Coverage
Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (10/7/24)
Will history repeat itself?
Gold and grudge matches make for a good Monday Night Raw!
While Sami Zayn defeated Gunther at WrestleMania for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, can he do it again for the World Heavyweight Championship? Or will Der Ring General prove it was all a fluke?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: Jey Uso VS Xavier Woods w/ Kofi Kingston; Jey wins and retains the title.
- Good Ol’ Fashioned Donnybrook: Sheamus VS Pete Dunne; Sheamus wins.
- 10 Woman Tag: Pure Fusion Collective & The Unholy Union VS Lyra Valkyria, Natalya, Zelina Vega, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance; Lyra, Natalya, Zelina, Kayden & Katana win.
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER VS Sami Zayn; Gunther wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
Monday Night Raw is only TWO hours!?
The countdown to Raw Netflix has begun, and so for the rest of 2024, it will be a jam-packed 120 minutes of action!
Sexyy Red is here!
Ahead of her return to NXT tomorrow night, St. Louis’ own Hood Princess is here to welcome us to Monday Night Raw! Red says get it Sexyy, and we get a Bad Blood recap video.
CM Punk is here!
St. Louis fires up as The Best in the World makes his way out, still very sore from the war he had with Drew McIntyre on Saturday. Punk already has a mic in hand as he slowly limps his way out on stage. The fans cheer him on, and Punk says, “Is it good to be not dead in St. Louis, Missouri on a Monday night or what?” The fans cheer Punk more, and Punk sees a puff of something to the left. Punk says he’s already been through hell, if they’re gonna set him on fire, now’s the time. But Punk is in no condition to be here, or to even attempt to walk to the ring. He’ll just address us from here if we don’t mind.
Punk says it hurts to smile, but he just had to come here and see the fans. Punk is alive, but he doesn’t feel like it. He’s a winner, but he doesn’t feel like it. He wants to be able to say it felt tremendous stepping outside of Hell and slamming the door behind him, but the way that the match made him feel just leaves him with a lot of questions. Punk doesn’t know what the future holds for CM Punk, but he told us he had zero Hell in a Cell matches and he was right. He is banged up worse than ever before in his life, and as much as he loves the fans, he just doesn’t know. Fans start to worry what this is leading to…
The fans continue to cheer on Punk but Punk wants to thank three groups of people as to why he’s here. These three groups have more in common than they probably want to admit. The first group is Punk’s fans. The fans that are ride or die, the ones that make the signs, show up for seven years even before he came back, and they waited another three for him to come home, so to them, thank you. There was a moment on Saturday where Punk didn’t think he could pull this off, even with them, but there has never been a second in his entire career that he thought he could do this without them.
The second group he wants to thank is his peers. Those behind and in front of the cameras, the men and women he feels privileged to walk these halls with. Those he sees on a weekly basis, or most of them, and it has been a joy and a pleasure. The third group of people are those who don’t like Punk at all. There is a fine line between love and hate. Punk’s turned hate into cash, so he thanks those people. For whatever reason you dislike Punk, whether it is jealousy or hatred, Punk just says that if they keep doubting him, keep doubting him. Punk has to go home, he hasn’t seen his wife in about five weeks, he has a lot of flowers to buy, so he appreciates everyone here.
Punk would like to say “See you soon,” but he doesn’t know, so for now, thank you. And then Seth Rollins makes his way out here? The Visionary stares down with Punk, but then smiles before pushing right past him. The fans fire up as Rollins makes his way to the ring, reveling in the singing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins grabs himself a mic and tells St. Louis, “You know I gotta do the right thing. Before we get started out here tonight, I gotta do the right thing. After everything that he went through on Saturday night, CM Punk, on behalf of all of us here tonight, get well soon.” The fans applaud that.
Rollins says as soon as Punk gets back, that’s the sooner Rollins can kick Punk’s ass and retire him for good! HAHAHAHA! But now, St. Louis, Welcome to Monday Night Rollins~! Rollins knows he’s been gone a couple months and things have gotten crazy around here. Go ahead, sing it loud, let ’em hear it! “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins tuned in to Bad Blood, that was crazy! Dominik Mysterio dangling from a shark cage! The Final Boss, The Rock, is back again! And Hell must’ve frozen over, because Cody Rhodes was out here teaming with Roman Reigns…? And then getting punched in the mouth by Kevin Owens!
But uh, we’re not supposed to talk about that, so let’s get back on track. And Rollins is the one to do that because he is a Visionary, he is a Revolutionary, he IS Seth FREAKIN’ Rollins! And Rollins is back to destroy Bronson Reed! The fans cheer, but Rollins says Bronson isn’t here tonight. The fans boo that, but Rollins says he knows Bronson is watching this. He better listen tot his real close. Rollins has the camera come in tight on this. “Two months ago, you ambushed me, you tried to end my career. And for what? You wanted to make a name for yourself? Well, congratulations. Six Tsunamis later and I know your damn name.
“You wanna get famous, big boy? You wanna get famous?! That’s what you wanted!? I’ll give you your 15 minutes! I’ll tell you what. Seth FREAKIN’ Rollins VS Bronson Reed, one on one, you name the time, you name the place! Except this time, I’ll be expecting you.” The challenge has been put out, but will the Colossal Aussie still overwhelm Rollins? And wait, here comes Jey Uso! Rollins is a bit annoyed that someone stepped on his moment, but the fans are all ready to YEET! Rollins and Jey stare down, but Rollins lets Jey have the ring.
