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Joe Hendry, he’s so prestigious!

For the second time ever in NXT history, Joe Hendry holds a live concert! What will he have to say, in song, about “All Ego” Ethan Page?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Fallon Henley & Jacy Jayne w/ Jazmyn Nyx VS Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson; Fallon & Jacy win.
  • Karmen Petrovic VS Izzi Dame; Karmen wins.
  • Mixed Six Tag: The D’Angelo Family VS No Quarter Catch Crew; The D’Angelo Family wins.
  • Kelani Jordan VS Rosemary; Kelani wins.
  • Malik Blade VS Brooks Jensen; Jensen wins.
  • Je’Von Evans VS Joe Coffey w/ Gallus; Coffey wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

The Fatal Influence walk ‘n’ talk.

Jazmyn Nyx says tonight, Fallon & Jacy are going to show the whole world what they’re all about. Jacy says that Lash & Jakara may be impressive athletes, but this is their world. Fallon says, “Let’s do this, girls.”

Meta Four responds.

Lash says Fatal Influence has already made a fatal mistake. They’re gonna find out they’re messing with the wrong ones. Jakara says it doesn’t matter how they got here, The Bougie Bully & Miss Jackson ARE NXT. Let’s go. It is time to put up or shut up, will Meta Four’s top two be on top? Or will Fallon & Jacy make them put respect on their names?

Fallon Henley & Jacy Jayne w/ Jazmyn Nyx VS Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson!

The teams sort out and Jakara starts against Jacy. They egg each other on, then tie up. Jakara arm-drags, then taunts Jacy. Lash taunts Jacy, too, but Jacy KNEES Jakara low. Jacy CLUBS Jakara, ROCKS her, then whips. Jakara reverses, dodges, and CLOBBERS Jacy! Then she DROPKICKS Jacy down! Jacy flounders, Jakara tags Lash, and Meta Four mugs Jacy with a round of boxing, and a CHOP! Lash then SLAMS Jacy down, drops a BIG elbow, then covers. ONE, but Lash drags Jacy up. Lash scoops, Jacy slips free and shoves! Tag to Fallon, but Lash catches the Cowgirl! Fallon goes for a facelock but Lash powers up and out to suplex!

Fallon slips around, she has a SLEEPER! But Lash RAMS her into the buckles! Tag to Jakara, then Lash snapmares for Jakara to drop a knee! And another! Jakara drags Fallon up but Fallon ROCKS her! Fallon whips, ROCKS, and runs, but Jakara UPPERCUTS her down! And DROPKICKS her! The fans rally, Jakara fireman’s carries, but Fallon fights free. Fallon and Jakara both ROCK each other! They stagger back, tags to Jacy and Lash! Jacy dodges a boot, Lash blocks a boot, and Lash whips Jacy. Jacy tags Fallon then RANAS! Fallon runs up, tilt-o-whirls into the crucifix, but Lash stays up! Jacy runs up, but Lash catches her!

The fans fire up as Lash DRIBBLES them both in the ropes! Lash DUMPS Jacy, then swings around to SMACK her with Fallon! Lash then TOSSES Fallon away, and tag to Jakara. BOOSTED DROPKICK for Jacy, BOOSTED DROPKICK for Jacy! The Influence bails out, Lash holds the way open! Jakara DIVES! Direct hit on both Jacy & Fallon, and the fans fire up as NXT goes picture in picture.

Meta Four regroups to taunt the Influence, then Jakara fetches Fallon. The ref has Jakara hold on so he can check Fallon. That tope might’ve knocked her for a loop. Jakara steps back into the ring so Meta Four can wait on The Influence. Seems Fallon is okay to continue after all, so Jakara drags her into the ring. Jakara goes for legs but Fallon kicks her away! Hot tag to Jacy, but Jakara fires forearms first! Jakara DECKS Jacy, talks trash, then brings her back up. Jacy JAWBREAKERS free! Jakara staggers, Jacy ROCKS her then reels her in. Jakara fights the suplex to a cradle, TWO! Jakara stands, Jacy LARIATS!

Jacy snarls as she ELBOWS away on Jakara, then clamps on a chinlock. Jakara endures, fights up, but Jacy throws her into an open corner. Jacy runs up, but into an ELBOW! Jakara runs up, fires more forearms, and a kick> jacy blocks that, but then DOUBLE LARIATS take them both down! NXT returns to single picture, and teh fans rally as both women crawl. Hot tags to Lash and Fallon! The fans rally as Lash raliles on Fallon! Lash whips, Fallon tilt-o-whrils, but Lash blocks! Lash fires knees into Fallon, Jacy runs in, but agian Fallon is literally used against her! Lash then hits a FALL AWAY SLAM!

Lash kips up, scoops Jacy, and hits a SWINGING BACKBREAKER! Fallon is up, Lash choke grips to SLAM DUNK! Cover, TWO!! Fallon survives and the fans rally again! Lash tags Jakara, she climbs, and Lash pops Fallon up! LARIAT SPINEBUSTER COMBO!! Jakara hurries to cover, Lash plays defense but Jacy barrels through her to break the pin! The fans rally up while all four women are down! Lash drags Jacy out, Jakara and Fallon trade forearms! The fans rally as Jakara gets the edge, but Fallon YANKS her into ropes! Jakara sputters, Jacy tags in. Fallon hits a FACEBUSTER, and Jacy adds the NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!!

Jakara survives and Jacy is shocked! The fans continue to rally as Jacy throws hands on Jakara. ‘Who do you think you are!? This is OUR ring!” Jacy pie faces Jakara, whips, but Jakara gets around to EDGE-O-MATIC! Hot tag to Lash! Jazmyn distracts on the apron while Lash wheelbarrows Jacy. Jakara runs but Fallon DUMPS her out! Jacy victory rolls, now the ref sees it, TWO!! SUPERKICK! Lash tumbles out of the ring! Jazmyn saunters over, but Lash blocks the Penalty Kick! Lash spins and BOOTS Jazmyn down! The fans fire up, but Jacy is there to ROLLING ELBOW!! Tag to Fallon and the Influence takes aim!

Fallon & Jacy run, SHINING WIZARD CALF KICK COMBO!! Cover, Fatal Influence wins!

Winners: Fallon Henley & Jacy Jayne, by pinfall

For once, it’s Meta Four losing the numbers game! Jazmyn was a difference maker, will she and her influencers be the leaders of NXT?

 

NXT looks back at the friendship of Wes Lee & Zachary Wentz.

It was back in 2021 that the Cardiac Kid said, “Chasing this dream put me down a very dark path, but when you align yourself with the right people, keep your mind right, you will not be denied.” That was when MSK made their impact in NXT. But then, just as they had it all, it all fell apart. Wes lost the tag titles, lost a friend, and lost his identity. He learned to rely on himself, and made waves. He became perhaps THE greatest North American Champion. But he gave so much of himself that he needed surgery, time, and healing. He became obsessed, but fell short. And just when it looked like he was giving up completely, his friends came back for him.

The Rascalz reunited, and it felt so good for everyone. But when MSK fell short of returning to the top, Wes snapped. Zach let him down all over again. It was WES and Wes alone that achieved greatness. He wished Zach all the best in his future endeavors, but Zach just went after him in return! And now, these two will be showing each other No Mercy. They will have one last face-to-face conversation, but will there be anything left to say?

 

Eddy Thorpe DJ’d another gig.

The Alpha Wolf has the crowd jumping to the beat, and cut to reality, the ladies admiring his work. That was a great night. Ashante THEE Adonis walks in and says that beat’s dope. Is that Eddy? Yep. Didn’t Ashante know? Eddy DJ’d the Orlando live event. Oh, so the ladies were there? Then he’ll have to start going to these. The ladies say bye, and Ashante asks which one is Eddy’s girl. Ashante doesn’t wanna step on his territory or nothing. Eddy says none of them, they’re just friends. Oh, for real? Like, a plutonic relationship with beautiful women? Yeah, man, it’s possible. Wow, didn’t think those types of DJs existed.

What? He didn’t think a DJ could be all about the music and nothing more? Meanwhile, we see Edris Enofe going by while on his phone, and he steps into a back room. But then so does Brooks Jensen, with Shawn Spears’ white chair!! JENSEN ATTACKS EDRIS!! Eddy hurries over to stop that, but the damage is done! Jensen avenged Spears for last week, but what will Malik Blade have as a response? Is Jensen truly a lost cause?

 

Karmen Petrovic VS Izzi Dame!

“Sword Girl” was lucky enough to be chosen by lottery to enter the Gauntlet Eliminator, and yet that only made her a target for those that weren’t chosen. Izzi attacked Karmen in the infamous NXT parking lot, took her out of the gauntlet but was given this match instead. Will Izzi spike Karmen like a volleyball? Or will she be the one targeted by the real-life Beatrix Kiddo?

NXT returns as Izzi makes her entrance. The bell rings and they both rush in! Karmen dodges to then KICK, KICK and KICKS at Izzi’s legs! Izzi grabs Karmen by the neck, but Karmen KICKS free! Karmen runs, but Izzi scoops. Karmen slips free, headlocks, but Izzi powers up to lift. Karmen thrashes the hold to hold on, even as Izzi tries again. Izzi powers up to power out, and then she RUNS Karmen over. Things keep moving, Karmen drops to drop toehold, but Izzi’s too tall for that! Izzi stands Karmen up, swings, but Karmen dodges. Karmen returns, but into a scoop and BACKBREAKER! The fans boo while Izzi watches Karmen go to a corner.

Izzi runs up, RAMS Karmen, and digs her shoulder in. The ref counts, Izzi lets off, but she scoops Karmen for another BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Izzi stalks Karmen, drags her up, and whips her to a corner. Izzi LARIATS, whips again, then runs up, but into a BOOT! Karmen goes up to ENZIGIRI! Karmen goes up again, to LEAP, but into Izzi’s arms! SKY HIGH! Cover, TWO!! Karmen survives and Izzi grows frustrated. Izzi drags Karmen up, torture racks and thrashes Karmen around! Karmen endures, the fans rally, and Karmen fires knees! Karmen knees free, staggers, but Izzi is up! Izzi whips, Karmen ducks ‘n’ dodges, tilt-o-whirl CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO!

Karmen hurries up, slides under Izzi, then KICKS her low! Karmen whips but Izzi blocks to reverse. Karmen goes up to BOOT Izzi! Then WHEEL KICK! Karmen fires up and the fans are with her! Karmen aims from a corner, runs and ROCKS Izzi! And ROCKS her again! And DISCUS LARIAT! Shoutout to The Boat! Cover, TWO! Izzi stays in this but Karmen refocuses. Karmen runs up but Izzi LARIATS! Izzi then BOOTS Karmen, stands on her, TWO! The cocky cover was not enough and Izzi is furious! Izzi drags Karmen up but Karmen KICKS her! Karmen fires forearms and CHOPS, Izzi shoves and BOOTS her again!

Izzi drags Karmen up, scoops her, and swings her, but Karmen sunset flips it! KARMEN WINS!!

Winner: Karmen Petrovic, by pinfall

It iz what it is, right? Karmen used technique to defeat the volleyball ace, will Izzi just have to settle for earning opportunities rather than taking them?

 

No Quarter Catch Crew warms up backstage.

Charlie Dempsey and Myles Borne grapple, and Wren Sinclair wants to cut in. Dempsey says enough, Wren! Stop! What? She wants to get warmed up! Wren says they should follow her lead. Uh, no, Dempsey is Heritage Cup Champion, she’s not. So they follow HIS lead. Fine. But let’s not forget, Charles, if not for her, he wouldn’t even be champion. But go ahead, lead on. Dempsey does, will the #WrenQCC be able to hold it together?

The D’Angelo Family also warms up backstage.

Channing Lorenzo holds his hands out, Adrianna Rizzo is throwing fire with those hands. The Don says they look good. But in step the cousins, they need a minute. Tony says not now. Tony tells Stacks, Rizzo & Luca that the NQCC needs to pay for what they did. Let’s go. The cousins say they gotta talk, but Tony says no, wait until after the match. Tony follows his team out, but the cousins are stressing out. Could this urgent news be very, very bad for The Don?

 

Sarah Schreiber interviews Jaida Parker.

They sit down, and Sarah says Miss Parker made her NXT debut less than a year ago via the Women’s Breakout Tournament. Then last week, she outlasted five other women in the Gauntlet Eliminator to earn her first ever NXT Women’s Championship match. How has this journey been for her? It has been fast, that’s for sure. It was two years ago that she signed with WWE, and before that, she was a D1 soccer player at LSU. The transition from field to ring made her nervous, but it all fell into place. She got on TV with the tournament, she had her first PLE match alongside OTM, and then her first solo move was Battleground and the Women’s North American title ladder match.

Plus, she had her wild feud with Michin, and then last week, winning the Gauntlet Eliminator. Now, Sunday, it’s her chance to win THE NXT Women’s title. Then Sarah has to ask. That gauntlet was a battle, and she took a solid hit form Sol Ruca. How is she feeling after that? Is she going to be 100% by Sunday? She won’t lie, she is still sore. Nothing is broken or cracked, though, so she’s making it there. No denying the confidence, but is Roxanne Perez underestimating Jaida? Oh absolutely! She will give Roxie her flowers as one of the greatest of all time. But Roxie fails to understand, Jaida ain’t scared of the spotlight.

Jaida has been in the spotlight since she was a teenager. She had D1 colleges recruiting her since middle school! She played at LSU in front of thousands and thousands of fans! She played on the US Under-17 National Women’s Team. So no, Jaida isn’t a soccer player who became a WWE superstar, she is a star who used to play soccer. We’ve seen her, she is confident, cocky, speaks her mind, and when money is in the middle, Jaida is on point. Her actions speak for themselves, and this Sunday, they’ll speak even louder. Roxie barges in and tells Sarah to leave. Did she stutter? LEAVE! Sarah does as told and Roxie sits with Jaida.

Roxie says congrats. A little less than a year since her debut and now she has a big title match. A confident challenger, ready as ever. Jaida thanks Roxie and says keep going. Oh, no, Roxie wasn’t talking about Jaida. She was talking about Lola Vice, because that was her story. And, it was also Thea Hail’s story, and everyone just has a story when it comes to challenging for this title. But those stories always end the same way: disappointment. And don’t get Roxie wrong, Jaida Parker is a future champion! Just look at her! She has it all! Except for one thing. She isn’t a Prodigy. And on Sunday, Jaida finds out what everyone already knows: NO ONE is better than Roxie.

Jaida tells Roxie that she’s gonna slap the taste out of her mouth. Roxie dares her to try, and SLAP!! It happens now! Jaida smiles, then looks over. What’s she doing her? Oh, yeah, Jaida heard about her. She can get some, too. Wait, who? Roxie also sees this person, but WHO IS IT!? Who has secretly arrived in NXT in the background of this big title match?

 

Mixed Six Tag: The D’Angelo Family VS No Quarter Catch Crew!

The Don has Stacks, Rizzo & The Consigliere ready to handle business, but Wren Sinclair is just as determined to make sure her team stands tall once again. But will Wren have to learn it’s not her team? Or will The D’Angelos teach her that the hard way?

The trios sort out, and while Charlie argues with Wren, Stacks SHOTGUNS Dempsey down! The fans fire up as Stacks then trips Charlie and rains down fists! Dempsey gets loose to SLAP Stacks, then wrench and SWINGING BACKBREAKER! Cover, ONE, but Dempsey UPPERCUTS Stacks! And UPPERCUTS! Stacks blocks to ROCK Dempsey again and again! Tag to Luca, Stacks whips Dempsey into the ropes for Luca to KICK! Luca covers, ONE!! Luca hurries to cravat and neck wrench, but Dempsey powers his way to the corner. Myles tags in, Dempsey snapmares free and Myles UPPERCUTS!

Luca kicks and UPPERCUTS in return, but Myles does the same! Luca hooks Myles, backslides, TWO! Luca headlocks, grinds the hold, and Stacks tags in. Myles powers up but Luca whips him into KNEES from Stacks! Stacks back suplexes but Myles fights free! Myles hits a BIG back suplex, and then he has Stacks in a corner. Myles fires uppercuts, stomps a mudhole, and Wren tags in!? Wren incidentally saves Luca and she eggs Rizzo on. Rizzo runs in, dodges, and ROCKS Wren! Wren CHOPS Rizzo, Rizzo ROCKS her, but Wren CHOPS back! And LARIATS! Wren runs, and BULLDOGS Rizzo! Cover, ONE!!

Wren kicks Rizzo, whips, but Rizzo reverses to DROPKICK! Rizzo kips up then DECKS Wren! The fans fire up while the NQCC regroups, but wait, the cousins hurry out. They tell Tony this can’t wait any longer! Tony says fine, and he follows them to the back. The D’Angelos have control, for now, and NXT goes to break.

NXT returns, Stacks has Myles by the legs! Dempsey runs in, Luca intercepts with an atomic drop! Then Luca trips Dempsey, and then Wren runs up! Rizzo atomic drops Wren, trips her, and now we get a TRIPLE BADA BOOM! NQCC is writhing from the leg splitting leg drops, and Stacks TOSSES Dempsey. He runs up to UPPERCUT Myles, then short arm LARIATS! Stacks runs, but Myles puts him on the apron! Stacks ROCKS Myles, BOOTS Dempsey, then BOOTS- NO, Myles blocks to DRAGON SCREW the leg! Stacks falls back, Myles goes out and drags him up. Myles pushes Stacks in, gator rolls him, and drags him over.

