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Mitchell’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results & Report! (5/28/24)
JUST B Block, Round 8!

The Ticking Timebomb or 44 Caliber?
With A Block already past 8, it’s time for B Block to catch up! Hiromu still has a chance, will he again be Best of the Super Juniors?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita VS Shoma Kato & Katsuya Murashima; Eagles & Fujita win.
- Clark Connors & Gedo VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi; Kanemaru & Yujiro win.
- El Desperado & Tiger Mask VS HAYATA & Blake Christian; Hayata & Blake win.
- Titan & Yota Tsuji VS TJP & Callum Newman; Titan & Tsuji win.
- BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito VS Kevin Knight & Tomoaki Honma; Bushi & Naito win.
- Best of the Super Juniors 31 B Block: Dragon Dia VS Ninja Mack; Mack wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 31 B Block: KUSHIDA VS DOUKI; Douki wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 31 B Block: Taiji Ishimori VS SHO; Taiji wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 31 B Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS “Drilla” Dan Moloney; Hiromu wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Here are the current B Block standings!
Taiji Ishimori: 5-2, 10 points
Hiromu Takahashi: 5-2, 10 points
Robbie Eagles: 5-3, 10 points
SHO: 5-3, 10 points
“Drilla” Moloney: 4-3, 8 points
KUSHIDA: 4-3, 8 points
DOUKI: 4-3, 8 points
Ninja Mack: 3-4, 6 points
Francesco Akira: 2-3, 4 points [FORFEIT]
Dragon Dia: 0-7, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
Best of the Super Juniors 31 B Block: Dragon Dia VS Ninja Mack!
The Infinity Carat Diamond has lost much of his luster as he has lost every match so far. But there is always a chance for an upset victory! Will Dia be a spoiler for the American Shinobi? Or is there still a sliver of hope for Ninja Mack?
The bell rings and the two run up! Dia dodges Mack, dodges him again, then snapmares. Mack gets up to snapmare back! Dia headlocks for the takeover! The fans rally, Mack fights up and powers up, but he can’t power out as Dia holds tight! Mack rolls Dia to a cover, ONE, and Dia holds on. The fans rally more, and Mack hooks a leg. Dia grinds the hold, Mack powers him all the way to ropes, then powers out. Mack then catches Dia for a headlock of his own. Dia powers out, drops, but Mack handstand walks over! Then he handsprings back to RANA, but Dia handsprings through! Dia wheelbarrows, but Mack back suplexes him!
Dia lands on his feet, waistlocks, but ducks Mack’s elbow! Mack gut wrenches Dia, but Dia arm-drags free, only for Mack to handspring through! The fans fire up as Dia is stunned! The two reset, approach, and Dia fires a forearm! Mack comes back to forearm! Dia comes back with another forearm, so Mack fires back! They go back and forth, the fans fire up, and Mack fires KICK after KICK! Dia ducks the roundhouse! Dia jumps to RANA! Mack tumbles out, the fans fire up, and Dia builds speed! Dia DIVES into a forearm! Mack has Dia stuck in the ropes, drags him out, and DOUBLE CHOPS! Dia staggers away but Mack pursues.
Mack has Dia against the post and DOUBLE CHOPS again! The ring count starts but Mack stands Dia up. Mack winds up, but Dia ducks the chops and fires forearms! Mack shoves Dia away, pops him up, but Dia is on the apron! Only for Mack to YANK him down! We’re at 10 of 20, but Mack puts Dia in at 12. The fans applaud and Mack FALLING CHOPS! Cover, TWO! Mack pushes Dia around, clamps onto an arm and CLUBS away on it! Mack then drags Dia up, wrenches and CHOPS! And CLUBS! And snapmares, to then KICK! Mack goes to the apron and the fans rally for the TORNILLO SPLASH! Cover, TWO!
Dia stays in this and Mack is a bit surprised. Mack says if Dia doesn’t wanna quit, then he asked for this. Mack CHOPS Dia in the corner, CHOPS again, then whips corner to corner. Dia reverses, runs up, but Mack BOOTS him! And SUPERKICKS! And fires body shots and CHOPS! Mack puts Dia in the corner to HELL STAB! The fans fire up and Mack puts Dia up top. Dia kicks Mack away, but Mack jumps up to SUPER SPANISH FLY! And then CROSSFACE! Dia endures as Mack pulls way back! The fans rally, Dia crawls, reaches out, but Mack rolls him away! CROSSFACE! Dia endures more, claws at the mat, then rolls Mack! TWO!
Dia ghost pins, TWO! Mack gets up, into the wheelbarrow, somersault clutch! TWO!! Mack escapes, Dia aims, and the fans rally up. Dia runs and trips Mack, returns and 619! Mack tumbles, the fans rally up again, and Dia takes aim from the apron. Dia trips Mack and he TORNILLO SPLASHES! The fans fire up and Dia sees Mack stagger around outside. Dia goes out to ASAI MOONSAULT! Direct hit and the fans fire up! Dia fires up now and he goes into the ring. Dia watches for Mack as the ring count starts. Mack drags himself up at 10 of 20, rolls in at 11, and the fans applaud. Dia sits Mack up to fire forearm after forearm!
Dia runs up but Mack gets under! Electric Chair Lift, knuckle locks, but Dia goes up!? FALLING DOUBLE STOMP!! Cover, TWO!! Mack survives but Dia takes aim! Dia runs in, rolls and REPTILIAN KAI!! Cover, TWO!! Mack survives the Double Cork but Dia goes up the corner! Mack rises into the D D D D- SUPERKICK!! LION’S BARRAGE!! Cover, Mack wins!!
Winner: Ninja Mack, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Dia earns 0)
Dia keeps trying but he keeps on failing! Mack encourages him and shows respect with a handshake. Will Dia just have to try that much harder to win in the ninth? Will Mack still have a chance of getting in on the semifinals?
Best of the Super Juniors 31 B Block: KUSHIDA VS DOUKI!
There’s still time for The Timesplitter to move up the block, and the same goes for Japones Del Mal! But there can only be one, so who makes it up the block and leaves the other behind?
The bell rings and the two circle. They feel things out, knuckle lock, then they each break one! Kushida steps over first to cravat and snapmare. Douki slips out of the chinlock to go for the arm. Kushida rolls Douki, but they both go for a HEEL HOOK! They both roll and have the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer as the two let go and reset. The two circle again, go back to knuckle locks, but now Douki wrenches and hammerlocks. Douki headlocks, but Kushida pops out the back to hammerlock. Kushida then hits a headlock takeover, but Douki headscissors. Douki puts on the squeeze but Kushida rolls and bridges out.
Kushida has Douki’s legs tied up, then floats to a facelock. Douki tries to roll away but Kushida keeps on him. Douki arm-drags free but Kushida bails out. The fans cheer, and Douki waits on Kushida as he paces on the outside. Kushida slides in, the two circle again, and Douki avoids Kushida’s leg trap. Douki then goes for a lateral press, ONE! They knuckle lock on the mat, and Douki pushes the arms down. ONE as Kushida gets an arm up. Douki pushes it down, ONE as Kushida gets the other arm up. Douki pushes that down, TWO as Kushida bridges! Kushida then blocks Douki hopping on by jumping up for the MONKEY FLIP!
The knuckle locks are still in so it’s a double cover! TWO as Kushida rolls back and brings Douki up, only for Douki to wheelbarrow, step over, and have the SEATED SURFBOARD! The fans applaud while Kushida endures. Kushida works to turn things over, and slowly, slowly, he gets the SEATED SURFBOARD onto Douki! The fans rally as Kushida pulls on the arms! Douki endures, wriggles around to rock the boat, and he tips things over! But Kushida tips things back over and has the SEATED SURFBOARD! Douki rolls things again, and again, and into the ROPEBREAK! Kushida lets go, and he WRECKS Douki with a dropkick!
Kushida goes out, drags Douki up, hammerlocks an arm and POSTS it! Douki falls over, Kushida refreshes the count, and scoop SLAMS Douki on the floor! Kushida leaves Douki behind for the ring count to start. Douki sits up at 8 of 20, stands up at 12, and rolls in at 13. The fans cheer but Kushida TOSSES Douki back out! Kushida then goes out to scoop and SLAM again! Kushida puts Douki in, but Douki blocks the scoop to scoop SLAM Kushida! The fans fire up, Douki runs in but Kushida ELBOWS him away! Kushida goes up to FLYING KNEE the bad arm! Douki falls as he clutches the elbow but the fans rally up.
Kushida drags Douki up to snapmare, tie up the arms, and he sits on the cross arm hold! Kushida SNAP LOCKS it! Douki endures, rolls and rolls, and has the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Kushida lets off, and then Kushida drags Douki up. Kushida wrenches the arm to an ELBOW BREAKER! Douki is in the corner, Kushida runs up, but Douki blocks the shotei! Douki fires forearms, but Kushida KICKS the bad arm! Kushida eggs Douki on, Douki fires off forearms! Douki whips, Kushida reverses, but Douki arm-drags! Douki then spins Kushida to arm-drag again! Douki RAMS Kushida, runs and springboards to FLYING BACK ELBOW!
Both men are down and the fans fire back up! Douki shakes out the bad arm, drags Kushida up, but Kushida swings. Douki blocks, drops down, ITALIAN STRETCH #32! But Douki’s bad arm can’t hold on, and Kushida gets free. Kushida comes back to KICK Douki’s bad arm, then he KICKS a leg out! Kushida whips, Douki reverse, but Kushida handsprings, into the Gory Especial! DODON NO JUTSU! Cover, TWO!! Kushida is still in this and the fans rally up! Douki slashes his throat and vows to end this. Douki wheelbarrows Kushida for the full nelson! But the bad arm won’t hold! Kushida victory rolls, steps through and turns Douki over, but then PENALTY KICKS the bad arm!
Douki writhes, Kushida drags Douki up and whips, to then hip toss, handspring and basement dropkick! The fans fire up and Kushida takes aim. Kushida watches Douki rise, runs up, but Douki gets around to ripcord and straitjacket, then arm-drag! Then the SEATBELT, but Kushida’s right out, into the KIMURA! Douki fights, reaches out, powers up, they go around and around, into a cradle by Douki! TWO!! Kushida escapes, the fans fire up again, and he runs up, but into BOOTS! Douki is on the apron, he RAMS Kushida, then slingshots, into the FASTBALL! The fans fire up while Douki falls back down!
Kushida goes up, he drags Douki from the apron, and then clamps on the KIMURA! The ref reprimands but Kushida drags Douki to the top like that. But Douki fires body shots! Kushida drops back, runs back in, HANDSPRING KICK! Douki tumbles to the apron then the floor! Kushida takes aim, builds speed, but Douki ducks the slide! Douki waistlocks, Kushida wrenches to get the arm! Douki RAMS Kushida into the apron! Douki runs up, Kushida pops him up, but Douki rebounds off ropes to DDT to the floor!! The fans fire up with Douki and he drags Kushida back into the ring. Douki aims from the apron, Kushida rises, into DAYBREAK!!
