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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (8/5/24)
There you are…!
Chad Gable & The Creed Brothers… RUN.
“Master” Chad Gable continues to play genius detective, but now he & The Creed Brothers must take on The Wyatt Sicks in a Six Man Tag! Will Gable and his new students #FollowTheBuzzards?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Sheamus VS Ludwig Kaiser; Sheamus wins.
- Lyra Valkyria VS Shayna Baszler w/ Zoey Stark; Lyra wins, by disqualification.
- The New Day VS The Authors of Pain w/ The Final Testament; The New Day wins.
- The Awesome Truth VS A-Town Down Under; ATDU wins.
- Damian Priest VS JD McDonagh w/ Carlito; Priest wins, by disqualification.
- Dakota Kai w/ Damage CTRL VS Sonya Deville w/ Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark; changed to…
- Iyo Sky w/ Kairi Sane VS Sonya Deville w/ Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark; Iyo wins.
- Six Man Tag: Chad Gable & The Creed Brothers VS The Wyatt Sick6; The Wyatts win.
PLAY BY PLAY
The first hour is commercial free!
Ludwig Kaiser is in the ring.
The Impeccable German makes his return to tell “Ladies and gentlemen” of Baltimore, “I demand all your gratitude for your NEW~ World Heavyweight Champion… Derrrr RIIING GENERAL…! GUUUUNTHER!” And with that, the King of the Ring who is now Der Champion heads to the ring. Gunther steps inside as Kaiser applauds. They hug, for Imperium is reunited and on top of the world. Gunther raises the belt, and he gets his celebratory pyro! Kaiser hands over the mic and Gunther soaks up the cheers and jeers. Fans chant “You Deserve It!” “No You Don’t!”
Gunther takes a moment to introduce himself, and he says he is Der Ring General. He is the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion in history! He is King of the Ring. And now, he is YOUR World Heavyweight Champion! “Tonight, a new legacy begins, and let’s be honest, this title and this company deserved so much more for a very, very long time. So if you think what I’ve done with the Intercontinental Championship is historic, just watch and see what I do as the World Heavyweight Champion. Because in this ring, I am above everybody here. I am ready and prepared for everyone and everything. There is nothing that can catch me off guard. I am greatness personified!”
Fans are torn, but Gunther then says that from this day forth, Monday Night Raw and the legacy of this great business, of this great sport, and the World Heavyweight Championship belong to GUNTHER! But here comes RANDY ORTON! The Viper of SmackDown is here, having done his part on Saturday to keep The Bloodline out of power. But now, here he is, stepping into the ring with Gunther. Baltimore fires up as Orton poses on the corner. Orton then gets himself a mic while the fans chant his name. Gunther says, “Well, Randy, I have to say, I was wrong. Because that can’t be outdone.”
Orton tells Gunther that he wants to congratulate him, but that’s not really Orton’s style. But that said, that gold, that title, looks mighty damn fine on Gunther’s shoulder. Gunther is a good looking champion. But Orton can’t help but when he looks at the title, he realizes Orton is the only reason Gunther has that title in the first place. See, Gunther got his title shot at SummerSlam because he beat Orton at King of the Ring. Or did he? Orton knows, the people know, and even HHH knows. Orton’s shoulders weren’t perfectly flat on the mat, but the referee’s decision is final, and Orton gets that. Orton has been here long enough to know he has to respect that.
But HHH knows that there needs to be a Gunther VS Orton sequel. The fans fire up! HHH told the world that there would be a Gunther VS Orton part 2. And that is exactly why Orton is here tonight. Orton is calling in that favor. Orton is the only man that can match Gunther move for move, chop for chop, counter for counter, technician for technician, smooth VS smoother. In fact, the fans deserve a modern day Flair VS Steamboat. Now, Orton can fill one of those roles, but can Gunther? Gunther calls himself a “living legend,” and that is fine. Gunther believes he is a “living legend,” and that is fine.
Because, big man, Orton made a career out of killing legends. So Bash in Berlin, Orton does it again, and he walks out of Gunther’s home country the NEW World Heavyweight Champion. The fans fire up for “RANDY! RANDY!” but Gunther smirks. Gunther tells Orton, “Everything you said is true. And to be honest, not beating you clean at the King of the Ring left a little stain on my record. So if those voices in your head tell you that you can beat me in Berlin, I have to tell you, your voices are wrong. Randy Orton…” The fans chant for “R K O! R K O!” but Gunther says challenge accepted! They shake hands, and the deal is struck.
Gunther brings Orton in closer to say nothing , absolutely nothing, catches Gunther off guard. Oh, good to know. But Orton’s heard that before. Orton wants Gunther to see this RKO coming. Will the Viper strike down the King of the Ring and take the title? Or will Orton be the one getting bashed in Berlin?
Backstage interview with Sheamus.
Jackie Redmond says there is growing list of people who want after The Fella, including the returning Kaiser, who is back from an injury he claims Sheamus caused. What does Sheamus think of that? Sheamus says Kaiser has returned to Raw, “The Human Ken Doll” is medically cleared, and wanted his match tonight. Sheamus has been more focused on Pete “Don’t Call Me Butch” Dunne but what’re you gonna do? All these thundercats want Sheamus to get his scalp and make a name for themselves. And he says, BRING IT ON! He’ll fight them all!
The truth is, Sheamus tests Kaiser’s fragile ribs, then he’ll put Dunne on the shelf. But he has one question, Baltimore: Are you ready for a banger?! The Celtic Warrior heads out, will he finish the beef with The Impeccable German?
Sheamus VS Ludwig Kaiser!
Well, Kaiser doesn’t wait, he goes after Sheamus at the ramp! Sheamus sends Kaiser into barriers! Kaiser almost tumbles over them! Sheamus brings Kaiser back to fire hands, but Kaiser hits back! The brawl goes around the way, Kaiser fires hands but Sheamus gives those back! Sheamus puts Kaiser in, throws off his shirt, free souvenir, and now the match begins! Kaiser fires hands in the ring, bumps Sheamus off buckles, then CHOSP! Sheamus CHOPS back! Sheamus drags Kaiser up in a corner, UPPERCUTS, but Kaiser fires hands! And an UPPERCUT! Sheamus just UPPERCUTS back! Kaiser sputters and Sheamus whips him.
Kaiser KICKS Sheamus, Sheamus goes to a corner, but then Kaiser blocks a boot! “NEIN!” And UPPERCUT! Kaiser CHOPS, stomps, repeat! The fans fire up as Kaiser CHOPS again and again! The ref backs Kaiser off, but Sheamus CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! The fans count along, Sheamus goes to TEN CHOPS! The fans fire up and Sheamus grins. Sheamus stands Kaiser up, but Kaiser KICKS the bad leg! Kaiser stomps that leg, but now Sheamus is egging him on! Kaiser kicks again, Sheamus blocks to BODY SHOT! Kaiser sputters, Sheamus BODY SHOTS again! Kaiser shoves Sheamus, runs up, but into a fireman’s carry!
The fans fire up and Sheamus ROLLING SENTONS! Sheamus goes up a corner, but Kaiser bails out! The fans boo but Kaiser calls the ref over. The ref checks Sheamus, wants medical to verify this, but the ref also has to keep Sheamus back. The fans rally, but Kaiser’s playing possum! He CLOBBERS Sheamus from behind! Kaiser grins, then he HAMMERS away on Sheamus! Kaiser sets Sheamus up against steel steps, that’s his favorite spot! Kaiser refreshes the ring count to build speed around the way! DROPKICK against steps! Sheamus sputters and the fans boo, but Kaiser just smiles.
Kaiser leaves Sheamus behind, the ring count climbs to 5 of 10 and Sheamus finally stirs. Sheamus rises and the fans rally up. Sheamus stands at 9 to slide in! Kaiser is annoyed, and he KICKS away on Sheamus! The fans boo, the ref counts, and Kaiser lets off. Kaiser comes back to dig his knee into Sheamus’ face, but lets off as the ref counts. Sheamus sputters his way to another kick, but Kaiser KICKS him in the side! Kaiser fishhooks Sheamus’ face, then ELBOWS him in the head! The fans rally, Kaiser stand Shamu sup but Sheamus fires hands! So Kaiser throat chops him! And DROPKICKS the leg out!
Sheamus is in the corner, Kaiser CHOKES him, and goes so hard that Kaiser falls out of the ring! Kaiser storms up to CHOP Sheamus! The fans boo, Sheamus is in a Tree of Woe, so Kaiser KICKS him back into the ring. Kaiser has a wild look in his eyes as he storms into the ring. Kaiser soaks up the heat from Baltimore, then stalks Sheamus to the apron. Kaiser stands Sheamus up to hook him up in the ropes. The fans boo but Kaiser steals the BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! But Sheamus stops it at four! Kaiser panics, Sheamus short arm LARIATS! Both men are down, the fans fire up, and Sheamus drags himself up.
Baltimore chants “LET’S GO, SHEAMUS!” but Kaiser KICKS the legs out! Cover, TWO! Sheamus crawls along ropes and Kaiser taunts him. Sheamus said he’d take Kaiser out, where’s that now? Kaiser pie faces Sheamus, and says he takes Sheamus out! Kaiser SLAPS Sheamus, but that just angers Sheamus! The fans rally, Sheamus fights up, but Kaiser SLAPS and CHOPS and CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Sheamus just grits his teeth to HEADBUTT! And ROCK Kaiser with haymaker after haymaker! Kaiser and Sheamus fire hands back and forth, then Sheamus gets the edge! Sheamus whips, Kaiser reverses, but Sheamus breaks the line to POLISH HAMMER!
The fans fire up as Sheamus CLOBBERS Kaiser again! Sheamus LARIATS in a corner, reels Kaiser in, IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Kaiser writhes, the fans fire up, and Sheamus hauls Kaiser up. Canadian Rack, but Kaiser slips free! Kaiser SLAPS Sheamus, kicks low, then CLUBS Sheamus. Sheamus fireman’s carries for WHITE NOISE! Cover, TWO! Kaiser survives and the fans fire up as Sheamus rises. Sheamus sits Kaiser up but Kaiser CHOPS! Sheamus CHOPS Kaiser down! Sheamus grabs the legs, and puts Kaiser in a TEXAS CLOVERLEAF!! Kaiser endures being twisted, and he fights around to reach out, ROPEBREAK!
Sheamus lets go, the fans boo as Kaiser goes to the apron, but now Sheamus stands Kaiser up. Sheamus has Kaiser in the ropes, but Kaiser HOTSHOTS him first! Then DISCUS LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Sheamus is still in this and Kaiser is beside himself. The fans rally for Sheamus even harder, and Sheamus grins at Kaiser. They give junkyard dog headbutts, then they SLAP and SLAP! SLAP, SLAP, HAYMAKER, HAYMAKER! The fans are thunderous as Sheamus short arm LARIATS again! Sheamus TOSSES Kaiser out, to have him on the ropes! BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN!! The fans count to TEN, then Sheamus pushes Kaiser down!
Sheamus goes up the corner, aims for the outside, and he SUPER FLYING LARIATS!! Down goes Kaiser and Sheamus hauls him back up! Sheamus puts Kaiser in, but HERE COMES DUNNE! Sheamus dodges the shillelagh! The fans boo Dunne, but then Sheamus dodges and KNEES Dunne down! The Bruiserweight is stunned, Sheamus goes for Kaiser! Kaiser GAMANGIRIS, covers, TWO!! Sheamus survives and Kaiser is losing his cool! Kaiser storms around the ring, stalks Sheamus, and hauls him up! Clinch and- NO, Sheamus powers out and KNEES Kaiser! Then BROGUE!! Cover, Sheamus wins!
Winner: Sheamus, by pinfall
What was that with Dunne last week? “Figure it out?” Well, The Fella “figured it out” and was able to win another banger! But is he about to have another banger with the Bruiserweight down the line?
Baltimore knows all about The Wyatt Family.
11 years ago, “A prophet was unleashed.” Bo Dallas says, “Life is a circle. The end of one journey, the beginning of the next. The circle moves us all. Through sorrow and hope, triumph and agony, life and loss, until we let go, abandon all hope, and find our place on the path unwinding.” The parallels between then and now are clear, “we’re here.” Tonight, Baltimore, “the reckoning is here. RUN.” Will tonight’s main event be the culmination of everything in this circle of life?
Damian Priest is here!
And The Punisher storms right to the ring to shout at Finn Balor! “You know what time it is! Come out here and take this beating like a man!” The fans chant “KICK HIS ASS!” but no Finn. Priest asks if this is for real. How does he go from The Prince to a backstabbing, cowardly scumbag?! Finn knows Priest’s story, and that most of his life, Priest has been on his own. Until he found The Judgment Day. They gave him a reason to fight, they made him feel like he belonged. But then, at the documentary screening, the people told Priest what he means to them. He hears the fans in Baltimore, he sees them, and he knows now that his family just got a whole lot bigger.
So Finn, let him introduce you to his new family! The fans cheer as Priest does a 360. Does Finn think Priest is upset over losing the title? Nah, man, Priest can win the title back. He’s pissed because Finn took that title from all of us! Finn made Priest feel like he let down his family. And for someone like Priest, you know he can’t let that stand. Finn, listen closely. When you are suffering, know that Priest will be the reason for his pain! So get out here to let the beating begin! Priest throws down the mic but Finn just talks via the tron.
Finn tells “big man” Damian that he just wants Priest to know: Priest brought this upon himself. See, Finn didn’t betray Priest, Priest betrayed The Judgment Day. Priest knows how it was supposed to be: They’d all have each other’s backs. No leaders. But that all changed when Priest became World Heavyweight Champion. Priest went back on his word. A year ago, Finn almost became World Heavyweight Champion, and then this happened. Finn shows a picture of Priest’s attempted MITB cash-in. What was it Priest said after that show? “It’s time to man up.”
Well, Finn waited, and waited, and waited a full YEAR, and he manned up! Finn screwed Priest and his family over! Priest is from the streets? Well now he’s a loser from the streets. Finn isn’t gonna fight Priest. But you know who will? Someone who has earned it, someone who deserves it! JD McDonagh will fight Priest! Finn will wait. Finn will wait until Priest feels safe, until he feels comfortable, until he has almost forgotten about this. And then when Priest’s back is turned, Finn will be there to stab him in the back again and again! And it won’t just be Finn. The NEW Judgment Day steps in as he says, “We all will.”
Priest is furious, having been betrayed by everyone he trusted! He storms backstage again, will he find Finn before Finn finds Priest?
Adam Pearce is on a phone call.
He says this is going to be huge! Orton VS Gunther, Bash in Berlin! Oh but speaking of huge… Bronson Reed steps in and says he beat Sheamus last week, yet Sheamus gets a match tonight? Pearce says Sheamus VS Kaiser was set even before- Bronson says he will not be disrespected. Pearce always has some excuse ready. If Bronson wants to get to the talk, he has to call Pearce’s bluff. The Colossal Aussie heads out, what will he do to get his way?
Lyra Valkyria VS Shayna Baszler w/ Zoey Stark & Sonya Deville!
As things continue to heat up in the Raw Women’s Division, The Morrigan is going to battle the Queen of Spades in hopes of getting a foothold in the title race. However, Kayden Carter, Katana Chance & Zelina Vega are all on the sidelines after the brutal battles with these bullies! Will Lyra be able to stand on her own two feet? Or will she end up with a broken wing of her own after Shayna’s done with her?
The bell rings and Shayna fires off on Lyra! Lyra hits back but Shayna wrenches to a wristlock. Straight Arm Lever! Then Shayna WRINGS the arm out! Lyra hurries to a corner, kicks at Shayna, but Shayna sweeps Lyra’s legs. Shayna grabs the arm, isolates it, and lets her hair down before she STMOPS the arm! Lyra writhes, Shayna soaks up cheers and jeers, then storms up in the corner. Shayna KICKS Lyra’s leg, wrenches the arm, Straight Arm Lever lift again! Shayna WRINGS the arm but Lyra rolls through! Lyra ducks ‘n’ dodges Shayna, then ducks a boot to CROSSBODY! The fans fire up and Lyra runs up to LARIAT!
The fans rally as Lyra LARIATS again! SOBAT! KICK! HEADBUTT! KICK! ENZI- NO, Shayna blocks that to have an ANKLE LOCK! Lyra hops around, rolls free, and goes to a corner. Shayna runs up but into a BOOT! Shayna blocks the next kick, but Lyra steps over and gut wrenches Shayna up! DOCTOR BOMB! Cover, TWO! Zoey & Sonya are relieved but Lyra hurries up a corner. Zoey jumps on the apron but Lyra BOOTS her away! Lyra leaps over Shayna but the leg jams! Lyra dodges Shayna to WRECK Sonya! But Shayna has the KIRAFUDA KLUTCH! Lyra reaches back, fireman’s carries, but Shayna slips free!