Myles turns Stacks over, tags Dempsey, and Dempsey KNEE DROPS on the bad leg! Dempsey stomps the leg, covers, TWO! Stacks toughs it out but Dempsey covers again, TWO! Dempsey drags Stacks by his leg to ANKLE LOCK! Stacks endures but his shoulders are down! TWO as Stacks sits up, but Dempsey twists that ankle! Dempsey turns Stacks over, hooks the leg, and bridges into a modified MUTA LOCK! Stacks endures, reaches out, and the fans rally up! Dempsey lets off to STOMP Stacks down! Dempsey puts Stacks in the corner, tags Myles, and they stomp away on the leg! The ref counts, NQCC lets off.

Myles drags Stacks, Stacks has the ropes, so Myles lets go at 4. Myles argues with the ref, but then tags Dempsey. Dempsey stomps Stacks’ leg, twists him around, and ties up the legs. Dempsey works to undo the knee brace! The ref reprimands, Dempsey CLUBS the leg, but Stacks hits back! The fans fire up as Stacks stands, but Dempsey waistlocks! Stacks fights the lift to victory roll, TWO!! Dempsey escapes, blocks a kick, and spins Stacks to GERMAN SUPLEX! Stacks tumbles into the corner, Dempsey storms up to tag Myles. They bring Stacks around, but Stacks slips free and the CHOP hits Myles!

Stacks hurries, hot tag to Luca! Luca rallies on Dempsey and Myles! The fans fire up, Luca ducks ‘n’ dodges to DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! Luca LARIATS Dempsey up and out, then he dodges Myles for a QUICK DRAW! Cover, Wren breaks it! The fans fire up as Wren taunts Luca, but Luca gets mad. But then Myles CLOBBERS Luca for her! Myles and Luca brawl on the outside, and Luca blocks a slap from Wren! Rizzo DIVES into Wren! Dempsey runs up, Rizzo TOSSES him! Luca pushes Myles in, he and Stacks hit SHATTER MACHINE!! Cover, D’Angelos win!

Winners: The D’Angelo Family, by pinfall

The Underboss & The Consigliere lay down the law, and that was a big win over NQCC! But will the news The Don has received cancel out all the good feelings from this victory?

 

Backstage interview with Pete Dunne.

Kelly Kincaid is with The Bruiserweight, and she brings up how Trick Williams interfered in last week’s Triple Threat. Dunne says that cost him a shot at the NXT Championship. But is he gonna bitch ‘n’ moan like Trick? No! He’ll figure it out! The NXT Championship is still the goal. But Dunne will first teach Trick another lesson: When you mess with The Bruiserweight, he beats you within an inch of your life. See you next week, Trick! Dunne storms off, will he tear Trick apart? Or will Trick be the one to #FigureItOut this time?

 

Ethan Page meets with Ava Raine in her office.

All Ego tells the NXT General Manager, “Here I am again in the principal’s office.” Ava says what Ethan did last week was unacceptable. He can’t go manhandling referees like that. What was he thinking? Oh, what was he thinking. She’s right, she has every right to fine him. No, better yet! It’d be a great way to show her authority around here: Suspend him! That way, he won’t even have to defend his title at No Mercy! Yeah, he’d love that. But no, he is absolutely defending his title on Sunday against Joe Hendry. She just has to figure out some things first. Oh, okay. Then as the GM, Ethan can only assume she doesn’t want a singing Scotsman as her NXT Champion.

Well, let’s not assume. What she wants is him out of her office. But he’ll be first to know when she’s done. Ethan sarcastically grumbles that this was a productive meeting. He leaves, but what exactly is Ava working on just days before the PLE?

 

Zachary Wentz is here!

The fans cheer as this lone Rascal makes his way to the ring, mic in hand. There is already security waiting around the ring just in case, because here comes Wes Lee! The fans boo the callous Cardiac Kid, and Zach is pacing like a hungry lion in a cage. Wes joins Zach in the ring, but refs make sure nothing happens. Wes grabs himself a mic, and tells Zach to say whatever he needs to say. Zach asks, “Why did I think that we would be different? Every team, every family in professional wrestling, they break up. But not The Rascalz! Not MSK!”

Wes stops Zach there. His yelling and screaming, it just shows how naive Zach really is. Zach says nine YEARS! Wes is pissing away nine years because he thinks he’s some huge star? THINK!? Wes KNOWS he is a huge star! Matter of fact, he’s a bigger star than Zach! And let’s be honest here. We all know Zach is jealous of Wes. Why’d Zach even come back? Clearly for that NXT rub. Now look, Wes wants Zach to get this through his head: Wes and Zach are on different levels. The fans boo, and Zach says hey, nobody was prouder of what Wes accomplished than Zach. And Zach admits, he messed up, okay?

MSK was one of the greatest tag teams in NXT history! And Zach ruined it. He can own up to that. And through it all, Wes became the main event superstar he always wanted to be. Zach got to grow up, to become a man, and for two YEARS, Zach had the picture of Wes, alone, in this ring, crying, wondering what was going to happen next. But that motivated Zach to pick himself up, to dig himself out of the hole, and to come back here to be reunited with his BROTHER! Wes has Zach stop again. Wes is glad he motivated Zach, but if they’d won the tag titles, the nostalgia high would’ve been great for like… Uh, a couple weeks.

But then Wes would’ve realized, he and Zach are just NOT on the same level. This isn’t 2022 anymore. Oh, now Wes wants to be cold? Wes is one of the most sensitive people on the planet! But what happened when Trey & Zach were ready to enter the arena a month ago? Wes was ready to quit for the THIRD TIME! Wes holds back his anger and Zach says if Wes wants to go there, then let’s go there. What happened when Wes went through surgery? Who was bringing Wes food when his wife was at work? Who was helping Wes in rehab? Who texted with Wes when Wes was having doubts? When Wes thought he was never coming back!?

Wes wants to counter but Zach says no no no! In front of the cameras, Zach couldn’t be Wes’ tag partner. But behind the scenes, Zach was ALWAYS Wes’ brother!! The fans cheer that! Wes says Zach can say whatever he has to so he can sleep at night. But on Sunday, Wes will show Zach, as he has said so many times before, they are just on different levels! Zach says Wes has always underestimated Zach their entire lives. Zach used to wish for Wes’ success, but now, he will make sure Wes fails, starting on Sunday! While Wes was smashing records in NXT, Trey & Zach were doing stuff in TNA that MSK could never do: becoming tag team champions!

Wes gets mad now, and he tells Zach that Sunday, forget everything! Forget their friendship, forget their accomplishments. On Sunday, No Mercy, Wes shows everyone why Wes is the WWE Superstar, and Zach is just a TNA wrestler. Zach says at No Mercy, this TNA wrestler beats the ass of this WWE Superstar! They’re both ready to tear each other apart, but the refs and security stay between them. What happens when no one can stop these two from showing each other no mercy?

 

Joe Hendry finds Trick Williams backstage.

Hendry wants to express his gratitude to Trick for the assist. If not for Trick, Hendry probably wouldn’t be facing Ethan Page this Sunday. Trick says hey, all he has to say is, he believes in Joe Hendry. Hendry appreciates that. And Hendry knows Trick has Dunne next week, but if Hendry beats Ethan- Wait, wait. Trick says when Hendry beats Ethan Page. Okay, when he beats Ethan, Hendry wants Trick to know he doesn’t have to figure this out. He gets the next shot. Trick says he’ll hold Hendry to that. Whoop dat trick, and good luck with the concert. Hendry thanks Trick, but will Ethan make sure Hendry hits a few sour notes?

 

Kelani Jordan VS ???

The walls are closing in on the NXT Women’s North American Champion, and Wendy Choo says she’s set up a little surprise for her. Who has Wendy aimed at the Gym Princess’ head? And will they be able to do it like Lani?

As Kelani makes her entrance, she grabs a mic and tells Wendy to stop making her wait! Who is it? Bring her out! Which one of her creepy, demonic little friends is it gonna be? Kelani’s courage trails off as Wendy gets on the tron. Wendy just tilts her head, and the camera zooms out. Wendy points this person in the direction of gorilla, and it’s ROSEMARY?!? TNA’s Demon Assassin is doing Wendy’s dirty work, but will she also earn her own shot at the gold?

The bell rings and the fans fire up for Rosemary. Rosemary and Kelani circle, tie up, and Rosemary powers Kelani to a corner. The ref counts, Kelani gets away, and the two go again. Kelani gets around to waistlock but Rosemary wrenches and whips. Kelani reverses, does the splits, then slingshot arm-drags! Kelani DROPKICKS Rosemary to a corner, runs up and SPLASHES! Then Kelani snapmares, runs, and SPLASHES! Cover, TWO! Rosemary goes to a corner, Kelani runs up, but into an ELBOW! Rosemary goes up to reel Kelani into a HANGING HEADSCISSORS! The ref counts, Rosemary lets go, and she has a wild smile as she slithers back in.

Rosemary aims, runs corner to corner, and she CLOBBERS Kelani! Rosemary reels Kelani in for a T-BONE PLEX! Cover, TWO! Rosemary keeps on Kelani with ground ‘n’ pound! Kelani kicks free but Rosemary is having fun now. Rosemary stalks Kelani, and clamps on with a REAR NAKED CHOKE! Kelani fights, pries at the hold, and the fans rally up. Kelani fires elbows, but Rosemary CLUBS her in return. Rosemary rises, brings Kelani around but Kelani ROCKS her first! Rosemary ROCKS Kelani back! Kelani and Rosemary trade shots, but then Kelani blocks a kick, steps over, and WHEEL KICKS! Both men are down and the fans fire up!

Kelani and Rosemary rise, and Kelani gets mad! Kelani runs up to CLOBBER Rosemary! And CLOBBER her again! Handspring and BACK ELBOW! Then a kip up! The fans fire up and Kelani kicks Rosemary low. Kelani hooks her up, but Rosemary slips free! Kelani catches Rosemary, COPMLETE SHOT! Basement DROPKCI! But Rosemary sits right up! Kelani is a bit stunned, she hurries to handspring, but Rosemary SPEARS her! Cover, TWO!! Kelani survives and is gasping for air. Rosemary drags Kelani up, underhooks, but Kelani wrenches out! Rosemary HEADBUTTS first! Kelani goes to a corner, Rosemary blocks a boot, but Kelani STOMPS her down!

Kelani hurries, ONE OF A KIND SAULT! Cover, Kelani wins!

Winner: Kelani Jordan, by pinfall

Emotions were running wild, but Kelani finds the way to win. But now Wendy is laughing from the shadows as her face appears all around the ring. And then Wendy slips in, NIGHT NIGHT CLUTCH!! Rosemary laughs as Wendy squeezes tight, and puts Kelani out like a light! Will Wendy show no mercy when it comes time to fight for the title?

 

Meta Four regroups backstage.

Oro Mensah is just as upset over what happened out there. But he says hey, he’s here for them. He’ll say what his dad always used to tell him: You only need to be 1% better than last time. And at the end of the day, no one’s betta than Meta! They join hands, but Lexis King has to walk in and say no one wants to hear stuff like that. No one wants sob stories! And these ladies don’t care about Oro’s dad. Oro gets heated but Lexis says calm down. We all know Noam Dar is the daddy of Meta Four anyway. He was quite the father figure to Oro, right? Oro was so upset when Ethan took him out. Oro says how funny, Lexis has a dad bod and dad jokes.

Oro tells Lexis that he is one to talk for someone without a father figure. Lexis SLAPS Oro! The fight is on, but refs rush in! Lash & Jakara say it for the fans, “Let ’em fight!” The two are separated, but has The Drama King once again stuck his foot in his mouth?

 

Chase U is in session.

Andre Chase says they’re the MOTHER EFFIN’ NXT Tag Team Champions~! The students all cheer, and one guy is even strangling his friend! But Duke Hudson apologizes, he and Riley Osborne didn’t get the job done. Riley says yeah, Axiom & Frazer are just something else. Ridge Holland tells the boys that they fought with honor. Ridge swore he’d never be in another group again, but then Chase U made him feel at home. And he is honored to call them his friends. These titles mean the world to him, he’s never letting these go. No one will take these, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep them. As long as they have these titles, Ridge always has their backs.

Thea Hail says hell yeah! They’ll have the reign to end all reigns! The students cheer that! But in steps #Fraxiom. Frazer isn’t so sure about what Ridge said, but he knows Chase U does in fact welcome everyone. Frazer was once their honorary flagbearer, and he felt that school spirit first hand. But then, he met up with his amigo. They faced each other for title opportunities both here and abroad. And they realized that they made each other better, and that they were better together as a team. Their last run as champs proved that, but they have more running still to do. They #NeverSlowDown, but don’t get them wrong. There isn’t anyone in NXT that doesn’t like Chase U.

But… On Sunday, when Fraxiom takes the titles back, Chase U is going to come crumbling down. A rather ominous promise from the Undeniable Hard-Hitting Truths, but will it all become a reality? Or can Ridge & Mr. Chase keep the university golden?

 

Malik Blade VS Brooks Jensen!

The back and forth of Malik & Edris going after The Chair Man and then Jensen going after Edris with a chair, this match was bound to happen. Will Malik do his best to slap some sense into Jensen? Or will Jensen continue to follow Shawn Spears’ twisted path?

WHOA, Malik FLIES out onto Jensen! The fans fire up, and Malik RAMS Jensen right into steel steps! Malik throws Jensen into the ring, the ref calls for the bell, and this is finally a match! Malik fires off on Jensen with haymakers and CHOPS! Jensen ELBOWS back, but Malik DROPKICKS him! Jensen tumbles out, Malik runs in, but Jensen DUMPS Malik! Jensen fires hands on Malik, then shoves him at the post! Malik swings around the corner to land on the other side! Malik then ROCKS Jensen, climbs up, and he ROCKS Jensen again. But Jensen pulls the crossbar cover away, then kicks Malik’s legs out! Malik HOTSHOTS off the bare steel!

The ref checks Malik while Jensen tastes blood in his mouth. Jensen snarls, storms in, and he stomps away on Malik! The fans boo but Jensen drops a knee right on Malik’s face! Malik sputters, Jensen drags him up, but Malik fires body shots! Jensen CLUBS Malik, and SWINGING NECKBREAKERS! Cover, TWO! Jensen rains down elbows on Malik, then pie faces him around. Malik fires body shots, ROCKS Jensen, but Jensen throat chops back! Jensen DECKS Malik, then paces around.  Jensen clamps onto Malik with a chinlock and he squeezes tight. The fans rally, Malik fights up and fires body shots!

Malik lifts Jensen to slingshot BACKBREAKER! Jensen crawls away, but Malik runs up. Malik fires hands on Jensen, bobs ‘n’ weaves, then ROCKS Jensen again and again! Jensen shoves, swings, but Malik dodges to CLOBBER Jensen! And CLOBBER him again! Malik keeps going, BLOCKBUSTER! The fans fire up for Malik and he hurries up a corner. But Jensen UPPERCUTS first! Jensen climbs, but Malik fires hands! Then BLOCKBUSTER again! Cover, TWO! Jensen survives and Malik grows frustrated. Malik goes up, FROG SPLASH onto knees! Jensen brings Malik up, to DDT! Jensen isn’t done, he goes to a corner!

Jensen skins the cat to the top rope, then blows a kiss goodnight. MACHO ELBOW!! Cover, Jensen wins!

Winner: Brooks Jensen, by pinfall

It wasn’t pretty, but it was a clean win for Jensen. Are the teachings of The Chair Man actually paying off?

 

Backstage interview with Je’Von Evans.

He gets a bit startled by Sarah, but then remembers they were doing the interview now. Sarah says he has a big match tonight against Joe Coffey, how is he feeling about tonight? Well, he feels aight. But Gallus thinks he can’t wrestle, just because they don’t like his style? Well, little do they know, he can wrestle, and he can throw them hands, too! And they’re gonna find that out right now, mate! The Young OG heads out, but will he be able to get bouncy~? Or will The Iron King give him a Glasgow Sendoff to remember?

 

Hank ‘n’ Tank talk backstage.

They watch their latest video back, and feel it is their best one yet. And the chicken parmesan was the best. Whatever cutlet Uncle Rocko provided Stacks, it was off the charts! Fill Up The Tank with Hungry Hank is doing phenomenal! And now with this weekend, their No Mercy watch-along, that’s more content! And it is a stacked show, too! Does Tank believe in Joe Hendry? Oh, Hank, two words: CLAP CLAP! But anyway, just promise Tank now that they will never, ever end up like MSK. No, of course not! But wait, here comes OTM. Nima & Price say if we’re talking No Mercy, you gotta talk about how Jaida is taking that title.

Well, not that Hank ‘n’ Tank know anything about that. Oh, what’re they talking about? Last we saw, Hank ‘n’ Tank were able to HONK HONK their way to a win over The Good Brothers! Nima says they checked that box, too. These two ain’t hungry for the gold like OTM. Just hungry for BBQ. Hank ‘n’ Tank sarcastically laugh, but then Hank says what they’re hungry for is a hoss fight! And uh, OTM ain’t got no gold either! Nima promises that when OTM eliminates Hank ‘n’ Tank, they’ll get that shot. OTM heads out, Tank says sabes que, those guys suck. Who will win out next week in the wake of No Mercy?