Will Main Event Jey Uso make it through his first defends as Intercontinental Champion? Or will Xavier Woods finally have his first singles title reign? We find out, after the break.
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Jey Uso VS Xavier Woods w/ Kofi Kingston!
Raw returns as The New Day makes their entrance, color coordinating with black and silver gear. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who truly shines with the gold!
The bell rings and the two tie right up. The fans rally as Woods puts Jey in a corner, but then Woods RAMS into Jey again and again and again! The ref backs Woods off and the fans boo, but Woods runs back in. Jey dodges, runs up and ELBOWS, then PELES! The fans fire up while Woods goes to the apron. Jey runs in again but Woods KNEES him down! Jey flops to the apron and Woods stands him up. Woods fires hands, the fans rally for “UCE! OH!” and Jey pushes back. Woods blocks a kick, KNEES Jey again, and Jey goes to the floor. Woods hurries to fireman’s carry, and he taunts the fans before he DEATH VALLEY BOMBS to the floor!
Woods soaks up some heat from St. Louis while he looms over Jey, and Raw goes picture in picture.
Woods drags Jey up, CHOPS him, then pushes him into the ring. Woods storms in to then drop a BIG elbow! And then another BIG elbow! Cover, TWO! Woods stays cool, he knows the Usos well, and he brings Jey up. Woods reels Jey in, suplexes, and he holds Jey up! Kofi fires up as Woods marches around with Jey! Woods goes to TEN before the SLAM! Cover, TWO! Jey is still tougher than that but Woods stays focused. Woods brings Jey up again, but Jey ROCKS him with a haymaker! And another! And another! Jey ROCKS Woods to a corner, whips corner to corner, but Woods reverses and hard!
Jey falls to the mat, and Woods stomps him! And stomps and stomps and stomps! Then FIST DROP! Cover, TWO! Woods follows Jey out of the ring, to CHOP him! Woods puts Jey on the barrier, CLUBS him, then goes up the steps. Woods leaps to FLYING LEG DROP! Woods brings out some RVD action for this one! Woods puts Jey in takes aim, step in and TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO! Jey is still toughing it out, but Woods rains down fists! The ref checks Jey but he’s still in this. Woods soaks up heat from the fans, drags Jey back up, and Raw returns to single picture. Woods asks what he did for fans to boo, but Jey fires hands!
The fans “BOO!” Woods and “YEET!” for Jey! Jey fires haymakers, “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Woods wobbles, Jey puts some stank on it, and “YEET!” Woods comes back with a ROLLING ELBOW! Woods pushes Jey, runs, but Jey ROCKS Woods! Jey runs but Woods follows to ROCK Jey back! Woods keeps moving, but Jey ROCKS Woods again! Jey keeps moving, but Woods ROCKS Jey! Woods runs, dodges, and SUPERKICKS Jey! Cover, TWO! Jey survives but Kofi coaches Woods up. The fans rally, Woods goes to a corner, and Woods climbs up. Tightrope and LIMIT- SUPERKICK!! Jey takes Woods outta the sky!!
Jey hurries up top, takes aim, USO SPLASH!! Cover, Jey wins!
Winner: Jey Uso, by pinfall (still WWE Intercontinental Champion)
Woods put up a fight, but it just wasn’t enough! Kofi checks on his friend, then helps him to his feet. Jey also helps, offers respect, but Woods leaves him hanging! The fans boo, and even Kofi is confused. Kofi walks with Woods and asks what that’s about. Woods says Jey won, that’s what. Will Woods ever get his moment if- BRON BREAKER SPEARS JEY!!! The fans bark it up, and Woods keeps Kofi from helping!? Kofi slips free and he goes after Bron! Bron shoves Kofi, dodges Trouble in Paradise, and SPEARS!! Woods drags Kofi out of the ring, but Bron isn’t done! Bron slips out the side, builds up speed, and he SPEARS Woods!!!
The fans are barking it up as the Big Bad Booty Nephew reloads, to run and run and again SPEAR Jey!! Respect was shown last week, but now the dog is back in the hunt! Will Bron take away the title with this same level of violence?
Rhea Ripley speaks.
“Liv Morgan, I should’ve known that you would weasel your way out of Bad Blood with the title. You just continue ot prove that you cannot beat me all by yourself. Bringing Raquel Rodriguez into it, yeah, it was smart, I’ll give you that. But you know what would’ve been smarter? If you didn’t get caught! Now all you’ve done is guaranteed another beating and delayed the inevitable. The thing is Liv, you need Raquel. Now I’ll just have to go through both of you.” Mami is in no mood, will Liv & Raquel both suffer her brutality?
Another warning from the runes.
Translation shows these runes spell out “WAR.” Will Raw be ready for it?
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Bron Breakker returns backstage.
Jackie Redmond walks over to him and says we’re all a bit confused. Last week was respect, this week was #SpearCity, what’s going on? Bron refuses to say anything, so Jackie says we’re all left with unclear reasons. But one thing is clear, Bron is just as dangerous even without a title. Will Adam Pearce have something to say about what Bron did?
Cody Rhodes is backstage!
The American Nightmare is in town after Bad Blood, with mixed emotions between how he and Roman Reigns won their tag team main event, but was then attacked by Kevin Owens in the parking lot. How will the Undisputed WWE Champion address all of that? Perhaps we find out later tonight.
Karrion Kross talks with The Miz backstage.
