds back because this would be a disqualification! Bayley pushes Lyra aside, but Becky DECKS her now! Then Becky runs, but Lyra takes the dropkick for Bayley! Bayley SMACKS Becky off the desk, TOSSES her over the desk, then drags her back up! Bayley POSTS Becky, but the ring count climbs as she THROWS Becky into barriers! Bayley puts Becky in the ring, “This is Awesome!” as Bayley climbs up! But Lyra attacks Becky!!
Winner: Becky Lynch, by disqualification (still WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion)
Lyra is pissed but so is Bayley! Lyra still WRECKS Becky with a dropkick! Bayley drags Lyra into the ring and asks what the hell! Bayley had this match won and Lyra had to go and lose her temper! Becky grins as she gets to scurry away with the title. Lyra realizes her mistake a little too late, but was it really a mistake? Or does she just want to be the one that dethrones The Man?
Chad Gable talks with Ivy Nile.
He tells her not to tell The Creed Brothers, but she has always been his favorite. Now, she should’ve won MITB, and she should still be in QOTR, but she has had Stephanie Vaquer in the way. Next time, do what Gable does like he did to Rey Mysterio, to Otis, and others: Wipe ’em out completely, regardless of the cost. Gable spots someone and says they’ll finish this lesson later. Gable walks over to Penta and says far be it for him to laugh at someone else’s misfortune. That is, unless they deserve it. But in this case, Penta, it was Gable’s pleasure watching Bron destroy him earlier. Maybe Gable will finish the job!
Penta tells Gable to shut up but Gable says maybe he’ll rip that mask right off Penta’s head to show his ugly face! Penta shoves Gable, Gable takes a swing, and Penta dodges! Penta SUPERKICKS Gable down! Penta says he warned Gable! SACRIFICE on the arm!! Refs and producers rush in, as do the Creeds, and Penta leaves for Gable to writhe in pain. Will this keep Gable and El Grande Americano out of action for awhile?
Raquel Rodriguez is in the ring.
Ricky Desperado has a mic, and she calls out Rhea! She insults her in Spanish, and then tells Rhea in English that she won’t screw Raquel outta QOTR and get away with it! Raquel tells Rhea that she could drag her out here by her nose ring, or Rhea can make it easy and walk out here to take the beating she deserves! Rhea makes her entrance and the fans fire up! Mami stares Big Mami Cool down the whole way, and then the fight is on! Rhea dodges to fire hands! Raquel shoves Rhea, runs up, but Rhea dodges, only for the AX HANDLES to find her! Rhea comes back to BOOT Raquel! Raquel bails out and Rhea is fired up!
Rhea steps outside but Raquel RAMS her into the apron! And then THROWS her over the barriers! Rhea lands in the timekeeper’s area, but Raquel says she’s not done! Raquel goes under the ring to bring out a TABLE! The fans fire up for that as Raquel puts the table in the ring. But Rhea stands on the desk! FLYING FOREARM! Down goes Raquel, and then Rhea RAMS her into steel steps! The fans fire up and Rhea grins. Rhea says if Raquel wants tables, then she’ll get tables! Rhea sets that table up in the ring, positions it near a corner, then fetches Raquel. Rhea pump handles Raquel, but here comes Roxie!
Roxie jumps on Rhea as a backpack, but Rhea pops her up onto the Electric Chair! SLAM off the top buckles! But Raquel gets up and under, TEXANA BOMB through the table!! The fans boo but Raquel and Roxie just took down the Eradicator! Will they actually end up amigas because of this?
Raw returns and…
Rhea storms into Pearce’s office! She demands a match with Raquel! Pearce says sure, how about a Street Fight? Even better! Then it’s official! Pearce says he couldn’t have said it better himself. Rhea got up after that table Texana Bomb, but will she make sure Raquel doesn’t get up after their grudge match?
PROGRAMMING NOTE for next week!
It will be a special early edition of Monday Night Raw that starts at 6PM Eastern, 3PM Pacific, live from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
King of the Ring Semifinals: Cody Rhodes VS Jey Uso!
The American Nightmare and Main Event Jey Uso have a long and storied history, from battling Roman Reigns and The Bloodline together, to holding the tag team championships together, to holding the top championships in the WWE at the same time. But now, only one of them can go for the crown. Will there be adrenaline in the soul? Or will we all YEET on the way to the Night of Champions?
