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Mitchell’s NJPW New Japan Soul Results & Report! (7/3/24)

The Climax is around the corner!

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The New Japan Soul is burning bright!

Tonight, it’s the G1 Climax qualifier semifinal round! Things are really heating up, but can Boltin Oleg pull off a huge upset against President Ace, Hiroshi Tanahashi?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • 8 Man Tag: Just5Guys VS Tomoaki Honma, Togi Makabe, Yuji Nagata & El Desperado; Just5Guys win.
  • Six Man Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS The House of Torture; LIJ wins, by disqualification.
  • Six 12 Man Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS The House of Torture; LIJ wins.
  • G1 Climax 34 B Block Qualifier Semifinal: Hiroshi Tanahashi VS Boltin Oleg; Oleg wins and advances.
  • G1 Climax 34 A Block Qualifier Semifinal: Callum Newman VS KENTA; Callum wins and advances.
  • G1 Climax 34 B Block Qualifier Semifinal: Taichi VS TJP; Taichi wins and advances.
  • G1 Climax 34 A Block Qualifier Semifinal: Tomohiro Ishii VS YOSHI-HASHI; Hashi wins and advances.

PLAY BY PLAY

G1 Climax 34 B Block Qualifier Semifinal: Hiroshi Tanahashi VS Boltin Oleg!

The Ace, The Joker & The Rook are once again NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champions, but they all understand there’s an even bigger prize to be won! Will Tanahashi make up for losing at Forbidden Door on Sunday? Or will Oleg get another shocker and be that much closer to the Climax?

The bell rings, and the fans rally for Oleg! Oleg and Tanahashi tie up, are in a deadlock, but Oleg uses his size to tip the scales. They end up on ropes, the ref counts, and Oleg lets off slowly. Tanahashi kicks low! Tanahashi headlocks, but Oleg powers up and out. Oleg then runs Tanahashi over! The fans fire up and Oleg brings Tanahashi up. Oleg fires forearms, whips Tanahashi to a corner, but Tanahashi comes back to dropkick a leg! Tanahashi grabs that leg to DRAGON SCREW! The fans rally up and Tanahashi stomps Oleg. Tanahashi drags Oleg up, bumps him off buckles, and kicks a leg. Tanahashi puts the leg in ropes, to kick again and again!

The ref reprimands, but Tanahashi lets off with a dropkick! Oleg falls over, crawls, but Tanahashi follows. Tanahashi grabs Oleg’s leg and stomps it. Tanahashi then steps through and sits down for a toehold, then adds the other leg. Tanahashi has the INDIAN DEATHLOCK! The fans rally, Tanahashi eggs Oleg on, so Oleg CHOPS! Tanahashi holds on, Oleg CHOPS again! Oleg back strokes his way to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Tanahashi lets Oleg go. The fans rally as Tanahashi brings Oleg up. Oleg fires a forearm! And another! Tanahashi eggs Oleg on so Oleg keeps going! Tanahashi fires a strike fest in return!

Tanahashi runs, but Oleg DROPKICKS! The fans fire up while both men are down. Oleg shakes out the bad leg, storms his way over to drag Tanahashi up, scoop him and SLAM! Oleg runs to SPLASH down! Cover, TWO! Tanahashi is still in this but Oleg storms back up on him. Oleg drags Tanahashi up with a gut wrench! Shake, Rattle and THROW! Then a kip up! The fans fire up as Oleg storms after Tanahashi again. Oleg puts Tanahashi in a corner, fires forearms then whips corner to corner. Oleg runs in to SPLASH! Tanahashi staggers, Oleg scoops him and SLAMS him again! Then Oleg goes up and up and VADER FLOPS!

Tanahashi avoids Oleg’s impact and the fans fire up! Tanahashi rises, rallies the fans and waits on Oleg. Oleg rises, Tanahashi runs and- NO, Oleg fireman’s carries! Tanahashi slips free, and SHOTEIS! Oleg swings, but into TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Tanahashi powers up again, runs, and SLINGBLADE! Down goes Oleg! Tanahashi covers, TWO! The fans fire up and Tanahashi hurries up top! Oleg stands, Tanahashi HIGH FLY ATTACKS, but Oleg catches him!! Oleg pops Tanahashi to a fireman’s carry, for a LANDSLIDE! Cover, TWO?!? Tanahashi survives and Oleg fires up! Only for Tanahashi to catch him in a victory roll! TWO!!

The fans fire up as Oleg escapes, but Tanahashi dropkicks the leg! Tanahashi runs again, but into another fireman’s carry! KAMIKAZE SENTON!! And then Oleg scoops, fireman’s carries, and KAMIKAZE SENTONS again!! Cover, OLEG WINS?!?

Winner: Boltin Oleg, by pinfall (advances to the next round)

Incredible! Unbelievable! Yet, it is true! Oleg shows President Ace great respect, and even hugs the ref. Oleg is heading on, will he soon be B Block’s tenth man?

 

G1 Climax 34 A Block Qualifier Semifinal: Callum Newman VS KENTA!

The Prince of Pace certainly surprised a few when he took down Tokyo Pimp, Yujiro Takahashi, last round. But now, he might have to pick up the pace if he wants to get past Fang Revived. Will Callum conquer this qualifier for the United Empire? Or will Kenta make him #GoToSleep?

Kenta attacks Callum in the corner before the bell! The ref reprimands and fans boo but Kenta fires knees and KICKS! The bell rings and this is on record as Kenta KICKS Callum again! Kenta KICKS, KICKS and KICKS in the corner, then dumps Callum out. Kenta goes out to bring Callum around and whip him hard into railing! Callum even tumbles up and over into the front row! Kenta drags Callum up, brings him back to ringside, just to whip him into more railing! Callum falls in a heap and writhes. Kenta KICKS Callum again, and again, then stalks him along the way. Callum stands, Kenta CLUBS him on the back!

Kenta brings Callum back around again, and POSTS him! The fans rally for Callum and the ref wants this in the ring, but Kenta KICKS Callum more and more. Kenta then puts Callum in the ring, soaks up the cheers and jeers, then follows, only for Callum to DROPKICK him back out! The fans fire up for Callum and he PLANCHAS! Direct hit, though maybe a little high, but the fans fire up with Callum again. Callum shakes out his arms, pops a finger back in place, then stands Kenta up to fire forearms. Kenta goes around the way but Callum follows, to whip him hard into railing! Now Kenta falls in a heap.

Callum kicks at Kenta now, egging him on. Callum drags Kenta up, ROCKS him with a forearm, then follows him to the corner. Kenta kicks back but Callum fires haymakers! Callum whips again, but Kenta stops himself, only for Callum to SHOTGUN Kenta down! The fans fire up as Kenta ends up in No Man’s Land! Callum storms after Kenta as the fans rally and duel. Callum asks for some room, and fans move aside, but Kenta resists the suplex! Kenta stomps Callum’s feet, and he suplexes Callum to the bare floor! Callum writhes on the tiles while Kenta stands. Kenta then KICKS Callum while he’s down.

Kenta KICKS Callum to get him to ringside, then he KICKS him against railing! The ref finally starts a ring count, and Callum eggs Kenta on! Kenta KICKS him again, then drags Callum up. Kenta puts Callum in, which the fans applaud, and Kenta gets in the ring. Callum flounders but Kenta stalks him. Kenta KICKS Callum, stomps him, then kicks him some more. Kenta scuffs Callum then stands over him. Callum guards and kicks back, but Kenta eggs him on. Callum kicks but Kenta KICKS! And KICKS! Callum bails out but Kenta waits on him. Callum sputters and slumps over, but Kenta goes out to KICK him!

Callum still eggs Kenta on? The fans rally up and Kenta KICKS! Callum flops over but he sits back up and eggs Kenta on. Kenta CLAWS Callum’s eyes! The ref reprimands but Kenta lets off, to POST Callum again! Kenta drags Callum up as the ring count starts again. Kenta KNEES Callum, SLAPS him, then brings him around into the ring. The fans applaud, and Kenta drops a knee on Callum’s face! Kenta then drags Callum up to snapmare and knee drop again! And again! And then again! Kenta pushes Callum to a cover, TWO! The fans cheer but Kenta clamps on with a chinlock. Callum endures and the fans rally up.

Callum is turning red already as Kenta puts on the pressure! Callum still reaches out, fights his way over, and has the ROPEBREAK! Kenta lets go and Callum sputters. Kenta kicks Callum around but Callum trips Kenta! Kenta gets up but Callum fires forearms! But then Callum flops over, his legs noodles under him. Kenta KICKS! And KICKS! Kenta eggs Callum on, so Callum fires a forearm! And then another! Callum wobbles but he comes back to fire more forearms. Kenta knees low, whips, but Callum ducks ‘n’ dodges to BOOT Kenta down! The fans fire up as Callum has that second wind! Kenta goes to a corner but Callum rolls and springs up!

Callum runs up to DROPKICK Kenta in the corner! Snapmare and PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Kenta is still in this but Callum keeps calm. Callum drags Kenta up, but Kenta ROCKS him with a forearm! Callum swings, Kenta shoves him into the ref! Callum ELBOWS back, but Kenta spins Callum around to reel him in. Callum fights free of the suplex, blocks a kick, and ROLLING ELBOWS! Kenta wobbles, Callum runs up, but Kenta ducks! The BOOT takes out the ref!! The fans freak out, Kenta kicks Callum low to DDT! Kenta sees he has an opening, and he goes out to fetch a kendo stick from under the ring!

The fans boo but Kenta brings the stick in. Kenta winds up and SMACKS Callum on the back! And again! And then in the front! Kenta SMACKS Callum on the back again and again, then at the side! But Callum catches the kendo stick! Kenta stomps Callum into letting go, and then he just tees off with the stick!! The fans boo as Callum’s body is marked over and over! Kenta throws the stick away as it starts to break, and then he goes to grab his Defy Wrestling Championship! Kenta gives the belt a kiss, then aims at Callum. Callum rises, but he dodges the belt shot to OSCUTTER!! Cover, but the ref still isn’t back!

Callum is stunned, he would’ve won this! Callum hurries out to fetch the ref and the fans cheer. The ref is still having a hard time shaking out the cobwebs, and Kenta LOW BLOWS Callum!! The fans boo as Kenta covers, and now the ref counts! TWO!!! Callum survives and Kenta is frustrated! Kenta aims from a corner, runs up, BUSAIKU KNEE!! Cover, TWO?!?! Callum survives again and Kenta is furious! Kenta fireman’s carries, GO TO- NO! Callum blocks the knee strike! So Kenta hits a RIGHT CROSS! And another! And another! Callum staggers, Kenta runs up, but into a JUMP KNEE! Callum runs in to HELLUVA KICK!!

Callum goes up and up and he DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS Kenta on the back!! The fans are thunderous as Callum again OSCUTTERS!! Cover, CALLUM WINS!!

Winner: Callum Newman, by pinfall (advances to the next round)

Another incredible upset, with a shoutout to the Aerial Assassin! Callum not only pins the Defy Champion, he advances to the qualifier finals! But can Callum keep up this pace and reach the Climax?

 

G1 Climax 34 B Block Qualifier Semifinal: TJP VS Taichi!