Mr. Doomsday goes over how The Hollywood A-Lister is a two-time WWE Grand Slam Champion, he had no reason to doubt himself. Miz repeats, “Doubt myself? You know that there is no Miz & Final Testament. I did that for me. I’m tired of being put in random matches at a moment’s notice. I’m tired of doing everything and getting nothing in return.” By the way, The Wyatt Sick6 interject with the footage to say, “There you are.” Miz tells Kross that the WWE Universe has forgotten that he IS The Miz, and- R-Truth is here! Truth has been texting, dawg. He wanted to clear this up: Truth is NOT Judgment Day anymore, okay? So he’ll forgive Miz.
Oh, Truth forgives Miz? Miz is NOT the one confused. Awesome Truth is done. Oh, that was on purpose? But their kids play together. Truth though they were brothers! Kross tells Miz not to let the truth weigh him down. This is why no one takes Miz seriously. And if Miz doesn’t do something about this right now, no one ever will take him seriously again. Truth says they can still fix this. Truth will talk with Adam Pearce and get Miz a match. Miz says no! That’s the problem, Truth! But if Truth wants a match, then it can be Truth VS Miz next week! Miz storms off, Kross smirks and follows Miz out, and if that doesn’t make things clear to Truth, nothing will.
Good Ol’ Fashioned Donnybrook: Sheamus VS Pete Dunne!
Brawling Brutes turned bitter enemies now battle in a match they helped bring to WWE together! The Celtic Warrior wants “Butch” to finally learn his place, but The Bruiserweight wants to finally get some respect on his name! Who wins what could be the “Final Banger?”
Raw returns and Dunne makes his entrance. Sheamus already has a shillelagh, so Dunne already has a cricket bat! The bell rings and the two run up to throw hands! Sheamus has the edge, he HAMMERS away on Dunne in a corner, then pulls hair! Dunne gets loose to ROCK Sheamus! And he KICKS a leg! And KICKS it again! Sheamus hobbles, Dunne wrenches, but Sheamus powers out to short arm LARIAT! The fans fire up, and Sheamus says shillelagh time! Sheamus uses it to gag Dunne and smother him! Dunne fights up, and he thumbs an eye! Sheamus staggers away, and Dunne runs up, but into an Alabama Lift, and ALABAMA SLAM!
Sheamus grabs the legs, and he CATAPULTS Dunne up and out of the ring! Dunne tumbles to the whiskey barrels, but Sheamus pursues. Dunne ducks and the Brogue hits barrels! Sheamus hobbles, Dunne mule kicks! Dunne goes up onto a barrel, and uses it to TORNADO DDT Sheamus to the floor! The fans boo and taunt “Butch” but Dunne BOOTS Sheamus against barriers! Dunne huffs ‘n’ puffs and soaks up heat, to then BOOT Sheamus again! Sheamus crawls around the way, and goes to the bar! Dunne SMACKS Sheamus off the bar! Dunne clears the cups and peanuts away, so he can stand on Sheamus’ hand!
Dunne STOMPS the hand, then LEAPS< but into Sheamus’ arms! Sheamus hits a POWRESLAM onto the desk! St. Louis cheers as Dunne writhes and Sheamus roars, and Raw goes picture in picture!
Sheamus drags Dunne off the desk, scoops him again, and SLAMS him back on the desk! Sheamus then goes looking under the ring. Sheamus brings out a TABLE! St. Louis likes that! Sheamus brings the table around the way to set it up by the corner. But Dunne runs up, and he uses the barstool to JAM Sheamus up! Dunne even DIGS the stool legs into Sheamus’ face! Dunne lest off with the stool to then bring Sheamus up. Sheamus BODY SHOTS, then UPPERCUTS! Sheamus adjusts the table before bringing out a second table! Sheamus sets this one up next to the first, then fires St. Louis up again.
Sheamus has Dunne on the apron, but Dunne KICKS first! And CHOPS! Dunne talks smack, but Sheamus DECKS him! Sheamus drags Dunne up, reels him in, and Canadian Racks! But Dunne hooks ropes with his legs! No Celtic Cross here! Dunne slips down, mule kicks, and APRON DDTS!! Dunne is fired up after hitting that one, and he hurries into the ring. Dunne takes the shillelagh for his own! Dunne uses it in a CROSSFACE! Sheamus endures the wood club in his face as Dunne pulls back on his neck! Sheamus fights up, Raw returns to single picture, and the fans rally. Sheamus TOSSES Dunne away!
Dunne comes back to STOMP Sheamus down! Dunne SLAPS Sheamus, CHOPS him, and CHOPS again! But Sheamus just gets pissed! Sheamus ROCKS Dunne, grabs the shillelagh, and CLOBBERS Dunne with it! Dunne sputters, goes to a corner, but takes a LARIAT! Dunne tumbles to the apron, and Sheamus has him against ropes! The fans fire up for BEATS- NO, Dunne HOTSHOTS Sheamus first! Dunne slips in, runs up, but into an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up with Sheamus as he takes aim from the corner! BROGUE misses, and Dunne runs up! But into a scoop and POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!
Dunne survives but Sheamus doesn’t let that bother him. Sheamus goes up a corner and the fans fire up again! But Dunne CLUBS Sheamus with the shillelagh! Dunne goes up to fetch Sheamus, for a SUPERPLEX! Cover, TWO! Sheamus stays in this but Dunne stays focused. The fans rally for Sheamus as he goes to the apron, but Dunne DROPKICKS him to the floor! Dunne looks around, and he goes with the barrels. Dunne climbs the barrels, but Sheamus CLUBS Dunne with the shillelagh! And again! Sheamus climbs up after Dunne now, and the fans are going nuts already! Sheamus stands Dunne up to chicken wing!