And then ITALIAN STRETCH #32!! Kushida endures, powers his way over, reaches out, but Douki pulls on the hold! KUSHIDA QUITS, DOUKI WINS!!!
Winner: Douki, by submission (gains 2 points; Kushida earns 0)
Incredible! Douki has truly reached another level if he was able to make Kushida submit! Will Douki prove he IS the Best of the Super Juniors? Can Kushida still make it to the semifinals in time?
Best of the Super Juniors 31 B Block: Taiji Ishimori VS SHO!
The Bone Soldier leads the block but The Murder Machine is the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion. Will Taiji have a golden ticket in his back pocket while aiming for the trophy? Or will Sho stack the deck and sail right into the semifinals?
Surprisingly, Sho doesn’t try any tricks or even talk trash, the match starts clean with the bell. Wait, Sho bails out and now he gets the mic. He wants us all to hold on. While he is the champion, Sho respects Taiji’s time with the title. And he certainly doesn’t wanna be here in Shizuoka longer than he has to. The fans boo, so much for no trash talk. But Sho says they can just wrap this up by Sho giving Taiji the win. Sho gets in the ring, he and Taiji throw up the Too Sweet, and then Sho rolls Taiji up! TWO!! Taiji escapes, Sho argues with the ref but Taiji is the one that’s upset! Sho failed and now he’s apologetic!
Sho goes out to join Taiji but Taiji slides into the ring. Sho apologizes again, slides in, but Taiji gets him for a NECK TWIST! Taiji goes out to fireman’s carry and LAWN DART POST Sho! The fans cheer, but then Taiji grabs the bell hammer! Taiji HAMMERS Sho, then leaves him behind. And while the ref is checking on Sho, Taiji unties the red buckle pad! It’s a remix on the Bullet Club Special, and he waits on Sho to return. Sho slides in, is still apologizing, but Taiji CLUBS him. Taiji cravats for a neck wrench, then puts Sho in the ropes. The ref counts, Taiji lets off at 4, and the fans rally up. Taiji wrenches Sho, hammerlocks, and heads for the red corner!
Sho stops from hitting buckles, CLAWS Taiji’s eyes, and then FLAPJACKS him onto the bare buckles! Taiji writhes, clutching ribs, and Sho says Taiji’s the one who removed the padding! Sho then TOSSES Taiji out, gets him up, and RAMS him into the apron! Sho grins as he stalks Taiji, then steps on Taiji’s ribs! The ref reprimands, Sho lets off, and Sho puts Taiji in the corner. Sho pulls Taiji against the post! The fans boo, the ref counts, but Sho lets off at 4. Sho steps inside the ring, grins as he storms over to Taiji, but Taiji kicks back from below. Sho stomps Taiji and digs his boots into the ribs! Taiji has ropes, the ref counts, so Sho lets off at 4.
Sho gets Taiji up to whip and kitchen sink knee! Cover, TWO! Sho digs a knee into Taiji’s ribs while pulling him in! Taiji endures, the fans rally, and Taiji reaches out. But Sho sits Taiji up to really dig that knee in! Taiji still fights, and he has the ROPEBREAK! Sho stands on Taiji, but lets off as the ref counts. Sho drags Taiji back up, brings him around, hangs him out to dry, and then drags him off the ropes to a Canadian Rack. And from there, GUTBUSTER! Cover, TWO! The fans rally as Taiji stays in this but Sho grins. Sho steps on Taiji, drags him back up, and whips him to a corner. Sho runs up and RAMS into Taiji!
Taiji sputters, Sho laughs, and Sho puts Taiji up top. Sho has Taiji stuck up there, runs in, and TOP SHELF KNEES! Cover, TWO! Taiji toughs it out and the fans rally up, but Sho still grins. Sho paces around, digs his boots in again, but Taiji kicks from below. Sho steps away, Taiji CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Sho kicks low, then whips Taiji at the red corner! Taiji stops himself, dodges Sho and now Sho hits bare buckles! Taiji whips, Sho reveres but Taiji NEURALIZERS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Taiji and Sho go to white corners, stand up, and Taiji runs in to DOUBLE KNEE! Then he wrenches and whips, to FLIP Sho, and WRING the arm!
Sho writhes but Taiji goes after the arm again, in a COBRA CLUTCH! Sho endures, fights up, but Taiji ripcords to RAM, cobra clutch, and he drags Sho down into the COBRA TRIANGLE! Sho endures, reaches out, kicks around, and ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Taiji lets go in frustration, and he takes aim. BANG and he drags Sho up. BLOODY- NO, Sho bends Taiji’s fingers! The ref reprimands, Taiji CLUBS Sho then runs, but the ref is used as a shield! Sho runs, but Taiji uses the ref, too! Sho SPEARS the ref!! Marty Asami is down and Sho is stunned! This still works out how he wanted and he grabs for his Torture Tool!
But Taiji drags Sho from the corner and stands him up! LOW BLOW!! The fans cheer as Sho tastes his own medicine! Taiji then takes the Torture Tool for his own! Taiji wants Sho to get up, but here comes YUJIRO! Tokyo Pimp uses the CANE SHOT to take Taiji down! The fans boo but Yujiro hurries to fetch Marty. Yujiro puts Marty in, Sho covers, but the ref is still out of it! Sho is upset, he shakes Marty to wake him up, but it doesn’t work! Sho is furious so he just shoves Marty back out. Yujiro brings Red Shoes out here! Red Shoes sees Marty is down, Sho wants Red Shoes to get in the ring already.
Sho drags Taiji up, reels him in and STRAITJACKET PILEDRIVERS! Cover, TWO!! Taiji survives and Sho is shocked! The fans fire up but Sho says he’ll end this now! Sho drags Taiji back up, back in, gut wrench, but Taiji slips out! LA MYSTICA! BONE LOCK!! Sho endures, but YUJIRO rings the bell!! Not this crap again! Red Shoes explains to Taiji and Taiji can’t believe it! Sho grabs at Red Shoes to distract him, but Taiji HANDSPRING KICKS Yujiro! Sho shoves Red Shoes at Taiji, Taiji shoves Red Shoes aside, but Sho LOW BLOWS!! Taiji falls over, the fans boo, but Sho grins as he aims his bow!
Sho drags Taiji up, reels him in, and double pump handles, for the SHOCK- NO, Taiji slips free! BLOODY CROSS!! Cover, TAIJI WINS!!
Winner: Taiji Ishimori, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Sho earns 0)
The House of Torture stacked the deck but they could not cheat The Bone Soldier! And now, Taiji stands tall as the first man to reach 12 points! Will nothing stop Taiji from making sure #ItsReborn?
Best of the Super Juniors 31 B Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS “Drilla” Dan Moloney!
The Ticking Timebomb has been chasing not just the top of the block but a chance at redemption! Can he take that next step forward on his path back to the top? Or will he get shot down by the 44 Caliber?
Hiromu already finds himself in a conundrum. Naito is on commentary, so who receives Hiromu’s framed picture? Naito and Milano Collection AT-san both hold out their hands, and Hiromu chooses… Milano Collection AT-san! Hard to say if Naito feels a little awkward after that but it is what it is. The bell rings and Drilla runs up! Hiromu dodges him, the two circle, and Hiromu avoids being cornered. Drilla still tries but Hiromu slips away again. They keep going around, then Hiromu slides out. Hiromu eggs Drilla on, slides back in, but Drilla knew he would! Drilla stomps Hiromu then has him against ropes.
Drilla stands on the leg, Red Shoes reprimands so Drilla steps off. Drilla whips, Hiromu reverses then follows, and Hiromu RANAS! Drilla tumbles to a corner, Hiromu runs up, and Hiromu clotheslines! Hiromu snapmares, runs, but Drilla hurdles! Drilla then drops down to dropkick the legs out on return! The fans rally for Hiromu but Drilla drags him around, and DDTs the foot! Drilla then SLAMS the leg down, then stands on it at the ropes. Red Shoes reprimands, Drilla steps off at 4, and Hiromu bails out. Drilla goes out after Hiromu, stomps him, then SMASHES the knee on the floor! Hiromu writhes, but Drilla takes a fan’s, well, fans.
Drilla stomps Hiromu, then SLAPS Hiromu with the hand fans! Drilla grabs the bad leg, eggs Hiromu on, and Hiromu tries to hit him but can’t reach! Drilla DDTS the foot, then KICKS Hiromu in the leg! Drilla even slaps Naito’s hat off the table! Naito says tranquilo, big man, but Drilla runs to CHOP BLOCK Hiromu’s leg! Drilla stands on the bad leg, has a single leg deathlock, then leans back! Hiromu endures, Drilla steps away, and Hiromu clutches the knee. The fans rally as Hiromu rises, but Drilla pushes him into the ring. Drilla drags Hiromu to a cover, ONE! But Drilla steps through for a toehold!
Hiromu fights by pulling at Drilla’s hair but Drilla is ripping away at the tape! Red Shoes reprimands but Drilla digs his elbows right into the knee! Hiromu reaches out for the ROPEBREAK! Red Shoes counts, Drilla lets off, then he SPLASHES the bad leg! Hiromu glares at Drilla in defiance, so Drilla stomps the bad leg. Hiromu KICKS Drilla’s bad arm! Drilla stands on Hiromu’s leg, but Hiromu KICKS the arm again! Drilla steps away, but comes back to KICK the leg! Drilla drags Hiromu to a corner, and has a very Hitman style HANGING FIGURE FOUR! Red Shoes reprimands and counts, Drilla lets off at 4. Drilla then SLAMS the bad leg into the post!
Drilla scowls as he paces, then he drags Hiromu out to SLAM the leg on the apron! Hiromu writhes and flounders away but Drilla grins. Drilla stomps Hiromu’s hand, stomps his leg, then stomps the leg again! Drilla drags Hiromu around, clamps on with a toehold, but Hiromu grabs the ROPEBREAK! Drilla holds on so Hiromu kicks at the bad arm! Drilla lets off, but he storms back up. Hiromu KICKS the arm again, but Drilla steps through for a KNEE JAMMER! Hiromu hobbles away, Drilla stalks him, and then Drilla HEADBUTTS Hiromu to a corner. Drilla puts the bad leg around rpoes and pulls!
Red Shoes reprimands, Drilla lets Hiromu go, but then kicks ropes to jam Hiromu up! Drilla brings Hiromu around to snap suplex! Hiromu flounders, Drilla covers, TWO! Drilla goes back to the toehold and traps the leg. The fans rally as Hiromu endures and reaches out. Hiromu crawls, drags Drilla along, and has another ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer but Red Shoes counts, Drilla lets go at 4. Drilla huffs and puffs, kicks Hiromu again, and eggs him on. Drilla stands to CHOP! Drilla snarls, Hiromu CHOPS again! Drilla kicks Hiromu’s leg! Hiromu throws elbows! Hiromu whips, ROCKS Drilla, then puts him on ropes!
