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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (1/10/25)

It’s the rematch, YEAH!

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January 10, 2025

Steven Mitchell

Will the Knight dethrone the King of Strong Style?

Shinsuke Nakamura gives LA Knight his rematch for the United States Championship, and SmackDown celebrates that it’s truly Tiffy Time!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

WWE Women’s United States Championship: Chelsea Green w/ Piper Niven VS Mia Yim; Chelsea wins and retains the title.
Pretty Deadly VS Los Garza w/ Legado Del Fantasma; Los Garza win.
WWE United States Championship: Shinsuke Nakamura VS LA Knight; Knight wins by disqualification, Nakamura retains the title.
Motor City Machine Guns VS A-Town Down Under; MCMG wins.
WWE Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Fatal 4 Way: Nia Jax VS Bayley VS Naomi VS Bianca Belair; wins and will challenge Tiffany Stratton for the title.
Cody Rhodes & Jimmy Uso VS Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga; win.

PLAY BY PLAY

Paul Heyman is in the ring!

“Ladies and gentlemen,” The Wise Man gives his introduction, and he tells Portland, Oregon that “there comes a time in everyone’s career where you just cannot wait to walk down that aisle, stand in the middle of this ring, and address the entire Island of Relevancy. Tonight is one of those nights.” The fans cheer that! Heyman says it is among the greatest honors in his career to announce officially that there is only ONE reigning, defending, undisputed Tribal Chief of the WWE Universe, and of the entire Island of Relevancy! And that Tribal Chief is… ROMAN… REIGNS! The fans fire up and raise their ones as they chant for the “O T C! O T C!”

Heyman says yes, the only Tribal Chief is Roman… Reigns. And their Tribal Chief has authorized Heyman to let all of us know what he intends to accomplish next. And Heyman won’t just share this with everyone at home, and with everyone there in Portland, Oregon. Heyman wants to share this news with one man in particular, one man who deserves to hear this news face-to-face. And that man is the reigning, defending, Undisputed WWE Champion, the American Nightmare, and if he would please come out to the ring, Cody… Rhodes! The music hits, the fans fire up, and Cody is here! The fans sing along, “WHOA~ OH~” and we get the pyro!

Cody high-fives fans as he goes down the ramp, then he steps up into the ring to join Heyman. Cody and Heyman both listen to the fans cheer on “CODY! CODY!” Heyman says Cody deserves every bit of that, and a whole lot more. But he has to say, Cody has done something very few men have ever done: Cody earned the respect of Roman Reigns. Heyman has respected Cody since he was a little boy, and the fans have every reason to respect Cody, “and my God, what a champion you have demonstrated yourself to be. You, sir, are a credit not just to WWE SmackDown, but to WEW in its entirety.” The fans cheer that.

Heyman says because Cody is such a great champion, Roman has asked Heyman to come out here to tell Cody to his face, now that Roman has won back the ula fala, Roman wants the championship back. The fans have a mixed reaction to that, but Cody smirks. Heyman says just so there are no surprises, Roman will tell us how he’ll get the title back. And this is not a prediction, this is a spoiler. Roman hereby declares for the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match, with full intentions of winning and going on to WrestleMania to once again face Cody for the championship! So with that in mind, Cody, whaddya wanna talk about?

Cody smirks at Heyman using his line, and then gets himself a mic. Cody looks to the title, then takes a breath. But then Kevin Owens interrupts by saying, “You know what I wanna talk about?” The Prizefighter is up in the stands, and he says he wants to talk about how, just when he thought Cody couldn’t get worse, that things couldn’t get worse than Cody teaming with Roman, it all does! Because Monday Night on Raw, Cody goes and shakes hands with The Rock!? WHY!? Because he kissed Cody’s ass?! And now Cody shakes hands with Paul Heyman and what happens? Thirty seconds later, Heyman looks Cody in the eyes and says Roman Reigns~ wants the title back~!

And y’know what? That is Cody’s fault! Cody did that to himself! Cody should’ve just let The Bloodline rip Roman to shreds! But instead, no, Cody chose to help Roman, and now look! Forget betraying Kevin, if Cody lets Roman get that title back, he’s betraying the entire WWE! Cody has had it, and he rushes from the ring into the crowd! The fans fire up as Cody and Kevin brawl in the stands! Security hurries up there, but this is moving up and up and up! The fans fire up as the brawl is on in the back, but Heyman doesn’t realize Tama Tonga & Jacob Fatu have arrived! Heyman turns around and he might as well be in there with hungry lions!

Heyman wants The Bloodline to stand down, Solo Sikoa lost to Roman so they ALL should fall in line behind Roman Reigns! But Tama & Jacob creep closer! But “USOOO!” It’s #BigJim! Jimmy dodges Tama, SUPERKICKS Jacob, then fires off hands on Tama! SUPERKICK for Jacob again! SUPERKICK for Tama! The fans fire up as Jimmy HIP ATTACKS Jacob, then HIP ATTACKS Tama! Jimmy high-fives Heyman, then grabs himself a chair! Jimmy gets in the ring, and he SAMCKS Tama on the back! Then he SMACKS Jacob! But the Samoan Werewolf just gets pissed! He CLOBBERS Jimmy with that back elbow!

Jacob stomps Jimmy, puts him in a corner, and Tama stomps away !The fans chant for “YEET! YEET! YEET!” but the chair is put around Jimmy’s neck! Refs rush out here, but Jacob SUPERKICKS the first one in! Then Tama & Jacob dig their boots ion to choke Jimmy! But wait, Cody comes back, having run Kevin off! Producers get in, but Jacob SUPERKICKS Kenny Dykstra! The fans fire up as Cody returns to ringside! Cody fires hands on Tama, then TOSSES him! Jacob turns around to see Cody and Cody dares him to bring it! Jacob roars, runs up, but Cody dodges! Cody fires hands, Jacob shoves him back, but Cody dodges again!

Cody LARIATS Jacob up and out! The fans fire up and The Bloodline’s rogue element regroups. Cody may have Kevin at the Royal Rumble, but will he still have to fight Solo’s minions along the way?

SmackDown returns and…

Security is doing their best to get Tama & Jacob out of the building. Nick Aldis is there as the guards shout and usher them to the door. Jacob starts shoving them back, and tells them to start thinking about their lives right now. Ain’t no way these guys are getting him outta here! But then LA KNIGHT CLOBBERS Jacob out the door! The Mega Star says Jacob didn’t use his inside voice so he just put Jacob’s ass outside. Now if you’ll excuse him, he’s got a title to win, YEAH! Aldis nods, will Knight be able to dethrone the King of Strong Style?

WWE Women’s United States Championship: Chelsea Green w/ Piper Niven VS Mia Yim!

Speaking of titles, this is a direct rematch from the championship finals at Saturday Night’s Main Event! That night, SmackDown became #RedWhite&Green, but will it stay that way? Or can Michin truly become the Head Baddie in Charge?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and history is going to be made again in this first-ever defense!

The bell rings and Mia dodges Chelsea to then wrench and0 NO, Chelsea fights off Da Feet! Chelsea bails out, talks with her Secret Service captain, Piper. Piper peps Chelsea back up, she slides back in, but Mia dodges again. Mia CHOPS, ROCKS, and CHOPS again! Mia fires off in the corner, then HEEL KICKS! Chelsea staggers, Mia runs, and Mia DROPKICKS Chelsea down! Cover, TWO! Chelsea flounders away to ropes, but Mia waistlocks! Chelsea fires elbows, then bumps Mia off buckles. Chelsea runs up, but Mia BOOTS her! Mia goes up, reels Chelsea in, and has her in a TARANTULA! The fans fire up but Piper protests!

The ref counts, Mia lets go at 4, then she goes up top! CROSS- NO, Chelsea moves! Mia rolls through, comes back, but is sent into ropes! Chelsea TOSSES Mia out, says hi to Wade & Joe on commentary, then says watch this. She THROWS Mia into the barriers, then she and Piper salute. The ring count climbs, Chelsea leaves Mia behind, but Mia hurries in at 8! Chelsea is upset with the slow count, and she HAMMERS away on Mia! Mia scrambles to a corner and Chelsea fumes while SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Chelsea digs her boots into Mia at the corner, Piper talks trash, but Chelsea stops as the ref counts 4. Mia sputters along ropes but Chelsea CLUBS her down. Chelsea says yeehaw, then she HIP DROPS! Chelsea talks some smack on Portland, but it may have to do with how there aren’t cowgirls in Oregon. Chelsea HIP DROPS, but onto knees! Mia turns over to get the better of Chelsea, and then she sunset flips! TWO, and both women hurry to their feet. Chelsea BACKHANDS, then ENZIGIRIS! Mia flounders to ropes, Chelsea stalks her, and CHOKES her! The ref counts, Chelsea lets off, then YANKS the ropes to jam Mia up!

Chelsea runs, slides, and BASEMENT FLATLINERS! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this and Chelsea is upset with the ref. Chelsea stalks Mia, talks more trash, then pie faces Mia around. Mia stands to fire body shots and forearms! Mia then rolls Chelsea up, TWO! Chelsea hurries up and LARIATS Mia down! Chelsea cools off, and grins as she shakes out her arm. Cover, TWO! Mia is still tougher than that, so Chelsea TOSSES her out! Chelsea distracts the ref so Piper can SLAP Mia down! Piper puts Mia back in, Chelsea drags her to a cover, TWO! Still not enough and now Chelsea is frustrated. Chelsea soaks up cheers and jeers, but Mia rolls her up! TWO!

