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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (8/6/24)

Time to figure it out!

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The Great American Bash is bringing the fireworks!

Trick Williams wants his NXT Championship back, but Pete Dunne is in his way! Plus, who will BE NXT Champion after Ethan Page faces Oro Mensah?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Trick Williams VS Pete Dunne; Dunne wins.
  • NXT Women’s North American Championship: Kelani Jordan VS Tatum Paxley; Kelani wins and retains.
  • NXT Championship: Ethan Page VS Oro Mensah; Ethan wins and retains the title.
  • Joe Hendry VS Joe Coffey w/ Gallus; Hendry wins.
  • High Stakes: Wren Sinclair w/ The No Quarter Catch Crew VS Kendal Grey w/ Carlee Bright; Wren wins and joins NQCC, Charlie Dempsey challenges Tony D’Angelo for the Heritage Cup.
  • NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS MSK; Frazer & Axiom win and retain the titles.

PLAY BY PLAY

Hank ‘n’ Tank present a Great American Bash VLOG!

HONK HONK! They’re on the road, recapping their busting into the Capitol Wrestling Center and bringing the party alive! They also reveal they were a major part of keeping things moving backstage. Were they eavesdropping on the contract signing between Ethan and Oro? Hank says no, Tank confesses yes. And after making it through night one, they said, “Same time next week?” “Same time next week!”

 

Trick Williams VS Pete Dunne!

Well, why waste any time getting to it? If Trick wants to “whoop dat ass,” he has to figure it out for himself! Will Trick continue his way back up the ranks? Or will the Bruiserweight snap the comeback as easy as he does fingers?

The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally, the tow tie up, and Dunne headlocks. Trick powers up and out, hurdles then DROPKICKS! The fans cheer and Trick tells Dunne to listen to that. Trick CHOPS Dunne down, then stands him up to CHOP again! Dunne snarls while the fans are thunderously chanting “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” Trick brings Dunne up with both hands, but Dunne grabs an arm for a KIMURA! The fans rally, Trick powers up and out to suplex! Trick holds Dunne up to then SLAM him down! Cover, TWO! Dunne crawls to a corner, Trick runs up and CHOPS, but Dunne blocks!

Dunne wrenches, wants the kimura, but Trick fights it, so Dunne ARMBAR DDTS! The fans rally as Dunne stalks Trick and clamps on a chinlock! The fans duel as Trick endures, but then Dunne shifts to grab an arm! Dunne twists the wrist and bends the fingers! Dunne isolates the arm to STOMP it! The fans rally while Trick writhes, but Dunne rains down forearms! Dunne traps Trick’s arms so he can’t guard! Then Dunne shifts to an ARMBAR! Trick clasps hands, fights up, but Dunne has a TRIANGLE HOLD! Dunne fires elbows and palm strikes, but Trick powers up! Trick deadlifts and POWERBOMBS!

Both men fire up while both men are down! The fans rally, both men rise, and Dunn CHOPS! Trick CHOPS back! Dunne CHOPS again, so Trick CHOPS again! The CHOPS go back and forth, then Trick CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! Dunne CLAWS Trick’s eyes! The fans boo, but Dunne lets off to run up and whip. Trick reverses, Dunne goes up and leaps, into a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Dunne survives and bails out while NXT goes picture in picture.

Trick rises up, staggers a bit, then storms out to the apron. Dunne fires a forearm so Trick gives it back! They go shot for shot, but then Dunne fires off a flurry! Dunne CHOKES Trick against ropes, then has the arm! KIMURA DDT on the apron!! Trick writhes, Dunne BOOTS him down! Dunne drags Trick up, puts the arm on the steel steps, then STOMPS IT! Trick clutches the arm, Dunne DROPKICKS him down! Dunne drags Trick up and into the ring, then clamps onto the arm again. Dunne traps it in a hammerlock while he goes after the other! Dunne bends the fingers, clamps onto the arm, modified RINGS OF SATURN!

Trick endures, even as Dunne slaps him around. Dunne lets off to STOMP Trick down! Dunne then drags Trick up, waistlocks, but Trick pries the hold open! Trick switches, dragon sleepers, and INVERTED SUPLEXES! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Trick crawls his way over to a cover, TWO! Dunne clamps on a SLEEPER! Trick endures, even as Dunne pushes up and throws down elbows! Dunne keeps Trick on the hold, but Trick fights up to his feet. JAWBREAKER! Dunne staggers, but he basement DROPKICKS! Dunne clamps onto Trick’s arms again, and he bends them back! Trick still endures as GAB returns to single picture.

The fans rally up, Dunne pushes Trick down to then STOMP him again! Trick sputters while Dunne aims from a corner. Dunne runs up to CLOBBER Trick! The fans are torn as Dunne goes back to a corner. Trick rises up, into another CLOBBERING FOREARM! Dunne soaks up the cheers and jeers, runs up again, but into a LARIAT! The fans fire up as Trick and Dunne are both down! They stand, Trick fires hands! Trick UPPERCUTS then ELBOWS Dunne! Then LEG LARIATS! Trick whips, and he FLAPJACKS Dunne down! The fans fire up as Trick lets the hair down! Trick cartwheels to YANK Dunne up, but Dunne sunset flips!

Trick slips free to get Dunne, BOOKEND! Cover, TWO! The fans rally for Trick as he has Dunne’s arms. But Dunne kicks away from below! Trick staggers, comes back, but Dunne sidesteps to SNAP GERMAN! Dunne STOMPS the hands, then BUZZSAWS Trick down! Dunne goes up top, but Trick is right up after him! Trick SUPER FLAPJACKS Dunne down!! Cover, TWO!! Dunne survives and Trick grows frustrated. Trick pounds the mat, the fans rally up, and Trick aims from a corner. Trick aims, runs up, but Dunne ROCKS him first! Trick BOOTS in return! Dunne ENZIGIRIS! Both men stagger, Dunne runs in again, into the SPIN KICK!! Cover, TWO!!!

The fans are thunderous as Dunne survives! This is why Dunne was NXT UK Champion for 680 days! The fans rally for “NXT! NXT!” “This is Awesome!” Trick aims, Dunne ducks, and he POWERBOMBS! Dunne grabs Trick’s arms for DRAGON STOMPS! The fans boo but Dunne tells Trick to figure it out! Trick shakes his head, he isn’t done, so Dunne DRAGON STOMPS again! Trick still shakes his head, then he kips up! Dunne is stunned, Trick CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! Trick fires haymakers, the ref counts, but Trick lets off. Dunne SLAPS Trick! Trick UPPERCUTS Dunne! Trick fires more hands!

