Results
Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (8/20/24)
Time to figure it out!
Who do you believe in?
No Mercy approaches, and a Triple Threat of Pete Dunne, Wes Lee and Joe Hendry determines the new #1 contender to the NXT Championship!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- High Stakes Tag: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Duke Hudson & Riley Osborne w/ Chase U; Frazer & Axiom win and will challenge Chase & Ridge for the titles at No Mercy.
- Lola Vice VS Wendy Choo; Wendy wins.
- NXT Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Gauntlet Eliminator: Jaida Parker wins and will challenge Roxanne Perez for the title at No Mercy.
- Hank Walker & Tank Ledger VS The Good Brothers; Hank ‘n’ Tank win.
- Ashante THEE Adonis VS Dion Lennox; Adonis wins.
- NXT Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Pete Dunne VS Wes Lee VS Joe Hendry; Hendry wins and will challenge Ethan Page for the title at No Mercy.
PLAY BY PLAY
Karmen Petrovic gets attacked Izzi Dame!!
Just as the real-life Beatrix Kiddo is arriving, the selfish volleyball ace knocks her into a car hood and beats her down! Did Izzi just take Karmen out of the gauntlet match? Will that mean someone new gets in on the golden opportunity? Or will it only make things easier for the other five?
Chase U is here!
And everyone, from the student section to the regular fans, are all fired up for the NEW NXT Tag Team Champions! Andre Chase stands with Ridge Holland, Duke Hudson, Riley Osborne & Thea Hail as the fans cheer them on. Chase thanks them for that, and says it is a new year at Chase University. new students, new classrooms, and NEW NXT Tag Team Champions! The fans cheer that, and Thea says to Mr. Chase & “Ridgy,” that she is so proud! They proved they really are red ‘n’ black through and through. Duke congratulates Ridge, and says from the rugby fields to Chase University, his passion and desire and intensity, it was just what Chase U needed to bring home the gold!
Riley says he did give Ridge some flack, but he’s made a believer out of him! And Ridge has his first title in NXT! Chase couldn’t agree more with all that. Without Ridge, Chase wouldn’t be a tag team champion. So on behalf of the entirety of Chase U, Chase says thank you to Ridge. They group hug! But wait, here come the former champs! Nathan Frazer says hey, hey, hey…! Congrats, really. Fair play. It was a tremendous win, and sorry to break up the party. but he and amigo Axiom have something to say. Axiom says that Chase U was the better team last week, but they’re not the best team every week.
Because that is #Fraxiom! They are THE best tag team in NXT! The fans are torn but Frazer says admittedly, they ran themselves into the ground. Rascalz, Speed on Twitter, then another tag title match right after. So Ridge picked the perfect time to challenge them! So this is the perfect time to- Ridge says hold on. Sorry to cut you off, and he appreciates the kind words. What he doesn’t appreciate is them interrupting Chase U’s moment. Chase U, the little engine that could, the underdogs that never give up. That is what Chase U taught him. Ridge came to NXT to find himself, and the more he looked, the more he was lost.
Ridge couldn’t take the pressure, the whispers, and everyone turned their backs on him. But Chase U stood by his side! Mr. Chase said take it one day at a time. Thea rebuilt Ridge’s confidence. And Ridge saw that he could mix it up with the best in NXT! Duke & Riley showed Ridge that his heart was pure and that he cared about the school they represent every day on their chests. Ridge busted his arse for six YEARS to become a champion, and last week, he did it! But last week was bigger than Ridge. It was about gold for Chase U! Ridge begged, pleaded, cashed in all his favors, and the mission statement is: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
The fans cheer, but Axiom says that’s all lovely. They still want a rematch. Riley says if they want that, they need to go through the heart of Chase U. Duke says if #Fraxiom can beat the MVP and the Daredevil, then maybe, just maybe, they get their rematch at No Mercy. Frazer and Axiom nod, and CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! See you later tonight. Oh but hold on! That’s the thing about Chase U: they’re always ready! TEARAWAY PANTS?! Duke & Riley are ready NOW, will they check off #Fraxiom from the contender’s list already? Or will things #NeverSlowDown in NXT?
High Stakes Tag Match: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Duke Hudson & Riley Osborne w/ Chase U!
The teams sort out, Riley and Axiom start, and they tie up. Axiom wrangles Riley with a wristlock, but Riley reaches back to headscissor. Axiom kips free, the two reset, and the fans cheer. They tie up, Axiom wrenches, and Axiom whips. Riley goes up and over, keeps moving to roll off Axiom’s back, then he DROPKICKS Axiom down! Riley headlocks, Axiom powers up and out, then drops down to hip toss hard! Cover, ONE, but Axiom has the ARMBAR! Riley hurries to stack, TWO! Axiom ducks ‘n’ dodges, then SHOTGUNS Riley up and out of the ring! Axiom keeps moving, but Duke stands in his way!
Frazer SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICKS Duke! Duke tumbles out, Chase U regroups, and Axiom PLANCHAS, into a ROUNDHOUSE from Riley! Frazer builds speed to DIVE, but into Duke’s hands! Duke THROWS Frazer into the apron! Riley builds speed now, and he FLIES onto Axiom! Chase U is all fired up as NXT goes to break!
NXT returns and Riley ROCKS Axiom! Axiom ROCKS Riley back! Axiom and Riley go back and forth, but then Axiom catches Riley to a SLEEPER! Riley fires body shots, but Axiom shoves to LARIAT at the ropes! Axiom runs, but Riley BOOTS him! Riley runs, into a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO, into an ANKLE LOCK!! Axiom twists the foot and keeps Riley back! The fans rally up, Riley fights forward, but Axiom drags him back again! Riley still endures, still fights forward, hot tag to Duke! Axiom still holds on, Riley rolls and sends Axiom into buckles! Duke then slingshots to GERMAN SUPLEX Axiom away!
The fans are thunderous, Axiom scrambles to tag Frazer! Frazer BOOTS Duke, skins the cat to the top, but Duke rolls! STRATUSFACTION! And then a scoop and SWINGING SIDE SLAM! Cover, TWO!! Frazer survives that extra spicy Boss Man Slam, but Duke drags Frazer up. Crucifix rack, but Frazer flips through the River to RANA! Cover, TWO!! Duke escapes, goes to a corner, and Frazer runs up, into a U- NO! Frazer arm-drags free! Frazer runs up again, but no satellite DDT as Duke tosses Frazer! Frazer runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, wheelbarrows and- NO, Duke stops that to tag Riley! Riley goes up, WHEELBARROW DIAMOND DUST!! Cover, Axiom breaks it!!
The fans are thunderous, and Duke TOSSES Axiom! Riley goes up to aim at Frazer! SHOOTING- NO, he has to roll through as Frazer moves! Frazer blocks a kick, flips Riley, and Riley dodges to go up! But Frazer catches him, INVERTED SPANISH FLY! Cover, Duke breaks it! Axiom SUPERKICKS Duke! Frazer goes up, to PHOENIX SPLSAH- NO, he has to roll through! Riley ROUNDHOUSES Frazer, ROCKS Axiom, then goes up! Frazer goes up after him! Riley fights, shoves Frazer, but Frazer flips back! Frazer goes up, tag to Axiom! SUPERPLEX and roll through, CHASING THE DRAGON!! Frazer FLIES onto Duke!! Axiom covers Riley! FRAXIOM WINS!
Winners: Nathan Frazer & Axiom, by pinfall (EARN the tag title opportunity for No Mercy)
The confidence of Duke & Riley was high, but they could not hold back these hot rods! Will #Fraxiom show Chase U No Mercy when it comes to taking these titles back?
Stevie Turner talks with Robert Stone backstage.
They are discussing the attack by Izzi earlier, and Ava steps in. Doc says Karmen is OUT of the Gauntlet Eliminator. Stevie asks if they should replace her, but Stone has an idea. Stevie has one, too! How does she have an idea after just asking Ava what to do? But before that, Izzi asks if Karmen really is out. Aw, well, it iz what it iz. Time to fix the mistake they made by putting the woman who should’ve been in that match all along, aka Izzi Dame. Ava says yeah, no. Izzi is not getting rewarded for bad behavior. Karmen will be replaced by another deserving superstar, Brinley Reece. Izzi storms off, learning that no crime goes unpunished.
Stevie wants to go tell Brin the good news but Stone’s already halfway there! Ava frowns, but we also see Kelani Jordan looking around upset. Just what is she looking for? Will she find it before the night’s over?
Kendal Grey & Carlee Bright talk backstage.
Kendal is so ready for this big opportunity, and then they’re excited to hear Brin is in it, too! Brin explains how Izzi attacked Karmen, took her out, and that is awful for Karmen, but you gotta take every opportunity that comes your way, right? Brin and Kendal fist bump, and Kendal promises to give everything she’s got. Only one can win, and Kendal wants that shot at Roxie. Wren Sinclair shoots in, humble bragging about working on her grapple game with the boys. And since “Charles” won their Heritage Cup back, Wren’s totally winning the gauntlet to bring even more gold to the #WrenQCC. Wait, the what?
Well, confidence is running high tonight, but who wins the biggest opportunity in their young careers?
Lola Vice VS Wendy Choo!
Both ladies said night-night last week when A) Miami Vice knocked Tatum Paxley for a loop with her spinning backfist and when B) this new spooky scary Wendy surprised Kelani with a sleeper hold. Who will be tucking who in for a good night sleep tonight?
NXT returns and Lola makes her entrance. The bell rings, and Wendy runs right up! THESZ PRESS and fast hands! Lola turns that around to fire hands, but Wendy kicks free. Wendy gets up, gets around, and she wants the Night-Night! Lola RAMS Wendy into a corner and gets free. Lola then kicks, but Wendy blocks to trip and stomp Lola! The fans rally, Wendy storms up on Lola to SMACK her off buckles. Wendy bumps Lola off more buckles, but then Lola blocks to body shot. Lola whips, KICKS, and then wrenches. Lola whips again, but Wendy rolls her, wrenches her, and NIGHT-NIGHT! Lola is caught and fans fire up!
Lola pushes around for a cover, TWO! Wendy lets go of Lola, to CLOBBER her! Lola goes to a corner,. Wendy runs up to ROCK her! Wendy RAMS into Lola, lets off but Lola clinches! Lola fires knee after knee, then KNEES Wendy down! Lola runs up to AX KICK! Wendy writhes, Lola drags her back up and whisp again. Lola scoops for a POWERSLAM! Wendy bails out while Lola gives some Latina Heat, and NXT goes to break.
NXT returns again and Wendy CHOKES Lola on ropes! The ref counts, Wendy lets off at 4, and Lola grits her teeth. Wendy snapmares Lola, pushes her down, and NECK TWISTS! Lola writhes more and the fans are torn. Wendy stalks Lola, drags her up, and HEADBUTTS her back down. Lola flounders, Wendy stalks her, and the fans duel. Wendy fires body shots from all sides, then CLUBS Lola. Lola ROCKS Wendy back! And ROCKS her again! Wendy kicks low, reels Lola in, and snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Lola is getting frustrated but Wendy is scary stoic. Wendy storms up but Lola kicks! And KICKS!
Wendy kicks Lola in return, then wrenches and CLUBS her. Wendy reels Lola in, but Lola cradle counters! TWO, and Wendy BOOTS Lola down! Wendy snarls, stalks Lola to ropes, and CLUBS her again. Wendy SMACKS Lola off the mat, then puts her in a corner. Wendy digs her boot in, the ref counts, and Wendy lets off. Wendy glares at the ref, then brings Lola around. Wendy reels Lola in but Lola body shots again and again! Wendy kicks, reels Lola in and turns for a NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE!! Lola shows that toughness and now Wendy is upset. Wendy drags Lola up to whip her to a corner.
Wendy handsprings in to forearm SMASH! Wendy then puts Lola up top, and CLUBS her into a Tree of Woe! Wendy goes corner to corner and back again, to HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Lola survives and flounders but Wendy pounds the mat. Wendy clamps on with a neck wrench, and she traps an arm. Lola endures, the fans rally up, but Wendy twists Lola in all directions! Wendy pulls hair, the ref reprimands, but Lola fights up. Wendy CLUBS Lola, whips her to a corner, but Lola dodges to roll Wendy up! TWO, and Lola is up again! Lola ducks a shot to SPIN KCIK! KICK! SPIN KCIK again! And again!
Wendy falls, the fans fire up, and Lola gives her LIGHTNING KICKS! Then a BUZZSAW! Wendy flounders to a corner, the fans fire up with Lola, because “I’M A LATINA~!” HIP ATTACK! Lola drags Wendy to a cover, TWO!! Wendy survives and the fans fire up again! Lola stands, reels Wendy in, but Wendy sunset flips! TWO, into the NIGHT-NIGHT! Wendy is a backpack and she thrashes around, only for Lola to BACKPACK STUNNER! Both women are down and the fans rally up! But here comes Kelani! She is still mad from last week, and she storms up on Wendy! Wendy ducks as Lola spins, URAKEN hits Kelani!!
Lola apologizes but Wendy gets her pillow! Wendy CLOBBERS Lola with it, covers, and Wendy wins!
Winner: Wendy Choo, by pinfall
What is in that pillow to do that kinda damage?! But one way or another, Wendy is standing tall, and she’s staring down Kelani. Kelani gets a mic to say Wendy literally stole her championship! Wendy needs to earn it! Kelani VS Wendy, at No Mercy! Wendy smiles and nods, and Kelani says she’s getting the belt back! Kelani rushes in to DECK Wendy, and she CLOBBERS Wendy with her own pillow! Because surprise, the belt’s been in the pillow all along! Kelani knows Wendy’s tricks, will Kelani have herself a treat two whole months before Halloween?
Backstage interview with Wes Lee.
Kelly Kincaid is with the Cardiac Kid and notes he wanted to move on to bigger and better things. Is there anything bigger than this Triple Threat tonight? Wes says no, not really. Pete Dunne, chef’s kiss, brilliant technician. But that won’t matter because Wes sends Dunne back to Raw more bitter than before. And then there’s Joe Hendry. A social media sensation who’s only here for the NXT Rub to boost his followers. All good, though, because he’s going back to Thursdays emptyhanded, where he can wave his hands side to side with the rest of the clowns over there. This is Wes’s time in NXT, HE will be the one seeing Ethan Page at No Mercy.
Kelly thanks Wes for his time, and now throws things over to Sarah Schreiber, who is standing by with Joe Hendry. Say his name and he appears… And Hendry hopes Wes can hear this interview. Sarah confirms yes, everyone can. Hendry wants to thank Wes for the extra motivation tonight, calling all of TNA “clowns.” Hendry’s gotten to know Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel, so what Wes did to them was disgusting! Especially when they came back to lift Wes up when he was at his lowest! Wes tells Hendry to stop there. The pinnacle of Hendry’s career won’t even be the bottom of Wes’s. See you later tonight!
