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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (7/12/24)
Friday Night GrudgeDown!
Time to settle some scores!
Mia Yim takes on Nia Jax, Legado Del Fantasma goes after Corbin & Crews, and A-Town Down Under get a tag title rematch, all tonight on SmackDown!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Nia Jax VS Mia Yim; Nia wins.
- Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo w/ Legado Del Fantasma VS Baron Corbin & Apollo Crews; Angel & Berto win.
- Blair Davenport VS Naomi; Naomi wins.
- WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS A-Town Down Under; DIY wins and retains the titles.
PLAY BY PLAY
Tiffany Stratton is here!
Worcester, Massachusetts cheers because it’s #TiffyTime! And not only that, the Center of the Universe is the NEW Miss Money in the Bank, so there is no denying she is just biding her time until she can cash-in and snatch up a championship. And Tiff gets a mic to say that this Saturday, it officially became Tiffy Time when she climbed to the Tiffy Top, took down the briefcase, and become the youngest Ms. MITB in HISTORY! The fans do cheer that! And uh, Trish Stratus may’ve been the hometown host, but Tiff was the real star of the show. Trish isn’t here to ruin Tiff’s moment, because it is Tiffy’s Time.
The fans cheer for “TIFFY TIME! TIFFY TIME!” Tiff warns Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez and Bayley to all keep their heads on a swivel. Their reigns are on Tiffy Time. And very soon, we will all be saying “AND NEW~!” WAIT! The Role Model, the WWE Women’s Champion, Bayley herself, makes her way out to the ring. Bayley tells Tiffy that she will be the first to congratulate her on such a big victory. Bayley knows what it takes. And as someone who has such high praise lately, that must add some pressure, so Bayley is impressed Tiff proved herself right. Tiff asks Bayley why she’s even out here, and to get to the point. Out of everyone, Bayley should know it’s Tiffy Time.
Bayley smiles and says well, she doesn’t care what time it is, she just wanted to give some advice. Bayley did win her own MITB in 2019, but Tiff probably didn’t even know what WWE even was then, right? Tiff says yeah, 2019 was like a million years ago. It is 2024, and just three years into this, and Tiff is the youngest Ms. MITB ever! Meanwhile, Bayley was just home, on her couch, eating chips and all alone. Bayley will give Tiff that, so here’s one last piece of advice: If Tiff even plans to use the briefcase on Bayley, plan on making history again as the first woman to ever fail her cash-in. But wait! Here comes Nia Jax!
The Irresistible Force, the Queen of the Ring, Nia tells Bayley, “What’re you doing out here making empty threats?” The fans boo and Nia says that’s rude to the Queen. But in case Bayley forgot, Bayley has her match against Nia at SummerSlam, where Nia will be taking that title off her. Oh, is that right? Nia steps into the ring and Bayley isn’t sure who Nia thinks she’s talking to. But this isn’t NXT Hugging Bayley, or even 2017 Bayley that Nia put on the shelf. Yeah, be proud of that, idiot! This Bayley is the GRAND SLAM CHAMPION Bayley! This is the Royal Rumble winning, WWE Women’s Champion Bayley! This is the same Bayley that will embarrass Nia at SummerSlam!
But hey, y’know what? Let’s play a little game here. Devil’s Advocate: Bayley slips on a banana peel and Nia somehow does beat Bayley. What’s Tiff to do then? Is she gonna cash in on her friend, Nia? We know there’s some PTSD from the last time- Tiff says hey, hold on! Nia tells Bayley that yeah, she’s not the hugger that Nia hurt before SummerSlam 2017. But what is she now? BBL Bayley? Nia looks at the tights and says she isn’t sure what Bayley is trying to prove playing Divide & Conquer. Nia has no problems with Tiff, Tiff is like her own personal little Barbie. Tiff smiles, and Nia says Bayley isn’t a toy. Bayley’s a victim.
And at SummerSlam, Nia will victimize her. Bayley winds up, Tiff stops her, so Bayley DECKS Tiff! Only for Nia to CLUB Bayley! Nia puts Bayley on ropes to CHOKE her, and Tiff talks trash. But here comes MIA YIM! Kendo stick SMACK for Nia! Tiff runs before she can get hit! Michin warns Nia AND Tiff, will the Queen & Princess of the Ring learn who’s The Head Baddie in Charge?
Backstage interview with Chelsea Green & Piper Niven.
They’re waiting outside Nick Aldis’ office when Byron Saxton walks over. Chelsea has a fancy neck brace on as she tells “Bryan” she has no time for his stupid questions. Did they not see the BRUTAL MITB match she went through? The whole world is now calling her, “The Mother of Mayhem,” “The Princess of Pain.” So she has no time for this! She is waiting on Sir Nicholas the Prickless so just go away! Byron says Nick- Piper asks if he did not hear her. Just GO! Git! Shoo! As he leaves, we can see Isla Dawn talking with… Blair Davenport? Could their NXT UK connection make Blair an ally against the trios coming after the tag titles?
Nia Jax w/ Tiffany Stratton VS Mia Yim!
SmackDown returns and the bell rings on this match. Nia runs up, Mia dodges to fire off hands! Mia dodges again to CHOP and KICK and KICK! Nia HEADBUTTS Mia down, Mia goes to a corner, and Nia runs in! Mia dodges then fires off forearms! The fans rally up for Mia, but Nia shoves her away. Mia runs in but Nia ELBOWS her! Nia scoops, but Mia slips into a SLEEPER! Nia RAMS Mia into buckles and is free! Bayley is ringside to coach Mia, and Mia leaps to GUILLOTINE FACELOCK! Nia endures, powers up and out, but Mia comes back with a strike fest! SOABT and PELE! Mia runs up to TORNADO- NO! Nia tosses Mia away!
Nia runs to ELBOW DROP Mia! Tiff says too easy. Nia covers, ONE!! Mia upsets Nia but Nia puts her on ropes. Nia SITS on Mia to choke her! The fans boo, the ref counts, and Nia lets off. Mia goes to a corner but Nia stomps away! Nia goes corner to corner to HIP ATTACK! And she rubs it in Mia’s face, literally! The fans are torn, Bayley coaches Mia up, but Nia storms over. Mia runs up to fire off strikes! Mia runs but Nia CLOBBERS her! Nia soaks up the heat as she scuffs Mia around. Nia clamps on a cobra clutch and she leans on Mia. The fans rally, Mia fights up, and Mia fires body shots! Mia SOBATS, runs, redirects, but Nia isn’t so easily tripped!
Nia drags Mia up to TOSS her to a corner! Nia runs in to SPLASH! And then she TOSSES Mia the other way! Nia taunts Bayley, runs in and she SPLASHES Mia in the corner again! Nia says kiss this, runs in, but Mia DUMPS her out! Mia goes to the apron, but Nia blocks the Penalty Kick! Electric Chair and SLAM off the apron! Nia then CLOBBERS Mia, and soaks up the heat as SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and the fans rally as Mia is on Nia with another GUILLOTINE! But Nia powers up to suplex Mia high and hard! The fans rally but Nia rises first. Nia runs but Mia dodges the elbow drop! Mia ELBOWS Nia from a corner, then LARIATS! Nia stays up so Mia DROPKICKS her! Nia staggers, Mia runs in again for more forearms! Mia whips, but Nia blocks! Nia reverses but Mia BOOTS back! Mia goes up to FLYING RANA! The fans fire up and Bayley does, too! Mia SHOTGUNS Nia down! Mia fires up and she runs corner to corner, to CANNONBALL in the corner! Cover, TWO! Mia can’t believe it!
Bayley coaches Mia and Mia climbs the corner. But Nia springs up to ROCK Mia first! Mia wobbles, Nia ROCKET LAUNCHES her! Then SENTON FLOPS as Mia moves in time! Tiff gets on the apron, sneaking Mia’s own kendo stick in. The ref is distracted, but Bayley YANKS Tiff down! And she sends Tiff into barriers! Nia has the kendo stick but Mia SHOTGUNS Nia again! Mia reels Nia in, TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Mia hurries to cover, TWO!! Nia survives and Mia is losing her mind! Bayley is equally frustrated but Mia KICKS and KICKS and KICKS Nia! Mia hauls Nia up, runs, but into a fireman’s carry! SAMOAN DROP!
Nia drags Mia to a drop zone, and she goes up! A-NIA-LATOR!! Cover, Nia wins!
Winner: Nia Jax, by pinfall
The HBIC did what she could against the QOTR, but now Bayley goes after Nia! The fans fire up, but Tiff CLOBBERS Bayley with her briefcase! Fans chant “CASH IT IN!” as Nia HEADBUTTS Bayley! Bayley flounders to a corner, Nia runs in to SPLASH! Then feed to Tiff’s SPINEBUSTER! Nia runs to drop a leg, brother! The fans are torn between booing and wanting Tiff to cash in. Tiff pats Nia on the back for the good work, but then temptation creeps in. The fans are getting louder, too, and Tiff calls to the ref! Is she doing it?! Nia gets right in Tiff’s face, and Tiff denies she was ever gonna try it. Tiff high-fives Nia, and they head out.
It seems The Princess will just have to wait her turn, but will she have to wait long with SummerSlam around the corner?
Solo Sikoa speaks.
“The Bloodline had all the titles. Both Heavyweight and both Tag Team Titles. It would all be the same if Roman Reigns never went soft. It takes a real Tribal Chief to stay on top of his game. And that’s why I’m here: to build a whole new family. A more powerful family. A hungrier family. A more aggressive family. And this family will rule for decades, as long as I’m the Tribal Chief. And by the end of tonight, everyone will acknowledge me.” Jacob Fatu adorns Solo with the ula fala, and they raise up their ones. What will this furious four look to do to the SmackDown roster next?
Byron Saxton interviews Andrade.
It was earlier today before the show that Byron Saxton sat down with El Idolo, and spoke on MITB. Many say that was a star making performance by Andrade. Yet here we are a week later, and now those same people are wondering what is next for him. Andrade wonders himself, “What is next?” He has said that his vision in WWE is the same. This is his destiny! That is why Andrade is- interrupted by Carmelo Hayes… And Melo asks Byron why he’s talking to Andrade when he could be talking to the real MVP of MITB, the show stealer, H1M! Andrade tells Melo to tranquilo. Andrade never said anything about being MVP. The people did.
