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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (5/27/24)
AND NEW…!
Monday Night Raw is LIV(E)!
Liv Morgan took on The Man for the WWE Women’s World Championship, and WON! But not without some controversy. Will Becky get her belt back Big Time? Or will we still have to #WatchLiv?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Braun Strowman VS JD McDonagh w/ The Judgment Day; Braun wins.
- Ricochet VS Ilja Dragunov; Ricochet wins, by disqualification.
- The Authors of Pain w/ The Final Testament VS The Creed Brothers w/ Ivy Nile; The AOP win.
- Lyra Valkyria VS Kairi Sane w/ Dakota Kai; Lyra wins.
- Carlito VS Rey Mysterio w/ The LWO; Rey wins.
- Otis w/ Chad Gable VS Bronson Reed; Bronson wins.
- WWE Women’s World Championship Steel Cage Match: Liv Morgan VS Becky Lynch; Liv wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
Ludwig Kaiser is in the ring.
The Impeccable German says, “Ladies and gentlemen…! I demand ALL YOUR GRATITUDE…! For Der Ring General, and YOUR KING! OF THE RING…! GUUUUNTHERRR!” And with that, the 2024 King of the Ring makes his entrance! The 23rd King of the Ring all time, Gunther overcame the Apex Predator, but the fans here in Savannah, Georgia aren’t happy about it. Gunther joins Kaiser in the ring, crown in one hand and microphone in the other. The fans chant “We Want Randy!” but Gunther just smirks. Gunther then says that on Saturday, he beat Randy Orton, and he is now the rightful King of the Ring.
With that said, Gunther also earned the opportunity to challenge the World Heavyweight champion at SummerSlam. So let’s talk about the current World Heavyweight Champion, Damian Priest. And Gunther has followed Priest’s path. Ever since Rhea Ripley went down with injury, Priest really stepped up and took responsibility. Gunther admires that, as he is a man himself who succeeds in taking on responsibility. The Intercontinental Championship lacked prestige, and it was on Gunther to step up and become the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time! The fans boo again but Gunther continues.
“The King of the Ring Tournament was lacking prestige, and again, I had to step up and raise it to levels and heights never seen before! And now the World Heavyweight Championship is lacking prestige, because the champion won it by taking a shortcut! And I don’t appreciate-” WAIT! Here comes that World Heavyweight Champion! Priest has Finn Balor & JD McDonagh by his side as he storms down to the ring. Priest has them hang back while he joins Gunther in the ring, and Gunther even has Kaiser step out. Priest gets himself a mic, the fans cheer.
Priest says, “Prestige? Shortcuts? Look man, you are the King of the Ring, you’ve got that adorable crown right there to prove it. And, you do get a shot at SummerSlam. But let’s be real here, like, you think you earned something? We all saw you did not beat Randy Orton. You’ve proved nothing! You want a pat on the back, great, I’ll give you a pat on the back. But you wanna take credit for something? Take credit for costing Randy Orton a shot. You wanna talk about shortcuts, dog, yeah I cashed in. But you know why? Because I earned a briefcase in a ladder match. That’s how that works.
“And yeah, I cashed in. I cashed in just like a lot of others cashed in before me. That’s how that works. I gotta ask you, dog, do you get how business around here works? I can teach you a lesson.” Both men smirk, and Gunther says, “It doesn’t matter to me who you think about this, I focus on the facts. And the facts are, I am the King of the Ring. And if you’re still the champion at SummerSlam, I’m gonna challenge you for that title. And in terms of teaching me about the business… Well, maybe you can. Business is not my expertise, and also, I’m kinda waiting for it. Because ever since I stepped in this company, I’m waiting for anyone to teach me anything after that bell has rung!”
Gunther says he can’t teach Priest business, but he can teach Priest about this great sport! This sport that Gunther loves and protects with everything he has. So Priest has two options: either he gives this stupid business lecture before this match and address Gunther as King; or give it to him after, and call him World Heavyweight Champion. Priest says that’s good. Priest respects Gunther’s IC title reign. But as YOUR World Champion, what can Gunther teach Priest that he doesn’t already know? Priest and Gunther at SummerSlam, they’ll go to war- WAIT! Now here comes The Scottish Terminator, Drew McIntyre!
The fans are torn as McIntyre gets his pyro and joins the conversation in the ring. The fans taunt McIntyre with chants of “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” McIntyre asks to address this quick or else the fans won’t shut up. McIntyre tells the fans that CM Punk’s been back for six months now, and the highlight of his return has been McIntyre. Let’s be honest, if McIntyre didn’t hurt Punk, he would’ve screwed up, gotten fired, and have nowhere else to go. You’re welcome, Punk! But anyway, hi, nice to meet you, this is Drew McIntyre, the #1 Contender. And Gunther does realize McIntyre’s gonna be World Champion in less than three weeks, doesn’t he?
Gunther says that’s a good point. Gunther takes his leave, and Priest says he wants to be clear with McIntyre. He isn’t looking past McIntyre or anything, it’s just that he knows what’ll happen when they’re done. McIntyre says he’s trying to help Priest, to lift him up, and to have the best possible version of him. He’s spreading himself too thin! Judgment Day is screwing up left and right, no offense to Finn. “Dum Dum” Dom went to Saudi Arabia just to screw up! Seems ever since Mami got hurt and took away the real leader, this group’s gone to hell. That’s why McIntyre is here to help. Priest needs to focus on what is important: that world championship!
Priest doesn’t realize what’s coming for him. McIntyre will paint a picture: Wade Barrett, Fit Finlay, William Regal, British Bulldog, what do they all have in common? They’re UK legends, but they’ve won exactly ZERO world titles. McIntyre is the only one to ever do it, he’s done it three times, soon to be four times! Do tape study, Clash at the Castle last time, how crazy the fans went! They broke Roman Reigns mentally! If not for Solo Sikoa, McIntyre would’ve won. And now they’re going to Glasgow, Scotland, McIntyre’s home, so here’s a geography lesson since they don’t teach that here in America! The fans start a “U S A! U S A!” chant in response.
McIntyre says he’s a citizen now, he’s just telling the truth. But hey, last time, Wales was here, England next to it, Scotland way up there. And Scots are the most passionate people in the world! McIntyre has been the Terminator, the Warrior, the Psychopath! And in Scotland, he’s just “Drew,” cuz they’re all like that. Priest is walking into a war zone. Those fans are gonna break Priest’s spirit, McIntyre will break his body, and so far Priest’s been overshadowed by two guys that’ve been hurt. McIntyre just got cleared, and now he’ll take that bloody title! Fans are torn, but Priest laughs it off. That’s McIntyre’s game plan? What?
Was that McIntyre’s best shot? That the fans will boo him? Drew, Priest literally has made a living off proving people wrong. McIntyre should know that won’t work. Priest will talk some truth. Is Mrs. McIntyre gonna be there? What’s her name again? McIntyre tells Priest to choose his words carefully. Priest could care less. He just wanted to see how easy it was to get under McIntyre’s skin, and he clearly did. Priest wants to see if McIntyre is man enough to do something about it, but it looks like- BRAAAAUN~! The Monster Among Men is no longer waiting, he wants his fight with The Irish Ace now!
Braun storms into the ring, stares Priest right in the eye because he’s just that big, but Priest just smirks. Priest tells JD to handle this, but that’s a tall task. Will JD even survive tonight? We find out, after the break.
Braun Strowman VS JD McDonagh w/ The Judgment Day!
Raw returns and JD runs up, but Braun catches him! Braun trophy lifts JD over his head! The fans fire up but JD fights free! JD KICKS and KICKS and KICKS but Braun TOSESS JD to a corner! JD ducks the splash, tries again, but Braun YANKS JD up and away! JD bails out, Finn checks on him, and JD gets back in. JD and Braun circle, then Finn distracts Braun! JD CLUBS Braun, but Braun HEADBUTTS JD! JD goes to a corner, Braun CLUBS him! Finn distracts Braun more, but Braun still TOSSES JD across the way! The fans fire up with Braun and he stalks JD. JD goes to a corner, Braun runs up, but JD dodges the splash!
JD KICKS a leg, but Braun DECKS JD! Braun drags JD up, scoops him, and SLAMS him! Braun dusts himself off, then KICKS JD in the side! JD flounders, Finn tries to distract again. JD gets up to CHOP, CHOP, and CHOP, but Braun doesn’t flinch! Braun CHOPS JD right off his feet! Braun flexes, then drags JD back up. Braun puts JD in a corner, goes corner to corner, and SPLASHES! JD flops and flounders, but Braun storms back over. JD CHOPS, but Braun HEADBUTTS! Braun says that big head hurts to hit. Braun stands JD up to TOSS back to a corner, then he runs up, but JD trips Braun up! Braun POSTS himself!
Braun tumbles to the floor, the ring count begins. Braun rises at 5 of 10 so JD goes out after him. JD CHOP BLOCKS Braun’s leg! JD nods as he finally has Braun down, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Braun shoves JD away. JD comes back to dropkick the bad leg! JD puts the leg around ropes but Braun CLUBS JD and shoves him again. Braun runs up to LARIAT! Both men are down and the fans rally up! Braun and JD slowly rise, Braun shoves JD away to then back drop him! JD flops to the apron, Finn helps him up, and Braun shakes out the bad leg. The fans rally, Braun rises, and Braun hears the fans fire up! Braun says time to get on the track! The Strowman Express hobbles but he still CLOBBERS JD! JD tumbles away, Braun roars, and Braun drags JD up to get him in the ring.
JD scrambles away, Braun hobbles after him, and he scoops. But Finn gets on the apron! The ref reprimands, Braun dumps JD to TOSS Finn into the ring! Finn flounders, the ref is busy with him, and here comes Carlito! Carlito CLUBS Braun, but that just pisses Braun off! Braun grabs Carlito by his hair and DECKS him! But JD RISING HEADBUTTS! JD CHOP BLOCKS the big leg, to run and tilt-o-whirl, into a MONSTER SLAM!! Cover, Braun wins!
Winner: Braun Strowman, by pinfall
But now Carlito and Finn mug Braun! The fans boo but Braun busts free! Braun TOSSES Finn, CLOBBERS Carlito, and roars again! But JD SMACKS him with a chair! It does nothing but make Braun frown! The fans tell JD he just F’d up! Braun turns around, SLAPS the chair down, and JD runs away! Judgment Day regroups but Braun pursues, he’s not finished with them yet! Is Judgment Day gonna need more people to stop The Monster Among Men?
Backstage interview with Liv Morgan.
Cathy Kelley is with the NEW WWE Women’s World Champion, and congratulates her on the win at King & Queen of the Ring. Does Liv have any remorse over how she won? Nope. But she didn’t know Dom was gonna do that. Meanwhile, Liv has Becky reminding everyone at every chance she gets that Liv had never beaten her 1v1, and then with Dom’s interference, it’s technically still true. But Liv isn’t here to talk about Dom, she’s hear to talk about finally being THE Women’s World Champion! And if she’s gonna hold the title, she does need to beat Becky straight up. That’s why Liv is defending her title in her first ever Steel Cage Match.
And that way, it’s nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, just her beating Becky 1v1. The Liv Morgan Revenge Tour isn’t over, it is just getting started. If you don’t believe, #WatchMe.
Judgment Day regroups backstage.
Finn asks Carlito what took him so long to show up. Carlito says he was waiting for the right time! Priest says that didn’t work. Where’s JD? Probably still being chased by Braun. Priest says just find JD, bring him back to the clubhouse and they’ll figure it out. Finn says consider it done. Finn asks which direction JD and Braun went? Carlito says probably that way. Will they find JD in one piece?
Ricochet gets checked by the trainers.
He should be good as tolerated. Adam Pearce checks in and says that’s good news. As much as Pearce advises against it, if Ricochet is cleared, then he can compete. Good, because Ricochet wants Bron Breakker. Well, Bron is at home, he’s been fined and suspended for the week, he has to pay for crossing the line. But the match will happen, all in due time. Ilja Dragunov walks in and thanks Ricochet for taking the hit. Bron is a maniac. If Ricochet didn’t push Ilja, well… But if Ricochet is healed up, let’s go another round. Then good, how about tonight? Well, no, Dragunov fights people and he breaks them, but he doesn’t fight broken people.
Ricochet says he is money, ain’t never been broke. Medical says he’s good, so Pearce, make it happen. Pearce says if they want it, it is official. Seriously? Ricochet says deadly. Get your gear. The One and Only heads out, but will he regret running right into the path of another runaway train?
Ricochet VS Ilja Dragunov!
Raw returns and The Mad Dragon makes his entrance. QR Code weirdness happens, the bell rings and Dragunov says those bad ribs are clearly not 100%. Ricochet still DROPKICKS Dragunov anyway! Dragunov goes to a corner, Ricochet fires an UPPERCUT! Dragunov CHOPS back, CHOPS again, then storms up to CHOP int he corner! Dragunov whips corner to corner, Ricochet goes up and over, but those ribs slow him down. Dragunov waistlocks, GERMAN SUPELXES, but Ricochet lands out! Ricochet KNEES low again and again, then ROLLING- NO, Dragunov gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX!
