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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (2/18/25)
NXT is Absolute!
The revolution is once again televised!
After shocking the world, Ricky Starks (still yet to be named) puts pen to paper to sign his NXT contract! Will he be an absolute gamechanger?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT Women’s North American Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Kelani Jordan VS Jaida Parker VS Karmen Petrovic; Karmen wins and will challenge Stephanie Vaquer for the title.
- Sol Ruca & ZARIA VS Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson; Sol & Zaria win.
- Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ The D’Angelo Family VS Shawn Spears w/ Izzi Dame, Brooks Jensen & Niko Vance; Spears wins.
- Andre Chase VS Eddy Thorpe; Eddy wins.
- Six Woman Tag: Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer & Jordynne Grace VS The Fatal Influence; Giuila, Vaquer & Grace win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Oba Femi arrives backstage.
The Ruler is still NXT Champion, but he is furious with how his night ended at Vengeance Day. Oba glares at a stagehand and the stagehand quickly says to hit Oba’s music! Oba makes his entrance and the fans cheer as he struts down to the ring. Oba grabs a mic and says, “Let’s get straight to business. Those four fools that jumped me at Vengeance Day right after my match, they made one very big mistake. One very big mistake! They didn’t finish the job. They hit me with that last shot, with their best shot, and I’m standing here, unfazed!” The fans cheer, and Oba dares those same fools to come out now and finish what they started. He’ll wait.
The lights drop, but wait! It’s not Dion Lennox and his pack of wolves, that’s MOOSE! The TNA X-Division Champion is here in NXT, staring Oba down. Oba is shocked, and now he’s mad as Moose would dare step on this moment. The fans fire up and even lose their minds as Moose steps into the ring, grabs himself a mic, and continues to stare Oba down. Moose tells Oba that he just burst the bubble Oba’s been living in. Moose is the one man Oba cannot rule over! Oba says “that place” is Moose’s bubble. In here, Oba is inevitable! Moose says this has to happen: Oba VS MOOSE! The fans like the sound of that!
Oba tells Moose do not worry, it will. Champion and champion hold up their gold, but when and where will we see this dream match happen?
Eddy Thorpe talks with Ava Raine.
The Alpha Wolf points out how he won the Strap Match at Vengeance Day, and so now he’s thinking what’s next is- Ava stops Eddy there and tells him to think less. Eddy may have beat Trick Williams, but he has had title opportunity after opportunity. Yeah, but Eddy just won the biggest match of his life! So- In step Kale Dixon & Uriah Connors. They apologize for interrupting, but they just wanted to invited Ava and Eddy to their party tonight. It’s a Vengeance Day after party. And Kale admits, inviting the GM, that’s ballsy. Ava says no thanks. Eddy asks if these two actually thought inviting the boss to a part was a good idea.
Ava says Eddy, stop talking. Uriah & Kale remember Eddy is a DJ, and so they want him to DJ the party! Eddy says no, he just shocked the world. He won’t be going to their lame party. Plus, shouldn’t they be in class right about now? Kale wishes, but Mr. Chase keeps turning them down. Eddy says that’s for the best, because Mr. Chase would just ruin their lives and bring them down, just like he did all of Chase U. Ava says wow, big talk. Kale says how DARE you! Uriah won’t stand for it, either! Chase would’ve whooped Eddy’s ass in a Strap Match! In fact, he could beat Eddy any day of the week!
Eddy says they’re just stupid and delusional. Kale steps up and says no, Chase would have! And that is why… on behalf of Chase, Kale is challenging Eddy to a match! Wait, they speak on behalf of Mr. Chase? Yeah! They’re tight! And Chase will see Eddy tonight. Ava says okay then. But did Chase’s former students just write a check Chase’s body definitely can’t cash?
NXT Women’s North American Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Kelani Jordan VS Jaida Parker VS Karmen Petrovic w/ Ashante THEE Adonis!
The Standout is trying on that new attitude and she seems to really like it. However, it gets on Miss Parker’s nerves and has rubbed the real-life Beatrix Kiddo the wrong way. At the same time, Jaida and Karmen have their own beef, so all these personal issues will be settled at once! Who rises above the drama to head for Stephanie Vaquer and the Women’s North American title?
The bell rings and Jaida rushes Kelani! Kelani dodges, then she and Jaida start throwing hands! The fans fire up, Karmen feels left out, but then Kelani ROCKS Jaida! Karmen KICKS Kelani, KICKS Jaida, then sends Jaida into Kelani! Karmen rolls Jaida, TWO! Sunset flip on Kelani, TWO! Jaida and Kelani stagger up, Jaida & Kelani ROCK Karmen! Karmen rebounds, Jaida DECKS Karmen! Jaida whips Kelani, then blows past her to CLOBBER her! Jaida keeps moving, Kelani stays low, then she hurdles and DROPKICKS Jaida! Kelani smiles, but Karmen slides in. Kelani dodges Karmen, sends her back out, then goes up, up, and ASAI MOONSAULT!
The fans fire up as Kelani wipes out both targets! Kelani says that’s why she’s the Standout! Kelani SMACKS Jaida off the apron, puts her in the ring, then goes after Karmen. Kelani THROWS Karmen into barriers, then storms back to the apron. Jaida ROCKS Kelani, Kelani ROCKS Jaida, repeat! The fans rally as the forearms go back and forth, and Jaida DECKS Kelani! The fans fire up and Jaida says this is HER ring! Jaida stalks Kelani, puts her on ropes, and CHOKES her! The ref reprimands, Jaida YANKS Kelani back, then whips her to a corner. Kelani hits buckles hard, and Jaida is right on her for a snap suplex!
The fans rally as Jaida hauls Kelani up, another snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Jaida stands tall over Kelani, Adonis coaches Karmen, and NXT goes to break.
NXT returns and Kelani ROCKS Jaida! Jaida ROCKS Kelani, Kelani ROCKS her back, repeat! Jaida KNEES low, then hoists Kelani to a dragon sleeper, INVERTED SUPLEX! But then Karmen KICKS Jaida, puts her in the ropes, and ELBOWS her! Karmen runs side to side to SPIKE-RANA! Jaida flops down, Kelani grabs Karmen to wrench and put her in the ropes! Kelani ROCKS Karmen, goes up the corner, GUILLOTINE LEG DROP! The fans fire up with Kelani but she hobbles a bit. Jaida CLUBS Kelani, then brings her around for another dragon sleeper. Kelani turns that around for a SLICE! Cover, TWO!
Kelani slaps her bad leg, fires herself up, and the fans rally up. Kelani runs, but Jaida catches the crossbody! Jaida puts Kelani in the Tree of Woe, and then CHOPS Kelani! Karmen runs up, but Jaida pops her up! SAMOAN DROP! Karmen tumbles over to the corner, Jaida covers, but Kelani FROG SPLASHES onto them! The fans fire up for “NXT! NXT!” as all three women are down! Kelani grabs Jaida, fires a forearm, but Karmen CHOPS Kelani! Jaida ROCKS Karmen, Kelani ROCKS Jaida, Karmen ROCKS Kelani, and the cycle continues! Kelani UPPERCUTS Karmen, blocks Jaida’s kick, and Kelani slips under, RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP!
The fans fire up, Kalani puts Jaida up top, but Jaida ROCKS Kelani! Karmen KICKS Kelani down, then whips her to the other corner. Karmen runs up to LARIAT! Karmen runs at Jaida to ROCK her! Back to Kelani for a BACK BODY BLOCK! Karmen puts Kelani up top, then goes back for Jaida! STRATUSPHERE! Karmen then goes to Kelani, STRATUSPHERE onto Jaida! Karmen covers Kelani, TWO!! Jaida has Karmen and CHOPS her! Jaida HIPNOTICS Kelani outta the ring!! But then she goes out after her? Karmen runs, but Jaida stops the dropkick! Jaida RAMS Karmen, puts her in the ring, then she scoops Karmen.
Jaida puts Karmen in the ropes, CHOPS her, then runs to TEARDROP! Jaida high steps, but Kelani goes up! Adonis drags Karmen to safety! Jaida gets Kelani up top, they brawl, and Jaida SUPERPLEXES! Both women are down but Jaida crawls to Kelani. Jaida puts Kelani in ropes, and she runs for a TEARDROP! Adonis puts Karmen back in, she jackknife bridges Kelani! KARMEN WINS!!
Winner: Karmen Petrovic, by pinfallÂ
Jaida is pissed! Karmen sniped that from her, but Jaida DECKS her for it! Kelani hits a THESZ PRESS on Jaida! They scrap to the outside, the fans fire up, but refs rush out here to stop this! Fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT!” but the headline is: Karmen gets her title shot next week, NXT in Cincinnati! Will Adonis’ love and support- OH NO! Fatal Influence now jumps Karmen! The fans boo, Adonis calls for backup, but the 3v1 beating keeps going! Fallon hits Karmen with a FALL AWAY SLAM! The beating continues as NXT goes picture in picture!
Refs come back around, they tell the Influence to stop! This is just them being sore losers now that Vaquer has the title, not one of them. Adonis still can’t do anything, WWE doesn’t allow men to fight off women! But as he stands between them, Jacy SMACKS Adonis down with a chair! Double standards aside, the beatdown on Karmen continues! Jazmyn TOSSES Karmen out of the ring, then stands her up for Jacy’s ROLLING ELBOW! They leave Karmen behind to grab mics and go back to the ring. Fallon starts talking but we’re still not back from picture in picture, so only the live crowd can hear this.
WAIT, someone else who is hearing this is Stephanie Vaquer, because here she comes! La Primera steps to the Influence, but then so does Giulia! The champions of NXT stare the Influence down, but this is still 3v2. So the brawl is on! The Fatal Influence knock Giulia & Vaquer down, stomp and punch away, and NXT returns to single picture. But here comes JORDYNNE GRACE! The Juggernaut CLOBBERS Jazmyn, CLOBBERS Fallon, and CLOBBERS Jacy! Then Giulia & Vaquer HEADBUTT Fallon and Jazmyn! Grace waits, and she CLOBBERS Jacy again! Talk about making an impact!
Grace grabs a mic, and says she joined NXT to be part of the best Women’s Division in wrestling. And now that she’s here, she won’t waste a single second. The Influence clearly wants a fight, but so do they! Tonight, LET’S FIGHT! Will the NXT Women’s Champion, NXT Women’s North American Champion and former TNA Knockouts Champion all knock out Jazmyn, Jacy & Fallon tonight?
Adrianna Rizzo & Luca Crusifino talk with Stacks.
She hopes he’s sure about this. He says he’s very sure. But has he run it by Tony? Well, have either of them heard from him? Cuz he hasn’t. But like life, business goes on. He’s gonna handle business tonight. Stacks turns to go, and tells the Family to follow him. The Family follows the Underboss, will Stacks get even with Shawn Spears?
Sol Ruca & ZARIA VS Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson!
When it comes to the NXT Women’s Division being not just WWE’s best but the world’s best, it is also growing bigger and better. The Sol Surfer and the Agent of Change did some training over the weekend, hard to say if it went all that well. But perhaps the proof will be in the pudding. Will Sol & Zaria be like a torrent here in the Women’s Tag Division? Or will the Meta Four’s leading ladies once again be in the title scene?
The teams sort out, Sol and Lash start. They tie up, go around, and Lash puts Sol in a corner. Sol goes up the corner, leaps, but Lash stops the arm-drag! Sol avoids the boot, but Lash avoids the dropkick! Sol avoids the elbow drop, then she headlocks. The fans rally, Jakara tags in, and Lash powers out. Jakara drop toeholds Sol for Lash to hit the elbow drop! Jakara adds a dropkick, covers, TWO! Jakara hurries after Sol, but Sol blocks a kick! sol reels Jakara in to snap suplex! Sol kips up, blows a kiss to Lash, then handsprings to knee drop! Cover, TWO! Jakara stays in this but Sol whips her to the corner.
Sol ELBOWS Jakara, tags Zaria, and they DOUBLE SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Zaria stays on Jakara with a fireman’s carry, but Lash makes the save. Sol storms in, it is a brawl! Lash and Zaria BOOT Sol and Jakara, then they each fireman’s carry! They stare each other down, so they both military press slam! The fans fire up as these two talk smack, and then Zaria HEADBUTTS Lash! Sol FLYING RAN- NO, Lash stops that, brings Sol up, but Sol RANAS Lash out of the ring! Zaria turns around, Jakara jumps, and she MISSILE DROPKICKS! Zaria tumbles out, the fans fire up, and Jakara builds speed to DIVE! Down go Sol & Zaria!
Lash & Jakara regroup and stand tall while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns and Lash kicks Sol low. Lash scoops, Sol slips free, and Sol ROCKS Lash! Lash kicks Sol low again, but Sol fires body shots! Lash CHOPS Sol, but Sol mule kicks! Sol CLUBS Lash, fires CHOP after CHOP, then whips, only for Lash to block! Sol keeps trying, but Lash takes a swing! Sol dodges, springboards, and FLYING FOREARMS! Both women are down and the fans fire up! Sol and Lash crawl, hot tags to Jakara and Zaria! Zaria LARIATS Jakara again and again, then she BOOTS Lash! Zaria runs up to LARIAT Jakara in a corner, then she runs to LARIAT Lash int he other! Zaria LARIATS Jakara, then dodges Lash to send her into Jakara!