Well, Melo says people are saying Andrade screwed Melo over. Melo should be treated better here. he is a first round draft pick, he pinned Randy Orton, he went toe to toe with Cody Rhodes on his very first night on SmackDown! Andrade tells Melo that if he wants an answer to what is next for Andrade, it’s him. Melo leaves without a word, and Andrade smirks. Will El Idolo look to humble H1M and move on to even bigger and better things?
Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo w/ Legado Del Fantasma VS Baron Corbin & Apollo Crews!
When Andrade turned them down, Angel took his frustrations out on Apollo. Apollo went for payback, got beat down for it, and of all the unlikely allies, it is the former Lone Wolf that has joined Apollo’s crew. Will they show Legado what it is to be respected? Or will Angel & “Berto” show they don’t show respect nor do they show mercy to those in their way?
SmackDown returns as Crews makes his entrance. Legado then makes their entrance, talking a lot of smack. But then Corbin helps Crews FLY and take them all out! Crews throws Angel aside, throws Berto in for Corbin, and the bell rings! Corbin SPLASHES Berto in the corner! Then he short arm LARIATS! Corbin fires up and so do the fans. Corbin then FLYING LARIATS off the ropes! Cover, TWO! Corbin tags Crews, and Crews whips. Berto reverses and RAMS Crews to then kick, CLUB and GAMANGIRI! Berto stomps away on Crews, lets off as the ref counts, and the fans boo. Berto brings Crews around to whip, but Crew reverses
Crews ELBOWS Berto down, drags him over, and tags Corbin. Crews whips to back drop! Corbin hauls Berto up, suplex and CUTTER! Cover, but Angel storms in! Corbin dodges Angel, Crews fires hands! Berto and Corbin fire hands, Crews LARIATS Angel up and out! Corbin sends Berto to Crews and he TOSES Berto out! Wait, Corbin wants to build speed!? Crews THROWS Corbin out and he takes down Berto & Angel! The fans are all fired up and SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns again and Angel reels Corbin into a Gory Especial. Corbin endures being bent, but Berto tags in so he can slingshot and ROLLING CUTTER! Not the cleanest cut but Berto covers, TWO! Corbin stays in there but Berto KICKS him down! Berto rains down fists on Corbin, lets off to taunt Crews, and the fans boo more. Berto grins as he drags Corbin into a motorcycle stretch. Corbin endures and the fans rally up for him. Corbin fights his way around to fireman’s carry, but Berto slips free! Berto springboards, FLYING CHUCK! Cover, TWO! Corbin is still in this but Berto stays between him and Crews.
Santos says to finish this, and Berto mule kicks. Berto runs bu tinot a fireman’s carry, and DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! The two crawl, reach out, hot tags to Angel and Crews! Crews dodges to mule kick, run and BOOT! Angel staggers, takes a swing, but Crews dodges to LEAPING LARIAT! The fans fire up with Crews, and he reels Angel in. GERMAN SUPLEX, and Crews holds on! GERMAN SUPLEX again! Crews wants another, and he GERMAN SUPLEXES again! Hattrick complete, and Crews BLASTS Berto to be sure. Crews runs in at the corner, STINGER SPLASH!
Angel staggers away, Crews goes up top! Crews leaps to CROSSBODY! Cover, Berto breaks it! Corbin runs up but Berto kicks and forearms first! Berto runs in at the corner but Corbin dodges! Berto goes up and out of the ring! Santos is there to help Berto up but here comes Corbin! The Emperor dares Corbin to hit him. So Corbin does! And then he LARIATS Berto and himself into the timekeeper’s area! Crews ENZIGIRIS Angel, reels him in, gorilla press and SLAM! But Elektra Lopez gets on the apron! She distracts the ref so that Santos can KNEE Crews down! Angel drags Crews up, for the WING CLIPPER! Cover, Legado wins!
Winners: Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo, by pinfall
Santos says the numbers don’t lie! Crews & Corbin can’t compete when it’s 4v2, will anyone stop Legado from taking over?
Chelsea & Piper are still waiting.
Piper holds Chelsea’s cup for her so she can sip, and is also reading a book titles… “How to Start a Cult?” Pretty Deadly’s Kit Wilson walks up to Aldis’ door but Chelsea slaps his hand! Elton Prince says excuse them, ladies, but they need to talk with Aldis about approving the budget for Pretty Deadly: The Musical! What? Oh, that clicks. But listen up, sparkle sisters, get to the back of the line. They’ve been waiting. The boys do as told, and then LA Knight walks out of Aldis’ office! Chelsea asks “Mr. Knight” if Mr. Aldis is busy.
Uh, yeah, he is. He said he’ll call Chelsea after he’s through with a couple other things. Just wait a little longer. Chelsea gets all huffy and Knight heads to gorilla, a contract in hand. Could this be what it seems?
Randy Orton sits with Cody Rhodes backstage.
The Viper says he heard what Solo said. There’s a pretty good chance Cody will find himself in the middle of that ring with a bunch of Samoans. But Orton also knows that Cody doesn’t want him out there. But Orton needs Cody to know that like it or not, if things go sideways, Orton is going out there. Orton will always and forever have Cody’s back. Kevin Owens feels the same, but he isn’t here tonight. That’s on Orton. Kevin loves to fight, but Orton told Kevin to stay home. Kevin’s family needs him more than they do. So if Cody finds Solo in that ring tonight, he better give that big ugly Samoan a piece of his mind.
But in the end, everything eventually comes to an end. So when all this with The Bloodline is finally over, Cody will have a lot of men in this locker room coming after the title. And Orton will have his back then, too. Cody thanks Orton for that, and Orton heads out. Will the legacy of the Undisputed WWE Championship be secure, even after fighting it out with The Bloodline?
LA Knight heads to the ring!
Worcester fires up for The Mega Star as he brings his contract folder with him. Knight steps in, gets a mic, and while the fans chant his name, he says, “LEMME TALK TO YA!” Knight says MITB came and went, and let’s be honest, he won’t stand here and complain, cry or make excuses. It didn’t go his way, he got dumped out onto a ladder, and someone else grabbed that MITB contract. So then Knight thought to himself, “Money in the Bank contract or no,” it doesn’t make a difference! Knight is the walking embodiment of money in the bank! So what that got him doing, rewind a little bit.
Let’s look at the path to MITB for Knight. Here’s some footage to take a look at. Specifically, he means his qualifying match from two weeks ago, where he pinned Logan Paul to win out! Okay, cut back to Knight. You see that, you see what happened, everyone person here right now saw was Knight move on to MITB, right? “YEAH!” But let’s look a little deeper, what we really saw. Yes, Knight went to MITB. But mor importantly, he pinned the United States Champion! And with that in mind, Knight picks up his folder, he has something hot and fresh from Aldis’ office. And well, let’s just say what this has inside was just for Knight. “YEAH!”
What this has in here has Aldis’ signature already on it. “YEAH!” And what this is here, is a contract for a United States Championship match at SummerSLam! The fans fire up for that! Now the only thing missing, he looked, there’s a signature from Aldis. “YEAH!” There’s a signature from Knight himself, “YEAH!” The only thing missing is the signature of “that edgelord,” Logan Paul. So what Knight wants is Logan to come out here and sign his part right now. But don’t get too excited, because that won’t happen. Why? Surprise surprise, roll your eyes, guess who ain’t here? Logan Paul.
But Knight tells Logan Paul that he will get this contract signed. It will be Logan, it will be Knight, and at SummerSlam, Knight will own Logan, own that belt, and there’s nothing Logan can do to stop it. Not cuz Logan’s not good enough, but because Knight won’t let him! And that’s not an insult, that’s just a of life! With everybody saying, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!!” The Mega Star is still aiming for the Maverick, when and where will Logan accept the challenge?
Blair Davenport speaks.
“Everybody wants to talk about ‘living your truth.’ Truth is, you’re weak. And the reason bad things keep happening to you is because you allow it. You’re not successful because you’re not good enough. So while you cry about not being good enough, Blair Davenport’s already taken your spot. Does that hurt your feelings? Well come and do something about it.” The Ichiban Gaijin is here, but will Naomi learn to beware Blair? Or will Blair just #FeelTheGlow?
Blair Davenport VS Naomi!
SmackDown returns and Naomi makes her entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. They tie up, go around, and Blair headlocks. Naomi powers up and out but Blair runs her over. Blair soaks up the heat, runs, but Naomi drops, then slides under the lariat! Naomi mule kicks, leg sweeps, and then leg drops! Cover, TWO! Naomi keeps moving, and she slides into a chinlock. Blair endures the squeeze, fights up and throws body shots. Blair breaks free, whips corner to corner, but Naomi goes up and catches Blair, for a TWERK ATTACK! Then she BOOTS Blair away! Blair goes to the far side and fans fire up.
Naomi runs in to HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! Naomi puts Blair in the drop zone, goes up, and fans fire up. SUPER SPLIT LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Blair survives but Naomi wrenches her to whip. Blair reverses to BOOT! Naomi staggers to ropes, Blair storms up and swings. Naomi blocks to fire forearms. Naomi KICKS and KICKS, then whips Blair to a corner. Naomi runs up but Blair ELBOWS her away! Blair then goes up and up to DOUBLE STOMP Naomi’s arm! Naomi flounders out of the ring but Blair goes out after her! Blair grabs that bad arm, hammerlocks it, and POSTS Naomi shoulder first! Naomi falls while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again as Blair and Naomi fight for suplex control. They go back and forth, but then Blair WRINGS the bad arm out! Blair SUPERKICKS Naomi down, covers, TWO! The fans rally for Naomi but Blair clamps onto the bad arm. Naomi endures, the fans rally up more, and Naomi fights up to ROUNDHOUSE! Naomi arm-drags Blair away, then goes to a corner. Blair storms over, blocks boots, but Naomi rebounds for the ENZIGIRI! And then the RUNNING JAWBREAKER! And SPIKE-RANA! Cover, TWO! Blair survives but Naomi stays cool. Naomi puts Blair in the drop zone, goes up and up, but Blair CLUBS her first!
