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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (1/8/24)
Adrenaline! In my soul!
Will the American Nightmare make life a nightmare for Nakamura?
The King of Strong Style has been playing mind games, but he still gives Cody Rhodes his rematch. Will Shinsuke Nakamura end Cody’s story? Or will Cody have his revenge for the red mist?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Finn Balor w/ Damian Priest VS Tommaso Ciampa w/ Johnny Gargano; Ciampa wins.
- Kofi Kingston VS Ludwig Kaiser; Double Count-Out Draw.
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS Chelsea Green & Piper Niven; Kayden & Katana win and retain the titles.
- The Miz VS JD McDonagh w/ Dominik Mysterio; The Miz wins.
- Otis w/ The Alpha Academy VS Ivar w/ Sarah Logan; Ivar wins.
- Cody Rhodes VS Shinsuke Nakamura; upgraded to…
- Street Fight: Cody Rhodes VS Shinsuke Nakamura; Cody wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes arrives backstage.
The American Nightmare is in Portland, and he’s getting ready to face the King of Strong Style in tonight’s main event!
Drew McIntyre interrupts!
He says he has something to say. “Last week’s match with Seth was all or nothing for Drew McIntyre. I didn’t want that title, I needed that title, and as you can see, I don’t have the title. I’ve been replaying the match over in my head. I remember I had the match won when I Claymore’d Seth, I pinned him, I was so overzealous, I put his foot on the rope, I cost myself the damn match.” McIntyre’s been thinking all week, and maybe Rollins is right. Maybe Sami is right. Maybe the one person holding McIntyre back is McIntyre. If that’s the case, then he needs to get right, his head screwed on right, and step away from the WWE. Fans don’t like the sound of that!
But McIntyre continues by saying he’s been playing it over. It wasn’t easy to feel this way because this is the dream, but he’s felt that way replaying the match over and over. But then it occurred to him: It wasn’t on him! He didn’t lose straight up! DAMIAN PRIEST tried to cash in during the match and cost McIntyre! “Priest, why would’ve you cashed in during the match? Why didn’t you wait until after the match was over and I was champion and I had won and I was weakened and I was an easy target?” Priest didn’t just screw himself over, he screwed McIntyre, too, ya idiot!
And between Priest, Rollins, Sami, and Jey moving to Raw with Cody’s magical political powers, CM Punk made his return to wide open arms! Actually, maybe McIntyre should revisit the leaving thing. He should leave for nine years so he’ll get a hero’s reception when he returns! Fans can chant his name during other people’s matches- WAIT! Here comes CM Punk! Portland fires up as the Best in the World heads to the ring. The fans chant for Punk as he steps in and gets his own mic. Punk says we’re in PIPER COUNTRY! Punk is a bit disappointed McIntyre didn’t have the kilt, but that’d be too easy, because then the fans would like McIntyre.
We all know Roddy Piper is a legend! And Piper was known for talking. Punk’s known for talking. Is McIntyre known for talking? The fans say nope. But since Punk’s been back, talking is all McIntyre’s done. It might be weird coming from a guy who talks a little too much, but Punk thought since he heard his name, he’d come out. And if McIntyre has something to say, say it to Punk’s face, he’ll be right over here. Punk lounges in a corner, fans chant for him, and McIntyre says okay, if the floor is his… First off, congrats, Punk. We’re going on just over a month now and Punk’s still here. Some of the guys have a bet going that Punk will crash ‘n’ burn and go away again, so he’s costing a lot of people a lot of money.
Punk says that’s clever. McIntyre says he’s probably offended Punk. Maybe Punk and Rollins have more in common than they realize. McIntyre didn’t care what Punk said outside the WWE. Punk wanted headlines, attention, he’s bitter, he wasn’t getting what he wanted. McIntyre gets that. What McIntyre cares about is what Punk does to him personally. McIntyre is one of the few guys on this roster who traveled the world with Punk. McIntyre knows the real Punk, what Punk is really like, and has had so many things happen to him caused by Punk. McIntyre could go on for… Well, they only have three hours so he’ll go with the first thing on his mind.
McIntyre brings up when Punk was champion. Punk said he was the leader. He walked into the locker room and called himself the locker room leader because a leader always has to say they’re leader. But back then, McIntyre did need a leader, someone to help him out. McIntyre was in a dark place back then. Not now, though. He’s just got obstacles in the way that he’ll kick down, because he is Drew McIntyre! But not back then. He was just a kid with personal issues and lost the person who meant the most to him in the world, his career was in a tailspin. And he could’ve used a real leader to show him the way.
But Punk saw McIntyre as a threat so that was never gonna happen! McIntyre talked with Randy Orton about it before. Orton couldn’t help, he had his own demons. But Punk’s straightedge, so he doesn’t have demons. He just IS a demon! A self-serving, narcissistic succubus! And McIntyre didn’t need anyone help him become a leader. When he got fired, he stepped up, figured it out, and is the man he is today. So after nine years, McIntyre is your leader, kid! Now McIntyre lounges on the corner! Fans cheer, and Punk smirks. Punk admits he’s called himself a lot of things in life. “Leader” was never one of them, he just led by example.
Sure, he called himself a savior. If McIntyre needs his hand held, pledge allegiance to the Straightedge Society, shave your head and clean up your act. But demons? If Punk isn’t a leader, who did McIntyre watch walk out of WWE? It was Punk! And who did Punk watch walk back in bigger, faster, stronger, won the Rumble and main-evented Royal Rumble? McIntyre followed Punk’s lead on the way out, so Punk will admit he’s following McIntyre on the way back in. Punk is just doing what McIntyre did, including winning the Rumble and main-eventing Mania. And yet McIntyre’s upset about that just like Rollins is?
As far as a demon goes, Punk isn’t a demon. When pushed, he is the Devil himself! And if McIntyre saw that side of Punk, that says more about you and where you are than him. Punk is a real nice guy, until it’s time not to be. And uh, it’s looking to be that time. Punk isn’t here to be a nice guy, or to make friends. He wants to win the Royal Rumble and main event WrestleMania. Then we’ve got ourselves a problem. Yeah, McIntyre did all that, something Punk’s never done. But that wasn’t for McIntyre. Those wins, if you remember right, was when the world shut down. Someone needed to step up.
Those wins by McIntyre were for the world! Were for this roster! Some stepped away. If Punk was still here, he would’ve stepped away, too. When the going gets tough, Punk gets going. But this time, McIntyre is entering the Rumble. And if Punk is Satan, then McIntyre will exorcise him, go BACK to the main event of Mania, and this time, he’ll win the title in front of fans, but win it for HIMSELF. Punk steps closer, and tells McIntyre, “It’s getting a little spicy in here, Drew. So I’m gonna lead by example and walk away before I knock your teeth down your throat. There’s one person that can stop me from accomplishing my goals, and it’s me. And I got outta my own way a long time ago.
“You can’t stop me from winning the Royal Rumble. Seth can’t stop me from winning the Royal Rumble. Cody can’t stop me from winning the Royal Rumble. And Drew, leader to leader, because I’m such a nice guy, in the Royal Rumble… I’m gonna throw you out last.” Shots have been fired from both sides, but only one can be the Best in the World! What happens on this wild Road to WrestleMania?
Finn Balor w/ Damian Priest VS Tommaso Ciampa w/ Johnny Gargano!
The Prince & Punisher don’t want to give DIY their shot, so they’re pinning the blame on R-Truth for this one. Truth said DIY wants these belts, so they gotta nip it in the bud. Finn didn’t wanna do this, but he also doesn’t wanna be a scaredy cat! Will Ciampa put DIY in the title hunt? Or will Finn put his money where Truth’s mouth is?
Raw returns as DIY heads to gorilla. Ciampa says today marks exactly 19 YEARS since his first match in this business. It is a long road for guys like him & Gargano. Heart, perseverance, they’ve got that in spades. But if you want something, you fight for it. And what they want are those Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships. Tonight, Ciampa and Finn isn’t just about can’t lose, it is must-win! You want a 2024 New Year’s Resolution? How about NEW Undisputed Tag Team Champions in DIY. DIY makes their entrance, will Ciampa make good on that mission?
The bell rings and the two circle. They feel things out, tie up, and go around. Ciampa puts Finn in a corner, Finn turns it around, and Finn lets off. To then RAM into Ciampa! And again and again and again! Finn soaks up the cheers and jeers, then ROCKS Ciampa with a right. Finn headlocks, Ciampa powers up and out, then things speed up. Ciampa CLOBBERS Finn, Finn goes to ropes, and Ciampa CHOPS! Even Gargano winces from that one. Ciampa CHOPS again, follows Finn and whips, but Finn reverses. Ciampa sunset flips but Finn rolls through to basement dropkick! Cover, TWO!
Finn keeps on Ciampa, ELBOWS Ciampa in the head, then ELBOWS him again. Finn soaks up more cheers and jeers, throws more hands, then runs, but into a THESZ PRESS! Ciampa rains down fast hands but Finn shoves him away. Finn bails out, Ciampa pursues, but Priest stands in the way! Fans boo but Priest just smirks. Ciampa slides into the ring, and he avoids Finn’s elbow drop! Ciampa RAMPS into Finn, bumps Finn off buckles, then climbs up. But Priest gets on the apron! Ciampa storms up on Priest, but Finn BLASTS him down! Ciampa hits the desk, Finn stands tall, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Ciampa throws hands with Finn! Ciampa counter punches, and CHOPS, and punches, and whips. Finn reverses, Ciampa ducks ‘n ‘dodges to LARIAT! Fans fire up as Finn goes to a corner. Ciampa runs up to clothesline! Ciampa keeps moving but Finn dodges, to ELBOW- NO, Ciampa turns things around to REVERSE DDT! Cover, TWO! Finn is still in this and Priest is relieved. Gargano coaches Ciampa and Ciampa drags Finn up. Ciampa reels Finn in, hoists him up, but Finn slips free to trip and DOUBLE STOMP! Finn aims from a corner, Ciampa goes to the other. Finn runs up, but into a JUMP KNEE!
Ciampa reels Finn back in, gets him back up, PROJECT CIAMPA!! Cover, TWO!! Finn survives the powerbomb backbreaker and Ciampa seethes. But Ciampa just aims as Finn stirs. The kneepad comes down, Finn stands, and Ciampa runs up, into a SLINGBLADE! Finn keeps moving and he SHOTGUNS Ciampa down! Finn hurries up top and Priest fires up! Finn aims, COUP DE- NO, Ciampa moves, then ghost pins! TWO!! Ciampa runs up, gets around, ripcords and ROCKS Finn with a forearm! Ciampa underhooks but Priest gets on the apron! Ciampa ROCKS Priest, but Priest stays up! SO Gargano YANKS Priest down!
Priest attacks Gargano! RAZOR’S- NO, Gargano gets free and Ciampa FLYING KNEES Priest down! Ciampa hurries into the ring but Finn KICKS the ropes! That jams Ciampa up, and Finn suplexes Ciampa! But then Gargano trips Finn!! Ciampa covers, CIAMPA WINS!!
Winner: Tommaso Ciampa, by pinfall
Judgment Day can’t believe it! DIY just beat them at their own game! But will Finn & Priest have to just beat DIY down to keep them from taking these titles?
Backstage interview with Becky Lynch.
Jessie Redmond brings up how Day One didn’t really go The Man’s way. But now that she’s had a week to process it, how is she feeling about that loss to Nia Jax? Before the match, Nia said imagine what would happen if she put her full weight behind that punch. And Becky did, she really tried to imagine. Maybe Nia would break Becky’s eye, or her nose into a million pieces, or even hospitalize her. But then Nia did put her full weight behind the punch, and yes, Becky fell, her mouth was busted up, and she lost. But after that, Becky got up, and she walked herself to the back and declared herself for the Royal Rumble.
Becky is already way ahead of the last time! And last time, Becky came back to win the Rumble to then win in the main event of WrestleMania. So either Nia is getting weaker or Becky is getting stronger. Becky didn’t end Nia like she wanted, but Nia didn’t end Becky, either. So maybe this isn’t the end between them, only the beginning. When and where will Becky get her Big Time payback on the Irresistible Force?
Kofi Kingston VS Ludwig Kaiser!
Last week, Giovanni Vinci went down hard to Kofi’s anti-air dropkick, giving Kofi & Jey a rather unsatisfying win. But will European Excellence avenge the Pride of Italy? Or will Kofi just make it two for two against Imperium?
Raw returns and Kaiser makes his entrance. The bell rings and Kaiser rushes in. Kofi gets around to waistlock but Kaiser elbows free, then LARIATS Kofi down! Kaiser rains down fists on Kofi, the fans boo, but Kaiser lets off to talk trash. Kaiser SLAPS Kofi, clamps on a chinlock and then ripcords to LARIAT! Kaiser eggs Kofi on, slaps him around, then clamps on a neck wrench. Kaiser CLUBS away on Kofi, the fans rally and Kofi gets free! Kofi fires hands, but Kaiser knees low! Kaiser CLUBS Kofi to a corner, talks trash, then CHOPS! Kaiser follows Kofi to another corner, stomps a mudhole in, but lets off as the ref counts.
