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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (1/19/24)
ACKNOWLEDGE the contract!

Are the walls closing in on the Head of the Table?
One week before the Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles all sign the contract for their Universal Championship match!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: The LWO VS Santos Escobar, Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo; Santos, Angel & Humberto win.
- Tyler Bate & Pete Dunne VS Pretty Deadly; Bate & Dunne win.
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn; Kayden & Katana win and retain the titles.
- AJ Styles VS LA Knight; Knight wins, by disqualification.
- Randy Orton VS Solo Sikoa; Orton wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa wait.
Jimmy says it’s getting chilly, but then Roman Reigns walks in with Paul Heyman. Jimmy says what’s up! How was his flight? Roman tells The Wise Man to say what he said. Heyman says Roman said to “fix it.” Right. And is it fixed? No, it’s not. So now he has to be here to make everything right again. Roman leads the way, and Jimmy is frustrated. But Solo says he’ll fix it. He’ll fix everything. The Enforcer does have a match against Randy Orton tonight, will he turn the Fatal 4 Way into a Triple Threat with a Samoan Spike?
Nick Aldis is in the ring.
And the SmackDown General Manager welcomes us to Atlanta, Georgia and the official contract signing for the Royal Rumble’s Universal Heavyweight Championship match. At this time, and without further ado, he introduces The Phenomenal AJ Styles! Fans fire up as Georgia’s own makes his way out, he high-fives a few fans, then heads into the ring. Styles wastes no time and he signs his part right away! Fans cheer that, and Aldis then brings out the Mega Star, LA Knight! “YEAH!” Styles is annoyed as the fans fire up just as much for Knight. Knight makes his way right into the ring, and he also signs right on the line.
Fans fire up again because they know up next is The Viper, Randy Orton! The Apex Predator is just as fired up to be back in Atlanta, and he also high-fives some fans on his way to the ring. Orton does just as the others have and signs the contract right away. And that of course leaves the Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion himself, Roman Reigns. The music hits, and fans boo as The Wise Man walks out instead. Paul Heyman gives his introduction as always, and he says in case Aldis isn’t watching his own show, YOUR Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, and Heyman have only just arrived. They haven’t had a chance to submit this contract to an attorney, or even for Heyman to see it himself.
“So therefore, unfortunately, Roman… Reigns… will not sign that contract this evening.” Fans boo but the contenders all figured this is how it’d go. Aldis picks up his mic again to say, “Just so we’re clear, Roman Reigns isn’t signing this contract? Paul, that’s absolutely fine.” Heyman says good and turns to leave, but Aldis says he has three signatures and can make this a Triple Threat for a vacant Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Championship. That gets Heyman to turn right back around and storm right up to the ring! Heyman tells Aldis, “I don’t know if you realize this, but Mr. Aldis, I care deeply about you sir.”
Fans boo, not falling for that. But Heyman says he does. He halfway respects and admires the mediocre job Aldis has done as the SmackDown GM. And the fact that Aldis does such a mediocre job like everyone else, he at least looks really good. Especially in these Heyman-wannabe suits he has. But no matter how good Aldis looks, there’s no way he can sell this to the Board of Directors or to the “fine, upstanding people” of Atlanta. And no way he can sell it to his Tribal Chief, who does call the shots, because Roman should be defending his title in a 1v1 match! Heyman doesn’t care-
LA Knight tells Heyman, “Will you shut the hell up?! You’re right about one thing, this should be a one-on-one match. I had Roman Reigns’ shoulders pinned at Crown Jewel, and his cross-eyed, halfwit cousins saved him.” Fans cheer that! But Knight says Heyman says one more thing, Knight will cut bacon off his back. Fans cheer that, too! Knight says this should be his rematch, but some Johnny Come Latelys show up in AJ Styles and Randy Orton. Suddenly, they jump to the front of the line to get in the match that should be Knight’s after having a few months off! Styles repeats, “A few months off?” Knight says, “YEAH!”
Styles says maybe Knight doesn’t get it, but The Bloodline tried to end Styles’ career, then Knight steps over his dead body to get that title match, “And you lost.” So Knight is lucky to even be in this match. Knight says Styles is talking about the wrong guy. If there’s anyone with a horseshoe planted firmly up their keister, it’s Styles! Knight puts it like this: Styles should really watch the bass in his voice when talking to Knight, and turn that attention to Roman. Oh, good, the genius understands this isn’t just them against Roman, it’s them against each other. Well, thanks for explaining it then, Styles!
Because here’s how it works: Knight walks in, he pins Roman, and he becomes WWE Champion. If he has to walk over Styles’ dead body again, he’ll do it! And the difference will be it won’t be the Bloodline that lays him out, it’ll be the man that has everybody saying, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!!” Knight goes to leave but Styles DECKS him instead! Styles storms out after Knight, Knight hits back, and those two brawl up the ramp! Aldis tries to stop this but he’s not enough so refs and producers rush out! Fans fire up, the two are separated, but then Styles gets back in there! Heyman is amused as these two fight all the way to the back.
But then Orton pulls on Heyman’s tie to make him turn around! Orton sees what Heyman is trying to do and it isn’t gonna work on Orton, and here’s why. Because later tonight, Orton will drop Solo, beat him right in this ring 1-2-3, and then after that, he will reintroduce Roman Reigns to the three most dangerous letters in all of sports entertainment: R K O. Fans fire up for that one! Will The Legend Killer bring down the Phenomenal, The Mega Star and the Head of the Table in one match to prove he is the greatest?
Logan Paul arrives backstage.
The Maverick United States Champion is here, ready to be on The Kevin Owens Show. But how will he handle being on the other side of the interview tonight?
Aldis storms his way towards Roman’s suite.
But Styles cuts him off first, and demands a match with LA Knight, tonight! Aldis says fine, he’s got it. Styles heads out, and Aldis has the contract in hand. Aldis is going to deliver that personally to Roman, will Roman agree to the terms?
Six Man Tag: The LWO VS Santos Escobar, Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo!
Carlito once again joins Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde in action after their surprise reunion on NXT last week. And they’re looking to not just surprise but upset the new Legado Del Fantasma! Which side of this blood feud will be tranquilo after tonight?
SmackDown returns as the new Legado makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Carlito starts, calling Santos out, but then all of Legado bails out. Santos taunts Carlito, and that distracts him from seeing Angel slide in and CHOP BLOCK! Fans boo but Angel taunts Carlito now. Angel whips, Carlito reverses and ELBOWS Angel down! Carlito drags Angel up, tags Cruz and they mug Angel. But Angel stomps a foot, fires hands, but Cruz hits back. Cruz ROCKS and whips, but Angel reverses, only for Cruz to KICK back! Angel CHOPS, whips, but Cruz goes up and out to then springboard in and FLYING RANA!
Fans fire up with Cruz and he brings Angel over. Tag to Wilde, they double whip to DOUBLE ELBOW! Then the coordinate, HANDSPRING HIP TOSS SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Wilde throws hands, whips, but Angel reverses. Wilde CHOPS Angel, dodges Humberto, then knuckle locks Angel. Humberto runs in, Wilde dodges, then goes up and up and FLYING ARM-DRAG MISSILE DRPOKICK COMBO! Santos runs in but Wilde dumps him out! Fans fire up as LWO coordinates, Cruz & Wilde build speed, Carlito holds the rope down so they can both FLY out! Direct hits on Angel & Humberto, and Santos is stunned as SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns again and Angel has Wilde. Fans rally up but Santos tags in, and then he tags Humberto. Angel brings Wilde up into a Gory Especial, Humberto aims, SLINGSHOT CUTTER GORY BOMB COMBO! Angel sets Wilde up for Santos to basement dropkick! Humberto covers, but Carlito breaks it! Fans cheer, Carlito goes back to the corner, but Humberto drags Wilde up. Humberto CHOPS Wilde down, tags Angel, and then Angel tags Santos. The cousins mug Wilde, then hoist him up, to ELEVATED ATOMIC DROP onto Santos’ knee! Cover, TWO! Santos grabs Wilde’s arm, steps over, and mule kicks him!
Santos taunts Carlito, then hits Wilde with a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Santos continues to taunt Carlito as he drags Wilde away, and he tags Humberto. Humberto tags Angel, and they both stomp away on Wilde. The fans rally but Santos tells them all to shut up. Angel runs to basement dropkick Wilde down! Angel smothers Wilde, throws crossface forearms, and talks trash all the while. Tag to Humberto and he PENALTY KICKS Wilde down! Humberto clamps on a chinlock and he grinds Wilde down. The fans rally, Wilde JAWBREAKERS free, then runs to tilt-o-whirl SATELLITE DDT!! Fans fire up but Angel hurries to YANK Carlito down!
Angel YANKS Cruz down, too, then taunts the fans! Humberto back suplexes, Wilde lands out, then ducks ‘n’ dodges to hot tag Carlito! Fans fire up as Caribbean Cool rallies on Legado! Kick and KNEE LIFT for Humberto, then a LARIAT! Santos runs away! Angel runs in but into a DROPKICK! Humberto is up, but he’s sent into Angel, then Carlito hits a SPINEBUSTER! Cover, Santos breaks it! Carlito glares at Santos and Santos wants mercy, but Carlito still blocks the cheap shot kick! But then Humberto springboards, FLYING CHUCK! Cover, Cruz DIVING HEADBUTTS in! Santos SUPERKICKS Cruz!
Santos storms up on Wilde but into a shoulder! Wilde slingshots up and over to SUPERKICK Santos! Angel SUPERKICKS Wilde! Carlito hits a SKYE HIGH on Angel! Fans fire up as Carlito has Humberto, but Santos sneaks a tag! BACKSTABBER for Humberto, but Santos rolls Carlito up! Legado wins!!
Winners: Legado Del Fantasma, by pinfall
Santos says that’s how it’s done! He laughs as he steals this win, Angel says this is real familia! Will the LWO continue to be denied retribution?
Backstage interview with Pretty Deadly.