Dragunov holds on and says this is what Ricochet wanted! GERMAN SUPLEX! Dragunov drags Ricochet up again, but Ricochet fights with elbows. The fans rally, Ricochet pries the waistlock but Dragunov shifts to HAMMER away with elbows! Then he GOTCH LIFT BACK SUPELXES! Bridging cover, TWO! Ricochet escapes, Dragunov storms up on the corner, but Ricochet ROCKS him with a forearm! Dragunov springs up to PELE! Then he gets Ricochet up, but Ricochet slips free! Ricochet kicks, Dragunov blocks and FLIPS Ricochet, to then KNEE him down! Ricochet tumbles out of the ring, the fans fire up, and Dragunov bites the ropes as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Dragunov fires forearms back and forth with Ricochet! Ricochet UPPERCUTS, but Dragunov fires boxing elbows! Dragunov ROCKS Ricochet, waistlocks, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Ricochet flounders, Dragunov runs, CONSTANTINE- JUMP KNEE! Dragunov tumbles out of the ring, Ricochet snarls and builds speed! Ricochet DIVES, direct hit into the barriers! The fans fire up as Ricochet gets back in the ring. Dragunov staggers to the ramp side, and Ricochet DIVES again! But Dragunov catches Ricochet and RAMS him into the apron! Dragunov hauls Ricochet back up, but Ricochet fights the bomb!
Ricochet kicks Dragunov from the apron, then refreshes the count. Ricochet ASAI MOONSAULTS off the corner! Down go both Ricochet and Dragunov and the ref checks then both. Ricochet rises, Dragunov is dazed, but “This is Awesome!” as Ricochet puts Dragunov in. Ricochet climbs, rises, 450 but has to roll through as Dragunov moves! Dragunov BOOTS! Ricochet UPPERCUTS! Ricochet ROCKS Dragunov, Dragunov springs up to LARIAT! Dragunov drags Ricochet up, runs, CONSTANTINE SPECIAL! Cover, TWO! Ricochet is still in this and Dragunov is surprised! Dragunov snarls and fans hope these two “FIGHT FOREVER!”
Ricochet rises, Dragunov CHOPS him in the corner! And CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! The fans “WOO~!” with every CHOP, but the ref counts. Dragunov lets off, runs side to side, but he blocks the superkick! Dragunov ROCKS Ricochet, reels him in, and POWERBOMBS him down! Both men fall, the fans fire back up, and Dragunov drags himself to ropes. Dragunov climbs the corner, the fans rally, and Dragunov blows a kiss before he goes COAST2- SUPERKICK!! Ricochet fires up, the fans are thunderous, and Ricochet runs in for the RECOIL!! Cover, TWO?!? Dragunov survives and Ricochet is stunned!
The fans rally as hard as they can as Ricochet rises! Ricochet goes up the corner, but Dragunov rises to SLAP him! Dragunov climbs up after Ricochet but Ricochet CLUBS away on Dragunov! Dragunov fires forearms in return! Ricochet HEADBUTTS again and again! Dragunov falls, Ricochet rises, and SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! BUT BRON IS HERE AND HE SPEARS RICOCHET!!!
Winner: Ricochet, by disqualification
So much for being suspended and at home! Dragunov gets up to CHOP Bron, CHPO again, and CHOP again! Bron just shoves Dragunov and SPEARS him down!! The refs and producers rush out here to reprimand Bron, and Pearce asks what the hell he’s even doing here! Bron just grins and leaves. Pearce follows, tells him to do what he’s told! Bron frowns at Pearce, but he still leaves the building. Is Bron going to keep leaving bodies laying as he goes?
Raw returns with Cathy Kelley.
She is nearby as Pearce continues to chew Bron out over defying suspension. Surely Pearce is second guessing his choice to draft Bron in the first place. Kiana James walks over to offer her help, and Pearce accepts. Will Kiana help Pearce figure out the Bron problem?
The Awesome Truth are running an ice cream truck?
The Miz says this is actually a great idea for Memorial Day. Truth hands him a Drumstick but Miz asks why he’s in all white. Truth says represent the flavor. Oh, so Miz is vanilla, and Truth is- Yep, strawberry! What was Miz gonna say? The New Day walk over and asks what was Miz gonna say. St-Strawberry, obviously! Can they help The New Day? Yes, actually. Are they doing the Memorial Day raffle for a title opportunity? Miz says no, Truth says yes. Truth asks why. Because they’re WWE superstars, not bingo callers! Hokey pokey? That was last week. But well they’re closed. Truth shuts the window, Miz gives Woods the Drumstick.
And then Karrion Kross walks over. Enjoying the sun and the ice cream? They sigh that Karrion Kross, middle name Criss, is here. But let’s skip the cryptic comments and get to the match. No, he’s not doing that, he’s trying to help. Namely help Woods. Kofi’s had his time in the spotlight. The top of WWE is a number’s game and Woods doesn’t have it. Kross has faith in Woods, but Woods won’t get to the top until he cuts this New Day crap out. Watch AOP tonight and see what he’s telling them. Watch AOP? What? No! Woods isn’t breaking up a 10 year friendship and the greatest tag team in WWE history just because Kross asked nicely!
In other words, NO! So jump jump on outta here. Get it? Kross says typical. When is Kofi gonna let Woods shine? When he retires? Then Kross can help him look into some early retirement plans. Woods keeps things from getting physical, and tells Kross to tell “Tokka and Rahzar” that when they’re in the ring against New Day, New Day will show you how much they got left in the tank. Oh so we’re doing this the hard way? Good, that’s Kross’ favorite. Kross leaves, Woods says Miz was not gonna say strawberry. But whatever flavor we’re talking, who tastes sweet, sweet victory and the other bitter defeat?
The Authors of Pain w/ The Final Testament VS The Creed Brothers w/ Ivy Nile!
The teams sort out and The AOP just attack! Akam fires off on Julius, Rezar has Brutus! Akam DECKS Julius but Brutus fights him off! But Rezar fireman’s carries! CORNER DEATH VALLEY! Rezar roars, the fans boo, but Ellering says stay on Brutus. Tag to Akam, he DECKS Brutus! Akam puts Brutus on ropes to CHOKE, then he lets off. Kross is amused as Rezar tags in. Rezar and Kam get Brutus up, ATOMIC KNEE! Cover, TWO! Scarlett tells Brutus to just stay down, but the “Albanian Psycho” cranks Brutus’ head in a neck wrench. The fans rally, Brutus endures and fights up, but REzar throws him down!
Tag to the “Punjabi Powerhouse” and he stomps Brutus down. Akam drags Brutus up, whips him to a corner, then roars and runs up, but Brutus dodges! Akam hits buckles, Brutus hurries, hot tag to Julius! Julius goes up and FLYING FOREARMS! Julius BLASTS Rezar for good measure! EXPLODER and kip up! EXPLODER and kip up! Rezar gets in, EXPLODER to kip up! Julius goes up and up to MOONSAULT! Direct hit and Julius brings down the straps! Julius hoists Akam up, Brutus tags in! Brutus climbs, but Scarlett RAMS Ivy into steel steps! That distracts teh Creeds, Akam sends Julius into Brutus! URENAGE!
Tag to Rezar, the AOP get Julius up to DRAG THE LAKE! Cover, AOP wins!
Winners: The Authors of Pain, by pinfall
Ellering deems that #WhataRush! It’s hard to say if The AOP are the new LOD, but will the New Day RIP after taking them on next week?
Rey Mysterio speaks.
“Carlito, my old friend. You do know that you were welcomed into the LWO with open arms, right? And if you hadn’t taken the path you’d taken, you still would be my brother. Oh, yes. But your jealousy over Dragon Lee made you bitter. Yor attack on Cruz Del Toro was a huge mistake. And hey, you can run to the Judgment Day all day long, and maybe they’ll welcome you with open arms like I did. But those days are over. When we step in the ring tonight, you’re not gonna find an old friend across from you. You’re gonna find out what happens when you cross the LWO. You’re gonna find out what happens when you cross Rey Mysterio!”
The King of Lucha has issued his ultimatum, will Caribbean Cool
Sheamus walks the halls.
The Celtic Warrior returns after his defeat to Gunther, and then we hear Braun shouting for JD! JD is spotted talking to… Liv Morgan? And then he runs away before the Monster can get him! Sheamus just chuckles and continues to gorilla, what will The Fella have to say after weeks of Ludwig Kaiser running him down?
WWE remembers the fallen today on Memorial Day.
“Home of the Free Because of the Brave.” – Unknown
“What does it mean to be selfless? To have the courage to put all else first for a greater cause? In every generation, there are those who put everything before themselves. And on this day, we honor them. The men and women who fought for our freedom. From the first World War to Desert Storm. From Normandy to Afghanistan. Today, we look back at the moments that define our history. The struggles, their battles. Today, we show our gratitude to those who shaped us, who guided us, who ensured our values would live forever. Today, we show reverence and respect. Today, we say ‘Thank you.'”
Sheamus heads to the ring!
Savannah, Georgia fires up as The Fella makes his way out. Sheamus gets the mic to say, “I’m out of breath walking out here! Savannah, what’s the crack? Oh man, I’m amped up just listening to all of you. How ’bout that King of the Ring, huh? Did you enjoy King of the Ring? Great matches, right? Great matches! Nothing but banger after banger, after banger!” The fans take it from there, “AFTER BANGER!” But sadly, no Sheamus. The fans boo but Sheamus says it’s because of that little lap dog, Kaiser, smashed Sheamus’ knee! The fans boo more but Sheamus says he’s not bitter. That’s the name of the game.
But what Sheamus is salty about is that Gunther’s glorified coatrack did nothing but talk trash on Sheamus while Sheamus was waiting to get cleared. But here’s a word for that court jester! Sheamus is back, fella! And he can’t wait to get his hands on that pigeon chest of- Kaiser says hi from the tron! Can Sheamus even see with those old peepers? Kaiser is here, great to see him. Kaiser heard Sheamus crying and complaining like always, and blaming Kaiser for his loss during King of the Ring. Blame Gunther, because Gunther is YOUR King of the Ring, and no one ever stood a chance anyway! Especially not Sheamus.
Y’know, after weeks of hiding at home, acting tough online as a Keyboard Warrior, Sheamus is here trying ot tell Kaiser what to do? You don’t tell Imperium what to do! Kaiser operates- OH JUST SHUT YOUR BLEEDIN’ MOUTH! But hey, should Sheamus listen to this? The fans say no! So Sheamus should go get him? The fans say yes! Sheamus storms back out of the ring, back up the ramp, and back to the backstage area! The camera follows him, Sheamus busts through gorilla to then look for Mr. GQ. The fans cheer Sheamus on but Kaiser AMBUSHES Sheamus! They brawl around and end up back by the stage!
Sheamus turns things around and sends Kaiser out! They brawl by the crowd and the fans fire up! Refs rush in to stop this, as do producers and Pearce himself! These two are separated but the fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” The Celtic Warrior and Impeccable German will have to settle this some time, so when and where will it happen?
Becky Lynch talks with Lyra Valkyria backstage.
The Man sits with The Morrigan. Saturday didn’t go either of their way. But it isn’t about winning all the time, but about getting better. So lose and learn, win and learn more, until it’s time to walk away. Becky fist bumps Lyra and says they’ve got this. Becky heads out, Lyra is reencouraged, and just in time as Lyra has the Pirate Princess up next! Will the luck of the Irish turn back around tonight?
Lyra Valkyria VS Kairi Sane w/ Dakota Kai!
Raw returns and Lyra makes her entrance. Naturally, Lyra’s ribs are still sore from Nia Jax literally falling on her on Saturday, the tape makes for obvious targets. The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Kairi kicks but Lyra blocks! Lyra spins Kairi, waistlocks and SLAMS, then holds on. Kairi fights the waistlock, switches, but Lyra elbows free. Kairi staggers, Lyra SOBATS, KICKS and RAMS into Kairi! Kick and ENZIGIRI! Kairi falls and Lyra grimaces from the rib pain. Lyra drags Kairi up, reels her in, and NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Lyra grits her teeth, goes up the corner, but Kairi trips her up!
Lyra hits ropes then flops to the mat! Kairi soaks up heat, KICKS Lyra around, then KICKS her again! Kairi AX KICKS Lyra to a corner, then laughs. Kairi brings Lyra up, but Lyra RAMS into her! And again! And then fires forearms! Kairi gives those back, ROCKS Lyra, then fires boxing elbows! The ref counts as they’re against ropes, but Kairi lets off, to URAKEN! Lyra sits down, Kairi stomps along, then runs back to SLIDING D! Kairi stomps Lyra on the apron, then goes up to DOUBLE STOMP! Lyra sputters, Dakota is enjoying this, and Kairi smiles as she steps back inside. Cover, TWO! Lyra toughs it out but Kairi goes up a corner.