Kofi CHOPS Kaiser but Kaiser CHOPS Kofi! Kofi CHOPS back, CHOPS again, then CHOPS! Kaiser CHOPS, Kofi CHOPS, repeat! The fans fire up as Kofi fires fast hands on Kaiser, and even climbs up a corner! Kofi rains down fists, but Kaiser stops him at four by tripping him up! Kofi hits buckles, but the fans rally behind him. Kaiser POSTS Kofi, has him stuck in the ropes, and then stomps a mudhole in! Kaiser lets off to run side to side, and he DROPKICKS Kofi down! Kaiser scowls while Kofi sputters, and Kaiser says Kofi took Vinci’s head, so he’ll take Kofi’s! The fans rally with “NEW! DAY ROCKS!” and Kofi fights back!
Kofi ROUNDHOUSES Kaiser, springboards and CROSSBODIES! Then Kofi rains down fists! Fans fire up with Kofi, and he aims at Kaiser. Kaiser rises, but he ducks Trouble in Paradise to whip! Kofi stops himself, then DUMPS Kaiser out! Kofi builds speed and DIVES into an UPPERCUT! Kaiser drags Kofi out to RAM him into barriers! Fans boo but Kaiser PENALTY KICKS Kofi down! Kaiser says that was for Vinci! Kaiser talks more trash, and stands tall as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Kaiser digs his boots into Kofi at the ropes. The ref counts, the fans rally for Kofi, and Kaiser stomps at 4. Then he stomps Kofi again! Kaiser stomps Kofi more and fans boo. Kaiser soaks up the heat, goes up the corner, and jumps, into BOOTS from Kofi! Fans fire up while Kaiser tumbles out! Kofi hurries to the apron, climbs the corner, and fans rally as Kofi TRUST FALLS! Direct hit and down goes Kaiser! Kofi hurries to get Kaiser up, and Kofi whips, only for Kaiser to reverse! Kofi goes up and over the steps, comes back and CLOBBERS Kaiser with flying forearms! Kofi gets Kaiser up but Kaiser POSTS Kofi!
Kaiser runs in but Kofi dodges, the uppercut hits barriers! But Kaiser keeps Kofi from getting in the ring! The count hits TEN and the bell rings!
Double Count-Out Draw
Fans boo, but then Kofi SUPERKICKS Kaiser! Kofi slides back into the ring, but learns what just happened. Another unsatisfying finish, but Kofi won’t leave it at this! Kofi DIVES to take Kaiser out! Kaiser hits the desk and Kofi fires off on Kaiser! The fans fire up but Kaiser claws at the eyes! Kaiser has Kofi on the desk, but Kofi shoves him back! Kaiser runs back in, but Kofi back drops him up and over the desk! Refs and producers hurry out, fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT!” but Kaiser CHUCKS an armchair into Kofi!! Kofi goes down in a heap and fans boo! Kaiser then shoves producers aside to drag Kofi up!
Fans boo, the refs tell Kaiser no, but Kaiser puts Kofi on the steel steps! Kaiser tells Kofi this is what he gets, and then he fires down fists! The producers try but Kaiser won’t let them stop him! Kaiser goes up the apron, but producers drag Kaiser back. Fans boo as Kaiser leaves of his own accord, only to then juke around and run in! BASEMENT DROPKICK AGAINST THE STEEL!! Fans boo and lose their minds, has Kaiser done more than just sideline Kofi?
Jackie Redmond is backstage.
She’s caught up to Ludwig Kaiser and asks him what just happened out there. A switch flipped, why did he- WHY WHAT?! What do they want from him, huh!? That wasn’t his fault, it was Kofi’s fault! He had it coming to him! Because of Kofi, Ludwig is the only one here! He is carrying the whole weight of Imperium because of Kofi Kingston! Kofi took Vinci’s head, so tonight, Kaiser took Kofi’s. The Impeccable German took the pressure of representing Imperium and used it to crush Kofi, will that pressure soon come back to crush Kaiser?
Michael Cole is in the ring.
He notes last week, this woman defeated Becky Lynch, and is now an “odds on favorite” to win the Women’s Royal Rumble. Please welcome the Irresistible Force, Nia Jax. Fans boo as Nia makes her entrance and goes to the ring. Cole says last week, Nia shocked the world when she dominated Becky to win on Raw. Nia smiles, and says, “Shocked? Why was it so shocking? I wasn’t shocked. I told you, I’m a different Nia Jax. I’m more focused. What, are you like these people here, who didn’t think I was gonna break Becky Lynch’s face, again?” Fans boo but Nia says what would be shocking is if she broke COLE’S face!
Fans boo again but Nia says she is more focused on the Rumble now. Soon, she’ll run through 29 other women, earn her main event spot at WrestleMania, and whether it is Rhea Ripley or Iyo Sky, there is not a man or woman on this roster that can stop- WAIT! Here comes Rhea! Portland fires up for the WWE Women’s World Champion as she makes her way to the ring. Rhea gets a mic and revels in the fans cheering her on. Then Rhea says these people know what’s up. And these people also know that Nia likes to talk a big game. Nia’s walking around out here, acting like she’s already won the Royal Rumble.
But remember last year? Rhea sure does. She threw Nia out! And yeah, Nia beat Becky. Quite the accomplishment. But the fact is, Nia, Becky Lynch isn’t Rhea Bloody Ripley! So until Nia actually wants to step to Rhea, stop walking around like you own the division, because you don’t! And take this as a warning: IF Nia wins the Rumble, it’s best to keep Rhea’s name out your mouth. Nia tells Rhea that she gives rhea all the credit. Rhea might be the most dominant champion in their division’s history. But don’t forget that Nia put Rhea on her ass when Nia came back. And the only reason Nia isn’t holding the title is because Rhea is too scared to face Nia 1v1.
At the Rumble, when Nia squishes 29 other women and wins, she WILL choose Rhea. And Rhea will have no excuse and no choice but to face Nia. “See you soon, unstoppable champ.” Nia drops the mic and heads out, but will she come to regret putting her and The Eradicator on a collision course?
Backstage interview with Cody Rhodes.
Jackie is with the American Nightmare, now in gear. She notes how Nakamura is doing everything in his power to keep Cody from “finishing the story.” Is there anything Cody wants to say before tonight’s main event? Well, he’ll go with what he said last week: this chapter should already be over. But then Nakamura attacks!! They brawl like they did before the holidays, Nakamura sends Cody into a garage door but Cody sends Nakamura into a road case! Security and producers rush in! Adam Pearce shouts at them both to stop right now, this is going to wait until the main event! How explosive will it be with these two all fired up?
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS Chelsea Green & Piper Niven!
The Life of the Party took these titles off the Hot Mess & Scottish Viper, but are fighting champions, so they’re gladly giving the former champs their rematch. Will this just be a remix of the previous showdown? Or will Chelsea do what she always does and ruin the fun for everyone else?
Raw returns and KC Squared make their entrance. The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who gets to really party after tonight!
The teams sort out and we see all the other teams on Raw watching backstage. Chelsea and Kayden start, but Piper takes a swipe. Chelsea DROPKICKS Kayden then soaks up the heat. Kayden bails out, Chelsea rushes out after her, but they run around the way, back in, and Kayden springboards to DROPKICK Chelsea! Kayden runs in, blocks boots, and puts Chelsea in ropes. Kayden ROCKS Chelsea, tags Katana, and Katana DOUBLE KNEE DROPS! Cover, TWO! Katana brings Chelsea back, tags Kayden, roll-up! TWO, Chelsea ducks a buzzsaw but not the HEEL KCIK! Kayden taunts Piper, Piper runs in but Kayden drop toeholds her into ropes!
Kayden tags Katana in, gets Chelsea up, but Piper drags Kayden out of the ring! Chelsea avoids Katana’s 450 and runs up. Katana dodges, but runs into a BUCKLE SHOT! Chelsea tags Piper and Piper gets moving, she CANNONBALLS! Piper fires up, Chelsea soaks up the heat, and Piper covers, TWO! Katana survives, the division is liking what they see, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Piper taunts Kayden, only for Katana to dodge the cannonball! Piper and Katana are both down and Chelsea panics! Chelsea reaches down to tag, then she runs up on Kayden. Kayden dodges, then Katana dodges! Chelsea wants a leg but Katana boots her away !Hot tag to the Spitfire! Kayden BLASTS Pier, ROCKS Chelsea, repeat! Mule kick, SUPERKICK, cover, TWO! Kayden is frustrated but the fans rally up. Kayden runs to BOOT WASH Chelsea down! Fans fire up with Kayden and she springboards to LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Kayden drags Chelsea up to fire off in the corner.
Kayden puts Chelsea up top, then climbs up. Fans fire up, Kayden brings Chelsea up but Chelsea fights the superplex! So Katana climbs up, but Piper hurries over! Katana BOOTS Piper down, but Chelsea HEADBUTTS Kayden away! Kayden SHORYUKENS in return! Kayden climbs, has Chelsea on her shoulders, and tags in Katana! Katana goes up to SUPER DUPER STEINER!! Cover, TWO!! Chelsea survives and no one can believe it! Not even the other teams watch backstage! Katana gets a boost from Kayden, but the splash hits knees! Chelsea BOOTS Kayden, chicken wings, but Kayden powers out!
Chelsea comes back, ROUGH RYDER! Cover, TWO!! Chelsea can’t believe it, and somewhere, neither does Long Island Iced Z! Chelsea hurries to chicken wing but Kayden rolls her up! TWO, Piper tags in, and Chelsea hits a CODE BRAEKER on Kayden! Piper adds the RUNNING ELBOW DROP! Cover, Katana breaks it! The fans fire up, but then Chelsea BOOTS Katana! But Kayden SHOTGUNS Chelsea! Piper storms up on Kayden, scoops her, but Kayden slips free to SUPERKICK! Piper staggers, Kayden runs up, but Piper catches her! URENAGE! Chelsea tags back in and she tells Piper to go up!
Piper climbs, Chelsea helps her, but Katana drags Kayden. Kayden uses that to trip Chelsea! Piper doesn’t realize it, and she VADER BOMBS Chelsea!!! The fans are loving it, and then Katana springboards in to FLYING CODE BREAKER!! Kayden tags Katana back in, Katana climbs, KEG STAND DROP on Chelsea!! Cover, KC Squared wins!!
Winners: Kayden Carter & Katana Chance, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)
A bit of a mix up helped Kayden & Katana win big! But the party only starts here, who else will step up to take those titles?
BREAKING NEWS for tonight’s main event!
Given the animosity between both men, Adam Pearce has no choice but to raise the ante! It will now be a STREET FIGHT! Will either man be able to walk away from tonight now that there’s nothing to hold them back?
R-Truth speaks.
“I was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on a cold January morning. I’ll never forget. The doctor held me in his arms, and I looked him in the eyes, and I told him, ‘One day, I’m gonna be in Judgment Day.’ And wouldn’t y’know it? That dream came true. Mm-hmm.” Truth and Judgment Day have been through a lot together. Money in the Bank, the Women’s Royal Rumble, the Judgment Day: In Your House. Wait, all these images are photoshopped… “The Judgment Day is an unbreakable bond.” JD McDonagh says Truth is NOT Judgment Day. Truth says that’s just them arguing. And then Truth beat JD to “kick him out” of Judgment Day!
And now, they’re a REAL family! Rhea, Finn, Priest, Tom AND Nick Mysterio. Truth hasn’t met Nick yet but he’s still Truth’s brother. And finally, a message to every WWE superstar on behalf of the Judgment Day. “We are always here. If you wanna talk, if you need a shoulder to cry on, as we always say in the Judgment Day: Live, Laugh, Love.” They’ve never said that… What will the actual Judgment Day members have to say about this video? In fact…
Judgment Day watches the video.
JD can’t even! They don’t say any of that stuff! JD is so mad but Priest has him calm down. Truth doesn’t speak for the group. But Priest has to admit, that was some funny stuff. Rhea says enough. When are they gonna stop the joke? When the time comes, Priest will handle it. But on a more serious note, Priest & Finn have their hands full with DIY. Finn says DIY will need CPR and MRIs and EMTs after he and Priest are done with them! Priest calms Finn down but to get serious, good. Why aren’t we talking about McIntyre?! Rhea has Priest stop before he gets going. McIntyre is not their enemy.
Priest says that’s true. Because McIntyre is too much of a joke to be Priest’s enemy! But speaking of enemies, was it smart to make an enemy out of Nia? Rhea will handle Nia in time. But as for tonight, JD needs to handle The Miz. JD promises, Miz won’t know what hits him. JD & Dom head out, will the Irish Ace put the A-Lister in his place?