Kayla Braxton is with the #YesBoys as they prepare for a rematch with Tyler Bate & “Butch.” Do they feel better prepared for British Strong Style than they were at New Year’s Revolution? Elton Prince says that is an astute question, because yes, they are! This time, there will be no surprises, no mystery partners not part of the roster, none of that! Kit Wilson says they’ve spent this past week studying Tyler & Butch! These two aren’t just pretty boys, they’re pretty SMART boys! So they are incredibly prepared for Bate & Butch! YES BOY~! These two head out, will they look to make this Friday Night SnackDown after all?
Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits speak.
The All Mighty says, “You thought your little intimidation tactics were gonna work? Well, congratulations, you have our attention.” Montez Ford says this isn’t the smoke they want. Because they aren’t the ones. Ford will remind them that he and Angelo Dawkins are the Tag Team Triple Crown that always puts it down, and they have Bobby the All Mighty himself. Dawkins says to not let the nice suits fool you. They are the real monsters here. Final Testament is a revelation, but they’re businessmen. If you wanted a fight, all you to do was ask. Lashley says to name the time and the place. They’ve been hunting Kross’ crew for weeks, so when they find ’em, they’ll show them what real intimidation looks like.
Tyler Bate & “Butch” Pete Dunne VS Pretty Deadly!
SmackDown returns and Pretty Deadly finish enjoying their disco ball and slow-motion. Then the Big Strong Boy makes his entrance, followed by The Bruiserweight, who has done away with “Butch!” Pretty Deadly is confused, they think this is someone else, but no! This is the REAL brawler that’s been inside Dunne all along! What Bate said got through to him, will Dunne show everyone just who the hell he is?
The teams sort out, Bate and Kit start, and they tie up. Kit wrenches, Bate rolls, rolls and hooks free to wrench and headlock. Bate smacks Kit with his foot, then brings Kit over. Dunne tags in as Atlanta rallies for “Bruiserweight! Bruiserweight!” Bate whips, ducks and hurdles, then Dunne runs in to CLOBBER Kit! Dunne grabs Kit’s hand, wrenches and isolates the arm, to STOMP it! Fans cheer as Dunne grabs the other arm, and bends the fingers! Kit endures as Dunne tortures his hand, then pulls way back!! Kit gets the ROPEBREAK, Dunne lets go to STOMP the leg! Kit writhes, Dunne tags Bate.
Bate goes up and he KNEE-BOARDS off Dunne to senton! Then the AIRPLANE SPIN! Elton runs in, can’t get close, though, then gets SMACKED by Kit’s boots! Bate SLAMS Kit down, wobbles around, but Kit flounders away. Pretty Deadly regroups but fans fire up for British Strong Style as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Elton has Bate in a top wristlock. Fans rally, Bate fights up, and Bate fires off hands. But Elton throws Bate down! Tag to Kit but Bate ROCKS him! Bate slides under Elton but Elton grabs a leg. Kit gets in as Elton whips Bate to the corner. Elton RAMS and Kit UPPERCUTS Bate! Elton then fireman’s carries, ASSISTED GUTBUSTER with Kit! Cover, TWO! Kit hurries to headlock and he grinds Bate down. Fans rally, Bate fights up, and Bate throws body shots.
Kit hits a back suplex but Bate lands out of it! ELBOW for Elton, BOOT for Kit, but then Kit runs back in! Bate catches him, for an EXPLODER! The fans fire up, Bate crawls, hot tags to Elton and Dunne! Dunne ENZIGURIS Elton, dodges and SNAP GERMANS Kit, then STOMPS Kit’s hands! And STOMPS them again! BUZZSAW! Elton waistlocks, GERMAN SUPLEX, but Dunne lands on his feet! BUZZSAW for Elton! Then Dunne has Kit, X PLEX onto Elton! Fans fire up and Dunne has Elton for stomps right to the face! The fans fire up, Dunne takes aim, and he runs up, only for Elton to BOOT him!
Bate tags in, he runs up to UPPERCUT Elton! Elton staggers, Bate blocks his boot, then Bop up! BANG! Kit runs in, Bate dodges to BANG! Kit yoyos, Bate dodges, tag to Dunne! REBOUNDER! Then for Elton, TOP BIN! Bate PLANCHAS onto Kit! Dunne SNAPS Elton’s fingers! Then the pump handle, BITTER END! Cover, British Strong Style wins!
Winners: Tyler Bate & Pete Dunne, by pinfall
Dunne then just shrugs. The Bruiserweight is certainly feeling like himself again, will he and his best mate, Bate, head right for those Undisputed Tag Team Championships?
Pretty Deadly regroups backstage.
They’re of course complaining about what just happened, and then Kayla finds them. She brings up how they said they were prepared, so what happened out there? Kit says they were NOT ready, okay? Elton says they prepared for Butch, but then Bate brings in this brand new person they’ve never seen before! Who is Pete Dunne?! They rant away, but is anyone gonna break it to them that Dunne was Butch?
Kevin Owens heads to the ring!
The fans cheer as the Prizefighter is here to host his talk show, reluctantly having Logan Paul as his guest. The #1 contender will get to confront- er, interview the champion, what happens this close to their US Championship match? We find out, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Kevin has his show set-up at the ready. He thanks Atlanta for the cheers, and especially appreciates it because he is about to say something he never thought he’d say. “Please welcome my guest on The Kevin Owens Show, Logan Paul!” Fans boo as The Maverick makes his entrance. Logan waves to the fans as he goes to the ring, gets himself a mic, and steps in to be face to face with Kevin. Kevin starts but Logan interrupts by “thanking” Kevin for the invite. Logan would say he’s honored, but he’s not. Why would he be honored “to come on this bottom of the barrel, janky excuse for a show?”
Fans boo but Logan says those are cool graphics, but it’s his show now. And Logan is actually glad Kevin invited him, because Logan owes a proper thanks. Kevin is the reason Logan is in the WWE. Kevin echoes the fans with, “What?” If Logan is blaming Kevin for this, explain. Right, okay, Logan has a clip. Roll it! 2021, WrestleMania 37 in Tampa Bay? After Kevin VS Sami, Logan offered a handshake, and Kevin gave him a STUNNER! Back to present, Logan says three years ago, he went to his first WrestleMania, and Kevin embarrassed him in front of 70 THOUSAND! The fans cheer and Logan says it was just like that! Kevin hit a Stunner and everyone cheered!
Logan is heated just like he was then. That was when Logan realized he had to prove to everyone that he belongs here. Fans chant “One More Time!” for the Stunner. Logan says no, direct it at Kevin! Kevin’s why Logan chose to become a WWE Superstar! Kevin sighs, and says he has to be honest. Obviously that happened, but Kevin barely remembers doing that. Because to Logan, it was traumatic. But yeah, his first Mania, he was a guest, WWE rolled out a red carpet. Kevin’s been doing this almost 25 years, Logan is just one of many that Kevin’s Stunned. And especially going into that Mania, Kevin figured it was just another celebrity the WWE was bringing in cuz that’s what WWE does.
But turns out, Logan wasn’t just another celebrity. He stuck around! Kevin gives credit where credit is due, and Logan put in the work. Logan became way better at this than anyone would’ve thought. Logan grins and says, “Yes, I did.” Kevin says yeah, but as good as Logan is, he is still NOT one of them! Not a Rey Mysterio, a Seth Rollins, a Sami Zayn, or Kevin Owens! Logan laughs and says “THANK GOD!” Logan is happy to not be “one of y’all,” he’s one of one. Logan is a purveyor of viral media, the greatest storyteller of a generation, your son’s favorite star, your girlfriend’s social media crush, the marketing genius, disruptor, innovator, wrestler, boxer, the list goes on and on!
Often imitated, never duplicated, billionaire with a B! The Maverick, Logan Paul! And Kevin… Well, he’s just Kevin Owens. Kevin says he doesn’t know what any of that stuff is supposed to mean. The fans chant “Logan Sucks!” Kevin has heard everything Logan’s had to say on commentary, the putdowns about his weight, his look, everything. But here’s the thing. Logan can say anything he wants about Kevin, fine. But Kevin can’t come out here and say everything he wants to say about Logan. In fact, there’s a lot he can’t talk about. And Logan knows why, too. It’s the same reason Logan is the US Champion: he is protected, sheltered.
The second he came here to the WWE, Logan was offered all the tools he could ever need to hopefully win a title. And Kevin gets it, it is the notoriety and attention Logan brings. And to his credit, he used those tools, did become champion, and can say for the rest of his life, “I’m a WWE United States Champion.” Great for you, Logan. But as far as Kevin and the fans are concerned, this is a JOKE! A joke that’s gone on for far too long, and Kevin is putting an end to the joke at The Royal Rumble! The fans fire up but Logan yawns, claiming he didn’t hear any of that. But he did hear the part about “protected.”
There is such hypocrisy here, because just look at Kevin’s arm. Kevin’s arm is protected, he has a weapon on his hand! The only reason Kevin knocked Logan down is because of the cast! But Logan knocks people out clean! All those guys Kevin mentioned? Logan’s knocked them out! One by one, dominos A, B, C, D! So like Logan said, it will only take him one second to KO KO, ok? Kevin says as unimpressive as Logan thinks Kevin is, Kevin says the people that have been watching the last 10 years all know that Kevin could take more punishment than anyone and get back up! He has been slammed harder, punched better, and fallen off higher stuff than anyone!
So there isn’t a punch Logan can throw that will keep Kevin down for three seconds, let alone knock him out. And as far as the cast, weapon, protection, fine. Logan bringing up a lawsuit about this thing on, fine. Kevin gives Logan his word that he won’t have this on at The Royal Rumble. In fact, he’ll take it off right now if it helps Logan feel better. Kevin takes the cast off, and Logan SUCKER PUNCHES him!! Fans boo as Logan gloats, but Kevin proves himself right by getting back up!! Logan turns around and has seen a ghost! Kevin asks if that was all! Logan runs in, Kevin TACKLES him! Kevin fires off fists, Logan gets away, but Kevin pursues!