Wes heads out but Hendry says we’ll just see about that. Tonight is the biggest match of Hendry’s life! Two months ago, no one in their wildest dreams could’ve thought it was possible for Hendry to challenge for THE NXT Championship. And now, all that stands between Hendry and that match are two world-class athletes. This ten year odyssey that is Hendry’s career has been all about chasing dreams, making believers out of the world, but tonight, he makes a believer in himself when he becomes #1 contender! Will Wes and Dunne have no choice but to believe in Joe Hendry? Or will they show him no mercy to have their own moment?
NXT hears from this new toxic element.
Fallon Henley says, “Imagine dreaming your entire life of becoming a WWE superstar, finding a dusty, dirty wrestling school to learn to craft and train, go on the independent scene and borrow your parent’s car to go 400 miles to wrestle in front of 40 people for $40, dedicating your entire life for the slight chance that you just might make it to the WWE.” Jacy Jayne adds, “And then you finally make it. You strive to win championships, compete on Premium Live Events, and then you come back to a locker room full of D1, 2, 3 athletes, and the only reason that they’re even in NXT is not because of their love for the business, but because they have a big social media following.”
Fallon asks, “And they think we should respect them?” They don’t care if you’re a national champion, an Olympian, where is the respect for the veterans!? Fallon & Jacy are the real leaders of this division, and only one woman listens to them. Jazmyn Nyx says she came in with these NILs, and she realized these two very decorated women are the real influencers. That makes Jazmyn the smartest woman here. But what people don’t know is that Jacy and Fallon came up in this business together. They were on any show they could get booked while those athletes were just handed tryout spots!
Fallon & Jacy have done great individually, so just imagine what they can do together, with Jazmyn by their side? Now, they’ll make everyone look up to them. They are the example, they are the leaders, and they are the… Fatal Influence.
NXT Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Gauntlet Eliminator!
A match like this is already hard to prepare for because anyone can be sent out and things can get very chaotic. And on top of that, Izzi took out Karmen so preparations for her went out the window. Will Brinley Reece’s second chance at this golden opportunity be just what she needs? Or will another defy the odds to head for Roxanne Perez and No Mercy?
First out is Wren Sinclair, ready to get her grapple on for the No Quarter Catch Crew. Second out is Sol Ruca! The Sol Surfer came close to becoming the NXT North American Women’s Champion, will she finally capitalize on a golden ticket?
The bell rings and we have three minutes until another superstar is added. These two circle, tie up, and Wren rolls Sol up! ONE, and Sol swings around to sunset flip! ONE, and Wren has a standoff with Sol. The fans rally, the two reset and tie up. Sol arm-drags and holds on, but Wren kips up. Wren arm-drags, holds on, but Sol kips up. They go around, Wren wrenches, then wristlocks, but sol rolls. Wren wrenches again, but Sol rolls. Wren rolls with her! Sol cartwheels, steps over, and she waistlocks. Wren fights the full nelson, uses a leg for leverage, then she trips Sol! Wren runs, Sol drops then hurdles, then trips Wren up!
Sol floats to go for the headlock but Wren fights it. Roxie is watching this backstage, not impressed. Wren has Sol’s leg, pulls back, and it’s a HALF CRAB! The fans rally, Sol powers up, but Wren HIP DROPS the legs! Then Wren goes for an arm. Sol resists so Wren goes back to a leg. Wren cording holds, and she has a modified BOW ‘N’ ARROW! The fans rally as Sol endures, and she powers her way up! But Wren stomps Sol down! now for the traditional BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Wren thrashes Sol, but sol pops free to cover, TWO! Wren gets up, swings, but Sol handsprings! Wren keeps moving, both women RUNNING FACEBUSTER!
The countdown is here, and third out is… Adriana Rizzo! Rizzo goes up the corner fast, to DOUBLE CROSSBODY! Down go both Sol and Wren, and Rizzo rallies with haymakers! EXPLODER for sol, EXPLODER for Wren! Rizzo fires up and the fans are with her! Off come the earrings, and she forearm SMASHES Sol! Then she forearm SMASHES Wren! Sol dodges the next one, and she SUPERKICKS Rizzo! Wren gets around, SLEEPER BACKPACK! Sol stays up, has the ropes, but Rizzo jumps onto Wren! DOUBLE SLEEPERS! Sol RAMS both Wren and Rizzo into buckles but only Rizzo lets go. So Sol BACKPACK SENTONS!
Sol goes for Rizzo but Rizzo BOOTS, then wrenches to a fireman’s carry THROW! Rizzo kips up, the fans fire up, and Rizzo runs to WHOOPIE CUSHION SENTON! Cover, but Wren drags Rizzo up! Rizzo THROWS Wren out, but Sol rolls Rizzo! TWO!! Rizzo escapes, wrenches Sol, and NECKBREAKERS! But Wren is back and she trips Rizzo up! Rizzo BOOTS Wren, Sol CODE BREAKERS Rizzo! Sol fireman’s carries Rizzo for a SWINGING POWERBOMB!? High stack, Sol ELIMINATES Rizzo! That was tubular for Sol, and Wren mocks Rizzo, while NXT goes picture in picture.
Sol sees Wren on the apron and storms up, but Wren RAMS into Sol, then slingshot sunset flips! TWO, and Wren whips. Sol reverses and runs up but Wren BOOTS her! Wren then reels Sol in for a HANGING HEADSCISSOR! Wren trashes around, then lets go to trip Sol up. Wren spins Sol, drags her out, and tucks her under the apron skirt to CLUB away! Wren lets off for Sol to flounder away. Wren storms in, blocks Sol’s takedown, and works to turn things into arm-hooks! Sol fights the backslide, the countdown is done, and here comes Brinley Rece! Brin pushes them both over for a double cover! TWO!!
Brin rolls Wren, TWO! Brin rolls Sol! TWO! Wren rolls Brin! TWO, and Sol rolls Wren! TWO, and Brin rolls Sol! TWO!! All three women stand, Sol trips both Wren & Brin! DOUBLE JACKKNIFE BRDIGE! TWO!! Brin LARIATS Sol up and out! Wren O’Conner Rolls but Brin bucks that! Brin RUNS Wren over, then runs, but has to handspring over the dropdown. Brin then scoops Wren to SLAM her! Brin is all fired up, and she runs in at the corner to RAM Wren! And RAM her again! Sol runs up, Brin sends her into Wren, and RAMS them both! Brin snapmares Sol, then standing SPLASHES! Cover, TWO!
Sol scrambles up, gets around Brin, and O’Conner- NO, Brin bucks that too! But Sol kips up to ROCK Brin! Sol fireman’s carries, but Brin slips free to shove Sol to a corner. Brin runs up but Sol POSTS her! Sol handsprings over Wren’s sweep to then PENALTY KICK her! But Brin ROCKS Sol! And ROCKS her again! Brin throws her shoulder in but Sol goes up to TARANTULA! Brin endures, but Wren gets in to STOMP Sol! NXT returns to single picture as Wren rolls up Brin, TWO! Brin fights the suplex, Sol actually helps Wren! Brin still fights them both!? Brin adjusts to DOUBLE EXPLODER! The fans are thunderous as Brin runs, dodges, and handsprings to DOUBL ELARIAT!
The fans fire up with Brin, and she hauls Sol up! T K O! But then fireman’s carry for Wren, T K O! The countdown is done, next out is… Kendal Grey! She dodges Brin, runs up, and tilt-o-whirls through a scoop! Kendal reels Brin in for a NECKBREAKER! Wren runs up, into a fireman’s carry takeover! Sol runs up, fireman’s carry takeover! Kendal whips, Sol reverses, but Kendal goes up to FLYING RANA! The fans fire up and Wren runs up, into an OVERHEAD SUPLEX! Brin staggers up, into a BELLY2BELLY! Brin gets up again, into another BELLY2BELLY! Cover, Kendal ELIMINATES Brin! Sol runs up, into a drop toehold!
Kendal cravats to a cover, TWO! Wren runs up, into a trip and GEDO CLUTCH! TWO! Kendal whips, Wren reverses but Kendal flips up and over! Kendal headlocks Wren, gets Sol, SNAPMARE RANA COMBO! The fans fire up and Kendal runs to go up, and springboard CROSSBODY! Cover on Sol, ONE!! Wren swings but into a waistlock, then crucifix takedown! TWO!! Wren staggers up, Kendal DROPKICKS her down! Sol runs up, Kendal slips around, and SLEEPER! NO, Sol pops Kendal up for an Electric Chair and SLAM! Sol then stands on Kendal’s legs, CLUBS Kendal, and has the arms! ROMERO SPECIAL SURFBOARD!
The fans fire up as Kendal endures being thrashed around! Kenda frees her arms, but Wren runs up to BULLDOG Kendal! Cover, TWO!! Kendal survives, so Wren hurries to get Sol. Wren whips, but Sol flips through the hip toss to X-FACTOR! Kendal runs up, into a fireman’s carry! Sol TOSSES Kendal out onto Wren! The fans fire up again, and Sol climbs as the countdown is back! Sol ARIHARA MOONSAULTS Kendal & Wren!! And now here comes Jaida Parker! Miss Parker is last in, and she TOSSES Sol over barriers! She THRWOS Wren into barriers, then she shoves Kendal into the ring! The fans fire up as Jaida dragon sleepers to INVERTED-
NO, Kendal slips free to O’Conner Roll, TWO!! Jaida keeps after Kendal but Kandal CROSSBODIES! But Jaida rolls through! Jaida pops Kendal around to RAM her into the corner! Jaida puts Kendal in ropes, CHOPS her, and then runs up for the TEARDROP! Jaida high steps it, then suplexes, GOURD BUSTER! Cover, Jaida ELIMINATES Kendal! Jaida talks smack but she forgets there are others! Wren runs up to O’Conner Roll Jaida, but then Sol gets in! SOL SNATCHER on Wren!! Cover, Sol ELIMINATES Wren! The fans fire up as now it’s just Sol and Jaida. And the fists start flying! Jaida ducks to back suplex, Sol lands out!
Sol runs up, Jaida bypasses her but Sol goes up and out! Sol ROUNDHOUSES Jaida, then springboards, but Jaida catches her! FALCON ARROW!! Cover, TWO!! Sol survives and the fans duel! Jaida GOURD- NO, Sol cradle counters, TWO!! Jaida kicks low, reels Sol in, but Sol turns lift into a seated senton! Cover, with the ropes! The ref says no, and Sol lets off. Sol goes to a corner, watches Jaida rise, and she CARTWHEEL- NO, Jaida avoids the DDT! Jaida swings, Sol catches that to STRAITJACKET GERMAN! Jaida is down, Sol goes up, springboard for the BELLY FLOP! Jaida avoids disaster to DRIVE BY!! Cover, Jaida wins!!
Winner: Jaida Parker, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the NXT Women’s Championship)
Miss Parker cleaned up the entire field, and now she has her shot at the title! OTM joins her to celebrate, and Sarah Schreiber is here to congratulate her. Jaida is going to No mercy, how does she feel? She is hyped! She’s going to No Mercy! Y’all saw that Jaida is a difference maker! “Roxanne Perez, you might be a great champion, but when it comes to that title, Jaida Parker got next!” Is Miss Parker about to bring that title #OutTheMud?
Roxanne Perez seethes backstage, but then simply shrugs this off. Will The Prodigy have just the answer for everything Jaida Parker brings?
Backstage interview with Ethan Page.
Kelly Kincaid is with All Ego and asks if he believes- No no no no, we are not going to entertain a single thought about that man, because Ethan is insulted that someone who is not even ON the NXT roster believes that they deserve a shot at Ethan’s NXT Championship. What is best for this brand is All Ego still NXT Champion. Pete Dunne walks in and says that’s funny coming from “a geezer” who has only been here a few months. Ethan says he is still champion, and that is still on Dunne’s to-do list. That’s because every NXT Champion has been afraid of Dunne. And Dunne looks in Ethan’s eyes, and he sees no different.
Dunne was NXT UK Champion for 685 DAYS, and when he gets a title on his shoulder, it tends to stay there. Well, first, he has to make it to No Mercy. Dunne says when he makes it, Dunne will break Ethan’s fingers, then he breaks Ethan’s ego. Will The Bruiserweight be the one to #FigureItOut in tonight’s main event?
Hank Walker & Tank Ledger VS The Good Brothers!
No more jokes, no more partying, no more being disrespected, Hank ‘n’ Tank are looking to HONK HONK and run through The OC like a couple Mack trucks! But will it really be that easy for these blue collar boys? Or will Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson remind everyone why they’re #JustTooSweet?
NXT returns as Gallows & Anderson make their entrance. The teams sort out, Hank and Anderson start. Hank kicks low, puts Anderson in a corner and fires hands! Hank bumps Anderson off buckles, tags Tank, and then Tank runs up to SPLASH! Tank snapmares Anderson, covers, TWO! Tank keeps on Anderson, wrenches but Anderson ROCKS him! The fans rally for Hank ‘n’ Tank but Anderson CHOPS! Anderson says, “Hank ‘n’ Tank SUCKS!” Anderson whips while fans boo, but Tank goes up and over to SPLASH! Tank goes side to side, tags Hank, then SPLASHES again! Then Tank gives Hank a boost to SEATED SENTON!
The fans fire up with Hank ‘n’ Tank as they say “HONK HONK!” DOUBLE SPLASH SANDWICH for the Machine Gun! Cover, TWO! Hank stalks Anderson to a corner, and he fires body shots! Hank goes corner to corner, but into BOOTS !Anderson runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Hank hurdles! Anderson ELBOWS Hank and Hank falls out of the ring! Tag to Big LG and he runs up on Hank to BOOT him! The fans boo but Gallows hammers away on Hank. Gallows puts Hank in, and Gallows stomps Hank around. Gallows throws down hands, then bumps him off buckles. Gallows fires more hands on Hank, then he ROUNDHOUSES!
Gallows tags Anderson and he covers Hank, TWO! Hank shows grit but Anderson keeps him down with a cording hold. Anderson then shifts around to a top wristlock! The fans rally, Hank fights up, and he reaches out for Tank! Hank fires body shots, but Anderson CLUBS him and facelocks! Hank keeps reaching for Tank and the fans rally up! Anderson kicks at Tank, but then Hank BACK DROPS free! Hot tags to Gallows and Tank! The fans fire up as Tank CLBOBERS Anderson, SPLASHES Gallows, then repeat! Gallows swings, Tank goes up and around, but inot a YAKUZA KICK! Tag to Anderson!
Anderson brings Tank around, but Hank trips Gallows up! Hank POSTS Gallows, but Anderson whips Tank. Tank goes up and up to FLYING SHOULDER TACKLE! Off comes the jersey and Tank tags in Hank! Hank brings Anderson up, scoop and “HONK HONK!” TACKLE POWERSLAM COMBO!! Cover, HANK ‘N’ TANK WIN!!!
Winners: Hank Walker & Tank Ledger, by pinfall
A massive upset as the blue collar boys get one over on the former tag team champions! Their celebration gets Vic Joseph involved, and then security rushes up! TO CELEBRATE~! But Gallows & Anderson storm up, only for security to stand in their way! Hank ‘n’ Tank are their boys, so no one’s gonna lay a finger on ’em! Will Hank ‘n’ Tank start storming up the ranks until they’re NXT Tag Team Champions?