The Public Enemy made it through Satoshi Kojima to make it here, but now he has the Holy Emperor in his way. Will TJP continue to punch above his weight class to get one step closer to the Climax? Or will Taichi end TJP’s Cinderella Story here and now?

The bell rings and the fans rally up and duel, “T J P! T J P!” “TA-I-CHI! TA-I-CHI!” TJP paces while Taichi stretches, and the two circle. They feel things out, tie up, and Taichi being the heavyweight, he puts TJP on ropes. The ref counts the break, Taichi lets off slowly, and the fans cheer the sportsmanship. The two reset and circle again, then tie up. TJP gets around to waistlock but Taichi switches. TJP swim moves to get an arm and wrenches it. Taichi wrenches back, but TJP rolls, spins, cartwheels and drops back to TWIST SCISSORS! The fans cheer as TJP has Taichi down on the mat and keeps on the headscissors.

Taichi fights up, pushes TJP to a cover, TWO as TJP bridges! TJP then twists again and brings Taichi back down! Taichi fights around to headscissor TJP now! TJP bridges, moves around, and he headstands. The fans cheer as TJP stays upright, but Taichi is confused. TJP then pops free, but Taichi avoids the kick! Taichi rolls TJP, ONE! TJP DROPKICKS Taichi to a corner! The fans cheer as TJP runs in to ELBOW Taichi down! TJP gets the fans fired up and then he scrubs Taichi’s face! The fans cheer as TJP goes side to side, but Taichi bails out. The fans boo as Taichi denies the wash, but TJP just waits on him.

Taichi paces around the outside, but then TJP goes for the corner! Triangle jump and- NO, Taichi avoids the dropkick! And he AX BOMBERS TJP off the apron! The fans cheer while Taichi paces. Taichi goes back to TJP, drags him up, and brings him around to whip hard into railing! TJP drops to his knees, Taichi drags him up and through the gate to SMACK him off bleachers! The fans sitting there are excited to be closer to the action, and then Taichi brings TJP around to KICK! TJP falls over and the fans cheer, but the ref reprimands Taichi. Taichi leaves TJP behind and the ring count starts.

TJP crawls his way back, passes through the gate at 8 of 20, reaches the apron at 14, and the fans rally as he pushes himself up and in at 16. But then Taichi TOSSES him back out! TJP returns but Taichi TOSSES him out again! TJP slides in, dodges Taichi, but Taichi dodges TJP! GAMANGIRI in the corner! TJP sits down, the fans rally and Taichi has the ref check TJP. The ref does check but TJP seems fine. Taichi gives TJP scrubs of his boot to the face! The fans boo but that kick pad really gets TJP! Taichi then digs his boot into TJP’s head! The ref counts, Taichi lets off, and Taichi kicks TJP around. TJP fires body shots in return!

The fans rally up as TJP ROCKS and UPPERCUTS Taichi! TJP whips, Taichi reverses and wrenches to HOOK KICK! TJP falls, Taichi covers, TWO! The fans rally up but then Taichi clamps onto TJP with a chinlock. Taichi steps over an arm to have more leverage, but TJP endures. The fans rally up. TJP fights around and reaches out, ROPEBREAK! Taichi lets off and the fans applaud. Taichi paces some more, then storms back over. Taichi gives TJP more face scrubbing! Taichi runs side to side, but TJP jumps up to DROPKICK! TJP then goes up and up to FLYING RANA! The fans fire up while both men are down!

TJP and Taichi go to opposite ends, then stand up. TJP runs in, dodges Taichi and goes Spider-Man to then slide under and sunset flip! TJP then stacks Taichi, only to step over and trap an arm! TJP grabs the other, for the DARK SACRIFICE! Taichi writhes and the fans fire up with TJP! Taichi bails out of the ring and the fans rally behind TJP. Taichi rises, TJP runs corner to corner to triangle jump and DROPKICK! Direct hit this time and the fans cheer! TJP gets Taichi up, puts him in the ring, then goes up a corner. The fans rally again as TJP aims, for a FLYING FOREARM! TJP hurries to whip Taichi to a corner.

TJP runs in to BACK ELBOW, then he sits Taichi down! The fans cheer as now TJP gives some face scrubbing! TJP runs side to side, for the BOOT WASH! The fans fire up more and TJP goes back in for another round! TJP gives more scrubbing, then he runs side to side, for a BOOT WASH DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Taichi flounders, and TJP goes back up the corner. TJP aims but Taichi trips him up first! Taichi RIDGE HANDS, then climbs. Taichi fires another RIDGE HAND CHOP, but TJP wrenches an arm to a double wristlock! The ref counts, TJP slips under Taichi and SUPERKICKS the legs out!

Taichi ends up in a Tree of Woe, so TJP reels him in for a DRAPING FINAL CUT! Cover, ROPEBREAK! Taichi’s long legs give him that save, but TJP pushes him to center. TJP aims from a corner and the fans clap along, “T! J P! T! J P!” TJP aims as Taichi sits up, and he runs in to ONE BY- NO! Taichi dodges the knee! TJP BOOTS Taichi but Taichi GAMANGIRIS back! Both men fall and the fans fire up! Taichi rises, the fans are behind him now, and OFF COME THE PANTS! Taichi gathers his energy, aims at TJP, but TJP ducks the kick! TJP drop toeholds but Taichi reels TJP into a cradle! TWO, and TJP BOOTS the Ax Bomber!

Taichi swings around but TJP gets under. TJP waistlocks, Taichi fights free, but TJP ducks the Pele! TJP gets a leg, steps over, PINOY STRETCH!! Taichi endures and the fans fire up as he fights forward! Taichi claws at the mat and reaches out, and he drags TJP along to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer while TJP lets go in frustration. The fans continue to duel as TJP drags Taichi back up. TJP wrenches for an ELBOW BREAKER, then holds on to the arm. Taichi fires a forearm, but TJP wrenches for another ELBOW BREAKER! Taichi fires a RIDGE HAND, but TJP wrenches to another ELBOW BREAKER!

Taichi RIDGE HANDS, and RIDGE HANDS, and RIDGE HANDS again! But TJP’s grip does not break! Taichi RIDGE HANDS again, and then swings, but TJP gets around! IRON OCTOPUS!! Taichi powers out to DECK TJP! The ref checks TJP, but Taichi gets him up for a DANGEROUS SAIDO BRIDGE! TWO!! TJP survives and the fans fire up again! Taichi clutches his arm while he slowly sits up. The fans rally harder as Taichi paces around. TJP stirs and Taichi eggs him on. TJP sits up, into a BUZZSAW! Taichi then hauls TJP up to Alabama Lift, but TJP slips free to waistlock! Taichi gets free but TJP AX BOMBERS?!

Taichi URAKENS!! Taichi aims, but TJP SUPERKICKS first!! And then JUMP SOBATS!! Taichi roars and AX- NO, TJP catches him to a MOUSE TRAP! TWO!!! The fans are thunderous as TJP hurries to bring Taichi back up. Taichi breaks free to ENZIGIRI! TJP falls back over and Taichi hurries over. Taichi drags TJP up, runs, AX BOMBER!! Cover, ONE?!?!? WHAT?!? No one can believe it, but Taichi just gears up! TENSHO JUJIHOU!!! And then Alabama Lift, for BLACK MEPHISTO!!! Cover, Taichi wins!

Winner: Taichi, by pinfall (advances to the next round)

As talented and tenacious as TJP is, he just isn’t on that higher level yet! However, Taichi shows him respect, so is there a chance TJP will get there in the near future? And as for Taichi himself, he must now take on that Kazakhstan juggernaut, Boltin Oleg! Will Taichi have a real heavyweight fight on his hands in the qualifier finals?

 

G1 Climax 34 A Block Qualifier Semifinal: Tomohiro Ishii VS YOSHI-HASHI!

The Stone Pitbull and Head Hunter are allies under Chaos, have been NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champions together, but just as we saw with Oleg and Tanahashi, the Climax means that much more. Who will put their all into this fight to head to the final round?

The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two stare down. Hashi and Ishii slowly approach, tie up, and are in a deadlock. Hashi is taller but Ishii is stouter, and they each work to use those to their advantage. Ishii manages to push Hashi back a step, and then another step, and then onto the ropes. Red Shoes calls the break, but Hashi ROCKS and CHOPS Ishii! Hashi CLUBS Ishii, CLUBS him again, then headlocks. Hashi grinds Ishii down but Ishii fights up. Ishii tries but can’t power out as Hashi holds tight. Ishii wrenches the headlock but Hashi just clamps it on tighter! The fans cheer as Ishii endures.

Ishii fires body shots, powers up but still can’t power out as Hashi holds tight! Ishii eggs Hashi on even now, so Hashi grinds and grinds and grinds! Ishii fights up, throws body shots, then powers out. They RAM shoulders and neither falls! The fans cheer as the teammates dare the other to bring it. Hashi runs, RAMS Ishii, but Ishii rebounds to RAM Hashi! Hashi rebounds to RAM Ishii, then he CHOSP! Hashi runs but Ishii runs him over! The fans cheer and Ishii catches his breath. Ishii kicks at Hashi and eggs him on. Hashi sits up, Ishii KICKS! And KICKS! Hashi gets on his feet but Ishii ROCKS him with a forearm!

Ishii eggs Hashi on again, then fires more forearms! Hashi leans into those like Ishii would! The fans fire up and Hashi ROCKS Ishii! Hashi whips Ishii but Ishii comes back, only for Hashi to run Ishii over! The fans fire up again while Hashi checks his neck. Hashi goes back for Ishii and kicks him around now. Hashi brings Ishii up, CHOPS, but Ishii doesn’t flinch! Ishii eggs Hashi on so Hashi CHOPS! And CHOPS! Hashi ROCKS Ishii, snapmares and KICKS! Ishii grits his teeth and the fans rally up. Hashi SLAPS Ishii! Ishii gets mad and CHOPS Hashi high! Hashi falls and Red Shoes reprimands, that was too close to the throat!

Ishii drags Hashi back up, bumps him off buckles, then CHOPS again! And again! Ishii keeps those dangerously high, then he taunts Hashi while he’s down. The fans rally while Red Shoes warns Ishii. Ishii dares Hashi to get up, then slaps him around a little. Hashi stands up, and he fires a forearm! Ishii doesn’t budge, so Hashi fires more shots. Now Ishii backs Hashi down! Hashi fires forearm after forearm, but then Ishii CHOPS Hashi down! The fans fire up and Ishii finally feels those shots. Ishii goes back to Hashi, drags him up, and CHOPS again! And again! And again! Hashi fires a forearm! Ishii CHOPS again!

Ishii keeps those CHOPS going, Hashi flops over but Ishii just stands him up for more CHOPS! Hashi sits down, but Ishii makes him stand! CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! Hashi drops to his knees a third time and Ishii eggs him on. Ishii drags Hashi up, reels him in, but Hashi headlocks to fight the suplex! Hashi CLUBS, ROCKS, BODY SHOTS and CHOPS Ishii! Ishii CHOPS right back! Hashi staggers around, Ishii storms up to CHOP, ROCK and repeat! Hashi is against ropes, Ishii whips him, but Hashi dropkicks the leg! Hashi gets that leg, to DRAGON SCREW! Both men are down and the fans fire up again!

