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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (9/13/24)

SmackDown returns to USA Network!

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The SmackDown season premiere has a brutal start!

Solo Sikoa gets another shot at Cody Rhodes and the Undisputed WWE Championship, but it will be inside a STEEL CAGE! Who will escape with the gold?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Undisputed WWE Championship Steel Cage Match: Cody Rhodes VS Solo Sikoa; Cody wins and retains the title.
  • Mia Yim VS Piper Niven w/ Chelsea Green; Mia wins.
  • Kevin Owens & ??? VS A-Town Down Under; Kevin Owens & Randy Orton win.
  • Andrade VS Carmelo Hayes; Andrade wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

The first 30 minutes of SmackDown are COMMERCIAL FREE!

 

Triple H is here!

Seattle, Washington fires up as The Game is here, live and in person! He goes to the ring, the fans cheer him on, and he gets a mic to say, “It seems like juts yesterday, I was standing in this ring for the first episode of this show, going one-on-one with The Rock. And it’s hard to believe that where we are, 25 YEARS later.” The fans fire up for that one! HHH then says there is no better place to be than right here, right now, sold out, standing room only, Seattle, Washington! And there is no better way to start this off than with the Undisputed WWE Championship match, inside of a STEEL CAGE! So Seattle, ARE, YOU, READY!?

The fans are all fired up, and HHH welcomes us to SmackDown! Pyro goes off and the cage is lowered as we prepare for a match that could change the WWE landscape forever!

Undisputed WWE Championship Steel Cage Match: Cody Rhodes VS Solo Sikoa!

The American Nightmare told the Usurper of the Table that if he wanted a rematch from SummerSlam, he’d have to be willing to raise the stakes! They’ll both be locked inside, but who will be the one to leave with head held high and title in hand?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised and the cage is ready, but who will be THE man in WWE today?

The bell rings and the fans fire up already as the two circle. Cody blocks a punch, fires hands, then kicks to RHODES UPPERCUT! Duck, kick, RHODES UPPERCUT! Cody brings Solo over but Solo stops from hitting steel! Solo hits Cody, but then Cody blocks the same move! Cody and Solo fire hands, and Solo UPPERCUTS! Solo whips corner to corner, runs up and ELBOWS! Solo storms around, then comes back to whip corner to corner. Cody dodges this time and Solo hits buckles! Then Cody BULLDOGS! The fans fire up but Solo’s right back up! Solo runs up, but is sent into steel! And then into more steel! And then more steel!

The fans fire up as Cody completes the lap, Solo feels all four walls! The fans fire up as Cody fires hands, then runs. But Solo poops Cody up into the steel! Cody tumbles down between ropes and steel, but he drags himself back up. Solo runs up to SPLASH Cody against steel! Cody sits down and Solo runs to HIP ATTACK! The fans boo as Cody writhes, but Solo soaks up the heat. Solo looms over Cody as fans tell him off, but Cody hits back. Solo HEADBUTTS Cody, waistlocks, and puts him on the top rope. Solo puts Cody in a Tree of Woe to stomp away on him! Solo runs to FALLING HEADBUTT! Cody dangles in the tree, forehead busted open!

Solo snarls, runs side to side again, for another- NO, Cody sits up! Solo flops off the mat, and Cody climbs! Solo hurries to grab a foot, and he drags Cody down. Cody kicks at Solo, tries to climb again, but Solo YANKS Cody down! A rough landing, and Solo PENALTY KICKS! Cody sits up, but Solo KICKS him again! Cody flounders, Solo drags him up, and Solo THROWS him into steel! The fans sing for Cody but Solo stays nearby. Solo pie faces Cody, Cody staggers up, and the fans rally. Cody fires body shots and then SAMCKS Solo off the steel! Solo ELBOWS back, then THROWS Cody back into steel!

Cody falls back, the ref checks him, but Cody refuses to stop here. Solo paints himself with Cody’s blood, then rains down HEADBUTTS! Solo raises the one to the sky, but the fans boo. Solo drags Cody up, whips him, but Cody slides under the boot! Cody kicks, runs, springboards, but Solo catches the Disaster to STEEL CAGE BOMB! And then BOMB again! Cody is now stuck upside-down in the ropes! Solo taunts Cody, drags him back up, and though fans rally for Cody, Solo reels him in. Solo soaks up the heat, brings Cody up, but Cody grabs the cage! Cody climbs free of Solo, but solo grabs at a foot! Cody kicks Solo away, to then SUPER CODY CUTTER!! Cover, TWO!!

The fans are stunned that Solo survives, but Cody rises again. Cody fires up and the fans are with him! Cody climbs up the cage again, but Solo rises. Solo grabs a foot, Cody clubs at Solo, but Solo still holds on! Cody kicks and kicks, but Solo YANKS him down again! HEADBUTT! Solo looks up, and now Solo climbs! The fans boo, but Cody CLUBS Solo’s legs! Cody climbs up to go after Solo but solo fires elbows! They brawl up top, and Cody SMACKS Solo off steel! Cody climbs up ahead of Solo, but Solo pursues! They’re both on the top of the cage! The fans fire up as Cody CLUBS Solo, and SMACKS Solo off the steel!

Solo drops back, Cody starts his descent! But Solo grabs Cody’s head! Solo reels Cody into a SUPER DUPER PLEX!!! A rough landing for both men and the fans lose their minds! The ref checks both men, but somehow they’re both okay to continue. Solo crawls to a cover, TWO!! Cody stays in this, so Solo says he’s getting out! Solo heads for the door but Cody anchors his foot! “This is Awesome!” as Cody rises again., Solo grabs Cody but Cody SLAPS him! Solo is pissed! URENAGE!! And then Solo drags Cody up, for another URENAGE!! Cover, TWO!! Cody survives again, the fans rally as hard as they can, but Solo looks to his thumb.

Solo drags Cody up, tells him to look to the fans, and then SAMOAN- NO, Cody blocks! Cody fires haymakers, then whips, but Solo reverses. Cody ROCKS Solo! Cody springboards, DISASTER KICK! Cody keeps moving, springboard and CODY CUTTER!! Cover, TWO!! Solo survives the onslaught and both men are down! The fans continue to rally, and Cody rises up! Cody roars, and then dragon sleepers! But Solo slips out, shoves Cody, and RAMS him in the corner! Solo goes corner to corner, HIP ATTACK! Deadlift and SAMOAN DROP! Solo won’t stop, he goes up top!  Cody sputters, and the FLYING SOLO lands!! Cover, TWO!!

The fans fire up as Cody survives another one! Cody crawls, Solo rises, and the fans continue to rally. Both men rise, and Cody’s in a corner. Solo aims, the fans boo, but Solo runs in to HIP ATTACK!! The door opens! Cody crawls while Solo gloats! Solo hurries to drag Cody back in! Solo drags Cody up to back suplex, but Cody lands out! Dragon sleeper, CROSS RHODES!! Cover, TWO?!? Solo survives and Seattle is shocked! Cody rises, the fans fire up, and Cody goes to a corner. Cody climbs the corner, then climbs the cage! But then he looks at Solo. Cody turns around, to SUPER DUPER CROSSBODY!! Cover, TWO?!?!

Cody goes for broke but Solo survives! The fans lose their minds again, and the ref checks both men. Cody crawls, he wants the door again. “This is Awesome!” and Cody crawls his way over, but Solo SLAMS the door shut on him! The fans boo as Solo keeps Cody in the cage! SAMOAN- NO, Cody ducks it and dragon sleepers! CROSS RHODES!!! Cover, Cody wins!!!

Winner: Cody Rhodes, by pinfall (still Undisputed WWE Champion)

Solo tried, but Cody found a way to turn things around in the blink of an eye! And Cody tells Solo himself, they’re done! Solo’s last shot misses, but now The Bloodline has arrived! Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa AND Jacob Fatu are all climbing their way in! Cody is watching them, and gets a SAMOAN SPIKE from Solo!! The Bloodline beats down Cody and the fans boo! Loa drags Cody up, scoops and SLAMS him, then Fatu goes up! Tama & Loa make sure Cody’s in the right spot, for the BEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Solo says go even higher! The fans are booing as the Samoan Werewolf rises tot the VERY top!!

Fatu says this is for his Tribal Chief, but then THE ORIGINAL TRIBAL CHIEF appears!! Seattle goes wild as Roman Reigns is here!! Roman storms down to the ring, then into the cage! And he shuts it! Roman dodges Tama to PHOST him, then he fires hands on Loa! The fans fire up with every shot! Tama runs in, Roman sends him into Loa! And then into the cage! And then he sends Loa into the cage! But Solo attacks from behind! The fans boo as Solo beats down Roman, and Solo puts Roman in a corner. Solo backs up, takes aim, and runs in, into a SUPERMAN PUNCH! Roman turns things around and the fans are thunderous!

Roman aims at Solo now, but Fatu gets Solo out of the ring! Solo’s Enforcer stares down with the OTC, and Roman dares him to do something! Fatu steps up and the fans are thunderous already! Fatu closes the cage again, and then fires up! But then Solo gets Fatu out of there?! The fans boo, but the Guerrillas beat up on Roman now! Tama & Loa stomp away on Roman, but Cody rises! Cody THROWS Loa into steel! And then he catches Tama for a CROSS RHODES!! Roman SPEARS Loa!! The fans are thunderous as now, American Nightmare and OTC stand tall together. Roman slowly turns around to look at Cody.

Fatu still adorns Solo with the ula fala, and Roman says he’s coming for that first! Will Roman Reigns take back his seat at The Head of the Table?

 

Backstage interview with Nick Aldis.

Cathy Kelley says that was a chaotic start to SmackDown to say the least, how is the General Manager looking to handle it? Aldis says there are a lot of moving parts, but here’s what he can say: All major parties involved, from Cody to Roman to The Bloodline, they’ve been sequestered in their dressing rooms because this is Aldis’ show, not theirs, and there will be law and order. Solo did reach out, and has put out a challenge for another match for him and Fatu. It is an offer that Aldis can’t refuse. Aldis will hear him out, but he will say that tonight is a long way from being over. Three guesses what Solo wants to do, player. Holla holla!

 

Mia Yim VS Piper Niven w/ Chelsea Green!

Michin was trying to teach Chelsea a lesson in barking up the wrong tree, but “Lil’ Miss P” had to get involved. Will Mia remind Piper and the Hot Mess who’s the Head Baddie In Charge? Or will Piper start to make her own way to the top around here?

The bell rings and Mia fires forearms! Piper shoves her away, but then Mia DUMPS Piper out! The fans fire up as Mia runs and DIVES! Down goes Piper but now Chelsea shouts at Mia. Mia ROUNDHOUSES Chelsea down! Piper scrambles into the ring, but Mia looks under the ring. Mia doesn’t find what she’s looking for, but she refreshes the count, and she fetches a kendo stick! She SMACKS Chelsea with it! The fans cheer, Chelsea runs away, but then Piper CANNONBALLS down onto Mia! The fans fire up, Piper drags Mia up, and Piper puts Mia in the ring. Piper stomps Mia in the drop zone, then goes up the corner!

Mia CLUBS Piper’s leg! Then she CLUBS Piper on the back! Mia climbs up, ducks an elbow, and she gets Piper for a SUPER SAIDO! Both women are down, but Mia drags herself back up! Mia storms over, brings Piper around, wrench and EAT DA FEET! Cover, Mia wins!

