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Mitchell’s WWE Vengeance Day Results & Report! (2/15/25)
No love lost here!
Everyone loves to win!
The NXT landscape could all change tonight as Oba Femi defends his title in a Triple Threat, and Giulia defends her title in a Fatal 4 Way! Can the champions defy the odds and stay on top?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT Women’s North American Championship: Fallon Henley w/ The Fatal Influence VS Stephanie Vaquer; Vaquer wins and becomes the new NXT Women’s North American Champion.
- NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura; Frazer & Axiom win and retain the titles.
- Strap Match: Eddy Thorpe VS Trick Williams; Eddy wins.
- Je’Von Evans VS Ethan Page; Ethan wins.
- NXT Championship Triple Threat: Oba Femi VS Grayson Waller VS Austin Theory; Oba wins and retains the title.
- NXT Women’s Championship Fatal 4 Way: Giulia VS Bayley VS Roxanne Perez VS Cora Jade; Giulia wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
It’s the Vengeance Day Countdown Show!
Join Megan Morant and Sam Roberts in discussing, analyzing and predicting all the action set in the Nation’s Capital!
Nathan Frazer and Axiom talk backstage.
It’s been a hell of a ride. Two years ago, they were literally facing each other, no aspirations for tag titles. But then the Dusty Cup came up, and the rest is history. But how do they fare against the main roster? Motor City Machine Guns, Street Profits, DIY. But the more they run, the farther and higher Frazer can see this going. Axiom says they could become some of the best! Edge & Christian, The Usos, The Hardy Boys! But they can’t overlook Briggs & Inamura. Big, strong, world class athletes. But Fraxiom is at their best when they’re backed against the wall. They always overcome. Stand & Deliver 2024 to here and now, completely different animals.
If they keep going like this, they will be undeniably the best tag team in the world! And who knows? Maybe they could be the greatest team of all time! Fraxiom fist bump, could this be the moment they solidify their legacies forever? Or does the team that never slows down finally hit a brick wall?
Exclusive interview with Je’Von Evans.
Vic Joseph appreciates Je’Von taking this time, but he asks how Je’Von is. Je’Von says he’s finally been able to eat solid foods, so he’ll be ready for the match. Then what has it taken to get to this spot? Je’Von says it all kinda takes you to a place where you learn your limits. Throughout this break, Je’Von found his. And Ethan finds out how far he’ll go. Vic sees there’s still some swelling, and Ethan is a man who has gone so far as to break bones. Is Je’Von scared to get back in the ring? Je’Von says he’d be lying if he acted like he wasn’t. Two months, Je’Von has been worried about being able to eat, smell, let alone wrestle,
Je’Von went through some dark spots, but then he saw how Ethan was enjoying what he was doing to other people. That motivated Je’Von to come back. Then how confident is he in his trademark smile coming back. Je’Von isn’t sure he can smile. He took that for granted, he isn’t sure where he is with that. But he’ll go through Hell on Vengeance Day if he has to. Then Vic brings up the liability waiver. WWE will not be responsible for what happens to Je’Von in this match. Has Je’Von honestly asked himself, “Is this worth risking it all?” Je’Von has been thinking about that a lot. Ethan said he took Je’Von’s smile to get his back.
And at Vengeance Day, Je’Von says yes, it is worth taking this risk. He is going up against someone no one likes, who put Je’Von on the shelf, who will do anything to get what he wants. Je’Von’s jaw was busted, and he’s expected to stay back as the new kid? No! Ethan will see a side of Je’Von no one has seen before. Je’Von isn’t here to smile, he’s here to whoop Ethan’s ass. Vic wishes Je’Von luck and hopes he’ll be safe. Will the pain and the fear not be enough to keep the Young OG down?
Stephanie Vaquer speaks.
“I have survived things that should have broke me. Things that forced me to live in Hell for a long time. But that Hell became my home. Now, I am one with the fire. And I burn through everything in my path. Fallon, you crossed the wrong one. I will become NXT Women’s North American Champion and make history. In Hell, I will show you why I am La Primera.” This GOAT in the making has put the Cowgirl on notice, will Vaquer have her vengeance?
Backstage interview with A-Town Down Under.
Sarah Schreiber thanks Grayson Waller & Austin Theory for taking this time. They have some history in NXT, and then found success on SmackDown and Raw. What’re the highlights of their NXT careers? Waller says NXT was very important. He was a no name indie wrestler from Australia. He wasn’t “the guy” but he made a name, went viral, had main roster talent begging to face him, and then Waller wins the inaugural Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge. Oh, also, he beat Johnny Gargano! Best night of his life! Theory remembers he was in The Way with Gargano. Yeah, but that was in the past, long gone.
Theory says sure, but when he was in NXT, he was in there with a lot of sharks. He did his best to swim, but went to main roster quickly to become United States Champion. Waller sarcastically adds that Theory beat Cena, in case no one’s said that before. Sarah says they also had success as a team, winning the WWE Tag Team Championships at last year’s WrestleMania. But then, why would they come back to challenge for THE NXT Championship? Theory says “Oba Rated” needed a star presence. He needs two superstars to show him that way. The Grayson Waller Rub, if you would. Ava Raine asked ATDU to be here, and Oba has no idea what’s waiting on the main roster.
There are sharks up there, they smell blood in the water. ATDU came down here to see what Oba’s about, and now he’s gonna lose that title cuz he’s too arrogant. A shame. Yes, they did both drop Oba together, A-Town Down to the Down Under Stunner. But then they both grabbed the belt. Waller sees what this is. They’re all so desperate to break this up! Why? Because they’re the best team? Cuz they’re so entertaining? Cuz no one can touch them in the ring or on the mic? They ain’t playing that game. There WILL be a new champion, no matter what. But it isn’t a Handicap Match, it’s a Triple Threat. If it was up to them, who’d walk out of there as champion?
Waller and Theory each say “Me,” but then they say “Us.” Waller wishes they had Vic, he’s much better at this. But all that attitude aside, will either Waller or Theory win that title? Or are they the ones too arrogant about their chances?
There’s no love lost here tonight.
Unforgettable matches, historic debuts, Vengeance Day has become the showcase of WWE’s future. It is a proving ground for NXT’s best, and a stage upon which vengeance leads to superstardom. The champions have earned their place at the top, but as familiar faces return and fresh challengers emerge, the balance of power may shift once again. Tonight, live from Washington, DC, we write the next chapter! For this is Vengeance Day!
NXT Women’s North American Championship: Fallon Henley w/ The Fatal Influence VS Stephanie Vaquer!
The Cowgirl’s toxic team helped her take this title from Kelani Jordan, and then helped her keep it from Shotzi Blackheart, but Jacy Jayne & Jazmyn Nyx were made to look like fools just days ago. Will La Primera be able to win this title on her first try? Or will it be #YEEHAWB*TCH in the Nation’s Capital?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is really the best!
We of course see Jaida Parker, Kelani Jordan & Karmen Petrovic The bell rings and the fans are all fired up for “STEHPANEI! STEPHAHNIE!” Vaquer and Fallon tie up, go around, and are in a deadlock. Vaquer wrenches an arm, throws Fallon down, then wristlocks. Fallon headscissors, the fans rally, and Vaquer kips free. The fans cheer as the two reset and stare down. They circle, tie up, and Vaquer waistlocks to SLAM Fallon! Vaquer facelocks, Fallon rolls to wrench free, but Vaquer rolls, handsprings, and wrenches back. Fallon rolls, then trips Vaquer to turn her over for a headlock. Vaquer rolls to a cover, TWO!
Fallon covers, ONE! Fallon SLAPS Vaquer, talks smack, but Vaquer just scowls at her. Fallon runs up to body scissor roll, TWO! Vaquer is up, she returns the favor but with an inside roll, and then a KNEEBAR! Fallon kicks around but Vaquer powers her through to a toehold, and then STF! The fans fire up while Fallon endures! Jacy & Jazmyn coach Fallon, she reaches out, ROPEBREAK! Vaquer lets go, glaring at Jacy. Vaquer drags Fallon back, and she KICKS Fallon in the side! The fans rally and Vaquer wraps on the headscissors! But Fallon scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! The fans boo, they all wanted that driver!
The ref counts, Vaquer lets go, and she backs off. Fallon SLAPS her again! The fans boo but Vaquer just glares at Fallon. Fallon swings, into an ARMBAR TAKEDOWN, then a straitjacket stretch! Fallon stands up, moves around, but Vaquer brings her back to STRETCH! Fallon rolls back, but Vaquer victory rolls her, TWO! Vaquer says it was that close. Fallon storms up, waistlocks, but Vaquer switches. Vaquer drags Fallon down, body scissors, O’Conner! TWO, and Fallon scrambles to her feet, Vaquer wheelbarrows, but Fallon turns arm-drag into ARMBAR! Vaquer fights, the fans rally, and Vaquer fights around to a stack cover! TWO!
Fallon hurries to whip, but Vaquer reverses. Vaquer runs up, but Fallon puts her up top! Vaquer blocks the slap into a HANGING ARMBAR! The fans cheer but the ref counts, Vaquer lets go at 4. Vaquer then goes up, but Fallon BOOTS her down! The fans boo, but Jazmyn distracts the ref so Jacy can BOOT Vaquer down! The fans boo while Jacy talks trash, then Jacy puts Vaquer in! Fallon hurries to BOOT Vaquer against the post! The fans chants, “REF, YOU SUCK!” Fallon drags Vaquer up to stomp away on Vaquer. Fallon digs her boots in, but lets off as the ref counts. Fallon drags Vaquer up to whip her to ropes, then LARIATS!
Fallon rains down fists on Vaquer, then covers, TWO! The fans cheer but Fallon seethes as she drags Vaquer up. Fallon puts Vaquer on ropes to CHOKE her! The ref counts, Fallon steps off at 4, then runs to saunter and STRADDLE ATTACK! The fans boo, Fallon steps off again, and Fallon puts Vaquer in a corner. Fallon brings Vaquer up, but Vaquer fires shots in return! The fans cheer as Vaquer whips. Fallon whips Vaquer, then ROCKS her! Fallon cravats but Vaquer powers out, only for Fallon to ROCK her again!
