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Mitchell’s NJPW G1 Climax 34 Results & Report! (7/31/24)

B Block, Round 5!

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OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Gabe Kidd & Jake Lee VS Shoma Kato & Katsuya Murashima; Gabe & Jake win.
  • Great-O-Khan & Callum Newman VS EVIL & Dick Togo; Khan & Callum win.
  • SANADA & Taka Michinoku VS Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma; Shota & Honma win.
  • Tetsuya Naito & Shingo Takagi VS Zack Sabre Jr. & Kosei Fujita; Naito & Takagi win.
  • G1 Climax 34 B Block: Boltin Oleg VS Yota Tsuij; Yota wins.
  • G1 Climax 34 B Block: Yuya Uemura VS HENARE; Henare wins.
  • G1 Climax 34 B Block: El Phantasmo VS Jeff Cobb; Cobb wins.
  • G1 Climax 34 B Block: Hirooki Goto VS Ren Narita; Ren wins.
  • G1 Climax 34 B Block: Konosuke Takeshita VS David Finlay; Finlay wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Here are the current A Block standings!

Evil: 5-0, 10 points
Zack Sabre Jr: 4-1, 8 points
Gabe Kidd: 3-2, 6 points
Shota Umino: 3-2, 6 points
Callum Newman: 2-3, 4 points
Shingo Takagi: 2-3, 4 points
Tetsuya Naito: 2-3, 4 points
Sanada: 2-3, 4 points
Great-O-Khan: 1-4, 2 points
Jake Lee: 1-4, 2 points

 

Here are the current B Block standings!

Yuya Uemura: 3-1, 6 points
Konosuke Takeshita: 3-1, 6 points
Henare: 2-2, 4 points
Jeff Cobb: 2-2, 4 points
David Finlay: 2-2, 4 points
Boltin Oleg: 2-2, 4 points
Ren Narita: 2-2, 4 points
Hirooki Goto: 2-2, 4 points
El Phantasmo: 1-3, 2 points
Yota Tsuji: 1-3, 2 points

 

G1 Climax 34 B Block: Boltin Oleg VS Yota Tsuij!

Now this is a big match! The Kazakh Juggernaut has slowed down a bit, but can he build momentum back towards the top? Or will he be knocked down by a Gene Blast?

The bell rings and Oleg RUNS Yota over! The fans cheer, Yota goes to ropes, but Oleg is on him with a whip. Yota holds ropes to stop, then he BOOTS back. Yota runs and RAMS Oleg! Oleg rebounds to RUN Yota over again! Oleg runs, to SPLASH onto knees! Yota turns things around, and he grins as he puts Oleg at center. Yota runs, to SPLASH, onto knees! Oleg returns the favor and the fans rally up. Oleg stands, brings Yota up, but Yota fights the gut wrench! Yota CLUBS again and again, then knees low. Yota half nelsons for a GUTBUSTER! Oleg writhes, the fans rally, and Yota rises back up.

Yota goes over to Oleg and brings him up, but Oleg fights the suplex! Oleg fires body shots, then runs, but into a kitchen sink KNEE! The fans cheer and Yota grins. Yota stalks Oleg to a corner, fires body shot after body shot, until Oleg sits down. Yota then stands on Oleg to dig his boots in! The ref reprimands and counts, and Yota lets off at 4. Yota paces while Oleg crawls out of the corner. Yota grabs Oleg’s legs, and works to turn him! Oleg fights that, the fans rally, but Yota stomps Oleg down. Yota paces more, grins as the fans cheer more, and he stands Oelg up. But Oleg ROCKS him first! Oleg ROCKS Yota again! And again!

Yota BODY BLOWS and Oleg drops to his knees! The fans rally, Yota brings Oleg up and whips. Oleg reveres to reel Yota in and SIDE SLAM! A unique take on the spinebuster but both men are down. The fans cheer, and Oleg slowly rises. Oleg brings Yota up, fires a forearm, then another. Yota ends up in a corner but Oleg fires forearms and CHOPS! The fans cheer again, Oleg whips corner to corner. Oleg runs up to SPLASH! Oleg keeps going and he CLOBBERS Yota! Then he SPLASHES DOWN! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up and Oleg drags Yota up in the gut wrench! Shake, Rattle and THROW!

The fans fire up as Oleg kips up! Oleg roars and he storms back up on Yota. Yota fights the fireman’s carry and turns Oleg. Oleg fights the backslide, it’s a battle of strength! Yota spins Oleg but Oleg fights the suplex! Oleg tries to suplex but Yota fights it! Yota suplexes Oleg up and over! The fans fire up while both men are down! Yota sits up first, storms over and drags Oleg around, but Oleg again fights the turn! Oleg kicks at Yota, and kicks, and kicks, and Yota falls back! Yota goes to a corner, Oleg goes to the other. Oleg runs in corner to corner, but Yota dodges the splash! Roll-up, TWO! Yota BOOTS Oleg down!

The fans fire up while Yota paces. Yota again grabs Oleg’s legs, and turns him over! BOSTON CRAB! Oleg endures the “Young Lion” hold, and fans rally as he powers up! Oleg pushes himself off the mat, fights his way forward, but Yota drags him back! The fans rally harder, Yota HIP DROPS to then CURB STOMP! Cover, TWO!! Oleg survives and the fans fire up again. Yota stays cool and he brings Oleg up, for a KNEE! Oleg falls, Yota roars, and the fans fire up again. Yota goes to the corner, goes up and up and MAROON- NO, Oleg dodges! Oleg SHOTGUNS Yota all the way to the corner! The fans rally while both men are down!

Oleg crawls his way over to Yota, brings him around, and fireman’s carries! Yota fights free of the F5 to cradle! TWO!! Oleg escapes, the fans fire up, but Yota aims! SUPERKICK! Yota runs, but Oleg swings! Yota ducks that lariat, rebounds, but into another LARIAT! The fans fire up, and Oleg hauls Yota up for a fireman’s carry! Yota again fights it, Oleg squats, and then rises up! KAMIKAZE ROLL!! Cover, TWO!! Yota survives, perhaps because Oleg didn’t get a running start. But Oleg roars and tries again! Fireman’s carry, KAMI- NO, Yota grabs the ropes! Oleg yanks Yota free but Yota slips out! GENE BLASTER!!! Cover, Yota wins!

Winner: Yota Tsuji, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Oleg earns 0)

The big boys of B Block battled, and in the end, the Gene Blast bulldozed Boltin Oleg! Is there still hope for Yota to make it to the playoffs? Did that same door just close for the Juggernaut?

 

G1 Climax 34 B Block: Yuya Uemura VS HENARE!

Though the Heat Storm finally took a loss, he is still leading the way forward. However, he now runs into the Face of Fury. Will the NEVER Openweight Champion be able to weather the storm? Or will Yuya fire back up and stay in first place?

The bell rings, the two stare down, and the fans rally up. They feel things out, knuckle lock, and then back away. They go again, knuckle lock, and fight for control. Yuya wrenches to wristlock, but Henare powers Yuya to ropes. The ref counts the break, Henare lets off with a shove, and the fans applaud. Henare and Yuta reset and circle again. They tie up, Yuya headlocks, but Henare powers up and out. They RAM shoulders, and neither falls. The fans applaud, Yuya runs again, and they RAM shoulders again. Yuya tries a third time, RAMS shoulders, but Henare still doesn’t budge! Henare eggs Yuya on, Yuya tries a fourth time, but Henare RUNS him over!

The fans cheer and Henare gets moving. Yuya stays low, hurdles over, then arm-drags! Then he RUNS Henare over! The fans fire up but Henare’s right up! Yuya arm-drags and has Henare down! The fans cheer while Yuya grinds Henare’s arm. Henare fights up, powers Yuya to a corner, but the ref counts the break. Henare lets off slowly, but Yuya avoids his haymaker! Yuya CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOPS again! Henare storms up on Yuya, so Yuya CHOPS again! Henare still steps forward, so Yuya CHOPS again! Henare ROCKS Yuya with a forearm! The fans rally, Henare whips, but Yuya reverses.

Henare comes back from the corner, but Yuya CHOPS him! That one backs Henare up, and then Yuya runs in, but into an ELBOW! Henare goes up and FLYING- NO, Yuya gets under the kick, only for Henare to FLYING SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up again and Henare storms around. Henare sits Yuya up to KICK him! Yuya falls over, but Henare sits Yuya up again for another KICK! Henare drags Yuya up and KICKS him back down! The fans rally, but Henare stalks Yuya. Henare drags Yuya up to ROCK him with a forearm. Yuya goes to a corner, but he CHOPS back! And CHOPS again! And CHOPS again!

Henare HEADBUTTS Yuya, then fires off fast hands! Henare HEADBUTTS again and the fans fire up! Yuya wags a finger, he’s not done yet. But then Henare KICKS, KICKS and KICKS Yuya in the corner! Henare drags Yuya up to fireman’s carry, but Yuya flails. Henare still WASTELAND SLAMS, then SENTONS! Cover, TWO! Yuya stays in this and the fans applaud. Henare stays focused and he looms over Yuya. The fans rally up, Henare drags Yuya around and gives him some slaps. Yuya stands, and he CHOPS! Henare nods and Yuya CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Henare KNEES low, HEADBUTTS, then whips.

Yuya holds ropes to stop, then he BOOTS back! Yuya bobs ‘n’ weaves then ROCKS Henare! Yuya whips, Henare reverses, and he catches Yuya for a BESERKER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Yuya stays in this and the fans fire up. Henare growls as he storms up on Yuya, and he drags Yuya back up. Henare shouts, “I’M the future!” then whips Yuya to ropes, but Yuya FLYING FOREARMS! Both men are down and the fans rally. Yuya storms up to Henare in the corner to CHOP! Yuya whips, Henare reveres, but Yuya goes up and over to arm-drag! And then DROPKICK! The fans fire up again as Yuya roars!

Yuya aims from a corner, runs corner to corner, and he SPLASHES! Yuya reels Henare in to SAI- NO, Henare fights the suplex with elbows! Henare goes to run but Yuya reels him in, BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Henare is still in this but Yuya stays focused. The fans rally, and Yuya stands. Yuya goes to the apron, then a corner. Yuya climbs, and CROSSBODIES! But Henare rolls through to pick Yuya up! Pop-up, but Yuya slips out to KNEE low! Yuya runs, but into the POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! The fans fire up while both men are down! Henare snarls as he rises up, and he goes to ropes. Henare watches Yuya rise, and then storms over.

The two go forehead to forehead, then they go forearm for forearm! The fans rally up as the two pick up speed! Forearm after forearm, and then Henare roars! Henare headbutts buckles, then comes back for more! The forearms go even faster, even harder, and then Yuya wobbles! But he comes back with a forearm! So Henare KICKS! Henare eggs Yuya on while Yuya wobbles again. Yuya steadies himself, and CHOPS! Henare snarls and KICKS! Yuya goes to ropes then comes back. Yuya CHOPS at 10 minutes in! Henare KICKS, Yuya CHOPS, repeat! Yuya CHOPS and CHOPS and DOUBLE CHOPS! Henare BODY BLOWS!

Yuya drops to his knees, but Henare runs up to KICK! Yuya crawls on all fours but Henare eggs him on. Yuya grits his teeth, sits up, but into another KICK! The fans fire up and Henare eggs Yuya on more. Yuya sits up, blocks a kick, and rises up! He spins Henare around, full nelsons, but Henare breaks that to switch, and he goes for Ultima Nelson! But Yuya switches! Henare breaks the nelson, but Yuya GERMAN SUPLEXES! Henare rises to LARIAT! But Yuya gets right up! Henare ducks ‘n’ dodges to LARIAT Yuya inside-out! Cover, TWO!! Yuya survives, but Henare stands him up! Henare runs, into a DROPKICK!