Logan POSTS Kevin, then SMACKS Kevin’s bad hand off the post!! Logan taunts Kevin, grabs his belt, and holds it up as he stands over Kevin. Logan dares Kevin to try again at the Rumble, but will Kevin #JustKeepFighting until he’s broken Logan Paul?
The Bloodline talks in their suite.
Roman keeps harping on the whole “fix it” order. He gets to his bus and what does he see on the TV? A Viper on Heyman’s neck! And this is what Roman was talking about. We’ve only got one Wise Man, but we’ve got two of these two! Roman tells Jimmy that he’s given opportunity after opportunity, Jimmy plays around, acts like he’s the back up QB, hot route, YEET and NO YEET! But then Solo steps forward? Solo says that was on him. He is the Tribal Heir for a reason, so tonight, Solo will show Roman that he will fix it. Solo heads out, Jimmy follows, and Roman seems at a loss for words. Is the Enforcer going to do what even The Tribal Chief can’t?
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn!
The life of the party comes to SmackDown and they’re bringing the gold! But will they be leaving with the gold, too? Or will they regret taking on the “Unholy Union?”
SmackDown returns and not only has Bayley joined commentary, but all of Damage CTRL is ringside. Bayley says it’s so much fun being out here without Michael Cole. Fyre & Dawn then make their entrance, finally back in action after returning during the Holiday Havoc to go after DMG CTRL. The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see if something wicked this way wins!
The teams sort out, but Fyr e& Dawn attack! Katana is sent out, Fyre hits a GOURD BUSTER on Kayden! Dawn PENALTY KICKS, Fyre covers, TWO! Fyre whips Kayden hard into the corner, tags in Dawn, but Kayden fires shots! Dawn waistlocks, Fyre SUPERKICKS Kayden into the SAIDO! Cover, TWO! Bayley says do better than that, idiots! Dawn ROCKS Kayden, scoops her, but Kayden slips free. Kaydena voids Fyre & Dawn, hot tag to Katana! Katana trips Dawn, BLASTS Fyre, then FACEBUSTERS Dawn! Katana dodges again, tilt-o-whirls and RANAS! Dawn tumbles, fans fire up with Katana and she runs in to A-LIST LARIAT!
Kayden tags, she and Katana hoist Dawn up but Dawn fights back. Fyre runs in to throw Katana down but Kayden SUPERKICKS her! Kayden helps Katana get up, SUPER STEINER sends Dawn onto Fyre! Cover, Fyre breaks it! Katana storms up on Fyre but Fyre JAWBREAKERS! Kayden TOSSES Fyre but Dawn throws Kayden by her hair! Dawn drags Kayden over, tags in Fyre, and they hook Kayden up. But Kayden BOOTS Dawn away, flips up and over Fyre, then reels her in to waistlock. O’Conner, TWO, and Dawn UPPERCUTS! Fyre rolls Kayden up, TWO!! Kayden escapes and Fyre is furious!
Bayley says they’re taking notes on DMG CTRL. Katana CROSSBODIES Dawn! Kayden shoves Fyre away, runs up, and rebounds off ropes to DESTROYER! Hot tag to Katana and she goes up. Handstand, KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, Kayden & Katana win!
Winners: Kayden Carter & Katana Chance, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)
KC Squared survives, but wait! The Kabuki Warriors have the belts! They dance around to taunt the champs, but Kayden asks fi they’re done. The ref has the Kabuki Warriors hand the belts over, and they oblige. The champs say anytime, anywhere, but will they not be ready for Kairi & Asuka?
The OC talks backstage.
Mia Yim & The Good Brothers are concerned about AJ Styles’ attitude change. Styles walks over, Gallows has him hold on, and he tells Styles that no matter what, they’ve still got Styles’ back. Styles doesn’t say a word as he walks away, does he not have theirs?
The Final Testament speaks.
Karrion Kross says, “We know exactly who Bobby & The Profits really are. You guys sit where you’re told to sit, stand where you’re told to stand. You are the yes men of this company. I mean, you guys are the new face of this place, at some point, right? Isn’t that the plan?” But Kross says the reason his group hasn’t gotten opportunities like Lashley & The Profits is because they are the disruptors. They are uncivilized and savage. It makes people nervous. So they aren’t here to play Lashley’s game. They’ve got a game of their own. Next week, they’ll see Lashley & The Profits in the ring. And then, the whole world will truly see who the real All Mighty is.
The final image on the screen is “Pride goes before destruction.” But for who will that quote hold true?
Backstage interview with Carmelo Hayes.
Cathy Kelley notes last week, there was the scary situation in his match with Austin Theory. Can Melo tell us what happened? Melo says in the heat of battle, things like this can happen. Melo and Theory have each been there before, and luckily, both men walked away from it. But what Melo wants to focus on is that even though he didn’t win, he didn’t lose. Cuz it doesn’t matter, Melo is gonna ball out, because that is who he is, and he is… HIM! Theory & Waller storm in and Theory says this is insane! Melo tried to end Theory’s career! And what, is he getting rewarded? Melo’s getting an interview on Theory’s show, in Theory’s town? Do you know who he is?!
Melo says okay, then what about they run it back next week, outside Theory’s city when they’re in Miami? Oh, next week, huh? As in next Friday? Sorry, Theory is busy. But Waller says no he doesn’t! Theory would love to have a rematch! Theory is upset but Melo says he’ll talk with Aldis to make that official. Waller says fine! See you in Miami, mate! Theory tells Waller to stop doing that and Waller doesn’t understand why he’s upset. But will Theory be able to get his redemption and revenge?
AJ Styles VS LA Knight!
The Phenomenal One doesn’t even embrace his pyro for his entrance, he just wants to get to business! Will he prove he should be the only one facing Roman Reigns? Or will the Mega Star make the same point when he shows Styles whose game this is?
SmackDown returns and Knight makes his entrance. The bell rings and Knight dodges Styles to fire off haymaker! Fans chant “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” with every shot, but then Styles kicks low. Styles headlocks, punches away on Knight’s face, but Knight hits a BIG back suplex! Knight and Styles scrap, Styles headlocks again but Knight fights up. Knight powers out and Styles hits buckles hard! Knight snarls, drags up, and he CHOKES Styles on ropes! The ref counts, Knight lets off to run and STRADDLE ATTACK! The fans fire up , duel, and Knight suplexes high and hard! Cover, ONE!! Knight is annoyed but the fans are thunderous as they duel!
Knight brings Styles up but Styles CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Knight CHOPS back, Styles eggs him on! The CHOPS go back and forth, then Knight gets the edge! Styles dodges to fire off the Phenomenal Blitz! Knight staggers and crawls, Styles KICKS him down! Styles bumps Knight off buckles, scoops him, and hits a BACKBREAKER! Styles storms up on Knight, rains down fists, then brings Knight around. Styles puts Knight on ropes, CHOKES him in return, but lets off as the ref counts. Styles brings Knight up to CHOP again! Knight goes to a corner, but he kicks back! And JABS! And haymakers!
Fans chant “YEAH! YEAH!” but Styles kicks a leg out! Knight hobbles, Styles storms up to CHOP, then he whips. Knight reverses and scoops to POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Styles grits his teeth as he stays in this, but Knight bumps Styles off buckles. Knight stops a mudhole, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight then lets off and he spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT!” But Styles bails out before the boot! Knight storms out, but Styles goes up to SLIDING KNEE from the apron! Knight falls, the ring count climbs, but Styles whips Knight into the barriers! Styles slides into the ring just to refresh the count, then he goes back for Knight.
Knight FLAPJACKS Styles off the barriers! Knight brings Styles to the desk, and dribbles him off the lid! The fans chant “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” and the count climbs, but wait, here comes Jimmy Uso! Fans boo as Jimmy grins while doing Roman’s bidding, but Knight says okay, bring it! Jimmy then backs down, so Knight goes back for Styles. Styles ENZIGURIS Knight down! Fans fire up, Solo is there! SAMOAN SPIKE to Knight!!
Winner: LA Knight, by disqualification
Fans boo as Solo now CLOBBERS Styles! Jimmy applauds, having done his part as the decoy. Solo sends Styles into the steel steps! Styles tumbles up and over, then Solo puts Styles in the ring! Fans boo more as Solo brings Styles back up! SAMOAN SPIKE for Styles!! Solo demands a mic, and is given one so he can say, “Two down, one to go!” Solo demands Randy get out here NOW! Solo wants his main event fight, will he finish the trifecta for his Tribal Chief? Or will the Viper be the one to strike Solo down first?
Randy Orton VS Solo Sikoa!
SmackDown returns as now Aldis is ringside, the contract in hand. He is apparently still waiting for Roman to actually give him the time of day to sign it. But then here comes Randy Orton! The Viper takes his time walking to the ring, keeping an eye on Solo. The ref keeps Solo back while Orton steps into the ring and poses on his favorite corner. The bell rings, Orton and Solo stare down, then they fire off! Orton has the edge but Solo shoves him and UPPERCUTS him! Orton goes to a corner, Solo rains down fists! The ref counts, Solo lets off to run and HIP ATTACK! Orton flops out of the ring and fans boo as Solo goes out after him.
Solo drags Orton up, aims at the desk, but Orton blocks to SMACK Solo off the desk! Orton brings Solo around, but Solo fights the back suplex! Solo SMACKS Orton off the desk after all, then RAMS him into steel steps! Fans boo as Solo stands tall, and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns once more, Orton blocks another desk smack, and he ROCKS Solo to then DESK BACK SUPLEX!! Solo writhes, the ring count is 5 of 10, and Orton drags Solo back over. Solo throws body shots, he SMACKS Orton off the apron, and then he pushes Orton in. Solo storms up, but Orton KICKS him in the ropes! The fans fire up as Orton drags Solo along the ropes, to DRAPING DDT! The fans are thunderous as Orton starts hearing those voices in his head! Orton pounds the mat, demands Solo rise up, but fans boo as Jimmy returns! But then Knight CLOBBERS Jimmy!