The Miz VS JD McDonagh w/ Dominik Mysterio!
Raw returns as JD & Dom make their entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally up. Miz and JD circle, feel things out, but Truth is here? Truth is all chummy with Dom, which upsets Dom and JD! Miz smirks while fans cheer on Truth, and Miz headlocks. JD powers out but Miz runs him over! Miz points to Truth and fans cheer. Miz points to Dom and fans boo. JD? Boos. Truth? Cheers! Miz runs, things speed up, JD hurdles but Miz turns hip toss into hip toss! JD staggers up, Miz dodges to kitchen sink knee! Miz runs, JD avoids the basement boot then bails out! Fans boo but Miz points to Truth so they cheer.
Miz raises his hands, and yes, fans cheer. Miz points at JD & Dom, the fans boo. The ref counts, JD is fuming, and Miz gets the fans to cheer him and Truth. JD rushes in, but into a CHOP! Miz KICKS JD, KICKS him again and again in the corner, then lets off as the ref counts. Miz runs corner to corner but JD avoids the double knees! Miz falls, JD storms up and KICKS! And KICKS! Fans boo as JD KICKS and KICKS! But Miz blocks a kick! Miz trips JD, then steps through to FIGURE- NO, JD boots Miz away! But Miz returns, for the A-LIST COMBINATION! Cover, TWO! Miz keeps cool as he follows JD to ropes.
Truth gets fans to join in with “WHAT’S UP?!” Miz CHOPS JD against ropes! Truth whips JD, but JD kicks Miz! JD snarls, runs up, but into a back drop! Fans fire up with Miz and Miz says, “MASSIVE! BALLS!” Miz hauls JD up but JD arm-drags free. Miz BOOTS back, but JD distracts the ref so Dom can cheap shot Miz! JD JAWBREAKERS Miz down, drops an elbow, then flexes with Dom. The fans boo then, but then cheer as Truth flexes. Judgment Day stands tall and Truth is still confused as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and JD has Miz down with a chinlock. Fans rally up, as does Truth, and Miz fights up. Dom is upset and Truth remembers he’s supposed to be Judgment Day. Miz pries the hold open, but JD hits low. Miz throws body shots, JD CLUBS Miz, then JD back suplexes. Miz lands on his feet to ELBOW JD away! Miz runs up but JD has the SLEEPER! Miz JAWBREAKERS free! Miz runs in but JD dodges! Miz hits buckles, JD trips him and slingshots to TORNILLO SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Fans rally but JD paces around. JD drags Miz up but Miz throws hands! Miz then LARIATS! But JD ENZIGURIS!
JD drags Miz back up, snap suplexes, and a cover, TWO! Fans rally, JD argues with Truth but Truth says he’s on JD’s side. Is he? JD drags Miz up, gives him kicks, and the fans chant “JD SUCKS! JD SUCKS!” Miz throws body shots, counter punches, and then fires off more shots! JD wobbles around, Miz keeps on him in a corner, and the fans fire up! The ref backs Miz off, but Miz runs in to A-LIST LARIAT! Miz pushes JD down, slides under, sunset flip, TWO! Miz kicks low, the fans fire up, and Miz KICKS! And KICKS! And KICKS! Fans chant “YES! YES! YES!” for the It Kicks, and then Miz winds up. But JD ducks the buzzsaw!
JD O’Conner Rolls Miz, TWO! JD ends up in a corner, Miz puts JD’s leg int he ropes to drop a knee on the knee! Just like the Nature Boy taught him! Miz sweeps the leg! JD tumbles, stands up, but Miz sweeps the legs again! Miz gets the legs, steps through, FIGURE FOUR! The fans “WOO~!” JD’s shoulders are down, TWO! JD scrambles, reaches out, but Miz puts more pressure on the hold! ROPEBREAK! Miz lets JD go, but has him on the apron. JD HOTSHOTS Miz down! Dom checks on JD, Truth coaches JD up, the ref tells Dom to back off. But Miz WRECKS JD and Dom with a dropkick! Miz puts JD in, clinches, SKULL CRUSHING FINALE!! Cover, Miz wins!
Winner: The Miz, by pinfall
Truth asks if Dom is okay, but no, he’s not! The Miz gets another big win on Judgment Day, and they can’t stand it! Finn, Rhea & Priest say this can’t keep happening! Rhea needs to talk with Pearce about next week. Good idea. Priest will let the boys know when they get back here. Rhea heads out, and the tag champs are in agreement that this has to end. Will the Judgment Day make Truth have to face the truth?
Seth Rollins is here!
Portland fires up as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion makes his way to the ring in a snakeskin jumpsuit. He gets the mic and revels in the singing, “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” Then he welcomes Portland to Monday Night Rollins! HAHAHAH, YEAH~! He is the Visionary, he is a Revolutionary, he is your WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, Seth FREAKIN’ Rollins! And Rip City, you’ve done it again! But Portland~, we are in the homestretch now. The Royal Rumble is just weeks away, and then we are on the Road to WrestleMania! Now, Rollins’ WrestleMania track record is pretty good. Won some titles, had a little cash-in.
But there is one thing Rollins has never done to WrestleMania, an d he has never taken a world title into it. Never been the headline, the marquee, but that all changes this year! Because this is the Year of Seth Freakin’ Rollins! Rollins worked too hard for too long, and took a title that a year ago didn’t even exist, and he turned it into THE most important prize in this industry! And he did it the way he said he would: as a fighting champion! As a workhorse champion! But Portland, the work is not done. Oh no no no no. Because Rollins has one little question: Who is he going to beat at the Grandest Stage of Them All?
Fans are chanting “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” but Rollins smirks. In that guy’s dreams, maybe. Because that Raw roster is so loaded, that- Jinder Mahal makes his entrance. The Modern Day Maharaja makes his way to a ring, the fans booing. Jinder gets a mic while Rollins is completely confused. Fans boo more as Jinder begins, “Of course you’re out here singing your own praises. Ladies and gentlemen, the Visionary, the Revolutionary. How is it that last week, within five minutes, I was more of a revolutionary than you’ve been in the past five years you’ve been calling yourself that?” Fans boo and Rollins is even more confused.
Jinder says Rollins’ only purpose is to entertain these clowns and further push the agenda of degeneracy! You think he’s lying? Just take a look around! Take a look at your city! Degeneracy on every street corner! Is he lying? And the World Heavyweight Champion, the man with the platform, instills no change and speaks no truth. Rollins sings, dances, dresses up, and yet brings no value. He throws childish temper tantrums when things don’t go his way after the show. But Jinder digresses. Jinder says Rollins prides himself as a workhorse, someone who provides opportunities, except to a tenured, decorated and deserving former champion like Jinder.
Rollins has the audacity to overlook the Modern Day Maharaja?! To overlook Jinder Mahal?! Let him remind Rollins that Jinder beat Randy Orton, the greatest of all time, and with ease! Yet Rollins disrespects and overlooks Jinder! This will not be tolerated! And Rollins, Jinder’s known you a long time. He’s seen through the facade, the charade, but for the first time, Rollins needs to look Jinder in his eyes. For the first time in a long time, Jinder has Rollins’ attention. Fans boo, and Rollins sighs. Rollins tells Jinder, “I may say something that might surprise you right now, but… You’re right. We have been overlooking you! We have been overlooking Jinder Mahal.”
But uh, that wasn’t by accident. This has been on purpose. Yeah. They’ve been trying to forget Jinder, but then Jinder shows up last week and The Rock puts Jinder’s nuts in a vice. But here’s the thing, Jinder. Rollins admits, he admires the fact that after The Rock fried Jinder last week, Jinder stood back up! Rollins respects that! What Rollins doesn’t respect is Jinder coming out here, ruining the party and getting in Rollins’ face! Rollins says yes, Jinder has his attention. Jinder’s sick of being overlooked? He wants to do something the fans will remember him forever for? Then take a swing! Take a swing, Jinder! C’mon! Take a swing! Rollins is here, so swing!!
Jinder stays put and shakes his head. Rollins chuckles and says that’s what he thought. Same ol’ Jinder. But then Jidner blindsides Rollins when he turns around! Fans boo, Jinder throws off his jacket, but Rollins fires off in return! Jinder pushes Rollins back to LARIAT him down! Jinder then drags Rollins up but Rollins fights free! SUPERKICK! And then CURB- NO, Jinder gets away! Fans fire up as Rollins eggs Jinder on! Will Jinder get his title fight with Rollins one way or another? And will he come to regret it?
Otis w/ The Alpha Academy VS Ivar w/ Sarah Logan!
Akira Tozawa & Maxxine Dupri are with the tree trunk as he’s about to run into the Viking Raider! Will either man be standing after this? Will the ring be standing after this?
Raw returns as Ivar makes his entrance, “Valhalla” by his side. The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, are in a deadlock, and then break. The fans chant for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Ivar kicks low, whips, but Otis ducks ‘n’ dodges and DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Neither man falls, but then Otis WRECKER ELBOWS Ivar down! Fans fire up with Otis as he swivels, but then he runs into a SEATED SENTON! Ivar snarls as he stalks Otis, CLUBS away at the ropes, but lets off to stomp Otis to a corner. Ivar UPPERCUTS Otis, ELBOWS him, then CLUBS him! Otis huffs and puffs as he takes those shots!
The fans fire up as Otis fires body shots and haymakers in return! Ivar knees low, runs, but Otis catches the springboard?! WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM!! Cover, TWO!! Ivar survives but Maxxine says that was magnificent! Otis drags Ivar to a drop zone, goes up, but Ivar CLUBS him! And CLUBS and CLUBS and CLUBS! Ivar then gets up and under Otis, to SITOUT POWERBOMB him! Cover, TWO!! Otis survives and the fans fire up! Ivar waits on Otis to rise up, and he HEEL- NO, Otis ducks the kick to DISCUS LARIAT! And off comes the shirt! Fans fire up as Otis pumps and thrusts! CATERPILLAR ELBOW!! Cover, TWO!!
Ivar survives again and Sarah is frustrated. Fans fire up as Maxxine & Tozawa coach Otis on. Ivar rises, Otis choke grips, but Ivar breaks fere! Ivar ELBOWS Otis, Otis CLUBS Ivar! Ivar BOOTS Otis but Otis runs in! Ivar cartwheels and HEEL KICKS! Ivar puts Otis in a drop zone, then he goes up! Fans fire up while the Academy panics! DOOMSAULT!! Cover, Ivar wins!!
Winner: Ivar, by pinfall
The War Beard continues on his path of destruction! Tozawa is right in his face, though! So Ivar SHOVES him down! Tozawa bails out and Maxxine calms him down. Ivar says Tozawa thinks he’s big, but Ivar IS big! Will Ivar have big things in store for him this year?
Backsatge interview with Jey Uso.
Jackie is with Jey and he’s fired up. Happy New Year, 2024 is a different vibe. This is the first time Jey is going into a year all alone. No Jimmy, no Bloodline, does Jey have any resolutions? YEET! Ya boi is gonna get his first singles title this year, Year of the New Yeet! YEETMASTER! Jey’s all fired up, but Bronson Reed walks over. Bronson says “Jimmy Uso’s little brother” isn’t the only one with plans to be a champion in 2024. So his advice, Uce, is to not get in Bronson’s way. Bronson heads out, but will Jey show the Colossal Aussie who’s really main event material?
Street Fight: Cody Rhodes VS Shinsuke Nakamura!
The first match between these two was won by the American Nightmare, only because the King of Strong Style purposefully disqualified himself by using the red mist! And now, after all the chaos, they battle again without any restrictions! Will Nakamura make good on his promise to end Cody’s story in pain and humiliation? Or will Cody no longer be stuck on this chapter when he writes the finish?
Raw returns and Cody makes his entrance. The fans sing along, “WHOA~ OH~!” and the weight belt goes to the young fan in the front row, then he steps into the ring, “WHOA~ OH~!” The bell rings and the fans rally up behind Cody. Nakamura stays back as Cody eggs him on. Nakamura talks some trash, steps to Cody, then shoves him. Cody kicks low and drops for the RHODES UPPERCUT! Cody fires off haymakers, CLUBS Nakamura then whips. Nakamura holds ropes, bails out, and fans boo, But Cody builds speed to baseball slide dropkick! Cody fires off on Nakamura on the outside and they brawl to the stage!
Cody and Nakamura head around one way, Cody brings Nakamura back the other way and sends him into railing! Then Cody brings Nakamura around, to send him into barriers! Cody pulls hair but Nakamura throws body shots. Cody CLUBS Nakamura, CLUBS him to the ring, but Nakamura throws knees! Nakamura CLUBS Cody, stalks him around the way but Cody kicks low! Cody CLUBS Nakamura, CHOPS him, then ELBOWS him on the neck! Cody sends Nakamura into the desk! Cody SPLASHES Nakamura with water! Then SMACKS him off the steps! Cody puts Nakamura in the ring but fans want tables.