The fans fire up while both men are down again! Henare stirs, Yuya rolls to ropes, and Yuya drags himself up. Yuya climbs a corner, and he CROSSBODIES! Down goes Henare and Yuya covers, TWO! The fans fire up again and Yuya hurries to go back up! Yuya aims, for a FROG SPLASH, onto knees! Henare saves himself and the fans rally up again! Henare goes to a corner, runs up, but into a FOREARM! Henare still runs up to SHINING WIZARD in the corner! Henare reels Yuya in, fisherman, STREETS OF- NO, Yuya escapes, gets around, GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Henare escapes now and the fans fire up!

Yuya roars as he rises up, and he drags Henare up. Yuya clinches one arm, traps the other, but Henare fights the suplex! Henare powers Yuya back towards a corner, the ref wants the break, but Yuya powers his way out! The clinch is still in, but Henare RAMS Yuya into buckles! Yuya runs up but into a BODY BLOW! HEEL KICK! Yuya PELES!! Henare staggers, runs, and RUGBY KICKS! Yuya is up, but he runs into the RAMPAGE!! Cover, TWO!! Yuya survives and Henare is stunned! The fans fire up more and Henare vows to end this! He drags Yuya up, fisherman for STREETS OF- NO, Yuya slips free again! DRAGON SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!!

The fans are thunderous as Henare survives! Yuya shakes his head and rises up! We hit 15 minutes and Yuya drags Henare up. Yuya traps the arms, but Henare fights the suplex! Henare HEADBUTTS, but Yuya HEADBUTTS! Both men stagger, Henare rebounds to RUNNING HEADBUTT!! And then STREETS OF RAGE!! Cover, HENARE WINS!

Winner: Henare, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Yuya earns 0)

The NEVER Openweight Champion never gave up, and now he brings first place down to his level! Will Henare be able to conquer the block for the United Empire? Will Yuya still have a chance at defining the future?

 

G1 Climax 34 B Block: El Phantasmo w/ Jado VS Jeff Cobb!

The Headbanga is at the bottom of the block, but he hasn’t hit rock bottom just yet. Is there a chance he can fight his way back up? Or will he just take a Tour of the Islands on his way down?

The bell rings and ELP just sits in his corner. The fans rally up for “E L P! E L P!” but Cobb walks over to him. Cobb offers a hand, and ELP takes it. Cobb helps ELP stand, and Cobb says, “Ganbatte. <Give it your all.>” ELP nods, and then rolls Cobb up! TWO! ELP gets moving, he sunset flips, but Cobb drags ELP right up! Cobb shoves ELP, then runs him over on the rebound! The fans cheer, and Cobb deadlift suplexes ELP! ELP slips free, shoves Cobb, and then runs to RANA! Cobb tumbles out, ELP builds speed! ELP DIVES onto Cobb and sends him into railing! The fans fire up and ELP hurries back in!

ELP builds speed again, and DIVES into a haymaker! Cobb intercepts ELP this time, then drags him out to a suplex! But ELP slips free again, and POSTS Cobb! ELP then uses Cobb as a step to go up and up and to the corner, for an ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Down goes Cobb and the fans fire up! ELP rises, shakes out his legs, then goes back for Cobb. ELP drags Cobb up and into the ring, and the fans rally up behind ELP. ELP climbs the ropes, and springboards, but Cobb gets under! ELP comes back, but into a BEARHUG! And OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! ELP flounders to a corner but Cobb storms over.

Cobb HEADBUTTS ELP, ELP sits down, but Cobb stands him up. Cobb whips corner to corner, runs in, but ELP dodges the elbow! ELP returns, into an elbow! Cobb then POUNCES ELP halfway across the ring! The fans fire up and Cobb grins. Cobb storms back up on ELP, drags him around, but the ref has him hold on. The ref checks ELP, and ELP nods, he’s okay to continue. So Cobb stands on ELP’s back! Cobb uses ELP to surf, then he steps away. ELP stands in a huff, and he fires a forearm! And another! And another! ELP winds up, Cobb gets under, to URENAGE! And FALLING HAMMER! Cover, TWO!

The fans cheer as ELP survives, and Cobb is annoyed. Cobb eggs ELP on, mocks how sad he is without the Guerrillas of Destiny. Cobb drags ELP up, ELP throws body shots, but Cobb CLUBS him down. Cobb suplexes ELP, puts him up top, and then climbs up. The fans rally, Cobb climbs, but ELP fights the superplex! ELP fires body shots, HEADBUTTS Cobb, but Cobb UPPERCUTS! Cobb climbs back up, brings ELP up, and stalling SUPERPLEXES! The fans fire up from that hard landing! Cobb crawls to the cover, TWO!! ELP survives, so Cobb GACHIMUCHI MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO!!

ELP is still in this but Cobb keeps his cool. Cobb tells Jado that ELP’s done, time for the tour! Cobb stalks ELP to ropes while the fans rally up. Cobb whips ELP, but ELP holds ropes! ELP runs up to RAN- NO! Cobb stops the rana to bring ELP up, but ELP sunset flips! High stack, TWO! ELP mule kicks, front kicks, and ENZIGIRIS! The fans fire up, ELP brings Cobb around to straitjacket, but Cobb fights that off. Cobb reels ELP in, TOUR- NO, ELP slips free! ELP dodges, goes up and up, TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up and ELP aims from the corner! SUDDEN DEATH!! Cover, TWO!!! Cobb survives, but ELP goes to the apron!

ELP goes up the ropes to springboard, SWANTON BOMB! And then LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Cobb is still in this but the fans rally behind ELP! ELP drags Cobb up, reels him in, but Cobb fireman’s carries! F5 THOUSAND!! Both men are down again and the fans rally. Cobb grits his teeth and rises up. Cobb and ELP stand, and ELP wobbles a bit. ELP fires a forearm, but Cobb gives it back. ELP falls over! Jado coaches ELP, and Cobb says ELP can’t be sad forever. ELP winds up to ROCK Cobb! Cobb ROCKS ELP! ELP sits down, the fans fire up, and Cobb tells ELP to put some stank on it! The fans rally, ELP goes to ropes.

Cobb says, “Screw your friends!” ELP throws off the elbow pads, slaps himself to fire back up, and then ROCKS Cobb! Cobb ROCKS ELP! ELP grins, winds up, and ROCKS Cobb! The forearms go back and forth, faster and faster, then ELP body shots! Cobb ROCKS ELP again! Cobb runs, ELP BOOTS him! ELP runs but Cobb BODY CHECKS him! ELP staggers, but he drops down, then DROPKICKS! Both men fall and the fans fire back up! ELP kips up and the fans cheer more! ELP hobbles to a corner, runs in at Cobb, and forearm SMASHES! ELP whips, Cobb reverses, but ELP goes up and over and keeps moving!

ELP ducks ‘n’ dodges to springboard, into the TOUR OF THE ISLANDS!! Cover, Cobb wins!

Winner: Jeff Cobb, by pinfall (gains 2 points; ELP earns 0)

Cobb helped ELP find that fire again, but then had to snuff it out. ELP falls to last place, will he have to settle into spoiler mode now? As for Cobb, could he be the one to conquer the block for the United Empire?

 

G1 Climax 34 B Block: Hirooki Goto VS Ren Narita!

The Fierce Warrior and the Souled Out Son of Strong Style are in the thick of it at 2-2, and the block is slowly sorting out. Can Goto #TurnItAllAround and head for the top? Or will Ren find a way to stack the deck so high that Goto can’t #GetBackUp?

Surprisingly, Ren doesn’t attempt any cheap shots during the introductions. Because he waits until Goto’s put his staff and jacket aside! The ref reprimands as Ren knees low, then CLUBS Goto down. The bell rings as Ren stomps away on Goto and the fans boo. Ren runs, but Goto blocks the boot! Goto swings but Ren CLAWS the eyes! Ren runs again, but gets run over! The fans cheer as Goto stomps away on Ren now. Goto CLUBS Ren, fires forearms, then whips. Ren holds ropes and bails out, and Goto dares him to come back. Ren paces around the outside, wants Goto to stay back, and then he slides in. But then Ren slides back out.

The ref keeps Goto from going after Ren, so Goto sits down cross-legged! The common bond between them is The Wrestler, Katsuyori Shibata, and perhaps Goto is trying to remind Ren of that. Ren still paces, so Goto rushes out! Ren slides in, builds speed, and he BOOTS Goto from the apron! Ren goes out to fetch Goto, and POSTS him! The fans rally for Goto but Ren drags him up. Ren whips Goto hard into railing! Goto slumps down and the ref has Ren back off. Ren grabs Goto’s own staff and uses it to CHOKE him! The fans boo, Ren lets go, but then he mocks Goto with his staff. Ren puts it aside, to then grab at the ring bell!

Timekeeper Abe-san grabs the bell, too, and then the ref! They tug-o-war with Ren, so Ren SHOVES the ref down! Ren grabs a chair, and he JAMS Goto in the head! Goto falls over, and then his staff falls on him! Insult to injury, and Ren tells the ref to count. The ref reprimands Ren, makes sure Goto is okay, and then starts the count. Goto stirs at 4 of 20, slowly rises, and Ren smirks as Goto crawls. The count is 10 of 20, then climbs to 15! Goto stands, staggers in and is safe at 16! The fans cheer, but Ren grabs the legs! CATAPULT GUILLOTINE with the ropes! The fans boo and the ref reprimands but Ren drags Goto back up.

Ren whips Goto to ropes, and NECKBREAKER DROPS! Cover, TWO! Ren clamps on a chinlock! Goto endures the knee digging in his back, but Ren pulls him back harder! Goto kicks forward, reaches out, and has the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, but then Ren CLAWS at  Goto’s face! The ref counts again, but Ren lets go at 4. Ren gets in the ref’s face, then he drags Goto up. Goto CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Ren CHOKES Goto to the corner! The ref counts, Ren lets off at 4, and then he whips corner to corner. Goto reverses, runs up, but Ren BOOTS him! Ren runs, but Goto follows to LARIAT! Down goes Ren and the fans fire up!

Goto drags Ren up, fires forearms, and has him in the corner. Goto whips, runs in, and MURAMASAS! Then SAIDO! Cover, TWO! Ren stays in this but the fans rally behind Goto. Goto drags Ren up, but Ren fights the fireman’s carry! Ren clamps on with a SLEEPER, but Goto RAMS him into the corner! Goto fires elbows, then BULLDOGS! Cover, TWO! Ren survives but the fans continue to rally for Goto. Goto drags Ren up, fireman’s carries, but Ren slips free, and CHOKES him! The ref counts, Goto breaks free, but Ren clinches! EXPLODER! Both men are down again, and fans rally as they go to corners.

Ren runs up, ELBOWS Goto, then goes side to side to JUMP KICK! Then Ren reels Goto in, HALF HATCH! Cover, TWO! But into a GUILLOTINE NECKLOCK! Ren has the body scissors but Goto has the fans rallying for him. Goto fights around, but Ren pulls on Goto’s neck! Goto starts to fade! The ref checks him, but Goto gets a second wind, and reaches the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer while Ren lets go in frustration. Ren then goes to the apron, and grins as he climbs the corner. HELL’S- NO, Goto dodges, but runs into a low knee. Ren runs, into a fireman’s carry! USHIGOROSHI! The fans fire up while Ren writhes!

Ren scrambles to ropes while clutching his neck. The fans rally for “GO-TO-O! GO-TO-O!” Goto crawls over, drags Ren up, and ROCKS him with a forearm! Ren falls over, but Goto drags him back up. Ren swings but Goto DECKS him first! Cover, TWO! Ren holds on but Goto drags him up. Goto fires a flurry, but then Ren catches him to a SLEEPER! Goto endures, reaches out, and he THROWS Ren off! Ren gets up, DOWN TO DIE! Ren goes to the apron after that knee drop, then flops to the floor. The ref checks Goto, but then Ren grabs the staff! The fans boo and the ref stops Ren, and then Goto CLUBS Ren!