Blair has Naomi in a Tree of Woe, to then just BOOT her down! Cover, TWO! Naomi survives and Blair is losing her cool. Blair drags Naomi up as the fans rally, but Naomi turns suplex into cradle! TWO! Blair runs up to roll Naomi up, TWO! Naomi runs up to sunset flip, TWO and Blair has it! TWO and Naomi stands up. Blair waistlocks, O’Conner Rolls, TWO!! Naomi powers her way to an O’Conner, TWO! Blair is getting frustrated, but Naomi KNEES her! BUBBA BOMB! GEDO CLUTCH! Naomi wins!!
Winner: Naomi, by pinfall
It was a hard fought battle with just one good arm, but Naomi pulls out the victory! Will Naomi find a way to shine in the SmackDown Women’s Division once again?
Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill find Naomi backstage.
The #Big3 cheer their reunion and also Naomi’s win tonight. That is how you stand on business! Naomi did her thing, she looked good out there. Naomi says hey, someone had to teach Blair a lesson. Naomi says she can’t wait for Bianca & Jade to get their tag titles back. Jade says you already know that’s top priority. In fact, they were going to talk with Aldis tonight, but he isn’t even here. Chelsea and the others hear this and are shocked. They all storm off, and Naomi tells Bianca & Jade she’s glad they’re going to teach Alba & Isla a lesson. But they also need to be ready. Jade says they stay ready so they don’t have to get ready.
Bianca says Naomi did her thing. They’re gonna head out, good to see her again. Bye~! Love you~! The StrongEST Duo heads out, will Aldis and/or Pearce be able to arrange such a title rematch? But now Blair walks in. She says she doesn’t want trouble. She just wants to say that the better person won. Blair offers a handshake, and Naomi is wary. Naomi takes it, and Blair heads out. But Chelsea storms back over to say Aldis is not here! Chelsea & Piper pout and head out, and Naomi says she must’ve really gotten hit hard on Saturday. But then BLAIR ATTACKS NAOMI!! So much for sportsmanship!
Blair laughs at Naomi for falling for the trap. Will Blair make everyone beware her wrath?
WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS A-Town Down Under!
Don’t worry, you aren’t seeing things. Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano only just got these titles last Friday in Toronto. However, Austin Theory & Grayson Waller are “cashing in” their rematch clause, and are hoping to take those titles right back! Will we see a bit of hot potato with the gold? Or will DIY just do it all over again?
SmackDown returns and DIY makes their entrance. The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see if history repeats itself!
Ciampa and Waller start, and Waller takes a swing! Ciampa dodges to ROCK and CHOP Waller, then whip him. Waller slides out, leads Ciampa on a chase, and Theory is there. Ciampa dodges Theory, gets in the ring, and then Gargano jumps in. ATDU swings but DIY dodges to then DOUBLE DROPKICK! Theory falls out, DIY TOSSES Waller out, and then Ciampa KNEES Waller back down. Ciampa holds the ropes open so Gargano can DIVE into a haymaker! Theory takes out Johnny Wrestling, and Waller jams up Ciampa! Waller POSTS the Sicilian Psycho, Theory RAMS Gargano into barriers!
Waller TORNADO DDTS Ciampa on the apron! ATDU look at the belts, claiming those are coming back home, but the fans boo while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Waller CLOBBERS Ciampa! Th efans chant “YOU SUCK!” but Aaller fires off on Ciampa in a corner. Waller then gets space, runs in, but Ciampa avoids the splash! Waller staggers, Theory tags in, and Theory stomps Ciampa down! Theory mockingly asks where Johnny went, then he goes up. Theory leaps, into a JUMP KNEE! Theory and Ciampa are down, and Gargano rises! The fans fire up as Ciampa crawls over, hot tag to Gargano! Gargano rallies on ATDU! ENZIGIRI for Theory! Gargano dodges Waller to tilt-o-whirl but Theory runs up! So Gargano COMPLETE SHOT DDT COMBOS!
Gargano runs in at Theory but Theory puts him on the apron. Gargano GAMANGIRIS Theory, avoids Waller to MULE KICK, then he SLINGSHOT SPEARS! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up and Gargano brings Theory up. Tag to Ciampa, they whip, but Waller stops Shatter Machine! Theory sunset flips Ciampa, TWO! Theory ROCKS Ciampa, Ciampa ROCKS Theory! They go back and forth with forearms, then Theory ELBOWS Ciampa! Ciampa BOOTS Theory! O’Conner Roll, Waller SOMERSAULT FLATINERS! Theory covers Ciampa, TWO! ATDU is frustrated but Waller helps Theory to the corner.
Theory tags Waller, and now ATDU mocks DIY! They’re at the corners, they aim, but Ciampa ducks! Only kicks meet at the middle, and Ciampa rolls Waller! TWO, and Waller runs up! Ciampa moves, JUMP KNEE hits Theory! Not again! And Waller turns around, into SHATTER MACHINE!! DIY sets up in the corners now and Worcester is thunderous! MEET IN THE MIDDLE!! Cover, DIY wins!
Winners: DIY, by pinfall (still WWE Tag Team Champions)
History does repeat itself as DIY wins two weeks in a row! Waller and Theory try to reason out why this happened, but then THE BLOODLINE ATTACKS! Jacob Fatu CLOBBERS Theory, then goes into the ring to YANK Gargano down into a SAMOAN DROP! Ciampa fires off forearm sand BOOTS, then he DDTS Fatu down! But Fatu just rises up! And he SUPERKICKS Ciampa! The Samoan Werewolf runs in to HIP ATTACK Gargano! Then he drags Ciampa up to whip and POP-UP SAMOAN DROP!! The fans boo but Solo Sikoa’s Enforcer just dominated the tag champs! And then he DOUBLE JUMP ARABIAN PRESS SAULTS Gargano!!
The fans lose their minds seeing that, but Fatu isn’t done! He hits the BEST MOONSAULT EVER on Ciampa!! Fatu is practically foaming at the mouth, and only now does Solo Sikoa make his way to the ring. Is this part of what Solo meant earlier tonight? What more does “The REAL Tribal Chief” have to say tonight? We’ll find out, after the break.
SmackDown returns and The Bloodline has the ring.
Fatu has finally calmed down, and Solo Sikoa has the mic. “Boston, Mass…” No, this is Worcester. But Solo still says, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans boo as The Bloodline lifts up the ones. Solo says, “Need I remind you what happened to those that didn’t acknowledge me?” The fans chant “WE WANT ROMAN!” But Solo says Jimmy Uso, his own brother, his own flesh and blood, did not acknowledge him. And what happened? He’s gone. The Wise Man, Paul Heyman, did not acknowledge Solo. Heyman’s gone, too. And Roman… Reigns… The fans chant for “ROMAN! ROMAN!” but Solo says don’t do that now! They don’t even deserve him! They have Solo now.
And if Roman Reigns decides to come back, he will acknowledge Solo as Tribal Chief. But tonight is about Cody Rhodes. It is Cody’s turn… to acknowledge him! So if Cody’s there- Oh he sure is! The Undisputed WWE Champion, the American Nightmare, makes his way out on stage! The fans sing his song, “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro, and Cody stares Solo down. Cody takes off his tie and looses his collar before he steps to the ring. Cody knows it’s 4v1, but he isn’t backing down. Solo has his men stand back, and Cody grabs himself a mic.
The fans cheer Cody on, and he says, “I’ve heard everything that you’re saying. I’m sure you can figure this out. We want the same thing. Now of course, gotta speak to Nick Aldis, but you might as well consider it official. SummerSlam, the Undisputed WWE Championship. BUT…! If it was really up to me, if I could make any decision, I wouldn’t be waiting ’til SummerSlam. I’d wanna do it here and now.” The fans cheer that! Cody drops his mic, but Solo has his men flank the champion. The fans chant for “RANDY! RANDY!” but Cody throws hands first! Cody ROCKS Solo, ROCKS Tama, ROCKS Loa, ROCKS Faut!
Cody catches Solo to a dragon sleeper, but Fatu SUPERKICKS! Tama & Loa mug Cody, then Fatu LARIATS him down! But here comes Randy! Tama goes out, Orton kicks him first! Same for Loa! Orton gets in, and he DUMPS Fatu out! Solo runs up but into a kick! Orton puts Solo in the ropes, drags him out, and hits the DRAPING DDT! Orton helps Cody up but Fatu is back! Fatu runs in, to CLOBBER Orton!! Tama & Loa return to mug Orton, and the fans boo as it is 3v1 on The Viper! Fatu kicks Cody out, Orton fights back against Tama & Loa! But Fatu DIVES onto Orton! Orton hits barriers and Fatu fires up!
Solo has Cody to himself but Cody fights back! Fatu is right on Cody and he fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT! Solo and Fatu trap Cody with the ropes! They mug Cody, and make him watch as Tama & Loa RAM Orton with steel steps! And RAM him again! Deja vu to when The Usos sidelined Orton for 18 months! Cody says no, take him! They want him, spare Orton! Fatu SUPERKICKS Orton! Solo says this is what happens to those who stand against them! Fatu SUPERKICKS Orton again! And another SUPERKICK! Tama & Loa clear the desk! Solo says this blood is on Cody’s hands! Fatu & The Guerrillas get Orton up, for the TRIPLE POWERBOMB through the desk!!
Worcester is devastated! And then Solo SAMOAN SPIKES Cody! The fans boo, the ula fala is put on Solo, and The Bloodline stands over their victims while raising the ones. Have they made the Apex Predator extinct? Are they going to end the legacy with their own hands?
My Thoughts:
An incredible SmackDown to bridge us from MITB to SummerSlam. Very good promo segment to start, and very clever of Bayley to point out that if Nia wins, Tiff definitely can’t cash in on her. And while Nia VS Mia was very good, Nia naturally wins to build her momentum. Tiff being tempted was also a good detail, and she might still be tempted along the way to SummerSlam, but I think my scenario of Tiff waiting until Bayley’s somehow survived Nia is the more likely choice. For that matter, there’s even a chance Nia screws Tiff out of her cash-in because Nia is just that selfish. That’d be some good Heel Heat on Nia since there are clearly big time Tiffy fans out there.
