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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (12/31/24)

It’s New Year’s Eve!

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The last NXT of 2024!

While the 2024 NXT Year End Awards will be handed out, someone will have to take an L when Lola Vice and Kelani Jordan throw hands!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Kelani Jordan VS Lola Vice; Kelani wins.
  • NXT 2024 Match of the Year: NXT North American Championship Triple Threat from Stand & Deliver.
  • NXT 2024 Match of the Year: Joe Hendry’s debut in NXT.
  • Ethan Page VS Cedric Alexander; Ethan wins.
  • Triple Threat Tag: Gigi Dolin & Shotzi Blackheart VS Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson VS Kayden Carter & Katana Chance; Lash & Jakara win.
  • NXT 2024 Tag Team of the Year: Nathan Frazer & Axiom.
  • Izzi Dame VS Sol Ruca; Izzi wins.
  • NXT 2024 Female Superstar of the Year: Roxanne Perez.
  • Six Man Tag: Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe VS Hank, Tank & Andre Chase; Wes, Tyson & Tyriek win.
  • NXT 2024 Male Superstar of the Year: Oba Femi.

PLAY BY PLAY

Kelani Jordan VS Lola Vice!

The Standout wanted to stomp out Cora Jade for all the shade she’s been throwing, and to her credit, it was a touch hypocritical for Stephanie Vaquer & Lola Vice to stop her when they’ve had grudge matches of their own. But will Kelani really vent her frustrations out on a friend? Or can Lola quite literally knock some sense into Kelani?

The bell rings and the fans rally as the two tie up. Kelani powers Lola to ropes, Lola turns things around and she tells Kelani to calm down. Kelani shoves Lola and says you don’t tell her to come down! Kelani headlocks for a takeover, but Lola fights free and hits a SPINEBUSTER! Kelani gets up and shoves Lola again! Lola SOBATS, whips, but Kelani goes up and over. Kelani then ducks ‘n’ dodges to go up and CROSSBODY! The fans fire up as Kelani DROPKICKS! Lola sits up, into a SPLASH DOWN! Cover, TWO! Kelani keeps on Lola with a whip and slingshot- NO, Lola stops the arm-drag to wrangle Kelani!

The fans rally while Lola says Kelani’s running too hot. Kelani fights up, pries free of the chinbar, but Lola wrenches. Kelani wrenches and wrangles Lola to a top wristlock! Lola fights up while the fans rally, but Kelani keeps Lola down. Lola fights around, stands up, and she wrangles Kelani into the armlock! Kelani fights up, Lola chinbars, but Kelani keeps fighting. Kelani pries free again, but Lola wrenches again. The fans continue to rally as Kelani rolls, handsprings, and wrenches, only for Lola to hit a fireman’s carry takeover! Lola keeps on the wristlock but Kelani fights around. Kelani BOOTS Lola away then goes to a corner.

Lola runs up but Kelani slips out to the apron! Lola hits buckles, Kelani ROUNDHOUSES her! Kelani climbs up and CROSSBODY FLOPS as Lola moves! SPIN KICK! SPIN KICK! Lola BOOTS Kelani into a corner! Lola says calm it down! The fans fire up as Lola reminds us, “I’m a Latina~!” HIP ATTACK! Lola says she told Kelani she didn’t wanna do this, but she will take the fight to her, as NXT goes to break.

NXT returns and Lola has Kelani in a facelock. Kelani fights up but Lola snap suplexes! That’s Una Amiga as Lola stands Kelani up for another suplex! Dos Amigas, and now Lola gives some Latina Heat and extra spice, but Kelani slips out of the suplex! Kelani gives some Standout Heat, LEG DROP DDT! Cover, TWO! Lola survives but Kelani shrieks in frustration. Kelani hauls Lola up but Lola fires body shots and kicks! Lola whips, KICKS low, then whips again. Another KICK, and Lola tells Kelani this is what she wanted. But then Kelani wrenches and CALF KICKS! Both women are down and the fans fire up!

Kelani finds Lola first and fires a forearm! Lola fires back! Kelani fires another forearm, but Lola fires back! They stand, Kelani fires forearms and CHOPS, then KNEES low! Kelani whips and CLOBBERS Lola! And CLOBBERs her! Handspring EL- NO, Lola catches Kelani into the REAR NAKED CHOKE!! The fans fire up as Kelani flails and reaches out! Kelani sees ropes, turns over, heads for them, but Lola has body scissors! Lola is a backpack as Kelani stands, and Kelani RAMS Lola into the buckles! Lola holds on tight, so Kelani tries again! Then BACKPACK SENTON! Both women are down again and the fans fire up!

The fans cheer on “NXT! NXT!” for making this match, but wait! Cora Jade shows up, and she has her kendo stick back! Cora taunts Kelani, but Lola runs up! Kelani sends Lola into Cora! O’Conner Roll, BRIDGE, KELANI WINS!

Winner: Kelani Jordan, by pinfall

Cora SMACKS Kelani! And SMACKS her again! And again! But then Lola gets up, so Cora SMACKS away on her! The fans boo as the mean girl goes from spoiler to spoiled brat! But wait, here comes Vaquer! La Primera stares Cora down, then blocks the kendo stick strike! Lola storms up and Cora turns around to see her. Lola says this is what estupida gets! But then Cora ducks and the URAKEN hits Vaquer!! Lola apologizes to Vaquer and Cora acts like she had nothing to do with any of that. Cora blows Kelani a kiss, but will they settle their score soon enough?

 

NXT announces the 2024 Match of the Year!

Great nominees from these past 12 months, such as Ilja Dragunov VS Trick Williams for the NXT Championship, Kelani Jordan VS Sol Ruca for the NXT Women’s North American Championship, and even the 2024 Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge at Deadline. But in the end, the winner is… The NXT North American Championship Triple Threat from Stand & Deliver: Philadelphia! Josh Briggs says that winning 2024 MOTY is a cool one. NXT has had its biggest and best year here, and for Briggs to be a big part of that year, and to share in this award, that’s really special.

Briggs takes a second to thank those who voted for them, and everyone who was able to feast their eyes on that match. This means a lot to the three men in that match. Going into that weekend, they were told to make that match the match of the weekend, and they sure did try. 2024 was really good, but Briggs promises that in 2025, he and Inamura have something special for the NXT Tag Team Division. Oh, and there better be a trophy for this.

 

Giulia speaks.

“Next week, New Year’s Evil, the rematch I’ve been waiting for since October. Roxanne Perez has been a great women’s champion. She belongs in the conversation with all the great NXT Women’s Champions before her. But her time at the top of the division is coming to an end. it is time for the Beautiful Madness to take over. Time for me to live up to the hype, live up to the expectations the WWE Universe has for me, and I that have for myself. Rhea Ripley, Charlotte, Shayna, Asuka. I want to put my name in the conversation of women like these future Hall of Famers.

“When I first saw wrestling, it felt like electricity surged through my entire body. I knew this was my calling. Japanese Women’s Wrestling is a world of grudges and relentless determination. It’s all about trying to prove yourself. In my seven years in Japan, I fought incredible wrestlers, and had matches that fans will always remember. Their warrior spirit is telling me not to lose. Roxanne, this time, there is nothing you can throw at me I can’t overcome. No weapon, best friend, or anything else you can think of. At Deadline, I won the Iron Survivor Challenge for this chance. A chance to take what I traveled across the world for: the right to hold that women’s title in the air.

“Next week, we start the New Year with a NEW NXT Women’s Champion.” The Beautiful Madness is ready, will she make Roxie lose her mind and her title?

 

NXT announces the 2024 Moment of the Year!

This year was full of great matches but also of great moments! Carmelo turning on Trick, Tyrese Haliburton hating on the Orlando Magic, , Wes Lee turning on the Rascalz, Jaida Parker putting that brick in Lola Vice’s face, Ethan Page literally falling into the win at Heatwave, Jacy Jayne using a spicy calendar to #SaveChaseU, Trick Williams beating Ilja Dragunov to become NXT Champion, Giulia debuting in NXT, the All-Star 10 Woman Tag main eventing the 2300 Arena, NXT’s move to CW. But none of them compare to… Joe Hendry simply arriving in NXT!

Hendry himself tells us all thank you for voting his NXT debut as the Moment of the Year! It was a magical moment that he got to share with us all, and it was so special because of the reception both in the building and online. Before he goes, he does want to remind us that when he says, “Say his name and he appears,” that means anywhere, at anytime, on any show… Could it happen? Could Joe Hendry return to NXT in the New Year?

 

Backstage interview with Cedric Alexander.

Sarah Schreiber is with PRIMED Alexander, and notes that he is going 1v1 with Ethan Page, the man who broke Je’Von Evans’ jaw. What can he tell us about Je’Von’s status? Cedric says he has been in this business for 15 YEARS, and he has never seen anything like that. Je’Von’s jaw was shattered in several places, there is no timetable for a return. Cedric visited Je’Von in the hospital, and his jaw was wired shut. The only way they could communicate was to text. Cedric isn’t worried about Je’Von getting back in the ring, he’s worried about Je’Von ever eating solid foods again, his overall quality of life.

Ethan took that from Je’Von. But the last thing Je’Von said to Cedric, via text, was “Page, New Year’s Evil.” Cedric saw the look in Je’Von’s eyes… Cedric trails off as All Ego dares to step into frame. Ethan says look at them. Two best friends just texting back and forth. Ethan wishes one of those read, “Stay away from Ethan Page.” Because Cedric, Ethan’s gonna put you next to Je’Von. Cedric throws the first punch! They brawl through the backstage area, Cedric with the edge on Ethan. They end up in the wardrobe department and Cedric uses Ethan to knock over tables! Refs tell Cedric to stop but he just keeps going!

Cedric chases Ethan through a door and into a hall, and that leads to gorilla! The brawl continues on stage, and Ethan turns things around! More refs hurry out here, these two are supposed to have a match, but that was for later! Fans chant “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THE FIGHT!” Well, perhaps they will, as that match is now NEXT! Refs do their best to break the two up, but who breaks who when NXT returns from break?

Ethan Page VS Cedric Alexander!

NXT returns and the match has started, but it’s still a brawl as Cedric fires hands on Ethan! The fans fire up behind Uncle Ceddy as he fires hands in a corner! The ref counts, Cedric stomps away, but the ref backs him off. Cedric seethes, but Ethan storms up to ROCK him with a right! Cedric goes to a corner, Ethan fires body shots, but Cedric returns fire! Cedric CHOPS, CHOPS, and shoves, to then dropkick legs out! Then ENZIGIRI! The fans fire up while Ethan goes to a corner, and Cedric runs corner to corner. Forearm SMASH, then a snapmare, for a basement DROPKICK! Cover, TWO!