Goto whips Ren corner to corner but Ren reverses. Goto comes back, but Ren sends him into the ref! Then Ren CLAWS Goto’s face! The fans boo, but Ren goes for the pushup bar! Ren grins, but Goto has his staff! Now it’s an even fight, the kind Ren hates! Ren and Goto circle, the fans fire up, and staff clashes with bar! Goto hits Ren low, then CLUBS him down! The fans fire up and Goto drags Ren up. Fireman’s carry, but Ren slips free, and again shoves Goto at the ref! But Goto stops himself, and then blocks a low blow! Goto HEADBUTTS Ren, and Ren drops to his knees. Goto stands Ren up, to HEADBUTT again!

Ren again drops to his knees, so Goto HEADBUTTS over and over! The fans fire up with each one, then Goto runs, to LARIAT! The fans fire up with Goto and he hurries to bring Ren back up. Goto dragon sleepers, but Ren grabs the ref! Reh MULE KICK LOW BLOWS! And then KNEES Goto in the face! DOUBLECROSSER!! Cover, REN WINS!

Winner: Ren Narita, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Goto earns 0)

The fans are stunned silent, upset by this upset victory. Ren gets away with another underhanded victory, will he cheat his way into the Climax? As for Goto, is there still hope for him to #TurnItAllAround in the second half of this round robin?

 

G1 Climax 34 B Block: Konosuke Takeshita VS David Finlay w/ Gedo!

As it stands, the Don Callis Family’s Alpha has a clear path to the top to become the B Block’s Alpha! However, the top dog of the War Dogs stands in his way. Will Konosuke be able to take down the IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion? Or will we see that NJPW does need The Rebel?

The bell rings and the fans rally up. Red Shoes assesses the chanting, and the “TA-KE-SH’TA! TA-KE-SH’TA!” is clearly stronger. Konosuke and Finlay circle, tie up, and are in a deadlock. Konosuke’s height helps him power Finlay back, but he still pulls hair. Finlay pulls hair, Red Shoes reprimands them both, but the two egg each other on. Konosuke leans against Finlay as they’re on ropes, then lets go. Finlay also lets go, but then Konosuke ROCKS Finlay with a forearm! The fans cheer, Finlay swings but Konosuke dodges. Konosuke ROCKS Finlay, headlocks him, but Finlay powers up and out, only for Konosuke to run him over!

Things keep moving, Finlay drops then jumps, into a CHOP! And SHOTGUN BOOT! Konosuke says he’s not just taller, he’s smarter than Finlay. Konosuke then snapmares Finlay into a chinlock. Finlay pries at the hold, but Konosuke shifts his grip. Finlay fights up, snapmares, but Konosuke holds onto the chinlock! Gedo protests that Konosuke’s really using a choke but Red Shoes says it’s not. Finlay fights up in the chinlock, but Konosuke whips him to the corner hard! Konosuke then storms up, but Finlay SPITS at him! So Konosuke ROCKS him with a right! Konosuke wrenches, whips, but FInlat reverses.

Finlay runs up, but Konosuke BOOTS him! Konosuke goes up, but Finlay BLASTS him to the floor! The fans cheer, Finlay goes out after Konosuke, and stomps him down! Finlay drags Konosuke up, and RAMS him into the timekeeper! Abe-san goes down, is Finlay going to start bullying him now? Finlay drags Konosuke up to RAM him into more railing! Konosuke tilts back and Finlay dumps him over! Finlay flexes while fans cheer, and Finlay Too Sweets Gedo. Finlay then hops into No Man’s Land to put Konosuke’s arm through the railing. Finlay pulls on the fingers, but Red Shoes reprimands.

Finlay lets off, brings Konosuke back to ringside and ROCKS him with a forearm! Konosuke CHOPS in return! Finlay UPPERCUTS back! Finlay puts Konosuke in the ring, covers, but Red Shoes won’t count because of the shenanigans. Finlay says have some loyalty to NJPW! Red Shoes still refuses, so Finlay whips Konosuke hard into a corner! Konosuke falls over and Finlay talks trash. Finlay KNEES Konosuke in the back, clamps on a chinlock, but Konosuke endures. Finlay smothers Konosuke, Red Shoes counts, so Finlay stops. Finlay brings Konosuke up to snap suplex! Cover, ONE! The fans cheer and Finlay is annoyed.

Finlay clamps on a COBRA CLUTCH, and he grinds Konosuke down! Konosuke endures, even as Finlay puts all his weight on Konosuke. Konosuke fights around, the fans rally up, and Konosuke stands to throw body shots. Finlay throat chops! Finlay runs, but into a BOOT! Konosuke whips, Finlay reverses, but the TAKESHITA LINE comes outta nowhere! The fans fire up while both men are down! Konosuke pounds the mat and rises up. The fans rally, Gedo coaches Finlay, but Konosuke stands first. Konosuke DECKS Finlay, DECKS him again, then baits him into a BLUE- NO, Finlay slips free to waistlock!

Konosuke fires elbows, Finlay gets under one, but Konosuke suplexes for a BRAINBUSTER! The fans fire up while both men are down again! Konosuke grits his teeth as he rises up again. Finlay slowly rolls to a corner, and the “TA-KE-SH’TA!” chant returns. Konosuke runs up, but Finlay ducks! The knee hits buckles and then Konosuke falls out of the ring! Gedo says nice move, Finlay! Finlay grins and he goes out to start running around the ring! He comes in to CLOBBER Konosuke through the gate! Konosuke is in No Man’s Land and Gedo Too Sweets Gabe Kidd on commentary while Finlay stands on a desk!

Fans do cheer the savage Finlay as he throws up the Too Sweets. Finlay SPITS at the fans booing, though. Finlay Too Sweets Gabe, Too Sweets Gedo, and mockingly offers to Toru Yano on Japanese commentary. Finlay fireman’s carries Konosuke and starts running, but Konosuke slips free to SHOVE Finlay, into the cameraman! Konosuke probably aimed for the post but that was just as effective. Konosuke rolls into the ring, but rolls back out! The count is refreshed, and Konosuke drags Finlay to the ramp side. Konosuke goes under the ring, and pulls out chair after chair to stack on Finlay! Gedo doesn’t like where this is going!

Konosuke is perhaps bringing things back to his DDT Pro days, and he goes into the ring, to SENTON ATOMICOS onto Finlay and the chairs!! The fans go wild and Gedo is freaking out! Finlay sputters, and the fans rally as Konosuke rises again! Konosuke rolls into the ring to let the count handle Finlay. Finlay coughs and sputters while the fans cheer Konosuke. We pass 10 of 20, Gedo shouts to get up! Finlay stands, but he stumbles over the chairs! Finlay is down at 15! 16! 17! Finlay staggers up at 18 to jump inside! Konosuke FROG SPLASHES!! Cover, TWO!! Finlay survives, and this is just the first 10 minutes!

The fans are thunderous as Konosuke vows to end this! Konosuke goes up top again, for a SUPER SENTON, onto knees!! Finlay saves himself, and then he gets Konosuke up for an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Konosuke survives and the fans fire up again! The fans rally for “TA-KE-SH’TA!” as he stirs and crawls to the apron. Konosuke clutches his back while he rests, and Finlay goes out there to meet him! Finlay fires headbutts, then reels Konosuke in. Konosuke fights the lift, and then powers up! Finlay CLUBS away on Konosuke’s back! They start trading forearms, but then Konosuke winds up!

Finlay ducks the Alpha Elbow to then POST Konosuke! The fans fire up again as Konosuke hits the floor. Konosuke clutches his arm, but Finlay puts him in the ring. Finlay reels Konosuke in, Canadian rack, CANADIAN HAMMER! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up as Konosuke survives, but Finlay goes back to a corner. Finlay then storms up, brings Konosuke around, but Konosuke resists the lift. Finlay CLUBS away, but Konosuke back drops free! Konosuke winds up, Finlay dodges to ROLLING ELBOW! Konosuke goes to a corner, but he comes back to JUMPING KNEE! The fans fire up as Konosuke suplexes, but Finlay fights it! INTO OBLIVION!! Cover, TWO!!

The fans fire up again as Konosuke survives! Finlay snarls, vows to end this, and he hauls Konosuke back up. OVER- NO, Konosuke blocks the knee, trips and stacks, TWO!! Konosuke DECKS Finlay, high stacks, TWO! Konosuke DECKS Finlay again! Cover, TWO!! And we only just hit 15 minutes! The fans rally, Konosuke goes to a corner, and he takes aim. Finlay rises, but he ducks the elbow! Finlay waistlocks, Konosuke standing switches but Finlay switches back. Finlay shoves Konosuke at Red Shoes! Konosuke stops short, then dodges Finlay! Finlay stops from colliding with Red Shoes, but then dodges! Konosuke CLOBBERS Red Shoes by accident!!

The fans boo but Finlay waits to kick and reel Konosuke in. BUCKLE BOMB! And then another- NO, Konosuke slips free, kicks Konosuke away, then ROCKS him! Konosuke hauls Finlay up, LAST RIDE!! Cover, but Gedo keeps Red Shoes busy by “checking” on him! The fans boo but the Blacksmith won’t let his weapon lose! Konosuke is unsure what’s going on, but he sees Gedo pestering Red Shoes. Konosuke storms over, Gedo backs off, but Finlay grabs his shillelagh! Finlay swings, SHILLELAGH SMASH!! Now Red Shoes counts the cover, TWO!!! Konosuke survives and the fans fire up! Gedo tells Finlay to keep going, so Finlay stands up.

Finlay drags Konosuke up and reels him in, OVER- NO, Konosuke slips free, ALPHA ELBOW!! Finlay falls right over! The fans rally, Konosuke brings Finlay up and says it’s time! Konosuke whips Finlay and runs, but Gedo trips Konosuke up! Konosuke grabs Gedo by his beard! Konosuke drags Gedo up to the apron, but Finlay runs in! So Konosuke sends him into Gedo! POISON-RANA!! And then the BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Finlay survives but Konosuke drags him back up! Suplex and- NO, Finlay slips free! Backslide, roll through, OVERKILL!! Cover, Finlay wins!

Winner: David Finlay, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Konosuke earns 0)

Gedo was once again Finlay’s insurance policy, and now there’s quite a cluster at the front of the block! Can Konosuke still establish himself as the G1’s Alpha? Or will this be the loss that costs him?

As for Finlay, Gedo brings him the IWGP Global Heavyweight title. Finlay sits up, Too Sweets with Gedo, and smirks while he has the belt on his shoulder. Finlay stands up, sets the belt down, and gets the mic. “Yamaguchi~…! F*****CK you! Hey, I got one question: Who is better than me right now?” Fans have some answers, but Finlay asks, “Who is doing the things that I’m doing? My fingerprints are all over this business. I took Jake Lee from NOAH, I turned him into a War Dog. I searched the scrap pile of NJPW and I made champions. I take guys like Moxley, Ospreay, Switchblade, and even Takeshita, and I whoop their asses and I send them back to AEW. Because that is what I do!

“See, the thing is, I run with the men that I respect. And the ones that I don’t respect, I run out. So lemme ask you one more time, who is better than David Finlay? The answer is absolutely mother effin’ nobody! And I’m just, getting, started!” Gedo takes over to tell everyone Japanese that no one does it better than Finlay in this ring. Finlay is number one around the world! Who do you think is winning this year’s G1? Naturally, it’s the Rebel, David Finlay! The fans are torn as Finlay throws up the Too Sweet. Gedo says The Rebel is taking the F over everything! Gedo needs The Rebel, NJPW needs The Rebel, and the world needs The Rebel!

Gedo drops the mic, and Finlay tells Tony Khan can send every one of his boys over, and they will lose every time! This is Finlay’s ring, his company, his Global Heavyweight Championship, and very soon, his G1. But with the second half still to go, will Finlay dominate from here on out? Or is he just one loss away from losing out on the Climax?

 

Here are the NEW A Block standings!

Evil: 5-0, 10 points
Zack Sabre Jr: 4-1, 8 points
Gabe Kidd: 3-2, 6 points
Shota Umino: 3-2, 6 points
Callum Newman: 2-3, 4 points
Shingo Takagi: 2-3, 4 points
Tetsuya Naito: 2-3, 4 points
Sanada: 2-3, 4 points
Great-O-Khan: 1-4, 2 points
Jake Lee: 1-4, 2 points

 

Here are the NEW B Block standings!