 

Je’Von Evans VS Joe Coffey w/ Gallus!

The Young OG caught the attention of Gallus just because he was sitting near the Heritage Cup. Will he show them that style is style and they don’t have any? Or will Joe see how bouncy~ Je’Von is by dribbling him out of the ring?

The bell rings and the two circle. They feel things out, then tie up. Coffey cravats for a neck wrench, then snapmares, but Evans is right up. Coffey runs Evans over, wrenches his arm, then grinds him down. The fans boo but Coffey grinds and wrenches Evans again. Coffey wrangles Evans, Evans kips up, but Coffey wrangles him right back down! The fans rally, Evans endures the wristlock, and he kips up again! Evans then arm-drags free, storms up and headlocks. Coffey powers up and out, RUNS Evans over, then runs. Evans drops, hurdles, but Coffey catches him! Evans manages to sunset flip it! TWO!!

Evans runs up, Coffey blocks a kick and flips him! Evans lands on his feet, runs, RANAS, and the fans fire up! Evans runs and brings Coffey around, BOUNCY RANA off the ropes! The fans fire up, Gallus is upset, but Coffey runs in! Evans dodges, runs in, but is put on the apron. Evans ROCKS Coffey, then he FLYING LARIATS Wolfgang down! Mark runs up, Evans jumps into the ring to DROPKICK Joe! Mark has to keep Wolfgang from storming in there, and Evans taunts Gallus, while NXT goes picture in picture.

Evans goes for Joe Coffey, brings him up, but Coffey fires body shots! Coffey then brings Evans to ropes, but Evans stops the hotshot! Evans ELBOWS Coffey, runs up, but into a POP-UP UPPERCUT! Evans goes to a corner, Coffey is right on him with body shots and haymakers! The ref counts, Coffey stomps Evans then backs off to soak up heat. Evans CHOPS Coffey! And CHOPS again! Coffey kicks, UPPERCUTS, and then puts Evans in the corner. Coffey whips Evans back in again and again! Then he scoops for a BACKBREAKER! Coffey steps on Evans, then goes up and up to VADER BOMB! Cover, TWO!

Coffey drags Evans up, Evans fires body shots! But Coffey blocks to cording hold! Coffey grinds the arm, but Evans jumps up and over to headscissors! Coffey stays up to SLAM Evans down! Coffey keeps on the arm with a top wristlock, and he digs knuckles into the ribs! Evans endures, fights up and around, but Coffey wrangles him back down! Evans shakes his head as he fights up again, and NXT returns to single picture. Evans jumps up and RANAS Coffey away! Coffey staggers around, Evans runs up, but the HOTSHOT hits this time! Evans sputters, Coffey drags him up to fire hands. Coffey pie faces Evans, but Evans gets mad!

Evans LARIATS! Coffey stays up, so Evans LARIATS again! Coffey roars, Evans swings, but Coffey ducks to shove him, Evans dodges to LARIAT Coffey down! The fans fire up as Evans gest angry. Evans kicks, Coffey blocks, but Evans stands on Coffey’s foot to ROCK, CHOP and BOOT him! Evans runs to SUPERMAN PUNCH! The fans fire up and Evans runs to rebound and ROLLING KICK! Then Evans springboards for a CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO!! Coffey stays in this but Evans stays focused. Evans runs at Coffey in a corner, but Coffey ROCKS him first! Coffey pushes Evans into the corner, then Electric Chair Lifts!

Coffey pops Evans into COYT’S WRATH!! Then the GLASGOW SENDOFF!! Cover, TWO!! Evans survives and the fans fire up! Gallus is frustrated, Coffey aims, and then he runs in, into a SUPERKICK! Evans turns things around, and he SUPERKICKS again! Coffey wobbles, roars, and UPPERCUTS!! Evans sputters, Coffey goes up and up and CROSSBODIES into a CUTTER!!! Evans goes up and up and now he OG CUTTERS!!! Cover, TWO!?! Coffey survives but Evans hurries to a corner! Gallus regroups outside, but Evans goes up top! SUPER DUPER CANNONBALL!! Evans wipes out the whole team and the fans are thunderous!

Evans puts Coffey in, but Coffey runs up! Evans RAMS into Coffey, slingshots up and over, then keeps moving! Coffey puts Evans back outside but Evans ROCKS him! Wolfgang distracts the ref, Mark slides in! Evans springboards, Mark takes the CUTTER!! Joe Coffey HEADBUTTS Evans, then ALL THE BEST!! Cover, Coffey wins!

Winner: Joe Coffey, by pinfall

They might as well say Gallus won this match because it was 3v1 by the end there! Will The Young OG ever get respect? Or will it always be Gallus Boys On Top?

 

Tony D’Angelo walks into the restaurant.

The manager apologizes to The Don but he asks what’s going on. He took Tony’s room! Wait, they said this was an emergency. Who took his room? Tony hurries over, and surprise! It’s the North American Champion, Oba Femi! The Don walks over to his table, and sits with The Ruler. Is this how Oba wants to handle things? He’s got balls. When you’re powerful and mean, you can walk in any place and make someone do something they don’t want. That’s Tony’s kind of guy. Oba sips his wine, and says he doesn’t need Tony’s compliments. Tony is The Don, he exists in this world where he is the most important and powerful man.

But Oba? He is the RULER of NXT, so he does not need acceptance. And he does not accept Tony’s disrespect. Well, that’s where they’re alike. Tony doesn’t take that, either. You don’t think Tony got the message when Oba interrupted him a couple times? You don’t think Tony’s getting the message of Oba coming into Tony’s place? But let’s get to the point: They can come in here, talk this out like men, or they can keep running around and- Oba stands up. Oba says he could lay waste to Tony and all his men. But he doesn’t need to. He can wait for Sunday. Tony stands, and tells Oba that this was inevitable: The Don VS The Ruler.

And Tony will give Oba his due. Oba’s had a hell of a run. But at No mercy, just like last week, Tony shows everyone that Oba is mortal. Oba says many have tried, none succeeded. And Tony will be no different. Oba takes his leave, but will he be leaving Denver still holding gold?

 

Joe Hendry heads to the ring!

The fans sing along with his song, and the mic and guitar are already waiting in the ring. The fans wave their hands from side to side, and Hendry picks up the guitar before taking a seat. Hendry says he just wants to thank the fans for choosing to spend their evening with him. As they know, he has a career defining opportunity when he challenges Ethan Page for THE NXT Championship this Sunday at No Mercy. And really, he just cannot thank them enough for the support he has given Joe Hendry. To show his appreciation, he has written another song. It is about our “beloved” champion, Ethan Page

So if you’ll indulge him, feel free to sing along. Hendry strums the guitar and says, “Ethan is the champ. And I’m afraid to say… I don’t want to show you how he stays in shape.” Chubby Ethan is put on the tron! “There’s costumes in his bedroom. There’s figures on the shelves. But he gets most excited when he’s playing with himself.” Karate Man!? “And now Joe wins the title, because we’ve had enough. Ethan likes to work out dressing up. Ethan Sucks! Believe in Joe! Ethan, put on some clothes. Ethan Sucks! Believe in Joe! Ethan, put on some clothes.” The fans sing along while we watch Bowser Ethan pump iron.

“Ethan Sucks! Believe in Joe! Ethan, put on some clothes. Ethan Sucks! Believe in Joe! Ethan, put on some clothes.” But then Ethan has to ruin the finale, and he tells refs to hold on, it is fine. Singalong time is done, okay? Ethan asks Hendry if he thinks he’s gonna put up a bunch of photos that are out of context and embarrass the champion? The fans still sing, “Ethan Sucks! Believe in Joe! Ethan, put on some clothes.” Ethan frowns as he steps into the ring, and he tells Hendry to ignore the fans to listen to him. Ethan IS NXT Champion, who the hell does Hendry think he is? He’s trying to embarrass Ethan just to entertain these people? Is that it!?

Ethan says no matter what the fans are singing or doing, Hendry is NOT an NXT Superstar. But Ethan is. He is the CHAMPION of this company! And he knows what is best for the people, even though they’re singing a really obnoxious song. But what is best for the people is keeping Hendry out of NXT, and away from the title. So this Sunday, Ethan promises- Wait, here comes Ava! She tells Ethan he should be flattered that Hendry wrote a special song about him. It was so kind. But in all seriousness, remember how she said she had some business to sort out? Well, it is all finaliezd.

Because of Ethan’s blatant disrespect to NXT officials, the title defense at No mercy will now have a special guest referee!! And guess what? He’s here right now! Ladies and gentlemen, Ava introduces the man himself: TRICK WILLIAMS! The fans love it, and they chant “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” Referee Trick Willy high-fives Ava while Ethan is losing his mind! Then Ethan takes a swing on Hendry! Hendry dodges, choke grips Ethan, STANDING OVATION CHOKE SLAM! Trick says go for it! Hendry pins Ethan, Trick counts it, and we get the 1-2-3!! The fans cheer as Hendry waves the belt from side to side! Will Trick have a hand in helping Hendry dethrone Ethan?

But while Hendry and Trick are standing tall, Dunne is watching from gorilla. He tells Trick through the camera to consider himself lucky. But Dunne doesn’t think Trick even makes it to next Tuesday. Is The Bruiserweight going to take advantage of Trick being distracted on Sunday? Or will Trick still #FigureItOut?


My Thoughts:

A great go-home NXT right here, and just as packed as any other episode. Nice walk ‘n’ talk promos to segue into the opening match. It was a little scary when Fallon was being checked offscreen, Jakara did come in hot with that tope, and I’m a little surprised Jakara didn’t rattle herself, she almost hit the ground face first. But Fallon finished out the match, Fatal Influence won out, and I definitely still think Jakara & Lash need to find a third lady to remove Jazmyn as a factor. Good segment later with Lexis starting things with Oro, all based on their relationships with their fathers being the opposites of each other. That’ll be a really good match that probably goes Lexis’ way cuz he’ll cheat.

Eddy is also moving on from Lexis as Ashante again starts a story based on getting with the ladies. But that was also a rly clever way to give us Jensen going after Edris with the infamous white chair. Very good match from Jensen and Malik to follow it up, and good win for Jensen without needing any cheats. I still think there should be a tag match to follow this, maybe give Briggs the opening to return and even bring in a wrestler from Pro-Wrestling Noah as a tag partner to help him fight Jensen & Spears.

Good match from Karmen and Izzi, great win for Karmen, but I have a feeling Izzi will demand a rematch, the winner building themselves up towards a title match. Great stuff with Wendy bringing in Rosemary to go after Kelani, but sadly that just means Rosemary was fed to Kelani. Wendy of course takes Kelani out, though, so that the go-home math for their title match still favors Kelani. Great promo with Roxie and Jaida, with a very clever burn from Roxie and a great slap across the face from Jaida. And while it was a rather cheesy tease, they’re clearly planting seeds for the debut of one of the big three signings we’ve heard about. So while go home math says Roxie retains, her moment is already ruined because she knows either Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia or Delta is waiting to pounce.

Great video package and then great face-to-face promo for Wes and Zach. Those were some very good counterpoints from Zach, showing it isn’t all his fault that the group fell apart. Their match will be a show stealer for sure, but hard to say who wins out. It’d be the more surprising result if Zach won, and then perhaps Wes was compelled to chase Zach and go after him in TNA to return the favor, winning on a big TNA PPV. Then they can make the tiebreaker be at a big crossover show, as there were rumors of Worlds Collide being about NXT & TNA this year. And of course, Trey Miguel should factor into it all at some point, and more than likely him choosing Zach over Wes.

Good promos before the Mixed Six Tag, and a great win for The D’Angelo Family. It certainly builds Stacks & Luca in the tag division and helps Rizzo get going in the women’s division, but I still can’t be sure who wins between Tony and Oba. They had a good promo segment together, though someone showing up at Tony’s favorite restaurant as a way to get on his nerves is feeling a bit overdone. Tony got that spinebuster on Oba last week, and he might get one in the match, but I’d be very surprised if Tony beats Oba without having to resort to his old tricks.

Good promo from Hank ‘n’ Tank to not just plug their social media show but to start beef (no pun intended) with OTM. That’ll be a solid tag match, and it does feel like the winner gets their story with the tag champs for the next stretch. Speaking of, great promo with Chase U and #Fraxiom, but with how Ridge worded his own part, you can bet that for one, he will try to cheat to win, and that won’t sit well with the others. Secondly, if even cheating fails to keep the titles, Ridge is definitely snapping and turning on Chase U. In fact, because of that, I think Fraxiom does win, they feud with Hank ‘n’ Tank, and Ridge feuds with everyone in Chase U.

Good promo from Evans before his match with Coffey, and that’s good stuff to have the de facto main event match. It was a really good match, but of course Coffey wins because he had Gallus with him. I’m sure Cedric Alexander will talk with Evans next week, maybe we get a tag match of them and Gallus, and they could even eventually get Ashante to take things seriously enough so that we get a Six Man Tag. Maybe. Really depends on where things go with him and Eddy Thorpe.

Really good blending of stories orbiting around the NXT Championship. Dunne warns Trick, Ethan tries to goad Ava into suspending him so he doesn’t have to face Hendry yet, and then very good concert from Hendry to poke fun at Ethan’s time in TNA. Good promo with Ethan confronting Hendry and Trick being named special guest ref. However, now that a guest referee is a thing, I have a feeling Ethan is guaranteed to win. Dunne will just take Trick out of the equation, Ethan cheats, a normal ref counts the cover, and as much as fans really like Joe Hendry, we’re definitely not seeing someone not signed to NXT winning the NXT Championship.

My Score: 8.8/10

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Penta wants payback!

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Cero Miedo on Cinco de Mayo!

Penta made sure Judgment Day didn’t win the WWE World Tag Team Championships, and now he’ll make JD McDonagh pay for the WrestleMania screwjob!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • PENTA VS JD McDonagh w/ The Judgment Day; Penta wins.
  • Austin Theory w/ Grayson Waller VS Sheamus; Sheamus wins.
  • Iyo Sky VS Roxanne Perez; Iyo wins.
  • Rusev VS Otis w/ Akira Tozawa & Maxxine Dupri; Rusev wins.
  • WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Jey Uso VS Seth Rollins w/ Paul Heyman & Bron Breakker; Rollins wins by disqualification, Jey retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Jey Uso is in the concourse.

The fans are all fired up as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion makes his way out into the crowd! Omaha, Nebraska all YEET along, and even Pat McAfee does, no concern for what Gunther might think. Jey high-fives fans on his way to the ground level, high-fives some more fans on the way to ringside, and Jey daps it up with Pat & Cole. Jey then goes to the ring, and the fans continue to bounce while singing along with Day One Ish! Jey then gets a mic while the fans cheer. Omaha even says, “One More Time! One More Time!” Jey thinks about it, and he figures why not! YEET! Jey and the fans bounce again, then Jey goes back to the mic.

Jey says, “The World Heavyweight Champion, Main Event Jey Uso, is now in your citaaay~!” The fans cheer, and Jey says look. He’s here. He knows Logan Paul’s here. So let’s just stand on business tonight! Where you at, Logan!? But instead, “Ladies and gentlemen…” The Wise Man walks out on stage! The fans boo as Paul Heyman continues his introduction, and he says he cam here tonight not to disrespect the World Heavyweight Champion, Main Event Jey Uso. But he dragged himself all the way to Omaha, Nebraska because he wanted to say something straight to the face of the World Heavyweight Champion, Main Event Jey Uso.

Jey tells OG Heyman, “You got a lotta balls stepping to me after what you just did to my family.” Heyman says wow, Jey is going to lecture Heyman about betraying their Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns? Jey says yeah, he’ll talk to Heyman. Day one, Jey saw past him. He warned Roman about him, and he warned CM Punk about him! Well, a shame that no one warned Heyman. Warned him about his best friend, his BFF, his brother in arms, CM Punk. And while he’s at it, keep your damn boos to yourselves while he’s on the mic! Not one of these fans, or Jey, had to live through what Heyman did.

Heyman’s best friend, CM Punk, put him in a position that 100% absolutely guaranteed it would sabotage him! The fans chant for Punk and Heyman mocks them for it. “They chant his name because they don’t know what’s in the dark heart of that man.” Punk put Heyman in a guaranteed lose-lose situation with Roman Reigns. And let’s talk about Roman Reigns for a minute! The fans chant for “O T C!” and Heyman sighs. Heyman says he had a dream with his best friend, CM Punk, while Roman was still playing high school football. Long before Roman thought about following in his father’s footsteps into pro-wrestling.

And while Heyman helped Punk overcome adversity, what’d Roman think he was going to do? Sell him out to Punk? Why? After Heyman built the Bloodline for five years, why would he do that?! The fans boo more but Heyman sighs again. Heyman found a “stray big dog on the island of irrelevancy, and I turned him into the Tribal Chief and the ruler of the WWE Universe. We were the Undisputed WWE Champion for 1,316 days! And I’m not the one that blew it by getting beat by Cody Rhodes after being distracted by Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40! HE lost the title! HE lost the title that I spent five years of my life building him up as the champion!