Winner: Mia Yim, by pinfall

But Chelsea attacks! The fans boo Chelsea being a sore loser, but then she has Piper do the same! SENTON! Chelsea grabs a trash can! Chelsea sends that in, Piper drags Mia up, and together, they set Mia up for the UNPRETTY-HER onto the can! Mia writhes as the “Piping Hot Mess” really makes a mess of things. But will Mia only come back stronger and wilder to get even with them?

 

Kevin Owens & ??? VS A-Town Down Under!

Speaking of sore losers, The Prizefighter beat both Austin Theory & Grayson Waller in a Triple Threat that might as well have been a 2v1 Handicap Match, only for them to beat him down after. But now, Kevin is allowed a tag team partner to make this a 2v2 showdown! Who is going to help KO against ATDU? Uh, wait, who is this? Bald yet hairy chest, bright magenta and blue tights, and Kevin gets a mic to ask, “What’re you laughing at, you idiots?” Kevin will admit, this guy wasn’t his first choice, but his actual partner couldn’t make it here because of travel issues. But this here is… Who is he again? The guy whispers his name, and this is RICKY!

The fans cheer Ricky, and Kevin is fired up! Time to give ’em hell! The teams sort out, but then wait. Someone calls to Kevin. Kevin hurries over, and they say, “He’s here!” Wait, HE made it!? Oh, thank goodness. Hey, Richard, no offense, but STUNNER! Thanks for coming, Rick. Because HERE’S RANDY ORTON! The fans fire up as The Viper reunites with Kevin, and ATDU is no longer laughing. Will Theory & Waller regret their decision to not just leave Kevin alone?

The teams sort out and Waller starts against Kevin. Kevin runs up to kick and fire off hands! The fans fire up as Kevin stomps a mudhole into Waller in the corner! Kevin lets off to run corner to corner, but Theory saves Waller from the cannonball. So Orton runs in around the way to LARIAT Theory! The fans fire up, but Waller POSTS Orton! Kevin goes out to DECK Waller! Kevin then SMACKS Waller off the desk, and SMACKS him again! What a way to christen the new logo on the hood. Kevin puts Waller back in, but Theory drags Kevin out! Kevin DECKS Theory, and SMACKS him off the desk!

Waller runs up to LARIAT Kevin! Waller taunts Orton, DESK BACK SUPLEX! Waller then mocks Orton’s signature pose, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.

ATDU regroup, they get Kevin into the ring, and Waller tags Theory. Waller holds Kevin down and Theory stomps! Theory mocks the pose now, then he stalks Kevin> But Kevin fires body shots! Theory swings, but Kevin counter punches! And again, and again! Theory kicks low, then DDTS! Cover, TWO! Kevin stays in this but Theory stays on him, and brings him over to tag Waller. ATDU mugs KO, then Waller POSTS him! Kevin sputters while Theory mockingly applauds. Waller brings Kevin around to fire knees. Waller reels Kevin in, but Kevin fights the suplex! Waller fires body shots, but Kevin suplexes Waller up and over!

The fans fire up but Theory tags in, and he rains down fists! Theory mocks Orton, then sucker punches him! The ref stops Orton from going after Theory, and Theory drags Kevin to the corner. Tag to Waller, ATDU stomps away on Kevin. Waller then drags Kevin around, goes to the corner and tightrope walks, for the BALLER ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Kevin stays in this, but Waller stalks him to ropes. Waller CHOKES Kevin, the ref counts, and Waller lets off. Theory gets a cheap shot in! Waller drags Kevin up, tags Theory, and SmackDown returns to single picture. Theory whips Kevin but Kevin reverses to atomic drop! And LARIAT!

The fans fire up while both men are down! Kevin and Theory crawl, hot tag to Waller and he CLOBBERS Kevin! Waller taunts Orton, then puts Kevin up top. Waller climbs, not having learned from just last week. Kevin fires body shots, and he HEADBUTTS Waller! And HEADBUTTS again! And again and again and again! Waller falls, the fans fire up, but Theory tags back in! Theory ROCKS Kevin, climbs, but he hasn’t learned, either! Kevin fires body shots and headbutts, then an ELBOW! Theory holds onto ropes, but Kevin DECKS him! Kevin adjusts, and he SWANTON BOMBS! The fans are thunderous while both men are down!

Kevin reaches out, Orton reaches back, but Waller YANKS Orton down! The fans boo but Theory attacks again! Theory brings Kevin over, tag to Waller, and ATDU DOUBLE SUPLEX! Waller covers, TWO! Waller taunts the fans for cheering Kevin, then brings Kevin up to talk trash. Kevin ROCKS Waller! And he ROCKS Theory! Waller JUMP KNEES Kevin out of the ring! Waller runs, slides, but Kevin dodges! Kevin SMACKS Waller off the desk! Kevin hurries to the ring, but Waller anchors his feet! Kevin BOOTS Waller away, DUMPS Theory out, but Waller returns fast! Waller RAMS Kevin into the ATDU corner!

Theory tags, he fires hands, but Kevin fires back! Kevin fights out of the corner, runs up, but Theory blocks him! Theory RAMSA Kevin back in, Waller tags, and Waller sends Theory in, into  BOOT! Kevin BOOTS Waller, too! But then Kevin dodges Waller, goes around the outside, tag to Orton! Orton rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT on Waller! SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans are thunderous as Theory gets a SNAP POWERSLAM, too! Orton puts Waller in ropes, but Theory drags Waller down! The fans boo but Orton goes out after them both! Orton ROCKS Theory< kick sand UPPERCUTS Waller, then DESK BACK SUPLEX for Theory!

Waller runs up, DESK BACK SUPLEX for him, too! The fans are thunderous and the Apex Predator loves it! Orton puts Waller in, has him in the ropes, but Theory slides in! Kevin kicks Theory, and puts him in the ropes! The fans are thunderous as both Kevin and Orton DRAPING DDT!! The fans are electric in Seattle as both Orton and Kevin hear the voices! ATDU rise up, into STUNNER and RKO!! Cover, #RKKO wins!

Winners: Kevin Owens & Randy Orton, by pinfall

Just when Theory & Waller thought they were going to have an easy night, it all goes the other way! Will the Prizefighter & Viper #JustKeepFighting until they’re taking on even bigger and better teams?

 

Backstage interview with Nick Aldis, again.

Cathy is again with the SmackDown GM and he has a folder in hand. Aldis spoke with The Bloodline, so what is the update on this challenge? Aldis says Solo has made a tag team challenge for Bad Blood. Solo & Fatu want to take on Cody Rhodes… and Roman Reigns! Aldis has a contract drafted already, and Solo & Fatu both signed, no questions asked. Now to talk with Cody and Roman- Wait, Cody storms in already. Cody knows Aldis heard him. Cody is done with The Bloodline. That is Roman’s problem now. So sorry, he has no intention of signing the contract. Aldis is disappointed, but he’ll still speak with Roman. What will come of Bad Blood if The American Nightmare refuses?

 

Nia Jax is here!

Seattle boos the WWE Women’s Champion as she makes her way down to the ring, and she is going to address her own championship situation for Bad Blood. Who will she call out? Who will take liberties and call her out first? We find out, after the break.

SmackDown returns and Nia has a mic. “I was just thinking, a year ago, I returned to the WWE. And ever since, every woman in that locker room has realized why I am the Irresistible Force. They realized why I am unstoppable. I won the Queen of the Ring Tournament, and that was easy. You know what? I became YOUR WWE Women’s Champion~! And that was even easier. Every woman in that locker room fears me, and every woman in that locker room has a good reason to fear me. Well, today, Nick Aldis informed me that I will be defending my title at Bad Blood. I don’t know who my opponent is, and I don’t care who my opponent is.

“Because they will see the same fate that Michin, Naomi and Bayley have seen. I’m going to… A-NIA-LATE them!” The fans boo, but wait! Here comes Bayley now! The Role Model has a mic to tell Nia, “Ding dong, ya idiot!” The fans cheer Bayley on and she takes a moment to enjoy it. Bayley thanks Seattle, then says she’ll give Nia credit where it is due. Nia has had the greatest year of her career. But it isn’t like Nia set the bar very high. But Bayley is happy that Nia is feeling confident. Because Bayley wants her rematch! The fans cheer that! Nia tells Bayley that she is in no position to demand anything from Nia.

This isn’t like last year when Bayley was running around with Damage CTRL. Nia runs the Women’s Division! And Nia doesn’t need a posse to do it. Oh, then what’s she using Tiffy for then? Because if Bayley remembers, Bayley didn’t need DMG CTRL to win the title, yet Nia needed Tiff to win it. Does Nia owe Tiff? Does Tiff owe Nia? How does that work? But here comes Tiffany Stratton! And Tiff tells Bayley, “This is just soooo~… Pathetic.” Nia knows better than to listen to Bayley. And besides, Bayley is just like every other woman that is jelly that Tiff has the Money in the Bank briefcase, meaning she doesn’t have to beg for a title match like a peasant.

The fans are torn as Tiff joins the others in the ring and Bayley says if she’s a peasant, than this peasant beat the youngest Miss MITB just last week. Does anyone else remember that? Tiff says it was only cuz Nia got involved! Oh…! So it’s Nia’s fault? Nia glares at Tiff and Tiff apologizes. She didn’t mean it like that! Nia says Bayley is good, she’s smart. She almost had Nia. Like she almost has a prayer if she ever faced Nia again. Or if Nia & Tiff just beat Bayley down right now! But wait! Here comes Naomi! The fans fire up as The Glow and her alien eyes sunglasses head out to the ring. Naomi says if they wanna fight, then they can fight!

Naomi says she won’t sit back and let anyone attack her Bay! Nuh-uh, not today. Naomi joins everyone in the ring, and Naomi says while she’s at it, it has been a minute since she’s held a title. Maybe it’s time to do it again. Bayley is a little unsure, but Naomi says put your money where your big ol’ mouth is, Tiff, and #LetsGlow! Nia sees that Naomi and Bayley both want the title, so maybe they should have a match to see who faces Nia at Bad Blood. Oh, like a Triple Threat? they can do that. No no no. It should be Naomi & Bayley VS Nia & Tiff. Whoever gets the win faces Nia at Bad BLood. Naomi & Bayley talk about it, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Nia & Tiff head out, but then Nia says one more thing. If- No, when Nia & Tiff win, whoever gets pinned leaves SmackDown, PERMANENTLY! Tiffy says tootles, then goes to leave. Yeah, yeah, go Tiffy Toe off your mama, idiot! Tiff gets mad, takes a swing, but Naomi gives her a REARVIEW! Nia gets Tiff out of the ring, but she’s put quite the stipulation on next week’s match! Will someone win their tickets to Atlanta? Or will someone end up expelled?

 

Backstage interview with Nick Aldis, yet again.

Cathy finds him coming from Roman Reigns’ room, and asks for a quick update. Aldis says he will tell us what Roman told him. Roman wants to address this situation in the ring, after this match. So stay tuned. What will the OTC have to say about the Bloodline’s Bad Blood challenge?

 

Andrade VS Carmelo Hayes!

In four matches, El Idolo has gone 2-2 with H1M, and neither man is going to back down. It is time to break that tie, and possibly move on to a title opportunity. Will Andrade prove that it’s his time now? Or will Melo Not Miss the game winning shot?