The fans rally, the ref counts, but Trick stomps and kicks Dunne! The ref counts again, Trick finally lets off, and Dunne gets up! Dunne wrenches an arm to SNAP the fingers!! But Trick just gets pissed! Trick runs in, but Dunne dodges the knee! Pump handle and BITTER END!! Cover, Dunne wins!

Winner: Pete Dunne, by pinfall

Dunne pushed Trick past his limits and took him down! Trick hasn’t figured “it” out, but could there be hints to the answer in this defeat?

 

The Great American Bash cookout is on!

Everyone eats up, enjoys music and good times, until Lexis King takes over the playlist. What trash is this? Hank ‘n’ Tank apologize. They were hoping Eddy Thorpe would DJ tonight, but unfortunately… Lexis says Eddy “unfortunately” won’t be scratching records with his beep boop lame excuse for music, because The King broke Eddy’s hand. So they’re gonna listen to old school rock ‘n’ roll, because no one here would know music if it slapped them in the face! But speaking of Eddy, he storms in! Hank ‘n’ Tank say no no no, no fighting during the party. Show Lexis to the exit. Bye bye!

And now it is TIME! The Bodacious Belly Boys Big Time Wing Off~! Robert Stone & Stevie Turner show up now, and Stone says if this was machete, he’d finish it off in a heartbeat. Stevie says she can totally eat more than Stone. Tank says they gotta do it! Stone VS Stevie! Stone says no, he shouldn’t, but then Stevie asks if he’s chicken! Scared she’s gonna kick his ass at this? No! Then let’s do it! The party is fired up now! On your marks, get set… HONK HONK! They chow down, and Ava Raine can’t even that these are her assistants. Who comes out the chicken champion of NXT? We’ll check in later on to find out.

 

Ethan Page is in medical?

He asks the medics make the ice baths just one degree warmer than usual. He has really sensitive skin. But then in steps Nathan Frazer says, “Good luck tonight, champ.” Ethan asks if Frazer just wished him luck. He doesn’t need luck, especially with how talented he is. But Nathan might need a smidge of that luck given his tag partner, Axiom, got pinned by MSK. Yes, that did happen. But Ethan knows about getting pinned, right? That won’t be happening tonight! But hey, maybe they should wait and see who even walks out of The Bash with their title. Instead of wishing someone luck, maybe Nathan should worry about where his partner even is right now.

Ethan laughs and Nathan laughs that off. But Ethan does have a point… Will Axiom make it to the show in time for the showdown?

 

NXT Women’s North American Championship: Kelani Jordan VS Tatum Paxley!

Speaking of championships, this is the first of three title matches! And while the Gym Princess likes to be a Standout, she probably didn’t want the kind of attention twisted Tatum shows. Will Tatum toy with Kelani and take the title for her own? Or will we see that no one does it like Lani?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who bends and who breaks!

The bell rings and the fans duel. The two tie up, Kelani wrenches and wristlocks, but Tatum rolls and wrenches back. Tatum WRINGS but Kelani handsprings through! The two reset, tie up, and Tatum headlocks. Kelani pries at the hold, and we see that Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne & Jazmyn Nyx are watching this closely. But little do they know, Wendy Choo is watching them. Kelani pries the hold open but Tatum shifts to a facelock. Kelani WRINGS but Tatum handsprings! Tatum shows she can do it like Lani, but then she also spider-walks around a bit. Kelani rushes up, Tatum gets around to waistlock, but Kelani switches.

Kelani sits Tatum down, but Tatum flips up and over to waistlock back. Kelani switches, they go to ropes, but Tatum bucks the O’Conner. Tatum waves to the title, but Kelani gets her in a leg scissor O’Conner Roll! TWO, and Kelani comes back to arm-drag Tatum! Kelani grinds the arm, the fans rally, and Tatum endures. Tatum fights up, pushes Kelani to ropes then whips her away. Kelani runs Tatum over! The fans duel, things keep moving, and Tatum hurdles! Kelani turns a hip toss into arm-drag! Then she slingshot arm-drags! Tatum staggers around, Kelani runs, but Tatum leans way back to dodge the kick!

Kelani shrugs, and just SOMERSAULT LEG DROPS! Tatum sputters and flounders out of the ring. Kelani hurries over, to TORNILLO PLANCHA! Direct hit and the fans fire up with Kelani! Kelani drags Tatum but Tatum kicks her away. Tatum scurries under the ring and Kelani gets mad. Kelani goes looking for Tatum, but she finds a barbie doll instead. Tatum sneaks up on Kelani to CHOP BLOCK the legs! The fans fire up again while Kelani writhes. Tatum laughs at poor Kelani while NXT goes picture in picture.

Kelani crawls, Tatum grabs th elegs, and she drags Kelani over to steel steps. Tatum STOMPS Kelani’s foot against the steel! Tatum smriks as she stalks Kelani, but Kelani ROCKS Tatum! Kelani goes to the apron, but Tatum trips her up! Kelani hits apron, then flops into the ring. Tatum pushes Kelani in, and she SMASHES the knee! And SMASHES it again! Kelani writhes, Tatum is on her for another SMASH! Kelani crawls to a corner, Tatum storms up and CHOPS! Tatum puts the bad leg in ropes to stomp away on it! The ref counts, Tatum lets off at 4, then she SLAPS Kleani. Tatum drops a KNEE on the knee! Cover, TWO!

Kelani stays in this, but she has to hobble her way to ropes. Tatum is on Kelani again, and she DRAGON SCREWS the leg! Kelani flounders, Tatum stalks her, and Tatum brings Kelani up. Tatum has the leg, to DRAGON SCREW! Cover, TWO! Tatum drags Kelani up, kicks, bu t Kelani blocks! Kelani steps over, WHEEL KICK! Cover, TWO! Tatum stays in this but Kelani stays on her. Kelani headlocks, but Tatum turns that into a SHIN BREAKER! Tatum drags Kelani to a cover, TWO! Tatum clamps onto Kelani with chicken wings, then ties up her legs! Kelani kicks free but Tatum CLUBS her down for it!