Chelsea DROPKICKS Mia to a corner! Mia bounces off buckles and flops down. Chelsea soaks up more cheers and jeers, then she storms up on Mia. Chelsea SMACKS Mia, snapmares her, then clamps on a chinlock. Mia endures while Chelsea leans on the hold, and SmackDown returns to single picture. The fans rally, Mia fights up to fire body shots, but Chelsea keeps her from running the ropes! Chelsea grabs Mia in a SLEEPER! The fans rally, Chelsea thrashes Mia around, but Mia arm-drags free! Chelsea hurries back and has the SLEEPER again! Mia reaches out, drops to her knees, but gets a second wind!

Mia fires body shots, whips, but Chelsea reverses, and has the SLEEPER again! But Mia hits a SAIDO! Both women are down and Piper is panicking! Chelsea staggers up but she’s loopy. She runs up, but Mia avoids the elbow drop! Chelsea runs up again but Mia ELBOWS her! Mia goes to a corner, Chelsea runs in, but into a BOOT! Mia goes up for a RANA! The fans fire up and Mia RANAS again! Mia then SHOTGUNS Chelsea into a corner! The fans fire up, and Mia says get this twerk! CANNONBALL! High stack cover, TWO! Piper coaches Chelsea but Mia brings her up,> Chelsea blocks the whip, then clinches, for a lift and ELEVATED FLATLINER! Cover, TWO!!

Chelsea is shocked, furious, and she covers again, TWO! Mia is still in this and Chelsea hurries to think what she has to do. Chelsea goes up a corner, but Mia stands! Mia avoids the missile dropkick! And then SOBAT! PELE! Run and PENALTY KICK! Mia drags Chelsea to a drop zone, goes to the apron, but has to avoid Piper’s sweep! PENALTY KICK for Piper! Piper staggers around, so Mia CANNONBALLS! Mia sees the belt, is fired up again, and she heads right up top! Chelsea sputters and stands, into Mia’s CROSSBODY! But a roll through, roll up, and with tights!! CHELSEA WINS!

Winner: Chelsea Green, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s US Champion)

Chelsea stole this one, but Mia won’t let Chelsea get away with it! Mia grabs Chelsea’s legs, drags her back, but Piper CLOBBERS Mia! Then runs to SENTON! The fans boo but Mia shakes her head. Will Michin not stop until she’s gotten that gold and her revenge?

Nick Aldis meets with the many tag teams of SmackDown.

Chris Sabin says everyone knows Motor City Machine Guns would be the champs again if not for Pretty Deadly AND Los Garza showing up. Those four defend their innocence, but Aldis has a solution. But then Grayson Waller & Austin Theory walk in, and the Aussie Icon says wow, these guys all get tag title opportunities! Theory says that’s weird, since A-Town Down Under has more tag title reigns than all three combined. Maybe ATDU should use the Transfer Window to take their talents to Raw, where a certain handsome, bald-headed GM might actually know how to use real superstars. But go ahead, have fun.

The teams argue again, Aldis shouts, “ENOUGH.” First off, Los Garza and Pretty Deadly obviously have their issues, so they can settle that in a match. Second, MCMG and ATDU are both former champions, so they can prove themselves worthy in their own match. And third, never interrupt him like that again. Oh~! Maybe they’ll finally get fair treatment. ATDU heads out, and they tell MCMG that they’ll see them out there. Which teams will rise above and be that much closer to the tag titles? We find out, after the break!

Pretty Deadly VS Los Garza w/ Legado Del Fantasma!

SmackDown returns and #YesBoy, Kit Wilson & Elton Prince have made their entrance. But then Angel y Berto go after them! The bell rings, Los Garza run to DROPKICK Kit and RANA Elton! Pretty Deadly bail out, Berto DIVES onto them! Angel then hurries out after, but Elton runs away! Berto puts Kit in, RAMS him, then slingshot sunset flips! Kit rolls through, Berto ducks the Penalty Kick, then Berto kips up. Kit ducks one kick but not the PELE! Berto fires up and Portland is with him as he rolls back and MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Berto kicks Kit to the corner, tags Angel, but Kit begs for mercy!

The fans boo, Lopez & Santos say no go, and Los Garza catch Kit! They shove, double hip toss and TU LO SABE! Then DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO! Garza puts Kit on ropes, then under them. Tag back to Berto, and Angel runs so he and Berto can KNEE ENZIGIRI COMBO! Cover, TWO! Berto storms up but Kit kicks low. Kit fires forearms, Berto knees low, then runs. Berto springboards and FLYING ARM-DRAGS! Then DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Berto keeps Kit from Elton with a headlock, but Kit powers out and Elton tags in. Kit drops, Berto BOOTS back, but Elton HOTSHOT NECKBREAKERS Berto right over the top rope!

Portland fires up, Elton talks trash on Berto, then keeps on him while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Elton clamps onto Berto with a chinlock. The fans rally up, Berto fights up, and he fires body shots. But Elton keeps Berto from Angel! Berto fires hands, reaches out, repeat! Berto DECKS Elton, both men crawl, but Elton grabs a foot again! Then he ducks the enzigiri! Elton RAMS Berto to the corner, tags Kit, and Kit runs up, only for Berto to dodge! Kit hits buckles, Elton staggers around, and then Berto dodges Elton! Hot tag to Angel! Angel rallies on Pretty Deadly, BACKBREAKER after BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up with Angel and he runs in again. Kit puts him on the apron, but Angel GAMANGIRIS!

Angel goes up, up and CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Kit survives but Angel drags him up. Angel whips, Kit reverses, but Angel tilt-o-whirl RANAS! Kit flounders to the ropes, he shouts for DIY! Angel TAKES OFF HIS PANTS! SUPERKICK to Kit! Cover, TWO!! Kit survives, and he stomps Angel’s foot! Kit whips, Angel KICKS back, but Elton grabs Angel’s hair! Kit distracts the ref and Elton THROWS Angel down! The fans boo but Kit tags Elton. Elton talks smack but now Lopez distracts the ref. Santos sneaks up on Elton to YANK him down! Elton lands on his prince, hot tag to Berto! BOOT for Kit, then Los Garza give Elton the double press and THUNDER VALLEY!! Cover, Los Garza win!

Winners: Los Garza, by pinfall

Johnny Wrestling & the Sicilian Psycho left Pretty Deadly hanging, which is why Elton took that hard fall! Will Legado climb the mountain and finally reign on SmackDown?

WWE United States Championship: Shinsuke Nakamura VS LA Knight!

Chelsea Green retained her gold in her first defense, and now The King of Strong Style looks to do the same. Will the sinister samurai cut down the Knight? Or will The Mega Star be golden again?

SmackDown returns and Nakamura makes his entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who has whose number now!

The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two circle. Nakamura and Knight tie up, then break, then circle again. They go again, another tie up, and another break. The fans rally up as the two circle again, then Nakamura kicks! Knight dodges, headlocks, but Nakamura power sup and out. They RAM shoulders, the fans cheer, and the two tie up again. They go around, end up in a corner, then on ropes, then in another corner. Knight has Nakamura caught, but then Nakamura pulls hair to turn things around! The ref calls the break, Nakamura lets off slowly, but Knight blocks the cheap shot to fire off haymakers!

Knight whips, Nakamura reverses, but Knight NECKBREAKERS! Knight storms after Nakamura in a corner, stomps a mudhole in, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight then runs corner to corner, but Nakamura bails out to the apron! The fans boo but Knight drags Nakamura up. Nakamura PELES Knight down! Nakamura then drags Knight to the apron, runs up, and KNEE LIFTS! Knight flounders away but Nakamura storms in. Nakamura kicks Knight, stomps him, then has him at the ropes. Nakamura bumps Knight off buckles, then CHOPS him! Knight fires hands and CHOPS, but Nakamura fires a strike fest in return!

Nakamura kicks Knight back to the corner, then fires a forearm. Nakamura puts Knight up across the top rope, CLUBS him, then gets space. Nakamura runs up, TOP SHELF KNEE! Then he SHOVES Knight to the floor! The fans boo but Knight crawls back in. Nakamura storms up, avoids a shoulder tackle and KNEES Knight! Knight is stick, Nakamura runs up, but Knight manages to LARIAT back! Knight then DUMPS Nakamura out! Knight then runs to WERCK Nakamura with a dropkick! Nakamura hits the desk and the fans fire up! Knight DRIBBLES Nakamura off the desk, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!”

Knight winds up and SMACKS Nakamura off the desk one more time! The fans fire up and Knight puts Nakamura in. Knight storms in, stalks Nakamura, and then LARIATS Nakamura up and out! The fans fire up as Knight goes back out and hauls Nakamura back up. Knight scoops and aims for a corner, but Nakamura slips free! Knight hits POST, then Nakamura THROWS him at it! Knight falls in a heap, the fans boo, but Nakamura seethes while SmackDown goes picture in picture.

Nakamura storms back over to Knight, drags him up, and puts him in the ring. Nakamura storms in, goes up a corner, and waits for Knight to rise. FLYING KNEE! Knight falls, Nakamura covers, TWO! Knight survives and Nakamura seethes. Nakamura drags Knight up and facelocks, suplexes, but Knight slips free to NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Knight hurries after Nakamura to whip him corner to corner. Knight runs up, but Nakamura BOOTS him down! Nakamura storms up and drops a KNEE! Cover, TWO! Nakamura grows frustrated with Knight but he stalks him to a corner. Nakamura stomps away, but the ref counts.