David Finlay: 3-2, 6 points
Konosuke Takeshita: 3-2, 6 points
Henare: 3-2, 6 points
Jeff Cobb: 3-2, 6 points
Yuya Uemura: 3-2, 6 points
Ren Narita: 3-2, 6 points
Hirooki Goto: 2-3, 4 points
Yota Tsuji: 2-3, 4 points
Boltin Oleg: 2-3, 4 points
El Phantasmo: 1-4, 2 points


My Thoughts:

Another great round for the G1, though maybe slightly less shocking results tonight. Plus, B Block moved its traffic jam from 2-2 up to 3-2. Oleg VS Yota was great stuff, some big meaty men type stuff, but I had a feeling Yota would win. Same for Yuya VS Henare, I didn’t see the NEVER Openweight Champion losing another one. ELP VS Cobb was really good stuff, and I appreciate that Cobb is the guy to tell ELP to snap out of his funk. He of course didn’t say where the Guerrillas of Destiny all went, but he told ELP to forget them and move on. That is kinda ELP’s story now, I do hope NJPW comes up with something for ELP to do just that.

Great stuff with Goto VS Ren, and you do have to commend Ren over Evil in A Block, Ren uses less interference type cheating. When Ren cheats, it’s mostly the old fashioned sneaky low blow or weapon use. And then awesome main event of Konosuke VS Finlay, and I was personally voting for Konosuke. But Finlay winning makes sense, as he is IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion and the NJPW guy. His promo definitely calls out how he’s holding it down in NJPW, he’s loyal to NJPW, and doing his best to make NJPW better. Still unclear if he makes it to the playoffs, but B Block is getting very interesting.

My Score: 8.9/10

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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (3/28/25)

SmackDown in the UK!

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London calling to the champion crowns!

SmackDown brings gold to London as LA Knight defends his WWE US Championship and The Street Profits defend their tag team titles! Will the landscape change this close to WrestleMania?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly; The Profits win and retain the titles.
  • Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice w/ Chelsea Green; The Secret Her-vice wins.
  • WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman; Braun wins, by disqualification, and Knight retains the title.
  • Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab; Charlotte wins.
  • Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre; McIntyre wins.
  • Jimmy Uso VS The Miz; Jimmy wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Cody Rhodes is here!

We follow The American Nightmare as walks to gorilla, then through the curtain, and London sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro, says hello to fans along the ramp, and then we get the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody goes to the ring, grabs a mic, then kneels down to kiss the WWE logo on the mat. The fans continue to sing along all the way to the end, “I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans then cheer, and Cody holds up the belt to fire them up even more! The fans now sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and he soaks it in. The fans cheer again as Cody smiles, and he finally says, “So, London~! Whaddya wanna talk about?”

The fans chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody hears that dueling, and he smiles again. The song of “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” returns, then they cheer. Cody says, “At WrestleMania 41, I will be facing John Cena…” The fans boo, but Cody says, “I will be facing John Cena as he goes to break the record and win 17. But that is WrestleMania 41. In just a few nights, I will be standing face to face with John Cena in this very same city, in this very same arena.” The fans cheer that, but then here comes Randy Orton! Now the fans sing along with Voices as The Viper heads to the ring. Orton also high-fives fans before he joins Cody.

Orton grabs a mic, paces while the fans keep singing on their own, and then the fans cheer. Orton says he’s not really the sentimental type, but for Cody and for London, screw it. The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” and Orton tells Cody, “Look at you. Look at who you are now, the man you are now. Look at where he came from.” The fans cheer and sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and Orton says he remembers a Cody in his early 20s, just breaking into the business. Cody was busting his ass harder than anyone else. He wasn’t exactly happy, and in fact, he was frustrated. But Cody was man enough, smart enough, to know he needed to grow, and that he couldn’t grow in the WWE.

Cody wasn’t exactly treated fairly in the WWE, so Cody left the WWE! That took some big ass balls to do what he did! Cody changed the business singlehandedly, and everyone in the back knows it. And Orton appreciates Cody for it. But then Cody came back, as they all knew one day he would. And the industry has been changed forever since the day Cody came back to the WWE. Cody is a bit teary eyed as Orton says Cody’s still the same guy, he just did what he set out to do, and he grew. Orton teases he would sing along with the fans, but the fans might leave. The fans again sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!”

Orton asks if they remember when Cody Rhodes faced Seth Rollins in Hell in a Cell. The fans cheer because they do. Orton says that was impressive, and even impossible, as he started with a partially torn pec and then ended with a fully torn pec! His body changed all kinds of shades of purple that Orton’s never seen on a human body. The pain he must have been in. Cody persevered not just for himself. Maybe not even at all for Cody. It was not even for his family legacy; it was for each and every single fan out there! Then Cody went on to WrestleMania, beat Roman Reigns and finished the story!

But there’s always another story, isn’t there? And Cody’s right in the middle of one. Cody is in charge of his legacy, and it is a privilege for Orton to watch Cody take control of it. Ticket sales have been up, there’s more intrigue around the world, and listen to the people! It is 99.9% all because of Cody! The fans cheer that, and of course they sing. Orton says what he’s trying to say is a long-winded version of he respects Cody, loves him, and is very, very proud of him. The fans cheer that! Orton then says, “But… But now it is time for WrestleMania.” They both look to the sign, and Orton says he can guarantee Cody that Orton will kick Kevin Owens so hard in the head…!

Orton can just feel it already! He forgets how many days are left, but he can’t wait to remove Kevin’s head from his shoulders. And Orton knows Cody will enter champion, exit champion, but not before he beats the holy hell outta Cena all up and down the Vegas strip! But after all the smoke clears and the dust settles, just like Orton wants Number 17, there will come a time when Orton will want Number 15. But Orton won’t kick Cody in the balls like a coward. Orton will look Cody in the eye because he respects Cody, is proud of Cody, and sees him as an equal. Orton will look Cody in the eye and tell him that he’s coming for the title.

The fans cheer but wait! Drew McIntyre is here! The fans cheer the Scottish Terminator as he steps out on stage, mic in hand, and has a wry smile on his face as he looks at the ring. Drew waves as the fans now sing, “OH~ Drew McIntyre~!” Drew says, “Isn’t this wonderful? A couple of nepo babies having a love fest in the middle of the ring> It makes me absolutely sick. What’d you just say, Randy? if Cody gets through Cena at WrestleMania, you’re coming for that title? What exactly have you done since that big comeback to justify that title match? Aside be Randy Orton. The only big moment I can remember is you being on the shelf for months and months and months.

“People like to make jokes about it, but more people talk about my five-minute-45-second title reign than your entire comeback so far! So get to the back of the line, sunshine! As for you, Cody, you should’ve listened to me. But you shunned me. You attacked me. Everybody should’ve listened to me about John Cena, but they didn’t. And the next night, he kicked you right in the twig ‘n’ berries, proving me right as usual. And the main event of WrestleMania should be Cody Rhodes VS The UK’s only ever world champion, Drew McIntyre!” Fans do like that idea. But sadly, it’s not, because of that guyliner wearing Temu Undertaker, Damian Priest!

Drew wants to talk about what is happening. And what’s gonna happen! Drew steps up to the ring while fans sing for him again. Drew says it will not be Randy that takes the title from Cody, should he get through Cena; it’ll be McIntyre. The fans cheer, but Orton says they were trying to have a moment. Can Drew just cut the crap already? Drew says okay, sure. He’ll tell the truth, because that’s all he ever does. The truth is, Kevin might have a point! If those Voices are talking to Orton again, then they know Drew very, very well. And he’s thinking, “My God, Randy looks great! Absolutely jacked! On the outside.

On the inside, that back is hanging by a thread. And if Orton provokes McIntyre, McIntyre will break him. And as for Cody- Cody kicks Drew and UPPERCUTS him! The fans fire up, and Orton R- NO, Drew gets away! The fans boo, but the battlelines are drawn! Even if Cody makes it out of the frying pan that is Las Vegas, it’ll be into the fire that is these contenders waiting in line! Will the American Nightmare be ready for whoever comes for the crown?

 

WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits VS Pretty Deadly!

Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins are finally golden again, but it’s time to put the titles on the line already! And while they’re ready for the grind, they’re up against the hometown heroes! Will the Profits still be up in the O2? Or will Kit Wilson & Elton Prince say #YESBOY to a new reign of their own?

The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really wants the smoke!

The teams sort out and Kit starts with Dawkins. They tie up, Dawkins headlocks, but Kit powers up and out. Dawkins runs Kit over, the fans fire up, and Dawkins fires hands on Kit in the corner! The fans rally for Pretty Deadly, Dawkins whips Kit to a corner, but Elton takes that bump! Kit CLOBBERS Dawkins, then tags Elton! Atomic drop into DROPKICK! Ford runs up, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! Dawkins whips, Elton reverses, and then Elton hurdles so Kit can DDT! The fans fire up with Pretty Deadly while the Profits bail out. Pretty Deadly has control while SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Elton is right on Dawkins as he gets in, and UPPERCUTS him to the corner. Elton clinches Dawkins for another UPPERCUT! Tag to Kit, and Elton RAMS into Dawkins so Kit can UPPERCUT! Dawkins flops over, Kit drags him up to wrench the arm. Kit whips, Dawkins reverses, but Kit grabs ropes. Kit ELBOWS Dawkins, DECKS Ford, but Dawkins CLOBBERS Kit! The ref reprimands but Dawkins RAMS Kit into the corner again and again! The ref counts, Dawkins fires fast hands, then he tags in Ford. Ford says, “SUCK IT!” then he KICKS Kit! Ford scuffs Kit, then drags him to a cover, TWO!

Ford keeps Kit down with a facelock, but Kit endures the grind. Kit fights up, fires body shots, but Ford whips him away. Kit sunset flips! Ford rolls through, and PENALTY KICKS! Ford mocks Elton with the Scott Hall fingers, and the ref has to keep Elton back. Ford drags Kit up, tags Dawkins, and the Profits mug Kit. Dawkins CLUBS Kit down, then stalks him. Dawkins stays between Kit and Elton, then whips Kit into the Profits’ corner. CYCLONE- NO, Kit dodges! Ford tags in, he keeps Kit from Elton now, but Kit slips out of the suplex! Kit fakes high to go low, hot tag to Elton! Elton rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT!

Elton kicks and whips Ford to a corner, then UPPERCUTS! Elton whips the other way, UPPERCUTS again, and then does it again! Elton adds to the hattrick with a lift, Ford says a quick prayer before the SUPLEX! Ford flounders, gets to his feet, but Elton dodges to springboard and FLYING UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Ford stays in this, but Elton stays on him. SmackDown returns to single picture and fans rally for Pretty Deadly as Elton gives Ford a back suplex. Ford lands out, waistlocks, but Elton switches and shoves Ford. Ford CLOBBERS Elton in return! Ford is also dazed but he covers, ONE!

Kit reaches out, Elton and Ford both crawl, hot tags to Kit and Dawkins! The fans fire up as Dawkins wrenches Kit, underhooks and SILENCER! Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Kit, Ford climbs, but Kit slips free! Kit shoves Dawkins into Ford! Ford falls to the floor, but Dawkins ENZIGIRIS Kit! Elton tags in, and Kit LARIATS Dawkins! Pretty Deadly combine for DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Dawkins survives and the Profits are a bit unsure of what to do next. Dawkins crawls to a corner, Elton runs up, but Dawkins dodges! Elton hits buckles and Dawkins TOSSES Kit, then Dawkins hits a SKY HIGH on Elton!

Dawkins hurries to tag Ford and Ford climbs up! But Kit pushes Elton out of the way! Kit takes FROM THE HEAVESN, and Elton ghost pins Ford! TWO!! Ford escapes, and he ROCKS Elton! Elton UPPERCUTS Ford! Dawkins sneaks a tag, Ford SUPERKICKS! POUNCE SAIDO COMBO!! Cover, KIT BREAKS IT! The fans fire up while all four men are down! The teams go to opposite ends, then they all stand up in the corners. They all roar, all run in, and Kit SPEARS Ford while Elton FLYING UPPERCUTS Dawkins!! London is thunderous, and Kit hurries to tag in! Pretty Deadly gets Dawkins up, for SPILT MILK!! Cover, FORD BREAKS IT!