NXT Media catches up with Shawn Spears.
The reporter asks The Chair Man about his mentoring of Brooks Jensen. Spears stops the guy right there. Jensen spoke from the heart. There was no pressuring him into doing anything. Jensen was- Edris Enofe & Malik Blade step in to say no you don’t! Jensen was in a vulnerable state, and Spears swooped in like a vulture to poison his mind! Jensen may not see it, but they do. Well this is what Spears sees: two more men lost here in NXT, which is a real shame. Talent and talent put together, both very gifted, and yet… It wasn’t Spears that approached them, was it? They came here to find him.
Edris says they’re protecting a friend. Oh, like the friends that they were to Brinley Reece? Now Edris is mad! Don’t ever talk about Brin like that! Malik tries to cool Edris down but Spears sucker punches them both! But that’s 2v1, and they throw Spears around! Edris asks if Spears wants to play! They tell him to never mess with Jensen again! They SMASH Spears against chair racks! But Spears is laughing!? Jensen storms in and is pissed! Are they all just playing into the Chair Man’s twisted game?
The No Quarter Catch Crew is in the ring.
Wren stands alongside Myles Borne and the NEW Heritage Cup Champion, Charlie Dempsey, as Charlie quotes Lou Thesz. “The only gimmick he ever had to wrestle was wrestling itself. Billy Robinson said that wrestling is life. This Heritage Cup is the oxygen that the NQCC needs to live. Now it’s been three long grueling months, but order has finally been restored to this great-” Wren jumps in to say, “The Cup has finally returned home! Now, I don’t know who Lou Robinson or Billy Thesz is, but if Charles says they’re great people, I believe him.” Charlie asks why Wren interrupted. She apologizes, she’s just upset she lost the eliminator. Please, continue.
Charlie says anyway, as he was saying… Wait, where was he? Oh, right! “The D’Angelo Family’s reign of terror is finally over! And the NQCC is going to take this Heritage Cup, we’re going to make it the most prestigious, the most coveted title in ALL of NXT!” The fans applaud, and Charlie says- Wren says that Charles will defend THEIR Heritage Cup against anyone who is brave enough to face him. Any man, any time! And Charles doesn’t care who it is, it- OBA FEMI!? Wren apologizes again. The Ruler tells “Mr. Dempsey, congratulations on reclaiming your Heritage Cup.
“But I just want you and your group to now, that when it comes to prestige, the most prestigious title on THIS brand… is the North American Championship! And it is held by the most dominant champion that NXT has ever seen! THE RULER, Oba Femi!” And he has defended his title against so many strong contenders, former champions and main roster stars, he will not hesitate to add a Heritage Cup champion to the list. But speaking of, here comes the former Heritage Cup Champion, Tony D’Angelo! Charlie says sorry, but Tony’s gone and interrupted him again. And Charlie was totally expecting this appearance.
Surely The Don wants to rematch Charlie for the Cup, right? No, Mini-Don, because Tony now has his eyes on something else. Tony stares Oba down! Tony does not forget, and neither does The Family. They’ll handle business. Tony snaps his fingers, and now Stacks, Luca & Rizzo brawl with Charlie, Myles & Wren! The fans fire up as that all spills out of the ring, leaving Tony and Oba to stare down. Then Oba kicks first! And he reels Tony in, but Ton slips free! Tony SPINEBUSTERS Oba?!? The fans go nuts as The Don stands over The Ruler, and he holds up the North American Championship!
The fans are torn, but are we about to see Tony become The Don of North America? Or is Oba about to add this former champion to his list?
Ashante THEE Adonis walks ‘n’ talks with some ladies.
He would love to handle that “bookworm” Dion Lennox in the ring. The ladies say yeah, Dion is fine~! Hey, not as fine as him! But then look, there’s Dion! Alright, fine, we’ll see who’s fine after this match! Ashante heads out, and the ladies tell Dion they’re so excited to see his match. Dion thanks them. He is pretty nervous but also excited. Wish him luck? They all wish him luck, and Dion heads out. Je’Von Evans sees that and says wow, D! Who knew he had game? Wren stumbles in with the Heritage Cup, and asks Je’Von to watch it for her while she gets water. Je’Von says that’s a bit of a responsibility, but okay.
Then Gallus walks in and asks what’s going on here. No, you saw Wren- Joe Coffey brings up Mark Coffey once having that. Mark says yeah, his name’s right here on the side. Yeah, that’s cool. Mark says this Cup represents proper wrestling. Yeah, what’re they trying to say? Just that it’s a style Je’Von knows nothing about. Not this flipping and bouncing stuff he does. But if Je’Von takes ’em out for a pint, maybe Gallus will teach him how to be a “real wrestler.” Bruh, Je’Von’s only 20 years old, he can’t go to a bar. And then in steps Cedric Alexander. Ease up on the kid, okay? Aw, does Je’Von need Daddy Cedric to fight his battles?
Whoa, now, first off, it’s “Uncle Ceddy.” Second, Je’Von can fight his own battles, okay? Joe says we’ll see about that. Gallus heads out and a lot sure happened in just a few minutes. But will Ashante be able to show up the humble Dion? Will Gallus be sure their style is on top? Or will they see just how bouncy the Young OG can get?
Ashante THEE Adonis VS Dion Lennox!
While Ashante tries to get the ladies to pay attention to him, the ladies are ironically paying attention to Dion because he’s not trying. Will Dion also win this match just as effortlessly? Or will Ashante Adonisly get the attention he craves with a win?
The bell rings and Ashante runs up to fire hands! Ashante fires off in a corner, keeps Dion from getting away, then he fires body shots and stomps away! The ref counts, Ashante lets off, and he argues with the ref. Dion then TOSSES Ashante! The fans fire up, and Dion DROPKICKS Ashante! Dion fires off hands, ROCKS Ashante, then ROCKS him again! Dion whips, ELBOWS and then scoops Ashante for a SLAM! Dion storms around, then runs up to LARIAT in a corner! Dion then hits an EXPLODER, and Ashante tumbles away. Dion sees Ashante bail out, so he goes out after him. Ashante drop toeholds Dion then gest in the ring.
Ashante BOOTS Dion from the apron, then goes up and up to SUPER SKY TWISTER! Down goes Dion and Ashante hurries to put him back in the ring. The fans rally but Ashante covers, TWO! Dion is still in this but Ashante drags him up by an ear. Ashante says he’s the one they want, not Dion! Ashante SLAPS Dion! Dion just gets mad! Ashante shoves Dion around, but then Dion ROCKS Ashante again and again! Dion ducks ‘n’ dodges to DECK Ashante! And DECKS him again! Dion whips Ashante, but Ashante holds ropes to KICK back! Ashante storms up but Dion SLAPS him! Dion then SPINEBUSTERS and covers, TWO!!
Ashante survives but Dion snarls. Dion storms around, tells Ashante to get up, and the fans fire up! Ashante flounders, Dion brings him up for a suplex, and a stall! But Ashante CLAWS Dion’s eyes! Dion BOOTS back, goes up, but Ashante YANKS him down! Dion hotshots off ropes, and Ashante takes aim! Ashante tunes up, for some LONG KISS GOODNIGHT!! Cover, Ashante wins!
Winner: Ashante THEE Adonis, by pinfall
Dion was like Bruce Banner turning into The Hulk, but Ashante blinded him and took him down! Will there be no denying Adonis now?
Lexis King has someone shine his throne.
The Drama King is particular about the details. It has to be gleaming! Meta Four pass by and both Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson say Fallon & Jacy just had to mouth off again. Yes, they’re athletes from outside wrestling. Yes, Lash was WNBA, and yes, Jakara was in world games. But guess what? They made the jump and are doing their thing. Fallon & Jacy are bitter. Don’t get bitter, get better! And Jazmyn is just along for the ride. But next week, they’ll do the thing in the ring and whoop on those little girls! Lexis says ladies, ladies! The King guarantees Meta Four will show… What was it again? Fatal Influence? Okay, pretty cool name, actually.
BUT, all that matters is that The Meta Two go- SKIRRR~! What was that? Meta Two? Well, he sees one two here. Noam Dar is on the injured list, and Oro Mensah lost the biggest match of his career! They don’t want that baggage holding them down, okaaay? SKIRRR~! Oh no he didn’t. King heads out, and Oro walks in. What was that? Don’t even worry. But Oro says he fought so hard, but he couldn’t get the job done. Things haven’t been the same since Noam went down. Jakara says that’s okay, because Meta is betta. That’s true. Then will the Bougie Bully & Miss Jackson humble the toxic twosome?
NXT Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Pete Dunne VS Wes Lee VS Joe Hendry!
Each man has said their piece tonight, so now it is time to back it all up! Will the Bruiserweight #FigureItOut and have his match with All Ego? Will the Cardiac Kid show that he still has the heart of a champion? Or will we all soon believe in The Prestigious Joe Hendry?
NXT returns as Ethan Page is on commentary. Dunne makes his entrance, then of course, “Say his name and he appears…!” Joe Hendry makes his entrance. Hendry poses in the ring, but Dunne and Wes CLOBBER him from behind! Ethan loves that! Wes wants a fist bump, but Dunne just fires hands! Wes hits back, the bell rings, and Hendry stands. Dunne CHOPS Wes, then runs up on Hendry, but Hendry DUMPS Dunne out! Hendry KNEES Wes down, then runs in at a corner. Wes BOOTS Hendry, goes up, and CROSSBODIES, but Hendry catches him! Hendry pops Wes up, to then TOSS him down!
The fans fire up as Dunne returns, and Hendry dodges to KNEE! Hendry suplexes, and he holds Dunne up! Then the SLAM! The fans cheer and Hendry stands tall, but Wes fires body shots and fast hands! Wes kicks, snapmares, and basement DROPKICKS Hendry in the back! The fans are torn but Dunne CLOBBERS Wes! Dunne basement DROPKICKS Hendry, then drags him up. Dunne wrangles Hendry by an arm to STOMP the hand! The fans boo Dunne and rally for Hendry. Dunne brings Hendry up, CHOPS him, but Hendry CHOPS back! Dunne CHOPs, Hendry CHOPS, repeat! Dunne CLAWS Hendry’s face!
Dunne stomps Hendry in a corner, then turns around, into a kick from Wes! Wes fires forearms, but Dunne CHOPS! Dunne ROCKS Wes, Wes flounders away, but Dunne stands him up. Dunne fireman’s carries but Wes fights around to sunset flip! Dunne stays up, so Hendry has Wes’s legs! CATAPULT into Dunne’s Big Ben! The fans fire up and Hendry smiles, and Ethan isn’t sure who got the worst of that. Hendry hauls Wes up to back suplex but Wes lands out! Wes ducks ‘n’ dodges to ROLLING KICK! Hendry falls, Wes DIVES but Dunne dodges! Dunne goes up, Wes avoids the moonsault and SUPERKICKS!
Wes brings Dunne up to fire hands, but Hendry runs in to PLANCHA! Down goes both Dunne & Wes, and Hendry poses for the camera! The fans rally with “WE BELIEVE!” as NXT goes picture in picture.
Hendry feeds off the energy and brings Dunne up and into the ring. Hendry stomps Wes for good measure before going in the ring. Hendry UPPERCUTS Dunne, bumps him off buckles, then UPPERCUTS again. Hendry stalks Dunne, brings him around to UPPERCUT again, but Dunne CHOPS! Dunne waistlocks but Hendry switches. They go to ropes, Wes RAMS them both! Wes slingshots up and over, SUNSET FLIP GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO! Cover on Hendry, TWO! Wes is frustrated but he has his pick. Wes goes for Dunne, and he punches away on the legs! Wes rains down hands, then runs to PENALTY KICK!
Wes soaks up the cheers and cheers, to STANDING MOONSAULT, but into a TRIANGLE HOLD! Dunne has Wes caught but Hendry stomps Dunne! Hendry puts Dunne in a corner, then goes back for Wes. Hendry wrenches and whips Wes to another corner. Wes flumps down, Dunne stands to CHOP Hendry! And CHOP, and CHOP, and CHOP! Hendry CHOPS back! Dunne DECKS Hendry! Dunne storms over to Wes and TOSSES him out of the ring! Dunne then goes after Hendry with kicks and jabs. NXT returns to single picture as Dunne wristlocks Hendry while firing mocking kicks. Dunne talks smack but the fans chant “WE BELIEVE!”
Hendry fires up and he ROCKS Dunne again and again! Dunne staggers but comes back, into a LARIAT! And LARIAT! Wes returns, Hendry dodges to DOUBLE LARIAT! The fans fire up and Hendry scoops Dunne for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Hendry kips up, then scoops Wes, for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Hendry kips up again, then he scoops Dunne again! And then he adds Wes!? Hendry shows his secret strength as he DOUBLE FALL AWAY SLAMS! The fans are thunderous for Hendry as he stands tall again! Hendry gets the fans to stomp stomp clap, and then he choke grips Dunne. He also choke grips Wes, but Dunne ROCKS Hendry!
Wes SUPERKICKS Dunne! Hendry CHOPS Wes! Hendry blocks Dunne’s kick then ducks, the ENZIGIRI hits Wes! Hendry choke grips Dunne, but Dunne JUMP KNEES free! Dunne ROCKS Hendry, Wes DOUBLE QUEBRADAS! All three men are down and the fans love “NXT! NXT!” for making this match! Dunne BUZZSAWS Wes, then goes for Hendry’s arm! FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! Dunne bends the fingers! Wes runs up, Dunne wrangles him onto Hendry, DOUBLE FUJIWARAS!! Dunne bends all the fingers! Wes rolls free, but Dunne reels him back in! X-PLEX onto Hendry! Cover on Hendry, TWO!!
Dunne is frustrated, but he watches Wes crawl to ropes. Dunne reels Wes in, GERMAN SUPLEX, but WEs lands out! Wes dodges Dunne to DIVE onto Hendry! Wes keeps going, he BOOTS Dunne, SUPERKICKS, then goes up and up to ENZIGIRI! Then Wes goes up, QUEBRADA TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO!! “This is Awesome!” and even Ethan is enjoying this. Wes goes to a corner, climbs up, but Dunne trips him up! Dunne goes out to climb up, and he has Wes out to dry. But Hendry runs up to UPPERCUT Dunne! Wes flops down while Hendry climbs up, and Hendry scoops Dunne! But Wes CHOP BLOCKS Hendry, the Fall Away Slam is more a drop!
Wes goes up and up, and he FROG SPLASHES Hendry! Cover, TWO!! Hendry survives and Wes seethes. Dunne bails out and the fans rally, “WE BELIEVE! WE BELIEVE!” Wes runs, handsprings, but Dunne trips him! Dunne pulls the arm, and SNAPS the fingers!! Wes writhes, Hendry choke grips Dunne! HENDRY CHOKE SLAM!! Cover, but ETHAN yanks the ref out!! The fans boo but All Ego just shrugs. Hendry runs Ethan off, but Wes runs up! Hendry blocks the kick to trip and SPIKE Wes! The fans tell All Ego he’s all something else, but Hendry choke grips Wes! CHOKE SLAM on the desk!!