But as Andrade gets in the ring, Melo attacks from behind! The fans boo but Melo stomps away on Andrade! The ref backs Melo off, Andrade finally gets out of his jacket, and the bell rings! Melo fires off in a corner, then fires body shots! Andrade falls, Melo kicks him around, and Melo drags Andrade up. Melo CHOPS, whips, but Andrade reverses. Melo goes up but Andrade SHOVES him out! The fans fire up, Andrade goes up the corner, ASAI MOONSAULT! Down goes Melo and the fans fire up again! Andrade puts Melo in, but Melo bails out the other side. Andrade pursues, but Melo kicks low.

Melo brings Andrade around, and CHPOS him against the post! Melo then whips, but Andrade reverses., Melo goes up, leaps, but Andrade dodges and then BOOTS Melo down! Andrade refreshes the ring count, then smirks as he looms over Melo. Andrade throws hands, KICKS Melo, then drags him into position. Andrade goes up the barriers, but he takes too long! Melo jumps up first! They brawl on the edge, and Andrade hits an INVERTED SPANISH FLY onto the floor! The fans lose their minds while both men writhe, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.

The ref checks both men, and though they’re in pain, they’re somehow okay to continue. Andrade rises first, he brings Melo up, but Melo POSTS him! Melo stalks Andrade back into the ring, and then Melo slingshots to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Andrade stays in this but Melo stays on him by pulling on the arm. Andrade endures, but Melo drops knees on the elbow! Melo clamps back onto the arm, throws elbows into Andrade’s back, then shifts around. Andrade fights the wristlock, fires body shots, and then ROCKS Melo with forearms! Melo ROCKS Andrade back, but Andrade ROCKS Melo, then CHOPS! And CHOPS!

Andrade whips corner to corner, runs up, but Melo dodges! Andrade hits buckles and falls back! Melo drops an elbow, covers, ONE!! Andrade is tougher than that, but Melo drags him into a top wristlock. Andrade endures again, but Melo wraps on body scissors. Andrade fights around, rises up, and JAWBREAKERS! Melo rebounds, Andrade dodges, and DOUBLE LARIATS bring both men down! Andrade sits up fast, and the two rise up. Andrade fires counter punches, blocks a kick, then DRAGON SCREWS! Melo springs up, but Andrade dodges to FLYING FOREARM! Both men are down again, and then Andrade kips up!

SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans fire up for Andrade. Melo is in a corner, Andrade runs corner to corner, but Melo dodges the knees! Melo gets moving, springboard, FLYING LARIAT! Melo runs up, LA MSYTIC- NO, Andrade stops that to underhook! But Melo slips out to waistlock! O’Conner Roll, TWO! Andrade body scissors, roll, TWO! Melo runs up, Andrade rolls him up, TWO!! Andrade deadlifts Melo, but Melo slips free! Melo CLUBS Andrade, then avoids the boot feint and elbow! FIRST 48! Andrade staggers, Melo runs up, but into the boot feint ELBOW!! Both men are down, Andrade manages to cover, TWO!!

The fans fire up while both men are down again! They rally up, and Andrade rises. Andrade drags Melo around to a drop zone, then goes up the corner. Andrade MOONSAULTS, DOUBLE! Onto knees! Melo saves himself, gets moving, but Andrade scoops, LA MYSTICA! Melo covers, TWO! Melo goes to a corner, climbs up, and he aims for that three pointer. NOTHING BUT- NO! Andrade dodges, kicks, underhooks! Melo fights out, but Andrade shifts to a DESTROYER!! Melo is in the corner, the fans are thunderous, and Andrade feels that energy! Andrade rises, “SI! SI! SI!” Andrade builds speed, CIEN SHADOWS!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!!!

The fans can’t believe it, but Andrade’s miscalculation costs him there! Andrade puts Melo back in the drop zone, then he climbs up. Andrade drops into the SPLIT LEG- FLOP!! Melo avoids that one just in time, and now he sets Andrade up in the corner! Melo puts Andrade up top, climbs, but Andrade shoves him back! So Melo GAMANGIRIS! “This is Awesome!” as Melo goes up! SUPER- NO! Andrade stops the Steiner, shoves Melo down, then BOOTS him! Melo GAMANGIRIS again! Melo goes up, but Andrade catches him! EL GRANDE MESSAGE!! Cover, Andrade wins!!

Winner: Andrade, by pinfall

Part 5 goes to El Idolo! And here comes L A KNIGHT! The United States Champion is here, and he grins at Andrade from the stage. Seattle cheers, and Knight says, “LEMME TALK TO YA!” The fans cheer, and Knight congratulates Andrade. According to Nick Aldis, Andrade is now the next contestant for the US title. So hopefully Andrade’s feeling the tingles and jingles, but don’t get lost in the sauce! All Andrade did was win the Hit It ‘n’ Quit It Sweepstakes! And the grand prize for that is one week from tonight, Andrade gets a first class ticket to getting dropped on his head and catching three the hard way from the man they call The Mega Star! YEAH!

And while Andrade’s down, trying to figure out who, what and where, it ain’t gonna be too hard to figure out whose game this is, and who is still the champ, with everybody saying, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!!” The champ has spoken, but will El Idolo change the script in just seven days?

 

Backstage interview with Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair.

Byron Saxton is with the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, and says what a week it has been. Monday, they successfully defended their titles, and now they are here on SmackDown’s USA Network premiere. Bianca says yes, theya re soc excited. And even more now that they have these belts on their shoulder. They lost them for a few months, but they got them back, so it’s all good. Jade says they aren’t letting them go, either. Whoever wants to come get it, they’ve got it and giving out work, come apply. Any time, any place, from Raw to NXT to SmackDown. These two will step into the ring to continue defending these titles.

And we will continue to hear #AndStill WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions! But then in steps Nia & Tiff. Oh, do they have something to say? Well, did they hear what happened to Naomi? Wait, what happened? Well, nothing yet. But if she continues to stick her fat nose in Nia’s business, something very bad is going to happen. Tiff says have a nice show. Oh, and Nia also wants to “congratulate” them on the win. Those belts look good on them. But um, don’t forget that Nia beat both of you in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. So while they’re the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, SmackDown is Nia’s kingdom. Tootles.

The StrongEST Duo says, “Bet.” They aren’t backing down from the Irresistible Force, but will they have to face her again in the near future?

 

Roman Reigns heads to the ring!

Seattle fires up as the OTC once again makes his way out here, ready to address the Bad Blood challenge. But his entrance is still long, so SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Roman raises his one at the apron and the fans join in. Roman steps inside the ring, and he looks around, coming to terms with the fact he is a man apart. Aldis appears in the ring now, holding onto the match contract. SmackDown returns to single picture, and Roman lifts his one to the sky again. Seattle joins in and the pyro goes off. Aldis brings a mic out while the fans cheer for “O T C! O T C!” Roman soaks it all in, and Aldis starts by saying it has been a chaotic night, and that they have their own unique history. Aldis just wants to say that… Roman holds out his hand. The fans cheer, Aldis hands over the contract, and Roman chuckles.

Roman holds out his hand again, and the fans cheer again. Aldis gets it this time, and hands over the mic. Roman says he won’t confuse anyone here. Something has changed. But not Roman! The fans cheer that. Roman says he doesn’t need Aldis, he doesn’t need a contract, because this is family business! Bloodline business! Roman doesn’t need a partner, and definitely not Cody Rhodes! And let’s just get one thing straight. Whether Roman has his family’s ula fala or not, he IS The Tribal Chief! The fans cheer that! Roman says he isn’t just The Original, he is the ONLY Tribal Chief! And don’t ever get it confused: This is HIS ring, HIS show, and HIS WWE!!

The fans fire up, but here comes Cody Rhodes! Roman sighs but smirks as Cody returns, now dressed casually but still with title in hand. The fans get to sing along with his song again, “WHOA~ OH~!” but no time for pyro. Cody goes to the ring to stand face to face with Roman Reigns. Cody then gets his own mic, and the fans are dueling between “CODY! CODY!” and “O T C! O T C!” Cody says, “Your ring? Your WWE? Well, it was. But it hasn’t been since WrestleMania.” Fans are torn, but Cody then drops the mic. Roman drops his mic, and the two just stare down. The fans fire up, but here comes The Bloodline!

Roman and Cody both frown as Solo & Fatu make their way out. Solo and Fatu watch closely, but then TAMA & LOA attack from behind! The fans boo but we all should’ve known better! Cody fights back, goes up and up, SUPER CODY CUTTER for Loa! Tama lets off Roman, but Roman gets him for an URENAGE!! Cody and Roman are wary of each other, but then Roman grabs the contract. Roman looks it over, and the fans chant, “Sign The Contract!” Roman takes the pen, and puts his name to paper! Roman smirks at Solo, but what about a tag partner? The fans cheer for Cody, and Roman looks over at him. Cody holds out his hand!

Roman sighs, reluctant to do it, but he does hand the contract over. The fans cheer as now Cody signs on the dotted line! So it is official! Cody doesn’t like it any better than Roman, but perhaps the only way for them to get past the past is to work together! Are The American Nightmare & Tribal Chief going to light it up in Hotlanta? Or will it be a catastrophic meltdown?


My Thoughts:

A great SmackDown for the return to USA Network, as well as a return from Roman Reigns. Great Steel Cage match to open the show, especially commercial free. While I figured Cody would win, the finish kinda came outta nowhere. And of course Bloodline showed up after, cuing up Roman making the save. Now, we’re getting quite the interesting move with this “Can They Coexist?” tag match pitting Roman & Cody against Solo & Fatu. And unless there’s a WWE Tag Team Championship match on the show, there’s no reason Tama & Loa aren’t just gonna interfere. Maybe Jimmy Uso makes his return but that’s just one Uce against two Guerrillas of Destiny, but it does give us the tease for WarGames.

I was honestly hoping more for Roman VS Solo for the ula fala, but Roman’s promo at the end of the show basically stated that he doesn’t need it. But maybe it still comes into play a la the friendship bracelet in McIntyre VS Punk story. To be fair, there is also Crown Jewel before Survivor Series, so maybe Roman VS Solo for the title of rightful Tribal Chief is on the line there before they each form a team to go into WarGames.

We also got very good stuff from the women’s division in setting up big moves. Great promo from Nia, Tiff, Bayley and Naomi to set up a very unique tag team match. But given the “loser leaves SmackDown,” you have to think someone from Bayley’s side wins. Naomi is surely staying on SmackDown given this is where Jimmy would return to, and Bayley ending up on Raw just to revisit things with DMG CTRL? Granted, DMG CTRL could use the help, but it all feels too soon to have those fences be mended. Plus, forcing Nia into a match because Tiff takes the pin from Bayley or Naomi is a better story, because now Nia will expect Tiff to help her retain again. Or rather, there’s tension because Nia won’t be able to live down Bayley’s accusations of using Tiff.

Speaking of using Tiff, Nia & Tiff interacting with Bianca & Jade was good stuff. That’s seeds planted for a coming tag team feud there, especially if Nia makes it through her next challenge. Mia probably needs a teammate, too, as she beat Piper but then got jumped. Mia’s win over Piper was a little quick, too, but maybe they just needed to have time for everything else. Y’know, Tegan Nox has made it known that she wants to do something, anything, so maybe being Mia’s teammate to get in on the tag division would be the right start.