The fans want to YEET “One More Time!” so Jey says why not. The music starts and Columbus gets to YEET again! Then Cody makes his entrance, and the fans sing along, “WHOA~ OH~!” The pyro goes off, the bell rings, and the fans duel between “Cody! Cody Rhodes~!” and “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Cody and Jey soak in the moment, nod and shake hands, and the fans cheer the sportsmanship. These two circle, feel things out, then tie up. They’re in a deadlock, and Cody powers Jey back, only for Jey to headlock. Cody powers up and out but Jey RUNS him over! Cover, ONE! Cody sweeps to cover, ONE! The fans cheer the standoff!
Cody and Jey reset, the fans duel even harder, and the two feel things out. They tie up, Cody wrenches and wristlocks, then cranks on the arm. Cody puts Jey in a corner, whips him corner to corner, but Jey goes up and over. Jey arm-drags Cody, Cody arm-drags Jey, and the fans cheer the new standoff! Jey shakes out his arm and resets with Cody again. They tie up, Cody waistlocks, then headlocks. Jey endures the grind while fans sing for Cody some more. Jey wrenches at the hold, headlocks in return, but Cody powers up and out. Cody stays back of the up ‘n’ over, then dragon sleepers! Jey snapmares free, but Cody narrowly avoids the superkick!
Jey says it was that close, YEET! Cody nods and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Cody has Jey in a FIGURE FOUR! Jey endures, reaches out, and the fans rally! ROPEBREAK! Cody lets go quickly and he brings Jey back around. Cody spins Jey but Jey DRAGON WHIPS! Jey then mule kicks, pops, locks ‘n’ UPPERCUTS! But Cody kicks to then RHODES UPPERCUT! Cody runs but into a SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Cody stays in this but Jey stays focused. Cody crawls away, Jey backs up to the opposite corner, “UCE! OH!” HIP ATTACK! Cody sputters, Jey goes up the corner, and USO SPLASH onto knees! Cody drags Jey into a KIMURA!! Cody uses what The Beast once used on him!
The fans rally, Jey endures, but Cody cranks on the arm! Jey fights up, whips Cody away, and then Jey has the SLEEPER! Jey uses what he used on Gunther! Cody fights and flails but he’s fading! Cody drops to a knee, and Jey becomes a backpack! Cody gets a second wind, but even that fades! Cody gets a third wind and he hoists Jey up! The fans fire up as Cody then runs and DUMPS Jey up and over the top rope! The fans rally while both men are down! The ref calls to Jey and starts a ring count. Jey stirs at 3 of 10 while Cody huffs ‘n’ puffs and stands back up. Cody builds speed, and Cody DVIES into an UPPERCUT!
The fans fire up and Jey hurries to the corner. Jey climbs, but Cody ROCKS Jey first! Cody climbs up to get Jey, “This is Awesome!” as the two brawl up top! Cody goes to the very top, but Jey HEADBUTTS him down! Jey adjusts, but Cody springs right back up! SUPER DUPER PLEX! Cody and Jey both writhe, and Cody goes to the apron while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns once again and Cody fires hands on Jey! Jey is down on his knees, Cody CLUBS and ROCKS him again! Jey shoves Cody, but Cody fires more shots! Jey counter punches! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” But Cody JABS! JABS! JABS! Cody flips, flops, and- UPPERCUT from Jey! Jey pops, locks, puts some stank on it, but Cody ROCKS Jey! Jey ROCKS Cody, then runs, btu Cody follows and CLOBBERS Jey! Cody goes to a corner, Jey runs in, but Cody goes up and over! Only for Jey to fake Cody out on the snap powerslam! Cody staggers up, into Jey’s SNAP POWERSLAM! Jey uses a very Cody kind of move, and then he puts on a dragon sleeper!
Cody KNEES Jey away, then runs to springboard, CODY CUTTER!! Cover, TWO!! Jey survives and Cody is a bit surprised. “This is Awesome!” and Cody watches Jey stir. Jey rises, Cody brings him around, springboard and- NO, Jey ducks the Disaster Kick to SPEAR!! Cover, TWO!!! Cody survives and Jey is the one surprised! The fans rally up as both men go to ropes. Jey aims from a corner, runs in, but into a KICK! Cody goes to the corner, goes up, up, and SUPER CODY CUTTER!! Cover, TWO!?! Jey survives and Cody is shocked! But then Cody fires himself back up, the fans rally even harder, and Cody waits on Jey.