Lash apologizes but turns around into a SPEAR! The fans are thunderous and Zaria has Jakara. Zaria reels Jakara in, suplexes hard, then covers, TWO! Jakara shows some grit, but Zaria drags her up. Tag to Sol, but Jakara JAWBREAKERS free! Sol SUPERKICKS Jakara! And SUPERKICKS Lash! SUPERKICK GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO! Sol covers, Lash BOOTS Zaria onto her! The fans fire up while all four women are down. Lash hobbles over but drags Jakara to their corner. Lash tags in, the fans rally up, and Lash choke grips Sol! SLAM- NO, Sol slips free, shoves Lash, then RANAS!
The fans fire up as Sol goes up a corner, but Lash anchors her! Sol kicks Lash away, then adjusts, but Lash catches the crossbody! Lash swings Sol into the bow ‘n’ arrow rack, for a LASH- ARM-DRAG!! Sol denies the extension then DROPKICKS! Hot tags to Jakara and Zaria! Jakara runs up, but into double kicks! Jakara still fires hands on Sol & Zaria, then kicks off Sol to TORNADO DDT Zaria! Cover, TWO! Zaria survives, Jakara hurries to tag Lash back in. Lash hauls Zaria into the wheelbarrow! But Zaria BOOTS Jakara away! Zaria fires a forearm on Lash, Lash fires back! The fans fire up as they stare down, then they both BOOT!
Zaria and Lash both fall, and even Sol is stunned! The fans cheer for “NXT! NXT!” as Zaria and Lash rise up. They each choke grip the other! Then they DOUBLE HEADBUTT! Both women stagger, Zaria manages to fireman’s carry Lash! But Lash fights free and Zaria falls! Jakara tags in, runs up, but Zaria POUNCES her at Lash! Meta Four flounders, Jakara rises up, into a SPEAR!! Zaria hauls Jakara up, OBLITERATOR! Then Sol tags in for a SOL SNATCHER!! Cover, Sol & Zaria win!
Winners: Sol Ruca & Zaria, by pinfall
Maybe the training did work to make these two a team! Will nothing stop Sol & Zaria now that they’re on the same page?
Backstage interview with Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe.
Sarah Schreiber walks over to the Cardiac Kid and his new team to bring up the landscape of NXT drastically changing again and again. Wes has seen a shift before, so- Wes stops Sarah there to say that it is no secret, NXT is completely unpredictable. Anything can happen to anyone at anytime around here. So and so shows up outta nowhere, so and so is jumping somebody in the parking lot. But look, that unpredictability around here falls perfectly into all three of their hands. So when it is their time to- Oh wait, (maybe still) Ricky Starks walks in! Sarah excuses herself to talk to him. She brings up how in moments, he will sign his official WWE contract.
Ricky says yes, nice to meet you, Sarah. And it feels good to hear the words, “WWE NXT contract.” He is sure she has questions, but he will answer it all in a few moments. Nice jacket, too. The hottest free agent heads to gorilla, what will the future have in store for him? What will he have in store for the future of NXT?
Ava goes to the ring.
The fans cheer the NXT GM, and the table awaits. Then Ricky makes his entrance to the NXT theme and the fans cheer again. Ava introduces the hottest free agent himself, and welcomes him to NXT. Ricky says thank you, Ava, and he appreciates it. He hasn’t been here that long, but man, NXT is amazing! The fans cheer that! And before he gets started, can he just talk to y’all for a minute? There are some things he’d like to get off his chest. The fans cheer, and so Ricky says that for many, making it to NXT is the dream. But for him, it is reality! Standing here, in this ring, that is his reality! The fans cheer that.
Main eventing every NXT PLE is reality! Winning the NXT Championship, that’s reality! The fans continue to cheer, and the absolute truth is that Ricky is already the man in NXT! And he will do what he always does to the best of his ability, and that is show up and show out! Tonight, the revolution begins! So let us put pen to- Ethan Page?! All Ego has a mic to say, “Wow, wow, wow. I am absolutely impressed. I’m impressed!” The fans boo Ethan as he says Ricky shocked the world appearing in NXT. And now he is standing in the ring, about to sign an NXT contract. Ethan will guess that somewhere in the contract, the first match here is for an NXT Championship, right?
Ethan says, “Dude, you’re a genius. An actual genius. You are following the Ethan Page playbook to a T! And I wanna come out here as your friend to tell you face to face, there’s only one Ethan Page, pal.” Ricky says wow. He got Ethan in his feelings. Crazy. Is it because Ricky just showed up and Ethan knows the spotlight ain’t big enough for the both of them? Because Ethan is wearing his insecurity as tight as he has that jacket. And Ethan should know Ricky well enough to know Ricky walks the walk and talks the talk, and he is here to take this place to another level. Oh, is he? Because as big of a star Ricky is, even Ricky won’t reach the bar Ethan set for people coming into NXT.
Ricky says they shouldn’t really do this right now. Tonight is a night for celebration! Ricky celebrating the fact he is signing with the hottest pro-wrestling brand right now! And Ethan, oh wow, he did it! A big win over Je’Von at Vengeance Day. You go, Ethan! Celebrate that while you can, because Ricky learned that Je’Von’s got that dog in him. And if Ricky knows one thing, it’s this: People like Je’Von always come back around to whoop dat ass. The fans cheer that! Ethan smiles and says look! Another superstar coming to the rescue of Je’Von Evans. Ethan is pretty sure Je’Von couldn’t walk himself out of the venue on Saturday.
And if Ethan’s a betting man, he- gets turned around by Je’Von Evans! Ricky says, “Oh, he about to eat!” right as Je’Von fires hands on Ethan! Bad jaw or not, those fists still work! Je’Von chases Ethan out of the ring, CLOBBERS him in the stands, and they brawl up the bleachers! The fans fire up, Ricky says he wasn’t wrong. So back to business. But then Wes Lee makes his way out here? Wes has his music cut so he can say while he knows who Ricky is, Ricky’s new around here, so Wes will give him a pass for earlier. But Ricky has got to understand there are some rules around here, dawg. Rule number one: Do not disrespect Wes Lee.
Now, signing the contract is a good idea, but just know that if he does, Wes wants to show Ricky the ropes around here and “welcome” him to NXT. Ava says they can certainly make that happen. Ricky asks if everyone around here is always angry. Like, what is this? Wes says he’s just making a promise. Ricky says either way, Wes and Ethan are two peas in the same pod, always talking above your limits. So Ricky will tell you this: Next week, Ricky VS Wes! Then just sign the contract. But just know, Wes will make it a one and done. Ricky says fair warning, Wes will be welcomed to the revolution.
Ricky looks to the contract, but Wes winds up! But Ricky ROCKS Wes first! Then he LARIATS Wes up and out of the ring! Refs rush out to drag Wes away before he can get back at Ricky, and Ricky signs on the dotted line. Ricky strikes his pose, and it is official! Ricky Saints is now in NXT!
Backstage interview with Nathan Frazer & Axiom.
Sarah is now with the NXT Tag Team Champions and congratulates them on again retaining the titles. But she does have to ask about after, where they were also- Frazer says yes, they were the first to be attacked by four newbies who wanted to take a shot at the best team in the world. Axiom has Frazer calm down, and apologizes for him. They are just trying to figure out what that was about. Frazer says yeah, and the next time they see those guys, they’ll- Wait, No Quarter Catch Crew walks in. They also congratulate Fraxiom on the win, and Fraxiom thanks them back. But go on then. We all know why NQCC is here.
And just like with Briggs & Inamura, just because Myles Borne & Tavion Heights want a title match with Fraxiom doesn’t mean they just get one. Wren Sinclair says this is awkward. Because Myles says they’re chasing gold, just not what Fraxiom has on their shoulders. They’re gonna face the team that is in their opinion, the best in the world. Maybe even of all time. Camera, come here. Heights says he and Myles are calling out Matt & Jeff Hardy, the TNA World Tag Team Champions! What do they say to meeting NQCC in Cincy? NQCC heads out, are they going to go the distance with Team Extreme?
Ricky Saints returns backstage.
And he finds tag team after tag team, from Hank ‘n’ Tank to Ty & Ty to even Briggs & Inamura all beat up! Ricky says damn, this place IS crazy. But who just wrecked the NXT Tag Division? Unless…
Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ The D’Angelo Family VS Shawn Spears w/ Izzi Dame, Brooks Jensen & Niko Vance!
The Steel Cage Match last week kept The D’Angelo Family from helping Tony D against Ridge Holland, but then it ironically kept them from saving Tony D against The Chair Man and his cohorts. The It Girl revealed her true colors, she now stands by Spears, will everyone see It Iz What It Iz? Or can The Underboss avenge The Don?
NXT returns, The D’Angelo Family makes their entrance, and Stacks rushes Spears! The bell rings as Spears bails out, but Stacks goes after him! They brawl, Spears knees low, but Stacks blocks the apron bump! Stacks body shots, then he SMACKS Spears off the apron! They get back in the ring, Spears kicks low, then Spears CHOPS Stacks in the corner. Spears CHOPS Stacks again, Stacks sputters, but then Stacks CHOPS back! And CHOPS, CHPOS, CHOPS! The fans fire up, Stacks whips, but Spears reverses. Spears runs up but Stacks BOOTS him! Stacks slides under to UPPERCUT from below! Stacks BOOTS Spears, covers, ONE!!
Stacks talks trash on Jensen & Vance, then Stacks UPPERCUTS Spears! Stacks whips, Spears grabs ropes, and Spears TOSSES Stacks to the apron! Stacks stands, Spears blocks his boot, and then Spears SUPERKICKS! Stacks wobbles but he holds onto the ropes, so Spears SLINGSHOTS Stacks into the DRAPING DDT! Spears strikes like a Viper and he stalks Stacks to a corner. Spears stands Stacks up to headlock, and he fires KNEE after KNEE in the corner! The ref counts, Spears stops at 4, then he brings Stacks around for a HANGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Stacks shows his grit, but Spears stays cool.
Spears stalks Stacks, Jensen talks trash, but the fans rally for Stacks. Stacks fires body shots, then ROCKS him! Stacks whips, Spears reverses and knees low! Then NECKBREAKER! Spears then rains down fists! The fans boo but spears isolates an arm, just to STOMP Stacks’ neck! The fans boo, the ref reprimands as Spears grinds his heel in, but Spears steps off. Spears looms over Stacks, stands him up, and then TOSSES him to the Family! Stacks gets on the apron, Spears storms up, but Stacks ROCKS him! And BOOTS him! And slingshot CODE BREAKER! Both men are down and the fans fire up!
Rizzo and Izzi start jawing, the fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT!” but security is there to step in. Stacks fires hands on Spears, then body shots, then an ENZIGIRI! Spears goes to a corner, Stacks runs in, UPPERCUT! And SPINEBUSTER! Very Don like from Stacks and the fans fire up! Spears slowly rises but Stacks slowly climbs. MISSILE DROPKICK! Direct hit on Spears but a rough landing for Stacks! Stacks rises, brings Spears up, but Spears suplexes, for a GHOSTBUSTER! Spears snarls, gets Stacks back up and fireman’s carries, for the C4!! Cover, Spears wins!
Winner: Shawn Spears, by pinfall
The painful truth of this match is that Spears took advantage of Stacks’ anger. Will The Chair Man continue to lead by example until he and all of his followers have championships?
Moose walks the halls.
Lexis King crosses his path and says hello, nice to meet you. But Moose of course knows who Lexis is, considering he beat the crap out of his little buddy, JDC. But hey, Lexis has to give it to Moose and how he stood up to Oba Femi. The System’s got some balls! Lexis would love to trust The System, but he doesn’t really like how they’re always coming over here, challenging NXT stars for their titles, but Lexis doesn’t see Moose putting up his. Moose stops Lexis there, mostly because he’s tired of listening to the nonsense. Moose isn’t sure how NXT does things, but if Lexis wants his shot, all he had to do was ask.
And if that’s what Lexis wants, then next week, Moose will destroy Lexis like he has everyone else. Wow, really? That’s all it takes? Moose is gonna put up the most prestigious title in TNA history in Lexis’ hometown of Cincy? Damn right. Then he’s on! Lexis heads out, as does Moose, will The Drama King soon have two crowns? Or will he just get humbled in his hometown?
We now spot Mr. Chase talking with Kale & Uriah, upset that they’re speaking on his behalf! But Eddy was spitting on the great name of Chase U! They couldn’t let that happen! Wait, he was? That no good- See?! There! That fire is the old Mr. Chase! That’s what they need! And Kale & Uriah will be out there with him the entire time. Chase says what does it even matter? Chase U is dead. He has to do this on his own. No…! Chase heads out, his theme song no different, but will that school spirit ever return?
Andre Chase VS Eddy Thorpe!
NXT returns and Eddy makes his entrance. The bel rings, the two tie up, and they go around the ropes. They end up in a corner, the ref counts, and Eddy lets off. Chase avoids a chop to CHOP Eddy! Eddy goes to another corner, but Chase pursues to CHOP again! The fans cheer as Chase continues after Eddy, only for Eddy to turn things around and fire hands! Eddy stomps away, the ref counts, but Eddy stops at 4. The fans boo but Eddy whips Chase corner to corner. Chase goes up and over, keeps moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Chase facelocks but Eddy fires body shots. Eddy ROCKS Chase, runs, but Chase RANAS!