Fun little gag of this random local wrestler, “Ricky,” showing up. Not quite the wrestler with the first initial “R” we were thinking of, but then duh, it was of course Randy Orton as Kevin’s real partner. Great match with ATDU, great win for RKKO, and maybe RKKO can go for the tag titles. Though, that’s more Bloodline mess for RKKO and I’m not sure they’ll want to do that. But perhaps RKKO can be the reason ATDU falls apart because RKKO are better friends and partners than ATDU, even though Orton is The Viper and Kevin is Kevin.

And then another awesome match from Andrade VS Melo, though they were maybe going too hard, too fast at the start, it threw the timing off. But in the end, Andrade wins the tiebreaker, and now he is facing Knight next week for the title. I have a feeling Melo interferes as a sore loser, so as to protect Andrade because I don’t see the title changing hands on TV, even with SmackDown on a new network. Though, that would just naturally give us a Triple Threat, wouldn’t it? Maybe Melo lets Andrade pass or fail on his own, and then Melo just claims he’s got next, and probably for Bad Blood so it’ll be on a bigger stage.

My Score: 8.8/10

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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (2/21/25)

The Final Boss is back!

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IF YA SMELLALALALALALA~…!

As Cody Rhodes teams with Damian Priest & Braun Strowman against Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, FINALLY, The Rock has come back to SmackDown!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso; Jimmy wins.
  • The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & LA Knight; Miz & Melo win.
  • Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae w/ Nia Jax; Tiff wins.
  • Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez; No Contest.
  • WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly; Pretty Deadly wins, by disqualification, and DIY retain the titles.
  • Six Man Tag: Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga; changed to…
  • Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga; Priest & Braun win.

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Cody Rhodes talks with Nick Aldis backstage.

They shake hands, but the SmackDown General Manager tells the WWE Champion there’s been a change: Cody’s out of the Six Man Tag match. What? Why would Aldis do that? It is out of Aldis’s hands. Wait, Solo Sikoa shows up to do what he did, but they can’t do the Six Man Tag that they advertised? How is this out of Aldis’s hands? Who do they need to talk to so they can do the match? Aldis says there’s no one either of them can call, if you smell what’s cooking. This is coming from The Final Boss, and The Final Boss wants to see Cody in the ring tonight. What business could The Great One have with The American Nightmare?

 

Drew McIntyre VS Jimmy Uso!

The Scottish Terminator rubbed it in Big Jim’s face that only one of them is going to Elimination Chamber in Toronto, which Big Jim was able to brush off. But McIntyre harping on how only one Uso is going to WrestleMania was a step too far. These two look to have it out, but is Jimmy just playing into McIntyre’s hands? Or will McIntyre get embarrassed by “the other Uso” this close to that big time match?

Speaking of, Jimmy has a message for Drew as he heads to gorilla. “Everybody know you’re going to Elimination Chamber, right? But Big Jimmy got a question for the Big Easy: Will Drew go onto the Elimination Chamber and win that? Will Drew go onto WrestleMania and win that? Ey, Drew, I think we got an answer for you, Uce. The answer is…” “NO YEET!” Jimmy makes his entrance, the bell rings, and the fans rally behind Jimmy. Jimmy and Drew jaw, and then Drew raises his hands, to say UP YOURS! But Jimmy ROCKS and CHOPS away! Drew puts Jimmy in a corner, Jimmy dodges to CHOP!

Jimmy climbs and he rains down fists! The fans count, Drew dumps Jimmy tot eh apron at 5, but Jimmy GAMANGIRIS! Jimmy goes up, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Jimmy hurries to CHOP, then he whips. Drew reverses to send Jimmy to the corner. Jimmy BOOTS back, goes up, and leaps, but into a clinch! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders to a corner, Drew runs up to SPLASH and OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jimmy flounders again, the ref has Drew hold on, and Jimmy bails out. Drew storms out to get Jimmy and he whips Jimmy HARD into barrier! The fans boo but Drew looms over Jimmy.

The ring count starts, Drew mockingly calls him “Jey,” then puts Jimmy in the ring. Drew says NO MANIA for Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, ROCKS him, then runs up, only for Jimmy to put him on the apron! Drew blocks a superkick, but not the DRAGON WHIP! Drew drops, Jimmy DIVES! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! Jimmy grins, goes back to the apron, and then aims. But Drew stops the Penalty Kick to THROW Jimmy down! Drew then has Jimmy in the Reverse Alabama Lift! REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM onto the steel steps! Drew stands on the desk to say “NO YEET!” while SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Drew revels in the heat from New Orleans, then he leaves Jimmy behind. The ref checks Jimmy, he’s able to continue, so a ring count starts. Drew paces while Jimmy stirs. Jimmy drags himself up using the desk, then lunges in at 9! Drew is annoyed but he rains down fists! Drew stomps Jimmy, then eggs him on. Jimmy rises as the fans rally, but Drew is right on him in the corner. Drew winds up, but Jimmy counter punches! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! And whips, only for Drew to reverses. Jimmy goes up, but Drew KICKS him out of the air! Drew then hauls Jimmy up, snap suplex! Cover, TWO!

Drew says okay, Big Jim. He clamps onto Jimmy with a top wristlock and grinds the arm. Jimmy fights up, fireman’s carries, but Drew elbows free. Drew bumps Jimmy off buckles, then hauls him up to the top rope! Drew CLUBS Jimmy on the back, climbs up, then CLUBS Jimmy more. Jimmy fires elbows and Drew drops back. But Drew runs up to CLUB Jimmy again! SmackDown returns to single picture as Drew CLUBS away on Jimmy again! Jimmy keeps taunting “Jey,” then drags him up. Jimmy fights the back suplex! The fans rally, Jimmy fires hands and a HEADBUTT! Jimmy SMACKS Drew off the post!

Jimmy rises to USO IN THE WIND! Down goes Drew and the fans fire up! A standing count starts while both men stir on the mat. They both stand at 5, and Drew swings! Jimmy counter punches, then fires more shots! Mule kick, UPPERCUT, but then Jimmy dodges Drew! SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Drew is tougher than that, but Jimmy hurries to a corner. Jimmy aims as Drew goes to the other corner, “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” Jimmy runs, but Drew FLYING HEADBUTTS! The Glasgow Kiss stuns Jimmy, and Drew hits a SPINEBUSTER! Jackknife bridge, TWO! Jimmy shows his own toughness, and the fans rally behind him.

Drew paces, then he stalks Jimmy. Drew stands Jimmy up, reels him in, but Jimmy fights the underhooks! Jimmy wrenches, UPPERCUTS, but Drew ROCKS Jimmy back! Jimmy UPPERCUTS, Drew HAYMAKERS! Drew whips, Jimmy reverses and Drew ends up on the apron! Drew ROCKS Jimmy first, then climbs the corner! FLYING- SUPERKICK! Jimmy runs to SPEAR! Cover, TWO!! Drew survives, Jimmy’s spear doesn’t hit quite like The Tribal Chief’s. Jimmy goes to the corner, climbs up, and the fans rally up. USO- NO, Jimmy rolls through as Drew moves! Drew dodges a lariat to NECKBREAKER!

Both men are down, the fans rally, and Drew kips up! Drew scowls as he aims at Jimmy. “THREE! TWO! ONE!” CLAY- SUPERKICK!! Jimmy hits first! GLASGOW KISS returns! Drew reels Jimmy in, “This is your WrestleMania! This is as close as you get!” Drew shouts Jimmy is nothing, then ROCKS him with forearm after forearm! GLAWSGO KISS! Another Reverse Alabama, but Jimmy victory rolls it! JIMMY WINS!!!

Winner: Jimmy Uso, by pinfall

Drew is furious, but his own ego caught him there! But then Drew CLOBBERS Jimmy! The fans boo Drew being a sore loser, but he puts Jimmy back in the ring! Drew rains down fists, then he DRIBBLES Jimmy off the mat! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Drew says that was Jimmy’s Mania Moment! Drew will win the Chamber, he will go to Mania, and he will win there! Jimmy means NOTHING to Drew! Drew puts Jimmy up against the post, then takes aim! The fans boo, but refs and producers rush out here! They swarm Drew to keep him from going after Jimmy again. Drew says fine, fine, then takes his leave.

Producers help Jimmy to his feet, but then Drew BLASTS through the refs! CLAYMORE for Jimmy!! The Scottish Terminator hits his target, then laughs as he actually leaves. Will McIntyre make this his Road to WrestleMania?

 

A car pulls into the parking lot.

And out steps Solo Sikoa. Solo heads inside, and he finds Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga waiting. Solo tells them that last week with Tama, that was an accident. Jacob says yeah, it’s all good, Uce. But keep it 100: If it wasn’t an accident, Solo wouldn’t be standing here right now. Well, good! Glad to see we’re all on the same page. Solo says he will be in the corner during the match for Jacob & Tama. Uh, no, Solo, no disrespect, but Jacob & Tama have been running things on SmackDown these past couple weeks. So tonight, it’s Jacob & Solo running the play? Yadada mean? Yeah, of course. And that right there, Jacob, is exactly why Solo loves him.

Solo says he’ll be back, he has to talk with Nick Aldis. Solo heads out, but will he really just step right back into place from before he lost the ula fala?

 

Carmelo Hayes is backstage.

R-Truth calls out to Melo, and says for the first time ever, Truth VS Melo! What’s Truth talking about? Duh, they have a match. No, Truth, Melo knows. But they had a match last week. Truth says he has never met Melo in his life, but they have a tag match tonight. What? No, they don’t. Who even made this match? Him. Truth, they are not going through this H1M who’s on first thing again. Melo is H1M. No, him made the match. The Miz!? Miz says he’s H1M. So now there’s two of you? No no no! Melo is H1M, this is The Miz! Yeah, #MeloDon’tMiz! NO! That’s not a thing! Tonight, they are. Who’s Truth’s partner?

Truth says he’s got a guy. A Louisiana legend! In fact, he just got here, so Truth’s gotta go. Laters. Miz says he has been workshopping this, and the fans love it. Think about it: Melo Don’t Miz! Melo Don’t Miz! And we are…! Melo shakes his head. Truth steps in and says Miz just wants Melo to say, “Awesome.” Miz offers a fist bump, Melo says no. Will Melo wish he had missed tonight’s show? Or will Miz actually help H1M get another win?

 

Zelina Vega speaks.

“My whole life, people have taken one look at me, and they try to define me. My size has never stopped me before. It never stopped me from becoming tag team champion. Or my personal favorite, the history-making first-time-ever Queen of the Ring. That’s me. Make no mistake about it, I’ve never had it easy. I had to scratch and claw to get anything around here. But this is a fresh start. Because I have something to prove. And my dreams are a lot bigger than your measuring stick. It ain’t over until Zelina Vega says it’s over.”

 

The Miz & Carmelo Hayes VS R-Truth & ???

Miz makes his entrance but Melo kinda steps all over it. So he already missed his cue… But who did Truth find to team with him in the Big Easy? We’ll see, after the break.

SmackDown returns and Truth makes his entrance. “What’s up?” Well, more like who is his partner? He’ll tell us! His tag team partner is a local legend, born and bred right here in New Orleans! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Louisiana Knight! Wait, he means L A Knight! Yes, Louisiana abbreviated is LA, but that’s not… Oh, Truth… Truth gives Knight a Po’ Boy and some Mardi Gras beads, so Knight embraces it. The teams sort out, and Truth calls out him! Does he mean Miz or Melo? Well, Melo says he is H1M, so that’s who starts. The fans cheer on Knight while Truth and Melo tie up. Melo KNEES low, whips, but Truth reverses.