Fans fire up, but Jimmy ROCKS Knight in return and runs away again. But Styles is there to DECK Jimmy! And he RAMS Jimmy into the tron! Seems those Samoan Spikes didn’t do enough! Styles storms back down the ramp, Orton dares Styles and Knight to bring it, but Solo turns him around! RKO!! Cover, Orton wins!!
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall
The Viper still struck first! But then Knight and Styles storm into the ring again and the three challengers stare down. Fans fire up, and Aldis says to hold on. But Knight DECKS Styles! Knight says do what you want out there, just not in Knight’s ring. But then Orton RKOs Knight! And he spells it out a la LA Knight! Then he RKOS STYLES!! SUPERMAN PUNCH from Roman outta nowhere!! The Tribal Chief waited until everyone else was distracted, and then he stares Aldis down. Aldis steps forward to hand him the contract. Roman looks at it, takes the pen, and he signs his part. And then he drops it in front of Aldis.
The match is now official for the Rumble, and Roman takes aim at Orton! Orton rises up, Roman lets out the battle cry, then runs in, into an RKO!! The fans are thunderous again as the Viper still had enough venom in the tank! But will Orton have to really dig down deep if he wants to bring down three of the best all at once?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown here, and it felt a bit like a go-home with quite a bit set up for next week’s real go-home. A bit of a waste of Fyre & Dawn getting a title match, though. The match felt short, and part of the spotlight was taken away with DMG CTRL ringside and Bayley on commentary. Kayden & Katana winning was fine, now they and Kabuki Warriors are having their tag title match next week, and who knows what happens there. A part of me thinks Asuka & Kairi do win those belts to put the pressure on Bayley in the Women’s Rumble. It’ll work to give DMG CTRL reason to kick Bayley out for being the only one without a belt, and also give SmackDown some time with the women’s tag titles.
Really good Six Man Tag to open things tonight, and a good win for the now officially named Legado Del Fantasma. Really good promos from Lashley & The Profits, as well as The Final Testament, and we’re getting closer to their own Six Man Tag. Great stuff from Pretty Deadly tonight, especially as they helped set up the official repackage of Butch into Pete Dunne. I know I kinda did this whole moment a disservice by still referring to him as Pete Dunne this entire time, but this is still a great moment that has been long awaited. British Strong Style gets a great win, Pretty Deadly have a hilarious reaction promo after, and I really hope Bate & Dunne get a shot at the tag titles for Mania.
Really solid stuff from Kevin and Logan in their promo, and Kevin no-selling Logan’s list of accolades was more effective than Logan no-selling Kevin. Though, I myself would’ve just summed Logan’s list up with “So what?” Anyway, good brawl, and Logan standing tall is good for the go-home math, in that this is a good sign that Kevin does get this title off Logan at the Rumble. Good promo from Melo with Theory and Waller, and it seems Theory’s passed concussion protocol to be home in Atlanta and then go to Miami next week to have his rematch with Melo. Just skip the Arabian Press Fly thing he did and we should be good.
And of course, great stuff from The Bloodline/Universal Championship story. Roman dumping all over Jimmy, refusing to sign the contract to open the show, but Aldis threatening to dethrone Roman with his authority, all good stuff. I really like Aldis standing up to Roman & Heyman being he’s the GM and they’re the talent. Styles and Knight getting into a fight to have their match, only for that to be “ruined” by Solo was actually a good move for the story. Solo had a good bit in the suite promo, and the detail of even Roman being unsure how to respond is good stuff. Great stuff in Solo VS Orton, including Knight and Styles stopping Jimmy from helping.
Now Roman of course signs his part, after The Bloodline wipes out Knight and Styles. But then Orton standing tall here pretty much indicates Roman is winning at the Rumble, which we all pretty much knew anyway. The Fatal 4 Way will still be good, of course, and the Fatal 4 could see the three challengers dispatch of the Bloodline trying to interfere rather effectively for once.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Will The Death Riders cancel Dynasty?
Claudio Castagnoli faces Adam Copeland while Jon Moxley & Marina Shafir face Swerve & Willow, all before the PPV this Sunday! Will the champions of AEW make sure their challengers can’t make it?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Adam Copeland VS Claudio Castagnoli; wins.
- Toni Storm VS Penelope Ford; wins.
- Mixed Tornado Tag: Jon Moxley & Marina Shafir VS Swerve Strickland & Willow Nightingale; win.
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[Due to scheduling conflicts, coverage will be on delay]
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This ain’t no joke!
With just weeks left before Stand & Deliver, Trick Williams is after Oba Femi and the NXT Championship. But will Trick get his rematch?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match Qualifier: Zaria w/ Sol Ruca VS Lash Legend w/ Jakara Jackson; Zaria wins and advances to Stand & Deliver.
- Hank ‘n’ Tank VS Myles Borne & Tavion Heights w/ No Quarter Catch Crew; Myles & Heights win.
- NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match Qualifier: Kelani Jordan VS Roxanne Perez; Kelani wins and advances to Stand & Deliver.
- NXT North American Championship: Shawn Spears w/ The Culling VS Ricky Saints; Saints wins and becomes the new NXT North American Champion.
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Stephanie Vaquer is here!
The fans cheer for La Primera as she makes her way to the ring, still the NXT Women’s Double Champion! NXT General Manager, Ava, is there to meet her, and she says, “Ever since Stephanie has stepped foot in NXT, she has shown everyone exactly why she is La Primera.” The fans cheer, and Ava says after walking out victorious last week, that shows exactly the caliber Stephanie is. However, given the depth of the NXT Women’s Division, both titles deserve to be defended frequently. The two have put a lot of thought into this, and felt it was not fair for her to continue to do this alone.
The fans boo, but Ava says the decision has been made: Stephanie will relinquish the Women’s North American Championship. The fans boo more, but Ava says a new champion will be decided at Stand & Deliver in a Six Woman Ladder Match, and the qualifiers begin tonight. The fans chant “NO! NO! NO!” but Vaquer assures them she understands that this is not a popular decision. But NXT has given her an opportunity to do the same for everyone else. She really wants to push her NXT Women’s Division, not stop it. The fans do cheer that, and sing “OLE~, OLE OLE OLE~! OLE~, OLE~!”
Vaquer says tonight, she will give up the North American title. But under one condition: She gets to pick who she faces at Stand & Deliver for THE NXT Women’s Championship. The fans like that! Wait, here comes Jordynne Grace! The Juggernaut tells Stephanie that she’s sorry she keeps interrupting, but she’s happy to hear Stephanie gets to choose her opponent. Now that Jaida’s out of the picture, Jordynne and Stephanie can focus on the match everyone has really been looking forward to. For the first time ever on NXT’s biggest stage, Juggernaut VS La Primera. But wait, here comes Miss Parker!
Jaida says hear that? See, Jordynne, “Miss Muscle Mommy,” Jaida being out of the picture is insane. But if Jordynne actually stayed down where Jaida left her ass last time, Jaida would’ve beaten Stephanie, and she’d be here with the NXT Women’s Championship around her little ol’ waist. But Stephanie, baby, it was that close, and we all know it. But go ahead, call your shot. Because when they run this bac- Jordynne interrupts Jaida, and says she had her opportunity. Jaida called her shot, and she fumbled. Now, Jaida may not understand how championships work, seeing as how she’s never held one before…
But Jaida is going to the back of the line. Vaquer says it looks like these two need to work this out. And so the two start throwing shots! Jaida shoves, Jordynne dodges, and then Jordynne puts Jaida on the apron! Jordynne DECKS Jaida, but here comes security! Only for Jordynne to DECK one, and TOSS the other out onto the rest! The fans go nuts as the Juggernaut warns Jaida to watch herself! Jaida says nobody’s scared of Jordynne! Will these two throw down to then move on to Stand & Deliver?
Trick Williams speaks.
Over the weekend, Trick put on his Instagram, “LET’S TALK ABOUT IT OBA,” accompanied by a video. “Yo, what’s good, Oba? I mean, I already made the challenge, boy, but you ain’t hear me? I had Timbs all up in my face, I know you saw it. I ain’t no little punk like Je’Von that you can just throw around, you know where to find me: On Tuesday in the ring so we can talk about my NXT title, Stand & Deliver. Let’s talk about it.”
Backstage interview with Oba Femi.
Sarah Schreiber catches the NXT Champion as he’s arriving and asks about Trick’s post calling Oba out, claiming Oba doesn’t respect him. Oba says he doesn’t care what Trick said, because Trick is not the champion, OBA IS. Oba does not answer to Trick, Trick answers to Oba. Trick waits on Oba. Tonight, Trick gets Oba’s final verdict, and finds out the hard way why you don’t call out The Ruler. Oba moves on, what will he have to say to the former champion?
The NXT Women’s Division talks.
After that big announcement from Ava, Arianna Grace says she would do this, but ladder matches are dangerous. Fallon Henley says no one cares what Arianna thinks. She is ready to qualify and get her title back. She and Jazmyn Nyx high-five, but Lola Vice says no one wants Fallon as champ again. This is Lola’s opportunity. Cora Jade says like Lola would know what to do with that title, other than shake her ass with it. The locker room gets real fired up now! But who will put money where their mouths are and head for Las Vegas?
NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match Qualifier: Zaria w/ Sol Ruca VS Lash Legend w/ Jakara Jackson!
With just three Tuesdays left before WrestleMania Weekend, it is time to shuffle the deck and deal out the opportunities. Will the Agent of Change be the first to punch her ticket? Or will the Bougie Bully make her pump the brakes?
The bell rings and Zaria circles with Lash. They tie up, go around, and end up on the ropes. Then they move off the ropes, break, and the fans cheer the stare down. Lash and Zaria tie up again, Lash waistlocks and SLAMS! Lash styles on Zaria, eggs her on, and puts up the hand for a knuckle lock. Zaria obliges, they go shoulder to shoulder for a Test of Strength, and Zaria bends Lash back! Lash fights up to bend Zaria back! Zaria powers up again, and the fans fire up as she roars! Lash gets under to BACKDROP! Cover, ONE!! Lash stands Zaria up to whip her to ropes. Zaria slips around to crucifix but Lash stays up!
