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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (2/13/25)

Sail away, maaaan~!

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1 month ago

February 13, 2025

Steven Mitchell

All aboard the Cruise of Jericho!

Tonight, watch the great matches from the ROH World Champion’s annual Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Rager at Sea! Who will be having the best time on this Cruise of Jericho?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Jay Lethal VS Mason Madden w/ Mansoor; Lethal wins.
Billie Starkz VS Harley Cameron; Harley wins.
AEW International Championship Title Eliminator: Konosuke Takeshita VS Tommy Billington; Konosuke wins and denies Tommy a title opportunity.
The Outrunners VS Grizzled Young Veterans; The Outrunners win.
Ricochet VS Serpentico; Ricochet wins.
ROH World Television Championship: Komander VS Nick Wayne; Komander wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Chris Jericho speaks.

“Hola, gente! That’s Spanish for ‘Hi, guys!'” (Technically, “Hello, people”.) “And Spanish is the language they speak in the Dominican Republic. Why am I telling you about this? Because that’s where the Jericho Cruise: Six on the Beach went this year. And tonight on ROH, presented by The Nueve, Your ROH World Champion, we are gonna have a show filled with ROH special matches right from the Jericho Cruise. You’ve never seen it like this before. 20 years of ROH history, and it took Chris Jericho to bring such a festive scenario to you, live here on ROH tonight!

“So you can say that Mark Briscoe, or Bryan Danielson, or Nigel McGuinness, or my personal favorite, Jay Briscoe, is your number one ROH Champion, but after tonight, there is no doubt in my mind, or anybody else’s, that Chris Jericho, The Nueve, is Numero Uno for the ROH Campeonatos. That’s number one for ROH Champions. Enjoy the show tonight, guys, and hopefully we’ll see you next year on the high seas on the Jericho Cruise! Adios, gente! Also Spanish.” Jericho winks and gives a thumbs up, but indeed, ROH has for the first time ever a very special cruise edition! Soak it in, maaan~!

Jay Lethal VS Mason Madden w/ Mansoor!

While the former ROH World Champion is ready to get back into the title scene, do not let the belt MXM Collection has in their possession fool you. The Mahogany Hunk & Iron Chic literally stole that ROH World Tag Team Championship right off Sammy Guevara after beating him down! Will Mason make the deck his catwalk? Or will Lethal turn up the Black Machismo?

Turns out, he does! Lethal is bringing out his savage side and the crowd cheers. Mason stands on the corner, but he gets booed. The Code of Honor is skipped, the bell rings, and the two circle. They circle, and the fans duel about fingertip touching! Lethal says okay, and they MEGA POWER TIP TOUCH~! But then Mason KNEES Lethal low! The fans boo but Mansoor says that’s what Lethal gets! Mason CLUBS Lethal, stomps away in the corner, then struts his way to a POSE! The fans are torn, Mason whips, but Lethal ducks ‘n’ dodges, then slides under to JAB! JAB! JAB! Lethal JABS again and again and again, high then low, then he winds up for a HAYMAKER!

Mason staggers to a corner, Lethal climbs up on him, and Lethal rains down fists! The fans count along, but Mason stops things at 5! Lethal slips free of the atomic drop to ELBOW Mason down! Lethal goes up, AX HANDLE! Cover, TWO! Mason is tougher than that but Lethal goes to the corner. Lethal climbs, and he AX- NO, Mason catches him for a CHOKE BOMB! Cover, TWO! Mansoor complains, Mason stomps Lethal, and then Mason throat chops Lethal! Mason runs corner to corner and ELBOWS Lethal! The fans rally and duel, but Mason whips Lethal to ropes, LEG LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Lethal is also tougher than that, but MXM talks trash to fans.

Mason drags Lethal up, wrenches, and he hits an ELBOW BREAKER! Mason wrenches for another ELBOW BREAKER, and another, and another! The fans boo, but then Mason CLUBS the bad arm. Mason POSES, but Lethal powers up! Lethal CHOPS, but Mason HEADBUTTS! Mason runs in, Lethal dodges, then goes up and over in the corner! Lethal goes up the other corner to CROSSBODY! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Mansoor is upset, he tells fans to stop cheering, but Lethal and Mason stand. Mason ROCKS Lethal, but Lethal JABS! Mason ROCKS Lethal, Lethal JABS, and repeat!

The fans fire up as Lethal winds up, to JAB! JAB! JAB! Lethal winds up to ROCK Mason! But Mason is, uh, Maddening up? Lethal throws more hands, but Mason just feeds off them! Lethal throws one more shot and Mason shouts, “YOU~!” Lethal flips Mason off and the haymakers fly! Mason counter punches, whips, and BOOTS! Mason keeps copying the Immortal One, then he runs to drop the leg, but he misses! Lethal hurries up a corner, and he hits the MACHO- NO, Lethal blocks Mason’s boot first! Lethal stands Mason up, dodges his lariat, and handsprings, LETHAL INJECTION! A bit double-edged given how big Mason is, so that’s a big fall!

Both men are down and the fans rally up! Lethal rises, staggers, but he finds his way to a corner. Mansoor throws a fit as Lethal climbs, for the MACHO ELBOW!! Cover, Machismo wins!

Winner: Jay Lethal, by pinfall

Mansoor is really upset now! But good thing they aren’t the tag champions, because they’d owe Lethal a title shot! But speaking of a title shot, could Lethal be back on the rise towards the top of ROH?

ROH shares post-show footage from last week.

Athena and Billie Starkz returned backstage after Athena won yet another Proving Grounds match, but Athena still wasn’t happy with Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths. Athena makes Billie take a seat, and then tells her to share what she learned from watching Athena wrestle! Billie says she learned how to choke someone out, how to knock someone out- That’s it? That’s all she learned!? If that’s all Billie learned, than she is an IDIOT! Just like her stupid country bumpkin family! Athena is trying to save Billie! Athena is trying to make Billie better for the world of ROH.

Yet time and time again, Billie proves she is an imbecile, that she can’t cut it, and that she is nothing but what Louisville, Kentucky made her: a nothing! So, Billie… GET IT TOGETHER!! The Fallen Goddess storms off, but will Billie ever get out from under her thumb?

Billie Starkz VS Harley Cameron!

Last week she was getting grilled by the Minion Overlord, but this week, she gets to just be herself here on the Jericho Cruise! Will she show Athena what she’s really learned by fighting her way to a third shot at the ROH Women’s World Championship? Or will she #FeelTheWrath as this wild Aussie (at this point in time) fights to prove she belongs?

The fans chant “FEEL THE WRATH!” as she and Billie circle. The fans then chant “Both These Girls!” as they tie up. Billie waistlocks, Harley headlocks and says, “Feel the Wrath!” The fans cheer, but Billie pops out the back. Billie grinds the arm, mocks the ref’s admonishing, but Harley fights up. Harley wrenches to wristlock, then hammerlock, then headlock! The fans cheer, but Billie pops out the back to waistlock. They go to ropes, Harley tries but can’t buck free. Billie lets off and she SPANKS Harley! The fans cheer the cheeky nature, but Harley rushes up on Billie. Harley waistlocks, Billie headlocks, but Harley powers up and out.

Harley drop toeholds Billie, then SPANKS her! The fans cheer the cheeky return! Billie and Harley reset, and Billie throws her armbands off! Billie runs up, Harley dodges, then she rolls over the dropdown. Things speed up, Harley dodges and DROPKICKS Billie down! The fans fire up and Harley puts Billie in a corner. Harley climbs up, and she rains down fists! The fans count along, and Harley stops at nine, to SMOTHER Billie! Well, it’s a very tropical cruise, guess those are the coconuts! The fans fire up, but Billie storms up to SUPERKICK! Then she hits a DDT! Billie says this ends now! Billie storms up on Harley to stomp a mudhole!