Tatum drags Kelani up and reels her in to snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Kelani clutches her leg but Tatum drags her back into chicken wings. Tatum traps the arms and again ties up the legs! STUMP PULLER! Kelani endures as Tatum pulls on the leg, and GAB returns to singnle picture. The fans duel, Kelani still endures, and she frees her arms to pull Tatum away. Tatum floats to grab the leg! But Kelani handstands out of the knee smash to ROCK Tatum! Tatum KICKS Kelani’s legs, lifts Kelani, but Kelani sunset flips! TWO, and Tatum kciks! Kelani blocks, then she ducks the enzigiri to DRAGON SCREW in return!

Kelani has a toehold, then steps over, only for Tatum to boot her away! Tatum runs, Kelani dodges but DOUBLE FACEBUSTERS connect! The fans rally and duel again, and here comes Wendy Choo! Spooky Wendy has the Kelani doll, but Kelani rallies on Tatum! Handspring ELBOW! The fans fire up, Kelani kips up, and adrenaline powers her up! Kelani swats Tatum’s punch, BOOTS her, then ROCKS her! Kelani snapmares Tatu, handsprings, but the leg gives out! Tatum pump handles, but Kelani turns that into a cradle! TWO!! Tatum escapes, swings, but into a FLATLINER! Both women are down and teh fans rally!

Kelani rises, hops her way over, SPLIT LEG FLOP! Tatum avoids that, goes up top, and fans are thunderous! Tatum with the 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!!! Kelani survives and the fans are stunned! The fans cheer “NXT! NXT!” for making this happen! Tatum has the legs, but Kelani arm-drags out of the spiral! Kelani runs, Tatum dodges, and Tatum sweeps the legs! Tatum climbs, but Kelani stands! Tatum pushes Kelani away, but Kelani just comes back again! ROUNDHOUSE! Kelani climbs up, but Tatum clinches her! SUPER SPANISH FLY from Kelani!! Kelani hurries right up, even with the bad leg! FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH!! Cover, Kelani wins!!

Winner: Kelani Jordan, by pinfall (still NXT Women’s North American Champion)

Tatum and Kelani proved they’re both one of a kind, but it was Kelani who stands tall! Wendy stands with Tatum, though, is that a friendship made in nightmares right there? But then Wendy clamps on the NIGHT NIGHT SLEEPER!! She drags Tatum down, and now she stakes her claim at Kelani’s title! Will Kelani have to sleep with one eye open from now on?

 

Charlie Dempsey talks with Myles Borne.

This thing with Kendall Grey is embarrassing, to where Myles doesn’t wanna talk about it. Wren Sinclair walks in and asks where Tavion is. Did he get trunked, too? Sure, he lost to Tony D last week, but c’mon. No, Tavion is in Japan for the N1 tournament. Oh, right, Japan. Wink wink. Is that the new term for WHAM WHAM, SLAM, “Mistakes won’t be tolerated!” No…! Stop. Tavion really IS in Japan. Sure… But tonight, she’ll take on that girl who keeps picking on Myles. And Myles hopes she takes it to her. Then when Wren wins, she’s in the group? How ’bout no? But then in walks The D’Angelo Family.

Tony says looks like “Mini Don” is in a tough spot. Doesn’t Dempsey have a No Girls Allowed policy? But what about this? Tony will sweeten the pot: If Wren wins, Charlie gets a shot at the Heritage Cup next week. What does he say? The others are for it, so Charlie accepts. Oh, sorry, what did he say? Wren isn’t sure she heard him. Wow, she can’t hear him either? Myles… But Wren puts it together: Charlie’s Heritage Cup match depends on Wren’s match with Kendall. The stakes are real high, Charles, she isn’t sure she has it. Fine! When Wren wins, she’s in the group, too. But only because she’s the ticket to the Cup.

Oba Femi pushes his way through, and he seems to be headed for Ava’s office. What will The Ruler have to say to the GM? And now we see Frazer on the phone, trying to call Axiom, but then Axiom walks in right behind him. Where’s he been? Axiom was giving Frazer space. But hey, let’s do the thing, right? Yeah, glad to see Axiom finally show up! Time to strategize! The Undeniable Hard-Hitting Truths hurry, but will they be ready in time for the main event?

 

NXT Media catches up with Pete Dunne.

The reporter says that was a big win against Trick tonight. Dunne says Trick has all the talent in the world, but Dunne is at the top of his game! If Trick’s not ready to challenge for the NXT Championship, Dunne just proved that he is! But Trick shouts, “Hey, Pete! Figure this out!” Trick fires hands and Dunne fires back! Refs and producers rush in to stop the brawl! Is Trick going to “figure it out” in round two? Or will The Bruiserweight just have to teach him the same lesson over again?

 

NXT Championship: Ethan Page VS Oro Mensah w/ The Meta Four!

While everyone’s been getting their digs in about “1-2-3,” All Ego vows that the Main Man won’t even get close to that tonight! Will Ethan defend the title and protect his fragile ego? Or will Oro truly be golden?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and let’s see who can kick out when it counts!

The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, and Ethan powers Oro to a corner. The ref counts, Ethan lets off, but Oro dodges to CHOP, CHOP and CHOP! Oro UPPERCUTS, whips, but Ethan reverses to ROCK Oro! Ethan CHOPS Oro, ROCKS him, but Oro ROCKS him again! Ethan CHOPS Oro then whips, but Oro flips to RANA! The fans fire up and Oro runs at the corner to LARIAT! Oro snapmares Ethan to PENALTY KICK! Cover, ONE!! Oro stays on Ethan with forearms to the back! The fans rally, Oro whips, then CHPOS in the corner! Oro whips but Ethan blocks to ROCK Oro! Ethan bumps Oro off buckles, then CHOPS!

Ethan ROCKS Oro, Oro body shots and CHOPS! Oro fires more shots, more CHOPS, and backs Ethan into a corner! The fans fire up as Oro CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! MACHINE GUN CHOPS! The ref counts but the fans fire up, and Oro whips again. Ethan reverses, runs in, but into a BOOT! Oro slips around, but Ethan sits on the cover, TWO!! Ethan goes to the apron but Oro sweeps the legs! Oro BOOTS Ethan and Meta Four poses together while NXT goes picture in picture.