Jey rises, Cody dragon sleepers, but Jey spins it around?! CROSS RHODES from Jey!! Cover, TWO!!! Cody survives his own move and Jey is beside himself! Columbus is thunderous as Jey goes back to a corner. Jey watches Cody rise up now, and he SUPERKICKS Cody back down! Jey dares Cody to get back up, and Cody does rise back up. Jey SUPERKICKS again! Cody falls but Jey drags him around. Jey whips, runs, and SPEARS!! But that isn’t all as Jey puts Cody in a drop zone. Jey climbs up a corner, but Cody is right back up!! Jey and Cody go for a ride in the SUPER DUPER CODY CUTTER!!!
The fans are electric as Cody puts Jey in the dragon sleeper! CROSS RHODES!!! Cover, CODY WINS!!
Winner: Cody Rhodes, by pinfall (advances to Night of Champions)
These two know each other so well, that’s how they were able to push each other this far! And while he is still Main Event Jey Uso, he loses out to The American Nightmare! Cody shows his friend great respect by kneeling down and looking him in the eye. The fans cheer as the friends stand up together and hug it out. But now this puts Cody on a collision course with his friend and mentor, Randy Orton! Will Cody or Orton be crowned King of the Ring?
My Thoughts:
A great Raw as the go-home to Night of Champions, which is still happening as of this moment. Great opening promo from Rollins to put everything in perspective, while also calling out the fans at the same time. Great segue into Bron VS Penta, and that was a great opening match. Bron winning makes sense, the henchmen need to stay strong if they’re also to be contenders in their own right, whether for tag titles or midcard titles. And great bit with Penta and Gable, this would be a great way to expose El Grande as Gable with the “bad arm.”
Good promo from Sheamus with Alpha Academy and then with Rusev. Sheamus VS Rusev 1v1 is going to be big, but I suddenly want there to be a “Best of” series, so they can go like four, five, six matches, or as Sheamus would put it, banger after banger. Then the winner is more than primed for a title shot, either Intercontinental or World Heavyweight, and they could make a very good case for winning. Speaking of which, not sure how real Dom needing time to heal up is, but Judgment Day said Dom needed it so I guess it isn’t them fooling everyone. Styles VS Dom might be set up for Saturday Night’s Main Event with this delay to help build that show up.
The New Day had a good promo with Adam Pearce, too, with them being so offended at the idea of defending the tag titles, and now Waller trying to be the new third man or something. But hey, I’ve been wanting to see someone somewhere book a Heel VS Heel thing, so here we are, and Waller can make a great counter to like, Dom being the cornerman for Finn & JD. Also, good stuff with Raquel, Rhea and Roxie. Roxie helping Raquel get one over on Rhea is a nice touch, and it probably leads to Roxie & Raquel defending the tag titles together. Whether or not Roxie screws Raquel over is still up in the air with Liv’s shoulder injury so much worse than expected.
Goldberg and Gunther had very good promos to hype their match, and I kinda liked Columbus, OH being on Gunther’s side there. And with it being a combination of retirement match yet also title match, that practically screams, “Rollins is going to cash-in.” Maybe, just maybe, Goldberg wins to have that last title reign and then Rollins cashes in, making it one of the shortest reigns ever. Or to get even more heat from Goldberg’s fans, Rollins cashes in during the match to parallel his Heist of the Century moment.
Good promo for Bayley and Lyra, and very good promo from Becky where she assumes the worst. Becky VS Bayley was great, but they could’ve done a lot better with Lyra messing up the finish for Bayley. Lyra running in there when Bayley was up top felt like Lyra was being far too foolish. Now granted, the other way would’ve been an “accidental” punch on Bayley where Lyra was aiming for Becky, so they were kinda stuck. But obviously, this helps them set up a Triple Threat for the title, and they should put it for Evolution.
Great promo from Sami and Kross, especially with Sami finally hitting Kross. Sami VS Kross being for Night of Champions is great stuff, because Sami finally gets to be part of a big PLE again. And since this is all working to Kross’ plans, maybe this brings Sami closer to turning Heel. Great tournament matches tonight, Jade beating Roxie made sense when Roxie has her Judgment Day story to fall back on, and Asuka VS Jade is certainly a big deal. I feel like either woman could win, but given the stories we’ve got going, I’m leaning towards Jade because of Naomi being Miss MITB, but we definitely need to see Asuka VS Iyo happen for the Women’s World title, too.