Cody climbs up, Nakamura bails out. Cody hops down, hurries over, then goes out, but Nakamura SMACKS Cody with a broom! Nakamura rides the broom like a witch to then go looking for more things. Nakamura has a kendo stick! And he SMACKS Cody with it! And SMACKS him again! Nakamura is trained in martial arts, he definitely knows how to use that! Nakamura SMACKS Cody, JAMS him with it, then paces while Cody bails out. The King of Strong Style is in control while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Nakamura throws knees into Cody, to then snapmare and- NO, Cody avoids the knee drop! Nakamura clutches his leg, and Cody grabs the kendo stick! Cody SMACKS Nakamura in return! Cody may not be as well-trained but he knows how to swing! Nakamura dodges a shot, though, knees low, and he hoists Cody onto the top rope. Nakamura fires body shots, then goes corner to corner for the TOP SHELF KNEE! Cover, TWO! Nakamura is annoyed but he throws knees into Cody’s head and shoulders! Nakamura then paces around, and KICKS Cody in the chest! Fans boo but Nakamura kicks Cody around, then KICKS again!
Nakamura slaps Cody around, and grins as the fans boo. Nakamura BOOTS Cody down! Nakamura paces while Cody sputters, and Nakamura clamps on a chinlock. Cody fights up, the fans rally, and Cody JAWBREAKERS free! Nakamura staggers, Cody runs up, but Nakamura BOOTS him! Nakamura AX KICKS Cody down! Nakamura grabs a leg, drags Cody around, but Cody fights the turnover! Nakamura still powers Cody around, but Cody fights back! Cody kicks free with his free leg, but Nakamura KICKS him again! Cody sputters, Nakamura KICKS him again! And then Nakamura KICK- NO, Cody blocks! But Nakamura ENZIGURIS free!
Nakamura runs, but Cody follows and CLOBBERS him! Cody baits Nakamura in, goes up and over then SPIN POWERSLAMS! The fans fire up with Cody and he stands back up. Cody waits on Nakamura, springboards, DISASTER KICK! Cover, TWO! Cody punches his own cheek to fire himself back up and the fans are with him. Cody hears the chants and he goes looking under the ring. Yes, he finds as TABLE! The fans are thunderous as Cody slides it into the ring, but Nakamura runs up to CRACK Cody with nunchaku! Nakamura shows off a bit, then kicks Cody. And clotheslines Cody into the timekeeper’s area!
Nakamura swings the nunchaku around, storms up, and CLUBS Cody with them! Then Nakamura goes up the barriers, to aim and FLYING- BODY SHOT from Cody! Cody grits his teeth, the fans fire up and rally behind him, and Cody tells the crew to move aside. Cody grabs a steel chair! Cody stalks Nakamura, Nakamura springs right up, but Cody ducks! RED MIST hits the timekeeper guy!! Poor, uh, Berkley! Cody chases Nakamura off, asks for help on behalf of Berkley, but Nakamura SMACKS Cody with the chair! No mercy from Nakamura as he SMACKS Cody again! Cody scrambles into the ring as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns once again and Nakamura still hits Cody with the chair! And again, and again! Then Nakamura wedges the chair into the corner, and he stalks Cody. Nakamura drags Cody up to CLUB him, then brings him around. Nakamura whips but Cody reverses, Nakamura CRASHES into chair!! The fans are thunderous as Cody shakes the ropes! Cody storms up on Nakamura to ROACK with a haymaker! Nakamura hits back, but so does Cody! Fans rally behind Cody with every shot, but Nakamura gets the edge. Cody dodges the strike fest to JAB, JAB, JAB, then flip, flop and- NO, Nakamura kicks low!
Nakamura aims but Cody ducks the roundhouse to BIONIC ELBOW! Cody winds up again, another BIONIC ELBOW! Nakamura falls over and the fans fire up again. Cody sees the table is still waiting, so he hurries to set it up! Cody drags Nakamura up, but Nakamura HEADBUTTS Cody! Nakamura puts Cody on the table, climbs up, and SUPER KNEE DROPS through the table! Cover, TWO!! Cody survives and Nakamura is furious! Nakamura kicks at the table for failing him, then goes out to look for something more. Nakamura grins as he brings out his own TABLE! The fans fire up for the furniture as Nakamura puts it in the ring.
Nakamura sets this table up but against the corner. Nakamura drags Cody up into a SLEEPER! Cody flails, but Nakamura hits the INVERTED- NO, Cody lands on his feet out of the suplex! But Nakamura RAMS him into the chair corner! Nakamura PELES Cody, then runs, and blocks boots! Nakamura puts Cody in ropes, ENZIGURIS and runs, SLIDING GERMAN! Cody writhes, Nakamura goes up, FLYING KNEE! Cover, TWO! Cody hangs tough but Nakamura isn’t done. Nakamura stalks Cody, pulls the suit open, and he aims! KINSHA- SUPERKICK! Cody then reels Nakamura in, to PEDIGREE!! Cover, TWO!!!
Cody is too tired to be upset that Nakamura survives. Both men stir, Cody pounds the mat and the fans rally up again! Cody stands, storms over to Nakamura and brings him up. Cody runs, springboards, CODY CUTTER!! Cover, TWO!!! Nakamura spasms a bit but he’s still in this match! Cody hears the fans rallying as hard as they can and he stands up again. Cody roars and the fans fire up again! Cody tells Nakamura to get up, then he dragon sleepers! But Nakamura drops to victory roll, TWO! Cody ducks one kick but not the WHEEL KICK! Nakamura aims from a corner, runs in, but Cody sends him through the table!!
The fans are thunderous as Cody dragon sleepers, to CROSS RHODES!!! Cover, Cody wins!!
Winner: Cody Rhodes, by pinfall
And that makes it 2-0! Will this exclamation point be the conclusion to Cody’s chapter with Nakamura? Will the American Nightmare become just the fourth person to win back-to-back Royal Rumble matches? Or is there another plot twist in Cody’s story just waiting to catch him off guard?
My Thoughts:
A great Raw, though with some rather odd moves. So Jinder Mahal shows up last week to get roasted, and now he’s gonna go after Rollins for what I presume is the World Heavyweight Championship at the Rumble? Well, Jinder’s not winning that, or else nothing else in the story makes sense. McIntyre and Punk had a great opening promo segment, and we definitely need to see them interact during the Rumble match. In fact, I think we need them 1v1 before WrestleMania, like at Elimination Chamber or something. That way, that story is wrapped up before Rollins faces whoever it is at WrestleMania. Although, the trend is a world title Triple Threat every 10th Mania…
What I wanna know is, what happened to making Indus Sher a thing? Did they feel it wasn’t the right time? Will Indus Sher be booked more after Rumble and on the way to Elimination Chamber? Though I guess that goes for a lot of tag teams at this point with Judgment Day being the only tag champions right now. Great women’s tag title match, and perhaps one of the better ones. But seeing that Raw has six teams while SmackDown has maybe three, feels like a team from Raw should be moved over to even things out.
Really good match from Kofi and Ludwig, and the count-out draw was a good move given they were about to write Kofi off with that dropkick to the steps. I don’t think Kofi will be gone too long, they can’t deny us a Kofi Kingston trick to survive in the Rumble. Really good sorta filler/not filler match from Otis VS Ivar, with a literally big win for Ivar. Good promo from Jey Uso and Bronson Reed, and I’m thinking Jey is about to get in on the Intercontinental Championship plans we’ve been waiting to hear from Adam Pearce. Though if those ideas were supposed to involve Kofi, not sure what’s gonna happen now that he’s “out.”
Great stuff with Judgment Day tonight as always. R-Truth’s video still has me laughing, it was such a great use of AI image creation as well as just old school image and video editing. Truth is truly the best comedic wrestler today with his commitment to the bit. Great response promo from Judgment Day, too. Great promo from Rhea and Nia to hype up a possibility of those two meeting, but we also got a good promo from Becky so Becky’s totally gotta cost Nia in the Rumble. Maybe Rhea VS Nia is the Elimination Chamber Perth main event so that Rhea can show her full power in front of her home country.
Great match of Finn and Ciampa with Priest and Gargano also getting involved. I originally thought a title shot was on the line right with that, but guess not. And we got a great and hilarious match out of Miz VS JD with Truth and Dom getting involved. Great win for Miz, too, and it seems we’ll be getting some more tag matches out of this stuff before we see Finn & Priest VS DIY, certainly at Royal Rumble. I can’t be the chances of Finn & Priest losing, but it feels like something needs to happen so that we can finally de-unify these belts and each brand gets to have tag titles again. That might have to wait until a SmackDown team/teams challenges for the titles.
And great escalation of things for Cody and Nakamura with that backstage brawl, and then the Street Fight here. I was just hoping there’d be something more than another singles match, and this was a great move. I also applaud the timekeeper taking the red mist. We’re seeing a lot more non-wrestlers getting involved in spots like that all over wrestling, and timekeepers are almost not even noted in WWE, so aside getting all that red coloring all over his face, Berkley surely had a memorable moment tonight. I almost thought Nakamura was gonna win but that disqualification loss was a moral victory for him, so Cody gets THE victory to finish this and move to the Rumble. Though he’ll definitely need to watch his back because Nakamura will surely want to eliminate him in the match.
My Score: 8.8/10
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IF YA SMELLALALALALALA~…!
As Cody Rhodes teams with Damian Priest & Braun Strowman against Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, FINALLY, The Rock has come back to SmackDown!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso; Jimmy wins.
- The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & LA Knight; Miz & Melo win.
- Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae w/ Nia Jax; Tiff wins.
- Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez; No Contest.
- WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly; Pretty Deadly wins, by disqualification, and DIY retain the titles.
- Six Man Tag: Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga; changed to…
- Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga; Priest & Braun win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes talks with Nick Aldis backstage.
They shake hands, but the SmackDown General Manager tells the WWE Champion there’s been a change: Cody’s out of the Six Man Tag match. What? Why would Aldis do that? It is out of Aldis’s hands. Wait, Solo Sikoa shows up to do what he did, but they can’t do the Six Man Tag that they advertised? How is this out of Aldis’s hands? Who do they need to talk to so they can do the match? Aldis says there’s no one either of them can call, if you smell what’s cooking. This is coming from The Final Boss, and The Final Boss wants to see Cody in the ring tonight. What business could The Great One have with The American Nightmare?
Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso!
The Scottish Terminator rubbed it in Big Jim’s face that only one of them is going to Elimination Chamber in Toronto, which Big Jim was able to brush off. But McIntyre harping on how only one Uso is going to WrestleMania was a step too far. These two look to have it out, but is Jimmy just playing into McIntyre’s hands? Or will McIntyre get embarrassed by “the other Uso” this close to that big time match?
Speaking of, Jimmy has a message for Drew as he heads to gorilla. “Everybody know you’re going to Elimination Chamber, right? But Big Jimmy got a question for the Big Easy: Will Drew go onto the Elimination Chamber and win that? Will Drew go onto WrestleMania and win that? Ey, Drew, I think we got an answer for you, Uce. The answer is…” “NO YEET!” Jimmy makes his entrance, the bell rings, and the fans rally behind Jimmy. Jimmy and Drew jaw, and then Drew raises his hands, to say UP YOURS! But Jimmy ROCKS and CHOPS away! Drew puts Jimmy in a corner, Jimmy dodges to CHOP!
Jimmy climbs and he rains down fists! The fans count, Drew dumps Jimmy tot eh apron at 5, but Jimmy GAMANGIRIS! Jimmy goes up, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Jimmy hurries to CHOP, then he whips. Drew reverses to send Jimmy to the corner. Jimmy BOOTS back, goes up, and leaps, but into a clinch! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders to a corner, Drew runs up to SPLASH and OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders again, the ref has Drew hold on, and Jimmy bails out. Drew storms out to get Jimmy and he whips Jimmy HARD into barrier! The fans boo but Drew looms over Jimmy.
The ring count starts, Drew mockingly calls him “Jey,” then puts Jimmy in the ring. Drew says NO MANIA for Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, ROCKS him, then runs up, only for Jimmy to put him on the apron! Drew blocks a superkick, but not the DRAGON WHIP! Drew drops, Jimmy DIVES! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! Jimmy grins, goes back to the apron, and then aims. But Drew stops the Penalty Kick to THROW Jimmy down! Drew then has Jimmy in the Reverse Alabama Lift! REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM onto the steel steps! Drew stands on the desk to say “NO YEET!” while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew revels in the heat from New Orleans, then he leaves Jimmy behind. The ref checks Jimmy, he’s able to continue, so a ring count starts. Drew paces while Jimmy stirs. Jimmy drags himself up using the desk, then lunges in at 9! Drew is annoyed but he rains down fists! Drew stomps Jimmy, then eggs him on. Jimmy rises as the fans rally, but Drew is right on him in the corner. Drew winds up, but Jimmy counter punches! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! And whips, only for Drew to reverses. Jimmy goes up, but Drew KICKS him out of the air! Drew then hauls Jimmy up, snap suplex! Cover, TWO!