Ethan glares at Meta Four, then he looks to the title. Ethan assures the title that it isn’t going anywhere. Ethan storms up but Oro fires hands! They brawl, Oro backs Ethan down with body shots and a CHOP! Oro hammerlocks, but Ethan RAMS Oro into the apron! Ethan then BACK DROPS Oro to the floor! Oro writhes, Lash & Jakara check on him, but Ethan drags Oro into the ring. Ethan CLUBS Oro down, covers, TWO! Ethan drags Oro up again, whips him to ropes, and ELBOWS him down! Oro sputters, Ethan soaks up the heat, and then Ethan storms up on Oro. Oro KICKS from below! And fires hands!

Oro rises up, fires more forearms, then kicks, only for Ethan to block! Ethan HIP TOSSES Oro into buckles! Oro flounders, Ethan stomps him down! Ethan pushes Oro down, rains down fists, then lets off to huff ‘n’ puff and soak up heat. Ethan drags Oro up again, to short arm LARIAT! Ethan drags Oro up, but Oro fires forearms again and again! Oro runs, but into another back drop! Ethan storms up on Oro, suplexes, and BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ethan seethes as Oro stays in this. Ethan rains down more fists, but lets off to pace around. Oro rises, but Ethan drags him up to scoop and SLAM!

Ethan drags Oro up into a REAR BEARHUG and he squeezes tight! Oro endures, fights up, and GAB returns to single picture. Oro reaches back, fires hands, but Ethan puts on the squeeze! Oro fires shots again and again, and gets free! Only for Ethan to kick low! Ethan whips, Oro blocks and SOBATS! The fans fire up as Oro runs, springboards, QUEBRADA into a DROPKICK! Ethan YANKS Oro right up for a POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!! Oro survives and the fans fire up! Lash & Jakara coach Oro as he rises, but Ethan is on him first. Ethan turns Oro around but Oro ROCKS Ethan first!

Oro staggers and goes to the apron. Ethan storms over, but Oro counter punches! And counter punches! And ROCKS Ethan again! Ethan KICKS Oro in the ropes! Ethan underhooks and drapes Oro out, but Oro fights free and EXPLODERS! The fans fire up again as the hands fly! Oro fires off from all sides, then he blocks a kick to spin Ethan and LARIAT! And LARIAT again! Oro kicks a leg, ROCKS Ethan then SCISSOR KICKS! Cover, TWO!! The fans fire up and Oro hurries to bring Ethan back up. Oro underhooks, but Ethan wernches out ot ROUNDHOUSE! Both men go to ropes, and Lash coaches Oro.

Ethan storms over to where Oro is, and he tells commentary to move! Ethan drags Oro up the corner, and fans go nuts seeing what Ethan has planned! But Oro slips in, UPPERCUTS Ethan, then goes up after Ethan! Oro CLUBS away on Ethan, but Ethan HEADBUTTS Oro down! Oro springs up, WALL RUN KICK! Ethan tumbles down, and Oro DIVES! Direct hit into the desk!! The fans are thunderous, Oro roars, and he puts Ethan in! Oro hooks Ethan up, ripcord and ROLLING KICK!! Cover, TWO!!! The fans fire up more as Oro and Ethan start throwing hands! They’re fast ‘n’ furious, then Oro SUPER PUNCHES!

Oro runs, Ethan puts him on the apron, but Oro ENZIGIRIS! Ethan staggers, Oro springboards and RIDER KICKS! Ethan tumbles out of the ring! Oro builds speed to WRECK Ethan with a dropkick! Oro snarls, feeling that burning in his lungs, and he stalks Ethan up the ramp. Oro CLUBS Ethan, brings him to the picnic table, and SMACKS him off the bench! But then Ethan BACK SUPLEXES Oro onto the table!! The food is all over the place! Ethan drags Oro up, EGO’S EDGE through the picnic table!! The fans are losing their minds, and Ethan drags Oro out of the wreckage! Ethan brings Oro into the ring and storms up again.

Ethan hits a DDT! Cover, TWO?!? Oro survives and the fans are thunderous again! Ethan is furious as the fans rally behind Oro. Ethan drags Oro up, reels him in to Canadian Rack, but Oro slips free! Roll-up! TWO!! SUPERKICK from Oro, and another roll-up! TWO!! Oro runs, SATELLITE DDT!! Ethan flounders to a corner, Oro takes aim! The fans fire up as Oro runs in, MURAMASA!! Ethan flops down, Oro covers, ROPEBREAK!! A miscalculation by Oro and Ethan survives by a literal foot! Oro drags Ethan to the drop zone, then he goes to the apron. Oro springboards, but the leg gives out! Ethan BOOTS Oro down!!

Ethan hauls Oro up, for EGO’S EDGE!! Cover, Ethan wins!

Winner: Ethan Page, by pinfall (still NXT Champion)

Oro put up the fight of his life, but it just wasn’t enough! Ethan tells us YOUR NXT Champion is still All Ego, and we’re still in the Era of Ego. He doesn’t care who is next, this isn’t NXT anymore! It’s all about N-X-ME!!

 

Backstage interview with The Rascalz.

Kelly Kincaid is with Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz & Wes Lee, and of course Wentz & Lee are suited up as MSK. Trey looks left out. But what does the journey to this tag team championship match mean to them? Wentz says it has been 852 long days since they had those titles. Tears, frustrations, wishing this day would come. The thing is, Wes- well, they never thought this moment would come, and it is hard to put into words how much it means to them. With Trey & Wentz, they are… Wes gets emotional, but he says he has had some dark days. One day, MSK are the Tag Team Champions, blazing their own trail. And then the next, Wes is all by himself, having to figure this out by himself.

Wes was fortunate enough to have been North American Champion and have an amazing run. But this right here, standing next to his brothers, is by far the best moment of his career. Now NXT is all about moments, so it will take a lot of effort to win tonight. But at the same time, this is their night. Trey says together, they are the Rascalz. But tonight is about MSK. And that’s all night, and all day! The dynamic duo is back at it again, will they once again be NXT Tag Team Champions?

 

Lola Vice speaks.

“Tenacity? Si. Passion? Definitely. Next level competition? You know it. Fists and hips that don’t lie? Obviously. Tearing the house down? Always. But mercy? Nope. Para nada! There’s No Mercy here.” NXT No Mercy arrives in Denver, Colorado September 1st! Watch only on Peacock.

 

The Great American Bash cookout continues!