Eddy tumbles out, the fans fire up, and Chase goes to the apron. Chase avoids Eddy’s sweep to SUPERKICK! Booker & Corey clown Chase’s “Temu Jordans” but Chase still CANNONBALLS Eddy down! The fans fire up, Chase high-fives a few, and he puts Eddy in the ring. Chase climbs the corner, the fans rally up, and Chase leaps. Eddy gets under, Chase rolls through, but Eddy KICKS him! Eddy whips and ELBOWS Chase, covers, TWO! Chase stays in this and the fans rally up. Wait, Kale & Uriah get in the former student section, wearing their Chase U shirts! The fans cheer but Eddy says shut up, dorks!
Eddy ROCKS Chase, KICKS him, then KICKS away in the corner! The fans rally for “MISTER CHASE! MISTER CHASE!” Chase kicks Eddy, but Eddy hits a BACKBREAKER! And a PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Eddy clamps onto Chase with a top wristlock, and he grinds Chase down. Chase endures, the fans rally up, and Chase fights up, only for Eddy to knee low! Eddy ROCKS Chase, grins at the “students,” then reels Chase in. But Chase suplexes Eddy first! The fans fire up as Uriah & Kale are now ringside! They coach Chase up, and he ELBOWS Eddy away! And BOOTS him! And then CLOBBERS him!
Chase rallies on Eddy, then hits a SIDE EFFECT! Cover, TWO! Eddy survives but the fans rally more. Chase brings Eddy up, fireman’s carries, but Eddy slips free! Eddy fires forearms, then a SOSBAT! Eddy runs, into a BOOT and SLAP! Chase whips, Eddy reverses, but Chase reverses back, RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! The fans are thunderous as Chase fires up! Spell it out! “C! H! A!” But then Chase has flashbacks and he just can’t do it anymore. Eddy CHOP BLOCKS Chase, then THROWS him down! Cover, TWO! Eddy BOOTS Chase, SNAP GERMANS, and then reels Chase back in! IMPALER! Cover, Eddy wins!
Winner: Eddy Thorpe, by pinfall
Chase couldn’t get over the past, and that cost him again. Meanwhile, Eddy is rolling on, but wait. The lights go down, and Trick Williams speaks from the tron! Trick tells Eddy, “You thought you was done with Trick Williams? You got it twisted. It ain’t over ’til I say it’s over. And if I’m going down, I’m bringing you under with me.” Eddy says alright, then bring it! When and where will these two go one last round?
Ricky talks with Ava backstage.
After everything Ricky has seen tonight, he doesn’t know how Ava deals with the chaos. It is insane. She knows, but it comes with the territory, and he’ll get used to it. Ricky says yeah, he feels he can really fit in here. Oh no… Ethan Page walks back up, and Ethan says he’s not worried about Ricky. Ethan knows exactly what Ricky’s doing. He’s more worried about Je’Von. Ethan thought he was done with that kid. Ricky says not after he whooped Ethan’s ass. And oh, here comes Wes! Wes says it’s real easy for Ricky to come in here and talk a big game when he hasn’t been here since day one.
Ricky stops Wes and says if he feels some type of way… Wes says as a matter of fact, he does! Ava says no, not back here! But then Je’Von shows up and security stops him from getting at Ethan! Ava has everyone stop! Ricky, you said you want to be a part of this, so okay. Easy fix: Cincy, tag match, Ethan & Wes VS Ricky & Je’Von. Ricky likes that! The first match in NXT for The Absolute and it is already big! Will The Young OG help the revolution take over?
NXT hears from The Hardys!
Matt says he did not expect to tune into NXT and hear their names called out on it, let alone be challenged to a match! But he has to say, NQCC, they are flattered. Should they accept the challenge? Jeff says of course they should! They are THE TNA World Tag Team Champions! It is 2025, and yet the Hardys are still innovating, still influencing, still inspiring, and still modifying the craft of pro-wrestling. How is that for an axiom, Fraxiom? Matt says speaking of Fraxiom, they should pull up a seat and watch them beat the NQCC. After a Plot Twist, a Twist of Fate, and a Swanton, Fraxiom will realize why The Hardys are the greatest tag team in all of space and time!
The people always wonder what’s next, but maybe it’ll be a Hardy Party in NXT! The challenge has been accepted, will Matt & Jeff make NXT in Cincy a WONDERFUL~ night?
Six Woman Tag: Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer & Jordynne Grace VS The Fatal Influence!
We saw The Beautiful Madness win a fantastic Fatal 4 Way, and we saw La Primera overcome that unofficial handicap match against Fallon, Jacy & Jazmyn. Add the Juggernaut to the mix, and this is an instant classic! But will the champs win with Grace? Or will the Cowgirl, the Rockstar and the protege keep NXT under the Influence?
NXT returns as the Influence makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Fallon starts against Vaquer, getting right on revenge for Vengeance Day. Fallon runs up, but Vaquer sends her into buckles! Fallon flounders, Vaquer waistlocks, then sits Fallon down, O’Conner Bridge, TWO! Fallon swings, misses, and Vaquer CHOPS Fallon! Vaquer fireman’s carries, Fallon slips free and ROCKS Vaquer! Fallon RAMS into Vaquer at the corner again and again, then she tags in Jazmyn. Jazmyn swaggers around, then she digs her boot into Vaquer. The ref counts, Jazmyn steps off, and then she whips Vaquer, only for Vaquer to serve SOLE FOOD!
Vaquer rolls away, tag to Giulia, and she drags Jazmyn up. Giulia wrenches and YANKS the arm, then wrenches and KNEES the arm! Giulia keeps Jazmyn from her corner, Jazmyn breaks free, but Giulia counter punches! Jazmyn wobbles, Giulia eggs her on, so Jazmyn fires a forearm! Giulia just laughs that off, and then she dodges the slap! Giulia ROCKS Jazmyn, hammerlocks and clinches, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Cover, TWO! Giulia drags Jazmyn over, tag to Grace! The fans fire up and Grace taunts the Influence. Grace runs up, she blocks Jazmyn’s boots, and then drags Jazmyn for a REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM!
Jazmyn sputters, Grace deadlift GERMAN SUPLEXES! Jazmyn goes flying, Jacy tags in, and Grace says bring it. Jacy runs up, Grace blocks a boot, but Jacy tilt-o-whirls. Grace stops the takedown to swing Jacy out, but Jacy fires forearms. Jacy whips, Grace blocks and reverses! Jacy ducks ‘n’ dodges, slips around and rolls Grace to a cradle, TWO! Grace stands, Jacy trips her, jackknife bridge, TWO! Grace has Jacy up in the Canadian Rack! The Influence saves Jacy, but now Grace, Giulia & Vaquer stare them down. So the brawl is on! The fans fire up as Grace has Jacy, Giulia has Fallon and Vaquer has Jazmyn, all going to corners!
The fans cheer as Giulia snap suplexes Fallon, Vaquer snap suplexes Jazmyn, and then Grace feeds Jacy to double kicks, and DOUBLE HEADBUTTS! They TOSS Jacy out onto the Influence, and the fans fire up as Grace builds speed! Grace DIVES and she bowls them all down! The fans are thunderous, Grace pushes Jacy in, and cover, TWO! Jacy survives but Grace drags her up to bump her off buckles. Tag to Vaquer, and Vaquer BOOTS Jacy from the corner! Vaquer then brings Jacy up to whip, but Jacy reverses to THROW Vaquer by her hair! The ref reprimands, but Jacy runs, only for the senton to miss!
Vaquer wraps on the headscissors and the fans fire up! Vaquer DRILLS Jacy TEN times, Booker loves it, and then Vaquer dials it up! But Fallon stops the 619, traps Vaquer in the ropes, and Jacy BOOTS Vaquer down! The fans boo but the Influence talks trash while NXT goes picture in picture.
Jacy drags Vaquer up, brings her around, and bumps her off buckles. Jacy stomps a mudhole in, then digs her boot in, but the ref counts. Jacy stops at 4, sits Vaquer down, then digs her boot in again. The ref counts more, Jacy backs off, and she soaks up the heat before a CANNONBALL! Cover, TWO! Vaquer is still in this, but Jacy drags her up. Jacy bumps her off buckles, tags Fallon, and Fallon bumps Vaquer off buckles. Fallon whips corner to corner hard, then runs up to BACK BODY BLOCK! Fallon then hits a snap suplex, emphasis on the snap! Cover, TWO! Fallon seethes but she drags Vaquer back up.
Vaquer fires forearms on Fallon, whips her, but Fallon whips Vaquer away and ROCKS her at the ropes! Fallon brings Vaquer up but Vaquer shoves Fallon away. Fallon ROCKS Vaquer again, then wrenches to snapmare. Fallon runs to SLIDING FOREARM! Cover, TWO! Fallon is frustrated, has the ref watch Giulia & Grace, then whips Vaquer to a corner. Tag to Jazmyn, they mug Vaquer, and Jazmyn hits a BULLDOG HOTSHOT! And then a FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, but Jazmyn tries a lateral press, TWO! Jazmyn drags Vaquer up to whip her to the corner. Jazmyn tags Jacy, and Jacy snapmares Vaquer down.
Jacy KICKS Vaquer in the back and Vaquer writhes. NXT returns to single picture as Jacy clamps on a chinlock. Vaquer fights up as the fans rally, and Vaquer pries at the hold. Vaquer powers up but Jacy puts her in a corner. Jacy runs up, but Vaquer catches her! Half nelson and snapmare into buckles! Then a SHOTGUN knocks Jacy down! The fans fire up and Vaquer hooks Jacy up, MOUSE TRAP! TWO, and both women slowly stand up. Jacy runs to NECKBREAKER! Jacy drags Vaquer up again while the fans boo, and Jacy whips Vaquer to the corner. BACK BODY BLOCK, tag to Jazmyn. Jacy feeds Vaquer to the LEG SWEEP!
Jacy adds a SUPERKICK, Jazmyn tags Fallon before a PENALTY KICK! Fallon runs to YEEHAW FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Fallon drags Vaquer up, Vaquer JAWBREAKERS her! Fallon blocks the superkick, but then Vaquer dodges the lariat! Fallon dodges back, but then DOUBLE HAYMAKERS take them both down! The fans fire up as Vaquer and Fallon crawl, hot tag to Jacy! Jacy BLASTS Giulia then taunts Grace, but Vaquer dodge! Hot tag to Grace! The Juggernaut rallies on the Influence, then scoop SLAMS Jacy! And scoop SLAMS Fallon! And scoop SLAMS Jazmyn! The fans are thunderous, but Jacy kicks Grace low!
Jacy & Jazmyn double whip but Grace turns that around to DOUBLE NORTHERN LIGHTS! Then an atomic drop for Fallon! LARIAT! Grace runs at Jacy, Jacy dodges, but then Grace catches Jacy! Grace puts her up top, ROCKS her, then she BOOTS Jazmyn! Grace tucks Jacy in, and she MUSCLE BUSTER LARIAT COMBOS on Jacy and Jazmyn!! Cover, TWO?!? Jacy survives and Grace frowns. Grace hauls Jacy up, pump handles, but Jacy fights. Grace fires knee after knee, then she whips Jacy to the corner. Jacy bounces off buckles, into a POEWRSELAM! Grace goes up, but Fallon is there! Grace BOOTS Fallon down, but Jacy avoids the Vader Bomb!
Jacy ROCKSTAR KNEES Grace! Cover, TWO!! Grace survives and Jacy is stunned! Tag to Fallon, and Jacy SUPERKICKS Grace! Fallon tags Jazmyn before she goes up, up and BLOCKBUSTERS! Then feed to the NYX KICK! Cover, Giulia & Vaquer barrel in to break it! The fans are thunderous for “NXT! NXT!” Vaquer grabs Fallon but Fallon wrenches and KNEES low! Fallon hits a PUMP HANDLE FALL AWAY SALM! But Giulia gets Fallon with a HALF NELSON BOMB! Jacy mule kicks Giulia but Giulia bumps her off buckles! SAIDO! Giulia roars, the fans fire up, and she goes out to the apron! but Fallon YANKS Giulia down!
The fans boo but they send Giulia into the steps! Vaquer SUPER CROSSBODIES Fallon & Jacy! The fans are thunderous again, and Grace has Jazmyn! She ROCKS her, BACKHANDS her, then pump handles, MADE IN JAPAN!! Cover, Grace and the champs win!
Winners: Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer & Jordynne Grace, by pinfall
Now that’s how you make an impact on your first night as an NXT superstar! Grace stands side by side with the champions, but will she look to take those titles for her own soon enough?
Something is going down backstage!
The mystery four just ransacked Ava’s office, leaving Robert Stone down and out! And just as they spray-painted on the walls, “NO ONE IS SAFE!” What has compelled Dion Lennox and his new crew to go this far?
My Thoughts:
A great NXT here, lots of surprises, and the NXTNA crossover is really heating up. Oba wanted to call out Dion Lennox and his group, even though we’re not supposed to know how they are~, and instead he gets MOOSE! Oba VS Moose is definitely a match people have wanted the moment NXTNA started, and it would seem we’re headed in that direction. Lexis challenging Moose is not necessarily comical, but we all know where that’s going. Likewise, NQCC calling out the Hardys is just so the Hardys can get a win in NXT, and obviously there’s been a match building where Hardys and Fraxiom are fighting not so much for their championships but for the “title” of best tag team ever.