Fallon wrangles Vaquer to a snapmare, then SLIDING FOREARM! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer but Fallon is frustrated. Fallon drags Vaquer up by her hair, the fans rally for Vaquer, but Fallon fires forearms! Fallon bumps Vaquer off buckles, then lines up a shot. Fallon runs in, goes up, up, and BLOCKBUSTERS! Cover, TWO! Vaquer survives and Fallon is frustrated again. Fallon clamps on a chinlock and grinds Vaquer into the mat. The fans rally, Vaquer fights up, but Fallon knees low! Vaquer fires a forearm! Fallon fires back! Fallon storms up to bring Vaquer around, whips her to a corner, but Vaquer dodges!
Vaquer fireman’s carries Fallon, Fallon slips free and THRWOS her by her hair! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Fallon storms back up on Vaquer. Fallon whips, Vaquer reverses and she THROWS Fallon by her hair! Vaquer runs up, Fallon dodges, but then Vaquer dodges to SUPERKICK! Fallon is on the ropes. Vaquer dials it up, 619!! The fans are thunderous and Vaquer springboards, CROSSBODY! Then a clinch and BIG back suplex! Vaquer is feeling it now, and she wraps on those headscissors! Vaquer DRIVES Fallon into the mat! The fans count along, and Vaquer goes all the way to TEN! Cover, TWO!!
Fallon survives those Primera Drivers but Vaquer isn’t done with her. Fallon BOOTS her away, but Vaquer comes back to CLOBBER her int he corner! Vaquer runs, but Fallon follows to ELBOW her in a corner! Fallon runs, Vaquer follows, kitchen sink knee! Vaquer CHOPS, ELBOWS, then runs, but Fallon again follows! Leg sweep, and then a basement- NO, Vaquer ducks the enzigiri to arm-drag and leg capture for a cover, TWO! SLINGBLADE from Fallon! Both women are down and the fans are fired up for “NXT! NXT!” Fallon sits up first but Vaquer follows. Fallon stands, she has Vaquer but Vaquer wrenches out, SOLE FOOD!
Vaquer runs up, blocks boots, and she DRAPING DRAGON SCREWS Fallon! Vaquer smiles as she runs corner to corner, METEORA! The fans cheer as Vaquer snapmares Fallon for a cover, TWO! Fallon shows her toughness, but Vaquer underhooks the arms. Fallon fights out, knees low, and she pump handles for a PUMP HANDLE SUPLEX! The fans boo but Fatal Influence coaches Fallon on. Fallon runs, but Vaqure avoids the Famouser to O’Conner Roll! TWO, Vaquer ends up on ropes, and Jacy SUCKER PUNCHES her!! Cover, TWO!!! Vaquer is tougher than that, and Jacy is furious! The fans rally as hard as they can while Fallon drags Vaquer up.
Fallon tells Vaquer she is NOTHING! Vaquer HEADBUTTS her for it! And then she tucks Fallon in, has the arms, but Fallon BACKDROPS free! Fallon has power to spare, and she drags Vaquer up to bump her off buckles. Fallon soaks up heat, runs to the corner, goes up, up, but Vaquer BLASTS her to the outside! Fallon falls to the floor and the fans fire up! Vaquer fetches Fallon, POSTS her, then dodges Jacy to LARIAT Jazmyn! Vaquer DECKS Jacy, SUPERKICKS Jazmyn, then dodges Jacy again to SUPERKICK again! The fans are thunderous, and Vaqur even ducks Fallon’s swing kick! CHOP BLOCK!
Vaquer has Fallon on the apron! Underhooks and… APRON TIGER DRIVER!! Fallon flops onto Jacy & Jazmyn, but Vaquer just goes up, up and CROSSBODY to the outside!! The fans are thunderous as Vaquer topples the Influence! Vaaquer puts Fallon in, storms up on her, and she tucks the arms! S V B!! But she’s not done?! Vaquer puts Fallon in the drop zone, then she goes up, up, and SPIRAL TAP MOONSAULT!! Cover, Vaquer wins!!
Winner: Stephanie Vaquer, by pinfall (NEW NXT Women’s North American Champion)
NXT is no longer under the Influence, as La Primera is now a champion! The first-ever South American born women’s champion in the WWE is leading the way into the new chapter, will Vaquer also look to Stand and Deliver?
NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura!
As #Fraxiom said during the countdown show, they’re looking to become the greatest tag team of all time, but that might be looking too far ahead into the future. In the present, they’re running into the Bullhead City Brawler and the Great Rush! Will Frazer & Axiom #NeverSlowDown even now? Or will they be brought to a screeching halt by the hoss duo standing before them?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who survives this first-time faceoff!
The teams sort out, Axiom starts against Inamura. The bell rings as they circle and tie up. Axiom wrenches around to a wristlock, but Inamura does the same. Inamura scoops, Axiom slips out to headlock. Inamura powers up and out, Frazer tags in, and the speed blitz begins! DOUBLE BASMENT DROPKICSK hit! Briggs runs up but into more kicks! BOOSTED DROPKICK and Briggs tumbles out! Briggs throws a fit but Inamura fires hands on Frazer. Inamura suplexes, Frazer slips free, but Inamura stops the superkick. The DRAGON WHIP hits, Axiom tags in! Another speed blitz knocks Inamura down, then Frazer hits a DDT! Axiom covers, TWO!
Inamura stays in this and the fans rally up. Axiom stands Inamura up, Inamura CHOPS him down! Tag to Briggs, he runs to BOOT Frazer! Axiom CHOPS and fires palm strikes! He hooks Briggs, waistlocks, but Briggs bucks the O’Conner! Axiom kips back up but Briggs BOOTS him back down! Briggs CLBOBERS Frazer again, then he tags Inamura. Briggs choke grips Axiom, but Axiom flips through the lift! Axiom DROPKCISK Inamura, but Briggs gets Axiom again! CHOKE SLAM BACKBREAKER combo!! Inamura covers, TWO! Axiom survives that, but Inamura stomps him. Inamura puts Axiom in the corner to CHOP!
Inamura tags Briggs, Briggs stalks Axiom and stands him up. Briggs CLOBBERS Axiom with a crossface forearm, then covers, TWO! Briggs keeps Axiom down and tells Frazer he can’t do anything about it! The fans rally as Axiom endures, and Axiom fights up to fire body shots. Briggs CLUBS Axiom, then shoves him to the corner. Tag to Inamura, he strikes a sumo stance, and then he fires up! Axiom stands into a SUMO PALM STRIKE FLURRY! And then another CHOP! The fans fire up as Inamura whips Axiom to the corner. Axiom hits buckles hard then falls back. Inamura CHOPS Axiom down, Briggs talks some smack, and the fans duel.
Inamura stands Axiom up to CLUB him, and CHOP him! And CHOP! And CHOP, JAB, CHOP on repeat! DC fires up for Inamura bringing that Strong Style to NXT! Axiom CHOPS, but it doesn’t even hurt Inamura. Inamura winds up, and he CHOPS Axiom back down! Inamura eggs Axiom on, and Axiom stands to CHOP! Inamura nods, he likes that fighting spirit! Inamura CHOPS Axiom down again! Inamura puts his hands back and dares Axiom to hit him again. Axiom POINT BLANK GOLDEN RATIOS! The fans fire up as both men are down! Axiom and Inamura crawl, hot tags to Briggs and Frazer! Frazer springboards to hit Briggs!
Frazesr runs, ROCKS Briggs, runs again, but he slips through as coop! Frazer BOOTS Briggs, runs, slips through again and DDTS! The fans fire up, Frazer BOOTS Inamura and STANDING SHOOTING STARS Briggs! Cover, TWO!! Briggs stays in this but Axiom tags back in. Axiom climbs, Frazer tags back in, FROG SPLASH! 450 LEG DROP on the face! Cover, TWO!! Briggs clutches his face, Frazer tags Axiom! Axiom goes up, Briggs SHOVES Frazer at him! Fraxiom avoids disaster, Axiom leaps, but into a BACKBREAKER! Briggs choke grips Frazer, POP-UP POWERBOMB!! SPLASH for Axiom, tag to Inamura!
Inamura bumps Axiom off buckles for Briggs to BOOT! Briggs whips Axiom, BACKDROP BOMB!!? Cover, FRAZER BREAKS IT!! The fans are thunderous while Briggs & Inamura are furious! “This is Awesome!” Inamura climbs, Briggs hoists Frazer up! Frazer RANAS Briggs out! Axiom stops Inamura with a GAMANGIRI! Axiom climbs up and has Inamura for a SUPER SPANISH FLY!! Frazer hurries to his corner to go up top! But Briggs grabs him first! Briggs goes up, and he SUPER CHOKE SLAMS Frazer onto Axiom!!! All four men are down and DC is electric! Briggs crawls over to Frazer, has the legs, but Frazer PELES!
Axiom GAMANGIRIS Briggs in a corner, then tags Frazer! But Briggs LARIATS Axiom! Inamura catches Frazer, FALL AWAY SLAM! Axiom slips under Briggs, then gets up to POISON-RANA!! Inamura POUNXCES Axiom!! And then scoops, SWINGING- NO, Frazer jumps on for a SLEEPER!! Inamura fades, drops to a knee, but the fans fire up as he rises again! AND SPINS WITH THEM BOTH!! POWERSLAM for Axiom, then a fireman’s carry for Frazer! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER onto Axiom!! Inamura covers, TWO! Frazer survives but Inamura just roars! Inamura drags Axiom onto Frazer, then he goes up top!
Inamura fires up and pumps up, SUMO SPLASH FLOPS!! Frazer & Axiom hurry up, Frazer DIVES at Briggs! Briggs catches him, but Axiom ARIHARA MOONSAULTS!! Fraxiom hurries in and they get Inamura up! Tag tog Axiom, MISSILE DROPKICK HIGH-LOW!! Cover, FRAXIOM WINS!!
Winners: Nathan Frazer & Axiom, by pinfall (still NXT Tag Team Champions)
Briggs & Inamura pushed Fraxiom to their limit, but Fraxiom still found a way to win! Briggs & Inamura regroup, and they show Fraxiom respect with handshakes. But wait! Who are these four!? Are these those four?! They all attack Inamura, Briggs & Fraxiom! Wait, Dion Lennox is part of this group! Then who are the others? The fans even chant “WHO ARE YOU?! WHO ARE YOU!?” Their names don’t matter, they just destroyed the top teams in NXT! Will this be a hostile takeover of NXT?
Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo speaks.