Drew says okay, Big Jim. He clamps onto Jimmy with a top wristlock and grinds the arm. Jimmy fights up, fireman’s carries, but Drew elbows free. Drew bumps Jimmy off buckles, then hauls him up to the top rope! Drew CLUBS Jimmy on the back, climbs up, then CLUBS Jimmy more. Jimmy fires elbows and Drew drops back. But Drew runs up to CLUB Jimmy again! SmackDown returns to single picture as Drew CLUBS away on Jimmy again! Jimmy keeps taunting “Jey,” then drags him up. Jimmy fights the back suplex! The fans rally, Jimmy fires hands and a HEADBUTT! Jimmy SMACKS Drew off the post!
Jimmy rises to USO IN THE WIND! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! A standing count starts while both men stir on the mat. They both stand at 5, and Drew swings! Jimmy counter punches, then fires more shots! Mule kick, UPPERCUT, but then Jimmy dodges Drew! SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Drew is tougher than that, but Jimmy hurries to a corner. Jimmy aims as Drew goes to the other corner, “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs, but Drew FLYING HEADBUTTS! The Glasgow Kiss stuns Jimmy, and Drew hits a SPINEBUSTER! Jackknife bridge, TWO! Jimmy shows his own toughness, and the fans rally behind him.
Drew paces, then he stalks Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, reels him in, but Jimmy fights the underhooks! Jimmy wrenches, UPPERCUTS, but Drew ROCKS Jimmy back! Jimmy UPPERCUTS, Drew HAYMAKERS! Drew whips, Jimmy reverses and Drew ends up on the apron! Drew ROCKS Jimmy first, then climbs the corner! FLYING- SUPERKICK! Jimmy runs to SPEAR! Cover, TWO!! Drew survives, Jimmy’s spear doesn’t hit quite like The Tribal Chief’s. Jimmy goes to the corner, climbs up, and the fans rally up. USO- NO, Jimmy rolls through as Drew moves! Drew dodges a lariat to NECKBREAKER!
Both men are down, the fans rally, and Drew kips up! Drew scowls as he aims at Jimmy. “THREE! TWO! ONE!” CLAY- SUPERKICK!! Jimmy hits first! GLASGOW KISS returns! Drew reels Jimmy in, “This is your WrestleMania! This is as close as you get!” Drew shouts Jimmy is nothing, then ROCKS him with forearm after forearm! GLAWSGO KISS! Another Reverse Alabama, but Jimmy victory rolls it! JIMMY WINS!!!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Drew is furious, but his own ego caught him there! But then Drew CLOBBERS Jimmy! The fans boo Drew being a sore loser, but he puts Jimmy back in the ring! Drew rains down fists, then he DRIBBLES Jimmy off the mat! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Drew says that was Jimmy’s Mania Moment! Drew will win the Chamber, he will go to Mania, and he will win there! Jimmy means NOTHING to Drew! Drew puts Jimmy up against the post, then takes aim! The fans boo, but refs and producers rush out here! They swarm Drew to keep him from going after Jimmy again. Drew says fine, fine, then takes his leave.
Producers help Jimmy to his feet, but then Drew BLASTS through the refs! CLAYMORE for Jimmy!! The Scottish Terminator hits his target, then laughs as he actually leaves. Will McIntyre make this his Road to WrestleMania?
A car pulls into the parking lot.
And out steps Solo Sikoa. Solo heads inside, and he finds Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga waiting. Solo tells them that last week with Tama, that was an accident. Jacob says yeah, it’s all good, Uce. But keep it 100: If it wasn’t an accident, Solo wouldn’t be standing here right now. Well, good! Glad to see we’re all on the same page. Solo says he will be in the corner during the match for Jacob & Tama. Uh, no, Solo, no disrespect, but Jacob & Tama have been running things on SmackDown these past couple weeks. So tonight, it’s Jacob & Solo running the play? Yadada mean? Yeah, of course. And that right there, Jacob, is exactly why Solo loves him.
Solo says he’ll be back, he has to talk with Nick Aldis. Solo heads out, but will he really just step right back into place from before he lost the ula fala?
Carmelo Hayes is backstage.
R-Truth calls out to Melo, and says for the first time ever, Truth VS Melo! What’s Truth talking about? Duh, they have a match. No, Truth, Melo knows. But they had a match last week. Truth says he has never met Melo in his life, but they have a tag match tonight. What? No, they don’t. Who even made this match? Him. Truth, they are not going through this H1M who’s on first thing again. Melo is H1M. No, him made the match. The Miz!? Miz says he’s H1M. So now there’s two of you? No no no! Melo is H1M, this is The Miz! Yeah, #MeloDon’tMiz! NO! That’s not a thing! Tonight, they are. Who’s Truth’s partner?
Truth says he’s got a guy. A Louisiana legend! In fact, he just got here, so Truth’s gotta go. Laters. Miz says he has been workshopping this, and the fans love it. Think about it: Melo Don’t Miz! Melo Don’t Miz! And we are…! Melo shakes his head. Truth steps in and says Miz just wants Melo to say, “Awesome.” Miz offers a fist bump, Melo says no. Will Melo wish he had missed tonight’s show? Or will Miz actually help H1M get another win?
Zelina Vega speaks.
“My whole life, people have taken one look at me, and they try to define me. My size has never stopped me before. It never stopped me from becoming tag team champion. Or my personal favorite, the history-making first-time-ever Queen of the Ring. That’s me. Make no mistake about it, I’ve never had it easy. I had to scratch and claw to get anything around here. But this is a fresh start. Because I have something to prove. And my dreams are a lot bigger than your measuring stick. It ain’t over until Zelina Vega says it’s over.”
The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & ???
Miz makes his entrance but Melo kinda steps all over it. So he already missed his cue… But who did Truth find to team with him in the Big Easy? We’ll see, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Truth makes his entrance. “What’s up?” Well, more like who is his partner? He’ll tell us! His tag team partner is a local legend, born and bred right here in New Orleans! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Louisiana Knight! Wait, he means L A Knight! Yes, Louisiana abbreviated is LA, but that’s not… Oh, Truth… Truth gives Knight a Po’ Boy and some Mardi Gras beads, so Knight embraces it. The teams sort out, and Truth calls out him! Does he mean Miz or Melo? Well, Melo says he is H1M, so that’s who starts. The fans cheer on Knight while Truth and Melo tie up. Melo KNEES low, whips, but Truth reverses.
Melo springboards, FADEAWAY JUMPER! Melo makes his free throw, but Truth drop toeholds! Truth headlocks, Melo powers up and out but Truth whips! Melo turns hip toss into lateral press, TWO! Truth has a ghost pin, TWO! Melo trips to cover, ONE! Truth trips to cover, ONE! Melo runs up, Truth does the splits, and then hits a BIG hip toss! The fans fire up, Truth counts, Melo gets up at TWO, but Truth was just goofing. The ref explains to Truth that he is the ref, not Truth! Melo is annoyed, he runs up on Truth, but Truth wrenches him around! Melo pulls hair but Knight tags in. The fans fire up as Knight fires hands!
Knight ROCKS Melo, whips Melo, but Melo reverses! SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Knight drags Melo up to tag Truth back in, and Truth ROCKS Melo! Melo staggers, but he refuses to tag! Truth arm-drags Melo, then grinds the arm. Melo insists he’s got this, then arm-drags free. Truth staggers up, he and Melo bump heads! Truth staggers around more, and he tags Miz?! Truth forgot The Awesome Truth isn’t a thing anymore! Again! Melo BLASTS Truth off the apron, the fans boo, but Miz tags himself in! Melo is annoyed, but Miz goes to fetch Truth while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again, and Melo has Truth. Truth ROCKS Melo, but Melo holds onto the wristlock! Truth reaches for Knight, Knight reaches for Truth, but Melo holds on. Truth takes a swing, but into an O’Conner Roll! TWO and Melo BLASTS Knight! Truth rolls Melo up, TWO! Melo kicks low, calls his shot, but Truth suplexes for a STUNNER! The fans fire up while both men are down! Truth and Melo crawl, hot tags to Miz and Knight! The fans fire up as Knight rallies on Miz! “YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips, Miz reverses, but Knight lEAPING LARIATS! Knight TOSSES Melo in for good measure!
Knight stomps a mudhole into Melo, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” LARIAT for Miz! KNEE for Melo! Knight scoops and POWERSLAMS Miz! Knight keeps running, JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Knight stays on Miz as he brings Miz up. Knight ROCKS Miz, then ROCKS him again! Knight whips, Miz grabs the ropes. Miz KICKS, then takes a swing, but into a back suplex! Miz lands out, tag to Melo! Miz ELBOWS Knight, but Knight scoops! Miz tilt-o-whirls through, Melo SUPERKICKS Knight down! cover, TWO! Knight stays in this but Melo says he’s got this! Melo waits on Knight, then leaps, but NO 48!
Knight kicks low, but NO B F T! Tag to Truth! Knight ELBOWS Melo, Truth runs in! CENA SHOULDER TACKLES! Then the SPIN OUT BOMB! Truth says it’s time! “YOU CANT SEE ME~!” truth runs for the FIVE KNCUKLE SHUFFLE! Truth then fireman’s carries, but Melo slips free! Melo shoves, Truth dodges, and Truth hits the LIE DETECTOR! Truth then gets Melo in the S T R-TRUTH! But Miz CLOBBERS Truth! Knight ROCKS Miz, then LARIATS him up and out! Knight then goes out to THROW Miz into barriers! The fans fire up again, but NAKAMURA ATTACKS KNIGHT!
The fans boo, but the sinister samurai then POSTS Knight!! Nakamura slithers away while Melo keeps the ref’s attention! Truth sees Knight is down, Melo runs up, but Truth dodges! Miz tags in, full nelson, and a FIRST 48 FINALE COMBO?!? Cover, Miz & Melo win!!
Winners: The Miz & Carmelo Hayes, by pinfall
Well, what do you know? Nakamura aside, Miz and Melo made it work! Okay, they’re both trying to hog the spotlight, but is there a future for Melo Don’t Miz? Will Knight only have more of a reason to take that title off Nakamura now?
Charlotte Flair speaks.
“The GOAT… doesn’t have to call themselves The GOAT. Now, I have crafted a legacy that no one, I mean no one, can touch. And I’m back.” The Women’s Royal Rumble Winner chose Tiffany Stratton, but will The Queen take back her throne? Or will WWE always be on #TiffyTime? Speaking of…
Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae!
The WWE Women’s Champion may have gotten past Nia Jax, but now she knows Charlotte Flair is waiting for her at WrestleMania, and is going to be teaming with Trish Stratus in Toronto! Will she be in Tiffy Top Shape for that Tiffy Trishy dream match? Or will the Poison Pixie be quite the problem all on her own?
Before the match, Tiff grabs a mic while the fans cheer. Tiffy says, “I know, I know. You know it, you know it, and you know it. Ever since I won this title, everybody’s just been so obsessed with me. And last week, I had Nia Jax beat, until Candice LeRae decided to interfere and help her little meal ticket. And at Elimination Chamber, Trish Stratus and I make sure the Unstoppable Force comes to a definitive end!” The fans cheer that, but Tiff says enough about them. Let’s talk Charlotte Flair. The fans boo that name, but Tiff says Charlotte took her sweet old time, grabbed a chair, grabbed a mic, and she looked down on Tiff.
Charlotte chose Tiff as her WrestleMania opponent. In that moment, Tiff’s dream came true! And as she lied down there and looked up at Charlotte, she realized the rumors are true: No one loves to kick a girl when she’s down quite like Charlotte Flair. So at WrestleMania, Tiff isn’t coming for Charlotte’s legacy; that’s all Charlotte’s. Tiff is coming for the spot Charlotte desires the most: The number one spot as the top girl in the WWE! But here comes Nia & Candice to interrupt. Nia has a mic to tell Tiffy, “I Have to say, this is really cute. Like, it’s really cute that you actually think you were gonna beat me last week.”
Doesn’t Candice think that is cute? Candice says yes, it is so~ cute. And Tiff wouldn’t even be standing there if not for little Trish Stratus~. Exactly! And it’s even cuter that Tiff is out here talking about Charlotte when she wont’ even see WrestleMania! Because after Nia & Candide destroy Tiff at Elimination Chamber, Nia is coming back for her WWE Women’s Championship. Nia & Candice step up to the ring, and Nia says Tiff won’t even see the Grandest Stage of Them All. Tiff tells Nia to just give it up. This title isn’t even hers anymore. And once Tiff beats Candice tonight, Nia won’t have anyone to do her dirty work anymore!
Candice tells Tiffy that while they’re meant have a match right now, she and Nia are feeling impatient. Nia says they should just get rid of Tiff right now! But the ref steps in and says not gonna happen! Tiff VS Candice will, after the break.