Kairi watches Lyra rise up, but Lyra ROCKS her first! Lyra climbs up but Kairi CLUBS Lyra! Lyra still climbs, CLUBS Kairi in return, but Kairi puts Lyra in the Tree of Woe! Kairi adjusts, aims, and WOE STOMPS! Cover, TWO!! Lyra survives and Kairi is furious! Kairi drags Lyra up, CLUBS her, then drags her back up. The fans rally for Lyra but Lyra is a ragdoll right now. Kairi puts her in the drop zone, goes up top, and IN-SANE ELBOWS into BOOTS! Lyra hurries to OKLAHOMA ROLL! LYRA WINS!!!
Winner: Lyra Valkyria, by pinfall
Dakota rushes in but Lyra gets away! The Morrigan snatches victory from the jaws of defeat, will she still find her way to the top of the Women’s Division?
Judgment Day regroups.
Priest sees Finn & Carlito, but where is JD? And wait, what is Carlito doing here anyway? What? They were to meet at the clubhouse. No, Priest said Judgment Day would meet, Carlito is not Judgment Day. And doesn’t he have a match to get ready for? Oh, right. They’ll be out there with him, right? Priest has no response but he does ask Finn where Dom even is. Finn says he’ll catch up with Carlito. Carlito leaves, and Finn says he has no idea where Dom is right now. JD makes it back in, Carlito says he found him! Priest asks JD where he’s been and JD says he’s been chased all night. But JD gave him the slip.
Oh, gave him the slip, huh? Is this something Priest has to handle now? Is it because JD is too busy talking to Liv? Okay, yes, they saw what they saw but they didn’t hear what he was saying. He told Liv that she won’t be Women’s World Champion for very long. Oh? Well, she wouldn’t be champ at all if not for Dom! Speak of the devil. Dom is here, Priest wants the room. JD & Finn head out, and Priest asks Dom what’s going on. Dom says he knows he messed up- Yes, he did, big time. Did he talk to Rhea? Yes, she knows he was just trying to help. He’ll fix it. Oh, he better, and tonight.
Priest says if Dom doesn’t, well, he wouldn’t wanna be in Dom’s shoes. Will Dirty Dom clean up the mess he made before Mami comes back?
Iyo Sky watches backsatge.
And she’s disappointed to say the least. Dakota & Kairi walk in, and Iyo throws a fit! Iyo asks what the hecc, then storms out of there. Kairi is stunned, Dakota shakes her head. They let The Evil Genius have her space, but what will it take for DMG CTRL to take control of Raw?
Carlito VS Rey Mysterio w/ The LWO!
Caribbean Cool cowardly turned on The LWO but now there’s no running from what he’s done! Will Carlito get what’s coming to him? Or can he get one over on the King of Lucha?
Raw returns and Carlito makes his entrance. He’s alone, if only for now. The bell rings and Rey throws his shirt at Carlito! They circle, the fans rally for Rey, but Carlito bails out. The fans boo, but Dragon won’t let Carlito leave. Rey then ROCKS Carlito with forearm after forearm! Rey puts Carlito in, but Carlito knees low! Carlito has Rey in a corner, whips corner to corner hard, and Rey falls over. Carlito soaks up the heat, then drags Rey up. Carlito whips Rey to a corner hard again, then scoops for a BACKBREAKER! Rey writhes, Carlito covers, ONE! Rey is still tough but Carlito ROCKS and whips him!
Rey KICKS Carlito back, then springboards to QUEBRADA! Carlito catches Rey, to RAM him into a corner! Carlito puts Rey in the Tree of Woe, then backs up, to DROPKICK! Rey is still stuck in the Tree, so Carlito goes to the far corner. The fans boo but Carlito runs back in, only for Rey to sit up! Carlito slides right into the POST, hitting him right in the apple tree! The fans cheer as Rey is free of the Tree and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Rey fights against a facelock! Rey ROCKS Carlito, runs, but Carlito swings. Rey ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Carlito CLOBBERS him! Cover, TWO! Carlito is frustrated but he drags Rey up. Carlito CLUBS Rey, fires off in a corner with haymakers, but the ref counts. Carlito lets off, whips corner to corner, then runs up, but into BOOTS! Rey runs up, rolls, but into an OVERBOMB! Rey flounders to the apron but Carlito goes to the corner. Carlito climbs, brings Rey up, and deadlift SUPERPLEXES! Cover, TWO! Carlito rains down fists on Rey while the fans boo. Carlito lets off, drags Rey up, and puts him in a corner.
Carlito hoists Rey up again, the fans rally, but Carlito climbs. Rey fights the superplex this time, and he throws body shots! Rey CLUBS Carlito, CLUBS him again, and then HEADBUTTS Carlito down! Rey leaps to SEATED SENTON! Then the LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Carlito is still in this but Rey keeps cool. Rey whips Carlito, Carlito reverses but Rey ducks ‘n’ dodges to CROSSBODY! Carlito catches Rey, pops him up, and spins for the T K O! Cover, TWO! Rey is still in this and Carlito grows frustrated. Carlito drags Rey up, scoops again, but Rey slips fere! Rey DROPKICKS Carlito onto ropes! Rey dials it up, 61- NO, Carlito puts Rey on the apron!
Rey ROCKS Carlito back, slingshots, but into a DROPKICK! Rey hits the apron and Carlito goes out after him. Carlito drags Rey up, stares Dragon down, then fireman’s carries Rey. But Rey fights free! Rey POSTS Carlito! Carlito flounders in, but FINN CLOBBERS DRAGON!! The fans boo as Finn TOSESS Dragon over the desk! Rey SEATED SENTONS Finn! The fans fire up and Rey goes up, to GAMANGIRI Carlito! Rey slides under, waistlocks, but Carlito elbows him away! Carlito gets Rey but Rey drops to somersault! Carlito smothers that, wheelbarrows, but Rey sends him onto ropes! Redial and 619!! Rey then SPLASHES down, covers, Rey wins!!
Winner: Rey Mysterio, by pinfall
The LWO celebrates together as they come out on top, even with Judgment Day trying to help Carlito! Speaking of, Rey goes out after Finn to fire forearms! Rey SMACKS Finn off the desk! Rey then has Dragon go up while he positions Finn just right! The fans fire up as The Boy Wonder climbs, but then PRIEST ATTACKS REY! Carlito drags Dragon down for APPLE SPIT! Priest gets in, gets Dragon in the crucifix, for the RAZOR’S EDGE! The fans boo but Rey gets up to DROPKICK Priest onto ropes! Rey dials it up, but he has to BLAST Finn first! Rey runs up, but into a SUPERKICK! The fans boo as Priest stands over Rey.
Priest drags Rey up, to send him SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! The fans boo but The Punisher just handled everyone’s business. Will Priest prove that Judgment Day is nothing without him?
Chad Gable scowls at Akira Tozawa backstage.
He says he didn’t see Tozawa in Saudi. Couldn’t make the trip? They could’ve used his help out there. Then Gable lost. It must’ve been a good reason for not making it, huh> Tozawa apologizes but Gable says no need, he’s not mad. He’s just disappointed. But then Braun is looking for JD! They seen him? No. Braun storms off again, and then Otis & Maxxine walk in. Aw, look, it’s Goldilocks and her three braincells! Now look, don’t even think about going out there, this ain’t a fashion show. And as for Otis, Gable would be champion if not for Otis. But out of the kindness of Gable’s heart, he’s giving Otis a second chance by taking on Bronson Reed, so don’t screw it up!
Otis is gonna beat Bronson, right? Right. No, no, no. Say it. “No matter what.” Gable says let’s go. Master Gable leads his Number One Guy, but is The Academy still going to stick around such toxicity?
Otis w/ Chad Gable VS Bronson Reed!
Gable may have a point about Otis messing things up for him, but Otis also ruined things for the Colossal Aussie. Is Bronson going to be the one redeeming himself when he washes the tree trunk away with a Tsunami?
Raw returns and Otis makes his entrance, Gable berating him the whole way. The bell rings and Bronson CLOBBERS Otis! Otis was too busy being reprimanded by Gable! Bronson fires off hands, HEADBUTTS Otis, then talks trash. Bronson whips, and he CLOBBERS Otis again! Gable is upset already and Bronson says it’s all Otis’ fault. Bronson brings Otis up, POSTS him, and Otis tumbles to the floor! Gable tells Otis to get up, the ring count climbs, but Bronson says count him out! Gable tells Otis that for once in his life, do what Gable says! The count is 7 of 10, but Otis gets in at 8. Only for Bronson to SHOTGUN!
Bronson looms over Otis, he talks more trash, then he whips Otis to a corner. Otis stops himself to ELBOW Bronson, then LARIAT! The fans rally up for Otis, Gable says get going already. Otis rises, he CLUBS Bronson from all sides! Otis WRECKER ELBOWS then whips! Bronson reverses, Otis ducks ‘n’ dodges to CROSSBODY! He bounces off the impact?! The fans are thunderous but Gable says stay focused! Otis scoops to SLAM Bronson! Bronson is down, Otis runs up to SPLASH! Bronson falls, and the fans wanna see it! Otis swivels them hips! Otis thrusts and shakes, but Gable says NO! Don’t do it! The fans boo while Otis feels down.
Otis STILL RIPS OFF THE SHIRT! Otis shakes and shimmies, Gable says no, just LISTEN to him! Do this the right way! But Bronson SUPERKICKS Otis down! And SENTONS! Gable is upset again as Bronson climbs up, and TSUNAMI!! Cover, Bronson wins!
Winner: Bronson Reed, by pinfall
Otis may have been why Gable lost on Saturday, but Gable’s why Otis lost here! Gable refuses to see it that way, and shouts at Otis, “Where do you think you’re going? Get back in this ring right now!” He wants the Academy all to get out here so they can take care of this! Gable says he has had enough. Maxxine and Tozawa sheepishly walk out to the ring, and Otis steps in to join Gable. What is Gable going to yell at them now? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns with the Alpha Academy all in the ring.
Gable scowls as he has his students lined up. Gable tells Otis, “What am I going to do with you? I mean, not only did you cost me my Intercontinental Championship on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, but I give you a chance tonight to redeem yourself, and you blew it. I’m racking my brain all day long, trying to think what it’s gonna take to get through to you, and I think I got it. You lack discipline, Otis. So tonight, I’m gonna show you discipline. And I’m gonna show you discipline in front of everybody here.” Gable tells Otis that he doesn’t wanna do this, but Otis made him do this. He’s taking off his belt!?
Gable tells Otis to grab a rope. Otis isn’t so sure but Gable tells him to grab a rope. The fans boo and tell Otis not to, but Otis steps forward. Otis looks back at Gable but Gable tells the others to watch. This is what happens when you bring shame to the Academy! Otis grabs the ropes, and Gable tells him that this hurts Gable a lot more than it hurts Otis. That age old lie, huh? Gable winds up, but Maxxine stops him! The fans cheer and Gable is seething! Gable asks what’s the matter. This too miuch for her? She gonna cry? Did this hurt her feelings? Then get the hell out of the ring! NOW! GO! ANd don’t come back!
What about Tozawa? He got something to say? Say it! Din’t think so! Now stand ther eand watch! But wait! Here comes Sami! The fans cheer while Sami makes sure Maxxine is okay. Gable tells the production guys to turn that crappy music off! And unless Sami is here to give Gable that title, he should just turn around. This is Academy business, keep out of it! Sami storms into the ring, Gable says this is his last warning. Don’t take another step in! The fans cheer Sami on, and Sami steps inside! Sami has a mic to tell Gable, “What’re you gonna do, Chad, huh? You think you’re pretty tough, huh? You’re not. You are a weak little man.”
The fans cheer while Gable frowns. Sami says Gable has manipulated his way into opportunity after opportunity and yet every single time, he came up short! And then he looked to everyone else to blame! The fans, Sami, the Academy, but newsflash, it is no one’s fault, certainly not Otis’! In the end, it is Gable who can’t get the job done! Gable tells Sami that he doesn’t know what he’s talking about! He can get the job done! Did last week in the ring! And would have in Saturday if not for that idiot, Otis! So now he gets the discipline! Sami SNATCHES the leather belt from Gable! And the fans want Sami to discipline Gable!
Sami throws the leather belt aside, puts his championship belt down, but then Otis steps between him and Gable? Sami asks what Otis is gonna do. Is he gonna listen to Gable? How much more abuse is Otis gonna take? Sami said to stop listening to Gable and start listening to the fans! Listen to them! LISTEN! You hear that? Gable says to not listen to the fans but Otis is feeling that energy. And Sami says if Otis can’t hear the fans, listen to his heart! He knows what the right thing to do is! Gable CLOBBERS Sami! The fans boo as Gable bumps Sami off buckles, then fires off hands! Sami hits back! And he TACKLDES Gable!