Melo springboards, FADEAWAY JUMPER! Melo makes his free throw, but Truth drop toeholds! Truth headlocks, Melo powers up and out but Truth whips! Melo turns hip toss into lateral press, TWO! Truth has a ghost pin, TWO! Melo trips to cover, ONE! Truth trips to cover, ONE! Melo runs up, Truth does the splits, and then hits a BIG hip toss! The fans fire up, Truth counts, Melo gets up at TWO, but Truth was just goofing. The ref explains to Truth that he is the ref, not Truth! Melo is annoyed, he runs up on Truth, but Truth wrenches him around! Melo pulls hair but Knight tags in. The fans fire up as Knight fires hands!

Knight ROCKS Melo, whips Melo, but Melo reverses! SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Knight drags Melo up to tag Truth back in, and Truth ROCKS Melo! Melo staggers, but he refuses to tag! Truth arm-drags Melo, then grinds the arm. Melo insists he’s got this, then arm-drags free. Truth staggers up, he and Melo bump heads! Truth staggers around more, and he tags Miz?! Truth forgot The Awesome Truth isn’t a thing anymore! Again! Melo BLASTS Truth off the apron, the fans boo, but Miz tags himself in! Melo is annoyed, but Miz goes to fetch Truth while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again, and Melo has Truth. Truth ROCKS Melo, but Melo holds onto the wristlock! Truth reaches for Knight, Knight reaches for Truth, but Melo holds on. Truth takes a swing, but into an O’Conner Roll! TWO and Melo BLASTS Knight! Truth rolls Melo up, TWO! Melo kicks low, calls his shot, but Truth suplexes for a STUNNER! The fans fire up while both men are down! Truth and Melo crawl, hot tags to Miz and Knight! The fans fire up as Knight rallies on Miz! “YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips, Miz reverses, but Knight lEAPING LARIATS! Knight TOSSES Melo in for good measure!

Knight stomps a mudhole into Melo, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” LARIAT for Miz! KNEE for Melo! Knight scoops and POWERSLAMS Miz! Knight keeps running, JUMP ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Knight stays on Miz as he brings Miz up. Knight ROCKS Miz, then ROCKS him again! Knight whips, Miz grabs the ropes. Miz KICKS, then takes a swing, but into a back suplex! Miz lands out, tag to Melo! Miz ELBOWS Knight, but Knight scoops! Miz tilt-o-whirls through, Melo SUPERKICKS Knight down! cover, TWO! Knight stays in this but Melo says he’s got this! Melo waits on Knight, then leaps, but NO 48!

Knight kicks low, but NO B F T! Tag to Truth! Knight ELBOWS Melo, Truth runs in! CENA SHOULDER TACKLES! Then the SPIN OUT BOMB! Truth says it’s time! “YOU CANT SEE ME~!” truth runs for the FIVE KNCUKLE SHUFFLE! Truth then fireman’s carries, but Melo slips free! Melo shoves, Truth dodges, and Truth hits the LIE DETECTOR! Truth then gets Melo in the S T R-TRUTH! But Miz CLOBBERS Truth! Knight ROCKS Miz, then LARIATS him up and out! Knight then goes out to THROW Miz into barriers! The fans fire up again, but NAKAMURA ATTACKS KNIGHT!

The fans boo, but the sinister samurai then POSTS Knight!! Nakamura slithers away while Melo keeps the ref’s attention! Truth sees Knight is down, Melo runs up, but Truth dodges! Miz tags in, full nelson, and a FIRST 48 FINALE COMBO?!? Cover, Miz & Melo win!!

Winners: The Miz & Carmelo Hayes, by pinfall

Well, what do you know? Nakamura aside, Miz and Melo made it work! Okay, they’re both trying to hog the spotlight, but is there a future for Melo Don’t Miz? Will Knight only have more of a reason to take that title off Nakamura now?

 

Charlotte Flair speaks.

“The GOAT… doesn’t have to call themselves The GOAT. Now, I have crafted a legacy that no one, I mean no one, can touch. And I’m back.” The Women’s Royal Rumble Winner chose Tiffany Stratton, but will The Queen take back her throne? Or will WWE always be on #TiffyTime? Speaking of…

 

Tiffany Stratton VS Candice LeRae!

The WWE Women’s Champion may have gotten past Nia Jax, but now she knows Charlotte Flair is waiting for her at WrestleMania, and is going to be teaming with Trish Stratus in Toronto! Will she be in Tiffy Top Shape for that Tiffy Trishy dream match? Or will the Poison Pixie be quite the problem all on her own?

Before the match, Tiff grabs a mic while the fans cheer. Tiffy says, “I know, I know. You know it, you know it, and you know it. Ever since I won this title, everybody’s just been so obsessed with me. And last week, I had Nia Jax beat, until Candice LeRae decided to interfere and help her little meal ticket. And at Elimination Chamber, Trish Stratus and I make sure the Unstoppable Force comes to a definitive end!” The fans cheer that, but Tiff says enough about them. Let’s talk Charlotte Flair. The fans boo that name, but Tiff says Charlotte took her sweet old time, grabbed a chair, grabbed a mic, and she looked down on Tiff.

Charlotte chose Tiff as her WrestleMania opponent. In that moment, Tiff’s dream came true! And as she lied down there and looked up at Charlotte, she realized the rumors are true: No one loves to kick a girl when she’s down quite like Charlotte Flair. So at WrestleMania, Tiff isn’t coming for Charlotte’s legacy; that’s all Charlotte’s. Tiff is coming for the spot Charlotte desires the most: The number one spot as the top girl in the WWE! But here comes Nia & Candice to interrupt. Nia has a mic to tell Tiffy, “I Have to say, this is really cute. Like, it’s really cute that you actually think you were gonna beat me last week.”

Doesn’t Candice think that is cute? Candice says yes, it is so~ cute. And Tiff wouldn’t even be standing there if not for little Trish Stratus~. Exactly! And it’s even cuter that Tiff is out here talking about Charlotte when she wont’ even see WrestleMania! Because after Nia & Candide destroy Tiff at Elimination Chamber, Nia is coming back for her WWE Women’s Championship. Nia & Candice step up to the ring, and Nia says Tiff won’t even see the Grandest Stage of Them All. Tiff tells Nia to just give it up. This title isn’t even hers anymore. And once Tiff beats Candice tonight, Nia won’t have anyone to do her dirty work anymore!

Candice tells Tiffy that while they’re meant have a match right now, she and Nia are feeling impatient. Nia says they should just get rid of Tiff right now! But the ref steps in and says not gonna happen! Tiff VS Candice will, after the break.

SmackDown returns [Technical difficulties suck] TWO! Candice is frustrated but this is why Tiff’s a champ. The fans rally, but Candice stomps Tiff! Candice scowls at the fans, stalks Tiff, then brings her up. Tiff fires body shots, then she rolls Candice up! TWO, and Candice CLOBBERS Tiff! Cover, TWO, into a ghost pin! TWO! Candice escapes to hit a CODE BREAKER! Both women are down, but Candice scowls again as she crawls over to Tiff. Candice rains down fists, Nia tells fans to shut up, and Candice steps on Tiff’s face. Candice huffs ‘n’ puffs, pushes Tiff around, then scuffs her. Tiff rolls Candice up again, TWO! Candice DECKS Tiff! Cover, TWO!

Charlotte is stoic on commentary as Candice drags Tiff up and puts her in a corner. Candice fires hands, then backs off. Candice runs up to ROCK Tiff again! Candice then runs, but Tiff dodges! SmackDown returns to single picture, and Tiff rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans fire up, Tiff handsprings, BACK ELBOW! Tiff then reels Candice in for a SKY HIGH! High stack, TWO! The fans rally for Tiff, Nia coaches Candice, but Charlotte still seems nonplussed. Tiff and Candice rise, and Candice runs up. Candice puts Tiff on the apron, but Tiff ROCKS her! Tiff bumps Candice off buckles, then goes up, but Candice ROCKS her back!

Candice climbs up, and she fires hands on Tiff! Tiff fights the suplex! Tiff DECKS Candice, then adjusts position, to SANTON- FLOP! Candice ghost pins, TWO!! Tiff escapes, but Candice hits the step-up SENTON! And then a LIONSAUL FLOP! Tiff hurries to fireman’s carry, ROLLING SENTON! And then PRETTIEST MOON- NO, Nia drags Candice out of the ring! The fans boo, Nia tells them to shut up, but Tiff is on the apron! Nia swings, Tiff cartwheels over, and then she DROPKICKS Nia! Tiff Alabama Lifts Candice, to ALABAMA SLAM her into barriers! Tiff stares down Charlotte, tells her just wait for Mania, then she puts Candice in the ring.

Tiff goes to the corner, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Cover, Tiff wins!

Winner: Tiffany Stratton, by pinfall

Charlotte gives moderate applause, but Nia CLOBBERS Tiff from behind! The fans boo, but Nia just drags Tiff to a corner. Nia goes up, but wait! Trish is here!! The fans fire up for the legend as she rushes into the ring! Trish avoids a haymaker to CHICK KICK! Then THESZ PRESS for Candice! And then a SPINEBUSTER! Trish helps Tiff to her feet, but Nia grabs them both! Trish fires fast hands on Nia! Candice CHOP BLOCKS Trish! Tiff is still dazed, Nia HEADBUTTS her back down! Nia & Candice mug Trish, and then Nia HEADBUTTS Trish! Trish & Tiff are side by side, and Nia drags them into the drop zone! A-NIA-LATOR!!

The fans boo but there’s nothing can be done! Nia grins as she helps Candice away, will these two trash Trish & Tiff in Toronto? Charlotte steps into the ring, stands over Tiff, and points to the WrestleMania sign. Will The Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie unwittingly do the dirty work of The Queen of Flair?

 

Cody talks with Damian Priest backstage.

Priest asks why Cody’s boy, The Rock, is here tonight. Cody says given the time of year, his guess is as good as anyone’s. But tonight will surely be eventful. Cody congratulates Priest on entering the Elimination Chamber. Priest says what’s wild is, last year, they both walked out as champions. What sucks is that this year, only one of them can. Now, Priest is man enough and he respects Cody to say that after Chamber, he’s coming for that title. Cody says he wouldn’t have it any other way. Cody heads out, but what business does The Rock have tonight?

Braun Strowman steps in, and he tells Priest that congrats on winning, and good luck in the Chamber. But let’s be honest, Braun had Jacob dead to rights last week. If not for Solo Sikoa, things would look a lot different next week. Priest chuckles and says take it easy, he’s sounding like Drew with the excuses. But it is what it is, Priest just beat Braun to the punch. But that was last week. Tonight, Solo and Jacob, two of the baddest men in the business. Priest & Braun handling business? Oh, they’re handling business. The only business Braun cares about is getting his hands on those two. Priest says Braun definitely will.

Braun heads out, will the Monster of All Monsters and the Archer of Infamy make sure Solo & Jacob #GetTheseHands? Or will the rogues run roughshod all over SmackDown once again?

 

Backstage interview with Naomi & Bianca Belair.

Byron Saxton is with the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions and brings up last week’s SmackDown, the security footage led us to believe Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez were the ones behind Jade Cargill’s attack. Now, hold on, Saxton. They don’t think, Naomi knows they were. Fair enough. But this Monday, they can get their revenge when they defend the tag titles against Liv & Raquel. How ready are they for this match? Bianca says so ready! They have been waiting for months for an update. Jade has been recovering, she hasn’t been able to call or text, so the GlowEST took matters into their own hands to get revenge.