The ref reprimands, Billie tells the ref to back off, and Billie still tries to get the taste out of her mouth. Billie ROCKS Harley, and she can’t help but hear fans chant things like “I Want Next!” She asks them, “What is wrong with you?” One fan chants back, “We Are Wasted!” Billie bumps Harley off buckles, then whips corner to corner. Harley bounces off buckles hard, Billie flexes, and the fans cheer. Billie drags Harley up and says take a shot of this! She CHOKES Harley on ropes! The ref counts, Billie stops at 4, and she bumps Harley off buckles. Billie bullies the ref again, then storms up on Harley. Billie ROCKS Harley, whips corner to corner, then runs up, only for Harley to ROCK her!

Harley ROCKS Billie again, then again! The fans rally, Harley kicks, but Billie blocks! Billie ducks the enzigiri just in time, and she digs a knee into Harley’s back! Billie has the chinlock, Harley fights it, and Harley slowly stands up. The fans rally, Harley fires body shots, but Billie knees low! Billie whips, Harley ducks ‘n’ dodges, but so does Billie! Harley LARIATS! And LARIATS! And LARIATS again! Harley kicks ow, reels Billie in, and HOTSHOT BULLDOGS! Then an AX KICK in the ropes! “FEEL THE WRATH!” MORE SMOTHERING! Then headscissor CHOKE! The ref counts, Harley lets Billie go, and she lines up a shot!

Harley runs in, dodges a lariat, ENZIGIRI! Cover, TWO! Billie survives and Harley pounds the mat in frustration. The fans rally and duel, and Harley reels Billie in again. Pump handle, lift, but Billie fights free! Billie waistlocks, Harley switches, but Billie switches! The switching continues, and then Billie ripcords! Harley ducks, pump handles, and SAIDOS! Cover, TWO!! Billie survives and Harley is shocked! The fans rally even harder as Harley builds speed, but Billie cravats for the SMASH! Billie puts Harley in a corner, but Harley dodges the lariat! Harley comes back, but Billie ELBOWS her! And BOOTS her!

Harley blocks more boots, but Billie hits the REBOUND ENZIGIRI! Then a GHOSTBUSTER! Cover, TWO?!? Harley survives and Billie is furious! Billie knocks Harley into the drop zone, then she goes up. The fans rally for Harley and that annoys Billie. SWANTON FLOP! Harley ghost pins, HARLEY WINS!!

Winner: Harley Cameron, by pinfall

Her ROH career is now 4-2, but that’s also a win over the inaugural ROH Women’s World Television Champion! Could this be a sign that Harley is destined for greatness?

AEW International Championship Title Eliminator: Konosuke Takeshita VS Tommy Billington!

It was July 13th, 2024 when The Alpha and The Dynamite Kid had an incredible Collision, but that was before Konosuke was a Double Champion. Will Konosuke be 2-0 now that he’s only gotten stronger? Or will Tommy use this cruise to grab a golden ticket?

The bell rings and the fans tell off Don Callis even though he’s not here. Konosuke and Tommy circle, tie up, and Tommy arm-drags! Konosuke gets up in a huff, circles with Tommy, and they tie up. Konosuke waistlocks but Tommy wrenches and wristlocks. Konosuke moves around, rolls, then trips Tommy to a toehold. Tommy endures, pries at the grip, and he brings Konosuke’s arm around to wrench and YANK! And YANK! Tommy wristlocks, Konosuke headlocks and hits the takeover, but Tommy headscissors! Konosuke kips free and the fans cheer as they reset. The two tie up, Tommy headlocks, but Konosuke powers up and out.

Konosuke drops down, but Tommy comes back to run him over! Things keep moving, Konosuke hurdles but Tommy waistlocks! O’Conner Roll, TWO! Tommy is sent to the apron! Konosuke hurries to suplex Tommy in, but Tommy slips free and- NO, Konosuke bucks the O’Conner! Things speed up, and Tommy hits an INVERTED MONKEY FLIP! Tommy hurries up, but Konosuke hits ropes! That trips Tommy up and the fans are torn. Konosuke storms back up to ROCKET LAUNCH Tommy! The fans cheer while Konosuke climbs. Tommy goes to the adjacent side, out of the drop zone, so Konosuke hops down.

Konosuke storms up to ROCK Tommy with a forearm. Konosuke brings something out from inside his boot? He climbs up on the corner, and he starts jabbing Tommy with that item! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Konosuke stops at 4. Reveal: it’s a SPORK! Konosuke was trying to dig into Tommy like he’s a buffet dinner! Konosuke “apologizes,” puts Tommy in another corner, and he JABS at Tommy with the spork again and again! Then Konosuke throws it to a fan! What a souvenir. Konosuke hits a BIG suplex, covers, TWO! Tommy stays in this but Konosuke stays on him with a chinlock.

Konosuke headstands to put on pressure, then drops down to crank the hold. Tommy endures, the fans rally up, and Tommy fights to his feet. Tommy fires body shots, but Konosuke knees low! The fans are torn but Konosuke lifts Tommy. BLUE THUNDER- NO, Tommy fights the bomb with elbows! Konosuke shoves Tommy to ropes, then catches him on the rebound for a back suplex! But Tommy lands out! Tommy waistlocks, Konosuke elbows free then runs, but Tommy CLOBBERS him! Tommy whips, then CLOBBERS Konosuke again! Tommy reels Konosuke in, snap suplex! The fans fire up as Tommy climbs a corner!

Tommy reaches the top, but Konosuke stands, so Tommy MISSILE DROPKICKS Konosuke down! The fans fire up again as Tommy stalks Konosuke to a corner. Tommy whips corner to corner, but Konosuke reverses. Konosuke runs in, but Tommy dodges! Tommy gets moving, he ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl, and he gut wrenches Konosuke?! But Konosuke turns that around! Only for Tommy to turn it back around! TOMBSTONE! Konosuke is down, but Tommy goes back up! DIVING HEADBUTT FLOPS! Konosuke avoids disaster to then POWER DRIVE KNEE!! Tommy sputters, but Konosuke hauls him up! BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Cover, Konosuke wins!

Winner: Konosuke Takeshita, by pinfall (denies Tommy Billington a title match)

The Dynamite Kid almost had The Alpha, but it’s the same as before: Konosuke standing tall. With both the AEW International and NEVER Openweight Championships in his hands, will no one stop Konosuke Takeshita from taking over the wrestling world?

The Outrunners VS Grizzled Young Veterans!

Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd may be fighting The Learning Tree on Dynamite, but they’ve got something to prove to Zack Gibson & James Drake here in ROH. The Outrunners outdid three other teams in last week’s Fatal 4 Way, will they win again now that it’s 2v2? Or will the Youngest Men Alive learn to #GritYourTeeth?

The fans are all fired up for “OUTRUNNERS! OUTRUNNERS!” GYV gets annoyed, especially as they get nothing but boos. The teams sort out, Truth starts against Drake, and the fans rally up. They tie up, Drake headlocks, but Truth powers up and out. Drake RAMS Truth, but Truth flexes! The fans cheer but Drake is annoyed. Drake backs off to talk this over with Gibson, and then Drake resets with Truth. They tie up, Drake CLUBS Truth on the back, then he wrenches. Truth wrenches back! The fans cheer as Truth wrenches again, but Drake rolls, handsprings, and he throws Truth down by his hair! The fans boo while Drake mocks the flexing.

Drake stands Truth up to ROCK him and whip him! Truth ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! The fans fire up for Truth as he spins! Truth tags Turbo, they hand off the wrench, and the fans cheer Turbo on. Turbo wristlocks, but Drake pulls hair! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Gibson gets a cheap shot in! Gibson tags in and he UPPERCUTS Turbo! Gibson stands Turbo up to bring him around for a whip. Turbo reverses, then he scoops, but Gibson slips free! But Turbo gives him the Bruce Lee backhand! And then he flexes! The fans cheer, Turbo spins, and he brings Gibson up to tag in Truth.