Cedric stays focused, and he KICKS Ethan in the side! Cedric eggs Ethan on but Ethan CHOSP, then KNEE SMASH! Cedric goes to ropes but Ethan stands him up. Ethan CHOPS, whips, but Cedric goes up and over! Ethan tumbles out, Cedric keeps moving, and Cedric DIVES! Direct hit on Ethan and the fans fire up! The fans rally for “NXT! NXT!” while Cedric puts Ethan in. Cedric steps in, but Ethan hits a CODE BREAKER to counter! Ethan covers, TWO! Cedric stays in this and Ethan is frustrated, but he ROCKS Cedric. Cedric goes to ropes, Ethan CHOKES him, but the ref counts. Ethan lets off at 4, and he brings Cedric in.

Ethan whips to then DROPKICK Cedric down! Cover, TWO! Ethan seethes more while he looms over Cedric. Ethan stomps Cedric right on the face! The fans rally but Ethan clamps on a chinlock. Ethan thrashes Cedric around, leans on him, but Cedric endures. Cedric fights while fans actually duel. Cedric fires body shots, then he ROCKS Ethan! Both men stagger back, but Ethan runs up! Cedric BOOTS Ethan, then ENZIGIRIS! Cedric fires up and he CLOBBERS Ethan! And CLOBBERS him again! Then he blocks a kick to fireman’s carry! But Ethan hits a KNEE ELBOW COMBO to get free!

Cedric clutches his jaw, Ethan Canadian Racks! Cedric slips free, shoves, and scoops, MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Ethan survives and Cedric is shocked! Ethan crawls to a corner, Cedric runs in, but Ethan BOOTS first! Ethan then stands Cedric up for a CUTTER! Cover, Ethan wins!!

Winner: Ethan Page, by pinfall

Ethan isn’t done, though, as he rains down fists on Cedric! Fans boo and the ref reprimands but Ethan drags Cedric up. Ethan TOSSES Cedric out, and he sends Cedric into steel steps! The fans boo but Ethan soaks up the heat. Ethan vowed to hospitalize Cedric, and he brings out all sorts of things out from under the ring! Fire extinguisher, chair, a steel pipe, but those aren’t good enough. Ethan grabs the toolbox, pops it open, and he puts Cedric’s hand inside! The fans boo as Ethan SLAMS the lid closed!! The ref shouts for medical while Cedric writhes and Ethan just smiles. Je’Von’s jaw, Cedric’s hand, will Ethan look to take the heart of NXT as compensation for his failures?

 

Hank ‘n’ Tank argue things out with Ty & Ty.

Walker & Ledger just don’t understand why Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe did what they did last week during Christmas Chaos. Hank ‘n’ Tank thought things were cool, but they end up brawling all over Lowell? Tyriek says he and Tyson weren’t in the Fatal 4 Way but Hank ‘n’ Tank were, so sorry not sorry, this business is about checks ‘n’ championships. Tyson says they are cool now, but Hank ‘n’ Tank says not really. Tyson understands they’re upset, but his boy, Tyriek, always has Tyson’s best interests at heart. In steps Shawn Spears and he says there are some “misguided individuals” who just need some direction in their lives.

Hear him out, gentlemen, but- Wes Lee interrupts The Chair Man and says Ty & Ty aren’t lost. They have a voice of their own, and they don’t need directions. At least, not from someone like Shawn Spears. Oh, well, Spears doesn’t need this. He has what he needs already. Spears heads out, what does he mean by that? Tank can’t believe Ty & Ty are going to listen to Wes after everything he’s done. Tyson shrugs, Tyriek nods, and Wes says Hank ‘n’ Tank are short a man for this fight. Hank says no worries, they can find someone. Tank says they always do. Maybe even two or three. Wes wishes them luck, then leads Ty & Ty away.

Tank turns to Hank and asks who they’re gonna find to tag with tonight, on New Year’s Eve?! Hank doesn’t know, but he knows they’ll find one. Will the Christmas Chaos hangover really ruin this final hurrah? Or will someone be willing to HONK HONK with the big guys?

 

Triple Threat Tag: Gigi Dolin & Shotzi Blackheart w/ Tatum Paxley VS Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson VS Kayden Carter & Katana Chance!

The NXT Women’s Division is so hot and so strong that everyone from all brands wants to be a part of it! But will Hell’s Favorite Harlot & The Wild Child turn NXT into “the freak show?” Will the Meta Girls slam on the brakes? Or will KC Squared help us party into the New Year? We find out, after the break.

NXT returns and the party girls make their entrance, even bringing back the smoke blasters. That leaves the Bougie Bully & Miss Jackson to enter last. The teams sort out and in this Triple Threat, only two teams are legal at a time. Kayden starts against Gigi and the fans rally up. Kayden and Gigi tie up, Kayden waistlocks, then trips Gigi. Kayden walks all over Gigi, shimmies ‘n’ shakes, then she kicks. Gigi ducks the buzzsaw but not the HEEL KICK! Gigi flounders, Lash tags in, and she picks Gigi up to put her outside! Now Kayden jumps onto Lash for a SLEEPER! Lash stays up, pries free, and she FLINGS Kayden away!

Kayden staggers up but Lash scoops her, carries her around, then SLAMS her down! Lash SPLASH, cover, TWO! Lash knuckle locks Kayden to straight arm lever! The fans cheer as Lash carries Kayden around, then drops her., But Kayden shoves Lash, ducks ‘n’ dodges then DROPKICSK! Lash wobbles but Kayden tags Katana. Lash throws them both away, but Kayden whips Katana back at Lash! Katana trips Lash up, Kayden SUPERKICKS, and Katana slingshot SENTONS! Cover, ONE!! And with some power! Shotzi tags in off Katana to reel Lash in, but Lash throws her back! Shotzi comes back to CODE BREAKER!

Jakara tags in and gets around Shotzi, ripcord and fast hands! Jakara underhooks to BUTTERFLY PLEX! Cover, ONE!! Shotzi stays in this but Jakara brings her up. Shotzi JAWBREAKERS, JAWBREAKERS again, then sends Jakara to the corner. Shotzi runs up to back body block! Tag to Gigi, she brings Jakara out, then runs, and she hooks Jakara’s arm to send her at the ropes! Gigi BLASTS Lash, traps Jakara, and tags in Shotzi! Gigi rubs it in before Shotzi jumps into the BALLPIT! Gigi adds a DROPKICK and Jakara dangles out of the ring! The fans fire up while Shotzi drags Jakara in, ties the legs up, and has a TEXAS CLOVERLEAF!

Jakara endures while Shotzi sits on the hold! The fans rally, Jakara claws her way to ropes, but Shotzi hurries to turn her back over! Jakara KICKS Shotzi away, Kayden tags in! Kayden puts Shotzi on ropes then runs, for a BOOT WASH! Now Shotzi dangles out of the ring! Gigi runs up, Kayden dodges to DECK her! Kayden has Katana get moving, and Katana CROSSBODIES Gigi & Shotzi down! But Lash storms in to whip Kayden! Kayden reveres, Katana RANAS Lash out! The fans fire up with the party girls, and they both run to DOUBLE TOPE TORNILLO!! Down goes everyone else, the fans are thunderous as NXT goes to break!

NXT returns and Gigi fires forearms and kicks on Lash! Gigi kicks then BUZZSAWS! And SWITCH KICK! Gigi brings Lash up, but Lash wrenches out to ROCK Gigi! Gigi flops to a corner, Kayden tags in! Kayden runs to go up the ropes, wheelbarrow and victory roll! Roll through, basement SUPERKICK! Kayden pushes Lash down, tags Katana, and “This is Awesome!” as Katana goes up. KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover while Kayden plays defense, but everyone else breaks it! All six women are down and the fans are thunderous! Tatum coaches her friends while the teams slowly regroup.

Lash crawls, she tags Jakara in. Jakara goes up and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Direct hit on Katana and the fans fire up! But then Katana BOOTS back, and Kayden tags in! HEEL KICK and TABLE TOP, then a wheelbarrow back suplex SPLASH onto knees! Jakara saves herself, then she dodges Kayden to DROPKICK! Shotzi tags in off Kayden, then she tags Gigi. Shotzi BLASTS Lash, Gigi ENZIGIRIS Jakara, Shotzi runs while Gigi lifts! BLUE THUNDER NECKBREAKER!! Cover, Katana breaks it! The fans fire up but Shotzi puts Katana on the apron. Katana ROCKS Shotzi but Gigi BLASTS Katana!

Gigi holds the way open for Shotzi to DIVE, but a ROUGH landing for her and Katana! Gigi hurries to DECK Katana while the ref checks Shotzi. Gigi DECKS Kayden, too, but Jakara runs up to SLINGBLADE! Hot tag to Lash and Meta Four combines! Jakara climbs onto Lash’s shoulders so she can SUPER CROSSBODY onto everyone else!! But Gigi’s up to wrench Lash! Step over and hook, CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! Cover, TWO!! Lash survives and the fans fire up again! Gigi hurries to a corner, but wait, the Fatal Influence is here! Jazmyn Nyx & Fallon Henley distract the ref so that Jacy Jayne can SHOVE Gigi down!

Lash hurries up to PUMP KICK THE BRAKES on Gigi! Jakara’s back, she tags in, and Meta Four gets Gigi in a wheelbarrow for the  META CUTTER! Cover, Meta Four wins!

Winners: Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson, by pinfall

The Fatal Influence gets payback for last week, but this might juts be fuel on the fire. Will the NXT Mean Girls have to face “the freaks” themselves if they want to put an end to this?

And wait, while Meta Four celebrates, we get applause from the tron. Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn say that was impressive. But a little birdy told them that Lash & Jakara are looking for a Women’s Tag title match. The funny thing is, so are Alba & Isla! So let’s remind you that the last time the four of them met, it was Alba & Isla with their hands raised in victory. They will have no problem running through Meta Four again to get back to their titles. New Year, Same Unholy Union! Then will things be very evil for New Year’s Evil? Or will Lash & Jakara pump the brakes on the spooky bus?

 

Lola Vice tries to talk with Stephanie Vaquer.

