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Andrew’s TNA Victory Road Results & Match Ratings: 9.13.2024

Wendy Choo challenges for the Knockouts title! Joe Hendry tries to get off the schneid and actually win a damn match. Do any titles change hands tonight?

Published

7 months ago

September 13, 2024

Andrew Balaz

Happy Friday the 13th to all, and Jason brought us rematches! Nothing new aside from the Knockouts Championship, but the addition of Wendy Choo could be fun depending on where it goes.

This PLE only had two weeks to build off of Emergence, so nothing is super deep and everything feels like the straight line just to get through the show. Let’s hope the match quality makes up for the lack of real booking and story telling.

Ratings:

The Hardyz vs First Cla$$ (KC Navarro & AJ Francis): Hardyz win via Swanton Bomb – ** 1/4
X Division Championship: Zachary Wentz (c) vs Speedball Mike Bailey: Bailey wins via Flamingo Driver – **** 1/2 – TITLE CHANGE!!!
~~SDL & Matt Cardona vs PCO & Rhino:~~
Knockouts Tag Team Titles: Masha & Tasha (c) vs Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat): Spitfire win via Pressure Drop – ** 1/4 – TITLE CHANGE!!!
Josh Alexander vs Joe Hendry: Hendry wins via Ankle Tamer – **** 1/4
TNA Tag Team Championships: The ABC (Chris Bey & Ace Austin) (c) vs The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers): The System wins via Boston Knee Party – *** 1/2 – TITLE CHANGE!!!
TNA Knockouts World Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Wendy Choo: Jordynne retains via Juggernaut Driver – ****
TNA World Championship: Nic Nemeth (c) vs Moose: Nic retains via Danger Zone – **** 1/4

Results:

The Hardyz vs First Cla$$ (KC Navarro & AJ Francis)

The match starts off with Jeff Hardy and KC Navarro, slow start mostly feeling out. Jeff and Matt manage a few double teams to keep the control, nothing fancy, until Francis grabs Matt from behind. KC goes to take advantage but Matt sends him into AJ.

Eventually KC takes control and ground and pounds Matt Hardy. Francis uses the power game to swing the pendulum, but he gets arrogant and tries a Swanton Bomb of his own that comes up empty. Simultaneous tags, but Jeff is hot. AJ then tags in and slams Jeff. The Hardyz then hit Francis with a double suplex. Francis then hits a diving splash. AJ goes for a Double Down Payment, but The Hardyz hit him with a DDT. The Hardyz then clothesline AJ to the outside. Jeff then hits KC with a Twist of Fate follow by Matt with a Neckbreaker. Match ends thanks to the Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb combination.

X Division Championship: Zachary Wentz (c) vs Speedball Mike Bailey

Things start even but frustrating for Wentz. Bailey gets the best of a few early spots, but Wentz is just emotionally distraught with all of the Rascalz drama lately. He puts his hands behind his back and asks Bailey to hit him, once Bailey does, Wentz shoots the half and goes nuts. Ground and pound, arm breaker, into Wentz dodging a Superkick from Bailey but connecting on his own and then a Suicida starts to really keep the momentum on Wentz’s side. But a quick strike, deposit outside and Triangle Moonsault from Bailey gives the challenger some edge back. He throws Wentz back in, lays him across the ropes and dives across to drive the knee into Wentz’s back, flipping him onto the mat. Bailey stays on Wentz, a few kicks and snaps into an Indian Deathlock submission, but Wentz eventually gets to the ropes.

Wentz tries to fire back, and we just get a locomotion spot, a few wild Sweeps, Strikes and Cradle attempts before Bailey connects on his rapid fire kicks and rocks Wentz. Sole Butt into Axe Kick and then Round Kick from Bailey, Bailey tries the Running Shooting Star but Wentz rolls away, trips Bailey, Release German into a forward roll Snapmare, Wentz tries the Running Shooting Star and missed, Bailey goes for it, misses again, they both get up, stereo Roundhouse Kicks and they’re both down until the Standing…8, and a Fighting Spirit spot that kinda makes sense. They crash to the floor, the crowd is behind the match, and they are just brawling on the outside. Bailey rolls back inside and tells Wentz to get in, things are staying fairly babyface competitive. Bailey charges, Wentz slingshots over, Bailey sees Wentz coming so he jumps to the top rope as Wentz comes through and a big Asai Moonsault connects.

Ultima Weapon attempt, but miss, Wentz Back Handspring Knee Lift, tries the UFO Cutter but Bailey pushes him to the apron. Bailey goes for a Baseball Slide but Wentz times it nice to just jump up and stomp on Bailey. Whisper in the Wind from Wentz to the outside, no one is giving up, Bailey catches Wentz and then Backflip Knees onto Wentz on the apron. Bailey tries to collect Wentz on the ramp, but Wentz pushes him off and then connects on a Headlock Driver. Bailey beats the 10 Count but eats a Stomp to the back, Swanton from Wentz but Bailey with the knees. PK into Backflip Knees, Standing Side Kick for 2! Bailey looks for the Flamingo Driver, but Wentz with the Sleeper Hold as they fight on the ropes, Avalanche Cutter from Wentz, but it’s only two! Wentz just peppers Bailey with strikes into the corner as he covers up, Knee Lift, Bailey suplexes Wentz, SHOOTING STAR PRESS! But only 2! Tornado Kick! Ultima…NO! Cradle from Wentz only 2, La Magistral, only 2! Wentz goes for a Essex Driver, but Bailey kicks out at 1! Huge signature spots for false finishes, UFO Cutter attempt but Bailey counters and takes advantage as quickly as he can, Flamingo Driver! Bailey wins!

SDL & Matt Cardona vs PCO & Rhino

This starts with SDL coming out talking. Saying she needs neck surgery and that Matt and PCO need to figure this out. This is…lame and unnecessary talking on a PLE. This is so damn boring, it’s almost like they just decided to give SDL Tommy Dreamer’s sad sack promo. Rhino opens the ropes for SDL, PCO walks her back…but Cardona attacks Rhino.

Cardona hits Rhino with Radio Silence, but its not an official match. Cardona is just a dick.

If they weren’t gonna have a real match, the match should’ve never been advertised. This was just stupid.

Knockouts Tag Team Titles: Masha & Tasha (c) vs Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat)

Tasha and Dani start off, and its a lot of catching strikes, ducking and dodging, nothing lands. Tasha tags out and Masha allows Dani to tag in Jody. When Jody and Masha get together, at least there’s strikes. Charging Lariats, Back Elbows, T-Bone Suplex from Jody for a 1 count. Jody tags back in Dani, Dani Scoop Slams Masha, then Slams Jody onto Masha. Tag back to Jody, Tandem Suplex but Tasha comes in to stop it. Tasha manages to ole Dani out of the ring, and a kick to the back and Suplex from Masha has Jody on the ropes. A few Soccer Ball kicks for good measure, and Tasha gets the tag back in.

Tasha steps on Jody’s hand as she tries to crawl to her corner and plays bully ball and works Jody into the corner. Running Uppercut, Snap Kick into a PK for 2. Tasha stays on top for a while but Jody finally fires, connects a Suplex and simultaneous tags where Dani takes the hot tag and throws everyone around. Outside In Vertical Suplex on Tasha, Sack of Shit throws Masha into Tasha, Powerbomb from Dani Dumptruck for 2! Tags back in Jody, look for their tandem finish, but Tasha grabs Dani’s foot to pull her out, Superkick into German Suplex Hold for 2. Magic Killer is blocked, so Tasha tries a Shiranui on Dani as Masha hits the Russian Death Device on Jody. Dani holds Tasha in mid air and throws her into the pile to break the pinfall.

Heels crash into the faces, try a Magic Killer again but Dani hits the Luna Landing on Tasha and Jody hits Pop Shove It on Masha. Pressure Drop connects…and this team with no real personality continues…ugh. At least I really like Dani.