Knight backs off, comes back, but Knight fires hands! Nakamura fires knees in return! Nakamura KICKS Knight to ropes, Knight sputters, but Nakamura brings him up into a SLEEPER! Knight reaches out but Nakamura grinds him to the mat. Knight endures, even as Nakamura squeezes tight. Knight fights up, fires body shots, but Nakamura KNEES him low! Knight goes to a corner, Nakamura runs in, but Knight ELBOWS him away! Knight goes up and FLYING BULLDOGS! Both men are down and SmackDown returns to single picture. The fans rally up, Knight crawls but Nakamura stands. Nakamura fires forearms but Knight fires back!

The fans cheer Knight, boo Nakamura, and the forearms go back and forth! “YEAH! BOO! YEAH! BOO!” Nakamura winds up but Knight dodges, and he LARIATS! Knight rains down fists on Nakamura and the fans fire up! Knight lets off to stand Nakamura up for a whip. Knight scoops to POWERSLAM! The fans fire up again and Knight paces. He spells it out, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Nakamura survives but Knight grits his teeth. Knight drags Nakamura up, torture racks, but Nakamura CLAWS Knight’s face! Nakamura is free, but Knight fires JAB after JAB! But Nakamura ducks the haymaker!

Nakamura waistlocks, Knight switches, and Knight RAMS Nakamura into the corner! O’Conner Roll, but a buckle pad has come loose! TWO, Knight avoids the bare steel! Nakamura runs up, he blocks boots and he puts Knight int he ropes! ROUNDHOUSE and then SLIDING GERMAN! Knight flounders, the fans rally, and Nakamura snarls. Nakamura storms back to the ring but he might be running out of gas. Nakamura climbs, but Knight storms up! Nakamura blocks a punch to ROUNDHOUSE! Nakamura goes up, but Knight is right up top! SUPER DUPER PLEX! Cover, TWO!! Nakamura survives and the fans can’t believe it!

Both men are down again, this one is pushing them to their limits! The fans rally for Knight and he brings Nakamura up. But Nakamura breaks free! Knight stops the kick, trips Nakamura, and he has both legs! Knight turns Nakamura over for a SCORPION SURFBOARD! Nakamura endures, reaches out, and has the ROPEBREAK! Knight lets go in frustration, and he drags Nakamura to the center! But Nakamura trips Knight into an ARMBAR! Knight clasps hands, Nakamura CLUBS the grip apart! Knight stacks Nakamura, TWO! Knight ducks a roundhouse but not the WHEEL KICK! Nakamura aims, KINSHA- NO, Knight roll shim!

Nakamura rolls through, Knight barely blocks the kick! Nakamura denies the BFT for that BACK ELBOW! And then KINSHASA!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!!! Knight survives by a literal foot and Nakamura can’t believe it! Nakamura storms around, drags Knight to his feet, and Portland rallies for Knight. But Nakamura puts Knight against the bare buckle! Nakamura runs in, Knight dodges! Knee hits steel, Knight hits the B F T!! But wait! TAMA & JACOB ATTACK!!

Winner: LA Knight, by disqualification (Nakamura is still WWE US Champion)

The fans boo as the rogue Bloodline ruins the match! They beat Knight down, then get Knight up for a whip and POP-UP SAMOAN DROP!! Then they put Knight in the corner, HIP ATTACK!! HIP ATTACK!! Knight flops over but Tama puts him in a drop zone! Jacob goes up, up, and BEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Knight writhes in pain but the Samoan Werewolf and the Good Bad Guy are all fired up! But wait, Cody and Jimmy rush out here! They fire hands with Jacob & Tama! They TOSS Tama, then SUPERKICK after SUPERKICK for Jacob! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Cody then SMACKS Jacob off the steel steps before they TOSS him to join Tama!

The fans fire up as Solo’s Bloodline is regrouping. Cody grabs a mic and tells Aldis that they are NOT just sending The Bloodline home! They’re here, Cody and Jimmy are here, so why not do this here tonight?! The fans fire up, and Aldis says if that’s what they want, then it’s on! Cody & Jimmy VS Jacob & Tama, will this be the final nail in the coffin of Solo’s rogue Bloodline? Where even is Solo right now?

Motor City Machine Guns VS A-Town Down Under!

Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin have a point about how close they were to regaining the WWE Tag Team Championships if not for outside interference. But Grayson Waller & Austin Theory are themselves former champs, so could this be their way back to the top? Or will we see MCMG > ATDU?

SmackDown returns and ATDU makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Waller starts against Shelley. They circle, tie up, and Shelley wrenches an arm to a wristlock. Waller spins, JABS, and the fans boo. Waller talks smack, UPPERCUTS Shelley, then tags Theory. They whip, Shelley reverses, but Waller slides out. Waller stops Sabin’s Penalty Kick to trip him up, then Theory CLOBBERS Shelley! Waller says ATDU is the best team in the world, and Theory sits Shelley up so he can fire punches again and again! Theory whips Shelley hard into buckles, then covers, ONE! Theory laughs that off, and he bumps Shelley off buckles.

Theory whips corner to corner hard, then LARIATS in the corner! The fans boo but Theory soaks up the heat. But Shelley fires off forearms! Theory headlocks, Sabin tags in as Shelley powers out, and Shelley drop toeholds. Theory stays up, so Sabin BULLDOGS him down! Cover, ONE! Theory gives that same toughness back, but Sabin brings him up. Theory RAMS Sabin into the corner! Tag to Waller, he cravats for a neck wrench, and he tries to get fans to join in on “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! OI OI OI!” It doesn’t work. Sabin fires body shots but Waller fires knees! Sabin arm-drags free, then fires a foreartm!

Sabin runs, Waller hurdles then bypasses to ROLLING ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Waller clamps onto Sabin with a cording hold but Sabin endures. Waller CLUBS Sabin down, drags him up, and whips. Shelley sneaks a tag, Sabin ducks ‘n’ dodges to slide out. Sabin YANKS Theory down. Shelley has Waller in a SLEEPER! Waller sits down, into a PENALTY KICK SANDWICH! The fans fire up, MCMG DOUBLE LARIAT Waller up and out! Shelley holds the ropes open as Sabin builds speed, but Theory trips Sabin up! Theory drags Sabin out, DECKS him, but then Shelley DECKS Theory! Waller SOMERSAULT FLATLINERS! Cover, TWO!

Waller snarls, clamps onto Shelley and HAMMERS him down, but SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and it seems ATDU kept MCMG from making a tag. They put Shelley in the corner, then Waller whips Theory in for a LARIAT! Theory feeds Shelley to Waller’s BACKBREAKER, and then “ALL DAY!” DOUBLE ROLLING ELBOWS! Waller BLASTS Sabin off the apron while Theory covers, TWO! Theory CLUBS Shelley down, then clamps on a chinlock. Shelley endures, reaches out, and the fans rally up. Shelley fights to his feet, fires body shots, but Theory shoves him and ELBOWS him down! The fans boo but Theory says “SUCK IT!” Theory then tags Waller, scoops Shelley, and Waller grins as he goes to the ropes.

But Shelley slips free and shoves Theory into Waller! Waller is down, Shelley SUPERKICKS Theory! The fans fire up as Shelley crawls for his corner! Hot tag to Sabin! Sabin fires hands on Waller, dodges him, then fires more hands! Sabin DECKS Waller, DROPKICKS Theory, then BOOTS Waller! Sabin goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK! Sabin then goes out to PENALTY KICK Theory! Sabin goes back in, runs up on Waller, GAMANGIRI! The fans fire up and Sabin tags Shelley. MCMG double DROPKICK ATDU into the barriers! Shelley holds the way open again and Sabin DIVES! Direct hit on ATDU and they go back into barriers!

The fans fire up with MCMG and Sabin puts Waller in. Shelley is there to clinch, then fires knee after knee! Sabin goes up, MISSILE DROPKICK FLATLINER COMBO! Cover, TWO! Waller survives but Shelley storms after him. Shelley wrenches an arm, tags Sabin, and “This is Awesome!” as MCMG double whip. Theory sneaks the tag, Waller KICKS Sabin and KNEES Shelley! Waller TOSSES Sabin, then runs to slide, but Sabin dodges! SUPERKICK for Waller! Sabin slides back in, builds speed, but Theory CLOBBERs him! Theory DECKS Shelley, tags Waller back in, and ATDU get Sabin back up.

ATDU double whip, then DOUBLE POP-UP HAYMAKERS! Cover, TWO!! Sabin survives and the fans rally up! Waller is frustrated, maybe even exhausted, but he drags Sabin up. Sabin JAWBREAKERS free! Theory tags in, Shelley is still down! Waller runs up but Sabin DUMPS him! Theory fireman’s carries, Sabin slips free and O’Conner Rolls, but SOMERSUALT- NO, Sabin DECKS Waller first! Theory tries again, Shelley sneaks a tag! Theory ROCKS Shelley! Sabin SUPERKICKS Theory! Waller LEG LARIATS Sabin! All four men are down and Portland fires back up! Sabin goes to the corner, Waller scowls at Shelley.

Waller whips, Sabin sneaks a tag! Shelley hits the atomic drop! The DREAM SEQUENCE hits! The fans fire up again and MCMG focus on Theory! BOOT ENZIGIRI COMBO in the corner! Tag to Shelley, he climbs, and we get SKULL ‘N’ BONES! Cover, MCMG wins!

Winners: Motor City Machine Guns, by pinfall

Truly a battle worthy of the tag titles between these four former champions, but it is your favorite tag team’s favorite tag team that comes out on top! Will MCMG be taking aim at DIY one more time? Or will they have to get past Los Garza first?

DIY is watching this backstage.