Cody VS Jey was awesome, practically a PLE match, but as I figured, we are now getting Cody VS Orton in the finals. That is because Cody will win, then face Cena at SummerSlam, and I would think Cody wins there, too. It makes me also think that we could get a wild double turn. Fans are loving what Cena is doing, he could go back to being Face while we finally get that Homelander Heel Cody fans have been curious about during his time in AEW.
My Score: 8.9/10
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May your New Japan Soul reach the Climax!
With spots left open in the G1 Climax, it’s win-and-you’re-in as NJPW pits Tomohiro Ishii against “Drilla” Moloney and Taichi against Callum Newman!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kickoff – Tatsuya Matsumoto VS Zane Jay; Time Limit Draw.
- Kickoff – Masatora Yasuda VS Daiki Nagai; Yasuda wins.
- 10 Man Tag: Toru Yano, YOH, Master Wato, Shoma Kato & Katsuya Murashima VS The House of Torture; The House of Torture wins, by disqualification.
- 8 Man Tag: Hontai VS The House of Torture; The House of Torture wins.
- Yuya Uemura & Ryusuke Taguchi VS Great-O-Khan & Jakob Austin Young; Uemura & Taguchi win.
- Hiroshi Tanahashi & Jado VS Gabe Kidd & Taiji Ishimori; Gabe & Taiji win.
- Six Man Tag: Hirooki Goto, Boltin Oleg & Shota Umino VS TMDK; Goto, Oleg & Umino win.
- G1 Climax 35 B Block Play-In: Tomohiro Ishii VS “Drilla” Dan Moloney; Drilla wins and advances to the G1.
- G1 Climax 35 A Block Play-In: Taichi VS Callum Newman; Callum wins and advances to the G1.
PLAY BY PLAY
G1 Climax 35 B Block Play-In: Tomohiro Ishii VS “Drilla” Dan Moloney!
It’s a dogfight in Korakuen Hall! But will the Stone Pitbull beat some respect into this whelp? Or will this War Dog take a big bite out of the NJPW Strong Openweight Champion?
The bell rings and the fans rally up already. The two tie up as the fans duel, and Drilla headlocks. Ishii powers up and out, Drilla RAMS him, but Ishii comes back. Drilla dodges, Ishii dodges, Drilla hurdles, but Ishii spins him for a suplex. Drilla fights that and lifts, but Ishii fights free! Drilla ducks the enzigiri, but then Ishii avoids the Gore! The fans fire up for the standoff. Ishii and Drilla reset, and Ishii shoves Drilla. Drilla CHOPS, Ishii CHOPS, and repeat! The fans cheer as the CHOPS keep going back and forth! CHOP after CHOP, but Ishii starts to feel those! Drilla CHOPS and CHOPS, but Ishii ducks!
Ishii waistlocks, Drilla switches, Ishii elbows free then runs, but into Drilla’s DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Ishii bails out. Drilla builds speed and he WRECKS Ishii with the dropkick! Ishii hits railing and the fans fire up! Drilla huffs ‘n’ puffs and goes out to fetch Ishii. Drilla CHOPS Ishii again and the fans applaud. The ref wants this back inside so Drilla pushes Ishii in the ring. Drilla taunts the fans, “The F you say?” then he steps inside. Drilla CHOPS Ishii but Ishii eggs him on. Drilla CHOPS again, and CHOPS again, but Ishii SPITS at Drilla! Drilla BOOTS, CHOPS, then he SPITS at Ishii! Drilla snapmares Ishii to KICK him in the back!
Ishii snarls and the fans fire up. Ishii shakes his head and Drilla scuffs him. Drilla gives mocking kicks, eggs Ishii on, and the fans rally up. Ishii eggs Drilla on, so Drilla gives him more kicks. Ishii rises to fire forearms! Drilla ROCKS Ishii! And ROCKS him again! Ishii winds up but Drilla ROCKS him a third time! Drilla reels Ishii in, lifts, but Ishii fights the suplex! They fight for control, the fans duel, and it’s Ishii who suplexes Drilla up and over! The fans fire up while both men are down! Ishii rises, he brings Drilla up, but Drilla CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Drilla fires up and CHOPS! Ishii scowls and CHOPS back!
Ishii reels Drilla in but Drilla fights with elbows. Drilla whips, Ishii reverses, and reels Drilla in for a SAIDO! The fans fire up and Ishii rises again! Ishii stalks Drilla to a corner, winds up and CHOPS! CHOPS! And ROCKS! Ishii CHOPS and ROCKS Drilla again and again, Drilla sputters and the fans fire up. Ishii comes back to stand Drilla up. Ishii whips, Drilla reverses, and Drilla DROPKICKS! Ishii stays up!? And POUNCES Drilla in return! The fans fire up while both men are down again! Ishii drags Drilla up, puts him on the top rope, then climbs. The fans rally as Ishii brings Drilla to the very top, for a SUPERPLEX!