Shayna waistlocks, Lyra victory rolls free, then ENZIGIRIS! Fireman’s carry, and NIGHTWING!! Cover, SONYA * ZOEY ATTACK!
Winner: Lyra Valkyria, by disqualification
The fans boo as Sonya & Zoey hammer away on Lyra, letting her have the win so they can give her a beating! But wait! Here comes Damage CTRL! They have their own beef with this trio, and the brawl is on! Dakota is right after Shayna but she has Sonya later tonight! Dakota BOOTS Shayna, Iyo Sky SHOTEIS and BUZZSAWS Zoey while Kairi URAKENS Sonya! Sonya’s squad retreats for now, but will they get their payback later on tonight?
The Final Testament speaks.
Karrion Kross says tick tock. “The Doomsday Clock strikes midnight here on Raw. And tonight, the Authors of Pain will put an end to the team that has stood the test of time. For almost ten years, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods have been pillars in this business, ushering in the Power of Positivity. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. How tragic. But the real tragedy here is that it didn’t have to be this way for Xavier Woods. Kofi Kingston carved out his own path, soared to the top of the mountain and became the man. Xavier Woods, too afraid to become his own man, and history will remember when it’s all said and done, Woods will be just a man standing next to the man.
So sad. But it didn’t have to be this way, because I gave him opportunity after opportunity. Certainly more opportunities than I’ve been given. But he chose his fate. He chose to stand with Kofi. And they’re going to share that same fate tonight when we witness the death of the New Day. So sayeth the Final Testament.”
Ivy Nile talks with The Creed Brothers.
Julius & Brutus assure her, it’s all fine. But in walks Maxxine Dupri. Ivy has the boys head out, and Maxxine asks where Ivy’s been! We haven’t seen Ivy in weeks, and now The Creeds are viciously attacking Otis & Tozawa with Gable! Ivy says the boys are just passionate. It’s a switch that goes off and- Gable steps in and asks what this is all about. Ivy says Maxxine was just telling her- No no no, Maxxine doesn’t “tell” anything. She has nothing of value to offer. Go find those clowns and scoot along. They can even keep the name “Alpha Academy” if they want, Gable’s done with ’em. He has a new team, and they will take down the Wyatts in tonight’s main event!
Gable then leads Ivy away, having completely moved on. But will he only doom the Diamond Mine to a tragic ending?
CM Punk is here!
Baltimore fires up and “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME!” Punk high-fives fans, signs autographs, and continues to the ring. The fans chant for Punk as he gets the mic. “Why’s he smiling? Why’s he so happy? We’ll get to that in one second. Before I do that, just wanted to take a real quick minute to shoutout, give some flowers to my good flower, my teammate, my brother, Belal Muhammad. He won the UFC Welterweight title. It’s been a busy week, I didn’t forget, congratulations. I love seeing good things happen to good people, and I love seeing hard work pay off. So why am I so happy? I lost Saturday. Big L at SummerSlam.
“I said I was gonna do things that I didn’t do. Thijs is why I’m happy. I haven’t been to Baltimore in over 10 years.” The fans cheer that! Punk says sorry, but it feeds the ego when 10 THOUSAND people are screaming his name at him. The fans chant his name even now! Punk admits, that makes him happy. Losing doesn’t make him happy, but SummerSlam was not a guarantee, ergo, Baltimore, Monday night wasn’t even a guarantee. He is sure a lot of people love him because when he gets knocked down, he gets back up. And there are people who hate that about him.
And when he says SummerSlam wasn’t a guarantee, that is because in January, he got hurt in the Royal Rumble, all of this got taken away from him just when he came back and had his return. He was told NINE MONTHS. So you know why he’s happy? You know why he’s proud for the first time in his life? He did nine months in FIVE! Some big bad man is walking around, 6’5″, 265 pounds, a tough SOB! He hurt Punk, that happens. But Drew McIntyre gloated about it, said he prayed for it, put Punk’s name on a shirt and said he wanted to ruin Punk’s life. Drew told lies about Punk to make himself feel better.
Why is Punk happy after losing to McIntyre? Because Punk is back! SummerSlam was just the start! The Road to WrestleMania for everyone else starts in January, with the Royal Rumble, but Punk’s is gonna start now. Punk’s started at the bottom before, and he’s made his way all the way to the top! Where would Punk be without the fans? Where would he be if he stayed down the last time he lost? Punk’s “Summer of Hate” didn’t start how he wanted, but guess what? It’s still Summer! And Punk says that tonight, in this packed house of beautiful fans, deserve less Punk talking and more Punk fighting!
Punk wants round two with McIntyre! McIntyre said he would put Punk in the ground but Punk is still standing, still breathing, and still blood in his veins! But here comes Seth Rollins instead! But he isn’t his usual swaggering self, even though the fans still sing, “WHOA~ OHH~ OHHH~!” Rollins stares Punk down, takes off the leather fringe jacket, and pulls out a mic to say, “You’re in a good mood? Well, so am I. Because after ten long years, it is finally time for me to put you in the dirt!” Rollins storms up, tells Punk to either let him in the ring or get his ass kicked out here! Punk says he’s not the one dressed as a cowboy, but he’ll be Rollins’ huckleberry. Let’s go!
Punk backs up, Rollins storms in, but McIntyre gets both of their attention from way up in the bleachers! The fans are torn as McIntyre asks what is with all the negativity. Tonight’s the night to celebrate! Everyone is talking about the biggest match from SummerSlam, when McIntyre beat CM Punk and Rollins counted the 1-2-3. Punk, McIntyre is sure he’s earned his attention. McIntyre is talking about Punk’s favorite thing: CM Punk! Punk proved that he’s still got it! But he’s not the Best in the World anymore. McIntyre is! C’mon, they gonna keep staring into each other’s eyes? Or are they gonna look at McIntyre?
Oh, here’s how to get their attention. Guess who is still in McIntyre’s corner. He holds up the bracelet. “Your stupid looking dog, Larry, and your lovely wife, AJ.” NOW Punk responds! Punk runs into the crowd to go up the bleacher but McIntyre runs away! Punk pursues, Rollins is confused, but BRONSON REED ATTACKS!? Rollins flounders to a corner after that body check! Bronson SPLASHES him, then fireman’s carries! Rollins fights free to fire off hands! Bronson shoves Rollins, Rollins SUPERKICKS! Then BOOTS! But Bronson still fireman’s carries, RUNNING DEATH VALLEY! And a SENTON!
Rollins writhes, Bronson SENTONS again! Bronson drags Rollins to a drop zone to go up a corner! TSUNAMI!! Rollins sputters, but Bronson goes up again! ANOTHER TSUNAMI!! The fans boo but Auszilla roars as he stands over Rollins! Refs, security and producers hurry out here! They check Rollins, they reprimand Bronson, but then Bronson storms back to the corner! Bronson climbs up, TSUNAMI!!! The fans lose their minds and the producers are furious, but Bronson just goes up again?!? A FOURTH TSUNAMI!!! A FIFTH TSUNAMI!!! Baltimore is going nuts as Bronson wants another!!
Security, refs and producers try, but Bronson just leaps! A SIXTH TSUUUNAMI!!! Michael Cole & Pat McAfee call for police but even they might fail to stop this! Rollins coughs blood, did the Colossal Aussie just destroy the Architect to to- NO WAIT WHAT!? Bronson is going up again?!?! The refs finally get Rollins out of the ring to stop the destruction! Bronson sighs, hops down off the corner and exits the ring. The fans sing to support Rollins, but has he been completely demolished inside and out?
Raw returns and…
Jackie Redmond is with Adam Pearce and asks for any update that can be provided on what just happened. No, it’s a little soon for that. Rollins is going to a hospital, there is potentially internal bleeding. But then Punk storms through asking where McIntyre went. Pearce stops Punk, says he escorted McIntyre out himself. Oh, okay, well Punk would like to talk with McIntyre. His hands make a choking motion, though… Pearce says that ain’t happening tonight, McIntyre has left. He’s gone. Just relax. Punk sighs, but will he just have to wait seven days to settle things with the Scottish Terminator?
The New Day VS The Authors of Pain w/ The Final Testament!
Kofi & Woods were given their final warning from Karrion Kross, as this could potentially be their final match together. But will the New Day embody the spirit of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles against The Foot Clan that is The Final Testament? Or will these heroes in half shells end up roadkill?
The teams sort out, Kofi starts against Akam, and he DROPKICKS right at the bell! Kofi and Akam tie up but Akam powers Kofi back to a corner. Kofi slips free to fire off hands, but Akam blocks the whip! Akam whips Kofi, Kofi goes up and up and AX HANDLES! Kofi headlocks, Akam powers out but Kofi dodges. Rezar is there but Kofi BOOTS him! Only to turn around into a SPINEBUSTER from Akam! Tag to Rezar, he HAMMERS away on Kofi then talks trash on Woods while Raw goes picture in picture.
Rezar soaks up heat from Baltimore, then storms over to Kofi at the apron. Rezard pulls on the arm but the ref counts. Rezar lets off, drags Kofi back in, and he TOSSES Kofi back out! Kofi tumbles, Rezar wants after him, but the ref stops Rezar. So Kross DECKS Kofi! Woods protests but the ref just tells him to go to his corner. Rezar storms out after Kofi, puts him in the ring, and then drags him onto the apron to CLUB down! Rezar steps in, drags Kofi up, and whips him hard into the AOP corner. But Kofi BOOTS back! So Rezar KNEES Kofi low! Tag to Akam and the AOP mug Kofi with mudhole stomps!
The ref counts, AOP lets off, and Kross tells Kofi this is what he gets. Akam puts Kofi on ropes to wrap the bad arm around and pull! Akam CLUBS Kofi as he lets off, and then stomps him! Kofi sputters, Akam drags Kofi around, then stands him up. Akam scoops Kofi for an EXPLODER! Kofi tumbles, Akam storms over and stomps Kofi to the empty corner. Akam CHOKES Kofi on ropes! Akam lets off, Kross sucker punches Kofi! Woods is getting pissed, but there’s nothing he can do as Akam tags Rezar. AOP mugs Kofi some more, and Rezar clamps onto the arm. Kofi endures, even as Rezar chinbars. Kofi fights up to fire hands!
Rezar keeps Kofi from Woods, then knees him low! Rezar shoves, scoops and taunts Woods with Kofi before he FALL AWAY SLAMS Kofi! Kofi tumbles all the way to the AOP corner, then Akam tags in. Akam drags Kofi up while Raw returns to single picture, and he KICKS Kofi around. The fans rally but Akam puts Kofi up top. Akam fires hands, but Kofi UPPERCUTS back! Kofi leaps to TORNADO DDT! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Kofi and Akam crawl, hot tags to Rezar and Woods! Woods ducks ‘n’ dodges then slides to ROLLING ELBOW! Rezar goes to a corner, Woods fires off on him!
The fans count, Woods gets three before Rezar shoves him back! Woods ROCKS Rezar, whips, but Rezar reverses. Woods BOOTS back, then SUPERKICKS! Woods SUPERKICKS Akam, but Rezar RAMS Woods into a corner! Rezar puts Woods up top, swings, but Woods fires hands first! Woods HEADBUTTS again and again, and again and again! Woods roars to hit TEN! Rezar staggers, Woods goes up, MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up but Akam runs up! Woods DUMPS Akam out! Kofi climbs, and he SUPER TRUST FALLS Akam down!! Scarlett distracts the ref and Kross trips Woods up! The fans boo but the numbers are just too much!
Rezar drags Woods up, but wait! Is that Odyssey Jones?! He’s been waiting in the wings of the Raw roster, and it seems he can’t just stand by anymore! Jones RAMS Kross into the apron! And then RAMS him into barriers! Kross tumbles over, Woods catches Rezar, BACKWOODS! NEW DAY WINS!!
Winners: The New Day, by pinfall
But AOP pounces on Woods to beat him down! So Jones CLOBBERS Akam! And LARIATS Rezar! Jones runs up to SPLASH Akam, then SPLASH Rezar! He scoops Rezar, adds Akam, and he DOUBLE SIDEWALK SLAMS them!! The fans are thunderous, but here comes Kross! Kross ROCKS Jones, but runs into the SCRAPBUSTER!! Kofi & Woods are all fired up because now they have back-up! Will Jones help The New Day turn their story into an odyssey?
JD McDonagh speaks.
“You know what my favorite part of SummerSlam was? You know what really made me laugh hard? It was you, Priest. it was your gormless face looking up at that screen and seeing the replay of what Finn did at SummerSlam.” Priest didn’t see that one, huh? Priest was arrogant, blind to the fact that he was only World Heavyweight Champion because The Judgment Day allowed it. JD sacrificed his body to keep Priest on top. Priest never wanted JD in the group, in his “cool kids” club, because Priest knew that JD is the only man Finn would listen to above Priest! And tonight will be JD’s revenge because now HE is in and PRIEST is out!
Tonight, the Irish Ace makes Priest suffer. All Rise for THIS Judgment Day! Is Priest going to suffer for how he treated his friends in the past? Or will he make them pay for doing him dirty?
Odyssey Jones and The New Day regroup backstage.
They’re still fired up, and Kofi says thank goodness Jones showed up when he did! Hold up, OG, Jones is honored to help out the NEW~ DAY~! Kofi makes formal introductions, and Kofi says this is the power they needed! Woods didn’t realize Kofi and Jones were already friends. Oh yeah, it was all during rehab. Kofi mentioned that New Day could use some help with those “goofballs,” The Final Testament, so here he is! And then Otis, Tozawa & Maxxine join in! Maxxine says there is something Tozawa wants to say. “Xavier Woods… That’s naaaaasty~!” He does the shuffle, Woods joins in, and then so does everyone. Are we looking at a brand new super group?
The Awesome Truth VS A-Town Down Under!
The Miz & R-Truth were just being good co-hosts of SummerSlam, and yet Grayson Waller & Austin Theory couldn’t just leave it alone. Well now the former World Tag Team Champions and the former WWE Tag Team Champions will do battle, who uses this as proof they should be the next tag team champions?
Raw returns as The Awesome Truth makes their entrance. Baltimore, What’s Up? The teams sort out, Theory starts against Truth and the fans fire up. Theory runs up to tie up with Truth, and Truth headlocks. Truth kicks Waller. Waller storms in, but Truth back drops him away! Then Truth goes up to RANA SNAPMARE COMBO! The fans fire up, Truth arm-drags Theory! Tag to Miz, they double whip to DOUBLE DROPKICK! then DOUBLE DROPKICK on Waller! DOUBLE LARIATS send Waller up and out, then DOUBLE LARIATS for Theory to do the same! The fans fire up with Miz & Truth while Raw goes picture in picture.
Miz waits on someone to get in, ATDU talk it out. Theory storms up and in, then Waller says he wants in. Theory tags Waller, Waller and Miz circle. Waller then calls out Truth? Miz points over, the fans fire up, so Miz tags in Truth! Truth and Waller circle, tie up, and Truth ROCKS Waller! And ROCKS him again! Truth whips Waller to a corner, runs up and MONKEY FLIPS! A low trajectory but Waller still tumbles to a corner. Truth storms up to jump up and MONKEY FLIP again! Waller flounders but Truth whips him to ropes. Waller KKICKS Truth, tags Theory, but then Truth does the splits to dodge!
CALF KICK for Waller, but Truth turns around into Theory’s SOMERSAUTL SHOTGUN! Theory DECKS Miz for good measure, too! Theory CHOKES Truth on ropes, lets off as the ref counts, but Waller also CHOKES Truth! ATDU soak up the heat, Theory drags Truth up, but Truth fires counter punches! Truth ROCKS Theory again and again, then whips. Theory stops himself to kick low! Theory snap suplexes, covers, TWO! Theory clamps on a chinlock and he grinds Truth down. Truth endures, fights up, and throws body shots! Theory KNEES Truth low, KNEES him again, then ROCKS Truth!
Theory tags Waller, and they POST Truth! ATDU stands over Truth in the corner, soak up the heat, and Waller drags Truth to a cover. ROPEBREAK as Raw returns to single picture. The fans rally for Truth but Waller clamps on a facelock. Tag to Theory, they double whip but Truth stops himself! No double dropkicks here, and Truth TOSSES Waller! Truth BOOTS Theory but Waller YANKS Miz down! Truth storms up but Theory trips him! Theory drags Truth, Waller runs up, but Truth avoids the elbow! Truth BOOTS Theory, dodges Waller, hot tag to Miz! Miz rallies on ATDU with LARIAT after LARIAT!