The Outrunners double whip to body shot, atomic drop, then Manhattan Drop! Gibson flops over, Turbo fireman’s carries him, but Drake runs in! Truth intercepts with a fireman’s carry of his own! And then DOUBLE AIRPLANE SPINS~! The fans fire up as GYV ends up all dizzy! They stagger around, bump into each other, and then help steady each other. But then The Outrunners get them for DOUBLE ATOMIC DROPS! And GYV again bumps into each other! GYV falls over, The Outrunners spin around, and the fans are all fired up! Truth brings Gibson up, whips him to the corner, but Gibson BOOTS him!

Gibson elbows Turbo, but Truth JABS! JABS! JABS! Gibson headlocks, Drake tags in before Truth powers out! GYV drop down, trip Truth, then basement DROPKICK! Then MAYHEM IN MOTION for Turbo! GYV mock the spinning, then say “SUCK IT!” The fans boo, but Drake taunts Turbo, which also distracts the ref. Gibson has Truth on the ramp, whips him at the ropes, then ELBOWS him down! Truth sputters on the apron, Gibson plays innocent, and Drake drags Truth up. But Truth RAMS into Drake, slingshots over for the sunset flip, but Drake stays up! Drake flails, flails, reaches out, tag to Gibson!

Truth has the sunset, but Gibson ELBOWS him in the head! Gibson CLAWS Truth’s back while the fans boo and the ref reprimands. Gibson stomps Truth in the corner, digs his boots in, but he stops at 4. Gibson tells Turbo to stay back, then he ROCKS Truth. Tag to Drake, GYV mug Truth, but the fans rally up. Drake DECKS Truth, then he clamps on with a SLEEPER! Truth is already so red, but the fans rally up as he fights up! Truth fires body shots, reaches for Turbo, and repeat! The fans rally as Truth keeps trying, but Drake kicks him! Drake whips Truth to the GYV corner, but Truth BLASTS Gibson!

Drake runs in, Truth goes up and over! Truth reaches out but Drake just pulls him back! Drake kicks low, reels Truth in, but it’s Truth who suplexes Drake! The fans fire up, Truth crawls, but Drake anchors him again! Drake tags Gibson, GYV mugs Truth! They double whip, but Truth grabs ropes! Truth BOOTS Gibson, ELBOWS Drake, then dodges Drake to use Gibson as a step, FLYING HOT TAG! The fans fire up as Turbo now rallies on GYV! Haymaker after haymaker, then scoop SLAM after scoop SLAM! Turbo is all fired up, and he gives GYV a meeting of the minds! Then he LARIATS Drake up and out!

Gibson CLUBS Turbo, but that only angers Turbo! The fans fire up as Turbo flexes! Gibson takes another swing, but into a scoop! Truth joins in so it’s a DOUBLE SLAM! Then Truth winds up, and says, “Turbo Floyd! You SONOVA B*TCH!” They shake hands, and DOUBLE ELBOW DROP! The fans fire up again, Turbo scoops, but Gibson sends him into Truth! The fans boo but Gibson rolls Turbo, with tights! TWO!! Turbo escapes, but Gibson fireman’s carries! But Turbo slips free, kicks low, and reels Gibson in! Scoop and SNOWPLOW! The fans fire up as Turbo waits on Gibson! Gibson distracts the ref, and Drake CHOKES Turbo with the scarf!

Drake THROWS Turbo down, then acts like he did nothing wrong. The fans boo but Gibson stalks Turbo now. Gibson rains fists down on Turbo, then he tags in Drake. Drake climbs up and flexes while Gibson Electric Chair Lifts Turbo. But Truth saves Turbo, and they send Gibson into Drake! Truth DECKS Gibson, and Turbo brings Drake off the corner, into TOTAL RECALL! Cover, Outrunners win!

Winners: The Outrunners, by pinfall

Gibson can’t believe it, but he and Drake got caught by the living throwbacks! Truth & Turbo are running on all cylinders, will they finally have themselves a tag title opportunity?

Backstage interview with Queen Aminata.

Earlier this week, Lexy Nair was with the One True African Queen and pointed out her great roll in ROH. What are her goals for 2025? Before Aminata can say anything, Serena Deeb walks in. Aminata rolls her eyes as she’s not surprised. The Professor says she knows she’s sounding like a broken record, but she sees so much potential in Aminata. Aminata is a superstar, and Serena is a big fan. But Aminata is listening to all the wrong people. Like most of these “girls” today, Aminata is more concerned about shaking dat ass on TV than about winning! This is professional wrestling. Pound for pound, bell to bell, Serena is the best pure wrestler in ROH & AEW.

She is the Woman of 1000 Holds. So Queen, how about they mix it up a bit? They should do this in a Pure Rules Match! Aminata is a bit surprised by that. Is that what The Professor wants? Then the Queen is ready. Name the time and place, and the queen that “shakes her ass” will be there. Serena says okay, see you in Deeb’s Dojo. When and where will we see these two reignite their rivalry and finally put it to the test?

Ricochet VS Serpentico!

Not only is this the Jericho Cruise debut of The One & Only, it is also the Honor Club debut of The One & Only! Will Ricochet make this special edition episode #OuttaThisWorld? Or will he be far away when the SNAKEMAN enters his veins?

The bell rings and fans are chanting “RICO-SH*T!” in reference to the toilet paper raining down in Cincinnati. Ricochet and Serpentico tie up, and Ricochet pulls on the mask to put Serpentico in a corner! Ricochet climbs up on Serpentico while still pulling the mask but the ref counts. Ricochet stops at 4, backs off, and the ref reprimands. Ricochet says that was a clean break. The fans keep chanting and Serpentico encourages them to get louder. Ricochet and Serpentico circle, tie up, and Ricochet waistlocks to headlock. Serpentico powers up and out, but Ricochet runs him over. Ricochet flexes, the fans are torn, but things speed up.

Serpentico stays low, then hurdles over. Ricochet leaps over Serpentico, Serpentico ducks ‘n’ dodges lariats to then RANA! The fans fire up and Serpentico DRPOKICKS! Ricochet flounders to the ramp, and he storms off. The ref says to get back in the ring but Ricochet takes his time huffing and puffing. Ricochet storms up to the ropes but Serpentico is there. Ricochet backs off, and now fans taunt him with “BALD! BALD!” Ricochet says he wants to get int he ring and that Serpentico is too close! The ref has Serpentico stand back, Ricochet storms in, but Serpentico dodges! Serpentico ROCKS Ricochet with ahymakers!

The fans fire up as Serpentico UPPERCUTS in the corner! Serpentico whips corner to corner, then runs in, but Ricochet uses the ref as a shield! The fans boo but then Ricochet LARIATS Serpentico down! The ref reprimands, Ricochet “apologizes,” then he drops elbow after elbow. The fans keep taunting “BALD~!” “RICO-SH*T!” but Ricochet stomps Serpentico. Ricochet has Serpentico at the ropes to then JUMP STOMP! The fans keep jeering but Ricochet just soaks it up. Ricochet storms up on Serpentico but Serpentico fires body shots! Ricochet CLUBS Serpentico, follows him to the corner, then whips corner to corner hard!

Serpentico falls, Ricochet flexes, and fans boo. Ricochet flaps his wings to mock the fans, then covers, TWO! Ricochet keeps Serpentico down with a headscissors. Ricochet turns over to DRIVE Serpentico into the mat! Serpentico endures and the fans rally up. Ricochet says he’ll squash Serpentico’s head! He again DRIVES Serpentico’s head into the mat! Serpentico fights his way back to bridging cover! TWO and Ricochet has let Serpentico go! Serpentico fires fast hands, then he UPPERCUTS! Serpentico runs, into a SPINEBUSTER! Ricochet then mocks The People’s Champoin before hitting the PEOPLE’S MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO!