Hendry is prestigious, but he also has a righteous fury inside! He storms into the ring, dodges Dunne’s kick, and CHOKE SLAMS again!! Cover, but Ethan blocks the new ref from getting in! Hendry is pissed, but Dunne LOW BLOWS! And then pump handle, BITTER END!!! But Ethan doesn’t realize it, he could let the ref go! But then TRICK SHOT from Trick Williams!! He won’t let bitter Pete get his moment! Trick puts the first ref in, Hendry covers, AND HENDRY WINS!!
Winner: Joe Hendry, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the NXT Championship)
Ethan is in disbelief, because even with his interference, “the outsider” wins! Joe Hendry is going to be representing TNA on an NXT event, in a main event match for THE NXT Championship!! And wait! ZACHARY WENTZ is here, and he CLOBBERS Wes Lee!! Wes’s betrayal is not going unpunished! Zach TACKLES Wes in the ring, security rushes in here, but fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” Will Zach give Wes that No Mercy grudge match he was talking about? Or will these two look to make an impact on a TNA stage?
My Thoughts:
An awesome NXT here with a lot of great stuff heading into No Mercy, as well as set up for the next couple weeks. I was a little surprised Izzi attacked Karmen, but hey, NXT parking lot is the most dangerous place in wrestling, it was bound to happen. But I appreciate Ava defied the cliche trope by NOT putting Izzi in Karmen’s place. Izzi VS Karmen is definitely happening on the side, and I like that it was Brinley put in the gauntlet. Awesome Gauntlet Eliminator match all the same, Kendal really got to show some stuff even though it was clear she wasn’t winning. It fittingly came down to Jaida and Sol, and fans love both, but they really love Jaida. Roxie VS Jaida is going to be great stuff, but I feel like Roxie finds a way to win, even if she has to cheat it.
Great stuff with Chase U, though a little surprising Frazer & Axiom rained on the parade so quickly. Great tag match of Frazer & Axiom VS Duke & Riley, and of course Frazer & Axiom were going to win that match, I’m just surprised they went and gave them the tag title rematch. But now that they have, I cannot be sure who wins. Frazer & Axiom can’t just get these belts right back, can they? I mean, unless Ridge tries to cheat to hold onto the belt, I don’t see why Chase U would be transitional champions for the guys they just beat. If Ridge was going to turn on Chase U, why not just do that last week? But I suppose this at least pads Ridge’s stats so he finally has a title reign.
Great match from Lola and Wendy, and Kelani getting involved was a good way to have Lola lose while protecting her. Very clever use of the “Easter egg in the background” promo style to also set up the title belt being in the pillow. Kelani VS Wendy will be great stuff, too, and honestly, hard to say who wins that. Wendy’s always been solid, but Kelani is building her reign, so I’m 60-40 in favor of Kelani. Good promo from NQCC, Oba and The D’Angelo Family, and I like that Wren was “unaware” of who Lou Thesz and Billy Robinson were. And I also liked that Charlie just assumed Tony wanted the Cup back. But no, Tony VS Oba for the North American Championship is happening while we also set up a Mixed Six on the side.
Tony stands tall here, so depending on what happens next week on the go-home, I would think, nay I would hope, Oba beats Tony to retain. No offense to Tony, but Oba Femi is HUGE. It felt a bit much for Tony to even hit that spinebuster. Now, on the flipside, Hank ‘n’ Tank beating The Good Brothers is an amazing upset, I did not think that’d happen. And I loved them keeping the continuity that Hank being a former security guard, the security guards were totally on their side after. Depending on how the tag title match for No Mercy goes, I’d love to see Hank ‘n’ Tank get in on the title scene.
We got a really good string of segues from promo. The ladies are going for Dion because he isn’t trying to just score with them, and Dion has a great showing against Ashante even in losing. Wren leaving the Cup with Je’Von, and then Gallus getting attitude with him just because, that definitely sets up a tag match with Je’Von and Cedric, and maybe Gallus finds a roundabout way back to the Heritage Cup Division because of it. Great promo from Spears, Malik and Edris, and how surprising that Malik & Edris went so hard on Spears. But yes, this is playing into Spears’ plan, because now Jensen will hold this against Malik & Edris, and we’ll get a very good tag match out of them.
Good promo from the now Fatal Influence, as well as a response from Meta Four. As team names go, Fatal Influence is an odd phrase in and of itself. But when you consider there’s a sort of flipside from “Toxic Attraction,” it’s clever. Usually you hear “fatal attraction” and something akin to “toxic influence,” so they kinda traded words. But as I said last week, pretty sure it’ll be thanks to Jazmyn that Fatal Influence wins next week, motivating Meta Four to get a friend. And per Lexis King’s part of the promo, maybe the group dynamic does change while Noam is recovering. At the very least, they’ll have a loose alliance with someone who also dislikes Fatal Influence that also counts as an NIL athlete recruit. Fatal Influence’s vignette did give us a glimpse of some possibilities…
And great stuff going into the Triple Threat tonight. Everyone had a good promo to hype things up, and Ethan getting involved was a natural move given his Heelish ways. But then it all backfiring because Trick gets his shot in on Dunne was great stuff. As I figured last week, Hendry wins because Trick and Dunne have their grudge match, then Zach showing up to go after Wes, that’s great set up for their grudge match, and even without those stories, how is Hendry not going to be the one challenging Ethan? Hendry is super popular, it feeds Ethan’s hypocritical “No outsiders!” attitude, and it’ll be a great match. Now, I would say Ethan retains because depending on how Trick’s story goes, maybe Trick gets a rematch around the time NXT moves to CW.
My Score: 8.9/10
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NJPW PPV Results
Mitchell’s NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Results & Report! (5/4/26)
Wrestling Dontaku, Night Two!
Can the Prince slay the Rampaging Dragon?
Callum Newman won the New Japan Cup, won THE IWGP Heavyweight Championship, but can he survive his first title defense against Shingo Takagi?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Kickoff – Masatora Yasuda VS Taisei Nakahara; Yasuda wins.
- NJPW World Television Championship: Konosuke Takeshita VS Chase Owens; Konosuke wins and retains the title.
- Ryusuke Taguchi & Tatsuya Matsumoto VS Gedo & Daiki Nagai; Gedo & Daiki win.
- OSKAR & Yuto-Ice VS Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma; Oskar & Yuto win.
- 10 Man Tag: Hontai VS House of Torture; Hontai wins.
- Yuya Uemura & Taichi VS Ryohei Oiwa & Hartley Jackson; Yuya & Taichi win.
- 8 Man Tag: The Unbound Company VS The United Empire; Unbound Company wins.
- IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships: Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita VS El Desperado & Mistico; Despy & Mistico win and become the new IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions.
- NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championships: Bishamon & Bolten Oleg VS Will Ospreay, Great-O-Khan & Henare; Ospreay, Khan & Henare win and become the new NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champions.
- IWGP Heavyweight Championship: Callum Newman VS Shingo Takagi; wins and
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NJPW World Television Championship: Konosuke Takeshita VS Chase Owens w/ Yujiro Takahashi!
Although the Alpha is preparing for his match with Kazuchika Okada at AEW Double or Nothing, he must still fulfill his duties as a champion in NJPW! But will Konosuke still be the star of NJPW World? Or will the Lonestar Outlaw steal the spotlight?
But as Konosuke reaches ringside, Chase runs up! Konosuke avoids his wrecking ball dropkick to then fire forearms! They go back and forth but Konosuke ROCKS Chase! Konosuke stalks Chase around the way, ROCKS him again, and again! Chase KNEES low, then whips, but Konosuke stops short of the railing. Konosuke pops Chase up to SMACK off the railing, then DDTS him on the floor! The fans cheer as Konosuke then drags Chase up and puts him in the ring. The bell sounds and we’re on the clock! Konosuke brings Chase up, headlocks, but Chase endures the grind. Chase pulls hair to power up and out, but Konosuke drops down on the dropdown!
Konosuke has the headlock again, and he grinds Chase down. The fans rally as Chase fights up, and he KNEES low! Chase KNEES Konosuke again, then headlocks in return. Konosuke powers up and out, then hurdles, drops down, and DROPKICKS! The fans cheer as Konosuke then hits another headlock takeover. Chase pulls hair but the ref reprimands. Konosuke grinds the hold but Chase rolls to a cover, ONE! They stand up, and Chase pulls hair again to put Konosuke on the ropes. The ref counts, Chase lets go slowly, but he BOOTS the ropes to jam Konosuke up! Konosuke sputters as he slumps outside, and Chase WRECKS him with a dropkick!
The fans are torn as Chase goes out to bring Konosuke up. Chase scoops to then HOTSHOT Konosuke off the railing! Konosuke coughs and sputters again, but Chase SMACKS him off the apron. Chase drags Konosuke up to the apron now, and he cravats for a SNAPMARE DRIVER on the apron! The fans applaud while Chase puts Konosuke in the ring, then covers, TWO! The fans cheer more as Konosuke stays in this. Chase argues the count but the ref defends it was fair. Konosuke sits up but Chase runs in at the corner for a forearm smash! Then a short arm LARIAT! Cover, ONE!! Konosuke shows his grit but Chase just grins.
The fans rally up again as Chase paces around Konosuke. Chase drags Konosuke up, fireman’s carries, but Konosuke fights free. Konosuke ROCKS Chase, but Chase ROCKS Konosuke back! Konosuke ROCKS Chase again, but Chase fires back! They go back and forth until Chase CLAWS Konosuke’s eyes! The ref reprimands but Chase runs, into a BOOT! Konosuke whips, Chase reverses, but the TAKESHITA LINE finds him! The fans cheer while Chase goes to a corner. Konosuke runs in and JUMP KNEES! Then clinch and EXPLODER! Cover, TWO! The fans applaud as Chase toughs it out, but Konosuke stays calm.
Konosuke stand Chase up, but Chase fights the lift. Chase CLUBS away, then headlock punches! The ref reprimands, but Konosuke keeps Chase from running the ropes! Chase ROCKS Konosuke for it, then eggs him on. We pass five minutes as Konosuke ROCKS Chase! The fans rally up as Chase fires back! Konosuke staggers to ropes, but he comes back to ROCK Chase! Chase fires fast hands, but Konosuke fires boxing elbows! ROLLING- BACK ELBOW from Chase! Chase cravats but Konosuke powers out! Chase blocks a shot to C-TRIGGER! Then he avoids the boot to I HATE YOUR FACE KNEE! Cover, TWO! Konosuke stays in this but Chase stays on him.
Chase wrenches and hammerlocks, but Konosuke ducks High Noon to spin Chase for a BRAINBUSTER! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Konosuke roars as he rises, and then he gator rolls Chase into a suplex! Chase fights the rest, then bails out! Chase hobbles around the way but Konosuke pursues! HELLUVA KICK against the railing! Konosuke then brings Chase around to APRON BACK SUPLEX! The fans rally as Chase crawls, but Konosuke drags him back outside, for another APRON BACK SUPLEX! The fans cheer while Konosuke shoves Chase inside, but Yujiro gets a PIMP CANE CHEAP SHOT on Konosuke!
The fans boo Tokyo Pimp as he puts Konosuke in, the ref none the wiser! Konosuke drags himself up at the ropes, but Chase runs up for C-TRIGGER! Then he wrenches, hammerlocks, and HIGH NOON LARIATS! Cover, TWO!! The fans cheer as Konosuke survives! Chase is frustrated but he drags Konosuke up and tucks him in! But Konosuke wrenches free, slips around, only for Chase to grab the ref! Konosuke can’t suplex them both, and Chase sends Konosuke into the ref! The fans boo but now Yujiro storms in so he can stomp away on Konosuke! Yujiro then sets Konosuke up for Chase, but SHOTA UMINO is here!
Shota DECKS Chase, then ROCKS and ROLLING ELBOWS Yujiro! The fans cheer as The Roughneck has evened things up for The Alpha! Shota even cheers Konosuke on, only for the rest of the House to attack! Sho, Kanemaru, Ren, and Dick all stomp Shota, but Konosuke hurries to shield his ally! And then HONTAI rushes out here! Wolf, Yano, Yoh, Wato & Tiger Mask all go after The House! They’ve all got their match later tonight, so this ends up a rather interesting warm-up! The fans cheer as Hontai drags The House out of the ring, and even gets Don Fale, to then gather them all at the ramp side!
The fans cheer Konosuke as he builds speed, and Konosuke FLIES! Air Alpha brings down The House! The fans cheer again as Konosuke gets Chase in the ring while Hontai takes the rest of the House to the back! And we’ve finally hit ten minutes! Konosuke checks on the ref, and then deadlifts him into the ring. The fans cheer, but Chase is up to something! Konosuke ducks the punch, BLUE THUNDER- SPUR KNUCKLE PUNCH!!! Cover, TWO!! Konosuke survives but Chase hides the evidence quickly. Chase vows to end it now, and he drags Konosuke back up. C-TRIGGER POINT BLANK! Then he brings Konosuke around to tuck him in!
Chase lifts for LAST TES- NO, Konosuke fights the lift, BACKDROPS, but Chase sunset flips! Konosuke rolls through, WAGAMAMA KNEE!! Konosuke then aims from a corner, WAGAMAMA KNEE AGAIN!! Konosuke then hauls Chase up for RAGING FIRE!! Cover, Konosuke wins!
Winner: Konosuke Takeshita, by pinfall (still NJPW World Television Champion)
The House of Torture tried and failed to cheat this one away, this is still The Alpha Show! But wait, the lights go down! A video on the tron shows that same mysterious man in suit and mask from last time. He walks into the backstage area of this very arena, but who is it? Where are they going? What do they want? Wait, now they’re IN THE RING! And they CLOBBER Konosuke with some big satchel! WHO IS THIS?! They take off the mask, and IT’S SANADA! The Cold-Blooded Snake is STILL in NJPW! And he drags Konosuke right up for the DEADFALL!! Sanada leaves with a word, but his intent is now clear. Will he make himself the star of NJPW World?
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships: Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita VS El Desperado & Mistico!
The Ichiban Sweet Boys only just took these titles back, but they’re already putting them back on the line! Will the Sniper of the Skies & Japanese Young Punk outdraw The Rogue Luchador & The Talisman? Or will these titles soon go internacional?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see which team is truly mighty!
The teams sort out, and Despy starts against Fujita. The bell rings, and the fans cheer as the two go forehead to forehead. They both talk some trash, Despy slaps Fujita around, but Fujita shoves Despy. Fujita eggs Despy on, Despy fires the fans up, then he CHOPS! Fujita snarls and fires the fans up, then CHOPS in return! The CHOPS go back and forth, faster and faster, harder and harder! The fans cheer as they CHOP and CHOP and CHOP, but then Despy says stop! Despy ROCKS Fujita, CHOPS him again and again, then eggs him on! Fujita swings, but Despy ducks to headlock. Fujita powers out but Despy reverses!