Hiromu KICKS the ropes, runs, and SHOTGUNS Drilla down! The fans fire up while both men stir. They go to corners, Hiromu runs up and clotheslines! Snapmare and basement dropkick! Cover, TWO! Drilla’s tougher than that but Hiromu keeps his cool. Hiromu hobbles his way over to Drilla, drags him up by the bad arm, and fireman’s carries. Drilla slips free, ripcords and CHOPS! Hiromu sputters, but he comes back to CHOP! Drilla CHOPS again, Hiromu CHOPS again, and the fans rally up! Drilla CHOPS, Hiromu CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOPS again! But Drilla kicks the bad leg!
Drilla snarls, runs, but Hiromu gets around to spin Drilla, but Drilla GOURD BUSTERS! DOUBLE STOMP and SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Drilla drags Hiromu into a HEEL HOOK! Hiromu endures and the fans rally up as he reaches out. Drilla scuffs Hiromu again and again, but that just motivates Hiromu! Hiromu drags Drilla along, but Drilla HEADBUTTS him! Hiromu still fights to the ROPEBREAK! Drilla thrashes the leg, but he lets off as Red Shoes counts 4. Drilla gets in Red Shoes’ face about it, but then goes back for Hiromu, Hiromu drags him into a cradle! TWO, and Drilla runs up, but into an ELBOW!
Hiromu mule kicks, front kicks, fires up, but Drilla ducks the superkick! Drilla fires boxing elbows then an ENZIGIRI! But Hiromu SUPERKICKS after all! Drilla wobbles, the fans fire up, and Hiromu roars! Hiromu runs, HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER! But Drilla stays up! Drilla eggs Hiromu on, dodges, but the HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER finds him! Drilla stays up, and he LARIATS Hiromu down! The fans fire up as Hiromu rises! Drilla GORES!! But he’s not done, Drilla gets Hiromu up! DRILLA- SUNSET FLIP BOMB! But Hiromu is too tired to pin! Both men stir while the fans rally up. Hiromu clutches his leg but he still rises up.
Hiromu hobbles over to Drilla, drags him up by the bad arm, then fireman’s carries, for the TIME- NO, Drilla slips free! But Hiromu back drops him away! Drilla rises, goes to corner, and Hiromu runs up. Drilla ELBOWS him away, then CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg! Drilla drags Hiromu into the KNEE KILLA!! This is what took Akira out! Hiromu endures, fights around, reaches out, and the fans rally up! Hiromu drags Drilla with him, but Drilla pulls on the leg! The fans rally as hard as they can as Hiromu continues to endure and fight forward! But Drilla drags Hiromu back! KNEE KILLA!! Hiromu endures all over again!
Hiromu claws his way forward, but Drilla brings him back again! Hiromu grabs at Red Shoes as he suffers more! The fans rally harder and harder as Hiromu fights for every inch of mat he can! Drilla puts on all the pressure he can, but Hiromu continues to fight forward! But Drilla drags him back once again! Hiromu still flails and fights to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer while Drilla lets in frustration. Drilla storms over to Hiromu as Hiromu drags himself up. Drilla drags Hiromu up, reels him in, and slashes his throat. Gut wrench, Canadian Rack, DRILLA- NO! HIromu lansd out! But the bad leg jams up!
Drilla rises, runs in, but Hiromu BOOTS him! Hiromu goes up and CANADIAN DESTROYERS!! Cover, TWO!! Drilla survives but Hiromu fireman’s carries! TIMEBOMB 1.5!! Cover, TWO!! Drilla is still in this but Hiromu grits his teeth. Hiromu rises, runs, HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER! Down goes Drilla and Hiromu roars! The fans are thunderous as Hiromu rises again and drags Drilla up. Hiromu dragon sleepers, but Drilla powers up to lift Hiromu! But Hiromu fights that to dragon sleeper! Inverted suplex, but Drilla slips free! Drilla ripcords and spins, but into TRIANGLE D! Drilla flails as he reaches out, but Hiromu squeezes tight!
The fans rally, but Drilla powers up! Drilla deadlifts, but Hiromu drags him back down! Drilla claws at the mat, deadlifts again, and he POWERBOMBS Hiromu! Drilla then drags Hiromu right up, for the DRILLA KILLA!!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!!! Hiromu survives by a foot! Drilla is furious, and he drags Hiromu to cetner. Cover, TWO, and into a HIGH STACK! HIROMU WINS!!
Winner: Hiromu Takahashi, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Drilla earns 0)
Drilla almost had him, but Hiromu finds a way to win! Did 44 Caliber just take his last shot at the semifinals?
Wait, Drilla’s being a sore loser! He drags Hiromu to the corner, and he goes back to that HITMAN FIGURE FOUR on the corner!! Red Shoes reprimands, Young Lions hurry over, but Drilla just slaps them away! They still get his leglock undone to free Hiromu, and Drilla snarls as he leaves it at this.
After Hiromu catches his breath and is allowed to recover, he gets the mic. Hiromu apologizes for doing this lying down, but he’d love to hear more “Hiromu” chants. Maybe he’ll have energy after that. The fans rally for “HI-RO-MU!” just like he asked and he thanks them. He can feel some of that energy soaking in. It isn’t enough for him to stand, but he’ll do his best standing up. The fans applaud as he does sit up, and he continues with, “I want to do my best with my skills and win, but hey, I can’t say things like that.” In a round robin match, losing isn’t really the end, but he can’t lose again or he’ll be out, y’know?
The fans applaud, and Hiromu says that’s why he’s doing his best, with a winning attitude, no matter what. He thanks everyone here for their support. The fans applaud again, and Hiromu says a lot of this is because of Robbie. Robbie Eagles is on English commentary so Hiromu points him out. Yesterday was a terrible day, and there was no way his beat up leg was gonna get better in just 24 hours. Robbie smiles and shrugs. Hiromu asks for confirmation: he has 12 points, right? Abe-san, please confirm, Hiromu at 12 points, with six wins and two losses, but that just means he’s tied with Taiji, and things haven’t been decided, right?
Abe-san nods, and Hiromu says that he’s heard, “No matter how hard you try, it’s still not decided.” How many points does he need then? Well, Hiromu just knows his next and final opponent in the round robin IS “Ishimori-kun.” The fans applaud that! Hiromu knows that whoever wins there is guaranteed a spot in the semifinals, but why? Is it points? Abe-san confirms, and the fans applaud. Hiromu remembers back to just last year, their match in the middle of the BOSJ, and Hiromu won by referee stoppage because Taiji was really hurt. It was a strange way to win, but Hiromu vows that this year, on May 31st, he will win 1-2-3 and be announced as a semifinalist.
Hiromu again thanks everyone for their support and the fans cheer again. Hiromu finally has energy to stand again, and he says it isn’t just the final showdown in Korakuen! He will be in the main event of Dominion in Osaka-Jo Hall on June 9th! That, and Hiromu will be celebrating his FIFTH BOSJ championship. The fans like the sound of that! Hiromu then says that the show is just about over. It sounds like there’s a typhoon going on outside, but it’ll be okay. He doesn’t mind going home in the rain. He again thanks everyone for coming, and says the BOSJ is far from through! Hiromu promises to give them “Moto…” The fans echo “Moto!”
Moto. MOTO! Hotter! MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! Yes, as he moves on in the BOSJ, it’ll be MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! MOTO! FUN~ with everyone~! The fans cheer and the Timebomb gets just a few days’ reprieve. Will he be ready to battle the Bone Soldier in the most critical match of this whole round robin?
Here are the NEW B Block standings!
Taiji Ishimori: 6-2, 12 points
Hiromu Takahashi: 6-2, 12 points
Robbie Eagles: 5-3, 10 points
SHO: 5-4, 10 points
DOUKI: 5-3, 10 points
“Drilla” Moloney: 4-4, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
KUSHIDA: 4-4, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Ninja Mack: 4-4, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Francesco Akira: 2-3, 4 points [FORFEIT]
Dragon Dia: 0-8, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
My Thoughts:
Another great round for BOSJ, even with it being all about B Block. Outside of TMDK of course beating Young Lions, the series of tune-up tag matches had an obvious theme: the Junior Heavyweights didn’t get in on the finishes, their heavyweight partners did. That way, no one has gained momentum nor lost it going into the final rounds of the round robin phase. But then, what great action in the BOSJ competition, though a real shame Dia couldn’t get the win on Mack here. Maybe Dia wins over Kushida as Kushida is also out of the running. Douki getting the upset over Kushida was wild, probably the best thing Douki’s down so far. Douki VS Eagles in the final round is one to watch, that could be for the second of the B Block semifinals.
As such, great stuff with Taiji getting one over on Sho, and then an awesome match from Hiromu VS Drilla. It is a good move for them to bring us Hiromu VS Taiji in the ninth to bring things full circle from the unfortunate finish last year. Hiromu VS Taiji is therefore the one to watch in this block, because Douki beat Hiromu but lost to Taiji. Taiji beat both Douki and Eagles, so if Taiji wins, hard to say if either of them get in. But if Hiromu wins, Douki can get in but not Eagles. This is complicated, but that means it’s gonna be a lot of fun.
My Score: 8.9/10
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London calling to the champion crowns!
SmackDown brings gold to London as LA Knight defends his WWE US Championship and The Street Profits defend their tag team titles! Will the landscape change this close to WrestleMania?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly; The Profits win and retain the titles.
- Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice w/ Chelsea Green; The Secret Her-vice wins.
- WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman; Braun wins, by disqualification, and Knight retains the title.
- Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab; Charlotte wins.
- Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
- Jimmy Uso VS The Miz; Jimmy wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes is here!
We follow The American Nightmare as walks to gorilla, then through the curtain, and London sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, says hello to fans along the ramp, and then we get the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody goes to the ring, grabs a mic, then kneels down to kiss the WWE logo on the mat. The fans continue to sing along all the way to the end, “I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans then cheer, and Cody holds up the belt to fire them up even more! The fans now sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and he soaks it in. The fans cheer again as Cody smiles, and he finally says, “So, London~! Whaddya wanna talk about?”
The fans chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody hears that dueling, and he smiles again. The song of “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” returns, then they cheer. Cody says, “At WrestleMania 41, I will be facing John Cena…” The fans boo, but Cody says, “I will be facing John Cena as he goes to break the record and win 17. But that is WrestleMania 41. In just a few nights, I will be standing face to face with John Cena in this very same city, in this very same arena.” The fans cheer that, but then here comes Randy Orton! Now the fans sing along with Voices as The Viper heads to the ring. Orton also high-fives fans before he joins Cody.
Orton grabs a mic, paces while the fans keep singing on their own, and then the fans cheer. Orton says he’s not really the sentimental type, but for Cody and for London, screw it. The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” and Orton tells Cody, “Look at you. Look at who you are now, the man you are now. Look at where he came from.” The fans cheer and sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and Orton says he remembers a Cody in his early 20s, just breaking into the business. Cody was busting his ass harder than anyone else. He wasn’t exactly happy, and in fact, he was frustrated. But Cody was man enough, smart enough, to know he needed to grow, and that he couldn’t grow in the WWE.
Cody wasn’t exactly treated fairly in the WWE, so Cody left the WWE! That took some big ass balls to do what he did! Cody changed the business singlehandedly, and everyone in the back knows it. And Orton appreciates Cody for it. But then Cody came back, as they all knew one day he would. And the industry has been changed forever since the day Cody came back to the WWE. Cody is a bit teary eyed as Orton says Cody’s still the same guy, he just did what he set out to do, and he grew. Orton teases he would sing along with the fans, but the fans might leave. The fans again sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!”