Ricochet argues that the count was bad but the ref defends the count. The fans rally for Serpentico but Ricochet tells them he’s the one winning! But Serpentico ELBOWS Ricochet down! Serpentico goes to a corner, BOOTS Ricochet, then dodges Ricochet! ENZIGIRI, schoolboy, basement SUPERKICK! Then a FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! The fans rally as Serpentico hurries up a corner! Serpentico aims, but Ricochet avoids the stomps! Serpentico handsprings through, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Ricochet Tiger Wall Kicks, SOBATS, KNEE LIFTS, and DISCUS LARIATS! Ricochet roars, fans are torn, but Ricochet RUNNING SHOOTING STARS! Cover, TWO!

Serpentico survives, Ricochet again argues the count, but the ref says two is two. Ricochet taunts the Serpentico fans, scuffs Serpentico, then stands him up. Fireman’s carry and GO TO- DESTROYER!! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives but Serpentico hurries up top! FROG SPLASH onto knees! Cover, TWO! Ricochet hurries to dragon sleeper, and VERTICO DRIVER!! Ricochet isn’t done, he locks ‘n’ loads for the SPIRIT GUN!! Cover, Ricochet wins!

Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall

The One & Only wins and does his best Stone Cold by flipping off the fans from the corner. Will Ricochet make sure no one, not in AEW and not in ROH, can stop his rise to the top?

ROH World Television Championship: Komander VS Nick Wayne!

The Commander of the Skies may be picking a fight with La Faccion Ingobernable, but he still has gold to defend. Will he soon be the Commander of the Seas with this one? Or will The Prodigy make The Patriarchy proud?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who sails away with the treasure!

Surprisingly, there are fans who actually like Nick Wayne. The Code of Honor is offered but not upheld by Nick. The bell rings, Nick and Komander circle. They feel things out, knuckle lock, and Nick puts on the pressure. The fans taunt Nick with “Where’s Your Mom? Where’s Your Mom?” Komander endures the knuckle lock, rolls through, but Nick puts on more pressure. They double knuckle lock, and Nick uses his height to put on the pressure. Komander fights up, they go shoulder to shoulder in a Test of Strength, and Komander manages to push Nick back. Komander then kicks, goes up, and MONKEY FLIPS!

Both men hurry up, and Nick MONKEY FLIPS in return, only for Komander to land out! Komander ducks a kick, whips Nick, but Nick manages a SWINGING ARM-DRAG! Things keep moving, Komander wheelbarrows to arm-drag! Nick sweeps to cover, ONE! Komander sweeps to cover, ONE! Both men dropkick, those cancel out, and both men handspring up! The fans cheer as these two stare down! The fans rally and duel, the two circle again, and Komander encourages the fans to get louder. But Nick attacks from behind! Nick stomps a mudhole in, then he scuffs Komander. The ref reprimands and Nick backs off.

Nick taunts the fans cheering Komander, then he drags Komander up. Komander fires body shots but Nick whips. Komander goes up, over, around, handsprings, and superhero lands! Then he runs to tilt-o-whirl RANA! Nick flounders to the ramp, Komander takes aim! Springboard and CROSS- NO, Nick kicks low, then DDTS Komander on the ramp! The fans are stunned while Nick rises up. Nick hobbles, brings Komander up, and shoves him up the ramp! Nick goes to the ring, he wants the count out! Komander hurries, he makes it back to ringside at 15 of 20! Komander is in and Nick is annoyed.

The fans taunt Nick more as he sees the bloody scrape on his hand. Nick shows that off to the fans, then flips them off! Nick even licks his own blood! The fans tell Nick that he’s sick! Nick ROCKS Komander, throws more hands, then stalks Komander to ropes. Nick ROCKS Komander again, then stomps him in the corner. Nick climbs up, taunts the fans more, then he digs his knuckles into Komander’s eyes! The ref counts, Nick hops down, and he shows the bloody scrape on his hand again. Nick brings Komander from the corner, snapmares and covers, ONE! Komander is tougher than this, but Nick keeps cool.

Nick sits Komander up to KNEE him in the back! The fans rally for Komander but Nick KNEES him in the back again. Nick then KICKS Komander in the back, covers, TWO! Komander stays in this and Nick grows frustrated. The fans rally, Nick says stop that, and he drops a leg on Komander! And another leg drop! And then Nick winds up, for a leap and scuff! The fans boo but Nick soaks it up again. Nick’s handful of fans get louder, but Komander victory rolls him! TWO! Nick kicks low, whips, but Komander reverses to fire off kick after kick! Komander runs, springboards, FLYING ARM-DRAG! Nick hobbles up, Komander whips.

Nick reverses the whip, Komander LEAPS out to the ramp! The fans cheer as Komander comes back, but Nick RAMS him! Nick slingshots up and over, comes back, but into a SUPERKICK! Komander springboards to ASAI MOONSAULT! Direct hit and the fans fire up again! Komander tosses Nick in, goes up a corner, and he tightrope walks to CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Nick escapes in time and Komander nods, even he has to admit Nick’s tough. Komander goes to the apron, the fans rally up, and Komander feeds off that energy! Komander goes up, takes aim, but Nick hits ropes to trip him up!

Komander flops to the mat while the fans boo, but Nick has a cocky grin. Nick talks trash on the fans, then kicks Komander around. Nick goes corner to corner and back again, but Komander ELBOWS him! Komander fires forearms, but Nick SUPERKICKS! Then full nelson, SNAP DRAGON! Bridging cover, TWO!! Nick hurries to SUPERKICK again! Then the FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Not quite perfect but Nick watches Komander rise! Nick calls his shot, ROUNDHOUSE! And then up, up, and WAYNE’S- NO, Komander dodges, goes up and up, for a FLYING DESTROYER!!

Nick flounders onto ropes, Komander sees that and dials it up! 619! Nick flops back, Komander borrows the captain’s hat and climbs up! Tightrope walk and CIELITO LINDO!! Cover, Komander wins!

Winner: Komander, by pinfall (still ROH World Television Champion)

Nick is definitely a prodigy for him to step to Komander like this! But in the end, Komander is still in charge as a champion! Will no one replace him as the Face of ROH TV?

My Thoughts:

A great ROH here, clocking in at an hour and 15, but also with it being part of the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Rager match card. There was a lot more to what the cruise had in store, but that’s obviously all for the paying guests on the ship. A little surprised they didn’t make time for Black Machismo’s marriage proposal to Lexy Nair… But that was a great match, always fun for Lethal to bust out his Randy Savage. Also, I feel like Mason & Mansoor stealing and bedazzling Sammy Guevara’s ROH World Tag Team Championship belt is them burying the lead, there should’ve been a promo where we saw them do all that to the belt.

Very good promo from Athena and Billie, but as I’ve been saying, they really need to wrap this story. There’s only so much that they can do to stretch this out, so the next ROH event needs to be the finale. But that aside, very good match between Billie and Harley, and what a great win for Harley. Harley got to really shine on that cruise as she also had a concert with Jericho. And while a good promo from Aminata and Serena, it’s a touch disappointing they’re only going back to this unfinished feud all because Britt Baker buried what would’ve been Dentist VS Professor pretty much from the jump. But hey, silver lining: Deeb wants a Pure Rules Match, and I genuinely would love a Women’s Pure Championship as another great avenue for the women of AEW & ROH.