Really good stuff in this Chase U revival story with Kale & Uriah really trying to revive Chase’s school spirit. Chase almost had it, but he let spelling out the school name get to him again so Eddy gets another win. I feel like what this story needs is for Thea Hail and/or Riley Osborne to return and tell Chase it is okay to get things going again, even without them as part of Chase U. This would be even more effective if Duke Hudson wasn’t let go, but the story point will still be there and fans will still cheer the moment Chase finally puts on his Chase U sweater again. And also, of course Trick calls out Eddy, their rematch will be awesome.
Good stuff in this D’Angelo Family story. Stacks gets the moral victory of stepping up to Spears and having a pretty good match with him, but Spears gets a clean win to show he’s just that good. Very good tag match from Sol & Zaria VS Lash & Jakara, and great win for Sol & Zaria. Zaria’s F5 into Sol’s Sol Snatcher is a decent way to finish, but we all know a move they do together is the real proof of being a tag team. Really good stuff with Ricky Saints and his contract signing, and obviously we’re getting Ricky VS Wes. The tag match of Ethan & Wes VS Ricky & Je’Von is going to be great, and I am sure we will get Ethan VS Ricky in the near future, too.
Great stuff in the women’s division tonight. The Triple Threat had a rocky start, but being it was a Triple Threat feud, that’s some high level stuff to ask of NXT superstars. I do commend the clever way Karmen won that, and how that allows Kelani and Jaida to split off into their own grudge match. I’d say Jaida and Kelani are in a holding pattern while both women’s titles have something brewing. Plus, it wouldn’t help Jaida or Kelani for Fatal Influence to jump either of them. The picture in picture kinda ruined Fallon’s promo but it probably doesn’t matter now after knowing the result. Great saves from Vaquer, Giulia & Grace to set up the awesome Six Woman Tag.
With the Faces of course standing tall, and Grace literally standing with champions on either side of her, that’s a very clear foreshadowing of big title matches. I know on Vengeance Day I said we could get Grace VS Giulia and Vaquer VS someone for the North American title all at Roadblock, and then Champion VS Champion Winner Takes All at Stand & Deliver, but now… Maybe they’re thinking of doing something more akin to Becky VS Charlotte VS Ronda Winner Takes All. Grace, Giulia and Vaquer can certainly put on a killer Triple Threat, and it would in essence keep all three of them strong no matter who won.
And we of course got more from the still unnamed quartet that Dion Lennox has formed. They didn’t say the names on broadcast but there is confirmation out there that it’s Dion, Shugars, Osiris and “Cutler James.” I still feel that on Saturday, they would’ve been more impactful if they’d just attacked either Fraxiom or Oba, not both. And them going after the tag division offscreen was a fitting follow-up to the attack on Briggs, Inamura & Fraxiom. A bold move going after Ava’s office, and I suppose Stone was just a case of wrong place, wrong time. Still a little too Retribution as opposed to Shield or Nexus, but in a vacuum, not the worst start.
My Score: 8.8/10
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SmackDown’s on the road to Riyadh!
John Cena dared CM Punk to challenge him at Night of Champions, and Miss Money in the Bank, Naomi, wants all champions to Proceed With Caution!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- King of the Ring Tournament Fatal 4 Way: Randy Orton VS LA Knight VS Aleister Black VS Carmelo Hayes; Orton wins and advances to the next round.
- Queen of the Ring Tournament Fatal 4 Way: Jade Cargill VS Nia Jax VS Piper Niven VS Mia Yim; Jade wins and advances to the next round.
- Motor City Machine Guns VS Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis w/ The Wyatt Sick6; Gacy & Lumis win.
- Queen of the Ring Tournament Fatal 4 Way: Charlotte Flair VS Alexa Bliss VS Candice LeRae VS
Chelsea GreenAlba Fyre; Alexa wins and advances to the next round. - King of the Ring Tournament Fatal 4 Way: Cody Rhodes VS Damian Priest VS Andrade VS Shinsuke Nakamura; Cody wins and advances to the next round.
PLAY BY PLAY
John Cena is here!
Lexington, Kentucky sings, “JOHN CENA SUCKS~!” as he makes his way out in the University of Kentucky white ‘n’ blue. Cena goes to the ring, and while the fans duel, “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cena signals to Mark Nash to give the proper introductions: Please welcome the Greatest of All Time, the Never Seen Seventeen, gracing Lexington with his presence one last time, he is the Last Real Champion, JOHN CENA! The fans boo as Cena holds up the belt. Cena then grabs a mic and says, “Wrestling’s Mount Rushmore… is John Cena, John Cena, John Cena, and John Cena.” The fans boo but Cena says, there have been great wrestlers and great talkers.
But no one in the past, and certainly no one in the present nor the future, is comparable to him. And the very reason Cena will always outmaneuver the fans is not because he never gives up. It is because he is smarter than us. “You Can’t See Me, but you all wanna be me.” And whether watching at home or being mesmerized in this very arena, Cena is always 1000 steps ahead because everyone is worried about here and now, when he had already “won” this title over a year ago. Cena announced his retirement early so that he could have an extra six months to scout his potential opponents.
Cena knew anyone could enter the Rumble, so he did. And he knew that if he lost in the Rumble, he could use his seniority to enter the Elimination Chamber. And he knew that in the Chamber, Rollins and Punk would melt down to give Cena an easy win. Plus, Cody Rhodes was so focused on The Final Boss, Cena just had to seize the moment, shock the world, and become unpredictable. Then all he did was use Cody’s obsession with everyone’s love to guarantee the WrestleMania win. Cena used the fanfare and love of the 25 year rivalry to get a match in Randy Orton’s hometown, all to lull Randy into a false sense of security.
Cena put R-Truth in the Saturday Night’s Main Event so that all the fans would care, and the fans took the bait! While the fans tried to save Truth, Cena made friends with Logan Paul, just to eliminate him as a threat, and all to size up his next opponent in CM Punk. The fans boo but Cena says he used Punk’s rebellious nature and sociopathic self-confidence to back him into a corner. The fans cheer for Punk, but Cena says if Punk wants to take the title, he has to admit that he is a hypocrite! And Cena doesn’t even have to worry about Mr. Money in the Bank, Rollins will never cash in on Cena while he holds this!
Cena knows Rollins wants Cena to leave with the Undisputed title, Rollins becomes your only champion! Cena is the greatest for a reason! The fans boo but Cena says while they’ve been busy using their pathetic brains to come up with fake stories like if Cena “sold his soul,” all Cena has to do is put the math in his favor. He wins before the matches even start! In 25 years, he crunched every number, solved every puzzle and cracked every code. And thank God Cena doesn’t need the fans’ appreciation, because they won’t realize how good he is until three years after he’s gone! This is the greatest moment of their lives, but to Cena, they are just a mathematical equation.
And the math says that there is no one ever worthy enough to earn the right to hold the Undisputed title ever again. But wait, here comes Cody Rhodes! Lexington sings along with Cody’s song, “WHOA~ OH~!” as the American Nightmare makes his way to the ring. Cody gets his pyro, high-fives fans in the front row, then steps up onto the corner for the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro. Cody throws his track jacket to the crowd as a free souvenir, then he grabs himself a mic. The fans cheer as Cody and Cena are face to face again, and then Cody gets the fans to fire up a bit more. Cody takes a moment, then asks Cena to go over what he just said.
Cena claims to be 1000 steps ahead because he’s so smart? No, no, he isn’t just smart! Cena’s a genius! It is unfortunate that everything Cena’s said has come true: Rollins and Punk melted down, Cody was distracted, and they all took their eyes off the prize. The homefield advantage was used against Randy, and the Mount Rushmore being all Cena, sure. But here we are, some sort of 25 year master plan, and there’s this variable that he didn’t account for, and it is simple. Cena laid out his whole story since his return, but why didn’t he include the simple fact that this past Saturday, he was looking up at the lights when Cody pinned him in the middle of this ring?!
The fans cheer, and Cody says he isn’t part of Cena’s plan, Cena is part of Cody’s. So “John Rushmore,” where does that leave the two of them? Well it isn’t just the two of them, because here comes Randy Orton! The fans fire up as The Viper goes right to the ring, gets right in Cena’s face, then pushes past him to grab himself a mic. Randy is back a month after Backlash, and he tells anyone and everyone that had a pulse and was watching Backlash knows Orton had Cena BEAT! Down and out, dead to rights, and about to remove Cena’s head from his shoulders! Until somebody out there decided to come and save John Cena.
Orton realizes now that he has to do whatever it takes. It doesn’t matter what or who it is he has to go through to get his fifteenth. Even being in the King of the Ring Tournament. Cody, Orton loves you like a brother, you know that… But if Orton has to put Cody’s ass down to get to Cena, he won’t hesitate to do it! But wait! Here comes LA Knight! Lexington fires up for The Mega Star as he already has a mic to say, “LEMME TALK TO YA!” “YEAH!” LA Knight says all week long, he’s heard the whole world saying #WeWantLAKnight! “YEAH!” Knight knows what they want, and he knows for damn sure what none of the other guys in the ring want, and that’s Knight walking down there.
So, why don’t we take a walk? Knight understands what this is as he defiantly walks down there. He is looking at the WEW Establishment! “YEAH!” Knight is the sore thumb sticking out here, and that’s how he likes it, YEAH! “YEAH!” But you gotta understand something. Cena, you have this great little master plan, BAH GAWD, it is genius. But Knight knows damn sure that the plans didn’t include Knight, YEAH! So let’s go ahead and throw the plan on it’s head. KOTR is around the corner, which means Knight has a shot at Cody, Orton, and Cena, all on the way to taking what is his! “YEAH!”
So unbreakable as Knight is walking in here, he’s gotta drop a viper, a nightmare, and if he has to drop “a genius balding b*tch John Cena,” he’ll do it to be WWE Champion, with everybody saying, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!!” Cena chuckles and steps out. The fans boo as Cena goes back up the ramp, but then R-TRUTH GETS HIM! Or, well, Ron Killings gets him! And he rains down furious fists on Cena right at the ramp! Security rushes out there, as do producers, and the fans boo. Cena kicks free as it takes everybody to hold Killings back! Will Cena even make it to Night of Champions with the walls closing in?
King of the Ring Tournament Fatal 4 Way: Randy Orton VS LA Knight VS Aleister Black VS Carmelo Hayes!
SmackDown returns as Melo joins Orton and Knight out here, followed by The Dark Father. The King of the Ring has a new format this year, which one of these four survives to head into the semifinals?
The bell rings and the four watch each other. Melo locks eyes with Knight, but then he goes after Aleister! They brawl with forearms and haymakers, then Melo throat chops! Melo whips, Aleister grabs ropes and BOOTS H1M back! Aleister TOSSES Melo, Knight and Orton tie up and they end up in a corner. Aleister whips but Melo reverses to send Aleister into barriers! Orton fires hands on Knight, then a KNEE! Knight turns thing around, only for Melo to roll him up! TWO, and Orton kicks Melo! Orton UPPERCUTS Melo, Aleister UPPERCUTS Melo, then Knight DECKS him! And LARIATS him up and out!
Aleister goes up, out, and TRIANGLE MOONSAULTS! Down goes Melo and Knight has Orton! Orton denies the BFT, but then Knight denies the RKO! Aleister runs up, Knight ducks the Black Mass! The fans fire up the huge standoff, and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Melo has Knight in a corner. Melo rains down fists, but Knight stops him quick! Atomic drop and a LARIAT! Knight storms up on Melo to stomp him into a corner, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight then goes to Orton in the other corner and stomps away! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight goes back to Melo, but Melo SUPERKICKS! Aleister is back, Melo ducks ‘n’ dodges, LA MYSTICA! But then Knight runs up, only to be put on the apron. Knight slingshots but into a CUTTER! Melo has Knight in the ropes, FADE AWAY LEG DROP! DROPKICK for Orton, but Aleister ROCKS Melo!
Aleister whips, Melo springboards, FLYING LARIAT! Melo shoots his free throw, then FLIES to take out Aleister! The fans fire up and Melo goes back to the ring, but Knight WRECKS him with a dropkick! “YEAH!” Knight huffs ‘n’ puffs and drags Melo up to SMACK him off the desk! Knight dribbles Melo, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Orton has Knight for a back suplex, but Knight lands out! Orton blocks Aleister’s boot, spins him around, DESK BACK SUPLEX! Knight then RAMS Orton into the apron! The fans rally, Knight fetches Melo, and Knight puts Melo in the ring. Knight storms up, “This is Awesome!” as Knight hoists Melo up top.