Miz gets both ATDU for DOUBLE FLAPJACKS! The fans fire up and Miz throws his shirt! Free souvenir! Then Miz KICKS Theory again and again, then he BOOTS Waller! Fans rally for Miz as he KICKS, KICKS and KICKS! The It Kicks hit again and again, then a DOUBLE SHOTGUN takes ATDU out! ATDU bail out. Miz WRECKS Waller with a dropkick then PLANCHAS Theory! The fans fire up as Miz busts out the fancy stuff! Miz goes up tot he apron, Theory runs up but Miz slides under to sunset flip! TWO, but Miz kicks the legs out! BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO! Theory stays in this but the fans rally up behind Miz.
Miz feeds off the energy and rises up, “MASSIVE! BALLS!” Full nelson, but Theory arm-drags free! Miz KICKS Theory, KICKS him again, then KICKS him to the corner! Miz goes corner to corner, A-LIST LARIAT! Miz goes up, Truth tags in! CROSSBODY onto Theory but Miz didn’t know about the tag! Truth hurries in, but Waller is there! Truth catches Waller, but he accidentally SMACKS Miz! ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT on Waller! But Theory has Truth now! A-TOWN DOWN!! Cover, ATDU WINS!
Winners: A-Town Down Under, by pinfall
There was miscommunication for Miz & Truth, and now Waller & Theory can gloat about this one all the way to SmackDown! Miz hugs it out with Truth, though, no hard feelings. Will Miz & Truth just have to work on their flow before going back for gold?
Damian Priest speaks.
“JD. This beating you’re gonna receive tonight is a long time coming. See, I never wanted your ass in the Judgment Day. Nobody wanted you in the Judgment Day. Except for one guy. The same guy who I thought was my brother. The same guy who betrayed me on Saturday. It’s crazy to me that for somebody with a skull this big, you’ve only got a brain like this, because you’re too STUPID to realize you’ve already been betrayed. You think you’re gonna be the one to take me out? No, Balor is sending you to me to catch the first bullet. He thinks my clip is gonna run out. But I’ve got enough in the chamber for his ass, too.
“It’s like this, JD. I hope you confessed your sins yesterday. Because tonight, I’m sending your big headed ass straight to Hell.” The Punisher has spoken, but will he have his vengeance by his own hand?
Backstage interview with Bron Breakker.
Cathy Kelley is with the NEW Intercontinental Champion, and says firstly, congratulations. We’ve seen his ruthless pursuit of this title, but is he ready for the line of superstars coming for him? Bron says he had a thought this morning. You ever wonder why everyone loves to talk about how long they’ve held a championship? How many days, years, whatever? It’s been less than three years since Bron has debuted on WWE TV. Not SmackDown and Raw, he means NXT. Less than three years, it has taken him to become Intercontinental Champion. As far as he is concerned, there’s no target on his back. HE is the hunter, the rest of the roster is the prey!
What poor idiot works up the nerve to convince themselves they have what it takes to take this title from Bron? Bron feels sorry for them all. A lot of people think he was born for this championship, but no. Thijs championship was born for him, to sit on his shoulder. Watch. Bron shows the side plate. That is HIS name bolted into HIS title. There isn’t a man on this planet that can take that name off this championship. Will the Son of the Dog Faced Gremlin not just be golden, but dominant?
Damian Priest VS JD McDonagh w/ Carlito!
Raw returns and Priest makes his entrance. The bell rings and the two run up! JD dodges to SLAP Priest! Priest swings again but JD dodge to CHOP, CHOP and CHOP! Priest just scowls but JD kicks low,. JD runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Priest BOOTS him down! The fans fire up with Priest, then he TOSSE SJD to a corner! Priest ROCKS JD, stomps a mudhole in, but the ref counts. Priest lets off to roar again, and the fans stay fired up. Priest storms up on JD, stands him up and wrenches to whip. JD hits buckles, staggers forward, and into a FLAPJACK! Priest snarls, drags JD up, then DECKS him!
JD crawls to a corner, Priest whips him, but JD holds ropes to stop! JD KICKS Priest, Priest DECKS JD again! The fans fire up as JD dusts himself off. Priest runs corner to corner but JD avoids the splash! JD RAMS into Priest again and again! The ref counts, JD kicks and stomps away, but lets off as the ref reaches 4. The fans boo JD but he goes corner to corner to HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! Priest flounders, the fans chant “JD SUCKS! JD SUCKS!” JD paces around, stomps Priest’s hand, then he SLAPS Priest! Priest ROCKS JD! JD KNEES Priest in the face, then AX HANDLES him down. JD SMACKS Priest and eggs him on!
Priest CHOPS, JD CHOPS! Priest ROCKS JD, JD CHOPS, but Priest just gets pissed! Priest ROCKS JD, JD CHOPS, CHOSP and CHOPS! Priest KICKS JD outta the ring! The fans fire up and Priest glares at Carlito now. Carlito goes to check JD, but here comes Priest! Priest storms over, Carlito hurries away, but Priest is after Carlito! Carlito rolls through the ring, Priest goes back for JD. Priest drags JD up to scoop. Carlito distracts Priest, JD slips free to POST Priest! JD returns to the ring, builds speed, and he DIVES! Both men hit the desk and the fans fire up while Raw goes picture in picture!
Priest sputters from that big headed tope, and JD crawls over. The ring count starts, JD drags Priest up, and he RAMS Priest into steel steps! JD rolls into the ring, the count passes 5 of 10, and Priest pushes himself up. Priest rolls in at 9, and JD snarls. JD storms over, and he CHOKES Priest on the ropes! The ref counts, JD lets off, and Carlito sucker punches Priest! JD storms back over, and he stomps Priest right on the face! Then he KICKS Priest against ropes, CHOKES him more, but lets off as the ref counts. JD soaks up the heat while taunting the former world champion. JD sits Priest up, but Priest fires body shots!
Priest stands, JD ducks his haymaker and throws Priest down by his hair! The ref reprimands but JD catches his breath. JD stands, runs, and drops a leg, brother! Cover, ONE!! Priest is tougher than that! But JD clamps on a chinlock and he grinds Priest down. Priest endures, fights up, but JD KNEES him in the back! And again! JD runs to PENALTY KICK Priest down! JD clamps on a chinlock and body scissors! Priest endures, reaches out, fights up, but JD squeezes tight! Priest still stands up with JD as a backpack! Raw returns to single picture as Priest pries the hold open! He spins JD to BELL CLAP!
JD staggers, into the choke grip! SOUTH OF- NO, JD slips free! FALLING HEADBUTT!! JD hurries to a corner, climbs up, and he MOONSAULTS!! Cover, TWO!! Priest survives and the fans fire up! “JD SUCKS! JD SUCKS!” But JD grabs an arm! Priest fights the ripcord! Priest reels JD in, FLATLINER! The fans fire up again and Priest rises! Carlito coaches JD and JD SLAPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Priest roars, then KICKS, KICKS and KICKS! Then ROLLING ELBOW! HAYMAKER!! The fans are thunderous and Priest aims at JD! Corner to corner, FLYING ELBOW! Then a BROKEN ARROW!
JD flounders out of the ring, but Priest goes out the side. Priest runs up to POUNCE JD over the desk! The fans are thunderous again as Priest drags JD up and into the ring. “This is Awesome!” Priest waits on JD and JD rises. Priest runs to COMEBACKER LARIAT! Carlito gets on the apron but Priest BOOTS him down! The straps come down and the fans fire up again! But FINN ATTACKS!
Winner: Damian Priest, by disqualification
The Prince pounces, just as he said he would! Now the Judgment Day beats Priest down! But Priest glares at Finn! Dominik Mysterio runs out here to add on! The fans boo as this is a 4v1 mugging! Liv Morgan cheers it on as they stand Priest up to fire fists! JD runs up but Priest TOSSES Him out! Priest ROCKS Carlito, TOSSES Dom, SUPERKCIKS Carlito, and now Finn is alone! Finn turns to run! The fans are thunderous as Priest catches Finn! Canadian Rack, but Liv saves Finn! Liv stands in Priest’s way, and then Dom CHOP BLOCKS Priest! Dom & Liv beat up on Priest! BUT HERE COMES MAMI!!
The fans are thunderous as Rhea Ripley storms right into the ring! Dom & Liv run away, only for Rhea to catch Liv! Rhea POSTS Liv! Then POSTS her again! Liv flops over, but Rhea throws the hood off the desk! Rhea drags Liv up, brings her around, hoists her up, but Dom saves Liv! The fans boo as Dom & Liv run away. But JD goes after Priest again! Rhea gets in the ring, and Priest sends JD her way! HEADBUTT! Choke grip! SOUTH OF HEAVEN!!! The “Terror Twins,” the rejected Rhea and Priest, are far from vulnerable, and they are far from through with this new Judgment Day! Will these two be the ones standing tall in the end?
Sonya’s squad strikes Damage CTRL backstage!
This factions were supposed to have it out in the ring but Sonya’s side beats Dakota, Iyo & Kairi down now! Shayna STOMPS away on Dakota’s leg!! They tell DMG CTRL to stay out of their business! So much for that match tonight, huh? Sonya, Shayna & Stark leave, will they continue to run wild until they run Raw?
Dakota Kai w/ Damage CTRL VS Sonya Deville w/ Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark!
Raw returns and this match is still scheduled to happen, but how can #CobraKai fight after what just happened to her? Sonya’s squad wait in the ring, and Sonya gets a mic. “I don’t think we’re gonna see Dakota Kai tonight. Isn’t that so sad? I thinks he’s a little… under the weather.” But wait, DMG CTRL still makes their entrance! It’s just Iyo & Kairi, though, but they aren’t gonna back down from a fight. The Evil Genius is stepping up, will she make Sonya pay for pushing things this far?
The bell rings and the brawl is on! Sonya fires hands, knees, and then talks trash before giving more! Sonya DECKS Iyo, runs, but Iyo dodge the knee! Iyo kips up, wags her finger, then runs up! Sonya fires more shots, whips Iyo to ropes, but Iyo reverses, dodges, and tilt-o-whirl RANAS! Sonya tumbles out, the fans fire up with Iyo, and Iyo builds speed. But Zoey is there! SO Iyo BOOTS her! Shayna swings but Iyo DECKS her, too! Sonya runs up, the brawl is on again, and Sonya sends Iyo into steel steps! Iyo falls, Kairi goes to Iyo’s side, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Sonya CHOPS Iyo on the outside. Sonya puts Iyo in the ring, pushes her to a cover, TWO! Sonya stands Iyo up, wraps her arms around ropes, then KICKS! And KICKS! And KICKS! The ref counts, Sonya lets off to then SMACK Iyo off the mat! And then the other way! Sonya cleans her hands of Iyo’s hair, then she drags Iyo up again. The fans rally for Iyo, and Iyo fires hands and body shots! The fans fire up, Sonya shoves Iyo, then slips around! Dragon sleeper, but Iyo rolls Sonya up! TWO, and Iyo kicks! Sonya blocks to KNEE back! Iyo flounders, Sonya runs in at the corner, but Iyo dodges! Sonya POSTS herself!
Kairi coaches Iyo, the fans rally, and Iyo runs up to block a punch, block a kick, and DRAGON SCREW! Sonya stands but Iyo DECKS her! And SHOTEIS! Iyo roars, runs and DROPKICKS Sonya down! Iyo runs at the corner to ELBOW Sonya down! Iyo kicks Sonya to the drop zone, then she climbs! The fans fire up, Sonya stands, and Iyo MISSILE DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Sonya survives and Iyo is frustrated. The fans rally up, Iyo brings Sonya around to underhook, but Sonya fights! Sonya wrenches out to KNEE Iyo! Sonya runs, to KNEE Iyo again! Cover, TWO!! Iyo survives that shot and Sonya is beside herself.
Sonya drags Iyo up, reels her in, but Iyo fights the lift. Iyo kicks a leg, wheelbarrows and victory rolls, STOMP 182! Iyo then runs in, SHINKANSEN in the corner! Cover, Zoey gives Sonya the ropebreak! The fans boo and Iyo is shocked! Kairi storms up to URAKEN Zoey! Then she dodges Shayna to set her up, Iyo WRECKS Shayna! Sonya grabs Iyo but Iyo slips free! Iyo TOSSES Sonya, Kairi goes up! Iyo joins her, and the Sky Pirates coordinate! ARIHARA MOONSAULT and IN-SANE ELBOW!! Down goes Sonya and her squad! The fans fire up as Iyo puts Sonya back in! Kairi says go go! Iyo stomps Sonya, goes up, and OVER THE MOONSAULT! Cover, Iyo wins!
Winner: Iyo Sky, by pinfall
DMG CTRL makes the bullies pay for going after Dakota! But with as hard fought as that was, will they only have to fight that much harder to take control of Raw back?
Ilja Dragunov talks with Sami Zayn backstage.
The Mad Dragon assures the Underdog of the Underground that he was a true Intercontinental Champion. That was a fight that inspired people. Sami says that means a lot. And he is sure Dragunov will make a fine champ himself one day. Dragunov heads out, and in steps Jey Uso! “My dawg!” Tough match at SummerSlam. But don’t worry, Sami can shake that off. YEET. Sami isn’t sure, that one felt a little different. Jey says c’mon, you’re Sami Zayn! You know how to pick yourself up and be happy-go-lucky. That’s just it, this is a tougher pill to swallow. Jey won’t hear that. Sami can get his rematch, get his title back, and be the NEW Intercontinental Champion, again! YEET!
Sami says yeah, man! He already talked with Pearce! He has the rematch next week! Jey says don’t mess with him like that, Uce! But Sami vows he will get his title back. Jey says yeah, handle your business. And then after that, they can both handle some unfinished business with The Judgment Day, making Sami a Double Champ. He likes that? YEET! Secret handshake! Is Sami going to turn this all around and have more gold than he knows what to do with?
The Wyatt Sick6 share another video.
Humming to himself in a corner to the tune of He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands, Joe Gacy is told by Uncle Howdy, “They thought they could control you. They locked you away. But I saw through their lies. Open your heart to the man int he woods, and now… We’ll make them all pay for their sins.” Gacy has become Huskus, but will his appetite for violence be satiated tonight?
Chad Gable walks ‘n’ talks.
Flanked by The Creeds, Gable tells the Wyatts, “You’ve been after me for weeks. You thought I was an easy target because that old, pathetic family of mine left me high and dry. But I got a new family now. And with The Creeds by my side, we’re sending you back to whatever pathetic freakshow of a swamp you crawled out of! You’ve never met anyone like us! We are… American Made!” This new trio is ready for a fight, but will they get far more than they bargained for tonight?
Six Man Tag: Chad Gable & The Creed Brothers VS The Wyatt Sick6!
Raw returns and The Wyatts make their entrance. The lights go down, the fireflies come out, and the piano plays. The rocking chair is there, the lantern sitting on it, and the fog rolls in. “American Made” is anxious as the piano picks up. Sister Abigail leads the way for Uncle Howdy, Mercy the Buzzard, Huskus the Pig Boy and Ramblin’ Rabbit. Howdy picks up the lantern and they continue down the ramp. Abigail sits at the edge of the ramp, the masks are taken away, and the Wyatts rush the ring! The brawl is on, Rowan firing hands with Julius while Lumis has Brutus and Gacy has Gable! The fans fire up as the Wyatts TOSS American Made out of the ring!
Gabe regroups with The Creeds, but they turn around to see Uncle Howdy/Bo Dallas sitting in the rocking chair, and laughing. “This is Awesome!” as Gable, Julius & Brutus go to the other corner. The trios sort out, and Gable rushes in, but Lumis slithers up to him! Lumis and Gable circle as it were, but then Gable tags Julius and bails out. Julius runs up, Lumis dodges and UPPERCUTS! The fans fire up, Lumis brings Julius around to RIPCORD SPINEBUSTER! Lumis runs to AX HANDLE! And AX HANDLE! And then a JUMP LEG DROP! Tag to Gacy, and he runs up to LARIAT Julius! Gacy whips, Julius reverses, but Gacy goes Bray Wyatt spider-walk in the corner!