Great ongoing bit from Chelsea & Piper tonight, them waiting for Aldis. I wonder if that’s a nod to Chelsea having to wait forever on Vince to hear her out. Naomi VS Blair was a good match but it took a minute to get going. Naomi got a good win, and Blair pulls off a fairly good swerve, because yeah duh she’s a sore loser. I also liked that Easter egg bit of her and Isla Dawn talking. I really do think we’ll be getting Alba, Isla & Blair as a trio now that we’re seeing quite a few of those form up. DMG CTRL, the trio of Zoey, Shayna & Sonya, the #Big3 of Jade, Bianca & Naomi, WWE might be working on factions as a way to maximize the number of women getting screentime together.
Very good tag match of Garza & Carrillo VS Crews & Corbin, and I figured Santos & Lopez would be why Legado won. Now, Andrade is going to be feuding with Melo for a minute, and that’s going to be a great match, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Andrade circles back to Legado at some point. Naturally, LA Knight and Logan Paul are having their match at SummerSlam, good promo from Knight tonight and we’ll certainly be seeing Logan Paul next week to respond. I would think Logan would have no problem taking this match since he’ll want payback for the MITB qualifier, and is probably cocky enough to think this will be easy.
Great tag title rematch from DIY and A-Town Down Under, though I’m surprised it was so soon. And a little surprised that DIY won again. I almost thought they were gonna hot potato the belts and then the tiebreaker is at SummerSlam. I suppose they can still have DIY VS ATDU round 3 at SummerSlam, but at the same time, HHH loves cards with less matches for more quality. Maybe round 3 is for the SmackDown before SummerSlam like we just got to lead into MITB. And then Fatu wrecking those top teams was wild. As if this new Bloodline wasn’t already brutal, this right here could get Tama & Loa right into the tag title scene.
And of course we’re getting Cody VS Solo for the top title. Orton getting taken out like Heyman was rather wild, too, but maybe he makes a “miraculous” return where he and Kevin help Cody fight off Solo. And maybe, just maybe, Roman Reigns does return to make sure Solo does not win the title, and then getting us started on Solo’s Bloodline VS Roman’s Bloodline to go into the Fall stretch.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Nemeth retains after a well paced and fantastic Iron Man Match and Zachary Wentz is X Division Champion and riding high off his No Mercy win over Wes Lee. The System got rebooted at the expense of Joe Hendry’s team, and well, Hendry was 0-2 last week with the cheap shot causing Ethan Page to retain.
Some of the bigger questions after Emergence are:
What the hell are they gonna do with Joe Hendry?
What exactly does JBL want with his end of show appearance?
Are they finally burning the Knockouts Tag Belts with gasoline?
Let’s find out if we get any answers to those questions!
COMING SOON…..
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Ratings:
- Kushida vs Laredo Kid: No Contest – N/A
- Kushida vs Josh Alexander: Josh wins via C4 Spike – **
- Open Challenge: Knockouts Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Karmen Petrovic: Jordynne wins via Juggernaut Driver – ***
- The Good Hands vs Zachary Wentz & Speedball Mike Bailey: Wentz wins via UFO Cutter – **
- Eric Young vs Jake Something: EY wins via Piledriver – **
- Moose & JDC vs Joe Hendry & Mike Santana: Moose wins via Lights Out – ***
Results:
The System opens the show with JDC and Masha in tow, Lish is in a decorative neck brace selling the injury with style. They’re getting very loud boos as Lish hits the “Do You Wanna Know Something”. Victory Road is apparently turning into an Always Sunny episode; ‘The Gang Remembers they have Rematch Clauses’. Moose references Wade Barrett as a “Britsh Lad” when he drops a Bad News line. He also tells JDC that if they win the tag match against Hendry and Santana then JDC is in, but if they lose, he’s out.
Lish does say that she’s under concussion protocol and could find a suitable replacement if she’s not cleared. Spitfire comes out, Dani Dumptruck is looking like the whole ass entrée that she is. Victory Road will be Spitfire versus DeMalish, but if Spitfire lose, they break up.
Kushida vs Laredo Kid
They both try to grab limbs but they counter wrestle and avoid in more of a Japanese Junior style. Kushida had Laredo Kid grounded with a Wristlock of sorts, but Laredo fights back to his feet, runs Kushida around, causes him to powder. Laredo looks for a Dive but slides in and cuts off Laredo sending him to the outside. Kushida goes for a Dive and Laredo hits the Mirror Move like a classic Pidgeot.
But before we can get any more Cruiserweight action, Josh Alexander hits the ring and starts leveling both men. C4 Spike for Laredo and Ankle Lock for Kushida. Security gets Josh to leave, Josh says its his house he does what he wants but Kushida grabs the mic and says “Ring bell ring bell, me and Josh, do it!”. I wrote it out, since he actually said it in English, so it shows he is practicing.
Josh ignores the demand and tries to walk away but Kushida collects him with a Dropkick and throws him into the ring as the bell rings.
Kushida vs Josh Alexander
Kushida lays into Josh with a few strikes but then we hit the commercial break. Off the break Josh tries to Shoot on Kushi, but Kushi moves, wrestles for positioning and hits a German Suplex on Josh, stomps in Josh’s fingers and hunts for the Arm Bar. Josh manages to roll out and drag Kushida with him, break the hold and walk off a bit. Kushida follows, looks to keep on top of the arm, but Josh rams Kushida into the apron, and then uses his shirt to choke Kushida before the referee takes it away.
Josh throws a few Knife Edge Chops and Kushida walks forward trying to ignore the pain but gets dropped on the fourth chop, classic Backbreaker into a 2 count. Josh hooks in a Headlock, but Kushida fights back to his feet. Knee Lift from Josh, rope run, but Back Fist, Baseball Punch into Pele Kick…but Josh grabs the foot and looks for the Ankle Lock! Kushida counters out of it, gets Josh off balance and looks to aim for the Hoverboard Lock, but Josh fights through it and turns it into a Brainbuster. C4 Spike attempt, Kushida with Cradle counter for 2, Baseball Punch is blocked, Kushida gets thrown into the corner, Josh drives his knee into the focused ankle, Ankle Lock! But Kushida doesn’t tap, and Josh just decides to go for the C4 Spike.
Kushida’s pride caused this match after he was already dinged up, so Josh winning in a fairly dominating fashion isn’t crazy. But they quickly go to Kushida being helped back, Hendry is there since Kushida is in a bad way, so Hendry and Josh have a few words. I guess that’s where we go with Hendry for the interim.
Open Challenge: Knockouts Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Karmen Petrovic
Arianna Grace comes out first, to say she’s the NXT liaison, which makes sense because she’s Santino’s shoot daughter. I don’t know a ton about Ninja Barbie, but I’m not mad.
Karmen starts with a few low Round Kicks, looks for a Sleeper, but Jordynne fights it off. Some back and forth, Back Elbow into Spinebuster from Jordynne for a 2. Jordynne works her into a corner, Karmen tries to fight out with a Back Kick, but Jordynne catches her, Electric Chairs her, but Karmen rolls through and looks for a Triangle Choke! Jordynne keeps Karmen in that position and stands up with her in Electric Chair, just to slam her back down and make a point. Karmen gets up and Jordynne trades the kicks for Scoop Slams, but Karmen slips a slam and Spinning Back Kick to the back of Jordynne’s head for 2. Jordynne is rocked but catches Karmen, World’s Strongest Slam into a Vader Bomb, but the Bomb is missed. Karmen hits the Down Kick into a Facebuster. A few more martial arts strikes from Karmen before Jordynne gets annoyed and pulls out a Gonso Style Powerbomb for 2.
They work to the corner, Karmen with a few High Snap Kicks, pulls her out with her heel, Spinning Heel Kick rocks Jordynne. A few low Axe Kicks, then some short Side Kicks but Jordynne connects with a Spinning Backfist and Polish Hammer drops the NXT wrestler. The fight up to the top rope, Karmen fights her off and Crossbody drops Jordynne, Karmen was setting up for what I can only assume it her finish, but Jordynne ducks it and Juggernaut Driver allows Jordynne to retain.
Lights go out and a pillow is in the ring next to Jordynne. Wendy Choo is marking her target?
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Zachary Wentz comes out to just say how happy he is that he won, Speedball’s music hits and he walks out to congratulate Zach. Victory Road is rematch clause the Musical. Bailey does the babyface rematch before the Good Hands walk out to sour to environment and then Skyler distracts them on the mic while Hotch hits them from behind. Referee Paige runs out and says Santino is making another impromptu match.
The Good Hands vs Zachary Wentz & Speedball Mike Bailey
Santino doing good work with the random matchups, after the match is made official, Wentz and Speedball clock the Good Hands and send them to powder while they take off their shirts and pose before a tandem Dive. Good feelings don’t last super long since The Good Hands take enough shortcuts and go for classic tag team methodology to isolate Bailey early. Bailey connects with a few kicks and tries to get to his corner, but Skyler tags in and takes out Wentz. They go for some misdirection, Hotch looks for his Rolling Neckbreaker but misses, Bailey Back Body Drops Skyler onto Hotch and then Backflip Knees on the stack! Wentz gets tagged in and easily treat Skyler’s face like hackysack. Bailey lands a Golden Triangle Moonsault and handles Hotch on the outside, locomotion cradles on the inside, Skyler tries to hold the ropes but Bailey hits a Jumping Snap Kick to kick the hands away, UFO Cutter, and Wentz wins!
.@therealestwendy and @WeAreRosemary unleashed chaos this TUESDAY on @WWENXT! Is @JordynneGrace next?!
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Steph De Lander walks out to get to the bottom of things with Cardona. Cardona starts off saying he owes her an apology, says sorry, but of course the rub is that he’s sorry he didn’t interfere earlier. Calls her an embarrassment. She says she’s not his property and he produces a piece of paper saying that, but in fact, he does own her. Runs down a bunch of ways he’s helped her and did everything for her and she owes him everything. She stands up for herself, but Cardona doubles down, gets in her face and goes full toxic parent or baseball coach. Steph looks about ready to cry as she’s backed in a corner, but PCO’s music hits and he comes out to do something, Cardona hides behind SDL and then runs away.