And then what’d he do? He disappeared. He went back to being a big dog licking his big wounds, and left me in the hands of Solo, and Jacob Fatu and those Tongans, who put me through a table at Madison Square Garden and almost ended MY 40 year career. And he didn’t come back toa venge me, he came back to get his ula fala back! But I betrayed Roman Reigns, right? I betrayed Roman Reigns, who couldn’t handle the fact that I just wanted to help out my best friend live out his dream! No, it’s always Paul Heyman! I’m always the liar! I’m always at fault! I’m the betrayer, I’m the double crosser, I’m always the freakin’ scumbag in this situation! NOT THIS TIME! I’M RIGHT! I’M RIGHT! I’M IN THE RIGHT! And you blame me?! Screw you!! And screw each and every one of you for booing me!”

The fans boo more but Jey isn’t sure what to think. The fans chant “You Suck! You Suck!” and call Heyman an a-hole, but Jey takes a moment. Jey asks if Heyman is okay. In fact, is Heyman done? Jey has another question: What does this have to do with Jey? Heyman smirks and says that he does owe an apology. It has nothing to do with Jey. Not that part. He didn’t come out here to talk Roman and Punk. Here is the thing Heyman did come out here to talk with Jey. See, Jey won that title because he wanted that title> But that title is all about power and control. And honestly, Jey doesn’t know how to wield that. Jey doesn’t understand that!

Jey thinks coming out here to YEET with the audience and putting on the best in-ring performance is all it takes. But that’s not what this title is about. So while Jey needs in his heart and wants to be a champion… Seth Rollins has to be a champion. Rollins has to have that power, that control, and Bron Breakker… Well, that is just stage one of the plan. Stage two is the World Heavyweight Championship. But Heyman is out here tonight to do Jey a favor. And we all know how well Heyman’s favors work out> Jey gets to sign his own death warrant. Jey gets to chose the night he loses the World Heavyweight Championship.

Because Seth Rollins hereby challenges Jey to the World Heavyweight Championship! Rollins pinned Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, Rollins deserves to be #1 contender! Jey gets to pick the time and the place, because Rollins will fight Jey for that title any time, and any place. Heyman drops his mic then takes his leave. Jey tells Heyman to hold on, OG. Omaha, can you help him out? Jey asks if Heyman just said “any time,” and “any place,” “any where,” for the world title, against Seth Freakin’ Rollins? Then it’s on TONIGHT! FOUR LETTERS! ONE WORD! UH, UH… YEET!!

Jey had Logan Paul on his mind, but now he is daring the Visionary to put up or shut up! Will Jey turn the tables on Rollins? Or is Jey playing into Rollins’ hand?

 

Heyman returns backstage.

He finds Rollins & Bron, and Heyman smiles. Heyman says, “He fell for it> I cannot believe he fell for it! He wants to do the match tonight! You were so right!” Rollins asks you know what he loves. He loves to say< “I told you so.” And he tells Heyman, “I told you so.” Heyman says that is true. Bron says Seth Freakin’ Rollins, World Heavyweight Champion… Heyman asks if Bron understands what is going on. Roman Reigns prepared Seth Rollins at Mania, and Rollins pinned the biggest star in the main event. CM Punk prepared with unbridled passion for Rollins at Mania, and Rollins not only beat Roman & Punk, Roman & Punk lost to Rollins in the main event.

Jey Uso is a great champion, don’t take that away from him. He made Gunther tap out! Gunther! Jey is no easy day in the park. But Jey wasn’t focused on Rollins, he was distracted by Logan Paul! And now he has no time to prepare for Rollins. But Rollins is fully focused on Jey because there’s no one left. Rollins is a sniper, and he has Jey in his sights. And tonight, we get handed the keys to the kingdom when the ref hands that World Heavyweight Championship to Seth Freakin’ Rollins…! Bron can see the vision now, but will we all see Rollins burning down the YEET Era?

 

PENTA VS JD McDonagh w/ The Judgment Day!

The Intercontinental Championship Fatal 4 Way at WrestleMania only went well for “Dirty Dom” because he had an Irish Ace up his sleeve! JD is back, but will Penta make him pay for the part he played? Or will The Judgment Day be able to screw Penta over again?

Raw returns and JD is in the ring. The bell rings, JD and Penta circle while Carlito & Finn Balor watch from ringside. The fans rally for #CeroMiedo as Penta throws it up. But JD kicks low! JD headlocks for the takeover, but Penta headscissors. JD kips free, arm-drags and has the armlock. Penta headscissors again, JD kips free, and then he waistlocks. Penta ELBOWS free, runs, but JD drop toeholds! Penta avoids the basement dropkick, but JD avoids the Penalty Kick to roll Penta up! TWO and JD returns. Penta again avoids a kick but the STANDING MOONSAULT hits! Cover, TWO! Finn argues the count but JD CLUBS Penta.

JD stands Penta up to bump him off buckles, then he CHOPS! Penta CHOPS JD in return! And CHOPS again! Penta runs up to KICK JD’s leg out! The fans cheer while JD hobbles away. Penta CHOPS again, then KICKS the leg out again! The fans fire up with Penta while JD goes to another corner. Penta storms up, but JD puts him in the corner, only for Penta to dodges and CHOP! JD sputters, Penta swaggers, and Penta KICKS the legs out! Cover, TWO! Finn wants a timeout but there’s no such thing here. Penta drags JD up, whips him to a corner, but JD BOOTS in return! JD ELBOWS Penta down, then drags him up to bring him around.

Penta blocks the buckle bump, GAMANGIRIS, then CHOPS! JD leans back, Penta climbs, but JD SLAPS him! And SLAPS! JD shoves Penta down, kicks him, then goes to the apron. Penta blocks the boot, then ENZIGIRIS in return! The fans fire up, but Penta tells Finn to stay back. Finn says he’s just standing nearby. JD fireman’s carries Penta to APRON DEATH VALLEY! JD is in control and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and JD has Penta up top. JD pulls Penta into the Tree of Woe, then runs corner to corner, but Penta sits up! JD slides into the POST! Penta is free of the Tree, and then he runs to handstand and SWINGING DROPKICK! JD gets feet right to the face and Penta covers, TWO! JD stays in this but the fans rally behind Penta. Penta fires up, and he counter punches JD! Penta bobs ‘n’ weaves to CHOP, then ROCK JD! Penta fires forearm after forearm, whips, but JD reverses. Penta KICKS in return! Penta runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, SLING-DOG! Cover, TWO! Penta hurries to stand JD back up and JAB!

Penta puts JD against the ropes to CHOP! The fans fire up and Penta whips. Penta scoops JD to BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! JD stays in this but Penta fires himself back up! The fans fire up but Finn distracts on the apron! That lets Carlito pull no Penta’s mask! Penta breaks free to GAMANGIRI! JD runs up but Penta TOSSES him out! Penta climbs, the fans fire up, “CERO! MIEDO!” SUPER CROSSBODY! Down go JD and Carlito! Finn freaks out but the fans rally up behind Penta. Penta puts JD in, but Finn creeps up! JD distracts the ref and Finn YANKS Penta down! Finn puts Penta in, but the ref DOES see it!

The fans fire up as the ref now EJECTS Finn & Carlito! The fans cheer whiel Finn & Carlito freak otu! They apologize, but it’s too late for that! Penta goes up a corner, but CHAD GABLE is here?! Gable grabs at Penta, Penta kicks him away, then Penta leaps over JD! Penta dodges JD to then FLY out onto Gable! Penta drags JD up but JD hits a JAWBREAKER! JD goes up, up, MOONSAULT FLOPS as Penta moves! MEXICAN DESTROYER!! Cover, Penta wins!!

Winner: Penta, by pinfall

Despite all the extra help on the outside, JD could not win! Cero Miedo is victorious, but when will Penta be Numero Uno?

 

Adam Pearce talks with Grayson Waller.

The Raw General Manager says the Aussie Icon wanted a match, so here’s his match. Yeah, but he didn’t know it’d be against him! Austin Theory finds Waller and Waller says good timing. Waller was talking with Pearce about how Waller’s been a bad friend to Theory, wanting a singles match for himself, but that’s selfish. Waller wants Theory to have the match, it’d be great for him. Okay, Theory is down! Pearce asks if Waller is serious, and Waller says he is! Well, if that’s what they want, fine. Theory has a singles match now. It’s official! Great! But who is it against? Uh, well, it’ll be better as a surprise, but they better get to the ring. #AllDay, remember?

Waller hurries away and Theory wonders what kind of surprise it could be. Well, everyone is wondering that. Who will Waller pass over to Theory to avoid getting brutalized?

 

Austin Theory w/ Grayson Waller VS ???

Raw returns as A-Town Down Under is already in the ring. And who is Theory’s opponent that was meant for Waller? It’s SHEAMUS! Monday Night Raw is once again Fight Night Raw as the Celtic Warrior is back again! Will Theory regret taking this banger?

The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally, the two tie up, and Theory waistlocks. Sheamus throws Theory away and the fans cheer him on. Theory brushes that off, resets with Sheamus, and then Theory kicks low! Theory throws hands, puts Sheamus in a corner, but Sheamus ROCKS Theory! Sheamus UPPERCUTS, but Theory ELBOWS back! Sheamus fires a BODY SHOT, an UPPERCUT, then whips. Theory goes up and over, rolls, comes back, and he DROPKICKS Sheamus down! Waller says that’s his best friend right there! But then Sheamus CLOBBERS Theory! The fans fire up, and Sheamus storms up on Theory.

Theory ELBOWS Sheamus, whips, but Sheamus reverses to scoop, IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up as Sheamus says one more time! IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Sheamus goes for the legs but Theory kicks at him! Theory reels Sheamus in and throws some hands, but Sheamus stomps Theory down! The fans cheer as Sheamus turns Theory over for a CLOVERLEAF! Theory crawls and has the ROPEBREAK! Sheamus lets go, Theory rolls out, and Waller checks on his friend. But Sheamus climbs up! SUPER FLYING LARIAT! Down goes Theory! The fans fire up, and Sheamus finds a fellow Ginger! The fans cheer more while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and the fans rally behind Sheamus. Theory CLUBS Sheamus and throws hands, but Sheamus shoves him and eggs him on! Theory BOOTS Sheamus, but Sheamus just eggs him on more! Theory runs, but into a scoop and POWERSLAM! Theory flounders to the apron and Sheamus storms his way over. Sheamus stands Theory up and Waller stays back, but Theory HOTSHOTS free! Theory slingshots and somersaults, but into the KNEE CAPPER! Cover, TWO! Theory survives but Sheamus stays cool. The fans rally while Sheamus catches his breath, and then Sheamus goes to the apron.

Sheamus glares at Waller, Waller backs away, and Sheamus climbs. Theory avoids the flying lariat but Sheamus comes back! Theory dodges and Sheamus POSTS himself! Theory SUPERKICKS, somersaults, and BLOCKBUSTERS! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up for Sheamus while Theory goes back outside. Theory checks his jaw, shakes out the stars, and Theory climbs. Sheamus ROCKS Theory, fires body shots, and Sheamus climbs. Sheamus brings Theory up, tucks him in, WHITE NOISE! The fans fire up and Sheamus smiles as he’s clearly enjoying this. “This is Awesome!” as Sheamus rises up again.

Waller coaches Theory as Theory crawls to the apron, but Theory asks why Waller did this to him! Sheamus stands Theory up, and the fans cheer on the BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! The fans count along, Sheamus goes past TEN, and Theory slumps down at FOURTEEN! The fans fire up, Waller is worried, and Sheamus goes to a corner. The fans cheer Sheamus on, and we get a BROGUE! Cover, Sheamus wins!

Winner: Sheamus, by pinfall

The Celtic Warrior made quite the return, and Theory is surely regretting subbing in for Waller. Will A-Town Down Under have a meltdown because of this?

 

BREAKING NEWS for Backlash!

Penta was so close at WrestleMania, and he got through JD here tonight, so now he will be challenging Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship!

Judgment Day regroups in the clubhouse.

They’ve clearly heard the news, and JD storms in asking what happened out there. The ref kicked them out? And why did Gable go out there? That wasn’t on any of them. JD says then Penta and Gable need to get it ASAP! Dom says Penta will be handled at Backlash, but as for Gable- Wait, who is this walking into the clubhouse? It’s A J STYLES! The Phenomenal One nods to Finn, Finn nods back, but Carlito asks how Styles even got here. Oh, R-Truth told him where they were. Plus, it wasn’t that hard to find. But he’s not here to fight or cause trouble. Styles just wants to give a friendly warning. Whether it is Dom or Penta, Styles is after that title.

Dom says whatever, old man. Wow, oh, so hurtful. But Styles tells Dom that it doesn’t matter who wins, he want the title! And then he’ll beat Dom up either way. Dom says this is crazy. Who knew being a champion was this hard. Penta, Styles, his hands are full! Wait, Finn has history with Styles. Can’t he handle Styles for Dom? Oh, what? Now Finn cleans up Dom’s messes for him? Nah, just messing with you. Finn’s got this. They fist bump, but will Judgment Day (not) hold it together without Liv around?

 

Chad Gable is backstage.

“Freakin’ luchadores. Bloody my nose?” The New Day walk over and Gable says it is not the time for this. Kofi Kingston says hold on, hold on, hear them out. They saw what went down, and that was awful. And they know that it is around time American Made got some respect around here. Xavier Woods says the War Raiders are already talking about getting a rematch, but New Day beat the bejeezus out of them, so that’s a no. What the New Day thinks is that opportunities need to start coming back to American Made. Gable likes what they’re saying. Give him some more ideas like that. But then Becky Lynch pushes through.

Woods tells The Man it was messed up how Lyra Valkyria treated her. Becky thanks him for that. Becky heads to the ring, what will she have to say here in Omaha?

 

Becky Lynch goes to the ring.

Omaha is torn as The Man has a mic in her hand. Becky says The Man has come around to Omaha, and she’s baffled by the bit of boos and “You Suck” chants she’s getting. Wait, wait, wait. She is very confused. The fans are treating her like she’s the bad guy here? No, she’s the victim! Okay, okay, she took out Bayley, fine. But when she came out to WrestleMania, everyone lost their minds! A woman in the crowd cried tears of joy! No one asked where Bayley was, because no one cared, Bayley is garbage! Becky took out the garbage! The fans were happy the garbage was taken out, but then Becky took credit for it and everyone got mad she took out the garbage!

That’s not what they should say when someone takes out the garbage! You tell that person, “Thank you for taking out the garbage! And what’s more than that, I also took out the recycling! Because that’s what Lyra is! She’s less offensive than garbage, but she’s still garbage! And what is garbage about her is her attitude. She doesn’t have a dream if it isn’t for me! She doesn’t have a title if it isn’t for me! She doesn’t make history if it isn’t for me! She doesn’t even have a freakin’ fiancé if it isn’t for me!!” The fans boo, but Becky says she still gets all this disrespect! But wait, here comes Lyra! Becky says this is what she’s talking about!

Lyra has a mic and asks, “Did you actually just call me recycling? You’re the Queen of Recycling! You’ve been recycling the same moves and the same tired old act for years! But that’s fine, Becky, you do you, I don’t care. What I have a problem with is you acting like you had anything to do with my success. The one thing I want to drive into your skull more than my foot is that you didn’t make me!” The fans cheer, and Lyra says she’ll catch Becky up. Becky went on holiday, and everyone here got better. Becky went on holiday, and Lyra made history of her own. Lyra holds up the Women’s Intercontinental Championship and the fans cheer.

Lyra says, “Oh, but you’re what this championship needs, right? That’s what you said. That’s rich, considering I’ve defended it more times than days you’ve shown up to work this year.” The fans cheer that zinger! Becky paces but Lyra says she sees it now. Lyra sees it so clearly. Becky shattered glass ceilings and Lyra is forever grateful. But Becky left all that broken glass on the ground and the rest of the Women’s Division were supposed to just follow behind because Becky never had any intention of taken anyone to the top with her. Becky says okay, okay, Lyra is right. Becky was gone, and everyone had the best year of their careers.

But that’s only because they didn’t have Becky around to compare themselves to! The fans boo but Becky says no, she didn’t help anybody because she doesn’t like anybody. She didn’t help anyone because her job isn’t to help anyone, it is to beat everyone! And Becky is very, very good at her job! She’s the greatest to ever do it! That’s not just her saying it, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED said so! The fans do cheer that, but Becky tells Lyra it doesn’t matter how great she thinks she is or how great she’ll become, because she will always be the moment after Becky! Wow… Sports Illustrated, huh? Lyra is wrong, she’ll take it back. Please, continue listing the achievements.

What can we say? Becky’s first SmackDown Women’s Champion, first woman to win the main event of WrestleMania, and the first Women’s Intercontin- NO! Wait! That’s Lyra! Becky frowns while the fans cheer, and Lyra says Becky must hate it. Becky must hate that this is Lyra’s first ever. But get used to being second. Becky throws hands but Lyra hits back! The fans fire up as these two brawl, and then Lyra hits a SPINEBUSTER! Becky gets up, Lyra is right on her, but Becky puts her in ta corner! Lyra dodges, RAMS into Becky again and again, then things spill outside! Lyra sends Becky into barriers! And apron! And barriers again!