And they are NOT happy! Gargano says stupid Theory & Waller…! DIY moves on but then Pretty Deadly finds them. What happened to their agreement? They scratch DIY’s backs, DIY scratches theirs. Ciampa thought he made it clear that he doesn’t want them scratching his back. Gargano says DIY appreciates Pretty Deadly having their backs, but there’s a lot of heat on them right now. Gargano & Ciampa couldn’t go out there to help them, y’know? Kit says that “heat” is what makes Pretty Deadly glow! DIY owes them for the save! Save?! Ciampa gets heated, Gargano calms “Kip” down. No, it’s Kit. Kit, with a T.

Yeah, no, Gargano knows that. Kit. They’re friends, #YesBoys! And they’ll get the title match, for sure. They can do the backstage politics and stuff, but DIY has them, just wait. Gargano & Ciampa head out, Pretty Deadly discusses it among themselves, but then Apollo Crews walks over. Apollo says if they’re dumb enough to believe DIY, then you deserve what is coming. And trust Apollo, it won’t be the tag titles. Just saying. Apollo leaves, Pretty Deadly figured that was the case. What will Kit & Elton do if DIY leaves them high and dry?

Candice LeRae talks with Nia Jax.

The Poison Pixie knows the Irresistible Force is upset, but she just saw Tiffany Stratton heading for gorilla. Nia wonders what Tiff will say tonight. In fact, Nia should go “congratulate” Tiff herself. It’s almost time for the Tiffy Time Celebration, but will the Queen of the Ring crash the Princess’s party?

Tiffany Stratton heads to the ring!

The fans cheer as the NEW WWE Women’s Champion makes her entrance, and SmackDown is finally on Tiffy Time! She holds up the title, steps into the ring, and Byron Saxton is there to say Tiffy shocked the entire world when she cashed in on Nia Jax to become the NEW WWE Women’s Champion. The fans cheer, and Tiff smiles. But Byron says also, congratulations. Tiffy thanks Byron, and says IT’S TIFFY TIME~! And what a Tiffy Turn of events, amirite? The fans also cheer, and Tiff says less than a year ago, she debuted here on SmackDown. In no time at all, she became Miss Money in the Bank, and at the young age of 25, she is already better than your favorites!

And yes, she is the NEW WWE Women’s Champion~! Byron then says before last week, she and Nia were “best of friends.” But then, the reason Nia bullied Tiff was- Tiff stops Byron there and takes the mic. Nia didn’t bully Tiff. Tiff befriended Nia and got Nia to trust her. Nia thought Tiff was stupid? Well, who’s the stupid one now?! The fans cheer Tiff, and Tiff says Nia thought Tiff was “just a dumb blonde.” But she only thought that because Tiff let Nia think that! And Nia let her guard down. Because of that, Tiff stole Nia’s most prized possession! And now, Tiffy is at the Tiffy Top of her game.

Without further ado, put some respect on her name, and tell her what time it is! Well, Nia is making her entrance, so time to face the music. Nia tells Tiff, “You ungrateful little s*it!” Tiff, Nia could KILL you right now. Tiff is standing there, saying she made a fool of Nia and is at the Tiffy Top? Tiff would be NOTHING without Nia! Nia practically made Tiff! Congrats on rubbing two brain cells to come up with that plan! Tiff finally took advantage, and it took her long enough. Nia steps closer and closer to the ring, and she says Tiff is having her moment. Sure, alright. Yay, it’s Tiffy Time~! The fans do cheer, but now Nia steps into the ring.

Tiff stands her ground, but she is very wary of Nia. The fans chant “TIFFY TIME! TIFFY TIME!” But Nia says time’s up. Now, either Tiff just gives Nia the championship back, or Nia takes it from her. But wait! Is that Bayley? The fans cheer as The Role Model makes her way out, a mic in her hand. “Uh, ding dong, Nia, how ’bout you shut the hell up, okay?” And Tiff, if that was her plan all along, then she got Bayley, too. Bayley also thought Tiff was stupid. But Nia, Bayley knows you’re that stupid. Nia “made” Tiff, groomed her, put her under your wing, and Tiff STILL outsmarted you? Bayley laughs while she joins the others in the ring.

Bayley knows this is Tiff’s moment and all, but she doesn’t want Tiff to think Bayley forgot that the only reason Nia even had the title was with Tiff’s help. And the only reason Nia kept Tiff around was to make sure that didn’t change. So as Bayley sees it, it is only fitting that she takes the title from Tiff. But now Naomi joins the party, Bianca by her side! The fans fire up and Naomi says, “Hey, y’all!” But Naomi says everyone knows that Naomi had Nia beat last week. And if not for Lil’ Miss Tiffer, Naomi would be holding two titles now. So if anybody gets a fight with Tiff for the championship, see Naomi first.

Nia tells Naomi that no one cares! But then Bianca steps in the way! Nia gets in her face, then SMACKS Naomi and Bianca off each other! Bayley goes after Nia! The fans fire up, Tiff bails out, and now Naomi & Bianca go after Nia again! The 3v1 doesn’t work, Nia shoves them all away! Bianca jumps on for a SLEEPER, but then Tiff goes up a corner? Tiff aims at all four, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER on them all! The fans fire up as SmackDown is still on Tiffy Time! But then Nick Aldis makes his way out here! He wants the ladies to calm down so he can interrupt. He has just had an idea.

Seeing as four women want their hands on Tiff and the title, then it will be a FATAL 4 WAY #1 Contender’s Match, and uh, it’s now! The fans fire up as we get a star-studded surprise, but who comes out on top to go after the #TiffyTop?

WWE Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Fatal 4 Way: Nia Jax VS Bayley VS Naomi VS Bianca Belair!

SmackDown returns and the bell rings. Nia again fights 3v1, and she RAMS Bianca into a corner! Naomi & Bayley go after Nina but she shoves them away. Nia TOSSES Bayley out, whips Naomi into Bianca, and then soaks up the heat. Nia runs in, Naomi gets clear and Bianca BOOTS Nia! Naomi BOOTS Nia, fires body shots, then CLUBS away on Nia! Naomi & Bianca reel Nia in, but she fights the double suplex! Nia DOUBLE SUPLEXES the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions! Nia rises, the fans boo, but Bayley CLUBS Nia! BULLDOG! Bayley fires forearms and body shots, and she puts Nia in a corner for even more!

Nia SHOVES Bayley away, but Bianca sends Naomi in! SPLASH! Naomi sends Bianca in and she RAMS Nia! Bianca RAMS Nia gain and again, Bayley and Naomi add on and the fans fire up. But then Nia EXPLODES free of the 3v1! Nia bails out, she’s fed up with this! The fans boo but then Naomi, Bianca and Bayley watch each other. The fans rally as the three circle, but of course Nia YANKS Bianca out of the ring! Nia sends Bianca into barriers, the fans boo, but Naomi & Bayley DOUBLE DROPKICK Nia down! Bayley and Naomi have the ring to themselves now and they circle. The fans rally, the two tie up, and Bayley headlocks.

Naomi powers up and out, Bayley RUNS Naomi over, then things speed up. Naomi hurdles, arm-drags, but Bayley arm-drags back! Naomi slips around to crucifix takedown, TWO! Bayley is up to trip Naomi, jackknife bridge! TWO! Bayley and Naomi hurry to their feet and Bayley whips. Naomi slides under, twerks, then drop toeholds! Naomi hooks an arm, steps over, LA MAGISTROL! TWO, but Naomi hurries after Bayley. Naomi whips, Bayley KICKS her back! But then Nia YANKS Bayley out of the ring and sends her into barriers! Nia storms in, storms up on Naomi, but Naomi RAMS into her!

Nia smothers Naomi but Naomi JAWBREAKERS free! Naomi runs, but Nia stops the rana! Nia POWEROMBS Naomi, covers, Bianca breaks it! The EST came in hot but now she has Nia up! Bianca fires forearms, then tries to torture rack! Nia fights that off, CLUBS Bianca down, and then Nia whips. Bianca goes up and over, then DROPKICKS Nia! Bianca kips up, the fans fire up, and Bianca RAMS into Nia! Bianca climbs up, the fans cheer, and Bianca rains down fists! The fans count along and Bianca goes past TEN, only for Nia to stop her at 13! POWERBOMB! Cover, Bayley KNEES Nia down!

The fans fire up while Bayley snarls. Bayley looms over Nia, tells her this is for SummerSlam! Bayley fires forearms, then whips, but Nia blocks! Nia whips, Bayley reverses and SAIDOS! Cover, TWO!! Nia survives being thrown around, but Bayley goes up a corner! The fans fire up, Nia stands, and Nia ROCKS Bayley first! Nia clears out the cobwebs, then climbs up to get Bayley. The fans boo but Bayley fires body shots! Bayley shoves Nia back, but Nia HEADBUTTS Bayley! Nia climbs up again, gets under Bayley to fireman’s carry, but Bianca & Naomi join in! TOWER OF DOOM!! All four women are down from the double bomb Samoan drop, and SmackDown goes to break!

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 1.9.25

Ryan Nemeth may be my favorite cringe thing of the year so far. Let’s hope they keep running with this Mokuba angle!

Published

1 day ago

January 9, 2025

Andrew Balaz

Well we kicked the year off with a great episode of TNA. Only a three match card, but the segments and promos were great, Ryan Nemeth’s new gimmick is wonderful cringe and the show was just generally a fun and easy watch. Let’s hope we get more of the same this week.

Here’s to hoping that last week didn’t set the bar too high.

.@theraveneffect has ideas for @WeAreRosemary!

WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/Dw7ITswj28 pic.twitter.com/xVir5pHHoL

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 10, 2025

Ratings:

The System (Eddie Edwards, Dango & Brian Myers) w/Moose & Alisha vs Steve Maclin, Eric Young & Jonathan Gresham: Maclin wins via K.I.A. – ** 3/4
Savannah Evans vs Lei Ying Lee: Lei Ying wins via Thunderstruck – ** 1/4
The Northern Armoury Gauntlet Match: Northern Armoury vs Mike Santana: Santana wins via bad booking – zero
The Good Hands vs The Rascalz: Rascalz win via Feed ‘Em To The Lions – **
X Division Championship: Moose (c) vs Andrew Everett: Moose wins via Last Ride – N/A
Rhino & Joe Hendry vs The Kaiba Boys (Ryan & Nic Nemeth): Hendry wins via Standing Ovation – ***

Results:

NEXT WEEK on #TNAiMPACT!

If @PCOisNotHuman and @TheSamiCallihan can defeat the Hardys, they’ll earn a spot in the TNA World Tag Team Championship match at #TNAGenesis!

WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/Dw7ITswj28 pic.twitter.com/7o7NENN5wQ

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 10, 2025

The System (Eddie Edwards, Dango & Brian Myers) w/Moose & Alisha vs Steve Maclin, Eric Young & Jonathan Gresham

Eddie and Gresham kick off the action, Gresham gets a few early shots before an Eye Gouge slows Gresham down. Eddie starts firing back but a Reverse Crossbody out of the corner turns it back around for Gresham and he tags in EY. EY and Gresham double up on Eddie for a bit, Gresham even lays the boots in a bit longer and the referee has to make him stop with the 5 count. EY tries to pull Eddie to the middle, but Eddie manages to slip away and tag in Myers. A little back and forth that ends with Alisha distracting EY and The System taking a few shortcuts to finally gain a measure of control. Dango tags in, lays into EY with some basic striking offense, nothing flashy but at least effective. Myers tags back in and they start playing coy with Maclin which forces him to try and get in the ring and distracts the referee so the heels can continue the onslaught.

The isolation game is strong on EY, Myers hits a Back Body Drop, lays out Gresham on the apron, taunts Maclin, looks for the Roster Cut but gets caught by EY and Spicolli Driver from EY! EY finally tags out, Maclin comes out hot and starts beating on everyone. Thesz Press meets Dango, Eddie tries to run in but eats a Busaiku Knee, Maclin levels both System members, Backbreaker on Dango, looks for the pinfall but Myers breaks it up. All six brawl a little until Dango tries a Blindside Bulldog, but Maclin sees it coming, throws Dango into the buckles, Tree of Woe, Caught in the Crosshairs! K.I.A. and Dango is out, no break, Maclin wins!

Aftermath: System attacks the faces with Chairs, gives Gresham the old steel chair necklace and runs him face first into the post! Gresham is down, EY and Maclin run them off, but the damage is done.

Savannah Evans vs Lei Ying Lee

Xia Brookside comes out to accuse Savannah of injuring people but has the surprise of Lei Ying being back. I do like the small wink that Xia reintroduced Lei Ying Lee.

Lee comes out hot, lays into Savannah, hits a quick Crossbody that Savannah catches sloppily, Savannah tries to powder but the next few steps are sloppy looking (all on Savannah) until Lee just hits a nice Thrust Kick to rock Savannah and a few more nice high impact moves before Savannah just finally gets a chance to use her power and One Armed Sitout Powerbomb Lee. Savannah tries to keep the pressure on with the neck crank but Lee powers up, tries to go for some quick offense, looks for a Frankensteiner but Savannah blocks it and its a Speed Striker vs Powerhouse exchange where Lee just tries to stick and move while Savannah picks a few spots to dig in and counter with a big Lariat.

Savannah looks for her Full Nelson Bomb but Lee slips it with the Arm Drag counter, Savannah tries to turn around to run Lei Ying over and instead Savannah eats Thunderstuck (Trouble in Paradise) for the win.

It’s very shoehorn feeling to just have Xia say that Lei Ying was injured when it’s not like commentary even mentioned it (maybe because of Chris Bey’s legit injury) but, I’m just glad to have Lei Ying back.

TNA+ Moment of the Week: Kurt Angle vs Jeff Jarrett – NoDQ Genesis 2009

The Northern Armoury Gauntlet Match: Northern Armoury vs Mike Santana

Santana comes out first, the jabronis come out second without Josh. So we all know this isn’t going to matter until Josh shows up. This is like a Pokemon Gym but the Junior Trainers are inept morons with the skill set of a level 14 Magikarp.

Jabroni one tries to do death by 1000 cuts, Santana no sells all of his offense even with cheating, he tries some kind of Ripchord Rainmaker but Santana turns it into a Spin the Block and dude is dead. Santana beats Jabroni number 1, bald one is second…and he’s gonna do nothing worth talking about either. Remember I said I wouldn’t learn these two morons names because they are portrayed as nobodies, so no reason for me to care.

Bald Jabroni is so underwhelming we go to commercial, thank you Commercial Jesus, I didn’t want to watch a Jobber do useless things for 3 minutes to get blown up in a 20 second flurry from Santana. We come back, Santana tries for the Rolling Buck 50 but Bald Jabroni catches him into a Crucifix Bomb, but Santana powers out, Buckle Bomb, Reverse Powerbomb and Sitout Powerbomb puts the Jabroni to bed. Josh’s music hits again and he slowly walks down the ramp and looks dismayed.

Josh just has the nerd mug Santana after the bell, so its a three on one gang attack, Josh is DQ’d, so Santana technically wins. Josh punctuates the beatdown with a C4 Spike and then grabs his Headgear back from Santana. Lame finish, but when it involves two nobodies, I don’t think anyone is surprised.

The Good Hands vs The Rascalz

Wentz and Hotch start, Wentz dog walks him quick with a Tornillo out of the corner and then a little ACS Rush homage to the Machine Guns. Trey with a few shots, tags back in Wentz but a shortcut gives the Job Hands an opening. Granted, I like the Good Hands for their position in the card and they’re just a good classic heel team. They bait out Trey to distract the referee and then Double Crotch Standing whilst Wentz is in the Tree of Woe. Skyler tries to keep the pressure up, throws him into the ropes, Wentz runs by Skyler, Lethal Injection! Simultaneous tags and Trey takes out everyone, hangs Hotch on the middle rope and does this Cartwheel Spinning Rope Assisted DDT thing. It looked cool, that’s all that matters.

Skyler manages to dump Trey out, they double up on Trey, Hotch hits a Splash for two and then Wentz stops the Good Hands’ momentum with the Back Handspring Knee Lift into Feed ‘Em To The Lions!

The finish was never really a question, at least this was kinda fun coming off some awkwardness and a poorly booked gauntlet match.

.@TheEricYoung and @SteveMaclin are FURIOUS after The System’s brutal attempt to end @TheJonGresham’s career! @AJFrancis410 and @KCwrestles couldn’t care less!

WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/Dw7ITswj28 pic.twitter.com/inm0HIFPTr

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 10, 2025

X Division Championship: Moose (c) vs Andrew Everett

Moose comes out to say he’s going to unveil a new belt a Genesis because he thinks the current X Division title is garbage. Andrew Everett randomly comes out to literally no reaction, tries to say he’s X Division and Moose ain’t the face of shit. Moose kicks his head off in what looks like Neon Green Crocs (they’re sneakers, they just look silly as hell). Moose calls for a referee and makes an impromptu title match.

Skywalker gets in a couple shots at best before Moose just has his way with him. Single Arm Powerbomb from the Buckles to the apron, another Apron Bomb, goes into the ring, Last Ride and puts a foot on his chest, easiest duel of his life. Moose wins in street clothes and barely breaking a sweat.

Jordynne comes out to call out Tessa, amusingly says that Tessa should be afraid that she has a live mic, but she won’t stoop to her level. Says a few things and then Tessa comes out of the crowd, they brawl for a little bit until broken up by security and we go to commercial.

Rhino & Joe Hendry vs The Kaiba Boys (Ryan & Nic Nemeth)

Points to the real ones who understand the Kaiba Boys reference. Oh and Kaz comes out to commentary during the commercial break.

Ryan and Rhino start, Ryan powders, plays coy and then tags in his big brother Seto, I mean Nic. Rhino turns around Nic’s early attempt at a Headlock with Arm Wringers, Should Tackles and then he eats a Dropkick from Nic. Ryan tags in, Double In and Out Wringers into Short Clotheslines for a near fall. Rhino quickly flips the script on Ryan, shoves him into his corner and tags out to Joe. Joe gets one Knife Edge Chop and then tags out, they take turns tagging in and out for Chops, Ryan tries to fire against Hendry, lays in a Chop of his own and Hendry no sells it. Lays out Ryan, Ryan tries to get away from Hendry, run the ropes and eats another Shoulder Tackle. Hendry lifts up Ryan for the Stalling Suplex as he also decides to walk around the whole ring with Ryan inverted, just toying with him. Stalling Suplex connects, Hendry tags out and Ryan turns things around Rhino pretty quick and tags out to Nic.

Nic with some of his more signature offense, Rude Awakening, Shot to the Heart Elbows, but tags back out to Ryan. Mokuba needs to get his reps in. Ryan chokes Rhino on the ropes and then tags out to Nic as they gang up on Rhino a little. Nic strings some offense together, looks for the FameASSer, but Rhino catches him, Powerbombs him and simultaneous tag time! Ryan gets dog walked early, Attitude Adjustment from Hendry, Nic tries to jump in literally, Hendry catches him, Sack of Shit, Kip Up and looks for the Standing Ovation on Ryan, but the thumb to the eye stops that. Hendry Cutter with a pinfall but Nic breaks it up. Belly to Belly from Rhino to Nic, Ryan stops Rhino from Goring Nic, so Ryan eats the Gore instead. Superkick from Nic sends Rhino reeling, Joe Lariats Nic to the outside, Standing Ovation on Ryan, Mokuba is a card.