Orton asks if they remember when Cody Rhodes faced Seth Rollins in Hell in a Cell. The fans cheer because they do. Orton says that was impressive, and even impossible, as he started with a partially torn pec and then ended with a fully torn pec! His body changed all kinds of shades of purple that Orton’s never seen on a human body. The pain he must have been in. Cody persevered not just for himself. Maybe not even at all for Cody. It was not even for his family legacy; it was for each and every single fan out there! Then Cody went on to WrestleMania, beat Roman Reigns and finished the story!
But there’s always another story, isn’t there? And Cody’s right in the middle of one. Cody is in charge of his legacy, and it is a privilege for Orton to watch Cody take control of it. Ticket sales have been up, there’s more intrigue around the world, and listen to the people! It is 99.9% all because of Cody! The fans cheer that, and of course they sing. Orton says what he’s trying to say is a long-winded version of he respects Cody, loves him, and is very, very proud of him. The fans cheer that! Orton then says, “But… But now it is time for WrestleMania.” They both look to the sign, and Orton says he can guarantee Cody that Orton will kick Kevin Owens so hard in the head…!
Orton can just feel it already! He forgets how many days are left, but he can’t wait to remove Kevin’s head from his shoulders. And Orton knows Cody will enter champion, exit champion, but not before he beats the holy hell outta Cena all up and down the Vegas strip! But after all the smoke clears and the dust settles, just like Orton wants Number 17, there will come a time when Orton will want Number 15. But Orton won’t kick Cody in the balls like a coward. Orton will look Cody in the eye because he respects Cody, is proud of Cody, and sees him as an equal. Orton will look Cody in the eye and tell him that he’s coming for the title.
The fans cheer but wait! Drew McIntyre is here! The fans cheer the Scottish Terminator as he steps out on stage, mic in hand, and has a wry smile on his face as he looks at the ring. Drew waves as the fans now sing, “OH~ Drew McIntyre~!” Drew says, “Isn’t this wonderful? A couple of nepo babies having a love fest in the middle of the ring> It makes me absolutely sick. What’d you just say, Randy? if Cody gets through Cena at WrestleMania, you’re coming for that title? What exactly have you done since that big comeback to justify that title match? Aside be Randy Orton. The only big moment I can remember is you being on the shelf for months and months and months.
“People like to make jokes about it, but more people talk about my five-minute-45-second title reign than your entire comeback so far! So get to the back of the line, sunshine! As for you, Cody, you should’ve listened to me. But you shunned me. You attacked me. Everybody should’ve listened to me about John Cena, but they didn’t. And the next night, he kicked you right in the twig ‘n’ berries, proving me right as usual. And the main event of WrestleMania should be Cody Rhodes VS The UK’s only ever world champion, Drew McIntyre!” Fans do like that idea. But sadly, it’s not, because of that guyliner wearing Temu Undertaker, Damian Priest!
Drew wants to talk about what is happening. And what’s gonna happen! Drew steps up to the ring while fans sing for him again. Drew says it will not be Randy that takes the title from Cody, should he get through Cena; it’ll be McIntyre. The fans cheer, but Orton says they were trying to have a moment. Can Drew just cut the crap already? Drew says okay, sure. He’ll tell the truth, because that’s all he ever does. The truth is, Kevin might have a point! If those Voices are talking to Orton again, then they know Drew very, very well. And he’s thinking, “My God, Randy looks great! Absolutely jacked! On the outside.”
On the inside, that back is hanging by a thread. And if Orton provokes McIntyre, McIntyre will break him. And as for Cody- Cody kicks Drew and UPPERCUTS him! The fans fire up, and Orton R- NO, Drew gets away! The fans boo, but the battlelines are drawn! Even if Cody makes it out of the frying pan that is Las Vegas, it’ll be into the fire that is these contenders waiting in line! Will the American Nightmare be ready for whoever comes for the crown?
WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!
Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are finally golden again, but it’s time to put the titles on the line already! And while they’re ready for the grind, they’re up against the hometown heroes! Will the Profits still be up in the O2? Or will Kit Wilson & Elton Prince say #YESBOY to a new reign of their own?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really wants the smoke!
The teams sort out and Kit starts with Dawkins. They tie up, Dawkins headlocks, but Kit powers up and out. Dawkins runs Kit over, the fans fire up, and Dawkins fires hands on Kit in the corner! The fans rally for Pretty Deadly, Dawkins whips Kit to a corner, but Elton takes that bump! Kit CLOBBERS Dawkins, then tags Elton! Atomic drop into DROPKICK! Ford runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Dawkins whips, Elton reverses, and then Elton hurdles so Kit can DDT! The fans fire up with Pretty Deadly while the Profits bail out. Pretty Deadly has control while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Elton is right on Dawkins as he gets in, and UPPERCUTS him to the corner. Elton clinches Dawkins for another UPPERCUT! Tag to Kit, and Elton RAMS into Dawkins so Kit can UPPERCUT! Dawkins flops over, Kit drags him up to wrench the arm. Kit whips, Dawkins reverses, but Kit grabs ropes. Kit ELBOWS Dawkins, DECKS Ford, but Dawkins CLOBBERS Kit! The ref reprimands but Dawkins RAMS Kit into the corner again and again! The ref counts, Dawkins fires fast hands, then he tags in Ford. Ford says, “SUCK IT!” then he KICKS Kit! Ford scuffs Kit, then drags him to a cover, TWO!
Ford keeps Kit down with a facelock, but Kit endures the grind. Kit fights up, fires body shots, but Ford whips him away. Kit sunset flips! Ford rolls through, and PENALTY KICKS! Ford mocks Elton with the Scott Hall fingers, and the ref has to keep Elton back. Ford drags Kit up, tags Dawkins, and the Profits mug Kit. Dawkins CLUBS Kit down, then stalks him. Dawkins stays between Kit and Elton, then whips Kit into the Profits’ corner. CYCLONE- NO, Kit dodges! Ford tags in, he keeps Kit from Elton now, but Kit slips out of the suplex! Kit fakes high to go low, hot tag to Elton! Elton rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT!
Elton kicks and whips Ford to a corner, then UPPERCUTS! Elton whips the other way, UPPERCUTS again, and then does it again! Elton adds to the hattrick with a lift, Ford says a quick prayer before the SUPLEX! Ford flounders, gets to his feet, but Elton dodges to springboard and FLYING UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Ford stays in this, but Elton stays on him. SmackDown returns to single picture and fans rally for Pretty Deadly as Elton gives Ford a back suplex. Ford lands out, waistlocks, but Elton switches and shoves Ford. Ford CLOBBERS Elton in return! Ford is also dazed but he covers, ONE!
Kit reaches out, Elton and Ford both crawl, hot tags to Kit and Dawkins! The fans fire up as Dawkins wrenches Kit, underhooks and SILENCER! Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Kit, Ford climbs, but Kit slips free! Kit shoves Dawkins into Ford! Ford falls to the floor, but Dawkins ENZIGIRIS Kit! Elton tags in, and Kit LARIATS Dawkins! Pretty Deadly combine for DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Dawkins survives and the Profits are a bit unsure of what to do next. Dawkins crawls to a corner, Elton runs up, but Dawkins dodges! Elton hits buckles and Dawkins TOSSES Kit, then Dawkins hits a SKY HIGH on Elton!
Dawkins hurries to tag Ford and Ford climbs up! But Kit pushes Elton out of the way! Kit takes FROM THE HEAVESN, and Elton ghost pins Ford! TWO!! Ford escapes, and he ROCKS Elton! Elton UPPERCUTS Ford! Dawkins sneaks a tag, Ford SUPERKICKS! POUNCE SAIDO COMBO!! Cover, KIT BREAKS IT! The fans fire up while all four men are down! The teams go to opposite ends, then they all stand up in the corners. They all roar, all run in, and Kit SPEARS Ford while Elton FLYING UPPERCUTS Dawkins!! London is thunderous, and Kit hurries to tag in! Pretty Deadly gets Dawkins up, for SPILT MILK!! Cover, FORD BREAKS IT!
The fans are shocked, as is Elton, but Ford saves this for his team! “This is Awesome!” as Ford runs up and Elton TOSSES him out! Now DRY MARTI- NO! Dawkins doesn’t accept the second serving, and he DUMPS Kit out! Kit skins the cat while Dawkins DECKS Elton! Dawkins catches Kit to an Electric Chair! Ford rises, DOOMSDAY BLOCKBUSTER!! Cover, Profits win!
Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)
Pretty Deadly put up a heroic fight, but the hometown heroes could not capture the gold. Dawkins & Ford hold onto the gold, will this be the strongest the Profits have ever been?
Kayden & Katana talk with Zelina Vega.
Carter & Chance know La Muneca got screwed over by The Green Administration. Chelsea thinks she’s untouchable, but someone’s gonna stop them eventually. Well, speaking of, Alba Fyre leads the way in as she & Piper Niven “scope the perimeter.” There’s one small threat. They frisk the “miniscule” threat, but nothing they haven’t dealt with before. Chelsea struts in and says, “The Eagle has landed~!” Zelina says she is so glad the “Bootleg Men in Black” have crashed the party. Now, yeah, they all know she’s small. But clearly this small “threat” is a big threat to Chelsea’s title reign. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken all three of them to beat her.
KC Squared agree with that. How about tonight, we see what happens when the odds are even? Chelsea says that’s fine, because Agents P & A are ready. The Secret Her-vice has been given their next mission, but will they be able to crash the party? Or will the party crash them?
Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice!
SmackDown returns and The Green Administration makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Alba starts against Katana, and the two tie up. Alba KNEES low, CLUBS Katana down, then fireman’s carries. Katana fights free, tags Kayden, and they KICK, double whip, and then trip Alba up for the basement DROPKICK! Katana adds a slingshot SENTON, Kayden covers, TWO! Kayden tags Katana, they double whip Alba to a corner, then Kayden runs in. Alba DUMPS Kayden out, ROCKS Katana, and she tags Piper! Katana arm-drags Alba out, then goes out to run up. Kayden gives her a boost, Katana CROSSBODIES Alba down!
The fans fire up, but Piper goes up and out?! CANNONBALL and down goes KC Squared! Piper salutes Chelsea and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Kayden rallies on Alba while the fans rally up. Kayden fires up, runs in and whips, but Alba reverses. Kayden wheelbarrows, victory rolls, then SUPERKICKS! Kayden fires up again but the fans are torn. Kayden runs in at Alba to BOOT WASH her against the ropes! Chelsea protests, Kayden kicks at her, then Kayden springboards for a LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Alba survives, Kayden whips, but Alba KICKS back! Tag to Piper, but Kayden jackknife bridges Alba! The ref explains bout the tag, Piper runs up, but Kayden moves! The SENTON hits Alba! Piper panics, Kayden tags Katana!