The fans fire up but refs rush out! Omaha says, “LET THEM FIGHT!” but Becky gets free and throws off her jacket! Becky then gets in the ring and tells everyone, “You see this disrespect?! You see this disrespect?!” Lyra gets free and is back for more! The fans fire up, Becky clinches, but Lyra slips free to fireman’s carry! NIGHTWING DRIVER!! Lyra stands tall over Becky, title in her hand! Will this be the scene this Saturday for Backlash?

 

Iyo Sky VS Roxanne Perez!

The Genius Women’s World Champion won big last week on NXT alongside Jordynne Grace, but now The Prodigy is back in hopes of returning the favor. Will Roxie prove she’s ready for Raw? Or will Iyo show being a prodigy only gets you so far?

Raw returns and Iyo makes her entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally. The two circle, tie up, and Iyo pushes Roxie back. Roxie puts Iyo on ropes, Iyo turns that around, and the two go around. Iyo clinches, Roxie wrenches, but Iyo headlocks. Roxie powers up and out but Iyo runs her over! Things speed up, Iyo ducks ‘n’ dodges, then whips Roxie. Roxie cartwheels over the dropdown, then SLAPS Iyo! Roxie takes a bow, then dodges Iyo to bail out. Iyo pursues, they go back in the ring, and Roxie dodges again to roll back! Roxie RANAS, but Iyo handsprings through! The fans fire up, things keep moving, and Iyo handsprings again!

Roxie dodges, but Iyo comes back to SHOTGUN! Roxie tumbles out, Iyo builds speed, but Roxie is back to dropkick the legs out! Iyo writhes, but Roxie grabs the leg to stomp it and SMASH it! Roxie wants both legs but Iyo BOOTS her away. Iyo runs, but Roxie puts her on the apron. Iyo ROCKS Roxie first, but Roxie grabs a leg! DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Roxie builds speed and DIVES! Down goes Iyo at the ramp! The fans boo but Roxie puts Iyo in. Iyo gets moving and she DIVES! Direct hit on Roxie at the ramp! The fans fire up with Iyo, and Iyo hurries to put Roxie in. Iyo aims, springboards, but Roxie SLAPS her down!

Roxie grabs Iyo’s leg, drags her to a corner, and STOMPS the knee against the crossbar! Iyo clutches her leg and slumps to the floor while Roxie leaves her behind, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Iyo has Roxie up top, for a SUPER ARM-DRAG! The fans fire up while both women are down! Iyo slaps her leg into working, then she crawls her way over. Omaha is behind Iyo as she ROCKS Roxie! Roxie ROCKS Iyo, but Iyo ROCKS Roxie back! The forearms keep going, Iyo fires a flurry, then she winds up to SHOTEI! Roxie staggers, runs up, but Iyo FLAPJACKS! And BUZZSAWS! Cover, TWO! Roxie toughs it out but Iyo goes to the apron. Roxie runs up, but Iyo blocks her punch to HOTSHOT the arm! Iyo climbs, Roxie stands, MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Roxie flounders, and Iyo kips up!

Iyo goes wild, so do the fans, and all aboard the SHIN- NO, Iyo’s leg bothers her! Roxie runs up, wheelbarrows, but Iyo rolls through to STOMP 182! Cover, TWO! Roxie survives and Iyo is frustrated! The fans rally, Iyo waistlocks, and she deadlift GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridge, but then a roll through! Roxie fights the second try to SAIDO! Iyo and Roxie stand, Roxie runs up, but Iyo wrenches and hooks her up! TIGER BACKBREAKER! Iyo says time to end this! Iyo CHOPS Roxie, hobbles to a corner, and climbs up! OVER THE MOONSAULT but Roxie moves! Iyo lands out but that jams up the leg! Roxie runs to SPIKE RANA!

Roxie roars, runs, and hits the HANDSPRING KNEE DROP! Cover, TWO!! Iyo survives the Guillotine Knee as taught to Roxie by Meiko Satomura, and Omaha rallies up more. Roxie fires hands, SOBATS, then runs to hop on! Iyo handsprings through, but Roxie blocks the kick! DRAGON SCREW! Roxie then has the arm, LA MAGISTROL BRIDGE! TWO!! Iyo bridges, TWO!! Roxie has the body scissors, O’Conner Roll, TWO! Iyo rolls Roxie up, TWO! Roxie has a lateral press, TWO! Iyo sunset flips! TWO! Roxie high stacks, TWO! Iyo sunset flips again, IYO WINS!!

Winner: Iyo Sky, by pinfall

Roxie is shocked! She tried to match speed with speed and move for move, but she just couldn’t keep up with the Genius! But then Roxie gets in Iyo’s face! Roxie offers a handshake? The fans aren’t so sure, but Iyo takes it. They both bow, and surprisingly, there is now respect here between them. But wait! GIULIA ATTACKS! It was all just so the Beautiful Madness could slip in! Roxie grins and they mug Iyo like they have before! Giulia ties up Iyo’s legs, has the arms, and sets Iyo up for a SUPERKICK and SURFBOARD STOMP!! Rhea Ripley is in Australia, she can’t save Iyo! Giulia sets Iyo up again, for another SUPERKICK and another SURFBOARD STOMP!!

Roxie and Giulia stand over Iyo, will these former NXT Women’s Champions soon run Monday Night Raw?

 

Rusev VS Otis w/ Akira Tozawa & Maxxine Dupri!

Bulgarian Brute no more, he has been REDEEMED! And now, he feels it is his divine appointment to “fix” all those on Raw who were once like him. Will that mean #TheDozer is going to go through baptism by fire? Or will he simply be crushed?

The bell rings and the fans rally as the two big men circle. They tie up, are in a deadlock, and they break. The fans rally more as the two tie up again. Another deadlock, but Rusev manages to power Oits bac. Otis powers Rusev back, the fans duel, and the big men break again. Rusev nods, perhaps liking what he is seeing already. They tie up again, and Rusev KNEES low, CLUBS Otis and fires hands in the corner! The ref counts, Rusev stomps a mudhole, but stops as the ref gets in there. Rusev storms up on Otis, stands him up, and whips him, only for Otis to reverses. Rusev returns to LARIAT! Otis stays up and shakes his head!

Rusev LARIATS, Otis stays up, so Rusev runs. Otis dodges with a roll! Otis then comes back and he LARIATS Rusev! Rusev stays up, but now Otis runs, and Otis LARIATS again! Rusev shoves Otis, Otis ducks ‘n’ dodges, but the WHEEL KICK comes outta nowhere! The fans are torn while Rusev stands tall, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Otis is down on the outside. Tozawa & Maxxine check Otis and coach him up, but Rusev storms outside. Rusev kicks at Otis, stands him up, but Otis EXPLODER Rusev over the desk! The fans fire up as Otis has more to give! Otis shoves the Hydration Station aside, then drags Rusev up to whip him hard into steel steps! Otis puts Rusev in the ring, but then drag shim out to fire clubbing arms! But then Rusev ducks, Otis’ arm hits POST! Rusev aims, but Otis ducks, so Rusev’s kick hits POST! Otis then CLOBBERS Rusev! Otis puts Rusev in the ring, storms in after him, and SPLASHES in the corner!

Rusev sputters and Otis runs up again! But Rusev MACHKA KICKS him down! Rusev roars and he shouts, “RUSEV! CRUSH~!” Stomp and ACCOLADE!! Otis endures, but he’s turning red! Otis shouts for Maxxine and Tozawa, but he TAPS! Rusev wins!

Winner: Rusev, by submission

Rusev continues to make Otis suffer by holding on, but Tozawa storms into the ring! Tozawa tells Rusev he can’t do that to his friend! They’re gonna fight right here and right now! The fans fire up as Tozawa rips his shirt away! Rusev says hold on now. Rusev did what he came here to do, and he spares Tozawa for tonight. But that’s just to lower Tozawa’s guard! Ruzev storms back in and GUT WRENCH POWERBOMBS Tozawa onto Otis!! The fans boo but Rusev shows no mercy! He POSTS Otis!! Then he drags Otis back in, and sends him into another POST! Otis falls out of the ring, Rusev goes out to drag him back in!

Rusev hits another MACHKA KICK!! And then he turns Otis back over, and he clamps the ACCOLADE back on!! The fans boo but that only makes Rusev want to do this more! Pearce, refs, and security rush out here! They tell Rusev to let go, but he waits until Otis is OUT! The fans boo, Natalya is here to console Maxxine, and Pearce reprimands Rusev. Will Rusev not care what he must do to “redeem” Monday Night Raw?

 

Raw returns and Adam Pearce is in the ring.

The General Manager hopes that they can get this show back on track. That said, please join him in welcoming to the ring… Pat McAfee! Omaha fires up as Pat hops off the desk, grabs a mic, and joins Pearce in the ring. Pearce also welcomes out Pat’s opponent for Backlash… DER RING GENERAL, GUNTHER! The fans are less excited as Gunther makes his way to the ring. Gunther and Pat keep their eyes on each other as Gunther fetches his own mic. Pearce wants to remind them that they’ve gone over this. They will NOT have what happened two weeks ago happen again. Get what you want out verbally, because Saturday, the time for talk is done.

Pearce says the floor is theirs, but keep it professional. Pearce then steps aside so Pat and Gunther can stare down. The fans cheer Pat on but Gunther says, “Well first of all… Do not worry. I’m not gonna do anything tonight, I’m not going to spoil that for myself. Because luckily for you, unlike you and your friend out there, I am professional.” The fans chant “You Tapped Out!” at Gunther, and he tells them to shut up! He’ll get back to that later, don’t you worry! Pat says he heard Gunther mentioned being professional. And Pat’s friend, Michael Cole, that is a walking, talking GOAT right there! The fans cheer that!

Pat tells Gunther, “For 28 YEARS, every single week of his life, except for three times, he has dedicated to traveling the world for this company. 28 years straight, 52 weeks a year, for this company!” The fans cheer that, too! Pat says Maggle has earned the right to have an opinion. And since that opinion pissed Gunther off so bad, Gunther flipped a switch and felt he had to attack a 60-year-old man, Pat will give Gunther an opinion of the man he’s standing in front of. Pat says it is apropos to be here in Omaha, Nebraska. When he thinks Nebraska, he thinks of the Cornhuskers! Pat shouts out Coach Rhule and his players in the crowd.

Pat says he can’t wait to watch the boys in the Fall rise to the top! And when Pat’s in Omaha, he also thinks of their steaks. Nobody beats this town’s meat! NOBODY! The fans chant “BEAT THE MEAT!” Pat says right across from this very arena is a baseball field that has hosted the NCAA World Series since 1950! The fans cheer that, and Pat says this city is a symbol of working hard and dreams coming true. And Pat feels “dreams” is a good word. They both have that in common. Pat might be from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the USA, and Gunther might be from Vienna, Austria, both men grew up with the same dream.

They both grew up wanting to be in this business, idolizing the superstars of yesterday, and spent hours and hours in front of TV watching pro-wrestling, thinking that is what they were put on this earth to do! The problem with Gunther is, he was at this for 20 years. He has been a champion for 80% of his WWE career. He’s jaded! This is no longer a dream but a job for Gunther. For Pat, every time he walks into an arena, he gets jacked up about life, baby! The fans cheer that! Pat says he thinks about 12 year old Pat, the kids out there in the crowd like him, dreaming in the upper rows to get in this ring and let a-holes like Gunther know that they don’t like what Gunther’s about.

And what Gunther’s about right now, as opposed to the Waltering around stage… Gunther doesn’t want it anymore. He’s too comfortable. It happened against Sami Zayn, it happened against Jey Uso, and it’ll happen with Pat. Pat will prove to Gunther and the fans that this Gunther… is SAWFT. The fans fire up for that! Gunther paces a moment, then he stares Pat down as he says, “Did you enjoy your little daughter’s birthday last week? Two years, right? It’s cute. I bet it was a very special day for you. Because for me, Saturday is a very special day, and you just got me into the right mood for it!

“Because it’s my first match since WrestleMania, and I’m going to show up sharp, I’m going to show up prepared, I’m going to show up more focused than every before. Don’t you worry that I’ll overlook you. Don’t worry that I’ll underestimate you. I promise you, you have my full and undivided attention. Because on Saturday, that bell is going to ring, and I’m going to beat you up! I’m going to MAUL you! I’m going to grab you by the head, and DRIVE it into this mat! I’m going to CHOKE YOU OUT until you drop like a wet towel! Tonight, by my grace, you are untouchable. But on Saturday, trust me when I say this! On Saturday, only the grace of GOD can lift my arms off your throat!”

Gunther shoves his mic into Pat, then he storms off. Der Ring General is ready to reload and unleash his full arsenal upon Pat, will Pat survive to even be part of next week’s show?

 

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Jey Uso VS Seth Rollins w/ Paul Heyman & Bron Breakker!

To what Pat McAfee just said, perhaps Gunther did underestimate Main Event Jey Uso, but Jey also managed to bring something out of himself that even he didn’t know was there. But that confidence was preyed upon to give The Visionary his shortcut back to this title. Will Rollins and his A-Team make the plan come together? Or will we bookend the show with some YEET?

Raw returns as Jey makes his entrance, and from the ramp this time. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is truly in control!

The bell rings and Jey’s first defense begins. The fans rally behind Jey while he and Rollins stare down. Omaha gets the “YEET! YEET! YEET!” going and Jey is fired up. Jey is already undoing his wrist tape, he wants to throw down! Rollins slowly steps forward, the two tie up, and Rollins waistlocks. Rollins headlocks, spins, hammerlocks, headlocks again and hits the takeover to ghost pin! TWO, and Rollins laughs at how close he had Jey. The fans duel with “YEET!” and “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Jey and Rollins circle, tie up, and Rollins headlocks again. Jey powers up and out, but Rollins runs him over! Cover, ONE!

Rollins sweeps the legs to cover, ONE! Jey kicks, Rollins blocks, and then Rollins ducks the Dragon Whip! Rollins lounges on the top rope and the fans boo. Jey is annoyed but he keeps his cool. Rollins swaggers up, but Jey UPPERCUTS him down! Jey just suckered Rollins! “YEET!” Rollins says okay, and he shoves Jey. Jey shoves back! Rollins shoves again, Jey shoves again, so Rollins CHOPS! Jey fires a haymaker, Rollins fires back, and the fans are torn! “YEET!” wins out but Rollins mule kicks low! Jey avoids the stomp, but Rollins kicks low again. Jey fights off the Pedigree, but Rollins bails out to avoid the superkick!

The fans are torn but Bron & Heyman walk over to check with Rollins. Rollins says it’s alright, Jey is good. Jey is champion for a reason. Rollins goes to the apron, has Bron relax, and then he steps inside. The fans rally behind Jey as Jey and Rollins circle. They feel things out, but then Rollins kicks low! Rollins CLUBS and stomps away on Jey, then stands him back up to bump him off buckles! Rollins stomps a mudhole in, digs his boot in, but the ref backs him off. Heyman sings along, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” and Rollins stalks Jey to the ropes. Rollins drags Jey up, “You think you’re on my level?” Rollins whips, Jey ducks ‘n’ dodges, and then UPPERCUTS!

Jey runs, Rollins blocks the kick, but the DRAGON WHIP hits! Jey runs and LARIATS Rollins up and out! Jey then DIVES, and Rollins is sent over the desk! The fans fire up while both men are down! Heyman & Bron are worried, but Raw goes to break.

Raw returns once more, and Rollins slithers into the ring. Rollins runs corner to corner at Jey, and Rollins forearm SMASHES! Jey falls to his knees but the fans still cheer him on. Rollins says the fans are just like Jey, they just don’t understand. Rollins brings Jey up, but Jey ROCKS Rollins! And ROCKS him again! And again! “YEET!” But Rollins kicks low! Rollins fires off in the corner, the ref counts, and Rollins keeps trying as the ref backs him off. The ref reprimands, but Rollins just goes back to Jey. Rollins puts Jey up top, CHOPS him, then climbs. The fans rally as Rollins brings Jey up, and Jey fires body shots!

Jey HEADBUTTS Rollins down and the fans cheer! Rollins stands, Jey leaps, but Rollins gets under! Jey keeps moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but then Rollins runs! DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide! The fans fire up while both men are down again! “This is Awesome!” as Rollins and Jey go to opposite ends. Rollins storms up, but Jey counter punches again! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Rollins wobbles, Jey pops, locks ‘n’ winds up to DECK Rollins! Then SAMOAN DROP! The fans fire up again as Jey shakes out the stars. “UCE! OH!” HIP ATTACK! Cover, TWO! Heyman is relieved and Jey grows frustrated.

Rollins slowly rises up, but Jey is there to fireman’s carry! Rollins fights the Samoan Drop and slips out of the ring. Jey pursues, they go around the way, and Rollins slides in. Jey drags Rollins back out, but Rollins BOOTS Jey into barriers! Rollins builds speed and he DIVES! Direct hit and Jey hits barriers! Rollins puts Jey in, goes to the apron, and springboards, into a SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO!! The antiair didn’t end this and the fans can’t believe it! The fans again declare, “This is Awesome!” as Jey and Rollins stir. Rollins rises, Jey aims from a corner, and Jey runs up, but into a KICK! Rollins fireman’s carries, then pops Jey around!