Ishii rolls to a corner while the fans rally up, and Hashi goes to the other end. Ishii drags himself up with ropes, as does Hashi. Hashi runs corner to corner to LARIAT! Now Hashi ROCKS and CHOPS on repeat! The fans fire up as the CHOPS ring out! Ishii sits down now and Hashi catches his breath. Hashi drags Ishii up, whips him corner to corner, but Ishii comes back! Hashi CHOPS, mule kicks, and turns Ishii for the NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up and Hashi goes to a corner. Hashi climbs while the fans rally, and Ishii stands, into the BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ishii is still in this but Hashi stays calm.

Hashi drags Ishii up, reels him in, fisherman and- NO, Ishii fights free to wrench and SAIDO! Both men are down again and the fans fire back up! Ishii rises, the fans rally, and Ishii watches Hashi go to a corner. Ishii runs up to LARIAT! Hashi shoves Ishii back! The fans fire up, and Hashi CHOPS! Ishii CHOPS! Hashi CHOPS! Ishii CHOPS! They go back and forth, CHOP for CHOP, and they only speed up from there! Ishii CHOPS high, finally feels the sting from Hashi’s chops, and the fans fire up again. Ishii mockingly asks what’s up, so Hashi CHOPS again! Ishii CHOPS again, and they start speeding back up!

It’s just CHOP after CHOP and the fans rally up! Ishii eggs Hashi on while Hashi grits his teeth, and Hashi CHOPS again! The CHOPS keep going, Hashi grits his teeth again, and then they CHOP some more! Hashi is starting to back Ishii down with his CHOPS! Ishii wobbles and the fans fire up! Hashi winds up to CHOP! And DOUBLE CHOP! Hashi roars, runs, and LARIATS! But Ishii stays standing! Hashi huffs ‘n’ puffs and runs again, to LARIAT! Ishii just CHOPS, then runs, but into a LARIAT! Ishii falls, springs up, and he LARIATS! Hashi springs up, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Both men lean on each other as they fall to their knees!

The fans are thunderous while both men slump down onto the mat. Both men stir, and Ishii growls as he pushes himself up. Hashi also rises, and they each take a swing! They each duck, then Ishii fires boxing elbows! Hashi CHOPS! Ishii HEADBUTTS! Hashi runs up to SHOTGUN! Ishii gets up to SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans are thunderous again as both men stand! Hashi swings, Ishii blocks and then ducks Hashi’s backhand! Ishii runs, but into a SUPERKICK! Hashi roars and the fans are with him as he goes back for Ishii. Hashi drags Ishii up, reels him in, fisherman and KUMAGOROSHI! Cover, TWO!!

Ishii survives and the fans fire up again! The fans rally and duel as Hashi rises. Ishii follows and Hashi runs, to LARIAT Ishii down! But Ishii rises up again! Hashi runs in to LARIAT again! Ishii again falls, but Ishii again rises! The fans fire up and Hashi runs again. Ishii swings, Hashi ducks ‘n’ dodges to LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Ishii is still in this and the fans fire up! Hashi rises, brings Ishii up to his feet, and then full nelsons. Hashi spins Ishii to the pump handle, but Ishii fights Karma! Ishii throws elbows, but Hashi LARIATS! Hashi resets, KAR- NO, Ishii slips free! But Hashi avoids the enzigiri! Hashi DOUBLE STOMPS Ishii on the back!

Hashi drags Ishii up again, but Ishii HEADBUTTS! Hashi goes to a corner, comes back, but Ishii gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans are thunderous while both men are down! The fans rally while Ishii rolls away to a corner. Ishii eggs Hashi on, then runs in, to LARIAT! But Hashi rises!? Hashi blocks a lariat, ROLLING ELBOWS, and Ishii falls! Hashi drags Ishii back up, gets his knee ready and runs, but Ishii LARIATS again!! The fans are thunderous and Ishii goes back for Hashi. Ishii drags Hashi up, reels him in, lifts him up, and RUNNING POWERBOMBS! High stack, TWO?!?!

The fans are thunderous as Hashi survives all that damage! Ishii sits Hashi up to run and SLIDING- NO, Hashi dodges! CODE BREAKER! Ishii rebounds, to SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO!!! Hashi survives again! The fans are electric and Ishii roars! Ishii drags Hashi up, reels him back in and suplexes, but Hashi knees free! Hashi wrenches, gets around, pump handle! KAR- NO, Ishii slips free to suplex! But Hashi DDT COUNTERS!! The fans are thunderous again while both men are down! The fans rally as hard as they can while Ishii and Hashi go to opposite corners. Ishii and Hashi rise up, and Hashi roars!

Hashi runs in to LARIAT Ishii from behind! Hashi reels Ishii in now, but Ishii fights the lift! Ishii powers up to back drop Hashi away! The fans fire up but Hashi is right up! Hashi roars, and he SUPER- NO, Ishii blocks the kick to HEADBUTT!! Ishii drags himself to a corner, roars as he rises up, and the fans are thunderous again! Ishii runs but Hashi LARIATS first!! Hashi roars and he drags Ishii to his feet! Hashi reels Ishii in, hoists him up, but Ishii back drops, only for Hashi to make it a DESTROYER!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Ishii survives and the fans are electric! Hashi stays cool and watches Ishii slowly sit up.

Hashi powers up his arm, runs, and he LARIATS Ishii down!! Cover, TWO!?!?! Ishii survives again but Hashi just feeds off the energy of Korakuen Hall! Hashi drags Ishii to his feet, full nelsons, then spins Ishii tot he pump handle! KAR- NO, Ishii slips free to full nelson! DRAGON SUPLEX!! Both men rise again, and Hashi runs up! Ishii ROCKS Hashi! Hashi CHOPS Ishii! Ishii PELES Hashi!! Korakuen erupts as Ishii roars! Ishii runs and LARIATS Hashi down!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Now Hashi survives, but Ishii vows to end this! Ishii suplexes, but Hashi slips free! DRAGON SUPLEX! Ishii rises, into the SUPERKICK!

Ishii just runs!? Hashi SUPERKICKS! And ROUNDHOUSES! And hops on, for EASY PICKINGS!! But Hashi knows that’s not enough, he has to top it off! Pump handle and KARMA!!! Cover, HASHI WINS!!

Winner: Yoshi-Hashi, by pinfall (advances to the next round)

A powerful showdown between teammates, and in the end, the Head Hunter was able to break through the Stone Pitbull! Ishii will miss out on the G1, but will there be something for him down the line?

As for Hashi, he gets the mic to say, “Ishii-san. Thank you very much. Sometimes, words find a way into people’s hearts. And a few words have that power. Ishii doesn’t say much backstage, but when he has talked to me, it has been something inspiring and profound. It is because of Tomohiro Ishii that Yoshi-Hashi is here today.” The fans cheer, and Hashi says that he has seen Ishii walk through the darkness and still carry a light. So that has inspired Hashi to move on to the G1 Climax. He hopes to face Ishii again some time, but for now, Hashi steps forward to the future. Some might not like it, but he will keep marching forward.

Hashi wants us to know that there was a point where he, Ishii and a few others, who he will not name, had to make a decision. But that next step is in the Tokyo Budokan on Friday! Hashi promises victory to earn his way into this year’s G1! So he hopes everyone will watch him then, and see what he can truly do! The Head Hunter is determined, will he always #GetBackUp until he has reached the top?


My Thoughts:

A great return to the New Japan Soul series, and while I didn’t cover the matches, I did appreciate they pulled a little something special with the LIJ VS House of Torture matches tonight. It was meant to be back-to-back Six Man Tag matches, but of course the House couldn’t let LIJ win cleanly so Evil’s trio stormed out there and beat up on Titan, Hiromu & Yota. That brought out Naito, Takagi & Bushi, Takagi was the one to make the challenge for the much bigger Twelve Man Tag, and that was fairly chaotic, but of course LIJ won again. And it seems that on July 5th, the New Japan Soul finale, we’re getting LIJ VS LIJ, Team Hiromu VS Team Naito to perhaps help tease some things in terms of the world title and the G1 Climax.

Speaking of the G1, great qualifiers tonight. Great surprise results in Oleg overcoming Tanahashi and Callum overcoming Kenta, this is definitely Tanahashi as President Ace saying the younger generation is ready to move up. Though at the same time, they do the right move in storytelling by having TJP not get the surprise victory. TJP’s story is struggling to win in much of anything while trying to be new team captain for The United Empire. TJP did great tonight, of course, but it shows that he’s still falling short of the example set by Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher, and even the singles champions within the group, Henare, Great-O-Khan & Jeff Cobb.

Ishii VS Hashi was an awesome main event, and being that they’re good friends and teammates, they know each other so well and were referencing that from start to finish. Ishii is great, but Hashi is essentially the face of perseverance in NJPW, and he has for awhile now been on that push a veteran gets after sticking it out for so long. Both Oleg VS Taichi and Hashi VS Callum will be great finals, great generational match-ups, and I’m rather torn on who gets in. I feel like it’d be more exciting for NJPW fans if Oleg gets a third upset in a row while Hashi gets a win over the younger, faster guy.

My Score: 8.9/10


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One step away from the Stampede!

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Bryan Danielson awaits tonight’s big winner!

Hangman Page was the wild card dealt into the Men’s Owen Hart Cup tournament, and now he’s one step away from winning it all! But will Jay White force us all to Breathe with the Switchblade?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Six Man Tag: The Conglomeration VS The Iron Savages; wins.
  • Riho VS Lady Frost; wins.
  • Toni Storm w/ Mariah May & Luther VS Trish Adora; wins.
  • 2024 Men’s Owen Hart Cup Semifinal: Hangman Page VS Jay White; wins and advances.

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The stakes are raised in Toronto!

While six men and six women compete for Money in the Bank contracts, Seth Rollins has Damian Priest put his World Heavyweight Championship AND Judgment Day membership on the line! Will The Punisher lose it all all in one night?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Drew McIntyre VS Jey Uso VS Chad Gable VS LA Knight VS Andrade VS Carmelo Hayes; McIntyre wins and is the 2024 Mr. Money in the Bank.
  • WWE Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn VS Bron Breakker; Sami wins and retains the title.
  • WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Title VS Faction: Damian Priest VS Seth Rollins; turns into…
  • WWE World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank Cash-In Triple Threat: Damian Priest VS Seth Rollins VS Drew McIntyre; Priest wins and retains the title.
  • Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Iyo Sky VS Lyra Valkyria VS Zoey Stark VS Naomi VS Tiffany Stratton VS Chelsea Green; Tiffany wins and is the 2024 Ms. Money in the Bank.
  • Six Man Tag: Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton & Kevin Owens VS The Bloodline; The Bloodline wins.

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It’s the Money in the Bank Countdown Show!

Join Michael Cole, Wade Barrett, Big E & Jackie Redmond in discussing, analyzing and predicting all the high stakes action here in Toronto!

 

Michael Cole interviews Seth Rollins.