The fans are shocked, as is Elton, but Ford saves this for his team! “This is Awesome!” as Ford runs up and Elton TOSSES him out! Now DRY MARTI- NO! Dawkins doesn’t accept the second serving, and he DUMPS Kit out! Kit skins the cat while Dawkins DECKS Elton! Dawkins catches Kit to an Electric Chair! Ford rises, DOOMSDAY BLOCKBUSTER!! Cover, Profits win!

Winners: The Street Profits, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)

Pretty Deadly put up a heroic fight, but the hometown heroes could not capture the gold. Dawkins & Ford hold onto the gold, will this be the strongest the Profits have ever been?

 

Kayden & Katana talk with Zelina Vega.

Carter & Chance know La Muneca got screwed over by The Green Administration. Chelsea thinks she’s untouchable, but someone’s gonna stop them eventually. Well, speaking of, Alba Fyre leads the way in as she & Piper Niven “scope the perimeter.” There’s one small threat. They frisk the “miniscule” threat, but nothing they haven’t dealt with before. Chelsea struts in and says, “The Eagle has landed~!” Zelina says she is so glad the “Bootleg Men in Black” have crashed the party. Now, yeah, they all know she’s small. But clearly this small “threat” is a big threat to Chelsea’s title reign. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken all three of them to beat her.

KC Squared agree with that. How about tonight, we see what happens when the odds are even? Chelsea says that’s fine, because Agents P & A are ready. The Secret Her-vice has been given their next mission, but will they be able to crash the party? Or will the party crash them?

Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS The Secret Her-vice!

SmackDown returns and The Green Administration makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Alba starts against Katana, and the two tie up. Alba KNEES low, CLUBS Katana down, then fireman’s carries. Katana fights free, tags Kayden, and they KICK, double whip, and then trip Alba up for the basement DROPKICK! Katana adds a slingshot SENTON, Kayden covers, TWO! Kayden tags Katana, they double whip Alba to a corner, then Kayden runs in. Alba DUMPS Kayden out, ROCKS Katana, and she tags Piper! Katana arm-drags Alba out, then goes out to run up. Kayden gives her a boost, Katana CROSSBODIES Alba down!

The fans fire up, but Piper goes up and out?! CANNONBALL and down goes KC Squared! Piper salutes Chelsea and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns, Kayden rallies on Alba while the fans rally up. Kayden fires up, runs in and whips, but Alba reverses. Kayden wheelbarrows, victory rolls, then SUPERKICKS! Kayden fires up again but the fans are torn. Kayden runs in at Alba to BOOT WASH her against the ropes! Chelsea protests, Kayden kicks at her, then Kayden springboards for a LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Alba survives, Kayden whips, but Alba KICKS back! Tag to Piper, but Kayden jackknife bridges Alba! The ref explains bout the tag, Piper runs up, but Kayden moves! The SENTON hits Alba! Piper panics, Kayden tags Katana!

Katana goes up onto Kayden’s shoulders, VICTORY ROLL LAUNCHER, but Piper catches Katana! Katana fires hands, BOOTS, and then hurries to go up again. Kayden ROCKS Piper, and fireman’s carries?! SAMOAN DROP! Kayden then gives Katana the boost, for the KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, ALBA BREAKS IT! Kayden runs up on Alba to BOOT her out! Katana gives Kayden the boost now, SUPER CROSSBODY onto Alba! Kayden hurries to tag back in, and she brings Piper up. Piper swings, Kayden dodges and SUPERKICKS! Katana goes up, Piper staggers over that way, but Chelsea distracts the ref!

The fans are torn as Alba grabs Katana. Katana kicks Alba down, chases Chelsea off, but Piper sends Kayden into her! Piper scoops to PIPER DRIVER!! Cover, Secret Her-vice wins!

Winner: The Secret Her-vice, by pinfall

The Women’s US Champion helps her team, and now they all mug Kayden & Katana! But here comes Zelina! Vega runs down the ramp, CLOBBERS Alba, and then she gets in the ring! Zelina tilt-o-whirl DDTS Piper! And she KNEES Alba off the apron! But Chelsea CLOBBERS Zelina! Chelsea fires up, the UK is oddly with her, and she chicken wings Zeina. But Zelina fights free to fire forearms and body shots! And a BACK ELBOW! Zelina reels Chelsea in, CODE- SUPERKICK from Alba! SENTON from Piper! The Green Administration is just too much for Zelina to fight against alone! But can she, Kayden & Katana find a way to turn things around?

 

WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Braun Strowman!

Did the Mega Star just get this title back from Shinsuke Nakamura? YEAH! Did he help the Monster of All Monsters fight off Solo Sikoa’s rouge bloodline? YEAH! And now, does he have to defend this title against the monster he just helped? YEAH!! But will Knight still reign this close to WrestleMania? Or will Braun #GetTheseHands back on a championship?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time for Knight’s biggest challenge, YEAH!

The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. The two tie up, and Braun SHOVES Knight away. Knight comes back, Braun SHOVES him down again! Knight gets up, gets around, and he headlocks. Braun powers up to back suplex, but Knight lands out! Knight tries but Braun’s too big to suplex! Braun ELBOWS Knight, storms up on him, but Knight fires haymakers! Knight whips, Braun reverses, but Knight KICKS back! Knight runs, but Braun HIP TOSSES! Cover, TWO! Knight stays in this, but Braun brings him up. Braun puts Knight in a corner, CHOPS, then runs, for a SPLASH! Knight sputters along ropes, Braun keeps moving, but Knight DUMPS him out!

The fans fire up as Knight then WRECKS Braun with a dropkick! Knight keeps moving, and he WRECKS Braun again! The fans fire up with Knight, but then Braun BOOTS Knight down! The fans are torn but Braun stands tall as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Braun puts Knight back in the ring. The fans cheer as Knight KICKS Braun! Knight tries again, but Braun’s still too big to back suplex! Braun CLUBS Knight, then runs in at the corner. Knight BOOTS Braun, goes up, and FLYING BULLDOGS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Knight and Braun rise back up, and Knight dodges a shot to JAB! Then he dodges to JAB! JAB! JAB! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” But Braun KNEES low! Braun scoops, Knight slips free, and Knight RAMS Braun into buckles! Then the BACK SUPLEX! The fans fire up and Knight rises again! Knight spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!

Braun has plenty left in the tank but the fans rally for Knight. Knight stands Braun up to kick low, but Braun THROWS Knight away! Knight rises, and Braun LARIATS Knight up and out! The fans fire up as Braun rips the shirt! Braun gets on the track, and he runs in, STROWMAN EXPRESS MEETS JACOB FATU!! The Samoan Werewolf strikes Braun down!

Winner: Braun Strowman, by disqualification; LA Knight retains the title

The fans boo as Jacob now goes after Knight! He just ruined what was becoming a great match, but Jacob fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT on Braun! SAMOAN DROP onto the desk!! The desk doesn’t budge, but Braun might’ve been broken in half! The UK fires up for Fatu as he puts Braun in the ring! Jacob fires more HEADBUTTS, then HEADBUTTS away on Braun in the corner! The fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE, FATU~, FATU~!” Jacob runs corner to corner, but Knight kicks him first! Knight fires haymakers, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Jacob denies the BFT to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! And then HIP ATTACK for Braun anyway!

Jacob keeps going, HIP ATTACK for Braun again! Jacob throws off his jacket, glares at Braun, and he runs in for a third HIP ATTACK! Braun flounders into the drop zone, so Jacob goes up, up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! Direct hit on Braun, but the fans want that “ONE MORE TIME!” Jacob obliges, BEST MOONSAULT EVER! The Samoan Werewolf just tore up #OneBigSOB and LA Knight, will there be no stopping him from taking the United States Championship?

 

Backstage interview with Jimmy Uso.

Jackie Redmond is with #BigJim, and she says that while she knew WWE was going global this month, she did not know they’d get the slap heard ’round the world! Jimmy says he’d do it again, and he’ll slap Gunther as many times as he needs! Jimmy knows Jey is up in his own head, doubt is creeping on him. But just because Jey’s 0-3 against Gunther doesn’t mean Gunther’s unbeatable! The Ring General CAN be got! Jimmy’s going to Raw this Monday, he will bust Gunther’s ass, Jey will go to Mania and bust Gunther’s ass to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And then they leave Las Vegas just like this: YEET!

Jimmy heads out, but then The Miz & Carmelo Hayes walk by. Miz is mocking Jimmy’s words, and he asks excuse me. Miz says it’s just funny that suddenly, Jimmy is a tough guy, even though for most of his career, he’s been “The Other Uso.” Doesn’t Jimmy get it? Jimmy and Jey are career sidekicks while Gunther is a main character. Gunther is the lead, neither Jimmy nor Jey can beat him. And here’s another thing: The Usos are just blips on the trailer that was Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. Melo says Jimmy & Jey are stuck outside the club, they can’t even get in.

Miz says as a former WWE Champion, a former WrestleMania main eventer, Jimmy will never know what it is to carry this industry. And after this year’s WrestleMania, neither will Jey. Oh, and by the way, if Jimmy ever slapped Miz like that, Jimmy would still be on the ground. Jimmy feints the slap and Miz freaks out. Jimmy says it may be him and Gunther on Monday, but he’ll holler at Aldis real quick so it can be Jimmy VS Miz here tonight. Yeah, YEET! Jimmy heads out, Melo says he thought Miz was gonna do something about the slap. Will Miz have to do something about running his mouth before he gets his teeth kicked in?

 

Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga find Jacob Fatu backstage.

Solo asks Jacob what the Hell he was doing out there. Jacob goes out there alone without saying a thing to them? Jacob says he ain’t gotta say nothing to nobody! Matter fact, didn’t Solo not tap in with him last week? Tama says, “But Jacob,” only for Jacob to say, “But nothing, Tama!” Solo wants Jacob to lower his tone, but Jacob says okay. Let him be very clear with them. When it comes to Braun Strowman, Jacob WILL be the last man standing. Y’all better get in where you fit in, cuz that US title? Oh, Jacob’s bringing it home to the family. And he will do it with them, or without them! Yadada mean? Fatu heads out, is the Samoan Werewolf no longer following Solo?

 

Naomi speaks.

“I mean… How did we even get here? I don’t know. One thing that I do know is that I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. I’ve always been the woman to do the right thing. So Bianca, what makes you think that my attack on Jade was anything different from me doing the right thing? When I sit here and I think about all that I’ve sacrificed, all that I’ve given, and that’s what really breaks my heart. Because through all of that, I’m made to be the bad one in this situation. I just don’t understand, how does Jade come in outta nowhere and take my place with you? I want you to ask yourself this, Bianca. Who inspired you? Hmm?

“Who’s inspired women over the last decade? Who’s always had your back from day one of you being here? Me. Not Jade. Hmm. But you know what? What I’ve learned through all of this: You teach people how to treat you. And I’m done with being treated as a third wheel. I’m done being pushed to the side, I’m done with being too nice, I’m done with being undervalued, underutilized, underappreciated! So moving forward, hmm… Moving forward, here’s my message to you, Jade. If you continue to be in my way, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.” The Glow shows her dark side, but will the storm be moved?

 

Nick Aldis meets with Jade Cargill.

Speaking of, the SmackDown General Manager understands things have been rather difficult for her as of late. Jade says she’s been trying to get her hands on Naomi for the past few weeks, now where is she? No one has seen her all day, so as far as anyone knows, Naomi’s not here. Well, when Jade catches Naomi, it’s on sight. Jade leaves, B-Fab & Michin are there. They let her know that what Naomi did to her was straight trash, totally uncalled for behavior. And after Jade gets her hands on Naomi, she’ll handle that business. Jade agrees. Mia says they’ve all got business to handle. Jade’s got Naomi, and Mia’s gonna get Charlotte for messing with her girl, B.