The fans fire up again and Ishii hurries to cover, TWO! Drilla survives and the fans cheer. Ishii stands, and he looms over Drilla. Drilla sits up, Ishii brings him up, but Drilla SLAPS! Ishii SLAPS, and now it is a SLAP fight! The fans fire up as the SLAPS go fast ‘n’ furious! Ishii ROCKS Drilla with one, then kicks him! So Drilla SLAPS back! And then DECKS Ishii!! The fans fire up while Ishii is down! Ishii stirs, Drilla roars, and Drilla runs, but Ishii SWATS the lariat to fire boxing elbows! But Drilla spins, but Ishii ROCKS him first! Ishii runs, but into a wrench and short arm LARIAT! ROLLING ELBOW! Drilla runs to GORE, but Ishii stuffs it!
Ishii lifts, Drilla wrenches free, but Ishii ROCKS him! Ishii runs, but into Drilla’s SPINEBUSTER! Drilla runs and GORES!! Cover, TWO!?! Ishii survives and the fans are thunderous. The fans rally up and duel between Ishii and Moloney. Drilla rises, staggers a bit, but he steadies himself. Drilla brings Ishii up and puts him on the top rope. Drilla ROCKS Ishii, fires the fans up more, and the fans bark along with Drilla. Drilla rises, but Ishii fires body shots! Ishii HEADBUTTS Drilla, but Drilla GAMANGIRIS in return! Drilla climbs back up, drags Ishii onto his shoulders, and he fireman’s carries for a SUPER DUPER LANDSLIDE!! Cover, TWO!?!?
Ishii survives, the fans are thunderous, and we’re only ten minutes in?! Drilla drags Ishii up, reels him back in, but Ishii fights the lift! Drilla still hits a PILEDRIVER!! But Ishii’s right up!?! He dodges a boot, blocks the next kick, then GERMAN SUPLEXES! Both men are down and the fans rally even harder! Ishii crawls away to a corner, and he fires himself up as he rises. Drilla stands, Ishii runs up, but Drilla BOOTS the lariat! Ishii spins to LARIAT, but Drilla ENZIGIRIS! Ishii comes back, but into a pump handle! MADE IN JAPAN!?! Cover, TWO!!! Drilla tried to be a Rampaging Dragon but he couldn’t put Ishii down!
The fans are thunderous again as Drilla rises and Ishii stirs. Drilla drags Ishii up, reels him in, Canadian Rack! Ishii slips free, Alabama Lifts, but Drilla fights that! They fight for control, and Ishii lifts for a BEACH BREAK!! A shoutout to Ishii’s Freshly Squeezed friend, and both men are down! Ishii crawls over, he sits Drilla up and runs, but Drilla avoids the Sliding Lariat! Drilla takes a swing, but into a full nelson! DRAGON SUPLEX! But Drilla is right up?!? Only for Ishii to LARIAT him back down! The fans are electric as Ishii sits Drilla up, for the SLIDING LARIAT!! Cover, TWO!! Drilla survives and the fans continue to rally!
Ishii huffs ‘n’ puffs and roars to his feet! Ishii brings Drilla up, suplexes, but Drilla slips free! STEP-UP KNEE! Ishii drops down but Drilla reloads! Drilla runs up, but Ishii RAMS him first! Ishii HEADBUTTS, Drilla UPPERCUTS, but Ishii DECKS Drilla!! Ishii roars, the fans are with him, and Ishii runs! LARIAT!! Cover, TWO!! Drilla survives again and the fans are electric! Ishii brings Drilla back up, suplexes, BRAIN- NO, Drilla fights it off at the last second! Drilla suplexes to BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, TWO!??! Ishii survives his own signature move, but Drilla vows to end this now! Drilla hauls Ishii up, reels him in, and Canadian Racks!
But Ishii fights free! Drilla ducks the lariat to wrench and ripcord, but Ishii HEADBUTTS! Ishii then SLIDING HEADBUTTS!! Cover, TWO!!! Drilla survives again but Ishii just stands him up. DOUBLE HEADBUTTS collide! ENZIGIRI from Ishii!! Drilla roars and GORES!!! But Ishii’s back up!??! So Drilla GORES again!!! And with some extra stank on it! Drilla hurries to get Ishii back up, Canadian Racks, DRILLA KILLA!!! But he isn’t done?!? ANOTHER DRILLA KILLA!!!! Cover, DRILLA WINS!!