Cole said it has been a few eventful months while Rollins was away. Rollins says you are always a bit nervous coming back, but he was welcomed with opened arms. Don’t get him wrong, he enjoyed his time off with his family, but there’s nothing like the energy from the fans. That is where Seth comes alive. Cole asks how the family is feeling. Becky Lynch has stepped away from WWE after losing the title, taking care of their daughter, how is The Man feeling? She’s great. Rollins can’t speak to Becky’s future, her plans, but she and the little one are great. Their daughter is now three years old and running the show.

Cole says this is an emotional weekend WrestleMania was. Walk us through the night one main event and that great tag match. It was cold, first of all. Then there was this bigness, but also Rollins felt at home, that he was where he was mean tot be. Adrenaline got him through the night, the result wasn’t what they wanted, but it set the table for night two. Yes, and less than 24 hours, Rollins kicks off Mania, has to turn right around from his grueling tag match. How was his mindset for such a big match? Rollins remembers sitting, and while Mania has been two nights for awhile, he has never had to go back to back before.

Usually there is this breath you take and you go, “Whew, we did it.” But then he realized no, he had to come back the next night. it was going to be an uphill battle for sure. Cole says many times it is back to back nights, but Mania is where you leave it all out there. And doing that in the main event of one and the opener of the other, why’d Rollins choose to do that? Rollins says he had a duty to the World Heavyweight Championship, to give it a presence at Mania, and he wasn’t about ot vacate. And there’s always a puncher’s chance you win. McIntyre could’ve made a mistake, but he didn’t until after.

But why get in the business of The Bloodline? Why does Rollins do that? Rollins says it felt important. To move things forward, they needed to end Roman’s reign. Rollins was willing yo sacrifice his own well-being to do some good. And fortunately, he was right. Then fast-forward to the end of that night two. Roman’s obsession with Rollins cost him. How did that feel? It was a catharsis. If Rollins could just tip the scale, get a chair in there, that’d make Roman lose his focus and Cody could win. A bittersweet story for Rollins, but at least Cody got to #FinishHisStory. There might’ve been envy there, but Rollins was very happy for Cody.

And after that, for the first time in 12 years, Rollins felt he could rest. He got the surgery and he was okay. The interview will continue so stay tuned.

 

Backstage interview with Sami Zayn.

Cathy Kelley says it’s already been quite the week for the Great Liberator. He had a great night on Thursday with his comedy show, but now he must gear up for his Intercontinental Championship match against Bron Breakker, how is he handling having to deal with such different undertakings? Sami says it has been hard. The last ten days even have been difficult. These are really different things to prepare for. A comedy show takes one mindset, it was a lot of fun, but now he has to prepare for the lion’s den. Sami is aware of the physical threat Bron poses. But the comedy show is done, it is almost time, adrenaline is kicking in with some nerves, too.

Sami doesn’t wanna sound overconfident, but he doesn’t see him leaving his home country without this title. Cathy thanks him for his time, and sends it to Jackie Redmond.

Backstage interview with Bron Breakker.

Jackie says Bron has been a wrecking ball since coming to Raw, but perhaps going into this match, Sami has the experience edge. What is his response? Bron says of course Sami has that advantage, he’s been all over the world for quite some time. But Sami’s never been in the ring with an athlete like Bron. Someone among the top athletes to ever live on this planet, will be here in Sami’s home country. That’ll just make it sweeter when Bron takes that title and becomes the NEW Intercontinental Champion. Jackie thanks Bron for his time, will Sami’s 90 day reign come to a fast yet brutal end?

 

Shawn Michaels joins the panel!

The fans fire up for HBK and Cole says HBK has a huge weekend, too, as NXT Heatwave is tomorrow night. NXT and Toronto have had a great relationship, and DIY even won the WWE Tag Team Championships here last night. HBK says Heatwave is big, all title matches. Trick Williams is setting a new standard as he defends the NXT Championship in a Fatal 4 Way against Toronto’s own Shawn Spears, another Canadian in Ethan Page, and the Young OG, Je’Von Evans. Roxanne Perez defends her NXT Women’s Championship against Lola Vice. Plus, the NXT Tag Team Championships and both North American titles are also on the line.

Cole notes how impressive Oba Femi is, and HBK says that is proof that the NIL system is working. Oba has been doing this for just a year, but he is already so impressive, so dominant, and is only getting better. HBK loves Wes Lee, Wes was a fantastic champion, but he has his work cut out for himself against such a behemoth as Oba. Things are only heating up in Toronto, will we see someone melt under the spotlight?

 

Backstage interview with Jey Uso.

Cathy Kelley is with Main Event Jey Uso and says this is his first MITB match. Monday, Jey said he was confident he’d walk away with the contract, how would that change his trajectory? Big time! He could get his first singles title. But tonight is the night. No more talk. He’s gonna snatch the YEET-case and become Mr. Mon-YEET in the Bank! YEET! Jey is ready to win it all, will he pull it off?

 

It’s part two of Michael Cole interviewing Seth Rollins.

Cole has The Visionary talk now on El Campeon, Damian Priest. The two of them have one thing in common, in that they’re the only men to cash-in during WrestleMania. How would Rollins rate Priest’s performance since wining the world title? Rollins remembers his first run. It is very different imagining your first run and then actually having that run. Is Priest just a transitional champion? Who knows if there’s such a thing. Yes, McIntyre believes in such things but he’s also a bitter, bitter man. Priest has done well, but when you look at the title defenses against Jey Uso and against Drew McIntyre, Priest needed help. Priest may not have wanted the help, but it is what it is.

Priest has done an admirable job but Rollins feels very confident going into MITB. So much so, there is the gentlemen’s agreement: Rollins loses, he can no longer challenge while Priest is champion; Priest loses, he must leave Judgment Day. Rollins says he sees potential in Priest. But many times, you have to step out on your own, away from what is safe and comfortable, to reach that potential. Rollins knows from coming in with The Shield, it is great o have those you can depend on. But that legacy is not your own. Priest needs to create his own legacy. Win, lose or draw, Priest learns something about himself, he will learn to stand on his own two feet.

Speaking of legacies, Cole wants to talk Rollins’ legacy. The World Heavyweight Championship for Rollins meant fighting every single night. He’s come back and reset. Has he reexamined what he wants now? Let’s be honest, this could be his final big run. Rollins chuckles and says he feels he’s just hit his prime. But yes, there is more behind him than ahead of him. He has thought about his legacy, and he is back to win that world title to add to his legacy and build upon everything he’s done. Then what if he doesn’t beat Priest tonight? He hadn’t thought that far yet. He feels very confident in himself, he really does.

He’s lost as many titles as he has won. If he can’t, then he reevaluates and figures out how to move forward. But he put that pressure on himself because that is when he does his best work. Winning gives us Rollins VS Gunther at SummerSlam. That is a dream match for Rollins, he hopes that is everyone’s dream match, and Rollins has wrestled just about everybody. If and when Rollins gets his title back, he will be very excited to face Gunther at SummerSlam. Cole thanks Rollins for his time and wishes him luck in moving that legacy forward. Will The Visionary, The Revolutionary, Seth Freakin’ Rollins, find a way to #BurnItDown once again?

 

Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.

Cathy says The Center of the Universe has defied expectations as a new superstar, but is she at all concerned about the other five competitors tonight? Tiff says she is most certainly NOT concerned. The others should be worried about her as the most gifted superstar, and that will be on full display when she climbs the ladder, grabs the briefcase, and makes it Tiffy in the Bank. Tootles. Tiff heads out, Cathy spots LA Knight and hopes for an interview. Will WWE have to accept that it is #TiffyTime?

Backstage interview with LA Knight.

Cathy has caught up with The Mega Star and says even Knight feels Jey Uso is the favorite going into this. But does that change Knight’s confidence in himself at all? First and foremost, LEMME TALK TO YA! Here’s the thing. MITB is upon us, you talk about last night, Knight saying Jey is a favorite. Knight has eyes and ears, but he knows the fans will go “YEAH!” and yeah, they’ll “YEET!” The fans are pulling for both of them neck and neck but that doesn’t matter. Knight walked in, told us on day one, even last night, the fans can say this and that, the superstars can say this and that. But Knight has been MONEY since day one!

He’ll get that briefcase because no one else can, with everybody saying “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” Confident as always, will we soon see a Mega Star in the Bank?

 

Trish Stratus is here!

Toronto’s own gets a hero’s welcome and she has the mic to say she isn’t really sure what to say. Other than, you’re welcome. It is so good to be home! And she is so excited that she gets to be the one to welcome us all to a night that will change WWE forever. Welcome to Money in the Bank! And singing the Star Spangled Banner, many who have given Trish many a great introduction, WWE’s own Samantha Irvin. A wonderful job from Samantha, and to sing O Canada, the Ontario native, Ryland James. Another wonderful job, and now, time for the show!

 

WWE presents: “The Heist.”

“Okay, here’s how the story goes so try and keep up. And I mean all the way up. Cuz up here is what everyone wants. And to get it, it’s more than just a classic smash ‘n’ grab. You gotta battle your way up, fly your way up, climb your way and crash your way. Do anything your way, past five other superstars. Cuz you get this, and you might get one of these. And lemme tell ya, everyone wants one of those. But be careful, because everyone will wanna piece of you, too. So stay sharp, stay focused, because one wrong step, and it’s a one way ticket to Oh… My… God! Whoever said money isn’t everything never had the money.”

 

Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Drew McIntyre VS Jey Uso VS Chad Gable VS LA Knight VS Andrade VS Carmelo Hayes!

The Scottish Terminator is pissed that CM Punk screwed him over at WrestleMania and then again at Clash at the Castle, so he will destroy everyone in his way! Will McIntyre get this briefcase and cash in later tonight? Or will someone else take advantage of McIntyre’s rage and take the prize for their own?

The bell rings and the brawl is on! Knight is after Melo, Andrade is after McIntyre, Jey is after Gable! Andrade ROCKS McIntyre, McIntyre GLASGOW KISSES back! McIntyre rushes Jey, Jey dodges, then Jey and Knight DOUBLE LARIAT McIntyre out! The brawling continues, Melo whips but Knight reverses. Melo KICKS Knight, runs, but into a POP-UP POWERSLAM! Jey gives Gable a POP-UP NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up with “YEET!” and “YEAH!” as these two stare down. They circle, the fans rally up, but Gable and Melo put ladders in. So Knight WRECKS Gable with a dropkick! Jey DIVES onto Melo!

The fans fire up as McIntyre brings Andrade around to RAM him into barriers! Jey and Knight get in to tug-o-war over the ladder. McIntyre gabs the other and CLOBBERS both men! Then he CLOBBEWRS Gable! Then he CLOBBERS Melo! McIntyre grins, stands the ladder up, and he climbs! But Gable hurries up after him! Gable throws body shots, McIntyre hits back. They brawl up top, McIntyre SMACKS Gable off the top rung! But Gable grabs an arm! HANGING ARMBAR!! McIntyre holds on, Andrade SPRINGBOARD LEG DROPS! Gable and Andrade land hard on the mat and the fans lose their minds already!