B-Fab says Naomi’s got what’s coming to her: no sympathy, no regrets. Jade, just do what you gotta do. Oh, she will. Jade also wishes Mia luck tonight. Mia & B-Fab head out, will the Head Baddie in Charge make the Queen bow down in London?

 

The darkness approaches.

“You are as I was. As I am, you will be.” The shadows are starting to take shape, but is SmackDown about to fade to black?

 

Charlotte Flair VS Mia Yim w/ B-Fab!

The Queen looks down on everyone, so it’s no surprise that everyone else wants to take her down. Charlotte may have checked off B-Fab, but will the HBIC be a much different story? Or will Charlotte only sharpen her edge before facing Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania?

WAIT! NAOMI ATTACKS B-FAB & MICHIN! Naomi drags Mia up for a FACEBUSTER! Naomi rains down fists, the ref reprimands and the fans boo, but Naomi tells the ref to back off. Naomi then BOOTS B-Fab off the apron! Naomi goes out after B-Fab to THRWO her into barriers! Naomi SLAPS B-Fab, tells her to stay down, but B-Fab gets up. Naomi fires hands, then she SMACKS B-Fab off the desk! Naomi rains down fists, but here comes Jade! Jade hurries down the ramp, she runs around the way, but Naomi runs away! Jade makes sure B-Fab is okay, but refs have to help her to the back. And what of Mia? Will she even be able to compete?

Charlotte makes her entrance, not really caring about what Naomi just did to Mia. But that means she also crosses paths with Jade. The fans like the look of this stare down, but Jade and Charlotte both let the other slide. Charlotte gets her pyro, and it seems she’ll still get her match. Will Mia be little more than an appetizer now?

The bell rings, and Charlotte BOOTS Mia down! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this and the fans rally up. Charlotte just struts around while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns, Charlotte has Mia down with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Mia fights up, fires body shots, and she then blocks a shot to ROCK Charlotte! Mia ROCKS Charlotte again and again, then reels her in for a TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Mia hurries to cover, TWO! Mia drags Charlotte up, wrenches, but Charlotte says no to Da Feet! BIG back suplex! Mia stagger sup, Charlotte whips her, but Mia reverses! Charlotte goes up and out, BOOTS her away, then slingshots in and rolls Mia! Mia rolls through and BUZZSAWS! Mia runs corner to corner, but Charlotte avoids the cannonball!

Charlotte YAKUZA KICKS Mia down, then fires herself up! The fans “WOO~!” as Charlotte has Mia in the drop zone,. Charlotte steps on her, goes up the corner, but Mia gets underneath her! SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives and Mia is shocked! Mia nods as the fans rally back up, and she brings Charlotte up. But Charlotte ROCKS Mia! Mia SOBATS, PELES, and then runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Charlotte stays in this, Mia grows frustrated, but the fans continue to rally. Mia uses that energy to stay focused, and she stalks Charlotte to waistlock. But Charlotte ELBOWS her away!

Charlotte CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOSP! Charlotte winds up, and she CHOPS again! Mia sputters, but then she dodges the boot! Charlotte is caught, and Mia hits a SAIDO! Charlotte flounders to a corner, the fans rally behind Mia, and Mia runs up, CANNONBALL! Mia hurries to wrench and EAT- NO, Charlotte shoves Mia away! Charlotte gets under, back suplexes, but Mia lands out! EAT DA FEET!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Charlotte’s long legs help her survive by a literal foot! Mia is beside herself while Charlotte bails out. Mia storms after Charlotte, runs up, but Charlotte dodges! Mia’s kick hits steel steps!

Mia hobbles away, goes to the apron, but Charlotte CHOP BLOCKS the bad leg out! Charlotte grabs Mia’s leg, drops a KNEE on the knee, but fans chant, “We Want Tiffy!” Charlotte just steps through, FIGURE FOUR, into FIGURE EIGHT!! Mia taps, Charlotte wins!

Winner: Charlotte Flair, by submission

Charlotte got more of a fight out of Mia than expected, but she still won. Will The Queen be more than ready to reign again after WrestleMania?

 

Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.

Jackie Redmond is with the WWE Women’s Champion and says Charlotte certainly looks confident. Let’s be real, Charlotte came at Tiff pretty hard. It got a lot of people talking. Tiff says yes, people talk. And Charlotte sure loves to hear herself talk. Ten years into the business and Charlotte is still so insecure that she can’t let a “rookie” get a word out. But last week, Tiff did learn something: She learned that walking into WrestleMania, she isn’t the one with something to lose. Truth is, if Tiff loses, then she lost to the great Charlotte Flair, as just a 25-year-old rookie with one year into SmackDown.

But if Charlotte loses… Well, then she lost to an “undeserving, delusional, unoriginal, backflip doing, blonde-hair-having, little girl.” Did she get it all? And Tiff can’t wait to hear the look on Charlotte’s face when they hear the words, “And STILL!” Then maybe Charlotte will finally shut up for the sake of literally everyone! They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and Tiff will make damn sure what stays is Charlotte’s massive ego. Tiff is walking into and out of Mania as the WWE Women’s Champion. Tootles! Tiff heads out, will it still be #TiffyTime after WrestleMania?

 

Randy Orton VS Drew McIntyre!

The Viper told Cody how proud he was, but also how he wants the next shot after John Cena. The Scottish Terminator took offense to that, and basically said he is taking that shot instead. Will this match be an unofficial #1 contender’s match between these two former world champions?

SmackDown returns and McIntyre makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans sing, “OH~, Drew McIntyre~!” and chant “R K O! R K O!” Drew and Orton circle, tie up, and they go around in a deadlock. Drew powers Orton to a corner, but Orton headlocks back. Drew powers up and out, then he runs Orton over! Orton hurries to ropes and Drew mockingly asks, “How’s the back feel, Randy?” Orton stands, he and Drew reset, and the fans duel some more. Drew calls for a knuckle lock, Orton accepts, but then Drew kicks low! Drew bumps Orton off buckles, then climbs up, but he panders for too long and Orton YANKS him down!

The fans fire up as Orton climbs now! Orton rains down fists, and the fans count to nine. Orton hops down, brings Drew around, and POSTS him for ten! Drew tumbles out of the ring, Orton goes out after him, and they’re by the desk! But Drew kicks Orton first and SMACKS him off the desk! Drew clears the desk, and he brings Orton up for the DESK- NO, Orton fights free! Orton turns things around, DESK BACK SUPLEX for Drew! The fans fire up while Orton leaves Drew behind, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Drew writhes on the floor, but Orton goes out to fetch him! Orton brings Drew around, UPPERCUTS him, then says one more time! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Drew writhes as that desk stays standing! Orton grins, refreshes the ring count, and then he storms up on Drew. Drew pokes Orton in the eye! Drew POSTS Orton now, then brings him around to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into barriers! Orton slumps down, and Drew also grits his teeth from that double-edged attack, but Drew fires up as he stands tall. Drew drags Orton up, puts him in the ring, then stalks Orton. Drew looms over Orton, and HIP DROPS him!

Orton sputters, Drew says one more time, and he winds up for the HIP DROP! Drew paces around Orton, says maybe one more time, and he pretends he can’t hear the fans. Drew winds up again, but Orton flips over! Hip drop meets kneecaps! And then Orton pokes Drew in the eyes! The ref reprimands but Orton rises up. Drew sputters and flounders, Orton ROCKS him with a right! Drew ROCKS Orton back! Drew storms up, Orton kicks low, but Drew fires another haymaker! The haymakers go back and forth, Orton gets the edge, but Drew GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO! Drew clamps onto Orton with an armlock!

SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans rally up. Orton fights up, pries at the chinbar, and then throws right hands! Drew CHOPS Orton in return! The fans “WOO~” and Drew winds up. Drew ROCKS Orton again, eggs him on, then CHOPS again! Drew shoves Orton to a corner, CHOPS again, then dares Orton to fight! Drew whips corner to corner, but Orton comes back to LARIAT! And LARIAT! Drew swings, Orton dodges, SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as Orton stalks Drew to the apron. Drew HOTSHOTS Orton first! Drew then runs in, but Orton puts him through the ropes!

The fans fire up as Orton has Drew for the DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up for Orton, and Orton hears those voices! Drew rises, but then Orton spots KEVIN OWENS! The Prizefighter is on the ramp, Orton glares at him, but then he turns around into a CLAYMORE!! Cover, DREW WINS!

Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall

Kevin’s mere presence costs Orton, and now Drew has a huge win propelling him down the Road to WrestleMania! As for Orton, Kevin drags him out of the ring, SMACKS him off the desk, and then climbs up to join him! The fans boo but Kevin and his hot pink sneakers have Orton in position, but Orton slips free and TRIPS Kevin up! Kevin hits the desk then the floor! Orton staggers around, the fans rally behind him, and Orton stalks Kevin to the corner of the barriers. Orton lines up the shot! Orton runs in, but Kevin jumps over barriers! Security is there to stop Orton from pursuing, so Kevin runs away into the night!

The fans boo, but The Viper was that close! Will Orton be able to strike Kevin down and completely take him out?

 

Fire, thunder, smoke…

The force of nature is drawing ever closer. And he’s ready to fly! REY FENIX arrives next Friday Night SmackDown!

 

Jimmy Uso VS The Miz!

#BigJim gave Gunther a piece of his mind and a mark on his cheek, but it seems not everyone got the message. Will the Hollywood A-lister soon star in the Uso Penitentiary? Or will he prove Jimmy is NOT ready for a world champion level opponent?

The bell rings and the two tie up. Jimmy powers Miz to a corner, Miz turns things around, and the ref counts. Miz takes a swing, Jimmy ducks it to CHOP! And CHOP! Miz shoves Jimmy back, then runs up, but Jimmy TACKLES Miz! Jimmy rains down fists, Miz shoves him away to go to ropes, but Jimmy storms back up. Miz ELBOWS Jimmy away, then runs back up, only for Jimmy to LARIAT him down! The fans fire up while Jimmy storms up on Miz. Jimmy CHOPS Miz, has him in a corner, then whips corner to corner. Miz reverses, Jimmy goes up and over, then UPPERCUTS! Miz staggers back to ropes, but Jimmy is right on him.

Jimmy whips, Miz reverses and kitchen sink knees! Then basement BOOTS! The fans fire up, Miz scowls, and Miz KNEES Jimmy in the back again and again. Miz stalks Jimmy to the ropes now, and he CHOKES Jimmy! The ref counts, Miz runs, and Miz STRADDLE ATTACKS! The fans boo, but Miz runs again. Jimmy ducks the boot, then dodges a lariat! Jimmy runs up to LARIAT Miz up and out! The fans fire up and Jimmy builds speed, but Miz runs away! Jimmy smirks as he goes out the side, and UPPERCUTS Miz over the barriers! Jimmy makes sure Gunther knows he’s coming to get him, but SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and both men are down. Miz and Jimmy crawl, and Jimmy pounds the mat. The fans rally, Jimmy rises and runs up to LARIAT! And LARIAT! And mule kick! Jimmy then UPPERCUTS Miz, dodges a lariat, then SAMOAN DROPS! The fans fire up, Jimmy goes to the corner, “UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs in, but Miz puts him on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS again! Jimmy climbs, leaps, but Miz gets under! Miz then waistlocks, ripcords, and MOVIE MAKER! Fans boo that blatant parody, but Miz full nelsons! Jimmy drops, victory rolls, TWO! Miz has the cover, TWO! Miz hurries to BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO!

The fans rally up as Jimmy survives! Miz stalks Jimmy, the fans rally up more, and Miz fires a KICK! And then another KICK! The fans say “YES! YES! YES!” to the It Kicks, but then Miz winds up. Jimmy ducks the buzzsaw, Miz blocks the superkick, but the DRAGON WHIP connects! Miz rebounds to B-MOVIE KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! The parodies don’t get it done, but Miz still has his original work to fall back on. The fans rally for “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Miz runs in, A-LIST LARIAT! Miz shoves Jimmy down, then springboards, but into a SUPERKICK! Jimmy hurries up top, for the USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jimmy wins!

Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall

Miz may be a movie star, but Big Jim’s the one winning this main event! Jimmy then borrows Joe Tessitore’s headset to call out Gunther! He’s coming after dat ass on Monday! Gunther won’t be the ring general, he will be “Private Gunther,” and he will salute Big Jim! Uh, uh, YEET! Will Jimmy be the one making examples out of the World Heavyweight Champion? Or will everything come crashing down when Gunther gets his turn?

 

Drew McIntyre returns backstage.

And he says hey to Lewis Capaldi, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and also a big fan of Drew’s. They’re ready to have a good night in the pub, but Jackie Redmond walks over to congratulate him on the win tonight. She was hoping to get some thoughts on that victory and what happened with Orton and Kevin. Drew says it’s alright, this is what happens. He doesn’t care about anybody else’s business, but no one gets away with screwing him over. And when no one meddles in his business, he wins! Drew called out Priest, where is he? Priest doesn’t have the balls! So time to get mad in the pubs, everyone’s invited!

Drew turns the corner, but PRIEST IS THERE! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the door, then throws him into road cases! Priest ROCKS Drew, SMACKS him off the trunk of a car, and then again! Or since it’s London, “the boot.” The driver complains, but Priest BODY SLAMS that guy through a table! Drew comes back to KNEE Priest low, SMACK him off the trunk, and then off the side! They go to the hood, or bonnet for UK. Drew drags Priest up, but Priest CLAWS Drew’s eyes! Priest then sends Drew SOUTH OF HEAVEN through the windshield! Priest tells security that he’s done for now. Any more jokes, Drew? Didn’t think so! RIP, jackass!

Priest leaves, the producers hurry to help Drew, and Drew’s got glass in his eye! Will that glass help Drew see why he shouldn’t piss off the Punisher?

 

CM Punk heads to gorilla.

He has a security detail with him, and he passes by Drew writhing in pain. Punk chuckles, then continues on. Will his contract signing with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins be just as brutal? We find out, after the break.

 

Nick Aldis is in the ring.

The SmackDown General Manager welcomes us back, and says it is his honor and privilege to be here in the O2 in London. Now, we all know why he and this table is here, and why additional security is here tonight. Tonight, we are here to sign a contract for a Triple Threat. Perhaps the biggest Triple Threat in the history of WrestleMania: Seth Rollins VS CM Punk VS Roman Reigns! The fans cheer all those names, and here comes the OTC! London puts the ones up, and Paul Heyman accompanies THE Tribal Chief out on stage. Roman raises his finger to the sky for the pyro, then security follows him to the ring.

SmackDown goes picture in picture as Roman’s entrance continues, and he raises his finger to the sky for the second round of pyro. Roman steps into the ring, SmackDown returns to single picture, and Heyman hands him a mic. The fans sing, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!” Roman nods, the fans cheer, and now they chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman tells London, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again, and again chant, “O T C! O T C!” Roman smiles, but he sees the chairs are not to his liking. Heyman makes sure to put one at the head of the table. Heyman also dusts the chair off while Roman enjoys the singing of, “ROMAN! ROMAN REIGNS~!”

Roman takes a seat and says that was beautiful. The way they sing to their Tribal Chief, it’s just beautiful. The singing continues, and Heyman even joins in! Roman smiles, and he says that is what he’s talking about. That’s the OTC for you, baby! The biggest star on the planet! The OTC came here for two reasons. One: to be acknowledged; check! And two: to sign this contract. Roman does just that, and he says he’s checked both boxes. That means- “BURN IT DOWN!” Seth Rollins interrupts! The fans now sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins struts out in his red wine paisley suit and conducts the O2 Choir all the way into the ring.

The fans cheer while Roman frowns, but Rollins takes the seat to Roman’s left. Rollins offers Heyman a chance to sing to this song, but Heyman frowns. Rollins chuckles, and he says the fans do have beautiful singing voices. He doesn’t know why Roman is in such a hurry to leave, though! This is their building! There’s a lot of history here! 12 years ago, they landed on the roof of this place in a helicopter! They came down those stairs over there, “ready to burn down the old guard!” They put the Undertaker down through the desk, and they were going to remake this company in their image!

Now don’t get him wrong, Rollins knows a lot has happened since then. They fought against each other, with each other, a little bit of love and a whole lot of hate. But Rollins dare says, as the fans continue to sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~,” that Rollins and Roman accomplished their mission. The fans start to chant for CM Punk, but Rollins tunes them out. Roman says, “We? We? You keep saying we. Our mission? We died a long time ago. It’s only been ME. You been here, but I done all the work! I’ve made this place what it is today! I took us to the level that we are here today! I made this place better than we found it!

“I’m the one that made us desirable to Netflix! I’m the one that took us into billion-dollar deals! Tell me, what have you done?” Rollins shouts, “I’ll tell you what I’ve done! YOU, YOU, YOU, it’s that mindset that keeps me having to screw you! You understand that? And your biggest mistake is not understanding the danger that’s right in front of us! The danger that’s right in front of you! You let the biggest snake in the world, CM Punk, into the garden! And you could’ve cut his head off at WarGames! But instead, you shook his hand. You could’ve let me finish him inside the cage at The Garden, but you didn’t. And now, I am left to do what I always do: Clean up your mess, again.”

Rollins drops his mic, picks up the pen, and signs his part. And now, here comes CM PUNK! The fans fire up and sing along with Cult of Personality, then join in on saying, “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” Punk goes to the ring, but as he grabs a mic, he goes up a corner, just like he did last Friday. “I have come here to chew bubblegum and sign a contract. And I’m all outta bubblegum.” The fans cheer the Rowdy Roddy Piper reference, and Punk hops down to take his seat on Roman’s right. Punk looks over said contract, but Roman asks if Punk needs a highlighter or something. What’s he doing? Just go to page four, clause five.

Punk does as Roman says, but Roman says Punk needs to hurry, this is precious TV time. Punk reads the segment, Roman tells Heyman to just smarten Punk up. Heyman tells Punk he knows what Punk is looking for. It is in there. They’re closing the show at WrestleMania. The fans go wild hearing that! Heyman tells Punk that he gets to live his dream of dreams. CM Punk will be a WrestleMania main eventer! The fans cheer and while Roman smiles, Rollins is furious. Roman says, “One man’s dream is another man’s favor! CHECK!” Wait, this was the favor? Rollins says no! This is not something to laugh at, and Punk does not get to tear up!

Punk is NOT deserving! He does NOT deserve this! The fans boo but Rollins continues to throw a fit! Main eventing WrestleMania is SACRED, the most important thing in the world to Rollins! More than anything! Except the fact that Punk NEVER gets to main event! This is all Roman’s fault! This is all Heyman’s fault! Rollins THROWS his mic down, paces angrily, but Punk picks up the mic. The fans cheer Punk on again, and Punk stands to thank London, to thank Chicago, to thank Louisville, Kentucky, and to thank ALL the fans. As corny as it sounds, he thanks the WWE Universe who stood by him and chanted his name for TEN LONG YEARS!

Roman says hold on, hold on. Punk shouldn’t be thanking the fans! He should be thanking the Tribal Chief! It is because of Roman that Punk gets this honor! So please, take this moment, close the show with that acknowledgement! Do this the right way. The credits are already rolling as Punk kneels before Roman!? Punk smiles, and he thanks “My Tribal Chief, the holder of the ula fala, the Head of the Table, the… Big Dog? Thank you for allowing a kid from Chicago to be graced by your presence. Thank you, My Tribal Chief, for allowing me to stand in your ring. And thank you so much. Thank you, Roman Reigns, so very much.

“But because of you, I will see you in the main event of WrestleMania.” And again, Rollins is agonizing over this. Punk finishes putting his signature on the contract, and London tells him, “You Deserve It!” Punk thanks Roman again, and then says, “But that’s not the favor that I’m owed.” WHAT?! Roman looks at Heyman and Heyman can’t look him in the eye! If getting this Triple Threat made into the main event isn’t the gift of the Wise Man, then what is?!


My Thoughts:

A good SmackDown, but they pulled off quite the paradox. They made it feel like they were struggling to fill three hours, yet they also filled the show to the point where that contract signing segment was almost bleeding over the three hour mark. Ironically, part of the problem was just how excited the London crowd was for this. The superstars still wanted to enjoy the chants and songs, but that’s time SmackDown doesn’t have to spare. It made the opening promo from Cody, Orton and Drew take longer, and it kinda did the same to the contract signing at the end. Even so, we still got a very good promo, and good stuff to set up Orton VS McIntyre.

Orton VS McIntyre was a great match, but of course Kevin costs Orton. McIntyre gets his win, Kevin and Orton have a bit of a brawl, but of course Kevin ends up on the losing end and runs off. McIntyre’s trash talk also comes back to bite him as Priest gets the better of him in their brawl. Here’s hoping Drew didn’t actually get glass in his eye, but that being the thing in kayfabe can be some good stuff. I can imagine McIntyre with an eyepatch, and he takes it off at the opportune time to get the better of Priest in their match. Also what a fitting choice for Punk to be passing by Drew suffering because of real glass.

Very good title matches tonight, but of course the status quo was kept. Pretty Deadly gets to look great here in London, but the Profits only just got the belts, they’re not going to be transitional champions like that. And Knight VS Braun was really good stuff, but honestly, Jacob Fatu going after them both should’ve been a given. Jacob also had a great promo with Solo & Tama to start adding to that divide between Jacob and Solo. I would hope Solo doesn’t screw Jacob out of the US Championship, but it feels like he will as Solo won’t stand for Jacob defying his authority, even though Solo’s been trying to make Jacob the champion all along.

Very good stuff from Jimmy Uso tonight, from his promo with #MeloDon’tMiz and then a great match with Miz. Their match ended up the de facto main event match, so that’s also great for both guys. Great win for Jimmy, but that’s likely because Jimmy is losing big time to Gunther on Monday. And it might just be me, but it feels like only now is the Jey VS Gunther build really moving, largely in part because Jimmy got involved. Jimmy’s promo after his match is something along the lines of what Jey should be saying. But I suppose as brothers, Jimmy is the one who knows Jey best and knows what Jey needs to be motivated again. And seeing Jimmy get beat up by Gunther will definitely motivate Jey…

Good final vignettes for Rey Fenix and Aleister Black. I’m a little surprised they confirmed Rey Fenix is showing up next week, and that they confirmed who Rey Fenix even is. I believe commentary confirmed Rey Fenix is Penta’s real brother, even namedropped “Lucha Brothers,” but all that is still surprising considering Fenix is going to start on SmackDown. Aleister’s vignette (at least I am fairly confident it’s his) was giving us glimpses of his silhouette, but I think there was usage of AI in the snake imagery. It was fine they did it for El Grande Americano because that is all trolling, but they really should try and do things the old fashioned way of photoshop and stock imagery.

Very good stuff in the Women’s Division tonight, though the WWE Women’s Championship portion was the weaker. Naomi’s got a great Heel persona going, her promo was great, and her going after B-Fab & Michin over them supporting Jade was a great detail. Jade runs Naomi off, helps B-Fab, but there was no helping Michin in being fed to Charlotte. Tiffany had a decent promo, and it does fit how Charlotte kept her from speaking so she finally gets things out here. It didn’t really add that much, though, but they already gave us a great brawl so not sure what more they can give.

KC Squared VS The Secret Her-vice was a very good match, but of course Chelsea made sure her team won. A Six Woman Tag of Zelina & KC Squared VS The Green Administration is certainly coming, to help give us Zelina VS Chelsea for the Women’s US Championship.

My Score: 8.7/10

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025

Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won’t see any of the fallout just yet!

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Now we all heard the news about the TNA change in hierarchy, and I…have no positive outlook on that. Delirious sucked at booking and creative in the dying days of ROH before it got bought as a B show. Dreamer having even more control is concerning because his ideas the last two years haven’t been much better.