Knight climbs but Melo throws hands! Knight CHOPS, they brawl some more, and Knight fires a flurry! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight steadies himself, brings Melo up, but Melo fights the lift! Melo fires body shots then he shoves Knight down! But Orton runs up to ROCK Melo! Orton gets Melo up but Melo CLWWS the eyes! Aleister STEP-UP KICKS Melo! Melo wobbles, Aleister TOSSES Orton, but Orton drags Aleister out! Orton whips, Aleister reverses and he POSTS Orton! Knight springs up to get Melo! Melo shoves Knight away, aims, FROG SPLASH!! Cover, Aleister breaks it! The fans fire up as this one continues, and SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns once again and Aleister KNEES Melo, then ENZIGIRIS! Knight runs u;, Aleister goe sup and over, then he spins Knight to ELBOW him! Orton stumbles up but Aleister stops the RKO! Orton avoids Black Mass, Aleister grabs Knight but Knight rolls him up! ONE, and Aleister aims, but Knight dodges so the BOOT hits Orton! Knight has Aleister but Aleister denies BFT to KNEE Knight down! Melo headlocks but Aleister handsprings out of the bulldog! Aleister fires off a strike fest and a BOOT! Cover on Melo, TWO! Aleister grows frustrated but he has all three opponents down! The fans fire up as Aleister aims, runs up, but Orton LARIATS!
Orton LARIATS again, then dodges to SNAP POWERSLAM! But Knight runs up, he gets a SNAP POWERSLAM! Melo ROCKS Orton, runs, but into a SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up for Orton as he drags Melo up. Orton puts Melo in the ropes, but then Aleister runs up. Orton kicks Aleister, has him in the ropes, but then Knight adds on! JUMPING NECKBREAKER DOUBLE DRAPING DDT COMBO!! Cover on Orton, TWO!! Orton stays in this for everyone’s sake and Knight is a bit stunned. The fans rally up, “This is Awesome!” Knight watches Melo rise, kick and B- NO, Melo powers out! Knight swings on Orton but Orton ducks!
Orton aims, but Knight denies the RKO, and he sends Orton into Melo’s FIRST 48! Aleister BOOTS Melo! Knight has Aleister, B F T!! Cover, MELO BREAKS IT!! Melo denies Knight that game winner, and now they rise up. Melo vows to end this, but Knight wrenches and kicks, to then whip and POP-UP and POWERSLAM! Knight huffs ‘n’ puffs and goes to the corner. The fans rally as Knight climbs, “L! A! KNIGHT!” BUT BRONSON REED YANKS KNIGHT DOWN! The Colossal Aussie gets revenge for Monday, but speaking of! BRON BREAKKER SPEARS KNIGHT!! They cost Knight at MITB, he cost them in KOTR, so now they get him out of KOTR!
Melo grins and takes aim, NOTHING BUT RKO!! Cover, Orton wins!!
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall (advances to the semifinals)
Just when Melo thought he was taking advantage of an opening, he left himself open to The Viper! Will Orton be meeting Cody Rhodes at the end of this tournament? Or will Sami Zayn make sure he isn’t just someone’s stepping stone?
Jacob Fatu walks ‘n’ talks backstage.
“Lexington, Kentucky. The United States Champion is here. Hell, the United States Champion is America’s Most Wanted, and I’m coming live and direct inside The Rupp Arena! YADADADADADADA mean?!” The Samoan Werewolf is all fired up, but what more will he say on how Saturday was the night he broke free from Solo Sikoa? We find out, after the break.
SmackDown returns and…
Fatu heads to the ring! Lexington cheers the Samoan Werewolf, and he grabs the mic to say, “Lexington, Kentucky! Let’s keep it 100! Just because you’re family don’t mean that you can go behind their back and try to snake ’em. Just because we both come from the same bloodline don’t mean that they can take all the credit for your hard work! So Solo says I wouldn’t be nothing if it wasn’t for him. Solo says Jacob Fatu would be nothing if it wasn’t for him!” The fans boo that, and Fatu says this is why he had to remind Solo at MITB what happens when you don’t get in where you fit in! The fans cheer that!
So now, it is Fatu against the world! Cuz Fatu is all gas, no brakes with it! YADADA MEAN~?! But wait, Solo Sikoa is on the tron, sarcastically applauding. Solo says that’s it, Jacob, tell ’em how you feel. Solo leans in close and asks Fatu if he’s done getting it all off his chest. At MITB, Fatu could’ve made the biggest mistake of his life. And Solo can forgive him for that. One year ago, when Solo visited Fatu in Sacramento, Fatu was doing nothing. NOTHING. No one wanted Fatu around until Solo brought him here to the WWE. Solo made Fatu into a WWE Superstar, put money in his pocket, put him in the position for success, and even made him a champion!
This is all because of SOLO, you stupid…! Solo holds back, and he says next week, Solo will be in the ring with open arms, willing to take Fatu back. But there is something Solo needs from Fatu. He needs those four words from him: I Love You, Solo. And just remember… Solo brought Fatu into the WWE, and he can take him out of it. Yadada mean? Solo leaves Fatu to think on this ultimatum, but is it already obvious what Fatu will say to Solo next week?
Nick Aldis meets with The Secret Her-vice.
“Special Slaygent” Piper informs the SmackDown General Manager that Chelsea Green needs to speak with him. But Chelsea isn’t here in the room…? She’s on the phone. And Chelsea apologizes, she had an impossible time finding a flight to get her to Lexington, so can they postpone her Fatal 4 Way until next week? Aldis says no, they’re not postponing anything for little ol’ Chelsea. But if her Secret Her-vice is here… Alba is ready for competition, right? So then Alba will take Chelsea’s place! Perfect! Chelsea says no, she will filibuster and- Oh, sorry, no, Aldis authorized it, he doesn’t care what Chelsea has to say, so Alba has to go get ready now.
Alba grumbles that she has to change from her security suit to her wrestling suit. Chelsea complains and complains, but then Zelina Vega steps in. Zelina takes the phone and hangs up on Chelsea so she can talk with Aldis. She wants Giulia now! Well, she’s not here tonight. Oh, that’s convenient. Aldis says he understands that Zelina wants after Giulia after last week. Zelina says first of all, she’s been snatched unawares much harder by much better. Second, don’t worry about the girl that does the sneak attacks, worry about the girl that gets up after every beating. One sneak attack isn’t gonna scare her, she is THE Women’s US Champion!
So next week, Zelina will confront Giulia, because she doesn’t need to pretend or hide. The smallest girl with the biggest mouth is gonna make Giulia look stupid! Zelina storms off, will the Beautiful Madness learn not to get on La Muneca’s bad side?
Queen of the Ring Tournament Fatal 4 Way: Jade Cargill VS Nia Jax VS Piper Niven VS Mia Yim!
A storm has come to Lexington, and she wants to make her way to Riyadh! Will the Irresistible Force, the Special Slaygent and even the Head Baddie in Charge be unable to slow her down? Or will someone else grab that spot in the semifinals?
SmackDown returns as Michin makes her entrance, joining Jade and Piper, leaving Nia for last. Nia says she won the crown last year, she’ll just do it again. The bell rings and Piper fires off on Mia while Nia RAMS Jade! The fans boo but Jade elbows Nia and bumps her off buckles! Jade RAMS into Nia but Piper has Mia on the outside. Piper whips Mia into barriers! And then puts her up against the post. Nia and Jade have moved their brawl outside while Piper runs up on Mia. Mia dodges so Piper POSTS herself! Nia whips, Jade reverse, Nia hits steel steps! The fans fire up as Jade and Mia meet in the ring.
Mia and Jade run up, Mia slips around to waistlock, but Jade switches to SLAM Mia down! Mia fights up while Jade holds on, but Jade whips. Jade hurdles, then scoops for a BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Mia stays in this but Jade stays on her. Jade suplexes, holds Mia up, but Mia slips free! Mia goes to a corner, dodges Jade, but Jade keeps moving! Mia ducks ‘n’ dodges ‘n’ redirects to RANA! Mia runs and SHOTGUNS Jade down! The fans rally, Mia covers, TWO! Jade is tougher than that but Mia stomps her. Mia runs but Piper trips her up! Piper drags Mia out and scoops to SLAM her on the floor!
Nia drops an ELBOW on Jade! Piper SENTONS Mia! Nia soaks up the heat, drags Jade up, and Nia bumps Jade off buckles. Nia CHOPS Piper, then shakes her hand. Nia whips corner to corner, Jade bounces off buckles, and Nia signals for that crown. Jade fires forearms but Nia HEADBUTTS her down! Nia fireman’s carries and SAMOAN DROPS! Piper adds a SENTON! Piper and Nia stare down, but they decide to work together on Jade. Nia & Piper mug Jade in a corner, then whip corner to corner. Jade ELBOWS Piper away, dodges Nia, and Nia POSTS herself! Jade runs to PUMP KICK Piper outta the ring!
But Nia drags Jade out of the ring! The mugging continues, but Mia goes up and up to ASAI MOOONSAULT! Direct hit and all four are down! The fans fire up while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Jade SPLASHES Piper in one corner, then SPLASHES Nia in the other! And repeat! But then Nia follows, only for Jade to dodge! Nia SPLASHES Piper, then Jade ROCKS her! But Piper CLOBBERS Jade! Nia DRIBBLES Jade off the mat, the fans boo, and Nia salutes with Piper. They drag Jade up, whip her to a corner, then Nia runs to SPLASH! Piper adds a SPLASH of her own! Jade sits down, Nia HIP ATTACKS! Piper CANNONBALLS! Cover, but Nia won’t let Piper get it! Piper says okay, okay, she was just kidding around. But Nia shoves Piper! Piper shoves Nia! Mia RANAS Nia, then JAWBREAKERS Piper!
Mia has Piper for a TORNADO BULLDOG! Cover, TWO! Piper stays in this but Mia drags her up. Jade CLUBS Mia, whips her, but Mia RAN- NO, Jade blocks it! SIT OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Mia survives, and Piper SPLASHES Jade! Piper drags Mia up, reels her in, but Mia slips out of the scoop! SLICED BREAD! Mia hurries to cover, but Nia breaks it! Nia SENTONS onto Mia! Cover, TWO! Mia toughs it out and Nia grows frustrated. Nia & Piper go after Jade on the outside but Jade fights them off! SUPERKICK for Piper! HAYMAKER for Nia! Piper HEADBUTTS Jade, Nia ROCKS Jade, and then they two TOSS Jade over the desk!
Wade Barrett gets wiped out by The Storm and Nia just flips them both off! But Mia WRECKS Nia with a dropkick! Piper is up, Mia dodges and tilt-o-whirls to DDT! Cover, Nia breaks it! Mia drags Nia up to fire hands, then she fires hands on Piper! The fans rally, Mia runs, but into double guzels! DOUBLE CHOKE SLAM!! Nia applauds, the fans boo, and Wade is apparently okay, but then Nia DECKS Piper! Nia dumps Piper out, drags Mia to a drop zone, then she goes up! The fans boo the A-NIA-LATOR!! Cover, PIPER BREAKS IT! Piper and Nia go outside, and Piper POSTS Nia! Piper then runs to SPEAR Nia through the barriers!!
The fans go nuts as Piper proves she’s the more destructive powerhouse! Piper then storms over to Mia, she goes up the corner, VADER BOMB! But Jade is up!! Chicken wings on Piper, JADED for Piper!!! Cover, JADE WINS!
Winner: Jade Cargill, by pinfall (advances to the semifinals)
Just as it looked like she was done for, Jade snatches this win away for her own! The Storm is in the semifinals, will she make quick work of The Prodigy, Roxanne Perez?
Naomi watches this backstage.
She’s not exactly pleased that Jade is advancing, but she’s also the one holding the Money in the Bank briefcase. Naomi heads for gorilla, what will she have to say about her huge victory? We find out, after the break.
SmackDown returns and…
Lexington fires up as Naomi heads to the ring! “Yes, I see some o’ y’all looking real surprised! Real shocked! Real stupid! I dunno why, because I told y’all I was done accepting scraps. I took what I deserve, and look at me now. Miss Money in the Bank! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!” The fans are torn, but Naomi says what’s really funny is the entire time, when she was trying to beat Nia Jax for the WWE Women’s Championship, y’know who was there with a briefcase to stop it? Y’know who distracted her? Who bashed her in the head?! It was Tiffany Stratton. “Too Nice Naomi” just let it happen. But the Naomi now aini’t lettin’ nothing sliding! She’s here for payback!
And when Naomi CLOCKS Tiffy Time in the head with this briefcase, it’ll feel so good when Naomi becomes the NEW WWE- Well, here comes Tiffany herself! The fans cheer as Tiff goes to the ring, and she grabs a mic to say, “You talk a big game, Naomi. So why don’t you just do it? Just cash in and take my title… right now.” The fans chant “DO IT! DO IT!” Tiffy says see, she’s still the same ol’ Naomi: all talk and no action. That is why Naomi never beat Nia. But please, prove us all wrong! The fans cheer, Naomi snarls, and she says, “Do I look stupid to you?! Do I look like Booboo the Fool? I ain’t gonna cash in on you now. I’ma cash in when you least expect it.”
Fans go, “What?” and Naomi shouts, “B*tch, you heard me!” Naoim says in the meantime, she will enjoy making Tiffy’s life HELL! Naomi says tick-tock, Tiffy, time is almost up! So Naomi strongly advises to #ProceedWithCaution. The fans are torn, but while Naomi holds up the briefcase, Tiffy holds up the belt. When and where will we see- WAIT! NIA is here! Nia and Tiff brawl, the fans fire up, and Nia shoves Tiff. Tiff DROPKICKS Nia’s legs, then DROPKICKS Nia in the face! Naomi runs up, Tiff DECKS her, but Nia CLOBBERS Tiff! Nia may not be going to Riyadh, but she wants to get hers now! A-NIA-LATOR on Tiff!!