Josh Alexander vs Joe Hendry

Lets hope the complete crowd killer the last two match segments were, was just to set up more hype for Hendry and make him look like Texas’ favorite thing since football and sisters at cookouts.

Collar and Elbow stalemate, pushes to the corner, clean break from Josh but the crowd is pretty hype for Hendry. Josh wrestles Hendry to the ground and does the arrogant amateur wrestler spot of spinning on his back and tapping the back of his head. So Josh is just dominating Hendry from a technical perspective. Slow tie ups again, Knee Lift, grappling advantage, but when Josh runs of the ropes, Hendry finally holds firm. Josh feigns agreeing to the strong style hoss spot, but Drop Toe Holds him and makes him look dumb. Hendry fires out of the Headlock after and connects with the Freight Train Shoulder Tackle sending Josh to the outside and pissed.

Josh charges in, which makes him sloppy, a few rope run spots but Hendry catches him with the Flying Side Attack, then right into a nice Stalling Suplex for 2. Hendry goes to follow, after Josh powders, but Josh manages to sandbag a Suplex, Stun Gun Joe on the ropes so he’s seated on the apron, and the Low Crossbody sends Joe skidding across the floor. Josh continues to pick apart Joe on the way back into the ring, kick to the head and a near fall. A short strike exchange, Hendry tries a Sunset Flip but Josh kicks and slips into the Ankle Lock. Hendry slips the Ankle Lock, they trade a couple moments but the German Suplex from Josh puts the match back in his favor.

Submission fun time from Josh as he tries to kill Hendry’s air by just sinking into a Guillotine Choke, but Hendry powers through, Suplex and Joe strings together some offense. Josh tries a Missile Dropkick but Joe does the Samoa Joe and just Nopes it. He connects with the Sack of Shit, into a Kip Up, calls for the Standing Ovation but Josh stops it…but not the POP UP POWERBOMB! Only a two count, but Hendry calls for the Standing Ovation again, Josh stumbles towards Joe and then powders away from the goozle. We then get a Josh trying to out maneuver Hendry and avoid, but Hendry won’t let him shake him, Trust Fall onto the floor. Razor’s Edge attempt, but Josh slips it into the Powerbreaker for two! Josh takes his time, goes for the C4 Spike but Hendry shrugs it off, they trade a bit in the corners, Josh goes to the top and Hendry cuts him off. Uppercuts rock the crotched Josh a half dozen times, Hendry goes up, Superplex attempt, but Josh is fighting back! AVALANCHE SACK OF SHIT! Near fall of course, but it looked good.

Strike exchange spot that Hendry gets the best of until Josh trips him up, grapevines the leg and locks in the Ankle Lock! The crowd chants “We Believe”, it sounds great, and motivates Hendry to the ropes. Josh with the old Shinsuke Nakamura big brother bootwashes. Hendry gets sick of the disrespect, fires up, blocks any swings, Hip Tosses Josh into the buckles. Josh shoves Joe into the official, kick to the gut, C4, nope! Hendry fights through and locks in the Ankle Lock, keeps it in and Josh taps, but the ref is still out. Josh with the Low Blow, thinks he’s outsmarted everyone, Joe pops back up, produces the cup with his own branding and a big grin, STANDING OVATION! ANKLE TAMER! HENDRY WINS!

TNA Tag Team Championships: The ABC (Chris Bey & Ace Austin) (c) vs The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers)

Match starts with Myers and Bey, but nothing crazy, its mostly used for Bey to try and feign not being affected by his double taped up ribs. So the start is slow, but its getting the personality of the wrestlers across well. ABC with a lot of double team spots, the ref is letting it fly, so they totally do. Bey with the Tope con Hilo to level Eddie, Ace does his Apron dance into the PK to rock Myers, Fosbury attempt but Eddie LOW BRIDGE! Ace crashes! Bey is gonna dive but Lish gets in the way, so Bey looks to Skin the Cat and Myers hits a gorgeous Spear on the upside down and injured Bey. The spot looked great.

Eddie sends Bey into the buckles sternum first and then just stands on his ribs. Myers tags in, keeps up the rib attack, distracts the ref and Lish chokes Bey with the ropes. Bey is staying grounded and pressure on the ribs is simple psychology, and listening to the crowd, it works. Crowd is trying to summon the ABC back up, but System boys are handling them. Eddie wipes out Ace, and Ace comes up limping. Myers tries the Sleeper, Bey Jawbreaker and goes for the desperation tag, but Eddie picks Ace off the apron. The System keep Bey isolated and then the crowd is chanting “Stupid Hair”. Okay…Texas…stop furthering stereotypes of stupidity. System Powerbomb into Eddie’s Knees combo move, but the pinfall is only 2.

Bey has been getting worked over for the better part of the last like 6 minutes. Every time Bey tries something he eats a Knee, or gets cut off. Tiger Driver, but Bey Frankensteiner! Mule Kick keeps Eddie away, but Myers picks Ace off the apron! Ace lands on his feet, clocks Myers, gets up and makes the tag, starts taking out both System members. Russian Leg Sweep, Click Click Boom and Myers powders. Ace with the corner dodge into the Triangle Kick and Face Stomp! Pinfall but Myers breaks it up! Bey tries to make the save but gets intercepted, Tandem Suplex is stopped by Ace, Double Art of Finesse from Bey but only 2! Bey officially tags back in, Looks for the 1-2-Sweet but Myers does enough to throw off the move, Bey gets caught by Eddie, Blue Thunder Bomb! Spin Kick from Ace to take out Eddie, Roster Cut kills Ace and Myers starts kicking Bey in the ribs and talking smack.

Lish picks Bey’s ankle, Spear from Myers! Boston Knee Party! THE SYSTEM WINS!

TNA Knockouts World Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs Wendy Choo

Things start quick, Tilt-a-Whirl Side Suplex from Jordynne, bends Wendy across her back, goes to the outside and Jordynne DDTs Wendy on the outside but she pops up right infront of Jordynne’s family. Wendy grabs her pillow, goes for a cheap shot, but Juggernaut Grandma steals the pillow. Jordynne takes a moment to put over her grandma and Wendy catches her on the way back in, Axe kick, solid offense and Wendy Q, Karen Choo….WENDY CHOO, that’s right, is in control and not looking terrible. Honestly her No Mercy match wasn’t bad either until the botch in the corner. So I expect a good match from Wendy.

Cartwheel Elbow, near fall, Jordynne fights back up, tries to drop Wendy with a Back Elbow into a Vader Bomb, but Wendy cuts her legs out, Low Tree of Woe for the KENTA Hesitation Dropkick! They fight up to the top of the ropes, Headbutts, Knee Smashes, Uppercuts, very solid, Wendy applies the Cobra Clutch on the corner! Jordynne rolls forward, Avalanche Forward Roll Senton to break the Clutch! Hard hitting, Scoop Slams from Grace, Death Valley Driver from Grace for 2! Big right hand from Jordynne! KUDOME VALENTINE! But only for 2. Jordynne crotches Wendy to the top, slap fest, Choo tries the Avalanche Senton but Grace holds on, Grace repositions and eats a quick run Avalanche Belly to Belly into a Brainbuster!

Capture Suplex from Grace! Wendy goes for another Cobra Clutch but Jordynne shrugs her off, Choo with a DDT for 2! Wendy goes back into the Clutch, but Jordynne fights her off, Backfist, Juggernaut Driver! Jordynne retains!

Rosemary attacks after the match. As Above So Below into Wendy’s Clutch, the demons leave Jordynne laying.

Like Father, Like Daughter! @MilanMiracle and @AriannaGraceWWE

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TNA World Championship: Nic Nemeth (c) vs Moose

They take a second to start swinging, but Moose catches him quick, but Nic ducks some offense, gets a few rabbit punches in, jumps on Moose and Moose grabs him and the Powerbomb stops the champs offense. Some corner brawling…MOOSE HITS THE GO TO HELL! I love that move…and he rarely uses it anymore.