He says they should’ve seen this coming. The Don retains the title, but then Spears and his squad get the jump on them!? And that… Stacks won’t say what’s in his head because he promises his mom he’d cuss less this year. But IZZI EFFIN’ DAME…! Tony’s back is bad, he hasn’t talked to them yet, but Stacks vows Spears pays for his sins. The Underboss is doing this on his own. If Spears wants Family VS Family, then that’s fine by Stacks. This Tuesday, he takes the head off that snake! The D’Angelo Family is the ONLY Family in NXT! And payback ain’t gonna be pretty.
Strap Match: Eddy Thorpe VS Trick Williams!
The Alpha Wolf feels insulted from being overlooked and pushed aside, but he’s the one that pushed things too far. Eddy vows to leave his mark on NXT one way or another, but will he really be the one to Whoop Dat Trick? Or will Trick make sure Eddy’s the one with the battle scars to look back on?
The introductions are made, and the ref has the strap, but Eddy attacks first! Trick fights back, the fans fire up, and Trick ROCKS Eddy. Trick whips, Eddy grabs the ropes, but Trick LARIATS him up and out! Trick goes out to CHOP Eddy, then CHOPS him again! Trick stalks Eddy towards commentary, pushes him to the railing, and he CHOPS again! Eddy sputters, Trick puts him in the ring, and then Trick dodges a lariat to BACKDROP Eddy! The fans fire up as Trick grabs his end of the strap and, well, straps in. Trick tells Eddy to take his end already. Eddy hesitates, but Trick stomps him for it! The fans fire up and Trick makes Eddy strap in!
The bell rings and this is finally on record! Trick drags Eddy up to LARIAT him back down! Trick uses the strap to stand Eddy up again, for another LARIAT! Trick covers, TWO! Trick drags Eddy up again, but Eddy bails out! The fans rally behind Trick as he goes out the opposite side. Trick YANKS Eddy into the POST! Eddy sputters, Trick drags him into the ring, and then Trick whips to POP-UP UPPERCUT! Eddy flops over and the fans fire up with Trick. Trick again uses the strap to stand Eddy up, but Eddy TOSSES Trick out! Trick uses the strap to YANK Eddy into the HOTSHOT! Eddy falls back, Trick climbs up!
But Eddy YANKS on the strap to bring Trick down! Both men are on the mat and the fans boo Eddy. Trick takes a swing, Eddy dodges, and he uses the strap to trip Trick! Eddy wraps Trick’s legs up with the strap, then he stomps a mudhole into Trick! Cover, TWO! Eddy kicks Trick around, then soaks up the heat. Eddy goes up the corner, but Trick YANKS him down now! The fans cheer as Trick gets even with Eddy there, then gathers up some slack. Eddy avoids the lashing, but Trick runs up! Eddy ducks the boot, has the slack, and he SMACKS Trick on the back! Eddy DUMPS Trick out, goes to the apron, and he LASHES Trick again!
The fans boo but Eddy just soaks it up as he stalks Trick. Eddy CLUBS Trick, ROCKS him, then LASHES him in the ribs! The fans tell Eddy off, but Eddy pushes Trick to then soak up more heat. Eddy gets a taste of the leather before he LASHES Trick again! The fans boo, but Trick SMACKS Eddy off the desk again and again! Trick fires haymakers, then CHOPS! Trick gathers up the slack, but Eddy POSTS Trick! Eddy uses the strap to wrap Trick up at the post! Eddy KICKS Trick again and again, then LASHES him! And LASHES him! And LASHES him again and again! The fans boo but Eddy just soaks it all up.
Eddy goes back to Trick, but Trick BOOTS him! Trick unwraps himself, but Eddy YANKS him into the POST! And BOOTS him down! The fans boo but Eddy goes to the apron. Eddy drags Trick up with the strap, pulling him into the crossbar! Eddy CHOKES Trick like that, but the fans rally for Trick more. “WHOOP DAT TRICK! WHOOP DAT TRICK!” Eddy pushes Trick into the ring, then wraps his fist in leather, before he rains down fists! The fans boo but Eddy just revels in it. But Trick rolls Eddy up! TWO, but Trick scoops! Eddy slips free, CLUBS Trick, then BACK2BACK BREAKER! Cover, TWO!
Eddy is frustrated but Trick is still in this. Eddy stomps Trick, drags him around using the strap, but the fans rally up. Eddy whips Trick hard into buckles! Trick hits face first, then falls back. Eddy gives Trick a junkyard dog headbutt while talking trash. Eddy uses the strap to whip Trick into more buckles! Eddy grins while the fans boo, but Trick is rising! The fans rally, Eddy looks scared now! Trick TACKLES Eddy into a corner! Trick fires LARIAT after LARIAT, but then Eddy ducks! Eddy trips Trick, CLUBS him, then wraps the strap around him before he BOOTS him into buckle! Eddy drags Trick to center for the TOMAHAWK ELBOW! Cover, TWO!
Trick stays in this and the fans rally up. Eddy seethes as he stands over Trick, then he kicks Trick around. Eddy gathers up more slack, but Trick fires body shots! Trick then clinches, for a BOOKEND! Trick then hooks Eddy up, STF, with the STRAP helping!! The fans fire up as Eddy has a gag in his mouth! Eddy flails, reaches out, but there are no ropebreaks here! Eddy fights, thinks about it, but stops himself from tapping out! Eddy again grabs the rope, but he isn’t giving up! Trick lets go in frustration, and he uses the strap to drag Eddy up. LARIAT! Trick has the slack now, and the fans fire up for it! Trick says Eddy asked for this!
Eddy wants mercy but Trick says no, no mercy! Trick LASHES away on Eddy, and again, and again, and again! Trick unloads all of his anger on Eddy, even anger that’s not Eddy’s fault! The fans are thunderous for Trick as he again drags Eddy back up. SIDEKICK! Trick whips and FLAPJACKS Eddy, then FLAPJACKS again! Trick kips up, almost ends up stomping Eddy, and he drags Eddy up again. Trick TRICK SHOTS, but Eddy falls out of the ring! Trick reels Eddy in like a fish but Eddy is a ragdoll! Trick goes out to shove Eddy in, then hurries, but Eddy BOOTS him! Trick BOOTS Eddy! Eddy dodges the next one, and LEATHER STRAP LOW BLOW!!
The fans boo but Eddy doesn’t care about what’s fair! BUSAIKU KNEE!! Cover, EDDY WINS!!
Winner: Eddy Thorpe, by pinfall
DC cannot believe it, but the Alpha Wolf just took down some Grade A prey! Is this only the beginning of Eddy taking over as NXT’s alpha male?
Ricky Starks speaks.
The hottest free agent shocked the world last week when I appeared on NXT. And tonight, it’s Vengeance Day, and I’m gonna be watching on Peacock. And I know you’re probably wondering what’s next. I’ve got the answer for you. This Tuesday, live on NXT, in the middle of that ring, I am gonna be signing my official NXT contract. And then you’re gonna have the absolute truth from the man himself.” The revolution will be televised, but will it take over all of NXT?
Je’Von Evans VS Ethan Page!
The Young OG was cleared for this match, but was also heavily advised he shouldn’t take it, given one more good shot to the jaw could injure him forever. But as Je’Von told us earlier tonight, it will all be worth it for this shot at vengeance. But will Je’Von be able to bring down All Ego? Or will Ethan just go all psycho on Je’Von all over again?
The bell rings and Ethan takes ahyamker swings! Je’von bobs ‘n’ weaves, then Etahn avoids getting hit in return! The chase is on, going outside then inside the ring, but Etahn again avoids Je’Von’s haymakers. So JEvon DIVES onto Ethan and the desk! The fans are losing their minds, but Je’Von rises up! Je’VOn keeps Ethan from running away, throws more hands, then has Ethan on the desk! Je’Von gets on the desk to rain down that fury! The fans fire up as Je’VOn DECKS Ethan, HAMMERS him, and fires up himself! Ethan crawls away, but Je’Von just LEAPS, FLYING LARIAT! Down goes Ethan and the fans are thunderous!
Je’Von drags Ethan up, puts him in the ring, then hurries after him. Je’Von dodges a lariat to RANA! Ethan stagger sup, into an atomic drop! Je’Von CHOPS Ethan, waistlocks, but Ethan swings an elbow. Je’von ducks it, knees low, and suplexes! Je’Von kips up, the fans fire up, and Ethan staggers into a BLUE THUDNER BOMB! Cover, ref double checks, TWO! The fans chant, “REF YOU SUCK!” Je’Von is annoyed but he gets Ethan up, then whips him to a corner. Je’Von runs up to CHOP Ethan! The fans want that “One More Time!” but Je’Von fires hands and stmops! The ref counts, warns JE’Von, but then Ethan kicks low!
Ethan TOSSES Je’Von out, storms back up, but Je’Von ROCKS Ethan! Je’Von springboards to FLYING LARIAT! That was borderline phenomenal, and Je’Von hurries to cover! TWO! Ethan stays in this but Je’Von stays on him. DC cheers on the Young OG, and Je’Von sits Ethan up. Je’Von springboards, but Ethan stops the cutter! Ethan shoves Je’Von, Je’Von stops himself, and Je’Von DUMPS Ethan out! Je’Von then SUPERKICKS Ethan down! Ethan sputters on the apron, but Je’Von lines up a shot. Je’Von goes up, out, up again, APRON CUTTER!! Jaw aside, Je’Von risks his spine on that one, and the fans lose their minds again!
Je’Von rises up, snarling as he looks down at Ethan. Je’Von drags Ethan to the steel steps, and he pushes Ethan against the edge! The fans fire up as Je’Von says Ethan messed up! Je’Von stands on Ethan’s head, then JUMP STOMPS but Ethan dodges! Ethan CHOP BLOCKS Je’Von, puts the leg int he steps, and he DROPKICKS the steps!! Je’Von writhes and scrambles away as Ethan gets him like he did Dante Chen! Je’Von clutches the ankle but Ethan storms in to STOMP it! Ethan gives up on the jaw to go after the ankle! KNEE DROP, and then KNEE DROP! Ethan slaps Je’Von’s hands away so he can STMOP the foot!
