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Andrew’s TNA Rebellion Results & Match Ratings: 4.20.2024

Moose takes on Nic Nemeth fka Dolph Ziggler in the main event for the World Championship!!

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2 weeks ago

April 21, 2024

We get Josh Alexander vs Alexander Hammerstone 3, Moose versus Nic Nemeth for the World Championship and Steph De Lander challenging Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts World Title! This should be a solid card, so lets get to predictions.

The Rascalz (Myron Reed, Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) vs Leon Slater & The ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) – Hard for me to see the actual team losing here, so I’m going with The Rascalz, but it could go either way.
Knockouts Tag Titles: Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat) (c) vs Decay (Havok & Rosemary) – I don’t need to see Decay with the belts again, especially if Da-MALISH is next up. So my playlist has Spitfire retaining.
Digital Media Championship: Crazzy Steve (c) vs Laredo Kid – I mean, Laredo Kid rarely ever wins. Does the story lead us to believe he’ll get revenge? Sure. Do I believe in him? Not at all. So Steve retains.
X Division Championship: Mustafa Ali (c) vs Jake Something – Mustafa should find a way to win. Even though him losing and starting some kind of “Recount the 3 Count” campaign would be hilarious, I don’t see Mustafa losing just yet.
Full Metal Mayhem: Franke Kazarian vs Eric Young – I just like Kaz better here. I don’t have a ton of logic beyond, I’d like to see Kaz win.
Joe Hendry vs Rich Swann w/AJ Francis: Rich Swann wins because Hendry’s real beef is with Flop Dollah.
Last Man Standing: Josh Alexander vs Hammerstone: I am growing tired of Josh winning every feud or small angle. He’s getting as redundant as Kento Miyahara in All Japan. So I’m on team Hammer.
Tag Team Titles: The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) (c) vs Speedball Mountain (Trent Seven vs Mike Bailey) – Too early to beat the System.
Knockouts World Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Steph De Lander – I think Steph has more tricks up her sleeve than Jordynne is anticipating.
TNA World Championship: Nic Nemeth vs Moose (c) – It is too early to beat The System, didn’t you hear me the first time?

Ratings:

X Division Championship: Jake Something vs Mustafa Ali (c): Ali retains via Dirty Pin – *** 1/4
Joe Hendry vs Rich Swann w/AJ Francis: Rich wins via 450 Splash – **
Full Metal Mayhem: Frankie Kazarian vs Eric Young: Kaz wins via Flux Capacitor – *** 1/4
Steve Maclin vs Mike Santana: Santana wins via Spin the Block – ** 3/4
TNA Tag Team Championship: The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) (c) w/ Alisha Edwards vs Speedball Mountain (Trent Seven & Mike Bailey): The System retain via Roster Cut + Boston Knee Party – *** 1/4
Last Man Standing: Josh Alexander vs Hammerstone: Josh wins via C4 Spike – *** 3/4
Knockouts World Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Steph De Lander w/The Good Hands: Jordynne wins via Juggernaut Driver – ** 1/2
TNA World Championship: Moose (c) vs Nic Nemeth: Moose retains via Lights Out – *** 3/4

Results:

As we know, I don’t cover the Countdowns, but Rascalz lost, Spitfire won and Laredo Kid actually won! So my predictions are 1-2 coming out of the Countdown.

X Division Championship: Jake Something vs Mustafa Ali (c)

Early goings are a lot of Jake using his size and power to his advantage, literally throwing Ali around and treating him like a dog treats a chew toy. Ali catches Jake with a few Shotgun Dropkicks but, it just stuns Jake as he levels Ali with a Lariat. Chops to the throat from Ali again, only a small respite and he tosses him to the outside. Ali runs from the big man, slides through the turnbuckles, Jake follows head first to go for a Spear, but Ali turns it into a DDT.

Jakes shoves away from Ali and tries to retreat back to the ring, Rolling Neckbreaker from Ali sends Jake powdering to the ramp and Ali follows him with another Rolling Neckbreaker. Ali lets the referee count, Jake gets his head in by 9 and Ali connects with another Neckbreaker. Ali tries a Flying Tornado DDT, but Jake puts the brakes on, shoves Ali into the ropes and Ali hits a Satellite DDT for 2. Standing Moonsault just pisses off Jake, he sits up and starts absorbing Ali’s offense. Flying Headscissors is floated through by Jake and turned into a Sitout Powerbomb and then Jake deadlifts Ali and hits Shock Therapy!!

Heading to the corner, Jake is looking for an Avalanche move but Ali slips up, Up Kicks rock Jake, and then a rough looking German Suplex drills Jake into the apron and then the Secret Service show up, throw Jake into the ring, hold him down while one distracts the referee and Ali hits the 450! 1-2-…NO Jake kicks out! Jake Warrior fires up, Ali retreats to the arms of the Secret Service and then Jake jumps and takes them all out. Ali goes for a desperation School Boy but Jake kicks out, Ali goes for a Crossbody but Jake punches his lights out. Into the Void! 1-2-FOOT ON THE ROPES!

Powerbomb set up, but Ali gouges the eyes, Jake misses the Spear and posts himself, Head and Arm Cradle from Ali with rope leverage! Ali retains!

Joe Hendry vs Rich Swann w/AJ Francis

Hendry deepfake AI edited his entire tron to have Rich and AJ Francis. It’s genius.

Swann plays around early, dodge rolls and ducking Hendry’s offense. Just being a smarmy asshat. Hendry gets his hands on him briefly, before Rich powders and then tosses Hendry into the steps and then grinds his face on the corner. Some referee distraction and cheapshots from both AJ and Rich lead to Rich’s little Kick Back move. Swann keeps control and tries to keep Hendry grounded, but he eventually powers out. AJ tries to get involved but Hendry clocks him, throws Rich and then AJ low bridges Hendry out.

AJ grabs a weapon from his friend but Shawn Merriman stops him. They jaw, and Merriman gets in the ring to challenge Francis. The referee is trying to figure out what’s going on, AJ backs down but Shawn Merriman lays out Joe Hendry! A former Charger would be a heel in Las Vegas, so its all beautiful. Rich hits the 450 Splash and wins.

It was overbooked and Francis’ female influencer friend does a split on Hendry and twerks on him or something. Like it feels like the ratchet version Hit Row. But, Shawn Merriman looked good and as we learned with DeAngelo Williams…some football players just get it.