Despy drops down, then hurdles, but into Fujita’s DROPKICK! The fans cheer as Fujita says he’s smarter than that. Fujita drags Despy over but Despy gets away before the tag. The fans rally as Despy drops back to an open corner. Eagles says Despy can go on and tag Mistico, that’s who Eagles wants to face. Despy dry heaves as he tries to catch his breath, then tags in Mistico. The fans cheer as Mistico steps to Eagles, and Eagles pie faces him. Mistico CHOPS, Eagles CHOPS, and now they CHOP back and forth! The fans rally as they’re already fast ‘n’ furious! Mistico says look! Then he SOBATS! And front kicks!
Mistico whips but Eagles reverses to go up and around for the arm-drag! The fans cheer as things keep moving, and Eagles hurdles to then RANA! Mistico tumbles but rises up, only for Eagles to WHEEL KICK! The fans cheer while Eagles walks over to Mistico. Eagles kicks Mistico in the back, then stands him up to CHOP! Mistico wrenches and whips but Mistico grabs the ropes. Eagles kicks Mistico’s leg, then whips, but Mistico still blocks. Eagles KICKS the leg, then whips, but Mistico handsprings! Eagles dodges but Mistico comes back to springboard RANA! The fans cheer as Mistico then blocks a chop to CHOP!
Mistico knuckle locks, then goes up, up, steadies himself, and FLYING ARM-DRAGS! The fans cheer while Eagles tumbles, and Mistico tags Despy back in. Mistico kicks Eagles before he and Despy double whip for DOUBLE ELBWOS! Then they roll Eagles to whip again, DOUBLE BOOTS! They shake hands and DOUBLE ELBOW DROP! Fujita runs up, but into a mule kick and HAYMAKER! The luchadores double whip Fujita corner to corner, then Mistico sends Despy in. Fujita dodges to RANA Mistico! Despy kicks low, runs, but Fujita trips him! Eagles KICKS, Fujita SENTONS, then Eagles basement DROPKICKS!
Mistico is back but the Sweet Boys DOUBLE ELBOW, then split the wishbone! The fans cheer while Eagles goes to Despy. Eagles stands Despy up, puts him in the corner, then both Sweet Boys dig their boots in. The ref counts, the Sweet Boys stop, and Eagles tags Fujita. The fans rally as Fujita wrenches and whips Despy to the open corner, and CHOPS! Despy is stinging as Fujita snapmares then runs, PENALTY KICK! Cover, ONE! Despy is tougher than that but Fujita tags Eagles back in. Eagles ELBOW DROPS on the knee, then pulls on the leg for a toehold! Despy endures, claws at Eagles, then crawls back to the ROPEBREAK!
Eagles lets go, but he traps the leg for a TWIST! Fujita tags in, he brings Despy around to CLUB him on the back. The fans rally as Fujita suplexes Despy up and over! Cover, TWO! Despy is still tougher than that but Fujita stays cool. Fujita stomps Despy, brings him up, and bumps him off buckles. Tag to Eagles but Despy ELBOWS Fujita down while Eagles BLASTS Mistico! Despy fires off forearms on Eagles but Eagles DROPKICKS the legs out! The fans rally as Eagles then winds up and KICKS Despy! And KICKS! And KICKS! Despy eggs Eagles on, so Eagles runs the ropes, only for Despy to block the kick!
Eagles fires forearms and UPPERCUTS, then avoids a boot to KNEE low. Eagles whips but Despy reverses for a BIG back suplex! Both men are down and the fans rally up. Despy crawls his way over to hot tag Mistico! Mistico springboards to CROSSBODY! Fujita kicks Mistico, the Sweet Boys double whip, but Mistico ducks their double elbow to springboard and DOUBLE BACK ELBOW! Mistico keeps going, and he handsprings through the double hip toss to DOUBLE ARM-DRAG! Then Mistico runs up, slips around, and shoves Fujita into Eagles! Mistico 619s Eagles down! Then he springboards to FLYING ARM-DRAG Fujita!
The fans cheer as Mistico keeps going, and he FLIP RANAS Eagles! Eagles tumbles while the fans rally behind Mistico. Mistico runs up, but Eagles sidesteps, only for Mistico to springboard and CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Mistico hurries to LA MAGISTROL! TWO, and Eagles has to check. The fans rally again as Mistico hurries after Eagles. Mistico hushes the fans, and winds up to GAMANGIRI! Eagles wobbles, but Mistico puts him up top. Mistico rallies the fans again before running corner to corner. Mistico goes up, up, but Eagles fires body shots! Mistico falls and Eagles WARP- NO, Mistico dodges!
Mistico runs, tilt-o-whirls, LA MYSTICA! But Eagles rolls it into a ghost pin! TWO, and Eagles rolls, schoolboy bridge! TWO and the fans cheer again! Eagles SOBATS, BLINDSIDE LARIATS, and both men are down again! Eagles crawls his way over, hot tag to Fujita! Fujita runs up on Mistico, and he CHOPS! Then he snapmares Mistico to go up and out! The fans rally as Fujita springboards, MISSILE DROPKICK! Direct hit and Fujita covers, TWO! Mistico survives and the fans fire up, but Fujita vows to end this now. Fujita brings Mistico up, suplexes, but Mistico slips free. Mistico spins Fujita but Fujita ROCKS Mistico! Fujita runs, but Mistico SUPERKICKS him down!
The fans rally as both men crawl. Mistico hot tags Despy! Despy RUNS Fujita over, then scoops to SLAM! Despy hurries to suplex for the BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Fujita stays in this but Despy stays on him. The fans rally up as Despy gut wrenches, GUITARRA- NO, Fujtia slips free! Despy REAR HEADBUTTS, but runs into a drop toehold! Fujita ties up the legs, NEMOS SPECIAL! Despy reaches out, but Fujita grabs his arms! The fans rally as Despy resists, powers up, and makes the ROPEBREAK! Fujita lets go in frustration but he hurries to waistlock. Deadlift- NO, Despy fights the German Suplex and reaches fo rropes!
Fujita drags Despy back, but Despy ELBOWS free! Fujita CHOPS! Fujita runs, but Despy SPINEBUSTERS! And then high stack, TWO! STRETCH MUFFLER! Fujita scrambles, Mistico runs in and intercepts Eagles! MISTI- NO, Eagles turns it into an ASAI DDT! Eagles then SUPERKICKS Despy down! The fans rally up as Eagles stands Despy up. Despy BODY BLOWS and HAYMAKERS! Despy whips, Eagles reverses, but Despy grabs ropes. Despy DUMPS Eagles out, then builds speed! But Eagles GAMANGIRIS first! Fujita goes up, up, and SUPER CANNONBALLS! Down goes Despy and the fans fire up!
But Mistico builds speed and he DIVES! Direct hit into Fujita at the ramp! Mistico helps Despy stand, but Eagles DIVES! The fans fire up as Eagles wipes the luchadores out at the ramp! Eagles & Fujita get Despy in the ring, then they rally the fans. Fujita feeds Despy to the scoop, SWEET BUSTER!! Cover, TWO!! Despy survives and the fans fire up again! Fujita vows to end this now, and the Sweet Boys drag Despy up again. The fans rally as the Sweet Boys double torture rack, but Despy fights it! Despy flips through, SHOVES Eagles into Fujita, then Mistico runs up! He gets the boost for the DOUBLE SHOTGUN!
The Sweet Boys bail out, Mistico DIVES to take Eagles out again! Despy DIVES onto Fujita and they both crash into railing!! The fans fire up again as all four men are down around ringside! A ring count starts as the four men stir. We pass 5 of 20, then 10, but no one has even sat up! We hit 15 and the fans rally even harder! Despy stands, roars, and he puts Fujita in at 18! Despy hurries to then gut wrench and GUITARRA DEL ANGEL! Cover, TWO! Fujita survives but Despy wags his finger. The fans rally up again as Despy brings Fujita up. Despy drags Fujita up, underhooks, but Fujita wrenches out. Fujita CHOPS, but Despy KNEES low!
Despy whips Fujita, Fujita reverses, and GAMANGIRI! Both men are down again as the fans continue to rally! Fujita roars, and he vows to finally end it. Fujita drags Despy up, brings him around, and suplexes, only for Despy to fight it! Despy RAMS Fujita to a corner, then ROCKS him! Despy hoists Fujita up top, then goes up to join him! The fans rally as Despy goes for the very top, but Fujita bends his fingers. Fujita HEADBUTTS Despy down, but Mistico runs up to GAMANGIRI! And GAMANGIRI! And GAMANGIRI again! The fans fire up as Mistico now climbs the corner. Mistico clinches Fujita as they go to the very top, SUPER SPANISH FLY!
The fans fire up again as Eagles springboards in! Mistico dodges, but Eagles comes back, DESTROYER! Despy runs up, Eagles dodges to ROUNDHOUSE, SUPERKICK, and PELE! But Despy rebounds to SPEAR! All four men are down in the ring now as the fans fire back up! Eagles and Mistico bail out while Despy and Fujita go to corners. Despy roars, runs in, and LARIATS Then he underhooks, PINCH- NO, Fujita fights the lift, then powers out to have the wristlocks. Fujita HEADBUTTS Despy! Fujita then roars as he brings Despy up, for another HEADBUTT! Fujita stands Despy up again, but Despy breaks free to ROCK Fujita!
The fans rally up as Fujita CHOPS! Despy swings, but into a takedown! FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Despy fights around, but Fujita shifts to a MOUNTED ARMBAR! Eagles intercepts Mistico, kicks away on the leg, but Mistico KICKS free! Both men run up, Eagles blocks a kick, but Mistico fights free of the backpack! Mistico runs, LA MYSTICA!! Despy powers through the armbar to then get the leg! GROUND DRAGON SCREW, into the STRETCH MUFFLER! NUMERO DOS!! Fujita flails, Eagles flails, NUMERO DOS PLUS!!! FUJITA TAPS, DESPY & MISTICO WIN!!!
Winners: El Desperado & Mistico, by submission (NEW IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions)
Just as The Ichiban Sweet Boys were on top of the world, they come crashing back down! Is this an ill omen on how the Best of the Super Juniors will go for Eagles and Fujita? As for Mistico, he is not just a triple champion but a QUADRUPLE CHAMPION! CMLL World Light Heavyweight, CMLL World Trios, PWR Heavyweight and now IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion! Will he and Despy dominate the 2026 BOSJ and beyond?
NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championships: Bishamon & Boltin Oleg VS Will Ospreay, Great-O-Khan & Henare!
Hirooki Goto & Yoshi-Hashi may have failed to take the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships, and the big man from Kazakhstan may have failed to take the NEVER Openweight Championship, they still stand together as trios champions. But will these titles still belong to Bishamon & BARS? Or will Ospreay lead the Dominator & Mauler to victory for the United Empire?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who NEVER gives up!
The trios sort out and Henare insists he start. Henare wants Oleg, but Hashi insists he start, and the fans applaud. The bell rings, the fans rally, and Hashi and Henare circle. Khan distracts Hashi, Henare CLOBBERS Hashi for it, then Henare BLASTS the Hontai corner. Henare stomps Hashi, drags him up, and ROCKS him! Henare whips, Hashi BOOTS back, and Goto joins in! They RUN Henare over, then ZANMAI! Oleg runs, but Khan trips him up! Ospreay BOOTS Goto, Henare CLUBS Hashi, and The Empire tags things outside. Ospreay SMACKS Goto off apron, Henare sends Hashi into railing, and Khan drags Oleg around to SLAM his bad arm off the timekeeper’s table!
The fans rally as Henare CLUBS Hashi and puts him in the ring. Khan drags Oleg around by his bad arm while Henare stomps Hashi. Khan whips Oleg hard into railing! Henare bumps Hashi off Ospreay’s boot, then tags Ospreay in. The fans cheer as Ospreay CHOPS Hashi down! Ospreay drags Hashi up, scoops, and SPIN-OUT BACKBREAKERS! Cover, TWO! Ospreay drags Hashi back up, but Hashi fires body shots! Hashi CHOPS, Ospreay CHOPS, then Ospreay whips, but Hashi hits the BLOCKBUSTER! Ospreay scrambles to tag Henare, and Henare BOOTS Goto down. Then Henare CLOBBERS Hashi!
Henare drags Hashi up, fires forearms, then ROCKS him again. Henare fires off in the corner but Hashi fires forearms and CHOPS in return! Henare CHOPS Hashi down! The fans cheer while Henare roars. Henare then sets up, but Hashi avoids the senton! Henare hobbles but he stomps Hashi down. Henare whips, Hashi DROPKICKS the legs! The fans rally while both men are down. Henare and Hashi crawl, hot tag to Oleg! The fans fire up as Oleg and Henare RAM! And RAM! They both fire up, they both run, and they RAM shoulders again! Henare then ROCKS Oleg, runs, but into a scoop! Oleg Shake, Shake, Shake, and THROW!
Oleg kips up and the fans fire up! Oleg BLASTS Khan off the apron, DECKS Ospreay, then goes back to Henare for the VADER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Henare toughs it out but Oleg drags Henare up. Oleg torture racks, but Henare CHOKES him! The ref counts, but Oleg breaks free! Henare KICKS, and KICKS, then snapmares to KICK Oleg in the back! Then Henare KICKS Oleg in the chest! Henare runs, RUGBY KICK and SENTON! Cover, TWO! Oleg survives and the fans cheer. Henare BLASTS Goto for good measure before he goes back to Oleg. Henare HEADBUTTS, whips, but Oleg stops himself! Oleg BOOTS Henare, then fireman’s carries!
Henare fights free again, then CHOPS! Oleg CHOPS back! Henare CHOPS, Oleg CHOPS, repeat! The fans fire up as both men snarl, and Henare CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Oleg CHOPS again! And again! And again! Henare is stinging and he drops to a knee! The fans rally as Oleg storms up, but Henare fires fast hands! BODY BLOW! Henare then runs up to LARIAT in the open corner! Henare runs, but DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Neither man falls, they DOUBLE LARIAT again! Oleg dodges, comes back, but Henare LARIATS him down! But wait, Oleg’s right up! And he LARIATS Henare! Henare’s right up, and dodges to then BERSERKER BOMB! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as both big behemoths are down! Hot tag to Ospreay, and he PIP PIP CHEERIOS! Then an ELBOW for Goto! Hashi runs up, Ospreay dodges to put Hashi outside, ROLLING ELBOW! The fans fire up with Ospreay and he PLANCHAS to knock Hashi and Oleg down! The fans cheer as the Aerial Assassin still knows how to fly. Ospreay puts Oleg in, brings him around, ASAI DDT! Cover, TWO! Oleg is tougher than that but Ospreay calls his shot. Ospreay aims from the corner, runs up, but Oleg pops him up! Fireman’s carry, VER- NO, Ospreay lands out! PENALTY KICK! STANDING MOONSAULT, but onto knees!
Oleg whips but Ospreay handsprings to NEURALIZER KICK! The fans fire up and Ospreay aims again, HIDDEN- NO, Oleg catches Ospreay and THROWS him! The fans fire up while both men are down! Oleg and Ospreay crawl, hot tag to Goto! The Fierce Warrior LARIATS Ospreay, whips corner to corner, then runs up to MURAMASA! And SAIDO! Cover, TWO! Ospreay survives but Goto hauls him up for a fireman’s carry. Ospreay fights free but Goto ROCKS him! Goto whips, Ospreay reverses, but Goto puts Ospreay on the apron. Ospreay ROCKS Goto, goes up, and BLINDSIDE CHEERIOS! Then he lifts Goto to LIGER BOMB! Cover, TWO!