Overall Score: 5/10

Potentially the dictionary definition of average. Some aspects of this episode were enjoyable, Xia Brookside, Lei Ying Lee, Raven, Joe Hendry, DeathMeat and KC Navarro existing. But plenty of other things to lull me to sleep or make me ask why, like why book a gauntlet match when we all know the jabronis suck and you just cock teased us with an immediate Josh DQ. Yes yes, “It sets up Genesis” – but wait – NO IT DOESN’T! It’s just like the SDL broken neck angle, there is no reason to promote a match happening just to bait and switch or ‘swerve’ the logic. It just comes off desperate because you booked yourself into a corner, and proves the booker is an imbecile.

And we didn’t get any whiny Ryan promos! How dare you ram it down our throats last week, and it was wonderful cringe, to just ignore it the next week. Stop with not knowing how to right cohesive stories. Christ on a crutch, did no one on the writing staff pass sixth grade? Or did everyone score less than a 1000 on their SAT? Because damn…I mean damn.

Write better.

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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (1/9/25)

Hi, Guys~!

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January 9, 2025

Steven Mitchell

This is (unfortunately) still the Ring of Jericho!

Still ROH World Champion after Final Battle, Chris Jericho returns to address The House of Honor, as well as what is next for The Nueve.

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Trish Adora VS Harley Cameron; Adora wins.
Blake Christian VS Serpentico; Blake wins.
Beefcake Boulder VS Griff Garrison w/ Cole Karter; Boulder wins.
Billie Starkz VS Brittany Jade; Billie wins.
Rachael Ellering VS Queen Aminata; Aminata wins.
ROH Rewind: WOH Championship: Sumie Sakai VS HZK (Hazuki) w/ Oedo Tai; Sukie wins and retains the title.
MXM Collection VS The Dawsons; MXM wins.
ROH Women’s World Television Championship Proving Ground Match: Red Velvet VS Jazmyne Hao; Velvet wins and denies Jazmyne a title opportunity.
Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty VS The Gates of Agony; Shane & Lee win.

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Trish Adora w/ Shane Taylor VS Harley Cameron!

Shane Taylor Promotions is looking to take over all of ROH, and that means the AfroPunk has the Women’s Division in her crosshairs! Will Adora start marching towards the gold? Or will she feel the wrath of Harley Cameron?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally up. Harley and Adora circle, tie up, and Adora arm-drags Harley away. The fans duel, Adora swaggers, and then she and Harley reset. They circle again, tie up, and Harley waistlocks to then snapmare. Harley says, “Feel the wrath, baby!” Adora asks what the heck was that. They circle, Harley barely blocks a kick, and she spins Adora to a headlock. Adora powers up, Harley holds on, but Adora finally powers out. Adora drops down, Harley tilt-o-whirls and RANAS! Adora ends up in a corner, the fans fire up and Harley runs in, only to get caught!

Adora puts Harley up top but Harley ROCKS her back! Harley reels Adora in, TORNADO- NO, Adora stops the DDT to NORTHERN LIGHTS! Harley staggers up, into a BOOT! Adora smiles, says kiss this, then storms back up on Harley. Adora steps over to HIP DROP the arm, and the fans rally again. Harley goes to ropes, Adora waistlocks, but Harley fights the suplex. Adora still tries, and she still GERMAN SUPLEXES! The fans boo but Adora pretends to not know why. Adora storms up on Harley in a corner, whips her corner to corner, then runs in, but Harley ELBOWS her! Harley runs up, but into a swinging BACKBREAKER!

Harley crawls away, the fans are torn, but Adora just salutes. Adora storms up on Harley, wrenches her, snapmares her, and KICKS her on the back! Adora clamps on with a chinlock, but the fans rally for Harley as she endures. Harley fights up, fires body shots, but Adora CLUBS her on the back! Adora Alabama Lifts Harley, brings her around, REVERSE NECKBREAKER STRETCH! Harley endures being turned into a pretzel, Adora drops it into a cradle, TWO! Harley escapes but not for long as Adora gets the arms. Adora KNEES Harley in the back for that motorcycle stretch! Adora claps and the fans rally up.

Harley endures, fights up, and she powers up to turn things around! But Adora turns it back! Then she waistlocks, but Harley switches! Adora switches, Harley switches, and the fans cheer! Harley ripcords, ducks a roundhouse, and she hits a BIG back suplex! Both women rise and the fans fire up! Harley runs corner to corner, but Adora puts her on the apron! Adora grabs Harley, but Harley SMACKS Adora off buckles! ROUNDHOUSE! Harley jumps in, dodges Adora to KICK, KNEE, and ENZIGIRI! Adora staggers, Harley fires up and runs, SHINING WIZARD! Cover, TWO! Adora survives #HarleyPotter, then ducks a kick!

Harley fights the waistlock, but Adora still GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO!! Harley survives but Adora is right on her! Adora scoops but Harley fights free! Harley shoves Adora away, then slips around her, sunset flip! Adora rolls free, roars, and LARIAT TUBMAN!! Cover, Adora wins!

Winner: Trish Adora, by pinfall

The wrath of Harley Cameron was not felt but conquered, and The Infantry shows up to celebrate with their teammate. Will ROH soon belong to STP?

AEW Stories presents Nigel McGuinness: The Road Less Traveled.

Learn all about the life of the ROH legend, both from those who know him, and from the man himself. Available now On Demand on Honor Club!

Billie Starkz VS Brittany Jade!

In quite the twist, Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths is still Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths because the Fallen Goddess has only grown more erratic. Athena dumped Lexy Nair to keep Billie under her thumb, will Billie even be able to focus on her own success? Or will Charlotte’s #SadHooligan take advantage of Billie’s dilemma?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and Billie circles with Brittany. They tie up and go around, and Billie puts Brittany on ropes. Billie lets off to whip but Brittany reverses. Billie reverses back to send Brittany to a corner. Billie runs up, Brittany dodges, but Billie goes up and around to arm-drag and lateral press! Cover, ONE, and Brittany ghost pins! ONE and Billie SUPERKICKS Brittany down! Brittany flounders to ropes, Billie storms up and Billie fires forearms! Billie whips, ELBOWS, and KNEES Brittany to then LARIAT! Billie flexes and fans cheer, but Brittany flounders to a corner.

Billie storms up but Brittany fires shots. Billie BOOTS Brittany, reels her in, and snap suplexes! The fans cheer while Brittany flounders. Billie seethes, then she stalks Brittany to a corner. Billie snapmares Brittany while fans duel, and then Billie KICKS Brittany in the back! Brittany writhes, but Billie gives her stomps! Billie tells the ref to back off, how very Athena of her. Billie mocks the booing fans, then she ROCKS Brittany. Billie whips corner to corner, runs up, but Brittany dodges! Brittany returns to SPLASH! Brittany keeps moving, blocks some boots, but the REBOUND KICK hits! Billie goes up, but Brittany UPPERCUTS!

Brittany climbs up to CLUB away on Billie, then hoists her up. But Billie slips under, goes for the Electric Chair Lift, only for Brittany to hold on tight. Billie manages to pry Brittany away from the corner, just to THROW her into the buckles! Brittany wobbles, into the HEEL KICK! Billie goes up, up, and SWANTON BOMBS! Cover, Billie wins!

Winner: Billie Starkz, by pinfall

Minion or not, Billie gets herself back on track. We know from WrestleDynasty that Athena didn’t win the International Women’s Cup, and is now going to settle things with Thekla at Stardom’s next event this Monday. Will Billie (not) be cheering on her Minion Overlord in her battle with the #WarB*tch?

Rachael Ellering VS Queen Aminata!

The ROH Women’s Division continues to power up as the Queen of Strong Smile takes on the Queen of Guinea, here in the Queen City! Athena’s on her “world tour” while Red Velvet will be on the Proving Grounds tonight, will the winner of this match be primed for a shot on the other side?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally as the two circle. The chant of “QUEEN! QUEEN! QUEEN!” starts up and Aminata shakes it up. Rachael tells the camera that she’s still gonna knock her head off. The two tie up, then Rachael waistlocks, then wrenches to a wristlock. Aminata brings Rachael to her knees, steps over, and gives her a twerk attack! The fans fire up but Rachael pushes Aminata away. Rachael jokes that the twerking wasn’t that good, but offers another handshake. Aminata takes it and the two reset. They tie up again, Aminata waistlocks, but Rachael pries the hold open.

Rachael wrenches to a wristlock and she WRINGS Aminata. Aminata rolls through, but Rachael runs her over! The fans rally and duel while Rachael dusts herself off. Things speed up, Rachael steps over the dropdown, and she deadlift gut wrenches Aminata! Aminata says don’t do it, but Rachael asks Charlotte if they should. The fans say yes, so Rachael GUT WRENCH PLEXES Aminata! The fans fire up and Rachael says, “SQUISH~!” But Aminata scrambles out of the ring! The fans boo but Rachael did give it away. Aminata takes a break to catch her breath, the fans rally for her, and Rachael patiently waits.