Winner: “Drilla” Dan Moloney, by pinfall (advances to G1 Climax 35, B Block)
A dogfight indeed, and both men brought everything they had and a little extra! But it is the young gun that wins his way into the G1! Will no one survive facing 44 Caliber?
G1 Climax 35 A Block Play-In: Taichi w/ Yuya Uemura, Shota Umino & Ryusuke Taguchi VS Callum Newman!
The Holy Emperor & Stone Pitbull won the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships off The United Empire, but there’s always more to win. Will Taichi make up for missing out on the G1 last year? Or will the Prince of Pace run through Taichi to join the round robin?
The bell rings and both men run up! Taichi BOOTS first, but Callum BOOTS back! Callum eggs Taichi on and Taichi RIDGE HANDS! Callum comes back to fire a forearm! Taichi RIDGE HANDS, Callum fires a forearm, repeat! The fans fire up with Taichi and he fires another RIDGE HAND! Callum shakes that off to fire forearm after forearm! Callum runs, BOOTS Taichi, but Taichi BOOTS back! Callum BOOTS again, Taichi BOOTS, but Callum blocks! Callum then ducks ‘n’ dodges the haymakers to JUMP KICK! Taichi falls and goes outside while the fans fire up. Callum goes to the apron and he PENALTY KICKS!
The fans cheer as Taichi falls! The ref checks and Taichi is alright to continue, so Callum hops down. Callum drags Taichi up, then whips him at the railing! Taichi hits hard and slumps down! The fans rally while the ref reprimands, and Callum brings Taichi up. Callum CHOPS and Taichi sputters away! Callum pretends even his ears are ringing from that pop sound. Callum puts Taichi in, the fans applaud, and Callum covers, ONE! Taichi is tougher than that and the fans rally behind him. Callum stays cool as he sits Taichi up. Callum mockingly claps along, then KICKS Taichi in the back! Taichi eggs Callum on!
Callum KICKS, and Taichi stands right up! RIDGE HAND! BACKHAND! KICK! But then Callum BODY SHOTS! Callum runs up but Taichi BOOTS him! Taichi runs, dodges a shot to wrench and HOOK KICK! The fans fire up while both men are down! Callum crawls to a corner, Taichi runs in, and Taichi BOOTS! Callum slumps down and the fans applaud. Taichi drags Callum up to snapmare and KICK! Callum writhes, the fans applaud, and Taichi KICKS again! Callum eggs Taichi on, so Taichi KICKS again! Now Callum stands up to KICK Taichi in the chest! Taichi snarls and KICKS Callum in the chest!
Callum SOBATS but Taichi ENZIGIRIS! The fans fire up while both men are down again! Taichi rises, the fans rally, and OFF COME THE PANTS! The fans fire up as Taichi takes aim from the corner. Callum slowly stands, TENSHO- Callum dodges and ENZIGIRIS! Then he SWEEPS the legs to DOUBLE STOMP! The fans rally while both men are down again. Callum stands, storms over to Taichi, and brings Taichi to his feet. Callum UPPERCUTS Taichi to a corner, but Callum needs a second to catch his breath. Callum then CHOPS Taichi and Taichi slumps down. Callum shakes out the stars, winds up again and CHOPS!
Taichi stands, Callum CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Taichi eggs Callum on, so Callum ROCKS him with an elbow! Taichi RIDGEHANDS in return! Callum fires a flurry of forearms, sits Taichi down with them, and keeps raining forearms! The ref counts, then he backs Callum off at 4! Callum goes back to Taichi, scuffs him, then stands him up. Callum hoists Taichi up top, then ROCKS him with a right! The fans rally as Callum climbs, but Taichi fights the suplex! Taichi shoves Callum away, but Callum comes back to DROPKICK Taichi down! Taichi tumbles to the apron then the floor while the fans fire up!
Callum goes out to fetch Taichi again, and he RAMS Taichi into railing! The fans rally while Taichi slumps down. The ref wants this back inside so Callum puts Taichi in the ring. But then Callum drags Taichi to the apron and stands him up! Callum reels Taichi in, but Taichi fights the suplex! Taichi fires body shots, then RIDGE HANDS! DANGER- NO, Callum fights the saido with elbows! Callum then goes up the corner, APRON OSC- BOOT!! Taichi knocks Callum out of the sky and Callum falls to the floor! Taichi slumps down from the apron and the fans rally up. A ring count starts while both men are on the ground.