SmackDown returns [Technical difficulties suck] TWO! Candice is frustrated but this is why Tiff’s a champ. The fans rally, but Candice stomps Tiff! Candice scowls at the fans, stalks Tiff, then brings her up. Tiff fires body shots, then she rolls Candice up! TWO, and Candice CLOBBERS Tiff! Cover, TWO, into a ghost pin! TWO! Candice escapes to hit a CODE BREAKER! Both women are down, but Candice scowls again as she crawls over to Tiff. Candice rains down fists, Nia tells fans to shut up, and Candice steps on Tiff’s face. Candice huffs ‘n’ puffs, pushes Tiff around, then scuffs her. Tiff rolls Candice up again, TWO! Candice DECKS Tiff! Cover, TWO!
Charlotte is stoic on commentary as Candice drags Tiff up and puts her in a corner. Candice fires hands, then backs off. Candice runs up to ROCK Tiff again! Candice then runs, but Tiff dodges! SmackDown returns to single picture, and Tiff rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans fire up, Tiff handsprings, BACK ELBOW! Tiff then reels Candice in for a SKY HIGH! High stack, TWO! The fans rally for Tiff, Nia coaches Candice, but Charlotte still seems nonplussed. Tiff and Candice rise, and Candice runs up. Candice puts Tiff on the apron, but Tiff ROCKS her! Tiff bumps Candice off buckles, then goes up, but Candice ROCKS her back!
Candice climbs up, and she fires hands on Tiff! Tiff fights the suplex! Tiff DECKS Candice, then adjusts position, to SANTON- FLOP! Candice ghost pins, TWO!! Tiff escapes, but Candice hits the step-up SENTON! And then a LIONSAUL FLOP! Tiff hurries to fireman’s carry, ROLLING SENTON! And then PRETTIEST MOON- NO, Nia drags Candice out of the ring! The fans boo, Nia tells them to shut up, but Tiff is on the apron! Nia swings, Tiff cartwheels over, and then she DROPKICKS Nia! Tiff Alabama Lifts Candice, to ALABAMA SLAM her into barriers! Tiff stares down Charlotte, tells her just wait for Mania, then she puts Candice in the ring.
Tiff goes to the corner, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Cover, Tiff wins!
Winner: Tiffany Stratton, by pinfall
Charlotte gives moderate applause, but Nia CLOBBERS Tiff from behind! The fans boo, but Nia just drags Tiff to a corner. Nia goes up, but wait! Trish is here!! The fans fire up for the legend as she rushes into the ring! Trish avoids a haymaker to CHICK KICK! Then THESZ PRESS for Candice! And then a SPINEBUSTER! Trish helps Tiff to her feet, but Nia grabs them both! Trish fires fast hands on Nia! Candice CHOP BLOCKS Trish! Tiff is still dazed, Nia HEADBUTTS her back down! Nia & Candice mug Trish, and then Nia HEADBUTTS Trish! Trish & Tiff are side by side, and Nia drags them into the drop zone! A-NIA-LATOR!!
The fans boo but there’s nothing can be done! Nia grins as she helps Candice away, will these two trash Trish & Tiff in Toronto? Charlotte steps into the ring, stands over Tiff, and points to the WrestleMania sign. Will The Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie unwittingly do the dirty work of The Queen of Flair?
Cody talks with Damian Priest backstage.
Priest asks why Cody’s boy, The Rock, is here tonight. Cody says given the time of year, his guess is as good as anyone’s. But tonight will surely be eventful. Cody congratulates Priest on entering the Elimination Chamber. Priest says what’s wild is, last year, they both walked out as champions. What sucks is that this year, only one of them can. Now, Priest is man enough and he respects Cody to say that after Chamber, he’s coming for that title. Cody says he wouldn’t have it any other way. Cody heads out, but what business does The Rock have tonight?
Braun Strowman steps in, and he tells Priest that congrats on winning, and good luck in the Chamber. But let’s be honest, Braun had Jacob dead to rights last week. If not for Solo Sikoa, things would look a lot different next week. Priest chuckles and says take it easy, he’s sounding like Drew with the excuses. But it is what it is, Priest just beat Braun to the punch. But that was last week. Tonight, Solo and Jacob, two of the baddest men in the business. Priest & Braun handling business? Oh, they’re handling business. The only business Braun cares about is getting his hands on those two. Priest says Braun definitely will.
Braun heads out, will the Monster of All Monsters and the Archer of Infamy make sure Solo & Jacob #GetTheseHands? Or will the rogues run roughshod all over SmackDown once again?
Backstage interview with Naomi & Bianca Belair.
Byron Saxton is with the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions and brings up last week’s SmackDown, the security footage led us to believe Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez were the ones behind Jade Cargill’s attack. Now, hold on, Saxton. They don’t think, Naomi knows they were. Fair enough. But this Monday, they can get their revenge when they defend the tag titles against Liv & Raquel. How ready are they for this match? Bianca says so ready! They have been waiting for months for an update. Jade has been recovering, she hasn’t been able to call or text, so the GlowEST took matters into their own hands to get revenge.
Bianca & Naomi will handle Liv & Raquel, then move on to Elimination Chamber, where one of them is gonna win to face Rhea at WrestleMania. Not only will you #FeelTheGlowEST on Monday, but Liv feels it tonight! #Let’sGLOW! The champs head out, but will they clear their Road to WrestleMania of any other distractions?
Alexa Bliss speaks.
“When I was away, there was a lot of… change that happened in me. But when I look around, I see this place is still the same. The names and faces may be different, but the desperation and insecurity remains the same. You’ll see Toronto when I turn the Elimination Chamber into something of a playground of my own. I know the Chamber. I love the Chamber. I’ve won the Chamber. And for the other five women, it’s gonna be a Hell like they’ve never experienced before. Need I remind you, this is my division, and I am in charge.” Bliss smiles and says, “See you soon.” The film comes off the reel, but will things get twisted in Toronto?
Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez!
The Big Easy is all about having fun, and they’re fired up for Naomi’s entrance. But wait! Liv & Raquel don’t wait, they attack Bianca & Naomi while the lights are still down! They mug Naomi, but Bianca drags Liv out of the ring! Then Bianca storms in to fire off on Raquel! The fans fire up, but Liv returns to CHOP BLOCK Bianca! Raquel hauls Bianca up for a TEJANA BOMB!! Naomi runs up, fires more hands, but Liv brings Naomi around. Naomi fires hands on her, but Raquel throws her down! Liv runs up, OBLIVION!
Liv & Raquel stand tall, the refs rush out here, but clearly the singles match isn’t happening. Will we be getting something even meaner and nastier between these four on Monday?
The Rock arrives!
His truck pulls into the parking lot, but we’ll see him in the ring, after the break!
SmackDown returns and…
Aldis is chewing out Liv & Raquel for the attack. He doesn’t know what they get away with on Raw, but they can’t pull that crap here. Now get the hell out of his building. Liv & Raquel just laugh that off, but then Chelsea Green & Piper Niven walk in. Chelsea says have no fear, Chelsea & Piper are here to sub in for Bianca and Naomi at Elimination Chamber. Aldis sighs, and says they’re not missing the Chamber. What? But Chelsea had an outfit picked out! This is a travesty to not have the greatest Canadian export since maple syrup on a Canadian PLE! Does he know who she is? The first-ever, longest reigning, tallest, shortest, prettiest, richest, tannest, sparkliest, oldest, youngest Women’s US Champion! Piper asks what this is aboot, eh?
Aldis says this is them testing his patience. They need to pack their gear and whatever else they want, because they’ll be in action next week on SmackDown in Toronto. And oh, it’ll be a good one. Wait, they need more details! At least an e-calendar notification? Aldis is leaving Chelsea in the dark on what’s coming, will she absolutely hate it?
The Rock heads to the ring!
Wait, what is this New Orleans related remix? The Final Boss steps out on stage, he shows those goosebumps, then continues down the ramp, shaking hands with fans. The Rock hits his signature pose on the corner, but then takes the long way around to pick up a fan’s phone for them before going back into the ring. The fans all cheer for “ROCKY! ROCKY!” and he grabs himself a mic. He waits as the fans continue to chant his name, and then he says, “Ahh, you feel it, don’t you? You feel it. The Rock has got chills up and down his body because you know, on a Friday night, for the Final Boss to get inside his bird and fly all the way here, you know that I’m dropping some ish on you tonight!”
The fans fire up and The Rock smiles. Rock says, “Let’s get this show on the road.” The fans anticipate what’s coming but he says hold on, he’ll do it. “FINALLY! The Rock has come back…” “TO NEW ORLEANS~!” Rock smiles, and he adds, FINALLY, WrestleMania is coming back to New Orleans!! The fans are thunderous to hear that! WrestleMania 30, WrestleMania 34, and now WrestleMania 42!? Yes, next year, 2026, LIVE from the Superdome! One of the greatest cities on Earth in New Orleans, Louisiana! The pyro goes off to commemorate the occasion, and the logo is already on the tron! Rock smiles at that, then he smiles at the WrestleMania 41 Vegas logo.
The fans are losing their minds, as we now know April 11th and 12th, 2026, the Big Easy has the Grandest Stage of Them All. Rock says you damn right holy ish! Oh when the saints go marching in…! Oh how I’d love… Wait, no, this ain’t singalong with The Final Boss! Sit there, shut up, and let The Final Boss sing the song! The fans are torn, but Rock says he sings! Oh how I’d love, to be in that number~! Oh when the saints go marching in~! Okay, that’s good enough. You got him, that was a great duet. The Rock is singing with the largest collection of STD’d trailer trash he has ever seen! The fans can’t believe Rock would do that to them!
Rock says now, dropping this news wasn’t the only gift he was going to drop on us. The Final Boss came here to call somebody out. The Rock will call out a man who he respects, who he admires, and who we all admire. That man is our WWE Champion, the one and only, Cody Rhodes. The fans cheer as The American Nightmare makes his entrance! They sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” and we get Cody’s pyro before he goes to the ring. Cody gets his second “WHOA~ OH~!” and round of pyro, then he steps inside to join The Rock. The fans cheer Cody on, so he holds up the title and the fans cheer even more.
Cody grabs a mic, but Rock says, “That feels good, doesn’t it? I mean, that’s gotta feel amazing, right? They love you, man.” Cody tells NOLA, “I love you, too.” Rock says this is crazy. Pretty much no one knows this, but since after WrestleMania last year, they’ve actually become good friends. No, it’s true, they have. Last time they were together was the Raw Netflix debut. Rock gave Cody his flowers, told Cody he has carried the company like the incredible champion that he is, so thank you, Cody. Rock meant it, and that night, they went to the back, drank tequila for two hours and had a great ol’ time.
They chopped it up, had a blast, but Rock wants to call Cody out here for something important. Here’s the thing… The fans get a bit rowdy as they wait, and Rock says Cody is a great champion. A great WWE Champion. Cody knows that. Again, they’ve become good friends, so over the months, they’ve texted. Even their moms became good friends! Look! Mama Johnson & Mama Rhodes together after WrestleMania 40! It is a pleasure becoming Cody’s friend. But Rock wanted this face to face to tell him a few things. One: Cody has been a great champion, but he needs to understand. Yes, The Rock, The Final Boss, is on the Board of TKO. And TKO owns WWE.
The Rock is the Director of the Board of TKO. Don’t boo that! The Rock’s good friend, Ari Emanuel, who owns everything Endeavor, The Rock joked with Ari, “Can you believe that you own The WWE?” Ari says he doesn’t own the WWE, The Rock does. Rock said no, no, he doesn’t know if he owns the WWE. But The Rock knows he is the most powerful… Cody, you are a great champion. But Rock wants Cody to be something more. Rock wants Cody to be something more than just our champion. Rock wants Cody to be his champion. The fans don’t like where that’s going.
Cody says he did not expect them to become friends, nor their moms to become friends, nor the tequila. Cody didn’t have that on his bingo card. But becoming The Rock’s champion? The Rock of all people should know, Cody is the people’s champion. The fans cheer Cody more, and Rock says yes! Cody is their champion! Of course! The Rock is also The People’s Champion, he loves that about Cody. This is their universe, they were both born into this business. But Rock means something even bigger than just this. Rock knows Cody’s goal is to bring as much joy and happiness to everyone around the world, as many as possible.
The fans cheer, and Rock says that’s Cody. Cody is that guy, and everyone knows it. Cody is on social media, Instagram, millions of followers. Millions, and millions! The Rock has half a BILLION. That’s not a flex. But The Rock is the most followed American man in the world, that’s what he wants for Cody. Rock wants Cody to be even higher. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, he will open doors to possibilities Cody never even imagined. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, every dream he has ever had can come true. Every dream of Brandi’s, of their daughter’s. Think about how Rock brought them to the premiere of Moana 2, in Hawaii.