Lola says she didn’t meant to heat Vaquer but Vaquer doesn’t wanna hear it. Kelani walks over to say, “Wow, look at that.” Lola says this is Kelani’s fault! Kelani says no it’s not. And it’s funny how the tables turn, right? What were they telling her? “Tranquila, calm down.” Lola & Vaquer are both upset with Cora, but Vaquer’s also upset with Lola. Kelani says these two deserved it. That gets them on the same page and they start going after Kelani! Refs rush over to stop this, and the real criminal in all this watches from afar. Cora chuckles, but then Ava Raine walks in. She asks what Cora’s doing. Cora says, “Just enjoying the drama.” Oh, nice.

That aside, Ava needs a woman to step up and challenge Fallon for the NXT Women’s North American Championship. Oh, well, it’s Cora, obviously. Yeah, Ava knew Cora would say that. Cora will get a chance to earn her opportunity next week. Really? Who’s her opponent? Let’s see… Lola. And Kelani. And Vaquer. #1 Contender’s Fatal 4 Way at New Year’s Evil. Cora says right… Ava heads out but Cora says it’ll be fine. Does she mean that? Or is she trying to convince of that?

 

Ava Raine meets with Charlie Dempsey, Lexis King & William Regal.

NXT returns as the NXT General Manager now meets with the former and current Heritage Cup Champions, as well as the former NXT GM to address last week’s Heritage Cup match. Lexis says he “doesn’t mean” to cut her off, but he wants to say it is so great to finally hold this Heritage Cup, and to know he won it with integrity and honor. Yes, but… he did win by disqualification. Y-yeah, that was the ref’s decision. Ava wants Lexis to understand, she looked into the rules of the Heritage Cup Division. Yes, a match can end in a disqualification, but it is a grey area if the Cup can change hands under those circumstances.

But he was declared the winner. Yes, we know that. But since it was a debatable DQ, she has decided next week, New Year’s Evil, we will have a rematch: Lexis King VS Charlie Dempsey, for the Heritage Cup, BUT sudden death, so standard first fall to a finish. Dempsey is fine with that, as he’s proven he can beat Lexis. They can’t say the same for Lexis over Dempsey, now can we? B-But Lexis won! Yes, and Lexis can prove it without a doubt next week. As for Mr. Regal… He already knows, he’ll have nothing to do with it. Regal takes his leave, and Ava asks for the Cup. Lexis pleads with Ava but she asks that he please hand it over.

Lexis gives in and Ava takes the Cup. She hands it to Dempsey, and he thanks her. Dempsey leaves with the Cup while Lexis says he did everything right. She knows. But for now, Dempsey is the Heritage Cup Champion again. Will Dempsey hold onto the Cup through New Year’s Evil? Or will Lexis finally and definitively, without a doubt, be THE Heritage Cup Champion?

 

NXT announces the 2024 Tag Team of the Year!

Both the Men’s and Women’s Tag Divisions in NXT are stacked, from Chase U to Meta Four to Hank ‘n’ Tank, but the only team that can be considered THE TEAM of 2024 is #Fraxiom! Sarah Schreiber is with Nathan Frazer & Axiom, the NXT Tag Team Champions, as they receive their golden ring bells. Frazer & Axiom are honored. They went from being rivals to being a team. Last year, they created magic against each other. Now this year, they created magic with each other. They joined forces in the Dusty Cup, but they could never have imagined what this would turn into. And since then, they never slowed down!

It has been quite the journey. They’ve won the tag titles, kicked each other multiple times, even lost the titles at one point, but they got them right back! And for all the ups and downs, they wouldn’t have it any other way. It is one thing to puff your chest out and say you’re the best, but it is another for the fans to be the ones to say you’re the best. That is freakin’ cool! But in steps OTM. Bronco Nima says Fraxiom may’ve accomplished some great things in 2024, but in 2025, this all ends. OTM is gonna hit you with something different. Lucien Price says hold onto those belts while you can, because OTM is coming for everything Fraxiom’s earned.

OTM heads out, but Frazer & Axiom don’t sweat it. Will Fraxiom in 2025 be the same as in 2024? Or will they fail to get #OutTheMud?

 

Sol Ruca & Zaria watch the awards presentation.

Guess they won’t have to worry about being Tag Team of the Year in 2025. Zaria says okay, it wasn’t that bad. Yeah, but it wasn’t that good, either. But hey, Sol’s gotta go, her match is next. Zaria nods, will the Surfer Girl snatch the It Girl’s soul? Or will she ride the waves right into a spike?

Izzi Dame VS Sol Ruca!

NXT returns as Izzi makes her entrance. The bell rings, the two tie up, and Izzi powers Sol to ropes. Sol turns things around but Izzi turns them back, and they end up in a corner. The ref counts but Sol goes up the corner to FLYING ARM-DRAG! Sol taunts Izzi, Izzi runs up, but Solo drop toeholds! Sol floats to a headlock but Izzi fights up. Sol pops the hips for an inside takeover, but Izzi pushes Sol towards a headscissors. Sol fights that off, grinds the headlock, but Izzi fights up to her feet. Sol hits a standard takeover and the fans rally. Izzi endures, fights up, but Izzi pulls hair! The ref reprimands but Izzi powers up and out!

Sol rebounds to RAM Izzi, Izzi rebounds but Sol goes Matrix! Then she kips up to SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up while Izzi flounders to a corner. Sol whips, Izzi reverses, but then Sol goes up and over! Izzi POSTS herself, and Sol climbs up to stand on her! Sol surfs on Izzi, then hops down to KNEE Izzi in! Sol then springboards, but Izzi SPIKES Sol! Izzi rains down fists, then stands Sol up to whip and CLOBBER her! Cover, TWO! Sol stays in this but Izzi stalks her to ropes. Izzi CHOKES Sol, thrashes her around, but stops as the ref counts. Izzi fireman’s carries Sol, but Sol slips free to O’Conner Roll! TWO!

Sol keeps moving, she ROCKS Izzi, and we see Shawn Spears watching from the perch. Sol runs up, Izzo dodges in the corner, but Sol goes up! But then Izzi YANKS Sol down! Sol clips buckles, Izzi reels her in! Back suplex CUTTER! Wait, Zaria is making her way out here? She coaches Sol while Izzi covers, TWO! Sol survives and Izzi is furious! The fans rally while Iziz throws a fit! Zaria coaches Sol more but Izzi bumps Sol off buckles! And off more buckles! And then more buckles! Izzi grins as she’s back in control, but Sol stops her from completing the lap! Sol ELBOWS Izzi, bumps her off buckles, and then mule kicks!

Sol CLUBS Izzi, DECKS her, and then springboards to FLYING SHOULDER! And then CROSSBODY! Sol whips Izzi to a corner, then runs, but Izzi puts her on the apron! Sol ROUNDHOUSES Izzi and Izzi falls! Sol then springboards to SPLASH, but onto knees! Izzi saves herself, then she hauls Sol up to whip. POP-UP- FACEBUSTER! Sol counters Izzi and Izzi flops out of the ring! The ref has Zaria stay back, but Sol goes up! But Izzi pulls Zaria into the ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Sol panics, she didn’t mean to do that! But Izzi BOOTS Sol, she did mean to do that! Izzi puts Sol in, then reels her in, for the I-DRIVE! Cover, Izzi wins!

Winner: Izzi Dame, by pinfall

Izzi got the kill on that one, and she may have proven herself right: friends are a liability. But then, what about a business partnership with The Chair Man?

 

Hank ‘n’ Tank talk with…?

The big belly boys know this guy’s been through a lot in 2024, but the more they thought about it, he’s the only guy who can help them. So, they’re asking for just one time, one match. What does he say? Put on a helmet to end 2024 with a bang? They’re asking Mr. Chase?! Andre Chase seems really conflicted, what will be his answer?

 

NXT announces the 2024 Female Superstar of the Year!

This is the best Women’s Division in WWE, and perhaps even the world! Kelani Jordan, Lola Vice, Jaida Parker, just to name a few, but Sarah Schreiber presents the golden bell to none other than Roxanne Perez. The NXT Women’s Champion says it is only fitting that the TWO-TIME champion is also Female Superstar of the Year. Let’s take a look back at 2024, when she “finally came to her senses” and realized that no one here is on her level. She reclaimed what was rightfully hers, dominated ANY superstar on NXT or even main roster that tried to stop her, and she thinks her favorite moment was when she dropped a pipe bomb on Mr. Pipe Bomb himself, CM Punk.

She has attracted the top women from around the globe, including Jordynne Grace, Zaria, Stephanie Vaquer, and Giulia. Roxie made NXT hers in 2024, and yet the people think Giulia’s gonna be the one to change that? Sure, Giulia is an international sensation, a mega star even, and everyone thinks she’s the one to take this title. But unfortunately for them all, the 2024 Female Superstar of the Year is THE ONE, THE Prodigy, and the only. See you at New Year’s Evil. Roxie takes her leave with both prizes in hand, but will she be leaving Los Angeles with only the ring bell after Giulia gets through with her?

 

Six Man Tag: Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe VS Hank, Tank & ???

It is the moment of truth! Ty & Ty have joined the #WesSide tonight, and that change in attitude comes in time for the New Year. However, did the big belly boys convince Mr. Chase to join in? They did! Though, Mr. Chase looks rather uncertain and uninterested… But will this match be just the thing to help Chase heal after the fall of Chase U? Or will there be NO #TeachableMoment tonight?

WHOA, Wes gets a cheap shot SUPERKICK on Chase! And then Ty & Ty go after Hank ‘n’ Tank! The bell rings, Tank fights back but Tyson DECKS him! The fans boo but Tyson SPLASHES Tank in the corner! Tag to Tyriek, and Tyson feeds Tank to a LARIAT! Tyriek drags Tank up to whip him to an open corner hard! Tank slumps down, Tyriek storms up, and Tyriek whips corner to corner. Hank takes the bump for Tank and Tank LARIATS Tyriek! The fans fire up, Tank brings Tyriek around and Chase tags in. Chase tags Hank, Tank whips Tyrike to a corner. Tank SPLASHES Tyriek, Chase forearm SMASHES!

Chase feeds Tyriek to Hank’s POLISH HAMMER! Cover, TWO! Hank keeps on Tyriek with a wrench and ELBOW BREAKER! Hank then backs Tyriek up, Tank tags in, and Hank says hut, hut, HIKE! Tank runs up to SPLASH Tyriek in the corner! Snapmare and cover, TWO! Tank keeps Tyriek from his corner, wrenches, but Tyriek ROCKS Tank! Tyriek whips Tank back into an open corner, then runs up to SPLASH! Tyriek stomps a mudhole into Tank, fires hands, but the ref counts. Tyriek lets off to KNEE Tank low. The fans rally up for Tank but Tyriek snarls. But then Tank kicks low, and he fires off hands!