Sheamus manages to give Dunne BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN up on the barrels! Sheamus hits his TEN, then spins Dunne around! Fireman’s carry, SUPER WHITE NOISE DOWN THROUGH THE TABLES!!! St. Louis is losing their minds while the ref checks both men! Sheamus is stirring, but he’s got cuts and scrapes all over his arms from that one. “This is Awesome!” as Sheamus rises up. Sheamus brings Dunne along with him as he goes back into the ring. Dunne sputters against ropes, and Sheamus hobbles around. Sheamus runs up to KNEECAP! And then he reels Dunne in, Canadian Rack, CELTIC CROSS!! Cover, TWO?!?!?
The fans cannot believe it, but The Bruiserweight is still in this! And is Dunne somehow smiling!? Sheamus drags Dunne back up, and says Dunne asked for this! Sheamus makes Dunne stand, but Dunne bends the fingers! And SNAPS them! And then CRICKET BAT SMACK!!! Cover, TWO!! Dunne scored six but not the win! The fans are loving this as Dunne grows frustrated. Dunne kicks Sheamus to the apron, and he brings something out from the bar! He pulls out a drawer, just to SMACK away on Sheamus with it! But what was in the drawer? ZIPTIES!? Dunne uses those to trap Sheamus’ hands behind his back!!
The fans boo! There may be no disqualifications but this is still underhanded! Sheamus sits up, into a Dunne BROGUE!! Cover, TWO!?!?! Sheamus defies Dunne, but Dunne SLAPS and stomps away! Dunne has the bat again, and he says he is NOT Butch, he is DUNNE! Sheamus KNEECAPS Dunne again!! And then BROGUES Dunne down!!! Cover, Sheamus wins!!!
Winner: Sheamus, by pinfall
Dunne was so obsessed getting past “Butch” that he couldn’t focus on The Fella! Sheamus himself gets to move on from the past, will there be gold in his future?
Backstage interview with Cody Rhodes.
Cathy Kelley is with the American Nightmare and says this past weekend being chaotic is an understatement. How is he feeling after Saturday? Cody won’t speculate on everything, surely we’ll hear more on Friday, but he is just here to find out what it takes to be the very first Crown Jewel Champion. Cody thanks Cathy for his time, and then he meets Sami Zayn. Sami wants to say face to face, that Sami plans on being the man Cody faces at Crown Jewel. They’ve known each other a long time, so if Cody wants to talk about- No, no, we don’t need to worry about that here. Like Cody just told Cathy, we can worry about that on Friday.
For now, Cody wants to see Sami do it again. Sami shocked the world once again, he wants to do it again. Cody wants that, too. Cody wishes Sami luck, and they shake hands. Will the Underdog from the Underground dethrone Der Ring General yet again? Or will there be no stopping Gunther from colliding with Cody?
Judgment Day arrives.
Raquel Rodriguez drove the fan for “Dirty” Dominik & Liv Morgan. Jackie Redmond walks over, hoping for a quick word. Raquel’s interference in Liv’s match with Rhea is quite frankly causing controversy, any comment? Oh of course there needs to be comment. Liv says yes, fine, the disqualification means Rhea technically beat Liv. BUT, Liv is still Women’s World Champion, still has Dom, still has Judgment Day, and now has Raquel. So what does that mean? That Liv is the only person in WWE who still wins, even when she loses. Jackie then asks Raquel that it has been a long time since we’ve seen her. Is she officially Judgment-
Liv says oops, sorry, time’s up. What Liv can tell us is that they’re all moving on from Rhea to focus on Nia Jax at Crown Jewel. Dom says they should just leave. Liv agrees, let’s just go. Wait, what? They just got here! Is Raquel officially in Judgment Day? Raquel pushes Jackie aside and gets back in the driver’s seat. They leave, leaving us all with questions about what happens next.
Adam Pearce talks with Ava Raine.
The Raw General Manager and NXT General Manager are both excited over the back-to-back St. Louis nights, it all just works. But then in steps Ethan Page. He introduces himself and Pearce shakes his hand. Ethan wants to chat business. One of Ethan’s Monday Night Raw superstars, CM Punk, stuck his nose in All Ego’s business as a special guest referee. He kinda cost Ethan that match, so maybe they could course correct and get Ethan back on track. Oh, Punk cost him the title? Well, sorry, but Pearce didn’t appoint Punk as referee. Ava did. Yeah, hi, Ethan, your boss here. And she is “so flattered” that he came here a night early just to complain! So sweet of you, Cha-
Oh, sorry, former champ. But as much as Ava would love to hear Ethan yap like he does every week, she is off the clock right now. So sorry. Then what’s she doing here?! In steps Sexyy Red and she says hey to Ava and Pearce. Ethan expects a handshake, too, and Sexyy says he looks familiar. Didn’t Trick whoop his ass last Tuesday? Ethan says he’s done better. Okay, he doesn’t need to get attitude. But the GMs and Sexyy get down to business, what big things do they have planned for NXT St. Louis?
10 Woman Tag: Pure Fusion Collective & The Unholy Union VS Lyra Valkyria, Natalya, Zelina Vega, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance!
Hmm, a combination of bullies and mean girls teaming up against all their favorite victims. Why does this feel like high school, just more violent? Well, will Sonya Deville, Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn prove they’re the top of the food chain in the Raw Women’s Division? Or will The Morrigan, The Queen of Harts, La Muneca & KC Squared make for an Avengers level super team?