Hank is serving up the ranch dressing, everyone is playing cornhole, and wait, who is that? Jaida Parker tells Brinley Reece that that is Dion Lennox, obviously. Does she know nothing? But in steps Ashante THEE Adonis, trying to say Adonisly, all you need is right here. Brin tries not to laugh, and Jaida says she is not worried about Ashante or anything else besides THE NXT Women’s Championship. Because Miss Parker’s got next. Oh, no no no. Lola Vice says she’s got next. Ashante says yummy, muy caliente. Lola says she was this close to winning at Heatwave. Jaida knows that, but that means Lola got her turn. Jaida wants hers.

But in steps Tyson Dupont. Can we all at least agree that last week, Thea Hail VS Roxanne Perez was fire? And he’d love seeing that again. Jaida says no one was asking for “meatball’s” opinion. But then in steps BJ Ray to say they can all get that title shot, cuz they’re all smoke shows. Lola BODY BLOWS Ray! Then Jaida & Sol set him up for a TRIPLE BOMB through the table! Hank ‘n’ Tank know they said no fighting, but that was awesome!

 

Joe Hendry VS Joe Coffey w/ Gallus!

Say his name and he appears…! But sadly, not everyone believes in Joe Hendry. On top of that, not everyone accepts Joe Hendry, namely the Gallus Boys. It’s a Battle of Joes, but who will be the one standing on top of the world after tonight?

Hendry PLANCHAS onto Gallus! Coffey runs out but into an UPPERCUT! The fans fire up as Hendry puts Coffey back in, and the bell rings! Hendy fires hands on Coffey, runs, but into a pop-up UPPERCUT! And then a GLASGOW SENDOFF! Coffey whips Hendry into the corner, scoops him, and hits a BACKBREAKER! Coffey then goes up, up and VADER ELBOW! Cover, TWO! The fans rally for Hendry but Coffey headlocks. Hendry fights up and out, ducks and hurdles, then sidesteps to JUMP KNEE! The fans fire up and Hendry stands Coffey up. Coffey wrenches out, JABS, then whips. Hendry reverses then runs in, into a BOOT!

Coffey goes up and up and GLASGOW FLOPS as Hendry moves! Hendry suplexes Coffey up high and hard! The fans fire up, Hendry CHOPS Coffey in a corner. The fans chant “WE BELIEVE!” Hendry CHOPS Coffey again and again, then fires hands! The ref counts, Hendry stomps away but lets off at 4. Hendry stomps Coffey again, whips him to ropes, then ELBOWS Coffey down! The fans fire up, Gallus is upset on the outside, but Hendry whips Coffey. Coffey holds ropes, but Hendry LARIATS Coffey up and out! The fans fire up while Gallus coaches Coffey, and NXT goes picture in picture.

Coffey rises, cools the boys off, and they all huddle up. Hendry waits on the strategy meeting, the fans sing and wave their hands from side to side, and that just annoys Coffey more. Gallus gets on the apron, Hendry DECKS Wolfgang then DECKS Markus! But Joe Coffey CLOBBERS Hendry out of the ring! Then Coffey goes out to GLASGOW SENDOFF Hendry into steps! Coffey storms over and drags Hendry up to put him in the ring. Coffey fires body shots in the corner, RAMS into Hendry again and again, then lets off to go corner to corner. But Hendry KNEES Coffey back! Only for Coffey to trip Hendry!

Coffey has the legs, works to turn Hendry, but Hendry resists. So Coffey stomps Hendry in the stomach! Coffey works to turn Hendry but Hendry kicks and kicks and KICKS Coffey away! Coffey comes back, but Hendry avoids the elbow drop! Hendry then ducks the discus to wrench and DDT! Both Joes are down and the fans rally up! Hendry and Coffey crawl, rise up, and Hendry UPPERCUTS! Coffey throws a forearm! Hendry throws an UPPERCUT! They go back and forth, shot for shot, then Hendry has the edge with UPPERCUT after UPPERCUT! But Coffey JABS back! Coffey GLASGOW SENDOFF into the corner! Cover, TWO!!

Hendry is still in this but Coffey goes after him. Coffey throws elbows into the shoulder, then clamps on a chinlock, to shift down to a BEARHUG! Coffey KNEES Hendry in the back, clamps on a waistlock for the BEARHUG, but Hendry still endures. GAB returns to single picture, the fans rally, and Hendry fires elbows. Coffey CLUBS Hendry down, then whips. Hendry sunset flips, Coffey rolls through and grabs the legs! Hendry FLINGS Coffey away! The fans fire up, Hendry runs up but into an ELBOW! Hendry runs up again, into a FLAPJACK HOTSHOT! Coffey stands on Hendry’s neck! The ref counts, Coffey lets off, but Gallus drags Hendry out!

Hendry fights Gallus off and the fans fire up! Hendry puts Markus in the skirt, then he gives Wolfgang a chair! Hendry then FLOPS onto the desk! Hendry’s pulling an Eddie Guerrero! The fans cheer, the ref sees Gallus, and Gallus defends their innocence! Even so, the ref EJECTS Markus & Wolfgang! The fans taunt Gallus with “Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye~!” Hendry is back in and he rolls Coffey up! TWO!! Coffey escapes, HEADBUTTS, and ROLLING- NO, Hendry fires haymakers! Hendry whips, Coffey reverses but Hendry CLOBBERS Coffey! And CLOBBERS him again! Hendry whips Coffey to a corner, Coffey rebounds into a BACK DROP!

The fans sing for Hendry and he scoops Coffey for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Hendry kips up and even Booker T believes! Stomp stomp, clap! Stomp stomp, clap! Hendry hits Coffey with the STANDING OVATION! Cover, Hendry wins!

Winner: Joe Hendry, by pinfall

NXT believes, and now Joe Coffey must accept that Joe Hendry is great! Sarah Schreiber interviews Hendry in the ring on this big win. Has he enjoyed his time here in NXT? Sarah, you make it sound like it’s over! Hendry likes it in NXT, he might just stay for a lot longer! The fans love that idea, too! Hendry knows there are a lot of people in the locker room who might not like that, but they can come and see him next Tuesday! You won’t even have to say his name, believe him when he says he WILL be here! Joe Hendry has fans all over the world, will all of the WWE Universe soon believe in him?

 

Chase U is in session.