The fans rally harder but Tyriek kick sand whips. Tank hits buckles, falls over, then tag to Wes. The fans boo but Tank SPINEBUSTERS Wes! Tank crawls, but Ty & Ty get in! Chase & Hank run up and hit them first! Chase & Hank send Ty & Ty into each other! Then they TOSS Ty & Ty and the fans fire up! Chase is feeling it as he climbs up! “HONK HONK U~!” BIG BELLY SANDWICH on Wes! And Chase SUPER CANNONBALLS Ty & Ty! The fans are thunderous as Chase stands tall with the big belly boys, but NXT goes to break.

NXT returns and Hank reaches out for his corner, but Tyriek keeps him back! Hank fires hands, reaches out, repeat! Tyriek reels Hank in, then DROPKICKS him into the corner! Tag to Tyson and then tag to Wes. Tyriek feeds Hank to Tyson’s POP-UP POWERSLAM! Wes covers, TWO! Wes taunts Tank, stomps away on Hank, then KICKS Hank! Wes and Chase talk smack, but the ref has to keep Chase back. Wes fires hands but Hank fires them back! Wes fires more shots, but so does Hank! Both men wobble but the haymakers keep going! Hank gets the edge but Wes SOBATS! Wes CLUBS Hank, then sucker punches Chase!

Wes also swings on Tank but Tank gets back. The ref reprimands, but then Hank scoops Wes! Wes tries to DDT but Hank blocks it! Wes makes it a GUILLOTINE FACELOCK! Hank drops to his knees, but the fans rally up and Tank stomps those steps! Hank fights up, and he NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO!! Hank almost has it, but Wes basement DROPKICKS him for it! Wes drags Hank over, tags in Tyriek, and then tag to Tyson. Tag back to Wes before Ty & Ty DOUBLE RIPCORD DOUBLE STOMP!! Wes grins, then he sucker punches Chase again! But Hank scoops, blocks the tilt-o-whirl again, and he suplexes high and hard!

Hank and Wes crawl, the fans fire up, hot tags to Tyriek and Tank! The fans fire up as Tank rallies on Ty & Ty with big elbows and shoulders! Tank dodges Tyriek to SNAP FALL WAY SLAM! Tyson gets up but Tank dodges him, goes up and out, then ROCKS him! HIP TOSS and Tyson is in the ring! Tank gets the fans behind him for the SLINGSHOT SPLASH! Tank then cartwheels to dodge Tyriek, and he CLOBBERS Tyriek! Tag to Chase and the fans fire up! They get Tyriek up and Chase runs, but Tyriek BOOTS Chase! Tyriek ELBOWS Tank and Wes DUMPS Tank out! Then Wes SUPERKICKS Tank!

Tank stays up so Wes DROPKICKS him into barriers! Tyriek has Chase but Chase blocks the kick! Chase spins Tyriek to fire haymakers! Chase whips, Tyriek reverses but Chase reverses back, RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! The fans are thunderous because it’s time to spell it out! Wait, he suddenly stops! Chase realizes that without Chase U, what does he really stand for? Hank and the fans want him to keep going, but Chase tags out?! Hank is confused as Chase sulks his way to the back! Tyriek runs up, Hank RAMS him, and Hank goes up to FLYING- NO, Tyriek dodges! Tyriek runs up but Hank BOOTS him away!

Wes storms up but Hank ELBOWS him down! Hank rolls Tyriek up, TWO! Wes GAMANGIRIS Hank! Tyriek scoops for the STUNNER! Cover, Wes Side wins!

Winners: Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe, by pinfall

Chase’s stages of grief aren’t out of his system yet, and that cost Hank ‘n’ Tank. And now that Ty & Ty are on the Wes Side, will nothing stop them from getting those checks ‘n’ championships like they want?

 

Ashante THEE Adonis is on the phone.

He’s calling Karmen Petrovic, but she sends him straight to voicemail. Damn, she cold… He leaves a message anyway, wanting her to know that she’s the one. Always has been. He’d love to spend New Year’s Eve with her. And if not, then he’ll just spend it alone. He misses her. Call him back. But then Nikkita Lyons walks in and congratulates him on the big win last week. And about that New Year’s Eve party. Is he trying to come through or what? Look, Nikkita, if Adonis can’t spend tonight with Karmen, he’ll just spend it alone, sorry. Oh, too bad. Thought he was a player. Nikkita leaves, and Adonis realizes, maybe he’s not. Is there hope for this love story yet?

Meanwhile, Shawn Spears finds Izzi Dame backstage and applauds the win. “Arguably the biggest win of your career.” Izzi sighs but Spears says a few more of those and she’ll be in title contention. Izzi tells Spears, “For the 50th time, leave me alone!” But he’s just saying that- The D’Angelo Family walks over, and Tony D tells Spears that he heard the lady, leave her alone. Why does someone have to constantly tell him that? Izzi says hey look, a man who listens! That’s new. Izzi heads out, and Spears says yes, he listens. Because last week, Spears was listening to Santa Ridge’s beatdown on The Don.

Spears smirks and leaves, but Tony’s mood just soured. He tells Stacks & Luca to “take care” of Ridge. Will the D’Angelo Family be able to find a pair of cement shoes that fit Ridge The Fridge? Or will Tony have to handle Yorkshire Grit himself?

 

Andre Chase returns backstage.

One of his former students, Kale Dixon, walks over and asks when the next semester starts. Chase asks if Kale hadn’t heard. Chase U… is dead. What? Chase leaves, perhaps even more depressed than before. Is Chase just going to let things stay like this? Or can students like Kale bring Chase U out of the ashes?

 

NXT announces the 2024 Male Superstar of the Year!

Speaking of The Don, he’s on this list, alongside Ethan Page, Oba Femi, and Trick Williams. Current and former champions each and every one, but Mike Rome announces that the award goes to… Wait, Oba Femi is here? The Ruler heads right to the ring, mic in hand, and he stares Mike right down. Oba is the rightful winner of this award, and he takes the golden ring bell from Mike to look it over. The fans cheer as Oba says, “You see, you guys and your awards. Don’t you guys understand? It doesn’t matter who wins the Male Superstar of the Year. All this is, really, is a prop for a popularity contest.

“Honestly, I think it’s laughable that you guys think that you can dictate the narrative here in NXT because you can voice your opinions on social media.” The fans boo but Oba says it doesn’t matter if they boo, cheer, go “HOOT!” or not. Oba’s performance remains the same! It is inconsequential! You think you get to control something? You control NOTHING! The only person in this building, in this company, that controls anything is OBA. Oba is The Ruler! He is the one who directs the narrative! He is the one that steers the ship! He is the captain now! The fans cheer that reference. Oba says tune in for New Year’s Evil and witness him become NXT Champion!

But speaking of, Trick Williams makes his way out here now! The fans fire up with “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” and Booker T gets his lines in. Trick goes to the ring, a mic in his hand, as well. Trick asks Oba why he has to tell these people all kinds of lies. Correct Trick if he’s wrong, but he sees no problem with getting love from the fans. The fans cheer that. Trick says he has been rather fortunate since coming to NXT. The people showed him love and he appreciates that. But don’t get it twisted, Oba. We all know what it is next week: Triple Threat, Eddy Thorpe VS Oba Femi VS Trick Williams.

To win this, Trick has to dig deep. He has to do something different, he has to be be ruthless. In fact, he might need that old Trick back. That Trick Curry, that Tricky McGrady, that Michael Trick, that TRICK JAMES! The Trick Williams that gets the job done! And Oba has some nicknames himself. Oba Da Ruler, HOOT! Oba the Destroyer! The King! Thanos Jr! But here’s another nickname for him: Ol’ Beatable Oba! That’s right! Oba IS beatable! How do we know that? Because if he wasn’t, we wouldn’t even have a Triple Threat! It’d be Title VS Title! Trick has his NXT Championship, but where’s Oba’s title at?

Let’s talk about facts! And Trick isn’t chasing Oba, Oba is chasing Trick as the top man in NXT! And if we’re talking facts, when Oba got beat at Halloween Havoc, he was gone for a few weeks. Now, we all wanna know… How long is Oba gonna disappear for when Trick beats him at New Year’s Evil? The mics drop, but then EDDY ATTACKS FROM BEHIND! Eddy sends Oba into Trick, then he grabs the golden ring bell! Eddy CLOBBERS Oba with it!! The bell flies off the plaque, and then Eddy picks up the belt! Will the Alpha Wolf put an underline under “alpha” next week? Or is he just going to get the beating he deserves from both Oba and Trick?


My Thoughts:

A great NXT, even with combining “awards show episode” with “go-home episode.” It is a great honor that Briggs, Oba & Dijak got 2024 Match of the Year for NXT, and that it was still included as a nominee given WWE let Dijak go. I suppose that was WWE’s way of making things up to Dijak, but I feel like they should just get him back. That aside, Briggs had a good acceptance speech, and I like that he also teased him and Inamura still wanting the tag titles. Fraxiom is of course NXT Tag Team of 2024, and they had a very good acceptance speech that also had OTM joining in so they could call them out. Their tag match will be awesome, who knows how it goes.

Giulia and Roxie had great final promos ahead of next week, and Roxie was of course named Female Superstar of 2024. However, I still think New Year’s Evil is where Giulia starts her reign and starts her own path to Female Superstar of 2025. Moment of the Year being Joe Hendry showing up in NXT is great, and his tease that he’ll return is also great, can’t wait for 2025 to be the Year of Joe Hendry. And while that was a stacked four, Trick not being Male Superstar of 2024 was a touch surprising. At the same time, Oba’s awesome, it makes sense he’d win.

However, Oba burying the Year End Awards was a pretty obvious attempt at making him Heel and trying to get fans to turn on him. However, when he says “I’m the captain now,” that undoes all the work of the Heel promo. At the same time, Oba winning and running down the awards show was also a good way to get Trick out there, and Trick had a great promo in throwing Tony D beating Oba in Oba’s face. And then of course, Eddy attacked and found a way to stand tall because duh, he’s not winning next week. Eddy is eating that pin, I bet it’s Oba who wins, Trick can immediately go to SmackDown the following Friday as part of a call-up.

Good stuff from Ethan and Cedric tonight, and Je’Von wanting to get after Ethan as soon as next week, that’s pretty wild. Je’Von’s too young to have that Super Cena healing factor, but maybe Je’Von isn’t worried about a match so much as he is about beating up Ethan. Ethan smashing Cedric’s hand is good for heat, maybe Je’Von brings out that very edge Wes Lee was talking about. Good stuff with Wes, Tyriek & Tyson VS Hank ‘n’ Tank ‘n’ Chase. Chase having the sudden breakdown over Chase U being gone was a fitting way to finish that Six Man Tag, and it gave the Heels a solid win in their first Six Man Tag.