Andrade takes the ladder to CLOBBER McIntyre! And he CHUCKS it at Knight! Knight writhes, Andrade stands the ladder up, and now El Idolo climbs, only to be met by H1M! Melo and Andrade brawl, Andrade climbs, but Melo springboards, FADE AWAY JUMPER! Direct hit because Melo Don’t Miss! Melo then stomps Andrade around and SMACKS him off a ladder. The fans want tables but Melo in his Raptors inspired gear soaks up the heat. Melo runs, springboards, but Andrade catches him! SPRINGBOARD SPANISH FLY on the ladder!! The fans are thunderous and losing their minds again while both men writhe!

McIntyre crawls back in, but so does Jey. The fans “YEET! YEET! YEET!” as McIntyre glares at Jey. They circle, clear some space, and the fans taunt McIntyre with “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” The brawl is on as Jey and McIntyre fire hands! “YEET! YEET!” McIntyre shoves, swings, misses, and Jey SAMOAN DROPS! The fans fire up as Jey gets moving, and he SPEARS McIntyre! Gable returns, Jey mule kicks, UPPERCUTS, then kicks again. Gable blocks but the DRAGON WHIP hits! Jey hurries to grab a ladder, and he leans it in a corner. Jey fireman’s carries Gable gut Gable slips free to GERMAN SUPLEX!

The fans boo but Gable storms over to McIntyre. Gable deadlift GERMAN SUPLEXES the bigger man! Melo is back, but Gable gets around, shoves, and catches the springboard! CHAOS THEORY!! The fans are torn but then Andrade waistlocks Gable. Gable elbows free, sees Jey’s ladder, and he GERMAN SUPLEXES THE LADDER ONTO ANDRADE!! The fans chant “YOU STILL SUCK!” but Gable sets the ladder up. Gable climbs, but Knight hurries in! Knight YANKS Gable down, RAMS him into a corner, and stomps a mudhole, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight just stomps and stomps, “YEAH~!” then he goes side to side, but Gable dodges the knee!

Gable gets the leg to DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! The fans boo while Knight writhes, but Gable puts the ladder aside. Gable grabs a second ladder, and he runs in! Knight dodges, the ladder hits post! Knight then bumps Gable off buckles, NECKBREAKER on the ladder!! Both men writhe and fans again lose their minds! Melo drags Knight out of the ring to fire haymakers, but Knight gives those back! Knight ROCKS Melo, KNEES him, then SMACKS him off the desk! Knight dribbles Melo off the desk, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight clears the desk, brings a ladder around, and makes a ladder bridge to the apron!

Knight ROCKS Melo, brings him in the ring, and hoists Melo up! Melo slips free, and he hits the FIRST 48! Knight falls over, Melo sees the ladder standing up, and he hurries up! Gable slips in to CLUB Melo! “This is Awesome!” as Gable then brings that shorter ladder over. Gable sets that one up but Melo kicks Gable. Melo climbs his ladder, Gable CLUBS him again! Gable climbs, and he grabs a leg for an ANKLE LOCK! Melo endures, reaches out, but Andrade climbs from the other side. Gable CLUBS Melo, SMACKS him off rungs, then hurries to intercept Andrade! They brawl up top, and Gable SMACKS Andrade off the rungs!

Andrade tumbles down but McIntyre YANKS Gable down! And he SMACKS Gable into the short ladder! McIntyre puts that ladder in a corner, brings Gable around, and lifts to POWERBOMB Gable onto the ladder! McIntyre then CLAYMORES Andrade right outta the ring!! McIntyre climbs, but here comes Jey and Knight! Jey YANKS McIntyre down, Knight grabs a ladder. McIntyre GLASGOW KISSES Jey, Knight JAMS McIntyre with a ladder! Jey SUPERKICKS, Knight hits B F T!! Knight then puts McIntyre int he drop zone for the USO SPLASH! The fans cheer as Knight and Jey work together!

But now, Jey and Knight climb up, racing to the top! The fans duel between “YEET!” and “YEAH!” as the two throw hands! “YEET!” “YEAH!” “YEET!” gets the edge, then touches the briefcase! But Knight ROCKS Jey!” “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” But Melo tips the ladder! Knight and Jey fall to HOTSHOT off ropes! Melo then FLIES to take down Gable! Melo hurries back up, and he aims at Jey! NOTHING BUT NET! It was a close clip on Jey’s head but it was good enough! Melo hurries up the ladder now, but Andrade hurries with one of his down! Andrade YANKS Melo down, SMACKS him with a ladder, then puts that ladder through ropes for a new bridge!

The fans anticipate crazy stuff is about to happen, but Andrade climbs. Melo climbs, too! Knight pursues, Andrade SMACKS Melo off the rungs, but Knight shoves Andrade! Andrade ends up giving Melo a SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB onto the ladder bridge!! The fans are losing their minds all over again and Knight shoves both Andrade and Melo aside! Knight climbs and the fans are thunderous! But Gable returns and he waistlocks Knight! Knight elbows free, but Gable YANKS him down by a leg! Knight spins Gable, B F- NO, Gable waistlocks! Knight fights free again, but Gable HOTSHOTS him!

Gable SMACKS Knight off the ladder, to then BELLY2BELLY SUPLEX Knight up and out and onto the first ladder bridge!! Knight falls, and Gable sees he’s all alone! Gable climbs! He touches the briefcase! But Jey TIPS the ladder! Gable holds onto the hook!! Gable dangles like a fish, but loses his grip and FALLS! Jey is there to SPEAR!! The fans are thunderous with “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Jey brings the ladder over, climbs up again, but that briefcase is swinging! Jey waits for it to come back, grabs it, but McIntyre CHUCKS A LADDER at Jey!! Jey falls, and gets a CLAYMORE!!! The fans are going nuts as McIntyre climbs!

McIntyre grabs that case, unhooks it, AND WINS!!!!

Winner: Drew McIntyre (2024 Mr. Money in the Bank)

Just as Jey was fingertips away, he gets terminated! McIntyre has completed part one of his plan, will part two come true when Drew targets Seth Rollins and Damian Priest later tonight?

 

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn VS Bron Breakker!

The Great Liberator is no stranger to being an underdog. At WrestleMania, Sami had to face Der Ring General, a man who was unstoppable for 667 DAYS, but Sami stopped him! However, the Big Bad Booty Nephew also has a win over Gunther under his belt. Does that mean Bron will take this belt from Sami? Or can the underdog find a way to survive this hungry dog?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who has true strength!

The bell rings and the fans rally for Sami as he circles with Bron. The fans sing “OLE! OLE OLE OLE~!” and then the two tie up. Bron TOSSES Sami away and the fans are torn between booing and barking. Bron waits on Sami and Sami gets up. They circle again, feel things out, and they knuckle lock. Bron gets around to waistlock and SLAM, and he barks at Sami. Sami stands back up, he and Bron reset and circle again. The fans rally, Bron taunts Sami that the fans can’t help him. Bron offers a free shot, so Sami SLAPS Bron! Bron scowls, shoots in, and he RAMS Sami into a corner! Bron RAMS into Sami again and again!

The ref counts, Bron tells him to shut up, then he storms upon Sami. Sami fires off haymakers! Bron shoves Sami, runs in, but into an ELBOW! Sami goes up to AX HANDLE Bron down! The fans fire up and Sami stalks Bron to ropes. Sami CHOPS, fires forearms, then whips Bron to ropes. Bron reverses, Sami stops himself, then Sami TOSSES Bron out! Sami goes to the apron and aims, for the ARABIAN PRESS! Down goes Bron and the fans fire up! Sami drags Bron up and in, stalks him to a corner, and CHOPS! Bron is stinging but Sami brings Bron around to UPPERCUT! Sami wrenches and whips, but Bron ducks ‘n’ dodges!

Bron builds speed and he CLOBBERS Sami! The fans fire up and Bron snarls. Bron stalks Sami, then he rains down fists! The ref checks Sami but Sami stands on wobbly legs. Sami flops back down, Bron hauls him back up. Bron clinches to OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Sami flops on the Prime logo and the fans rally, but Bron smirks as he stalks Sami. Bron bumps Sami off buckles, does it again and again, then digs his knee in. The ref counts, Bron goes side to side, and he KNEES Sami down! Bron mocks the “Ole Ole Ole,” but the fans boo. Sami staggers up, Bron storms over, but Sami CHOPS! And CHOPS!

Bron runs up, Sami clinches but Bron fires knees. Bron then OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES! Cover, TWO, but Bron does push-ups! That Steiner attitude is shining through, but Sami still ELBOWS Bron! Sami goes up, leaps, but Bron catches him! Bron waistlocks, Sami fires more elbows and the fans fire up! Sami just HAMMERS away on Bron, then knuckle locks to CHOP! Sami goes up and up and TORNADO DDTS! Cover, TWO! Bron stays in this but Sami keeps his cool. The fans rally up for Sami as he rises, and he fires forearms on Bron. Bron wobbles, Sami fires more shots, then whips. Bron reverses but Sami goes up and over!

Sami LARIATS Bron up and out of the ring! The fans fire up again and Sami hurries out after Bron. Sami brings Bron around to CHOP! Bron sputters, the ring count starts, but Sami whips. Bron reverses, Sami goes up the barriers, QUEBRADA, but Bron catches Sami! Bron aims but Sami slips free, Bron hits POST! The fans fire up as we pass 5 of 10. Sami slides in, the count is 7, but Bron rolls in at 8. Sami drags Bron up to TOSS him back out! Bron flops to the floor but Sami goes out the side. Sami aims, runs in, DAREDEVIL- LARIAT from Bron! Both men are down on the outside and fans bark it up again!

The ring count returns, and Bron sits up at 4 of 10. Bron drags Sami up and in at 5, then vows to end this. The fans boo but Bron takes aim. Sami stands, Bron runs in, but Sami BOOTS him! Sami reels Bron in for a BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Bron stays in this and Sami is beside himself! Sami snarls, drags Bron up, but Bron RAMS him into a corner! Sami CLUBS Bron, Bron fires body shots, then Bron puts Sami up top. Sami fires hands all the same, then reels Bron in. Bron powers out and UPPERCUTS! Bron gets space, runs up, goes up and up, SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO! Sami survives and the fans fire up!

Bron grits his teeth, clutches a knee, he had his own hard landing. “This is Awesome!” as Bron huffs ‘n’ puffs. Bron throws down fists, then he stalks Sami to ropes. Sami gets out of the ring, the ref has Bron back up, but Bron goes out the side. Bron wants to try this again, and he runs in around the way! But Sami hurdles! Bron stops from hitting steps! Bron hurries after Sami to SMACK him off the desk! Bron goes to the apron, and he FLYING LARIATS Sami over the desk! The fans bark it up while both men are down. The ref checks Sami, he is somehow okay to continue, and Bron hobbles over to drag Sami back into the ring.

Bron shakes out a leg, and he drags Sami up by his neck. Trophy lift and- NO, Sami kicks free! Sami goes to a corner, clinches Bron, CORNER EXPLODER! The fans are thunderous as Sami goes to the other end, and he takes aim! Sami runs up, into a JUMP KNEE from Bron!! Bron hauls Sami back up, POP-UP POWERSLAM! And now the straps come down! Bron aims, Sami stands, but Sami BOOTS Bron again!! Sami has Bron in a corner, goes corner to corner, HELLUVA KICK!! Cover, SAMI WINS!!