The teams sort out, Kayden starts against Zoey, and Zoey CLOBBERS Kayden right away! Zoey mocks Katana’s face brace, boops her, then runs away. Tag to Sonya, but the brawl is on! The fans are fired up for it but the ref tries to sort out the chaos. Things spill out of the ring, and Lyra WRECKS Sonya with a dropkick! Zelina does the same to Shayna and KC Squared DUMPS Zoey! Katana TORNILLO PLANCHAS Sonya! Zelina METEORAS Shayna! Natty tags in off Kayden before Kayden SUPER CROSSBODIES Alba & Isla! Natty runs, but Sonya trips her up! No flying BOAT tonight, Sonya sends Natty into steel steps!
The fans boo but PFC & UU are standing tall while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns, Natty fights out of the enemy territory but Isla RAMS her! Tag to Alba, and the wicked witches double suplex! But Natty fights to DOUBLE DDT! Natty hurries, hot tag to Zelina! The fans fire up as Zelina dodges Zoey and fires off hands! Zoey shoves back, Zelina dodges and mule kicks! Then AX KICKS! Zoey goes to a corner, Zelina runs in but is put up top! Zelina BOOTS Zoey, then leaps for a RANA! The fans fire up again, and Zelina waistlocks to O’Conner. Zoey bucks that and SUPERKICKS back! Zoey says done! Suplex and- STUN DOG MILLIONAIRE! Sonya tags in but Zelina CLOBBERS her first!
Zelina stomps Zoey, then climbs up a corner. She gives some Latina Heat bfore the MOONSAULT! Cover, but Sonya is legal, not Zoey! Sonya RUNNING KNEES Zelina down!! Cover, Katana breaks it! Shayna KNEES Katana! Kayden SUPERKICKS Shayna! Isla ROCKS Kayden, tot hen SNAP SAIDO! But Lyra ENZIGIRIS Isla! Alba runs up, TORNADO DDT! Zelina gives Alba a CODE BREAKER! Zoey SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICKS Zelina! Natty DISCUS LARIATS Zoey! Sonya SOBATS Natty, KNEES her, then ROUNDHOUSES! Natty falls out, Zelina runs up! SLEEPER! Sonya flails, Lyra tags in! Sonya RAMS Zelina into buckles but Lyra goes up!
Sonya SLINGS Zelina away, but gets a PERIPETEIA from Lyra!! Cover, Lyra’s team wins!!
Winners: Lyra Valkyria, Natalya, Zelina Vega, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance, by pinfall
A massive match results in a massive win for The Morrigan and friends! But is this just one battle in the war brewing on Raw?
Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair speak.
The Storm says, “Now that my girl, B, and I are done hosting Bad Blood, it’s time to get back to business.” The EST tells Damage CTRL that they heard the challenge from last week. Bianca will say this with her chest: They can’t wait to face them for the tag titles. Bianca & Jade see Iyo & Kairi, and let’s be real, no one is taking these titles from the champs. But credit where credit is due, Iyo & Kairi have torn up the tag division. Iyo did catch Bianca slipping a couple weeks ago, but if y’all think for one second that DMG CTRL takes back over, they’ve got another thing coming.
DMG CTRL must not know about these two. Bianca & Jade dug their way out of the trenches to get these titles back. In fact, they took these titles from DMG CTRL! So best believe they won’t let DMG CTRL return the favor. But since DMG CTRL wants to make the challenge, then next week, let’s run it back. The StrongEST Duo is ready to do it all over again, but will they underestimate the Evil Genius & Pirate Princess?
WWE World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER VS Sami Zayn!
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. And while Der Ring General did not want to have this rematch with Sami Zayn, he does owe it to himself and his family to find redemption. Will Gunther make sure there is no second miracle for Sami? Or will nothing stop Sami from making history yet again?
Raw returns and Gunther makes his entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if this is truly WrestleMania revisited!
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, go around, and the fans rally up. Gunther headlocks Sami, grinds him down, but Sami fights with fists. Gunther thrashes Sami but Sami just fires more shots. Sami powers up but cannot power out as Gunther holds tight. Gunther hits a takeover, but Sami keeps his shoulders up. Sami moves around, fights to his feet, and fires body shots. Sami powers up and out this time, then drops under Gunther to DUMP him out! Sami builds speed, but Gunther moves, so Sami Arabian Presses to taunt him! The fans fire up as Sami eggs Gunther on, and Raw goes picture in picture.
Sami waits as Gunther paces around. Gunther storms up the steps, storms into the ring, and circles with Sami. They feel things out, tie up again, and Gunther puts Sami in a corner. Sami turns things around, the ref counts, and Sami lets off. Sami then CHOPS! Sami backs off to taunt Gunther, but Gunther steps out of the ring. Gunther is doing his best to keep cool, and Sami says he’s in Gunther’s head. Gunther storms back in, they circle again, and they feel out a knuckle lock. Only for Gunther to kick low! Gunther whips Sami to a corner, runs up, but into a BOOT! Sami fires hands and puts Gunther in another corner.
Sami bumps Gunther off buckles, then goes up to AX HANDLE! Gunther staggers to a corner, Sami storms up on him, and he wrenches before he whips corner to corner. Sami then climbs up and rains down fists! Sami goes all the way to TEN, but Gunther bails out right after! Sami is annoyed with Gunther but Gunther is frustrated with himself. Gunther takes a moment as the ring count climbs, and he steps back into the ring. The two reset, feel things out, and they tie up. Gunther wrenches an arm, and WRINGS Sami down! Gunther holds on to grind the shoulder but Sami fights up. Gunther grinds Sami back down, but Sami still endures.