The fans fire up while both men are down! Ospreay checks his neck, then brings Goto up. Ospreay underhooks but Goto fights the lift! Ospreay CHOPS Goto, but Goto snarls. Goto ROCKS Ospreay, Ospreay CHOPS again, and repeat! Forearm for CHOP, but then Ospreay fires Kawada Kicks! And a CHOP blocked! Goto ROCKS, whips, but Ospreay handsprings! Goto catches Ospreay to GERMAN SUPELX! Ospreay lands out, but ends up in URA GTR! Goto runs, but Ospreay blows past him! Ospreay avoids Goto, and Henare hits the RAMPAGE! STANDING SKY TWISTER! Cover, HASHI BREAKS IT! The fans fire up but Henare whips Hashi to a corner.
Khan LARAITS, Henare & Ospreay LARIAT ENZIGIRI COMBO! Then they feed Hashi to Khan’s BOOT! Henare LARIATS Goto, fireman’s carries, SAMOAN DROP! Ospreay springboards, 450 SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Goto survives and the fans fire up again! Ospreay stays focused as the fans rally up, and Ospreay calls his shot! Ospreay springboards, OSCUTT- NO! Goto blocks, spins, but Ospreay avoids the lariat to HOOK KICK! Another try, but Oleg catches Ospreay to SNAP KAMIKAZE! But then Henare drags Oleg out and sends him into railing! And then more railing! And then- NO, Oleg turns things around, and now Henare hits railing!
The fans fire up as Oleg runs up, but Henare dodges! Henare KNEES Oleg up and over the railing! Both men are down in front of the fans while Goto and Ospreay rise up. Goto roars, runs up, and LARIATS! The fans fire up as Goto pushes Ospreay down. Goto climbs up, takes aim, but Ospreay GAMANGIRIS! Ospreay goes up, but Goto fires body shots! Goto ROCKS Ospreay, Ospreay ROCKS Goto, and repeat! Ospreay fires more forearms, but Goto HEADBUTTS! Goto then climbs up onto Ospreay for a SUPER KAI TEN!! Cover, TWO?!? Ospreay survives that super sunset bomb and the fans are thunderous!
Goto and Ospreay stir, then crawl, hot tags to Khan and Hashi! Hashi SHOTGUNS Khan to the corner! Hashi runs up to CHOP and DDT! Cover, TWO! Hashi brings Khan around to the drop zone and the fans fire up! Hashi climbs up but Khan scrambles to the far side. Hashi hops down, and Khan eggs him on, so Hashi goes outside. But Khan kicks and whips Hashi into railing! Khan then snap suplexes Hashi to the floor! Khan grins as he clearly suckered Hashi in. Khan drags Hashi up, puts him in, and calls to Henare. Henare joins Khan and they bring Hashi up. But Hashi fires forearms on them! And CHOSP! But then Khan clamps on the IRON CLAW!
Khan chicken wings Hashi for Henare’s BODY BLOW! Then the ASSISTED POWERBOMB! Double cover, TWO!! Hashi survives but the Monster Rage is boiling over! Henare fireman’s carries, Khan runs, but Hashi slips free! Hashi SHOVES Henare at Khan, then LARIATS Khan! Henare ELBOWS and whips Hashi, but Hashi LARIATS through! Ospreay returns but Hashi dodges, only for Ospreay to slip through the lariat! But Hashi slips free of the bomb to LARIAT after all! The fans are thunderous as Hashi has soloed the Empire! The fans rally up as Hashi crawls, and he roars as he rises again! Hashi brings Khan up and Goto joins in.
Bishamon double whips Khan corner to corner, then LARIAT and CHOP! Hashi sends Khan to Goto but Khan Mongolian Chops! Hashi mule kicks, Goto clinches, GOTO GO TO HUNTER! The fans fire up as Bishamon brings Khan up again! Dragon sleeper, leg lift, but Khan BOOTS free! Goto snap suplexes Khan, but Ospreay fires off on Goto! Ospreay runs, but into HIDDEN GAP! Henare ROCKS and CHOPS away on Bishamon, then runs, into HIDDEN BOLTIN!! The fans are thunderous again as Oleg waits on Bishamon. Bishamon hauls Khan up, has him in place, and Oleg RAMS Khan into the corner!
Oleg sets Khan back up, then DECKS Ospreay! Goto LARIATS, Hashi LARIATS, and now Goto climbs! Hashi hoists Khan up, DANGEROUS LIBRA!! Cover, HENARE CLOBBERS GOTO ONTO IT! The fans cheer as everyone is down around ringside! Goto drags Henare up, but he has a guzel! Guzel on Hashi, too, but Oleg CHOPS Henare! Henare holds onto Bishamon! So Oleg SHOTGUNS Henare! That alone is impressive! Bishamon regroups and they drag Khan up. They set Khan up in the dragon sleeper and leg lift, Oleg runs, but Henare is a step for Ospreay to leap from! HIDDEN BLADE ON OLEG!!
Henare DECKS Hashi, Khan IRON CLAWS Goto! Ospreay SUPERKICKS, then he TOSSES Goto! Ospreay goes up, up, and LEAP OF FAITH onto Goto & Oleg!! Henare waits on Hashi, for the RAMP- DDT!! Hashi turns things around on Henare and the fans are thunderous! Hsahi roars as he gets back up, and he drags Khan to his feet! But Khan BITES Hashi’s arm! The ref counts, but then Khan IRON CLAWS Hashi’s face! Hashi endures the iron grip, but Khan is pushing him down to the mat! Khan DRIBBLES Hashi’s head like a basketball! Hashi fades but is somehow still in this, so Khan hauls him up! ELIMIN- CODE BREAKER!! Cradle cover, TWO!!
The fans are thunderous again as Khan survives! Hashi hurries to his feet, but Osperay and Goto are brawling outside! Ospreay and Henare leave Goto and Oleg on the outside while Hashi aims, SUPERKICK blocked! Khan KICKS the leg, then BLINDSIDE BOOTS! The fans rally but Khan laughs maniacally! Khan calls to Henare & Ospreay. Ospreay climbs, Henare HEADBUTTS, and then Henare hauls Hashi up! Ospreay aims, HIDDEN BLADE ELIMINATOR BOMB!!! Cover, EMPIRE WINS!!
Winners: Will Ospreay, Great-O-Khan & Henare, by pinfall (NEW NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champions)
What an insanely overpowered combo move to finish Hashi! But in the end, the power of the Empire’s founding members shines even brighter now that they hold gold together! Khan grabs the mic to say, “Bow down, you peasants! We beat ‘Bishamontin,’ we have dominated the NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Champions. So next… We shall conquer K O B and the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships. And if they want to see us directly, we will forgive them if they dare step in front of us.” In other words, Khan is daring Oskar & Yuto-Ice to appear. And after a moment, they indeed appear!
The Knockout Brothers swagger down to the ramp and into the ring, and they stare down Khan & Henare. Henare has the mic to tell Ice that Henare doesn’t care what anyone says! Those tag titles are theirs, now bring them your mana! Yuto laughs at that and tells Henare that if he wants the mana, Yuto will bring him that wrestling high! They can make some money together! Yuto tells the fans that if they wanna get that wrestling high, then you’ll wanna see Yuto fight Henare! They ARE KOB, and they wanna fight the strongest bastards there are! And that seems to be these two here. Go ahead, challenge them! Because everyone here will put their money down to see it!
You don’t have to think, just feel! Let’s Get High! TCH TCH, Big Up! The champions have spoken, and they’re ready to face fellow champions to prove they’re the best! But will Oskar & Ice make sure to knock out Khan & Henare? Or will the Empire continue to conquer the world?
IWGP Heavyweight Championship: Callum Newman VS Shingo Takagi!
From youngest man to win the New Japan Cup to youngest man to win this title, The Prince has proven himself as a powerful wrestler. But to prove himself as truly worthy of this title, he must make it through his first defense. A former heavyweight champion in his own right, the Rampaging Dragon has fought his way back to this moment. But will Takagi once again stand atop the mountain? Or will he suffer the Prince’s Curse?
President Hiroshi Tanahashi is here to make the formal introductions and raise the belt. And now, at the end of Wrestling Dontaku, we see whose heroic journey triumphs over the other’s!
[Coverage will continue in the morning]
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ACKNOWLEDGE the contract signing!
With the World Heavyweight Championship match set for Backlash, all that’s left is for Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu to sign the contract!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Finn Balor VS JD McDonagh; JD wins.
- PENTA & Je’Von Evans VS Rusev & Ethan Page; Rusev & Ethan win.
- Austin Theory w/ The Vision VS Joe Hendry; Hendry wins, by disqualification.
- The Ruler’s Open Challenge: Oba Femi VS Otis w/ The Alpha Academy; Oba wins.
- Six Man Tag: Los Americanos VS Los Hermanos Americanos; Los Hermanos Americanos win.
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Roman Reigns arrives backstage.
And Adam Pearce catches him right as he exits the car. The Raw General Manager knows Roman is heated from last week but they need to discuss things first. Roman says first off, no, he wants to know where Jacob Fatu is at. And second, don’t you hear the fans already cheering for him? Hit his music! Pearce tries to calm Roman down but has to shout at him first. Jacob Fatu is not here… yet. But Seth Rollins is! Architect and Tribal Chief stare down, and Rollins says Roman is in his way. Roman steps aside, and Rollins’ song hits first! The fans in Omaha, Nebraska sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” as Rollins heads to the ring.
But then BRON BREAKKER CLOBBERS ROLLINS! Bron HAMMERS away on Rollins, drags him around, and throws hockey scrum body shots! Bron CLOBBERS Rollins again, then stands him back up so he can gorilla press him! Bron drops Rollins on barriers! Rollins falls back, sputters, but security and producers hurry out here. Bron THROWS security around! Then he drags Rollins up to RAM him into steel steps! Adam Pearce shouts at Bron but Bron drags Rollins into the ring! The refs get Bron to back off, producers check on Rollins, but then Bron breaks through to slip into the ring! SPEAR!!
Bron looms over Rollins while the fans bark. Rollins coughs and sputters while Bron tells him this is just a taste. Bron takes his leave, the damage done. But will he do even worse when the match is on for Backlash?
Judgment Day is in the clubhouse.
Liv Morgan says that Stephanie Vaquer is injured, no worrying about her anymore. But now to talk about the not so good news. Like what the hell was Finn doing in here last week?! Roxie doesn’t know, he must be delusional. Liv says she’s not worried about Finn, JD McDonagh finishes this tonight. Liv is worried about Roxie. Why did Finn think it was okay to talk to Roxie? Why didn’t Roxie tell them about it? Why did Liv have to watch it through Netflix to learn about what’s going on? Roxie says she didn’t mention it because she made it clear to Finn. She told him to get out and never come back. But Liv’s right, Roxie should’ve said something.
But don’t worry! Roxie’s loyal to Judgment Day, they know that. Yes, Liv is glad to hear that, because she believes in Roxie. Roxie & Raquel are going to be the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, they just can’t let anything get between the family. Promise Liv that you won’t keep secrets, Roxie. Roxie promises. Promises what…? That she will never keep any secrets from Judgment Day. Good. So they ready? Liv, Dom & JD head out, and Raquel pats Roxie on the head. But will things be (not) fine for Judgment Day?
Finn Balor VS JD McDonagh w/ Dominik Mysterio!
Raw returns as The Irish Ace makes his entrance, Dirty Dom by his side. The bell rings, the two tie up, and JD wrenches to wristlock. JD YANKS the arm, but the fans taunt him as “BOBBLEHEAD! BOBBLEHEAD!” Finn rolls, wrenches, but JD wrangles Finn back down. JD puts on the pressure but Finn kips up to wrench, slip through, and headlock. JD powers up but can’t power out as Finn holds on tight! JD endures, rolls to a cover, ONE! JD headscissors, Finn kips free, and Finn arm-drags! Finn grinds JD with the armlock, but JD fights up. JD rolls, powers Finn to ropes, but the ref counts.
JD backs off slowly, but Dom trips Finn up! The fans boo Dom but then JD RAMS Finn! Dom flexes and soaks up the heat while JD RAMS Finn more. JD lets off so he can soak up heat, then he stalks Finn to another corner. JD CHOPS, then he whips corner to corner. Finn goes up and over to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP! Finn warns Dom, but JD turns things around. Finn dodges JD to CHOP him back! Cover, TWO! Finn drags JD up, brings him around, and gives some Latino Heat! JD wrenches free but Finn ducks JD’s lariat to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, TWO! Finn keeps his eyes on Dom, then goes back to JD.
JD drop toeholds Finn, then runs to drop the leg, brother! Cover, TWO! Finn goes to ropes but JD KICKS his leg! JD KICKS the leg again, then puts the leg on ropes. JD drops a KNEE on the knee! Finn writhes, the fans boo, but Dom applauds as JD YANKS the bad leg. GROUND DRAGON SCREW! JD then drops an ELBOW on the leg, then clamps on a toehold. Finn endures, kicks JD in the back, and the fans rally as both men stand. JD storms up on Finn, whips, but Finn reverses. JD sunset flips, Finn rolls through and basement DROPKICKS! JD goes to ropes, Finn LARIATS him up and out! The fans fire up as Finn builds speed, but Dom trips him up again!
The fans boo as Finn shouts at Dom, but JD CLOBBERS Finn! Finn tumbles out of the ring, but here comes Roxie! The fans boo Judgment Day as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Finn fights up in the headlock. Finn fires body shots, and now the rest of Judgment Day hurries out here. JD CLUBS Finn, whips him, but Finn goes up and- NO, JD catches Finn on the over, but Finn holds onto the ropes! JD pries Finn free, but Finn slips down to dragon sleeper! EYE OF THE HURRICANE! The fans cheer Finn on, but he’s all alone ringside now that it is 5v1! JD and Finn rise up, but Finn ROCKS JD! And ROCKS him again! And again, and again! Finn whips and BACKDROPS JD! JD flounders, Finn trips him to DOUBLE STOMP! The fans cheer Finn as he flexes!
Finn drags JD up, whips him to ropes, but JD reverses. Finn comes back to SLINGBLADE! The fans cheer as Finn aims from a corner. But Dom gets on the apron! Finn DECKS Dom, JD rolls Finn, TWO! JD swings, Finn dodges and CHOPS! Finn runs, but into the SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO!! Finn survives but just barely! Finn goes to the apron while the fans rally harder and harder. JD storms over, but Finn RAMS into him! Then GAMANGIRIS! Finn goes up, up, but Raquel distracts the ref! Dom shakes the ropes, and Finn falls! The ref realizes something is wrong, so she EJECTS Dom! The fans cheer as things are a bit more even now.