Eric Young vs Jake Something
Jake comes out and manhandles EY early on, big Body Drops, Lariats, Suplexes, Sitout Powerbomb, but EY kicks out. Jake is already annoyed and this is just his character having building frustration with all of his loses the last 4 months. Every time EY kicks out or moves, Jake gets pissed. He feeds EY into the corner, EY does the Flair Flip, Shoulder into the gut through the ropes, Five Hole Slide, and then a few Discus Forearms give EY some momentum. EY goes for the DVD, but Jake fights out, big Vader Hammers, Polish Hammer, Irish Whip but as Jake goes into the air for the Thesz Press, EY catches him and Death Valley Driver!
Only a two count, EY goes for the Macho Man Elbow, Jake cuts him off, looks for Into the Void but EY dodges and snaps off the Piledriver for the win! EY tries to bury the hatchet with a handshake, Jake shakes his hand and then after about two steps he gets pissed off and attacks EY. Into the Void! Jake looks to keep on him, but Maclin makes good on his respect and runs out for the save.
Moose & JDC vs Joe Hendry & Mike Santana
Hendry hits his intro and Santana decides to attack The System from behind as they’re distracted. Holding the ring early for Hendry and Santana, but then Josh walks down the ramp to take a seat next to his wife. See it’s totally legit.
Some early typical tag team pacing, but then the crowd favorite team goes for some quick tags, tandem offense, stereo 10 Count Punches Spot with the crowd counting along. This match has really been all Santana and Hendry, which bodes annoyingly for me, since as I said in my Emergence review, they aren’t the type of heel team that should be feeding for the 4 minutes of a match and then come back after dirty tactics. Speaking of which, JDC goes for the Eye Gouge then slaps on the Headlock and tags in Moose. Moose turns the energy up runs over Hendry a bit, but, then Hendry fires Sack of Shit into the Stalling Suplex.
Moose powders, Hendry looks to chase after him, but Lish steps in the way and it allows JDC to attack him from behind. Moose beats on him, tags back in JDC and Dango gets some solid offense in. Locks in a Guillotine Submission, Hendry looks to be fading but he powers up and Suplexes Dango, simultaneous tags! Moose and Santana square off, Santana with Chops light up Moose’s chest. Then Santana keeps up the offense and drives Moose’s face into the turnbuckles 3 times, Moose tries to turn the table on the fourth but Santana has all the fire. Clocks Moose, takes out JDC with a Draping DDT, lets Moose run him into a corner but dodges the buckles, Moose bounces out, hits the Rolling Buck Fifty! Hendry tries to fire the crowd but exchanges words with Josh Alexander. Josh hits the Low Blow on Hendry and rams him into the post. Santana with the Shot of Caffeine to connect with Josh! The System takes advantage of the extra help and distractions, JDC hangs up Santana in the ropes, Moose kicks him, lays him out, Lights Out! System wins and JDC is officially in The System.
Overall Score: 6.5/10
A few of the Emergence answers were answered and some new ones arose. Like is the Wendy Choo angle just a set up for Tuesday on NXT or will it be extended? Is Josh gonna just be playing gatekeeper for the main event? What would wrestling do if rematch clauses weren’t a trope?
You know simple questions.
But in all seriousness, since Victory Road is next week, its not like anything complicated can be set up. So rematches and simple blow off angles are definitely logical enough to get through the event before Bound for Glory build up.
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Will the Premier Athletes ever catch a break?
Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese have each lost to Tomohiro Ishii, but now Josh Woods steps up! Only to get Katsuyori Shibata! Who wins this battle of former ROH Pure Champions?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Aaron Solo VS Rocky Romero; Rocky wins.
- Nick Comoroto w/ Jacoby Watts VS Lee Johnson; Lee wins.
- Rachael Ellering VS Gigi Rey; Rachael wins.
- Anthony Henry & BEEF VS Jay Lucas & Terry Yaki; Henry & Beef win.
- Spanish Announce Project VS The Iron Savages w/ Jacked Jameson; SAP wins.
- ROH Women’s World Television Championship Proving Ground: Red Velvet VS Lady Frost; Velvet wins and denies Frost a title opportunity.
- Six Man Tag: Lance Archer & The Righteous VS Lights Camera Faction; Archer & The Righteous win.
- Diamante VS Tiara James; Diamante wins.
- Angelo Parker VS Griff Garrison w/ Maria Kanellis; Griff wins.
- The Premier Athletes w/ Mark Sterling VS Joe Alonzo & Josiah Jean; The Premier Athletes win.
- Fuego Del Sol VS John Silver w/ The Dark Order; Silver wins.
- Abadon VS Rache Chanel; Abadon wins.
- Josh Woods w/ Mark Sterling VS Katsuyori Shibata; Shibata wins.
- Taya Valkyrie w/ Johnny TV VS Mina Shirakawa; Mina wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Aaron Solo VS Rocky Romero!
Solo has felt so low, not having won in quite some time. But will he be feeling real sweet taking down Azucar? Or will Solo’s former mentor show him he still has a lot to learn?
The Code of Honor is upheld, though maybe sarcastically by Solo. The bell rings, the two circle, and the fans rally up. Solo and Rocky tie up, Rocky waistlocks, but Solo wrenches free. Solo wristlocks, Rocky rolls to wrench, hammerlock, spin and snapmare. Rocky slaps Solo around, then gives some Latino Heat. The fans cheer, but Solo and Rocky reset. They feel out a knuckle lock, then Rocky wrenches. Rocky headlocks, Solo powers up and out, then drops down. Solo DROPKICKS Rocky down! Solo slaps Rocky around now, but the fans boo. Solo fires hands, slaps Rocky more, then CLUBS him down.
Rocky fires body shots as he rises up! Solo blocks the chop to knee low! Solo fires hands, whips, but Rocky reverses to atomic drop! Rocky runs to DROPKICK Solo! Rocky kips up, sees Solo at ropes, so he slides! The fans cheer and Rocky goes back to Solo. Rocky CHOPS Solo, stomps him, then fires hands. The fans fire up with Rocky, he whips, but Solo reverses. Solo runs up, but into a BOOT! Rocky goes up but Solo YANKS him down! The fans boo but Solo rains down fists! The ref reprimands, Solo lets off, but the fans boo more. Solo stalks Rocky to ropes to CHOKE him! Solo lets off as the ref counts, and Rocky coughs and sputters.
Solo hauls Rocky up to snap suplex, then he mocks Latino Heat. Cover, TWO! Rocky is tougher than that, but Solo KNEES him in the back! Solo drags Rocky up but Rocky fires body shots again. Rocky ROCKS Solo then UPPERCUTS! Rocky whips, catches Solo, COBRA TWIST! Solo endures while the fans cheer! But Solo CLAWS at Rocky’s face! Solo switches the COBRA TWIST onto Rocky! The fans boo but Rocky endures now. Rocky fights up, the fans rally, and Rocky pries free to HIP TOSS Solo down! The fans cheer, and Rocky slowly rises. Rocky goes to a corner, Solo runs up, but into a BOOT!
Solo tries again, but Rocky BOOTS again! Rocky runs up to RANA! The fans fire up while both men are down! Rocky feels that energy, he rises and pounds his chest! The fans rally as Rocky fires hands on Solo. Rocky whips Solo to a corner, runs in and LARIATS! Then another LARIAT! Rocky keeps going, but Solo dodges, only for Rocky to come back, and LARIAT! The fans fire up again, and Rocky hauls Solo up. Rocky suplexes high and hard! Cover, TWO! Rocky stalks Solo, drags him up, and cravats. SLICED- NO, Solo slips free, then DREAMCAST KICKS! Rocky falls, Solo hurries up top! The fans boo as Solo DIVING STOMPS!! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as Rocky survives! Solo is beside himself, but then he hauls Rocky up to whip. Rocky goes Spider-Man! Solo runs up, Rocky drops and Solo tumbles out! Rocky builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit, and Rocky hurries to put Solo in! Cravat and SLICED- NO, Solo puts Rocky up top! ENZIGIRI! Solo climbs up now, and he brings Rocky up, only for Rocky to BITE back! Then SUPER SLICED BREAD!! Cover, Rocky wins!
Winner: Rocky Romero, by pinfall
Now that was sweet! Solo is still without that W, will he ever prove himself ready for more? Is Rocky about to add some sugar to these ROH title scenes?
Lady Frost speaks.
“I know I haven’t been here in ROH for a few months, but my last match? Too easy. I’m not saying that one match earns me a title shot, but a Proving Ground match? I’m willing to prove it. Red Velvet, it’s nothing personal, but you have something that I want: The Women’s World Television Championship. And I don’t know if you’ve been paying attention, but I’ve been busy traveling the world, winning tournaments, championships, all over the place. And tonight, I’m gonna prove why I deserve another one here in ROH. Trust me when I tell you, there will be no love lost, because I am Lady Frost.” Things are heating up, but will there be a cold snap here tonight?
Nick Comoroto w/ Jacoby Watts VS Lee Johnson!
The Freak Beast continues to be the fervent follower of HE, and HE is Jacoby. Will the self-aggrandizing teachings of Jacoby Watts somehow bring Comoroto success? Or can Big Shotty get a big win on his way back up the ranks?
The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and Watts suddenly needs to talk with Comoroto. Watts wants to see the fire in Comoroto’s eyes! Then Watts SLAPS Comoroto?! Comoroto gets that fire going, and he runs up at Lee! Lee dodges to CHOP, CHOP and CHOP! The fans fire up but Comoroto stops that to put Lee in the corner! Lee dodges again to CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, but Comoroto shoves him away! Lee dodges a lariat, kicks low then fires haymakers! Lee whips but Comoroto blocks! Comoroto whips, Lee stops himself, but Comoroto blocks a boot to UPPERCUT! Watts cheers but the fans boo as Comoroto hauls Lee up.
Comoroto back suplexes but Lee slips free to DROPKICK! Comoroto tumbles and falls out! Watts is upset with Comoroto, tells him to focus, but then Lee runs up! Comoroto catches Lee, Lee fires hands, but Comoroto shoves him back to LARIAT! Watts says there it is! Watts tells Lee to just stay down, but the fans boo that. Comoroto drags Lee up, gorilla presses, and LAWN DARTS Lee into a post! Watts loves what he sees and Comoroto smiles. Comoroto drags Lee into the ring, pushes him to a cover, TWO! Lee stays in this and the fans rally up. Lee reaches out, but Comoroto looms over him. Comoroto sits Lee up, to rain down fists!