It is not every day you get a brand new classroom. This is thanks to Ridge Holland, round of applause for him. Duke says it would be nice if they had titles, though… Thea agrees. Riley says to stop being so hard on yourselves! Thea’s match was smashing! And she deserves another shot! Ridge steps in and the class cheers. Do they love it? Yeah! This is a new classroom, but they cannot give up. They have to fight harder! Now listen, Ridge has pulled his very last favor with Ava. Next week, they get a tag team championship match with the winners of tonight’s main event!

HOLY ISH!! Now that IS great news! Duke & Chase are ready to go! Oh, uh, sorry, Ridge should’ve been more clear. The formation will be Ridge & Chase this time. Ridge wants to prove himself by bringing gold home. They’ve gotta win, Ridge’s gotta win, and if anyone deserves it, it’s Mr. Chase. They ALL deserve it! Tag team titles or bust! Thea says Ridge is a hero! Riley and Duke don’t look as confident. But will this be the Cinderella story in the making? Or will it be a tragic ending once again for the underdog Chase U?

 

The Great American Bash cookout continues!

Shawn Spears finds Brooks Jensen. Spears vouched for Jensen, he swayed Ava’s decision, so maybe- Maybe what? Jensen owes Spears his career now? No. But he does owe him an open mind. And if he gives Spears the drink, then Spears can show him he doesn’t need it. Hank ‘n’ Tank walk over and remind the guys, no animosity. Spears & Jensen head out, no alcohol on hand. But is Spears still going to be a bad influence of his own?

Meanwhile, Brin, Carlee & Kendal talk about how deep and competitive the NXT Women’s Division is right now. Everyone wants to fight for a chance. Speaking of competitive, are Stevie and Stone okay? Looks like they might’ve overdone it on the barbecue wings… Roxanne Perez walks in and says oh, look! Girls she hasn’t beat yet. Bye. Stone hears them talking and has an idea. Okay, good. Spit it out then. For every woman who hasn’t had a title opportunity yet, it will be a big contender’s match. He’ll go tell Ava. He can’t, he’s covered in sauce! Also, BOP! Stevie hurries away, and in step The Good Brothers.

Gallows & Anderson don’t approve of the menu. Oh, is Tank thinking what Hank’s thinking? Yeah, The Good Brothers are the only ones to complain about the food and drinks at all tonight. Well, Big LG, what do you expect from a Hank ‘n’ Tank party? Okay, they said no fighting at the party, but party’s over! Hank ‘n’ Tank throw hands with the Good Brothers! The rest of the guests fire up, but will we see these big boys all have it out in the ring soon enough?

 

BREAKING NEWS for NXT’s move to CW!

NXT isn’t just moving from USA Network, they’re gonna go on the road! October 1st is Chicago, Illinois! October 8th is St. Louis, Missouri! And on top of that, CM Punk will of course be in Chicago, and Randy Orton will of course be in St. Louis! Get your tickets while you can, or prepare to tune in for the Fall!

 

High Stakes: Wren Sinclair w/ The No Quarter Catch Crew VS Kendal Grey w/ Carlee Bright!

The deal was struck with The Don, and this match is more than just a match. If Wren wins, not only is she NQCC 4 Life, Charlie Dempsey gets his chance to take the Heritage Cup back. But if she loses, there’s no telling what she’ll say and do… Will the NQCC make sure Wren gets that W? Or will Kendall throw everyone for a loop?

NXT returns as Kendal makes her entrance, Carlee backing her up. The bell rings and the two circle. They feel things out, tie up, and Wren grab a leg! Kendal hops around, flips through and hits an arm-drag into an armbar! Wren stacks to a cover, TWO! Kendal hits a fireman’s carry takeover, and she has the top wristlock. Wren fights around, headscissors, but Kendal fights around. Kendal kips free, but Wren hits another headscissor! Wren squeezes as she keeps Kendal down, then fights up. Wren hammerlocks an arm, Myles talks her up to Dempsey, but Kendal fights up. Kendal waistlocks, Wren switches, and Wren shoves Kendal to a corner.

Kendal goes up, over, to the far corner, then goes up to CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Kendal arm-drags Wren right down to a wristlock! Wren scuffs Kendal, fights up, and grinds forearms in. Kendal whips Wren to a corner, runs up, but Wren goes up and over! Wren CLOBBERS Kendal, then runs to BASEMENT BULLDOG! Cover, TWO! The fans rally, Wren clamps on with another hammerlock. Wren wants the other arm but Kendal resists. Wren shifts to a leg, has a modified BOW ‘N’ ARROW, and she pulls Kendal back! Kendal endures, Carlee is concerned, but Wren sits up to have the traditional BOW ‘N’ ARROW!

Myles says see? Wren’s good! Dempsey admits that, but Kendal pops free to a cover, TWO! Wren storms up on Kendal, whips, but Kendal reverses to hit a NECKBREAKER! Both women rise, and Kendal CLOBBERS Wren! And CLOBBERS her again! And then clinches to OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Wren bails out, Kendal storms out and Myles stays back. Myles then goes to distract, but Carlee trips him! Kendal storms in to wrench Wren, and SAIDO! Then a float over to a cover, TWO!! Wren survives and Myles gets on the apron to complain! The ref reprimands, Kendal storms up, but Wren waistlocks.

Kendal breaks free, tackles Wren, and jackknife bridges! Dempsey reaches out but hesitates! TWO for Wren! Wren has the prawn hold, TWO!! Wren DECKS Kendal!! Kendal flounders, Wren storms up on her! DIRTY DEEDS! Cover, Wren wins!!

Winner: Wren Sinclair, by pinfall (officially joins the NQCC)

Well what do you know? Maybe the NQCC has just needed a woman’s touch! She throws up the clutch hand sign, Dempsey does it reluctantly, but now Dempsey has his shot at Tony D. Will Dempsey make the most of this opportunity and bring the cup back to the crew?

 

Je’Von Evans speaks.

“Y’all really wanna know more about me, don’t you?” Je’Von had his family, teachers and everyone telling him he needed a back-up plan in life. They wanted him to go to college, and no disrespect, because that is great advice, just not for him. Wrestling was always the goal! And then, he got signed just last November! Ever since then, like, it’s been going crazy. The first WWE superstar he met, Matt Bloom, aka Lord Tensai, aka A-Train. That guy is BIG. Je’Von remembers walking up and asking how he got those tattoos off his face. Bloom just laughed it off and took a picture with Je’Von. That was 2013. Now, he’s Je’Von’s coach! Wait, can they cut him revealing he was Tensai?