Moose decides to post Nic and pose to the crowd of boos. Moose is just enjoying his advantage, slowly picking Nic apart. Abdominal Stretch keeps Moose in charge until Nic bites Moose’s hand! A burst of offense from Nic, but then the Million Dollar Dropkick levels Nic. Nic goes to the outside, Moose takes him time to follow, tries a Powerbomb on the ramp, but Nic fights it off and then Back Body Drop evens the score a little. Nic grabs Moose and throws him back in the ring because he’s a babyface, so as soon as Moose gets thrown in, he gets up and Uranage drops Nemeth. A chin lock keeps Nic down, when he tries to fight back up, clubbing blow to the shoulder blades and Nic is rocked again. Some strikes, Moose charges at Nemeth against the ropes, Low Bridge! Nic slowly tries to go after him since he’s still rocked, so Moose easily takes advantage. Goes for an Apron Bomb, Nic counters with a Frankensteiner! Nic runs at Moose, Moose catches him and hits the Apron Bomb he wanted.

Both men a selling a bit, slowly heading back into the ring a short strike exchange but Nic’s big Lariat takes them both out together. Some brawling on the outside, and Nic struggles to Suplex Moose, but the moment and struggle was solid, Moose was looking for something to grab, but went over. Nic breaks the count again, FameAsser-NO! Moose grabs him again, Nic tries to fight it off but Moose Powerbombs Nic through the time keeper’s table! After selling, exhaustion, Moose gets him and Nic back in the ring, looks for Lights Out, Nic moves and Moose posts himself! FAMEASSER! Only a two, but looked good. Nic goes to the top for the Elbow Drop, JDC and Lish run out for distraction, but even though Moose catches Nic, Nic repositions and goes into a Sleeper Hold. Moose throws off Nic, SUPERKICK! DANG-NO-LIGHTS OUT! Moose has w—nooo….Nic kicked out.

Lish throws in the belt, Santana runs in to grab the belt from Moose. Nic was playing possum a bit, DANGER ZONE! Moose kicks out! Nic eventually scales the ropes, but Moose cuts him off with a Spinning Chop. Superplex…no Nic fights him off, Moose does his Escalara into the Superplex, holds on, goes for a Jacknife…but Nic counters it into a FAMEASSER! One, two….Eddie and Myers show up to pull the referee out. The ref wants to DQ the match, Nic pleads to not have the match thrown out. So the ref decides to eject Brian and Eddie, System continue to plead their case…JBL comes out of the crowd! Clotheslines from HELL FOR EVERYONE!

Nic is speechless, Discus Lariat from Moose! LIGHTS OUT number 2! Nic kicks out again! The TNA chant gets pretty damn loud honestly. They rally behind Nic, and Fighting Spirit time. Lariat combo, Superkicks, Moose counters with a Headbutt, Superkick from Nic into a second a Danger Zone! Nic retains!

Overall Score: 8.5/10

Well…hot damn this was much better than I expected. Even though there were definite turd moments, like the whole SDL, PCO, Cardona thing, and the Knockouts Tag…the preshow was solid with the Hammer Daddies winning and Kushida winning. The bad middle part did actually help to keep the crowd with energy for the last four matches, which three of them were completely fantastic.

Wendy and Jordynne having a hard hitting All Japan Women’s style of match (curious if any ideas came because of the Dump Matsumoto Netflix series premiering next week), Hendry and Josh being a damn good match, mixed in with personality, story and callback wrinkles. Oh yeah and the main event was great as well. A little overbooked, but the JBL pop was noticeable and I was legit surprised he showed up at a minor PLE and didn’t save his next appearance for Bound for Glory.

Four matches that got over 4 stars, this is probably the first show in the new regime to have such high match quality, and coherent psychology and story telling in the ring. Like, I am very excited for Bound for Glory. Like…hot damn.

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.27.2025

Bad news out of the TNA management side, but this is a taped episode from El Paso! So we won’t see any of the fallout just yet!

Published

10 hours ago

March 27, 2025

Andrew Balaz

Now we all heard the news about the TNA change in hierarchy, and I…have no positive outlook on that. Delirious sucked at booking and creative in the dying days of ROH before it got bought as a B show. Dreamer having even more control is concerning because his ideas the last two years haven’t been much better.

Gail leaving makes more sense to me. Be it firing or a “you can’t quit, you’re fired” kind of situation, the Knockouts division is the worst it’s been in a long time and Gail was close with Scott D’Amore. So I don’t think Gail parting ways is as big of a problem since TNA has slowly been bleeding out with the Scott faithful.

Granted, I think the next few shows were already taped before the firing so things shouldn’t be completely unwatchable for at least a week or two. So let’s see where we’re going.

.@WeAreRosemary sends @XiaBrookside a CHILLING message!

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— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025

Ratings:

Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge: Ash wins via Rarefied Air – ** 1/4
Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr: Chavo wins via Gory Bomb into Frog Splash – *** 1/4
Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich: Masha wins via Russian Death Device – ***
Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin: Eric wins via Piledriver – ** 1/2
Seto & Mokuba – I mean – Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater: Nic wins via Danger Zone – *** 1/4

Results:

Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs Elegance Clique w/Personal Concierge

Ash and Gigi start off, Gigi with a little Rascalz after her first takedown. So both her and Wentz are making it obvious something’s going on between them, and I’m not mad at it. Good for my man Wentz.

Tatum and Gigi get some quick tandem offense in, Ash does manage to scurry off to a tag and Heather gets bent into a Pretzel. Some kind of Inverted Tarantula from Tatum, Gigi tags in, Bronco Buster on Heather followed by Kawada Kicks. Heather sells against the ropes, Gigi goes for a Hesitation Dropkick, but Concierge pulls her away so Gigi crashes and burns. Ref is distracted, Ash gets in some cheap shots and then the Elegant duo starts working over Gigi. A few quick tags, but once Heather comes in, Gigi fights out of the corner, gets the hot tag to Tatum. Tatum stacks up both Elegance members, Corner Stacked Crossbody, Butterfly Suplex and an Elbow Drop with some some flare. Tatum goes to the top rope, Heather pulls Gigi off the apron, Concierge shoves Tatum off the turnbuckle and Ash hits Rarefied Air for the win.

Post match the Elegance Clique wants to make their wish with the cake, they light the candles and Tatum and Gigi recover enough to do what we all expected last week, the cake in the face spot. Some…suggestive licking from both of our Hot Topic Hotties, so…no complaints here.

.@Ashamae_Sebera, @Heathereckless and @IamGeorgeIceman are having a meltdown!

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— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2025

Fir$t Cla$$ & Frankie Kazarian vs Laredo Kid, Octagon Jr & Chavo Guerrero Jr

Chavo and Kaz start since he’s King Petty, a quick rope run turns into a Headscissor from Chavo. Kaz recovers, they lock up, Kaz hits the Knee Lift during the lock up to tag out to KC. KC pulls off some athletic dodges, gloats a bit so Chavo waits, measures and nails a gorgeous Dropkick. Laredo comes in on fire, quick high spots that send KC bouncing around like HBK against Hulk. KC powders after sells the Satellite Takedown, AJ checks on him and we go to commercial.

Back from commercial, Octagon is lighting up KC’s chest with overhand chops, he perches, Sunset Headscissor Flip from corner to corner, KC tries to Back Drop him but Octagon does a headstand, kicks KC away and lays him out with a high spot. AJ gets on the apron to stop Octagon from running the ropes, the referee has a stroke or something because he stops paying attention and AJ pulls Octagon out of the ring and chucks him. KC with the Tope con Hilo and tag (tag ropes haven’t mattered since the 80s we all know this). So AJ is getting taunted by the crowd in Spanish, but he’s manhandling Octagon since it looks like a Child fighting their parent. AJ knocks off Chavo and Laredo, Laredo pops up and tries to get involved but he’s caught on the shoulders, Octagon goes for the Crossbody but gets caught and AJ pulls off “World’s Strongest Wasteland” but Chavo breaks up the pinfall. AJ throws Octagon into the corner, Tennessee Whiskey, and tag out to KC. KC hits a few moves, but starts to lose the momentum until he connects with a Super Kick. Simultaneous rope run into the Dueling Crossbodies, so we get the timely tag outs from both sides. Kaz and Laredo come in, Laredo lands like two moves before Kaz hits a Sole Butt, Lariat and eats his lunch. KC and Kaz try to double team Laredo but he fights out and the crowd is chanting for Chavo.