Kale Dixon being used to suggest some “students” still want Chase U to continue is some good stuff. There could be a really good story where Kale, some former LVL UP superstars (as LVL UP is being dropped, I believe), and even some WWE ID stars can convince Chase to try again. Though, I feel like they’d have to go with a Chase State or Chase Tech so as to get around Ridge’s stipulation that Chase U is done. Speaking of, Spears throwing Ridge’s actions in Tony’s face was some good stuff. But I feel like Stacks & Luca going after Ridge should backfire so as to motivate Tony giving Ridge a title match.

Spears keeps trying to recruit Izzi, he keeps failing, I have no idea where this is going if she keeps turning him down. Though speaking of, same could be said of Adonis and Karmen. It’s good that we got him openly saying that Karmen’s his true love, and for Lyons to apparently get the message. Also, Karmen has been off TV because she ended up getting a very nasty flu. She tweeted herself that she had a 120 fever, and that she perhaps just worked herself to the bone. Well wishes for Karmen so that she can return for New Year’s Evil for the next part of this story. It’d make sense to me if she ignored his voicemail, and has to be told by someone who watched the show what he said, and then she goes to him for their big romcom hug ‘n’ kiss moment.

Great opening match from Kelani and Lola, but of course Cora and Vaquer got involved for there to be mishap after mishap. And smart move from Ava to make a Fatal 4 Way #1 contender’s match. Given Fallon Henley is Heel, it is NOT Cora who wins, and probably because Kelani makes sure she doesn’t. Vaquer would be a good choice, and she could parallel Giulia as Giulia goes for the top title. And speaking of Fallon, of course she and Fatal Influence had to influence that Triple Threat Tag. It was a great match but obviously with Gigi, Shotzi & Tatum feuding with The Influence, they weren’t winning. Great win for Lash & Jakara, and they’ll have a great match against Alba & Isla.

One moment that almost kinda hurt was Ava taking the Heritage Cup from Lexis. Lexis had a point that he did nothing wrong, but I guess whatever kayfabe rules are around the Cup are clear that it must actually be the opponent’s fault. That said, a regular style match for the Heritage Cup is an interesting twist. I suppose this means they can go for as long as they want now, and I sure hope Lexis wins so that he can “truly” be the Heritage Cup Champion.

My Score: 8.9/10

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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (4/1/25)

Who will Stand & Deliver?

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This ain’t no joke!

With just weeks left before Stand & Deliver, Trick Williams is after Oba Femi and the NXT Championship. But will Trick get his rematch?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • NXT North American Championship: Shawn Spears w/ The Culling VS Ricky Saints; wins and

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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (3/31/25)

London is Raw!

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The final stop on the Euro Tour!

London has another dose of WWE as Monday Night Raw arrives in the O2! But will John Cena tear down the UK like he has everywhere else?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • The New Day VS New Catch Republic; The New Day wins.
  • Jimmy Uso VS GUNTHER; Gunther wins.
  • Bron Breakker & PENTA VS Finn Balor & Dominik Mysterio w/ Carlito; Finn & Dom win.
  • WWE Women’s World Championship, Special Guest Referee Bianca Belair: Iyo Sky VS Rhea Ripley; Double Disqualification, Iyo retains the title.

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JOHN CENA IS HERE!

The fans already chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” before the music even begins! Then they sing along, “JOHN CENA SUCKS~!” as Cena walks out in the custom London merchandise. Cena goes to the ring, “The Last Time Is Now” towel draped over the back of his head like the other times, then he sets the towel on the apron. Cena grabs a mic, the fans continue to duel, and Cena winds up before bringing the mic up. Only for Cody Rhodes to make his entrance! The fans sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” The pyro goes off, Cody high-fives the fans in the front row and along the ramp, then he heads to the ring.

We get the second “WHOA~ OH~” and pyro before Cody pounds on the steel steps and steps up into the ring. Cody and Cena circle each other a bit before Cody grabs himself a mic. The fans finish singing the song, “YOU’LL FOLLOW ME UNTIL THE END~! I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans cheer, then change to singing, “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” Cena steps to Cody but Cody tells him, no no no. We listened to Cena talking for two weeks, so allow Cody to do his job for him! Cena will cook Cody, end him, but where does he want to start? There is so much to make fun of when it comes to Cody! For starters, Cody’s lisp.

Cody will give him this one: Stardust! Fans cheer for “STARDUST! STARDUST!” Cody says that must bother Cena, that is who he is wrestling at WrestleMania 41, his final time! What else can Cena go after? Oh, yes! Cody spots it in the crowd and brings up the “arm tattoo on his neck.” The fans again sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” Cody keeps going: He got booed in a company he helped make. But Cena won’t go for that. Maybe Cody is struggling with the idea that Superman is truly dead. The fans duel for “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody says this brings him to his next point: Cena’s words have not matched his actions.

For these last two weeks, Cena has lied to the audience. The fans boo, and Cody says they used to ride together, sing Poncho & Lefty. Cena surely cared about Cody, and he for sure cared about the fans. Don’t even look at Cody, look at the fans and tell them the real reason why. The fans chant, “You Sold Out!” while Cena thinks on his words. Cena says he is not going to reduce himself and punch down to Cody’s level. Cody’s been protected long enough. Cena also won’t “cook” Cody, he’ll just BURY him! Just like Cena has buried everyone else! The fans have been saying for years that Cena buries talent. Cena doesn’t bury talent, he IS talent! Cena BURIES mediocrity!

Cena doesn’t give a rat’s ass about the lisp or his failures. Cody has manipulated his way to the top of this business, and his ego outweighs his ability. All Cody has done is ride the coattails of Cena’s success! Cena has been so great, that the WWE could hand the heartbeat of this business to Cena’s chauffer! That’s right! Cody, your champion, is nothing more than Cena’s chauffer. A slimy pickpocket that thinks just cuz he stole the blueprints, he can run the kingdom! That is WHY Cena did it! Because it disgusts him! Cody sat by Cena’s side for YEARS, and stole every secret he needed to be undeniable, but he is still underwhelming.

Cena tried to drill it into Cody’s egotistical skull. Cody has to be authentic because fans can see through phony. Cody is too polished, too rehearsed, and relies on lazy gimmicks like fans singing his name just to get by! The fans boo, but then also sing, “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” Cena says Cody is just like the Pied Piper! All he’s ever done is find a way to make a catchy tune trick the people into loving mediocrity. Strip away the music and entrance, there is not much to look at but that pinstriped suit. But you could walk Cena out in silence, and you can bet your last dollar that he could body you before your first breath!

Cody Rhodes does not look like John Cena, doesn’t act like him, and doesn’t work like him. But Cody also doesn’t look like himself, act like himself, and work like himself, because he is still afraid to show who he is. So what do we get instead? Cody gives us a generic mix of every superstar he’s ever loved and every TV show he’s ever watched, in some big confused blob, that makes him still look like a 16-year-old kid taking acting lessons, because he is too afraid of public speaking. Cody Rhodes has shown Cena ONE thing, and the one thing is that someone mediocre wearing something meaningful is all it takes to trick the people!

Cena has worked too damn hard to make THAT a symbol of mastery to have it paraded by a paint-by-numbers, sociopathic nepo-baby who is so into himself that he had his wrestling gimmick tattooed for the world to see! It’s not where the tattoo is, it’s what the tattoo IS that exposes Cody for who he is: a common fan like the rest of them. So after WrestleMania, it’ll be great for Cody! He can go to Fanatics, buy the toy belt, call himself the fans’ champion, because the last real champion is taking that belt home forever to expose Cody for who he is: an errand boy that got lucky! Fans are actually fired up behind Cena!?

Cody tells Cena that he didn’t expect this. But maybe Cena is right. Maybe Cody was chosen. But you know who chose him? The fans did. Can Cena say the same? Or was it some guy in an office who isn’t even here anymore and we can’t even talk about him? Yeah, let’s go ahead and go there. Stirp everything away from Cody, does he know who he is? He’s a wrestler like his father before him, and if anyone is a corporate creation, it is Cena and not Cody! Gosh, everyone is so terrified of Cena on the mic but Cody isn’t not. Cena had more d*ck in his promo than in his jorts! Making fun of Cody for looking like he’s a kid?

Well, Cena’s the one who hangs out with Zac Efron and wishes he was 16 again! And thanks for the softball saying Cena created all of this and he created Cody. Well, Cena created a lot of disenfranchised fans that made it easy for Cody to pack up, go somewhere else, and say, “Hey! Look at me!” Cody tells Cena not to act like he cleaned up his room before he packed up for Hollywood. And while we’re at it…! There are two of them in this ring right now, and what Cody is about to ask might punch a giant hole in Cena’s logic. Between the two of them, which one of them sold out to The Rock? The fans again chant at Cena, “You Sold Out!”

Cody tells Cena that Cena is still Cody’s hero. But Cena is also a POS. Cena smirks while fans repeat that. Cena says just like all the fans’, Cody’s head is full of feces and not facts. Cena has worked 100 times harder than Cody and never once in all of that was he ever protected from the audience, or the superstar, present company included, taking their best shot. Everyone knows that every time Cena steps in the ring, it is a challenge to every superstar to take their strongest swing to see if they are worthy to put Cena down. NO ONE has been worthy! So Cena has just decided to do it himself. That’s why Cena has never left, has always been here.

No matter how high the hill is to climb, no matter what garbage they give him, Cena finds a way to make it great. Cody had to leave because Cody realized that at best, he can’t even wipe Cena’s ass! Cena makes empires for billionaires! All Cody ever did was steal money from their kids. “See you at WrestleMania, champ.” Cena turns to go but Cody wants to remind Cena, that all the time Cody has been here, never once has an audience ever chanted, “You Can’t Wrestle.” Cena hears the fans repeat that and he turns red int he face! Cena storms back into the ring, he and Cody square up, but then Cena smirks again.

Cena tips his hat and then takes a swing! Cody catches him! CROSS RHODES!! Cody smooths out his suit while he stands over Cena. Then he points to the sign while fans sing, “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” Cody holds the belt up before he exits, will Cody do very much the same in just 19 days?

 

The New Day VS ???

Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods demanded a shot at the WWE World Tag Team Championships, but they were told to earn it. If they’re truly the best tag team in history, will they have absolutely no problem beating a mystery opponent? We find out, after the break.