Sami fights up again as Raw returns to single picture. Sami fires hands, the fans fire up, and Sami whips. Gunther reverses, Sami ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Gunther catches the crossbody! Gunther puts Sami on the top rope to CHOP! Sami dangles, but Gunther climbs up to STAND on Sami! The ref counts, Gunther lets off at 4, and Sami flops to the apron. Gunther paces while fans boo, but he soaks it up. Gunther storms up on Sami, drags him up, and ROCKS him! And CHOPS him! And UPPERCUTS him! Sami flops over, the fans boo Gunther, but Gunther storms back up. Sami fires an elbow! Sami climbs, leaps, but into a CHOP!
Gunther clamps onto Sami’s head with his feet, for a NECK TWIST! Gunther talks some smack on Sami before bringing him up. Gunther UPPERCUTS and Sami wobbles. Gunther CHOPS and Sami falls back down! Gunther tells the ref to check Sami, and the ref does, but Sami is still in this. Sami rises up, but Gunther winds up. Sami blocks the punch to fire punches in return! The fans fire up for Sami and he reels Gunther in. Gunther fights the lift, then CLUBS away on Sami! Gunther CHOPS, whips, and ELBOWS Sami down! Sami sputters but Gunther scuffs him. Gunther BOOTS Sami, but Sami stays on his feet!
The fans rally, Gunther BOOTS Sami again, but Sami leans on ropes. Gunther whips, Sami KICKS him away! The fans fire up, Gunther takes a swing, but into a BLUE- NO! Gunther smothers the Blue Thunder, but Sami still tries! Gunther fights it, CLUBS Sami, and clamps on a SLEEPER! Sami flails, arm-drags free, but runs into another SLEEPER! Sami powers up to BLUE THUNDER BOMG! Cover, TWO!! Gunther survives and Sami is beside himself as Raw goes picture in picture!
Sami rises up but so does Gunther. Sami brings Gunther up, CHOPS him, and then CHOPS again! Sami CHOPS, but Gunther CHOPS! Sami staggers away but Gunther pursues. Gunther CHOPS again and Sami falls over! Gunther drags Sami up to scoop and SLAM! Gunther then goes to a corner, and climbs up! Gunther aims to GUNTHER SPLASH, onto knees! Sami saves himself, and Gunther goes to a corner. Sami runs in, but Gunther avoids the Helluva Kick! Gunther CHOPS Sami on the back, and clamps on a SLEEPER! Sami holds ropes, Gunther SLAPS those hands away, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Cover, TWO!!
Sami survives and Gunther is somewhere between exhausted and exasperated. Sami sits up, also catching his breath, but Gunther KICKS him! Gunther drags Sami up, and CHOPS again! Gunther eggs Sami on, and Sami stands back up, only for Gunther to CHOP him back down! Raw returns to single picture as Gunther eggs on St. Louis and Sami. Sami stands while the fans rally, and Gunther CHOPS! Sami falls back down, Gunther tells him to stay down this time. Sami stands to CHOP, so Gunther CHOPS again! Sami comes back, so Gunther CHOPS! Sami goes for leg, takedown and fast hands! The fans fire up but Gunther slips away!
The fans boo as Gunther bails out, but Sami pursues! Gunther kicks Sami in the leg! Gunther may have lured Sami in there, and now he reels Sami in. Sami fights the lift, to backdrop Gunther onto the floor! The fans fire up, Gunther rises up, and he still runs up! But Sami clinches to EXPLODER into barriers! The fans fire up again and Sami gets space. Sami runs in, to HELLUVA KICK!! Gunther falls, but this is on the outside! Sami has to get Gunther in the ring! The count is 5 of 10 as Sami drags Gunther up, but that’s some serious deadweight! Sami hears the count pass 7! Sami refreshes the count at 9!
Sami goes back for Gunther, drags him up again, and the fans cheer him on. Sami fireman’s carries Gunther into the ring! The fans rally more and Sami hurries to put Gunther in a corner. The fans fire up as Sami goes corner to corner, for a HELLUVA KICK!! Gunther sputters, but he stays up, so Sami says here goes! HELLUVA- LARIAT!!! Gunther takes Sami out first!! Cover, TWO!?!? Sami barely gets that arm up! “This is Awesome!” as Sami and Gunther stir. Gunther aims, runs up, and reels Sami in! POWER- NO, Sami turns bomb into cradle! TWO!!! Gunther escapes, to SHOTGUN!! Sami staggers into the POWERBOMB!!! Cover, TWO!?!?!
Sami survives AGAIN, and the fans are thunderous! Gunther is himself stunned, and he thinks what he must do to win. Gunther runs, to LARIAT Sami inside out!! And then he hauls Sami up, to POWERBOMB again!! High stack, ONE?!?!? WHAT?!?! Sami is defying human limitations and St. Louis is erupting! But Gunther says SLEEPER!! Body scissors included and he squeezes the air out of Sami! Sami fights, reaches out, and the fans rally as hard as they can! Sami pops free of the scissors but Gunther leans on that sleeper! Gunther traps arms and Sami is turning red! Sami is fading! The ref checks, and Sami comes back to life!!
Sami rises up, reaches out, and is fingertips away! But Sami is fading again!! Gunther drops back, squeezes tight, and Sami is OUT! GUNTHER WINS!!
Winner: Gunther, by submission (still WWE World Heavyweight Champion)
Despite the doubts creeping into Gunther’s mind, despite Sami unlocking some new level within himself, things do not repeat from WrestleMania. Gunther goes to the stage and raises his title, but here comes Cody Rhodes! The Men’s Crown Jewel Championship match is now set! Who proves they are THE best in the WWE today?