Rollins aims, runs up and BUCKLE BOMBS!! Jey falls, Rollins climbs, and the fans fire up! FROG SPLASH FLOPS as Jey dodges! Jey runs and SPEARS into a PEDIGREE!!! Cover, TWO!! Rollins is furious and Heyman is shocked, but Jey is showing that championship grit! Heyman coaches Rollins up while he goes to a corner. Rollins nods, he knows he has Jey in his crosshairs. Rollins runs back up, but Jey avoids the stomp again! SLEEPER!! Jey has Rollins like he has Gunther, but Rollins throws Jey away! Jey hurries to get moving! SPEAR!!! Cover, TWO!??! Jey is stunned and the fans are shocked, but Bron has a huge smile seeing Rollins’ own grit on display.

Omaha again declare “This is Awesome!” and Jey rises back up. Jey hobbles to a corner and climbs up. Rollins stirs, rises, and he anchors a foot! Jey tries to get free but Rollins CLUBS him! Rollins climbs up now, HAMMERS Jey, but Jey HEADBUTTS! And HEADBUTTS! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Rollins falls back, but into the ref! Bron grabs at Jey! Jey BOOTS Bron off into the Hydration Station! But that lets Rollins get up and SUPER DUPER PLEX! Roll through and FALCON ARROW! Rollins aims from a corner now, and he CURB STOMPS!!! Cover, TWO!?!?! Jey survives and Omaha is thunderous! Bron, Heyman, Rollins, none of them know how this is possible!

Rollins goes to Bron, whispers something to him, but wait! SAMI ZAYN is here?!? Even after what happened last week!? Bron hurries to the ramp, ready to fight Sami. But wait, Sami LEAPS in from the crowd! The fans fire up as Sami fires hands on Bron! Sami POSTS Bron, then Jey SUPERKICKS Rollins! And a SPEAR!!! Jey hurries up top and Sami cheers him on! USO SPLASH!!! Cover, TWO?!?!?! HOW?!?! Omaha has no idea what to make of that, and neither does Sami! Sami coaches Jey, Heyman coaches Rollins, and the fans rally back up. But Bron SPEARS Sami!!! Bron then slithers away to hide while the fans boo!

Jey asks what happened to Sami and he goes outside to check. Heyman distracts the ref, Bron SPEARS Jey!!! The fans boo even more, and Bron drags Jey up to put him in the ring! CURB STOMP!!!! Rollins crawls to the cover, laughing all the way, but C M PUNK is here?!?! Omaha goes nuts seeing Punk back! Punk CHUCKS a chair at Bron’s face! Then he gets int he ring! Rollins and Punk brawl, there goes the title match!

Winner: Seth Rollins, by disqualification (Jey Uso retains the title)

Punk SMACKS Rollins with the chair, JAMS him up, then SMACKS him again! Bron slides in, but Punk SMACKS away on him! Rollins tries to get back in but Punk runs him off! The fans are thunderous for Punk as he and Sami stand tall! Jey gets back up, and clearly the battlelines have been drawn! Will Rollins’ vision for Monday Night Raw fall apart?


My Thoughts:

A great Monday Night Raw as the go-home to Backlash, but everything with the world title match was both great and curious. No Logan Paul here in Omaha is a mixed bag itself. From the story side, he should’ve, so he and Jey could’ve had a face-to-face. But as a person, I was glad we didn’t have to endure Logan being smug. And quite the audible bringing Heyman out to talk with Jey. Heyman’s passion was great, really adds some stuff to help us understand his side. And I like that they “suckered” Jey into this match. It was definitely an awesome match, even with the overbooking that eventually threw it out.

Sami and Punk showing up was all fine in story, but after what happened last week, I feel like Sami shouldn’t have come back so soon. But that aside, Jey, Sami and Punk make for a good unit to counter Rollins’ team. Though, Rollins will need another member who can wrestle since Heyman won’t be of any use. Here’s hoping it is Austin Theory given how Theory is upset with Waller after that switcheroo. Good return for Sheamus, though I feel like Sheamus has done more returns in the last 12 months than just about anyone ever. Here’s hoping Sheamus still gets in on the Intercontinental Championship story.

Speaking of, great match from Penta VS McDonagh, even with the overbooking. A bit surprising Penta overcame all that to win, but it works since now Dom and Penta are now set for an Intercontinental Championship. And there is room on the card as it doesn’t seem Jey VS Logan is happening for Backlash. Makes me wonder if they started us on a Jey VS Logan feud before they were really ready, as Backlash “isn’t big enough” for Logan’s “star power.” I like that Styles also got in on this, Styles VS Finn is going to be awesome, and can certainly set up the winner as the next challenger. It really depends on what happens with Dom VS Penta.

Gable getting involved as also good, given how he and Penta had their confrontation last week. New Day had a good promo with Gable to gas up American Made. That is to say, New Day is using American Made as a shield against The War Raiders, but it’ll only help Erik & Ivar earn their rematch. Great return match for Rusev with Otis looking strong even in defeat. Rusev doesn’t waste time teasing he’s a Tweener, he goes right to blindsiding Tozawa and beating Alpha Academy down. Not sure who is next for Rusev, as there aren’t as many Faces not really tied into anything on Raw. Maybe whatever WWE Draft we get moves Rusev to SmackDown, or at least moves some names from SmackDown and NXT to Raw so Rusev can face fresh meat.

Great promo from Becky and Lyra to help hype Becky VS Lyra. Good brawl, but now Lyra standing tall makes me think Lyra loses the title. Becky can start on some sort of second Grand Slam or something like that, but also she and Lyra will be 1-1 and the rematch for the Women’s Intercontinental title can be the tiebreaker at like MITB or SummerSlam. Iyo VS Roxie was a great match, but of course Giulia showed up. No reinforcements with Rhea promoting Crown Jewel: Perth, and sadly, Dakota Kai being hurt and now released, no Damage CTRL to help either. But the Heels did need a moment where they stood tall, and one of them could even get a world title shot.

And honestly, Pat and Gunther had an awesome promo to hype their match. Pat put over Maggle, he put over Nebraska, and quite perfectly framed this story as the hungry dreamer in Pat himself and the complacent veteran who has already done so much. Gunther’s response was also great, because now he’s angry enough to get that hunger and that fire back. I would think Gunther wins, as he needs the rebound from WrestleMania and Pat doesn’t really need much. But Pat can get a moral victory of sorts by lasting longer than Gunther or any of us expect. Pat can just keep getting up after every chop, have a false finish or two, but ultimately lose because his body can’t come through for his fighting spirit. Respect for Pat but momentum for Gunther, that’s the best outcome.

My Score: 8.9/10

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Mitchell’s NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Results & Report! (5/4/25)

It’s a Wrestling Dontaku Weekend finale!

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Who will stand atop the NJPW mountain?

The Goto Revolution finally leads NJPW, but will the Fierce Warrior be conquered by The United Empire as Callum Newman goes after the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Kickoff – Ryusuke Taguchi & Katsuya Murashima VS Hitamaru Sasaki & Jet Wei; Taguchi & Murashima win.
  • Taiji Ishimori & Gedo VS MENTAI KID & Batten Burabura; Taiji & Gedo win.
  • YOSHI-HASHI & Master Wato VS Great-O-Khan & Jakob Austin Young; Hashi & Wato win.
  • Six Woman Tag: Maika, Hazuki & Koguma VS Starlight Kid, AZM & Yuna Mizumori; Maika, Hazuki & Koguma win.
  • El Phantasmo & Boltin Oleg VS Konosuke Takeshita & Rocky Romero; ELP & Boltin win.
  • 10 Man Tag: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, YOH, Ryota Chikuzen & TAJIRI VS TMDK; Tanahashi, Yano, Yoh, Chikuzen & Tajiri win.
  • 8 Man Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Shota Umino, Tomohiro Ishii, Taichi & Taka Michinoku; LIJ wins.
  • IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Yota Tsuji VS Yuya Uemura; Tsuji wins and retains the title.
  • IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Hirooki Goto VS Callum Newman; Goto wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Six Woman Tag: Maika, Hazuki & Koguma VS Starlight Kid, AZM & Yuna Mizumori!

It’s a Stardom Showcase as The Crimson Cannon Empress, The Wildheart & The High Speed Genius take on The Masked Idol, High Speed Bomb Girl & Kumamoto’s Unsinkable Ship! Which side of Stardom shines brightest in Fukuoka?

The trios sort out and Koguma starts against Starlight Kid. The fans cheer and the two circle. They approach, but Koguma dodges to do her bear taunt. But then Starlight CLUBS her! Starlight whips, Koguma whips but Starlight handsprings over. Starlight whips, runs up, but Koguma puts her on the apron. Koguma runs up, Starlight slips under and sunset flips, TWO! Starlight runs up, but into an arm-drag! Starlight comes back to hit a headlock takeover! Koguma headscissors, Starlight kips free, and the two strike their animal poses! The fans cheer as bear and tiger reset. They tie up, Koguma spins Starlight, then goes for the arms!

Starlight fights free of being made to bear pose! But then Koguma kicks low, runs, but Starlight blows past her to springboard and CROSSBODY! Then SHOTGUN! The fans fire up and Starlight tags Yuna. Yuna runs up to run Koguma over, then fires up as she keeps moving. But Hazuki jumps in and helps Koguma ELBOW Yuna down! Then they double Yuna into Maika’s shoulder tackle! The fans fire up for the TRIPLE DROPKICK! The ref reprimands but Koguma tags Hazuki in. Hazuki rallies the fans while she stands on Yuna! Then she scrubs her with the boot again and again! Hazuka runs to BOOT WASH her!

Hazuka bumps Yuna off buckles, tags Maika, and the fans cheer as Maika scoops and SLAMS! Cover, TWO! Yuna stays in this but Maika kicks her around. Maika eggs Yuna on, but Yuna rises to CLUB Maika in the chest! Maika comes back to DECK Yuna! Yuna flounders, Maika brings her up and whips her to a corner. Maika runs up but Yuna BOOTS her down, somersaults, and SHOTGUNS! Yuna hurries and she tags in AZM! The fans rally up for AZM as she climbs, then leaps, but into Maika’s arms! Maika throws AZM back, kicks her, and she has Koguma help double whip. But AZM sends Maika into Koguma, and Starlight jumps in!

Starlight hits a TAKEOVER HEADSCISSORS COMBO! Then AZM DOUBLE DROPKICKS Maika & Koguma! The fans fire up for Starlight’s team as she and AZK put Maika & Hazuki at the center of the ring. They coordinate, STANDING MOONSAULT and DOUBLE STOMP! Cover, TWO! Maika is tougher than that, but AZM drags her into a drop zone. AZM goes up, DIVING DOUBLE- NO, Maika avoids the stomps to then scoop and POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! AZM stays in this but the fans rally behind Maika. Maika drags AZM up, reels her in, and suplexes, only for AZM to fight free! Maika kicks and runs, but into a ROUNDHOUSE!

Maika just roars and comes back! Maika spins AZM, suplexes, but AZM has a GUILLOTINE FACELOCK! The fans rally as Maika endures, powers up, and suplexes again! BRAINBUSTER! The fans fire up while both women are down! The fans rally as Maika and AZM crawl, hot tags to Yuna and Hazuki! Hazuki sends Yuna to an open corner, runs up, but Yuna puts her on the apron! Only for Koguma to SPLASH Yuna! Hazuki then goes up and MISSILE DROPKICKS Yuna! Koguma goes up to CROSSBODY! Hazuki hurries to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Yuna survives, but is now in a CROSSFACE! Koguma & Maika intercept AZM & Starlight!

The fans rally while Yuna endures, and then AZM & Starlight break free! They both stomp Hazuki! Koguma & Maika drag Starlight & AZM back out, Hazuki CLUBS Yuna and whips her to ropes. Yuna reverses, Hazuki grabs ropes, then she DUMPS Yuna out! Yuna skins the cat to then LARIAT! The fans fire up with Yuna, she and the others coordinate! TRIPLE DROPKICK at the corner! Yuna then goes out while Starlight goes up! UFO SPLASH! Starlight sets Hazuki up for AZM’s DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS! Yuna adds the fireman’s carry and TROPICAL VALLEY BOMB! Cover, Maika breaks it! The fans fire up, but Starlight runs in and RANAS Maika!

Koguma runs in and spins Starlight around for a DDT! AZM runs up, Koguma blocks the kick to CUTTER! The fans fire up with Koguma as she and Hazuki coordinate. The “Double Crazy” combo DIVE and CROSSBODY!! Everyone is down at ringside and the fans fire up! Hazuki puts Yuna back in and the fans rally up more. Hazuki springboards and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Yuna survives but Hazuki keeps on her. Hazuki whips Yuna to a corner, Koguma hits a SPLASH, and then Hazuki adds an ELBOW! Maika adds a LARIAT, then she puts Yuna up top! Now we get Triple Crazy as Maika lifts and the others climb!

The fans fire up for the TRIPLE CRAZY BOMB!! Cover, but Starlight Kid breaks it!! Koguma CLOBBERS Starlight, Maika keeps AZM on the outside, and Hazuki drags Yuna up. Hazuki suplexes, Yuna slips free and she trips Hazuki up! Yuna hammerlocks an arm, turns Hazuki over, TROPICAL CRADLE!! TWO!??! Hazuki escapes, but Yuna runs up! But Hazuki spins her to a suplex and stalling BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, Triple Crazy wins!

Winners: Maika, Hazuki & Koguma, by pinfall

A fast ‘n’ furious fight from three rising stars, and it was the Wildheart that finishes it off! Will we see this Triple Crazy trio soon go for the IWGP Women’s and/or NJPW Strong Women’s Championships?

 

10 Man Tag: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, YOH, Ryota Chikuzen & TAJIRI VS TMDK!

As The Ace’s Final Road continues to roll on, this is quite the unique stop. Sure, he’s teamed with the Clown Prince and Mr. Direct Drive before, but he is now honored to be teaming with The Makai Love Machine and yes, THE Japanese Buzzsaw! Will Tanahashi & Tajiri add to their legends with this epic team-up? Or will Zack Sabre Jr, Ryohei Oiwa, Robbie Eagles, Kosei Fujita & Hartley Jackson prove that The Mighty Don’t Kneel?

Just as always, Tanahashi shows off the abs, the fans cheer, and Yano even adds a “Sugoi~!” The teams sort out and ZSJ calls out Tajiri! The fans fire up as Tajiri accepts. The bell rings, ZSJ and Tajiri circle, and Fukuoka are strongly behind “TA-JI-RI! TA-JI-RI!” Tajiri and ZSJ feel things out, knuckle lock, and ZSJ rolls to then wrench and wristlock. Tajiri seems rather unbothered, and he slips under ZSJ to then trip him and spread the legs! ZSJ reaches back but Tajiri uses his whole body length! ZSJ pushes up, crawls back, wrenches and hammerlocks, then half nelsons to cravat. Tajiri spins through to wrench and trip ZSJ!

Tajiri has the legs, ZSJ resists then hooks Tajiri to trip him. ZSJ returns the leg sprawl, then has a STRETCH MUFFLER! ZSJ uses it as a means to an end so he can have the BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Tajiri pops free and turns ZSJ over to have a headlock. ZSJ slips out the back, they each want the other’s arm, but then ZSJ top mounts. Tajiri pushes ZSJ away and the fans cheer the standoff! Tajiri and ZSJ feel things out, knuckle lock again, and ZSJ turns Tajiri. Tajiri turns that back around but ZSJ has an arm. ZSJ hammerlocks but Tajiri steps through the ropes, then steps back inside, and he has ZSJ’s arm wrapped around ropes!

The fans cheer, but Tajiri shows respect by respecting the ropebreak. The fans applaud, as does ZSJ, and then they tag out to Yoh and Eagles. The fans join in on “ROBBIE ROBBIE ROBBIE!” but Yoh rolls Eagles up! TWO and Yoh kicks low! Yoh whips, Eagles reverses to go up and around to arm-drag! Things keep moving, Eagles hurdles but Yoh dodges to RANA! The fans fire up but Fujita storms in and CHOPS! The Ichiban Sweet Boys double whip, but Yoh ducks the lariats! Yoh kicks and kicks, but the Sweet Boys CHOP and CHOP! They double wrench, and MAX- NO, Yoh fights free! Yoh crisscrosses the Sweet Boys into each other, and DOUBLE BULLDOGS!

Tag to Yano and the fans cheer, only for the Sweet Boys to double kick! They double whip, but Yano grabs the ropes! Yano then sends Fujita into Eagles, and he SLAPS them both on the heads! Yano then unties the buckle pad! The fans fire up, but Sweet Boys DOUBLE ELBOW, split the wishbone, and DOUBLE KICK! The Sweet Boys BLAST Yano’s corner, then Eagles brings Yano to the Mighty corner. Eagles bumps Yano off buckles then tags in Hartley. Big Hartley UPPERCUTS then ELBOW DROPS! Cover, TWO! Yano is a bit tougher than that so Fujita tags in. Fujita drags Yano up to CHOP! And CHOP!

Fujita whips Yano corner to corner, runs up, but Yano puts him on the apron! Fujita SLAPS Yano back! The fans rally and Fujita aims, springboard for the MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Yano stays in this and the fans rally up. Fujita tags Oiwa and he drags Yano up. Oiwa whips Yano to ropes, then ELBOWS him down! Cover, TWO! Oiwa stays on Yano but Yano pulls on the mullet! Oiwa kicks free, runs, but into an atomic drop! The fans rally up while both men are down, and Yano tags in Ryota! Ryota CHOPS Oiwa! Ryota eggs Oiwa on, but Oiwa fires a forearm! Ryota CHOPS again! Oiwa fires another forearm!