Raw returns and Adam Pearce walks out. He reminds the new Day that they need to earn their title shot, and so London, please help in welcoming Tyler Bate & Pete Dunne! New Catch Republic is back! The London fans fire up as their Big Strong Boi & Bruiserweight are here, will they be the ones to earn that tag team title shot?

The teams sort out and Bate starts with Woods. The fans chant “Welcome Back!” as Bate and Woods circle. They tie up, and Bate wrenches to a knuckle lock. Bate rolls, then catches Woods with headscissors to bring him to the corner! Bate waves to the fans, tags Dunne, then RANAS Woods away! Dunne runs up to CLOBBER Woods! The fans fire up again and Dunne brings Woods up. Dunne bends the fingers, isolates Woods’ arm, and STOMPS it! Bate tags in, goes up, and he uses Dunne to KNEE-BOARD SENTON! Bate waves to Kofi,. Kofi runs in, but Bate DUMPS him out! Bate builds speed, Dunne CLOBBERS Kofi while Bate FLIES to hit Woods!

The fans fire up for their guys as they high-five, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Woods keeps Dunne from Bate. Dunne reaches out but Woods sends him into ropes. Woods then CHOKES Dunne, but stops at 4. Kofi CHOKES Dunne behind the ref’s back! Woods then runs to DROPKICK Dunne in the back! Cover, TWO! Dunne stays in this, but Woods grins as he soaks up the heat. The fans rally for Dunne as he rises, and Dunne CHOPS! And CHOPS! And forearms! Woods ROCKS Dunne, puts him back on ropes, and he tags Kofi. Woods holds Dunne down for Kofi’s APRON SENTON! The fans rally for NCR but Kofi AX HANDLES Dunne down! Cover, TWO! Kofi keeps Dunne down with an armlock.

Dunne reaches out, even as Kofi adds a chinbar. The fans rally, Dunne fights up, but Kofi CLUBS him! Kofi whips Dunne to the corner, Dunne goes up and over! Then hot tag to Tyler! The fans fire up as Bate rallies on Kofi, then he BLASTS Woods! Bate runs at the corner, Kofi dodges, but Bate catches Kofi! EXPLODER! Bate kips up, the fans fire up, and Bate fireman’s carries! AIRPLANE SPIN! The fans cheer as Bate goes around and around, TEN, then the THROW! The fans fire up while Bate is a bit dizzy. Bate wobbles but he tags Dunne. Bate then runs at Kofi, Dunne meets him, TOP BIN! And the LARIAT GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO! Cover, Woods breaks it!

The fans rally up, Woods dodges Bate to BOOT him! Dunne kicks Woods, then puts him through ropes! Woods swings on Dunne, but Dunne grabs that hand! Dunne SNAPS the fingers! Woods falls, Kofi runs up! S O S! Cover, TWO! Dunne survives and Kofi is furious! The fans rally up, but Kofi brings Dunne up and tags Woods. New Day double whip, but Dunne KICKS Kofi! Dunne mule kicks Woods,. STOMPS Woods’ hands, but Woods ducks! BUZZSAW hits Kofi! Woods BACK SUPLEXES, but Dunne lands out! Tag to Bate! Bate blocks a kick, Bop up, BANG connects! Tag back to Dunne, then Bate runs up.

Woods puts Bate on the apron, but Dunne GAMANGIRIS! Dunne lifts Woods but Woods CLAWS Dunne’s eyes! Kofi YANKS Bate off the apron! Woods RAMS Dunne into buckles! Tag to Kofi, and then DAYBREAK!! Cover, New Day wins!

Winners: The New Day, by pinfall

New Catch Republic’s return was ruined, all because the “best” tag team had to cut corners! Cathy Kelley interviews New Day, congratulating them on the win. They felt deserving of a title opportunity, but do they feel this win cements that? Woods asks if Cathy is slow. They obviously deserve the title match, and they want it now! Kofi says they did what they said they would, and now they demand what they are owed! That is a title match for THE WWE World Tag Team Championships! Well, here come the War Raiders! The fans fire up as Erik & Ivar storm out on stage, belts on their shoulders, and they stare down with The New Day.

Erik & Ivar are always ready, so will they and New Day take this all the way to Las Vegas?

 

Jey checks on Jimmy.

The Usos are pumped up. Jey knows Jimmy told him earlier, but Jey would just feel better if he was out there with Jimmy tonight. Jimmy knows that, but tonight is different. Jimmy knows the world is doubting Jey. But tonight, Jimmy closes that noise. Gunther’s a big deal, but so is Jey. And so is Jimmy. Ain’t no Ring General, just a man who is beatable. Tonight, Jimmy beats Gunther. At WrestleMania, Jey beats Gunther and becomes World Heavyweight Champion! YEET! They shake it out and then Jey holds on. “I hear you. Just be careful.” Jimmy nods, and Jey heads out. Will #BigJim make good on his word? Or will Gunther get back at him for last week’s slap?

 

Jimmy Uso VS GUNTHER!

Raw returns as Jimmy is in the ring, and then Gunther makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally as Jimmy stares Gunther down. Gunther grins, then he and Jimmy circle. Then Gunther runs up, but Jimmy counter punches! Jimmy ROCKS and CHOPS but Gunther shoves him back! Jimmy UPPERCUTS, then fires CHOP after CHOP! Gunther shoves Jimmy and BOOTS him down! The fans fire up, and Gunther TOSSES Jimmy out. Gunther storms out after Jimmy to whip him hard into barriers! Gunther CHOPS Jimmy, the fans “WOO~,” and Gunther stalks Jimmy along the way. Gunther CHOPS Jimmy again!

Gunther THROWS Jimmy into the barriers! Gunther refreshes the ring count at 7 of 10, to then drag Jimmy up. Gunther wrenches Jimmy, chinbars him and dares him to slap Gunther now! Gunther reels Jimmy in, but jimmy BACKDROPS free! Jimmy hurries into the ring, builds speed, but Gunther’s on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS, then he runs to DIVE! Down goes Gunther into the desk! The fans fire up and Jimmy hurries to put Gunther in! Jimmy climbs up, the fans rally for “UCE! OH!” and USO SPLASH, onto knees! Gunther hurries to the corner and climbs up, but Jimmy UPPERCUTS first!

Jimmy climbs up after Gunther, brings him to the top rope, and SUPER DUPER PLEXES!! Jimmy hurries right back up, and USO SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Gunther survives and Jimmy is shocked! Gunther goes outside, Jimmy leaps off the apron, into a CHOP! Gunther APRON BACK SUPLEXES Jimmy, then reels him in for a short arm LARIAT! The fans are torn while Gunther looms over Jimmy, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Gunther drags Jimmy by an arm. The fans rally while Gunther eggs Jimmy on. Gunther dares Jimmy to slap him, then winds up, but Jimmy blocks the shot! Jimmy SLAPS Gunther after all! And mule kicks! And UPPERCUTS! And SUPERKICKS! Jimmy dodge a lariat to GERMAN SUPLEX! And SUPERKICK! The fans fire up as Jimmy unloads his arsenal! Gunther is in a corner, Jimmy runs up, but into a SHOTGUN! Gunther hauls Jimmy up and reels him in! GUNTHER BOMB! Cover, but Gunther lets off?! Gunther shakes his head, because this is not enough! Gunther wants to send a message to Jey!

The fans chant “ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME!” as Gunther kicks Jimmy around. Jimmy rises, but Gunther BOOTS him! Jimmy staggers, into a LARIAT! Cover, but again Gunther lets off! The fans are torn as Gunther sadistically lets this continue. The fans chant “YEET! YEET! YEET!” while Jimmy sputters. Gunther eggs Jimmy on, stalks him to the ropes, then CHOPS Jimmy on the back! SLEEPER!! Jimmy is caught, he is OUT! Gunther wins!

Winner: Gunther, by submission

Der Ring General shows how truly dangerous he is, and he puts the World Heavyweight Championship back around his waist. But then he decides he isn’t done! Gunther hauls Jimmy up and into the SLEEPER!! The fans chant “YEET! YEET! YEET!” and here comes Jey! Jey rushes the ring but Gunther lets Jimmy go, only for Jey to TACKLE him! The fans fire up as they brawl, and Gunther is retreating! Jey pursues, he throws hands, but Gunther shoves Jey away! Gunther runs away into the crowd and the fans boo. Jey dares Gunther to finish what he started, but Der Ring General is going to make him wait. Will Gunther regret all of this once WrestleMania arrives?

 

Raw returns and…

Jey helps Jimmy to the back, but then Gunther CLOBBERS THEM BOTH! Der Ring General then THROWS Jey into steel steps! Gunther pushes the steps apart, then he hauls Jey up. Gunther CHOPS, referees and producers and security all rush out here, and they stop Gunther from hitting Jey off the steps. So Gunther takes a guard and POWERBOMBS him on the steps!! And he BOOTS another guard! Then he POSTS Jey! The fans boo but Gunther grabs a zip tie off the security guard?! Gunther straps Jey’s wrist into one, then CLAWS Jey’s face! The fans boo but Gunther ties Jey to the bottom rope!

Jey tries to fight free but he’s stuck as Gunther drags Jimmy up! Gunther whips Jimmy hard into barriers! The fans boo and Jey swipes at Gunther, but he can’t reach him! Gunther kicks Jey, then slides into the ring. Jey tries to get Gunther even now, but Gunther taunts him with the world title. Gunther soaks up the heat, even as Jey pulls at the zip tie as hard as he can! Gunther says this is as close as Jey will ever get! Jey is not on Gunther’s level! He is not a superstar! The fans boo, Gunther taunts Jey more, but Jimmy’s back up! Gunther BLASTS Jimmy with the belt! The fans boo and Gunther continues to taunt Jey.

Jey is furious, but the zip tie is tough. Jimmy flounders back up?! Gunther sets the belt down and lets Jimmy get in the ring. Jimmy is busted open from taking that belt to his forehead! Jey tells Jimmy to get away but Gunther drags Jimmy up! GUNTHER BOMB!! Jey is enraged but he can’t get free! Gunther rains down fists on Jimmy, painting himself with Jimmy’s blood! Gunther even tastes the blood, and the fans tell Gunther he’s sick! Gunther shoves Jimmy towards Jey so Jey can grab Jimmy’s hand, but then Gunther sits Jimmy up for HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! And the SLEEPER! Jey is enraged but there’s nothing he can do!