Very good match from Konosuke and Tommy, but even with this just being a Title Eliminator, I figured Konosuke would win. Konosuke has only gotten even more powerful since that match on Collision last July, Tommy was not going to beat the DUAL International & NEVER Champion, and certainly not on the Jericho Cruise. Outrunners VS GYV was really good stuff, and The Outrunners are definitely on a run. MXM VS Dustin & Sammy is the clear ROH World Tag title match, but in the off chance MXM wins, MXM VS Outrunners could be some really good stuff. Ricochet VS Serpentico was really good, too, but of course Ricochet won while embracing that Heel Heat.

And a great main event from Komander VS Nick Wayne, but again, there was not going to be a title change on the Jericho Cruise. Komander will still be facing Lee Johnson at some point for this title. That match may have even been recorded already and is just waiting to be plugged into the Honor Club schedule. It was announced that ROH Global Wars would return as part of the Grand Slam: Australia taping this Saturday, I didn’t see Komander VS Johnson on that card, so it might be the week after.

My Score: 8.7/10

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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 3.20.2025

Coming off a Sacrifice with a few moving pieces and mixed reception we get to see how iMPACT follows it up!

Published

8 hours ago

March 20, 2025

Andrew Balaz

We’re coming off Sacrifice with a couple really good matches (Tessa vs Lei & Mustafa vs Santana), some solid story implications with Nic Nemeth’s heel turn, Elegance Clique winning the Knockouts tags and having Meta-Four members show up to make a claim, and Mustafa adding really great heat at the end of his match with beer spot.

So while not everything was great wrestling, things were pretty logical. Now let’s see what we get moving forward.

El Paso is FIRED UP for @mexwarrior! @AJFrancis410 @KCwrestles

Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/kjR9syryWY pic.twitter.com/cyLdypp6ur

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 21, 2025

Ratings:

Northern Armoury w/Eric Young vs The Rascalz: Rascalz win via Feed Em to the Lions – ** 1/4
Mustafa Ali vs Mike Santana: Santana wins via Count Out – ***
Rosemary & Savannah Evans vs Xia Brookside & Lei Ying Lee: Lei wins via Thunderstruck – **
The System w/Lish vs Guitar Guys (Elijah & Joe Hendry): Hendry wins via Standing Ovation – ** 3/4

Results:

Oh God, Masha comes out to talk. She has literally zero aura speaking English. Yes she needs to cut promos to get better, but hot damn is she a charisma vacuum. Thankfully Tessa cuts her off and gets a resoundingly negative crowd reaction but she looks like a complete snack in the casual black and glitter covered outfit. Tessa makes her claim, but it’s just a distraction and Jacy Jayne blindsides Masha. I do like this concept of using Tessa’s legit heat to steer into her being a heel gateway for NXT female wrestlers to attack.

Santino comes out, scolds Jacy a little and says next week is Masha vs Jacy. He then runs down Tessa and bans her from ringside next week during their match.

Did @AriannaGraceWWE say Surprize?! @milanmiracle

Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/kjR9syryWY pic.twitter.com/xmsGUBbVIh

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 21, 2025

Northern Armoury w/Eric Young vs The Rascalz

We know I don’t find the Armoury jabronis interesting, so I refuse to learn their names as they’ll never amount to anything.

Wentz and Trey get early tandem offense against Jabroni with hair, a few quick tags, PK kicks, Dropkicks, the loser children need to take short cuts and distract the referee poorly just to get an advantage. Very basic tandem offense from Jabronis with Arm Wringers into stomps and a near fall that means nothing. Bald dork has Wentz in a Rear Naked, but Wentz breaks out of it and pulls off the Back Handspring Knee Lift so he finally tags out, Trey comes in hot, Missile Dropkick kills bald, hair gets knocked off the apron, Rascalz go for a tandem spot but more cornball heel distraction tactics, it back fires on the loser squad, Rascalz with some locomotion corner offense. Mayu Launcher into a Spinebuster from Trey, Feed Em to the Lions and the Rascalz win with ease.

Post-Match, Armoury and EY surround Rascalz, but Ace runs down with a chair to make the save.

Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse, KC and AJ playing with the crowd who hates them. AJ calls the crowd “muy pobre”and Chavo walks out to a huge pop, then Frankie Kazarian even pops out. Oh Frankie is still bitter about 2012 when him and Daniels lost the tag titles to Chavo and Hernandez. Turns into a Trios Match next week, Chavo, Octagon & Laredo vs Kaz & First Class.

.@MeanGiaMiller attempted to catch up with @XiaBrookside but was interrupted by @WeAreRosemary!

Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/kjR9sys6Mw pic.twitter.com/7Dw04fUzWx

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 21, 2025

Mustafa Ali vs Mike Santana

Santana charges immediately, Ali slides out but Santana dives after him and connects! The bell hasn’t even rung yet and Santana is sending Ali spilling over tables and equipment. Santana keeps beating his ass, asks the crowd “Should I kill this puto?” gets a big pop, Ali tries to slip the Brainbuster but Santana stays one step ahead. Santana thinks he’s the Rock and tells Ali his soul belongs to him, and Ali tries to run away into the ring, Santana catches him, the bell finally rings, and Ali manages a Frankensteiner for space, Santana powders and Ali connects with a Dropkick on the bad arm. Ali continues his first bits of offense just wrapping the bad arm against the ring post, throws Santana back in, Outside In Rolling Neckbreaker and then a Key Lock on the bad arm. Ali is slowly things down masterfully since he did eat a fast beating for the first few minutes.

The crowd fires Santana, he manages to Arm Drag out, connects with a Round Kick, looks for the Rolling Neckbreaker again but Santana catches him on his shoulders, Spicolli Driver. A few move counters from both, Ali tries a Victory Roll but Santana holds on and turns it into the Rolling Buck Fifty for a two count! Santana goes to the top rope for the Frog Splash, Ali powders, walks to commentary says he already won and he’s the addiction that Santana will never beat, and walks out into the crowd and allows himself to be counted out.

Clever wrinkle to set up a rubber match.

RYAN NEMETH TIME! OUR LITTLE BROTHER! Nic lost his voice or smoked a pack of Marlboro Reds before the show. A pretty stock standard heel promo claiming that the Nemeths were the reason for the TNA buzz a year ago and the Hardys show up late to take all the credit. Leon Slater also has zero aura and no speaking ability, but referring to Ryan as Nic’s “Bug Eyed Brother” was a little funny. Nic versus Leon is hinted at for next week but a brawl starts anyway and Nic Superkicks Leon after Leon takes out Ryan.

Rosemary & Savannah Evans vs Xia Brookside & Lei Ying Lee

Xia calls out Savannah to start the match, a few overhand chops gives her some steam early, but she tries to charge, eats a Back Elbow, Savannah tags in Rosemary, and Rosemary barks at her to get some aggression out. Headscissors, into Broken Wings into a Snap DDT for two. Xia tags in Lei, Rosemary decides to tag out immediately, so Lei is trying to chip down the tree, but she catches a Round Kick and lands a Sitout Chokebomb for a near fall. Savannah puts her on the shoulders, Lei fights it off, but gets caught in the Samoan Drop anyway for another near fall. Savannah tags out in the heel corner but chokes Lei a little to get the referee’s attention so Rosemary puts her in the Upside Down, and then continues to isolate Lei. Splash in the corner into an Exploder Suplex for yet another two. A few Vader Hammers into a Sleeper Hold from Rosemary. The crowd tries to ramp up Lei, but Rosemary cuts off the comeback attempt, looks for a Heel Hook, but Lei kicks her off, gets stopped but eats an Enzuigiri.

Simultaneous tag and Xia is taking it to Savannah. Xia and Lei have some nice Tandem strikes, only two. Savannah grabs Xia, Rosemary tries to mist Xia, but Xia ducks and the mist hits Savannah. Lei knocks out Rosemary, attempts the TKO on Savannah but doesn’t get all of it, and apparently the Thunderstruck has been changed to a Spinning Heel Kick…and I hate it. Okay match with a bad finish.