Zaria shifts to a sunset flip, but Lash stays up to YANK Zaria up! Zaria CHOPS Lash! Lash frowns and CHOPS back! The fans fire up for that one! Zaria CHOPS, Lash swings, but Zaria dodges to jump on! Lash fights the Guillotine, but she drops to a knee! Lash powers up again to lift and put Zaria on the apron! Zaria RAMS into Lash, then slingshots up and over to sunset flip! TWO! Lash hurries up, but Zaria scoops! Lash slips free, scoops Zaria, and SLAMS her! Lash then runs, but Zaria avoid the elbow drop! Zaria returns, but Lash dodges the elbow drop! Lash kips up and the fans fire up! But Zaria kips, not quite as clean.
Lash clamps onto Zaria’s neck, Zaria returns the favor! Lash fires KNEE after KNEE, then CHOKE- NO, Zaria victory rolls it! TWO, and Lash PUMP KICKS Zaria out of the ring! Jakara talks trash, but Sol storms up to back her off. Lash storms out to back Jakara up, and NXT goes to break.
NXT returns and Zaria endures a bearhug! Zaria fights free, runs, but Lash ROCKS her! Zaria leans on the ropes, Lash drags her up to torture rack. Zaria endures the backbreaker stretch, even as Lash puts on the pressure. Zaria pries at the grip, Lash THROWS her, but Zaria lands out! Lash dodges Zaria’s lariat, and then DOUBLE LARIATS take both women down! The fans fire up for “NXT! NXT!” while the ref checks Lash and Zaria. They both rise up, and Zaria fires a haymaker! Lash fires back! Zaria fires another! Lash fires back! The shots keep going, Zaria gets the edge, and she brings Lash around, but Lash THROWS Zaria down!
Lash and Zaria are both running low on energy, but Lash gets Zaria up. Zaria fights the suplex, but so does Lash! They fight for control, and ZARIA suplexes up and over! Lash goes to a corner, Zaria runs in to LARIAT! Zaria whips corner to corner but Lash reverses. Lash runs up, but into a BOOT! Zaria hops up, Lash stands, Zaria CROSSBODIES! But Lash catches her! SWINGING BACKBREAKER! And then Lash reels Zaria in, but Zaria RANAS free of the bomb! Then she BOOTS Lash! And GERMAN SUPLEXES! The fans fire up while Lash flounders up. Zaria runs up, but Lash hurdles!
Zaria hotshots off ropes, Lash grabs her by the neck! SLAM DUNK CHOKE SLAM! Cover, TWO!?! Zaria survives, Jakara is frustrated, but the fans know “This is Awesome!” Lash hauls Zaria up, gets her in the Bow ‘n’ Arrow Rack, LASH EX- NO, Zaria lands out to fireman’s carry! DELTA- NO, Lash slips free, shoves, but Zaria dodges the boot! SPEAR!! Zaria fireman’s carries again, DELTA FORCE! Cover, Zaria wins!
Winner: Zaria, by pinfall (advances to Stand & Deliver)
It was a clash of titans, but Zaria just hit the jackpot! Will Zaria now rise above and claim the Women’s North American Championship for her own?
Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura watch backstage.
They’re both impressed by that match, and Zaria moving on to Stand & Deliver, that’s Inamura’s dream. Briggs says they’ll get there, he promises. Wes Lee walks in with Tyriek Igwe & Tyson Dupont, and they all mock Briggs, “We’re gonna get there!” Lower your expectations. Take it from someone who’s actually won at Stand & Deliver. Briggs asks Wes who he thinks he is talking to, and Wes says he’s talking to them! Wes literally broke his back carrying this brand, so he’ll talk to whoever however he wants. Briggs says Wes ain’t tough! Inamura steps up and says he used to like how Wes Lee wrestled.
Wes doesn’t get what Inamura’s talking about. Inamura says Wes used to have honor. But tonight, Wes and Inamura will fight. Wes says he has honor. He’ll honor that request. But just like those Stand & Deliver pipe dreams, Inamura needs to prepare for disappointment. The Wes Side heads out, will the Cardiac Kid learn what it is to feel the Great Rush?
Kelani Jordan speaks with Ava.
Kelani says history will repeat itself in Las Vegas. She climbed to the top of that ladder to become the inaugural champion, and she plans on doing it again. This is actually perfect- Roxanne Perez interrupts and says this is perfect for her. Wait, Roxie agrees? Yes! Absolutely! At Stand & Deliver, when Roxie is on top of the ladder and brings down that title, she’ll be the first woman to have won everything in NXT. Kelani says yeah, we get it, Roxie. You’re great. But over Kelani’s dead body will she be another stepping stone in the story book of Roxie. Roxie had her shine, and Kelani doesn’t care how she does it, she’ll get hers.
It doesn’t matter if Kelani has to take it from Roxie, but that’ll make it even better. Wow! Kelani finally grew a spine. But guess what? “The Prodigy” and “History maker” are synonymous here, so even with that new attitude, Kelani- Ava says no, it’s only going to be one of them in that ladder match, as they’re facing each other in tonight’s second qualifier. Well, that’s even more perfect! Roxie heads out, but will The Prodigy be one step closer to completing NXT Bingo? Or will The Standout stand tall over the most accomplished woman in NXT history?
The D’Angelo Family meets.
They all sit at the table, and The Don asks what they have for him. Luca Crusifino says first up: Dion Lennox. A bit of a puzzle. 6’2″, 248 pounds, came into NXT as a bookworm, but that was just to fool everyone. He was also a former linebacker for Oregon State University, a three-time team captain. And apparently, a snake. Yes, but he’s also got a mouth. Luca was talking with Dion’s former teammates, and turns out he has a temper. Dion even broke a teammate’s jaw for missing a formation. But Dion also has brains, as he has multiple college degrees specializing in psychology. A manipulator who’s also explosive. A powerful combination.
Tony says, “Bookworm Clark Kent my ass.” Luca says it’s clearly how Dion got Dark State together. Who’s next? Osiris Griffin. 6’3″, 280 pounds, former All ACC Defensive Lineman out of Syracuse. 150 tackles in 60 games played, and broke his own QB’s ribs in the Spring Training game. Brash, but not dumb. His high school coach told Luca that Osiris has great instincts for his opponent’s next move. Well, he’s the thinker of the group. But they can tire him out. Next is Cutler James. Adriana Rizzo found he’s a high-level wrestler out of Duke. Tony knew he didn’t like this kid.
But he’s an academic All American with a limitless gas tank. This guy likes breaking his opponent’s will and body. Cutler did Spartan Races, carrying logs on his back running through the mud. Tony gets it, he’s seen that stuff. Swim through ice water, walk on fire. Like a wannabe John Wick or something. Lastly, Stacks has Saquon Shugars. The wild card. A real slick city kid from DC. Wrestled in high school but got his degree from the streets. But that’s not cuz he’s a dummy, he turned down a scholarship to Harvard. Why? Not sure, but Stacks used a lot of connections and favors for this one. The word is, people follow him, they listen.
Out of fear? No, he’s a charmer. He gets people to feel like they’re his best friend since they were in diapers. When he’s done with ’em, he dips and moves on. Then this isn’t just a bunch of meatballs wanting TV time. These are some serious badasses. But here’s what they’ll do. Take the fight to them. Fire with fire! Tony enjoys the enthusiasm, but- Stacks says no, T, they dangerous! Tony says Stacks is letting his temper talk for him. They all want at these guys. But the last time Stacks put together a plan, it didn’t work out so well. So Stacks needs to trust Tony like Tony’s trusted Stacks. Can Stacks trust Tony? Stacks says yeah.
Good. Now, Tony will review all this, and he appreciates the work. Keep it up. The Family heads out, but Stacks still seems worried. Will the Underboss just have to trust the process? Or will Dark State get the better of them again?
Hank ‘n’ Tank talk.
They aren’t really sure this is the change they need to succeed… Zoom out, and they’re wearing Pretty Deadly style crop tops! Kit Wilson & Elton Prince say of course this will work! Look at them! As former NXT and NXT UK Tag Team Champions, Pretty Deadly know what it takes. To be stars, you gotta look like stars! Because the stars are bright, they shine! #YesBoy! Hank ‘n’ Tank do the Scott Hall fingers like Pretty Deadly, and Elton says if you want to be “The Team,” you need to BE the team! Just like how you can’t just say “Honk Honk,” you gotta FEEL the Honk Honk! That’s tag team wrestling! FEEL IT! FEEL IT!
Hank does feel something. Does Tank feel it? No Quarter Catch Crew walks by to see this, and Tavion Heights says he feels Hank ‘n’ Tank are about to get their asses kicked. Myles Borne adds, “Again.” NQCC heads out, Hank ‘n’ Tank throw the crop tops off. Elton says you can lead a horse to water but can’t make it drink. Pretty Deadly is still confident in Hank ‘n’ Tank, but will the big belly boys go the distance with Myles & Heights?
The Culling speaks.
Niko Vance says, “Anger, rage, aggression. To much of the world, those are glaring negatives. But not to you. You were the first to see that it was a strength of mine.” Brooks Jensen says, “Finding true purpose and meaning in life, you gave me the roadmap to my new life. So now, you gotta retrace your steps and find victory tonight.” Izzi Dame says, “You brought us all together, and look at us now. We’re a family. Four equal legs of a chair, but it’s all in support of you and your efforts tonight as North American Champion, representing The Culling.”
Shawn Spears says, “I’d like to use the cliche of how much I truly admire each and every one of you and your unique skillsets, but you’re all aware of how much I cherish you all. Tonight, those skills and those traits that I’ve passed along to you, that we’ve passed along to each other, I’ll use to vanquish Ricky Saints.” The Chair Man is ready for the main event, but will he be ready for the Absolute Revolution?
Hank ‘n’ Tank VS Myles Borne & Tavion Heights w/ No Quarter Catch Crew!
The pursuit for tag team greatness continues, but perhaps Walker & Ledger are trying a little too hard? Will they figure out what works for them? Or will they get no quarter from Myles & Heights tonight?