Full Metal Mayhem: Frankie Kazarian vs Eric Young

EY cracks the Casey Jones mask off Kaz’s face and then the bell rings. EY stays on Kaz, tries the Piledriver but Kaz powders, EY connects on the Baseball Slide and drives Kaz’s face into the barricade and then starts working him over with the ladder. Kaz starts to work his way back, rocks EY with a few punches and then hits the Slingshot DDT. Kaz goes to get the big ladder and just hucks it at EY. Scoop Slam onto the ladder, Kaz goes for the Guillotine Leg Drop and MISSES! EY moves the ladder to the corner and flings Kaz into it causing him to flip upside down. EY looks for more weapons, Kaz tries to crawl after him and EY bounces a cookie sheet and trash can lid off of his face.

Rethinking heading back into the ring, EY goes back under the ring and finds JANICE (Abyss’ 2×4 with the nails in it). EY swings and misses as it gets stuck in the buckle. Kaz tries to take advantage but he misses too and then Whips EY into the far corner, EY Flair Flops through it, walks the apron and Kaz hits a Spear through the ropes and then goes through a table! They both crawl into the ring, Kaz goes for the cover and EY kicks out. Then they start throwing punches as they slowly stand up. Brawl happens and they start fighting over a metal chain, EY gets the best of the chain fight, chokes Kaz with it, throws him off the top rope, crowns the king with a trash can and starts laying into him. Kaz is dropped with the trash can on him, EY hits the Macho Elbow! It takes a few seconds to get the can off of Kaz, so its only a 2 count.

EY tries to set up a ladder, Kaz finds a lid, smacks EY with it and hits the Killswitch on the ladder of 2! Kaz decides we need more tables, so he starts setting it up and the crown chants “we want fire”. Kaz drapes EY on the table, grabs a trash can, but EY pops up and crotches Kaz! EY looks for an Avalanche Piledriver but Kaz stops it with a Low Blow! Kaz hits the Flux Capacitor and only gets the corner of the table! EY split the hard way but he rolls on EY and wins the match!

Even if the finish was a little missed, it looks more vicious and its a damn hardcore match…so as long as EY is fine, the finish is better being ugly.

Steve Maclin vs Mike Santana

Maclin walks out with his new contract talking about how he re-signed but he wants a match. Santino Marella says he just signed another guy, and out comes Santana!

Maclin and Santana go at each other quick! Big strikes, working outside, then back in, a few fast strikes and back breakers. Early intensity is exactly what you expect from a fairly hype return and a nice re-signing of Maclin. Maclin with a Rope Run Lariat for two, a rope hung Leg Lariat follows that up and Maclin is on top of Santana not relenting.

Maclin Tree of WOE, Caught in the…NO! Santana sits up, Maclin slides through, runs back in the ring and eats a Rolling Cutter! Hip Attack into an Enzuigiri, catches Maclin on his shoulders for a quick Death Valley Driver! Santana calls for his Rolling Lariat, but a Busaiku Knee blind sides Santana! Jar-HEAD Butt for 2! Santana reverses the whip to the corner and hits a Yakuza Kick into Rolling Senton for 2! Rolling Lariat call number 2, but Maclin ducks it and hits a Michinoku Driver for 2! Back and forth for a while, KIA gets countered, rope run turns into SPIN THE BLOCK! Santana wins with his Spinning Lariat!

TNA Tag Team Championship: The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) (c) w/ Alisha Edwards vs Speedball Mountain (Trent Seven & Mike Bailey)

Eddie gets worked over early, Bailey and Trent show some good tandem work. The way The System counters that is with Lish distracting the referee and Myers with a cheap shot Thrust Kick on Trent. Eddie doesn’t need a big opening to start working someone over and drops Trent knee first into the steps, we see the beginning of isolating Trent and focusing the leg. Eddie and Myers use some quick tags to keep Trent cornered, but Eddie falls for that stupid Bop and Bang spot. Simultaneous tags, Bailey comes in hot and lays out both System members, then lights up the legal Myers with multiple kicks into a Running Shooting Star. Tope from Bailey is stopped with Eddie popping up on the other side, causing Bailey to just hit him with a Yakuza Kick. Bailey takes Myers to the top turnbuckle, Myers fights off Bailey, but Trent flies in for a Superplex! Bailey is set up on a different corner, SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Only a 2 count, but that’s a nice Power & Glory style of move.

Eddie pulls out Bailey by the foot, Myers Chop Blocks Trent and tags back in Eddie. Eddie takes the taunting big brother angle since Trent is hobbled, Trent fires, a bunch of Chops but Eddie kicks out the bad knee, Tiger Driver transitions into a Half Crab on the bad leg! Speedball tries to make the save and Myers cuts him off with a Crossface but Bailey fights out and Superkicks Myers. A series of Round Kicks into Eddie’s chest, but Eddie refuses to release the submission until Bailey hits the Flurry of Kicks into a Triangle Moonsault on Myers. Tornado Super Kick into a Dragon Suplex, but only for 2!

Trent tries to get Eddie up for a Birminghammer, but the knee gives out, clocks Bailey, Backpack Stunner + Myers Elbow for another near fall! Bailey hits the ring, the Seven Star Lariat and Ripcord Superkick! Birminghammer into Ultima Weapon, 1-2-Myers shoves Bailey onto the pinfall to break it! Myers misses a Shoulder Block in the corner, but when Bailey goes to follow up, Myers Spears him out of the air! Trent and Eddie are in the ring both exhausted, Eddie tries a chop but Trent grabs the fingers and Finger Snap! Trent goes for the Bitter End Fowsion but Myers gets involved, Roster Cut into Boston Knee Party! The System retain!

Last Man Standing: Josh Alexander vs Hammerstone

Josh goes right at Hammer at the bell, flurry of punches, Hammer turns it around and gives back a little before Josh gets the best of things for a second, and then Hammer hits the Single Arm Spinebuster. Just haymakers for days, Josh with a German Suplex, Hammer no sells, hits a Belly to Belly Suplex, Josh no sells, a little more back and forth; one more German Suplex from Josh! Back Elbow and a strike from Hammer, he tries to charge but Josh stops him, pulls him to the apron and bounces him off the apron! Hammer is out until 7, Josh keeps control, heads up to the turnbuckle for something big but Hammer pops up and shoves Josh, sending HIM bouncing off the apron.