Winner: Sami Zayn, by pinfall (still WWE Intercontinental Champion)

Another heroic win from behind by Sami and Toronto celebrates! Will Sami continue to knuckle up and knock off powerful opponent after powerful opponent?

 

Trish Stratus is back!

The host of MITB stands on stage and the fans again cheer. “As your hostess with the mostess, I have a question for you guys: Are we having fun?” The fans cheer again! Trish says a lot of special things have happened already tonight, and she’s had a lot of special things happen here in this very arena. Two-time Women’s Champion, retirement match, a match against Charlotte Flair. And there was the one time when she was a mystery partner for a certain someone. Who was that again? Oh yes, please welcome the SIXTEEN TIME WWE CHAMPION, JOHN CENA!! The fans go nuts as yes, THE John Cena is back in Toronto!

Cena holds up the towel, and it now says, “The Last Time is Now.” Cena nods, because it is the hard truth. But he still runs and slides into the ring like always! The fans are thunderous, hitting those triple digit decibels, and Cena gets a mic. Cena says they are in a singing mood here tonight! It sounds like Toronto showed up to sing. The fans chant for “CENA! CENA!” Oh, course correction: they came here to make some noise! But why is Cena here? Well, he is officially announcing his retirement from the WWE. The fans boo, they don’t wanna hear that! Cena says he hears a mixed opinion out there right now.

There are a lot of questions, too, right? Like, why here? He wants to talk about that, why it is Toronto. And Canada in general. And just Canadians in general. See, Cena’s been doing this a long time. Over TWO DECADES. Cena has seen waves of prosperity like we have right now. WWE is the hottest ticket in town, no doubt. But he has also seen tremendous hardship. No one knows your name, no one wants to be your friend, and only the most hardcore fans stand by your side. So in all those years, one of the most important and impressive things Cena has learned, is that whether the WWE Universe is hot or cold, Canadians always show up.

The fans cheer that! Cena says they need to make that noise for themselves, because they built this to what it is today, which makes this the perfect place to say what he’s gotta say. But then, why now? Because it is Money in the Bank! The ultimate symbol of opportunity! And this farewell doesn’t end tonight. It is filled with opportunity! Raw makes history when it moves to Netflix! Cena’s never been part of that, that is history, and he will be there! And along with that historic first, there will be unforgettable lasts. The 2025 Royal Rumble will be Cena’s last. The 2025 Elimination Chamber will be Cena’s last.

And Cena is here to announce that yes, WrestleMania 2025 in Las Vegas will be Cena’s last WrestleMania. He knows, that is a lot to take in. A lot m ore questions out there, so he is telling us now, he kicks off tonight’s press conference to field any and all questions having to do with his retirement. Do not miss that. But in the theme of opportunity, he takes advantage of this opportunity here. He wants to say, “Thank you.” The fans chant “Thank You, Cena!” Cena smiles, and says what an incredible gesture. He thanks them back. Thank you for letting him play in the house that they built for so many years.

Cena thanks us all for always giving our voice, because it is loud, and our honesty because it is brutal. And most of all, thank you for allowing him to be here tonight. Let the whole world know that they are planning something unforgettable, including a return to Toronto to kick some ass! SO… If you are watching at home or are one of the insanely loud Toronto fans, or if you’re a WWE Superstar, if you want some and hurry up and get some! The last time is NOW! Cena has given us his deadline, how epic will his in-ring finale be?

 

Judgment Day hangs out in the clubhouse.

Finn Balor tells El Campeon that tonight is MITB, and that means one thing: Time to PUNISH Seth Rollins! Priest agrees, and tells the guys that McIntyre or not, everyone stays out of this. No one gets involved. And that includes Finn. Finn says they’ve got him. Priest heads out to handle business, and Finn mutters, “Whatever you want, boss.” Will Priest return to the clubhouse still El Campeon? Or will he be the one punished for betting it all?

WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Title VS Faction: Damian Priest VS Seth Rollins!

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, as are the stakes, and we see who can truly stand on their own two feet!

The bell rings and Priest swings! Rollins dodges, mule kicks, then fires hands! Rollins reels Priest in but Priest wrenches out to choke grip! Rollins breaks free to CHOP, CHOP, but Priest TOSSES him to a corner. Priest runs in, Rollins dodges to CHOP, and CHOP, but Priest shoves him. Rollins ELBOWS Priest, suplexes, but Priest knees free. Priest suplexes to BROKEN ARROW! The fans fire up while Rollins hobbles. Priest fires body shots and haymakers, then ROCKS Rollins in a corner. Priest reels Rollins in, FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! Priest seethes but he waits on Rollins. Rollins stands, Priest runs in, and he ELBOWS int he corner!

Rollins sputters, Priest keeps moving, and he ELBOWS Rollins again! Priest goes again, but Rollins SLINGBLADES! The fans fire up as Priest staggers around. Rollins runs and LARIATS Priest up and out! The fans fire up more and Rollins takes aim. Rollins dares McIntyre to try something now. Rollins then builds speed, and he DIVES! Priest is hit into the desk, Rollins gets going again, another DIVE! Priest hits desk yet again and the fans fire up! Rollins goes one more time, and he DIVES! The hattrick is complete and Priest tumbles over the desk! The fans are thunderous and Rollins rises up.

Rollins drags Priest up and into the ring, springboards, but Priest gest under. Rollins ducks the roundhouse, schoolboy to SUPERKICK! Priest falls over, Rollins goes back tot he apron. Rollins springboards to SWANTON BOMB! Then he goes to the other side, to LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Priest survives that string of attacks and the fans rally again. Rollins waits on Priest, and he mule kicks! Front kicks! ROLLING ELBOW! Turn and DREAM- NO, Priest ducks that elbow to DIRTY DEEDS! A shoutout to Rollins’ Maniac friend, but even he’s paranoid about McIntyre. Priest choke grips, SOUTH OF- RANA!! Cover, TWO!!

LARIAT from Priest and the fans fire up again! Priest watches the ramp but McIntyre isn’t falling for it. Priest gets Rollins up, Canadian racks, but Rollins slips free! Priest runs up, Rollins dodges, Priest goes up to leap, but into a POWERSLAM! And a PENALTY KICK! Rollins hurries up top, and he FROG SPLASHES!! Cover, TWO! Priest survives again but Rollins keeps his cool. Rollins waits on Priest, then storms up. Rollins winds up to ROLLING ELBOW! Then the turn and mule kick! Rollins then DREAM SMASHER ELBOWS! Priest flounders, Rollins runs up, but Priest puts him on the apron! Rollins ROCKS Priest back!

Rollins climbs, but Priest UPPERCUTS! Priest has Rollins stuck up top, and he sits Rollins up. Priest ROCKS Rollins, climbs up, but Rollins slips under! Rollins brings Priest off the corner to RUNNING BUCKLE BOMB!! Rollins keeps moving, but Priest pops Rollins up! LAST RIDE!! Cover, TWO!! Rollins survives and Priest is frustrated, but he also keeps an eye on the ramp. No McIntyre yet, so Priest drags Rollins up with a facelock. Priest ROCKS Rollins, the fans rally, but Priest ROCKS Rollins again. Priest eggs Rollins on, Rollins huffs ‘n’ puffs and rises up, and Priest pie faces him. Priest slaps Rollins around and the fans boo.

Rollins fires back! The fans fire up as the forearms go back and forth! Rollins fires a flurry, but Priest roars! So Rollins SLAPS him! Priest is pissed, and he KICKS the superkick! Then he KCISK and KICKS and KICKS Rollins from all sides! Priest winds up, but Rollins SUPERKICKS! Priest rebounds to SPIN KICK! Rollins rebounds, into a SPIN KICK! Priest choke grips, SOUTH OF- NO, Rollins pops free! Rollins has the underhooks, but Priest back drops free! But Rollins is right up! CURB STOMP!! Rollins hurries to cover, TWO?!? Priest survives and Rollins can’t believe it! “This is Awesome!” as Rollins refocuses.

Rollins tells Priest to get up now, prove he’s the man around here. The fans sing “WHOA~, OH~, OHHH~!” Priest rises, Rollins RAMS him into a corner, but then Priest gut wrenches Rollins to the Canadian Rack! RAZOR’S EDGE! Cover, TWO!! Rollins survives and Priest is beside himself! Priest storms around while Rollins stirs, and then Priest goes up a corner! Rollins ROCKS Priest first! Rollins HEADBUTTS Priest, climbs up, and goes to the very top rope! But Priest fights free and BELL CLAPS! Rollins falls, staggers back up, and he hurries right back tot he top! SUPER DUPER PLEX! And roll through, but Priest knees free!

Priest suplexes, Rollins knees free! Rollins FALCON ARROWS! Cover, TWO?!? Rollins and the fans all thought that was it but somehow, Priest got that shoulder up! And NOW McIntyre shows up!! The Scottish Terminator is activating part two of his plan as he storms down to the ring! And yes, time to cash in and make this a TRIPLE THREAT!!

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank Cash-In Triple Threat: Damian Priest VS Seth Rollins VS Drew McIntyre!

McIntyre is shouting for this to happen, and the bell rings! Rollins SUPERKICKS first! But then McIntyre slips free of the Pedigree to FUTURE SHOCK!! McIntyre kips up, loads up, and aims at Rollins! “THREE! TWO! ONE!” PRIEST LARIATS FIRST!! Priest TOSSES Rollins, brings down the straps, and he grabs McIntyre! SOUTH OF- NO, McIntyre pops free, and BOOTS Priest! McIntyre drags Priest in, but CM PUNK ATTACKS!! The fans are losing their minds as Punk beats down McIntyre and gets him out of the ring! Punk SMACKS away on McIntyre with a chair!! And then he CHOKES McIntyre with a cable!!

Punk HAMMERS away on McIntyre, then has the chair again! Another SMACK to McIntyre’s back! The fans are thunderous as Punk has made McIntyre pay for that attack in Chicago! Punk glances at the world title, and decides to pick it up. Punk brings that around to the ring, and he CLOBBERS McIntyre in the ring!! Punk sits with the belt and watches as Priest staggers up. Priest finds McIntyre, choke grips, SOUTH OF HEAVEN!!! Cover, PRIEST WINS!

Winner: Damian Priest, by pinfall (still WWE World Heavyweight Champion)

WrestleMania, Clash at the Castle, and now Money in the Bank! Three times McIntyre has tried to become World Heavyweight Champion, and all three times, he lets CM Punk get the better of him! The problem is, Priest’s win means this is also Rollins’ loss! El Campeon has a clear path to SummerSlam now, still leading Judgment Day forward. Will Gunther have his work cut out for him in Cleveland? And speaking of this being Rollins’ loss, he is pissed at Punk! Will Punk have two dangerous men aiming for his head now?

 

Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Iyo Sky VS Lyra Valkyria VS Zoey Stark VS Naomi VS Tiffany Stratton VS Chelsea Green!

The Evil Genius was last year’s Miss MITB, and we saw her take down The EST to become WWE Women’s Champion. Will it be even sweeter this year when she could go after Bayley? Or will history be kept from repeating itself when someone new brings down that golden ticket?