The teams sort out, Tank and Myles start, and the fans rally up. They circle, tie up, and Myles headlocks. Tank powers up and out, RAMS shoulders with Myles, and the fans cheer. Myles shoots in, waistlocks then headlocks, then wrenches and YANK the arm. Tag to Heights, Myles whips Tank to ropes then drop toeholds him, with Heights right on Tank for a headlock! The fans cheer that quick combo, but Tank endures the hold. Tank fights up, pries the hold open, but Tavion fires a body shot. Tavion whips Tank to a corner, but Tank goes up and over to CROSSBODY! Tank bumps Tavion off buckles, tags Hank, and the fans rally.
Hank ‘n’ Tank whip, doubloe kick, and DOUBLE AX HANDLE! Then they stomp the hands, “Yes Boy~!” Myles runs up but Hank CLOBBERS him! “Yes Boy~!” Hank ‘n’ Tank then run, SPLASH LEG DROP COMBO! The fans fire up, Hank dodges Tavion to then LARIAT in the corner! Hank runs side to side, tags Tank, then back body blocks Tavion! Snapmare and HONK HONK, BIG BELLY SANDWICH! Cover, TWO! Tank clamps onto Tavion with a facelock, Hank tags in, and Hank goes up to AX HANDLE the arm! Hank brings Tavion around, whips, but Tavion reverses. Hank ducks the lariat, Myles tags in, but Tavion swings agian!
Hank dodges, then he DUMPS Tavion out! Tavion holds onto the bottom rope, Myles LARIATS Hank up and out! Tank protests, the ref keeps him back, but that lets Tavion beat up on Hank! Tavion SMACKS Hank off the apron, puts him in for Myles, and Myles UPPERCUTS! Myles CLUBS Hank, UPPERCUTS again, then tags Tavion. They whip Hank to then LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Hank stays in this, but Tavion stays on him. Tavion drags Hank up, whips, and LARIATS Hank against the ropes! Tavion says one more time, and he whips Hank again. LARIAT on the ropes, Tavion covers, TWO! The fans rally while Tavion clamps on with a chinlock.
Hank endures, fights up, and the fans rally again. Hank fires body shots, reaches out, but Tavion rolls Hank! TWO, and Hank dodges! Hot tag to Tank! Tank rallies on Tavion, BLASTS Myles, and LARIATS Tavion! LARIAT again and Tank fires up! The fans are with Tank, he dodges Tavion to SNAP BELLY2BELLY! Tank dodges Myles to go up, out, and ROCK him! Then he LARIATS Myles into the ring! The fans fire up as Tank fires up, slingshot SPALSH! Tavion runs up, Tank dodges to go up, up and FLYING SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up, Tank drags Tavion up for a FISHERMN SPINEBUSTER! Cover, Myles breaks it!
The fans are torn, but here comes Hank! Hank ROCKS Myles with haymaker after haymaker! Hank TOSSES Myles out, then says, “Yes Boy~!” with Tank! Tank hauls Tavion up, Hank runs, but Myles is back! DROPKICK! Hank falls out of the ring, Tavion fireman’s carries Tank! Tag to Myles, and they hit the DEATH VALLEY DDT! Cover, NQCC wins!
Winners: Myles Borne & Tavion Heights, by pinfall
Hank ‘n’ Tank had this, until they tried to do things like another team. Will they ever sort out what their style is? Will NQCC grab the NXT Tag Team Championships before they do?
Trick Williams heads to the ring!
The fans chant “Whoop Dat Trick!” while Booker T adds his usual commentary, “Aw yeah, man~!” Trick goes right to the ring, he grabs the mic, and Trick says let’s be clear. Last week, he called Oba out, and he ain’t heard from Oba since. But Oba, don’t get it twisted. Even if you are NXT Champion, Trick is still the man! Trick’s been the man ever since he decided to be his own man. Trick fought for this! Trick sacrificed for this! And he lost a brother for this. Trick did all that just to make this to the Whoop Dat Era! Trick did all that just to make this the Trick Williams Show. This may be on CW, but don’t get it twisted, tonight you tune into the TW! Oba, Trick IS HIM!
The fans cheer for that, and Trick says all this comes at a cost. Trick feels all the hate. Y’all don’t want him to shine? Y’all don’t want him to be the dawg? Y’all don’t want him to return to the top? He gets it now. But wait! Je’Von Evans is here! And the Young OG tells Trick no no no. Trick says don’t come out here interrupting. Trick gets why Je’Von is upset and all, but hey. That is just collateral damage. This is Stand & Deliver Season, it is time for the grown folks to talk. Je’Von says he ain’t gonna lie, he was trippin’ about what Trick did last week. But then Je’Von finally realized something. Je’Von truly understands Trick now.
Je’Von wants to ask Trick a question: When did Trick know it was his time? Sounds familiar, right? Je’Von gets it, because this time last year, Trick was Je’Von. When Trick Willy wanted the title, he became NXT’s golden child. That sounds familiar, too, don’t it? Yeah? And just like Trick, Je’Von wants that number one spot. But the difference between them is… Je’Von doesn’t need to break out of someone’s shadow to get to that spot. Je’Von’s ready right now. Trick says the crazy thing is, Je’Von is in Trick’s shadow right now! What does Je’Von know about being champion, dawg? About selling tickets? Doing media? Having the brand on your back? Je’Von can’t relate!
What does Je’Von know about being The A Champion? Winning a title is great, but carrying the title and defending the title, those are a whole ‘nother ball game. And Je’Von can’t hold that title like Trick can! Trick is one of one, believe that! Oh, one of one? Hmm… Trick says he’s The A Champion? Hmm… “Trick, you don’t know who the hell you is, do you? Bruh, you ain’t Trick Williams. You Carmelo Hayes.” UH OH! Je’Von says yeah, he went there. And it makes sense. Because everything that Trick is telling Je’Von right now, was everything Melo was telling Trick a year ago. And if you ask Je’Von, that makes Trick a hypocrite!
So if Trick is gonna try and water Je’Von down just to make himself feel better, since he wants to talk about it, Je’Von has done something that no one has done, including Trick. That’s drop Oba Femi! But wait! Here comes Oba now! Oba tells Je’Von to do a favor and say that nonsense to his face! Je’Von really thinks he did something that matters? Oh, congratulations, you got a lucky shot! Never again! Je’Von says stop playing like he ain’t got your number. Did anyone forget about Deadline? Cuz at Deadline, if we’re checking history, Je’Von only needed one more second to change history. Only one more second.
And then Oba wouldn’t have beat Trick for the title, cuz Je’Von would’ve had it. As a matter of fact, Je’Von will drop Oba again to become NXT Champion in Vegas! Trick says better luck next year, kid. Oba tells Trick that he’s talked enough! The champion is here, it is his turn to speak. As for Je’Von, when Oba looks at him, all Oba sees is a small boy with big aspirations and dreams. And while he might be the future, Je’Von’s success will not be at the expense of The Ruler at Stand & Deliver. Because whether Je’Von likes it or not, he lives in the present! He lives in the now, and the now belongs to OBA FEMI.
Trick says yeah, that’s what he’s talking ’bout. Stand & Deliver Season, NXT Championship, Oba VS Trick. And for the last time, Je’Von, please excuse yourself. Je’Von steps up and asks, “Or what?” But Oba holds Je’Von back with one hand and tells Trick that if Trick spent less time talking, maybe he’d still be champion. But he’s not. And clearly, both men want their shot at the championship… Wait! Ava is here to say she’s seen this before. There is only one way that this will end. Stand & Deliver, Oba will defend the NXT Championship against Trick Williams… AND Je’Von Evans in a Triple Threat! Je’Von likes that! But then Trick DECKS him!
Oba turns Trick around to ROCK him with haymakers! These two brawl, Oba LARIATS Trick up and out! Oba is fired up, but OH NO! DARK STATE IS HERE! Osiris, Saquon, Cutler & Dion storm down from the bleachers, and they mug Oba 4v1! Je’Von gets up, but he just gets added to the hit list! CATAPUT DOUBLE BACKDROP for the Young OG! And a BOOT from Osiris to Oba! Trick storms into the ring, and he looks at all four goons. Trick fires hands but he gets mugged 4v1! They stand Trick up, and hit him with the QUAD BOMB!! Dark State strikes, #NoOneIsSafe!
Andre Chase visits NXT Medical.
Mr. Chase says he can’t take any deep breaths, has a limited range of motion, and the doc says Chase clearly suffered a cracked rib in the match with Ethan Page. And he knows Chase wants a timeline on his return, but there’s no telling with cracked ribs. Does Chase have a ride home? Chase says he’s all alone. But then Kale Dixon & Uriah Connors walk in. They tell him he’s not alone. They’ve got him! They even brought a wheelchair. Chase appreciates that and accepts the help. Chase says they’re not so bad after all. But then look out, there’s chaos going on! Jaida and Jordynne are brawling through the back!
Jaida RAMS Jordynne into the garage door, the refs tell her to back off and Jaida says okay, she’s good. But then Jaida runs up! Jordynne dodges, the Hip-Notic hits the door! Jordynne jumps on for a SLEEPER! More refs hurry over, these two are pulled apart, but will they not stop until one of them stays down?
Fraxiom cross paths with Hank ‘n’ Tank.
Nathan Frazer tells them that whatever they had going for them, they clearly lost it. Axiom asks Frazer why he’s so rude. Frazer says c’mon, they can’t lie to them. Well, okay, but at least be supportive. What’s not supportive about telling them the truth? And the truth is, they’re just embarrassing themselves. Axiom says fine, here’s some truth. While Fraxiom may have the tag titles, Axiom does wish they had a friendship more like Hank ‘n’ Tank. Frazer says wow, okay. Hank ‘n’ Tank say “thanks” for the pep talk, then they move on. And then in step Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes, aka Swipe Right.