The fans boo while Je’Von hobbles around. Ethan drags Je’Von to put that foot on the ropes! Je’Von kicks at Ethan so Ethan changes plans, FOOT DDT! And then he turns Je’Von over for a HALF CRAB! Je’Von endures, the fans rally, and Je’Von fights around! Je’Von fires fists from below! Ethan lets go of the leg, the fans rally, but Ethan CHOP BLOCKS Je’Von again! Ethan stalks Je’Von and has an ANKLE LOCK! Je’Von flails, reaches out, but he has to kick at Ethan! ROPEBREAK, Ethan won’t let go, so Je’Von BOOTS him away! Je’Von stands, and he ROCKS Ethan with a haymaker! The fans fire up as Je’Von hobbles up.
Ethan scoops Je’Von, scoop SLAM into ropes! The legs get bent up, then Ethan RIPCORD POWERSLAMS! Cover, TWO! But Ethan is right back on the ANKLE LOCK! Je’Von flails, reaches out, turns over, and he kicks at Ethan! Ethan holds on, the fans rally for Je’Von, and Je’Von fights his way forward! ROPEBREAK! But Ethan YANKS Je’Von back to put on a grapevine! Je’Von endures, he crawls again, and the fans rally even harder as he drags Ethan back! ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Ethan lets go at 4, and the fans boo. Je’Von clutches the ankle again, the fans tell Ethan off, but Ethan focuses on Je’Von.
Ethan grabs the bad leg, he drags Je’Von back, but Je’Von rolls to send him into buckles! And then SUPERMAN PUNCH!! The fans fire up as Je’Von has Ethan in a daze! Je’Von goes up, but Ethan trips him! Canadian Rack, EGO’S EDGE!! Cover, TWO?!? Je’Von survives and Ethan is furious! The ref defends his count, so Ethan goes to the corner. Ethan runs up, Je’Von avoids the boot, blocks the stomp, and he has Ethan’s foot! Ethan wants Je’Von to hold on, but Je’Von spins Ethan to ROCK him with haymaker after haymaker! Je’Von avoids a shot and he DECKS Ethan! And DECKS him! And DECKS him again!
Je’Von ducks ‘n’ dodges, rebound and NEURALIZER KICK! That one was for Uncle Ceddy! The fans fire up as Je’Von waits on Ethan. Je’Von stands on Ethan’s jaw! STOMP!! Ethan writhes and clutches his face! Ethan bails out, Je’Von manages to FLY! Direct hit at the ramp! The fans fire up as Je’Von gets Ethan in the ring. Je’Von springboards, into a HAYMAKER!! Ethan got Je’Von in the jaw! TWISTED GRIN! Cover, Ethan wins!!
Winner: Ethan Page, by pinfall
Ethan just needed the one opening, and that’s all it took to hit Je’Von on the bull’s eye. Je’Von is again spitting blood, and again Ethan smiles. Did All Ego just end Je’Von’s bright future?
Backstage interview with Stephanie Vaquer.
Sarah congratulates La Primera on winning her first title in WWE, and how does she feel? Vaquer says she makes history by becoming the new NXT Women’s North American Champion. But her night isn’t over, as she will stay to watch the main event. Vaquer heads out to find a spot to watch the Women’s Championship Fatal 4 Way, will her amiga be the one coming out on top?
NXT Championship Triple Threat: Oba Femi VS Grayson Waller VS Austin Theory!
The Ruler finds himself in yet another Triple Threat, a scenario in which he is undefeated. However, he has never been in such a Triple Threat where his enemies were allies. At the same time, the Aussie Icon and Mr. ATL have been a little at odds over who’s getting the W. Will A-Town Down Under find a way to dethrone The Ruler? Or will Oba be immune to the Grayson Waller Effect all day?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if the numbers finally spell disaster for Oba!
The bell rings and the fans are all behind Oba. But then Waller SUPERKICKS him! ATDU mugs Oba, the fans boo, but then Waller sends Theory in for a LARAIT! Theory wends Waller in for a SPALSH! Then they DOUBLE ROLLING ELBOW! Oba wobbles, ATDU mugs him more, then they double whip. But Oba blocks! Oba double whips them, to DOUBLE CHOKE SLAM! Oba TOSSES Waller to a corner, ROCKS him again and again, but Theory jumps on for a SLEEPER! Oba RAMS him into buckles, but Waller mule kicks Oba! Waller ROCKS Oba, brings him around, and Theory helps, only for Oba to DOUBLE SUPLEX first!
DC is thunderous as Oba rises! Oba storms up on Theory to stomp away. Oba CLUBS Theory, but Waller jumps on for a SLEEPER! Oba RAMS Waller into buckles, BOOTS Theory, then THROWS Waller away. Theory somersaults, but into Oba’s military press! Oba THROWS Theory at Waller! ATDU is down, the fans fire up, and Oba chooses Waller. But Waller JUMP KNEES! Theory ROCKS Oba! ATDU DOUBLE LARIATS Oba up and out! The fans boo but now ATDU watches each other closely. They decide to settle this 1v1 right now! Waller shoves Theory, Theory shoves back! Theory tells Waller to bring it then!
The fans rally as these two circle, but then Oba drags Waller to the apron! Waller BOOTS Oba away, but Oba CHOPS Waller! Theory runs up but Oba CHOPS him! Oba roars and DC is with him! Oba clears the desk! The fans are thunderous as Oba then DOUBLE CHOPS ATDU! Oba lets Waller sputters away and brings Theory in. But Waller slides out to ROCK Oba! Waller SMACKS Oba off the apron, but Oba sends him into steel steps! Theory ROCKS Oba, SMACKS him off the apron, then Theory pulls those steps apart. But Oba ROCKS him in return! Oba has the steps now, and he CHUCKS them at Theory!
Theory tumbles away from that impact, but Oba picks the steps back up. Oba aims at Waller now, but Waller trips Oba up! Oba SMACKS off the steps! Waller hurries to DDT Oba on the steps! Waller takes a little bit of damage himself, but he puts Oba in the ring. The fans rally for Oba but Waller brings in a chair. Waller cravats Oba to fire knee after knee. Fans chant for tables but Waller gives Oba some HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS, mocking the “HOOT! HOOT!” But Oba rises up to DECK Waller! Waller grabs the chair, and he JAMS Oba up! And SMACKS Oba on the back! The fans boo but Waller JAMS Oba again!
Waller stands over Oba as he JAMS Oba again, then he CHOKES Oba! The ref stops Waller, there’s a limit to what’s allowed. Waller makes Oba take a seat in the chair, JABS him, then goes up the corner. MISSILIE- NO, Oba catches Waller! Waller fires elbows to get free, then runs, but into a FULL METAL SIDEWALK SLAM! The chair is crushed and Waller writhes! Oba covers, Theory breaks it! Theory helps Waller up, then brings Oba around. Oba ROCKS Theory! Theory goes to a corner, Oba runs up, but Theory drop toeholds him into buckles! Theory then goes to the apron, slingshots and SHOTGUNS! But Theory can’t make the cover from the bad arm!
Theory and Waller call to each, and Waller hurries up top. Theory stands Oba up, but Oba fights fere! UPPERCUT for Waller! Oba climbs up but Theory CLUBS him on the back! Theory gets under Oba, Waller has Oba up top, but Oba grabs Waller now! Oba reels Waller in, TOWER OF DOOM!! The fans fire up for the Electric Chair Superplex! Theory covers Oba, TWO!! Oba survives and “This is Awesome!” Theory stalks Oba to the apron, but Oba trips him up! Oba looks under the ring, and he brings out a TABLE! DC is all fired up for this! Oba sets that up, but Theory ROCKS him from behind! ATDU stomps away on Oba and the fans boo!
Theory takes ownership of the table, Waller helps him set it up, and they put Oba on the table! Waller goes up the corner, for a SUPER BALLER ELBOW DROP through the table!! Oba is down in the wreckage, as is Waller, and the fans lose their minds again! Theory checks on his teammate, but then realizes he has an opening! Theory puts Oba in the ring, covers, TWO!!! Oba survives, and Waller realizes Theory tried to snake him on that! Theory says Waller would’ve done the same! They argue, but Oba rises! Oba runs up, Theory dodges, Waller gets BLASTED! Theory fireman’s carries, Oba fights free! SPINEBUSTER!
The fans fire up and Oba rises again! Oba aims at Theory, runs corner to corner, UPPERCUT! Oba keeps going, UPPERCUT for Theory! Waller runs in, Oba dodges, Waller UPPERCUTS Theory! Oba UPPERCUTS them both!! Then Oba TOSSES Theory across the way! Waller is outside, Oba goes out after him, but Oba BOOTS the chair down! Waller takes another swing, but Oba makes him a SHOTPUT through the announce desk! But Theory SMACKS Oba with a chair!! Theory puts Oba in, takes aim again, but Oba PUNCHES the chair?!? Then he pops Theory up, but Theory SATELLITE DDTS!!
Theory fireman’s carries, A-TOWN DOWN!! Cover, WALLER YANKS THE REF OUT!! The fans fire up as Waller screws over his friend! Theory can’t believe it, but Waller says Theory would’ve done the same. The fans rally as Oba rises, Waller warns Theory, but Oba SHOTPUTS Theory! And then Oba reels Theory in, but Waller slingshots! Oba dodges, DOWN UNDER STUNNER hits Theory!! FALL FROM GRACE for Waller!! Cover, Oba wins!
Winner: Oba Femi, by pinfall (still NXT Champion)
Still champion, still undefeated, still The Ruler of NXT! Wait, the lights go out? And when the lights come back up, those four men from earlier are back! Dion and his new squad have all eyes on Oba, then the lights go out again. Now strobe lights hit, and the four men rush the ring! They beat Oba down 4v1, and then they haul Oba up! POP-UP DOUBLE BOMB?!? Dion and his new squad are dangerous, what will NXT do to survive?
Backstage interview with Ava Raine.
Sarah is now with the NXT General Manager and brings up the shocking attacks we’ve seen perpetrated tonight. What is her reaction? Ava is at a loss for words. Dion’s group are certainly trying to make an impact, but she will address them accordingly this Tuesday. Sarah also brings up NXT going to Cincinnati for February 25th, and Ava says there are a lot of people wanting to be part of that show. Lexis King has texted her 23 times. Did you know that it was his hometown? But yeah, he made sure she knew. And beyond NXT in Cincy, there will also be the final NXT special edition episode before Stand & Deliver, as Roadblock returns.