Comoroto dribbles Lee off the mat, but Lee just gets mad! Comoroto whips Lee into a corner, then fires body shots! The ref counts but Comoroto ROCKS Lee! The fans rally but Comoroto whips Lee corner to corner hard! Lee bounces off buckles and falls to the mat, but Comoroto isn’t done. Comoroto drags Lee up, puts him on ropes, and CHOKES him! Watts tells Lee to accept that he needs Watts. The ref counts, Comoroto lets off, and now Watts CHOKES Lee! The fans boo but Comoroto comes back to bring Lee up. Lee fires body shots! Comoroto whips then CLOBBERS Lee! Comoroto then CHOKES Lee on the mat!
The ref reprimands, Lee kicks free of the choke, and the fans rally up again. Comoroto drags Lee up, clamps on a neck wrench, and he puts a lot of pressure on it! Lee endures, fights up, and the fans rally. Lee fires body shots, but Comoroto knees low! Comoroto smiles, then stands Lee up again. Lee fires hands! Comoroto scowls as he has the wristlock, but Lee ROCKS Comoroto! Comromto swigs, Lee bobs ‘n’ weaves and fires hands! Comoroto shoves LEe, Lee RAMS Comoroto! Lee runs to LRIAT! Comoroto stays up, scoops Lee, but Lee slips free to ENZIGIRI! The fans fire up and Lee roars! Lee then goes back for Comoroto, but can’t scoop!
Comoroto ELBOWS Lee down, then CLUBS him! Comoroto drags Lee up again, but it’s Lee who suplexes! Cover, TWO! Comoroto is still in this, and he crawls away to a corner. Watts coaches him, but Lee storms up on Comoroto to CHOP! CHOP! And CHOP! Lee runs, slides to come back, but Comoroto fireman’s carries! Lee grabs ropes, so Comoroto puts him on the apron! Lee HOTSHOTS back! But Watts creeps up! Lee scares him off, goes up, and he leaps over Comoroto! Comoroto fireman’s carries again, USHIGOROSHI! Cover, TWO!! Lee survives and Watts says end it! Comoroto winds up, “SAVE US, JACOBY~!”
Watts fires up, too, as Comoroto Alabama Lifts! But Lee sunset flips! TWO, Comoroto runs up, but is sent into Watts! Rollup, LEE WINS!
Winner: Lee Johnson, by pinfall
Watts is furious, but he has Comoroto go after Lee anyway! Watts & Comoroto beat Lee down, even as fans boo! The false prophet tells his follower scoop Lee, but wait! EJ NDUKA is here! The Judge will not stand for this, and he goes right to the ring! Watts sends Comoroto, but into a SPINEBUSTER!! Then Lee gets Watts! This is what Watts gets! Lee feeds Watts to a SPINEBUSTER!! The Gavel drops, and #LeeJ stands tall! Will these two show Comoroto the truth about that snake oil salesman?
Backstage interview with Anthony Henry & BEEF.
Paul Wight is with the Workhorseman and his very excited cousin, one of the hottest rising tag teams in ROH! Henry says they’re not an official team, but Beef loudly asks what he’s talking about. Of course they’re a tag team! And they’re undefeated! Henry says yes, and Beef did great, but reminds Beef that they’re only second cousins, and by marriage. Wight says either way, this new Workhorsemen formation is doing great. What does the future look like for them? Henry says he doesn’t know, but he knows it isn’t the Workhorsemen unless it’s with JD Drake. Henry heads out and Beef asks what he means by that.
Beef hurries after Henry, still wanting to talk it out. But will the Saint of Augusta only feel right once things are back to normal?
Anthony Henry & BEEF VS Jay Lucas & Terry Yaki!
Well, the second cousins by marriage may be on different pages, but maybe being in the ring will help. Will another big win help them get things cooking? Or will things just fall apart that much quicker?
The fans cheer for “BEEF! BEEF! BEEF!” The Code of Honor is upheld, but only by Beef, and the bell rings. The teams sort out, Henry tells Beef to focus, and let him start. Beef agrees, only to tag himself in! Beef is all fired up and the fans are with him as he starts against Lucas. They tie up, Lucas waistlocks but Beef TOSSES him away! The fans cheer, Beef and Lucas go again. Beef waistlocks, Lucas switches, but Beef TOSSES him away again! Then RUNS him over! The fans cheer, Beef runs up but into a BOOT! Lucas wristlocks but Beef stops the whip! Beef whips Lucas, Lucas BOOTS again! But Beef roars and CLOBBERS Lucas!
Beef hits a BELLY2BELLY! The fans fire up, but Lucas tags in Yaki! Yaki fires hands and elbows on Beef, tags back to Lucas, and they mug Beef. Lucas ROCKS Beef, tags Yaki back, and the mugging continues. Yaki facelocks but Beef powers up! Beef calls for Henry, Henry calls to him and Beef RAMS Yaki into the corner! Tag to Henry, Henry CHOPS and CHOPS and KICKS Yaki! Henry KNEES away on Yaki in the corner, lets off as the ref counts, and Beef fires up for his cousin! Henry snapmares Yaki and KICKS him! Then NECK TWIST! Henry sits on Yaki, says this is how you do it. Beef likes that, and then Henry drags Yaki up.
Henry suplexes, Yaki slips free, then UP KICKS! Hot tag to Lucas! Lucas ROCKS Henry, Henry KICKS back! Henry whips, Lucas reverses, but Henry catches the hurdle into a SPINEBUSTER! The fans fire up for “Beef’s Cousin! Beef’s Cousin!” Henry is annoyed, but he drags Lucas over. Henry tags Beef and the fans cheer! Henry snapmares Lucas for Beef to cover! TWO! Lucas is still in this, and Henry says that’s not much of a team move. Beef drags Lucas up, the fans rally for “GROUND BEEF! GROUND BEEF!” Beef suplexes, but Lucas slips free! Beef ducks a roundhouse but not the ENZIGIRI! Henry tags in, but so does Yaki!
Yaki fires off forearms, Henry BOOTS him! Yaki BOOTS then ENZIGIRIS! Yaki waistlocks, Henry ELBOWS free! Henry whips, Yaki goes up and over to SNAP GERMAN! Yaki SHOTGUNS Beef, but the fans boo! Yaki runs in, into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Then Henry drags Yaki up, SCOOP DRIVER! But now Beef wants in? The fans want Beef, too! Henry sighs, drags Yaki over, and he tags Beef. Beef goes up, Henry BOOTS Lucas, and BEEF SPLASH! Cover, Beef & Henry win!
Winners: Anthony Henry & BEEF, by pinfall
Henry isn’t as excited as Beef is, but who is? So while they may not be the Workhorsemen, will this new combo still find their way to the top?
Spanish Announce Project VS The Iron Savages w/ Jacked Jameson!
Speaking of great combos, Angelico & Serpentico are feeling good now that they’re past grudges with Griff Garrison. But will they be bringing the good vibes to the ROH World Tag Team Championships? Or will they have to start sippin’ sauce and livin’ hoss to get past Bulk Bronson & Beefcake Boulder?
For that matter, Jacked Jameson has the mic to talk smack on the Texas bumpkins and Skinny Idiots. This crowd looks like they blow on their ice cream to cool it off. And also, that they should lay off the ice cream! Their opponents need to put it in a blender, chug it, and get their weight up so they can go from tights to trunks. But one thing you all have in common is that you’re Low T Losers! Meanwhile, these three are High T Winners, because they are taking everyone to #TiddyCity! The fans boo, but then SAP makes their entrance. The Code of Honor is upheld, and the teams sort out. Angelico starts against Bronson and the bell rings.
The fans rally as Bronson and Angelico circle. They feel things out, tie up, and go around. Angelico wrenches, wristlocks, but Bronson rolls, wrenches, and ELBOW BREAKERS! Bronson talks smack on Texas but Angelico spins, slips around, spins Bronson and wrenches the arm! The fans cheer, but Bronson fights up to squat, squat, and… ROCK Angelico with a right! The fans boo as Bronson mocks the Bernie Lean. Bronson CHOPS Angelico, whips, but Angelico ducks ‘n’ dodges to handspring through the hip toss! The fans fire up, but Bronson ducks a lariat! Angelico ducks a haymaker, Bronson avoids the kicks but not the DROPKICK!
Angelico spins up to his feet and does the Bernie Lean right! Bronson is furious, but Boulder tags in. And so does Serpentico! The fans fire up as #SNAKEMAN steps up to beefy Boulder! Serpentico pumps up, but Boulder laughs. Boulder flexes, so Serpentico flexes more! The fans cheer but Boulder pie faces Serpentico to a corner. Serpentico says hold on then, and he climbs up top. Serpentico rallies the fans as he fires up and eggs Boulder on! Boulder gets mad, storms up on Serpentico, and they tie up! Boulder brings Serpentico down to whip him to a corner. Boulder runs in, but Serpentico dodges to fire off hands and CHOPS!
Boulder just scowls, so Serpentico runs. Serpentico ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Boulder CLOBBERS him! Bronson says that’s a “flash flood!” Bronson tags in, then the Savages send Serpentico into the corner. Serpentico SUPERKICKS Boulder, BOOTS Bronson, and then RANAS Bronson into Boulder! Serpentico runs to UPPERCUT Bronson! The fans rally for SAP, but Bronson puts Serpentico on the apron. Serpentico HOTSHOTS Bronson! Bronson distracts the ref, and Jameson whips Serpentico hard into railing! The fans boo but Jameson flexes on them. Bronson goes out to drag Serpentico into the ring.
Bronson drags Serpentico around, then drops a BIG elbow! Bronson rains down fists on Serpentico, then he soaks up heat from the fans. Serpentico grabs at Bronson, but Bronson BITES Serpentico’s fingers! The fans boo again, but Bronson drags Serpentico over. Tag to Boulder, and Bronson climbs! HIP DROP! Boulder goes up, HIP DROP! The #SquatParty has squashed Serpentico, and Boulder dumps him out. Boulder distracts the ref, Jameson HIP DROPS Serpentico! The fans boo again but Jameson puts Serpentico in. Boulder storms around, runs and SPLASH DOWN! Cover, Angelico breaks it! The fans cheer but the Savages protest!