Getting up at 6, Hammer stays right back on him, Guerrilla Press right into the barricade! Josh gets up just to get dropped again! Match isn’t over yet, so Hammer peppers the strikes and smack talk. Josh tries to fight back but eats a Back Elbow. Hammer goes for a few more Back Elbows, but Josh grabs him into a Halfhatch Suplex and bounces Hammer off the apron again! Back up by 8, Josh just hammers right on Hammer’s legs. Hyperextension, wrapping it around a post. Setting up the Ankle Lock and taking away some of the power base is a smart attack. A few more Legs against the steel post, and then the Figure Four around the post!

Hammer retreats to a corner, grabs the head gear and busts Josh open with gear! Josh seems dizzy and Hammerstone clobbers him with forearms and the referee starts counting. Barely up at 9, wobbly legged slaps, Hammer squats him and then Sack of Shit! Hammer stops the officials count, drapes Josh on the apron and drops big Forearm Clubs right across the chest. Pins his head against the ring post and then Pump Kicks his head into the steel post! Hammer calls for the Rack, Racks Josh and Josh Alexander seems to go limp. Hammer discards him and the count starts. Josh gets up and he’s laughing. Pump Kick levels Josh while he laughs and Hammerstone is just confused. So he delays just long enough for Josh to grab the ankle and immediately go for the Ankle Lock, into a few stomps and Falling Knees. Hammer is in the Tree of Woe, Josh clubs him over and over, makes some space, and Josh goes for the Low Crossbody while Hammer is still in the Tree. Josh sells all the previous damage and Hammer is back up by 5.

Josh goes for the C4 Spike, multiple short Knee Lifts drops Hammer and before the referee can count again, Josh attacks Hammer. Josh goes to beneath the ring and pulls out the thumbtacks. Josh rocks Hammer, Hammer is draped on the top corner, Superplex attempt, blocked once, Hammer with some jabs, but back and forth as Josh leans towards the tacks. Hammerstone lifts him up… AVALANCHE NIGHTMARE PENDULUM INTO THE TACKS!! Hammer is selling falling in tacks, as the referee counts, Josh is gonna roll out the ring to take the shortcut to roll to his feet and break the count!

Hammer grabs the headgear and beats Josh with it, looks for a Nightmare Pendulum on the ramp but Josh fights through, Forearm Strike into another Halfhatch Suplex on the ramp. C4 Spike on the stage! Hammer almost gets up by 10, but not quite and loses.

While the match was good and it makes sense for Josh to win, I don’t need him in the main event.

Knockouts World Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Steph De Lander w/The Good Hands

Steph literally picks up Jordynne, drives her into the corner and talks some shit. Jordynne tries to fire through things, but its a lot of cardio. Rope Runs, Corner Charges, quick counters and just go go go. Grace hitting a Suicida is the first real move of the match. Grace tries for an apron drop, Steph blocks and then hits a TKO Stun Gunning Jordynne off the ropes. Near fall into Snake Eyes and then a Big Boot. Steph trying for a power move but Jordynne slips behint her for a Rear Naked Choke. Steph gets worn down a little, but Steph drops Grace, props her in a corner, Big Boot into a Backpack Stunner.

Jordynne grabs the ropes for dear life, uses the ropes to lift her up, fights back, tries to use the ropes to her advantage for the Slingshot Pedigree type move, but Steph throws her off and both go crashing into each other. Small power exchange that Steph gets the best of and decides to bask in the boos. Jordynne with a big knee strike and then latches the Rear Naked Choke on again! Steph slams into her a few times but Jordynne won’t get go. Steph goes out but then the Good Hands make their presence known. It gets a little sloppy at the ref bump distraction spot in the match, but Jason Hotch just puts on the referee shirt and makes a count. 1-2-LIGHTS OUT! PCO appears out of the darkness! He levels The Good Hands, as an awkwardly sexually charged interaction with SDL (but its funny), then… FUCK NO – NO GOD! Kon interferes and takes out PCO. Then Kon shoves Jordynne, Jordynne sells it to bait him int, Low Blow and then she deadlifts Kon! The Good Hands hit the ring again, go for the neck snap on Jordynne, LIGHTS OUT AGAIN!

SAMI CALLIHAN! FINALLY GOOD NEWS IN THIS MATCH! So the assumption of Lights Out being Sami, looks like it was correct. Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down, Cactus Driver ’97. Sami grabs SDL, rolls her in, eats a big strike from Jordynne, Juggernaut Driver and still overbooked to high hell! I mean Jordynne wins.

TNA World Championship: Moose (c) vs Nic Nemeth

Moose palms his face real quick and then Nemeth snaps. A few double leg take downs, full mount strikes and continuing to smack him before Moose head out. Nemeth tries to chase with a dive, but Moose catches him and Snake Eyes on the apron! Nic is getting rocks by big Chops and Boots from Moose. Nemeth ducks through the ropes and rocks Moose on the ramp. Goes for a Fame-Asser but Moose catches Nic. Nic slips the catch and then drops Moose on the ramp! They head back into the ring, Nic is setting up a Sweet Chin Music, but Lish gets involved and then Brian Myers, so the referee kicks them all out. A good 30 seconds are spent on kicking out Eddie, Lish and Myers. Nemeth catches Moose with a Superkick but only a 2 count!

Rear Naked Choke from Nemeth, Moose tries to slam into Nic a few times but he won’t let go! He’s tenacious like Minoru Suzuki. Moose keeps trying to slam him to the corners and Nic won’t let go still! Moose climbs a corner, with some slips to sell the locked in Rear Naked Choke, then an Avalanche Trust Fall finally breaks the submission! Moose sets up the stairs a certain way, takes Nic into the crowd, goes for some kind of Jacknife but Nic counters! Doubles over Moose, Fame Asser off the ramp! They barely make the 10 count, Moose retreats into a corner slowly, Nemeth stalks, Stinger Splash! Now the 10 Count Flashing Elbows! One more Kairi Sane style Elbow for only 2!

Nemeth tries a Superkick, Moose catches, Headbutt, Nemeth connects with a boot, Moose charges, Nemeth kicks off, tries a Dive, but Moose hits GO TO HELL for 2! Moose goes for Lights Out, and there’s a hell of a nice sequence with both men countering finsihes and signatures, but through all the float overs Moose catches Nic and lands a Jacknife Powerbomb. Moose goes for another Jacknife on the ramp, Nic blocks and tries to pull off the Frankensteiner but Moose stops it. Jacknife on the ramp and knocks the lens out of a camera! 10 Count happens, Nemeth gets in at 9.5 and Moose tries to quickly catch him, but the sequence doesn’t work. Moose went for the Moonsault/Superkick Spot, but he was short so Nemeth had to audible. Fighting Spirit spot, Moose gets a head of steam, eats a Superkick, Nemeth eats a Pump Kick, big haymakers, Nemeth turns Moose inside out with a Lariat, Fame ASSer from Nemeth for a 2.5. Moose looks glassy eyed and rocked, a few kicks into a Spear from Nic but only 2 again! Nemeth tunes up the band, Moose falls to a knee before the kick lands, Nemeth tries to readjust but Moose ducks and hits the ropes, as Nic turns he eats the Lights Out. Moose retains!