Refs and producers get in the ring, they tell Gunther to stop, but Gunther just keeps taunting Jey! Gunther lets Jimmy go, and he’s covered in blood like a damn psychopath! Pearce is finally here and he asks what the Hell is wrong with Gunther! Gunther raises the belt and soaks up the heat, will Jey make him pay in spades?

 

The Judgment Day talks backstage.

Finn Balor checks with Dominik Mysterio, how many chicken tendies did he have? A lot. But sadly, no ranch! Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez walk in, and Liv sees the boys buried the hatchet. Finn says of course they did! Everyone knows that brothers fight, but they always make up. Dom says they always have each other’s backs. And now that the funny business about a new member is behind them, they’ll focus on what’s important: bringing gold back to the clubhouse! And that starts with showing Bron Breakker & Penta that the Judgment Day are a well-oiled machine. Everyone likes that!

Finn then tells Raquel, hard luck on that loss to Lyra. But don’t worry, Finn will bring home the Intercontinental Championship. Sure he will. Finn & Dom head out, Carlito nods, but Raquel looks at him. What is he still doing here? Go with them! Go! Right, right! Carlito heads out, and Raquel is annoyed. Liv says they just need to handle Bayley and Lyra. Will Judgment Day be truly golden again? Or will their fortunes only turn worse on the Road to WrestleMania?

 

Bron Breakker & PENTA VS Finn Balor & Dominik Mysterio w/ Carlito!

Well, speaking of the Badass and the Man with No Fear, it’s going to be a rather tricky team-up for these two when they only just battled over the Intercontinental Championship. But can they put their differences aside to destroy some common enemies? We find out, after the break!

Raw returns and Judgment Day makes their entrance together. The teams sort out and Dom starts against Penta. They circle, but then Finn snags Penta’s shirt! Dom fires off on Penta in the distraction! The fans boo, the ref counts, but Dom stops at 4. Finn soaks up the heat while Dom whips Penta to ropes. Penta ducks ‘n’ dodges to RANA! Tag to Bron and the fans bark as Bron CLOBBERS Dom! Bron snarls at Finn, stands Dom up and military presses for a SLAM! Bron then scoops Dom, but Dom slips free! Tag to Finn, but Bron catches Finn by the neck! Finn fires a body shot, but Bron headlocks. Finn powers up and out, drops down, then leaps, into a POWERSLAM!

The fans bark with Bron again, and he runs up to ELBOW Finn in the corner! Tag to Penta, and Penta GAMANGIRIS! Penta sits Finn down, headstands on the corner, and DROPKICKS! The fans fire up, Dom runs up, and Penta scoops to BACKBREAKER! Bron steps in and he LARIATS Dom up and out! Penta builds speed and he FLIES! Down go Finn & Dom and the fans fire up while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Finn RAMS Penta into the corner again and again. Tag to Dom, Dom RAMS into Penta again and again, then Dom snapmares Penta. Tag to Finn and he slingshot STOMPS! Finn tags back to Dom, and Dom slingshot SENTONS! Cover, TWO! Penta stays in this but Dom stays on him. The fans rally up as Dom reels Penta in, and snap suplexes! That’s Uno Amigo, and then Dom hits Dos Amigos! The fans boo as Dom gives some Latino Heat, but Penta slips free! Dom kicks Penta, whips, but Penta goes up and over to BACKSTABBER! Both men are down and the fans fire up! The fans bark as Penta crawls, hot tags to Finn and Bron!

Bron CLOBBERS Finn, DECKS him, then DECKS Dom! Bron clinches Finn for an OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! BELLY2BELLY for Dom! Finn kicks low, reels Bron in, but Bron fights the suplex! Dom helps out, but Bron still fights it! Bron DOUBLE SUPLEXES Dom and Finn! The fans are thunderous as Bron brings down the straps! Bron has Finnin a fireman’s carry, but Finn CLAWS eyes! Finn runs, but Bron dodges and builds speed! LARIAT! The fans fire up again, and Bron tags Penta. Bron says go up, so Penta climbs. Bron stands Finn up, Electric Chair Lifts, and we get a SUPER SLING-DOG! Cover, Dom breaks it!

The fans boo but Bron has Dom! Bron TOSSES Dom out, Penta aims at Finn. Finn stands into a SUPERKICK !Penta then goes up the corner, the fans sing, “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~! CERO~ MIEDO~!” Carlito distracts the ref as Dom anchors Penta’s foot! Bron DECKS Carlito, Penta ROCKS Dom! “CERO! MIEDO!” Penta leaps, but Dom helps stop the Destroyer! Dom sees Finn, runs up, but Dom shoves Penta into the SPEAR!! Bron is upset, but then Finn TOSSES Bron out! Dom WRECKS Bron with a dropkick! Finn goes up, and he gives Penta the COUP DE GRACE!! Cover, Judgment Day wins!

Winners: Finn Balor & Dominik Mysterio, by pinfall

The numbers game pays off once again, and Judgment Day just gave Penta the first loss on his WWE record! Will Judgment Day finally stay on the same page and have all the success in the world?

 

Adam Pearce talks with Chad Gable.

Gable admits, Pearce did a great job signing El Grande Americano. Did you see that last week? Gable wouldn’t mind getting into the ring with that guy some day. Pearce says the LWO would like that, too, but apparently, Gable still isn’t well enough to compete? Uh… Gable coughs on cue, and has another doctor’s note. Of course… That’s a shame, though, because next week, Raw returns to Minneapolis. Wait, Gable’s hometown? Well, he’ll be good by then! Give him a match! He’ll compete! Pearce says that while he appreciates that, the doctor’s note kinda ties his hands. Gable says by the time he’s back on American soil, he’ll be fine. Gable knows how to get healthy.

Pearce says no, nothing is more important than Gable’s health. Beside, Pearce is already making arrangements. Who better to compete on American soil than El Grande Americano? Gable says no, that’s HIS hometown! But it is official. Doctor’s orders, Gable. Gable frowns, turns to go, but runs into the Alpha Academy. Gable says, “Clowns. Idiot.” He leaves, Pearce apologizes for that, but Maxxine Dupri hopes Pearce has time to talk the tag team division. He is always happy to talk about Otis & Tozawa. Maxxine says it’s not just them, but also she wants to discuss her opportunities. Maxxine has been talking with Natalya lately, and they’ve got some ideas.

Pearce says in that case, let’s all get together and talk. Maxxine appreciates that! What could we be getting for The Alpha Babes & The Queen of Harts?

 

AJ Styles is here!

London cheers the Phenomenal One, and he goes right to the ring to get the mic. The fans cheer Styles on more, and Styles says he has been waiting in the back patiently. Logan Paul said he was gonna call Styles out, but Styles is tired of waiting. If Logan has something to say, come out and say it right now. Logan makes his entrance, and the fans boo the Maverick. Logan grins as he swaggers out here in sleeveless hoodie, drinks some Prime, then rips up a fan’s sign mocking Prime. London taunts Logan with “Who Are Ya? Who Are Ya?” Logan grabs a mic to say he hears them. Styles, bud, you wouldn’t understand. And neither would the fans.

No one here has the same fame as Logan Paul. As a global phenomenon who is incredibly wealthy, and also really good looking, everyone here is on his time. Styles enjoys the fans booing Logan, but Logan says he is making them wait. They do as they’re told because they’re all sheep. But Styles, don’t get your shiny panties in a bunch. Logan had a change of heart, brother. Fans tell Logan to S T F U! Logan says that’s a shame, he came out here to be nice. But Styles, Logan had a change of heart. He is a dad now! He’s trying to teach his daughter the art of forgiveness, so please. No, you’ll all like this, so please.

Logan takes off his sunglasses and forgives Styles for what Styles did at Madison Square Garden. But Logan doesn’t forget, so don’t try that again. The fans still taunt Logan, Logan says they know who he is, and it’s why they’re here. Styles says okay, he feels that. He has a daughter, too. So y’know what? Styles forgives Logan, too. The fans cheer Styles, and Logan asks what Styles has to forgive him for. Styles wants us all to hear him out. Styles forgives Logan Paul for being the biggest douchebag to ever step foot in the WWE. The fans cheer that! Styles says Logan brags about his success and his money, but the fans don’t care about that!

The fans care about what Logan is willing to sacrifice in this ring for them! Logan has all the talent in the world, Styles gives him that. But in this business, talent only gets you so far. So the question is: What’s Logan gonna do with it? Logan says okay, that’s true. He’d ask Styles for advice, but the saying goes, “Don’t take advice from someone you wouldn’t want to trade places with.” Styles says that’s a good one. Another saying goes, “Don’t let your mouth write a check your ass can’t cash!” Logan asks if that’s a threat. Styles says no, it’s Monday Night Raw! And they’re in London, England! Styles has his gear, he’s right here in the ring. What does Logan think?

Logan thinks Styles is just saying stuff that’s true. Logan is done talking! Styles knows it, London know sit, Logan doesn’t fight for free, and London cannot afford him! Everyone here is poor, congrats! That guy, this guy, and this guy probably spent his entire life’s savings just to get front row. Congrats, you peaked. How about this? Call a spade a spade, Styles must want the big money match. So how about setting his sights a little higher? Logan pionts tot he Mania sign, then takes a cheap shot! Styles blocks it to fire off on Logan! The fans fire up, and Styles brings Logan around, only for Logan to get away!

Logan bails out, but Styles pursues! Styles dodges a lariat to SMACK Logan off the desk! Styles says this is Bullet Club Styles tonight! Styles steps in, but Logan YANKS the ropes to jam him up! The fans boo while Styles writhes. Logan dares Styles to get up, and then he reels Styles in! PAUL-VERIZER!! The fans boo but Logan just soaks it up. Will Logan be even more ImPAULsive should they go to Vegas?

 

Backstage interview with Lyra Valkyria.

Jackie Redmond is with the Women’s Intercontinental Champion, and congratulates her on the successful defense against Raquel last week. Now, WrestleMania is less than three weeks away, what is Lyra’s focus now? Lyra thanks Bayley for last week for having her back against Liv & Raquel. But when it comes to the title, Lyra wants to make it clear, she can stand on her own two feet. Bayley is the one person who has beaten Lyra since Lyra won the title, and it drives Lyra a little crazy. So not only does Lyra have to keep her promise to Bayley, but she has to prove she can and will beat her.

Next week, it will be the rematch! Lyra VS Bayley for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship! Jackie likes the breaking news! Lyra said she’d be a fighting champion, she is living up to the reputation. But will The Morrigan hold onto the Shiny Shiny after taking on The Role Model?

 

Bianca Belair heads to the ring!