Liv & Dom are upset but JD still drags Finn to a drop zone. JD goes up, up, and MOONSAULTS, but onto knees! Cover, TWO! Finn hurries to SLINGBLADE JD again! The fans rally for Finn while the ladies of Judgment Day coach JD. Liv gets on the apron, but the ref tells her to back off. Liv sneaks something to Roxie! The bell hammer!? Finn SHOTGUNS JD! Roxie has the bell hammer to CRACK Finn!! The fans boo but JD HEADBUTTS Finn! JD falls on the cover, JD wins!
Winner: JD McDonagh, by pinfall
Roxie proves her loyalties by doing Liv’s dirty work, and JD finally gets a win over his old mentor. Is there no hope for Finn against this many enemies?
Backstage interview with Seth Rollins.
Jackie Redmond apologizes to The Architect for bothering him, as he is clearly in pain after that vicious assault from Bron Breakker. But what does this mean for Backlash. Will Rollins be okay? Rollins says Backlash is in five days, he’ll be fine. Rollins told “the kid” last week, that if you take your shot, you better be able to finish the job. Rollins ain’t dead yet. Rollins storms off, will he be able to game plan a way to get around Bron’s speed, strength, and ruthless aggression?
The Vision regroups backstage.
Bron Breakker says he couldn’t let Rollins go to the ring and get on the mic to bore us all to death. He can’t stand listening to that guy! He’s like a duck! “Quack, quack! I’m the best wrestler in the world! Quack!” Austin Theory joins in, “Lemme sing my song! Quack quack!” Paul Heyman walks in and says, “Is Seth Rollins still breathing?” Bron says yes, he is. Logan Paul says one guy who won’t be is Joe Hendry! Logan’s gonna beat him to a pulp! Logan swears to God, let him get his hands on Hendry and he’ll hospitalize him permanently! PLEASE! Heyman says that’s why tonight, Logan is not fighting Joe Hendry. W-What?!
Heyman says Bron almost got suspended again, Brock Lesnar retired on us, and if Logan were to get his hands on Hendry, he’ll be put in jail for what he does to him! That’s why tonight, it is Joe Hendry VS Austin Theory. Theory says it’s alright, Maverick. If Logan wants Hendry smacked around, Theory will smack him around. If Logan wants Hendry hurt, Theory will hurt him. He’ll put the Pressure on Hendry, and Logan can just watch. Bron says relax, you’re THE Logan Paul. Vision will get ’em all, one by one. They fist bump on that, but will The Vision all be turned into believers soon enough?
PENTA & Je’Von Evans VS Rusev & Ethan Page!
After the multiple blindsides the past few weeks, he WWE Intercontinental Champion and the Young OG team up against some common enemies in The Bulgarian Lion and All Ego! But will the power of #CeroMiedo see them through? Or will Rusev CRUSH while Ethan steals everyone’s smile?
Raw returns as Rusev makes his entrance, followed by Ethan’s. The teams sort out and Evans starts against Rusev. They circle while the fans rally, and Rusev picks Evans up! Rusev RAMS Evans into the corner, RAMS him again and again, but stops as the ref counts 4. Rusev snarls, ROCKS Evans, then CLUBS him on the back. Evans flounders but Rusev stands him up. Rusev whips, Evans stops himself and BOOST back! Evans ROCKS Rusev with haymaker after haymaker! Evans runs, but Rusev ELBOWS him down! The fans boo but Rusev stalks Evans to a corner. Rusev drags Evans up by his hair, then tags Ethan.
The fans boo more as Ethan and Rusev mug Evans. Ethan says see, they’re a team! Ethan drags Evans up but Evans CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! The fans “WOO~” but Ethan takes a swing. Evans ducks that to DECK Ethan! Then he ROCKS Rusev, too! Ethan runs up, Evans wrenches and kicks! Evans snap suplexes, kips up, and does the Penta swagger! The fans cheer while Evans taunts Rusev. Evans whips, Ethan reverses, but Evans grabs ropes to stop himself. Ethan runs up, Evans flips up and over, tag to Penta! Ethan runs up again but into Penta’s GAMANGIRI! Evans adds a DROPKICK! Penta GAMANGIRIS Ethan again!
Penta sits Ethan down, then headstands for the SWINGING DROPKICK! Rusev runs up, but Penta & Evans dodge to DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Then Penta gives Evans the boost to RANA Rusev! Rusev tumbles out, Evans PLANCHAS, and down goes Rusev! Ethan grabs Penta by the mask, reels him in, but Penta wrenches out! Half nelson, pump handle, PENTA DRIVER!! Cover, TWO!! Ethan survives but sputters while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rusev UPPERCUTS Penta! The fans rally for Penta as Rusev whips corner to corner and SPLASHES! Penta tumbles outside but Rusev goes out after him. Rusev puts Penta back in, but Penta triangle jumps to LARIAT! Rusev is down and Penta crawls! The fans rally harder and harder, but Rusev YANKS Evans from the apron! The fans boo as Rusev denies Penta a tag. Rusev whips Penta to the corner, but P etnta BLASTS Ethan! Then he dodges Rusev! Penta goes to his corner, but Evans is still down! Ethan tags in and he CLOBBERS Penta! Ethan rains down fists, then drags Penta from the corner.
Ethan CLUBS Penta, soaks up heat, and Rusev runs up on Evans! Evans hurdles, Rusev crashes into steel steps! Penta dodges Twisted Grin to BACKSTABBER! The fans fire up as Penta crawls! Hot tag to Evans and Omaha erupts! Evans BOOTS, SUPERKICKS, then LARIATS Ethan! And goes Matrix to dodge, kip up and STUNNER! Ethan wobbles, Evans WRECKS Rusev, then he slips around to GERMAN SUPLEX Ethan! The fans fire up as Evans builds speed to FLY! #WeOutside! Evans throws off his shirt, springboards back in, FLYING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Ethan survives, he isn’t a former NXT Champion for nothing!
The fans rally for Evans, he goes up a corner, and he MOONSAULTS, but Ethan gets under! ROUNDHOUSE! Ethan reels Evans in, TWISTED- NO, Evans pops free to SUPERKICK! Evans runs, but Ethan BOOTS him first! Ethan whips, but Evans rebounds, RED DOT GAMANGIRI! Hot tag to Penta, springboard TORNADO DDT! Cover, but Rusev breaks it! Evans goes after Rusev but Rusev shoves him away. Evans DUMPS Rusev out, then DIVES! Another hit on Rusev, and now he’s on the desk! The fans are thunderous as they see that look in Evans’ eyes! Evans hurries to the corner and climbs up top!
The fans are going nuts already, but Etan SHOVES Evans down! Penta SUPERKICKS Ethan! Penta then slingshots to- NO, Ethan dodges and SWEEPS the leg! Penta is down but the ref won’t let Ethan go after him. Rusev handles that with an URENAGE on the desk! Rusev feeds Penta to Ethan, FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, ETHAN & RUSEV WIN!
Winners: Rusev & Ethan Page, by pinfall
Both Bulgarian Brute and All Ego have sinister grins on their face, and they celebrate their victory! Not too buddy-buddy, of course. But will these two both have their shot at Penta’s Intercontinental Championship?
Adam Pearce is in the ring.
“When I was a coach in NXT, my favorite, my absolute favorite days, was when a surefire, can’t-miss, blue chip future superstar saw their dreams come true when they got the opportunity to sign one of these to join Raw or SmackDown. Guys, today is one of those days. Let’s take a look.” The fans cheer as we get a highlight reel of the former NXT Women’s North American & WWE Speed Women’s Champion, and Pearce asks we all welcome the newest Raw superstar, Sol Ruca! Sol makes her entrance with a new song, and high-fives fans as she heads down the ramp. Sol joins Pearce in the ring, grabs herself a mic, and Pearce congratulates her.
The fans cheer and Sol smiles as she takes the contract. “Damn. It is going to feel so damn good when I sign this and officially be a part of Monday Night Raw.” But wait, Becky Lynch is interrupting! Pearce is upset as the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion storms her way to the ring. Becky grabs herself a mic to tell Petty Pearce that she’s been looking for him all day! She was told that THIS would be her time for her Celebration of Greatness! Who told her that?! Doesn’t matter, she knows they were a very credible, reliable source. But point is, after her monumental WrestleMania moment, Pearce came out and illegally sanctioned a match with “Iyo Jennetty.”
Which explicitly went against the parameters of her open challenge! But even with that meddling, Becky won! Uncontroversial because she’s the greatest female wrestler of all time, and it’s not just her saying it, other people say it. Sports Illustrated says it, Bleacher Report says it! Sol asks Becky, “Are you done?!” Becky says no, actually, and she’s also a New York Times best seller. Sol says not everything is about Becky. Becky says okay, okay, Sol is very new here, but the sooner she learns this the better. Everything is about her! Well, not this. Everyone knows who Becky is, we know what Becky’s done and accomplished.
But the thing is, Sol didn’t expect to find out that upon meeting Becky, Becky is exactly what everyone says she is. W-Which is? The Man? The history maker? The ground breaker? No. They say Becky is a rude, big-headed B*TCH! And it’s not just Sol saying it, it’s New York Times, Sports Illustrated- Becky says Pearce may be terrible at her job, but is he really letting Sol talk to her like this?! Becky asks if the fans are letting Sol talk to her like this. “YES!” Becky is flabbergasted but the fans cheer Sol on. Becky ask who even is this, and Sol finishes singing her contract. This is Sol Ruca, and if you ever interrupt her again, not only will Sol kick your ass, but she’ll snatch your soul.
Becky takes a swing, Sol dodges, so the punch hits PEARCE! Oops! Becky apologizes but Pearce is furious! Sol smiles as Becky panics, and then she runs up to use the corner! SOUL SNATCHER! The Man is down! Is Sol about to turn the tides and wash away Becky’s big time ego?
The Usos are backstage.
Jackie Redmond catches them as they head for Roman Reigns’ room, and asks them how they’re feeling ahead of the contract signing. Jimmy says it is a big night! Contract signing night between OTC and Samoan Werewolf, and they wouldn’t miss this for nothing. Now, they got a lot of love for Jacob, but Jacob needs to understand how OTC does business, especially when there’s championship gold on the line. Ya feel ’em? Jackie understands, but aren’t they conflicted considering their relationship with both? Jey says nah, Jackie, this right here is family bidness, plain and simple. OTC knows how to handle himself. The Usos are just in case something pops off.
But Jacob, The Usos already told you, Uce! You swimming in deep water now. You bit off more than you can chew. You’re swinging for the fences, though! But they respect that, aight? But Jey is telling you, The Bloodline has been drawn! And at Backlash, you gonna find out who you messing with, Jacob. Good luck, lil’ cousin. YEET. The Usos then step inside Roman’s room. What will the OG Bloodline discuss in regards to this very same family business?
Austin Theory w/ The Vision VS Joe Hendry!
The Vision were a bit… triggered, perhaps, by what The Prestigious Joe Hendry joked about during his concert. But will Hendry feel the Pressure here tonight? Or will Omaha be full of believers after tonight?
Raw returns as Hendry continues his concert where it left off! “He’s one amazing athlete, but he’s a piece of trash! He can shove his trading cards directly up his.. Paul! Paul! Can we fire Logan Paul? Everyone! Paul! Paul! Can we fire Logan Paul?” Logan storms out and shouts that he thought he made it clear that Hendry cannot fire Logan Paul! He is UN-FIREABLE! TKO cannot fire Logan, that’s bad business! Logan IS business! Logan is the heart and soul of the WWE! Hendry says he knows Logan is upset, and he’s glad to see Logan, because this part of the song is the apology. It goes like this: “Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul?”
Logan swears to kill Hendry, but Theory runs up! The bell rings, Hendry fires hands, then LAIRATS Theory up and out of the ring! The fans cheer, Logan tells Theory to handle this! Theory and Logan reset, circle, but the Logan shouts at Hendry. That distraction lets Theory CLOBBER Hendry from behind! The fans boo but Theory CLUBS away on Hendry. Theory then clamps onto Hendry to throw hands right into the side of his head! The fans boo more but Theory CLOBBERS Hendry again! Theory & Logan soak up the heat, then Theory slaps Hendry around. Theory scoops to hit a BACKBREAKER! Theory and Logan fire each other up, but the ref has Logan back off.
Theory stands Hendry up, but Hendry UPPERCUTS and CHOPS and repeat! Hendry whips corner to corner, Theory reverses hard, and Hendry falls to the mat. Theory rains down fists, talks trash, but the fans chant, “Logan Sucks! Logan Sucks!” Logan shouts back that he does not, and Theory goes back to Hendry. Theory drags Hendry up, talks trash, and snap suplexes! “Who sucks now?!” The Vision soaks up more heat, then Theory drags Hendry up. Theory talks more trash, but Hendry suplexes Theory now! The fans cheer while Logan is already upset again. Hendry rises, the fans rally behind him, and Hendry fires haymakers!
Hendry whips Theory to ropes to then LARIAT! Theory flounders from taking the “Commonwealth Clothesline,” and Hendry runs to LARIAT in the corner! Hendry keeps moving, but Theory blows past! Only for Hendry to catch him! FALL AWAY SLAM! And then a kip up, for the… TURN! The fans cheer, but LOGAN ATTACKS!
Winner: Joe Hendry, by disqualification
The fans boo but Logan HAMMERS away on Hendry! Logan hands Hendry the win but he snarls as he tells Hendry, “Nobody can fire me!” Hendry fires off fists! Theory goes after Hendry, the fans boo as The Vision mugs Hendry! They stomp and punch away, but here come the Street Profits! Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins again take the fight to The Vision! SUPERKICK for Logan! Then Ford spins Theory around to ENZIGIRI! Dawkins takes Theory for THE SILENCER! The fans pump it up for The Profits, and Dawkins Electric Chair Lifts Theory! Ford climbs up, but BRON runs in! Bron THROWS Ford out of the ring! Then Bron CLOBBERS Dawkins!
The fans bark as Bron then GERMAN SUPLEXES Dawkins! The Unpredictable Badass turns the tides, but SETH ROLLINS trips him up! The fans cheer as Rollins gets revenge with furious fists! Rollins THROWS Bron into steel steps! Rollins stomps away, then they brawl in the ring! Rollins rains down fists while the fans cheer! Rollins BLASTS Logan & Theory off the apron, then LARIATS Bron down! Omaha is erupting as Rollins is shaking the ropes! Rollins aims, but hold on! Ford FLIES out to take out Logan & Theory! But Bron SPEARS Rollins in the distraction! Bron snarls as he tells Rollins he was that close.
Bron leaves Rollins down again, but he’s still roughed up himself. Will either man survive the Backlash?
Backstage interview with Judgment Day.
Jackie is now with Liv, Dom, JD, Raquel & Roxie, and brings up them sending a message to Finn. But what is the focus moving forward? Liv says yeah, you saw what they did to Finn tonight, and to Vaquer last week. The focus is getting all the gold and crushing anyone who gets in their way. And this season is all about Raquel & Roxie! Tell her, sister! Raquel warns Brie Bella & Paige that their nostalgia tour was cute for a night, but it’s time to get serious. She wants them both to come to their show, because- Bayley & Lyra Valkyria step in, and The Role Model says, “Well, well, well. Wouldya look at here? Can anyone in the Judgment Day get anything done on their own?”