OKAY speaking of Lights Out it may not have been Sami because BROKEN MATT HARDY appears and attacks Moose! Twist of Fate leaves him laying.

Overall Score: 6.5/10

The match quality was fairly mediocre given the fact it was a PPV that’s been promoted for a while, on a very easy to remember unofficial holiday. Now I liked all the debuts/returns we got. Mike Santana, Broken Matt, Sami Callihan, all generally good stuff. The whole show does lose points though just because they’re still trying with Kon. Also I got like 4 matches wrong?

I suppose the storyline implications have some meat left on them since Under Siege is fairly soon. The returns are great news for a roster that was starting to feel small and I’m really curious where we go with Jordynne as Knockouts Champion now. So pretty decent show all things considered if work rate isn’t your main determining factor.

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 5.2.2024

Under Siege is tomorrow! Yeah the card looks pretty awful, but maybe this Go Home will spice things up!

Published

17 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Andrew Balaz

Not gonna mislead anyone here, Under Siege looks nearly as bad as a Steven Segal film by the same name. Lots of useless tag matches, only really the X Division title to care about. It reminds me of a “Road to” show that New Japan does. Bunch of worthless matches with a few story wrinkles but entirely skippable.

Hopefully something crazy happens or the show is good enough to cover the bad card. But let’s hope something happens tonight to maybe create some reason to watch.

.@TheSamiCallihan debuts the first episode of #DMTV! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/OWrTeBtRZ6

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

Ratings:

Mustafa Ali vs Chris Bey w/Ace Austin: Ali wins via 450 – **
Dani Luna w/Jody Threat vs Alisha Edwards w/Masha Slamovich: Lish wins via Russian Death Device – ** 1/4
Hammerstone vs Cody Deaner: Hammerstone wins via Torture Rack – *
#1 Contender Match: Ace Austin w/Chris Bey vs Trey Miguel w/Zachary Wentz: Ace wins via The Fold – ***
TNA Knockouts Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Miyu Yamashita: Grace retains via Juggernaut Driver – *** 1/2

Results:

Mustafa Ali vs Chris Bey w/Ace Austin

Ali with a simple Headlock takeover, Bey fights back up and tries to create something with a rope run; but Ali gets the best of things with a Back Elbow. Ali gets cocky as Bey retreats to the corner, Bey turns things around quickly, lands the 10 Count Punches in the corner, Ali tries to fight back but Bey snaps off a quick DDT for a near fall. As Bey goes to continue the offense, Ali Drop Toe Holds Bey into the ropes neck first. Ali again, demonstrating some of the worst in-ring trash talk, Bey turns things around since Ali is running his mouth too much. Ali gets set in the Tree of Woe, Bey goes across to another corner and does a Coast to Coast Elbow Drop as Ali tries to sit up. Honestly, stupid looking since its obviously too coordinated. No one would stay half sat up just to eat an elbow.

While the move looked cool, I now care significantly less about what’s going on. Illogical spots just because “they’re cool”, should not be rewarded. Bey controls the match after the stupid spot, hits his Corner Uppercut Hip Attack, Ali tries to duck a few moves and create something but eats a Spinebuster for 2. Art of Finesse attempt, but Ali shoves him to the outside. Working back inside Ali goes for his Rolling Neckbreaker but Bey connects with a Roundhouse Kick to stop Ali in his tracks. Fighting Spirit spot, they run into the ropes, Ali has a bad Double Leg takedown that he tries to turn into a Cradle with feet on the ropes, but Ace pushes the feet off.

As security starts to move on Ace, Ali hits a Suicida, then Bey connects on a Tope con Hilo. Bey starts rocking Ali, hits the Kudome Valentine but Ali manages to pull himself under the bottom rope just enough to avoid losing. Bey climbs the corner, Ali German Suplexes Bey to the apron, Ali goes for the 450, misses, Bey goes to finish the match but the security get involved again, hit Bey with the flag and then Ali lands the 450 for the win.

I liked when the Security Guards were window dressing instead of mooks to cheat with. This just makes the matches dumber and significantly less interesting, especially when its nameless mooks and its not even a talent getting heat.

Dani Luna w/Jody Threat vs Alisha Edwards w/Masha Slamovich

Dani starts strong and fast, forearm shots, lariats and a quick near fall sends Alisha retreating to the ropes to get some advice from Masha. Dani goes to attack Lish, Lish with a Drop Toe Hold, Masha takes advantage of the distracted ref and Lish hits a Satellite DDT and then taunts entirely too much. As Lish talks too much, Dani stands up and starts beating the hell out of Lish, Suplex into the rope assisted Blue Thunder Bomb. Dani goes for the Luna Landing, but Masha climbs on the apron, distraction happens, then Lish goes after Jody and the ref stays distracted with Lish. Masha slides into the ring, Roundhouse Kick into the Russian Death Device and Lish turns around for the win!

Sami’s little segment is aptly named DMTv since it feels like a weird hallucination or trip with the way he does stuff.

Hammerstone vs Cody Deaner

Am I supposed to care about this? Hammerstone looks like he’s chiseled out of granite and Deaner looks like he’s fished out of a trailer park. Hammerstone says a lot of how I feel that the Deaner schtick is pathetic. Deaner says he’s given the power to add a stipulation, Hammer says Arm Wrestling Match, Deaner wants a Sin City Street Fight. So we know what the crowd will pick. Christ this is so carny even Court Bauer blushed.

Deaner bonks Hammer with the mic, low dropkick, goes to grab a trash can lid and hits Hammer…but it just pisses off Captain Hammer. Stomps a mudhole in him, Irish Whip into a Back Elbow and Hammer deposits him to the outside to utilize the gimmick I would assume. This is going on much longer than it should, Deaner finds a chair, clocks Hammer once, goes for Twice, but this isn’t Kpop; so Hammer says no and hits him with a Backbreaker. Then Hammer hits him with a chairshot, 10 Count Punches in the corner, Sack of Shit, Deaner goes for the Ricky Morton lean against the ropes and sell to the crowd spot, but Hammer leans into him and starts using the chair again.