The producer asks where Je’Von sees himself in 10 years. To when? Je’Von can’t even think that far! He only turned 20 in April, so he doesn’t even know where he is now. But he does k now he is gonna be growing up in front of our eyes. So sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the ride with him. The Young OG has a bright future, will we see him become the future of the WWE?

 

NXT Media catches up with Oba Femi.

How’d the meeting go with Ava? He says it was very exciting and productive. Because next week, Oba is defending his North American title. Against who? Against whoever is brave or stupid enough to step up to him. Oba wants to find out- Tony D walks in and says the real scoop is he beats Charlie in the Heritage Cup match and there’s nothing Charlie can do about it. The Don is laughing now, but will the NQCC have the last laugh? As for Oba, who will try to take the throne away from The Ruler?

 

NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS MSK!

This is the moment of truth in many ways! While Frazer & Axiom are all about #NeverSlowDown, they are still arguing about staying in their lane. And while this is the Rascalz Reunion Tour, it is also a chance for Wes Lee & Zachary Wentz to win back these titles. This is going to be fast and furious for sure, but who comes out golden on the other side?

The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who makes this must-see!

The teams sort out and Wes starts against Axiom. They circle as the fans rally up. The two tie up, Axiom hits a headlock takeover then wrenches an arm. Wes rolls, but Axiom wrangles him. The fans rally for Wes and he fights up. Wes spins, MONKEY FLIPS Axiom, then wrenches in return. Axiom endures, rolls, and then bridges back. Axiom flips around to DROPKICK Wes down! Cover, ONE! Axiom clamps on a chinlock but Wes fights up. Frazer tags in as Wes powers out, and Axiom holds ropes. Axiom BOOTS, Frazer rolls up with a bridge, TWO! Wes stands but into an arm-drag! Frazer has the armlock but the fans rally.

Wes kips up, slips through and wrenches to whip. Frazer goes up, Quebradas over, then keeps moving,. Wes ducks the dropkick but Frazer sweeps legs to cover! ONE, Wes sweeps legs to cover, ONE! Wes runs, Frazer drops down then hurdles. Wes handsprings over, Frazer kips up, but Wes DECKS Frazer! The fans fire up and Wes brings Frazer around. Wes whips Frazer to the corner, runs in, but Frazer puts him on the apron. Wes ENZIGIRIS Frazer, swings in to DROPKICK and Zach tags in. Zach runs corner to corner to BRONCO BUSTER! The fans cheer as Zach bounces again and again! The ref counts, Zach stops at 4.

Tag to Wes, Zach keeps going on Frazer! Wes drags Frazer out to cover, TWO! Zach was being a bit extra but Wes stalks Frazer to ropes. Frazer grabs ropes while Wes grabs his legs. Wes YANKS Frazer up, only for Frazer to land on his feet! PELE! Tag to Axiom and he goes up to CROSSBODY! Axiom BLASTS Zach, gets moving, and he tilt-o-whirl RANAS Wes out! MSK regroup but Frazer builds speed to FLY! Direct hit at the ramp and the fans fire up! Axiom lines up the shot, goes up and up to GOLDEN TRIANGLE! Down goes MSK again and the fans fire up! Frazer & Axiom hold up their belts while NXT goes picture in picture.

Frazer & Axiom put the belts back on the podium, then they put Wes back in the ring. Axiom covers, TWO! Wes grits his teeth as he stays in this, but Axiom whips him to the corner. Wes uses that to BLAST Frazer! Wes then goes up and over Axiom, rolls, hot tag to Zach! Axiom rushes over, Zach KICKS Axiom in the ropes! Zach steps in to CODE- NO, Axiom stops that to throw Zach back. But Zach fires fast hands, kicks, and then ENZIGIRIS Axiom down! The fans fire up with Zach and he CHOPS Axiom against ropes. Zach whips, Axiom reverses, and Axiom DROPKICKS Zach down! Axiom drags Zach over, tag to Frazer.

Frazer CLUBS Zach, then snap suplexes! Cover, ONE! Frazer is annoyed but he drags Zach around to have a HALF CRAB! Zach endures, crawls forward, but Frazer shifts into an STF! Frazer pulls Zach back with the crossface, then shifts to just the facelock. But Zach powers up to back suplex free! Frazer lands out, he back suplexes high and hard! Cover, TWO! Frazer keeps Zach down with a chinlock. Zach endures, Trey and the fans rally up, and Zach fights around. GAB returns to swingle picture and Zach fights up to his feet. Zach throws body shots but Frazer keeps him from Wes! Zach fires forearms, reaches out, repeat!

Zach takes a swing, Frazer ducks to get around and waistlock. Zach switches and shoves, but Frazer QUEBRADAS into a SUPERKICK! The fans fire up while both men are down! Zach crawls, as does Frazer, hot tags to Axiom and Wes! The fans fire up as the Cardiac Kid rallies on Axiom! Bob ‘n’ weave and a strike fest! Snapmare and basement DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Wes goes corner to corner to forearm SMASH! SUPERKICK! ENZIGIRI! Then SNAP EXPLODER! Cover, TWO! Axiom survives that speed rush and the fans rally up. Wes drags Axiom back, tags Zach, and Wes grabs the legs. Wes catapults Axiom but Axiom blocks Zach’s superkick!

Axiom ROCKS Zach, DOUBLE STOMPS Wes, and hurries for his corner. Zach runs up, Axiom sends him into buckles. Zach still BOOTS Axiom, goes up, but Axiom GAMANGIRIS! Frazer tags, Axiom goes up and Frazer climbs the other corner. SUPER SPANISH FLY for the Power, and PHOENIX SPLASH for the Glory!! Cover, WES BREAKS IT!! Just in time! The fans are thunderous while all four men are down! Axiom rises, he brings Wes up but Wes ROCKS him first! Axiom flounders, Frazer half nelsons Wes! Frazer calls to Axiom, he lines up the shot, but Wes ducks so the SUPERKICK hits Frazer!

Axiom can’t believe what happened! Wes SUPERKICKS Axiom! Axiom flops pout, Zach runs up to springboard FLYING CUTTER on Frazer!! Cover, TWO?!!? Frazer survives and no one can believe it! But they know “This is Awesome!” Zach drags Frazer over, tags Wes, and MSK sets up. THROUGH FIRE AND FLAME! Cover, AXIOM BREAKS IT! The fans are thunderous again, and Axiom baits Zach into TOSSING him out! Frazer is in the corner, Wes runs up but is put up top! DROPKICK! Wes wobbles then flops to the apron! Zach gets up, Axiom PENALTY KICKS him! Frazer drags Wes back up and the fans rally!