Bianca & Naomi will handle Liv & Raquel, then move on to Elimination Chamber, where one of them is gonna win to face Rhea at WrestleMania. Not only will you #FeelTheGlowEST on Monday, but Liv feels it tonight! #Let’sGLOW! The champs head out, but will they clear their Road to WrestleMania of any other distractions?

 

Alexa Bliss speaks.

“When I was away, there was a lot of… change that happened in me. But when I look around, I see this place is still the same. The names and faces may be different, but the desperation and insecurity remains the same. You’ll see Toronto when I turn the Elimination Chamber into something of a playground of my own. I know the Chamber. I love the Chamber. I’ve won the Chamber. And for the other five women, it’s gonna be a Hell like they’ve never experienced before. Need I remind you, this is my division, and I am in charge.” Bliss smiles and says, “See you soon.” The film comes off the reel, but will things get twisted in Toronto?

 

Naomi w/ Bianca Belair VS Liv Morgan w/ Raquel Rodriguez!

The Big Easy is all about having fun, and they’re fired up for Naomi’s entrance. But wait! Liv & Raquel don’t wait, they attack Bianca & Naomi while the lights are still down! They mug Naomi, but Bianca drags Liv out of the ring! Then Bianca storms in to fire off on Raquel! The fans fire up, but Liv returns to CHOP BLOCK Bianca! Raquel hauls Bianca up for a TEJANA BOMB!! Naomi runs up, fires more hands, but Liv brings Naomi around. Naomi fires hands on her, but Raquel throws her down! Liv runs up, OBLIVION!

Liv & Raquel stand tall, the refs rush out here, but clearly the singles match isn’t happening. Will we be getting something even meaner and nastier between these four on Monday?

 

The Rock arrives!

His truck pulls into the parking lot, but we’ll see him in the ring, after the break!

 

SmackDown returns and…

Aldis is chewing out Liv & Raquel for the attack. He doesn’t know what they get away with on Raw, but they can’t pull that crap here. Now get the hell out of his building. Liv & Raquel just laugh that off, but then Chelsea Green & Piper Niven walk in. Chelsea says have no fear, Chelsea & Piper are here to sub in for Bianca and Naomi at Elimination Chamber. Aldis sighs, and says they’re not missing the Chamber. What? But Chelsea had an outfit picked out! This is a travesty to not have the greatest Canadian export since maple syrup on a Canadian PLE! Does he know who she is? The first-ever, longest reigning, tallest, shortest, prettiest, richest, tannest, sparkliest, oldest, youngest Women’s US Champion! Piper asks what this is aboot, eh?

Aldis says this is them testing his patience. They need to pack their gear and whatever else they want, because they’ll be in action next week on SmackDown in Toronto. And oh, it’ll be a good one. Wait, they need more details! At least an e-calendar notification? Aldis is leaving Chelsea in the dark on what’s coming, will she absolutely hate it?

 

The Rock heads to the ring!

Wait, what is this New Orleans related remix? The Final Boss steps out on stage, he shows those goosebumps, then continues down the ramp, shaking hands with fans. The Rock hits his signature pose on the corner, but then takes the long way around to pick up a fan’s phone for them before going back into the ring. The fans all cheer for “ROCKY! ROCKY!” and he grabs himself a mic. He waits as the fans continue to chant his name, and then he says, “Ahh, you feel it, don’t you? You feel it. The Rock has got chills up and down his body because you know, on a Friday night, for the Final Boss to get inside his bird and fly all the way here, you know that I’m dropping some ish on you tonight!”

The fans fire up and The Rock smiles. Rock says, “Let’s get this show on the road.” The fans anticipate what’s coming but he says hold on, he’ll do it. “FINALLY! The Rock has come back…” “TO NEW ORLEANS~!” Rock smiles, and he adds, FINALLY, WrestleMania is coming back to New Orleans!! The fans are thunderous to hear that! WrestleMania 30, WrestleMania 34, and now WrestleMania 42!? Yes, next year, 2026, LIVE from the Superdome! One of the greatest cities on Earth in New Orleans, Louisiana! The pyro goes off to commemorate the occasion, and the logo is already on the tron! Rock smiles at that, then he smiles at the WrestleMania 41 Vegas logo.

The fans are losing their minds, as we now know April 11th and 12th, 2026, the Big Easy has the Grandest Stage of Them All. Rock says you damn right holy ish! Oh when the saints go marching in…! Oh how I’d love… Wait, no, this ain’t singalong with The Final Boss! Sit there, shut up, and let The Final Boss sing the song! The fans are torn, but Rock says he sings! Oh how I’d love, to be in that number~! Oh when the saints go marching in~! Okay, that’s good enough. You got him, that was a great duet. The Rock is singing with the largest collection of STD’d trailer trash he has ever seen! The fans can’t believe Rock would do that to them!

Rock says now, dropping this news wasn’t the only gift he was going to drop on us. The Final Boss came here to call somebody out. The Rock will call out a man who he respects, who he admires, and who we all admire. That man is our WWE Champion, the one and only, Cody Rhodes. The fans cheer as The American Nightmare makes his entrance! They sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” and we get Cody’s pyro before he goes to the ring. Cody gets his second “WHOA~ OH~!” and round of pyro, then he steps inside to join The Rock. The fans cheer Cody on, so he holds up the title and the fans cheer even more.

Cody grabs a mic, but Rock says, “That feels good, doesn’t it? I mean, that’s gotta feel amazing, right? They love you, man.” Cody tells NOLA, “I love you, too.” Rock says this is crazy. Pretty much no one knows this, but since after WrestleMania last year, they’ve actually become good friends. No, it’s true, they have. Last time they were together was the Raw Netflix debut. Rock gave Cody his flowers, told Cody he has carried the company like the incredible champion that he is, so thank you, Cody. Rock meant it, and that night, they went to the back, drank tequila for two hours and had a great ol’ time.

They chopped it up, had a blast, but Rock wants to call Cody out here for something important. Here’s the thing… The fans get a bit rowdy as they wait, and Rock says Cody is a great champion. A great WWE Champion. Cody knows that. Again, they’ve become good friends, so over the months, they’ve texted. Even their moms became good friends! Look! Mama Johnson & Mama Rhodes together after WrestleMania 40! It is a pleasure becoming Cody’s friend. But Rock wanted this face to face to tell him a few things. One: Cody has been a great champion, but he needs to understand. Yes, The Rock, The Final Boss, is on the Board of TKO. And TKO owns WWE.

The Rock is the Director of the Board of TKO. Don’t boo that! The Rock’s good friend, Ari Emanuel, who owns everything Endeavor, The Rock joked with Ari, “Can you believe that you own The WWE?” Ari says he doesn’t own the WWE, The Rock does. Rock said no, no, he doesn’t know if he owns the WWE. But The Rock knows he is the most powerful… Cody, you are a great champion. But Rock wants Cody to be something more. Rock wants Cody to be something more than just our champion. Rock wants Cody to be his champion. The fans don’t like where that’s going.

Cody says he did not expect them to become friends, nor their moms to become friends, nor the tequila. Cody didn’t have that on his bingo card. But becoming The Rock’s champion? The Rock of all people should know, Cody is the people’s champion. The fans cheer Cody more, and Rock says yes! Cody is their champion! Of course! The Rock is also The People’s Champion, he loves that about Cody. This is their universe, they were both born into this business. But Rock means something even bigger than just this. Rock knows Cody’s goal is to bring as much joy and happiness to everyone around the world, as many as possible.

The fans cheer, and Rock says that’s Cody. Cody is that guy, and everyone knows it. Cody is on social media, Instagram, millions of followers. Millions, and millions! The Rock has half a BILLION. That’s not a flex. But The Rock is the most followed American man in the world, that’s what he wants for Cody. Rock wants Cody to be even higher. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, he will open doors to possibilities Cody never even imagined. If Cody becomes The Rock’s Champion, every dream he has ever had can come true. Every dream of Brandi’s, of their daughter’s. Think about how Rock brought them to the premiere of Moana 2, in Hawaii.

Thank you, by the way, for making that cross a BILLION dollars, fans, Rock loves you. Rock has met the Rhodes family, they’re amazing. But imagine it: Cody’s daughter’s children, their dreams, long after Rock and Cody are gone, all those dreams can come true. Rock just needs Cody to be his champion. The fans say don’t do it! Rock tells Cody to just think about it, though. Rock is a very lucky man, he has it all. Cody also has it all. They’re very fortunate. They’re Mama’s Boys, they’re Girl Dads, they’re lucky men. Fans say don’t do it, Rock tells them to shut up or he’ll slap the syphilis off their face! Rock is trying to have a moment here, shut your mouths!

The one thing that Rock has never had, that he wants more than anything, is a brother. And that is what Cody can be. Last year, WrestleMania, Rock’s goal was to face his cousin, Roman Reigns, for the title. Cody knows, the fans know. Rock talked with his friend, HHH. He talked with Nick Khan, who is his friend. They are also Cody’s friends. Rock knew it wasn’t in the plans, but they talked about moving Cody aside to make what was best for business: Rock VS Roman, WrestleMania 40! What’d Cody do? Cody pitched a b*tch fit! Cody told The Rock he ain’t doing it, and he stood up to The Rock. And y’know what else? Cody SLAPPED Rock!

No one does that and gets away with it. But that is why Cody is special. That is why Cody should be Rock’s Champion. And that is why Rock will take Cody from where he is to a level so far above. Rock will make sure every dream, every desire, for generations to come, it all comes true. Rock’s dad, Cody’s dad, Soul Man & American Dream, they are looking down right now. They were friends, Cody and Rock are friends, Cody should be Rock’s Champion. He doesn’t need to answer Rock tonight. He can think about it, talk with his wife and daughter, as will The Rock. Then Cody can think about it. Meet Rock in Toronto on March 1st to give him the answer.

Fans still say don’t do it, but Rock says it is okay. Before he leaves, this has been an amazing night, this is a hot crowd, thank you all very much. But before he leaves, Rock wants us to know this: The one thing Rock wants more than anything in this world… is that. Wait, the title? Cody’s title? The fans’ title? This is all this is about? No no no no! Brother… Rock doesn’t want the title. He wants Cody’s soul. The fans duel, “NO! NO! NO!” “SELL YOUR SOUL!” Rock pats Cody on the cheek and says see you in Toronto. The Rock leaves, giving Cody a lot to think about. Rock does give one last glance back at Cody, then smirks.

What will The American Nightmare choose: His integrity? Or his aspirations?

 

WWE Tag Team Championships: #DIY VS Pretty Deadly!

Did Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano got these titles thanks to Kit Wilson & Elton Prince? #YESBOY! Did they survive a couple title defenses thanks to Kit & Elton? #YESBOY! But when Pretty Deadly needed DIY, was DIY there for them? #NOBOY! So now, Kit & Elton are looking to give Ciampa & Gargano their comeuppance! Will we finally get another #SidePlateCheck? Or will Ciampa & Gargano remember for themselves, that if you wanna be champions, you gotta do it yourself?