Deaner does his nerd Hulk Up, tries to call for a Body Slam but Hammer doesn’t move and drops the dweeb down. Deaner is back to the begging the crowd Ricky Morton spot…but the crowd doesn’t care since Deaner is a jabroni. Hammer tosses Deaner like a pizza ribs first into the back of the chair and just takes a few moments to revel in his handwork. Deaner fights back, lands a few right hands, tries to call for the Body Slam again like an idiot, gets Hammer half way and falls over so Hammer just rains down punches (can we end this waste of time please). Hellavator, I mean Nightmare Pendulum but Deaner floats over and lands the Scoop Slam onto the steel chair for only 2.

The crowd starts chanting for table, so of course Deaner obliges…this is going on so damn long. Hammer no sells the forearm, Vertical Suplex, goozle, and then Hammer Chokeslams Deaner through the table and calls to for the Torture Rack. Deaner is Rack’d and dead. ‘Bout damn time.

Like a Torpedo, Something is there…

Trent The Seventh and Ball Of Speed, alongside Broken Matt Hardy, are geared up to render The System obsolete tomorrow night at #TNAUnderSiege! pic.twitter.com/laEOlXayIc

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

I’m mad at myself that I popped for Ball of Speed. I’m not even sure why, but I like it.

"Can you please get fired?"

.@joehendry's live apology transformed into a new hit about @AJFrancis410! The "apology" song took things HIGHER than ever! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/6P7pDFbK3p

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

If I’ve said it once I’ve said it at least 3 dozen times, Joe Hendry is a treasure. Starting with a medley of the insult songs to lead into the Creed parody is genius. Odd apology, but I respect it. “Can you please get fired…”, such a great song.

#1 Contender Match: Ace Austin w/Chris Bey vs Trey Miguel w/Zachary Wentz

Typical Junior style start with counters and some chain wrestling and then a quick tension spot where Trey slaps Ace and then they fire off on each other for a few seconds before they get broken up because its just a shmoz. Trey baits Ace to the outside, Up and Over but Ace lands on the apron and then Wentz picks the ankle as Trey feigns injury to distract the referee. Back Rake back into the ring and just insulting Knife Edge Chops at a deliberate pace. Commercial break happens and Trey is still in charge. Ace shoots the Double and turns it into a Jacknife Cradle for 2 but Ace is still visibly hobbled.

Trey tries to keep Ace grounded but he tries to fire up and Trey finds different ways to keep Ace grounded including a Running Bodyscissors into Full Mount. Kick combination rush from Trey as he goes for the Asai Moonsault to punctuate it but Ace gets the knees up. Short range Knee Strike, Click Click Boom, Corner Splash Seated Lariat spot into a Triangle Kick for 2! Ace looks to set up The Fold, Wentz distracts, Trey grabs tights! But Ace kicks out! Trey with the Backflip Back of the Head Dropkick. Bey levels Wentz and Trey is talking shit to the fans, Ace goes for the Crucifix Pin, but kicks out at 2.

Jackie Bryant Headlock Kick from Trey, but Ace blocks it. Triangle Kick misses, Ace tries to jump on him but misses, Cheeky Nandos, then Trey heads up but Ace cuts him off. They struggle on the top rope, Trey Bell Claps Ace, Ace tries to duck but Trey turns it into the Sunset Flip, locomotion float away, Ace Face Stomp into The Fold! Ace wins!

.@TheEricYoung and @Walking_Weapon make their intentions clear: they're walking into #TNAUnderSiege ready to take down @SteveMaclin and @FrankieKazarian! #TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/idI78rvsYJ

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 3, 2024

The Bald Bearded Canadians, good ole team BBC…wait…

TNA Knockouts Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Miyu Yamashita

They start off respectfully, which is what you expect since Miyu is well respected in this generation. A few Headlock Takeovers, Shoulder Blocks and finally Miyu drops Jordynne with a Switchblade Kick. Miyu goes to follow up, but Jordynne catches the kick and T-Bone Suplex gives Jordynne a near fall. Juggernaut Driver early, but Miyu counters, rams Jordynne into the corner, Triangle Kick from Miyu for 2! Cravat into Knee Strikes and then a PK to the spine keeps Miyu in control. Miyu lets Jordynne up and they trade strikes a bit, Jordynne’s arms prove to be a little stronger than Miyu’s legs, takes out the legs and then the Jackhammer on the floor from Jordynne!

Jordynne tries to roll Miyu back in, but Miyu continues to roll out to buy some space, Jordynne goes for a dive and eats a foot. Miyu looks for an Apron Death Valley Driver, Jordynne fights it a while but Miyu eventually gets her over and down on the apron for 2. Miyu with a Headlock Takeover, but both ties the other one up and the ropes save the awkward but effective exchange. Strike exchange number 2. Miyu no sells a few Scoop Slams and lands Round Kicks. Spinning Backfist and Round Kick connect simultaneously for both women to drop.

Jordynne charges, Pink Striker tries to block with the front kick, but Jordynne plows through with a Back Elbow. Kinniku Buster attempt but Miyu knows how to get away from that and fights off with Knee Strikes, Jordynne is rocked but fights back up and Avalanche Back Body Drop for 2! Jordynne no sells a Roundhouse Kick, Miyu no sells a Lariat then another kick from Miyu and a Back Kick to the face for 2. Skull Kick attempt, blocked, Juggernaut Driver out of nowhere to retain!

Overall Score: 6.25/10

The second half of the show was pretty damn good, but God was the first half useless. Hammerstone and Deaner went on far too long, that was dumb, it looked dumb, I felt dumb watching it. Ali’s match was garbage with the stupid spot monkey indie garbage spot. If I want to watch wrestling that makes less sense than Chinese Dramas with Hindi subtitles, I’ll watch AEW and have a stroke.

Thankfully, Joe Hendry got a good chunk of time, the Trey and Ace match was pretty good and overlooking the stupid run in after match stuff, the Knockouts match itself was pretty damn good. So the new bookers have really consistently done this stuff, where there’s a ton of overbooked stupidity, but they sprinkle in enough okay stuff to make me not completely lose faith. OH – and we do get Kushida versus Gresham tomorrow, so at least that strengthens the lackluster card.