Ava says that will be live from The Theater in Madison Square Garden, a massive night! Wait, Arianna Grace returns? She is so happy to see Ava, hugs it out, and says she’s been gone for so long. She wants to thank Ava for letting her be the NXT liaison to TNA. And trust her when she says, it has been amazing. Ava is so glad- Wait, Arianna says there is someone Ava has to meet. Tada! It’s Arianna’s father, Santino Marella! WWE superstar turned TNA Director of Authority, Santino is back and is honored to meet Ava. But wait, they met before when she was little. She’s all grown up, and in a position of authority. Just like Santino!
Ava says yes, very nice to see them. But Arianna mentioned Santino had ideas, as does Ava, so let’s discuss this. Santino says indeed! The bosses head off, what could be brewing for NXTNA in the near future?
NXT Women’s Championship Fatal 4 Way: Giulia VS Bayley VS Roxanne Perez VS Cora Jade!
The best Women’s Division in pro-wrestling puts up their best to prove who is the best of the best! It is a generational showdown to be sure, but all that matters is who leads the way into the future! Will everyone succumb to the Beautiful Madness? Or will there be a new champion one way or another?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who becomes NXT’s best ever!
The bell rings and the fans fire up for Bayley and Giulia, and Bayley says this is still her house! The fans fire up more, but then Giulia says go head, Bayley. Bayley puts ROxie in a corner, fights off Cora, but then Roxie dodges so Bayley CLOBBERS Cora! Bayley and Roxie brawl, then Giulia MISSILE DROPKICKS them! Giulia HEADBUTTS Cora, then dodges Bayley. Giulia tilt-o-whirls to RANA Bayley away, and the fans fire up for the champ. Giulia runs corner to corner at Bayley, but Roxie intercepts! Cora CLUBS Giulia, she and Roxie DOUBLE- NO, Giulia fighst the suplex to fire forearms! Giulia whips Roxie, she and Cora drop down!
Roxie ducks an elbow to send Cora at Giuila! Giulia dodges, Roxie comes back, Cora CLOBBERS Roxie! Cora blocks a kick, sedns it at Bayley, but Bayley ducks it! Bayley and Cora go to ax handle Giulia but she dodges to shove Bayley into Cora! Giulia rolls Bayley, Cora rolls Giulia, Roxie rolls CoraTWO! Cora hooks Roxie, Giulia trips them both, DOUBLE STACK! TWO as Bayley susnet flips Giouli, TWO! All four women back off and the fans fire up! The fans cher “NXT!” as the four women brawl! Bayley ash Cora, Giulia has Roxie. Bayley TOSSES Cora, Roxie TOSSES Giuila, and then Roxie runs. Bayley does, too, they both DIVE onto Giuila and Cora!
The fans fire up and Bayley pie faces Roxie. Roxie pie faces Bayley! They both go to the ring, Roxie dodges to wheelbarrow, but Bayley shoves her away. Roxie handsprings and SLAPS Bayley! Roxie takes a bow, but Bayley KNEES her in the face! Bayley SLAPS Roxie, sits her down, then sliding ELBOWS! Bayley keeps moving but Cora drags her out! Cora DECKS Bayley, then she steps to her frenemy. Roxie dares her to bring it, and the two circle. They tie up, go around, and the fans rally. Cora gut wrenches, Roxie wrenches out, and Roxie hops on! No Pop Rox yet, and COra wrenches to uonderhook! No Futuer Shock yet!
Roxie wrenches, clinches, but Cora fights the sweep! Giulia SHOTGUNS them both down! Giulia puts Roxie in one corner, then runs at Cora in the other! Forearm SMASH! Then forearm SMASH for Roxie! BOOT WASH for Cora! BOOT WASH for Roxie! The fans fire up with Giulia as she drags Roxie to a cover, TWO! Roxie bails out, Bayley steps back in, and the fans fire up as Bayley and Giulia are face to face. They talk a little smack, the fans cheer on “NXT! NXT!” and the two circle. They tie up, Bayley trips Giulia and turns her over, but Giulia slips out the back to hammerlock. Bayley rolls to headlock.
Giulia powers up and out, but Bayley stops herself to body scissor, GEDO CLUTCH! TWO, and Giulia hits a headlock takeover. Giulia rolls Bayley into a ghost pin, TWO! Both women stand, Bayley blocks a kick to spin Giulia. Giulia slips out of the Rose Plant, then she wrangles Bayley, cravat and a TOSS! The fans duel, Giulia runs, but Cora & Roxie both trip her up! They drag Giulia out, mug her, but Bayley WRECKS them all with a dropkick! Bayley makes sure her boots are on tight, then she goes after Cora. Giulia has Roxie, and they send the two into each other! Bayley holds Cora up so Giulia can CHOP!
Giulia returns the favor, holding Roxie up for Bayley to CHOP! Bayley flexes, the fans cheer her and Giulia, and Bayley mocks Roxie’s little bow. Giulia puts Cora in, Bayley is right on her. Bayley and Giulia DOUBLE SUPLEX Cora up and over! The fans cheer, Roxie returns, but Bayley kicks her! Bayley & Giulia DOUBLE SUPLEX, but Cora makes the save! They DOUBLE SUPERKICK Bayley and Giulia! They both show punch, but then they stop because they’re frenemies. They rain down fists on Giulia and Bayley, then they whip Giulia to a corner. Cora sends Roxie in, UPPERCUT! Roxie sends Cora in, SHINING WIZARD!
Bayley rolls Roxie up, Cora breaks it! Cora hammers Bayley, Roxie adds stomps, and they put Bayley on ropes to CHOKE her! Cora runs, and she ELBOWS Bayley down! Roxie goes up the corner to LIONSAULT! Bayley bails out, so Cora and Roxie just focus on Giulia. They stomp away on Giulia, then they double whip her corner to corner. Cora sends Roxie in and she UPPERCUTS! Roxie sends Cora in, Cora reverses so she can DOUBLE SHINING WIZARD! Once a snake, always a snake! Cora kicks Roxie out, hauls Giulia up, GUT WRENCH PLEX! Giulia crawls, Cora soaks up the heat, then she runs up to IMPLODER STOMP!
Cora goes out to the apron then climbs up the corner! Cora aims to SUPER CANNONBALL onto Bayley & Giulia! The fans are torn but Cora puts Bayley in the ring. Cora climbs, “This is Awesome!” as Cora is up top again. But Roxie is in her way! Cora says hold on, she was just goofing! Roxie TOSSES Cora, then hits a THESZ PRESS! Roxie rains down fast hands, then she fires more in the corner! Cora shoves Roxie away, Roxie comes back to UPPERCUT! But then Bayley KNEES Roxie down! Bayley fires shots on Cora now, but Cora shoves her at Roxie! So Bayley fires a flurry of forearm son Roxie! Bayley gets TEN, but then Cora BOOTS her!
Roxie dodges Cora, wheelbarrows, Bayley adds on to hit a CUTTER! Bayley bumps Cora off buckles, ROCKS her, then puts her in the ropes! STOCK DROP! The fans fire up as Bayley shots out the Boss! Bayley then goes out and runs up to LARIAT Roxie! Bayley puts Roxie in the ring, DAREDEVIL DROPKICKS Giulia, then she goes back for Cora. But Roxie storms up, so Bayley adds her to this! DOUBLE HOTSHOTS in the ropes! But Giulia BOOT WASHES Bayley! Giulia clinches Bayley, brings her up, NORTHERN LIGHTS! The fans fire up with Giulia and she ROCKS Cora! And ROCKS Roxie! And then ROCKS Bayley!
Giulia spins around Cora to HALF NELSON SLAM! Bayley returns, Giulia dodges, and then crucifix, but Bayley slips free! Giulia resets, goes for it again, but it’s for an IRON OCTOPUS! Bayley endures being pulled and twisted while the fans rally up! Bayley fights up, but Giulia makes it a CRUCIFIX DRIVER! Cover, Roxie breaks it! Roxie ROCKIS Giulia, wrenches and clinches, but Giulia fights it! Giulia spins things around and trips Roxie, S T F!! Roxie endures, even as Giulia twists her! Roxie pushes through to get the CROSSFACE!! Roxie shrieks while Giulia endures! Giulia rolls through, brings Roxie around, scoop and NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB! Cover, CORA & BAYLEY BREAK IT!
Cora puts Giulia in a corner, ROCKS Bayley, and she underhooks. Bayley wrenches out, fireman’s carries, and swings for the SIDE SLAM! Cover, Giulia breaks it! Giulia hauls Bayley up, hammerlock and scoop, but Bayley slips free! Bayley shoves Giulia into buckles, then runs up, SUNSET BUCKLE BOMB! But Roxie attacks! Bayley whips Roxie away, Roxie goes up, but no one to go over! Roxie BOOTS her and hops on, but Cora SHINING WIZARDS Roxie down! Cora KNEES Bayley, reels her in, underhooks for FUTURE SHOCK!! Cover, ROXIE BREAKS IT!! Cora is beside herself, and she shrieks, “Are you kidding me?!”
Cora drags Roxie up by her hair, but Giulia storms up to SAIDO Cora! Then she SAIDOS Roxie! The fans fire up as Giulia runs up on Roxie, but Roxie BOOTS her! Roxie goes up, but Giulia SHOTEIS! Giulia climbs up, the fans fire up, but Roxie resists the underhooks! Bayley CLUBS Giulia, climbs up to clinch, but Cora joins in! TOWER OF DOOM PLUS!!! The fans go nuts for the Butterfly Saido Superplex Powerbomb something or other!! “This is Awesome!” as all four women stir on the mat. Cora fires hands on Giulia, but Bayley hits Cora! Cora hits Bayley, Roxie hits Giulia, and the forearms get passed around!
Cora fires off a flurry, as does Roxie! Bayley fires off and DUMPS Roxie! Giulia and Cora go out the other end, and then Bayley stomps away on Roxie. Cora SMACKS Giulia off the apron, then reels her in. Cora snap suplexes Giluia to the floor! Bayley has Roxie, but Roxie CLAWS Bayley’s eyes! POP ROX to the floor! Roxie drags Bayley into the ring, runs, POP ROX again!! Cover, Cora ghost pins Roxie! TWO!! FUTURE SHOCK!! Cover, Giulia KNEES her int he face! Giulia drags Roxie up, for a ARRIVEDERCI!! And then NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB!! Cover, Giulia wins!!