The bell rings and the fans rally up. Then everyone but Chelsea go out to get a ladder. The Hot Mess tries to jump for it but no, that’s why ladders are involved. Everyone else brings a ladder in, so Chelsea steals one form Iyo! Chelsea DECKS Iyo, sets that ladder up, and the fans cheer. Naomi RAMS Tiff down, Zoey brawls with Lyra, and Chelsea starts to climb! But Chelsea’s not good with heights… Chelsea hops down, and then tries to touch the briefcase with the ladder! Naomi gets up, Chelsea RAMS her down! Zoey gets up, Chelsea RAMS her down! But Iyo MISSILE DROPKICKS the ladder into Chelsea!

Zoey gets the ladder, but Tiff attacks! Iyo kicks Tiff back, puts the ladder in a corner, and she brawls with Tiff. Iyo tells Tiff off in Japanese, but Tiff fires forearms! Toronto is on Tiffy Time as she whips, but Iyo redirects, handsprings, but Tiff dodge! Iyo talks trash, Tiff checks her watch, and Tiff swings. Iyo blocks, whips, but Tiff avoids the ladder, only for Iyo to SHOTGUN her into the ladders! Iyo fires up, runs in, METEORA into the ladder! Iyo says tootles to Tiff, but Lyra hops in! Lyra dodges Iyo, pops her up, and BACK DROPS her into the ladder! The ladder falls on Iyo and Lyra but Lyra gets out of the mess.

Lyra gets Iyo up, uses the corner, but Iyo stops the tornado! Lyra is on the ropes, and she pushes off to TORNADO DDT anyway! Lyra then suplexes Iyo, FISHERMAN SUPLEX on the ladder! Iyo writhes, Lyra gets the ladder for her own and stands it up! The fans rally for Chelsea but she’s still down on the outside. Lyra hurries to WERCK Chelsea with a dropkick! Lyra finishes setting up her ladder, but Zoey SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICKS! Down goes Lyra, but Zoey brings her up. Zoey wrenches, SUPERKICKS, and HALF ‘N’ HALF SUPLEXES! Lyra staggers up, into a LARIAT! Zoey says see ya, and then she brings Lyra up.

Lyra RAMS into Zoey, fireman’s carries, but Zoey fights free. Zoey shoves, Lyra springboards, but Zoey catches her! And then Zoey pops Lyra up, to SAMOAN DROP on a ladder! Lyra clutches an arm, Zoey pushes her onto the ladder, then she goes to the apron. Zoey SLINGSHOT SENTONS, and while she hits Lyra, she almost takes her own head off! Naomi runs up to THESZ PRESS Zoey onto the ladder! Naomi fires fast hands, then she puts Zoey and ladder at center. Naomi goes side to side, for the SPLIT LEG DROP! The fans fire up as Naomi then puts Zoey and ladder in the drop zone, SPLIT LEG MOONSAULT!

The fans rally up as Tiffy gets in! Tiff waistlocks, Naomi ELBOWS Her away! Naomi whips, Tiff cartwheels and Alabama Lifts, to ALABAMA SLAM Naomi onto ladder! The fans fire up for Tiffy Time as she gets a ladder up. But Iyo grabs the other end! Tiff RAMS Iyo into a corner, RAMS her again, and Iyo is wedged in the corner! Tiff walks up the ladder, goes to the top rope, and she aims to SUPER SWANTON onto Zoey, Lyra AND Naomi! The fans are thunderous as all four women are down on the outside! And now Chelsea is back! She sets a ladder up, and it is the tallest of all! Chelsea fires herself up to climb up!

The fans rally, but Iyo SMACKS Chelsea with a ladder! Chelsea falls down, and then Iyo SMACKS her again! Chelsea flops and Iyo talks more trash. Iyo climbs, but Lyra YANKS her down! Lyra hurries up, but Iyo shakes the ladder! Iyo drags Lyra so that she’s into a Tree of Woe on the ladder! Iyo STOMPS away on Lyra from above! Lyra is limp, Iyo climbs up, but then Lyra revives! Lyra sits up, SPIDER GERMAN SUPLEX!! Zoey BOOTS Lyra outta the Tree!! The fans say “This is Awesome!” as Zoey crawls back to the ladder. Zoey positions it just right, climbs up, but Tiff runs in! Tiff climbs, she and Zoey brawl at the very top!

Naomi has a ladder now, and she sets up right next to them! Tiff and Zoey ROCK each other, Naomi YANKS Tiff down to KNEE her in the face! Zoey goes for Naomi, Naomi kicks Zoey away. Naomi tries to climb but Tiff and Zoey pull each ladder! Naomi starts doing the splits! Zoey BOOTS Tiff, but Naomi fires hands while in the splits! Then SPLIT LEG DDT!! The fans are thunderous and Naomi has a clear path! Naomi climbs, but Tiff hurries after her! Tiff CLUBS Naomi’s legs, drags her down, and then TOSSES her out! Naomi hits a ladder on the floor! Tiff says it’s time, but Naomi drags her out to THROW her into barriers!

Naomi catches her breath, the fans rally up, and Naomi looks under the ring. Toronto wants tables, so Naomi brings out a table! The fans love Naomi as she gets a second table! Chelsea CLUBS Naomi, RAMS her into steps, then stomps away! Chelsea and Tiff work together because it’s table time! They set one table up, making sure it is just right. Then they get the second table, and again make sure it is just right. But Zoey has the ladders up! Lyra and Zoey race up the rungs, but they slap and forearm each other! Iyo SPRINGBOARDS to a ladder! They all meet at the top, so Chelsea and Tiff hurry to join in!

They brawl, a ladder bridge is established, and we know from the men’s match how those work… Chelsea SLAPS, Iyo SLAPS, they brawl! Iyo SMACKS Chelsea off a buckle but Chelsea ELBOWS back! Cheslie runs, but Iyo FLAPJACKS her off the bridge! Zoey trips Tiff, to CATAPULT her into a bridge! Lyra is up at the top of a ladder! Zoey hurries to drag her back down but Lyra kicks her away! Zoey hurries up again, and she hooks Lyra for a POWEROBM onto a ladder bridge!! Ladder and Lyra flop down and the fans lose their minds! And now Zoey goes back up! But Naomi ROUNDHOUSES her first!

Naomi SMACKS Zoey off ladders, then she climbs! But here come Chelsea! The fans fire up as Chelsea YANKS Naomi down, CLUBS her, but Naomi BOOTS her away. They both hurry up ladders, Chelsea SMACKS Naomi off rungs! Chelsea looks down, wobbles, but she hooks Naomi up to UNPRETTIER on the bridge!! Both women flop down and the fans are thunderous! But Zoey returns and has a clear path! Zoey hurries to climb, and reaches out! Iyo climbs up to CLUB Zoey! Iyo grabs the case, but so does Zoey! They fight over the case, but Iyo bends Zoey’s fingers! Zoey ROCKS Iyo, and then reels her in! But Iyo fights the suplex!

Iyo SMACKS Zoey off the top, drags her up and over, and she SUPER PILEDRIVERS down on the ladder bridge!! The fans absolutely lose their minds, and then they really go nuts as Chelsea returns!! Chelsea positions the ladder, climbs it fast, and reaches up! CHELSEA- NO, Tiff SHAKES the ladder! Tiff climbs up, they argue, but then Tiff SHOVES Chelsea! Chelsea falls down through the tables!! The tables Tiff & Chelsea set up! Tiff takes the briefcase and WINS!!

Winner: Tiffany Stratton (2024 Miss Money in the Bank)

Just as Chelsea got over her fear of heights, she was sent crashing down to Earth quite literally! Tiffany is now The Princess in the Bank! But will she use this golden ticket to truly become The Center of the Universe?

 

Backstage interview with Trish Stratus.

Jackie Redmond is a big fan, and it has been electric here. What does Trish make of the crowd? Trish says it is because the fans are so great. Tiff says shouldn’t they be talking to her, the NEW Miss MITB? Maybe “Trishy” should be saying something to her? Never mind, Tiff is already the talk of the internet and her win has gone viral. Trish says don’t get ahead of yourself, and don’t be too arrogant. It is what happens when you cash in that determines if you’ll be a Hall of Famer, like Trish, or just another flash in the pain. Tiff says isn’t it a shame that Trish’s time is long gone? And Tiffy Time has only just begun. Tootles!

 

Six Man Tag: Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton & Kevin Owens VS The Bloodline!

The American Nightmare, The Viper & The Prizefighter all know what it is to fight The Bloodline that is the Samoan Dynasty in WWE. However, that was all with Roman Reigns in charge. Solo Sikoa claims that HE is the Tribal Chief, the Head of the Table, and the one calling the shots from now on. But will Solo, “Right Hand Man” Tama Tonga, and “Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu really dominate SmackDown and the WWE? Or will Cody, Randy & Kevin #JustKeepFighting until this tyranny is gone for good?

The fans sing along with Randy’s theme, but also with Cody’s, “WHOA~ OH~!” And even as the singing continues, Kevin just glares at The Bloodline. Orton coaxes Kevin to go to the corner, and he does. The fans chant “We Want Roman!” and Cody taunts Solo with how he’s champion instead. The teams sort out and Cody starts, and he waits as Solo puts the ula fala aside. The Bloodline raises their fingers to the sky, and then Solo steps in. The fans tell Solo off, not that he cares, and he circles with Cody. They feel things out, but then Solo tags in Tama. The fans boo but what did they expect? Tama steps in, and he circles with Cody now.

Cody and Tama tie up, go around, and Cody puts Tama on ropes. Tama puts Cody in a corner, the ref counts, and the two let off. They circle again, tie up, and Cody waistlocks to headlock. Tama powers up and out, but Cody slides under to then kick low and RHODES UPPERCUT! Cody brings Tama around, but Tama fires hands! Tama whips Cody to a corner hard, then runs in, but into a BOOT! Cody then runs up, and BULLDOGS! The fans cheer and Cody glares at Solo. Cody brings Tama up to wrench and he tags in Kevin. The fans fire up as Kevin HAMMERS away on Tama! The fans fire up more as Kevin stomps a mudhole!

The ref counts, Kevin lets off, and the fans are thunderous as Kevin goes back for more! Kevin lets off, but then goes back for even more! The ref counts, Kevin drops a KNEE on Tama! Then he tells Jacob to “SUCK IT!” Kevin drags Tama up, tags Cody back in, and they mug Tama. Cody keeps Tama from his corner, punches him right in the head, and then suplexes. Cody holds Tama up, the fans fire up, and Cody GOURD BUSTERS! The fans fire up because now Orton reaches out. Cody nods and winds up to tag in Orton! The fans fire up for the Apex Predator as he fires hands on Tama! Orton has Tama in a corner for more fists!

Orton UPPERCUTS, then he climbs up and rains down fists! The fans count along, Orton goes all the way to nine, then winds up so that an UPPERCUT can be TEN! The fans fire up as Tama flounders. Orton brings Tama up but Tama pokes Orton in the eye! Tag to Jacob, and the Werewolf taunts the Viper. These two dangerous men circle, the fans rally, and Jacob runs in! Orton TOSSES him out, then gets him in the ropes! DRAPING DDT! The fans are thunderous, but Jacob is right up!? Orton turns around, hears those voices, but then looks up at the Werewolf. Jacob snarls as Orton stands back up.