Brad says he knows they haven’t met, but they make proper introductions. And the deal is, they’re kinda the hottest new thing via WWE Evolve. And when they look at Fraxiom, they see them as their Hardy Boyz. See, Swipe Right runs Evolve, Fraxiom runs NXT, so Swipe Right just wants to see how they measure up. #Hundos! Frazer says he and his amigo don’t back down from a challenge, so you’re on. Nice! And Fraxiom must crush it with the ladies with those accents, right? Oh, speaking of ladies, Roxie passes by. Brad says there is a lot of “talent” here. Roxie may be a Prodigy, but she’s also a smoke show. Ricky says that’s hundo for sho’, bro bro.
Swipe Right tells Fraxiom, “See you next week.” Brad & Ricky head out, but are they really ready to evolve into NXT stars so soon? Or will Frazer & Axiom show them that they need a little more time to level up?
NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match Qualifier: Kelani Jordan VS Roxanne Perez!
The inaugural NXT Women’s North American Champion battles the most accomplished woman in NXT history, and this alone could be the title match. But only one moves on, so who leaves the other behind to Stand & Deliver?
The bell rings, the two tie up, and they go around. Kelani pushes Roxie back but Roxie puts her in the corner. Roxie goes up the corner, the ref counts, but Roxie lets off the collar ‘n’ elbow. But Kelani shoves Roxie down! Roxie comes back, Kelani wrenches and headlocks to hit a takeover. Roxie headscissors and pushes up for pressure, only for Kelani to headscissor back! Roxie headscissors again, but then so does Kelani! Roxie moves around, jackknife bridges, TWO as Kelani bridges up! Kelani turns things around, but Roxie trips Kelani up! Cover, ONE, and Kelani sweeps! Cover, ONE, and Roxie kips up!
Kelani kips up smooth, the fans fire up, and Roxie is annoyed. The two reset, but NXT goes to break.
NXT returns and the fans duel. Roxie headlocks Kelani, but Kelani powers up and out. Roxie throws Kelani down by her hair! The fans are torn, Roxie runs, but Kelani does the splits! Roxie cartwheels over and then takes a bow. Kelani is annoyed, and she blocks the haymaker to trap an arm! Kelani then slaps the other arm, and she SLAPS Roxie! The fans fire up, Kelani runs up and SLINGSHOT ARM-DRAGS! Roxie tumbles, Kelani DROPKICKS her to a corner! Kelani has Roxie on the apron, then in the ropes for a KNEE SMASH, and a POMMEL LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Roxie stays in this and Kelani grows frustrated.
Kelani stalks Roxie to ropes, drags her back in, but Roxie has the apron skirt! The ref counts, Roxie lets go, and while the ref is busy with the apron skirt, Roxie CLAWS Kelani’s eyes! The fans are torn, but Roxie then POSTS Kelani! Kelani flops to the apron, Roxie goes out the other side, and she has Kelani through the corner! Roxie stands on the arm, then DOUBLE STOMPS it!! Kelani writhes but this is the way Roxie beat Jordynne Grace, so why not do it to Kelani? Roxie drops KNEES on the bad arm, the fans duel more, and Kelani crawls to ropes. Roxie stomps and kicks away, but the ref counts. Roxie stops at 4 to then stand on Kelani!
The ref counts again, Roxie steps off, and then JUMP STOMPS! Cover, TWO! Kelani stays in this but Roxie is almost amused. Roxie goes after Kelani in the corner, and wraps the bad arm around ropes! Roxie pulls and YANKS on the arm, then soaks up the cheers and jeers. Roxie drags Kelani up, hammerlocks the arm, and she RAMS Kelani into buckles! The fans duel while Kelani flounders, but Roxie hammerlocks the arm again. Roxie whips, Kelani reverses and sends Roxie into buckles! Kelani reels Roxie into a cradle, TWO! Roxie runs up, goes for the arm, but then waistlocks. Kelani switches, O’Conner Rolls, TWO!
Kelani is sent into buckles again! Roxie storms up on Kelani, grabs the arm, and shoves Kelani down so she can stand on the shoulder! Kelani endures, but Roxie turns her over to KNEE- NO, Kelani avoids the knee drop! Roxie hobbles, and Kelani fires body shots! Kelani ROCKS Roxie, ROCKS her again, then ROCKS her again! Kelani whips, Roxie reverses and UPPERCUTS the bad arm! Roxie wrenches and KNEES the bad arm! Then she hammerlocks the arm, and NORTHERN LIGHTS! Kelani writhes, Roxie covers, TWO! Kelani toughs it out and Roxie seethes, but NXT goes picture in picture.
Roxie stalks Kelani, drags her up, and SMACKS her off the mat! Roxie CLUBS the bad arm, then kneels on the shoulder to pull on it! Kelani endures, so Roxie YANKS back on the arm! Cover, TWO!! Kelani is still in this, but Roxie stays on her with a chicken wing armlock! Kelani endures, fights around, but Roxie slips around to hammerlock. Kelani reaches back to FLYING-MARE! Roxie tumbles into a corner, Kelani runs in, but Roxie puts her on the apron! Roxie then HOTSHOTS the bad arm! Kelani slumps down on the apron, but Roxie drags her back through the corner. Roxie stands on Kelani’s hand, but Kelani TRIPS Roxie!
Kelani crawls away, Roxie pursues, but Kelani ROCKS Roxie! Roxie ROCKS Kelani! Kelani ROCKS Roxie again! Roxie ROCKS Kelani again! The forearms keep going, but Kelani gets the edge! Kelani whips, then CLOBBERS Roxie! And CLOBBERS her again! Cartwheel BACK ELBOW! Kelani kips up and she storms up on Roxie. Kelani reels Roxie in, but Roxie wrenches and WRINGS the arm! Then she SHOTGUNS Kelani down! Kelani flounders out of the ring, but Roxie builds speed! Roxie DIVES, and down goes Kelani at the ramp! Roxie hurries to drag Kelani up and into the ring! Roxie points to the belt and says that’s already hers.
Roxie storms up to the apron, but Kelani DROPKICKS her down again! Kelani aims, and she TORNILLO PLANCHAS! Down goes Roxie! Kelani hurries to put Roxie back in, and she gets moving, SPLASH DOWN! Roxie staggers up, into an X FACTOR! NXT returns to single picture as Kelani covers, TWO!! Roxie survives and Kelani is beside herself! Kelani hauls Roxie up, torture racks her, and the fans duel for the TOWER HACKER- ARM-DRAG from Roxie! Roxie then snatches Kelani, but Kelani fights the takedown! Kelani rolls Roxie up, TWO, and Roxie SOB- NO, Kelani blocks the kick! Step over, WHEEL KICK!
The fans rally as Kelani goes up the corner! ONE OF A KIND- FLOP!! Roxie avoids the RVD style moonsault to handspring and KNEE DROP! Roxie shouts out Meiko Satomura with that one, and she pushes Kelani to a cover, TWO! The fans fire up and Roxie is furious! Roxie tells Kelani that she is NOT on Roxie’s level! Then she SLAPS Kelani! The fans fire up as Kelani scowls. Roxie is worried, and Kelani fires off fast hands! Roxie SOBATS, runs, and hops on, but Kelani pops out the back! Roxie waistlocks, Kelani grabs ropes, and the ref counts. Kelani mule kicks Roxie’s legs! Then Kealni hits a BASEMENT DDT!
Kelani has Roxie in the drop zone! Up, up, and ONE OF A KIND! Cover, KELANI WINS!
Winner: Kelani Jordan, by pinfall (advances to Stand & Deliver)
The Standout takes down The Prodigy, but this was just the first hurdle! Will Kelani become the first-ever TWO-TIME NXT Women’s North American Champion?
Ava meets with Robert Stone & Stevie Turner.
The newly appointed Evolve General Manager tells the NXT General Manager that she apologizes for Swipe Right. Ever since Ava put Stevie in charge, Brad & Ricky have been nothing but a headache every Wednesday. She had no idea they were even showing up tonight. Stone says just deal with them tomorrow night then. For now, we should be talking Stand & Deliver. The Triple Threat for the NXT Championship, a Six Woman Ladder Match for the NEW Women’s North American Champion, and now Vaquer gets to choose her own opponent?! Ava says all of that is great, but her real focus right now is Dark State. We’ve all seen what they’ve done.
If they’re trying to intimidate Ava, that won’t work. They keep saying they don’t wanna wait, then fine. Six Man Tag: Any three of them can compete. But against who? Ava says it’ll be THE main event of Stand & Deliver, Oba, Trick & Je’Von. Wow, okay. That’s huge. But will Oba, Trick & Je’Von even bother working together? Or can they focus on common enemies before fighting each other?
Backstage interview with Ricky Saints.
Sarah Schreiber is with The Absolute, and says he already has his first ever title opportunity here in NXT against Shawn Spears. The last time we saw Ricky, Spears blindsided him in more ways than one. Ricky says c’mon, can’t she see this chiseled jaw? It’s gonna take a lot more than that to put him out. If anything, it lit a fire under him! Spears wants to talk about their history, he wants to bring up their past like Spears knows Ricky? Spears knows nothing, jack! Ricky ain’t worried about no past, only the future, and you’re looking at him! The future says that Ricky’s gonna be dripping with gold tonight!
Spears took a very long time to even taste glory! Meanwhile, Ricky is gonna do it in record time when he marries destiny! Spears and everyone else will really see that The Revolution is indeed televised, because Ricky Saints will be the NEW North American Champion tonight! Ricky heads out, and that main event is next! Will NXT be Absolute?
Zaria & Sol Ruca talk backstage.
Zaria feels good as being the first to qualify for Stand & Deliver, and Sol is proud of her. Zaria knows Sol didn’t become Women’s US Champion, but Zaria would love to have Sol with her at Stand & Deliver. Sol says she’ll definitely be there. Kelani walks by and asks if they saw that. She just beat one of the greatest champions in NXT history! Yeah, they saw, that was awesome. Kelani says she’s already calling her shot. She WILL be Women’s North American Champion again. Zaria says she loves the confidence and all, but not this time. Sol says it is either her or Zaria who become the NEW Women’s North American Champion.