The fans fire up, Julius runs in, but Gacy slips up and around him to LARIAT! Gacy OVERHEAD SUPLEXES Julius, then tags Lumis. Brutus runs in, into a BACK SUPLEX NECKBREAKER COMBO! Brutus distracts the ref while Lumis whips Julius, and Julius reverses so Gable can get a cheap shot in! The fans boo but Julius storms up to tag Gable. American Made surround Lumis, then BLAST Gacy & Rowan! Gable stomps Lumis, but Rowan & Gacy storm in! They brawl with American Made again and the fans fire up!
Rowan scoops Julius, Lumis sends Gable over so Rowan can CLOBBER Gable using Julius! Gacy scoops Brutus, and SLAMS him down! Rowan SLAMS Julius onto Brutus! Gacy runs, to DOUBLE SENTON! The fans fire up as the Wyatts control the ring! But then wait, as American Made bails out, Gacy helps Rowan hoist Lumis up! BUZZARD BOMB onto American Made!! The fans fire up as The Wyatts stand tall, and Raw goes picture in picture.
The ref checks Gable, Julius & Brutus, and they’re all okay to continue. The Wyatts then storm out to drag American Made up! Gable is put in the ring while The Creeds get steel steps! Rowan grinds his boot into Brutus, Lumis tags Gacy. They mug Gable, then Gacy slingshot sunset flips! TWO, and Gacy watches Gable go to a corner. Gacy SPLASHES Gable, then BLASTS Julius before he BOOT WASHES Gable! Gacy drags Gable up to whip, but Gable reverses! Gacy hits buckles, Gable runs in and he blocks a boto! Gable puts that leg in ropes to DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Gable drags Gacy for a spinning toehold! And another!
Gable YANKS Gacy’s leg, tags Brutus, and they stomp away at the ropes! The ref counts, American Made lets off, and Brutus digs his knee into Gacy’s leg. Brutus SMASH, knee drop, and then he looms over Gacy. Gacy CHOPS Brutus, but Brutus DECKS him! Brutus drags Gacy over, tags Julius, and they stomp Gacy more. Julius kicks Gacy around, taunts the Wyatts, then he drops an elbow on the leg! And again! Julius stomps Gacy, steps on him, then covers, ONE!! Gacy is tougher than that but Julius drags him back. Tag to Gable and he YANKS the leg! Gacy grins through the pain, but Gable stomps him down.
Gable stomps Gacy more, soaks up the heat, then he drags Gacy around for a standing leglock. Gacy endures, Raw returns to single picture one more time, and fans rally for the Wyatts. Gable SNAP LOCKS the leg, puts Gacy on the apron, but Gacy RAMS Gable! Gacy slingshots, but into a NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Gable drags Gacy up, tags Brutus, and Brutus torture racks Gacy, for SHELL SHOCK! Tag to Julius before Brutus STANDING MOONSAULTS! Julius goes up to MOONSAULT! Gable tags in to go up, and he MOONSAULTS from the very top! Cover, Lumis breaks it! The fans cheer but American Made mugs Mercy!
Brutus & Julius POST Lumis, the fans chant “You Suck!” Brutus tags in, he and Julius double whip but Gacy handsprings, into the UPSIDE-DOWN!! The double lariats connect, all three men flounder, hot tags to Gable and Rowan! The Wyatt OG rallies on American Made! LEG LARIAT for Gable! ELBOW for Brutus! LARIAT for Julius! LARIAT for Brutus and Brutus goes up and out! Gable runs in, into a HUGE back drop! The fans are thunderous and Howdy is loving it! Rowan WRECKS Gable with a dropkick, right into barriers! Rowan SMACKS Gable off the barriers, then puts him in the ring.
The fans fire up with Rowan as he says “YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH~!” Shoutout to Harper before the slingshot SENTON! Gable sputters, Rowan picks him up! JACKHAMMER! Cover, The Creeds break it! The fans boo as The Creeds mug Rowan, but he blasts free! IRON CLAW for Brutus! JUMP KNEE from Julius! Gacy fires off on The Creeds but that’s 2v1! The Creeds TOSS Gacy out hard, then they go after him more! But Lumis is up top! BUZZARD SENTON!! All four men are down and the fans fire up again! Gable storms up on Rowan, to GERMAN SUPLEX!! Bridging cover, TWO!! Rowan survives and Gable can’t believe it!
The fans still tell Gable, “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” Gable calls to his boys, but Gacy & Lumis are there instead. They scare the crap outta Gable, but then the Creeds attack! Only to get DOUBLE URENAGES on the desk!! Gable is even more afraid, and he turns around to see Rowan! Rowan clamps on the IRON CLAW! CLAW SLAM!! The fans cheer and Rowan tags Gacy. Gacy tags Lumis, and they combine, POP-UP POWERBOMB SENTON!! Lumis then goes back up, FOLLOW THE BUZZARDS!! Cover, The Wyatts win!
Winners: The Wyatt Sick6, by pinfall
Uncle Howdy is very proud of his new family, and surely the late, great Bray Wyatt is also just as proud. They all stand together victorious in the ring, the lantern lighting the way. They’re here, and will they make sure Raw is never the same again?
My Thoughts:
Another great Raw, a good follow up such an amazing SummerSlam, with solid story and action. The first hour being commercial free once again put a lot more commercials in the second and third hour, and they really could’ve put more into the first hour to make up for that, but oh well. One thing that seemed a bit off though was pretty much the entire Iyo VS Sonya match. Lyra VS Shayna was good, even with the DQ finish. DMG CTRL rushing out there to stop Sonya’s squad made sense, but then we get a backstage attack, and instead of Dakota VS Sonya, we get Iyo VS Sonya.
And while I didn’t really point out the sloppiness, Iyo VS Sonya just wasn’t what that match should look like. Was this a last minute change to cover up that Dakota still isn’t quite ring ready? Seems a shame for Dakota then, she just can’t stay healthy. At the same time, kayfabe injuries could be a way to stretch this story out so that we get all these factions fighting off down the line. We also got some interesting subtleties in the tag matches tonight. Awesome Truth falls apart in their loss to A-Town Down Under, and while Miz kept his cool now, the seed has been planted for a break-up. After all, Miz is at his peak as a Heel.
And similarly, while New Day wins against AOP, Odyssey Jones making the save didn’t quite excite Woods as much as it did Kofi. Woods let it go for now because it was a needed save, and they all got to hang out with Otis, Tozawa & Maxxine, but Kross could easily twist this as Kofi using Jones to either replace Woods, replace Big E, or replace them both. All I know is, a tag team break up here might be the better move this time because it’d be something new for The New Day to go through. But it would seem a new team is on the rise as Jey and Sami are more than happy to go after the World Tag Team Championships, once Sami loses his rematch next week to Bron.
Great opening promo from Gunther with Randy Orton to set up their Bash in Berlin match, that will be an awesome first defense for Der Ring General. Sheamus VS Kaiser was great action, and I figured Pete Dunne would show up. Sheamus still coming out on top was a good move, though. Sheamus more or less finishes things with Kaiser, Dunne still has reason to go after him, but that’s after Dunne and Trick have their match tomorrow night on NXT. We got a great promo segment from Punk, Rollins and McIntyre, and it was quite the bait ‘n’ switch on feuds. Punk and McIntyre are certainly fighting again, and then Bronson Reed tries to murder Rollins! I don’t think this is to write Rollins off, but it will help push things towards Bash in Berlin so the two can fight it out there.
Obviously, awesome stuff from Judgment Day tonight. Great promo from Priest to call out Finn, natural response from Finn, and Priest’s secondary promo does have a point, JD was not seeing how Finn was setting him up as a pawn. Great match from Priest and JD, in which Finn and the rest of course go after Priest, to then bring Rhea out so she can get some shots in. We definitely need “The Terror Twins” in a Mixed Tag against Dom & Liv, maybe even Finn & Liv, before having some 1v1 blowoffs, but they could really do just about anything with this story and I’m sure it’ll be awesome.
And good stuff in the story of Gable’s new group, “American Made,” and the Wyatt Sick6. As a team name goes, American Made is more a catchphrase, but whatever. Good Wyatt video to explain Gacy joining up, and then just a great Six Man Tag main event. This worked out so much better than if it were on the kickoff show for SummerSlam. I was a little worried when the Creeds threw Gacy out hard like that, but he walked it off. Great combo moves tonight, Wyatt Sick6 could easily find their way into the tag title scene, especially if Heels like The Judgment Day hold onto the titles through facing Sami & Jey.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Mitchell’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results & Report! (5/27/25)
A Block, FINAL ROUND!
So close to the end, we can almost taste it!
Round nine has come, and it all comes down to this! Who takes A Block and goes to the Best of the Super Juniors’ finals?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Titan & Yota Tsuji VS Nick Wayne & Daiki Nagai; Titan & Tsuji win.
- MAO & Shoma Kato VS SHO & Yujiro Takahashi; Sho & Yujiro win.
- El Desperado & Toru Yano VS Robbie Eagles & Hartley Jackson; Desperado & Yano win.
- YOH & Tiger Mask VS Taiji Ishimori & Gedo; Yoh & Tiger Mask win.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Dragon Dia; Mack wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Francesco Akira; Akira wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru; Kanemaru wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Kosei Fujita VS Clark Connors; Fujita wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Robbie X; Robbie wins.
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Here are the current A Block standings!
Hiromu Takahashi: 5-3, 10 points
Master Wato: 5-3, 10 points
Clark Connors: 5-3, 10 points
Francesco Akira: 4-4, 8 points
Kosei Fujita: 4-4, 8 points
KUSHIDA: 4-4, 8 points
Dragon Dia: 4-4, 8 points
Robbie X: 3-5, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 3-5, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
Ninja Mack: 3-5, 6 points [ELIMINATED]
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Dragon Dia!
The American Ninja has no way forward to the finals, but he won’t stop fighting! Will he ruin Dia’s run at the top? Or will the Infinite Carat Diamond not crack under pressure?
The bell rings and the fans rally up for “NINJA! NINJA!” Mack offers a handshake, Dia takes it, and the fans applaud the sportsmanship. They tie up, Dia headlocks, but Mack powers up and out. Dia ducks ‘n’ dodges, then slides under to tilt-o-whirl and arm-drag, only for Mack to handspring through! The fans fire up and Dia sees what he’s dealing with. Dia and Mack reset while the fans rally for “NINJA! NINJA!” Dia and Mack tie up, Mack headlocks, but Dia powers up and out. Mack drops down on the dropdown to gator roll and backslide, TWO! Cradle, TWO! Dia jumps the sweep, Oklahoma Rolls, TWO!
Mack stands, Dia has him for a cradle, TWO! Dia sweeps to cover, ONE! Mack steps over, LA MAGISTROL! TWO and Dia has a press, TWO! Dia stands but Mack drags him down with a headlock takeover! Dia headscissors, Mack kips free and Dia hits the takeover! Mack headscissors, Dia kips free, and the fans cheer the standoff. Dia and Mack reset, circle and feel things out. They knuckle lock, go forehead to forehead, then Mack wrenches an arm to whip. Dia reverses and hurdles, but Mack turns it into an atomic drop! Mack runs and BOOTS Dia down! Dia bails out and the fans rally as Mack handsprings! NINJA SPECIAL! Direct hit, but Mack does clutch his foot.
The fans cheer, the ref checks Mack, and Mack manages to stand. Mack hobbles over, brings Dia up, and he puts Dia in the ring. Mack stomps Dia, then clamps on with a CROSSFACE! Dia endures, fights around, and the fans rally. Dia kicks his way over to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Mack lets go, and then Mack brings Dia up to snap suplex! Cover, TWO! And back to the CROSSFACE! Dia endures again and the fans rally! Dia fights as Mack pulls back on the hold! Dia kicks his way over again, but Mack rolls Dia away! CROSSFACE! Dia endures, the fans rally more, and Dia reaches back to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Mack lets go.
Mack stands Dia up to CHOP! Mack puts Dia in a corner, and he CHOPS again! Mack whips corner to corner, Dia reverses, and Dia runs up, only for Mack to BOOT him! Mack fires body shots, and palm strikes! Mack has Dia in the corner again, runs up, but Dia BOOTS and RANAS! Mack bails out, Dai PLANCHAS, and down goes Mack! The fans fire up while both men are down on the outside. Mack crawls away, a fan helps him up, but Dia is after him. Dia puts Mack in the ring, then baits Mack into the leg scissors trip! Dia slingshots in but Mack slides out, so Dia lands on his feet. Dia jumps right back out to ASAI MOONSAULT!
The fans fire up as Dia takes Mack down again! Dia rises, fires himself up, and he goes back for Mack. Dia drags Mack up, puts him in the corner, and then stands him up to CHOP! Mack is stinging, but Dia hoists him up top. Dia CHOPS again, climbs up top, and hits the ASTRO SCISSORS! Mack writhes, Dia covers, TWO! Mack survives and Dia is frustrated, but he fires back up! The fans rally as Dia goes up. D D D D- NO, Mack catches Dia and RAMS him into the corner! And RAMS him again! Mack puts Dia up, ROCKS him, then ROCKS him again! Dia still BOOTS in return! D D- NO, Mack is up top to second rope SPANISH FLY!
The fans fire up while both men are down! The ref starts a double count while Mack and Dia stir. We pass 5 of 10, then 7, but Mack and Dia stand. They back up into each other, and Mack rolls Dia up! TWO, and Dia rolls Mack up! TWO! Dia sunset flips, TWO, and Mack sits on the prawn hold! TWO and Mack rolls through the sunset to stack! TWO and Dia sunsets, TWO! Mack has the cradle, TWO and Dia has the ghost pin! TWO!! Mack escapes, Dia ENZIGIRIS, but Mack rebounds to SUPERKICK! The fans fire up as Mack crawls his way over. Mack goes for the corner and vows to end it! The fans rally as Mack climbs, but Dia stirs.
Mack fires up and NINJA BOMB FLOPS as Dia moves! Mack writhes, Dia runs and goes right up top! D D D- SHURIKEN KICK!!! Cover, MACK WINS!!!
Winner: Ninja Mack, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Dia earns 0)
An incredible antiair attack brings Dia down, and now neither man is going to the finals! Both men still show great promise, will it be better luck next time next year?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Francesco Akira!
Time is running out, and maybe it’s too late, but the Time Splitter and the Crown of Fire are going to fight until the last possible second! But win, lose, or draw, who will be watching and waiting for the final results?
The bell rings and the two tie right up. They break, tie up again, and then break. They tie up again, Kushida headlocks, and he grinds Akira down. Akira powers up and out, but Kushida RUNS him over! Things keep moving, Akira stays low then hurdles over. Akira runs but Kushida HIP TOSSES! Akira rolls while Kushida cartwheels, and Akira is up to duck ‘n’ dodge then RANA! Kushida tumbles out while the fans fire up! Akira builds speed, but Kushida ducks the sliding dropkick! Kushida kicks low, whips, but Akira Tiger Feint Kicks on the apron! The fans fire up with Akira and he drags Kushida up to CHOP!
The fans rally, Akira brings Kushida around the way, and he CHOPS again! Kushida kicks low, puts Akira through the corner to then YANK him into the POST! The fans rally while Akira falls, but Kushida stands on the bad arm! Kushida twists the other arm, then brings Akira up. Kushida puts Akira through the corner again to YANK him back into the POST! Akira falls and clutches his arm, but Kushida leaves him behind to go into the ring. The ring count starts but Akira is back up and in very quickly. Akira CHOPS but Kushida kicks low, then scoops to SLAM! The fans rally, Kushida looms over Akira, then he stomps the bad arm!
Kushida drags Akira up, snap suplexes, then looms over Akira again. Kushida stands Akira up to CHOP! Akira CHOPS back! Akira fires a forearm, but Kushida snapmares and steps over to drop a KNEE on the arm! Kushida clamps onto Akira’s arm for a mounted chicken wing but Akira endures. The fans rally, Akira fights up, but Kushida wrangles him back down. Akira fights up, fires forearms, and runs, only for Kushida to SHOTEI! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Akira stays in this, but Kushida brings him up to ELBOW him in the head. Kushida wrangles Akira again, and has the short arm scissors! Akira endures as Kushida puts on the pressure!
Akira fights around, but Kushida powers him down to keep on the arm scissors! Akira fights around, manages to stack Kushida, TWO! Kushida lets Akira go and the fans rally up. Kushida stalks Akira to the ropes, then wrenches the arm. Kushida grinds Akira’s hand against the ropes! The ref reprimands but Akira clutches his arm. Kushida runs to SHOTGUN the elbow! Akira flounders, Kushida goes up the corner, but Akira ROCKS Kushida! Kushida goes to the apron, Akira steps out to join him, but Kushida KICKS the bad arm! Akira fires forearms but Kushida has the wristlock. Akira wrenches Kushida to WRING Kushida into the apron!