Katana goes up onto Kayden’s shoulders, VICTORY ROLL LAUNCHER, but Piper catches Katana! Katana fires hands, BOOTS, and then hurries to go up again. Kayden ROCKS Piper, and fireman’s carries?! SAMOAN DROP! Kayden then gives Katana the boost, for the KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, ALBA BREAKS IT! Kayden runs up on Alba to BOOT her out! Katana gives Kayden the boost now, SUPER CROSSBODY onto Alba! Kayden hurries to tag back in, and she brings Piper up. Piper swings, Kayden dodges and SUPERKICKS! Katana goes up, Piper staggers over that way, but Chelsea distracts the ref!
The fans are torn as Alba grabs Katana. Katana kicks Alba down, chases Chelsea off, but Piper sends Kayden into her! Piper scoops to PIPER DRIVER!! Cover, Secret Her-vice wins!
Winner: The Secret Her-vice, by pinfall
The Women’s US Champion helps her team, and now they all mug Kayden & Katana! But here comes Zelina! Vega runs down the ramp, CLOBBERS Alba, and then she gets in the ring! Zelina tilt-o-whirl DDTS Piper! And she KNEES Alba off the apron! But Chelsea CLOBBERS Zelina! Chelsea fires up, the UK is oddly with her, and she chicken wings Zeina. But Zelina fights free to fire forearms and body shots! And a BACK ELBOW! Zelina reels Chelsea in, CODE- SUPERKICK from Alba! SENTON from Piper! The Green Administration is just too much for Zelina to fight against alone! But can she, Kayden & Katana find a way to turn things around?
WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman!
Did the Mega Star just get this title back from Shinsuke Nakamura? YEAH! Did he help the Monster of All Monsters fight off Solo Sikoa’s rouge bloodline? YEAH! And now, does he have to defend this title against the monster he just helped? YEAH!! But will Knight still reign this close to WrestleMania? Or will Braun #GetTheseHands back on a championship?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time for Knight’s biggest challenge, YEAH!
The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. The two tie up, and Braun SHOVES Knight away. Knight comes back, Braun SHOVES him down again! Knight gets up, gets around, and he headlocks. Braun powers up to back suplex, but Knight lands out! Knight tries but Braun’s too big to suplex! Braun ELBOWS Knight, storms up on him, but Knight fires haymakers! Knight whips, Braun reverses, but Knight KICKS back! Knight runs, but Braun HIP TOSSES! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this, but Braun brings him up. Braun puts Knight in a corner, CHOPS, then runs, for a SPLASH! Knight sputters along ropes, Braun keeps moving, but Knight DUMPS him out!
The fans fire up as Knight then WRECKS Braun with a dropkick! Knight keeps moving, and he WRECKS Braun again! The fans fire up with Knight, but then Braun BOOTS Knight down! The fans are torn but Braun stands tall as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Braun puts Knight back in the ring. The fans cheer as Knight KICKS Braun! Knight tries again, but Braun’s still too big to back suplex! Braun CLUBS Knight, then runs in at the corner. Knight BOOTS Braun, goes up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Knight and Braun rise back up, and Knight dodges a shot to JAB! Then he dodges to JAB! JAB! JAB! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” But Braun KNEES low! Braun scoops, Knight slips free, and Knight RAMS Braun into buckles! Then the BACK SUPLEX! The fans fire up and Knight rises again! Knight spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!
Braun has plenty left in the tank but the fans rally for Knight. Knight stands Braun up to kick low, but Braun THROWS Knight away! Knight rises, and Braun LARIATS Knight up and out! The fans fire up as Braun rips the shirt! Braun gets on the track, and he runs in, STROWMAN EXPRESS MEETS JACOB FATU!! The Samoan Werewolf strikes Braun down!
Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification; LA Knight retains the title
The fans boo as Jacob now goes after Knight! He just ruined what was becoming a great match, but Jacob fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT on Braun! SAMOAN DROP onto the desk!! The desk doesn’t budge, but Braun might’ve been broken in half! The UK fires up for Fatu as he puts Braun in the ring! Jacob fires more HEADBUTTS, then HEADBUTTS away on Braun in the corner! The fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE, FATU~, FATU~!” Jacob runs corner to corner, but Knight kicks him first! Knight fires haymakers, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Jacob denies the BFT to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! And then HIP ATTACK for Braun anyway!
Jacob keeps going, HIP ATTACK for Braun again! Jacob throws off his jacket, glares at Braun, and he runs in for a third HIP ATTACK! Braun flounders into the drop zone, so Jacob goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! Direct hit on Braun, but the fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” Jacob obliges, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! The Samoan Werewolf just tore up #OneBigSOB and LA Knight, will there be no stopping him from taking the United States Championship?
Backstage interview with Jimmy Uso.
Jackie Redmond is with #BigJim, and she says that while she knew WWE was going global this month, she did not know they’d get the slap heard ’round the world! Jimmy says he’d do it again, and he’ll slap Gunther as many times as he needs! Jimmy knows Jey is up in his own head, doubt is creeping on him. But just because Jey’s 0-3 against Gunther doesn’t mean Gunther’s unbeatable! The Ring General CAN be got! Jimmy’s going to Raw this Monday, he will bust Gunther’s ass, Jey will go to Mania and bust Gunther’s ass to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And then they leave Las Vegas just like this: YEET!
Jimmy heads out, but then The Miz & Carmelo Hayes walk by. Miz is mocking Jimmy’s words, and he asks excuse me. Miz says it’s just funny that suddenly, Jimmy is a tough guy, even though for most of his career, he’s been “The Other Uso.” Doesn’t Jimmy get it? Jimmy and Jey are career sidekicks while Gunther is a main character. Gunther is the lead, neither Jimmy nor Jey can beat him. And here’s another thing: The Usos are just blips on the trailer that was Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. Melo says Jimmy & Jey are stuck outside the club, they can’t even get in.
Miz says as a former WWE Champion, a former WrestleMania main eventer, Jimmy will never know what it is to carry this industry. And after this year’s WrestleMania, neither will Jey. Oh, and by the way, if Jimmy ever slapped Miz like that, Jimmy would still be on the ground. Jimmy feints the slap and Miz freaks out. Jimmy says it may be him and Gunther on Monday, but he’ll holler at Aldis real quick so it can be Jimmy VS Miz here tonight. Yeah, YEET! Jimmy heads out, Melo says he thought Miz was gonna do something about the slap. Will Miz have to do something about running his mouth before he gets his teeth kicked in?
Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga find Jacob Fatu backstage.
Solo asks Jacob what the Hell he was doing out there. Jacob goes out there alone without saying a thing to them? Jacob says he ain’t gotta say nothing to nobody! Matter fact, didn’t Solo not tap in with him last week? Tama says, “But Jacob,” only for Jacob to say, “But nothing, Tama!” Solo wants Jacob to lower his tone, but Jacob says okay. Let him be very clear with them. When it comes to Braun Strowman, Jacob WILL be the last man standing. Y’all better get in where you fit in, cuz that US title? Oh, Jacob’s bringing it home to the family. And he will do it with them, or without them! Yadada mean? Fatu heads out, is the Samoan Werewolf no longer following Solo?
Naomi speaks.
“I mean… How did we even get here? I don’t know. One thing that I do know is that I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. So Bianca, what makes you think that my attack on Jade was anything different from me doing the right thing? When I sit here and I think about all that I’ve sacrificed, all that I’ve given, and that’s what really breaks my heart. Because through all of that, I’m made to be the bad one in this situation. I just don’t understand, how does Jade come in outta nowhere and take my place with you? I want you to ask yourself this, Bianca. Who inspired you? Hmm?
“Who’s inspired women over the last decade? Who’s always had your back from day one of you being here? Me. Not Jade. Hmm. But you know what? What I’ve learned through all of this: You teach people how to treat you. And I’m done with being treated as a third wheel. I’m done being pushed to the side, I’m done with being too nice, I’m done with being undervalued, underutilized, underappreciated! So moving forward, hmm… Moving forward, here’s my message to you, Jade. If you continue to be in my way, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.” The Glow shows her dark side, but will the storm be moved?
Nick Aldis meets with Jade Cargill.
Speaking of, the SmackDown General Manager understands things have been rather difficult for her as of late. Jade says she’s been trying to get her hands on Naomi for the past few weeks, now where is she? No one has seen her all day, so as far as anyone knows, Naomi’s not here. Well, when Jade catches Naomi, it’s on sight. Jade leaves, B-Fab & Michin are there. They let her know that what Naomi did to her was straight trash, totally uncalled for behavior. And after Jade gets her hands on Naomi, she’ll handle that business. Jade agrees. Mia says they’ve all got business to handle. Jade’s got Naomi, and Mia’s gonna get Charlotte for messing with her girl, B.
B-Fab says Naomi’s got what’s coming to her: no sympathy, no regrets. Jade, just do what you gotta do. Oh, she will. Jade also wishes Mia luck tonight. Mia & B-Fab head out, will the Head Baddie in Charge make the Queen bow down in London?
The darkness approaches.
“You are as I was. As I am, you will be.” The shadows are starting to take shape, but is SmackDown about to fade to black?
Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab!
The Queen looks down on everyone, so it’s no surprise that everyone else wants to take her down. Charlotte may have checked off B-Fab, but will the HBIC be a much different story? Or will Charlotte only sharpen her edge before facing Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania?
WAIT! NAOMI ATTACKS B-FAB & MICHIN! Naomi drags Mia up for a FACEBUSTER! Naomi rains down fists, the ref reprimands and the fans boo, but Naomi tells the ref to back off. Naomi then BOOTS B-Fab off the apron! Naomi goes out after B-Fab to THRWO her into barriers! Naomi SLAPS B-Fab, tells her to stay down, but B-Fab gets up. Naomi fires hands, then she SMACKS B-Fab off the desk! Naomi rains down fists, but here comes Jade! Jade hurries down the ramp, she runs around the way, but Naomi runs away! Jade makes sure B-Fab is okay, but refs have to help her to the back. And what of Mia? Will she even be able to compete?
Charlotte makes her entrance, not really caring about what Naomi just did to Mia. But that means she also crosses paths with Jade. The fans like the look of this stare down, but Jade and Charlotte both let the other slide. Charlotte gets her pyro, and it seems she’ll still get her match. Will Mia be little more than an appetizer now?
The bell rings, and Charlotte BOOTS Mia down! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this and the fans rally up. Charlotte just struts around while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns, Charlotte has Mia down with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Mia fights up, fires body shots, and she then blocks a shot to ROCK Charlotte! Mia ROCKS Charlotte again and again, then reels her in for a TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Mia hurries to cover, TWO! Mia drags Charlotte up, wrenches, but Charlotte says no to Da Feet! BIG back suplex! Mia stagger sup, Charlotte whips her, but Mia reverses! Charlotte goes up and out, BOOTS her away, then slingshots in and rolls Mia! Mia rolls through and BUZZSAWS! Mia runs corner to corner, but Charlotte avoids the cannonball!