Naomi hurries back up, but Nia steps in the way! Nia tells Naomi to back off, so Naomi backs off. Will Nia get payback on the Wrestling Barbie before Naomi can? Or will Tiffy still have time on the clock?
Nick Aldis meets with the SmackDown Tag Division.
He thanks the Street Profits, Motor City Machine Guns, Fraxiom & DIY for coming to discuss the Wyatt situation. Johnny Gargano interrupts, saying this is a big decision. DIY feels this is a huge opportunity… for Fraxiom. Everyone else says they knew DIY would pull that. Fraxiom says they’re not afraid, but Tommaso Ciampa says if nothing else, the Street Profits should step up as the champions. Angelo Dawkins says bet, they’re already ready. Aldis suggests they all let him finish his explanation. Taking all this into account, MCMG are the veterans, so they will set the tone. They get the Wyatts tonight.
The others applaud and Dawkins says yes, set that tone. Will Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin be able to have an impact on the Wyatt Sick6? Or will the Motor City Machine Guns have no effect on what goes bump in the night?
Motor City Machine Guns VS Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis!
SmackDown returns as the lights go down and the fireflies come out. The chair and the lantern wait on stage as the Wyatts make their entrance. Uncle Howdy sits in the chair, Nikki Cross & Erik Rowan stay close, and Gacy & Lumis rush the ring! The fans cheer as the brawl is on! The bell rings, Gacy has Shelley while Lumis has Sabin! The ref reprimands, Gacy whips Shelley to a corner then CLOBBERS him! Lumis & Gacy whip Sabin, DOUBLE ELBOW, then Lumis drops an AX HANDLE! Gacy drops a SENTON! Cover, ONE!! Gacy drags Sabin up, bumps him off buckles, and tags in Lumis.
Lumis brings Sabin around but Sabin swings. Lumis duck sot hit a BIG back suplex! Lumis kips up and LEG DROPS! Cover, TWO! Sabin is tougher than that, but Lumis drags him up. Gacy tags in, they mug Sabin, and then Gacy whips. Scoop and BACKBREAKER! Gacy goes up the ropes to LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Gacy BLASTS Shelley off the apron and he tags Lumis in. They get Sabin up, UPPERCUT and then a kick down low. Lumis wrenches Sabin, tags Gacy back in, and the mugging continues. They double whip, but Sabin breaks the double lariat! Gacy runs up but Sabin DUMPS him out! And then he TOSSES Lumis!
Tag to Shelley and MCMG set up! The fans fire up as the Machine Guns DOUBLE DORPKICK! Then they DOUBLE PLANCHA! Down go Lumis & Gacy and the fans fire up! MCMG stare down with Rowan while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and both Shelley and Gacy are down. The fans rally, Shelley crawls, hot tag to Sabin! Sabin goes up to MSSILE DROPKICK! Gacy flounders, Lumis tags in, but Sabin dodges to CHOP, CHOP, and CHOP! Sabin whips, Lumis reverses but Sabin BULLDOGS! The fans fire up and Lumis staggers up. Sabin runs and GAMANGIRIS! Sabin drags Lumis to a cover, TWO! Howdy is antsy as Sabin tags Shelley. Shlley goes to the apron, Sabin follows, and MCMG DOUBLE SUPERKICK Lumis! Lumis sputters, MCMG drags him inside, and Shelley whips Lumis to the corner. LARIAT, then he tags Sabin!
Shelley clinches but Lumis ELBOWS free! Lumis trips Sabin up, then hurries to tag Gacy! Gacy runs in to handspring, and DOUBLE UPSIDE-DOWN!! Tag back to Lumis and they have Sabin! Whip and POP-UP POWERBOMB onto Sabin! The fans fire up as Lumis covers, TWO!! Sabin survives but Lumis snarls. Lumis watches Sabin stir, drags him up and wrenches to then whip him to the corner. But Sabin DROPKICKS Gacy! Lumis runs in, Sabin BOOTS him away, then Sabin runs up, DDT! Hot tag to Shelley! Lumis staggers up, Shelley whips, BIG atomic drop! Then the DREAM SEQUENCE!
The fans fire up with MCMG and Howdy doesn’t like that. Sabin tags back in, he drags Lumis up while Shelley climbs. Sabin turns Lumis but Gacy trips Shelley! Gacy HEADBUTTS Sabin, he and Lumis aim, HIGH LOW!! Cover off the superkick and leg sweep combo, but they ask Howdy for permission. “YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH~!” Lumis goes up, Gacy CLOBBERS Shelley, and Lumis hits a SUPER LEG DROP!! Cover, The Wyatts win!
Winners: Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis, by pinfall
The chaos is back and it is on top as Lumis & Gacy break the Machine Guns. Will they tear through the rest of the division until they’re the champions?
John Cena encounters Jimmy Uso backstage.
Cena and #BigJim stare down, and Cena asks if Jimmy has seen R-Truth. No, he hasn’t. Then has he seen Ron Killings? Listen, man… Jimmy ain’t seen either one of ’em. Cena says he knows Jimmy and Truth are close. So let Killings know that Cena’s going back to the ring, and he wants Killings to meet him there. Cena heads out, will Ron get the message? Will Cena get the Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth?
SmackDown returns and…
“JOHN CENA SUCKS~!” as he goes right back to the ring, just as he promised. And he tells everyone to shut up! Cena paces and says, “There is a level of disrespect that I can tolerate. R-Truth, you just crossed the line!” The fans chant, “We Want Truth!” and Cena frowns. Cena says for once, he agrees. There is a time to talk and there is a time to fight, so Truth, get out here so they can fight! BUT WAIT! CM PUNK is here instead! Cena is stunned and maybe even a little scared to see Punk here on SmackDown. Punk goes right to the ring as the fans cheer, and he grabs himself a mic before sitting on the top rope.
The fans cheer Punk on even more and Punk asks, “Is it great to be alive on a Friday night in Lexington, Kentucky or what?” The fans cheer that! And Punk asks Cena if he said something about disrespect. Cena is tired of being disrespected? “John, these people are tired of being disrespected! But now, CM Punk has a microphone, and I think you can trust when I say that we have yet to begin the reach the levels of disrespect that we are capable of.” Punk says for old time’s sake, he’ll give Cena a chance, the benefit of a doubt. Maybe Punk’s empathy is too much, too Obi-Wan talking to Darth Vader, hoping to see Anakin still in there.
So Punk will give Cena a chance in front of this legendary wrestling town. “Stop what you’re doing, let these people celebrate who and what you are, let them put you on a pedestal on your way out. Let them celebrate the sacrifices you have made for them and this business. Give them a happy ending!” Punk steps back and Cena steps up. Cena asks, “Why? Why would I waste my time?” The fans boo, but Cena says the people don’t matter, this place doesn’t matter, basketball doesn’t matter, horse racing doesn’t matter! THIS Undisputed Championship is the only thing that matters! So Cena is to eat crow to the same idiots wearing his shirt but singing Punk’s song? Fat chance!
Punk says okay, okay, let the record show that Punk and Lexington gave Cena an out. But now, let’s do it Cena’s way. Let the disrespect being. Ironically that is the Punk way! When the static hits and Cult of Personality plays through sold-out arenas, everyone knows it is about to get real. And ladies and gentlemen, watching and working at USA Network, it’s about to get real. Here’s the truth Cena wants so badly. The saying goes, “You tell a strong man a lie to offend him.” That’s why it pisses Punk off when Cena calls him the hypocrite. Conversely, you tell a weak man the truth and that offends him.
Fans chant, “We Want Truth!” Punk says the truth here is… Cena can’t beat Punk. When Punk is at his best, Cena never could. And now Cena wants to ruin wrestling? Well, Punk is going to take it upon himself to save it. Bare with Punk, because as always, he has a lot to get off his chest. That other thing about sociopathic confidence? Punk takes that as a compliment. Because it is that confidence that brought Punk to the mountaintop time and time again. Especially when people like Cena say they wanna see it but claim Punk didn’t have it. But Punk is not as confident as Cena, because Punk would never dress like a toddler who looks like he struck out at T-Ball.
The fans laugh, Punk says he wants that stricken from the record, because y’know who that sounds like? That sounds like the PG John Cena. Which is ironic, because right now, y’know who Cena sounds like, saying he’s gonna ruin wrestling, take the strap and go home… That sounds like C M PUNK! And yes, that is ironic. Cena is stealing Punk’s best material. Punk won that title, he left with the title, and Cena is trying to follow in those footsteps. Punk did it! He said he would and he did, and Cena couldn’t stop him. Cena thinks challenging Punk at Night of Champions is going to stop him? “John Boy, just like old times, here’s CM Punk to make your title run interesting.”
Here comes CM Punk to make John Cena’s retirement tour interesting! Watchable! Get the rocket fuel to fuel that private jet! Punk would go to MARS to beat Cena’s ass! Punk will follow Cena to Hell to prove he is better than Cena! But here’s more truth, it isn’t all bad. Cena IS a GOAT, but so is Punk. Punk beat Cena in Chicago, he beat Cena in Boston, and he will beat Cena at Night of Champions. Cena is the “Goat” that Punk will spit-roast and sacrifice to the gods of wrestling! Legends who actually belong on the Mount Rushmore! Terry Funk, Harley Race, Bret Hart, Eddie Guerrero! The AUDACITY of Cena to put himself on that mountain once, let alone all four times. What a joke.
The fans cheer but Cena smirks. Punk says here’s more truth: You can’t see me? No, Punk sees through him, and always has, and that’s the truth. Punk leaves Cena with that, and then KILLINGS STRIKES AGAIN!! And he puts Cena in the STF!! Punk mockingly says, “I’m sorry~! But the Truth hurts!” Cena suffers his own signature submission but security rushes out here! The fans boo as they drag Killings off Cena and Cena scrambles away! Cena hops and hobbles on one good leg, are the bridges he burned going to take them down with him?
Backstage interview with Alexa Bliss.
Byron Saxton is with Lil’ Miss Bliss at gorilla, and notes that she took a tough loss at MITB. What is the mindset going into the future? Alexa says she’s won MITB, cashed in, made history, so she isn’t rattled. Tonight, she reminds everyone of who she is, and will be one step closer to becoming Queen of the Ring. But then in steps Charlotte Flair. And she says, “Sweetie, did you say, ‘Queen?’ There’s only room for one queen in this division. WOO~!” Charlotte makes her entrance first, but both she and Alexa will have to fight their way into the next round. Will it be either of them that moves forward? Or are they overlooking the Poison Pixie and the Firestarter?
Nick Aldis finds R-Truth/Ron Killings backstage.
Aldis asks Truth what the hell he’s doing, he can’t just keep jumping Cena like that! What’s Aldis supposed to do? Truth says he wants a match with Cena next week. Next week? Yeah. Done. Killings says he’s driving now! Will he run Cena right off the road?
Queen of the Ring Tournament Fatal 4 Way: Charlotte Flair VS Alexa Bliss VS Candice LeRae VS Alba Fyre!
SmackDown returns and Candice makes her entrance to join Charlotte, Alexa, and Alba. The bell rings and the fans rally up. The four watch each other, but Alexa and Charlotte stare down as they step up. Alba and Candice jump on them! Candice is after Alexa, Alba is after Charlotte, and they put the two in corners. Alba RAMS into Charlotte again and again while Candice stomps a mudhole into Alexa. Alba digs her boots in, Candice SPLASHES Alexa, and then Candice fires elbows. Charlotte CHOPS Alba, storms up to RAM Alexa into Candice, then Charlotte POSTS Alexa! Alexa tumbles out and the fans are torn for Charlotte.
Charlotte dusts herself off, then THROWS Candice into Alba! Charlotte drags Alba to a cover, ONE!! Cover on Candice, ONE!! Charlotte CHOPS Alba, CHOPS Candice, and repeat! The fans “WOO~” with every CHOP! But then Candice grabs a leg, Alba BOOTS Charlotte down, and they mug Charlotte! Alba smothers Charlotte using her tie! Alba CLUBS Charlotte down, then she and Candice mug her, returning the CHOPS! Alba kicks Charlotte, she and Candice have Charlotte on the ropes, and they CHOP again! They double whip Charlotte, but Charlotte grabs ropes. Charlotte KICKS Candice, ROCKS Alba, then LARIATS Candice!
Alexa is back and she CROSSBODIES onto Charlotte! Cover, ONE! Alexa clinches, but Candice & Alba mug Alexa! Charlotte gets away while Candice bumps Alexa off buckles. Alba stomps Alexa, Charlotte DECKS Candice, and she DECKS Alba! Cover on Alba, TWO! Charlotte scowls as she stands back up. The fans rally while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Charlotte storms up on Candice, reels her in, but Candice fights the suplex. Alba joins in, they DOUBLE SUPLEX Charlotte! Cover, but Alba stops Candice. A parallel to Piper and Nia, we know how that turned out… But Alba & Candice still mug Charlotte together for now. Charlotte JAWBREAKERS Alba, dodges Candice, but Candice tilt-o-whirls to RANA! And then ENZIGIRI! Cover, TWO! Charlotte is tougher than that and that annoys Candice. Alba BLASTS Alexa off the apron, Charlotte RAMS Candice into a corner, but Alba CLUBS Charlotte down. Candice climbs the corner while Alba stands Charlotte up, but Charlotte ELBOWS free!