Bronson tags in, the Savages mug Serpentico. Bronson looms over Serpentico, drags him up, but fans rally as Bronson clamps on the chinlock. Serpentico endures, fights up, but Bronson thrashes the hold. Serpentico still fires body shots, but Bronson knees low. The fans rally but Bronson whips Serpentico to a corner. Serpentico dodges, slips around, and CHOPS! Bronson staggers, Serpentico reaches out, but Bronson reels him in! Bronson back suplexes, but Serpentico lands out! Serpentico slides under, UPKICKS, and hot tags Angelico! Serpentico then sets up so Angelico can use him for a FLYING LARIAT!
Bronson falls, Boulder steps in, but Angelico LARIATS! Angelico DECKS Bronson, ELBOWS Boulder, but then Bronson catches Angelico. Angelico BOOTS Boulder, and he RAMS Bronson into buckles! The fans fire up as Angelico arm-drags Bronson down, then uses Bronson as a step for another FLYING LARIAT! The fans fire up more as Angelico JABS, bobs ‘n’ weaves, then fires off kicks on Bronson! Angelico whips, Bronson reverses, but Angelico rolls off Bronson’s back! Bronson avoids the sweep but not the EDDY GORDO KICK! Roll into the cover, TWO! Bronson survives but Angelico tags Serpentico!
The fans fire up as Angelico clinches Bronson, FLATLINER! Serpentico goes up to FROG SPLASH! Double cover, Boulder breaks it! Boulder kicks Angelico out, drags Serpentico up, and scoops to SLAM! The fans boo but Bronson climbs. Boulder Electric Chair Lifts Bronson, but Serpentico avoids the Savage Splash! Hot tag to Angelico, and SAP DUMPS Boulder out! Boulder lands on his feet, rises up, but Bronson is sent into him! Now Boulder falls, and Serpentico DIVES! He takes down Boulder & Jameson! Bronson runs up, scoops Angelico, but Angelico slips free! Shove into the GAMANGIRI, then a BOOT!
Bronson staggers, Serpentico goes up to FLYING CROSSBODY! Angelico wraps those legs up, NAVARRO DEATH ROLL!! TRIALER HITCH!! Bronson taps, SAP wins!
Winners: Spanish Announce Project, by submission
Now that’s a huge win for SAP! Will the good vibes continue until Serpentico & Angelico are golden?
ROH Women’s World Television Championship Proving Ground: Red Velvet VS Lady Frost!
The Chef heard the challenge thrown out, and she has responded! Will she find a way to cook Frost in ten minutes or less? Or will the Coldest Wrestler You Know earn herself a shot at the gold?
The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and we’re on the clock! Frost and Velvet tie up, Frost powers Velvet to a corner, but Velvet powers out of the corner. Frost wrenches to a wristlock, but Velvet spins, wrenches, and wristlocks. The fans rally with “Stir It Up!’ but Frost uses ropes to flip through. Velvet rolls, kips up, and wrenches to wristlock and wrangle Frost. Frost kips up, wrenches and whips. Velvet reverses, but Frost jumps the dropdown. Velvet hurdles, Frost leaps again, and the fans fire up. Velvet arm-drags Frost, Frost arm-drags back! The two stand, Frost stops the arm-drag, and she whips Velvet again.
Velvet holds ropes, hooks Frost, but Frost tries to whip. Velvet uses that to slip around. Frost stuffs the backslide to sunset flip it, TWO! Velvet has a tricky stack, TWO! The two stand off and the fans cheer, “Both These Gals! Both These Gals!” Frost and Velvet shake hands again and the fans cheer the respect. The two reset, and Frost calls for a Test of Strength. The fans cheer for that, and the two knuckle lock. They go shoulder to shoulder, Frost powers Velvet back, but Velvet powers Frost back. Frost powers Velvet down, knuckle lock cover, ONE as Velvet gets an arm up! Frost puts that arm down, ONE as Velvet gets the other arm up!
Frost stands over Velvet as she works to push both hands down. TWO as Velvet springs up to sunset flip, TWO! Both women stand, and Frost narrowly ducks the heel kick! Velvet ducks the roundhouse, and the fans cheer this new standoff! They each say it was that close, and now they reset. The fans rally, Velvet and Frost step up, but Frost kicks low! Velvet ducks the buzzsaw but not the HEEL KICK! Frost says that’s how you kick someone in the face! Frost stomps Velvet in a corner, RAMS in, then rolls back to RAM in again! Frost fisherman suplexes! No bridge and Velvet gets away, but the fans fire up.
Frost runs up but Velvet ELBOWS her! Velvet goes up to FLYING RANA! Frost stands, Velvet fires off body shots in the corner! Velvet lets off, to then stomp away! Velvet digs her boots in, does the splits, and the fans cheer! The ref counts, Velvet lets off at 4, then soaks up the cheers. Velvet goes back to Frost to CHOP! And CHOP! But Frost ducks to JUMP KICK! Frost CHOPS, DOUBLE CHOPS, and Velvet sits down! Frost swaggers, the fans cheer, and Frost handsprings to CANNONBALL! Cover, TWO! Velvet toughs it out but Frost keeps cool. Frost clamps onto Velvet with a chinlock and she grinds Velvet down.
The fans rally, Velvet fights, but Frost thrashes her around. Velvet stands, wrenches free, and ELBOW BREAKERS! And ELBOW BREAKERS again! Velvet reels Frost in, clamps on, COBRA TWIST! Frost endures, even as Velvet digs her elbow in! The fans rally, Frost powers up to HIP TOSS free! Velvet writhes, but Frost drags her around to victory roll, roll, and roll! But Velvet uses that to send Frost into buckles! Frost still comes back, and now they roll back the way they came! And this sends Frost into more buckles! Velvet staggers up, but Frost cartwheels to Alabama Lift! Velvet sunset flips, ONE!! Frost slips around to sunset flip again, TWO!
Velvet stands, dodges Frost, then CALF KICKS her down! Velvet sets up, STANDING MOONSAULT FLOPS as Frost moves! Frost sets up, and she STANDING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Velvet survives but Frost just works on what she has to do next. The fans rally, Frost and Velvet run up, DOUBLE LARIATS! Neither falls, so Frost cartwheels again! Alabama, AIR RAID CRASH! Cover, TWO! Velvet survives again but Frost feels the energy! Frost rises, brings Velvet around, but Velvet whips her! Frost comes back, but into a QUICK DRAW! Cover, TWO!! Frost survives and then ghost pins! TWO!!
Frost sunset flips again, TWO! Velvet sits on it! TWO, Frost has it again! ONE! Velvet has it! ONE! ONE! ONE! They go around and around, ONE, ONE, but Velvet prawn holds! VELVET WINS!!
Winner: Red Velvet, by pinfall (denies Lady Frost a title match)
That was truly back and forth at the end, and in the end, Velvet finds the way to win! Frost keeps the Code of Honor to show respect, but will she have to fight even harder if she wants a title opportunity? Who will get cooking with The Chef in the near future?
Backstage interview with Taya Valkyrie.
Melissa Santos is with La Wera Loca, and brings up her attack last week on both Mina Shirakawa and Rachael Ellering. Tonight, Taya faces Mina 1v1, what is she thinking? Taya says her problem was never with Rachael, that was for fun. Her issue is with Mina. Taya has been here week after week, putting out hit after hit, and this girl just thinks she can show up, smile, shake her assets and then skip on back to Japan? Does she think this is summer camp? If Mina thinks this is a vacation, then Taya can make it as miserable for her as she wants. But then in steps Mina, with a shimmy and a shake.
Mina tells Taya that if she has something to say about Mina, just say it to her face. Taya steps up and says, “No.” Mina says #EverybodyWantsMina, but tonight, she promises Taya does NOT want her. Taya says she’s done with this conversation, and takes her leave. Mina asks if Melissa wants to dance, and then they both shimmy and shake. Is the Fighting Gravure Idol going to shake things up in the ROH Women’s Division? We’ll see, in tonight’s main event!
After Diamante VS Tiara James…
The Cuban Diamond winds with a Cuban Twist, but then she beats up on Tiara just because! Until Red Velvet rushes out there! Velvet storms into the ring, Diamante dodges her, but then bails out to the ramp. Diamante says Velvet is barging into her business but Velvet says this show IS her business! Velvet storms out after Diamante now, but the ref stops these two from going any further. Velvet holds up the belt, has she just found her first challenger?
Backstage interview with Lee Johnson.
Melissa brings up the brutal attack by Comoroto & Watts, but he ended up having someone make a surprise save. How does he feel now? Lee says it is a surprise that after picking up a win, he was attacked by two cowards. Though it seems he needed to look no further than a friend, a brother, and a Judge! EJ steps in, shakes hands with Lee, and introduces himself. He is The Judge, EJ Nduka, the most powerful, the most explosive, and the most aggressive athlete to ever be ten toes down in ROH. And tonight, his boy got jumped. EJ ain’t letting that happen anymore on his watch. Will #LeeJ make sure no crime goes unpunished?
Josh Woods w/ Mark Sterling VS Katsuyori Shibata!
The rest of the Premier Athletes made light work of their opponents tonight, as “Smart” Mark wants to get out of Texas as soon as possible. But the Technical Beast will have a much bigger fight on his hands, will the team miss their flight? Or can Woods get an upset win on The Wrestler?
The Code of Honor is upheld, but tensely. The bell rings, Woods runs up, but Shibata dodges! Woods dodges back, and both men avoid kicks. The fans fire up for the standoff, and the two reset. They feel things out, clinch, go around, and the fans rally. Woods puts Shibata on ropes, lets off as the ref counts, and the two reset. THey feel things out again, Woods has the ankle pick then a float over. Shibata fights up, waistlocks, then he spins Woods to snapmare and chinlock. Woods wrenches out, but Shibata wrenches back. Woods powers through to wrench again, but Shibata gives that back! The fans rally as the armlocks go back and forth!
The fans cheer Shibata, boo Woods, and then Shibata keeps Woods down! Woods goes to the ROPEBREAK, Sterling complains to let go already, but Shibata wrenches to a double wristlock! Woods puts Shibata in the ropes, lets off slowly, but then YANKS Shibata into the hotshot! The fans boo as Shibata bails out, and Sterling gets his shots in! The fans boo but Sterling scurries away. Woods goes out to whip Shibata into the apron! And then Woods reels Shibata in to snap suplex to the floor! Woods blows a kiss to Texas but the fans boo again. Sterling argues with the ref, Woods puts Shibata in, and then Woods has Shibata in a corner.