Lets see if they ever figure out how to really book, or if they eventually go full TNA 2015.

Let us know what you think on social media @ChairshotMedia and always remember to use the hashtag #UseYourHead!

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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (5/2/24)

The Queen is chasing the crown!

Published

20 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Will the One and Only become the #1 contender?

Queen Aminata wants after Athena and the ROH Women’s World Championship, but she will still earn her way to a shot, starting with a match tonight!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

The Infantry VS The Outrunners; The Infantry wins.
Nyla Rose VS Camron Branae; Nyla wins.
ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Grounds: The Undisputed Kingdom VS The Qrown; The Kingdom wins and denies The Qrown a title match.
Toa Liona VS Jimmy Wild; Liona wins.
Six Man Tag: The Dark Order VS Adam Priest, Zicky Dice & Sean Maluta; The Dark Order wins.
Aaron Solo VS Jon Cruz; Solo wins.
Queen Aminata VS Robyn Renegade; Aminata wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

The Infantry VS The Outrunners!

Captain Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo have had it with Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum! It’s one thing to use the same finishing move and rename it, but then The Outrunners’ new gear is camouflage, and they start using the Infantry’s catchphrases! Will Turbo & Truth get sent to Boot Camp? Or will Dean & Bravo be sent into Miami Overdrive?

Wait a minute, wait a minute. Who is this accompanying The Outrunners? Lazer Linda? So now they’re copying Infantry in having a female team member? Trish Adora steps into the ring to get a good look at Linda. Linda flexes on Adora, so Adora gives her a LARIAT TUBMAN! The Outrunners are upset but then Dean & Bravo storm up to throw hands! The ref reprimands but The Infantry keep throwing hands. Dean whips Truth and Bravo whips Turbo, but the Outrunners both reverse that. Dean and Bravo both dodge, then they both fake the Outrunners out! Those dropkicks get nothing, and then The Infantry DROPKICK The Outrunners!

The Outrunners bail out, The Infantry fire up and Daily’s Place fires up with them! The ref says they finally need to sort out, so Bravo falls back. Truth flounders in, the bell finally sounds, and Dean arm-drags Turbo around! Dean keeps Turbo from Truth, tags Bravo in, and then Dean wrenches while Bravo hops up. Bravo AX HANDLES Turbo’s arm, then brings him around to wrench. Tag to Dean, he goes up and AX HANDLES! Then the Infantry double whip, and double atomic drop, for a double HIP TOSS! The Infantry now mock The Outrunners, before the double FIST DROP! Turbo flounders away and tags in Truth!

Truth runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Then another DOUBLE FIST DROP! Cover, TWO! Truth stays in this but Dean storms up on him. Turbo distracts the ref, Truth pokes Dean in the eye! Truth blames it on the sunset, then bumps Dean off buckles. Tag to Turbo and the Outrunners mug Dean. Tag back to Truth, he goes up, BACKBREAKER, and then Truth winds up! But Bravo sneaks behind enemy lines to get Dean outta there, Truth’s knee drop turns into an accidental atomic drop! The Infantry then get in and TOSS Turbo! Bravo aims to PLANCHA! Down goes Turbo and the fans fire up again!

Dean brings Truth up, throws hands, then tags in Bravo. Dean scoops Truth, Bravo goes up, and they hit the BACKBREAKER and “Grenade” KNEE DROP! The fans fire up more and Bravo brings Truth up. Truth throws a shot but Bravo hits back. Bravo whips, Truth reverses, but Bravo gets around! Turbo tags in before the O’Conner Roll! Turbo runs up but Bravo dodges him to SUPERKICK! Turbo ends up on ropes, and Bravo ROCKS Truth! Bravo whips, Truth reverses and Turbo BODY SHOTS! Turbo BLASTS Dean, gets Bravo, and sends him into Truth’s BOOTS! Bravo staggers, Turbo CLAWS him on the back!

Tag to Truth and the Outrunners mug Turbo. The fans are torn, but Truth CHOPS Bravo in a corner! Truth spins around while the fans “WOO~!” Truth then storms back up, whips corner to corner, but Bravo reverses. Bravo runs up, but slides under as Truth goes up! Bravo then trips Truth, and asks if he should. The fans say yes, so Bravo YANKS Truth backwards into the POST! Bravo high-fives fans, but then Turbo FLYING AX HANDLES off the apron! Dean protests but there’s nothing he can do as Turbo puts Bravo back in. Truth drags Bravo over, tags Turbo, and Turbo drops an elbow! Cover, TWO!

Turbo drags Bravo up, tags Truth back in, and they mug Bravo with a big kick! Bravo sputters while the Outrunners flex. Truth whips, Bravo sunset flips, but Truth flails! Truth reaches for the literal sunset but Bravo finishes the flip, TWO! Bravo reaches for Dean but Truth trips him up! Tag to Turbo, and he drops down into a CROSSFACE! Bravo endures, fights up, but Turbo tags Truth. The Infantry get Bravo up, but Bravo BOOTS Turbo away! Bravo ELBOWS Truth, then ROCKS Turbo! And repeat! And repeat! Bravo runs, but into the DOUBLE HIP TOSS! The Outrunners shake hands and flex, DOUBLE ELBOW DROP!

Turbo BLASTS Dean, Truth covers, but Dean gets back in to kick it! Truth is upset but he stomps Bravo. Truth whips Bravo to the corner, then he BLASTS Dean again! Truth runs at Bravo but Bravo slips out to the apron! Truth hits buckles, Turbo storms up but Bravo dodges by going back inside! Bravo then slips out the other side, and Truth runs into Turbo! Bravo slingshots in for a STUNNER! The fans fire up as Bravo crawls for his corner, but Turbo grabs a foot! Turbo drags Bravo up, back suplexes, but Bravo lands out! Bravo avoids both Outrunners to hot tag Dean! The fans fire up as The Captain rallies on The Outrunners!

Dean fires haymakers and LARIATS! Then a back drop for Truth! The fans fire up as Dean runs in to give Turbo a FLYING BACK ELBOW! Dean goes corner to corner, blocks Truth’s boots, and puts him in ropes for an ENZIGIRI! Truth flops down, Turbo takes a swing, but Dean slips around to DDT! Dean kips up, the fans fire up, and they join Dean in an “OORAH!” JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, Truth breaks it! Truth TOSSES Dean out, but Bravo runs up! CARLIE CROSSOVER! Down goes Truth, but Turbo CLUBS Bravo! BIG back suplex! But Dean’s up top! FLYING SPLASH! Cover, Truth runs in, but Dean moves! The AX HANDLE hits Turbo!