Charlotte BOOTS Candice off the corner, but Alba rolls Charlotte to BOOT her down! Cover, WTO! Alba seethes and throws her suit jacket at Charlotte. Alba stomps a mudhole into Charlotte, then stands on her hair! Alba salutes while Candice SMACKS Alexa off the apron. Alba pulls Charlotte’s arms and Candice SMACKS Alexa off the desk! Alba & Candice work together to DOUBLE SUPLEX Charlotte, but Alba has Candice stay back. They drag Charlotte up again, but she ROCKS Alba and ROCKS Candice! Then repeat! Alba kicks low, Candice comes back, and they double whip Charlotte to a corner.
SmackDown returns to single picture as Charlotte goes up and out! She BOOTS Alba, RAMS Candice, then goes up the corner! The fans fire up but Candice SMACKS Charlotte first! And SMACKS her again! Alba climbs up to join them, but Alexa sneaks in underneath! TOWER OF DOOM! The fans fire up and Alexa crawls to cover Charlotte, TWO! Alexa is frustrated but the fans fire up. Alexa and Candice stand, Alexa RUNS her over! She even RUNS Alba over! Alexa SLAPS Candice, DECKS her, then blocks Alba’s kick to DRAGON SCREW! Charlotte runs up, Alexa clinches to S T O! And then INSULT2- NO, Candice makes it a CODE BREAKER SENTON!
Alba has Candice, wrenches and reels her in, GOURD BUSTER! But Alexa hits a BLOCKBUSTER! Candice hits NATURAL SELECTION!! Charlotte drags Alexa around, steps through, FIGURE FOUR! And the push-up into the FIGURE EIGHT! But Candice LIONSAULTS it all apart!! Alba SUPERKICKS Candice! Charlotte is up, Alba spins her around, Gory Especial, GORY BOMB! Cover, ALEXA BREAKS IT! The fans fire up and Alba drags Alexa up. Alexa mule kicks, DDTS, and then hurries for a corner! Lexington cheers on Alexa, TWISTED BLISS!! Cover, CHARLOTTE BREAKS IT! The fans boo but Charlotte TOSSES Alexa!
Alexa is on the apron, Charlotte BOOTS her down! But Candice rolls Charlotte! TWO!! Charlotte escapes, Candice ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Charlotte SPEARS her down! Cover, TWO!! Candice shows that toughness and Charlotte is frustrated. Charlotte has the legs, steps through, but Alba SUPERKICKS Charlotte! Alba roars, turns her, but Charlotte powers out of the Unpretty-Her! BOOT!! FIGURE FOUR!! Then FIGURE EIGHT!!! Alba endures, but Alexa catches Candice!! TWISTED SISTER ABIGAIL!! Cover, ALEXA WINS!!
Winner: Alexa Bliss, by pinfall (advances to the semifinals)
Charlotte lets go of Alba and is in disbelief! But Alexa smiles as she snatches this win right out from under Charlotte’s nose! Charlotte may call herself the queen, but will Alexa be the one to wear the crown?
Cody heads to gorilla.
And he crosses paths with Punk. Cody says they can’t run away from each other forever. Punk says he knows. But good luck tonight. After Night of Champions, we’ll see who’s chasing who. Cody moves on, but will he move on in the tournament? Or will the American Nightmare’s nightmare of losing that Undisputed Championship only get worse?
King of the Ring Tournament Fatal 4 Way: Cody Rhodes VS Damian Priest VS Andrade VS Shinsuke Nakamura!
SmackDown returns as the King of Strong Style makes his entrance, followed by El Idolo, leaving the Archer of Infamy for last. The bell rings and the fans rally. All four men are wary of each other, but Nakamura winds up, only to not say his signature “C’mon” to just bail out. But then Cody DIVES onto him! Priest swings on Andrade, Andrade dodges to WRECK Cody! Priest KICKS, KICKS, and ROLLING ELBOWS Andrade! Priest winds up, Andrade dodges, FLYING FOREARMS! Andrade kips up, the fans fire up, and Andrade rallies the fans with ‘SI! SI! SI!” But Cody stops Cien Knees to take an elbow!
Priest mule kicks Andrade, then suplexes for the BROKEN ARROW! Cover, TWO! Cody JABS, JABS, JABS, then flip, flop- BELL CLAP from Priest! But Cody rebounds to LARIAT Priest up and out! Priest drags Cody out, they brawl, and Cody SMACKS Priest off the apron! Nakamura FLYING KNEES Priest! Nakamura kicks Cody, ROCKS Priest, they all brawl outside, but Andrade goes up! ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Direct hit and everyone is down while the fans fire up, and SmackDown goes picture in picture!
All four men stir and Andrade is first up. Andrade puts Nakamura in the ring, covers, TWO! Andrade whips Nakamura to a corner, runs in, but Nakamura dodges! Andrade’s knee hits buckles and he tumbles out! Nakamura goes after Andrade to put him on the apron, and then runs to KNEE Andrade down! Priest and Cody brawl in the ring, and Priest ROCKS Cody to a corner. Priest whips, Cody reverses to kick and RHODES UPPERCUT! Cody whips, Priest reverses, and Priest runs up, only for Cody to go up and over. Priest feints running up so Cody’s snap powerslam gets nothing! Priest then KICKS Cody down!
Cody sputters but Priest is on him. Priest ROCKS Cody again, Nakamura stomps Andrade, then Nakamura KICKS Priest! Nakamura fires off fists and kicks in the corner, so Andrade rolls Cody! TWO, and Cody powers Andrade to a corner. Cody climbs up to rain down fists, only for Andrade to slip out at nine and YANK Cody down! Nakamura brings Priest around but Priest DECKS him! Priest stomps away on Nakamura, then he goes over to Andrade, Priest stands Andrade up to DECK him! Cody SMACKS Nakamura off the desk! Priest drags Andrade up while Nakamura SMACKS Cody off the desk! Priest ROCKS Andrade, then he has Cody in another corner.
Nakamura fires off on Andrade, Priest digs his boots into Cody, and then Nakamura bumps Andrade off buckles. Cody turns things around on Priest to CHOP, but that just pisses Priest off. Priest DECKS Cody! Cody sputters, Priest puts him in the corner, but Nakamura fires off strikes on Priest! Nakamura has Andrade on the top rope, and SmackDown returns to single picture as Nakamura runs in for a TOP SHELF KNEE! Andrade falls to the floor, but then Priest runs up! Nakamura dodges, runs back in, and he blocks boots to ROUNDHOUSE Priest! Nakamura puts Priest in the ropes to SLIDING GERMAN!
Nakamura hurries back in while fans fire up. Cody swings, misses, but then Cody ducks a roundhouse, only for the WHEEL KICK to hit! The fans fire up as Nakamura gives Cody some BAD VIBRATIONS! Nakamura goes corner to corner and the fans rally. Cody dodges, Nakamura hits buckles, and Cody grabs a leg! Cody trips Nakamura, steps through, FIGURE FOUR! Nakamura endures, fights the main leg, but Andrade is up top! FROG SPLASH onto Cody! Nakamura is free, but then Priest JUMP KICKS Andrade! Priest drags Cody up, ROCKS him, and then runs to ELBOW Andrade! ELBOW for Cody! SHOULDER TACKLE for Andrade!
The fans fire up for Priest and he goes to the outside, to leap off the steel steps and AX HANDLE Nakamura! Priest puts Nakamura back in the ring, drags him up at the ropes, and he knuckle locks so he can climb! The fans cheer as Priest goes Old School, only for Cody to jump up after him! But Priest then grabs Cody in a guzel! Nakamura trips them both up! Nakamura CLOBBERS Priest, Andrade rolls Nakamura, TWO! Andrade swings, but into an ARMBAR TAKEDOWN!! The fans fire up as Cody DIVING SPLASHES! Cody TOSSES Nakamura, covers Andrade, TWO! Cover again, TWO! Cody is frustrated but he goes outside.
The fans fire up as they sense what’s coming! Cody brings out a TABLE! Cody sets “Slim Jim” up at ringside, goes back to the ring for Andrade, and he lines up the shot. But Andrade hooks the ropes to block! Andrade suplexes but Cody blocks! They fight for control, but Priest CLUBS Andrade. Priest and Cody stare down, but they decide to work together! The fans fire up as they hoist Andrade up, but Nakamura makes the save! Only to INVERTED EXPLODER Andrade! DYNAMIC DROPKICK and Cody falls through the table! Cody snaps into a Slim Jim and the fans go nuts! Nakamura goes outside while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Nakamura fetches Priest, brings him over, but Priest blocks the desk smack to ROCK Nakamura! Priest SMACKS Nakamura off the desk now! And again! Priest brings Nakamura around to DECK him, but then Andrade CLUBS Priest! Andrade SMACKS Priest off the desk, then he and Nakamura actually work together to BOOT Priest onto the desk! But they’re not done as they TOSS Priest over the desk! Wade got outta there this time! Andrade then clears off the desk! Nakamura & Andrade bring Priest around to TOSS him over barriers! Then Nakamura CLOBBERS Andrade! Nakamura applauds his trickery before putting Andrade in the ring. Nakamura covers, TWO!
Nakamura is annoyed and he KICKS Andrade in the side. Andrade sputters but Nakamura paces. Andrade rises to CHOP! Nakamura dusts himself off to KICK Andrade down! Andrade stands but into KNEES and KICKS! Andrade blocks one, but not the ENZIGIRI! Andrade ends up in a corner, Nakamura whips corner to corner, but Andrade reverses. Andrade runs up, Nakamura puts him on the apron, but Andrade ROCKS him! Andrade climbs, but Nakamura ROCKS him! Nakamura climbs now but Andrade fires back! They brawl up top, and Andrade HEADBUTTS Nakamura down! Nakamura GAMANGIRIS in return!
SmackDown returns to single picture again as Nakamura climbs back up. Priest returns to CLUB Nakamura! He has Nakamura in the crucifix, but Nakamura fights free! Priest drags Nakamura down, Nakamura fires a strike fest! Priest clinches to FLATLINER! Andrade MOONSAULT DOUBLES! Cover, TWO!! Nakamura LARIATS! Andrade BOOTS! Nakamura PELES! These three are down, and Cody rises from the wreckage! The fans fire up for Cody as he drags himself into the ring. Cody runs up to LARIAT Andrade! And LARIAT Nakamura! Cody whips Priest, Priest reverses, but Cody goes up and over, and this time, SNAP POWERSLAM!
The fans fire up and Cody blocks Andrade’s kick to then run and BEAUTIFUL DISASTER! Cody catches Nakamura, Nakamura drops down to UP KICK! Snapmare and SLIDING KNEE! Cover, ANDRADE BREAKS IT!! Priest has Andrade, Andrade schoolboys him into buckles! The fans fire up, “SI! SI! SI!” Andrade runs corner to corner, CIEN KNEES for Nakamura! Then Andrade goes again, CIEN- NO, Priest has Andrade by the neck! Andrade breaks free to CHOP, but Priest ROCKS Andrade! Andrade comes back, SHADOW ELBOW! THE MESSAGE!! Cover, NAKAMURA AX KICKS IT APART! Nakamura drags Andrade up, but Andrade ROCKS him first!
Nakamura snarls and ROCKS Andrade back! The fans rally as the forearms go back and forth! Andrade CHOSP! Nakamura KICKS! Nakamura CLUBS Andrade, KNEES him low, but Cody is back! Cody dodges Nakamura, to DOUBLE CODY CUTTER!! Not the cleanest but it didn’t need to be! Priest kicks Cody low, reels him in, Canadian Rack, but Cody slips free! Cody goes up, up, and SUPER CODY CUTTERS!! Priest tumbles out of the ring and Cody roars! He catches Andrade, CROSS RHODES!! And then he drags Andrade up again, only for Nakamura to clamp on a SLEEPER!! Cody flails, claws at the grip, but Nakamura dragon sleepers!
Nakamura vows to end this, but Cody flips that around on him! CROSS RHODES!! Cover, CODY WINS!!
Winner: Cody Rhodes, by pinfall (advances to the semifinals)
Lexington cheers and sings with Cody’s song as he comes out on top! We know Sami Zayn and Randy Orton are one semifinal match, but Raw will determine the other! Sheamus, Rusev, Bronson Reed, or MAIN EVENT JEY USO, who survives to then meet Cody in the next round?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown with a lot of action from doing all the SmackDown Fatal 4 Ways in the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments. And each Fatal 4 Way was great, because Fatal 4 Ways always lend themselves to fast, chaotic action. Great opening promo from Cena with Cody, Orton and Knight to help segue into the first match, but also great stuff with R-Truth going after Cena. Orton winning was a bit of a surprise, and makes for a very interesting match with Sami Zayn. I suppose Sami going hard against Orton and finding a sneakier way to win could go with how Karrion Kross has been working to bring that side out of Sami.
Jade winning her match made sense, as Piper is still just Chelsea’s sidekick and Mia isn’t quite at that QOTR top title level. It also puts her in line with Naomi’s story of being Miss MITB, because Naomi can mess Jade over in a title match just as much as she can Tiffany. Very good promo from Naomi with Tiffany to tease a cash in, but also set up Tiffy VS Nia one more time. Chelsea also had a hilarious video call promo, and good on Aldis to stand up to her by putting Alba in the match instead. Alexa winning was only a little surprising, as she’s on that return push. And it makes for a fresh match-up no matter who from Raw wins the final Fatal 4.