Woods RAMS into Shibata again and again, then sits him down. Woods stands on Shibata, digs his boots in, but lets off as the ref counts. The fans boo more, but Woods then jumps and HIP DROPS! And then HIP DROPS again! Cover, ONE!! Shibata’s tougher than all that and Woods is annoyed. Woods tells the fat idiots to shut up. Sounding like an Iron Savage here as Woods whips Shibata hard into a corner. Woods runs up to BACK BODY BLOCK! Woods goes side to side to forearm SMASH! But Shibata turns things around to fire off shots! The fans fire up, Sterling panics, but the ref counts! Shibata UPPERCUTS, then runs!
Shibata comes back, HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! The fans fire up and Shibata drags Woods up. HALF HATCH! Cover, TWO! Woods shows he’s tougher than all that, but Shibata stays cool. Shibata drags Woods up as the fans rally, but Woods blocks the suplex! Woods suplexes high and hard, and the fans boo. Woods snarls, goes to a corner, and he climbs up! This is rare for Woods, and Shibata ROCKS him first! Shibata goes up, brings Woods to the top, and the fans fire up! But Woods fights the suplex! Woods fires body shots, then he SUPER ANARCHY SUPLEXES! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Woods crawls to a cover, TWO!
Woods can’t believe it, but Shibata is still in this. Woods huffs and puffs, drags Shibata up, and reels him in for a BACKBREAKER, and LARIAT! The Last Real Man taught him that, but now Woods suplexes. Shibata slips free, tot he SLEEPER!! The fans fire up as Woods flails! Woods is fading, but Sterling gets on the apron! Shibata scares him off, then goes back to Woods. Woods ducks the Penalty Kick, roll up, TWO!! Shibata catches Woods for the S T O! The fans fire up, Shibata powers up his hand, IRON CLAW!! Shibata then throws Woods into an ARMBAR!! Woods TAPS, Shibata wins!
Winner: Katsuyori Shibata, by submission
A shoutout to his friends, The Von Erichs, and The Wrestler keeps his momentum going! Will Shibata find his way back to the ROH Pure Championship? Or will he even aim for the very top?
Taya Valkyrie w/ Johnny TV VS Mina Shirakawa!
La Wera Loca thinks herself the Main Character of ROH, so a main event match is a no brainer for her! But will she prove she is TV championship ready with this match? Or will the Fighting Gravure Idol prove she’s worth even more gold than what she already has?
The Code of Honor is upheld, if only barely. The bell rings, the fans rally for Mina, and Mina dances around. Taya BOOTS her! Taya fires off forearms at the ropes, then bumps Mina off buckles. Taya CHOPS Mina, taunts Mina, then bumps her off more buckles. Taya stomps Mina, lets off as the ref counts, but then stands on Mina! The ref counts again, Taya steps away, then drags Mina up. Taya puts Mina against ropes, BITES her hand, then CHOPS her! The fans boo but Taya shakes out her hand from how hard she hit Mina. Taya whips Mina, Mina ducks the boot, and Mina slides to shimmy! Then Mina trips Taya and KICKS her in the back!
The fans fire up for Mina and she runs up to dropkick the legs out! Mina then hooks up the legs, shimmies and shakes, before she STOMPS the legs! The fans cheer while Taya writhes. Mina drags Taya around to SMASH the knee! Mina then steps in to drop a knee on the knee! The fans rally up as Mina drags Taya around. Mina steps through, but Taya kicks her away. Taya runs up, but Mina slips out to the apron! Mina ducks a shot to ROCK Taya! Mina then goes up and FLYING ENZIGIRIS! Taya falls, Mina covers, TWO! Johnny rallies for Taya but the fans cheer Mina. Mina facelocks, but Taya wrenches free.
Taya whips, Mina ducks ‘n’ trips Taya to basement dropkick! Then Mina stands on a leg, does a shimmy, and drops an elbow on the knee! The fans cheer, Mina steps through, FIGURE FOUR! Taya endures while fans “WOO~!” Taya fights around, Mina thrashes the hold, and Johnny reaches out for Taya. The ref has Johnny back up, but Taya grabs the ROPEBREAK! Mina lets go, then goes corner to corner! But Taya sends her right into buckles! Taya then puts Mina up top, CLUBS away on her, then drags her into a Tree of Woe! Taya KICKS away on Mina’s back, to then DRAPING ELBOW DROP DDT! Taya snarls while fans rally for Mina.
Johnny tells the fans to shut up about Mina, but fans boo. Taya drags Mina up, puts her through the ropes and bends her back! Then Taya CLUBS Mina down! And then SLIDING LARIATS! Cover, TWO! Mina toughs it out but Taya grows frustrated. Taya drags Mina up, brings her around, and TOSSES her out of the ring! Taya then goes out after Mina, KICKS her in the side, then BOOTS her down! Taya calls to Johnny, just so she can kiss him! The fans boo this Public Display of Affection, but Johnny also kisses Taya’s knee to make it feel better. But Mina ROCKS Taya! Taya ROCKS Mina! They brawl, Taya knees low!
Taya brings Mina into the ring, the fans continue to rally, and Taya covers. TWO, and Taya grows frustrated. Taya slaps Mina, then sits her up. The fans rally for Mina even harder, but Taya puts Mina in the ropes. Taya messes up Mina’s hair while pie facing her, then runs, only for Mina to dodge the boot! DRAGON SCREW in the ropes! Taya flops to the floor and Mina fires up! The fans are with Mina as she hurries to KICK the leg! And KICK! Taya knees low again, then holds her for Johnny!? Johnny runs up, but Mina slips free! Mr. & Mrs. TV collide and Taya falls over! Johnny panics, and Mina goes up top!
The fans are thunderous as Mina SUPER CROSSBODIES Mr. & Mrs. TV! Mina drags Taya up and in, stalks her, and then ROLLING ELBOWS! And URAKENS! And CALF KICK! Taya sits down, Mina pushes her to a cover, TWO!! Taya survives those shots but Mina says she’ll end it now! Mina drags Taya up, but Taya trips her! Taya wants those legs but Mina kicks her away! Taya comes back to LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Mina survives and Taya seethes. Taya slaps herself to fire back up, and she drags Mina up. Taya puts Mina in a corner, hoists her to the top, and Johnny is still the only one cheering on Taya.
Taya CHOPS Mina, climbs up after her, but Mina CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Taya CLUBS Mina, but Mina slips through! Mina kicks the leg, slips under, and TRIPS Taya up! Taya hits buckles and Johnny panics! Mina runs in to BOOT! Mina knuckle locks, CHOPS, and fires up! The fans are with Mina as she goes up and up and FLYING METEORA! Then Mina stomps away on Taya! Mina goes up top, takes aim, and FROG SPLASHES! Cover, TWO!! Taya survives and Johnny is relieved. But Mina calls her shot! Dragon sleeper, GLAMOROUS- NO, Taya fights free! Mina ROCKS Taya, runs, but Taya follows, to SPEAR!
Taya drags Mina up, underhooks, PACKAGE BOMB! Cover, TWO!! But Taya has the leg! HALF CRAB! Mina endures, but that is in deep! Mina still fights, and she has the ROPEBREAK! Taya lets go in frustration, but then Mina ROLLING ELBOWS! Taya stays up, to ROCK Mina! Mina stays up, winds up, but Taya catches her! Taya spins her, and chicken wings! VAL- NO, Mina victory rolls, steps through, FIGURE FOUR!! Taya reaches out, but Mina puts on the pressure! Taya TAPS, Mina wins!
Winner: Mina Shirakawa, by submission
The Rev-Pro Undisputed British Women’s Champion, The Queen of Southside Wrestling, and the rising star here in ROH & AEW, scores a big main event victory! Will this momentum make Mina the real main character?
My Thoughts:
A very good episode of ROH, but it was over two hours, and with quite a lot of filler when you look at it. All quality matches, even for the obvious outcomes, but I wish there were more matches moving story forward. Or more moments at least, like how Velvet showed up to stop Diamante from bullying Tiara James. Velvet got a great match out of Frost in a Proving Grounds, and yet it seems like an old rival is getting their shot first. Velvet VS Diamante will be really good, and certainly a solid defense for Velvet to build her reign. And while the story was meant to be Leyla Hirsch stepping up, she got really banged up at Death Before Dishonor, she probably needs to rest up first.
Abadon of course gets a win tonight, but no sign of Athena. I suppose this does fit story, as Athena is scared of Abadon. Good promo from Henry & Beef with Paul Wight as interviewer, and very fun match from Henry & Beef VS Lucas & Terry Yaki. I do appreciate the story of Henry not wanting to accept Beef as a tag partner, and I’m sure Beef will somehow win Henry over with continued wins in the ring, and then JD Drake returns to complicate things. I mostly don’t see this turning into a trio, Henry either chooses his old friend, or his second cousin by marriage.
Very good match from Lee with Comoroto, and good win for Lee with literally using Watts against Comoroto. But at the same time, of course they attack Lee back, and I like the move of EJ Nduka on Lee’s side. EJ’s been doing great in his squash match wins, and now this story will help bring out more of his skills. EJ Nduka is literally big, he will be big in ROH, and maybe Lee’s first title under AEW & ROH is the tag titles alongside The Judge. Really fun match from SAP VS Iron Savages, great win for SAP, and maybe they can start building towards the tag titles. The Kingdom hasn’t been on ROH in a minute, though, they’re too busy being Roddy’s sidekicks again. Maybe Taven & Bennett can show up in the episodes after All Out to get on a new story.
Good stuff from Shibata and Woods, but of course Shibata wins. Premier Athletes changed up their presentation, but it hasn’t changed a thing for them, not really sure what they’re to do to ever get going. And then a good promo from Taya and Mina to hype up their match, and then a great match for the main event. I figured Mina would win, she’s building herself up now that she’s going to be in AEW & ROH more. This can all build towards a story with Mariah May. With them both being champions right now, Mina could suggest a Two Woman Power Trip where they grab up as many titles as they can, but surely THE AEW Women’s World Championship will pit them against each other, and that will be a killer match.
My Score: 8.6/10
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