Truth panics and apologizes, but then sees Dean! Truth wants mercy, but then he goes to poke eyes! Dean blocks those, bends those fingers, but Turbo CLUBS Dean down! The Outrunners shift into gear, MIAMI OVER- NO, Dean slips around and the BOOT hits Truth! Tag to Bravo and they get Turbo, for BOOT CAMP! Cover, Infantry wins!

Winners: The Infantry, by pinfall

Often imitated, never duplicated! The one, true Russian Leg Sweep Boot combo shines through, and that’s no cap! Dean & Bravo finally settle things with Turbo & Truth, will they march forward to settle things with The Undisputed Kingdom next?

Matthew Menard & Angelo Parker speak.

Cool Hand Ange tells Daddy Magic that things have been rather weird lately, to say the least. Not too long ago, Parker was on Rampage, going to make an announcement he told no one about, and the truth is, he was ready to retire. He felt he didn’t have anything left to fight for. Then he got the biggest news of his entire life, he found out he’s gonna be a dad! And if that doesn’t light a fire under your ass, then what does? So now, Ruby Soho is going to be at home, being a mom to their child, and Parker had to think, “What’s next?” Then he realized, there is a hell of a lot to fight for now, isn’t there?

Menard says how ’bout it? Ruby’s at home, nesting. Cool Hand Ange has priorities in order and Menard loves it! And tell ya right now, Menard has a problem with The Undisputed Kingdom. The ROH World Tag Team Champions, right? So how about this? They get the van, they pack it up, and they start taking a road trip! Van, train, airplane, who cares?! They’re heading to a certain place called The Promised Land! So get ready, boys! No doubt! Ever-Rise, 2Point0, X-JAS, will the next titles Menard & Parker go by be ROH World Tag Team Champions?

ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Grounds: The Undisputed Kingdom VS The Qrown!

Speaking of, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett are here to defend those titles! Or at least, make teams earn their way to a shot at the titles. Will The Kingdom check another team off the list? Or will Leonis & Maximus Khan be one step away from the crown?

The teams sort out, Bennett starts against Leonis, and the Code of Honor is kept. The bell rings, the fans rally up, and the two circle. They tie up, and the bigger Leonis powers Bennett to the corner. The ref counts, Leonis lets off, but Bennett kicks low! Bennett CHOPS, then brings Leonis around to ROCK him! Bennett stomps and CHOPS Leonis, then tags Taven. The Kingdom double whip, dropkick the legs out then Taven ELBOW DROPS! Cover, TWO! Taven throws down hands, stomps Leonis over and over, even at the ropes! Taven CHOKES Leonis, lets off, and the fans cheer as Taven tags Bennett.

Taven CHOPS Leonis, Bennett stomps and CHOPS, then ROCKS him again! And stomps, and ROCKS! Bennett ROCKS Leonis again, talks trash, then tags Taven. Taven CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Taven then reels Leonis in, but Leonis throws body shots! Taven CLUBS Leonis down, tags Bennett, and they bring Leonis in. But Leonis powers out, ROCKS Taven, then ROCKS Bennett! Leonis throws haymakers, then an UPPERCUT for Bennett! Then Leonis catches Taven to OVERHEAD SUPLEX him away! Maximus reaches out but Bennett whips Leonis into a BOOT! Bennett FOREARMS, Taven LARIATS! Bennett covers, TWO!

The fans rally and Bennett stomps Leonis. Bennett CHOPS Leonis, tells him to get up, then brings him to a neutral corner. Bennett ROCKS Leonis, brings him over, and tags Taven. Taven fires up Daily’s Place before he swings, but Leonis dodges to CHOP! And CHOP! Taven knees low, tags Bennett, and The Kingdom double whip. Leonis holds ropes, KICKS Bennett, then TOSSES Taven! Bennett kicks Leonis first, then reels him in, but Leonis back drops free! Hot tag to Maximus! Maximus rallies on The Kingdom with big LARIATS! Bennett runs up, Maximus dodges then URENAGES! The fans fire up with Maximus and he brings Bennett up.

But Taven springboards, KICK OF THE KING! Bennett BLASTS Leonis, Taven goes up! HAIL MARY PILEDRIVER!! Cover, The Kingdom wins!

Winners: The Undisputed Kingdom, by pinfall (denies The Qrown a title opportunity)

Taven & Bennett just showed The Qrown aren’t #NeckStrong enough, and now The Kingdom is moving on. But will they soon cross paths with Menard & Parker?

JD Drake speaks.

“You ever been lost? Lord knows I have. I’ve been lost for the last month. In light of recent events, my brain’s been foggy, I haven’t been able to articulate words, I don’t know whether I’m coming or going. It’s showing up in my in-ring work, it’s showing up in my personal life at home. Hell, it’s showing in my bowling game at home, too. The other night during league, I asked myself, ‘Hey, where do I go from here?'” JD asked the lady cashier for change on $5, he only got back four bills. Three ones, and a $2! Yeah, a real $2, those still exists.

JD says his grandfather recently passed away, February of this year, God rest his soul, would put a $2 in every grandchild’s picture frame. JD once asked why he did that, he said it’s because they’re gonna need to talk to him one day, and this $2 was gonna be the message. Granddad would also say, when times get tough, you’ve got two choices: quit, or tighten your bootstraps up and get back to work. So while the Workhorsmen may not be a thing for the foreseeable future, time for JD to be a workhorse man. The Blue Collar Badass is gonna punch in, knockout, and give ROH a $2 ass kicking. Scrap Metal is ready to scrap, will he turn that $2 into championship gold?

The Iron Savages speak.

Bulk Bronson says, “Underappreciated. Underutilized. Undervalued. We, the Iron Savages, have been parading around like a circus act for an entire year, winning over the hearts of the ROH fans and keeping them all entertained.” Jacked Jameson asks, “Are we in any tournaments?” Bronson & Boulder both say, “No.” Are they on any PPVs? No. And y’know what? No more goofy savages, no more popping the crowd! Boulder says the adoration is not bringing them success. Time for the Iron Savages, yes, the Iron Savages, to live up to their potential! Jameson says frankly, fat morons and skinny idiots don’t deserve their entertainment.