Thank you, by the way, for making that cross a BILLION dollars, fans, Rock loves you. Rock has met the Rhodes family, they’re amazing. But imagine it: Cody’s daughter’s children, their dreams, long after Rock and Cody are gone, all those dreams can come true. Rock just needs Cody to be his champion. The fans say don’t do it! Rock tells Cody to just think about it, though. Rock is a very lucky man, he has it all. Cody also has it all. They’re very fortunate. They’re Mama’s Boys, they’re Girl Dads, they’re lucky men. Fans say don’t do it, Rock tells them to shut up or he’ll slap the syphilis off their face! Rock is trying to have a moment here, shut your mouths!
The one thing that Rock has never had, that he wants more than anything, is a brother. And that is what Cody can be. Last year, WrestleMania, Rock’s goal was to face his cousin, Roman Reigns, for the title. Cody knows, the fans know. Rock talked with his friend, HHH. He talked with Nick Khan, who is his friend. They are also Cody’s friends. Rock knew it wasn’t in the plans, but they talked about moving Cody aside to make what was best for business: Rock VS Roman, WrestleMania 40! What’d Cody do? Cody pitched a b*tch fit! Cody told The Rock he ain’t doing it, and he stood up to The Rock. And y’know what else? Cody SLAPPED Rock!
No one does that and gets away with it. But that is why Cody is special. That is why Cody should be Rock’s Champion. And that is why Rock will take Cody from where he is to a level so far above. Rock will make sure every dream, every desire, for generations to come, it all comes true. Rock’s dad, Cody’s dad, Soul Man & American Dream, they are looking down right now. They were friends, Cody and Rock are friends, Cody should be Rock’s Champion. He doesn’t need to answer Rock tonight. He can think about it, talk with his wife and daughter, as will The Rock. Then Cody can think about it. Meet Rock in Toronto on March 1st to give him the answer.
Fans still say don’t do it, but Rock says it is okay. Before he leaves, this has been an amazing night, this is a hot crowd, thank you all very much. But before he leaves, Rock wants us to know this: The one thing Rock wants more than anything in this world… is that. Wait, the title? Cody’s title? The fans’ title? This is all this is about? No no no no! Brother… Rock doesn’t want the title. He wants Cody’s soul. The fans duel, “NO! NO! NO!” “SELL YOUR SOUL!” Rock pats Cody on the cheek and says see you in Toronto. The Rock leaves, giving Cody a lot to think about. Rock does give one last glance back at Cody, then smirks.
What will The American Nightmare choose: His integrity? Or his aspirations?
WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly!
Did Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano got these titles thanks to Kit Wilson & Elton Prince? #YESBOY! Did they survive a couple title defenses thanks to Kit & Elton? #YESBOY! But when Pretty Deadly needed DIY, was DIY there for them? #NOBOY! So now, Kit & Elton are looking to give Ciampa & Gargano their comeuppance! Will we finally get another #SidePlateCheck? Or will Ciampa & Gargano remember for themselves, that if you wanna be champions, you gotta do it yourself?
But as DIY make their entrance, they have mics, and Johnny Wrestling tells NOLA, “Give it up one time for your TWO-TIME WWE Tag Team Champions…! The BTTITW (Best Tag Team In The World), D I Y~!” The fans boo instead. Ciampa says there is no denying that tonight has been electrifying. Gargano says this is a hot crowd. But please, if we could be somber for a second. Guys, this is serious. Two weeks ago, Pretty Deadly embarrassed DIY, and now reluctantly, DIY will return that favor by crushing their hopes and dreams of ever becoming WWE Tag Team Champions. So please, let us all rise to our feet… Yes, you in the LSU jersey, stand up.
Ciampa thanks Wade Barrett, and asks for everyone to remove their hands and bow their heads for a moment of silence for Pretty Deadly, beginning… now. The fans boo instead! And then Pretty Deadly make their entrance! The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really needed who in this broken relationship!
But then DIY jumps Pretty Deadly! The ref reprimands, DIY whip but Pretty Deadly reverses! DOUBLE DORPKICKS! Then DOUBLE LARIATS send DIY up and out! The disco ball hasn’t even stopped spinning! The fans cheer while DIY throw a fit! They regroup, cool down, and go back to the ring. Gargano distracts Elton, Ciampa CLOBBERS him, and the bell rings. But Elton fires hands on Ciampa! Elton whips, Ciampa reverses and he pulls hair! The ref reprimands, Ciampa throws Elton to the apron and KNEES him down! Tag to Gargano and he aims, SUPERKICK! Elton goes down in a heap, DIY cheers themselves on, and SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns, Gargano tags in, and DIY hits the BACK SUPLEX BOMBO COMBO! Cover, TWO! Elton stays in this but Gargano tags Ciampa back in. Gargano sends Ciampa in, but Elton ELBOWS him away! Gargano runs in, but Elton puts him on the apron! Gargano goes after Kit, but Kit blocks the kick! Kit BOOTS Gargano down, but then Ciampa BOOTS Kit! Elton dodges Ciampa to come back, DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide! Elton and Ciampa are down, sputtering and writhing, and the fans rally up. Elton crawls, Kit rises, hot tags to Kit and Gargano! Kit rallies on DIY with big forearms! Kit whips, Gargano reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS!
Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa in a corner, then LARIATS! Kit runs to LARIAT Gargano! Kit pushes Gargano down, kicks him and hits a TWIST- NO, Gargano slips through to ROCK Kit! Kit yoyos, DOUBLE LARIATS! The fans fire up, Kit tags Elton! They get Gargano up, but Gargano BOOTS Elton! Gargano ELBOWS Kit away, then runs up on Elton! Elton dodges, then gives Kit the boost, DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Gargano survives but Ciampa is in! Elton fireman’s carries Ciampa, but Ciampa slips free! Ciampa whips, Elton reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa! Elton shows off his strength with the GOTCH LIFT PLEX!
Tag to Kit, but IN COME THE PROFITS! Ford SHOVES Kit down, Dawkins mugs him!!
Winners: Pretty Deadly, by disqualification; DIY retain the titles
Not again! Just like they did Motor City Machine Guns, The Profits make sure no one else takes these titles off DIY! URENAGE from Ford to Elton! Dawkins keeps hammering away on Kit, and then Ford POSTS Elton! Dawkins fireman’s carries Kit, to POST him, too! Looking like the All Mighty with that one! Gargano fires forearms in return, but ends up int he POUNCE GERMAN SUPLEX! Then Ciampa runs up into a FLAPJACK! Ford goes up top, then flies in FROM THE HEAVENS!! Direct hit on Ciampa! But wait! MCMG rushes out here, wanting their payback! The Profits brawl with MCMG, but Ford TOSSES Shelley to the apron!
Ford runs up, Shelley goes to kick, but Ford blocks it! Ford LARIATS Shelley down, Dawkins hits Sabin with THE BIG ENDING! The fans are torn as Dawkins whips Sabin, Profits get him for the REVELATION!! And if there’s been any revelation, it is that Ford & Dawkins don’t just want the smoke, they want to burn down the tag division to get it! Will nothing stop them once they’re back in action?
Kevin Owens speaks.
“You got what you wanted, huh? You got your match. You couldn’t, uh… You couldn’t just take the punishment that you deserved, that I’d already given you, and let it go. No, you… You wanted me and you to go again. You wanted to fight me, you want to hurt me, you want to end my career, which would hurt my family, by the way. Which is truly despicable. But what about your family, Sami? Huh? Have you thought of them? What about your family, huh?” Kevin reveals he is right outside the Zayn home! Kevin peers inside to watch Sami, his wife, and his son!
Kevin asks Sami via the video if Sami knows what he’s about to put them through, when they have to watch Kevin end Sami’s career. And what happens then, eh? When Sami can’t provide for them, and everything they have, like this nice house, the shelter, the security, the peace they have, when it’s all gone? And why? What for? Because Sami’s too proud? Because Sami’s selfish? Sami IS selfish. Because Sami is making Kevin do this to Sami’s family. Kevin will never forgive Sami for that. He’ll see Sami in Toronto. “But remember… You asked for this. It’s all your fault.” As if Kevin’s delusions aren’t already grand, will he continue to blame everyone else but himself?
Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga!
Elimination Chamber is on the horizon, and the Road to WrestleMania makes for strange bedfellows. Priest, Braun and Jacob were fighting each other just last week, but Solo’s return really threw things for a loop. Can Priest & Braun give Solo and the Samoan Werewolf their punishment? Or will everything (not) be fine in Solo’s Bloodline?
SmackDown returns as #OneBigSOB makes his entrance. As Solo, Jacob & Tama head to gorilla, we hear from Solo. “Tonight, we handle business. And it starts with Braun Strowman & Damian-” Jacob interrupts with, “Man, c’mon, DP! C’mon, Braun! I thought we did this! So tonight, we about to even up the score. If you ain’t know, I’m all gas, no brakes with it! See, since we touched the scene, we been dropping bodies like bread crumbs! Yadada mean!? FA-TUUU~! Hit my music!” The rogues enter to Jacob’s theme, is this alone proof he’s the new alpha? Or will the match be the last nail in that coffin?
The teams sort out, but Jacob stares down both Priest and Braun. NOLA seems to acknowledge Jacob, but Solo convinces him to stand down. Solo starts against Priest, the bell rings, and the two tie up. They go around, Priest powers Solo back, but Solo powers Priest back. They break, stare down, and Solo talks some trash. Solo shoves Priest, Priest shoves back. They circle again, tie up, and Priest puts Solo in a corner. The ref counts, Priest lets off at 4, but Solo stomps Priest’s foot! Solo throws hands, then a HEADBUTT! Priest staggers, but then he ROCKS Solo! And ROCKS him! And HEADBUTTS! That was a mistake!
Solo shakes his head to HEADBUTT Priest! Priest goes to a corner, Solo throws haymakers and body shots on repeat! The ref counts, Solo lets off and says see? Solo and Jacob as one! But Priest THROWS Solo to the corner to fire off haymakers of his own! Priest ROCKS Solo, the fans fire up, and Priest whips., Solo reverses to UPPERCUT! Solo talks smack but Priest ROCKS him again! Tag to Braun and the fans fire up! Braun stares Jacob down, tells him to shove it, then runs up to SPLASH Solo! Braun stares Jacob down again, goes back for Solo, and hits another LARIAT! Braun scoops, Solo slips free, but Braun runs up!
Solo ELBOWS Braun away, tags to Jacob, and Jacob runs in, but Braun dodges! Braun CROSSBODIES! Jacob is right up, but Braun BOOTS him right back down! Solo runs in but Braun TOSSES him! Priest hurries after Solo, Braun CLOBBERS Jacob! LEAPING LARIAT for Solo! Braun then gets on the track, STROWMAN EXPRESS SMACKS a chair out of Tama’s hand! The Good Bad Guy thought he was being sneaky! But then Jacob CROSSBODIES Braun into the timekeeper’s aera! The fans go wild as Jacob rises up, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Jacob hauls Braun up, drags him around the way, HEADBUTTS him, then brings him over to SMACK off the desk! Braun staggers, but he ROCKS Jacob in return! And THROWS Jacob into steel steps! Braun drags Jacob up, puts him in the ring, but Jacob SUPERKICKS Braun! Braun falls into the corner, Jacob HIP ATTACKS! Jacob’s all geeked up, then he tags in Solo. Solo soaks up some heat while Jacob HIP ATTACKS Braun again! Solo puts Braun on ropes to CHOKE him! The ref counts, Solo stops at 4, but Jacob gets a HEADBUTT in! Braun flounders, Solo taunts him and eggs him on, but Braun CHOPS him!
Solo HEADBUTTS Braun right down! Solo rains down fists, then lets off so he can put Braun on the ropes. Solo CHOKES Braun again, stops as the ref counts 4, and Jacob gets another cheap shot in! Solo tags Jacob in, then he HEADBUTTS Braun again and again! Jacob runs to BODY CHECK Braun! Jacob fires up, Braun flounders to ropes, but Jacob rains down fists! Tag to Solo, he soaks up heat from NOLA, then he stomps away on Braun! The ref counts, Solo lets off, then he keeps Braun from Priest by anchoring a leg. Tag to Jacob and Jacob climbs up, FROG SPLASH! Jacob roars while Braun writhes!
Jacob looms over Braun but he glares at Priest. Priest gets heated, but Jacob fires hands on Braun as SmackDown returns to single picture. Braun stands, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him again! Jacob runs for another BODY CHECK! And then a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Braun stays in this and he goes to a corner. Jacob snarls, tags Solo in, and the fans boo. Solo runs corner to corner to HIP ATTACK Braun! Solo grins as he copies Jacob’s geeking out. Tag back to Jacob and fans cheer! Jacob aims, runs, and HIP ATTACKS! Jacob keeps going, but Braun BOOTS from below!! The fans fire up while both men stagger to their feet.