ASH and Heather come out for their celebration with cake, nice dresses and bootleg Chippendales. But Meta-Four interrupts, thankfully. Jakara Snackson in the house! Spitfire also comes out, and I’m never mad at Dani. OH, Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley also. Business picked up…or something went up…yeah…this is good entertainment. And there was something for everyone with the Chippendales early and then 4 women’s teams.

.@SteveMaclin WILL NOT join The Northern Armory!

Watch #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/kjR9syryWY pic.twitter.com/pIcT2Hil5K

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 21, 2025

The System w/Lish vs Guitar Guys (Elijah & Joe Hendry)

Well at least they didn’t bring up Hendry 32 times during the show and still end on him. I’ve loved the gimmick since Day 1, but overdoing it is bad for anyone.

Myers and Hendry start, Myers tries to mouth off but Hendry pops him with a Slap, Scoop Slam, Arm Wringer, tags out to Elijah and Myers scatters to tag out. Elijah with a few Lariats and the Rope Walk with Elijah. Hendry and Elijah clear the ring as we go to commercial. When we get back I’m gonna guess the System will have magically won back the momentum through heel commercial tactics.

Holy wow! Hendry has Eddie in the Stalling Suplex and lands it! Somehow the heels weren’t winning, but Eddie does kick out at one. So Hendry tags out, Elijah a few Arm Wringers into a Double Duck Jumping Lariat. But now Lish mouths off and Eddie connects on a Sliding Dropkick. So they delayed the heel team taking over for right out of the break. Look at that, changing it up. Eddie throws Elijah into the steps, rolls him in, tags out and Myers goes for the Sleeper Hold slow down heel thing, then hits a Dropkick into choking him with his boot. Eddie tags in, choke on the ropes, Lish gets involved in the choke too, and System is staying in control. Quick tags galore have Elijah gasping for air and Hendry is getting frustrated.

Elijah finally manages something to tag out, Hendry hits the Sack of Shit Kip Up on Eddie, Myers tries a Crossbody but he’s caught into Sack of Shit and Kip Up, the turn around and now calling for the Standing Ovation. But Eddie takes out Elijah, Rolling Forearm from Eddie into a Spear from Myers for a near fall. Myers looks for Roster Cut, but Elijah picks the ankle, Hendry fights off Myers, but Eddie catches him. They want System Overload, but Hendry gets out of the Backpack Stunner, catches Myers with the goozle and Elijah keeps Eddie out of the picture. Standing Ovation and we’re done!

Overall Score: 5.5/10

Full transparency, this was an easy watch. It didn’t feel like two hours, but it also didn’t really accomplish much. A very empty calories show with a bunch of set up for next week. I will say I totally loved the Ali and Santana match and finish. Ali forcing an unsatisfying finish can’t have Santana feeling good about the “win”, and I love how he’s saying he’s the one addiction that Santana can’t beat. So if Ali gets re-routed to a different feud or two and Santana starts acting like an addict going through withdrawal and NEEDS a rubber match at Slammiversary, I think that would be great to acknowledge Ali’s intelligence, plays in the addiction thing without being overly insulting since it’s focusing on a metaphorical addiction and not making light of something more realistic.

So regardless, a very inoffensive show. Jacy Jayne, Meta-Four and Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley showing up makes the Knockouts Tag feel less pathetic. And of course, Chavo was fine, the Dom mention was hilarious and Kaz being so petty he still hates Chavo because of 2012 is a level of petty I wish I still had in me.

Tolerable show, but nothing really worth the two hours.

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Mitchell’s WWE Evolve Results & Report! (3/19/25)

Evolve or FOGEDABOUTIT!

Published

9 hours ago

March 20, 2025

Steven Mitchell

Will Big Body Javi have his breakthrough?

The Consigliere had a sit-down with Javier Bernal, and wants to see if Big Body Javi can Evolve into someone that can back up his words with actions.

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Brinley Reece VS Masyn Holiday; Brin wins.
The Coffey Brothers VS Jordan Oasis & Sam Holloway; The Coffey Brothers win.
Chantel Monroe VS Layla Diggs; Chantel wins.
Kali Armstrong VS Haze Jameson; Kali wins.
Drako Knox & Tate Wilder VS Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe; Dupont & Igwe win.
Luca Crusifino VS Javier Bernal; Luca wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Brinley Reece VS Masyn Holiday!

While #Brinergy is still at maximum, she wants us to understand there is so much more to her than meets the eye. Will Brin win and truly Evolve? Or will she have to take time off after this Holiday?

The bell rings and the two circle. Brin and Masyn tie up, Masyn powers Brin back, but Brin powers Masyn back to ropes. The ref counts, Brin lets go, but Masyn wrenches her back. Brin rolls, but Masyn throws her down! Masyn steps over, cranks the arm, but Brin endures. The fans rally and duel as Brin fights around. Brin stands, rolls, handsprings, and wrenches to WRING Masyn out! The fans fire up, Brin dodges Masyn to headlock, wrench then YANK the arm! And YANK! And YANK! Masyn whips Brin away, but Brin runs Masyn over! Things keep moving, Brin handsprings over Masyn to arm-drag her away!

Masyn goes to a corner, Brin runs up to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Brin drags Masyn up, but Masyn fireman’s carries! But Brin slips free, shoves Masyn, but Masyn blocks the hip toss to THROW Brin away! Masyn stomps away on Brin, then drags her up to KNEE her low! Masyn stomps Brin, digs her boot in, then whips Brin to the corner. Brin bounces off buckles, Masyn scoops for a BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Masyn is frustrated but she clamps on a body scissors squeeze. Brin endures, reaches out, and the fans rally up. Brin pushes back to a cover, TWO! Masyn lets Brin free, Brin SPLASHES for a cover, TWO!

Brin ELBOWS Masyn away, then dodges a lariat! Brin CLOBBERS Masyn! And CLOBBERS her again! Brin scoops and SLAMS Masyn, then runs to HANDSPRING LARIAT! The fans fire up and Brin says she should’ve been the headliner! Brin fireman’s carries Masyn for a REECES PIECES! Cover, Brie wins!

Winner: Brinley Reece, by pinfall

A great fight leads to sweet victory for Brinley, and there is definitely strength to go with that energy! Chuey Martinez is there at ringside to congratulate Brin. He says what up, she says what up! Congrats on the first win in Evolve! How is she feeling? She’s feeling great! That is the Brin Active Mindset! Sure thing, but before she goes, what did she mean there, shouting about, “It should’ve been me.” Well, Brin doesn’t really remember saying that, but the match speaks for itself. Brin flexes and kisses the bicep, but is her ego saying one thing while her heart says another?

Tyriek Igwe & Tyson Dupont are in the VIP Section.

Pete Rosenberg checks in with Ty & Ty and asks how they’re liking Evolve. Oh, Pete thought they were just going to sit around and watch everyone else get their shot? They were taught by Wes Lee that there’s no glory in sitting around and waiting their turn. They’re going to take what is theirs! They’re chasing checks and championships! That’s not a mantra, that’s a way of life! Someone better step up and catch a beat down, because you don’t want them to come looking. Pete thanks them for their time, will Ty & Ty make this their time?

The Coffey Brothers VS Jordan Oasis & Sam Holloway!

Joe & Mark see Ty & Ty watching and dare Ty & Ty to leave the VIP Section and get that fight they want. Security keeps that from happening, so Joe & Mark will just have to settle for the “fresh meat” here in Evolve. Will Gallus make every level their Kingdom?

Evolve returns from break and we learn about The Global Nomad’s journey, having been trained by Rikishi, and about “Hard Way” Holloway turning being bullied into being a bully. Will these two mismatched partners find a way to make it work? The teams sort out and Sam insists on starting. He and Joe circle, feel things out, and tie up. They’re in a deadlock, then break, then they tie up again. Sam headlocks but Joe fires body shots. Joe powers up and out, Sam RAMS Joe, but Joe says he’s still standing! Sam fires a forearm, Joe fires back, so Sam CHOPS! Joe fires another forearm, Sam fires back, and the shots keep going!