Chavo tags in, and he’s rocking KC, Saito Suplex, Low Bridge to AJ, Reverse the Whip so Chavo goes to the corner and perches, KC feeds, Chavo Backflips to safety, rolls through and lays out KC. Chavo is feeling himself, 3 Amigos start on KC but only 2, Kaz comes in and Chavo switches to Kaz for the Amigos, only 2 again before AJ breaks it up. AJ goes for the disrespect, but Chavo counters and hits the 3 Amigos on the biggest Culero. Aztec Warriors dive to stop AJ and Kaz, KC tries a Dirty Victory Roll but Chavo kicks out. GORY BOMB into FROG SPLASH!

Chavo looked fantastic and he’s the one in the best shape in the ring. I wouldn’t be mad at more Chavito.

Jacy Jayne vs Masha Slamovich

I expect very little from this match.

Collar and Elbow, gator rolling for the first 30 seconds or so, then Jacy goes to some Hair Pull takedowns and does a little taunt before Masha pops back up and hits a Lariat into a Dive. Jacy sells it like she’s really hurt, even the ref tries to hold Masha back a little before Masha gets annoyed and just grabs her, Masha throws her in, looks for a Dive and Jacy sees it and powders. Masha tries to go back to the well for the Dive again but Jacy hits the Uppercut and then an Apron Run PK to drop Masha. Forearms rain down into a Foot Choke as Jacy continues to arrogantly play to the crowd. Another Foot Choke into a Cannonball, and near fall.

Masha gets space with a Sole Butt, tries to snap off Requiem but Jacy fights off, fights through a Sunset Flip another effective PK keeps Masha on her ass. Jacy looks for a kinda half-assed Camel Clutch as Masha is fighting up, but Jacy runs her into the corner, gets distracted mouthing off to the crowd, so Masha recovers, 5 Hole Up Kick sends Jacy into the corner, Yakuza Kick into Capo Kick for two. Requiem attempt again, but Jacy pushes off, a little back and forth, Masha tries a Backslide but Jacy gets away and hits a V-Trigger but only a 2 count. Jacy looks for the Discus Punch but Masha ducks it, they strike back and forth, but some dodges from both leave the exchange more even. Jacy with the Front Kick to the face sends Masha to the outside. Jacy wants another PK, but Masha blocks, Electric Chair Apron Snake Eyes. Masha throws her in, a PK into a near all. Requiem attempt 3, and thwarted from Jacy with a Superkick into a Neckbreaker. Senton misses from Jacy, Buzzsaw Kick, into Spinning Back Kick and Russian Death Device for the win.

Better than I expected, and Tessa attacks as soon as the bell rings. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Li make the save after Tessa grabs the belt.

Eric Young w/two losers vs Ace Austin

Ace and Eric tie up, World of Sport start but as soon as Ace starts to get away EY punches him in the face. Eric looks at the camera and says “This is what trust looks like”, turns his back on Ace, when Ace looks to attack, the loser duo cut him off. EY takes advantage of the weird situation, but Ace with some Up and Over quick spots, into an Inside Cradle and La Magistral. EY kicks out of the quick flash attempts, but eats a Dropkick, and Ace goes all Speed Kils on him with fast strikes and then a face buster for another near fall. Strike spot very early in the match, Ace gets the best of it, goes for a Tear Drop Suplex but EY sits on it to block, Headlocks to keep him close and then a snap Lariat into beatdown bully tactics. EY takes the referee’s attention and one of the nerds punch Ace in the face.

Eric tries to lean on Ace, but Ace fires, a few strikes, Click Click Boom, the Miz Seated Lariats in the corner, Mochizuki Triangle Kick connects! Only a 2 count, but Ace seems to be in control. Ace puts EY on the ropes, a few strikes to keep him rocked, wants a Superplex, but EY blocks, bites the face and Macho Elbow gets a very close two count. EY tries the Piledriver but Ace turns it into a Jacknife Cradle,Spinning Heel Kick, calls for The Fold, but the losers hop on the apron to distract, Ace attacks them. Ace tries to time out the Triangle Kick again, but Eric dodges, throws Ace head first through the buckles. As Ace stumbles out of the corner, Piledriver, and it’s over.

Oh look it’s the “we’ll hear from Joe Hendry” segment. Again, I’ve loved this gimmick since Day 1, even didn’t hate his What Culture Pro stuff, but there is such a thing as milking a cow too much.

Elijah interrupts the whole “Who’s next” speech. When Elijah comes out he says he’s not the challenger and he believes in Joe. The crowd wants Elijah to turn on Hendry. Elijah pauses for a moment, and starts proving his friendship with stating his favorite color and a little “You Got a Friend in Me”. The crowd is into singing along and waving their cameras like Lighters to a 30 year old song. THANKFULLY Kaz breaks up the hug fest. Now he gets the “Culero” chant.

Kaz pulls out a Bass…what the hell is this Jam Session. Kaz has to warm up so he plays “La Cucaracha” on the bass. Kaz…is a national treasure. Hendry kicks Kaz out of the ring after his Heelish and playfully racially charged song choices. Kaz tries to sow dissension, but Joe and Elijah pinball Kaz between them. Kaz slips a power move and tries to shove Elijah into Joe but Elijah puts the brakes on, a small tense moment. But then Joe and Elijah play “Nah Nah Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye”…and that goes right into a commercial. Oddly…perfect.

Nic Nemeth w/Ryan Nemeth vs Leon Slater

Nic shoots the half immediately for a flash pinfall but Leon kicks out at one. Nic continues to keep things grounded with his amateur wrestling skills, and then does a little Dolph Ziggler show off. So Nic isn’t really taking this seriously, and Leon starts getting the best of things with an Arm Wringer, into drag, Shoulder Tackle and rope run as Nic tries to Leap Frog and Leon puts on the brakes and just shoves Nic on his ass. Nic gets annoyed, a few strikes, grinds his face along the ropes, but Leon keeps stringing some offense together, Back Handspring Elbow into his Corner con Hilo.

Ahh the classic formula of the commercial gives the heel the advantage, Twisting Suplex from Leon stops Nic’s offense momentum, right hand, Leon lifts Nic up for something, Nic slips it, kicks him in the gut, looks for the FameAsser, but Leon catches him into a Blue Thunder Bomb variation. Slater wants the Swanton 450, but Nic powders. Leon tries to adjust into a Dive, but Nic cuts him off, counter for counter and a FameAsser out of the counters for a two count. Nic starts the big brother tactics, bootwashes and arrogance, Slater fires, punches into a Yakuza Kick. Leon wants another Lethal Injection variant, but Nic catches him into a Rear Naked Choke. Slater tries to turn it into a pin so Nic breaks it. Leon wants a Leg Lariat but misses and gets unceremoniously dropped by Nic. Nic puts Leon up on the buckles, Superplex possibly but Slater counters, tries to collect himself for a move, but Nic falls into the ropes to crotch Leon, and finally hits the Superplex.

Twist of Slate from Leon, Swanton 450 but knees get up. Locomotion Cradles from both but they kick out, Ryan picks the ankle to trip up Leon just a touch and then Danger Zone ends the match.

Ryan starts the post match beatdown, but the Hardy’s music hits and they come down to the ring for the save. Matt challenges the Nemeths for Rebellion because they’re not medically cleared yet.