Braun SPINEBUSTERS Jacob! Both monsters are down, the fans rally up, and they crawl, hot tags to Solo and Priest! Priest fires hands on Solo, then whips. Solo reverses but Priest SHOUDLER TACKLES Solo! Priest runs to BACK ELBOW! Jacob is back, but Priest dodges to WHEEL KICK! Priest then waits on Solo, but Solo catches Priest! Priest elbows free, but Solo SUPERKICKS! But Priest JUMPING ROUNDHOUSES! Solo comes back, Priest ROCKS him first! Solo swings, but into the FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! Solo survives but Priest puts him in a corner. Priest whips corner to corner, then runs, only for Solo to put him on th eapron!
Solo takes as swing, Priest dodges and ROUNDHOUSES! Priest then knuckle locks with Solo, goes up top, and he tightrope walks for some OLD SCHOOL! The fans fire up and Priest powers up the arm! Priest runs, but Solo ducks the Comebacker! Priest fights the fireman’s carry to BELL CLAP, ROUNDHOUSE, and then he reels Solo in! But Tama is on the apron! Priest DECKS Tama, but Jacob HOTSHOTS Priest! Solo hits the URENAGE! Cover, TWO!! Priest survives and Solo is stunned! Solo snarls, looks to his taped-up thumb, then he drags Priest up. The fans boo but Solo taunts the fans now. SAMOAN- NO! Priest grabs Solo!
But Jacob runs in! Priest ROCKS Jacob, ELBOWS Solo, then he dodges, so Jacob’s SUPERKICK hits Solo! An accident just like last week’s shot to Tama, but Jacob doesn’t seem as upset by it. Priest TOSSES Jacob, then CLOBBERS Solo! STROWMAN EXPRESS CLOBBERS Jacob & Tama!! Priest brings down the straps, the fans are thunderous, and Priest grabs Solo by the neck! SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! Cover, Priest & Braun win!
Winners: Damian Priest & Braun Strowman, by pinfall
Just as Solo thought it’d be like before, he and Jacob were not on the same page! Priest is rolling towards Elimination Chamber, will this be just what he needs to go back to WrestleMania?
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Andrew’s TNA LIVE! iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 2.20.2025
So the first live episode got fairly positive praise from everyone; will this continue the trend?
Filming at Full Sail seems to have set the stage nicely this week! Going into a Live episode we got Moose and The Hardy Boyz on NXT, as well as Jordynne Grace’s involvement with Steph and Giulia giving a little shine to TNA happenings since she’s newly WWE.
This episode should be interesting, we finally see Lei Ying Lee (fka Xia Li) back in action, Rascalz take on Tyson and Tyriek, Tessa should be seeing some action as well…so generally interesting happenings for the second Live iMPACT! of 2025. Let’s see how this one goes down!
No matter where @ManceWarner and @stephdelander go, @TheSamiCallihan WILL FIND THEM!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/NY8HgI02kY pic.twitter.com/mXz9U7m9PL
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
Ratings:
- Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin: Rascalz win via Meteora/Swanton Combo – ***
- Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary: Lei wins via Thunderstruck – **
- NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC: Dango wins via The System help – ** 3/4
- Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore: Masha wins via Requiem – N/A
- Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons: Elijah wins via Tombstone Piledriver – *** 1/4
Results:
Oh yeah, and another Hendry concert is…cut off by a commercial, LOLTNA. First Hendry is cut off by AXSTV’s new Anime Hour bumper, and now Primo and Epico are showing up in TNA. I definitely didn’t have this on my BINGO card. The crowd starts chanting “Where’s Carlito”, which they do acknowledge and play off of well. Oh they’re using their shoot names of Orlando and Eddie now…but before they attack the lights go out and we get another guitar strum! ELIAH/ELIAS/EZEKIEL/EBENERZER/EMERY/EL VAGABUNDO – shows up to back up Hendry. Okay I can apologize away the redundant concert since it played into an Elijah debut. The crowd is immediately popping and chanting “This is Awesome” 10 minutes into the show.
Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin
Treehouse bros take it to the bigger men quickly, a few fast dives, a little MCMG style tandem strikes, Tyson fires and tries to take them out but they Low Bridge him. Tyriek comes in and they try similar things but Tyriek manhandles them both and throws them out of the ring, Trey is the first one back up and Tyriek and Tyson take his damn head off with his Corkscrew Running Euro Upper. Trey finally manages to flip out of the manhandle, tags in Wentz and Wentz goes for the hot and spicy cleaning house spot. Corner to Corner Knee Lifts for both big men, a Rolling Snapmare, into a Superkick for Tyson and Standing Shoot Star on Tyriek but only for two because Wes feints like he’s going to interfere.
Tyson and Tyriek pull off a tandem Assisted Backdrop Driver, but Wentz breaks it up, Tyson gets knocked out, Wentz hits the Tornillo, Wes tries to interfere again after Trey gets perched on the corner buckle but Ace runs around and trips Wes at the last second causing him to faceplant on the apron, Trey hits the Meteora, Wentz hits a Swanton from the other side of the ring and Trey gets the pinfall victory.
It was fast paced, all gas no brakes, but it didn’t overstay its welcome, so it was pretty fun all things considered.
After the match Wes grabs a mic, complains a little but challenges them to a 6 man match as Sacrifice. So we’re THAT’S where we’re getting the expected 3v3.
Fir$t Cla$$ comes out with an entourage of hot chicks and probably influencers or something. The “First Class Penthouse” , Gabby AF, Mafiosa Valentina, and Carolina are apparently known in their own way. Gabby I know was the awful one who did something for Impact a last year and sucked, but she’s part of the Busted Open Network I believe so that’s why she’s around. Two of them look like Noelle Foley and Frank the Clown…oh they actually are. Look at that. I do love KC Navarro as the Hype Man, they have this whole set up of AJ being mad that they haven’t gotten more Tag Title shots, so TNA placated him with his own Piper’s Pit and he’s *pregnant pause* totally happy with that. He says he loved Piper and hated Hogan before it was cool.
This is actually quality content and AJ is cutting a nice promo in this segment. They introduce their first guest, the greatest performer in TNA history, many whole say he’s Phenomenal with a whole lot of style….it’s A-J-Francis.
.@AJFrancis410 is GOING OFF!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/NY8HgI02kY pic.twitter.com/kGehtp9iTE
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary
Things were slow until Rosemary took her into a corner quickly, hit the Upside Down, and we get a lot of Lei trying to avoid Rosemary’s offense. Rosemary goes for a Spear in the corner and Lei forward rolls, starts connecting with a bunch of right hands, backs Rosemary into the corner, goes for 10 Count Punches, pulls her out, Airplane Spin TKO for only a two count. Rosemary tries As Above So Below, Lei shrugs it off, Rosemary tries to go after Lei anyway and eats Thunderstruck! Lei Ying Lee wins!
After the match Rosemary catches Lei on the ramp and hits the Green mist in the eyes. Match was far too short and so many of Lei’s set up moves look better than her finish. We’ve seen Kofi Kingston do it for years so it’s not bad, just the current Knockouts Division are awful and don’t take the move well.
Eric Young and the jabronis come out, EY cuts a very basic power crazed psycho kind of promo, gets the “What” chants from the crowds. EY is trying to recruit Maclin even though Maclin made his line in the sand last week. EY tries to spin it as maybe he took out Josh FOR Maclin instead of in spite of his trust. This really doesn’t seem interesting at all, but that’s probably because I hate the two Jabronis EY is with.
NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC
I really don’t have any interest in Slater. He’s got no personality beyond “flippy guy with a British accent”.
Dango immediately powders, grabs a chair and goes to swing on him but misses. So Leon is making JDC look dumb by dodging the post chop, using the chair to shield himself from a punch by JDC, and then clapping Dango’s fingers between the chair. So typical System match, look inept for the first few minutes, then take advantage of something to take over. Oh look, Leon takes too long setting up the table, Dango gets in a few pot shots, tries to whip him into the table but Leon leaps over it, and then leaps back over to clobber Dango. Dango is still trying to recover so Leon hits his over the corner post con hilo, and the crowd appreciates it but I’m not interested. Leon panders to the crowd after the big spot and then eats an X-Plex into the chair from Dango.
JDC throws Leon back in, goes for a pinfall that’s only a two and we cut to a commercial. Coming out of the commercial JDC is in control with a Kendo Stick until he isn’t, Leon counters and takes the keno stick, brutalizes Dango a few times then comes off the ropes with the kendo shot for 2. Leon goes for another table, and again, at least the crowd is receptive to this match. Leon sets it up, looks for something off the apron but Dango stops him first until he eats a dropkick to fall onto the table, Leon hits the Swanton 450 through the table on the outside. Does it look cool? Sure. Do I care about dumbass moves? Nope.
Oh thankfully the rest of The System comes out to stop the pinfall, Shield Bomb Leon through the first table, and roll him back in for Dango to win.
The Hardy Boyz come out to try and make the save, but the numbers are against them, so Oba Femi’s music hits! Oba cleans house but doesn’t get his hands on Moose, so they’re at least building the eventual clash between Moose and Oba.
The crowd starts a “Tessa, we comin for you” chant before she even starts talking. Tessa is actually playing off the crowd well, Santino’s music hits and Tessa thinks he’ll help her out with the crowd and Santino calls bullshit basically. Santino says if Tessa doesn’t wrestle next week, she’s fired and Masha’s music hits. Masha decides to step in for Tessa’s enhancement talent match.
Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore
Jobber tries to attack Masha early but Masha stops her, rocks her and Requiem ends the match.
Masha stares down Tessa, and then Cora Jade attacks from behind and hits Jaded.
Ryan Nemeth comes out to his Abyss music remix. What will Mokuba say today? “MYYYY BIIIGG BBRROOOOTTHHHEEEEER” he repeats at least 4 times and it’s hilariously cringe. He announces that Nic will return at Sacrifice, he literally just came out to give a PSA.
Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons
Hendry starts with Eddie, after a brief tie up it seems like Hendry reads the room and points at Elijah and the crowd wants him in. So Joe tags in Elijah, a little back and forth, Shoulder Tackle from Elijah, Rope Walk with Elijah lays out Eddie and a tag to Joe allows for a quick tandem knockdown, but Eddie powders as the Walking and Talking Duo hold the ring going into the final commercial break.
We come back and Hendry is bouncing Orlando off the ropes as he return a strike, but Orlando is obviously losing, eats a Euro Upper, and then gets walked around in the Stalling Suplex for posterity. Eddie tries a sneak attack but gets caught and Sack of Shit, into Kip Up, turn and then Orlando with the ambush! A few quick short cuts and an Irish Whip/Dropkick combo gives the Colons a near fall. Hendry does get locomotion variation cradles, but eats a Dropkick to stop the attempt at momentum. Orlando stays on Joe, but Joe finally starts to fire up as the crowd starts to get behind him. Euro Uppers make some space, but a Snapmare says no.
Eddie gets tagged in and a quick Leg Sweep into a Front Chancery keeps Eddie in control. As Joe tries to get back up, Eddie turns it into a Guillotine, but finally the Suplex counter connects for Hendry! Simultaneous tags! Elijah bulls over Orlando, catches a Leap Frogging Orlando with the Manhattan Drop as Orlando retreats to a corner, Stinger Splash into Spinebuster for two. Elijah tries to keep up the attacks but Orlando finds a few ways to make space, launches himself from the middle rope and eats the Jumping Knee! Eddie breaks up the pinfall, Hendry takes Eddie out and Elijah hits the Tombstone Piledriver for the win!
Overall Score: 6/10
Well there were more live hiccups than the first episode, and this felt both more epic and less epic at the same time. Elijah and the Colons debuting was a nice way to kick things off, Oba Femi showing up for the save was fantastic. There were a few decent matches, but also a lot of really short and rushed matches. Tessa played off the crowd well, but Masha really is useless on the mic. Lei Ying Lee needs to framed stronger, her matches have done nothing to show off her ability. It just proves that the Knockouts don’t know how to sell a kick to the head because they all take it in the shoulder and fall in corny ways.
Viva La Sam could be something fun if the next 3 weeks are just hand cam footage of him being like “I’m Sami Callihan and I’m gonna kick Mance Warner’s ass”, Elegance Clique getting the rematch with a stipulation is nice to see and while I like Fir$t Cla$$, that segment went a little long for a cornball swerve payoff. It’s one thing to placate the Influencer squad especially when we’ve seen Logan Paul and Ishowspeed do so well in WWE…but these are like Z Tier Influencers that no one cares about. These kind of dorks stream on Kick because they aren’t relevant enough for Twitch, not because they chose Kick over it.
So yeah, the low lights were pretty low, and the highs were a little fleeting, but at least they were pretty fun. Not a bad show, just clunky with noticeable issues and Masha shouldn’t be allowed to speak English anymore. She’s such a charisma vacuum when she’s not rambling in Russian.
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