Tonight, the #1 contender to the WWE Women’s World Championship is the Special GuEST Referee! But will she be the fairEST referee? Or will she let emotions get the better of her when calling this main event?

 

Judgment Day regroups backstage.

Liv & Raquel are so proud of Dom & Finn for winning out there. Finn says he pinned Penta 1-2-3! And not only that, this is the second week in a row that he got the better of Bron Breakker! It is WrestleMania season, Finn’s on a roll, and he’ll go talk with Pearce about getting another title match. Great work, Dom! Finn is back! Finn hurries off, but then Liv frowns at Dom. Did Finn just say that? Did Finn just say he won, not they won? Dom says that’s not what he meant, but Liv says Dom worked just as hard as Finn to get that win. Finn thinks he deserves another title match when he had one and lost already?

Liv says Dom never lost. And she is going to talk with Pearce as soon as Finn is done! Liv heads out, Dom and Carlito don’t understand why this is happening. But who will get their shot at the title as we draw closer to WrestleMania?

 

WWE Women’s World Championship, Special Guest Referee Bianca Belair: Iyo Sky VS Rhea Ripley!

The Evil Genius got this title thanks in part to Bianca distracting Mami, and Mami’s been trying to get back on top ever since! Will Rhea win her rematch in part thanks to Bianca? Or will Iyo always have Rhea’s number?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised by Bianca, and we see how WrestleMania’s title match shakes out!

The bell rings and the fans sing for “IYO! IYO SKY~!” Rhea and Iyo circle, tie up, and they go around. Iyo headlocks, they go around some more, and Rhea puts Iyo on ropes. Bianca calls the break, counts, but no one listens so she has to get in there herself. The fans rally, the two tie up and then throw hands! Rhea waistlocks and she THROWS Iyo to a corner! Rhea RAMS into Iyo again and again, Bianca counts, but she again has to get Rhea to stop. Bianca reminds Rhea, she’s the ref so they have to listen. Iyo leap son Rhea for a facelock, and she rains down fists! Rhea and Iyo scrap in the corner, the fans duel, and Bianca counts.

Iyo doesn’t listen, so Bianca brings her back. Bianca reminds Iyo that Bianca is the ref. Rhea returns, Iyo headlocks, but Rhea powers up and out. Rhea then blows past Iyo, rolls, but Iyo steps over the takedown to a cover! TWO, Rhea has it, ONE! Iyo has it! ONE, Rhea has it! ONE and Iyo has it! TWO, and Iyo jackknife bridges! ONE, Rhea sunsets, ONE! The two scramble to their feet, the fans cheer, and Iyo runs to handspring! Rhea gets clear but Iyo SHOTGUNS! Iyo kips up, but Rhea LARIATS! Both women are down and the fans fire up while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Rhea covers, TWO! Rhea argues the count with Bianca but Bianca says her count is fair. Rhea is annoyed but she drags Iyo back up. Iyo JAWBREAKERS back, then SHOTEIS! And SHOTEIS! Iyo runs to SHOTGUN Rhea down! The fans rally and duel as Iyo whips Rhea to a corner. Rhea reverses, Bianca has to hurry out of the way. Iyo goes outside, GAMANGIRIS, then goes up top! MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Rhea flops out of the ring and Iyo kips up! Iyo builds speed, and she DIVES! Down goes Rhea and the fans fire up again! Iyo hurries back into the ring, but refreshes the count.

The fans cheer as Iyo says let’s go again! But Rhea Electric Chair Lifts Iyo to SLAM her off the apron! Bianca counts, but Iyo POISON-RANAS in return! Rhea and Iyo are both down, Bianca keeps counting, and we’re past 5 of 10! Rhea hears 8, Iyo and Rhea both spring in at 9.5! The fans fire up as this continues, and Bianca watches both women closely. Rhea and Iyo fire forearms, the fans fire up again, and the shots go back and forth! Iyo seems to have the edge with the fans, and she blocks a shot to fire a flurry! Iyo then KICKS a leg out, winds up, but Rhea ducks the buzzsaw! Rhea waistlocks, Iyo victory rolls, STOMP 182!

The fans fire up and Iyo hurries to the corner. Iyo steps on Rhea as she goes up, up, and- NO, Rhea CLUBS Iyo first! Rhea climbs up, Electric Chair Lifts again, but Iyo fires fists! SUPER- NO, Rhea stops the Rana, fireman’s carries Iyo, but Iyo makes it a SUPER CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! The fans are thunderous as Iyo crawls to the cover, TWO!! Rhea survives and “This is Awesome!” Rhea flounders to a corner, Iyo goes to the other. Iyo runs in, SHINKANSEN! Iyo puts Rhea back in the drop zone, then goes up, up, and- NO, Rhea shoves Iyo tot he apron! Rhea drags Iyo up, but Iyo HOTSHOTS back! Iyo then climbs, CROSSBODY into a HEADBUTT!? Cover, TWO!!

Rhea is beside herself as Iyo survives that antiair! The fans rally and duel while Rhea talks trash on Iyo. Rhea wobbles, drags Iyo up, and then Rhea pump handles. RIP- DD- NO!! Rhea counters the counter to suplex! But Iyo slips around, only for Rhea to pop her around, RAZOR’S EDGE!! And a PENALTY KICK!! Cover, TWO!!! Iyo survives that double shot and Rhea is freaking out! Bianca swears her count was fair, and Rhea is pulling at her hair in frustration. Rhea drags Iyo up, pump handles again, RIP- NO, Iyo slips out to body scissor and JAPANESE LEG ROLL CLUTCH! TWO!! Now Iyo is the one shocked!

Iyo hurries to wheelbarrow, but Rhea stops that! Rhea lifts, but Iyo switches! Rhea switches, Iyo switches, but Rhea ELBOWS Iyo away! Iyo staggers into Bianca, Rhea runs up, but Iyo dodges! The BOOT hits Bianca!! Bianca falls out of the ring, Iyo rolls Rhea, but Rhea rolls through! EDDY GORDO KICK! RIPTIDE!!! Cover, but there’s no one to count! Rhea would’ve won twice over but she realizes what happened! Bianca sputters and stands back up, and Bianca is upset with Rhea. Rhea’s upset that Bianca didn’t position herself better. Rhea tells Bianca to get back in to do her job, and Rhea covers. Bianca counts, TWO!?!?

Iyo survives and Rhea is again beside herself! Bianca still checks her chin while defending her count. Rhea is pissed with Bianca, they argue about this and that, but Bianca pushes Rhea’s accusing hands away. Iyo storms up, but Rhea trips her! Rhea rains down fists, they’re in the ropes, Bianca counts! Bianca pulls Rhea back, but Rhea is furious! Rhea ROCKS Bianca! The fans are torn and Rhea realizes she shouldn’t have done that. Rhea turns around, Iyo is up top! MISSILE DROPKICK, but Rhea moves! Bianca takes the hit again! Bianca is completely wiped out, Rhea CLOBBERS Iyo! Rhea drags Iyo up again but Bianca says screw it, she’s done!

Double Disqualification; Iyo retains the title

Rhea is furious, and she bites the rope in her anger! Rhea goes after Bianca now, and she fires hands! They both brawl, the fans are thunderous again, but now Iyo ASAI MOONSAULTS! Down goes BOTH Bianca & Rhea! Iyo is just as pissed and she puts Rhea in the ring! The fans cheer Iyo on, but here comes Bianca! Bianca DECKS Iyo, rains fists down on her, but now Rhea is back! HEADBUTT for Bianca! Pump handle and RIPTIDE!! Then Rhea drags Iyo up, and gives her a RIPTIDE!! The fans fire up as Mami IS on top, title or not! Fans want all that “ONE MORE TIME!” so Rhea obliges! Rhea drags Bianca by her braid to bring her to a corner!

Rhea drags Bianca up top, pump handles, and SUPER RIPTIDE!!! Rhea tells both Bianca and Iyo that this is far from over! Rhea holds up the title as she stands over both of them, but will she really be denied her WrestleMania Moment?


My Thoughts:

A great Raw here, especially to close out the Euro Tour. Cena and Cody gave us another awesome promo, the first one that actually had a back and forth, not just Cena’s part then Cody’s part. They both really got some strong digs into each other, hard to say who won the war of words, but Cody stood tall tonight as Cena did deserve some comeuppance from Elimination Chamber. But at the same time, this could be an indication that Cena is winning at WrestleMania, but two weeks out is a little early for go-home math.

Great stuff bringing New Catch Republic back for London, but I had a feeling New Day would win no matter what. Erik & Ivar showing up to confront New Day was good stuff, and that’s gotta be the Mania match. At the same time, Maxxine Dupri surely wants Pearce to consider Otis & Tozawa as potential contenders. Mania has been crafting Triple Threats and perhaps even some Fatal 4 Ways, so it wouldn’t be surprising if War Raiders VS New Day also had Alpha Academy or some other team adding to the mix.

Speaking of, there’s been word that the Men’s Intercontinental Championship will be a Fatal 4, and we certainly got that teased with the Judgment Day. Good promos from Judgment Day to keep that passive aggressive dysfunction going. Very good tag match from Finn & Dom VS Bron & Penta, and the usual tactics of course helped Judgment Day win. Finn wants his shot, Liv wants Dom to get his shot, and surely Penta will be owed something for how Judgment Day’s been doing stuff, so there is the Fatal 4, easy as that.

Great bit with Gable and Pearce where Gable is going to miss out on wrestling in his hometown, but El Grande Americano gets his chance, and brings into question if Gable will start to flip things so that El Grande is “sick” but Gable is just fine. Great stuff with Gunther and the Usos. Good match, and Gunther attacking the Usos from behind was also a good touch. I won’t say that beating makes up for the bad pacing of this build, but Jey watching Jimmy just bloodied and battered, that was still some strong stuff. This finally gets Gunther VS Jey in gear, but there’s still two more Mondays to hopefully keep this up, not drop the ball again.

Good promo segment from Styles and Logan, maybe just a little thrown off by how fired up the fans were to cheer Styles and boo Logan, but they got their points across. Logan self-righteously apologizing, Styles backhandedly apologizing, and they brawl to where Logan uses a cheap tactic to get the advantage, there’s our Mania match. And similarly, great main event for the Women’s World Championship. Bianca did a very good job playing up how she doesn’t know how to be a referee, it’s what made that first “accidental” strike believable. Then you add on the tension we’ve seen the last few weeks, it just works that Bianca would make this a draw, only for Rhea to stand tall anyway. At this point, Pearce is just stuck because Bianca and Iyo will each want payback on Rhea, Triple Threat is made.

My Score: 8.9/10

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