Frazer and Wes are on the very top, and Axiom tags in before the SUPER DUPER PLEX! And roll through! Suplex and CHASING THE DRAGON!?! Cover, TWO?!?!? Wes survives again, but Frazer hauls Wes right up! GOLDEN RATIO from Axiom!! Cover, Frazer & Axiom win!!

Winners: Nathan Frazer & Axiom, by pinfall (still NXT Tag Team Champions)

MSK was so close time and again, but they could not take those titles back! #Fraxiom stands tall, but they also show respect to MSK. They all shake hands and hug it out, and now the champs have to turn right around for next week’s match. Will Frazer & Axiom still be golden after taking on Mr. Chase & Yorkshire Grit?

As for The Rascalz, they tell Wes it’s fine. They gave it their all, they can always go for the belts again. The fans chant, “Thank You, Rascalz! MSK!” Wes and Zach nod, but then Wes SUPERKICKS Trey?!? Zach asks what the hell! That is his brother! But then Wes LOW BLOWS Zach!?! Why, Wes, Why!? Wes says they left him alone! ZACH LEFT WES ALONE! Wes DECKS Zach, then DECKS him again! The fans boo as Wes then PUNTS Zach out of the ring!! Zach cries as he leans against the steel steps, and Trey begs Wes to stop. Wes bends Trey’s bandaged finger, then RAMS him through barriers!! Wes snarls and he takes aim at Zach.

Wes runs up to METEORA Zach against the steps!! The fans tell Wes off but something about that was cathartic for the Cardiac Kid. But what does this turn to the dark side mean for Wes’ future?


My Thoughts:

An awesome finale for this year’s Great American Bash, great story progression in just about every segment tonight. The Great American Bash barbecue party segments were all a lot of fun, and clearly we’re getting more Eddy VS Lexis, Good Brothers VS Hank ‘n’ Tank, and perhaps a battle royal to determine Roxanne’s challenge for No Mercy. Now, what would be awesome is if one of these new signees to NXT, like Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia or Delta, debut through this match and win it all. That would make for a big title match at No Mercy, but there is the need to have something big for NXT moving to CW in October, so maybe it won’t be one of those big names.

Another element from the party promos is Spears talking with Jensen. Spears may want to influence Jensen to be sinister, but you gotta appreciate the element of Spears wanting what’s physically best for Jensen, aka cutting back on the alcohol and being sober. Another good promo from Je’Von, and the fact we’re getting more feels like NXT is really investing in The Young OG. Je’Von has shown ability, personality and charisma beyond his years, I wouldn’t be surprised if they really are planning on making him a centerpiece for this next generation. And same for Lola, her getting to give the No Mercy commercial promo means she’s an important piece to NXT moving forward, too.

Additionally, very good promo from Chase U to set up a new tag title opportunity. And I figured there’d be a change in the line-up. Ridge & Riley didn’t work, Chase & Duke failed this past time, so Ridge & Chase is certainly a logical combo they’d try. Personally, I thought they’d do Ridge & Duke to double the size and strength, but story wise there is definitely something to it being Ridge & Chase. Maybe Ridge can’t help but cheat to win this one, all the more reason I feel like he and Duke should’ve been the combo since they’ve argued over that before. At the same time, maybe Duke and Riley coast the team since they gave that look to each other during the promo.

Speaking of the tag titles, we got great promos tonight from both teams. Frazer again concerned about Axiom’s divided attention, though it didn’t really hurt them in the end. Wes being emotional talking about his team could actually have been some foreshadowing of that ending. That tag match was awesome, and I suppose Frazer & Axiom winning made sense, they’re the full NXT tag team, a TNA team wasn’t getting these titles. And Wes’s betrayal of The Rascalz, motivated by what he feels was a betrayal by them first, was a shocking ending, but could also spur a story for them that crosses over between both NXT & TNA.

Great stuff from the No Quarter Catch Crew and D’Angelo Family. Wren is getting to show some real fun personality, and cool plug that Tavion is in NOAH’s N1, the parallel to NJPW’s G1. I also like how Kendal & Carlee are at least getting TV time, though they’re being fed to others. I like that Wren wins her way into NQCC and gets Dempsey a title match. Good promo in The D’Angelos interrupting Oba. The Heritage Cup match could probably go either way, but I’m personally thinking Wren helps Dempsey win the cup so he truly accepts her. As for Oba, an Open Challenge could be a doorway to another TNA star showing up in NXT for a real awesome match.

Great Women’s North American Championship match from Kelani and Tatum, and the fans are becoming big fans of Tatum. I’m sure I said this before, but I appreciate the long term booking of Alba & Isla being right about Tatum having a twisted side. And just as I thought Wendy and Tatum were gonna be a team, Wendy beats Tatum down and is basically going to be Kelani’s next opponent. I have a feeling Kelani makes it through Wendy, but that’s if the match happens on TV. There’s a likely chance No Mercy sees someone dethrone Kelani, but I suppose we’ll have to wait and see who gets that shot.

Great opening match from Trick and Dunne, and I was surprised Dunne won. At the same time, that is a great way to propel Trick’s story, because he and Dunne can go even harder, maybe add a stipulation or something, as they both fight to prove they’re worthy of the NXT Championship. Ethan VS Oro was also great, probably Oro’s best match since signing with WWE, and that’s going back to NXT UK. But in the end, Ethan retains and calls out both Dunne and Trick. Makes me think they might do a Triple Threat. I was kind of hoping while Ethan was bragging, someone would show up, but there really isn’t anyone else primed for a shot.

Unless it’s Joe Hendry! Hendry VS Coffey was a very good match, and of course Gallus got involved, but of course Hendry won out. Hendry saying he wants to hang out in NXT more makes me think he might actually just join NXT as soon as his TNA contract is up. And I am sure so many fans would go nuts over seeing Hendry win the NXT Championship. That’s either NXT Chicago for the CW debut, or at the end of this year at NXT Deadline. I guess that still depends on where Trick’s story goes, but it would be some good stuff to see Hendry and Trick face each other as two of the most popular Faces at this level.

My Score: 9.1/10

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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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