The ring count is 7 of 20 while Aminata paces. Rachael holds the ropes open, Aminata accepts the friendly offer, and the fans cheer as they reset again. The two tie up, Aminata waistlocks, then headlocks. Rachael blocks the takeover, then lifts Aminata back up! Aminata shifts sides, spins to a hammerlock, then back to the headlock. Rachael slips out the back to waistlock and SLAM! Rachael runs, BASEMENT BOOT! Cover, TWO! Rachael aims, “SQUISH~!” Rachael runs up and SENTONS! Direct hit and Rachael covers, TWO! Aminata toughs it out and goes to a corner, but Rachael runs up! Aminata BOOTS her first!

Rachael comes back, Aminata goes up and over, then Aminata ROCKS Rachael! And mule kicks! Aminata climbs up, and she rains down fists! The fans count, and Aminata stops at 9 to shimmy and shake, before TEN! Aminata then sits Rachael down, and starts up the clap, slap slap! The fans join in, Aminata runs side to side, BOOT WASH! Aminata grins while she sits on the apron, having gone through Rachael! Aminata then drags Rachael to a cover, TWO! Rachael survives but Aminata drags her to center. Rachael fights but Aminata goes for legs. Rachael reels her in for a roll-up, TWO! Aminata runs up, into an ELBOW!

Aminata gets mad now. Aminata runs up, Rachael dodges and comes back, to UPPERCUT! The fans fire up and Rachael reels Aminata in. Aminata wrenches out, QUEEN’S CROWN HEADBUTT!! Cover, Aminata wins!

Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall

Aminata gives Rachael a kiss on the forehead for her Code of Honor show of respect. But will no one keep Aminata from the gold in the New Year?

ROH Rewind: WOH Championship: Sumie Sakai VS HZK (Hazuki) w/ Oedo Tai!

Speaking of championships, we’re taking it back to the early days of the “Women of Honor” Division! And to honor Sumie Sakai’s retirement match this Saturday as part of NJPW Battle in the Valley, we watch one of her instant classics with Stardom’s Wildheart!

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, but there’s no Code of Honor. HZK slaps Sumie’s hand away then swings on her, but Sumie ducks to Mongolian chop! The bell rings and Sumie is already fired up. She whips but HZK reverses to throw her down by her hair! There’s that new found edge from joining Oedo Tai. HZK picks Sumie up and throws her to a corner. She gets the fans into it as she claps while scraping her boot into Sumie. HZK then runs for the corner to corner for another boot wash! Sumie ends up outside the ring but HZK fetches her. She throws Sumie into barriers while Oedo Tai lurks.

HZK scoop slams Sumie right to the floor mats! She then stares down a fan, and flips him off! HZK drags Sumie up to throw into another barrier, then puts her back in the ring. HZK runs and dropkicks Sumie back out! Fans fire up as HZK climbs up and takes aim. HZK leaps for a SUPER SENTON! Direct hit! The young upstart is in control while we go to break.

ROH returns and HZK grinds Sumie with a headlock. Sumie gets free but not for long, as HZK uses body scissors to roll Sumie around! HZK stops to make it a cover, TWO! Oedo Tai knows HZK was close as she drags Sumie up. HZK prepares a full nelson but Sumie breaks out. Sumie and HZK trade forearms back and forth. Fairfax is on Sumie’s side as she gets an edge. HZK knees low, then runs, but into a back elbow. Sumie whips but HZK reverses only for Sumie to reverse back. Sumie gives an elbow then runs, for a big forearm smash! Fans fire up with the champ as she drags HZK up. She hits a Northern Lights with a bridge, TWO!!

Sumie rallies the fans up as she runs, but into a bicycle kick! HZK drags Sumie up, Full Nelson Slam! Running senton! TWO! HZK was close again, but she doesn’t lose focus. She runs in corner to corner for the back elbow, then climbs up for the tornado DDT! Cover, TWO! That was close but not enough. HZK drags Sumie up but Sumie counters to a small package, TWO! Code Breaker outta nowhere from HZK! Both women are down but the fans are fired up. HZK stands first and drags Sumie over. She climbs up again, and fans rally up. She jumps, but her senton flops as Sumie rolls away. Sumie fires up now as she takes aim.

HZK stands and Sumie runs in for a modified shining wizard! Sumie keeps going, swinging fisherman neckbreaker, the TJ Special! Cover, TWO!! Sumie was super close, but she’s not done yet. She climbs up top, but HZK stirs. Sumie waits and the fans fire up, for a big missile dropkick! Sumie then gives HZK the swinging knee. HZK slumps out of the ring, but Oedo Tai goes to her side. Sumie climbs up, to SUPER Crossbody onto them all! Fans are thunderous while Oedo Tai is reeling. Sumie drags HZK back up and in, then drags her back up while fans chant “This is Awesome!” Sumie hits the Fisherman Buster! Cover, TWO!

HZK is young but she has heart beyond her years. Sumie’s fine with that, as she drags HZK up again. Dragon sleeper but HZK slips out. HZK kicks but Sumie blocks to double stomp. Sumie climbs up now, but HZK crawls over. They brawl and a headbutt knocks HZK down. HZK gets back up to kick Sumie’s legs out, then she hits a DRAPING Code Breaker! Cover, TWO!? Sumie shocks everyone, and Hana Kanamura is pissed. She argues with the ref, but here comes Kagetsu! HZK holds onto Sumie while Kagetsu throws a kick, but Sumie ducks and the kick hits HZK! Sumie gives Kagetsu a big saido suplex, then drags HZK up. Smash Mouth! Cover, Sumie wins!

Winner: Sumie Sakai, by pinfall (still WOH Champion)

The Ray of Sunshine survives the shadowy trio of Oedo Tai to remain the first and only WOH Champion! And with this Saturday being the last match, will Sumie ride off into the sunset? Or will she be left in darkness after teaming with… The House of Torture?!

ROH Women’s World Television Championship Proving Ground Match: Red Velvet VS Jazmyne Hao!

The Chef knows LEGIT Leyla wants a rematch to clear the controversy from Final Battle, but that’s on the backburner. Right now, Velvet is looking to #StirItUp, but will she be serving up another L? Or will The Dragon of Malice burn her biscuits?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and we’re on the clock. Velvet and Hao circle, tie up, and Hao shoves Velvet! Hao flexes, the fans are torn, but Velvet dusts herself off. The two circle again, the fans rally, and Velvet dodges to waistlock. Hao switches, Velvet wrenches to hammerlock, but Hao switches that onto Velvet. Velvet fights around, Hao holds on, but Velvet makes it to the ropes. The ref counts the break, Velvet protests, but Hao lets go. Velvet and Hao reset, tie up, but Velvet kicks low! Velvet CLUBS Hao, bumps her off buckles, then bumps her again. Velvet fires a body shot, but lets off as the ref reprimands.

Velvet comes back to BODY SHOT again! Velvet bumps Hao off buckles, stomps a mudhole in, then walks it dry. The fans are torn but Velvet struts back to the corner. Velvet digs her boots in, asks the fans why they’re mad, then says they’re just trash. Velvet lets off as the ref counts 4, then she brings Hao up. Hao breaks free to ROCK Velvet! Hao ROCKS, BODY SHOTS, and ROCKS Velvet again! Velvet CLUBS Hao in return, then brings her around. Velvet whips, Hao reverses, but Velvet grabs ropes! Velvet drop toeholds Hao onto ropes, then runs to DOUBLE KNEE Hao in the back! Velvet soaks up more heat before she goes back to Hao.

Velvet gets herself a taste, mocks the fans, tells ’em to “SUCK IT!” then runs up on Hao. Hao BOOTS Velvet down! Hao goes up, up, and CANNON- FLOPS! Velvet dodges to then DECK Hao! Cover, Velvet wins!

Winner: Red Velvet, by pinfall (denies Jazmyne Hao a title match)

Hao didn’t just get knocked out, she got cooked! Will Red Velvet be red hot when Leyla tries to take another bite out of her?

QT Marshall speaks.

He tells the cameraman, “Hey, c’mere. It’s just you, right? No Lexy? Ever since I took that selfie at Worlds End with Lexy, she hasn’t left me alone. And I get it. For the first time in her life, she went viral. And y’know what they say? You never forget your first time. Now everyone wants to know what QT Marshall’s been up to, and for everyone living under a rock, last week on ROH Television, I took Komander to the ten minute time limit in the Proving Ground, and earned myself an ROH Television Championship match.” Everyone wants to know why “a big guy” like QT is going after a “little luchador” like Komander.

It’s simple: QT was the AAA Latin American Champion last year, when people didn’t even know who Komander was! QT reveals he’s wearing his AAA merch: Born In America, Made In Mexico. People wanna know what happens next week when QT steps to Komander for the ROH World TV Championship, and that’s also simple: you’re looking at the NEW ROH World TV Champion, Q T Marshall! QT smiles, but will he bring the DOOM~ to the Commander of the Skies? Or will Komander deflate that ego before QT’s head is too big for the door?

Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty VS The Gates of Agony!

There is some history here, as Shane Taylor Promotions circa 2022 saw Bishop Kaun as the right hand man of Big Bad Shaney T. However, things change over time, such as management and allegiances. But while STP has rebuilt itself, the Cameroonian Prince & the Samoan Lion have found themselves all on their own. Can Shane convince Kaun to come back into the fold? Or will Kaun & Liona close the gates on the past?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the teams sort out, and after Shane demands STP gets the camera-right corner, he lets his new right hand man step to the old. Kaun and Lee circle, tie up, and Kaun powers Lee back to ropes. The ref counts the break, Kaun lets go cleanly and offers Lee to step away. Lee and Kaun reset, the fans rally up, and the two tie up. Lee wrenches and hammerlocks, but Kaun trips Lee! Lee avoids a Stretch Muffler, as well as a headlock, then he wrangles Kaun. Lee traps an arm, flexes on Kaun, and Shane says that’s the BEST Pure Champion! Kaun fights free, Lee eggs him on, then Lee dodges.