Otis and Tozawa don’t know what to do, but Otis gets Sami away from Gable! The fans boo but Sami asks what is Otis doing! This is Otis’ chance to break free! But then Gable GERMAN SUPLEXES Sami down! Gable throws off his jacket, rolls up his sleeves, and tells his guys to shut up and watch. Gable rains down fists on Sami but the fans chant “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” Gable keeps on punching Sami, and says he is taking that title! Otis is torn, the fans tell him to fight back! Gable looms over Sami, then picks up the Intercontinental Championship. The fans chant “Let’s Go, Otis!” but Gable says no, Otis, they’re leaving.
Tozawa leaves with Gable but Otis lingers. Gable says hey, what’s going on? Let’s go! Otis listens to Gable, and fans boo. How long will Otis stay under Gable’s thumb instead of listen to his heart?
Backstage interview with Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark.
Cathy Kelley is with The Queen of Spades and The Hunter and notes they are the #1 contenders to the Women’s Tag Team Championships. Do they feel confident knowing that it is Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill they will be facing for those titles? Shayna said from day one, it doesn’t matter who won, everyone has the same limbs and they all break the same way. Zoey says they know for a fact that they can win. Though, they’ve also never been properly introduced. So how about they invite Jade & Bianca to Raw so they know just who they’re facing? But then Sonya Deville walks over. They’re talking like they’re champions already even though they’re not.
Sonya has them calm down, because they will be. But not without help. Zoey says wow, like they haven’t beaten everyone on Raw already. Shayna is a THREE-TIME Women’s Tag Team Champion, and held the NXT Women’s Championship more days than anyone! So she suggests Sonya walk away, unless she wants to go through ACL rehab again. Sonya says she respects their accomplishments, she just doesn’t think the locker room does. The contenders head out, and then Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn walk in. Fyre asks if Shayna & Zoey said they’ve beaten every team there is to beat. Correct her if she’s wrong, but they’ve never beaten Fyre & Dawn.
Dawn agrees, she is wracking her brain but can’t recall. And if they ever do meet in the ring, that fact won’t change. The wicked witches leave and Sonya says that proves her point. Zoey is starting to see things Sonya’s way but Shayna isn’t having it. Will the Hunter and Submission Magician just have to whoop some witches to prepare for the champions?
WWE Women’s World Championship Steel Cage Match: Liv Morgan VS Becky Lynch!
As Liv said herself, she had eight months to self-reflect and examine, but all she could think about was revenge. The Liv Morgan Revenge Tour took Rhea Ripley out, freed up the world title, and though The Man won it in a battle royal, we just saw Liv take it from her on Saturday. Liv is finally back on top, but can she stay there? Or will her first defense also be her last?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who survives the rage in the cage, after the break!
Raw returns and Liv kicks Becky into the steel! Liv brings Becky around, GRINDS Becky’s face into the steel, then brings her back around to THROW into the steel! Liv stomps away on Becky, smears her face into the steel again, and says “Hi, Rhea!” Liv lets off, climbs a corner, and then the cage! But Becky hurries after her! The fans fire upas Becky grabs a leg! Becky brings Liv back down from the top, but Liv ELBOWS Becky! Liv SMACKS Becky off steel, and again! And again! And again and again and again! Liv throws Becky down, then storms after her. Liv brings Becky up, but Becky fires body shots!
Liv knees low, whips, but Becky reverses. Becky runs in at the corner, but Liv puts her in the gap. Becky ROCKS Liv, goes up the corner, but Liv trips her up! Liv pushes Becky into the Tree of Woe, to stomp away against the steel! The fans are torn as Liv then dumps Becky down the other side! Becky crawls, Liv grins as she brings Becky up. Liv runs up to SHOTGUN Becky into the steel! And then she SHOTGUNS again! And again! Liv RAMS into Becky over and over, then runs side to side, only for Becky to dodge! Liv hits steel head first, then Becky KICKS, SMACKS, repeat! Becky just fires off on Liv again and again and again!
Becky dribbles Liv’s head off steel and the fans fire up! Liv flops back, Becky goes up a corner! Liv stands, into the MISSILE DROPKICK! Becky crawls to cover, TWO! Becky is annoyed, but she runs side to side to WRECK Liv with a dropkick! Then she runs to WRECK Liv again! Becky drags Liv up through ropes, UPPERCUTS, SOBATS and she goes up the corner. GUILLOTINE- NO, Liv avoids the leg drop, and she FLAPJACKS Becky into steel! Becky flops back, the fans rally up, but Raw goes to break.
Raw returns once more and Liv crawls to a corner, Becky down in a drop zone. But Liv just wants to go up and out of the cage! Becky rises and grabs at legs again! Liv hurries but Becky still catches up to her! Becky drags Liv back down, fires forearms and haymakers but Liv KICKS Becky away! Becky returns and CLUBS away on Liv! SUPERPLEX! Both women are down and Liv writhes. Becky crawls to a cover, TWO! Liv stays in this but Becky goes for the arm! DISARM-HER, in fact! But Liv RAMS Becky into steel! Becky flops against ropes, Liv runs up to springboard and CODE BREAKER! Cover, TWO!
Liv is frustrated and she goes back to a corner. Liv climbs again, but Becky revives! Becky hurries up and they both reach the top! Liv and Becky brawl, then Becky SMACKS Liv off the top! And SMACKS her again! Liv goes to the inside, then the mat, and Becky has a choice. Climb down or go after Liv? Liv drags Becky in, making her choice for her! Liv then gets under Becky for a POWERBOMB! High stack, TWO!! Both women are down and the fans rally up. Liv runs up on Becky, but no ObLivion here! Becky has an ELEVATED DISARM-HER!! Liv can only suffer, so she SHOVES Becky into steel! Liv clutches her arm and grits her teeth as she goes back for a corner.
Liv climbs, Becky hurries after her again! SUPER RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Both women are down again, Becky manages the cover, TWO!! Liv is still in this, and now DOM is here!? Is he really trying this again!? Well, Priest did tell him to handle this, so Dom opens the door! He calls to Becky so she can get outta there! Becky is confused, and now even Finn & JD are here asking what’s this about. Liv ENZIGIRIS Becky! Dom says no, they gotta make this right for what happened! JD & Finn say fine. But then BRAUN is here!! He’s found JD and Becky keeps Liv from the door! Judgment Day is really in for it now!
Braun chases JD & Finn, they go around, and Braun BLASTS Dom into the door, AND IT HITS BECKY!! What awful luck! Liv hurries, the cage door opens, and Liv falls to the floor! LIV WINS!!
Winner: Liv Morgan, by escape (still WWE Women’s World Champion)
Well, so much for beating Becky all by herself. But a win is a win is a win, but then Liv and Dom lock eyes on the ramp. Is the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour far from done with Judgment Day? Or is that the other way around?
After Raw goes off the air…
LIV KISSES DOM!? What in the world is she doing?! Is this some kinda way to thank him?
My Thoughts:
A great Raw to follow King & Queen of the Ring, and more great intertwining of stories. Great transition from Gunther celebrating his becoming King of the Ring to having Priest and McIntyre out there to talk Clash at the Castle. It’s wild how everyone McIntyre has promo battles with always get the better of him. I really hope McIntyre wins in Glasgow, if only because of how Judgment Day is falling apart, just as we saw all night. Ironically, Priest is the only capable one anymore, as of course Braun beat JD and as Rey pulled out the win on Carlito. And then there’s the intrigue of JD talking with Liv, and we’ve seen Finn talking with Liv before…
All of that combined with them being conflicted about Liv is interesting stuff. While cage matches with escape as a possibility are boring, as proven by tonight and how the crowd was falling asleep in the middle, it was also obvious there would be shenanigans. Though it was really clever how Braun sends Dom into the door and then the door hits Becky. And then what a shocker that Liv kisses Dom! Maybe the jokes of Liv VS Rhea for the “custody” of Dom aren’t so farfetched. And even then, maybe we end up with Judgment Day splitting to where JD & Finn side with Liv while Priest & Dom stay loyal to Rhea? Mixed Six before some big title matches? That would be a pretty wild feud.
On the flipside, Becky lost again, but then Lyra got back up with a win after a really good match with Kairi. Iyo Sky throwing a fit over her loss and Kairi’s loss was some good stuff, shows the frustration over how far Damage CTRL has fallen since WrestleMania and the Draft. While the Women’s World Championship is tied up with Liv and Rhea, maybe new teams can get going in the Women’s Tag Division. Good promo form Shayna & Zoey with Sonya as well as Fyre & Dawn. Shayna & Zoey VS Fyre & Dawn will be really good, there’s a chance Sonya gets involved to help them, and hopefully Bianca & Jade are traveling champions showing up on Raw every so often.
Great promo with Awesome Truth, New Day and Kross, and Kross attempting to break New Day up was a pretty obvious move. AOP got a good win over the Creed Brothers, though of course with distraction from Scarlett. There’s a chance there’s distraction tactics during AOP VS New Day, this definitely won’t be a one and done. And great stuff in this developing Bron Breakker story. Ricochet VS Dragunov was a great match, especially for Ricochet selling bad ribs. And I knew that Pearce saying Bron wasn’t gonna show up meant he was definitely showing up. I know it’s just a social media belt, but Bron should totally win the Speed title off Ricochet because he is known for the flat out running speed.
And then equally great stuff from this on going Alpha Academy story. Gable is being just so mean, and yet that keeps us hooked on what’s happening next. I figured Gable would mess Otis up and Bronson would win, helping him move on, but I was a little surprised Gable was ready to whip Otis with his belt. Sami of course made the save as it were, only for it to of course not get through to Otis just yet. That moment is coming, and we’re all gonna go nuts when Otis finally stands up to Gable. Not sure if Gable is gonna win the Intercontinental Championship, and I still want Bronson Reed to get something of his own, but I’m not sure Clash at the Castle is where Sami loses. And then Money in the Bank is in Canada, Sami can’t lose there cuz he’s Canadian! Maybe SummerSlam?
My Score: 8.8/10
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IF YA SMELLALALALALALA~…!
As Cody Rhodes teams with Damian Priest & Braun Strowman against Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, FINALLY, The Rock has come back to SmackDown!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso; Jimmy wins.
- The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & LA Knight; Miz & Melo win.
- Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae w/ Nia Jax; Tiff wins.
- Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez; No Contest.
- WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly; Pretty Deadly wins, by disqualification, and DIY retain the titles.
- Six Man Tag: Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga; changed to…
- Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga; Priest & Braun win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes talks with Nick Aldis backstage.
They shake hands, but the SmackDown General Manager tells the WWE Champion there’s been a change: Cody’s out of the Six Man Tag match. What? Why would Aldis do that? It is out of Aldis’s hands. Wait, Solo Sikoa shows up to do what he did, but they can’t do the Six Man Tag that they advertised? How is this out of Aldis’s hands? Who do they need to talk to so they can do the match? Aldis says there’s no one either of them can call, if you smell what’s cooking. This is coming from The Final Boss, and The Final Boss wants to see Cody in the ring tonight. What business could The Great One have with The American Nightmare?
Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso!
The Scottish Terminator rubbed it in Big Jim’s face that only one of them is going to Elimination Chamber in Toronto, which Big Jim was able to brush off. But McIntyre harping on how only one Uso is going to WrestleMania was a step too far. These two look to have it out, but is Jimmy just playing into McIntyre’s hands? Or will McIntyre get embarrassed by “the other Uso” this close to that big time match?
Speaking of, Jimmy has a message for Drew as he heads to gorilla. “Everybody know you’re going to Elimination Chamber, right? But Big Jimmy got a question for the Big Easy: Will Drew go onto the Elimination Chamber and win that? Will Drew go onto WrestleMania and win that? Ey, Drew, I think we got an answer for you, Uce. The answer is…” “NO YEET!” Jimmy makes his entrance, the bell rings, and the fans rally behind Jimmy. Jimmy and Drew jaw, and then Drew raises his hands, to say UP YOURS! But Jimmy ROCKS and CHOPS away! Drew puts Jimmy in a corner, Jimmy dodges to CHOP!
Jimmy climbs and he rains down fists! The fans count, Drew dumps Jimmy tot eh apron at 5, but Jimmy GAMANGIRIS! Jimmy goes up, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Jimmy hurries to CHOP, then he whips. Drew reverses to send Jimmy to the corner. Jimmy BOOTS back, goes up, and leaps, but into a clinch! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders to a corner, Drew runs up to SPLASH and OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders again, the ref has Drew hold on, and Jimmy bails out. Drew storms out to get Jimmy and he whips Jimmy HARD into barrier! The fans boo but Drew looms over Jimmy.