The fans rally while Akira shakes out his arm. Akira runs and builds speed to FLY! Down goes Kushida and the fans fire up! Akira roars, the fans cheer, and Akira drags Kushida up and into the ring. Akira tells Fukuoka, “IKU ZO!” The fans rally with Akira and he climbs up the corner. Kushida hurries to HANDSPRING KICK Akira! Akira wobbles up top and Kushida climbs up after him! Akira fires forearms but Kushida has the HOVERBOARD! The ref reprimands, but Akira fires body shots! Akira HEADBUTTS Kushida and Kushida drops back. Akira CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Akira whips, Kushida reverses, but Akira wheelbarrows!
Akira victory rolls to STOMP 182! The fans cheer and Akira covers, TWO! STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Kushida toughs it out and Akira grows frustrated but the fans rally up. They cheer on “A! KI-RA!” and he brings Kushida up. Akira wrenches to ELBOW BREAKER, then goes again! ELBOW BREAKER! Akira wants another, but Kushida wrenches, so Akira rolls him up! TWO, Akira swings but Kushida ducks it! Kushida spins Akira to ROLLING ELBOW! Akira SUPERKICKS! Kushida winds up, but Akira LARIATS first! The fans fire up with Akira, but then Kushida cradles, deadlifts, and BACK TO THE FUTURE!! But Kushida can’t make the cover!
The fans rally while both men stir. Kushida rises and he goes for Akira. Akira grabs at Kushida, as well, and Kushida throws a forearm. Akira fires back! Kushida fires another, so Akira fires back! The fans rally while both men huff ‘n’ puff. Akira blocks the forearm to CLUB the arm! Akira fires a flurry, then eggs Kushida on! Kushida ROCKS Akira, then PENALTY KICKS the arm! Kushida runs, tilt-o-whirl, but Akira fights off the Hoverboard! Clinch and SPEEDFIRE!! Cover, TWO!! Kushida survives and the fans rally for Akira. Akira crawls to the corner, crowns up and NOVA- NO, Kushida ducks the fireball to SLIDE KICK!
Kushida SLIDE KICKS again, and again! Kushida whips, Akira reverses, but Kushida handsprings, into the reverse clinch! GROUND TARANTULA, but Kushida turns things over to a backslide! TWO!!! Akira escapes, but Kushida wrenches him and spins him for another backslide! Akira rolls through to SUPERKICK! Akira roars, the fans fire up with him, and NOVA- BODY SCISSOR TAKEDOWN! HOVERBOARD!! Akira is caught and Kushida cranks on that bad arm! Akira powers up to slip free of the body scissors! Akira shifts and finds the angle, GROUND TARANTULA!! Kushida endures, Akira PULLS on the arm, KUSHIDA TAPS! AKIRA WINS!!
Winner: Francesco Akira, by submission (gains 2 points; Kushida earns 0)
The Time Splitter could not put out the fire, and Akira still has life! But will this be enough for Akira to be a finalist? Or will he be extinguished by another’s victory?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru!
The Way of the Grandmaster fell in the main event of last round, but he still has a chance to be in the finals! Will he stay alive just a little longer? Or will the Heel Master pour some whiskey on Wato’s dreams?
Well, to start, Kanemaru attacks during Wato’s entrance! The fans boo as Kanemaru kicks and CLUBS Wato! Kanemaru POSTS Wato, Wato falls over, and Kanemaru stomps him down! The ref reprimands but Kanemaru tells him to shut up. Kanemaru leaves Wato behind and wants the ring count. The ref has the bell ring first, and now a ring count can start. Wato rises at 3 of 20, is on the apron, but Kanemaru runs up. Wato RAMS Kanemaru, takes aim, but Kanemaru shoves the ref into Wato! Wato falls, as does the ref, and the fans boo as Kanemaru goes out after Wato! Kanemaru POSTS Wato again!
Kanemaru brings out chairs, puts on one Wato’s leg, then SLAMS the other chair on top of it! Not quite a Con-Chair-To but it gets the job done. Kanemaru SMASHES Wato’s knee on the floor, then goes back to the ring. The ref reprimands but Kanemaru lets Wato writhe. Wato clutches his knee while the ring count starts again. Wato crawls but he’s still down at 10 of 20. Wato reaches for the apron at 15, stands at 17, but manages to jump in at 19! Kanemaru YANKS the bad leg, stomps away on Wato, then stands him up. Kanemaru whips, but Wato can’t even run! The ref checks Wato but Kanemaru is right on those legs!
Kanemaru chuckles as he holds Wato open, but then he gives the ref one leg so Kanemaru can split the wishbone! Wato flounders, stands, and Kanemaru DROPKICKS the legs out! Kanemaru then grabs a leg to YANK it! Kanemaru stomps Wato more, taunts him, then drags him back up. Kanemaru has the leg for the SHIN BREAKER! And then he turns Wato over, HALF CRAB! Wato endures and the fans rally while Kanemaru sits deep! Kanemaru pulls on the leg, but Wato scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer but Kanemaru won’t let go! The ref counts, Kanemaru finally lets go at 4, and he drags Wato right back up.
Kanemaru whips, but Wato still can’t run that well! Wato tumbles to the apron, then slips to the floor. Kanemaru goes right after Wato to SMASH the knee on the floor! The fans rally for Wato while he writhes but Kanemaru leaves him behind. The ref checks with Wato but Wato won’t let this stop him. The ring counts as Kanemaru waits on Wato. Wato is still down at 10 of 20, just like last time. Wato slowly rises and stands at 16. Wato rolls in at 17 and the fans cheer, but Kanemaru grabs the legs for a FIGURE FOUR! Wato endures, the fans rally, but Kanemaru puts on the pressure! Wato flails, reaches out, and he drags Kanemaru along! ROPEBREAK!!
The fans cheer and Kanemaru makes the ref help him undo the hold. Wato grits his teeth and clutches his leg but the fans still rally behind him. Kanemaru stomps Wato, stomps the leg, then kicks him around. Wato stands to CHOP! And CHOP! Kanemaru KICKS the leg! Kanemaru whips Wato but Wato again falls! The leg is in bad shape but Wato refuses to give up. Wato stands, Kanemaru runs up, but Wato ELBOWS him! And BULLDOGS! The fans fire up as Wato powers through the pain! Wato crawls over to Kanemaru and fires up! The fans rally again and Wato wrenches Kanemaru. Kanemaru fights the Recientemente and goes after that leg!
Kanemaru runs, but Wato blocks the boot to spin and ZIGZAG! The fans fire up, Wato brings Kanemaru up, and Wato wrenches to RECIENTEMENTE! Cover, TWO!! Kanemaru survives but Wato just fires up again! The fans are with him as he waistlocks and TSUTEN- NO, Kanemaru grabs the ref! Kanemaru mule kicks the leg! Then he KICKS the other leg! Then he trips Wato to step through, FIGURE FOUR!! Wato endures, the fans rally as hard as they can, but Kanemaru puts on the pressure! Wato reaches out but he’s so far away! Wato pushes against the main leg, he grabs at the ref, but that won’t save him!
Wait, what is SHO doing here?! The Murder Machine is in B Block, but the House of Torture boys will always help each other cheat! The ref keeps Sho back, but Yujiro Takahashi is also here! Tokyo Pimp slides the whiskey bottle to Kanemaru! Kanemaru CLUBS away on Wato’s leg with that bottle!! The fans boo as Wato can only suffer! Kanemaru puts even more pressure on the hold, and WATO TAPS!! Kanemaru wins!!
Winner: Yoshinobu Kanemaru, by submission (gains 2 points; Wato earns 0)
Kanemaru’s game plan to go after the legs was working well enough, he didn’t need the House’s help! But perhaps Kanemaru wanted to stoop to these lows in order to win! And now Sho & Yujiro help stomp away on Wato! But here comes Yoh! Direct Drive saves his tag partner and runs off The House! He even gets a chair! Yoh wants them to man up, but that’s not happening. But now, with Hiromu Takahashi having beat Wato and issuing the tag title challenge, and now Kanemaru winning tonight… Could we really be seeing such an odd couple as Timebomb & Heel Master going for the tag titles?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Kosei Fujita VS Clark Connors!
One down, two to go. Wato is out of the running after Kanemaru cut him off at the knees, so to speak. Will the Japanese Young Punk fight his way into the finals? Or will 100 Proof bring down even the mighty?
The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. They feel things out, but then Connors KNEES low! Connors CLUBS Fujita, headlocks, but Fujita powers up and out. Connors RUNS Fujita over, the fans are torn, but Connors barks. The fans bark with the War Dog and he runs. Fujita stays low, then bypasses Connors to DROPKICK! The fans cheer while Connors bails out, and Fujita runs. Connors moves aside but Fujita goes to the apron. PENALTY KICK! Fujita sets up, Connors avoids the Asai Moonsault, and Fujita staggers to his feet for the JEEP FLIPPER! Connors tells fans to move so they move! Connors BOWLS Fujita into the chairs! STRIKE!
Connors tells more fans to move, then he drags Fujita up from the chairs. Connors BOWLS Fujita again, not quite a strike but close. Connors picks up the spare by stomping Fujita down. Red Shoes reprimands and wants this in the ring. Connors drags Fujita up and over, but Fujita fires body shots. Connors CLUBS Fujita, then POSTS him! Fujita falls in a heap and the fans rally up. Connors says it is time. He brings out WHEEL-SAN! The fans are torn, Red Shoes reprimands, but Connors shoves him aside! Connors SLAMS Wheel-san onto Fujita’s back! Red Shoes reprimands but Connors brings Wheel-san to the apron.
Connors aims, and he SUPER SLAMS Wheel-san onto Fujita! Fujita writhes and the fans are torn, but Connors throws up the Too Sweet. Robbie Eagles is here via commentary so he checks on his teammate and friend. Fujita is still in this so Connors lets the ring count start. The fans rally and Fujita is still down at 10 of 20. Fujita crawls at 12, rises at 14, but he flounders at 16! The fans rally harder, and Fujita springs in at 19.5! Connors hauls Fujita up to whip him hard into a corner! Fujita falls and Connors covers, TWO! Connors drags Fujita up, whips him hard into another corner, and he lets Fujita fall again.
Fujita writhes, Connors paces, and he stomps Fujita’s back! Connors drags Fujita up, reels him in, and snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Fujita stays in this but Connors stays on him with a knee to the back and a chinlock clamped on! Fujita endures, reaches out, but Connors drags him from the ropes! Connors digs his knee into Fujita’s back, and puts a lot of extra pressure on that chinlock. Fujita still fights his way forward to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Connors lets go in frustration. Connors drags Fujita back up to snap suplex again! The fans rally and Connors aims from a corner. BANG and Connors runs in, but Fujita drop toeholds!
Fujita ties the legs up fast and has the Deathlock! Fujita has the chinlock now, but Connors endures! Connors bends Fujita’s fingers, Red Shoes reprimands, and Connors lets go to scramble forward, ROPEBREAK! Fujita undoes the leglock and protests about the fingers, but Connors huffs ‘n’ puffs. Connors brings Fujita up, whips, but Fujita LEG LARIATS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Fujita and Connors go to ropes, the fans rally up, and Fujita runs in at the corner. Fujita CHOPS Connors, snapmares, then goes up and out! The fans rally and Fujita springboards, MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally as Connors stays in this, but Fujita shakes his head. Fujita has the legs, he turns Connors over, and he has the BOSTON CRAB! Fujita sits down deep on Connors’ bad back! Connors powers up, reaches out, but Fujita drags him back to have the HALF CRAB! Fujita puts all he has into pulling that leg back, but Connors still crawls forward! Connors fights to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, Fujita lets go, and Connors clutches his back. Fujita drags Connors up and reels him in, but Connors fights the suplex! Fujita powers through, Connors wrenches, but Fujita CHOPS! Fujita runs, but Connors SNAP POWERSLAMS!
The fans cheer and rally up while both men are down! Connors rises, brings Fujita around, but Fujita fights off No Chaser! Fujita wrenches, waistlocks, but Connors fights the lift., Connors switches, lifts, but Fujita throws elbows! Fujita waistlocks, Connors fights the lift, and Connors reaches out! ROPEBREAK! Fujita KICKS the arms, O’Conner Roll and CHAOS- NO, Connors fights free, runs, but Fujita pops him up into the waistlock! Connors fights free again, and LARIATS! But Fujita is right up!? Connors runs in, Fujita dodges, pop up and GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Connors stays in this but Fujita roars!
The fans fire up and Fujita vows to end this. Fujita drags Connors up, fisherman and torture rack! But Connors fights free, and he ROCKS Fujita in the back! TROPHY KILLER!! Cover, TWO!! Fujita survives Connors’ old finisher, but Connors drops back and runs in, BLINDSIDE SPEAR!! Connors is targeting Fujita’s back as much as Fujita is Connors’! Connors reloads, runs in again, SPEAR to the front!! Cover, TWO?!?! Fujita survives and the fans fire up! Connors is shocked, but he roars and drags Fujita back up. NO CHASE- NO, Fujita fights free! But Connors blocks the kick, spins him, and TROPHY KILLER BACKBREAKER!!
Fujita writhes, the fans rally, and Connors aims again. Fujita rises, Connors runs up, but Fujita BOOTS him first! Connors comes back, SPEAR meets DOUBLE STOMPS!! Fujita then clamps on the Deathlock! He has the arms, NEMOS SPECIAL!!! Connors endures but Fujita bends him back!! Connors flails, but he TAPS! Fujita wins!!!
Winner: Kosei Fujita, by submission (gains 2 points; Connors earns 0)
The Mighty Don’t Kneel, they don’t give up, and perhaps, they are still in this race! Will the Japanese Young Punk fight until the very end? Or will was this the last win he’ll get in BOSJ 32?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Hiromu Takahashi VS Robbie X!
It is apropos that the most decorated man, the FOUR-TIME BOSJ winner, is in the main event of the ninth and final round. If he wins, he moves on to potentially grabbing number five! But if he loses, it will be Kosei Fujita’s time to shine. Will Robbie take Hiromu to the X-treme? Or will the Ticking Timebomb still have time on the clock?
The bell rings and the fans rally for “HI-RO-MU! HI-RO-MU!” Robbie shrugs that off as he and Hiromu circle. They run up and DOUBLE LARIAT! They stay up, and Robbie ducks Hiromu’s elbow. Hiromu dodges in return and headlocks, only for Robbie to power up and out. Hiromu RUNS Robbie over, Robbie kips up, but Hiromu CHOPS him down! Robbie kips up again, kicks low, then runs, but Hiromu DROPKICKS the legs! Hiromu whips, Robbie reverses, but Hiromu still dropkicks the legs out! Robbie bails out, Hiromu fires the fans up, but then Hiromu waits as Robbie hobbles around. Hiromu goes out, Robbie slides in, then Robbie HANDSPRING KICKS!
The fans rally as Hiromu is on the floor, and Robbie PLANCHAS! Down goes Hiromu and the fans cheer. Robbie takes a fan’s Hiromu pillow, rubs it in Hiromu’s face, then SMACKS him with it! Robbie then tells fans to move as he fetches Hiromu. Fans rally for Hiromu but Robbie BOWLS Hiromu into chairs! The fans are torn as Robbie hits the strike, but Robbie also flips off the Hiromu fans. Robbie stomps Hiromu, then grabs a fan’s Hiromu towel to CHOKE Hiromu with it! Robbie throws it back at the fan, and in a way that towel is more valuable because it touched Hiromu. Robbie then drags Hiromu up to bring him to another section!
The fans hurry away, Robbie whips, but Hiromu reverses to BOWL Robbie into chairs! The fans fire up as Hiromu gets even with Robbie! Hiromu storms over to bring Robbie up, and CHOP! The fans cheer and Hiromu CHPOS Robbie again! They go through the crowd, and Robbie CLAWS Hiromu’s eyes! Robbie CHOPS Hiromu, laughs at him and the fans, then brings Hiromu back to ringside. Robbie ROCKS Hiromu, and then he takes chairs from the crowd! Robbie refreshes the count before he makes Hiromu take a swat. Robbie CHOPS Hiromu, sets the other chair up nearby, and he tells the fans he’s gonna end Hiromu!