Gail leaving makes more sense to me. Be it firing or a “you can’t quit, you’re fired” kind of situation, the Knockouts division is the worst it’s been in a long time and Gail was close with Scott D’Amore. So I don’t think Gail parting ways is as big of a problem since TNA has slowly been bleeding out with the Scott faithful.

Granted, I think the next few shows were already taped before the firing so things shouldn’t be completely unwatchable for at least a week or two. So let’s see where we’re going.

Ratings:

  • Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge: Ash wins via Rarefied Air – ** 1/4
  • Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr: Chavo wins via Gory Bomb into Frog Splash – *** 1/4
  • Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich: Masha wins via Russian Death Device – ***
  • Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin: Eric wins via Piledriver – ** 1/2
  • Seto & Mokuba – I mean – Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater: Nic wins via Danger Zone – *** 1/4

 

Results:

Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge

Ash and Gigi start off, Gigi with a little Rascalz after her first takedown. So both her and Wentz are making it obvious something’s going on between them, and I’m not mad at it. Good for my man Wentz.

Tatum and Gigi get some quick tandem offense in, Ash does manage to scurry off to a tag and Heather gets bent into a Pretzel. Some kind of Inverted Tarantula from Tatum, Gigi tags in, Bronco Buster on Heather followed by Kawada Kicks. Heather sells against the ropes, Gigi goes for a Hesitation Dropkick, but Concierge pulls her away so Gigi crashes and burns. Ref is distracted, Ash gets in some cheap shots and then the Elegant duo starts working over Gigi. A few quick tags, but once Heather comes in, Gigi fights out of the corner, gets the hot tag to Tatum. Tatum stacks up both Elegance members, Corner Stacked Crossbody, Butterfly Suplex and an Elbow Drop with some some flare. Tatum goes to the top rope, Heather pulls Gigi off the apron, Concierge shoves Tatum off the turnbuckle and Ash hits Rarefied Air for the win.

Post match the Elegance Clique wants to make their wish with the cake, they light the candles and Tatum and Gigi recover enough to do what we all expected last week, the cake in the face spot. Some…suggestive licking from both of our Hot Topic Hotties, so…no complaints here. 

Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr

Chavo and Kaz start since he’s King Petty, a quick rope run turns into a Headscissor from Chavo. Kaz recovers, they lock up, Kaz hits the Knee Lift during the lock up to tag out to KC. KC pulls off some athletic dodges, gloats a bit so Chavo waits, measures and nails a gorgeous Dropkick. Laredo comes in on fire, quick high spots that send KC bouncing around like HBK against Hulk. KC powders after sells the Satellite Takedown, AJ checks on him and we go to commercial.

Back from commercial, Octagon is lighting up KC’s chest with overhand chops, he perches, Sunset Headscissor Flip from corner to corner, KC tries to Back Drop him but Octagon does a headstand, kicks KC away and lays him out with a high spot. AJ gets on the apron to stop Octagon from running the ropes, the referee has a stroke or something because he stops paying attention and AJ pulls Octagon out of the ring and chucks him. KC with the Tope con Hilo and tag (tag ropes haven’t mattered since the 80s we all know this). So AJ is getting taunted by the crowd in Spanish, but he’s manhandling Octagon since it looks like a Child fighting their parent. AJ knocks off Chavo and Laredo, Laredo pops up and tries to get involved but he’s caught on the shoulders, Octagon goes for the Crossbody but gets caught and AJ pulls off “World’s Strongest Wasteland” but Chavo breaks up the pinfall. AJ throws Octagon into the corner, Tennessee Whiskey, and tag out to KC. KC hits a few moves, but starts to lose the momentum until he connects with a Super Kick. Simultaneous rope run into the Dueling Crossbodies, so we get the timely tag outs from both sides. Kaz and Laredo come in, Laredo lands like two moves before Kaz hits a Sole Butt, Lariat and eats his lunch. KC and Kaz try to double team Laredo but he fights out and the crowd is chanting for Chavo.

Chavo tags in, and he’s rocking KC, Saito Suplex, Low Bridge to AJ, Reverse the Whip so Chavo goes to the corner and perches, KC feeds, Chavo Backflips to safety, rolls through and lays out KC. Chavo is feeling himself, 3 Amigos start on KC but only 2, Kaz comes in and Chavo switches to Kaz for the Amigos, only 2 again before AJ breaks it up. AJ goes for the disrespect, but Chavo counters and hits the 3 Amigos on the biggest Culero. Aztec Warriors dive to stop AJ and Kaz, KC tries a Dirty Victory Roll but Chavo kicks out. GORY BOMB into FROG SPLASH!

Chavo looked fantastic and he’s the one in the best shape in the ring. I wouldn’t be mad at more Chavito. 

Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich

I expect very little from this match.

Collar and Elbow, gator rolling for the first 30 seconds or so, then Jacy goes to some Hair Pull takedowns and does a little taunt before Masha pops back up and hits a Lariat into a Dive. Jacy sells it like she’s really hurt, even the ref tries to hold Masha back a little before Masha gets annoyed and just grabs her, Masha throws her in, looks for a Dive and Jacy sees it and powders. Masha tries to go back to the well for the Dive again but Jacy hits the Uppercut and then an Apron Run PK to drop Masha. Forearms rain down into a Foot Choke as Jacy continues to arrogantly play to the crowd. Another Foot Choke into a Cannonball, and near fall.

Masha gets space with a Sole Butt, tries to snap off Requiem but Jacy fights off, fights through a Sunset Flip another effective PK keeps Masha on her ass. Jacy looks for a kinda half-assed Camel Clutch as Masha is fighting up, but Jacy runs her into the corner, gets distracted mouthing off to the crowd, so Masha recovers, 5 Hole Up Kick sends Jacy into the corner, Yakuza Kick into Capo Kick for two. Requiem attempt again, but Jacy pushes off, a little back and forth, Masha tries a Backslide but Jacy gets away and hits a V-Trigger but only a 2 count. Jacy looks for the Discus Punch but Masha ducks it, they strike back and forth, but some dodges from both leave the exchange more even. Jacy with the Front Kick to the face sends Masha to the outside. Jacy wants another PK, but Masha blocks, Electric Chair Apron Snake Eyes. Masha throws her in, a PK into a near all. Requiem attempt 3, and thwarted from Jacy with a Superkick into a Neckbreaker. Senton misses from Jacy, Buzzsaw Kick, into Spinning Back Kick and Russian Death Device for the win.

Better than I expected, and Tessa attacks as soon as the bell rings. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Li make the save after Tessa grabs the belt. 

Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin

Ace and Eric tie up, World of Sport start but as soon as Ace starts to get away EY punches him in the face. Eric looks at the camera and says “This is what trust looks like”, turns his back on Ace, when Ace looks to attack, the loser duo cut him off. EY takes advantage of the weird situation, but Ace with some Up and Over quick spots, into an Inside Cradle and La Magistral. EY kicks out of the quick flash attempts, but eats a Dropkick, and Ace goes all Speed Kils on him with fast strikes and then a face buster for another near fall. Strike spot very early in the match, Ace gets the best of it, goes for a Tear Drop Suplex but EY sits on it to block, Headlocks to keep him close and then a snap Lariat into beatdown bully tactics. EY takes the referee’s attention and one of the nerds punch Ace in the face.

Eric tries to lean on Ace, but Ace fires, a few strikes, Click Click Boom, the Miz Seated Lariats in the corner, Mochizuki Triangle Kick connects! Only a 2 count, but Ace seems to be in control. Ace puts EY on the ropes, a few strikes to keep him rocked, wants a Superplex, but EY blocks, bites the face and Macho Elbow gets a very close two count. EY tries the Piledriver but Ace turns it into a Jacknife Cradle,Spinning Heel Kick, calls for The Fold, but the losers hop on the apron to distract, Ace attacks them. Ace tries to time out the Triangle Kick again, but Eric dodges, throws Ace head first through the buckles. As Ace stumbles out of the corner, Piledriver, and it’s over.

Oh look it’s the “we’ll hear from Joe Hendry” segment. Again, I’ve loved this gimmick since Day 1, even didn’t hate his What Culture Pro stuff, but there is such a thing as milking a cow too much. 

Elijah interrupts the whole “Who’s next” speech. When Elijah comes out he says he’s not the challenger and he believes in Joe. The crowd wants Elijah to turn on Hendry. Elijah pauses for a moment, and starts proving his friendship with stating his favorite color and a little “You Got a Friend in Me”. The crowd is into singing along and waving their cameras like Lighters to a 30 year old song. THANKFULLY Kaz breaks up the hug fest. Now he gets the “Culero” chant. 

Kaz pulls out a Bass…what the hell is this Jam Session. Kaz has to warm up so he plays “La Cucaracha” on the bass. Kaz…is a national treasure. Hendry kicks Kaz out of the ring after his Heelish and playfully racially charged song choices. Kaz tries to sow dissension, but Joe and Elijah pinball Kaz between them. Kaz slips a power move and tries to shove Elijah into Joe but Elijah puts the brakes on, a small tense moment. But then Joe and Elijah play “Nah Nah Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye”…and that goes right into a commercial. Oddly…perfect.

Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater

Nic shoots the half immediately for a flash pinfall but Leon kicks out at one. Nic continues to keep things grounded with his amateur wrestling skills, and then does a little Dolph Ziggler show off. So Nic isn’t really taking this seriously, and Leon starts getting the best of things with an Arm Wringer, into drag, Shoulder Tackle and rope run as Nic tries to Leap Frog and Leon puts on the brakes and just shoves Nic on his ass. Nic gets annoyed, a few strikes, grinds his face along the ropes, but Leon keeps stringing some offense together, Back Handspring Elbow into his Corner con Hilo.

Ahh the classic formula of the commercial gives the heel the advantage, Twisting Suplex from Leon stops Nic’s offense momentum, right hand, Leon lifts Nic up for something, Nic slips it, kicks him in the gut, looks for the FameAsser, but Leon catches him into a Blue Thunder Bomb variation. Slater wants the Swanton 450, but Nic powders. Leon tries to adjust into a Dive, but Nic cuts him off, counter for counter and a FameAsser out of the counters for a two count. Nic starts the big brother tactics, bootwashes and arrogance, Slater fires, punches into a Yakuza Kick. Leon wants another Lethal Injection variant, but Nic catches him into a Rear Naked Choke. Slater tries to turn it into a pin so Nic breaks it. Leon wants a Leg Lariat but misses and gets unceremoniously dropped by Nic. Nic puts Leon up on the buckles, Superplex possibly but Slater counters, tries to collect himself for a move, but Nic falls into the ropes to crotch Leon, and finally hits the Superplex.

Twist of Slate from Leon, Swanton 450 but knees get up. Locomotion Cradles from both but they kick out, Ryan picks the ankle to trip up Leon just a touch and then Danger Zone ends the match.

Ryan starts the post match beatdown, but the Hardy’s music hits and they come down to the ring for the save. Matt challenges the Nemeths for Rebellion because they’re not medically cleared yet.

 

Overall Score: 6.5/10

Decent story motion, no match was offensive, and there was actually some solid match action for television standards. I don’t have a ton to complain about aside from the Knockouts Division is in a weird spot, and giving Hendry a lot of just talking and hollow payoff segments feels stupid. If we need to hear from him every week, give him a talk segment like Highlight Reel or something. Yes I know First Class just got The Penthouse, but if Hendry is going to talk more than wrestle, give him a talk segment for us to sink our teeth into.

There was the announcement that Xia, Lei Ying and Masha will face Tessa, Jacy and a mystery partner. So you gotta wonder if there’s going to be another NXT mercenary, a surprise return or if it’ll just be Rosemary since she’s got her issues with Xia. Also I just realized that Unbreakable is going to be on a Thursday, seemingly after iMPACT? I’m gonna have to see how they do it, because if there’s an Impact episode and 2-3 hour PLE…I do not want to be awake until 1am. People need to work, and I will be Unwakeable if things go that long.

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