Charlotte YAKUZA KICKS Mia down, then fires herself up! The fans “WOO~!” as Charlotte has Mia in the drop zone,. Charlotte steps on her, goes up the corner, but Mia gets underneath her! SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Mia is shocked! Mia nods as the fans rally back up, and she brings Charlotte up. But Charlotte ROCKS Mia! Mia SOBATS, PELES, and then runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Charlotte stays in this, Mia grows frustrated, but the fans continue to rally. Mia uses that energy to stay focused, and she stalks Charlotte to waistlock. But Charlotte ELBOWS her away!
Charlotte CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOSP! Charlotte winds up, and she CHOPS again! Mia sputters, but then she dodges the boot! Charlotte is caught, and Mia hits a SAIDO! Charlotte flounders to a corner, the fans rally behind Mia, and Mia runs up, CANNONBALL! Mia hurries to wrench and EAT- NO, Charlotte shoves Mia away! Charlotte gets under, back suplexes, but Mia lands out! EAT DA FEET!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Charlotte’s long legs help her survive by a literal foot! Mia is beside herself while Charlotte bails out. Mia storms after Charlotte, runs up, but Charlotte dodges! Mia’s kick hits steel steps!
Mia hobbles away, goes to the apron, but Charlotte CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg out! Charlotte grabs Mia’s leg, drops a KNEE on the knee, but fans chant, “We Want Tiffy!” Charlotte just steps through, FIGURE FOUR, into FIGURE EIGHT!! Mia taps, Charlotte wins!
Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission
Charlotte got more of a fight out of Mia than expected, but she still won. Will The Queen be more than ready to reign again after WrestleMania?
Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.
Jackie Redmond is with the WWE Women’s Champion and says Charlotte certainly looks confident. Let’s be real, Charlotte came at Tiff pretty hard. It got a lot of people talking. Tiff says yes, people talk. And Charlotte sure loves to hear herself talk. Ten years into the business and Charlotte is still so insecure that she can’t let a “rookie” get a word out. But last week, Tiff did learn something: She learned that walking into WrestleMania, she isn’t the one with something to lose. Truth is, if Tiff loses, then she lost to the great Charlotte Flair, as just a 25-year-old rookie with one year into SmackDown.
But if Charlotte loses… Well, then she lost to an “undeserving, delusional, unoriginal, backflip doing, blonde-hair-having, little girl.” Did she get it all? And Tiff can’t wait to hear the look on Charlotte’s face when they hear the words, “And STILL!” Then maybe Charlotte will finally shut up for the sake of literally everyone! They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and Tiff will make damn sure what stays is Charlotte’s massive ego. Tiff is walking into and out of Mania as the WWE Women’s Champion. Tootles! Tiff heads out, will it still be #TiffyTime after WrestleMania?
Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre!
The Viper told Cody how proud he was, but also how he wants the next shot after John Cena. The Scottish Terminator took offense to that, and basically said he is taking that shot instead. Will this match be an unofficial #1 contender’s match between these two former world champions?
SmackDown returns and McIntyre makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans sing, “OH~, Drew McIntyre~!” and chant “R K O! R K O!” Drew and Orton circle, tie up, and they go around in a deadlock. Drew powers Orton to a corner, but Orton headlocks back. Drew powers up and out, then he runs Orton over! Orton hurries to ropes and Drew mockingly asks, “How’s the back feel, Randy?” Orton stands, he and Drew reset, and the fans duel some more. Drew calls for a knuckle lock, Orton accepts, but then Drew kicks low! Drew bumps Orton off buckles, then climbs up, but he panders for too long and Orton YANKS him down!
The fans fire up as Orton climbs now! Orton rains down fists, and the fans count to nine. Orton hops down, brings Drew around, and POSTS him for ten! Drew tumbles out of the ring, Orton goes out after him, and they’re by the desk! But Drew kicks Orton first and SMACKS him off the desk! Drew clears the desk, and he brings Orton up for the DESK- NO, Orton fights free! Orton turns things around, DESK BACK SUPLEX for Drew! The fans fire up while Orton leaves Drew behind, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew writhes on the floor, but Orton goes out to fetch him! Orton brings Drew around, UPPERCUTS him, then says one more time! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Drew writhes as that desk stays standing! Orton grins, refreshes the ring count, and then he storms up on Drew. Drew pokes Orton in the eye! Drew POSTS Orton now, then brings him around to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into barriers! Orton slumps down, and Drew also grits his teeth from that double-edged attack, but Drew fires up as he stands tall. Drew drags Orton up, puts him in the ring, then stalks Orton. Drew looms over Orton, and HIP DROPS him!
Orton sputters, Drew says one more time, and he winds up for the HIP DROP! Drew paces around Orton, says maybe one more time, and he pretends he can’t hear the fans. Drew winds up again, but Orton flips over! Hip drop meets kneecaps! And then Orton pokes Drew in the eyes! The ref reprimands but Orton rises up. Drew sputters and flounders, Orton ROCKS him with a right! Drew ROCKS Orton back! Drew storms up, Orton kicks low, but Drew fires another haymaker! The haymakers go back and forth, Orton gets the edge, but Drew GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO! Drew clamps onto Orton with an armlock!
SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans rally up. Orton fights up, pries at the chinbar, and then throws right hands! Drew CHOPS Orton in return! The fans “WOO~” and Drew winds up. Drew ROCKS Orton again, eggs him on, then CHOPS again! Drew shoves Orton to a corner, CHOPS again, then dares Orton to fight! Drew whips corner to corner, but Orton comes back to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Drew swings, Orton dodges, SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as Orton stalks Drew to the apron. Drew HOTSHOTS Orton first! Drew then runs in, but Orton puts him through the ropes!
The fans fire up as Orton has Drew for the DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up for Orton, and Orton hears those voices! Drew rises, but then Orton spots KEVIN OWENS! The Prizefighter is on the ramp, Orton glares at him, but then he turns around into a CLAYMORE!! Cover, DREW WINS!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
Kevin’s mere presence costs Orton, and now Drew has a huge win propelling him down the Road to WrestleMania! As for Orton, Kevin drags him out of the ring, SMACKS him off the desk, and then climbs up to join him! The fans boo but Kevin and his hot pink sneakers have Orton in position, but Orton slips free and TRIPS Kevin up! Kevin hits the desk then the floor! Orton staggers around, the fans rally behind him, and Orton stalks Kevin to the corner of the barriers. Orton lines up the shot! Orton runs in, but Kevin jumps over barriers! Security is there to stop Orton from pursuing, so Kevin runs away into the night!
The fans boo, but The Viper was that close! Will Orton be able to strike Kevin down and completely take him out?
Fire, thunder, smoke…
The force of nature is drawing ever closer. And he’s ready to fly! REY FENIX arrives next Friday Night SmackDown!
Jimmy Uso VS The Miz!
#BigJim gave Gunther a piece of his mind and a mark on his cheek, but it seems not everyone got the message. Will the Hollywood A-lister soon star in the Uso Penitentiary? Or will he prove Jimmy is NOT ready for a world champion level opponent?
The bell rings and the two tie up. Jimmy powers Miz to a corner, Miz turns things around, and the ref counts. Miz takes a swing, Jimmy ducks it to CHOP! And CHOP! Miz shoves Jimmy back, then runs up, but Jimmy TACKLES Miz! Jimmy rains down fists, Miz shoves him away to go to ropes, but Jimmy storms back up. Miz ELBOWS Jimmy away, then runs back up, only for Jimmy to LARIAT him down! The fans fire up while Jimmy storms up on Miz. Jimmy CHOPS Miz, has him in a corner, then whips corner to corner. Miz reverses, Jimmy goes up and over, then UPPERCUTS! Miz staggers back to ropes, but Jimmy is right on him.
Jimmy whips, Miz reverses and kitchen sink knees! Then basement BOOTS! The fans fire up, Miz scowls, and Miz KNEES Jimmy in the back again and again. Miz stalks Jimmy to the ropes now, and he CHOKES Jimmy! The ref counts, Miz runs, and Miz STRADDLE ATTACKS! The fans boo, but Miz runs again. Jimmy ducks the boot, then dodges a lariat! Jimmy runs up to LARIAT Miz up and out! The fans fire up and Jimmy builds speed, but Miz runs away! Jimmy smirks as he goes out the side, and UPPERCUTS Miz over the barriers! Jimmy makes sure Gunther knows he’s coming to get him, but SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and both men are down. Miz and Jimmy crawl, and Jimmy pounds the mat. The fans rally, Jimmy rises and runs up to LARIAT! And LARIAT! And mule kick! Jimmy then UPPERCUTS Miz, dodges a lariat, then SAMOAN DROPS! The fans fire up, Jimmy goes to the corner, “UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs in, but Miz puts him on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS again! Jimmy climbs, leaps, but Miz gets under! Miz then waistlocks, ripcords, and MOVIE MAKER! Fans boo that blatant parody, but Miz full nelsons! Jimmy drops, victory rolls, TWO! Miz has the cover, TWO! Miz hurries to BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally up as Jimmy survives! Miz stalks Jimmy, the fans rally up more, and Miz fires a KICK! And then another KICK! The fans say “YES! YES! YES!” to the It Kicks, but then Miz winds up. Jimmy ducks the buzzsaw, Miz blocks the superkick, but the DRAGON WHIP connects! Miz rebounds to B-MOVIE KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! The parodies don’t get it done, but Miz still has his original work to fall back on. The fans rally for “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Miz runs in, A-LIST LARIAT! Miz shoves Jimmy down, then springboards, but into a SUPERKICK! Jimmy hurries up top, for the USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jimmy wins!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Miz may be a movie star, but Big Jim’s the one winning this main event! Jimmy then borrows Joe Tessitore’s headset to call out Gunther! He’s coming after dat ass on Monday! Gunther won’t be the ring general, he will be “Private Gunther,” and he will salute Big Jim! Uh, uh, YEET! Will Jimmy be the one making examples out of the World Heavyweight Champion? Or will everything come crashing down when Gunther gets his turn?
Drew McIntyre returns backstage.
And he says hey to Lewis Capaldi, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and also a big fan of Drew’s. They’re ready to have a good night in the pub, but Jackie Redmond walks over to congratulate him on the win tonight. She was hoping to get some thoughts on that victory and what happened with Orton and Kevin. Drew says it’s alright, this is what happens. He doesn’t care about anybody else’s business, but no one gets away with screwing him over. And when no one meddles in his business, he wins! Drew called out Priest, where is he? Priest doesn’t have the balls! So time to get mad in the pubs, everyone’s invited!
Drew turns the corner, but PRIEST IS THERE! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the door, then throws him into road cases! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the trunk of a car, and then again! Or since it’s London, “the boot.” The driver complains, but Priest BODY SLAMS that guy through a table! Drew comes back to KNEE Priest low, SMACK him off the trunk, and then off the side! They go to the hood, or bonnet for UK. Drew drags Priest up, but Priest CLAWS Drew’s eyes! Priest then sends Drew SOUTH OF HEAVEN through the windshield! Priest tells security that he’s done for now. Any more jokes, Drew? Didn’t think so! RIP, jackass!
Priest leaves, the producers hurry to help Drew, and Drew’s got glass in his eye! Will that glass help Drew see why he shouldn’t piss off the Punisher?