Robbie runs, uses the chair to launch himself, CANNONBALL! Direct hit and Robbie says, “I’m a replacement, huh?” Robbie knows he filled Bushi’s spot when Bushi exited from NJPW, but he isn’t going to let that label him! Robbie puts Hiromu in the ring, then he stomps Hiromu. Robbie drops an elbow on Hiromu’s arm, then wrings it to stomp it! The fans rally while Hiromu writhes, but Robbie clamps on a chinlock. Hiromu endures the grind, fights up, but Robbie wrangles him to the mat. Hiromu kicks around and finds the ROPEBREAK! Red Shoes counts, Robbie lets go, but then Robbie KICKS Hiromu in the back.
Robbie eggs Hiromu on but Hiromu rises up. Robbie ROCKS Hiromu then eggs him on. Robbie CLAWS Hiromu’s back, but Hiromu CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS again! Robbie ROCKS Hiromu, runs, but Hiromu dropkicks the legs out! Robbie stands, hobbles, but makes it to Hiromu to fire forearms. Robbie whips, Hiromu reverses, then he blows past to RANA Robbie! Robbie staggers to a corner, Hiromu goes to the opposite end, then Hiromu runs in! LARIAT, snapmare, and basement DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Robbie bails out. Hiromu goes to the apron, lines up a shot, and SHOTGUN DROPKICKS!
The fans fire up as Hiromu rises, and he goes for Robbie. Hiromu puts Robbie in, covers, TWO! Robbie shakes his head, he’s tougher than that, but Hiromu stays close. Hiromu brings Robbie up, fireman’s carries, but Robbie fights it. Hiromu throws Robbie into the dragon sleeper, Robbie spins around, but Hiromu still suplexes. Robbie knees Hiromu, then Robbie suplexes to hang Hiromu out to dry! Robbie then goes to the corner, climbs up, and GUILLOTINE DOUBLE STOMPS! Robbie hobbles his way back to the cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Hiromu stays in this! Robbie hobbles around, shakes out the legs, and goes back for Hiromu.
Robbie drags Hiromu up, reels him in, but Hiromu fights the lift! Hiromu wrenches out but Robbie CHOPS first! Robbie runs in, LARIATS, then puts a leg in ropes! Robbie KICKS the rope, then he SPIN KICKS! STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO! Hiromu survives and the fans rally up again. Robbie vows to end this, but Hiromu anchors a leg! Robbie stomps Hiromu, stomps him some more, then goes up the corner. The fans rally for Hiromu, and Hiromu rises to CHOP! Hiromu CHOPS Robbie again, then climbs up. Hiromu fireman’s carries, SUPER TIMEBOMB 1.5!! Cover, TWO!!! Robbie survives and the fans fire up!
Hiromu is frustrated but he rises up using the ropes. The fans rally and Hiromu has Robbie again! Fireman’s carry, and CORNER DEATH VALLEY! The fans fire up with Hiromu and he fireman’s carries again! TIMEBOMB- NO, Robbie sunset flips and stacks! TWO!! Robbie runs up, Hiromu BOOTS him, and Hiromu goes up! Robbie PELES and Hiromu falls! Robbie roars, rises, and climbs, X EX- NO, Hiromu dodges! Robbie comes back, but into an OVERHEAD SUPLEX into the corner! The fans fire up while both men are down! Red Shoes checks both men, they’re both able to continue, and the fans rally back up.
Hiromu crawls away and the fans chant for him. Robbie stirs, Hiromu heads back for him, and Hiromu stands Robbie up. Hiromu fires a forearm, Robbie staggers away to ropes, but Robbie comes back. Robbie fires a forearm, but Hiromu fires another. Robbie fires a forearm, Hiromu fires a forearm, and Robbie fires another! Both men wobble, but they rise up, and Hiromu fires a flurry! Robbie drops to his knees, but he flips Hiromu off! Hiromu grins, and he bends that finger! Hiromu CHOPS Robbie, then reels him in for VICTORY- NO, Robbie slips free of the suplex, waistlocks, but Hiromu fights the suplex!
Hiromu switches but Robbie runs and handsprings, but into a GERMAN SUPLEX! But Robbie’s right back up!? Robbie roars, runs up, and he slips around to GERMAN SUPLEX! But Hiromu is right back up! DOUBLE LARIATS collide, both men drop to their knees, but they go forehead to forehead! They stand, Robbie ducks a kick to SUPERKICK! Hiromu SUPERKICKS anyway! Robbie says F U and hits a PELE! Robbie runs, handsprings, but into a BACKSTABBER! Robbie writhes, Hiromu runs, HIROMU-CHAN BOMBER!! Cover, TWO!! Robbie survives and the fans fire up again! Hiromu feeds off the energy and he storms over to Robbie.
Hiromu drags Robbie up, fireman’s carries, and TIMEBOMB 1.5!! But that’s not all! Hiromu fireman’s carries again, but Robbie bends Hiromu’s fingers! And then he BITES them! Red Shoes reprimands, Hiromu takes a swing, but Robbie dodges! Handspring, LETHAL INJECTION X!! Robbie says F Hiromu! Another LETHAL INJECTION X!!! And now he goes up the corner! X EXPRESS!!! Cover, ROBBIE WINS!?!
Winner: Robbie X, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Connors earns 0)
So what if he was the underdog? So what if he’s last place? So what if he replaced Bushi in the block? Robbie X just beat the most decorated Super Junior alive today! And that means the winner of A Block is KOSEI FUJITA! Hiromu is furious, but Fujita walks back out here to have the spotlight! Fujita and Hiromu cross paths, and Hiromu pats Fujita on the shoulder as he exits. Fujita goes to the ring, and Robbie invites him in given Robbie won the main event. Robbie tells Fujita to get this in his little brain: Robbie beat Fujita, he beat Hiromu, so… If Fujita wins this whole thing and beats El Desperado, do what is right!
Robbie wants the first championship match with Fujita! The fans like that, and Fujita nods in agreement. Robbie leaves, will Mr. X have his chance at gold? As for Fujita, he grabs the mic to say, “Sorry to those of you who may have wanted to hear more from Robbie X. But if I’m in the position of naming challengers, then I will give him the first title shot.” The fans applaud, and Fujita continues on. “I won this A Block.” The fans applaud that, too, and Fujita says he’ll take “all the hope, hate and then I’ll win. That’s all!” The Japanese Young Punk keeps it short and sweet, but will the Ichiban Sweet Boy become the Best of the Super Juniors?
Here are the FINAL A Block standings!
Kosei Fujita: 5-4, 10 points [FINALIST]
Hiromu Takahashi: 5-4, 10 points [ELIMINATED]
Master Wato: 5-4, 10 points [ELIMINATED]
Francesco Akira: 5-4, 10 points [ELIMINATED]
Clark Connors: 5-4, 10 points [ELIMINATED]
KUSHIDA: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Ninja Mack: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Dragon Dia: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
Robbie X: 4-5, 8 points [ELIMINATED]
My Thoughts:
An awesome start to the ninth round, and it is always fun to have these final playoff scenarios sort out. Mack VS Dia was great, even for not affecting anything, and I really do hope these two guys become the next big thing. I figured Kanemaru would screw Wato over with help from Sho & Yujiro, and this definitely feeds into the tag title story that involves Hiromu. Fujita overcoming Connors and Robbie X getting the upset on Hiromu was all awesome stuff, and I like the gentlemen’s agreement that Robbie will be the lineal contender should Fujita win the title. B Block is going to be awesome, I’m sure, and there are all sorts of great choices for Fujita’s opponent.
My Score: 9.1/10
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Will the revolution still be televised?
After weeks of going back and forth, Ricky Saints and Ethan Page once again fight over the NXT North American Championship to settle the score!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT North American Championship: Ricky Saints VS Ethan Page; Ethan wins and becomes the new NXT North American Champion.
- Mike Santana VS Tavion Heights w/ No Quarter Catch Crew; Santana wins.
- Tatum Paxley VS Jaida Parker; Jaida wins.
- Jasper Troy VS Dante Chen; Troy wins.
- NXT Women’s Championship: Stephanie Vaquer VS Jacy Jayne w/ The Fatal Influence; Jacy wins and becomes the new NXT Women’s Champion.
PLAY BY PLAY
NXT North American Championship: Ricky Saints VS Ethan Page!
As if the last few weeks weren’t enough, The Absolute and All Ego had a confrontation in Tampa during Battleground! Now it is their time to shine and set the tone, but who will finally put this one to bed?
The introductions are made, but the hands start flying! Security rushes in already but fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” The ref tells Mike Rome to say that no matter what, this match is starting right now! The bell rings, security clears out, and the hands fly again! Ethan headlocks, Ricky sends him into a corner, then Ricky hits a headlock takeover! Ethan kicks around, Ricky holds on, but Ethan pops free. Ricky hits another headlock takeover! Ethan fights up to hit a BIG back suplex! Ricky holds onto the headlock! The fans cheer on “Ricky! STROKES!” as Ethan keeps fighting.
Ethan headscissors, Ricky kips free, but now Ethan hits the takeover. Ricky endures as Ethan grinds the hold. The fans rally, Ricky powers Ethan to a corner, but Ethan turns it around. The ref counts, Ethan fires body shots, and the fans boo. Ethan stalks Ricky to another corner, then fires body shots. Ricky ELBOWS Ethan, BOOTS him, then blocks a kick to kick again. Ricky reels Ethan in but Ethan BACKDROPS free! Ricky staggers up, Ethan reels him in, Canadian Rack, but Ricky makes it to the apron! Ricky drags Ethan out of the ring, KICKS him from the apron, and then hops down to bring Ethan around.
Ethan blocks a whip to then whip Ricky into steel steps! The fans boo harder but Ethan scowls as he stands up. Ethan locks eyes on a chair and he picks it up. Security tells him no, and Ethan says alright. Other security keeps Ricky from rushing Ethan, and now Ava Raine is here! She gives special instructions, fans hope it is “NO D Q! NO D Q!” The ref tells security to “Let Them Fight!” The fans fire up as Ethan and Ricky are set loose! Ethan whips Ricky, Ricky slips through the corner, and he comes back to CLOBBER Ethan! Ricky stomps away on Ethan, the fans fire up, and NXT goes picture in picture.
Ricky snarls and looms over Ethan before dragging him up. Ricky SMACKS Ethan off the apron, off steel steps, then kicks him around. Ricky puts Ethan in the ring, stalks him, and runs to ELBOW DROP! Ethan sputters but Ricky is right on him. Ricky bumps Ethan off buckles, CHOPS him, and checks his ears for ringing after that one. Ethan flops down, Ricky poses, and then grins as he drags Ethan up. But Ethan YANKS Ricky into buckles! Ethan stands Ricky up to CHOP and ROCK, and then CLUB him on the back. Ethan CHOPS Ricky in a corner and Ricky staggers away. Ethan is on him in another corner, whips corner to corner
But Ricky comes back to CLOBBER Ethan! Cover, TWO! Ethan stays in this but Ricky stays on him. Ricky ROCKS Ethan and Ethan tumbles out of the ring. Ricky storms outside, stalks Ethan, and stands him up against barriers. Ricky fires body shots, then dumps him over barriers! The fans rally as Ricky goes up and brawls with Ethan! The ref has reinforcements and they tell these two to go back to the ring. Ethan and Ricky keep throwing hands, NXT returns to single picture, and fans boo as security drags these two back to ringside. Etahn and Ricky fight off security! Ricky SPEARS Ethan over the desk!!
The fans go nuts as Corey, Vic & Booker are almost collateral! Ricky and Ethan rise up, tangled in cords, and they still brawl! Security does what they can to usher these two back to the ring, and the ref says they gotta do this in the ring! Ricky and Ethan let off, but then Ethan CUTTERS Ricky onto a chair!! The chair explodes, and everyone is losing their minds! Ricky gasps and sputters, the fans boo, and Ethan leaves Ricky behind. Is Ricky even able to speak, let alone continue this match? The ref checks Ricky, Ricky shakes his head, but is that to say no, he’s not okay? Or that no, he won’t let Ethan win like this?
The fans rally as hard as they can for Ricky while he crawls and sputters. Ricky’s fighting spirit is strong, but Ethan has him for a Canadian Rack! EGO’S EDGE!! Cover, TWO!?!? Ricky survives and Ethan is pissed! Ethan rains down fists while the fans boo. The ref counts as Ethan pulls hair, and Ethan stops at 4. This isn’t No DQ, Ethan still has to follow the ref’s orders. Ethan drags Ricky up, grins, but Ricky RAMS him into a corner! Ricky fires body shots and haymakers! The ref counts, Ricky steps back, but Ethan throat chops! The fans boo as Ricky again coughs and sputters. Ethan storms up on Ricky, throws hands, then eggs Ricky on.
The fans rally for Ricky as he rises up. Ricky throws a forearm, but there’s not much behind it. Ethan hits back, Ricky fires another shot, and they start picking up speed! The fans cheer, but Ethan fires a flurry! Ricky blocks the next shot to ROCK Ethan! But Ethan SUPERKICKS back! RIPCORD and POWER- DDT!! Ricky turns the tables and both men are down! “This is Awesome!” as Ricky still has life! Ricky and Ethan slowly rise, Ethan runs up, but Ricky LARIATS! And LARIATS! Ricky dodges to OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Then he wrenches Ethan, dragon sleeper, REVERSE DDT! Cover, TWO!! Ethan survives but Ricky skips being frustrated to catch his breath.
The fans rally, Ricky runs, but Ethan dodges. Ricky dodges, but Ethan LARIATS Ricky inside-out!! Cover, TWO!! Ricky survives and Ethan seethes. Ethan lifts Ricky, Ricky fights free, and Ricky shoves to ROCK Ethan! Ricky reels Ethan in, he Canadian Racks, but Ethan slips free to the apron! Ethan and Ricky grab at each other, the ref counts, and Ethan HOTSHOTS Ricky! Ricky sputters, Ethan is on him, TWISTED GRIN!!! Cover, ETHAN WINS!
Winner: Ethan Page, by pinfall (NEW NXT North American Champion)
No one can believe it, but this Ego Maniac has gold again. Ethan joins the exclusive elite who have had both the NXT Championship & NXT North American Championship in their careers, but this win comes with strings attached. Ethan must defend this title at Worlds Collide on June 7th, who will it be that steps to Ethan in LA?
Backstage interview with The Fatal Influence.
Sarah Schreiber is with Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne & the returning Jazmyn Nyx. The arguing at Battleground between Fallon and Jacy opened the way to opportunity as now Jacy is facing Stephanie Vaquer for the NXT Women’s Championship in tonight’s main event. Jacy says, “We said we would get it done, that we would get an NXT Women’s Championship match. We just didn’t say how we were gonna get it done. And clearly, all it took was me smacking the taste out of Stephanie’s mouth to get it.” Fallon says personally, it should’ve been her competing, because the last time Jacy stepped in the ring with Stephanie, she lost.
Jacy smiles and says that tonight, she brings gold back to the Fatal Influence since Fallon failed against who? Oh, right, Stephanie! But if Fallon wants to be in Jacy’s corner, fine. If not, also fine. Jacy heads out, Jazmyn is already back in the middle of the squabbling, but will NXT once again be under the Influence? Or will the Toxic Rockstar have a meltdown against La Primera?
Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura are backstage.
The Bullhead Brawler goes over how it was just chair shot after chair shot at Battleground. But didn’t Inamura go back to Japan? He did, but then he came back to NXT for Briggs. Well, that’s such a great surprise. And he has Inamura’s vest! Inamura thanks Briggs, and says he couldn’t leave Briggs like that. There are still things to accomplish. Yes, like becoming NXT Tag Team Champions. Inamura agrees there, and more. Oh, got it! They take out The Culling and set their sights on the tag titles! Yes, and… even bigger! Briggs is intrigued, and says, “Hell yeah.” Could we see Briggs & Inamura start on a Two Man Power Trip?
Mike Santana VS Tavion Heights w/ No Quarter Catch Crew!
The Standard of TNA has fought hard for 16 years just for a moment like this. Will the Boricua Badass bring that Total Non-Stop Action and make an impact on NXT? Or will Tavion use The Standard to reach new heights in his own career?
The bell rings and the fans rally up for “BORICUA! BORICUA!” Santana and Tavion circle, tie up, and go around. Tavion waistlocks, SLAMS Santana, then holds on as Santana fights up. Tavion SLAMS Santana again, but Santana fights up. Santana switches, wrenches, but Tavion slips through to wrench and wristlock. Santana rolls, handsprings, and wrenches to headlock. Tavion powers up and powers Santana to ropes. Tavion then powers out, and the two RAM shoulders! The fans fire up as Tavion and Santana egg each other on. Santana runs, Tavion hurdles, but Santana shoves Tavion to hurdle. Tavion rolls over but Santana SHOTGUNS!