Awesome main event Fatal 4 but I figured Cody would win, as it makes for a unique match-up of Cody VS Jey. Jey being put in was a bit of a surprise, but perhaps the wrestlers we’re waiting to return (Roman Reigns, but maybe even Ilja Dragunov) just aren’t ready yet. And given Bronson & Bron screwed Knight over, Knight will surely show up on Raw again to keep that feud going. Sheamus and Rusev have their own story, so Jey is the default choice. I almost feel like they should’ve flipped the brackets so that it would give us Orton VS Cody and Sami VS Jey in the semifinals, but those combos probably serve for stronger finals matches.
Very good stuff with the tag division, but MCMG VS Gacy & Lumis could’ve been a bit better. Part of the problem that comes with the Wyatts being gone away so long is that there might be some ring rust. Lumis & Gacy were on point, but they needed time to coordinate some things first and that slowed the overall pace down. The Wyatts won, of course, and will likely deal with Fraxiom next, what with DIY volunteering Fraxiom and Profits ahead of them. Then, Cena and Punk had a great promo, with it mostly being Punk tearing into Cena. Surprisingly, no allusions to Punk’s incendiary comments from years ago, but that’s very Punk of Punk.
And Killings going after Cena again was great stuff. Cena VS Killings will be a great match next week, and Cena probably rubs it in that he’s using one of his precious final appearances was used to beat Truth again. Though, to build Killings up, I would think they find a way for him to win that “isn’t definitive,” like a count out victory or some kind of disqualification. I was hoping for an R-Truth celebration at Saturday Night’s Main Event akin to Lex Luger over Yokozuna, but maybe that happens next week.
My Score: 9/10
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Andrew’s TNA iMPACT! Results & Match Ratings: 6.12.2025
DO SOMETHING WITH JASON HOTCH AND KC NAVARRO – that is all.
So Against All Odds…was barely passable and that’s only with Xanax. The Knockouts title match was awful, the 4 Man “Home Town Man” was stupid and the only good part was remixing the old Jerry Lynn & AJ Styles “Born in the USA” theme for Home Town Man. Maclin needs to stop having brawls, they’re boring, give him a bump guy. Kaibas and Rascalz was underwhelming. Santino vs Robert Stone was funny, Elias vs Trick was too chalk and lame. IInspiration (IIconics) returning was big news at least. Hendry losing to Kaz was also obvious since Kaz hasn’t won a match in forever.
The show dragged, and as much as I usually like Masha’s wrestling ability…her last 3 title matches have sucked and its not her opponents fault. Killer Kelly returning is sexy though…I mean, good. Yes, good. Saving the best for last, Mustafa Ali vs Jason Hotch was the best match of the show, and really damn good in general. Workrate was great, Tasha and Skyler being conflicted and popping for Hotch when he was doing well was great character work. Hotch looked amazing in the loss, if they don’t capitalize on it, that would be a huge screw up from TNA.
Not really sure what kind of shows we’ll be getting, and I’m not excited.
.@MATTHARDYBRAND and @JEFFHARDYBRAND have a message for FIR$T CLA$$ ahead of TONIGHT's MAIN EVENT!
WATCH on TNA+: https://t.co/F3YYaTmexl pic.twitter.com/mTnNBEFBcb
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 13, 2025
Ratings:
- The IInspiration vs Missa Kate & Brittani Brookes: IInspiration wins via Idolizer – ** 1/2
- Jason Hotch w/Jon Skyler vs Leon Slater: Leon wins via Swanton 450 – ** 3/4
- 8-4-1 Knockouts Match: Tessa Blanchard, Xia Brookside, Dani Luna & Rosemary vs Killer Kelly, Indi Hartwell, Jody Threat & Tasha Steelz: Indi wins via Hurts Don’t It – ** 3/4
- Indi Hartwell vs Killer Kelly vs Jody Threat vs Tasha Steelz: Kelly wins via Hurts Don’t It – ***
- Fir$t Cla$$ vs The Hardy Boyz: Hardyz win via DQ – ***
Results:
Santino opens the show informing Santana of a suspension, kicking Robert Stone out and recapping his victory party before introducing the IInspiration for their first match back.Â
The IInspiration vs Missa Kate & Brittani Brookes
A bit of talking and pandering from IInspiration, they’re dominating the jobbers and there’s not much to discuss here. They do the IIconics Pose and actually keep the control. Cassie pulls off some kind of Butterfly Facebuster which looks cool, Jess comes in and the Jobbers cheat a little to take over. Jess tags in Cassie and Scorpion Kick, decent comeback, corner Hip Attacks, Neckbreaker, Jumping Kick to the Head into Fisherman’s Suplex Hold for 2. Idolizer (Magic Killer variant) is hit and IInspiration win, and didn’t look bad. Cassie (Peyton) is still the better wrestler of the two, but neither looked bad.
Jason Hotch w/Jon Skyler vs Leon Slater
I don’t hide the fact I heavily dislike Slater. He has no personality, he’s all flips, no ability to talk…he’s boring. He’s ROH Will Ospreay or Flip Gordon, does flippy crap to pop morons but he’s a worthless character. Since he wants to become the Youngest X Division champion, and they’ve talked about for like the last 7 months…sadly it’s probably going to happen.Â
Chain wrestling start and Hotch already looks like the better wrestler. Hotch is on his SANADA in LIJ arch where he looked great losing to the leader, falls back in line but then he hits a Spinning Overhead Kick for a near fall, so I’m not allowed to finish my thought because Hotch is fun to watch. Leon is such a bad wrestler…he held the rope and looked back to take a forearm shiver, the nerd had to watch it to sell it. Man’s not talent.
Hotch has Leon in an Arm Iso Cravat, Leon tries to fire and then Hotch keeps him down. Leon counters a Slingshot Suplex into his own Final Cut to get space to breathe. Double sell, Leon leap frogs, then rope runs, Lariats and Lethal Injection from Leon for 2. Hotch is so fluid, dodges the corner attack, rope assisted side kick, Outside In Neckbreaker for a near fall! Hotch will probably lose, but he looks like the better wrestler by miles. Heavy Irish Whip counter from Leon, into Blue Thunder Bomb. Leon goes to the top, Hotch cuts off, Leon dodges, hits the Knife Edge Chop and they wrestle on the apron, Front Kick from Hotch sends Leon into the post, Double Stomp onto the apron, Hotch wants a finish but counter, Cradle trades and then Hotch gets caught by a Leg Lariat, Swanton 450, selling from Leon was spotty and bad during this whole match.
Fun moments but the wrong kid died…
.@MeanGiaMiller gets Tessa Blanchard's thoughts ahead of TONIGHT's 8-4-1 Match!
WATCH #TNAiMPACT on TNA+: https://t.co/F3YYaTmexl pic.twitter.com/kurcKH2vtH
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 13, 2025
8-4-1 Knockouts Match: Tessa Blanchard, Xia Brookside, Dani Luna & Rosemary vs Killer Kelly, Indi Hartwell, Jody Threat & Tasha Steelz
Dani and Jody start, so at least there’s a measure of story telling, but I still detest Jody. Sloppy counter wrestling start, Jody stops herself from punching Dani and tags in Tasha. Tasha pauses and jaws to her team and gets Back Body Dropped by Dani, Dani tags in Xia and Tasha pokes her eyes immediately and lights up Xia. Xia fights back, Rope Assisted Headscissors, Crossbody and near fall. Xia tags in Rosemary and Rosemary looks at her like death, then Rosemary goes after Xia, but a Codebreaker from Tasha gives space to tag in Kelly. Kelly kisses Rosemary and then they brawl in full mount. I’m not sure if I clicked the orange website or TNA…oh there’s a Lariat…it’s wrestling again.
Jody doofus tags in, the crowd wants Indi, no one wants Jody and Rosemary Upkick, Drop Toe Hold, Tessa tags in, works over Jody, Jody tries to go to the top, Victoria Crawford fka Alicia Fox trips her, Tessa gets the momentum back, a bunch of distraction and Tessa tags in Dani. Then Dani tags out to Rosemary. Whip, Rosemary misses the Spear, Tessa tags herself in and they’re keeping Indi out of the ring. Tessa crashes and burns as Jody dodges and fights back. Rosemary tags in, Indi gets the tag. Bunch combo, Spinebuster, Dani breaks the pin and now signature spam spot.
Indi is the last on to hit her moves, Hurts Don’t It takes out Rosemary after Tessa just walks out.
Indi Hartwell vs Jody Threat vs Killer Kelly vs Tasha Steelz
Commercial happened and we’re back and it’s Indi vs Jody. Jody takes her down with a Shoulder Tackle, Jody hits the Exploder, and Indi finally stalls some of the offense, Indi throws Jody into the ropes and Jody takes it bad. Jody Drop Toe Hold, looking for her Knees into German spot, but Kelly pulls her out, Tasha tries to pick the bones but Kelly comes in and attacks Indi. Tasha and Kelly have a heel agreement to gang up on Indi. Kelly goes for the pin, so hells are arguing, throw forearms, Kelly with the Double Overhooks, Headbutts, Angel’s Wings gets hit from Kelly but Tasha kicks out. Jody Crossbody takes out both heels.
Jody and Indi team up and 10 Count Lariats on the Heels, pop spot for the crowd since Indi is in the driver’s seat, Simultaneous Lariats each other and everybody down. Mickie James Bulldog from Tasha but Jody pushes her off, Indi tries the Cradle for two. Indi misses the Boot, eats a German. Tasha hits the Mickie Bulldog, but Jody kicks out. Indi grabs Tasha, Hurts-nope. Tasha wanted Blackout, Indi says no, Hurts Don’t It, but Kelly takes out Indi and steals the pinfall. Kelly wins.
.@TheEricYoung will see @TheSamiCallihan NEXT WEEK on #TNAiMPACT!
WATCH on TNA+: https://t.co/F3YYaTmMmT pic.twitter.com/NtKjpYIIRa
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 13, 2025
Fir$t Cla$$ vs The Hardy Boyz
AJ charges before the bell, Hardyz dodge and Lariat AJ to the floor and work over KC with their usual Arm Bar Extreme Elbow, Delete Arm Breakers and Back Elbow Hardyz combo. AJ tries to get back in and the Hardyz attack, Poetry in Motion, AJ is back to the outside. Commercial break time, I wonder if the heels will be winning coming back…OH no, Jeff is still isolating KC. Pleasantly surprised I suppose.
Arm Wringer, simple offense, Jeff tags in Matt, Stalling Tandem Suplex and Matt covers, only 2. Matt with Short Arm Shoulder Tackles, close quarters forearms and the Rocket Launcher into the middle rope followed by a Leg Drop onto the apron, KC keeps kicking out but he’s getting dog walked. Stomps into Splash, KC needs to tag out, but Jeff stays on him, AJ finally pulls out Jeff, KC flies into Jeff and tags out. Finally AJ gives KC a break and bends Jeff back in a Bow and Arrow Stretch. Jeff tries the comeback, AJ pulls the hair to throw him down, stomps his face and AJ is manhandling Jeff as KC is sucking wind. Little Bro deserves a big break.
Tennessee Whiskey from AJ, connects and “Money, Money, Money”. AJ gets a little distracted trying to one up Matt, Jeff hits two Twists, and tags in Matt, so Delete Face Smashes and AJ is getting rocked. AJ reverses the Irish Whip, but Back Elbow from Matt into a Middle Rope Side Effect. Trick Williams comes out to attack the Hardyz. Hardyz win via DQ, but then Hendry and Elijah come out for the save. System is out…old school TNA donnybrook.
Overall Score: 5.5/10
The ring work was mediocre at best, but nothing miserable. Cassie and Jess look like they never missed a beat, take that for what you will if you loved or hated the IIconics. Trick solidifying his alliance with First Class makes for interesting cross promotion. If Fir$t Cla$$ ends up with the NXT Tags while Trick is the TNA Champ…that’s…a pretty neat visual I ain’t mad at. Yes I’m bias because KC is awesome, but AJ has done good work in TNA, so he deserves some flowers. Tessa keeping Victoria Crawford in the Robert Stone ejection is wonderful. I’ve always loved Alicia Fox and teaming her with Tessa is very interesting for the obvious reasons I don’t need to mention again, just search Twitter, you’ll understand.
Sami looks like a doofus getting sideswiped, Jay-SANADA Hotch is the best thing TNA has right now for home grown talent. Slater is still useless but oooo he can flip…I hate no personality flip-tards. Indi getting screwed sets things up nicely to not push her too quick to the top of the card, but she’s very over. The lack of Lei Ying Lee is annoying since I really don’t think the poor match was her fault. Also, putting her in a throwaway tag match against the Elegance girls next week? TNA really doesn’t know what to do with Lei, do they? She’s been mishandled the entire time since debut.
So even with my nitpicks, there were a lot of building blocks in the show. Hell Tessa insulting Gia is also probably something brewing…but I’m glad we didn’t lose Gia when we lost Ace. Gia is the best backstage interviewer since Lauren Brooke. So very middle of the road show, either things will get slightly better going to Slammiversary, or it’s the calm before the storm. We…shall see.
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