CM Punk heads to gorilla.
He has a security detail with him, and he passes by Drew writhing in pain. Punk chuckles, then continues on. Will his contract signing with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins be just as brutal? We find out, after the break.
Nick Aldis is in the ring.
The SmackDown General Manager welcomes us back, and says it is his honor and privilege to be here in the O2 in London. Now, we all know why he and this table is here, and why additional security is here tonight. Tonight, we are here to sign a contract for a Triple Threat. Perhaps the biggest Triple Threat in the history of WrestleMania: Seth Rollins VS CM Punk VS Roman Reigns! The fans cheer all those names, and here comes the OTC! London puts the ones up, and Paul Heyman accompanies THE Tribal Chief out on stage. Roman raises his finger to the sky for the pyro, then security follows him to the ring.
SmackDown goes picture in picture as Roman’s entrance continues, and he raises his finger to the sky for the second round of pyro. Roman steps into the ring, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Heyman hands him a mic. The fans sing, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!” Roman nods, the fans cheer, and now they chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman tells London, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again, and again chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman smiles, but he sees the chairs are not to his liking. Heyman makes sure to put one at the head of the table. Heyman also dusts the chair off while Roman enjoys the singing of, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!”
Roman takes a seat and says that was beautiful. The way they sing to their Tribal Chief, it’s just beautiful. The singing continues, and Heyman even joins in! Roman smiles, and he says that is what he’s talking about. That’s the OTC for you, baby! The biggest star on the planet! The OTC came here for two reasons. One: to be acknowledged; check! And two: to sign this contract. Roman does just that, and he says he’s checked both boxes. That means- “BURN IT DOWN!” Seth Rollins interrupts! The fans now sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins struts out in his red wine paisley suit and conducts the O2 Choir all the way into the ring.
The fans cheer while Roman frowns, but Rollins takes the seat to Roman’s left. Rollins offers Heyman a chance to sing to this song, but Heyman frowns. Rollins chuckles, and he says the fans do have beautiful singing voices. He doesn’t know why Roman is in such a hurry to leave, though! This is their building! There’s a lot of history here! 12 years ago, they landed on the roof of this place in a helicopter! They came down those stairs over there, “ready to burn down the old guard!” They put the Undertaker down through the desk, and they were going to remake this company in their image!
Now don’t get him wrong, Rollins knows a lot has happened since then. They fought against each other, with each other, a little bit of love and a whole lot of hate. But Rollins dare says, as the fans continue to sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~,” that Rollins and Roman accomplished their mission. The fans start to chant for CM Punk, but Rollins tunes them out. Roman says, “We? We? You keep saying we. Our mission? We died a long time ago. It’s only been ME. You been here, but I done all the work! I’ve made this place what it is today! I took us to the level that we are here today! I made this place better than we found it!
“I’m the one that made us desirable to Netflix! I’m the one that took us into billion-dollar deals! Tell me, what have you done?” Rollins shouts, “I’ll tell you what I’ve done! YOU, YOU, YOU, it’s that mindset that keeps me having to screw you! You understand that? And your biggest mistake is not understanding the danger that’s right in front of us! The danger that’s right in front of you! You let the biggest snake in the world, CM Punk, into the garden! And you could’ve cut his head off at WarGames! But instead, you shook his hand. You could’ve let me finish him inside the cage at The Garden, but you didn’t. And now, I am left to do what I always do: Clean up your mess, again.”
Rollins drops his mic, picks up the pen, and signs his part. And now, here comes CM PUNK! The fans fire up and sing along with Cult of Personality, then join in on saying, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” Punk goes to the ring, but as he grabs a mic, he goes up a corner, just like he did last Friday. “I have come here to chew bubblegum and sign a contract. And I’m all outta bubblegum.” The fans cheer the Rowdy Roddy Piper reference, and Punk hops down to take his seat on Roman’s right. Punk looks over said contract, but Roman asks if Punk needs a highlighter or something. What’s he doing? Just go to page four, clause five.
Punk does as Roman says, but Roman says Punk needs to hurry, this is precious TV time. Punk reads the segment, Roman tells Heyman to just smarten Punk up. Heyman tells Punk he knows what Punk is looking for. It is in there. They’re closing the show at WrestleMania. The fans go wild hearing that! Heyman tells Punk that he gets to live his dream of dreams. CM Punk will be a WrestleMania main eventer! The fans cheer and while Roman smiles, Rollins is furious. Roman says, “One man’s dream is another man’s favor! CHECK!” Wait, this was the favor? Rollins says no! This is not something to laugh at, and Punk does not get to tear up!
Punk is NOT deserving! He does NOT deserve this! The fans boo but Rollins continues to throw a fit! Main eventing WrestleMania is SACRED, the most important thing in the world to Rollins! More than anything! Except the fact that Punk NEVER gets to main event! This is all Roman’s fault! This is all Heyman’s fault! Rollins THROWS his mic down, paces angrily, but Punk picks up the mic. The fans cheer Punk on again, and Punk stands to thank London, to thank Chicago, to thank Louisville, Kentucky, and to thank ALL the fans. As corny as it sounds, he thanks the WWE Universe who stood by him and chanted his name for TEN LONG YEARS!
Roman says hold on, hold on. Punk shouldn’t be thanking the fans! He should be thanking the Tribal Chief! It is because of Roman that Punk gets this honor! So please, take this moment, close the show with that acknowledgement! Do this the right way. The credits are already rolling as Punk kneels before Roman!? Punk smiles, and he thanks “My Tribal Chief, the holder of the ula fala, the Head of the Table, the… Big Dog? Thank you for allowing a kid from Chicago to be graced by your presence. Thank you, My Tribal Chief, for allowing me to stand in your ring. And thank you so much. Thank you, Roman Reigns, so very much.
“But because of you, I will see you in the main event of WrestleMania.” And again, Rollins is agonizing over this. Punk finishes putting his signature on the contract, and London tells him, “You Deserve It!” Punk thanks Roman again, and then says, “But that’s not the favor that I’m owed.” WHAT?! Roman looks at Heyman and Heyman can’t look him in the eye! If getting this Triple Threat made into the main event isn’t the gift of the Wise Man, then what is?!
My Thoughts:
A good SmackDown, but they pulled off quite the paradox. They made it feel like they were struggling to fill three hours, yet they also filled the show to the point where that contract signing segment was almost bleeding over the three hour mark. Ironically, part of the problem was just how excited the London crowd was for this. The superstars still wanted to enjoy the chants and songs, but that’s time SmackDown doesn’t have to spare. It made the opening promo from Cody, Orton and Drew take longer, and it kinda did the same to the contract signing at the end. Even so, we still got a very good promo, and good stuff to set up Orton VS McIntyre.
Orton VS McIntyre was a great match, but of course Kevin costs Orton. McIntyre gets his win, Kevin and Orton have a bit of a brawl, but of course Kevin ends up on the losing end and runs off. McIntyre’s trash talk also comes back to bite him as Priest gets the better of him in their brawl. Here’s hoping Drew didn’t actually get glass in his eye, but that being the thing in kayfabe can be some good stuff. I can imagine McIntyre with an eyepatch, and he takes it off at the opportune time to get the better of Priest in their match. Also what a fitting choice for Punk to be passing by Drew suffering because of real glass.
Very good title matches tonight, but of course the status quo was kept. Pretty Deadly gets to look great here in London, but the Profits only just got the belts, they’re not going to be transitional champions like that. And Knight VS Braun was really good stuff, but honestly, Jacob Fatu going after them both should’ve been a given. Jacob also had a great promo with Solo & Tama to start adding to that divide between Jacob and Solo. I would hope Solo doesn’t screw Jacob out of the US Championship, but it feels like he will as Solo won’t stand for Jacob defying his authority, even though Solo’s been trying to make Jacob the champion all along.
Very good stuff from Jimmy Uso tonight, from his promo with #MeloDon’tMiz and then a great match with Miz. Their match ended up the de facto main event match, so that’s also great for both guys. Great win for Jimmy, but that’s likely because Jimmy is losing big time to Gunther on Monday. And it might just be me, but it feels like only now is the Jey VS Gunther build really moving, largely in part because Jimmy got involved. Jimmy’s promo after his match is something along the lines of what Jey should be saying. But I suppose as brothers, Jimmy is the one who knows Jey best and knows what Jey needs to be motivated again. And seeing Jimmy get beat up by Gunther will definitely motivate Jey…
Good final vignettes for Rey Fenix and Aleister Black. I’m a little surprised they confirmed Rey Fenix is showing up next week, and that they confirmed who Rey Fenix even is. I believe commentary confirmed Rey Fenix is Penta’s real brother, even namedropped “Lucha Brothers,” but all that is still surprising considering Fenix is going to start on SmackDown. Aleister’s vignette (at least I am fairly confident it’s his) was giving us glimpses of his silhouette, but I think there was usage of AI in the snake imagery. It was fine they did it for El Grande Americano because that is all trolling, but they really should try and do things the old fashioned way of photoshop and stock imagery.
Very good stuff in the Women’s Division tonight, though the WWE Women’s Championship portion was the weaker. Naomi’s got a great Heel persona going, her promo was great, and her going after B-Fab & Michin over them supporting Jade was a great detail. Jade runs Naomi off, helps B-Fab, but there was no helping Michin in being fed to Charlotte. Tiffany had a decent promo, and it does fit how Charlotte kept her from speaking so she finally gets things out here. It didn’t really add that much, though, but they already gave us a great brawl so not sure what more they can give.
KC Squared VS The Secret Her-vice was a very good match, but of course Chelsea made sure her team won. A Six Woman Tag of Zelina & KC Squared VS The Green Administration is certainly coming, to help give us Zelina VS Chelsea for the Women’s US Championship.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025
Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won’t see any of the fallout just yet!

Now we all heard the news about the TNA change in hierarchy, and I…have no positive outlook on that. Delirious sucked at booking and creative in the dying days of ROH before it got bought as a B show. Dreamer having even more control is concerning because his ideas the last two years haven’t been much better.
Gail leaving makes more sense to me. Be it firing or a “you can’t quit, you’re fired” kind of situation, the Knockouts division is the worst it’s been in a long time and Gail was close with Scott D’Amore. So I don’t think Gail parting ways is as big of a problem since TNA has slowly been bleeding out with the Scott faithful.
Granted, I think the next few shows were already taped before the firing so things shouldn’t be completely unwatchable for at least a week or two. So let’s see where we’re going.
.@WeAreRosemary sends @XiaBrookside a CHILLING message!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/LaVxF6l2yc pic.twitter.com/srciTTbel0
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025
Ratings:
- Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge: Ash wins via Rarefied Air – ** 1/4
- Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr: Chavo wins via Gory Bomb into Frog Splash – *** 1/4
- Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich: Masha wins via Russian Death Device – ***
- Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin: Eric wins via Piledriver – ** 1/2
- Seto & Mokuba – I mean – Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater: Nic wins via Danger Zone – *** 1/4
Results:
Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge
Ash and Gigi start off, Gigi with a little Rascalz after her first takedown. So both her and Wentz are making it obvious something’s going on between them, and I’m not mad at it. Good for my man Wentz.