Winner: Giulia, by pinfall (still NXT Women’s Champion)
A fast ‘n’ furious finish in this Fatal 4 Way, but the title stays with Giulia! The Beautiful Madness reigns, but here comes Vaquer! La Primera also reigns, and she did tell her amiga that this night would only be the beginning. They fist bump and hold up their gold together! WAIT! The sirens are going, and that’s because JORDYNNE GRACE is here! The Juggernaut returns to NXT, and she steps to the ring to look at both champions. The fans are losing their minds as the best women’s division in the world has only gotten greater! What more is in store for this next chapter of NXT?
My Thoughts:
An awesome night for NXT, even with this event now “WWE Vengeance Day.” I am sure I said this before, but it feels like the branding changing from “NXT [event]” to “WWE [event]” is a roundabout way for them to think of NXT as the third brand on par with Raw and SmackDown. After all, WWE Evolve is coming, acting as the developmental show feeding NXT, so NXT can focus on story and bringing in free agents from other companies, more akin to the latter days of “Black ‘n’ Gold” NXT. For example, Ricky Starks, even though even he isn’t giving his name yet. I personally hope he stays “Ricky Starks” but we’ll know on Tuesday.
Another example is Jordynne Grace showing up as a big surprise to end the night. The night being bookended by the women’s division and punctuated by Grace returning was a great move, and I dare say the right move. Vaquer VS Fallon was very good, and while we of course had Kelani, Karmen and Jaida watching, and while we of course got Fatal Influence getting involved, Vaquer winning was again the right move. And then just an incredible Fatal 4 Way for the main event, with the result as I figured. Bayley and Roxie still have beef to settle, and there’s even Roxie VS Cora to be done, one of those combinations being a Stand & Deliver match.
That is to say, Roadblock will be big for NXT, with perhaps a card akin to this one. Next Tuesday is Karmen VS Kelani VS Jaida, winner challenging Vaquer, and that can be done at Roadblock. Giulia VS Grace can also be done at Roadblock, because there is just something telling me Giulia VS Vaquer, Winner Takes All, is in NXT’s back pocket. The only time we got a Champion VS Champion like that was Adam Cole VS Keith Lee, so now it’s about time for the women to have their own showdown. And honestly, either choice between Vaquer and Giulia is a great choice for NXT’s first Women’s Double Champion.
Great grudge matches tonight, and maybe only a little surprising that the Heels won both. In terms of Ethan VS Je’Von, Je’Von got to bring out his aggression and looked great, even though he ends up losing. Maybe this is how we get to an Unsanctioned Match for Je’Von, because if his jaw is kayfabe busted up again, he can’t get a real match with Ethan. Then with Eddy VS Trick, it was only a little surprising that Eddy won. Trick is more or less headed to main roster, and Eddy needed this because he’s been slapped around and made a fool of. They could probably still bring this story to Stand & Deliver, unless they want to plug Trick right into a midcard title story for WrestleMania.
Great stuff seeing Arianna Grace back and her bringing Santino Marella with her. I really hope this means NXTNA gives us a proper crossover event, like Worlds Collide or something similar. There are many possibilities with this new working relationship, the fans will definitely eat it up. What fans might not eat up is Dion Lennox leading a would-be Shield sequel. It was intriguing for them to hype a Vengeance Day debut, but it’s a touch confusing for them to attack twice in one night. The tag title match was awesome, and after Fraxiom were talking themselves up in the countdown show, I thought that was foreshadowing a loss. Fraxiom finds another way to win, and then they and Briggs & Inamura get attacked, naturally implying a tag title story.
But then because there’s four guys in this faction, it also made sense they’d go after THE NXT Champion. That Triple Threat was also awesome stuff, but of course Oba won out. Dion and his guys (I’ve found confirmation on Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin but not on the fourth man) got to make an impact, sure, but this doesn’t even work as well as Shield or Nexus did because at least there was somewhere WWE fans knew all the members for, aka they were all from NXT. Dion is the only guy who was on NXT TV before this, the others are just now making their NXT debut, so naturally DC had to ask, “Who Are You?” Yes, Tuesday will give us those answers, but I would’ve thought WWE had learned how to take a step back and see how this could flop, because it kinda did.
My Score: 9.2/10
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 2025 Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Jamie Hayter VS Billie Starkz; Jamie wins and advances.
- The Gates of Agony VS Smash ‘n’ Burn; The Gates win.
- Anthony Bowens w/ Billy Gunn VS Blake Christian w/ Lee Johnson; Bowens wins.
- 2v1 Handicap: Megan Bayne w/ Penelope Ford VS LMK & Kelly Madan; Megan wins.
- Kevin Knight VS AR Fox; Knight wins.
- FTR VS 2Point0; FTR wins.
- 2025 Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Athena VS Harley Cameron; Athena wins and advances.
- 2025 Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Konosuke Takeshita VS Brody King; Takeshita wins and advances.
PLAY BY PLAY
BREAKING NEWS for Dynamite!
While Pac goes down with an Achilles injury, The Death Riders will still defend their AEW World Trios Championships using some Freebird Rules! Jon Moxley steps in, will he, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta keep the reign of terror going? Or can The Opps free the trios titles from their death grip?
FTR is here!
Speaking of those titles, Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler are here after failing to win the AEW World Trios Championships, and then brutalizing The Rated R Superstar! Adam Copeland had to be stretchered out of the arena in Philadelphia on Sunday, and FTR gets booed by Springfield, Massachusetts here tonight. Cash has a mic to say, “What happened Sunday, that wasn’t an easy decision for me. And despite what you might think, it was not premeditated. Adam Copeland has been one of my best friends, he has been my mentor, for 15 YEARS, before I even really knew Dax Harwood!”
The fans boo but Cash says the more Dax talked, the more sense he made. The more sense it made, the more it pissed Cash off, because he wanted Dax to be wrong. But Cash could feel it, he could feel that he was wrong. The more he watched the moves Cope made backstage, the more he moved against FTR’s careers, the more Cash understood that Cope only cared about Cope. Cope held FTR down! He held them down to lift himself up! So in Philly, when Cash saw Dax sitting here, Cope laying here, in that moment… It just clicked. Cash knew what had to happen, and that he’d have to be the one to do it!
The fans boo more but Cash says Cope may have trained him as a young man, but that’s all Cope ever saw! That helpless kid! And Cash is not that anymore. Cope did not respect Cash as a man! And if you disrespect him, you have to pay. FTR are living legends! They will be treated as such! Dax says he knows that it is the “cool” thing to do, so you feel like you’re somebody, you feel like you’re involved. It’s cool to boo FTR when they talk, that’s “cool” in 2025. The fans didn’t reach their dreams, so now they make their own. But just let Dax say this one thing and then they can do this charade.
“Last week, I saw a sign in the crowd that said, ‘Why, FTR, Why?’ And as cliche as that is, I though to myself, ‘Well, why not?’ Instead of asking us why, you should be thanking us! You should be thanking us because we gave Adam Copeland everything he wanted. Adam Copeland was begging for relevancy in 2025 at the expense of the ABSOLUTE BEST TAG TEAM IN THIS WORLD, and we gave it to him!” The fans chant, “You Sold Out!” and Dax asks back, “How did I sell out, you idiots? I didn’t make any money off of this.” But over the last week, Dax has been wracking his brain on what to say over what he could say to the fans and be justified.
And then it clicked! Dax doesn’t care if anyone agrees with FTR! What FTR did was right. The fans boo, but Dax says even though FTR doesn’t own anyone an explanation, let’s have fun here. They’ll run down the list. For four MONTHS, they waited. Four months, nothing to do, they were irrelevant for four months. The only thing planned for them was to be Cope’s new Edgeheads. They put FTR’s career on hold so Cope could chase his glory days and win one more world title, holding on to a sliver of hope that he might still be the man. Dax tells Adam, “We’ve won ten world titles across seven worldwide brands, and YOU want us to take a backseat to you!?
“You’re selfish! Too damn selfish to see where the issue is! And I wanted nothing more, I wanted nothing more than Adam Copeland to end his career side-by-side with FTR and ride off into the sunset. But just like every wrestler in Adam Copeland’s position, you’re TOO DAMN SELFISH!” The fans boo, Dax tells them they paid money to see him so sit down and shut up. Just work out even once, buddy! Dax understands there are a lot of people in the back not happy with FTR. And that there are some people out here not happy with them. Tony Schiavone, come on over here. The fans boo, but Dax promises Schiavone that he just wants to talk.
Nigel isn’t so sure, but Schiavone says he has things he needs to say, too. The fans are torn, but Schiavone goes to the ring. Dax tells Schiavone to be careful now, don’t fall getting in. But this week on Dynamite, Schiavone had some choice words for FTR. Funny that they were hundreds of miles away at the time. But now, face to face, would Schiavone like to say something? Schiavone says yes, and he says that they were wrong to do that to Cope. The fans cheer, Schiavone points out that when FTR arrived, the fans all loved FTR. FTR revived tag team wrestling. But in one fell swoop, they turned their backs on the man who helped them in their career.
Dax stops Schiavone there, laughing that off. So there was one other thing Schiavone said, and he doesn’t quite remember. Dax is pretty sure it had to do with Dax’s family? Yes… Schiavone says Dax’s daughter, a wonderful young lady, Straight A student… How did she feel on Monday when her friends told her that her dad turned on one of his best friends? Dax paces, and then he drags Schiavone into position! The fans boo, but Nigel stands up! FTR sees that, and the fans cheer as Nigel storms off commentary! Nigel gets in the ring to get Schiavone to safety, and he also told Schiavone he knew this would happen.
FTR warns Nigel now, but here comes Daniel Garcia! He steps to them, but FTR SHOVES him down! Then they realize what they did, and they apologize. They don’t have anything against Garcia, they’re sorry. They help Garcia stand up, then they hug Garcia…? The fans boo, and Garcia has no idea what to make of this. FTR leaves, Schiavone & Nigel go back to commentary, and Garcia makes sure Schiavone is okay. The fans cheer Garcia, Schiavone says he had to say what he said. Will the Top Guys be the absolute worst from now on?
Toni Storm speaks.
“Megan Bayne is a monster. That woman has so much thigh meat, I thought I was being mugged on Thanksgiving. Nevertheless, I don’t need to tell you that this whore you all adore, this slut you can’t rebut, this tramp is still the champ! But enough of this gay banter. The Owen Hart Cup has begun, and the winner goes on to All In: Texas for a shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship. Ladies, good luck. But this is a timeless cafe, and I’m gonna bake up the biggest batch of slop tarts you’ve ever seen! Billie Starkz, you Johnny Come Lately, milk-breathed, knobby kneed little brat. I will make a woman out of you.