Overall Score: 6.5/10

Decent story motion, no match was offensive, and there was actually some solid match action for television standards. I don’t have a ton to complain about aside from the Knockouts Division is in a weird spot, and giving Hendry a lot of just talking and hollow payoff segments feels stupid. If we need to hear from him every week, give him a talk segment like Highlight Reel or something. Yes I know First Class just got The Penthouse, but if Hendry is going to talk more than wrestle, give him a talk segment for us to sink our teeth into.

There was the announcement that Xia, Lei Ying and Masha will face Tessa, Jacy and a mystery partner. So you gotta wonder if there’s going to be another NXT mercenary, a surprise return or if it’ll just be Rosemary since she’s got her issues with Xia. Also I just realized that Unbreakable is going to be on a Thursday, seemingly after iMPACT? I’m gonna have to see how they do it, because if there’s an Impact episode and 2-3 hour PLE…I do not want to be awake until 1am. People need to work, and I will be Unwakeable if things go that long.

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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (3/27/25)

Is there a new Minion in town?

Published

13 hours ago

March 27, 2025

Steven Mitchell

Diamante wants to work with Athena?

The ROH Women’s World Champion has Billie Starkz, but it seems Diamante wants to change that. Will she make herself Minion Numero Uno?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Dark Panther VS Okumura; Panther wins.
Six Man Tag: Dustin Rhodes, Sammy Guevara & Willie Mack VS Johnny TV & MXM Collection; Dustin, Sammy & Mack win.
Athena & Diamante VS Jordan Blu & Mazzerati; Athena & Diamante win.
The Dark Order VS The Premier Athletes w/ Mark Sterling; The Premier Athletes win.
Queen Aminata VS Viva Van; Aminata wins.
Six Man Tag: Atlantis Jr, Fuego & Titan VS Barbaro Cavernario, Rugido & Volador Jr; Atlantis, Fuego & Titan win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Athena talks with Diamante.

The Fallen Goddess tells the Cuban Diamond, “Tonight is going to be very, very crucial to you joining MIT. I just don’t take people barging their way into my group, my prestigious academy.” Billie Starkz walks in and says hi to “Boss” Athena and “Di,” but Athena ignores her to continue explaining that this is Diamante’s initiation. This is a test to see if- Billie pokes Athena in the shoulder and Athena asks, “Yes?” Billie says hi, and Athena says cool. Anyway, this is going to test if Diamante has what it takes to be part of the Forever Champion’s MIT. Diamante says sure. Billie keeps wanting Athena’s attention and Athena asks what she wants.

Billie motions as if to say she’s expecting something, and Athena says, “What? You want me to say, ‘Hi, Billie. You’ve been doing so great. You’ve been busy, busy being a busy bee meddling in everyone’s business.’ Tonight, it’s not about you. We’ve been there, we’ve done that. And it’s time that we bring something… new to MIT.” Billie says that’s great. Athena says tonight, they don’t need Billie. She can go meddle in someone else’s business. Athena & Diamante leave and Billie is shocked that she’s being left out. Is Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths being further demoted?

A sneak preview of AEW Stories: Komander.

“I was born for something. I feel I am destined for something. I have a purpose in life. I have a purpose in wrestling. And now, to have this great opportunity at Final Battle, for the ROH World Television Champion, what a moment it would be to achieve this, to achieve this mission. To achieve this feat for all my people, for the people who believe in me. This will be a big step in my career. Something that will mark the great story of Komander in AEW.” Watch the full documentary of Komander’s rise on AEW’s official YouTube channel.

Six Man Tag: Dustin Rhodes, Sammy Guevara & Willie Mack VS Johnny TV & MXM Collection!

The Sons of Texas are getting a bit tired of Mansoor & Mason Madden obsessing over the ROH World Tag Team Championships, but they have to go one more round with them and their new pal. But they’re not clowning around, because they’re bringing the Chocolate Juggalo along! Will Mack help The Natural & The Spanish God shine? Or will they not be #TVReady?

The trios sort out and Mack starts against Johnny. The fans rally, Johnny and Mack circle, and they keep the Code of Honor. They circle and tie up, and Mack powers Johnny back. But Johnny puts Mack in a corner to fire body shots! Johnny whips, Mack reverses, and Mack runs up, only for Johnny to slip outside, slide under, then go back out to GAMANGIRI! Mack staggers, Johnny springboards, but Mack gets under! Johnny rolls through, Mack ducks ‘n’ dodges then LEG LARIATS! The fans fire up and Mack brings Johnny over. Tag to Sammy, Mack wrenches Johnny for Sammy to CHOP Johnny down!

Sammy brings Johnny up and CHOPS him against ropes! Sammy whips, hurdles, then backflips over to DROPKICK Johnny! Sammy kips up so smooth, then he brings Johnny back up. But Johnny blocks the chop to spin Sammy around and DECK him! The fans boo but Johnny points to Mansoor. Mason goes nuts rallying for Mansoor as Johnny tags him in. Johnny & Mansoor reel Sammy in for a DOUBLE BACK SUPLEX, but Sammy lands out! Sammy ducks the double lariat, ELBOWS Johnny away, then BOOTS Mansoor! QUEBRADA! Direct hit on both men, and Sammy brings Mansoor over to tag Dustin!

The fans fire up as the Sons of Texas whip the Iron Chic! Atomic drop! Then DOUBLE RHODES UPPERCUT! The fans cheer, Dustin brings Mansoor up to whip, but Mansoor reverses. Mansoor blocks the boot, but not the UPPERCUT! Mansoor distracts the ref and that lets Mason CLOBBER Dustin from the apron! The ref is busy with Sammy & Mack so he missed that, and fans boo as Mansoor stomps away. Tag to Mason, he CHOKES Dustin on the ropes, and the ref counts. Mason stops at 4 to talk trash on Mack. Then Mason UPPERCUTS Dustin, and drops an ELBOW! Mason drags Dustin up to whip him into the corner.

Tag to Mansoor and Mason sends him in for a LARIAT! Mason comes back to ELBOW! Feed to the atomic drop, then Mansoor dropkicks the legs out! Mason runs up, WRECKS IN EFFECT! The fans boo that booty but Mason sits Dustin up. MXM pinball Dustin between the hips! The fans boo, Dustin flops over, and Mansoor tags Johnny. Mansoor sits Dustin up for Johnny to ROCK with a right hand! Johnny KICKS Dustin, ROCKS him again, then tags Mason. The fans rally but MXM TV mugs Dustin with hands from all sides! Tag to Mansoor, he feeds Dustin to Mason’s scoop! CATWALK LEG DROP COMBO! Cover, TWO!

Dustin survives but Mansoor keeps him down with an armlock and chinbar. The fans rally, Dustin fights up, and Dustin reaches out, only for Dustin to CLUB him! Mansoor whips Dustin to the corner, but Dustin BLASTS Mason & Johnny! He dodges Mansoor, and he SNAP POWERSLAMS! The fans fire up while Dustin and Mansoor are down! Dustin crawls, so does Mansoor, and hot tags to Johnny and Sammy! The fans fire up as Sammy goes up, CROSSBODY for Mansoor & Johnny! The fans fire up again and Sammy TOSSES Mansoor out. Sammy then PLANCHAS onto Johnny! Sammy is feeling it as he goes back into the ring.

Sammy builds speed and he FOSBURY FLOPS onto Mansoor! Sammy high-fives the front row, then he slides back inside. Sammy dodges Johnny to CUTTER! Cover, Mason breaks it! Mason TOSSES Sammy out, then he fires up! Mack steps in and fires body shots! Mack LARIATS Mason up and out! Mansoor is back, but Mack stops the superkick to FLIP him, and STUNN ER! The fans fire up but Johnny gives Mack a FLYING CHUCK! Dustin runs in and hits a DESTROYER! Mansoor returns, but Dustin Manhattan drops him! And then atomic drops! And now Mansoor is in the corner! The fans fire up as Dustin opens Mansoor up!