The fans fire up while Tavion goes to the corner. Santana runs up, is put on the apron, but Santana ROCKS Tavion! And RAMS him, and slingshots. Santana stumbles, but he still springboards to CROSSBODY! The fans fire up, Santana brings Tavion up, but Tavion SAYANAGIS! Santana stumbles up, Tavion runs in, but Santana DUMPS Tavion out! Santana builds speed and he FLIES! Direct hit and down goes Tavion! Santana stands and the fans are fired up while NXT goes picture in picture.
Santana revels in the cheers, and he brings Tavion up. Santana puts Tavion in the ring, goes to a corner, and he runs corner to corner to UPPERCUT! Tavion wrenches and hits an atomic FACEBUSTER! Then a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Santana is annoyed but he stalks Tavion. Santana drags Tavion up, reels him in, but Tavion blocks the suplex. Tavion suplexes, and he holds Santana up, only for Santana to slip free! Santana waistlocks, Tavion switches, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Cover, TWO! Tavion keeps Santana down with a waistlock and makes it a rear bearhug! Tavion shifts to a cover, TWO! Tavion HAMMERS away on Santana, covers again, TWO!
Santana shows the grit that’s carried him through these 16 years, but Tavion is on him again. Santana snap suplexes first! That’s Uno Amigo and Santana hits another, Dos Amigos! Then THREE AMIGOS! Cover, TWO! Tavion is still in this but Santana stays cool. Santana stands Tavion up, they throw hands, but Santana RAMS low! Santana snapmares Tavion, basement DROPKICKS, then covers, TWO! Tavion stays in this, showing the toughness that made him an accomplished Olympian, but Santana brings him up. Tavion fires body shots, hoists Santana up, and RAMS him into the corner! And RAMS him again, and again!
Santana kicks back, then CHOPS! Tavion goes to a corner, Santana storms up to CHOP again! Santana stands Tavion back up, but Tavion dodges the chop! Tavion CHOPS Santana, then swings again. Santana dodges, he CHOPS, and then brings Tavion around. NXT returns to single picture as Santana whips, but Tavion stops himself! Tavion then changes direction to CLOBBER Santana! The fans rally up, Tavion fires forearms, then he whips and LARIATS at the ropes! Santana coughs, Tavion whips, and he LARIATS against ropes again! Wren & Charlie cheer Tavion on but Santana whips, drops down, and jumps, but Tavion grabs the legs!
Santana kicks free, Tavion comes back, roll into the fireman’s carry! The fans fire up for the- NO, Santana sunset flips it! TWO, Tavion is up, but Santana goes for a leg! Tavion GUT WRENCH PLEXES! Cover, TWO! Santana stays in this but Tavion stays on him with a chinlock. The fans rally up as Santana endures. Santana rises, throws body shots, but Tavion CLUBS Santana. Santana goes to a corner, BOOTS in return, but Tavion comes back. Santana ELBOWS Tavion, Tavion HEADBUTTS! Tavion whips, Santana reverses, and Santana CHOPS! The fans are loving that one! Santana whips, Tavion reverses, but Santana goes up and over!
Santana blocks a kick and ENZIGIRIS! Santana runs, slips around, and he shoves Tavion. Tavion goes up and over, but Santana reverse somersaults to CUTTER! Cover, TWO!! Tavion survives that “Buck Fifty” and Santana is shocked, but “This is Awesome!” Santana brings Tavion up, fireman’s carries, but Tavion slips free and shoves again, OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Then a SLINGBLADE! Tavion fires up, waits on Santana, and he fireman’s carries. DEATH VALLEY BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Santana survives but Tavion nods. Tavion waits on Santana to rise up and the fans rally. Santana stands, Tavion runs, but Santana SUPERKICKS!
Santana whips, Tavion reverses, but Santana turns that back. Tavion bucks the O’Conner, Santana gets moving again, and Santana catches Tavion’s hurdle into a fireman’s carry! CHALK OUTLINE! Then Santana SPINS THE BLOCK!! Cover, Santana wins!
Winner: Mike Santana, by pinfall
Santana kept it 100 and he got the big win! The fans respect Santana, and Santana shows respect to Tavion. Dempsey isn’t so sure about this, but will he just have to get in the ring with Santana to learn what he’s all about?
The High Ryze speaks.
Wes Lee says, “Now y’all know I’ve been a part of something before. Brothers all connected, chasing the same dream, but… Is it possible for that connection to last if the dream’s changed? Not for long. See, the truth is, you can really only trust in yourself. That is, until something real comes along. Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe, brute force and brilliant minds that mirror my conventions.” Tyson says they ain’t chasing greatness, they’re building it brick by brick. Tyriek says everyone wants to live the lifestyle, but the only way you get there is with loyalty. Not to a brand, but to a bond.
Wes says that is how you shatter the glass ceiling. Not by selling out but by buying in, and holding it down with the ones that stand with you. They didn’t fit the mold, so they made their own. And so long as they do that and stay true to the cause, there will only be one outcome: they rise. Will Wes and his new crew soon stand tall over NXT, Evolve, and ALL of the WWE?
Andre Chase speaks with Uriah Connors & Kale Dixon.
Mr. Chase tells his students to stop being overzealous. They’re demanding matches, jumping into action without a plan, and that’s how they got beat up by OTM. Kale says that sucked. Chase agrees. They need to when to seize the moment, but also when to fall back. They need to know when to take risks, but when- Uriah says, “So what you’re saying is that we need to take more risks.” Kale says they can definitely do that. No, that’s not- But Kale & Uriah spot Ava. They want to talk, she says she has a minute so get to it. Mr. Chase wants the boys to take risks and seize the moment, so they wanna do just that!
Ava says okay, she was just looking over the card for next week, and there is still a spot open. They can be in action against… Dark State. Uh oh. D-Dark State? But that’s four of them and two of Chase U… Well, no, it’ll be a Six Man Tag. Take those risks and have fun! Mr. Chase can’t believe what he just got dragged into… Kale says at least they all get to team up. Chase says they’re not a team! What will it take for Mr. Chase to reach these kids?
Luca Crusifino finds Tony D’Angelo backstage.
The Consigliere starts to ask about Battleground, but The Don tells him to sit down. Luca sits at the table, and Tony says we all thought Stacks clipped Luca in the desert. Then Luca shows up in Tampa like he was on vacation, and he just stares Tony down. Luca says he had no idea what to do. Tony doesn’t wanna hear excuses, but Luca says on his mother’s eyes, Stacks drove Luca further out into that desert and just left him there. Luca was just as shocked. Oh, just left him, huh? Then why didn’t he reach out? Well, Rizzo was in hiding, Stacks attacks Tony at the safehouse, and if Luca reached out, he might’ve put them all at risk.
Tony sighs, thinks on it, and says this still doesn’t smell right. Luca says Rizzo’s number was disconnected. After seeing everything going on, Luca had to come back. Tony says okay, so Luca comes back at Battleground, but he costs Tony the match? That was not Luca’s intent! Then what was? No, save it. Tony doesn’t know who to trust right now. Luca says he can be trusted. Is that true? Or is there more than meets the eye to this?
Trick Williams is here!
The fans fire up for the NEW TNA World Champion, and they chant “WHOOP DAT TRICK! WHOOP DAT TRICK!” Trick struts to the ring and grabs the mic to cut his music. “Reporting to you live, the sexiest and most entertaining superstar alive, Hollywood Trick has finally arrived!” Trick says he is making history this time! The fans chant “TRICK N A!” Trick says for the first time ever, and NXT superstar is holding the TNA gold! But add to that: TWO-TIME NXT Champion, ONE-TIME North American Champion, Iron Survivor Winner, let’s talk about it! Nah, forget that! Don’t you start clapping now!
If memory serves, a lot of the ones clapping were also waving their hands from side to side and playing singalong with #AverageJoe! If you were in that, he has one thing to say to you: “Don’t you feel stupid?” The fans are torn, but Trick grins as the “Average Joe!” chant starts. And speaking of average and stupid, why is everyone trying to figure out where’s the line between NXT and TNA? TNA and NXT? DAMMIT, don’t you cross Trick Williams cuz he IS the line! The fans chant “He’s The Line!” Trick says since NXT didn’t appreciate him like they should, he gonna go to TNA, wear this gold nice and proud. It look good, don’t it?
Check who else held this gold before: Kurt Angle; Drew McIntyre; Bully Ray Dudley; AJ Styles! But none of them compare to Trick Williams! Especially not Joe Hendry. So here’s how it goes: He is turning his back on the people cuz they turned their back on him. Yes, you did! You sang along! He remembers! Trick is gonna go to TNA, talk to management, all them who work for Trick now, and they gonna make some changes. Starting with the name! IT is now… TRICK’N A! But wait! Santana makes his way out here! The Standard says, “Big Trick Willy, huh?! The main man on the block, right?” Trick says let’s talk about it.
Santana says hey, he personally wanted to come out here and give him props for Sunday. Trick says he’ll say this. Santana just made his first mistake by interrupting his champion. Oh, first and foremost, let’s get this straight: Trick is NOT Santana’s champion. Second, Trick made a terrible first impression by coming out here as TNA’s champion and trying to tear down TNA. But guess what? TNA been killin’ the game! TNA been gainin’ momentum day after day! And the last thing that Santana is gonna do is sit back and as the man that carries the flag and watch someone else tear it down after what Santana and that TNA locker room have done to build it up!
The fans cheer, and Santana tells Trick, that ain’t happening. Trick tells Santana that obviously, he doesn’t get how things work. But that’s because Santana has never been THE TNA World Champion. So he’ll help Santana out. When you ARE the top champion of your brand, once you have carried that weight, only then can you call the shots! Santana says Trick makes him laugh. But guess what? People like Trick also piss Santana off. Let’s remind Trick, as he obviously needs a refresher… Santana is a loud ‘n’ proud Boricua from the Bronx, baby! The fans cheer that! Santana has seen guys like Trick come and go.
But let Santana be the one to tell Trick, he’s a pretender! Trick is a pretend fighter, a pretend rapper, what with those heels and tight pants. And after last Sunday at Battleground, Trick is a pretend champion! But Santana will tell Trick that Santana is the illest and realest! Trick ain’t ever dealt with someone like him! But to spit facts, Santana will be the man to take that TNA World Championship off Trick! Trick says let’s be real. Santana can keep popping off, but Trick will take off his pepper steppers and beat Santana’s ass! But wait, is that Santino Morella on the tron? He wants everyone to just take it easy, he sees it is getting heated.
And Santana will say this, “Tricky Williams,” congratulations on the victory. But as TNA Director of Authority, he wants Trick to know that he will be a fighting champion. Santino already spoke with Ava, and next week, Trick defends that title against Mike Santana! The fans are fired up already! Trick’s first defense is coming up fast, and Santana offers a handshake. Trick leaves him hanging, but then takes a swing! Santana blocks to throw haymakers! Then he THROWS Trick! The fans fire up as The Standard locks eyes on the belt. Trick says don’t do it, but Santana holds the belt up high! Will Trick’s first defense also be his last?
Ava talks with Stephanie Vaquer.
The NXT General Manager knows La Primera asked for this match tonight, but Ava has to address the rest of what happened at Battleground. At Worlds Collide, Vaquer will have a tag match against Dalys & Chika Tormenta. Ava knows that’s a lot on her plate, but Vaquer needs to find a tag partner. Vaquer thanks Ava for the news, and promises to find a partner. But first, she’ll defend her title. Wait, Lola Vice already volunteers! She’ll totally team with Vaquer. Ava says that’s perfect! Good luck out there. Lola says Vaquer doesn’t need luck to handle Jacy. Will Vaquer rock the Toxic Rockstar to then join Lola in LA?
Tatum Paxley VS Jaida Parker!
Loneliness can be soul crushing, and no one’s soul has been crushed more lately than Tatum’s. But will she use the pain she feels as motivation? Or will Miss Parker give her some physical pain to go along with the emotional?
The bell rings and the two tie up. Jaida powers Tatum to the corner, gets up in her face, but the ref counts. Jaida pushes Tatum, talks trash, but Tatum puts Jaida int he corner! Tatum CHOKES Jaida, Jaida shoves her back and RUNS her over. Things keep moving, Tatum hurdles, then rolls back to victory roll Jaida, TWO! Tatum dodges Jaida, underhooks, and BUTTERFLY SUPLEXES! Jaida flounders, Tatum snarls, and Tatum bumps Jaida off buckles! Tatum goes all three levels, but then Jada reverses. Tatum stops herself, but Jaida hits a BACKSTABBER! Tatum flounders away, Jaida runs up and RAMS into her!
The ref counts as Jaida digs her shoulders in. Jaida puts Tatum in the ropes, CHOPS her, then goes side to side for the TEAR DROP! Jaida high steps it while Tatum flounders, and then Jaida storms back up on Tatum. Jaida KICKS Tatum, ELBOW DROPS, then clamps on with the motorcycle stretch. Tatum endures, the fans rally, but Jaida stands on Tatum. Tatum fights up, turns around, but Jaida sits her back down! Jaida steps over to sit on Tatum! Tatum sputters, Jaida brings her up with a dragon sleeper, but Tatum slips free and O’Conner Rolls! TWO, and Jaida runs up. Tatum dodge sin the corner, rolls Jaida up, TWO!
Tatum jumps up to KNEE SMASH! Jaida staggers, Tatum rallies with forearm after forearm! ENZIGIRI! Jaida sputters, Tatum runs up again, CROSSBODY in the corner! Tatum snapmares Jaida, the fans rally, and Tatum runs to ROLLING AX KICK! Jaida staggers around, and Tatum SHOTGUNS her down! Jaida tumbles out, Tatum wants after her, but the ref holds Tatum back. Jaida sees the doll collection and tags the Gigi! She throws that one in, the ref reprimands and Tatum hurries after Gigi. Tatum cries, but the HIP-NOTIC hits!! Cover, Jaida wins!
Winner: Jaida Parker, by pinfall
That was cold blooded! Jaida uses Tatum’s emotions against her, but wait! THEA HAL is on Jaida! The fans cheer, Jaida gets free, but Thea wants the arm! Jaida scrambles away! Thea wants payback for the unwarranted hip attack last week, will she have her vengeance?
Jasper Troy speaks.
“Who is Jasper Troy? There was never doubt that I was going to win LFG. I’m gonna make an impact in NXT, and it starts tonight.” The LFG Season 1 Champion is ready, but who will “welcome” him to NXT?
Jasper Troy VS Dante Chen!
It would seem the Singapore Superhero is stepping up to this iron wall of a man! Will Troy look to destroy all in his way to the top?
The bell rings, the two tie up, and Troy puts Chen right in a corner. The ref counts, Troy brings Chen around to put on the ropes, but the ref counts again. Troy lets off slowly, but Chen whips. Troy blocks, reels Chen in, but Chen slips under to headlock. Troy powers up, Chen holds tight, so Tory lifts him to put on the apron! The ref counts, Chen lets go, but Troy grabs Chen by the neck! Troy runs Chen side to side but Chen avoids hitting the post! Chen bumps Troy off buckles, climbs up, and he leaps, only for Troy to get under. Chen comes back, Troy scoops him, but Chen slips free. Chen shoves Tory, runs up, but into a BACKDROP!
Troy huffs ‘n’ puffs and he runs up to ALRAIT Chen up and out! The fans fire up, Troy goes outside after Chena, and Troy fireman’s carries. SNAKE EYES off the apron! The fans rally, Troy puts Chen in, and Chen scrambles up. Troy clamps on with a chinlock and thrashes him around! Troy then fireman’s carries to HOTSHOT Chen off the ropes! Chen staggers, Troy SPLASHES him in the corner! Troy scoops for a RUNNING BACKBREAKER! Troy bends Chen back against his knee! But Chen fires knees! Troy shoves Chen down, but Chen UP KICKS! And UP KICKS again! Troy shakes that off, comes back, and he whips.
Chen ducks ‘n’ dodges, then BOOTS Troy! Troy snarls, Chen LARIATS, but Troy stays up. Chen fires a forearm, but Troy stays up. Chen fires hands, and an ENZIGIRI! The fans fire up, Chen runs, but Troy picks him up! Chen kicks off ropes to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up as Chen BOOTS Troy down! Troy staggers, Chen aims, DOUBLE CHOP! Troy rebounds to BODY CHECK!! Troy roars, the fans fire up, BLACK HOLE SLAM!! Cover, Troy wins!