The fans rally as we pass 5 of 20, and Taichi sits up at 8. Callum stirs at 11, Taichi rises up to jump into the ring! Callum is still down at 15! The fans rally harder as Callum rises, and he staggers around at 18! Callum lunges in at 19! BUZZSAW! Cover, TWO! Callum survives and the fans fire up! Taichi stands over him, brings him up, and the fans rally. The ref has Taichi hold on, and he checks Callum. Callum stirs, sputters, and sits up. Taichi grabs at him, Callum pushes him away, but Taichi kicks him around. The fans rally more, and Taichi eggs Callum on. Callum tells Taichi to bring it, so Taichi KICKS him down!
The fans rally up, Callum sputters again, but Taichi sits him up for another KICK! Callum flops back over but Taichi eggs him on. Taichi kicks at Callum, Callum rises up, and Callum shoves the ref aside. Callum eggs Taichi on and the fans fire up. Taichi KICKS Callum down again! The fans cheer and Taichi eggs Callum on. Taichi scuffs Callum, Callum pushes him, and Callum puts his arms back?! The fans cheer Callum’s grit, and Taichi KICKS again! Callum goes right back down! Callum takes a moment, but he sits right back up! Taichi KICKS him right back down! Taichi eggs Callum on, and Callum sits up again.
Callum SPITS at Taichi, Taichi wipes that away, and KICKS, only for Callum to block! Callum then stands to CHOP! Taichi RIDGEHANDS! Callum ROUNDHOUSES! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Callum goes to ropes, the fans rally up, and Callum drags himself up the corner. Callum reaches the top, steadies himself, then DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS! Direct hit but Callum can’t cover from the pain in his own ribs! The fans rally while both men writhe, and Callum manages to stand. Callum hobbles his way over, brings Taichi up, but his ribs won’t let him suplex so easily. Taichi wrenches out and RIDGE HANDS!
Callum snarls and ROCKS Taichi with a forearm! Then he hooks the leg, FIREBOLT!! The fans fire up, Callum covers, TWO!! Taichi survives and the fans fire up again! Callum sits Taichi up to fire Kawada Kicks, then he calls his shot. Callum runs, springboards, and OSC- NO, Taichi blocks and DANGEROUS SAIDOS!! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Taichi crawls to a corner and roars as he rises! Taichi takes aim again, and as Callum stands, TENSHOU- JUMP KNEE from Callum! And then a forearm! ROLLING ELBOW! ROLLING- ELBOW from Taichi! Then a ROLLING ELBOW from Taichi!
Taichi roars and DANGEROUS- JUMP KNEE form Callum again! Taichi rebounds, AX- NO, Callum ducks and runs, but into the AX BOMBER!! The fans fire up and Taichi fires up again! DANGEROUS SAIDO, with BRIDGE! TWO?!? Callum survives, the fans rally for Taichi, but there might be some cheers for Callum in there. Taichi vows to finish this, and he brings Callum up. Taichi Alabama Lifts, but Callum fights it down! Taichi tries again but Callum CLUBS away on Taichi’s back! Callum lifts Taichi, but Taichi slips free! AX- NO, Callum slips around to DRAGON SUPLEX! Taichi flounders to the ropes, Callum runs up to KNEE Taichi down!
Callum pushes Taichi to the drop zone, then climbs up the corner. The fans rally, Callum DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS Taichi while he’s standing! Callum goes back up top, DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS!! Cover, TWO?!?! Taichi survives again and shocks Callum! The fans are thunderous as they duel. Callum rises, looks to the corner, and he calls his shot! Callum goes up, up, and- NO, Taichi CLUBS him on the top rope! Taichi then climbs up after Callum, CLUBS him again and again, then brings him up! SUPER DUPER SAIDO, but Callum lands out! Callum BOOTS Taichi! Callum runs in, Taichi dodges and Taichi GAMANGIRIS!