The ring count starts, Drew mockingly calls him “Jey,” then puts Jimmy in the ring. Drew says NO MANIA for Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, ROCKS him, then runs up, only for Jimmy to put him on the apron! Drew blocks a superkick, but not the DRAGON WHIP! Drew drops, Jimmy DIVES! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! Jimmy grins, goes back to the apron, and then aims. But Drew stops the Penalty Kick to THROW Jimmy down! Drew then has Jimmy in the Reverse Alabama Lift! REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM onto the steel steps! Drew stands on the desk to say “NO YEET!” while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Drew revels in the heat from New Orleans, then he leaves Jimmy behind. The ref checks Jimmy, he’s able to continue, so a ring count starts. Drew paces while Jimmy stirs. Jimmy drags himself up using the desk, then lunges in at 9! Drew is annoyed but he rains down fists! Drew stomps Jimmy, then eggs him on. Jimmy rises as the fans rally, but Drew is right on him in the corner. Drew winds up, but Jimmy counter punches! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! And whips, only for Drew to reverses. Jimmy goes up, but Drew KICKS him out of the air! Drew then hauls Jimmy up, snap suplex! Cover, TWO!
Drew says okay, Big Jim. He clamps onto Jimmy with a top wristlock and grinds the arm. Jimmy fights up, fireman’s carries, but Drew elbows free. Drew bumps Jimmy off buckles, then hauls him up to the top rope! Drew CLUBS Jimmy on the back, climbs up, then CLUBS Jimmy more. Jimmy fires elbows and Drew drops back. But Drew runs up to CLUB Jimmy again! SmackDown returns to single picture as Drew CLUBS away on Jimmy again! Jimmy keeps taunting “Jey,” then drags him up. Jimmy fights the back suplex! The fans rally, Jimmy fires hands and a HEADBUTT! Jimmy SMACKS Drew off the post!
Jimmy rises to USO IN THE WIND! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! A standing count starts while both men stir on the mat. They both stand at 5, and Drew swings! Jimmy counter punches, then fires more shots! Mule kick, UPPERCUT, but then Jimmy dodges Drew! SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Drew is tougher than that, but Jimmy hurries to a corner. Jimmy aims as Drew goes to the other corner, “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs, but Drew FLYING HEADBUTTS! The Glasgow Kiss stuns Jimmy, and Drew hits a SPINEBUSTER! Jackknife bridge, TWO! Jimmy shows his own toughness, and the fans rally behind him.
Drew paces, then he stalks Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, reels him in, but Jimmy fights the underhooks! Jimmy wrenches, UPPERCUTS, but Drew ROCKS Jimmy back! Jimmy UPPERCUTS, Drew HAYMAKERS! Drew whips, Jimmy reverses and Drew ends up on the apron! Drew ROCKS Jimmy first, then climbs the corner! FLYING- SUPERKICK! Jimmy runs to SPEAR! Cover, TWO!! Drew survives, Jimmy’s spear doesn’t hit quite like The Tribal Chief’s. Jimmy goes to the corner, climbs up, and the fans rally up. USO- NO, Jimmy rolls through as Drew moves! Drew dodges a lariat to NECKBREAKER!
Both men are down, the fans rally, and Drew kips up! Drew scowls as he aims at Jimmy. “THREE! TWO! ONE!” CLAY- SUPERKICK!! Jimmy hits first! GLASGOW KISS returns! Drew reels Jimmy in, “This is your WrestleMania! This is as close as you get!” Drew shouts Jimmy is nothing, then ROCKS him with forearm after forearm! GLAWSGO KISS! Another Reverse Alabama, but Jimmy victory rolls it! JIMMY WINS!!!
Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall
Drew is furious, but his own ego caught him there! But then Drew CLOBBERS Jimmy! The fans boo Drew being a sore loser, but he puts Jimmy back in the ring! Drew rains down fists, then he DRIBBLES Jimmy off the mat! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Drew says that was Jimmy’s Mania Moment! Drew will win the Chamber, he will go to Mania, and he will win there! Jimmy means NOTHING to Drew! Drew puts Jimmy up against the post, then takes aim! The fans boo, but refs and producers rush out here! They swarm Drew to keep him from going after Jimmy again. Drew says fine, fine, then takes his leave.
Producers help Jimmy to his feet, but then Drew BLASTS through the refs! CLAYMORE for Jimmy!! The Scottish Terminator hits his target, then laughs as he actually leaves. Will McIntyre make this his Road to WrestleMania?
A car pulls into the parking lot.
And out steps Solo Sikoa. Solo heads inside, and he finds Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga waiting. Solo tells them that last week with Tama, that was an accident. Jacob says yeah, it’s all good, Uce. But keep it 100: If it wasn’t an accident, Solo wouldn’t be standing here right now. Well, good! Glad to see we’re all on the same page. Solo says he will be in the corner during the match for Jacob & Tama. Uh, no, Solo, no disrespect, but Jacob & Tama have been running things on SmackDown these past couple weeks. So tonight, it’s Jacob & Solo running the play? Yadada mean? Yeah, of course. And that right there, Jacob, is exactly why Solo loves him.
Solo says he’ll be back, he has to talk with Nick Aldis. Solo heads out, but will he really just step right back into place from before he lost the ula fala?
Carmelo Hayes is backstage.
R-Truth calls out to Melo, and says for the first time ever, Truth VS Melo! What’s Truth talking about? Duh, they have a match. No, Truth, Melo knows. But they had a match last week. Truth says he has never met Melo in his life, but they have a tag match tonight. What? No, they don’t. Who even made this match? Him. Truth, they are not going through this H1M who’s on first thing again. Melo is H1M. No, him made the match. The Miz!? Miz says he’s H1M. So now there’s two of you? No no no! Melo is H1M, this is The Miz! Yeah, #MeloDon’tMiz! NO! That’s not a thing! Tonight, they are. Who’s Truth’s partner?
Truth says he’s got a guy. A Louisiana legend! In fact, he just got here, so Truth’s gotta go. Laters. Miz says he has been workshopping this, and the fans love it. Think about it: Melo Don’t Miz! Melo Don’t Miz! And we are…! Melo shakes his head. Truth steps in and says Miz just wants Melo to say, “Awesome.” Miz offers a fist bump, Melo says no. Will Melo wish he had missed tonight’s show? Or will Miz actually help H1M get another win?
Zelina Vega speaks.
“My whole life, people have taken one look at me, and they try to define me. My size has never stopped me before. It never stopped me from becoming tag team champion. Or my personal favorite, the history-making first-time-ever Queen of the Ring. That’s me. Make no mistake about it, I’ve never had it easy. I had to scratch and claw to get anything around here. But this is a fresh start. Because I have something to prove. And my dreams are a lot bigger than your measuring stick. It ain’t over until Zelina Vega says it’s over.”
The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & ???
Miz makes his entrance but Melo kinda steps all over it. So he already missed his cue… But who did Truth find to team with him in the Big Easy? We’ll see, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Truth makes his entrance. “What’s up?” Well, more like who is his partner? He’ll tell us! His tag team partner is a local legend, born and bred right here in New Orleans! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Louisiana Knight! Wait, he means L A Knight! Yes, Louisiana abbreviated is LA, but that’s not… Oh, Truth… Truth gives Knight a Po’ Boy and some Mardi Gras beads, so Knight embraces it. The teams sort out, and Truth calls out him! Does he mean Miz or Melo? Well, Melo says he is H1M, so that’s who starts. The fans cheer on Knight while Truth and Melo tie up. Melo KNEES low, whips, but Truth reverses.
Melo springboards, FADEAWAY JUMPER! Melo makes his free throw, but Truth drop toeholds! Truth headlocks, Melo powers up and out but Truth whips! Melo turns hip toss into lateral press, TWO! Truth has a ghost pin, TWO! Melo trips to cover, ONE! Truth trips to cover, ONE! Melo runs up, Truth does the splits, and then hits a BIG hip toss! The fans fire up, Truth counts, Melo gets up at TWO, but Truth was just goofing. The ref explains to Truth that he is the ref, not Truth! Melo is annoyed, he runs up on Truth, but Truth wrenches him around! Melo pulls hair but Knight tags in. The fans fire up as Knight fires hands!
Knight ROCKS Melo, whips Melo, but Melo reverses! SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Knight drags Melo up to tag Truth back in, and Truth ROCKS Melo! Melo staggers, but he refuses to tag! Truth arm-drags Melo, then grinds the arm. Melo insists he’s got this, then arm-drags free. Truth staggers up, he and Melo bump heads! Truth staggers around more, and he tags Miz?! Truth forgot The Awesome Truth isn’t a thing anymore! Again! Melo BLASTS Truth off the apron, the fans boo, but Miz tags himself in! Melo is annoyed, but Miz goes to fetch Truth while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again, and Melo has Truth. Truth ROCKS Melo, but Melo holds onto the wristlock! Truth reaches for Knight, Knight reaches for Truth, but Melo holds on. Truth takes a swing, but into an O’Conner Roll! TWO and Melo BLASTS Knight! Truth rolls Melo up, TWO! Melo kicks low, calls his shot, but Truth suplexes for a STUNNER! The fans fire up while both men are down! Truth and Melo crawl, hot tags to Miz and Knight! The fans fire up as Knight rallies on Miz! “YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips, Miz reverses, but Knight lEAPING LARIATS! Knight TOSSES Melo in for good measure!
Knight stomps a mudhole into Melo, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” LARIAT for Miz! KNEE for Melo! Knight scoops and POWERSLAMS Miz! Knight keeps running, JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Knight stays on Miz as he brings Miz up. Knight ROCKS Miz, then ROCKS him again! Knight whips, Miz grabs the ropes. Miz KICKS, then takes a swing, but into a back suplex! Miz lands out, tag to Melo! Miz ELBOWS Knight, but Knight scoops! Miz tilt-o-whirls through, Melo SUPERKICKS Knight down! cover, TWO! Knight stays in this but Melo says he’s got this! Melo waits on Knight, then leaps, but NO 48!
Knight kicks low, but NO B F T! Tag to Truth! Knight ELBOWS Melo, Truth runs in! CENA SHOULDER TACKLES! Then the SPIN OUT BOMB! Truth says it’s time! “YOU CANT SEE ME~!” truth runs for the FIVE KNCUKLE SHUFFLE! Truth then fireman’s carries, but Melo slips free! Melo shoves, Truth dodges, and Truth hits the LIE DETECTOR! Truth then gets Melo in the S T R-TRUTH! But Miz CLOBBERS Truth! Knight ROCKS Miz, then LARIATS him up and out! Knight then goes out to THROW Miz into barriers! The fans fire up again, but NAKAMURA ATTACKS KNIGHT!
The fans boo, but the sinister samurai then POSTS Knight!! Nakamura slithers away while Melo keeps the ref’s attention! Truth sees Knight is down, Melo runs up, but Truth dodges! Miz tags in, full nelson, and a FIRST 48 FINALE COMBO?!? Cover, Miz & Melo win!!
Winners: The Miz & Carmelo Hayes, by pinfall
Well, what do you know? Nakamura aside, Miz and Melo made it work! Okay, they’re both trying to hog the spotlight, but is there a future for Melo Don’t Miz? Will Knight only have more of a reason to take that title off Nakamura now?
Charlotte Flair speaks.
“The GOAT… doesn’t have to call themselves The GOAT. Now, I have crafted a legacy that no one, I mean no one, can touch. And I’m back.” The Women’s Royal Rumble Winner chose Tiffany Stratton, but will The Queen take back her throne? Or will WWE always be on #TiffyTime? Speaking of…
Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae!
The WWE Women’s Champion may have gotten past Nia Jax, but now she knows Charlotte Flair is waiting for her at WrestleMania, and is going to be teaming with Trish Stratus in Toronto! Will she be in Tiffy Top Shape for that Tiffy Trishy dream match? Or will the Poison Pixie be quite the problem all on her own?
Before the match, Tiff grabs a mic while the fans cheer. Tiffy says, “I know, I know. You know it, you know it, and you know it. Ever since I won this title, everybody’s just been so obsessed with me. And last week, I had Nia Jax beat, until Candice LeRae decided to interfere and help her little meal ticket. And at Elimination Chamber, Trish Stratus and I make sure the Unstoppable Force comes to a definitive end!” The fans cheer that, but Tiff says enough about them. Let’s talk Charlotte Flair. The fans boo that name, but Tiff says Charlotte took her sweet old time, grabbed a chair, grabbed a mic, and she looked down on Tiff.
Charlotte chose Tiff as her WrestleMania opponent. In that moment, Tiff’s dream came true! And as she lied down there and looked up at Charlotte, she realized the rumors are true: No one loves to kick a girl when she’s down quite like Charlotte Flair. So at WrestleMania, Tiff isn’t coming for Charlotte’s legacy; that’s all Charlotte’s. Tiff is coming for the spot Charlotte desires the most: The number one spot as the top girl in the WWE! But here comes Nia & Candice to interrupt. Nia has a mic to tell Tiffy, “I Have to say, this is really cute. Like, it’s really cute that you actually think you were gonna beat me last week.”
Doesn’t Candice think that is cute? Candice says yes, it is so~ cute. And Tiff wouldn’t even be standing there if not for little Trish Stratus~. Exactly! And it’s even cuter that Tiff is out here talking about Charlotte when she wont’ even see WrestleMania! Because after Nia & Candide destroy Tiff at Elimination Chamber, Nia is coming back for her WWE Women’s Championship. Nia & Candice step up to the ring, and Nia says Tiff won’t even see the Grandest Stage of Them All. Tiff tells Nia to just give it up. This title isn’t even hers anymore. And once Tiff beats Candice tonight, Nia won’t have anyone to do her dirty work anymore!