Winner: Jasper Troy, by pinfall
But wait! Here comes Oba Femi! The Ruler still owes the new guy from a few weeks ago! Oba is in the perch and he tells Troy that he was very impressed. But at least Oba has the decency to show Troy the respect he deserves, unlike Troy did with Oba. Oba says he could have easily come into that ring and jumped Troy from behind, then beat him down like a thief. But Oba would not do that. Troy better enjoy his five seconds of fame, because now that he has Oba’s attention, it is over! The NXT Champion puts Troy on notice, when and where will these titans battle it out?
No Quarter Catch Crew regroups backstage.
Myles says Tavion did great representing NXT against Santana. Tavion thanks Myles for that, then Dempsey and Wren walk in. Dempsey is glad that everyone is here. Tavion and Myles looked strong in their matches, the NQCC is proud. But… They also tried to prove themselves as singles wrestlers and failed. Therefore, the only course left is to refocus as a group. Myles asks, “What?” And no, that’s not cuz he’s hard of hearing. Myles isn’t just going to go backwards after a loss to Oba. Myles proved he belongs on the big stage. Wren says yeah, he did! Myles will not retreat to some shell.
Dempsey says Myles isn’t ready for the deep waters. Uh, Myles actually is, Charlie. No, that’s his youth and inexperience talking. Dempsey brought Myles into the NQCC, and if anyone decides- Myles brings up beating Dempsey. Would that prove he’s ready? Dempsey says that isn’t happening. Well then let’s do it! Just like the good ol’ days, right? Myles VS Dempsey, and if Myles wins, Dempsey lets Myles go. Dempsey says fine, but let’s make it a British Rounds match. Deal. The two shake on it, Myles leaves, and Wren asks Dempsey why he has to do this. But will Dempsey keep Myles under his thumb? Or will Myles use Dempsey’s favorite match against him?
Ethan Page is back in the ring…?
“Ladies and gentlemen, standing before you is arguably the greatest North American to hold the North American Championship, and I ain’t waiting to celebrate! We are celebrating TONIGHT!” The fans boo but wait! Je’Von Evans is here! “Dang, you turnin’ up and didn’t invite me, bro? We got history! I’m still waiting on you to pay for my jaw injury, but congratulations, bro. I can’t think of nobody more underserving to win the NXT North American Championship! Like, if we gonna be deadass, last week, when you poured off on me during the Triple Threat, that cost me. And I couldn’t live with that.
“So, earlier tonight, after you won, I was talking with Ava, and since we have this big showcase with WWE and AAA called Worlds Collide, you, champ, will be defending that precious NXT North American Championship at Worlds Collide against ME, the Young OG!” Ethan says no, no, no, hold on! Je’Von does not DESERVE a shot at Ethan! He deserves to put on a mask, even though he’s not a luchador! Right, right, Worlds Collide isn’t just WWE and NXT, Ethan’s got a lot of people gunning for him. But everybody in NXT knows dat boi BOUNCY~! But… Brother here has hops, too. Wait, LAREDO KID is here!
The fans cheer as AAA’s rising star comes in from the crowd, and he thanks Je’Von for the intro. Laredo Kid says, “Let me introduce myself. I am Laredo Kid, the most complete luchador you will ever see. I have won championships from TNA to AAA, and now… I come for the North American Championship match!” Ethan says hold on, hold on, is this a Triple Threat now? NO! Ethan says tonight is his celebration, and he won’t let these two ruin his night! Je’Von sarcastically says, “Oh~ no~! I forgot, I forgot, my bad. You still going against one more person” What?! REY FENIX?!?
The fans fire up as the Firebird says it is good to be here in NXT! The fans sure love the idea! And Fenix says this passion, this spirit, everyone has been telling Fenix about it! And Ethan may have just won that title, but unfortunately for him, on Saturday, June 7th, he’s gonna lose it! The fans cheer that! Fenix says at Worlds Collide, it will be a FATAL 4 WAY for that NXT North American Championship! And Fenix hopes Ethan will be ready, because on that night, Fenix brings the fire, and he will burn Ethan up! ANIMO!! This is going to be a hot match to kick off the Summer! Will All Ego even stand a chance?
Ava, Stevie Turner & Robert Stone talk backstage.
Suit Man Stone says this is wild! Ethan’s got his hands full for Worlds Collide! Can you believe it? Ava can, cuz she booked it. Stevie says hold on, hold on. Sean Legacy won that Triple Threat to be a contender. Why’s Ava throwing in these three other people? Okay, okay, hold on. Ava says the reason why it is a Fatal 4 Way at Worlds Collide is because Ava wanted talent from AAA, NXT and even main roster to get their opportunity. She did not forget Sean. Stone says Sean is still the first WWE ID talent to get a title match in NXT. Stevie accepts that. Ava says to her point, Sean Legacy will get his opportunity, 1v1, after Worlds Collide.
Stevie says that is absolutely perfect. And tomorrow night, let us not forget! WWE Evolve on Tubi makes history by crowning the FIRST-EVER WWE Evolve Women’s Champion! Kylie Rae VS Wendy Choo VS Kendal Grey VS Kali Armstrong! Ava will be watching, won’t she? Yes, Prime Minister. Stone will be on commentary, too. Who will be crowned as the first-ever WWE Evolve Women’s Champion? And who makes it out of LA just to run into #SuperSean?
Stephanie Vaquer heads for gorilla.
But waiting along the way are the many stars of the Women’s Division, including Karmen Petrovic, Kendal Grey, Carlee Bright, Nikkita Lyons, Kelani Jordan, and Lash Legend! They all want that title, but will the NXT Women’s Champion still be La Primera? Or will the Toxic Rockstar pull off the upset of the decade?
NXT Women’s Championship: Stephanie Vaquer VS Jacy Jayne w/ The Fatal Influence!
Battleground was hard fought for the champion given she was against the Juggernaut. But the constant bickering of these toxic elements sparked a confrontation, and that then made this match. Will Vaquer humble Jacy once and for all? Or is she falling into a trap?
Well speaking of traps, Jacy just jumps Vaquer the moment Vaquer is in the ring! Jacy stomps away, the fans boo, but Jacy says she’s the next champ! Vaquer stops a punch to SLAP Jacy! And SOBAT! The fans rally for “LA PRIMERA!” as she whips, but Jacy reverses. Vaquer ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl, roll-up, and cover, TWO! Jacy is up, she kicks, but Vaquer blocks to SOBAT again! Vaquer whips again, then blows past Jacy to spin and arm-drag! Jacy comes back, Vaquer sweeps to cover, ONE! Jacy sweeps to cover, ONE! Both women stand, Vaquer fires forearms, then she snapmares. Vaquer wants it and the afns cheer!
Vaquer smiles and wraps on the headscissors! But Jacy pops out the back! The fans boo but Jacy KICKS Vaquer in the side! Jacy runs to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Jacy sits Vaquer up to KICK her! And KICK again! Cover, TWO! Vaquer stays in this, the fans rally but Jacy drags her up. The fans rally, Jacy whips Vaquer to a corner, then runs up and back body blocks! Jacy reels Vaquer in for a suplex! Cover, TWO! The fans rally behind Vaquer but Jacy smirks. Jacy whips Vaquer, runs in, but Vaquer BOOTS her down! Vaquer then dribbles Jacy’s face off buckles! Vaquer scrubs Jacy’s face, then goes corner to corner.
But wait, Chika Tormenta y Dalys are here tonight?! They get on the apron, Vaquer BLASTS them both down, and Lola Vice helps out! The fans fire up as Lola brawls with Dalys, but then Chika is after her, too! Refs and security rush back out here, they get those three out of here, but Jacy rolls Vaquer! TWO, SUPERKICK from Vaquer! Jacy is on the ropes, Vaquer 619s! The fans fire up, Vaquer springboards, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Jacy survives that shot but the fans still rally behind Vaquer as NXT goes picture in picture.
Vaquer stalks Jacy, drags her up, and whips. Jacy sunset flips but Vaquer stays up! She scrapes her heels off Jacy’s face to then drops a leg, brother! Cover, TWO! Jacy survives but Vaquer is right on her. Jacy ROCKS Vaquer, but Vaquer ROCKS Jacy, and repeat! They go back and forth, Jacy whips, but Vaquer reverses. Vaque runs up, Jacy ELBOWS Vaquer, then NECKBREAKERS! Both women are down and Vaquer scrambles to the outside. Jacy pursues but aims from the apron. Jacy PENALTY KICKS Vaquer down! Jacy snarls as she brings Vaquer back up, and she puts Vaquer back in the ring.
Vaquer goes to a corner and Jacy stomps a mudhole into her! The ref counts, Jacy backs off to soak up heat, then Jacy runs back in, CANNONBALL! Jacy drags Vaquer to a cover, TWO! Vaquer shows the toughness that made her champion, but Jacy SMACKS her off the mat! Jacy clamps onto Vaquer to bend her back with a chinlock stretch. Vaquer endures, fights up, but Jacy THROWS her down! Jacy clamps back onto Vaquer with the chinlock, but Vaquer fights up again. Vaquer powers Jacy back, but Jacy sends her into buckles! NXT returns to single picture while the fans boo. Jacy runs in, but Vaquer catches her!
Vaquer wrenches and SMACKS Jacy off buckles, then sunset flips! Jayc rolls through, PENALTY KICK! The fans boo but Jacy rains down fists! The ref reprimands about pulling hair, but Jacy basement SUPERKICKS! Cover, TWO! Jacy grows frustrated, Fallon says she would’ve won by now, but the fans continue to rally for Vaquer. Jacy drags Vaquer up, but Vaquer throws hands. Jacy KNEES low, fireman’s carries, but Vaquer slips free to shove. Jacy BOOTS Vaquer, then SLINGBLADE BACKBREAKERS! The fans boo, but Jacy lines up a shot. Vaquer staggers to her feet, but she scoops Jacy first! BACKBREAKER!
Jacy staggers into another scoop and BACKBREAKER! Things speed up, both women grab hair for a FACEBUSTER! The fans fire up while both women are down! The fans cheer on “NXT!” as Jacy and Vaquer rise. Vaquer HEADBUTTS, but Jacy SLAPS! Vaquer fires off HEABDUTT after HEADBUTT, then serves up SOLE FOOD! Jacy goes to a corner, Vaquer LARIATS and sits her down! Vaquer scrubs Jacy with her boot, then runs corner to corner, METEORA! The fans fire up and Vaquer pushes Jacy to a cover, TWO! Vaquer snarls, reels Jacy in, but Jacy powers out! Vaquer slips around, backslides, ONE, and Jacy KNEES Vaquer! Cover, TWO!
Vaquer survives and Jacy grows frustrated. Jazmyn coaches Jacy, Fallon doesn’t seem to care either way, but Jacy runs in, CANNONBALL only gets buckles as Vaquer moves! Jacy staggers up, Vaquer runs in, and Vaquer blocks boots. DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Jacy writhes and falls out of the ring. Vaquer goes to the apron, Jacy clings to the apron skirt, but Vaquer still brings her up. Jacy TRIPS Vaquer! Vaquer is on the floor, Jacy goes up, but Vaquer blocks the kick! Electric Chair SNAKE EYES! The fans are thunderous and Vaquer smiles! Vaquer sends Jacy into the steel steps! The fans fire up more as Vaquer pushes Jacy into the ring.
Vaquer stalks Jacy, underhooks, TIGER CODE BREAKER!! Vaquer isn’t done with Jacy, she wants to make Jacy pay! Vaquer underhooks, but Fallon distracts her from the apron! Vaquer snarls, but Jacy waistlocks! Vaquer switches and SHOVES Jacy into Fallon! Jazmyn is stunned, Vaquer SUPERKICKS Jacy, and Jacy falls out to the floor! Fallon and Jacy argue, Jazmyn says this isn’t the time for that! They’re supposed to be a team! But Jacy & Fallon SHOVE Jazmyn!? Vaquer SKY TWISTERS onto Fatal Influence!! Jazmyn storms off, she is done with her so-called friends! Vaquer puts Jacy back in and the fans fire up again!
Fallon says go ahead, Jacy, do this your way! Jacy runs up, Vaquer ducks the elbow and hit a BIG back suplex! Vaquer sits Jacy up and she wraps on the headscissors! The fans join Booker T in saying, “AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! AH! Yeeeeeeeah~!” The Devil’s Kisses stun Jacy and she goes to a corner. Vaquer runs in, DOUBLE- NO, Jacy puts her up top! Jacy swings, but into the HANGING ARMBAR!! But Jazmyn is back, and she gets on the apron to distract the ref! FALLON TIGER FEINTS VAQUER!!! The fans boo as Fallon shoves Vaquer in! Jacy hits the ENCORE!! Cover, JACY WINS?!?!
Winner: Jacy Jayne, by pinfall (NEW NXT Women’s Champion)
Literally everyone is stunned, but Jacy is finally THE NXT Women’s Champion! Granted, it took both of her friends to pull off this absolute sham of a win, but apparently that was the plan all along. NXT is now under the Influence, how toxic is the Women’s Division going to get?
My Thoughts:
A great episode for NXT, and what a wild way to follow up Battleground. Stephanie Vaquer VS Jacy Jayne for the title even being booked was a surprise in itself, and then what a bold move for them to take this title off Vaquer on TV and not at Battleground. I did appreciate that we saw a lot of the other women of NXT watching Vaquer walk to gorilla, it was a foreshadowing but in a way I did not expect. Granted, they also overbooked the main event with bringing out Dalys & Chika Tormenta and then Lola Vice, and they even gave us that Fatal Influence fallout fake-out to lower even Vaquer’s guard against Fallon attacking her. A very well protected loss for Vaquer, and I suppose this opens the door for Jordynne Grace to get one more try now that she’ll be able to bulldoze all of Fatal Influence at once.
Very good NXT debut match for Jasper Troy with Dante Chen. Poor Chen, he gets hurt, comes back, gets hurt, comes back, gets squashed. But Oba confronting Troy was great, too, can’t wait to see that match. Good match from Tatum VS Jaida but of course Jaida won to then cue Thea going after her. Jaida VS Thea will be great, and it’d be more fitting if they moved to a Triple Threat, not a tag match, because Tatum doesn’t even really like Thea, she’s jealous of Thea having friends out there. The winner of that can then move on towards a title match while the other two settle their own issues, a real win-win for NXT.
Good promo from Briggs & Inamura, and I like that Inamura was vague about the goals beyond tag titles and The Culling. They’re still gonna have that grudge match, but it’d be really fitting this story if Inamura wanted to try a singles title run first before worrying about tag titles. I still feel like Briggs is going to end up with The Culling because of Brooks Jensen. Very good promo from the new Chase U, and they of course step in it again. Dark State is going to eat up Kale & Uriah, and I wonder if that compels Mr. Chase to try harder with them. We could get a fun training montage that helps Kale & Uriah take things more seriously, but also bring up old memories of Duke & Riley.
Good promo from Tony and Luca to keep us wondering whose side Luca is on, and there has to be a rematch of Tony VS Stacks to help smoke out the truth. Very good promo from Wes & The High Ryze, I’m sure they’ll get going across NXT, TNA and even Evolve, maybe make moves towards titles on the other side of Worlds Collide as we head for Great American Bash, and hopefully win something to justify the trio.
The rest of tonight was all so greatly intertwined, a real textbook example that should be followed. Ricky VS Ethan opening turned out really well, especially using the concept of “There MUST be a winner!” That cutter to the chair was nuts, but that chair was clearly “gimmicked” to break like that. Ricky sold it perfectly, it really added drama, and because of that, Ethan of course won. Ethan talking later was a headscratcher until Je’Von showed up to start us on that Fatal 4 Way news. And NXT was even smart enough to give us Ava, Stevie & Stone talking out the logic of making Sean Legacy wait. That Fatal 4 Way is going to be insane, and then there’s also potential for Sean Legacy bringing the WWE Evolve Championship along for what would surely be another great match.
Great match from Santana VS Heights, and Santana naturally won. The NQCC had a good promo together, and I like Myles wanting his independence from Dictator Dempsey. It might be a bit easy for Myles to win the British Rounds match, but perhaps they can go to the time limit on round six and give us sudden death overtime to truly have Myles shows Dempsey he is ready. Great promo from Trick and Santana to give us Trick’s first title defense, but I wouldn’t expect Trick to be one ‘n’ done. Trick surely shows up on TNA this Thursday to help hype the match, shows up on more Impacts through the summer, then maybe loses this title on a TNA PPV or special episode as payback for how he won it on a WWE show.
My Score: 8.9/10
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