Joe bobs ‘n’ weaves, HEADBUTTS then wrenches an arm. Tag to Markus and he CLUBS an arm! Mark wrenches, RAMS Sam, then wrenches again. Mark RAMS Sam, dodges a lariat to UPPERCUT, and then wrenches. Sam fires a HAYMAKER, then a BOOT! Sam tags Jordan and tells him to get after Mark. Jordan steps up but Mark arm-drags! Jordan turns that right into a headlock, but Mark fights up and powers out. They RAM each other, Mark headlocks, but Jordan powers up. Mark holds on tight, Jordan fights out the second time, and he FLYING FOREARMS! Mark fires up, he and Jordan start firing forearms of their own!

The fans fire up as the shots keep going! Jordan ROCKS Mark, but Mark likes it! Mark fires a flurry, then he whips. Sam sneaks a tag, Jordan reverses the whip, but Mark dodges Jordan, only for Sam to slingshot SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up but Jordan had no idea Sam tagged in! Sam stomps away on Mark, then he sucker punches Joe! The fans boo, the ref reprimands, but Mark fires hands! Sam ROCKS and KNEES and CLUBS Mark down! Sam snarls, stalks Mark, and he scoops Mark for a SLAM! Cover, TWO! Sam snarls but the fans rally up. Sam clamps onto Mark with a chinlock and he grinds Mark down.

Mark endures, fights up, and he JAWBREAKERS free! But Sam CLUBS Mark! Sam whips Mark to the corner, tags Jordan in, and he tells Jordan to get at it again. Jordan and Mark trade forearms like they did before, but Jordan keeps Mark from Joe. Mark switches, O’Conner Roll, TWO! Jordan puts Mark on the ropes, to then run and CANNONBALL! But then Sam tags back in! Jordan asks what Sam’s problem is, then shoves him! The fans cheer Jordan as he tags himself back in! Jordan and Sam argue, but then Mark runs up! Mark sends Jordan into Sam! Jordan bucks the O’Conner, but the GAMANGIRI hits!

The fans fire up as Mark stirs, then kips up! Hot tag to Joseph! The Iron King rallies on Jordan with forearms, then whips. Jordan reverses, but Joe CLOBBERS Jordan! Joe runs to CLOBBER Jordan again! Joe then ducks ‘n’ dodges to FLYING SHOULDER! Jordan goes to a corner, Joe runs up, but Jordan dodges! Joe ELBOWS Jordan away, goes up and up and CROSSBODIES! Cover, Sam breaks it! Mark gets in and he TOSSES Sam out, but then Sam drags Mark out! Sam POSTS Mark, but here comes Wolfgang! The third man of Gallus tells Sam to know his place, and Joe tells Wolfgang to calm it down.

Jordan storms up on Joe, Joe DECKS Jordan! The ref has Joe hold on, and he checks Jordan. Jordan is OUT! Gallus wins!!

Winners: The Coffey Brothers, by knockout

The Iron King has iron in those fists, and Sam couldn’t do anything to stop that knockout punch! Not that Sam cares, he leaves Jordan behind. Jack Cartwheel & Cappuccino Jones come out here to help Jordan to the back, will the Global Nomad do better with a better partner?

Chantel Monroe VS Layla Diggs!

Two more great athletes emerge as bright stars in the WWE Universe, but only one can shine with a win. Will The Debutante crown herself the showstopper? Or can Layla dig deep and bring out that inner confidence and strength?

The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Chantel powers Layla to a corner, then pats her on the head. The ref has her back off but Chantel runs back in, only for Layla to dodge and then hit a headlock takeover! The fans cheer, Chantel headscissors, but Layla kips free. Chantel knees low, headlocks, but Layla powers out. Chantel runs Layla over, fixes her hair, then things speed up. Layla stays low, then hurdles over, but Chantel throws her down! Chantel stomps away on Layla, then SLAMS Layla’s arm off the mat! Layla goes to ropes, Chantel whips, but Layla sunset flips! TWO, and both women hurry up!

Layla whips, Chantel reverses, but Layla handsprings up and out! Layla RAMS into Chantel, slingshots up an dover, and mocks the diva attitude before she LEG LARIATS! Layla then scoops and SPINNING POWERSLAMS, into a STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! The fans rally for Layla and she whips Chantel to a corner. Layla runs in but Chantel dodges, and Chantel comes back to CHOP BLOCK a leg! Layla crawls to a corner, Chantel storms up and grabs that leg. Chantel puts the leg in the ropes, pulls on the leg, but the ref reprimands. Chantel stops, then ROCKS Layla before she JUMP STOMPS the leg!

Layla writhes and clutches the knee, but Chantel snarls as she storms up. Chantel pushes Layla down, then handspring KNEE DROPS! Cover, TWO! Layla stays in this but Chantel grabs a leg. Chantel turns Layla over, HALF CRAB! Layla endures, crawls forward, but Chantel drags her back! Layla rolls Chantel up, TWO! Chantel stands, into the LEG LARIAT! Layla powers through the pain and brings Chantel back up. But Chantel wrenches and ROCKS Layla! And dropkicks the leg out! Layla falls back to a corner, Chantel runs in, but Layla ELBOWS her away! Layla goes up the corner, but Chantel runs up again!

Chantel grabs the leg, Layla kicks her away, and then with one leg, FLYING SUNSET FLIP! But Chantel sits on the cover, AND WINS!

Winner: Chantel Monroe, by pinfall

The Debutante’s debut is a success! Her game plan of working over Layla’s legs brought her this victory, will this diva soon take over Evolve?

Kali Armstrong interrupts the show!

She takes Robert Stone’s headset to cut right into video packages! She is not waiting around anymore, she wants a fight! And she’ll take whatever match she wants! Why? Because she’s different! Will Kali strong arm her way into being the top woman of Evolve?

Kali Armstrong VS Haze Jameson!

The video package Kali interrupted was for none other than the wild child party girl, who simply wanted to share her inspirations in life and wrestling: Ke$ha and Dennis Rodman! But will Jameson leave Kali in a haze? Or will it be crystal clear that Armstrong will not be denied?

The bell rings and Haze welcomes Kali to the ring. But Kali RAMS Haze into a corner, rains down fists, then argues with the ref. Kali hauls Haze up to whip and scoop, POWERSLAM! The fans are torn but Kali is all fired up. Kali tells Haze this is just business, then she runs to CLOBBER her! The #KaliConnection! Cover, Kali wins!

Winner: Kali Armstrong, by pinfall

The powerhouse brings out that track ‘n’ field speed to run right through her competition! Kali says she stands on everything she says, and she said she is different! Straight like that! Will Kali make her way to the top and get herself some gold?

Pete Rosenberg is on stage.

He welcomes us back to Evolve, and notes that we have all been wondering the past seven days: What was on the note from Wendy Choo? At this point, Pete invites Kylie Rae out on stage. Smiley Kylie is here and the fans cheer! Pete wants to get right to it, and he asks Kylie herself: What’d the note say? Kylie understands everyone’s curiosity, but she wants to preface this with how she doesn’t really know Wendy Choo, and isn’t so sure she wants to now. Respectfully! Cuz she kinda scares Kylie. And honestly, there are a lot of other talented women Kylie wants to focus on, so she doesn’t have time for mind games. Kylie TOSSES the note and the teddy bear it came with!

But now WENDY is on the tron! Is she watching? Where is she watching from? Zara Zakher comes out to check on Kylie, and she spooks Kylie into almost swinging on her! Kylie calms down, apologizes, and they talk about how to handle this. Zara & Kylie get out of here, but there is still a big question on our minds: What does Wendy want with Kylie?