“Harley Cameron. Call me Jim Henson, because I will wear you on my wrist and make you sing Rainbow Connection.” Schiavone? Toni says that’s the wrong slide, next! “Mercedes Money, our CEO. What an unfortunate nickname. I will drain your 401K and put you so deep into recession, you’ll have to drink my bath water. Kris Statlander. My God, what a woman! Athena. You may be the ROH Forever Champion, but you’ll last about two minutes with me. And Jamie Hayter, take my advice: No money has ever been made from dressing like you’re in a different era.
“And as for me, I could sit at home and watch this entire tournament eating veal parmesana, but that’s not the kind of woman I am, yet. Nevertheless, at Double or Nothing, I will be there, I will be watching, I will be sweating, and I will always be… TIMELESS~!” The champion has put all of her contenders on notice, but who will even make it out of the first round of this star-studded tournament?
2025 Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Jamie Hayter VS Billie Starkz!
Well, speaking of those challengers, we have two here to finally kick off the action! Hayter and Billie went a round already, but will it be a repeat performance? Or will this be a Starkz contrast from last time?
The bell rings and the fans rally. Jamie rushes Billie but Billie dodges the boot. Jamie ducks Billie’s heel kick, then shoves Billie to ropes. Billie ducks, whips, but Jamie ducks ‘n’ dodges. Billie sees the lariat coming and backs off! Jamie smirks and the fans cheer. Billie comes back, offers a handshake, but Jamie isn’t so sure. Jamie accepts, but Billie whips! Jamie ducks ‘n’ dodges, Billie drops down then HEEL KICKS! Jamie goes down in a heap, seems it isn’t just Hayter who hits hard! Jamie goes to the apron, Billie storms up, but Billie bobs ‘n’ weaves to then sweep the legs! Billie SUPERKICKS Jamie, then runs, and DIVES into a forearm!
The fans fire up and Jamie brushes off the biceps. Jamie whips Billie hard into railing, then drags her up to whip her into more- NO, Billie goes up, but Jamie catches her to TOSS her over! Billie is in the timekeeper’s area while the fans fire up! Jamie refreshes the ring count, fetches Billie, but Billie HOTSHOTS her off railing! Billie then climbs onto the railing, and the fans fire up as Billie SWANTON BOMBS Jamie on the floor! The fans fire up and Billie hurries to put Jamie in the ring. Billie then climbs the corner and the fans rally up again. Jamie anchors a foot, Billie CLUBS Jamie, but Jamie CLUBS Billie.
Jamie climbs up after Billie, but Billie SHOVES her down! Billie adjusts, DIVING- NO, Jamie dodges the stomp! Billie blocks the kick, to KNEE her! Billie suplexes, Jamie lands out to whip! Billie bounces off buckles, and into a SPIENBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Billie is tougher than that but Jamie stomps her around. Jamie bumps Billie off buckles, digs her boots in, then hits a snap suplex! Billie writhes, Jamie covers, ONE!! Jamie kneels on Billie’s head, then steps off. Billie flounders, Jamie drags her up, but Billie fires hands! Jamie throws Billie by her hair! The ref reprimands but the fans cheer while Billie goes to the apron.
Jamie kicks Billie to the floor, then mockingly counts really fast, but Collision goes picture in picture.
Jamie applauds, but the ref says his count isn’t even close to over. Jamie goes out to fetch Billie, then SMACKS Her off the apron! Jamie puts Billie in the ring, then clamps on a chinlock. Billie endures as Jamie grinds her down. Billie fights up, fires body shots, but Jamie CLUBS her down. Jamie drags Billie up, bumps her off buckles again and again and again, and again and again and again, and again and again and again! Jamie finally stops as the ref counts 4, and Billie is in a daze. Jamie whips Billie corner to corner hard, then storms up to fire forearms. Jamie ROCKS Billie and she sits down. Jamie digs her boots in, but the ref counts.
Jamie steps off, then drags Billie up. Jamie whips Billie corner to corner again, then runs up, but Billie BOOTS her away! Billie HEEL- NO, Jamie blocks that kick! Jamie steps over to power Billie down into the HALF CRAB! Collision returns to single picture as Billie endures! Billie powers up, reaches out, and the fans rally as she fights forward! Billie rolls and sends Jamie into buckles! Billie hobbles, runs back in, but Jamie dodges! Billie ELBOWS Jamie, BOOTS her, then goes up, but Jamie stops the boot! Billie rebounds to ENZIGIRI! Billie sweeps the legs and deadlift GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO!
The fans fire up as Jamie stays in this, and Billie slaps herself to focus again. Billie snarls, drags Jamie up, and Billie suplexes. Jamie fights it, fires knees, then gets free, Jamie blocks a lariat, but Billie ducks the other! DRAGON SUPLEX! Billie then shifts to have a CHINBAR HALF NELSON COMBO! Jamie endures as Billie even bends her against a knee! Jamie fights up, snapmares free, and KNEES Billie down! Cover, TWO! Jamie drags Billie up, whips her, and fireman’s carries! USHIGOROSHI! Billie sputters, Jamie runs, SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Billie survives and Jamie is shocked!
The fans rally up while Jamie throws off her wristbands. Jamie says time to end it! Jamie stands Billie up, fires forearm after forearm, and Billie flops over. The fans fire up, Jamie kisses the bicep, and she stands Billie up. SPRINGBOARD HAYT- NO, Billie ducks and backslides! ONE!! Billie suplexes, GHOSTBUSTER!! Cover, TWO?!?! Jamie survives and Billie is beside herself! The fans rally up and Billie goes back to the corner. Billie climbs, aims, and SWANTON BOMBS!! Cover, TWO!! Hayter survives again and Billie is shocked! The fans rally even harder, and Billie looks to the trophy. Billie stalks Jamie to the apron, then stomps her down.
Billie goes out to bring Jamie up, and she CLUBS her! Billie ROCKS Jamie, reels her in, but Jamie fights the lift! Jamie lifts Billie, Billie fights that! Jamie HEADBUTTS Billie, and Billie holds onto the ropes. Jamie reels Billie in, SUPLEX TO THE FLOOR! Springfield goes nuts while both women are down! The ref checks and both women are somehow still in this. The ring starts, “This is Awesome!” as both women stir at 4 of 10. Jamie rises up at 7, Billie at 8, and both women spring in at 9! The fans fire up as this continues! Billie and Jamie rise up again, and Jamie ROCKS Billie! Billie comes back to ROCK Jamie!
Jamie comes back to ROCK Billie, but Billie fires a flurry! Billie winds up, but Jamie SUPERKICKS! And ENZIGIRIS! Jamie whips, clinches, but Billie stuffs it! Jamie powers through to HATE BREAKER!! And then HAYTERADE!! Cover, Jamie wins!
Winner: Jamie Hayter, by pinfall (advances to the next round)
Billie put on another incredible fight, but it was still not enough to reach that next level! Hayter Hits Hard, but will she have to hit even harder going up against Kris Statlander?
The Death Riders speak.
Claudio Castagnoli says, “When we started this war, we fully expected casualties. But we do not mourn, because only in death does duty end. Now, we’re not gonna hide. We’re still gonna be front and center! So Joe, yes, we’re gonna accept that challenge!” Claudio rants in German, then says at Spring Breakthru, it’s on. They do not concede territory! Marina Shafir holds up Pac’s belt, and Moxley says, “What a learning experience this will be for generational punk ass play wrestlers who don’t wanna show up to work. There’s plenty of money, championships, glory, victory, and it’s all on the frontline.
“If you want it, that’s where you gotta be. You gotta step in, step up, put yourself in harm’s way. Samoa Joe, Shibata-san, you guys know that. What’re you teaching sweet young Hook? Hook… Don’t worry. Relax. It’s the biggest match of your life. But trust me… Chicks dig scars.” Wheeler Yuta smirks, and shows his scar. Will the Death Riders find The Opps are in fact lacking?
The Gates of Agony VS Smash ‘n’ Burn!
Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona have been dominating for a long time, but they’re still waiting on their opportunity. Will this be
The teams sort out, Kaun starts against Juni Underwood, and KNEES him, to then BACKBREAKER, and RUNNING SUPLEX! Kaun puts Juni in the corner. Tag to Liona, and Liona puts Juni in a corner for point-blank LARIATS! Liona goes all the way to TEN, then short arm LARIATS Juni inside-out! Then he TOSSES Ricky Pryce into the ring just because! Liona runs up to CLOBBER Ricky! Tag to Kaun, the Gates get Juni up to OPEN THE GATES onto Ricky! Cover, Gates win!
Winners: The Gates of Agony, by pinfall
Kaun applauds his opponents, and Liona laughs. “We hurt people, too!” Is that a not so subtle message sent to the AEW World Tag Team Champions?
Backstage interview with FTR.
Lexy Nair finds Cash & Dax on their way out and asks for a moment. After what they did to Cope- Wait, 2Point0 barges in! Matt Menard & Angelo Parker excuse Lexy, and they say FTR must think they’re pretty slick. They’ve got the wool pulled over Danny’s eyes. But 2Point0 sees through the BS, and they’ll be damned if they let FTR put Garcia in the same position as Cope. FTR try to speak but Menard says no, it’s their time to talk. A year and a half, Menard has been waiting for this. A YEAR AND A HALF, and FTR finally exposed themselves! FTR thinks they can do this to Garcia? Dax tries to speak but Menard tells him to shut his gaddamn mouth!
This is 2Point0’s time! Understand that they won’t sit by and see what happened to Cope happen to Garcia! FTR asks if they want to fight. Yeah, they do! Okay, FTR will fight 2Point0 tonight, with Garcia ringside. Garcia is a grown man, he can make his own decisions. #TopGuysOut. Cash & Dax go back to the locker room, will they take out Daddy Magic & Cool Hand Ange?
Anthony Bowens w/ Billy Gunn VS Blake Christian w/ Lee Johnson!
The 5 Tool Player made his return at Dynasty, and he added on to Platinum Max’s losing streak. But will Bowens finally prove himself worthy of gold all his own? Or will the Vanilla Babyface get all heat for ruining things?