But as DIY make their entrance, they have mics, and Johnny Wrestling tells NOLA, “Give it up one time for your TWO-TIME WWE Tag Team Champions…! The BTTITW (Best Tag Team In The World), D I Y~!” The fans boo instead. Ciampa says there is no denying that tonight has been electrifying. Gargano says this is a hot crowd. But please, if we could be somber for a second. Guys, this is serious. Two weeks ago, Pretty Deadly embarrassed DIY, and now reluctantly, DIY will return that favor by crushing their hopes and dreams of ever becoming WWE Tag Team Champions. So please, let us all rise to our feet… Yes, you in the LSU jersey, stand up.

Ciampa thanks Wade Barrett, and asks for everyone to remove their hands and bow their heads for a moment of silence for Pretty Deadly, beginning… now. The fans boo instead! And then Pretty Deadly make their entrance! The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who really needed who in this broken relationship!

But then DIY jumps Pretty Deadly! The ref reprimands, DIY whip but Pretty Deadly reverses! DOUBLE DORPKICKS! Then DOUBLE LARIATS send DIY up and out! The disco ball hasn’t even stopped spinning! The fans cheer while DIY throw a fit! They regroup, cool down, and go back to the ring. Gargano distracts Elton, Ciampa CLOBBERS him, and the bell rings. But Elton fires hands on Ciampa! Elton whips, Ciampa reverses and he pulls hair! The ref reprimands, Ciampa throws Elton to the apron and KNEES him down! Tag to Gargano and he aims, SUPERKICK! Elton goes down in a heap, DIY cheers themselves on, and SmackDown goes to break!

SmackDown returns, Gargano tags in, and DIY hits the BACK SUPLEX BOMBO COMBO! Cover, TWO! Elton stays in this but Gargano tags Ciampa back in. Gargano sends Ciampa in, but Elton ELBOWS him away! Gargano runs in, but Elton puts him on the apron! Gargano goes after Kit, but Kit blocks the kick! Kit BOOTS Gargano down, but then Ciampa BOOTS Kit! Elton dodges Ciampa to come back, DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide! Elton and Ciampa are down, sputtering and writhing, and the fans rally up. Elton crawls, Kit rises, hot tags to Kit and Gargano! Kit rallies on DIY with big forearms! Kit whips, Gargano reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS!

Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa in a corner, then LARIATS! Kit runs to LARIAT Gargano! Kit pushes Gargano down, kicks him and hits a TWIST- NO, Gargano slips through to ROCK Kit! Kit yoyos, DOUBLE LARIATS! The fans fire up, Kit tags Elton! They get Gargano up, but Gargano BOOTS Elton! Gargano ELBOWS Kit away, then runs up on Elton! Elton dodges, then gives Kit the boost, DRY MARTI-KNEES! Cover, TWO!! Gargano survives but Ciampa is in! Elton fireman’s carries Ciampa, but Ciampa slips free! Ciampa whips, Elton reverses, Kit UPPERCUTS Ciampa! Elton shows off his strength with the GOTCH LIFT PLEX!

Tag to Kit, but IN COME THE PROFITS! Ford SHOVES Kit down, Dawkins mugs him!!

Winners: Pretty Deadly, by disqualification; DIY retain the titles

Not again! Just like they did Motor City Machine Guns, The Profits make sure no one else takes these titles off DIY! URENAGE from Ford to Elton! Dawkins keeps hammering away on Kit, and then Ford POSTS Elton! Dawkins fireman’s carries Kit, to POST him, too! Looking like the All Mighty with that one! Gargano fires forearms in return, but ends up int he POUNCE GERMAN SUPLEX! Then Ciampa runs up into a FLAPJACK! Ford goes up top, then flies in FROM THE HEAVENS!! Direct hit on Ciampa! But wait! MCMG rushes out here, wanting their payback! The Profits brawl with MCMG, but Ford TOSSES Shelley to the apron!

Ford runs up, Shelley goes to kick, but Ford blocks it! Ford LARIATS Shelley down, Dawkins hits Sabin with THE BIG ENDING! The fans are torn as Dawkins whips Sabin, Profits get him for the REVELATION!! And if there’s been any revelation, it is that Ford & Dawkins don’t just want the smoke, they want to burn down the tag division to get it! Will nothing stop them once they’re back in action?

 

Kevin Owens speaks.

“You got what you wanted, huh? You got your match. You couldn’t, uh… You couldn’t just take the punishment that you deserved, that I’d already given you, and let it go. No, you… You wanted me and you to go again. You wanted to fight me, you want to hurt me, you want to end my career, which would hurt my family, by the way. Which is truly despicable. But what about your family, Sami? Huh? Have you thought of them? What about your family, huh?” Kevin reveals he is right outside the Zayn home! Kevin peers inside to watch Sami, his wife, and his son!

Kevin asks Sami via the video if Sami knows what he’s about to put them through, when they have to watch Kevin end Sami’s career. And what happens then, eh? When Sami can’t provide for them, and everything they have, like this nice house, the shelter, the security, the peace they have, when it’s all gone? And why? What for? Because Sami’s too proud? Because Sami’s selfish? Sami IS selfish. Because Sami is making Kevin do this to Sami’s family. Kevin will never forgive Sami for that. He’ll see Sami in Toronto. “But remember… You asked for this. It’s all your fault.” As if Kevin’s delusions aren’t already grand, will he continue to blame everyone else but himself?

 

Damian Priest & Braun Strowman VS Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu w/ Tama Tonga!

Elimination Chamber is on the horizon, and the Road to WrestleMania makes for strange bedfellows. Priest, Braun and Jacob were fighting each other just last week, but Solo’s return really threw things for a loop. Can Priest & Braun give Solo and the Samoan Werewolf their punishment? Or will everything (not) be fine in Solo’s Bloodline?

SmackDown returns as #OneBigSOB makes his entrance. As Solo, Jacob & Tama head to gorilla, we hear from Solo. “Tonight, we handle business. And it starts with Braun Strowman & Damian-” Jacob interrupts with, “Man, c’mon, DP! C’mon, Braun! I thought we did this! So tonight, we about to even up the score. If you ain’t know, I’m all gas, no brakes with it! See, since we touched the scene, we been dropping bodies like bread crumbs! Yadada mean!? FA-TUUU~! Hit my music!” The rogues enter to Jacob’s theme, is this alone proof he’s the new alpha? Or will the match be the last nail in that coffin?

The teams sort out, but Jacob stares down both Priest and Braun. NOLA seems to acknowledge Jacob, but Solo convinces him to stand down. Solo starts against Priest, the bell rings, and the two tie up. They go around, Priest powers Solo back, but Solo powers Priest back. They break, stare down, and Solo talks some trash. Solo shoves Priest, Priest shoves back. They circle again, tie up, and Priest puts Solo in a corner. The ref counts, Priest lets off at 4, but Solo stomps Priest’s foot! Solo throws hands, then a HEADBUTT! Priest staggers, but then he ROCKS Solo! And ROCKS him! And HEADBUTTS! That was a mistake!

Solo shakes his head to HEADBUTT Priest! Priest goes to a corner, Solo throws haymakers and body shots on repeat! The ref counts, Solo lets off and says see? Solo and Jacob as one! But Priest THROWS Solo to the corner to fire off haymakers of his own! Priest ROCKS Solo, the fans fire up, and Priest whips., Solo reverses to UPPERCUT! Solo talks smack but Priest ROCKS him again! Tag to Braun and the fans fire up! Braun stares Jacob down, tells him to shove it, then runs up to SPLASH Solo! Braun stares Jacob down again, goes back for Solo, and hits another LARIAT! Braun scoops, Solo slips free, but Braun runs up!

Solo ELBOWS Braun away, tags to Jacob, and Jacob runs in, but Braun dodges! Braun CROSSBODIES! Jacob is right up, but Braun BOOTS him right back down! Solo runs in but Braun TOSSES him! Priest hurries after Solo, Braun CLOBBERS Jacob! LEAPING LARIAT for Solo! Braun then gets on the track, STROWMAN EXPRESS SMACKS a chair out of Tama’s hand! The Good Bad Guy thought he was being sneaky! But then Jacob CROSSBODIES Braun into the timekeeper’s aera! The fans go wild as Jacob rises up, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Jacob hauls Braun up, drags him around the way, HEADBUTTS him, then brings him over to SMACK off the desk! Braun staggers, but he ROCKS Jacob in return! And THROWS Jacob into steel steps! Braun drags Jacob up, puts him in the ring, but Jacob SUPERKICKS Braun! Braun falls into the corner, Jacob HIP ATTACKS! Jacob’s all geeked up, then he tags in Solo. Solo soaks up some heat while Jacob HIP ATTACKS Braun again! Solo puts Braun on ropes to CHOKE him! The ref counts, Solo stops at 4, but Jacob gets a HEADBUTT in! Braun flounders, Solo taunts him and eggs him on, but Braun CHOPS him!

Solo HEADBUTTS Braun right down! Solo rains down fists, then lets off so he can put Braun on the ropes. Solo CHOKES Braun again, stops as the ref counts 4, and Jacob gets another cheap shot in! Solo tags Jacob in, then he HEADBUTTS Braun again and again! Jacob runs to BODY CHECK Braun! Jacob fires up, Braun flounders to ropes, but Jacob rains down fists! Tag to Solo, he soaks up heat from NOLA, then he stomps away on Braun! The ref counts, Solo lets off, then he keeps Braun from Priest by anchoring a leg. Tag to Jacob and Jacob climbs up, FROG SPLASH! Jacob roars while Braun writhes!

Jacob looms over Braun but he glares at Priest. Priest gets heated, but Jacob fires hands on Braun as SmackDown returns to single picture. Braun stands, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him again! Jacob runs for another BODY CHECK! And then a SENTON! Cover, TWO! Braun stays in this and he goes to a corner. Jacob snarls, tags Solo in, and the fans boo. Solo runs corner to corner to HIP ATTACK Braun! Solo grins as he copies Jacob’s geeking out. Tag back to Jacob and fans cheer! Jacob aims, runs, and HIP ATTACKS! Jacob keeps going, but Braun BOOTS from below!! The fans fire up while both men stagger to their feet.

Braun SPINEBUSTERS Jacob! Both monsters are down, the fans rally up, and they crawl, hot tags to Solo and Priest! Priest fires hands on Solo, then whips. Solo reverses but Priest SHOUDLER TACKLES Solo! Priest runs to BACK ELBOW! Jacob is back, but Priest dodges to WHEEL KICK! Priest then waits on Solo, but Solo catches Priest! Priest elbows free, but Solo SUPERKICKS! But Priest JUMPING ROUNDHOUSES! Solo comes back, Priest ROCKS him first! Solo swings, but into the FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! Solo survives but Priest puts him in a corner. Priest whips corner to corner, then runs, only for Solo to put him on th eapron!

Solo takes as swing, Priest dodges and ROUNDHOUSES! Priest then knuckle locks with Solo, goes up top, and he tightrope walks for some OLD SCHOOL! The fans fire up and Priest powers up the arm! Priest runs, but Solo ducks the Comebacker! Priest fights the fireman’s carry to BELL CLAP, ROUNDHOUSE, and then he reels Solo in! But Tama is on the apron! Priest DECKS Tama, but Jacob HOTSHOTS Priest! Solo hits the URENAGE! Cover, TWO!! Priest survives and Solo is stunned! Solo snarls, looks to his taped-up thumb, then he drags Priest up. The fans boo but Solo taunts the fans now. SAMOAN- NO! Priest grabs Solo!