Ryota CHOPS, Oiwa ROCKS him, repeat! The fans rally as Oiwa fires a flurry! ROLLING ELBOW! Oiwa runs, but into a BACKDROP! Fujita runs in, but into a scoop and SIDEWALK SLAM! Eagles runs in, into a scoop and SIDEWALK SLAM! The fans fire up with Ryota, and he invites Tanahashi in! They double whip Oiwa, then DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! And then Ryota says, “Genki de masu!” The fans cheer as Ryota and Tanahashi have energy to spare, and Ryota drags Oiwa up. Ryota reels Oiwa in, but Oiwa fights the lift! Oiwa powers up to BACKDROP Ryota! The fans rally, Oiwa runs, SPLASH DOWN! Cover, TWO!

The fans rally more as Oiwa and Ryota rise. Oiwa whips Ryota to a corner, runs up, but Ryota LARIATS him down! Oiwa is up to LARIAT Ryota! Both me are down now and the fans rally again. Hot tags to ZSJ and Tanahashi! One more meeting between these two after yesterday’s final singles match, and the two dosido in a battle of Cobra Twists! Tanahashi has the COBRA TWIST! ZSJ pries free to have the COBRA TWIST in return! But Tanahashi powers out, has a leg, DRAGON- NO, ZSJ sits down for the ARMBAR! Tanahashi stacks ZSJ, TWO! ZSJ RAMS Tanahashi, snapmares, but Tanahashi UP KICKS!

Tanahashi kicks low, snapmares, and he NECK TWISTS! The fans fire up and Tanahashi runs, but ZSJ catches him to wrench! PELE to the arm! Then a STOMP to the elbow! Tag to Hartley and the fans rally up. Hartley runs corner to corner and SPLASHES Tanahashi against bare buckles! Short arm LARIAT! Cover, TWO! The Sweet Boys BLAST Tanahashi’s corner, then they send Tanahashi to a neutral corner. Fujita runs up to CHOP! Oiwa adds an ELBOW! Eagles adds a FOREARM! Then Oiwa scoops Tanahashi to SLAM him! ZSJ NECK TWISTS! Hartley SENTONS! Cover, Tajiri SLAPS Hartley on the head!

Tajiri scurries away before ZSJ can get him! The fans fire up and now Yoh & Yano mug Hartley. They double whip, but Hartley DOUBLE LARIATS! “Jackson Number One!” Hartley fireman’s carries Tanahashi, but Tajiri slips in and dosidos with the ref! GREEN MIST for Hartley!! Ryota runs up and SLINGBLADES!! Tanahashi hurries up top while his team keeps TMDK out! HIGH FLY FLOW!! Cover, Tanahashi’s team wins!

Winners: Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Yoh, Ryota Chikuzen & Tajiri, by pinfall

Legends working together makes for a classic finish to this match! Will this moment be one to remember as The Ace continues his countdown to the end?

 

8 Man Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon VS Shota Umino, Tomohiro Ishii, Taichi & Taka Michinoku!

As Wrestling Dontaku wraps up the weekend, Tetsuya Naito and Bushi have reached the end of their NJPW run. Will they be victorious one last time alongside Hiromu Takahashi & Shingo Takagi? Or will the Roughneck, Stone Pitbull, Holy Emperor & Blue Playmaker make this parting a bitter goodbye?

For one last time, Naito takes his time with the elaborate entrance attire. It also seems rather clear that Bushi is emotional over this being his farewell match. The fans rally and the teams sort out. The fans call for “NA-I-TO! NA-I-TO!” LIJ fust bump, the fans cheer, and Naito steps up for the team. The fans rally behind him more as he starts against Taichi. The bell rings and Fukuoka cheers even harder for “NA-I-TO! NA-I-TO!” But then Naito tags out to Bushi. The Black Mask has the fans on his side, too, and he circles with Taichi. They approach, Bushi kicks low then runs, but into a BOOT! Taichi runs, but Bushi TOSSES him out!

Bushi DECKS Taka, but Shota & Ishii attack! They double whip, Bushi sends Shota into Ishii, then Bushi DOUBLE RANAS! BUSHIROONI~! Taichi is back but Bushi DECKS him! Takagi sets Taichi up but Taka trips Bushi! The fans boo but Taichi storms in and stomps Bushi. Taichi CLUBS Bushi, whips him corner to corner, then runs up, but into a BOOT! Bushi runs up and RANAS! The fans fire up while both men are down! Bushi stands and he tags in Hiromu. Hiromu BLASTS Ishii, then Takagi tags in! Hiromu & Takagi double whip Taichi to DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! Then they flex! The fans cheer the side chest.

Hiromu stands Taichi up to CHOP him to the corner. Hiromu whips corner to corner, runs in and LARIATS, then snapmares, but Taichi RIDGE HANDS! Taichi wrenches and HOOK KICKS! Shota BLASTS Takagi because he can, and Taichi tags in Taka. Taka BOOTS Naito down, then stomps Hiromu around. The fans rally but Taka brings Hiromu up. Hiromu CHPOS, CHOPS, and CHOPS! Taka gets mad, and he pokes Hiromu in the eyes! Taka whips Hiromu to the corner, stomps and knees him, then tags Ishii. Ishii winds up to CHOP! Hiromu grits his teeth and CHOPS back, but Ishii doesn’t budge!

Ishii CHOPS Hiromu and eggs him on! Hiromu stands to CHOP, but Ishii CHOPS back! Ishii gives more trash talk and more mocking kicks. Hiromu stands to CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! The fans fire up as Ishii staggers, but then Hiromu CHOPS again! And again! Ishii ROCKS Hiromu, suplexes, but Hiromu fights free! SUPERKICK! Hiromu roars, reels Ishii in, but Ishii suplexes first! But Hiromu’s right up!? And he dodges Ishii to SNAP GERMAN! Ishii’s right up!? SAIDO! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Ishii hot tags Shota, and Shota BLASTS Takagi again! Shota then runs up on Hiromu, but Hiromu dodges!

Shota hits buckles, hurries after Hiromu, but Hiromu fights the half nelson. Hiromu blocks a kick, and a punch, and then DRAGON SCREWS! Hot tag to Naito! The fans erupt as Naito kicks and CLUBS Shota again and again! Naito whips to arm-drag Shota! And ELBOW him down! And basement DROPKICK! TakaTaichi attack and double whip, but Naito reverses to send Taka into Taichi! Drop toehold for Taichi and Bushi basement DROPKICKS! Naito kicks and whips Taka, Taka reverses, but Naito reverses back to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Naito poses, then he tags in Takagi. Takagi runs up on Shota, blocks a boot, and LARIATS through!

Takagi keeps moving, but Shota SWATS the lariat! Takagi YUKON LARIATS, but Shota roars as he stays up! Shota fires boxing elbows, but Takagi shakes his head! Takagi fires boxing elbows of his own! He ROCKS Shota, runs, but Shota LARIATS at the ropes! Shota runs, Takagi LRIATS! Takagi runs, Shota dodges, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Shota stays up but the ELBOW and JAB hit! Shota ENZIGIRIS! Takagi SLIDING LARIATS! The fans fire up with Takagi and he whips Shota. Shota reverses to TORNADO DDT! Shota LARIATS Takagi down! But then Shota falls over, too! The fans fire up while both men crawl.

Taka tags in, he BOOTS Naito and BLASTS Bushi! Taka runs, redirects, redirects, and BOOTS Takagi down! The fans rally up as Taka brings Takagi up. Takagi ROCKS Taka! Taichi runs up to RIDGE HAND! Ishii ROCKS Takagi! Then we get a RIDGE HAND BACKHAND COMBO! SUPER K from Taka!! Cover, TWO!! Takagi is still in this but Taka goes to scoop! Takagi is too big, so Taka pokes him in the eyes! Takagi still ELBOWS! JABS! Taka UPPERCUTS, but Takagi PUMPING BOMBERS! Bushi slips in, as does Hiromu, and they double whip Taka to a corner. Hiromu runs up to forearm SMASH! Bushi adds an ELBOW!

Takagi LARIATS, then he snapmares Taka! Naito is in, LIJ hits a QUADRUPLE DROPKICK!! The fans fire up and Takagi says, “TOKI GA KITA!” The fans fire up more as The Rampaging Dragon drags Taka up. Taka fights the lift, and Shota SHOTGUNS Takagi! Hiromu dropkicks Hiromu’s legs! Hiromu dodges Ishii, he and Naito give Ishii TENDEDERO! Taichi runs up, he breaks through the line, but Hiromu sends him into an atomic drop! Takagi BLINDSLIDE BOMBERS! LARIAT in the corner, feed to a SUPERKICK! Naito wrenches Taichi for DESTINO!!! The fans are thunderous after seeing that final Destino!

Bushi then runs in and BLASTS Shota! Bushi keeps moving, for one last DIVE!! Down goes Shota and the fans are thunderous! Takagi has the fans join in for “OI! OI! OI!” Takagi runs, Taka dodges, and Taka BOOTS! Takagi comes back to PUMPING BOMBER! Takagi drags Taka up, pump handles and torture racks, BURNING DRAGON!! Cover, LIJ WINS!

Winners: Los Ingobernables de Japon, by pinfall

Their final battle in Fukuoka, their final battle with their friends, and their final battle in NJPW, it was all victorious! Naito & Bushi stand with Hiromu & Takagi to celebrate this final win. The fans cheer on “NA-I-TO!” as Naito leads the group in one last LIJ fist bump. The wild ride is over for the Uncontrollable Charisma, and he poses with his team one last time. Burn this moment into your memories, for we may never see Naito & Bushi back in a NJPW ring again.

 

IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Yota Tsuji VS Yuya Uemura!

The Gene Blast may be one of the Reiwa Era Three Musketeers, but the Heat Storm vows to be the face of this new generation. A match meant to happen months ago finally does happen, but who will truly be the frontrunner of the future?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is the true global star!

The bell rings and the fans rally up as Yota and Yuya stare down. Fukuoka duels, but the “YO~TA!” sounds stronger than the “YU~YA!” They circle, feel things out, then circle a bit more. They feel out the knuckle lock, then Yuya rolls. Yota keeps him at bay as they clinch, then they go around. Yuya waistlocks, Yota wrenches free and waistlocks in return, but Yuya switches. Yota headlocks, Yuya rolls him to the mat and headlocks in return. Yota keeps his shoulders up, then fights to his feet. Yuya hits a takeover, Yota headscissors, but Yuya kips up. Yuya is fired up and the fans cheer him on.

Yota stands up and the two reset. They circle while the fans duel, and the two tie up. Yuya wrenches to a hammerlock but Yota switches and full nelsons. Then Yota headlocks and grinds Yuya down. Yuya fights up, pries at the hold, but Yota powers it on tighter. Yuya powers up but Yota squeezes the headlock even tighter! The fans applaud while Yuya endures. Yuya fires body shots, then powers up and out, drops down, but Yota avoids the dropkick! Yota dodges but Yuya arm-drags! And arm-drags again! Yuya has the armlock and the fans cheer again. Yota pulls at the hold, then fights up. Yuya grinds the elbow but Yota reaches for ropes.

Yota has the ROPEBREAK but Yuya brings him away from the ropes quickly. Yota fires forearm after forearm until Yuya lets go. Yota runs up but Yuya arm-drags! Only for Yota to drag Yuya down, trap an arm, and SACRIFICE the other arm! The fans cheer while Yuya writhes. Yuya shakes out the bad arm but Yota brings him back up. Yuya fires a forearm! Yota grins so Yuya fires more shots! Yota wrenches and serves up SOLE FOOD to the arm! Yuya staggers away to a corner and the fans rally more. Yota storms up on Yuya, puts him in the corner, and he wraps the bad arm around ropes! The ref counts as Yota pulls, so Yota lets go at 4.

Yota brings Yuya out to snapmare, then he has the bad arm in a top wristlock! Yuya endures, the fans rally, but Yota puts on the pressure! Yuya fights forward, reaches out, but Yota pulls on the arm! Yuya still manages the ROPEBREAK! The fans applaud as Yota legs go. Yota paces while Yuya shakes out the bad arm. Yota comes back to stomp the arm! Yota then wrenches Yuya, KNEES the arm, then KNEES it again! Yota KNEES Yuya into the corner, then paces again. Yuya stands, Yota runs in, but Yuya BOOTS him away! Yota runs back in, Yuya dodges and CHOPS! CHOPS! CHOPS! The fans fire up as Yuya winds up, but Yota dodges! Yota BOOTS Yuya in the corner!

The fans rally as Yota whips corner to corner. Yuya goes up and over, then arm-drags! And DROPKICKS! The fans cheer while both men are down. The fans rally again as Yuya rises up. Yuya roars, the fans fire up more, and Yuya brings Yota up to wrench and BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Yota stays in this but Yuya stays focused. The fans rally and Yuya brings Yota up. Yoga fights with elbows, then wrenches to YANK the arm! And YANK! And YANK! Yota whips, Yuya reverses, but Yota RANAS! Yuya tumbles out and the fans rally as Yota aims. Yota builds speed, and he DIVES! Direct hit and Yuya is sent into railing!

The fans fire up while Yuya stumbles and falls, and Yota fires back up! Yota has the fans rally more as he takes a lap. Yota comes back for Yuya, puts him in the ring, and the fans applaud. Yota steps in, stands Yuya up, but Yuya fights the suplex! Yota powers through, but Yuya fights free! Yuya CHOPS, then runs, but into a scoop and BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up while Yota grits his teeth. Yota storms around, goes to a corner, and he aims as Yuya rises. Yota runs in, STINGER SPLASH! The fans fire up while Yota snapmares Yuya down. Yota goes up, up, but Yuya avoids the Marlowe Crush!

Yuya dropkicks Yota’s leg, then has it for a SHIN BREAKER! GROUND DRAGON SCREW! Yuya then hurries to step through, FIGURE FOUR! Yota endures and the fans fire up! Yuya pulls on the main leg but Yota works to turn things over! The fans duel as Yuya fights against that, but Yota does turn the hold over! Yuya endures now, so he hurries to turn things over! Yota uses that to get the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Yuya and the ref undo the hold, and Yuya stands over Yota. Yuya brings Yota up to scoop and SLAM him down! Yuya then goes to a corner, climbs up, only for Yota to GAMANGIRI! Yuya is dazed up top, so Yota climbs up after him!

Yota brings Yuya up, throws forearms, then goes to the very top! But Yuya fires forearms! Yota falls, Yuya adjusts, and Yuya leaps! Yota avoids the crossbody but Yuya rolls through! Yota comes back, Yuya slips around and full nelsons! But Yota powers up to break the hold! Only for Yuya to GERMAN SUPLEX! Yuya runs, but into a BOOT! Yuya comes back and takes a swing, but into the BACKBREAKER! FLATLINER! But Yuya avoids the stomp! Yuya shoves Yota, but Yota DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as Yota keeps moving, and then Yuya DROPKICKS! Both men are down and the fans fire up again!

The two men crawl away to the corners while the fans rally up. Yuya runs in corner to corner, but Yota BOOTS him! Yota runs up, but Yuya clinches! Yota fights free, ROCKS Yuya, and Yuya staggers to the ropes! Yota whips, Yuya ducks ‘n’ dodges but Yota blows past, only for Yuya to get under! URENAGE! Cover, TWO! Yota stays in this and the fans fire up! Yuya shakes out the bad arm, then he stands Yota up for a scoop. Yuya SLAMS, then he fires back up! The fans fire up with Yuya as he climbs again! Yuya is up top, for the FROG SPLASH! But he FLOPS as Yota moves! Yota runs back in, FLYING ARMBAR TAKEDOWN!!

Yuya clasps hands, but Yota breaks the grip! ARMBAR!! Yuya endures, flails, reaches out, but Yota pulls on the bad arm! Yuya fights around, but Yota just keeps after the arm! Yuya uses his core strength to sit up, but Yota PULLS the arm straight! Yuya falls over, fights around, and he turns over. Yota does his best to keep the armbar, even with this mounted angle! Yuya bites his thumb to ignore the pain in his arm! Yuya then reaches out, ROPEBREAK!! Yota lets go in frustration but the fans fire up. Yuya clutches his elbow but Yota paces around. Yota drags Yuya up from the ropes, but Yuya CHOPS! Yota brushes that off, but Yuya CHOPS again!

Yuya can’t put enough power behind the strikes with that bad arm, but he keeps trying! Yota BOOTS Yuya, Yuya drops to his knees, and the ref checks with him. Yuya refuses to let the bad arm cost him again, and he rises up to CHOP! And HEADBUTT! And HEADBUTT! Yota ROCKS him!! And then KNEES him down! The fans fire up while Yota stands tall! Yota goes to a corner, watches Yuya sputter and rise, GENE- DROPKICK to the leg! Yuya hurries to grab that leg, but Yota fires off forearms! Yuya eggs Yota on, so Yota HEADBUTT! But Yuya still DRAGON SCREWS!! Yuya steps through again, FIGURE FOUR!!