Bayley has known them all for so long and she is just finally getting it. Lyra says they weren’t gonna forget what happened to them last week, either. If they’re such a big happy family, then they won’t be afraid to take them on. Liv mocks them and says families help each other win. Try it sometime, losers. Bye~! Bye~! Judgment Day leaves, but will #BayLyra humble them soon enough? And what of Brie & Paige answering the challenge to show up on “Judgment Day’s show?”
The Ruler’s Open Challenge: Oba Femi VS ???
With champions either too busy, too lazy, or perhaps too afraid to accept a challenge, The Ruler is making HIMSELF into the challenge! Who will answer the call, and who will be thrown from the mountaintop in Omaha?
Oba has the mic to say,” The time has come. The Oba Femi Open Challenge will now begin.” And it’s AKIRA TOZAWA that answers the call! He is accompanied by Maxxine Dupri & Otis, but can The Stamina Monster even survive?
The bell rings and Tozawa steps up to be face to… chest with Oba… Tozawa gest scared, but Otis says that’s okay, HE will step up. Even Oba likes the look of this! The bell rings, and the two tie up. They’re in a deadlock, but Oba SHOVES Otis! That alone is impressive, but Otis comes back to RAM Oba! Oba stays put and the fans continue to cheer. Oba and Otis are forehead to forehead, then Oba RAMS Otis! Otis doesn’t budge and the fans cheer! They start shoving, then Otis rips his shirt away! Oba RAMS Oba, Oba RAMS Otis, but Otis dodges! Only for Oba to UPPERCUT Otis down! Oba then hauls Otis up, for a SUPER SHOTPUT!
The fans are thunderous as Oba is fired up, and he watches Otis slowly get up. Even Oba is wondering if this is possible, but he kicks Otis first. Oba nods and says he knows how to get this done. Oba hoists Otis up the corner, then gets under Otis, for a SUPER SIZED FALL FROM GRACE!! Cover, Oba wins!
Winner: Oba Femi, by pinfall
The first challenge was already a big challenge, but Oba was still up to the challenge! And after seeing that, will anyone even want to step up next week?
Refs check on Rollins backstage.
Rollins insists that despite how he looks, he is fine. Just leave him alone. Rollins sees Hendry & The Profits, and he “thanks” Montez Ford for setting him up for that second spear. Ford says thanks to Rollins’ past antics, nobody, and Ford means NOBODY, trusts Rollins! Oh, wow, nobody? Ford doesn’t trust him, Dawkins doesn’t trust him, Rollins doesn’t even know Hendry but Hendry probably doesn’t trust him. Guess what? Rollins doesn’t even trust himself! But who cares!? They’re in the same fight! They’re all after The Vision, so those fights are gonna come together! But here’s the deal: They stay out of Rollins’ way, he’ll stay out of theirs. Got it?
Rollins storms off, but does he have it all backwards? Shouldn’t they all work together if they want to tear The Vision down?
Adam Pearce mediates a meeting between Iyo Sky and Asuka.
The Raw General Manager knows these two are set to face off at Backlash, so the floor is theirs. Iyo starts by telling “Asuka-san, I have avoided this fight for years. You know this. You are exactly what you say you are: my senpai; my mentor; I looked up to you. I loved you. And despite everything you have done to me, I still have the utmost respect for you. I never wanted to have this fight, and I never wanted it to come to this. But… You have changed.” Asuka says nothing has changed, but Iyo says yes, she has! The Asuka that Iyo looked up to is no longer here! Now, Iyo has no choice but to fight Asuka.
Asuka says Iyo continues her disrespect, so the Iyo that Asuka taught is no longer here, either! This person sitting here, who are you? “I don’t know anyone this disrespectful. Who are you?” Asuka says this is her biggest disappointment! Do you not get how she feels?! Asuka is done with Iyo. At Backlash, Asuka cuts Iyo out of her life for good. Iyo says fine, she understands. Because she IS ready for Asuka! Asuka rolls her eyes, then leans in close, to MIST IYO RIGHT IN THE FACE!! Pearce is furious, has Asuka get out of here, and shouts for a doctor! The Empress of Tomorrow shows no remorse, but will The Genius show no mercy at Backlash?
Backstage interview with El Grande Americano Original and…?
Jackie is with Chad G- er, uh, the Original EGA and The Creed Brothers, who are now “Los Americanos Hermanos,” The American Brothers… After that surprise attack on the other El Grande Americano at AAA during the Mask VS Mask contract signing, how are they feeling going into this trios match? Well, thankfully, the No Physicality Agreement was for Mexico. That means here in Middle America, all bets are off! Now, the boys saw how they great EGA Original in AAA, it’s ridiculous! So they decided to do the honorable thing and help him out. They take inspiration from a close personal friend of his, Chad Gable, still sidelined with injury.
But on May 30th, we find out once and for all that there is only ONE El Grande Americano, and you’re lookin’ at him! The ORIGINAL El Grande Americano! AH GRACIAS~! Los Americanos Original heads to the ring, but will this be an American made victory? Or will the real Americanos please stand up?
Six Man Tag: Los Americanos VS Los Americanos Original!
Raw returns as the other Los Americanos make their entrance. The trios sort out, but then El Grande Dos throws his cape at Original! The brawl is on and the fans fire up! The fists fly, but “Julio” DUMPS Rayo out, then “Bruto” ROCKS Bravo! The brothers THROW Bravo out before Original LARIATS Americano Dos out! The fans cheer, “AH GRACIAS~!” Bravo rushes in, Bruto FLAPJACKS him, and now the match is on! Bruto copies Bravo’s dance, then UPPERCUTS! Tag to Julio, they double whip to DOUBLE BACKDROP! Julio struts but Rayo tags in. Rayo ROCKS and KICKS Julio, then CHOPS! Rayo runs, but into an OVERHEAD BELLY2BELL!
Julio kips up while Rayo hobbles. Julio reels Rayo in for a GERMAN SUPLEX! Tag to Bruto, then tag to Original. Julio ELBOWS Rayo in the corner, Bruto BACK BODY BLOCKS, then feed to Original’s HIP TOSS! The fans cheer and Original covers, TWO! Original drags Rayo up, wrenches, wristlocks, but Rayo breaks free to SMACK him! Tag to El Grande Dos! The Grandes tie up, go around, and Original arm-drags! They fight back up, Dos wrenches but Original rolls to SLAP back! Original headlocks but Rayo tags in as Dos powers up and out. They then trip Original out, bring him to the outside, and Grande Dos WRECKS Original with a dropkick!
The fans are torn as Los Americanos stand tall, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rayo BOOTS Bruto off the corner! Rayo then clamps onto Julio with a SLEEPER! The fans rally as Julio endures, reaches out, but drops to his knees. Julio powers up again to BACKPACK SENTON! The fans rally while both men are down, hot tags to the Grandes! Original THROWS Dos, then rains down fists! Dos gets free, Bravo goes up and leaps in! Original catches him for an EXPLODER! Original fires hands, then clinches to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! ROLLING LIGER KICK on Rayo! Then Original ducks the discus to ANGLE SLAM! The fans fire up with Original and he waistlocks, but Bravo tags in!
Bravo y Rayo save their Americano from Chaos Theory, only for Original to waistlock Bravo! Bravo grabs Rayo in a panic, DOUBLE GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans fire up for Original Grande, and he goes out to CANNONBALL! He CLOBBERS Rayo, goes up a corner, but Dos distracts the ref! That lets Rayo SHOVE Original off the corner! But Julio springs right up! SUPER DUPER PLEX! Bruto is up to MOONSAULT! But Dos CLOBBERS Bruto with the headbutt! GAMANGIRI for Julio! But then both Grandes run up, DOUBLE HEADBUTTS! Bravo is up top, DIVING BODY PRESS! Cover, TWO! Bravo is furious but the fans rally up, “This is Awesome!”
Rayo aims at Bruto, runs up, and SUPERKICKS from the apron! Then he SEATED SENTONS! But Julio gets Bravo up, APRON BOMB! Grande Dos PENALTY KICKS Julio! But Original has Bravo, RAMS him into Dos, then hits CHAOS THEORY! The fans cheer as Original goes up top, but Grande Dos grabs him! But the brothers RAM him into the barriers! Original DIVING HEADBUTT! Cover, Los Americanos Original win!
Winners: Los Americanos Original, by pinfall
AH GRACIAS~! But will this momentum carry El Grande Americano Original through that Mask VS Mask match at the end of May?
Roman Reigns heads to the ring!
Now that there is no one to stand in his way, The OTC, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, walks out on stage and raises his finger to the sky. The pyro goes off, and it is time for the title fight contract signing. But will things stay civil in this family civil war? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Roman gets his second round of pyro, then joins Pearce in the ring. Roman makes sure to sit at the head of the table, then Pearce introduces the challenger, Jacob Fatu! The fans cheer the Samoan Werewolf as he makes his entrance. Pearce says we all know how this works: two signatures on the contract makes this match official. The fans sing for “Roman, Roman Reigns~!” while he stares down with Jacob. Roman picks up his mic first to say, “Nah, Pearce, you know how this works. Omaha, Nebraska…! ACKNOWLEDGE ME.” The fans cheer and chant “O T C! O T C!” Roman asks if Jacob hears all that.
Roman says that’s not just love, but the sound of respect! The fans cheer that, and Roman says you don’t think he knows where Jacob comes from? That he wasn’t watching from afar? That respect wasn’t earned just from hanging out. Jacob was grinding for 12 years, but Roman was here for OVER 12 years! The fans cheer again, and Roman tells Jacob that Roman was the one in this company, his foot holding the door open for Solo Sikoa. Solo brought Fatu in? Well guess what? Roman brought Solo in. Therefore, Roman brought Fatu in. And Roman will be damned if there is not respect to be had in this business for him!
The fans again cheer for “O T C! O T C!” and Roman says this is about respect. There has to be a code, there has to be an honor system. They can’t just run roughshod around here, bogarding everything for the family. No, there has to be a system of conduct that they can hang their hats on, understand? The Tongan Death Grip… Jacob disrespects Roman with something that he saves for desperate measures. Where does Jacob think they are? In some bar at 3AM, surrounded 8v1? THAT is when you bust out the Tongan Death Grip, THAT is when you snatch someone’s throat! You don’t do that to family! You don’t do that to your own. You don’t do that to your Tribal Chief!
The fans cheer again, but Fatu says, “Hold on, what?! Tribal Chief? Hey. That’s where you got it all wrong, you don’t understand. Yes, I am desperate. Yes, it feels like it’s just me against the world. Yes, my back is against the wall. So I have no other choice but to take you out, take this title, and everything that comes with it!” The fans are torn on that, but Fatu says to keep it 100, then he’ll put a choke hold on this game, and he’ll squeeze out every dollar and cent, just the way this company been doing their family for decades! So when Fatu’s talking all gas, no brakes with it, that doesn’t mean slowing down, it means moving forward and never going back to where he came from.
So yes, Roman, Fatu is desperate. Desperate enough to do anything for his household, even if he gotta run through his own blood! Roman says this is what he’s talking about! Fatu’s household?! Let’s get this out the way. Roman signs his part, the fans cheer, and then Roman pushes the contract to Fatu. Fatu is talking about his household, but Roman says he’s been up here over a decade for MULTIPLE households! Fatu is worried about seven kids, but Roman’s worried about 170 kids! Fatu is worried about higher education, but Roman is worried about generation after generation! Because Roman is the one that can do that! Proof of concept! The respect! WWE does business with HIM!
Roman already told everyone a long time ago, this is ALL HIS! This is HIS ring! And yes, in their family, they’re equals, of the same blood. But in this ring, Jacob, you’re beneath him! JACOB SNATCHES ROMAN! Roman CLAWS Fatu’s face, THROWS him into buckles, then THROWS an armchair at him! The fans fire up but Pearce wants Roman to calm down. Roman grabs the belt, but Fatu GRABS ROMAN’S THROAT! Roman HAMMERS Fatu down, climbs up in the corner, and rains down more fists! The fans count along, Roman goes all the way to TEN! But the TONGAN DEATH GRIP still finds him!!
Roman hurries to get loose, SUPERMAN- DEATH GRIP!! DEATH GRIP!! Pearce hurries in there, Roman grabs at Pearce out of desperation, but Fatu drags him around, CHOKE SLAM on the table!! The table didn’t break, but Roman is still down and out. Fatu signs his part, and he says they gonna do this! It is official, and as it looks, Fatu has the advantage! Will nothing stop the Samoan Werewolf from sinking his teeth deep into Roman? Or can Roman find a way to survive?
My Thoughts:
A great Raw here as the go-home to Backlash, but with some great stuff that also had nothing to do with Backlash. Very good promos from Judgment Day, and I just knew Liv was gonna confront Roxie about Finn sneaking in. Her mentioning watching it back on Netflix was also a good detail, as they can reference it later if Roxie really does end up helping Finn as the mole. They were acting like enemies cuz they didn’t want the secret being exposed by cameras. But in the end, Judgment Day of course made sure Finn lost, but there might be hope for allies if Bayley & Lyra are gonna get in Judgment Day’s way of the women’s tag titles. Mixed Six Tag maybe?
Great 2v2 tag of Penta & Evans VS Rusev & Ethan, and the Heels winning out makes sense given Penta is a Face champion. Rusev will likely be betrayed by Ethan so that Ethan gets the title shot, only for Penta to win out. Great first match for the Oba Femi Open Challenge, Oba continues to build his power on main roster by just showing his physical power in throwing Otis. Very good promo from Sol and Becky, that’s clearly Becky’s first title defense right there, but I would think Becky cheats to win. Though, I can’t really see what Sol could do after she loses so maybe Sol should win to humble Becky? Plus, they can just have a rematch after.
Great stuff with all the Americanos, especially with how convoluted it is to cover up the obvious identities of everyone. AAA gives the rest of the story where Gable Americano has escalated things to where even Kaiser Americano’s girlfriend is banned from AAA if Kaiser loses his mask, and that’s pretty wild. But probably also all the more reason we’re about to get Chad Gable back once he’s exposed. Great stuff with The Vision story, such as Rollins interacting with Roman only to get attacked by Bron Breakker. Also, that means Roman didn’t even care that Bron ran past him to go after Rollins, and that’s hilarious.
Hendry VS Theory ending in disqualification was fine, it works for Heels to be sore losers and such. Profits of course made the save, and while Rollins said they’d stay separate, I really do think there’s gonna be some kind of team up before this is over. Obviously, Hendry & Profits VS Vision can happen as a Six Man, and at the very least, they try to help Rollins against Bron when Logan & Theory try to cheat that match. And very good stuff in the story of Roman VS Jacob. Good promo from Usos, very good contract signing promos, especially with Roman referencing some of the real-life stories about Haku fighting off jackasses in bars. Jacob standing tall would suggest he loses, but there’s also SmackDown as a go-home to see if the tides turn at the last minute.
My Score: 8.9/10
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