Tatum and Gigi get some quick tandem offense in, Ash does manage to scurry off to a tag and Heather gets bent into a Pretzel. Some kind of Inverted Tarantula from Tatum, Gigi tags in, Bronco Buster on Heather followed by Kawada Kicks. Heather sells against the ropes, Gigi goes for a Hesitation Dropkick, but Concierge pulls her away so Gigi crashes and burns. Ref is distracted, Ash gets in some cheap shots and then the Elegant duo starts working over Gigi. A few quick tags, but once Heather comes in, Gigi fights out of the corner, gets the hot tag to Tatum. Tatum stacks up both Elegance members, Corner Stacked Crossbody, Butterfly Suplex and an Elbow Drop with some some flare. Tatum goes to the top rope, Heather pulls Gigi off the apron, Concierge shoves Tatum off the turnbuckle and Ash hits Rarefied Air for the win.
Post match the Elegance Clique wants to make their wish with the cake, they light the candles and Tatum and Gigi recover enough to do what we all expected last week, the cake in the face spot. Some…suggestive licking from both of our Hot Topic Hotties, so…no complaints here.
.@Ashamae_Sebera, @Heathereckless and @IamGeorgeIceman are having a meltdown!
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— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025
Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr
Chavo and Kaz start since he’s King Petty, a quick rope run turns into a Headscissor from Chavo. Kaz recovers, they lock up, Kaz hits the Knee Lift during the lock up to tag out to KC. KC pulls off some athletic dodges, gloats a bit so Chavo waits, measures and nails a gorgeous Dropkick. Laredo comes in on fire, quick high spots that send KC bouncing around like HBK against Hulk. KC powders after sells the Satellite Takedown, AJ checks on him and we go to commercial.
Back from commercial, Octagon is lighting up KC’s chest with overhand chops, he perches, Sunset Headscissor Flip from corner to corner, KC tries to Back Drop him but Octagon does a headstand, kicks KC away and lays him out with a high spot. AJ gets on the apron to stop Octagon from running the ropes, the referee has a stroke or something because he stops paying attention and AJ pulls Octagon out of the ring and chucks him. KC with the Tope con Hilo and tag (tag ropes haven’t mattered since the 80s we all know this). So AJ is getting taunted by the crowd in Spanish, but he’s manhandling Octagon since it looks like a Child fighting their parent. AJ knocks off Chavo and Laredo, Laredo pops up and tries to get involved but he’s caught on the shoulders, Octagon goes for the Crossbody but gets caught and AJ pulls off “World’s Strongest Wasteland” but Chavo breaks up the pinfall. AJ throws Octagon into the corner, Tennessee Whiskey, and tag out to KC. KC hits a few moves, but starts to lose the momentum until he connects with a Super Kick. Simultaneous rope run into the Dueling Crossbodies, so we get the timely tag outs from both sides. Kaz and Laredo come in, Laredo lands like two moves before Kaz hits a Sole Butt, Lariat and eats his lunch. KC and Kaz try to double team Laredo but he fights out and the crowd is chanting for Chavo.
Chavo tags in, and he’s rocking KC, Saito Suplex, Low Bridge to AJ, Reverse the Whip so Chavo goes to the corner and perches, KC feeds, Chavo Backflips to safety, rolls through and lays out KC. Chavo is feeling himself, 3 Amigos start on KC but only 2, Kaz comes in and Chavo switches to Kaz for the Amigos, only 2 again before AJ breaks it up. AJ goes for the disrespect, but Chavo counters and hits the 3 Amigos on the biggest Culero. Aztec Warriors dive to stop AJ and Kaz, KC tries a Dirty Victory Roll but Chavo kicks out. GORY BOMB into FROG SPLASH!
Chavo looked fantastic and he’s the one in the best shape in the ring. I wouldn’t be mad at more Chavito.
Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich
I expect very little from this match.
Collar and Elbow, gator rolling for the first 30 seconds or so, then Jacy goes to some Hair Pull takedowns and does a little taunt before Masha pops back up and hits a Lariat into a Dive. Jacy sells it like she’s really hurt, even the ref tries to hold Masha back a little before Masha gets annoyed and just grabs her, Masha throws her in, looks for a Dive and Jacy sees it and powders. Masha tries to go back to the well for the Dive again but Jacy hits the Uppercut and then an Apron Run PK to drop Masha. Forearms rain down into a Foot Choke as Jacy continues to arrogantly play to the crowd. Another Foot Choke into a Cannonball, and near fall.
Masha gets space with a Sole Butt, tries to snap off Requiem but Jacy fights off, fights through a Sunset Flip another effective PK keeps Masha on her ass. Jacy looks for a kinda half-assed Camel Clutch as Masha is fighting up, but Jacy runs her into the corner, gets distracted mouthing off to the crowd, so Masha recovers, 5 Hole Up Kick sends Jacy into the corner, Yakuza Kick into Capo Kick for two. Requiem attempt again, but Jacy pushes off, a little back and forth, Masha tries a Backslide but Jacy gets away and hits a V-Trigger but only a 2 count. Jacy looks for the Discus Punch but Masha ducks it, they strike back and forth, but some dodges from both leave the exchange more even. Jacy with the Front Kick to the face sends Masha to the outside. Jacy wants another PK, but Masha blocks, Electric Chair Apron Snake Eyes. Masha throws her in, a PK into a near all. Requiem attempt 3, and thwarted from Jacy with a Superkick into a Neckbreaker. Senton misses from Jacy, Buzzsaw Kick, into Spinning Back Kick and Russian Death Device for the win.
Better than I expected, and Tessa attacks as soon as the bell rings. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Li make the save after Tessa grabs the belt.
Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin
Ace and Eric tie up, World of Sport start but as soon as Ace starts to get away EY punches him in the face. Eric looks at the camera and says “This is what trust looks like”, turns his back on Ace, when Ace looks to attack, the loser duo cut him off. EY takes advantage of the weird situation, but Ace with some Up and Over quick spots, into an Inside Cradle and La Magistral. EY kicks out of the quick flash attempts, but eats a Dropkick, and Ace goes all Speed Kils on him with fast strikes and then a face buster for another near fall. Strike spot very early in the match, Ace gets the best of it, goes for a Tear Drop Suplex but EY sits on it to block, Headlocks to keep him close and then a snap Lariat into beatdown bully tactics. EY takes the referee’s attention and one of the nerds punch Ace in the face.
Eric tries to lean on Ace, but Ace fires, a few strikes, Click Click Boom, the Miz Seated Lariats in the corner, Mochizuki Triangle Kick connects! Only a 2 count, but Ace seems to be in control. Ace puts EY on the ropes, a few strikes to keep him rocked, wants a Superplex, but EY blocks, bites the face and Macho Elbow gets a very close two count. EY tries the Piledriver but Ace turns it into a Jacknife Cradle,Spinning Heel Kick, calls for The Fold, but the losers hop on the apron to distract, Ace attacks them. Ace tries to time out the Triangle Kick again, but Eric dodges, throws Ace head first through the buckles. As Ace stumbles out of the corner, Piledriver, and it’s over.
Oh look it’s the “we’ll hear from Joe Hendry” segment. Again, I’ve loved this gimmick since Day 1, even didn’t hate his What Culture Pro stuff, but there is such a thing as milking a cow too much.
Elijah interrupts the whole “Who’s next” speech. When Elijah comes out he says he’s not the challenger and he believes in Joe. The crowd wants Elijah to turn on Hendry. Elijah pauses for a moment, and starts proving his friendship with stating his favorite color and a little “You Got a Friend in Me”. The crowd is into singing along and waving their cameras like Lighters to a 30 year old song. THANKFULLY Kaz breaks up the hug fest. Now he gets the “Culero” chant.
Kaz pulls out a Bass…what the hell is this Jam Session. Kaz has to warm up so he plays “La Cucaracha” on the bass. Kaz…is a national treasure. Hendry kicks Kaz out of the ring after his Heelish and playfully racially charged song choices. Kaz tries to sow dissension, but Joe and Elijah pinball Kaz between them. Kaz slips a power move and tries to shove Elijah into Joe but Elijah puts the brakes on, a small tense moment. But then Joe and Elijah play “Nah Nah Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye”…and that goes right into a commercial. Oddly…perfect.
Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater
Nic shoots the half immediately for a flash pinfall but Leon kicks out at one. Nic continues to keep things grounded with his amateur wrestling skills, and then does a little Dolph Ziggler show off. So Nic isn’t really taking this seriously, and Leon starts getting the best of things with an Arm Wringer, into drag, Shoulder Tackle and rope run as Nic tries to Leap Frog and Leon puts on the brakes and just shoves Nic on his ass. Nic gets annoyed, a few strikes, grinds his face along the ropes, but Leon keeps stringing some offense together, Back Handspring Elbow into his Corner con Hilo.
Ahh the classic formula of the commercial gives the heel the advantage, Twisting Suplex from Leon stops Nic’s offense momentum, right hand, Leon lifts Nic up for something, Nic slips it, kicks him in the gut, looks for the FameAsser, but Leon catches him into a Blue Thunder Bomb variation. Slater wants the Swanton 450, but Nic powders. Leon tries to adjust into a Dive, but Nic cuts him off, counter for counter and a FameAsser out of the counters for a two count. Nic starts the big brother tactics, bootwashes and arrogance, Slater fires, punches into a Yakuza Kick. Leon wants another Lethal Injection variant, but Nic catches him into a Rear Naked Choke. Slater tries to turn it into a pin so Nic breaks it. Leon wants a Leg Lariat but misses and gets unceremoniously dropped by Nic. Nic puts Leon up on the buckles, Superplex possibly but Slater counters, tries to collect himself for a move, but Nic falls into the ropes to crotch Leon, and finally hits the Superplex.
Twist of Slate from Leon, Swanton 450 but knees get up. Locomotion Cradles from both but they kick out, Ryan picks the ankle to trip up Leon just a touch and then Danger Zone ends the match.
Ryan starts the post match beatdown, but the Hardy’s music hits and they come down to the ring for the save. Matt challenges the Nemeths for Rebellion because they’re not medically cleared yet.
Overall Score: 6.5/10
Decent story motion, no match was offensive, and there was actually some solid match action for television standards. I don’t have a ton to complain about aside from the Knockouts Division is in a weird spot, and giving Hendry a lot of just talking and hollow payoff segments feels stupid. If we need to hear from him every week, give him a talk segment like Highlight Reel or something. Yes I know First Class just got The Penthouse, but if Hendry is going to talk more than wrestle, give him a talk segment for us to sink our teeth into.
There was the announcement that Xia, Lei Ying and Masha will face Tessa, Jacy and a mystery partner. So you gotta wonder if there’s going to be another NXT mercenary, a surprise return or if it’ll just be Rosemary since she’s got her issues with Xia. Also I just realized that Unbreakable is going to be on a Thursday, seemingly after iMPACT? I’m gonna have to see how they do it, because if there’s an Impact episode and 2-3 hour PLE…I do not want to be awake until 1am. People need to work, and I will be Unwakeable if things go that long.
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