The ref reprimands, but Sammy distracts Dustin for the SHATTERED DREAMS! But a LEG LARIAT from Mason takes Dustin out! Sammy springboards in, but into Mason’s hand! Mack saves Sammy from the choke slam and ROUNDHOUSES Mason! Sammy goes up for a FLYING CUTTER!! Mack puts Mason in place for the “WOOP WOOP!” STANDING MOONSAULT! But a SHINING WIZARD from Johnny takes out Mack! Sammy JUMP KNEES Johnny! Then the torture rack for GO TO HOSPITAL! Cover, Mack & Sons of Texas win!

Winners: Dustin Rhodes, Sammy Guevara & Willie Mack, by pinfall

A great win for this trio, but MXM attacks! The fans boo as Mansoor & Mason are sore losers as they beat down Sammy and Mack! They get Mack up to give him a DOUBLE SUPLEX, then put him in the drop zone! STARSHIP PAIN! Johnny covers, MXM count, and MXM TV “wins!” They once again STEAL a belt! It’s one of the ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championship belts! The delusion returns, does MXM TV really think of themselves as the champions? Will Dustin have to call in The Von Erichs to settle this?

Taya Valkyrie & Lady Frost went to CMLL!

The CMLL Women’s Tag Team Championships have laid vacant, but Mrs. TV and the Coolest Wrestler You Know made it through the tournament of six matches in just a week! Taya finally made her CMLL debut despite wrestling in and out of Mexico for 13 YEARS. This is where La Wera Loca was born! Frost herself has a second home in Mexico after her three years wrestling here, and they gelled well. They did not win the titles, but are more than ready to try again. Will Taya & Frost prove themselves worthy of gold in the near future?

Athena & Diamante VS Jordan Blu & Mazzerati!

As the Minion Overlord said earlier tonight, this is the audition for the Cuban Diamond into Minions In Training. Will Diamante pass with flying colors? Or will the #BlueMazzerati run them off the road?

The teams sort out and Diamante starts against Mazzerati. The bell rings, the two tie up, and Diamante waistlocks to then shove, dodge, and run Mazzerati over. Things keep moving, Diamante jumps over the dropdown to then tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Mazzerati tumbles to a corner, Diamante runs to HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! The fans cheer, Athena likes what she sees, and Diamante TOSSES Mazzerati away. Diamante eggs Blu on so Blu tags in. Diamante swats Blu’s lariat to then UPPERCUT and LARIAT! Diamante flexes while she looms over Blu. Blu reaches out, but Diamante drags her away from Mazzerati.

Diamante CLUBS Blu, teases Mazzerati by holding Blu out to her, but then she drags Blu away to rain down forearms! Diamante checks with Athena, Athena likes what she sees, but she also wants Diamante to keep on Blu. Diamante drags Blu from Mazzerati again to rain down more forearms! Diamante again wants validation, but Blu scrambles away! Hot tag to Mazzerati! Fans fire up as Mazzerati fires off forearms! Boxing elbows and a cravat, but Diamante blocks the knee to GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans chant for Athena but Diamante gives Mazzerati a CUBAN TWIST first! Cover, but Blu steps in!

Diamante storms up on Blu ROCK her! And then HOTSHOT NECKBREAKER int he ropes! Diamante runs side to side to WRECK Blu with a dropkick! Diamante tags Athena in and the fans cheer. Diamante brings Mazzerati around for the champ, and feeds Mazzerati to the KNOCKOUT SHOT! Cover, Athena & Diamante win!

Winners: Athena & Diamante, by pinfall

Dominant indeed as Diamante does 99% of the work yet lets Athena take all the credit! Does this make Diamante the perfect Minion?

AEW shares The Learning Tree’s message from Dynamite.

Chris Jericho says, “Last Sunday on Collision, I had Gravity’s mask taken from me. Or should I say, taken from us. But that’s okay, because I think it’s time for all the masks to be removed. It’s time to discuss some ugly truths that need to be addressed. Like the fact that you two (Big Bill & Bryan Keith) have been under the branches of The Learning Tree for far too long without using the wisdom that I’ve bestowed upon you. I need to ask you why I have to keep telling you time and time again to prove yourselves, I’m sick of asking! You need to think if it’s worthy for you to still be with Chris Jericho.

“If you think that, then it’s time for you to make some drastic changes, and go prove yourselves to me! Once again, for the last time, PROVE IT!” Bill & Keith quietly walk off, and Jericho turns his attention back to the camera. Bandido got his brother’s mask back, congrats. But it isn’t Gravity’s mask that Jericho wants, it’s Bandido’s! Jericho wants Bandido to feel the disgrace and humiliation that his brother did when Jericho tore that mask off in front of their family! And why would Bandido put up the mask? Jericho knows Bandido wants to be ROH World Champion again, so how about this? Title VS Mask for Dynasty!

Bandido, is it worth risking the humiliation? Is it risking the disgrace? Is it worth making your mother cry again when you lose the mask? Is it worth it? Jericho thinks so. See you at Dynasty. The Nueve is ready to risk it all, but will he be the one to lose it all in just 10 days?

The Dark Order VS The Premier Athletes w/ Mark Sterling!

While Evil Uno & Alex Reynolds could not get Preston Vance to see what he’s become, the former Number 10 did have a painfully true observation about how the Numbers have dwindled. But can Uno & Reynolds prove there is still strength in the Numbers? Or is the Dark Order all but done?

And of course “Smart” Mark has to cut Bobby Cruise off. “Everybody knows that this is Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese! The Premier Athletes are very excited to be at The Theater in the Virgin Hotel. Which is ironic, because we’re also in a theater full of virgins! But that’s okay, because some day, you will get your chance. We believe in you!” Wait a minute, Preston & The Frat House are watching from the crowd. If they’re to be believed, none of them fit that description. But Sterling says tonight is everyone’s chance to be part of this winning team! (They have almost no wins, though…) When Sterling says, “Athletes!” you say “Rule!” and NOTHING ELSE!

“Hands in, boys. Ohh… Athletes!” “SUCK!” The Frat House also joined in on that, and Jacked Jameson can’t believe The Premier Athletes are that stupid to fall for that again. Finally, Uno & Reynolds make their entrance, and the Frat House talk trash on them, too. The Code of Honor is kept, but then The Athletes kick low! The bell rings, Daivari bumps Uno off buckles while Nese does the same with Reynolds. The Athletes rain down fists, then climb up to shout, “ATHLETES!” “SUCK!!” Vegas has spoken, and then The Dark Order YANK The Athletes down! Daivari & Nese hit buckles on the way down, and Dark Order coordinates.

Uno & Reynolds run corner to corner, Uno ELBOWS Nese while Reynolds LARIATS Daivari! The Dark Order goes again, ELBOW for Daivari and LARIAT for Nese! They want a third time, but the Athletes dodge! Nese & Daivari run in, but now Dark Order dodges, and they get that third round of ELBOW and LARIAT in! The fans fire up for the JAWBREAKER into the BACKBREAKER into the DDT! Cover, TWO! Nese is tougher than that and The Frat House talk all kinds of trash. Nese ROCKS Reynolds from the apron, but Reynolds BOOTS him down! The fans rally and Reynolds builds speed, only for Daivari to trip him up!

Reynolds BOOTS Daivari, but Nese LARIATS Reynolds out! Sterling cheers, the ref is busy keeping Uno back, so Sterling & The Athletes all stomp away on Reynolds! The Athletes get away with all that, then Nese puts Reynolds in. Cover, TWO! Reynolds stays in this but Nese stands Reynolds up to bump him off buckles. Tag to Daivari, but Reynolds fires back! The Athletes mug Reynolds, the ref counts, and “ATHLETES!” “SUCK!” Still not learning their lesson… Daivari drags Reynolds up and bumps him off buckles. Daivari CHOPS, then whips corner to corner hard! Tag to Nese, and the mugging continues.