Orton runs, but into a SAMOAN DROP! And a solid one! Orton sits up, into a SUPERKICK! Jacob is all fired up but the fans boo as he drags Orton back by his legs! Solo tags in, Jacob stomps Orton, and Solo swaggers. Solo smirks at Cody and Kevin, goes back for Orton, and the fans tell him off again as he HEADBUTTS Orton! Solo fires hands on Orton in the corner, but he lets off to soak up heat. The ref argues with Solo, then with Kevin, because Tama and Jacob are mugging Orton! The fans continue to chant for Roman but Solo stomps away on Orton. Solo lets Orton crawl forward, and he dares him to reach for Cody.

Solo CLUBS Orton, puts him on the ropes to CHOKE, and he says HE is Tribal Chief. The ref pulls Solo back but that lets Jacob BOOT Orton down! The fans boo more but Solo drags Orton over. Tag to Tama and he slingshot SENTON! The fans rally as Tama paces, but he clamps onto Orton and throws down hands. Kevin gets the fans more fired up but Tama keeps throwing hands on Orton. Orton hits a BIG back suplex right back! The fans rally and Orton crawls over. Hot tag to Kevin! The fans fire up as Kevin dodges Tama, BLASTS Solo, DECKS Jacob, and then fires hands on Tama! The fans are thunderous as Kevin just stomps away against ropes!

The ref counts, Kevin lets off, and he DECKS Jacob again! Kevin whips Tama, Tama reverses but Kevin KICKS back! And LARIATS! The fans fire up, Kevin sees Jacob stand so he DECKS him again! CANNONBALL for Tama in the corner! Tama flounders into the drop zone so Kevin goes up, and SWANTON BOMBS! Cover, Jacob breaks it! Jacob HEADBUTTS Kevin again and again! Jacob drags Tama over, tags in, and then he hammers Kevin more. FALLING HEADBUTT! The fans boo but Jacob looms over Kevin. Kevin sits up, Jacob HEADBUTTS again! Jacob whips Kevin hard into the Bloodline corner!

Tag to Solo and fans boo again. Solo and Jacob stomp Kevin some more, then Solo just stands over Kevin. The fans again tell Solo off but he keeps Kevin from his corner. Kevin fires hands, reaches out, but Solo holds on! Kevin fires more haymakers, but Solo whips Kevin hard into the corner. Kevin falls, the fans boo, but Solo stomps away. Solo drags Kevin onto the ropes to CHOKE him, and fishhook him! And Jacob gets another cheap shot! Even Tonga Loa joins in! The fans boo but The Bloodline gets away with that. Solo drags Kevin up but Kevin SLAPS him! And SMACKS him! And fires more hands!

Kevin CHOPS, Solo UPPERCUTS! Kevin falls back into a corner, but Solo HEADBUTTS away on him in the corner! The ref reprimands, Solo lets off, and Solo runs back in, to HIP ATTACK! The fans boo but Solo tags in Jacob. Jacob runs in and HIP ATTACKS! The speed alone is insane! Jacob HEADBUTTS Kevin again and again, and then he drags Kevin up. Kevin fights with body shots, and a CHOP! And a haymaker! Kevin runs, but Jacob CLOBBERS Kevin! Tag to Tama, and he rains down fists and stomps and even more fists! Tama is rabidly tearing into Kevin, but then Kevin grabs Tama’s leg. Tama kicks free and rains down more shots!

The fans rally with ‘FIGHT, OWENS, FIGHT!” Kevin does fight, even as he is cornered! Jacob tags in, The Bloodline mugs Kevin, and Jacob keeps Kevin from his corner. Solo tags in and he adds on fists! The fans boo but Solo sucker punches Cody! Cody falls, Solo grins and runs in, but Kevin DUMPS him out! The fans fire up and Kevin crawls for his corner! Orton reaches out, but Jacob gets in! The ref stops Jacob, so it’s Loa who YANKS Orton down! Loa sends Orton into barriers and fans boo! The Infamous Silverback gets away with another one, and Solo stalks Kevin. Solo punches away in the corner, but Kevin just eggs him on!

The fans fire up and Kevin SLAPS Solo! Solo ROCSK Kevin, they brawl fast and furious! The fans love it but the ref counts as Solo hammers away in a corner! Solo lets off, runs corner to corner, but Kevin dodges the hip attack! Solo staggers, Kevin crawls, and Cody rises up! The fans cheer but Solo anchors Kevin’s leg! Jacob tags in and drops an elbow! Jacob sits Kevin up in a smothering chinlock, but Kevin endures. Kevin twists Jacob’s nose, but Jacob throws hands! Jacob HEADBUTTS again and again, and he has Kevin in a corner. The fans boo as Jacob goes corner to corner and runs in again, but Kevin dodges! The SPLASH hits POST!

The fans rally up as hard as they can and Kevin crawls! Jacob also crawls, hot tags to Solo and Cody! Cody fires hands on Solo, whips, but Solo reverses. Cody ducks ‘n’ dodges to CLOBBER Solo! Cody then goes up and over in a corner, and SNAP POWERSLAMS! The fans fire up with Cody and he springboards, to BEAUTIFUL DISASETER KICK! Cody keeps moving, Tama gets in, Cody dodges to springboard and CODY CUTTER! Jacob gets up, Cody LARIATS him back down! Cody then builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit on Solo! Cody goes back in, the fans rally as he gets moving, and he DIVES! Loa takes the hit for Jacob!

Loa hits desk, Jacob UPPERCUTS Cody! Jacob HAMMERS Cody down, runs in, but Cody TOSSES Jacob over barriers into the medics! Cody gets into the ring, Solo SPEARS him!! Cover, TWO!! Cody survives and the fans fire up again! Solo is stunned but the fans are loving this! Cody and Solo rise up, and Solo fireman’s carries. But Cody slips free to kick low! Cody reels Solo in, underhooks, but Solo powers out! Solo swings, Cody doges, Solo DECKS the ref!! Cody dragon sleepers, CROSS RHODES!! But no ref means no cover! Orton and Kevin see this, too, so Cody says hurry up! Kevin climbs a corner, to FROG SPLASH Solo!!

The fans fire up as Orton slides in, and he hears those voices! RKO for Solo!! The would-be Tribal Chief is in a bad way, but Cody goes to the desk! Cody clears it, Orton drags Solo over. The fans fire up for “TABLE! TABLE!” as Kevin joins in. Cody says they’ll do Solo like The Bloodline did Heyman! “OOAH~!” But then Jacob LEAPS in to hit Cody! SUPERKICK for Kevin! SUPERKICK for Orton! Jacob runs in, Kevin moves, the ref takes the SPLASH! Kevin SUPERKICKS Jacob! Jacob stays up so Kevin SUPERKICKS! And SUPERKICKS! Tama runs up but Kevin gives him a STUNNER! Kevin SMACKS Jacob with the giant Prime bottle!

Kevin goes up to the barrier, FROG SPLASH on Jacob through the desk!! The fans are electric and Kevin rises up! Kevin brings Tama up and into the ring, “This is Awesome!” Kevin stalks Tama, drags him up, and reels him in! But LOA LOW BLOWS! Kevin falls, the Guerrillas stand together, but Orton gets in! RKO for Loa!! Tama turns around, but into an RKO!! Solo is back! SAMOAN SPIKE for Orton!! Cody is back, SAMOAN- NO, Cody ducks it to CROSS RHODES!! Cody holds on and he drags Solo up, for another CROSS RHODES!! Cody drags Solo up yet again, but Jacob goes up and up to WHISPER IN THE WIND!

Jacob has Cody up, for an IMPALER DDT!! The Werewolf helps his Tribal Chief to his feet, and they get Cody to his feet. Jacob sets Cody up for Solo and Solo tells Cody that he will be champion! SAMOAN SPIKE!! Jacob shoves the ref in, he counts the cover, The Bloodline wins!

Winners: The Bloodline, by pinfall

Cody, Randy & Kevin did #JustKeepFighting, but this more brutal, more ruthless, more remorseless Bloodline still dominated. Solo is adorned with the ula fala once again, but now that he has pinned THE WWE Champion, will Solo soon be adorned with the title?


My Thoughts:

An incredible night for Money in the Bank, and so much has been set up not just for SummerSlam but for even beyond that in some cases. For one, John Cena with not just the surprise appearance, but a surprising announcement. Like Bryan Danielson in AEW, Cena has given us his notice of retirement. One last year for Cena, I never thought I’d see the day. Well okay it had to happen at some point but it’s still surreal. If he chooses to be in the Royal Rumble match itself, he’ll surely have a good showing, but I can’t be sure he wins it. Same for Elimination Chamber. Though, maybe he’ll just focus on building dream 1v1 matches for each event, going big for his retirement match in Vegas.

Great Intercontinental Championship match for Sami and Bron, and the go-home math from Raw of course indicated Bron was losing. However, I’m rather surprised it was so clean cut. I would’ve thought they’d want to protect Bron with either controversy or a “Dusty Finish.” But instead, Sami straight up stops the powerhouse and moves on to SummerSlam with this title. Maybe Bron forces a second match, maybe Sheamus gets a shot to see if he can finally complete the ultimate WWE checklist. Oddly enough, John Cena’s never had that Intercontinental Championship either, and Cena helped get Sami going on main roster… Sami could return the favor by helping see Cena off into the sunset…

Great stuff in both Money in the Bank Ladder matches, but I feel I need to plead with the entirety of pro-wrestling when it comes to ladder matches. Between the two tonight in WWE and then AEW having the TNT Championship ladder match, these ladder matches are getting scary. I really thought Lyra broke her arm tonight when she landed awkwardly on the ladder, and then I thought Zoey concussed herself when she landed awkwardly right after. In the Women’s match, I had been saying that story wise, Tiffy having the briefcase while palling around with Nia Jax made a lot of sense. But hearing Toronto be so fired up for Chelsea, I kinda wanted her to win. Tiffy Time is happening, we can’t get away from it, and there’s a chance Tiffy picks the bones of Bayley after Nia does a lot of damage.

Speaking of which… Great stuff in the men’s match, also still painful to watch, but I knew the go-home math had it right. Jey and Knight stood tall last night, so they weren’t getting it. Therefore, McIntyre winning the briefcase was the logical move. And while Rollins VS Priest was going great, the ref did basically save Priest from that kickout botch, and then we go with a Triple Threat so that CM Punk could once again screw McIntyre over. As redundant as it was, a lot of people figured that’s where the story was going so why not just do it. But I do appreciate that they’re doubling down because now we can circle back to Rollins hating Punk, and maybe we get a Triple Threat or something for SummerSlam.

And now with no Mr. MITB, the top champions are safe, and we got a great Six Man Tag main event. Jacob is big, Jacob is fast, Jacob is strong, he should get a title for himself at some point. But with it technically being 4v3 because of Loa, Bloodline of course won. I will say, Loa needs to work on his cliche Heel tactics. His low blow started as a punch to Kevin’s butt and then became a proper low blow, but hey, a dirty win for the Heels was of course happening. Solo gets his pin on Cody, he’ll be getting his title shot at SummerSlam, and then maybe, just maybe, Roman Reigns returns to confront Solo over this claim to the Head of the Table.

My Score: 9.2/10


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