Drako Knox & Tate Wilder VS Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe!

Where Knox is from, the lottery is a way out of the same old cycle. So for Drako, this opportunity in the WWE is his lottery ticket. The difference is, he has a hand in his own destiny. As for the fifth generation rancher, he is no stranger to getting down and dirty. Both men are ready to throw down, can they cowboy up? Or will Ty & Ty leave these country boys lost on the Wes Side?

The teams sort out and Knox starts against Dupont. They tie up, Dupont powers Knox back to a corner, but lets off as the ref counts. The two tie up again, Knox puts Dupont in the corner, and he lets off as the ref counts. Dupont sucker punches him! Dupont headlocks, Knox powers up and out, but Dupont runs him over! Dupont scoops, Knox slips free and fires forearms! Knox headlocks, Dupont powers up and out, but Knox ducks ‘n’ dodges to FLYING SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up, Knox headlocks Dupont and brings him over. Tag to Wilder, he and Knox double whip, then Knox drops down for Wilder to DROPKICK Dupont!

The fans fire up and Knox high-tens with Wilder. Igwe tags in, runs up on Wilder, but Wilder gets around to waistlock. Igwe throws Wilder off, but Wilder goes for a leg. Igwe CLUBS Wilder, SMASHES him with a knee, then fireman’s carries. Igwe DROPS Wilder, only for Wilder to land on his feet! Wilder shoves Igwe, dodges, and springboards to FLYING ARM-DRAG! Wilder runs up on Igwe but Igwe kicks low! Igwe scoops and aims, LAWN DART off the corner! Tag to Dupont, and Igwe feeds Wilder to an UPPERCUT! Wilder tumbles out, Dupont pursues, and Dupont talks trash. Wilder fires body shots but Dupont ROCKS him!

Dupont puts Wilder in, tags Igwe, and Ty & Ty mug Tate! Tate eggs them on!? Igwe CHOPS and kicks, then Dupont FULL NELSON SLAMS! Igwe covers, TWO! Wait, what’re Swipe Right doing walking out here? And they have Zayda Steel by their side? Zayda sneaks that note Kylie threw away into her pocket, is she interested in what Wendy Choo’s up to? Igwe drops a knee, Wilder goes to a corner, and Robert Stone tries to get any attention from Swipe Right as they and Zayda go to the VIP Section. Igwe whips Wilder corner to corner, runs up and UPPERCUTS! Igwe whips Wilder back the other way for another UPPERCUT!

Igwe swaggers, whips Wilder corner to corner, but Wilder goes up and over with a BIG backflip! Wilder stumbles, Igwe waistlocks, but Wilder switches to go to ropes! O’Conner Roll, TWO! But hot tag to Knox! The fans fire up as Knox dodges Igwe, ROCKS Dupton, then DECKS Igwe! Knox scoops and SLAMS Igwe, then runs to KNEE Dupont at the ropes! Knox runs, Igwe dodges, the knee hits buckles! Igwe calls his shot, and he BOOTS Knox down! Tag to Dupton, and they hit the HEART STOPPER PLEX!! Cover, Ty & Ty win!

Winners: Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe, by pinfall

A big win for the Wes Side, and they dust off their Timbs. Will Ty & Ty use those boots to stomp out everyone and head for titles?

As Wilder & Knox are on their way out, Swipe Right gets at them! There’s arguing and swiping, but the bouncer keeps things from getting out of hand. Oh hey, there’s a bouncer now. But will Smokes & Baylor get their chance to show off in that ring?

Oro Mensah is in the VIP Section.

Swipe Right has left, so The Main Man gets to hang out in celebration of his main event win last week.

Luca Crusifino VS Javier Bernal!

After the first-ever Evolve Faceoff, The Consigliere wants to see Big Body Javi finally grow up and live up to his potential. Javi is ready to prove he is ready, but will he fail to Evolve in this main event?

The bell rings, the two tie up, and Luca hits a headlock takeover. Javi headscissors, Luca kips free, but now Javi headlocks. Javi uses the corner for a tornado takeover! Luca headscissors, Javi kips free, and the two reset. Javi offers a handshake, Luca accepts, and the two go again. They tie up, Luca wrenches and wristlocks, but Javi rolls. Luca wrangles Javi, steps over to LA MAGISTROL, TWO! Javi goes for an arm but Luca wrenches through. Javi whips, Luca reverses, but Javi grabs ropes. Luca runs up, but Javi DUMPS him to the apron! Javi runs up, but Luca slingshots to SHOULDER TACKLE!

The fans cheer Luca while Javi goes to a corner. Luca runs up, LARIATS, and then he whips Javi back into the corner. Javi goes up, FLYING ARM-DRAGS, then gets moving! Javi ducks ‘n’ dodges and tilt-o-whirls to RANA! Luca tumbles out, the fans cheer Javi, and Javi builds speed, to WRECK Luca with a dropkick! Javi drags Luca up, puts him in the ring, but Luca slips right back out to APRON BACK SUPLEX! Javi writhes, Luca CLUBS Javi in the chest, and then Luca RAMS Javi into the apron! The ring count climbs, but Luca refreshes it so he can put Javi back on the apron. GUILLOTINE LEG DROP!

The fans rally while Javi sputters. Luca storms up to STOMP Javi right on the leg! Javi clutches his knee, Luca stomps him more, and the Legal Eagle knows how to pick apart an opponent. Luca whips Javi corner to corner hard, and then whips him back the other way. But Javi dodges to roll Luca! TWO, and Luca DROPKCIKS Javi down! Cover, TWO! Javi shows that toughness, but Luca clamps on with a facelock. The fans rally, Javi fights up, and he BACKDROPS free! Both men are down again and the fans fire up! Luca rises, he is after Javi, but Javi fires forearms! Luca fires back, but Javi fires a flurry!

Javi whips, Luca reverses, but Javi CLOBBERS Luca! And CLOBBERS him again! And BOOTS, to a SNAP GERMAN! Luca flounders around, Javi goes up, up, and FLYING DDT! Cover, TWO! Luca shows his own toughness and Javi is beside himself! Javi rises, runs and goes up, up, and- CODE BREAKER COUNTER! Javi staggers, Luca roars, and then Luca scoops! CASE CLOSED!! Cover, Luca wins!

Winner: Luca Crusifino, by pinfall

Big Body Javi put up a fight, but Luca’s fisherman brainbuster gets the job done. Will the D’Angelo Family soon be running Evolve on top of NXT? What will it take for Javi to finally break through to that next level? Luca says that anyone who thinks they can handle The Consigliere should come out here and say something. So KEANU CARVER walks out here! But then, so does Harlem Lewis! The big titans argued with each other last week, Luca welcomes them both, but Evolve has to wrap for the week. Who will really be the alpha male of the purple ‘n’ black?

My Thoughts:

Another really good episode for Evolve, and I appreciate they’re getting some strong stories going already. This thing with Wendy Choo and Kylie Rae is fun, and if Zara is helping watch Kylie’s back, I wonder if someone joins Wendy’s side. As Brin teased last week, she’s trying out this new side to her personality where she has attitude and even some selfishness, it’ll be interesting to see where that goes. Good character work already from quite a few of the new people, such as Sam Holloway and Jordan Oasis having that dysfunction. That helped give Gallus a win that was a bit better than just a squash, and I think Cartwheel & Cappuccino are next.

Good debut for both Chantel and Layla, and I like that even as early as episode three, someone is interrupting how the show is supposed to go. Kali getting that win off Haze was good stuff. Good promo from Ty & Ty before a good win over Knox & Wilder. And very good main event from Luca and Javi, though rather short in some respects. Luca being confronted by Keanu and Harlem is some good stuff. Feels like Luca is making a case (no pun intended) for himself being in the eventual WWE Evolve Championship scene.