The ref counts, Daivari pushes Reynolds down at 4, then Nese scuffs Reynolds. Nese eggs Reynolds on, the fans rally up, and Nese mocks them. But Reynolds CHOPS! Nese keeps Reynolds from Uno, but Reynold ROCKS Nese! Nese keeps Reynolds back, then slips around to BLAST Uno! The fans boo, but Reynolds BACKDROPS Nese! Nese tags Daivari, he runs in but into a BOOT! Reynolds goes up, but Daivari SHOVES him down hard! Reynolds clutches his leg, Daivari distracts the ref, and that lets Nese attack Uno and Sterling stomp Reynolds! The fans boo, The Frat House is having fun either way, and the Athletes get away again.

Daivari stands Reynolds up to CHOP! “ATHLETES!” “SUCK!” Wait, did Frat House say “RULE” this time? Where do their allegiances lie? Or are they just drunk? Daivari drags Reynolds over, tags Nese, and Nese stomps away on Reynolds. Tag to Daivari, the Athletes stomp Reynolds more, but Reynolds CHOPS back! Daivari KNEES and CLUBS low, then holds Reynolds up. Nese runs up but Reynolds BOOTS him! Reynolds fights back but gets mugged all over again! The Athletes DOUBLE BACK SUPLEX, but Reynolds lands out! Hot tag to Uno! Uno dodges Daivari, BOOTS Nese, then he fires off CHOPS on them both!

The Athletes mug Uno, double whip, but Uno ducks to feint the lariats, and he DOUBLE DDTS! The fans fire up and Uno feeds off that energy! Uno tags in Reynolds, and The Dark Order has Daivari up! Spin and SUPERKICK, into a Gory Especial and GORY BOMB CODE BREAKER! Cover, Nese breaks it! Uno runs up to swing on Nese, but Nese dodges to mule kick, knee lift, and SUPERKICK! Reynolds runs up, Nese throat chops him! Nese has Reynolds for forearms, then the BULLDOG HOTSHOT PLANCHA! Down goes Uno! Nese drags Uno up to whip him into steel steps! The fans rally as Daivari storms up on Reynolds.

Daivari fires a forearm, but Reynolds fires back! They go back and forth, faster and faster, but then Daivari knees low! Daivari whips, Reynolds reverses and sends Daivari to the apron! Reynolds avoids the shoulder to GUILLOTINE KNEE DROP! Daivari falls, Nese hurries to his side, but Reynolds DIVES onto them both! The fans fire up, but then The Frat House throw their drinks at Reynolds! Reynolds is furious but Vance mockingly says, “My bad.” Nese runs up, but Reynolds THROWS him at the Frat House! The fans fire up as Reynolds hits a strike! Sterling complains, but Reynolds chases him off! Reynolds goes to the ring and brings Daivari up.

Daivari throat chops! Daivari wrenches, hammerlocks, but Reynolds ducks the lariat to kick low! Sterling gets on the apron, the ref stops him, but Daivari takes a swing on Reynolds! Reynolds ducks again, and he rolls Daivari up! But the ref isn’t there to count! Reynolds would’ve won this twice over by now! And now The Frat House sneaks up to ringside! Vance slides in and SPINEBUSTERS Reynolds! Daivari goes up, CARPET RIDE SPLASH! Cover, Premier Athletes win!!

Winners: The Premier Athletes, by pinfall

It took a huge assist from Vance, but the Athletes finally won! They still suck, but will The Dark Order change targets and tear down The Frat House?

ROH hears from Paul Walter Hauser.

In an interview with TMZ, PWH spoke on the highly inappropriate behavior of QT Marshall during the Revolution Zero Hour. QT didn’t just throw his drink on PWH, he threw an alcoholic drink on PWH, who is in a sobriety program and has been sober for three years. And from what PWH understands, QT doesn’t even drink alcohol himself, so QT went the extra mile just to insult PWH! PWH says that is messed up. But if QT wants a fight, well, who cares if he’s a trained wrestler and PWH isn’t? PWH will still kick QT’s ass!

Backstage interview with QT Marshall.

Renee Paquette talks with the man in question and brings up the issue QT has with PWH. She was there when QT threw that drink on PWH, and QT claims that’s not what happened. She explains about how PWH has been three years sober and QT threw alcohol on him. Now PWH wants to fight QT! QT says none of that happened. Paul Walter Hauser is a fan, QT was being nice to a fan. QT gave PWH a chance to lock up, they did, and what does PWH do? He puts QT in a headlock! QT has six screws in his neck. Worse than that, PWH was trying to embarrass QT. But this is Hollywood, and when you try to embarrass someone, you get something thrown at you.

The fact the cup had alcohol in it is not QT’s problem, he was taking that drink to throw it out. But if you ask QT, PWH owes him the apology. He wants a match? PWH wants to step into the ring with QT Marshall? Stop whining to TMZ and the Hollywood Reporter. Just come here to QT’s world, look him in the eye, and ask him! If PWH shows QT the respect he deserves, there’s a chance PWH gets what he’s looking for. QT thanks Renee and heads out, but will QT’s massive ego be his DOOM?

The Premier Athletes regroup backstage.

They’re all pumped from finally winning, and put hands in! “ATHLETES! RULE!” Sterling tells them that was a huge win over Dark Order, just like he said they’d get! They’ve been one of, if not THE, best tag team in ROH all year! Daivari says, “All year? All year? Ariya Daivari & Tony Nese have been one of the best damn tag teams in this industry for EIGHT years! Every promoter knows it, all the boys in the back know it, every single fan knows it! That’s why WE are the most consistent guys in all of ROH!” Nese says it is inevitable! They will be the future ROH World Tag Team Champions, because Athletes Rule!

Los Titanes del Aire also visited Mexico!

Komander thanks CMLL and Arena Mexico for the warm welcome as they made their desire, long-awaited debut against international superstars like Mistico & Mascara Dorada. The Titans stood tall, going back and forth with those icons, and the people received them in a great way. The fans chanted for them, there were even AEW fans there, and it doesn’t matter if they win or lose. They’re two young men who are living the childhood dream! They’re so happy that their families were there to witness this journey. The world will soon know the names of Los Titanes del Aire!

Six Man Tag: Atlantis Jr, Fuego & Titan VS Barbaro Cavernario, Rugido & Volador Jr!

The Lucha de Honor crossover continues as we get another instant classic trios match! But will the second generation star, The Fire, and El Inmortal be a force to be reckoned with? Or will the Caveman and Los Depredadores be their own winning combination?

The trios stare down and the fans cheer for “LUCHA LIBRE!” The bell rings, Rugido BOOTS Titan! Atlantis SUPERKICKS Rugido! Volador BOOTS Atlantis! Fuego runs to LEAPING ARM-DRAG Volador! Barbaro CLOBBERS Fuego! Fuego kips up, Barbaro runs, but Fuego goes Matrix! And then Fuego stands to do his dance! The fans cheer, Fuego RAMS Barbaro, then “OLE~!” Fuego runs, and he LEAPING ARM-DRAGS Barbaro! Volador returns to whip Fuego, but Titan is there to put Fuego on the apron. Lucha rules makes Titan legal now and things speed up between him and Volador. Titan ducks ‘n’ dodges then fakes Volador out!

Titan sweeps the leg and basement dropkicks! Rugido runs up but into a strike fest! Titan runs, but into a ROUNDHOUSE! Rugido runs, Titan sweeps the legs while he slides out! Atlantis slingshots in, wrenches Rugido, and whips him to a corner. Rugido goes up but Atlantis KICKS him out of the air! Atlantis then somersaults to CUTTER! Barbaro y Volador run in, Atlantis ducks ‘n’ dodges to RANA Volador! Then he runs, tilt-o-whirls and RANAS Barbaro! The fans fire up for Atlantis, Fuego joins in, and they high-ten. Titan joins in and high-fives them, then the team lets Fuego be legal as Rugido steps back in.