The fans fire up as Yota endures again! Yuya puts as much pressure as he can, Yota pries at the hold, but Yuya thrashes around! Yota reaches out, keeps his shoulders up, and he drags Yuya along towards ropes! But Yuya drags Yota back from ropes! Yuya thrashes as hard as he can, we hit 20 minutes, and Yota still endures! The fans rally harder and harder as Yota fights to turn this over! Yota does, but then Yuya turns it back! But this time, Yuya turns back the other way to keep Yota from the ropes! And then he PULLS on the leg! Yota lunges for the ROPEBREAK!! The fans fire up while the ref again frees Yota.

Yota clutches his leg while he crawls away, but Yuya is right on him! Yuya has the leg, but Yota ENZIGIRIS! Yuya falls, but he also manages to waistlock! Yuya drags Yota up, but Yota fires elbows! Yuya still GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO!! Yuya holds onto Yota and the fans fire up! Yuya full nelsons, DRAGON SUPLEX!! Bridging cover, TWO!! Yota survives again and Yuya is furious! Yuya roars, the fans are with him, and he reels Yota in! SAIDO BACKBREAKER! Then he puts Yota in the drop zone! Yuya climbs, the fans rally more, FROG SPLASH!! Cover, TWO?!?! Yota survives and Yuya is beside himself!

Fukuoka is thunderous as Yuya rises! Yuya brings Yota up, cording holds one arm, swings to get the other, but Yota STUNNERS free! Yota roars, runs, but into a DROPKICK! Yota just comes back, GENE- ARM-DRAG!! Yuya hurries to lock in those arms, but Yota fights off the clinch! They go around and around, and Yota frees an arm! But Yota brings it back in! DEADBOLT SUPLEX!!! Yuya roars, the fans are electric, GENE BLASTER outta nowhere!!! Cover, YOTA WINS!!

Winner: Yota Tsuji, by pinfall (still IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion)

The Heat Storm was certainly on fire, but Tsuji was volcanic! The gold stays with Yota, will he and those left in LIJ make sure NJPW stays tranquilo?

Speaking of which, the rest of LIJ returns to the ring so they can stand with their guy. Tsuji gets to also have his final photo op with the group as we know it. We also get one last LIJ fist bump with the five of them, and then Naito & Bushi let Yota, Takagi & Hiromu have the ring. Yota hurries to get the mic to tell Naito & Bushi, “Let me have one last word.” The fans applaud, and Naito & Bushi stop to hear him out. “Naito and Bushi leaving could signal the end of Los Ingobernables de Japon. But remember this: We’re ungovernable. We’ll always be connected in our hearts. Until next time.” The fans applaud that! Naito even gives one last fist bump salute.

The fans cheer as the LIJ Era has changed, and Bushi makes sure we see his mask where it says, “Adios.” Then Yota continues to say that he is still IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion, and that he’ll continue to defend the cerulean blue mat of NJPW. The fans applaud, and Yota says he is fortunate to have such a great rival in Uemura. And another in Gabe Kidd. So, who should he defend this belt against next? Well, he said the man’s name, so here comes the Mad Man! The fans bark it up for the War Dog, and Gabe gets right in Yota’s face. Yota says nic eto see him. Should they pick up where they left off?

Gabe takes the mic to say, “You’re an IWGP champion?” No, no, Yota beat Evil and Yuya, but in Osaka… It was a double knockout! Yota never beat Gabe! The fans cheer that point! Gabe says on June 15th… In Osaka Jo-Hall… “Let’s find out who the strongest is!!” The fans love that idea! Gabe heads back out, the fans bark more, and Yota tells Gabe, “Let’s show ’em our NJPW.” The fans also like that, and Yota asks if they’re ready! The fans cheer because they are, but who will make this their Dominion?

 

IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Hirooki Goto w/ Yoshi-Hashi VS Callum Newman w/ The United Empire!

The Fierce Warrior finally put the G in IWGP at the New Beginning in Osaka when he won this title. But now, the Prince of Pace is looking to blow right past him as the top guy in NJPW! Will the Goto Revolution stay the course? Or will it be conquered by the United Empire?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who’s really the G of IWGP!

The bell rings and the fans rally strongly for “GO-TO-O! GO-TO-O!” Callum doesn’t let that bother him, and he runs up to BOOT Goto! Callum fires forearms, whips, but Goto reverses! Callum ducks ‘n’ dodges to build speed, but then Goto dodges! The fans cheer as Goto is at least agile like Callum. They tie up, then they just fire off forearms! The fans rally as the shots go back and forth, faster and faster! Goto gets the edge, headlocks, but Callum powers out. Goto runs Callum over, but Callum kips up to ENZIGIRI! Callum TOSSES Goto out, then PLANCHAS! The fans fire up while Goto goes down!

Callum fires himself up and the fans cheer. Callum brings Goto up, the fans duel a bit more evenly, and Callum whips. Goto reverses and Callum hits railing! But he comes back to BOOT Goto down! Callum snarls, drags Goto back up, and now Callum sends Goto into railing! Goto comes back but Callum BOOTS him down again! And then PENALTY KICKS! The fans rally, Hashi coaches Goto, but Callum KICKS Goto in the back! Callum puts Goto in the ring, the fans applaud, and Callum sits Goto up again. Callum hits another PENALTY KICK! Callum then goes to the corner and climbs up, calling his shot.

Callum aims, DIVING- NO, Goto dodges! Callum comes back, but Goto dodges! Goto LARIATS, then he clinches for the SAIDO! Callum flounders away and the fans fire up. Callum goes to a corner, Goto runs in, MURAMASA! Then Goto puts Callum up top! Goto climbs up after Callum, just to drag him into a draped position! SUPER DRAPING NECKBREAKER!! Callum flounders out of the ring, Great-O-Khan & Francesco Akira check on him, as does Red Shoes. Callum winches, clutches his shoulder, but he manages to sit up. Callum has speed but Goto is taking advantage of his skinnier frame.

Red Shoes starts the ring count and Goto stays back, which annoys Callum. Callum storms into the ring, but Goto kicks him down! Goto has Callum up for a suplex, and BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Callum stays in this and the fans fire up, but Goto stays right on Callum. Goto drags Callum up, but Callum clutches his shoulder, so Goto lets him be. We’re only five minutes in as the fans rally up, and Goto stomps Callum around. Callum crawls away to a corner but Goto grabs at him. Callum wants Goto to hold on, and Red Shoes has Goto step back. Callum’s neck and shoulder are really bothering him, but Goto just storms up to stomp him!

Goto drags Callum up, snapmares, then clamps on a chinlock. Callum endures as Goto’s knee digs into the back and neck. Goto then ELBOWS Callum in the head, stomps him around, and brings him up. Goto CLUBS Callum’s neck, but Callum CHOPS! The pain in his shoulders holds Callum back, but Goto clinches for a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! And then a GROUND OCTOPUS! Callum endures, reaches out, and the fans rally up. Goto thrashes around but Akira & Khan coach Callum. Callum kicks around but Goto shifts to a headscissor necklock! Callum endures the squeeze, kicks and kicks, and finds the ROPEBREAK!

The fans applaud and Goto lets go in frustration. Goto drags Callum up but he’s a ragdoll again. Goto still brings Callum around, snapmares him back down, then KICKS him in the back! And ELBOW DROPS! Callum sputters but Goto just ELBOW DROPS again! Akira & Khan coach Callum but Goto looms over him. Goto ELBOW DROPS onto Callum’s back! Cover, TWO! Callum toughs it out but Goto is still calm. Goto stands Callum up, kicks him low, but Callum fires a forearm! And another! The pain in the neck holds those back, and Goto CLUBS Callum! Goto runs, but into a DROPKICK! The fans fire up while both men are down!

Khan & Akira coach Callum, Hashi coaches Goto, and both Goto and Callum crawl to the apron. Goto goes to the floor, and Callum smiles. The fans rally as Callum builds speed and FLIES!! Callum does a full 360 to hit Goto and then rolls through more to stand back up at the ramp! The fans are thunderous and Callum fires himself back up! Callum drags Goto to his feet and puts him in the ring. The fans applaud, and Callum hurries back in. Callum aims from a corner while Goto flounders away. The fans rally more, and Callum runs corner to corner. FLYING DROPKICK! Callum then chicken wings for a TIGER SUPLEX!

But the bad neck won’t let Callum bridge! Callum hurries to lateral press, TWO! And we’re just 10 minutes in! The fans rally, Callum fires up with a very Will Ospreay style “OI! OI! OI!” The fans rally behind that, and Callum brings Goto up. Callum reels Goto in, hooks a leg, FIRE- NO, Goto slips free of Firebolt, waistlocks, but Callum fights the lift. Callum runs, Goto follows, but then Callum dodges! Goto dodges, Callum dodges, then Callum hurdles! But Goto fireman’s carries! USHIGOROSHI! Both men are down and the fans fire up for that high speed exchange! Goto has the crowd behind him again as he rises up.

Goto storms up on Callum, stands him up, but Callum fires a forearm! Only to fall to his knees! Callum rises up but Goto DECKS him! Callum is running on fumes, but the fans do rally for him, too. Goto eggs him on and Callum manages to stand. Callum fires a forearm, drops to a knee, but Goto stands him up. Goto DECKS Callum again! Callum shakes out the stars and he snarls! Callum fires another forearm, but Goto DECKS him a third time! Goto eggs Callum on, the fans rally again, and Callum rises. Callum puts his hands behind his back and dares Goto to hit him! So Goto DECKS Callum a fourth time!

Khan & Akira coach Callum on but Red Shoes asks if Callum wants to stop. Callum shakes his head, he’s not gonna stop here. Callum stands again, leans on the ropes, then comes back for more! Callum even SPITS at Goto! The fans boo that, but Goto DECKS Callum for it! Goto watches Callum sputter, and Callum slowly rises again. But then he falls back over! Callum headbutts the mat to fire back up, and the fans rally behind him! Goto winds up and ROCKS Callum! Callum is back to get in Goto’s face! Goto fires a flurry of forearms! Callum CHOPS! Goto feels that one! The fans fire up and Callum roars, but Goto spins him! URA G T R!

Goto goes to run but Callum reels him in! GERMAN SUPLEX! ROUNDHOUSE! Callum runs, but into a fireman’s carry! G T W!! Cover, TWO!! We’re 15 minutes in as Goto stalks Callum to the apron. Goto stomps Callum, then stands him up. But Callum fights the fireman’s carry with elbows! Goto still lifts! Callum flails, slips down, and KICKS Goto! Callum goes up, up, and OSCUTTER 2.0 on the apron!! Both men fall to the floor and the fans fire up! Red Shoes checks, both men are able to continue, so a ring count starts. Khan fans off Callum while the fans rally. The count already passes 7 of 20, then hit 10, but both men are still down!

Callum rises at 13, drags himself in at 17, but Goto is still down! Goto rises up and springs in at 19! The fans fire up as this continues! Callum goes to a corner, runs up, BUSAIKU KNEE! Then he hurries to bring Goto into the drop zone! Callum roars, climbs, and the fans fire up! DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS!! Cover, TWO?!? Goto survives the coup de grace and Callum can’t believe it! Akira & Khan tell Callum to keep going, he’s almost done it! The fans rally and duel as Callum hobbles over. Callum stands Goto up, then runs, but Goto swings, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Both men stay up, and they DOUBLE LARIAT again!

The fans fire up, Callum returns, and DOUBLE LARIATS collide again! And again! Callum waistlocks, ripcords, RAINMAKER?!? Cover, TWO!!! Goto survives as Callum shouts out the former leader of Chaos! The fans are thunderous, Callum feeds off that energy, and Callum drags Goto up. Callum calls his shot, springboards, OSC- NO, Goto blocks the cutter! DISCUS- NO, Callum dodges and springboards! OSCUTTER 2.0!!! Cover, TWO!??! But Callum hooks a leg! FIREBOLT!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Goto survives again and the fans are electric! Callum is unsure what to do as we pass 20 minutes, but the fans dueling shakes the arena!

Callum drags Goto up, but Goto wrenches out! Goto spins Callum, dragon sleepers, but Callum slips free! Backslide! Goto rolls through, PENALTY KICK BLOCKED! Goto HEADBUTTS Callum, ripcords, RAINMAKER!!! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous again! Goto rises, he brings Callum up, and the fans rally as hard as they can! Goto HEADBUTTS away on Callum, then brings him up to HEADBUTT again! Goto snarls and the fans are thunderous again, as Goto suplexes for SHOTEN KAI!!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Callum survives and Goto cannot believe it! The fans duel harder than ever before, and Goto rises again!

Goto roars and focuses his power! Callum sits up, into a BUZZSAW! But then Goto brings Callum around, but Callum drops to victory roll! TWO!! Callum SUPERKICKS, but Goto LARIATS!! Goto stands Callum up, dragon sleepers, but Callum fires shots from below! Goto blocks that arm, traps it, and G T R KAI!!! Cover, GOTO WINS!!

Winner: Hirooki Goto, by pinfall (still IWGP World Heavyweight Champion)

The Prince of Pace did his best to follow in the Aerial Assassin’s footsteps, but he is still a long way from reaching the top of the mountain. However, if this is how close he came on his first try, will nothing stop Callum Newman from being the future of NJPW?

As for Goto, the belt is put back around his waist, and he watches Callum walk away. Callum takes a moment to bow in deep respect to Goto before he and the Empire leave. Goto then grabs the mic, and the fans cheer him on. “No matter what anyone says, this is MY time!” The fans cheer that! Goto continues, “Who’s my next opponent? As a fighting champion, I’ll take on all challengers!” Wait! Zack Sabre Jr. makes his way back out here! Goto took this title from ZSJ so clearly ZSJ wants a rematch. ZSJ grabs a mic to tell Goto in Japanese, “Good work tonight. That was a fantastic match! Truly fantastic.

“You’ve been on a roll lately! You’re indeed a great champion. But I’m you’re next challenger!” The fans like the sound of that! Goto says, “I accept!” The fans really like that, and the two shake hands on it. Will the Submission Master make sure that- WAIT! Shingo Takagi is here?! He storms into the ring with a mic to say, “Pardon the intrusion!” The fans cheer as Takagi asks, “Mind if I speak my piece? Zack, hold on a moment. OI, GOTO! You really are something. You got a belt, a wife, and kids! And on top of that, you’re in Hontai!” The fans do applaud that with a bit of a chuckle.

Takagi points out that he, on the other hand, has no belt, no wife, no kids. “And now it looks like my faction is done… But that doesn’t mean I need to hang my head. I’ll soar to the top!” The fans applaud, and Takagi says the G in IWGP stands for Goto, right? But oi, oi, oi! You can’t spell “Shingo” OR “Takagi” without a G! He has two G’s, so he wants his shot at the title. At least, he’d like to say that. But he has no objects to Zack. Takagi did lose to ZSJ last time. So then Takagi will wait to challenge the winner of Goto VS ZSJ! The fans like that, too! Takagi says if it’s about G’s, Goto can’t argue Takagi’s point!

The three men all look to each other, and it looks like the deal is struck. Fierce Warrior VS Front Man, and the Rampaging Dragon gets the winner! Who will stand on the summit of NJPW going into the summer? Takagi and ZSJ take their leave, and Goto continues. “Again, thank you very much for coming today!” The fans applaud, and Goto says, “No matter who I’m up against, I will not be defeated. The Goto Revolution is far from over! Follow it until the very end! Let’s end with Goto’s G’s.” The fans chuckle, and Goto says he knows most of the locales had G in their names. But not in Fukuoka…

Even so, Goto still has this IWGP World title around his waist, so no worries there. IKU ZO! The fans cheer, and Goto says, “The G in IWGP is for GOTO!” The streamers fly, and the Fierce Warrior is ready to lead NJPW on! But will things only heat up from here on out?


My Thoughts:

An awesome event for Wrestling Dontaku’s finale, and we’re already building towards Dominion next month. I was rather surprised that the Six Woman Tag was so quick. Well, I feel like a lot of Stardom matches on a NJPW show end up like that… But the 10 Man Tag with Tanahashi’s team beating TMDK, and then the 8 Man Tag of LIJ winning, both of those matches felt just as fast/short. I suppose on some level, they did it because we all had a feeling who was winning. Tanahashi’s team wins because he also had special guests Tajiri and Ryota, so that was just a great moment for some longstanding legends.

LIJ winning was apparently to also commemorate their last match as a faction. With Titan being their CMLL member, we only have Hiromu, Takagi and Tsuji. I suppose a trio isn’t necessarily a faction, but I’m surprised they just sprang this dissolution on us. Great match from Yota VS Yuya, but I think they dragged it out a bit at the start. It got hot by the end, and Yota retaining was a great move. Gabe Kidd calling his shot is also a great move, he and Yota are going to have a great rematch from their time limit draw. And then awesome main event from Goto VS Callum, with Callum looking great even in defeat. Callum is definitely on his way, maybe he’ll really build up his power level in the G1 Climax this year.

Great promo to close, with Goto, ZSJ and Takagi establishing the next couple of title shots. I think Goto VS ZSJ has been made for Resurgence this Friday, so they’re getting that right out of the way so Takagi can face the champion at Dominion. At the same time, they kinda have to because Best of the Super Juniors is going to dominate May. Resurgence would be a wild place for a title change since it’s in the US and it’s a true PPV, so I’m not liking ZSJ’s chances.

My Score: 9.1/10

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