Candice tells Tiffy that while they’re meant have a match right now, she and Nia are feeling impatient. Nia says they should just get rid of Tiff right now! But the ref steps in and says not gonna happen! Tiff VS Candice will, after the break.
SmackDown returns [Technical difficulties suck] TWO! Candice is frustrated but this is why Tiff’s a champ. The fans rally, but Candice stomps Tiff! Candice scowls at the fans, stalks Tiff, then brings her up. Tiff fires body shots, then she rolls Candice up! TWO, and Candice CLOBBERS Tiff! Cover, TWO, into a ghost pin! TWO! Candice escapes to hit a CODE BREAKER! Both women are down, but Candice scowls again as she crawls over to Tiff. Candice rains down fists, Nia tells fans to shut up, and Candice steps on Tiff’s face. Candice huffs ‘n’ puffs, pushes Tiff around, then scuffs her. Tiff rolls Candice up again, TWO! Candice DECKS Tiff! Cover, TWO!
Charlotte is stoic on commentary as Candice drags Tiff up and puts her in a corner. Candice fires hands, then backs off. Candice runs up to ROCK Tiff again! Candice then runs, but Tiff dodges! SmackDown returns to single picture, and Tiff rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans fire up, Tiff handsprings, BACK ELBOW! Tiff then reels Candice in for a SKY HIGH! High stack, TWO! The fans rally for Tiff, Nia coaches Candice, but Charlotte still seems nonplussed. Tiff and Candice rise, and Candice runs up. Candice puts Tiff on the apron, but Tiff ROCKS her! Tiff bumps Candice off buckles, then goes up, but Candice ROCKS her back!
Candice climbs up, and she fires hands on Tiff! Tiff fights the suplex! Tiff DECKS Candice, then adjusts position, to SANTON- FLOP! Candice ghost pins, TWO!! Tiff escapes, but Candice hits the step-up SENTON! And then a LIONSAUL FLOP! Tiff hurries to fireman’s carry, ROLLING SENTON! And then PRETTIEST MOON- NO, Nia drags Candice out of the ring! The fans boo, Nia tells them to shut up, but Tiff is on the apron! Nia swings, Tiff cartwheels over, and then she DROPKICKS Nia! Tiff Alabama Lifts Candice, to ALABAMA SLAM her into barriers! Tiff stares down Charlotte, tells her just wait for Mania, then she puts Candice in the ring.
Tiff goes to the corner, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Cover, Tiff wins!
Winner: Tiffany Stratton, by pinfall
Charlotte gives moderate applause, but Nia CLOBBERS Tiff from behind! The fans boo, but Nia just drags Tiff to a corner. Nia goes up, but wait! Trish is here!! The fans fire up for the legend as she rushes into the ring! Trish avoids a haymaker to CHICK KICK! Then THESZ PRESS for Candice! And then a SPINEBUSTER! Trish helps Tiff to her feet, but Nia grabs them both! Trish fires fast hands on Nia! Candice CHOP BLOCKS Trish! Tiff is still dazed, Nia HEADBUTTS her back down! Nia & Candice mug Trish, and then Nia HEADBUTTS Trish! Trish & Tiff are side by side, and Nia drags them into the drop zone! A-NIA-LATOR!!
The fans boo but there’s nothing can be done! Nia grins as she helps Candice away, will these two trash Trish & Tiff in Toronto? Charlotte steps into the ring, stands over Tiff, and points to the WrestleMania sign. Will The Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie unwittingly do the dirty work of The Queen of Flair?
Cody talks with Damian Priest backstage.
Priest asks why Cody’s boy, The Rock, is here tonight. Cody says given the time of year, his guess is as good as anyone’s. But tonight will surely be eventful. Cody congratulates Priest on entering the Elimination Chamber. Priest says what’s wild is, last year, they both walked out as champions. What sucks is that this year, only one of them can. Now, Priest is man enough and he respects Cody to say that after Chamber, he’s coming for that title. Cody says he wouldn’t have it any other way. Cody heads out, but what business does The Rock have tonight?
Braun Strowman steps in, and he tells Priest that congrats on winning, and good luck in the Chamber. But let’s be honest, Braun had Jacob dead to rights last week. If not for Solo Sikoa, things would look a lot different next week. Priest chuckles and says take it easy, he’s sounding like Drew with the excuses. But it is what it is, Priest just beat Braun to the punch. But that was last week. Tonight, Solo and Jacob, two of the baddest men in the business. Priest & Braun handling business? Oh, they’re handling business. The only business Braun cares about is getting his hands on those two. Priest says Braun definitely will.
Braun heads out, will the Monster of All Monsters and the Archer of Infamy make sure Solo & Jacob #GetTheseHands? Or will the rogues run roughshod all over SmackDown once again?
Backstage interview with Naomi & Bianca Belair.
Byron Saxton is with the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions and brings up last week’s SmackDown, the security footage led us to believe Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez were the ones behind Jade Cargill’s attack. Now, hold on, Saxton. They don’t think, Naomi knows they were. Fair enough. But this Monday, they can get their revenge when they defend the tag titles against Liv & Raquel. How ready are they for this match? Bianca says so ready! They have been waiting for months for an update. Jade has been recovering, she hasn’t been able to call or text, so the GlowEST took matters into their own hands to get revenge.
Bianca & Naomi will handle Liv & Raquel, then move on to Elimination Chamber, where one of them is gonna win to face Rhea at WrestleMania. Not only will you #FeelTheGlowEST on Monday, but Liv feels it tonight! #Let’sGLOW! The champs head out, but will they clear their Road to WrestleMania of any other distractions?
Alexa Bliss speaks.
“When I was away, there was a lot of… change that happened in me. But when I look around, I see this place is still the same. The names and faces may be different, but the desperation and insecurity remains the same. You’ll see Toronto when I turn the Elimination Chamber into something of a playground of my own. I know the Chamber. I love the Chamber. I’ve won the Chamber. And for the other five women, it’s gonna be a Hell like they’ve never experienced before. Need I remind you, this is my division, and I am in charge.” Bliss smiles and says, “See you soon.” The film comes off the reel, but will things get twisted in Toronto?
Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez!
The Big Easy is all about having fun, and they’re fired up for Naomi’s entrance. But wait! Liv & Raquel don’t wait, they attack Bianca & Naomi while the lights are still down! They mug Naomi, but Bianca drags Liv out of the ring! Then Bianca storms in to fire off on Raquel! The fans fire up, but Liv returns to CHOP BLOCK Bianca! Raquel hauls Bianca up for a TEJANA BOMB!! Naomi runs up, fires more hands, but Liv brings Naomi around. Naomi fires hands on her, but Raquel throws her down! Liv runs up, OBLIVION!
Liv & Raquel stand tall, the refs rush out here, but clearly the singles match isn’t happening. Will we be getting something even meaner and nastier between these four on Monday?
The Rock arrives!
His truck pulls into the parking lot, but we’ll see him in the ring, after the break!
SmackDown returns and…
Aldis is chewing out Liv & Raquel for the attack. He doesn’t know what they get away with on Raw, but they can’t pull that crap here. Now get the hell out of his building. Liv & Raquel just laugh that off, but then Chelsea Green & Piper Niven walk in. Chelsea says have no fear, Chelsea & Piper are here to sub in for Bianca and Naomi at Elimination Chamber. Aldis sighs, and says they’re not missing the Chamber. What? But Chelsea had an outfit picked out! This is a travesty to not have the greatest Canadian export since maple syrup on a Canadian PLE! Does he know who she is? The first-ever, longest reigning, tallest, shortest, prettiest, richest, tannest, sparkliest, oldest, youngest Women’s US Champion! Piper asks what this is aboot, eh?
Aldis says this is them testing his patience. They need to pack their gear and whatever else they want, because they’ll be in action next week on SmackDown in Toronto. And oh, it’ll be a good one. Wait, they need more details! At least an e-calendar notification? Aldis is leaving Chelsea in the dark on what’s coming, will she absolutely hate it?
The Rock heads to the ring!
Wait, what is this New Orleans related remix? The Final Boss steps out on stage, he shows those goosebumps, then continues down the ramp, shaking hands with fans. The Rock hits his signature pose on the corner, but then takes the long way around to pick up a fan’s phone for them before going back into the ring. The fans all cheer for “ROCKY! ROCKY!” and he grabs himself a mic. He waits as the fans continue to chant his name, and then he says, “Ahh, you feel it, don’t you? You feel it. The Rock has got chills up and down his body because you know, on a Friday night, for the Final Boss to get inside his bird and fly all the way here, you know that I’m dropping some ish on you tonight!”
The fans fire up and The Rock smiles. Rock says, “Let’s get this show on the road.” The fans anticipate what’s coming but he says hold on, he’ll do it. “FINALLY! The Rock has come back…” “TO NEW ORLEANS~!” Rock smiles, and he adds, FINALLY, WrestleMania is coming back to New Orleans!! The fans are thunderous to hear that! WrestleMania 30, WrestleMania 34, and now WrestleMania 42!? Yes, next year, 2026, LIVE from the Superdome! One of the greatest cities on Earth in New Orleans, Louisiana! The pyro goes off to commemorate the occasion, and the logo is already on the tron! Rock smiles at that, then he smiles at the WrestleMania 41 Vegas logo.
The fans are losing their minds, as we now know April 11th and 12th, 2026, the Big Easy has the Grandest Stage of Them All. Rock says you damn right holy ish! Oh when the saints go marching in…! Oh how I’d love… Wait, no, this ain’t singalong with The Final Boss! Sit there, shut up, and let The Final Boss sing the song! The fans are torn, but Rock says he sings! Oh how I’d love, to be in that number~! Oh when the saints go marching in~! Okay, that’s good enough. You got him, that was a great duet. The Rock is singing with the largest collection of STD’d trailer trash he has ever seen! The fans can’t believe Rock would do that to them!
Rock says now, dropping this news wasn’t the only gift he was going to drop on us. The Final Boss came here to call somebody out. The Rock will call out a man who he respects, who he admires, and who we all admire. That man is our WWE Champion, the one and only, Cody Rhodes. The fans cheer as The American Nightmare makes his entrance! They sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” and we get Cody’s pyro before he goes to the ring. Cody gets his second “WHOA~ OH~!” and round of pyro, then he steps inside to join The Rock. The fans cheer Cody on, so he holds up the title and the fans cheer even more.
Cody grabs a mic, but Rock says, “That feels good, doesn’t it? I mean, that’s gotta feel amazing, right? They love you, man.” Cody tells NOLA, “I love you, too.” Rock says this is crazy. Pretty much no one knows this, but since after WrestleMania last year, they’ve actually become good friends. No, it’s true, they have. Last time they were together was the Raw Netflix debut. Rock gave Cody his flowers, told Cody he has carried the company like the incredible champion that he is, so thank you, Cody. Rock meant it, and that night, they went to the back, drank tequila for two hours and had a great ol’ time.
They chopped it up, had a blast, but Rock wants to call Cody out here for something important. Here’s the thing… The fans get a bit rowdy as they wait, and Rock says Cody is a great champion. A great WWE Champion. Cody knows that. Again, they’ve become good friends, so over the months, they’ve texted. Even their moms became good friends! Look! Mama Johnson & Mama Rhodes together after WrestleMania 40! It is a pleasure becoming Cody’s friend. But Rock wanted this face to face to tell him a few things. One: Cody has been a great champion, but he needs to understand. Yes, The Rock, The Final Boss, is on the Board of TKO. And TKO owns WWE.
The Rock is the Director of the Board of TKO. Don’t boo that! The Rock’s good friend, Ari Emanuel, who owns everything Endeavor, The Rock joked with Ari, “Can you believe that you own The WWE?” Ari says he doesn’t own the WWE, The Rock does. Rock said no, no, he doesn’t know if he owns the WWE. But The Rock knows he is the most powerful… Cody, you are a great champion. But Rock wants Cody to be something more. Rock wants Cody to be something more than just our champion. Rock wants Cody to be his champion. The fans don’t like where that’s going.
Cody says he did not expect them to become friends, nor their moms to become friends, nor the tequila. Cody didn’t have that on his bingo card. But becoming The Rock’s champion? The Rock of all people should know, Cody is the people’s champion. The fans cheer Cody more, and Rock says yes! Cody is their champion! Of course! The Rock is also The People’s Champion, he loves that about Cody. This is their universe, they were both born into this business. But Rock means something even bigger than just this. Rock knows Cody’s goal is to bring as much joy and happiness to everyone around the world, as many as possible.
The fans cheer, and Rock says that’s Cody. Cody is that guy, and everyone knows it. Cody is on social media, Instagram, millions of followers. Millions, and millions! The Rock has half a BILLION. That’s not a flex. But The Rock is the most followed American man in the world, that’s what he wants for Cody. Rock wants Cody to be even higher. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, he will open doors to possibilities Cody never even imagined. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, every dream he has ever had can come true. Every dream of Brandi’s, of their daughter’s. Think about how Rock brought them to the premiere of Moana 2, in Hawaii.