Lee trips Kaun and has a REAR NAKED CHOKE! Kaun fights it, but Lee shifts to a GEDO CLUTCH! TWO, Kaun ducks a kick. Lee drops down, hurdles over, but Kaun shoves him. Kaun hurdles, then dodges Lee to ELBOW him down! The fans fire up as Kaun builds up power, to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Kaun brings Lee up, wrenches, but Lee kicks free. Lee rolls back, Shane tags in. Kaun turns to Liona, but Shane shouts at Kaun, “Don’t even think about being a little b*tch and tagging him! You in here with the general, dawg!” The fans rally, Shane tells Liona to shut up, then he circles with Kaun.

Shane and Kaun tie up, Kaun headlocks, but Shane powers up and out. Kaun RAMS Shane but Shane shakes his head. Shane dares Kaun to do that again, so Kaun runs, but Lee gets a cheap shot in! Kaun DECKS Lee, dodges Shane, but the SOUTHPAW finds him! Shane eggs Kaun on, drags him up, and puts him in a corner. Shane says Kaun isn’t on the same side anymore, he’s on the other side. Shane CHOPS Kaun, but Kaun gets in Shane’s face! Kaun dares Shane to hit him again, so Shane says okay! Shane ROCKS Kaun! Shane eggs Kaun on, then he drags him over. Tag to Lee, STP mugs Kaun.

Lee drags Kaun up, wrenches and snapmares, then steps over to trap an arm. Lee soaks up the cheers and jeers, grabs the other arm, but Kaun fights it! The fans rally, Lee pushes on the shoulder, and then he bends the fingers! Lee twists the wrist, then reclines back on that arm! Kaun endures, ends up in a cover, TWO! Kaun escapes but Lee clamps on a facelock. Kaun fires body shots and the fans rally up. Kaun powers out to CHOP, CHOP, but Lee wrenches! Lee traps the arm to TWEAK it! Tag to Shane, and STP mugs Kaun again. Kaun ROCKS Shane, ELBOWS Lee, then fires more shots on Shane!

Kaun kicks, Shane blocks and SHOVES Kaun, then KNEES him down! Shane drags Kaun to a cover, but Liona breaks it! Shane tells Liona to get back, then he talks trash on Kaun. The fans continue to rally, and Shane brings Kaun up. Kaun throws elbows and body shots, then a CHOP! Kaun roars, but Shane ROCKS him again! Then URENAGE! SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Kaun stays in this but Shane tags Lee. STP stands Kaun up so they can mug him more. Lee wrenches the arm, bends the elbow, then ELBOW BREAKER! Lee whips Kaun, Kaun ducks ‘n’ dodges, then DOUBLE CROSSBODIES collide!

The fans rally up while both men are down. Lee and Kaun crawl while the standing count starts. Hot tag to Shane, and then hot tag to Liona! The fans fire up as the big men RAM each other! “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Shane and Liona shift to LARIATS, “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Liona gets the edge as he holds Shane up for LARIAT after LARIAT! But then Shane ROCKS Liona! Shane shouts, “Meat that, boy!” Shane then bobs ‘n’ weaves, HEADBUTTS, but Shane’s the one that wobbles! Liona roars to HEADBUTT back! Liona fireman’s carries, SAMOAN DROP! The fans fire up with Liona as he storms around.

Liona calls to Kaun but that lets Shane get away. Lee sneaks a tag while Liona tags Kaun. The Gates set up in corners, the fans rally behind them, Liona HIP ATTACKS, and Kaun METEORAS! Shane flops but Lee drags Kaun out! Kaun kicks Lee away, then follows, but Lee dodges! Kaun tumbles, but Liona has Lee! Lee slips free of the scoop, but Liona bucks the O’Conner! Kaun returns, and Lee runs up, OPEN THE GATES!! Cover, TWO?!? Lee survives and the fans rally up! The Gates just reset, they get Lee up to CLOSE- NO, Shane DECKS Kaun! Liona dodges Shane to SUPERKICK Shane to the outside!

The fans fire up, Liona runs corner to corner and goes up, out, and CANNONBALLS onto Shane on the floor! Both big men are down, and now Adora runs out here? Why’d she wait to join STP ringside until now? Kaun short arm LARIATS Lee on the floor! Kaun drags Lee up, puts him in, but Adora is a decoy so THE INFANTRY can run back out here! Dean & Bravo trip Kaun and drag him to the apron, DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Adora stops distracting the ref so he can see Lee’s O’Conner BRIDGE! STP WINS!

Winners: Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty, by pinfall

The fans boo but what can anyone do when STP has a 5v2 advantage? They end the 18 match win streak the Gates of Agony were on, and Shane says there is a difference between running with him versus running against him! Shane says this STP is family, so will the family share all the gold in ROH?

Chris Jericho is here!

The Learning Tree, the Nueve, the ROH World Champion, the King of New York, storms out here into the Queen City wearing a new “I ♥ Chris Jericho” shirt, mic in hand. Jericho doesn’t look to be in a good mood, he looks as sour as “Bad Apple” Bryan Keith does. The fans boo but Jericho has them turn his music off. Jericho says this crowd is full of idiots! A bunch of North Carolina morons! Jericho was watching all of them, none of them were chanting for him during those matches! None of them were cheering for Bryan Keith during those matches! The fans boo, why would they? Jericho says all he was hearing before was “Rock ‘n’ Roll.”

They wanna chant “Rock ‘n’ Roll?” Well guess what! The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express LEFT! Jericho saw ’em, too! And lucky they did, cuz if they came out here now, Jericho would whip BOTH their asses! If they were still here, Jericho would wipe the floor with them, then The Bad Apple would wipe the floor again! Wait, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express IS still here! Jericho is upset and confused to see Robert Gibson & Ricky Morton making their way out here, but Charlotte loves to see it! The tag team legends step into the ring, the fans chant “ROCK ‘N’ ROLL!” but Jericho says cut the music! Nope, the music keeps going!

The music does fade so that the chants can come in louder. Jericho says, “Oh, really? You wanna chant Rock ‘n’ Roll? Well I HATE Rock ‘n’ Roll!” Does Jericho not realize the irony of that statement? The fans chant “FOZZY SUCKS!” and Jericho tells ’em to shut up! Jericho reiterates that he really doesn’t like Ricky. He isn’t a fan of Robert, either, but Jericho hasn’t liked Ricky since 1994! Ricky took Jericho’s food, his bags, and made fun of him! Jericho should kick Ricky’s ass here and now! The fans boo but then Ricky ROCKS Jericho! Robby DECKS Jericho, Keith runs up but into an ELBOW! Robby whips and BODY SHOTS, Ricky KNEE LIFTS!

The fans fire up as Keith & Jericho bail out of the ring! Rock ‘n’ Roll Express stand tall, and Ricky grabs the mic Jericho dropped to say, “All I wanna say is that Robert and I are glad to be back home in Charlotte, North Carolina!” The fans are happy about that, too, and clearly Rock ‘n’ Roll will never die! When and where will Ricky & Robby rock ROH again? Will this embarrassment only motivate Chris Jericho to take it to Dax Harwood this Saturday Night Collision?

My Thoughts:

A very good ROH here at just under 90 minutes, and again less because of the ROH Rewind. A great match to go with given Sumie Sakai’s retirement match this Saturday, and luckily I had this one covered to just copy-paste it. That match is also a bit sad in hindsight given the tragic end of Hana Kimura. But moving on from that, great women’s matches tonight, even with Billie in an obvious squash match and Adora obviously going to beat Harley. But Billie’s part was a good way to plug Athena’s “world tour” and build her back up from Final Battle. I still argue Billie should not have lost that.

Aminata VS Rachael was great stuff, and good stuff for Aminata to also get back up. Aminata is another example of when ROH should’ve pulled the trigger and dethroned Athena, but maybe Aminata can come back around and win the Women’s World Championship this year. Velvet VS Hao was really good stuff for a Proving Ground match, but of course Velvet won that. Velvet will keep herself sharp, surely Leyla will get some rebound wins, and their rematch can probably be Supercard of Honor at the latest. Also, while last year’s Supercard of Honor was coinciding with WrestleMania weekend, they can’t wait that long, Mania is gonna be late April. So maybe Supercard can be the same weekend as AEW Revolution, aka March.

Good promo from QT Marshall to hype up his title match with Komander, but I would think QT loses again. Komander only got that ROH TV title, he needs to keep going for a little longer. Plus, it kinda works for QT to be a “fail upward” Heel. His ego just grows, even after losing to Jay Lethal and losing to Jeff Jarrett. And speaking of egos that grow no matter what, we got a rather silly promo from Jericho that was just more for the fans to go home happy as Rock ‘n’ Roll Express get to slap Jericho around. The Rated FTR matches on Collision will do much better to build an ROH World Championship match story than this.

And very good main event tag match from STP with Gates of Agony, especially with the history between Shane and Kaun. That very story is a prime example of the real world affecting story. ROH’s dark times during Pandemic Era, Tony Khan picking up pieces of the roster here and there before just buying it all, and then TK not really knowing what to do with most of it after that, that is Shane Taylor Promotions and Gates of Agony right there. But hey, with STP having four men but aiming for all the gold, I feel like the Gates could be some unlikely allies for Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara as a new tag title story starts.