My Thoughts:
While trimmed down to just two hours, this was a great Raw. Though, did we need Sexyy Red to show up? I get it, she’s from St. Louis, it’s the same reason she’ll be on NXT tomorrow night. It’s also synergy between Raw and NXT, which is always appreciated, and her promo with Ethan, Pearce and Ava was good, BUT what did she herself add? Her introduction tonight was no different than the one in Vegas for NXT Battleground, and I almost feel like the Bad Blood recap was played before she went off script with too much twerking or something.
Moving on from Sexyy, very good string of opening promos. CM Punk definitely wants us thinking he got so beat up from Bad Blood that he might have to re-retire or whatever, but this is Punk resting up from Hell in a Cell while also taking Crown Jewel off because he isn’t a fan of that event. Great segue to Rollins to remind us of that rivalry, and Rollins also had a very good promo to call out Bronson Reed. Rollins VS Bronson will be great, and the winner of the feud certainly deserves to move on to a title afterward. And they might’ve already teased what’s going on with Jey making his entrance while Rollins was still out there.
Great title match from Jey and Woods, but also rather quick. They gave us a picture-in-picture, came back, and then the match was done. I feel like Woods deserves a little more than that, but I suppose with only two hours, they had to get moving. Jey wins, that’s his first defense, but then Bron comes back and just demolishes him AND The New Day. To me, Bron is returning to this title so soon is because A) Ilja Dragunov is hurt, ruining plans for what Dragunov could be doing and B) Crown Jewel has no top title defenses with this new Crown Jewel Championship idea. Bron defaults to Intercontinental Championship, he and Jey will have another awesome match, but I would think Jey makes it through that.
Very good promo from Rhea and very good response from Liv, Dom & Raquel. Of course Rhea is going to come back for more, she and Raquel will have a great match, and we’ll see if Rhea comes back around to face Liv past Crown Jewel. Great promo segment from Miz, Kross and Truth, with Truth and Kross being like the angel and devil on Miz’s shoulders. Miz VS Truth will be some really good stuff, and I would think Kross gets involved. Miz said here he isn’t joining Final Testament but he could by default, and that gives us four men to get all the gold. Well, I don’t know if Final Testament really will get gold, but they do deserve to be booked as if they could.
Also, nice touch of The Wyatts making it clear who is next. Another reason Miz could end up working with Final Testament is because then that’s 4v4. Uncle Howdy’s mission has been punishing those who put themselves ahead of friends and family, and that’s just what Miz did. Kross & AOP can be Miz’s muscle against Rowan, Gacy & Lumis, we’ll get some real good stuff out of all those match-ups. And with another tease of the Viking Raiders perhaps reverting to either War Raiders or even War Machine, it feels Erik & Ivar are closer and closer to a return. A post Crown Jewel return could make for great stuff in the tag division.
The 10 Woman Tag was a bit out of nowhere, but I did spot a video on social media that helped plug it. But either way, the team-ups made sense, and it was a pretty good match with it getting chaotic and fast moving. The Faces winning makes sense, it was time to get even with PFC. I don’t know if they’ll try and make something Survivor Series related out of this, but they should at least pivot to a Women’s Tag Team Championships contenders match. Good promo from Bianca & Jade to accept DMG CTRL’s challenge, and their match will be really good. I just can’t be sure which side wins, as both Raw and SmackDown desperately need to build other tag teams as contenders.
Awesome Donnybrook from Sheamus and Dunne, but I did not think Sheamus was winning. At the same time, I could see Sheamus also getting in on the Intercontinental Championship story, as again that is the one title he has yet to win. Maybe Dunne can make a move to SmackDown to bolster things. As great as their midcard has been with LA Knight, Andrade and Carmelo Hayes, they haven’t done enough with Santos Escobar and a few others, so Dunne could really stir things up.
Great stuff with WWE treating Kevin’s attack on Cody as real, and therefore not wanting to talk about it. And awesome main event from Sami VS Gunther, but of course they were going to turn it up for tonight. WWE referenced that their own promotional material went up with Gunther just automatically on the poster opposite Cody, as if that could change. But sadly, such material basically spoiled that Gunther was not losing. As great a moment as it would’ve been for Sami to win the title tonight, it just doesn’t seem to be his time yet. Sami VS Cody would’ve been great, but there’s no guarantee Sami would’ve won, and I don’t think Saudi Arabia would want Sami to lose. Cody VS Gunther will still be awesome, and that one can be allowed to go either way.
But can USA Network knock it off with cutting into the ending? Their reality TV garbage is prerecorded, who cares if it starts a couple minutes late? Cody and Gunther had a great stare down on stage, and you could just tell they were about to raise their titles, but we don’t get to see it, because of The Anonymous just HAS to get started. I’m coming around to WWE on Netflix more and more as this keeps happening.
My Score: 8.9/10
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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.
PLAY BY PLAY
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 and Candice has Tiffy down with an armlock. Tiff fights up as the fans rally, but Candice wrenches to wristlock. Tiff spins through, goes to ropes, then up the corner to flip and arm-drag! The fans fire up as Tiff rallies on Candice! DROPKICK, and Tiff snarls! Tiff goes to the corner, and Charlotte makes her entrance? The Queen chooses to be fashionably late all so everyone looks at her, including Tiffy. Tiffy handsprings, but Candice dodges! Candice runs up to UPPERCUT, then she snapmares and NECK SNAPPERS! Jackknife bridge, TWO! Candice clamps onto Tiffy with a top wristlock.