Zaria asks what Sol means by that. Sol says her qualify is next week, didn’t Zaria hear? So they can both go to Vegas together. Kelani says nice people finish last, ain’t that right? Okay, Kelani, just stop. Kelani will not drive a wedge between #ZaRuca. Yeah, not worth her time. Kelani leaves, and Zaria thinks on that new team name Sol just came up with. She doesn’t mind it. Sol knew she’d like it. But will ZaRuca both Stand & Deliver? And what will happen in the ladder match if they do?
Dark State speaks.
Saquon Shugar says, “What? Y’all thought you had it figured out?! Ey, ey, Cutty, talk to they ass!” Cutler James says, “No one knows how Dark State’s gonna move, and no one knows when Dark State’s gonna strike. But there’s one thing you should know: No one is safe.” Dion Lennox shouts, “Ava, you ain’t give us no match! We forced your hand! We got the whole locker room looking over they shoulders, for US!” Osiris says, “Giving us a match against the three top dogs of NXT? That sounds like war to us. But hey, is Tony D gonna be watching?”
Saquon says The D’Angelos can do all they can to find out who Dark State is, but Dark State is real, real simple, man! Four men, one goal, and next week, they taking it all! Will these wild cards trump the Stand & Deliver main event? Or will Oba, Trick & Je’Von make sure to knock down their house of cards?
NXT North American Championship: Shawn Spears w/ The Culling VS Ricky Saints!
Ever since his return to NXT, The Chair Man has been about exposing painful truths and twisting them to fit his goals. But will he continue to sow seeds of discord and reap the rewards? Or will he find he can’t twist an Absolute?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if the past loses to the future!
The bell rings and Spears bails right out. But Saints DIVES! Direct hit into Spears, and then Saints fires off haymakers! The Culling goes running as Saints ROCKS Spears and CHOPS him! Saints CHOPS again, then ROCKS Spears! Spears hurries into the ring, but Saints hurries to fire hands! Saints whips, but Spears grabs ropes to avoid the dropkick! Spears runs, but into Saints’ DROPKICK! The fans fire up, Saints bumps Spears off buckles, and Saints fires off fast hands! The ref counts but Saints DECKS Spears! Spears flounders out of the ring but Saints pursues. Saints is on the apron, and he leaps, but into a kick down low!
Spears reels Saints in, but Saints BACKDROPS free! The fans fire up as Saints knuckle locks, then goes up onto the barrier! Saints gives the fans some Old School up close and personal! The fans fire up as Saints then AX HANDLES Spears down! Saints gets back on the barriers to strut some more, and the fans cheer as he does his pose! Saints is feeling good while NXT goes picture in picture.
Saints drags Spears up, puts him in the ring, and tells The Culling to back off. Saints climbs, but Spears jumps up after him! SUPER OVERHEAD SUPLEX! Saints goes flying, then flounders into the far corner. Spears storms up, rains down fists, then pulls his kneepad down! Spears hoists Saints up to BACKBREAKER! Saints writhes, Spears pulls his kneepad back up, and then Spears goes outside. Saints crawls while Spears repositions the steel steps. Spears then storms back in and TOSSES Saints out! The ref reprimands but Spears goes out to stands Saints up. Saints ROCKS Spears! And ROCKS him again!
Saints whips, Spears reverses, but Saints hops up and over the steps! Then he comes back and leaps off the steps, only for Spears to SUPERKICK him down! Saints flops back, but Spears drags him up and brings him to the steps. BACKBREAKEARÂ on the steel steps! The ref reprimands but the damage is done! Saints flops to the floor while Spears mocks the pose. Spears then hobbles over to bring Saints back up. Spears puts Saints in the ring, covers, TWO! Saints is tougher than that, but Spears stays calm. Spears drags Saints up and ROCKS him in the lower back! Spears stalks Saints, drags him back up, and ROCKS him again!
NXT returns to single picture, and Spears has Saints up again. But Saints fires a body shot! And a CHOP! And a CHOP! Saints whips, Spears reverses, and Saints hits buckles hard! Saints slumps down but Spears is right on him! Spears rains down fists, then lets off to soak up the heat. The Culling taunt Saints, and Spears scoops for a SLAM! The fans boo while Spears steps back outside. Spears climbs up the corner while The Culling cheers. But saints ROCKS Spears first! Spears ROCKS Saints again, then climbs up to CLUB Spears again and again! Saints brings Spears up, but Spears fires body shots!
Saints ROCKS Spears with forearm after forearm, then tries again. They go to the very top, for a SUPER DUPER JACKHAMMER!! The fans lose their minds, but Saints can’t the cover! Spears crawls away, he and Saints rise, and Spears throws a haymaker! “This is Awesome!” as Saints hits back! The two go back and forth, shot for shot, then Spears CHOPS! Saints CHOPS Spears! And CHOPS again! Saints ROCKS Spears, whips, but Spears reverses. Saints comes back to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Spears tries, Saints dodges and DROPKICKS! Spears goes to a corner, Saints runs in, ELBOW! Saints reels Spears in, TORNADO-
NO, Spears stops the DDT, then runs up, but into a SPINEBUSTER! The fans are thunderous for Saints and he feels that energy! Saints hoists Spears up but Spears fights free! Spears bails out, Saints pursues, but then Spears takes a swing! Saints ducks it, and he reels Spears in for a TORNADO DDTÂ to the floor! The Culling panics, the fans are fired up, but the ring count is climbing! Saints puts Spears in, hurries after him, but Niko gets on the apron! The ref stops Niko, but Izzi slips Spears the title belt! Spears takes aim at Saints! BELT SHOT!! Spears throws the title away, then covers Saints, TWO?!?! Saints survives and Spears is shocked!
The fans are electric while The Culling are in disbelief! Spears seethes as he drags Saints back around. “You made me do this!” Spears drags Saints up, fireman’s carries, but Ricky slips free! Fireman’s carry in return, Saints steals C4!! Jensen gets on the apron, but Saints TOSSES him in! Niko is up, Saints BLASTS him! Saints LARIATS Jensen up and out, then goes out to SPEAR Niko!! Saints is all fired up, and he gets in the ring! Spears takes a swing, Saints dodges, and he SPEARS Spears!! Then a gut wrench and ROSHAMBEAUX!! Cover, SAINTS WINS!!
Winner: Ricky Saints, by pinfall (NEW NXT North American Champion)
Izzi is furious, but she has no choice but to hand over the belt! The Chair Man will now have to accept the painful truth that NXT is Absolute! The fans chant “You Deserve It!” and Ricky nods, but ETHAN PAGE ATTACKS! TWISTED GRIN!! The fans boo as All Ego ruins Ricky’s moment! Ethan smiles as he holds up the belt, will he be the one to Stand & Deliver?
My Thoughts:
A great NXT, and their Stand & Deliver build is clearly going down to the wire here. A little disappointing that Vaquer relinquishes the Women’s North American Championship, but she already made history be becoming the Double Champion and surviving a double header. So now, she will focus on her title, and clearly it is going to be Jordynne Grace for Stand & Deliver. Jordynne and Jaida had great stuff, they’ll have a match, and Jordynne will win to stand out as the clear choice for Vaquer, unless Giulia suddenly returns. This entire WrestleMania Weekend in Vegas is slowly becoming about Triple Threats and bigger (as it should in my opinion), so why not one for the women?
After all, we’re also getting one for the men. Oba, Trick and Je’Von had a very good promo segment, and while it of course became a brawl, Dark State jumping in on it was fitting, too. But with that, there goes my theory that maybe, just maybe, Trick was secretly in charge of Dark State. They mugged him just as bad as the others, so it’s all just the four of them doing this on their own. Good promo from The D’Angelo Family to help the audience understand who Dion, Osiris, Cutler & Saquon are, and regardless of how Dark State VS Oba, Trick & Je’Von goes, we will surely get a Six Man Tag of Dark State VS D’Angelo Family, and that will be a make or break moment for the D’Angelo Family as Stacks and Tony continue to disagree on things.
Back to the Women’s North American Championship, this coming ladder match really is the best move, as we just got some awesome stuff out of qualifiers. When the qualifiers are this great, you can bet the ladder match will be amazing. Kelani getting that win over Roxie was also the right choice, as Roxie doesn’t really need another NXT title reign, she’s basically waiting on the call up. Roxie and Bayley didn’t even get their proper 1v1 feud, that can be a thing soon, and Kelani can move up as a top Heel or something. Good promo from Kelani with Zaria & Ruca, aka ZaRuca. Not a bad team name, it’s very Fraxiom of them.
Speaking of Fraxiom, the tag division is still having a lot of fun. As I hinted at in the report, Hank ‘n’ Tank are still going about this the wrong way. They think being like some other team is the key when they got this far being themselves. And for one, Pretty Deadly is not the team a couple hosses should be mirroring. They lose, which helps NQCC stay afloat as they haven’t done much, and then Hank ‘n’ Tank have that bit with Fraxiom. Fraxiom is again dysfunctional, and perhaps they and Hank ‘n’ Tank will face off for the titles by Stand & Deliver.
I’m very surprised that Swipe Right is getting to be part of Evolve-NXT crossover so soon, but I guess that means they show the most promise. But they’re kinda overdoing the kayfabe of Evolve. Stevie was literally put in charge last week, so she’s only had to deal with Swipe Right for one week. “Every Wednesday” is just ONE Wednesday so far. But that aside, Swipe Right VS Fraxiom will be a very good match to help get Swipe Right some recognition, and perhaps bring interest over to Evolve.
Good promo from Briggs & Inamura with The Wes Side, especially with Inamura stepping up. Inamura VS Wes will be a great match, maybe we get Briggs & Inamura VS Tyriek & Tyson (which also counts as Evolve-NXT crossover now), and who knows if either team gets in on the tag titles for Stand & Deliver. Good promo from The Culling, even if this entire gimmick doesn’t quite fit right. And very good promo from Saints to lead into the main event. That was a great match, the NXT crowd clearly loves Saints, and what a great win for Saints. Sorry, Spears, you’re a transitional champion to Saints VS Page for an even bigger feud of former AEW stars.
My Score: 8.9/10
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