But Jacob runs in! Priest ROCKS Jacob, ELBOWS Solo, then he dodges, so Jacob’s SUPERKICK hits Solo! An accident just like last week’s shot to Tama, but Jacob doesn’t seem as upset by it. Priest TOSSES Jacob, then CLOBBERS Solo! STROWMAN EXPRESS CLOBBERS Jacob & Tama!! Priest brings down the straps, the fans are thunderous, and Priest grabs Solo by the neck! SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! Cover, Priest & Braun win!

Winners: Damian Priest & Braun Strowman, by pinfall

Just as Solo thought it’d be like before, he and Jacob were not on the same page! Priest is rolling towards Elimination Chamber, will this be just what he needs to go back to WrestleMania?


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Andrew’s TNA LIVE! iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 2.20.2025

So the first live episode got fairly positive praise from everyone; will this continue the trend?

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Filming at Full Sail seems to have set the stage nicely this week! Going into a Live episode we got Moose and The Hardy Boyz on NXT, as well as Jordynne Grace’s involvement with Steph and Giulia giving a little shine to TNA happenings since she’s newly WWE.

This episode should be interesting, we finally see Lei Ying Lee (fka Xia Li) back in action, Rascalz take on Tyson and Tyriek, Tessa should be seeing some action as well…so generally interesting happenings for the second Live iMPACT! of 2025. Let’s see how this one goes down!

Ratings:

  • Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin: Rascalz win via Meteora/Swanton Combo – ***
  • Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary: Lei wins via Thunderstruck – **
  • NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC: Dango wins via The System help – ** 3/4
  • Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore: Masha wins via Requiem – N/A
  • Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons: Elijah wins via Tombstone Piledriver – *** 1/4

Results:

Oh yeah, and another Hendry concert is…cut off by a commercial, LOLTNA. First Hendry is cut off by AXSTV’s new Anime Hour bumper, and now Primo and Epico are showing up in TNA. I definitely didn’t have this on my BINGO card. The crowd starts chanting “Where’s Carlito”, which they do acknowledge and play off of well. Oh they’re using their shoot names of Orlando and Eddie now…but before they attack the lights go out and we get another guitar strum! ELIAH/ELIAS/EZEKIEL/EBENERZER/EMERY/EL VAGABUNDO – shows up to back up Hendry. Okay I can apologize away the redundant concert since it played into an Elijah debut. The crowd is immediately popping and chanting “This is Awesome” 10 minutes into the show. 

Tyson & Tyriek w/Wes Lee vs The Rascalz w/Ace Austin

Treehouse bros take it to the bigger men quickly, a few fast dives, a little MCMG style tandem strikes, Tyson fires and tries to take them out but they Low Bridge him. Tyriek comes in and they try similar things but Tyriek manhandles them both and throws them out of the ring, Trey is the first one back up and Tyriek and Tyson take his damn head off with his Corkscrew Running Euro Upper. Trey finally manages to flip out of the manhandle, tags in Wentz and Wentz goes for the hot and spicy cleaning house spot. Corner to Corner Knee Lifts for both big men, a Rolling Snapmare, into a Superkick for Tyson and Standing Shoot Star on Tyriek but only for two because Wes feints like he’s going to interfere.

Tyson and Tyriek pull off a tandem Assisted Backdrop Driver, but Wentz breaks it up, Tyson gets knocked out, Wentz hits the Tornillo, Wes tries to interfere again after Trey gets perched on the corner buckle but Ace runs around and trips Wes at the last second causing him to faceplant on the apron, Trey hits the Meteora, Wentz hits a Swanton from the other side of the ring and Trey gets the pinfall victory.

It was fast paced, all gas no brakes, but it didn’t overstay its welcome, so it was pretty fun all things considered.

After the match Wes grabs a mic, complains a little but challenges them to a 6 man match as Sacrifice. So we’re THAT’S where we’re getting the expected 3v3. 

Fir$t Cla$$ comes out with an entourage of hot chicks and probably influencers or something. The “First Class Penthouse” , Gabby AF, Mafiosa Valentina, and Carolina are apparently known in their own way. Gabby I know was the awful one who did something for Impact a last year and sucked, but she’s part of the Busted Open Network I believe so that’s why she’s around. Two of them look like Noelle Foley and Frank the Clown…oh they actually are. Look at that. I do love KC Navarro as the Hype Man, they have this whole set up of AJ being mad that they haven’t gotten more Tag Title shots, so TNA placated him with his own Piper’s Pit and he’s *pregnant pause* totally happy with that. He says he loved Piper and hated Hogan before it was cool.

This is actually quality content and AJ is cutting a nice promo in this segment. They introduce their first guest, the greatest performer in TNA history, many whole say he’s Phenomenal with a whole lot of style….it’s A-J-Francis. 

Lei Ying Lee vs Rosemary

Things were slow until Rosemary took her into a corner quickly, hit the Upside Down, and we get a lot of Lei trying to avoid Rosemary’s offense. Rosemary goes for a Spear in the corner and Lei forward rolls, starts connecting with a bunch of right hands, backs Rosemary into the corner, goes for 10 Count Punches, pulls her out, Airplane Spin TKO for only a two count. Rosemary tries As Above So Below, Lei shrugs it off, Rosemary tries to go after Lei anyway and eats Thunderstruck! Lei Ying Lee wins!

After the match Rosemary catches Lei on the ramp and hits the Green mist in the eyes. Match was far too short and so many of Lei’s set up moves look better than her finish. We’ve seen Kofi Kingston do it for years so it’s not bad, just the current Knockouts Division are awful and don’t take the move well. 

Eric Young and the jabronis come out, EY cuts a very basic power crazed psycho kind of promo, gets the “What” chants from the crowds. EY is trying to recruit Maclin even though Maclin made his line in the sand last week. EY tries to spin it as maybe he took out Josh FOR Maclin instead of in spite of his trust. This really doesn’t seem interesting at all, but that’s probably because I hate the two Jabronis EY is with. 

NoDQ Match: Leon Slater vs JDC

I really don’t have any interest in Slater. He’s got no personality beyond “flippy guy with a British accent”. 

Dango immediately powders, grabs a chair and goes to swing on him but misses. So Leon is making JDC look dumb by dodging the post chop, using the chair to shield himself from a punch by JDC, and then clapping Dango’s fingers between the chair. So typical System match, look inept for the first few minutes, then take advantage of something to take over. Oh look, Leon takes too long setting up the table, Dango gets in a few pot shots, tries to whip him into the table but Leon leaps over it, and then leaps back over to clobber Dango. Dango is still trying to recover so Leon hits his over the corner post con hilo, and the crowd appreciates it but I’m not interested. Leon panders to the crowd after the big spot and then eats an X-Plex into the chair from Dango.

JDC throws Leon back in, goes for a pinfall that’s only a two and we cut to a commercial. Coming out of the commercial JDC is in control with a Kendo Stick until he isn’t, Leon counters and takes the keno stick, brutalizes Dango a few times then comes off the ropes with the kendo shot for 2. Leon goes for another table, and again, at least the crowd is receptive to this match. Leon sets it up, looks for something off the apron but Dango stops him first until he eats a dropkick to fall onto the table, Leon hits the Swanton 450 through the table on the outside. Does it look cool? Sure. Do I care about dumbass moves? Nope.

Oh thankfully the rest of The System comes out to stop the pinfall, Shield Bomb Leon through the first table, and roll him back in for Dango to win.

The Hardy Boyz come out to try and make the save, but the numbers are against them, so Oba Femi’s music hits! Oba cleans house but doesn’t get his hands on Moose, so they’re at least building the eventual clash between Moose and Oba. 

The crowd starts a “Tessa, we comin for you” chant before she even starts talking. Tessa is actually playing off the crowd well, Santino’s music hits and Tessa thinks he’ll help her out with the crowd and Santino calls bullshit basically. Santino says if Tessa doesn’t wrestle next week, she’s fired and Masha’s music hits. Masha decides to step in for Tessa’s enhancement talent match. 

Masha Slamovich vs Mila Moore

Jobber tries to attack Masha early but Masha stops her, rocks her and Requiem ends the match.

Masha stares down Tessa, and then Cora Jade attacks from behind and hits Jaded. 

Ryan Nemeth comes out to his Abyss music remix. What will Mokuba say today? “MYYYY BIIIGG BBRROOOOTTHHHEEEEER” he repeats at least 4 times and it’s hilariously cringe. He announces that Nic will return at Sacrifice, he literally just came out to give a PSA. 

Elijah & Joe Hendry vs The Colons

Hendry starts with Eddie, after a brief tie up it seems like Hendry reads the room and points at Elijah and the crowd wants him in. So Joe tags in Elijah, a little back and forth, Shoulder Tackle from Elijah, Rope Walk with Elijah lays out Eddie and a tag to Joe allows for a quick tandem knockdown, but Eddie powders as the Walking and Talking Duo hold the ring going into the final commercial break.

We come back and Hendry is bouncing Orlando off the ropes as he return a strike, but Orlando is obviously losing, eats a Euro Upper, and then gets walked around in the Stalling Suplex for posterity. Eddie tries a sneak attack but gets caught and Sack of Shit, into Kip Up, turn and then Orlando with the ambush! A few quick short cuts and an Irish Whip/Dropkick combo gives the Colons a near fall. Hendry does get locomotion variation cradles, but eats a Dropkick to stop the attempt at momentum. Orlando stays on Joe, but Joe finally starts to fire up as the crowd starts to get behind him. Euro Uppers make some space, but a Snapmare says no.

Eddie gets tagged in and a quick Leg Sweep into a Front Chancery keeps Eddie in control. As Joe tries to get back up, Eddie turns it into a Guillotine, but finally the Suplex counter connects for Hendry! Simultaneous tags! Elijah bulls over Orlando, catches a Leap Frogging Orlando with the Manhattan Drop as Orlando retreats to a corner, Stinger Splash into Spinebuster for two.  Elijah tries to keep up the attacks but Orlando finds a few ways to make space, launches himself from the middle rope and eats the Jumping Knee! Eddie breaks up the pinfall, Hendry takes Eddie out and Elijah hits the Tombstone Piledriver for the win!

Overall Score: 6/10

Well there were more live hiccups than the first episode, and this felt both more epic and less epic at the same time. Elijah and the Colons debuting was a nice way to kick things off, Oba Femi showing up for the save was fantastic. There were a few decent matches, but also a lot of really short and rushed matches. Tessa played off the crowd well, but Masha really is useless on the mic. Lei Ying Lee needs to framed stronger, her matches have done nothing to show off her ability. It just proves that the Knockouts don’t know how to sell a kick to the head because they all take it in the shoulder and fall in corny ways.

Viva La Sam could be something fun if the next 3 weeks are just hand cam footage of him being like “I’m Sami Callihan and I’m gonna kick Mance Warner’s ass”, Elegance Clique getting the rematch with a stipulation is nice to see and while I like Fir$t Cla$$, that segment went a little long for a cornball swerve payoff. It’s one thing to placate the Influencer squad especially when we’ve seen Logan Paul and Ishowspeed do so well in WWE…but these are like Z Tier Influencers that no one cares about. These kind of dorks stream on Kick because they aren’t relevant enough for Twitch, not because they chose Kick over it.

So yeah, the low lights were pretty low, and the highs were a little fleeting, but at least they were pretty fun. Not a bad show, just clunky with noticeable issues and Masha shouldn’t be allowed to speak English anymore. She’s such a charisma vacuum when she’s not rambling in Russian.

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