They aren’t changing their game plan, it just means they’re done winning over “Low T losers!” They’re just gonna win. They’re sippin’ sauce, livin’ hoss, and EVERYBODY is going to #TiddyCity! Will these three start tearing their way through the ROH Tag & Trios Divisions until they’re sinking their teeth into titles?

Aaron Solo VS Jon Cruz!

Aaron is tired of riding solo and going nowhere, so in order to get back in the good graces of Johnny TV, he’s gotta get that W back! Or in this case, he just has to get wins period! Will he be able to do that here at Daily’s Place where he became All Elite? Or will Serpentico’s human friend get his own great homecoming win?

Cruz gets the fans fired up as he offers The Code of Honor. Solo takes it, the bell rings, and then Solo kicks low! Solo DECKS Cruz, has him in a corner, and bumps him off buckles. Solo stomps a mudhole in, digs his boots in and laughs, but lets off as the ref counts. Solo brings Cruz up, snap suplexes, then smiles as he soaks up the heat. Cruz flounders, the fans rally, but Solo throws hands. Solo whips, Cruz ducks ‘n’ dodges and RANAS! Solo flounders, Cruz keeps moving and he LARIATS! The fans fire up with Cruz and he brings Solo around. Cruz scoops to POWERSLAM, then fires up as he shakes the ropes!

The fans cheer as Cruz points to a corner. Cruz goes up, aims, and then FROG SPLASH FLOPS as Solo moves! GERMAN SUPLEX! Cruz springs up but Solo gives him the DREAMCAST KICK! Cover, Solo wins!

Winner: Aaron Solo, by pinfall

Solo makes sure Johnny TV saw that! There’s the first win, will he get more and more until he proves he’s TV Ready like Johnny & Taya?

Queen Aminata VS Robyn Renegade!

The One and Only African Woman Wrestler is an uncrowned queen here in ROH, but she is going to fight her way back up to her revenge! Will she be unstoppable as she chases down Athena and Billie Starkz? Or will this Renegade defy Aminata’s authority?

The Code of Honor is kept, the bell rings, and the fans rally for Aminata with “YES, QUEEN!” The two tie up, Aminata headlocks and she grinds Renegade. Renegade brings Aminata down, pops out the back and headlocks in return. Aminata endures, brings Renegade to her knee, and pops out the back to wrench, step over, and twerk attack! The fans cheer but Renegade is frustrated. Aminata hammerlocks, headlocks and hits the takeover. Renegade moves around, fights up, and powers up, only for Aminata to hold on tight. Aminata wrenches, Robyn breaks free and ENZIGIRIS! Then BACKSTABBER!

Aminata crawls, Robyn soaks up the heat and she kicks rocks before she runs up. Aminata puts Renegade on the apron, shoulders in but gets a DOUBLE STOMP for it! Renegade talks trash, kicks Aminata to the floor, then brings her back up to put her in the ring. Renegade brings Aminata up, reels her in, but Aminata turns things into a cradle! TWO, and Aminata runs up to LARIAT! Renegade gets up, Aminata LARIATS again! Renegade swings, but into a spin, snapmare, and PENALTY KICK! Back of the onion bag with that one! Aminata fires the fans up, runs side to side, and she DROPKICKS Renegade through ropes!

Aminata reminds us, she’s the one and only! But then we see Athena & Billie watching this backstage! Athena whispers something to Billie, perhaps some opening or weakness in Aminata’s game. Billie seems to concur while Aminata scuffs Renegade. Cover, TWO! Renegade holds on but Aminata brings her up. Alabama Lift, but Renegade sunset flips and high stacks! TWO, and Renegade swings, but into a wrench and facelock, snap suplex! Emphasis on the snap as Renegade flounders to a corner. The fans fire up and Aminata runs corner to corner, but Renegade ELBOWS back! Renegade runs in, gets around, half nelson FACEBUSTER!

Renegade sits Aminata up, runs and SHOTGUNS her down! Cover, TWO! Aminata is tougher than that but Renegade snarls. The fans taunt Renegade, “ROBYN SUCKS!” Renegade drags Aminata up, fireman’s carries, and swing into the DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Aminata stays in this but clutches her neck and back. Robyn is frustrated, but she drags Aminata up. Robyn DOUBLE CHOPS! Aminata is annoyed, but Robyn pushes her around. Robyn winds up, Aminata BOOTS the lariat, then DOUBLE CHOPS in return! And CHOPS again! And waistlocks, to GERMAN SUPLEX!

Robyn ends up in the corner again, and Aminata runs up, SWEET HIP MUSIC! But Aminata goes side to side to add the BOOT WASH!! Aminata says it is done now! She drags Robyn back up to HEADBUTT, Alabama Lift, and AIR RAID CRASH! Cover, Aminata wins!

Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall

Athena & Billie are not happy with that result, they storm off. Aminata is not just ready, she is looking better than ever! Will not even The Fallen Goddess be able to deny The Queen her crown?

My Thoughts:

A very good episode of ROH, mostly because it was under an hour. Yes, I still skipped things but c’mon, it was obvious Nyla was going to win, as were Liona and The Dark Order. Great opener from Infantry VS Outrunners to settle their feud, and I love that the Outrunners went as far as to get a female member of the team to parody Adora, just as I was thinking they would. Great win for Infantry, they’ll definitely get back in the ROH Tag title conversation in time for the next ROH PPV. And very good Proving Ground match, good showing for The Qrown in their first ROH match. But even so, of course The Kingdom was winning.

As such, we got a really good promo from Menard & Parker. I really hope they get a strong showing here in ROH now that they’re teaming together again. And there’s still Maria wanting Griff & Karter going after the titles, there’s needs to be something big in the works for the ROH Tag Division. And really good promo from JD Drake. Granted, this is another case where Tony Khan does something in his booking/running of the company that kinda forces his talent into these worked shoot promos, what with Anthony Henry being released while he’s injured. But JD did a great job referencing that without having to say it, and I hope he gets going in the singles division.

Good promo from The Iron Savages to officially go Heel, but given the unified AEW & ROH Trios champs are also Heels, we aren’t seeing Bronson, Boulder & Jameson holding gold any time soon. Good match from Solo, but I was hoping he’d have to struggle a little longer before he could win and do what Johnny TV dared him to do. And then very good match from Aminata VS Robyn, especially with the detail of Athena & Billie watching. Aminata of course wins, and I would think she skips revenge on Billie to go right to the head of the snake. Aminata VS Athena will be a great match, and really should be the moment Athena passes on the torch as far as being ROH Women’s World Champion.