Thank you, by the way, for making that cross a BILLION dollars, fans, Rock loves you. Rock has met the Rhodes family, they’re amazing. But imagine it: Cody’s daughter’s children, their dreams, long after Rock and Cody are gone, all those dreams can come true. Rock just needs Cody to be his champion. The fans say don’t do it! Rock tells Cody to just think about it, though. Rock is a very lucky man, he has it all. Cody also has it all. They’re very fortunate. They’re Mama’s Boys, they’re Girl Dads, they’re lucky men. Fans say don’t do it, Rock tells them to shut up or he’ll slap the syphilis off their face! Rock is trying to have a moment here, shut your mouths!
The one thing that Rock has never had, that he wants more than anything, is a brother. And that is what Cody can be. Last year, WrestleMania, Rock’s goal was to face his cousin, Roman Reigns, for the title. Cody knows, the fans know. Rock talked with his friend, HHH. He talked with Nick Khan, who is his friend. They are also Cody’s friends. Rock knew it wasn’t in the plans, but they talked about moving Cody aside to make what was best for business: Rock VS Roman, WrestleMania 40! What’d Cody do? Cody pitched a b*tch fit! Cody told The Rock he ain’t doing it, and he stood up to The Rock. And y’know what else? Cody SLAPPED Rock!
No one does that and gets away with it. But that is why Cody is special. That is why Cody should be Rock’s Champion. And that is why Rock will take Cody from where he is to a level so far above. Rock will make sure every dream, every desire, for generations to come, it all comes true. Rock’s dad, Cody’s dad, Soul Man & American Dream, they are looking down right now. They were friends, Cody and Rock are friends, Cody should be Rock’s Champion. He doesn’t need to answer Rock tonight. He can think about it, talk with his wife and daughter, as will The Rock. Then Cody can think about it. Meet Rock in Toronto on March 1st to give him the answer.
Fans still say don’t do it, but Rock says it is okay. Before he leaves, this has been an amazing night, this is a hot crowd, thank you all very much. But before he leaves, Rock wants us to know this: The one thing Rock wants more than anything in this world… is that. Wait, the title? Cody’s title? The fans’ title? This is all this is about? No no no no! Brother… Rock doesn’t want the title. He wants Cody’s soul. The fans duel, “NO! NO! NO!” “SELL YOUR SOUL!” Rock pats Cody on the cheek and says see you in Toronto. The Rock leaves, giving Cody a lot to think about. Rock does give one last glance back at Cody, then smirks.
What will The American Nightmare choose: His integrity? Or his aspirations?
WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly!
Did Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano got these titles thanks to Kit Wilson & Elton Prince? #YESBOY! Did they survive a couple title defenses thanks to Kit & Elton? #YESBOY! But when Pretty Deadly needed DIY, was DIY there for them? #NOBOY! So now, Kit & Elton are looking to give Ciampa & Gargano their comeuppance! Will we finally get another #SidePlateCheck? Or will Ciampa & Gargano remember for themselves, that if you wanna be champions, you gotta do it yourself?
But as DIY make their entrance, they have mics, and Johnny Wrestling tells NOLA, “Give it up one time for your TWO-TIME WWE Tag Team Champions…! The BTTITW (Best Tag Team In The World), D I Y~!” The fans boo instead. Ciampa says there is no denying that tonight has been electrifying. Gargano says this is a hot crowd. But please, if we could be somber for a second. Guys, this is serious. Two weeks ago, Pretty Deadly embarrassed DIY, and now reluctantly, DIY will return that favor by crushing their hopes and dreams of ever becoming WWE Tag Team Champions. So please, let us all rise to our feet… Yes, you in the LSU jersey, stand up.
Ciampa thanks Wade Barrett, and asks for everyone to remove their hands and bow their heads for a moment of silence for Pretty Deadly, beginning… now. The fans boo instead! And then Pretty Deadly make their entrance! The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really needed who in this broken relationship!
But then DIY jumps Pretty Deadly! The ref reprimands, DIY whip but Pretty Deadly reverses! DOUBLE DORPKICKS! Then DOUBLE LARIATS send DIY up and out! The disco ball hasn’t even stopped spinning! The fans cheer while DIY throw a fit! They regroup, cool down, and go back to the ring. Gargano distracts Elton, Ciampa CLOBBERS him, and the bell rings. But Elton fires hands on Ciampa! Elton whips, Ciampa reverses and he pulls hair! The ref reprimands, Ciampa throws Elton to the apron and KNEES him down! Tag to Gargano and he aims, SUPERKICK! Elton goes down in a heap, DIY cheers themselves on, and SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns, Gargano tags in, and DIY hits the BACK SUPLEX BOMBO COMBO! Cover, TWO! Elton stays in this but Gargano tags Ciampa back in. Gargano sends Ciampa in, but Elton ELBOWS him away! Gargano runs in, but Elton puts him on the apron! Gargano goes after Kit, but Kit blocks the kick! Kit BOOTS Gargano down, but then Ciampa BOOTS Kit! Elton dodges Ciampa to come back, DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide! Elton and Ciampa are down, sputtering and writhing, and the fans rally up. Elton crawls, Kit rises, hot tags to Kit and Gargano! Kit rallies on DIY with big forearms! Kit whips, Gargano reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS!
Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa in a corner, then LARIATS! Kit runs to LARIAT Gargano! Kit pushes Gargano down, kicks him and hits a TWIST- NO, Gargano slips through to ROCK Kit! Kit yoyos, DOUBLE LARIATS! The fans fire up, Kit tags Elton! They get Gargano up, but Gargano BOOTS Elton! Gargano ELBOWS Kit away, then runs up on Elton! Elton dodges, then gives Kit the boost, DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Gargano survives but Ciampa is in! Elton fireman’s carries Ciampa, but Ciampa slips free! Ciampa whips, Elton reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa! Elton shows off his strength with the GOTCH LIFT PLEX!
Tag to Kit, but IN COME THE PROFITS! Ford SHOVES Kit down, Dawkins mugs him!!
Winners: Pretty Deadly, by disqualification; DIY retain the titles
Not again! Just like they did Motor City Machine Guns, The Profits make sure no one else takes these titles off DIY! URENAGE from Ford to Elton! Dawkins keeps hammering away on Kit, and then Ford POSTS Elton! Dawkins fireman’s carries Kit, to POST him, too! Looking like the All Mighty with that one! Gargano fires forearms in return, but ends up int he POUNCE GERMAN SUPLEX! Then Ciampa runs up into a FLAPJACK! Ford goes up top, then flies in FROM THE HEAVENS!! Direct hit on Ciampa! But wait! MCMG rushes out here, wanting their payback! The Profits brawl with MCMG, but Ford TOSSES Shelley to the apron!
Ford runs up, Shelley goes to kick, but Ford blocks it! Ford LARIATS Shelley down, Dawkins hits Sabin with THE BIG ENDING! The fans are torn as Dawkins whips Sabin, Profits get him for the REVELATION!! And if there’s been any revelation, it is that Ford & Dawkins don’t just want the smoke, they want to burn down the tag division to get it! Will nothing stop them once they’re back in action?
Kevin Owens speaks.
“You got what you wanted, huh? You got your match. You couldn’t, uh… You couldn’t just take the punishment that you deserved, that I’d already given you, and let it go. No, you… You wanted me and you to go again. You wanted to fight me, you want to hurt me, you want to end my career, which would hurt my family, by the way. Which is truly despicable. But what about your family, Sami? Huh? Have you thought of them? What about your family, huh?” Kevin reveals he is right outside the Zayn home! Kevin peers inside to watch Sami, his wife, and his son!
Kevin asks Sami via the video if Sami knows what he’s about to put them through, when they have to watch Kevin end Sami’s career. And what happens then, eh? When Sami can’t provide for them, and everything they have, like this nice house, the shelter, the security, the peace they have, when it’s all gone? And why? What for? Because Sami’s too proud? Because Sami’s selfish? Sami IS selfish. Because Sami is making Kevin do this to Sami’s family. Kevin will never forgive Sami for that. He’ll see Sami in Toronto. “But remember… You asked for this. It’s all your fault.” As if Kevin’s delusions aren’t already grand, will he continue to blame everyone else but himself?
Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga!
Elimination Chamber is on the horizon, and the Road to WrestleMania makes for strange bedfellows. Priest, Braun and Jacob were fighting each other just last week, but Solo’s return really threw things for a loop. Can Priest & Braun give Solo and the Samoan Werewolf their punishment? Or will everything (not) be fine in Solo’s Bloodline?
SmackDown returns as #OneBigSOB makes his entrance. As Solo, Jacob & Tama head to gorilla, we hear from Solo. “Tonight, we handle business. And it starts with Braun Strowman & Damian-” Jacob interrupts with, “Man, c’mon, DP! C’mon, Braun! I thought we did this! So tonight, we about to even up the score. If you ain’t know, I’m all gas, no brakes with it! See, since we touched the scene, we been dropping bodies like bread crumbs! Yadada mean!? FA-TUUU~! Hit my music!” The rogues enter to Jacob’s theme, is this alone proof he’s the new alpha? Or will the match be the last nail in that coffin?
The teams sort out, but Jacob stares down both Priest and Braun. NOLA seems to acknowledge Jacob, but Solo convinces him to stand down. Solo starts against Priest, the bell rings, and the two tie up. They go around, Priest powers Solo back, but Solo powers Priest back. They break, stare down, and Solo talks some trash. Solo shoves Priest, Priest shoves back. They circle again, tie up, and Priest puts Solo in a corner. The ref counts, Priest lets off at 4, but Solo stomps Priest’s foot! Solo throws hands, then a HEADBUTT! Priest staggers, but then he ROCKS Solo! And ROCKS him! And HEADBUTTS! That was a mistake!
Solo shakes his head to HEADBUTT Priest! Priest goes to a corner, Solo throws haymakers and body shots on repeat! The ref counts, Solo lets off and says see? Solo and Jacob as one! But Priest THROWS Solo to the corner to fire off haymakers of his own! Priest ROCKS Solo, the fans fire up, and Priest whips., Solo reverses to UPPERCUT! Solo talks smack but Priest ROCKS him again! Tag to Braun and the fans fire up! Braun stares Jacob down, tells him to shove it, then runs up to SPLASH Solo! Braun stares Jacob down again, goes back for Solo, and hits another LARIAT! Braun scoops, Solo slips free, but Braun runs up!
Solo ELBOWS Braun away, tags to Jacob, and Jacob runs in, but Braun dodges! Braun CROSSBODIES! Jacob is right up, but Braun BOOTS him right back down! Solo runs in but Braun TOSSES him! Priest hurries after Solo, Braun CLOBBERS Jacob! LEAPING LARIAT for Solo! Braun then gets on the track, STROWMAN EXPRESS SMACKS a chair out of Tama’s hand! The Good Bad Guy thought he was being sneaky! But then Jacob CROSSBODIES Braun into the timekeeper’s aera! The fans go wild as Jacob rises up, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Jacob hauls Braun up, drags him around the way, HEADBUTTS him, then brings him over to SMACK off the desk! Braun staggers, but he ROCKS Jacob in return! And THROWS Jacob into steel steps! Braun drags Jacob up, puts him in the ring, but Jacob SUPERKICKS Braun! Braun falls into the corner, Jacob HIP ATTACKS! Jacob’s all geeked up, then he tags in Solo. Solo soaks up some heat while Jacob HIP ATTACKS Braun again! Solo puts Braun on ropes to CHOKE him! The ref counts, Solo stops at 4, but Jacob gets a HEADBUTT in! Braun flounders, Solo taunts him and eggs him on, but Braun CHOPS him!
Solo HEADBUTTS Braun right down! Solo rains down fists, then lets off so he can put Braun on the ropes. Solo CHOKES Braun again, stops as the ref counts 4, and Jacob gets another cheap shot in! Solo tags Jacob in, then he HEADBUTTS Braun again and again! Jacob runs to BODY CHECK Braun! Jacob fires up, Braun flounders to ropes, but Jacob rains down fists! Tag to Solo, he soaks up heat from NOLA, then he stomps away on Braun! The ref counts, Solo lets off, then he keeps Braun from Priest by anchoring a leg. Tag to Jacob and Jacob climbs up, FROG SPLASH! Jacob roars while Braun writhes!
Jacob looms over Braun but he glares at Priest. Priest gets heated, but Jacob fires hands on Braun as SmackDown returns to single picture. Braun stands, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him again! Jacob runs for another BODY CHECK! And then a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Braun stays in this and he goes to a corner. Jacob snarls, tags Solo in, and the fans boo. Solo runs corner to corner to HIP ATTACK Braun! Solo grins as he copies Jacob’s geeking out. Tag back to Jacob and fans cheer! Jacob aims, runs, and HIP ATTACKS! Jacob keeps going, but Braun BOOTS from below!! The fans fire up while both men stagger to their feet.