Fuego does his dance, trips Rugido, then runs. Rugido drops down, Volador trips Fuego, and Rugido basement DROPKICKS! Rugido CLOBBERS Titan, DECKS Atlantis, and Volador joins in as they stomp Titan. Barbaro gets Titan up to SMACK him to a corner! Barbaro LARIATS Titan, sits him down, and then he gets some stomps in. Titan fights back, but Volador grabs the arms. Rugido ROUNDHOUSES Titan down! Barbaro y Los Depredadores get Titan up, whip him to a corner, then Barbaro runs up to CHOP! Barbaro puts Titan up for Volador to GAMANGIRI, then Volador y Barbaro YANK Titan down! Rugido adds a basement DROPKICK!

Titan bails out, Atlantis is in, but Barbaro DROPKICKS him down! Rugido CLAWS at the mask! The ref reprimands, the fans rally up, but the mugging continues! Barbaro HEADBUTTS Atlantis, then he and Volador whip Atlantis to the corner. Barbaro runs up and LARIATS! Rugido LARIATS! Then they feed Atlantis to a SUPERKICK! Barbaro covers, TWO! Atlantis stays in this, the fans rally up, but Barbaro drags Atlantis up again. Barbaro whips, Los Depredadores DOUBLE BACK ELBOW! They sit Atlantis up, Barbaro runs, and he SHOTGUNS Atlantis down! Atlantis falls out, the fans boo, but Fuego hurries in!

Fuego circles with Barbaro but Rugido CLUBS Fuego on the back! Rugido scoops and SLAMS Fuego, Barbaro soaks up the heat, and Los Depredadores stand Fuego up. Barbaro CHOPS Fuego against the ropes! The fans “WOO~!” but then they boo. Rugido CHOPS Fuego, his team talk on what to do next, but Atlantis tags in! Volador kicks low, Rugido kicks Atlantis down! They double whip, then they TRIPLE BOOT Altantis out! Titan returns, but he’s wary of who to go after. Rugido grabs Titan’s leg, Barbaro CLUBS him, and then Volador holds that leg out for Barbaro to KICK! Titan falls and flounders away, the ref reprimands Volador’s team.

Fuego storms in but Volador kicks him down. Los Depredadores double whip, then bypass and DOUBLE HIP TOSS Fuego to Barbaro for a POWERBOMB POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!! Fuego survives, but Barbaro clamps on with a GROUND COBRA TWIST! Fuego endures as Barbaro thrashes him around. Barbaro CLUBS away on Fuego’s chest, then fires elbows in! Barbaro lets Fuego go to stand over him. Barbaro lets Fuego tag Atlantis? Atlantis and Barbaro circle, the fans rally up, but then Rugido KICKS Atlantis down from behind! The fans boo as Los Depredadores just keep bullying their opponents! Barbaro CHOPS Atlantis to the corner!

Barbaro soaks up the heat, Los Depredadores mug Atlantis, and Rugido BITES at Atlantis’ mask! Barbaro puts Atlantis in the corner and climbs up, to SPIT in his face! And then he BITES Atlantis’ chin! Barbaro CHOPS Atlantis, Los Depredadores stomp him down, and the fans boo as they dig their boots in! Atlantis flails, grabs at Rugido’s boot, but Rugido lets off so Barbaro can whip corner to corner. Barbaro sends both Depredadores in, but Atlantis goes up and over them both to scopo and BACKBREAKER Barbaro! Rugido BOOTS Atlantis, Titan y Fuego get in to DOUBLE DROPKICK him! They fire off kick after KICK on Volador!

The fans fire up, Fuego gives Titan the boost up top, tightrope and DOUBLE MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Titan y Fuego run, but Barbaro DOUBLE LARIATS! Atlantis MISSILE DROPKICKS Barbaro! The fans fire up as Atlantis builds speed, and he DIVES! Direct hit and Barbaro hits barriers! Los Depredadores run in, but Titan y Fuego stereo wheelbarrow and victory roll! Stereo covers, TWO!! Los Depredadores escape in time, and the fans fire up! Volador goes after Titan, whips him corner to corner, but Titan goes up, over, and handsprings away! But Volador SUPERKICKS Titan down! Fuego MISSILE DROPKICKS!

Rugido runs to FLYING ELBOW! Rugido whips Titan, Titan reverses, then he goes Matrix to CALF KICK! Everyone is down and the fans fire up again! A standing count starts, Titan sits up at 3, and he finds Volador at 5. Both men crawl as we hit 6, then 7! Titan throws a forearm! Volador fires back! Titan fires another, and he fires up! Volador fires up to ROCK Titan! Titan ROCKS Volador! The fans fire up with both men, and the forearms keep going! It’s fast ‘n’ furious, then Titan fires a strike fest! SOBAT and Titan runs! But Volador bypasses, only for Titan to duck ‘n’ dodge and RANA! Volador bails out, Titan DIVES! Direct hit into the barriers!

Fuego and Rugido speed up, Fuego arm-drags, then he runs up. Rugido DUMPS Fuego out, builds speed, but Fuego jumps over the slide and QUEBRADAS! Direct hit and now Atlantis runs in at Barbaro! They RAM shoulders, then fire CHOP after CHOP! The fans fire up and both men fire up with them! Atlantis CHOPS, Barbaro eggs him on, so Atlantis CHOPS! Barbaro falls but he gets right back up! Barbaro wants more, so Atlantis winds up and CHOPS! Barbaro sputters, Atlantis whips him to a corner. Barbaro goes up and over, rolls back and returns, but into a BOOT! Barbaro does the worm?! He fires up, but Alantis runs in!

Barbaro hits a SPINEBUSTER, then he stomps away! Barbaro pumps up with his caveman dance, and he runs, IMPLODER- BOOTS! Atlantis hits back, then runs, DESTROYER!! Barbaro is in the drop zone, Atlantis goes up! FROG SPLASH!! Cover, Team Atlantis wins!

Winners: Atlantis Jr, Fuego & Titan, by pinfall

The former ROH World Television Champion takes down the Caveman in a fiery finish! Will these stars of CMLL continue to shine even as the crossover comes to a close?

My Thoughts:

A very good episode for ROH, but not as much happened as I’d hoped. Good promo from Athena, Diamante & Billie, but I feel like they didn’t do enough to really give us how Billie feels about all this. It is clear that Athena still belittles Billie, perhaps being passive aggressive about how Billie went for the TBS Championship before her. Athena & Diamante of course won their match, but it was a good touch that Diamante basically won a 2v1 handicap match and let Athena have the pin. This will surely head for Billie VS Diamante to see who is truly number one minion, but maybe also get us closer to Athena VS Billie 3, the final time. After all, Supercard of Honor isn’t until May now, so they have time to build that blowoff.

Good stuff from Dark Panther VS Okumura and Aminata VS Viva Van, but the results were somewhat given. Good promos from the AEW/ROH stars who visited CMLL, and Komander is certainly becoming a top name in ROH. Mack & Sons of Texas VS MXM TV was a very good match, but I should’ve known MXM would steal a belt again. I suppose it’s fine that they’re after the Six Man Tag titles now, as we’ll get a chance to see The Von Erichs on screen again. Unless The Von Erichs are gonna start touring with AEW/ROH now, MXM TV really should just win those titles and finally get the Six Man Tag Division going again. The Von Erich legacy is great, but this reign has only been because of that legacy, not because Marshall & Ross are top tier guys.

Good stuff in the Dark Order VS Premier Athletes match, even with The Frat House getting involved. It works for story as now Dark Order and Frat House can feud, and the Premier Athletes did have a good promo being way too confident after just one win. Pretty good stuff in this building of a Paul Walter-Hauser VS QT Marshall story, and I wonder if they get this built by Dynasty so that we aren’t waiting forever since that Revolution segment. And even then, I feel like PWH might only win because QT has so many enemies that they help PWH win. And then another great Six Man Tag featuring CMLL stars, but nothing much better than what we’ve got the last five episodes.