Taichi roars, the fans fire up, and Taichi runs, but into a SPANISH FLY!! Cover, TWO!! Callum drags Taichi up again, but the ref has him wait. The ref checks Taichi, Taichi is okay to continue, and Callum brings him up. BLOODY- NO, Taichi fights the lift, wrenches out, but Callum avoids the lariat to DREAMCAST KICK! And then FIREBOLT!! Cover, TWO?!?! Taichi survives and the fans are thunderous! Callum is beside himself but the fans rally up again! The fans chant, “Let’s Go, Taichi!” but Callum shakes his head. Callum brings Taichi up, reels him in, but Taichi fights free of the hold to JAWBREAKER and FIGURE FOUR JACKKNIFE! TWO!!!
Callum escapes, but Taichi ROUNDHOUSES! And GAMANGIRIS! Taichi roars, the fans fire up, and Taichi hurries to Alabama Lift! BLACK- NO, Callum slips free, jumps up, and POISON-RANAS!! Taichi staggers around, Callum runs up to BUSAIKU KNEE!! Callum roars, reels Taichi back in, PRINCE’S CURSE!!! Cover, CALLUM WINS!!
Winner: Callum Newman, by pinfall (advances to G1 Climax 35, A Block)
And once again, the younger generation triumphs! While Taichi might be champion, will he have to admit the times are changing?
As for Callum, he catches his breath to pick up the mic. “Oh my God… Chotto matte <Hold on a moment.> Taichi-san, honto tsuyoi ne. <Taichi, you’re really strong.>” The fans applaud, and Callum says he was rather surprised. Then he apologizes, that’s the limits of his Japanese. But he said once in an interview, that when he was 16 years old, he snuck backstage of a show, no ticket. The first person he saw was Taichi. The fans applaud that, and Callum says he won’t kiss up to Taichi, Taichi wouldn’t want it. But Callum says that honestly, Taichi is probably one of the best wrestlers in the world today.
The fans cheer that, and Callum continues with saying he is so sorry that they had to do it like this. It was either Callum or Taichi, and Callum was going to make it himself. But Taichi should honestly be in every G1 Climax he can make. Callum encourages Taichi to give us more anytime, and anywhere. The fans applaud in agreement there. Taichi seems rather emotional being praised like this. Taichi manages to stand, and he shakes Callum’s hand. The fans cheer as Taichi now encourages Callum, and even raises Callum’s hand in victory. Taichi goes to his corner before giving another bow of respect. The fans cheer Taichi on as he makes his exit.
Callum continues by calling to Yuya Uemura. “Now or later, your choice.” Yuya says that he looks forward to facing Callum in the G1. Callum says please do. Callum says to speed things along, he is in the G1, baby! The fans cheer that! Callum says he had no idea what he was going to say because he wasn’t sure he’d win. But he will say one thing: Everyone wants to talk about being a leader, whether that’s leading this generation, NJPW as a company, or their own faction. Callum DGAF! “No matter who you are, where you are, no matter how much money you earn elsewhere, NJPW is the place where everyone wants to be!”
The fans cheer and Callum says last year, well, he’s barely been in NJPW for about two years then. And already, he has been in two New Japan Cups, one World Tag League, is a TWO-TIME IWGP Tag Team Champion, is the YOUNGEST challenger to the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, and now he’s in his second G1! As long as there is a heart beating in this chest, as long as there is air in his lungs, he will be a NJPW wrestler! He will win the G1 as one of the best in the world, because this is CALLUM! EFFIN’! NEWMAN!! Mic drop and the fans fire up! Will The Prince of Pace soon make himself the King of the Climax?
My Thoughts:
Another great New Japan Soul here. The House of Torture winning both matches again comes with a hilarious disclaimer: The 10 Man Tag had a TRIPLE Eddie Guerrero “caught red-handed” moment, but Yano and his team figured if they were gonna lose cuz of cheating, they would do it themselves. Yano, Yoh & Wato got to clobber Narita, Sho & Douki with their signature weapons, and then declared they wanted not only the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag titles back, but even want to go after the NEVER Openweight Six Man titles. Those will be great matches, and the factions probably split the difference.
The G1 Climax Play-In matches were great, but I figured the younger guys were both making it in. Taichi & Ishii just won the tag titles, they can worry more about that story than a G1 story. But I do appreciate Callum telling Taichi and the world that Taichi is sill so good and deserves much more. Ishii VS Drilla was much more high impact, but Taichi VS Callum was a bit grittier, a bit more story and psychology to it, so I see why it was the main event. And Callum is certainly rising up the ranks, NJPW sees what he’s got, and he could make a good run. I can’t be sure what singles title Callum gets, but he’s deserving of something between now and WrestleKingdom.
My Score: 8.8/10
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