Braun SPINEBUSTERS Jacob! Both monsters are down, the fans rally up, and they crawl, hot tags to Solo and Priest! Priest fires hands on Solo, then whips. Solo reverses but Priest SHOUDLER TACKLES Solo! Priest runs to BACK ELBOW! Jacob is back, but Priest dodges to WHEEL KICK! Priest then waits on Solo, but Solo catches Priest! Priest elbows free, but Solo SUPERKICKS! But Priest JUMPING ROUNDHOUSES! Solo comes back, Priest ROCKS him first! Solo swings, but into the FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! Solo survives but Priest puts him in a corner. Priest whips corner to corner, then runs, only for Solo to put him on th eapron!
Solo takes as swing, Priest dodges and ROUNDHOUSES! Priest then knuckle locks with Solo, goes up top, and he tightrope walks for some OLD SCHOOL! The fans fire up and Priest powers up the arm! Priest runs, but Solo ducks the Comebacker! Priest fights the fireman’s carry to BELL CLAP, ROUNDHOUSE, and then he reels Solo in! But Tama is on the apron! Priest DECKS Tama, but Jacob HOTSHOTS Priest! Solo hits the URENAGE! Cover, TWO!! Priest survives and Solo is stunned! Solo snarls, looks to his taped-up thumb, then he drags Priest up. The fans boo but Solo taunts the fans now. SAMOAN- NO! Priest grabs Solo!
But Jacob runs in! Priest ROCKS Jacob, ELBOWS Solo, then he dodges, so Jacob’s SUPERKICK hits Solo! An accident just like last week’s shot to Tama, but Jacob doesn’t seem as upset by it. Priest TOSSES Jacob, then CLOBBERS Solo! STROWMAN EXPRESS CLOBBERS Jacob & Tama!! Priest brings down the straps, the fans are thunderous, and Priest grabs Solo by the neck! SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! Cover, Priest & Braun win!
Winners: Damian Priest & Braun Strowman, by pinfall
Just as Solo thought it’d be like before, he and Jacob were not on the same page! Priest is rolling towards Elimination Chamber, will this be just what he needs to go back to WrestleMania?
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Andrew’s TNA LIVE! iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 2.20.2025
So the first live episode got fairly positive praise from everyone; will this continue the trend?
Filming at Full Sail seems to have set the stage nicely this week! Going into a Live episode we got Moose and The Hardy Boyz on NXT, as well as Jordynne Grace’s involvement with Steph and Giulia giving a little shine to TNA happenings since she’s newly WWE.
This episode should be interesting, we finally see Lei Ying Lee (fka Xia Li) back in action, Rascalz take on Tyson and Tyriek, Tessa should be seeing some action as well…so generally interesting happenings for the second Live iMPACT! of 2025. Let’s see how this one goes down!
No matter where @ManceWarner and @stephdelander go, @TheSamiCallihan WILL FIND THEM!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/NY8HgI02kY pic.twitter.com/mXz9U7m9PL
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
Ratings:
- Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin: Rascalz win via Meteora/Swanton Combo – ***
- Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary: Lei wins via Thunderstruck – **
- NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC: Dango wins via The System help – ** 3/4
- Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore: Masha wins via Requiem – N/A
- Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons: Elijah wins via Tombstone Piledriver – *** 1/4
Results:
Oh yeah, and another Hendry concert is…cut off by a commercial, LOLTNA. First Hendry is cut off by AXSTV’s new Anime Hour bumper, and now Primo and Epico are showing up in TNA. I definitely didn’t have this on my BINGO card. The crowd starts chanting “Where’s Carlito”, which they do acknowledge and play off of well. Oh they’re using their shoot names of Orlando and Eddie now…but before they attack the lights go out and we get another guitar strum! ELIAH/ELIAS/EZEKIEL/EBENERZER/EMERY/EL VAGABUNDO – shows up to back up Hendry. Okay I can apologize away the redundant concert since it played into an Elijah debut. The crowd is immediately popping and chanting “This is Awesome” 10 minutes into the show.
Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin
Treehouse bros take it to the bigger men quickly, a few fast dives, a little MCMG style tandem strikes, Tyson fires and tries to take them out but they Low Bridge him. Tyriek comes in and they try similar things but Tyriek manhandles them both and throws them out of the ring, Trey is the first one back up and Tyriek and Tyson take his damn head off with his Corkscrew Running Euro Upper. Trey finally manages to flip out of the manhandle, tags in Wentz and Wentz goes for the hot and spicy cleaning house spot. Corner to Corner Knee Lifts for both big men, a Rolling Snapmare, into a Superkick for Tyson and Standing Shoot Star on Tyriek but only for two because Wes feints like he’s going to interfere.
Tyson and Tyriek pull off a tandem Assisted Backdrop Driver, but Wentz breaks it up, Tyson gets knocked out, Wentz hits the Tornillo, Wes tries to interfere again after Trey gets perched on the corner buckle but Ace runs around and trips Wes at the last second causing him to faceplant on the apron, Trey hits the Meteora, Wentz hits a Swanton from the other side of the ring and Trey gets the pinfall victory.
It was fast paced, all gas no brakes, but it didn’t overstay its welcome, so it was pretty fun all things considered.
After the match Wes grabs a mic, complains a little but challenges them to a 6 man match as Sacrifice. So we’re THAT’S where we’re getting the expected 3v3.
Fir$t Cla$$ comes out with an entourage of hot chicks and probably influencers or something. The “First Class Penthouse” , Gabby AF, Mafiosa Valentina, and Carolina are apparently known in their own way. Gabby I know was the awful one who did something for Impact a last year and sucked, but she’s part of the Busted Open Network I believe so that’s why she’s around. Two of them look like Noelle Foley and Frank the Clown…oh they actually are. Look at that. I do love KC Navarro as the Hype Man, they have this whole set up of AJ being mad that they haven’t gotten more Tag Title shots, so TNA placated him with his own Piper’s Pit and he’s *pregnant pause* totally happy with that. He says he loved Piper and hated Hogan before it was cool.
This is actually quality content and AJ is cutting a nice promo in this segment. They introduce their first guest, the greatest performer in TNA history, many whole say he’s Phenomenal with a whole lot of style….it’s A-J-Francis.
.@AJFrancis410 is GOING OFF!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/NY8HgI02kY pic.twitter.com/kGehtp9iTE
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary
Things were slow until Rosemary took her into a corner quickly, hit the Upside Down, and we get a lot of Lei trying to avoid Rosemary’s offense. Rosemary goes for a Spear in the corner and Lei forward rolls, starts connecting with a bunch of right hands, backs Rosemary into the corner, goes for 10 Count Punches, pulls her out, Airplane Spin TKO for only a two count. Rosemary tries As Above So Below, Lei shrugs it off, Rosemary tries to go after Lei anyway and eats Thunderstruck! Lei Ying Lee wins!
After the match Rosemary catches Lei on the ramp and hits the Green mist in the eyes. Match was far too short and so many of Lei’s set up moves look better than her finish. We’ve seen Kofi Kingston do it for years so it’s not bad, just the current Knockouts Division are awful and don’t take the move well.
Eric Young and the jabronis come out, EY cuts a very basic power crazed psycho kind of promo, gets the “What” chants from the crowds. EY is trying to recruit Maclin even though Maclin made his line in the sand last week. EY tries to spin it as maybe he took out Josh FOR Maclin instead of in spite of his trust. This really doesn’t seem interesting at all, but that’s probably because I hate the two Jabronis EY is with.
NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC
I really don’t have any interest in Slater. He’s got no personality beyond “flippy guy with a British accent”.
Dango immediately powders, grabs a chair and goes to swing on him but misses. So Leon is making JDC look dumb by dodging the post chop, using the chair to shield himself from a punch by JDC, and then clapping Dango’s fingers between the chair. So typical System match, look inept for the first few minutes, then take advantage of something to take over. Oh look, Leon takes too long setting up the table, Dango gets in a few pot shots, tries to whip him into the table but Leon leaps over it, and then leaps back over to clobber Dango. Dango is still trying to recover so Leon hits his over the corner post con hilo, and the crowd appreciates it but I’m not interested. Leon panders to the crowd after the big spot and then eats an X-Plex into the chair from Dango.
JDC throws Leon back in, goes for a pinfall that’s only a two and we cut to a commercial. Coming out of the commercial JDC is in control with a Kendo Stick until he isn’t, Leon counters and takes the keno stick, brutalizes Dango a few times then comes off the ropes with the kendo shot for 2. Leon goes for another table, and again, at least the crowd is receptive to this match. Leon sets it up, looks for something off the apron but Dango stops him first until he eats a dropkick to fall onto the table, Leon hits the Swanton 450 through the table on the outside. Does it look cool? Sure. Do I care about dumbass moves? Nope.
Oh thankfully the rest of The System comes out to stop the pinfall, Shield Bomb Leon through the first table, and roll him back in for Dango to win.
The Hardy Boyz come out to try and make the save, but the numbers are against them, so Oba Femi’s music hits! Oba cleans house but doesn’t get his hands on Moose, so they’re at least building the eventual clash between Moose and Oba.
The crowd starts a “Tessa, we comin for you” chant before she even starts talking. Tessa is actually playing off the crowd well, Santino’s music hits and Tessa thinks he’ll help her out with the crowd and Santino calls bullshit basically. Santino says if Tessa doesn’t wrestle next week, she’s fired and Masha’s music hits. Masha decides to step in for Tessa’s enhancement talent match.
Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore
Jobber tries to attack Masha early but Masha stops her, rocks her and Requiem ends the match.
Masha stares down Tessa, and then Cora Jade attacks from behind and hits Jaded.
Ryan Nemeth comes out to his Abyss music remix. What will Mokuba say today? “MYYYY BIIIGG BBRROOOOTTHHHEEEEER” he repeats at least 4 times and it’s hilariously cringe. He announces that Nic will return at Sacrifice, he literally just came out to give a PSA.
Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons
Hendry starts with Eddie, after a brief tie up it seems like Hendry reads the room and points at Elijah and the crowd wants him in. So Joe tags in Elijah, a little back and forth, Shoulder Tackle from Elijah, Rope Walk with Elijah lays out Eddie and a tag to Joe allows for a quick tandem knockdown, but Eddie powders as the Walking and Talking Duo hold the ring going into the final commercial break.
We come back and Hendry is bouncing Orlando off the ropes as he return a strike, but Orlando is obviously losing, eats a Euro Upper, and then gets walked around in the Stalling Suplex for posterity. Eddie tries a sneak attack but gets caught and Sack of Shit, into Kip Up, turn and then Orlando with the ambush! A few quick short cuts and an Irish Whip/Dropkick combo gives the Colons a near fall. Hendry does get locomotion variation cradles, but eats a Dropkick to stop the attempt at momentum. Orlando stays on Joe, but Joe finally starts to fire up as the crowd starts to get behind him. Euro Uppers make some space, but a Snapmare says no.
Eddie gets tagged in and a quick Leg Sweep into a Front Chancery keeps Eddie in control. As Joe tries to get back up, Eddie turns it into a Guillotine, but finally the Suplex counter connects for Hendry! Simultaneous tags! Elijah bulls over Orlando, catches a Leap Frogging Orlando with the Manhattan Drop as Orlando retreats to a corner, Stinger Splash into Spinebuster for two. Elijah tries to keep up the attacks but Orlando finds a few ways to make space, launches himself from the middle rope and eats the Jumping Knee! Eddie breaks up the pinfall, Hendry takes Eddie out and Elijah hits the Tombstone Piledriver for the win!
Overall Score: 6/10
Well there were more live hiccups than the first episode, and this felt both more epic and less epic at the same time. Elijah and the Colons debuting was a nice way to kick things off, Oba Femi showing up for the save was fantastic. There were a few decent matches, but also a lot of really short and rushed matches. Tessa played off the crowd well, but Masha really is useless on the mic. Lei Ying Lee needs to framed stronger, her matches have done nothing to show off her ability. It just proves that the Knockouts don’t know how to sell a kick to the head because they all take it in the shoulder and fall in corny ways.
Viva La Sam could be something fun if the next 3 weeks are just hand cam footage of him being like “I’m Sami Callihan and I’m gonna kick Mance Warner’s ass”, Elegance Clique getting the rematch with a stipulation is nice to see and while I like Fir$t Cla$$, that segment went a little long for a cornball swerve payoff. It’s one thing to placate the Influencer squad especially when we’ve seen Logan Paul and Ishowspeed do so well in WWE…but these are like Z Tier Influencers that no one cares about. These kind of dorks stream on Kick because they aren’t relevant enough for Twitch, not because they chose Kick over it.
So yeah, the low lights were pretty low, and the highs were a little fleeting, but at least they were pretty fun. Not a bad show, just clunky with noticeable issues and Masha shouldn’t be allowed to speak English anymore. She’s such a charisma vacuum when she’s not rambling in Russian.
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