The fans “WOO~” as Charlotte now chooses to join commentary. Tiff fights up, has the ROPEBREAK, but Candice CLUBS away on her! Candice backs off, runs up, but Tiff drop toeholds her to ropes! Tiff runs, HIP ATTACKS, and Candice flops back! Cover, TWO! Tiff stays on Candice with a whip, but Candice reverses. Candice CLOBBERS Tiff, covers, TWO! Charlotte corrects Tiffy’s words earlier: Charlotte isn’t the “top girl,” she is THE woman in WWE. Candice HIP DROPS Tiff but the fans rally up. Candice scuffs Tiff, then grinds an arm to drop a knee on the elbow! And another knee drop! Tiff endures and the fans rally up.
Candice keeps on that arm, thrashes it around, but Tiff fights up. Tiff fires body shots, then shoves Candice to Alabama Lift her! Candice sunset flips, Tiff rolls through, TIFFY STOMPS! Cover, TWO! Tiff is frustrated and Candice bails out. Tiff goes to the apron, goes up the corner, and ARIHARA MOONSAULTS! Direct hit on Candice and Nia, and Tiff almost stuck the landing! The fans fire up with Tiff and she goes into the ring. Tiff points to the WrestleMania sign, and then at Charlotte, but SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Tiff waits on Candice, Candice slides in, and Tiff stomps her down! Candice bails out, Nia is there to coach her, but Tiff lets the ring count start. Candice gets on the apron, Tiff kicks her, but Candice RAMS Tiff! Candice CLUBS Tiff, has her in the ropes, and hits a NECKBREAKER HOTSHOT! Candice climbs, aims, and leaps to MISSILE DROPKICK Tiff down! Cover, 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?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown here, but with some interesting moves after the sudden change in plans with The Rock showing up. Naomi and Bianca had a good promo to hype up what was meant to be a full match of Naomi VS Liv, but word had already come out before the show that things were being cut for time. But at the very least, they did the right thing of making it a brawl that adds heat to the tag title match on Monday. Also, hilarious how Chelsea & Piper thought the beatdown on Bianca & Naomi was so bad that they would need to be pulled from the Chamber. I also can’t wait to see what happens on Toronto SmackDown.
As for The Rock, I do appreciate he used his authority to kayfabe change more things, all so he could have his promo with Cody. I also appreciate Rock blending his different roles and even different sides, both Heel and Face, to A) bring the news of WM42 being in NOLA, and B) recreate the Corporate Champion/People’s Champion story from the Attitude Era. That was some wild stuff he was saying to Cody. I’m sure quite a few people will try and talk with Cody next week in the go-home. Heels will say do it because they’d love to have what Rock can give, Faces will say not because Cody’s better than that. But naturally, Cody is not going to become The Rock’s Champion, causing Rock to turn on him and really up things going into WrestleMania 41 and perhaps even beyond.
Good stuff in the Elimination Chamber related stories. Jimmy VS McIntyre was great stuff to open, and how fitting that McIntyre loses to Jimmy after talking all that trash about Jimmy and Jey being the same. Jey got McIntyre with something quick, Jimmy got McIntyre with something quick, McIntyre’s ego is obviously his weakness. And at the same time, McIntyre of course destroys Jimmy after because that’s his other personality trait. Priest had good promos with Cody and Braun, and we got great stuff from Solo’s Bloodline. Naturally, we got a miscommunication spot to help finish, we’re really close to Solo VS Jacob, I can feel it. Priest & Braun get the win, mostly because Priest isn’t winning in the Chamber when you’ve got Punk and Cena in there.
Very good stuff with Tiffy Time, from the promos leading into the match to Charlotte being ringside just to watch. Nia & Candice of course get the better of Tiff & Trish, because Tiff & Trish are definitely winning the tag match in Toronto. Charlotte just seems to enjoy trolling Tiff with her presence, so Charlotte probably shows up in Toronto to then confront Tiff after the match. I expect the seven weeks after Elimination Chamber to really heat up, as will Charlotte’s involvement, where she’ll get more active verbally and physically. Also, hell, Rock should go full Corporation and have Charlotte be his Corporate Women’s Champion because of how established she is.
Hilarious stuff from Truth tonight, as always. Truth and Melo having their “who’s on first” again was good stuff, and of course Miz gets in on this story, too. Truth & Knight VS “Melo Don’t Miz” was really fun, but yeah, should’ve figured Nakamura would get involved, too. Melo & Miz making it work could also be really fun, and while Knight VS Nakamura is a rehash, I really hope they find a way to up things. It feels like we’re getting the same with the tag titles as Profits “ruined” that great tag match from DIY and Pretty Deadly, then brawled with MCMG to still come out on top. Last year had a ladder tag title match, so why not do one for these titles this year?
Speaking of escalating, Kevin filming a promo outside Sami’s house was some really well done stuff, as expected of someone as good as Kevin and in such a story as him and Sami. Their match should main event, it needs time to breathe, as it could be just as, if not more violent, than the Chamber matches. What a powerful closing moment we could have if it’s a bloody Kevin and Sami, and one of them is standing over the other, triumphant yet mournful because it was their best friend in the world that they just brutalized.
My Score: 8.9/10
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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?
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!
No matter where @ManceWarner and @stephdelander go, @TheSamiCallihan WILL FIND THEM!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/NY8HgI02kY pic.twitter.com/mXz9U7m9PL
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
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.
.@AJFrancis410 is GOING OFF!
Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/NY8HgI02kY pic.twitter.com/kGehtp9iTE
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 21, 2025
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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