The bell rings and the fans fire up for Bowens. Bowens and Blake circle, tie up, and Bowens waistlocks. Bowens SLAMS Blake down, facelocks, but Blake fights up. Blake wrenches out, wristlocks, but Bowens slips through to wrench and hammerlock. Bowens spins and snapmares Blake, then ghost pins, TWO! Bowens reminds Blake he’s in here with the Five Tool Player! Blake slaps that hand away, and says he only needs one. Blake runs up, Bowens dodges, Blake goes up and DROPKICKS Bowens in the back! Blake struts, then whips, but Bowens reverses. Blake ducks a lariat, FACEBUSTERS Bowens, and SLAPS him!
The fans boo but Blake “tastes” the ice cream. But Bowens CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Bowens whips, Blake reverses, but Bowens hurdles to slips around and BULLDOG! Cover, TWO! Bowens has the fans throw up the scissor fingers, and Bowens scissor fingers with Billy while Collision goes picture in picture.
Bowens watches Blake rise up, then takes aim to ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, but Blake avoids the superkick! Bowens is annoyed, but he goes out the side to run in around the way. Blake slips back inside, Bowens goes to the apron, and Bowens blocks a kick! Blake ENZIGIRS, then APRON SPEARS! Blake takes another taste, then builds speed to FOSBURY TOPE! Blake lounges on the floor, tells Billy to back off, but Billy tells him to SUCK IT. Blake drags Bowens into the ring, then brings him up to wrench and WRING out the arm! Blake drags Bowens back up, but Bowens ROCKS Blake! And CHOPS! And ROCKS him again!
Bowens ROCKS Blake in the corner, and Collision goes to break.
Collision returns and Blake RAMS shoulders with Bowens. Blake eggs Bowens on, wrenches the arm, and RAMS shoulders again! Blake kicks at Bowens mockingly while Big Shotty taunts the fans. Blake wrenches, Bowens whips, then Bowens runs past. Blake dodges Bowens, Bowens redirects and mule kicks! Front kicks! FAMOUSER! The fans fire up and Bowens aims at Blake. Blake stands, Bowens wrenches and torture racks! Swing and SLAM! Cover, TWO! Blake survives the “Grand Slam” but the fans rally up. Bowens waits on Blake, reels him in, fireman’s carry, but Blake fights with elbows! Blake is on the apron, and he CLAWS Bowens’ eyes!
Blake TOSSES Bowens out, then runs along the apron, DAREDEVIL DIVE! The fans boo but Blake puts Bowens in. Blake steps in, but Bowens KICKS him in the ropes! DRAPING SIDEWINDER! Cover, Lee gives Blake the ROPEBREAK! The fans boo and Daddy Ass is pissed! He says Lee did that! Bowens glares at Lee, but Blake waistlocks! Bowens switches, rolls Blake, TWO! Bowens kicks low, whips Blake, but Blake rolls off Bowens’ back! Blake shoves Bowens, SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO! Bowens is still in this, but Blake runs to handspring and NEURALIZER KICK! Blake fires up but the fans boo more.
Blake goes up a corner, takes aim, 450 DOUBLE STOMP!! Cover, TWO!! Bowens survives and the fans fire up! Blake is frustrated, but he drags Bowens up. The fans rally for Bowens as Blake kicks at Bowens. Blake talks trash, but Bowens CHOPS him! Blake storms up, but into ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS- NO, Blake blocks the superkick to whip Bowens to ropes. Bowens reverses that, Blake tiger feints through, STUNNER! Bowens flounders, Blake brings Bowens in, and he tells Billy to SUCK IT! Blake runs, Bowens dodges! Blake handsprings, into the SUPERKICK! Lee gets on the apron, Bowens DECKS him!
The fans fire up, Billy DECKS Lee! Bowens aims at Blake, ROLLING ELBOW!! Cover, Bowens wins!
Winner: Anthony Bowens, by pinfall
The “Molly Whop” is just as it sounds, Bowens put the beating on the Vanilla Babyface! Bowens has a mic and he wants Springfield to make some noise! The fans cheer, and Bowens says, “This has been a long time coming, and it’s time to level up. Because what you see before you is AEW’s Five Tool Player! The perfect combination of power, athleticism, intelligence, the look, and the it factor. And I am the Pride of Professional Wrestling, baby! And I don’t need a government trademark to prove I’m the best. I’m gonna prove it to you every single week, right here! So the last question is: Who will step up to the plate next and get their ass Molly Whopped by THE Five Tool Player?!”
Mic drop from Bowens, will he use all his tools and all this momentum to hit homerun after homerun?
2v1 Handicap: Megan Bayne w/ Penelope Ford VS LMK & Kelly Madan!
The Megasus may not be AEW Women’s World Champion, but he will not stop after one failure. And now, to satisfy her anger, she’s taking on two opponents at once! Will everyone bow down, no matter who they are or how many there are?
The bell rings, Madan starts for her team, and she runs up, only for Megan to RAM her into a corner! And RAM her again and again and again! Megan CHOPS Madan, throws her down, then runs up to SHOTGUN her down! Madan scrambles away, LMK tags in, and LMK goes up! CROSSBODY, but Megan catches her! Megan FALL AWAY SLAMS LMK, and Little Mean Kathleen staggers around. Megan SPLASHES Madan, SPLASHES LMK, then sends LMK into Madan! DOUBLE SPLASH! Megan scoops LMK, CLOBBERS Madan, then SLAMS LMK! The fans fire up as Megan hauls Madan up, fireman’s carries, FATE’S DESCENT onto LMK! Cover, Megan wins!
Winner: Megan Bayne, by pinfall
The female titan didn’t even break a sweat, but she may have broken both opponents. She sits them up, shouts, “BOW DOWN!” and then SLAMS them both back down! Will no one stop Megan from rising back to title contention?
Kevin Knight VS AR Fox!
The Jet didn’t win in his Owen Hart Cup match, and he came up short on the NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Championships in Chicago just last night, but he did win his part of $400,000 on Dynamite. Will Knight still be feeling fly after facing a veteran high-flyer? Or will Knight take over the Whole Fox’n Show?
The bell rings and Knight runs up! Fox dodges the boot, Knight dodges a boot, then Knight CHOPS! Knight whips, BACKDROP, but Fox lands out to roll Knight up! TWO, Knight Oklahoma Rolls, TWO! Fox tilt-o-whirls and waistlocks, Knight switches, Fox bucks the O’Conner! Knight sunset flips, TWO! Knight kicks low, runs, but then fakes out Fox’s dropkick! SLIDING SHOULDER TACKLE! UFO SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Fox stays in this but Knight stays cool. Knight brings Fox up to ROCK him in the back! Knight kicks low, but Fox fires body shots. Knight fires a forearm, but Fox fires back! Knight UPPERCUTS, then wrenches.
Knight whips, Fox grabs ropes, and Fox TOSSES Knight! Fox ROCKS Knight, but Knight throws Fox down! Fox kips up to PELE! The fans fire up, Fox builds speed, and he SLINGSHOT STOMPS Knight on the apron! The fans fire up as Fox then goes up the corner, MOONSAULT onto Knight! Another direct hit and the fans fire up while Collision goes picture in picture.
Fox looms over Knight, stomps him, then drags Knight up. Fox whips Knight hard into barriers! Then Fox brings Knight around, to SMACK him off the barriers! The fans cheer, Fox refreshes the ring count, but Knight CHOPS in return! Fox is stinging, but Knight CHPOS him again! Knight whips, Fox reverses, and Knight tumbles into the ring. Fox KICKS him, then hurries to cover, TWO! Knight stays in this but Fox sits him up, for a basement DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Knight stays cool but Fox pushes him around. Knight fires body shots, then forearms. Fox kicks low, suplexes, ANARCHY! Knight flounders around while Fox snarls.
Fox rolls to have a cover, TWO! Knight has a ghost pin, TWO! Fox CLOBBERS Knight, then CLUBS him down. Knight goes to a corner, Fox CHOPS him, and then Fox snapmares Knight. Fox runs to basement DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Fox clamps onto Knight with a chinlock, but Knight endures. The fans rally up and Knight fights around. Fox holds tight, but Knight stands up. Fox wrangles Knight back to the mat! Knight endures again, fights around, and Collision returns to single picture. Knight stands to JAWBREAKER free! Fox snarls, comes back, but Knight UPPERCUTS! And UPPERCUTS! And UPPERCUTS!
Fox KNEES low, runs, but Knight DROPKICKS him down! The fans fire up and Knight kips up! Fox goes to a corner, Knight runs up, and LARIATS! Knight UPPERCUTS, stomps, repeat! The ref counts, Knight stomps a mudhole then digs his boot in. Knight lets off, whips corner to corner, but Fox reverses. Knight reverses back, SKY2HIGH! Cover, TWO! Fox survives and Knight is a bit surprised, but he waits on Fox. Fox rises, the fans rally, and Knight somersaults, but Fox denies him the DDT! Knight BOOTS from the corner, Fox returns, so Knight ELBOWS him! Knight goes up, but so does Fox! LOW MEIN PAIN!
Fox goes right up, 450 SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Knight survives and Fox is shocked! The fans fire up and Fox drags Knight up. “This is Awesome!” as Fox crisscrosses Knight’s arms. Fox reels Knight in, but Knight rolls Fox up! TWO!! Fox escapes, but Knight DROPKICKS him again! Fox staggers, but he BOOTS back! Fox goes up, but Knight goes to the UPPER ROOM! Somersault, SATELLITE DDT! The fans fire up and Knight goes to the corner! Fox staggers, Knight springboards, FLYING LARIAT! Cover, Knight wins!
Winner: Kevin Knight, by pinfall
The Jet Liner takes Knight to the winner’s circle! But with Best of the Super Juniors around the corner, will Knight be #The1ULookUp2?
The Gates of Agony speak.
Bishop Kaun applauds, and he says, “That was impressive, wasn’t it? We’re back. And we’re not even hurt. But we don’t mind being hurt.” Toa Liona says, “We don’t.” Kaun says they actually love being hurt! Hurt Syndicate! You hurt people? This Wednesday on Dynamite, the Gates would love to see you try. Hurt Syndicate hurts people? The Gates of Agony BREAK people! See you in Boston! Will Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin still be standing when Kaun & Liona #OpenTheGates?
FTR VS 2Point0!
Dax & Cash want to still be Daniel Garcia’s friends, but Menard & Parker have been Garcia’s friends this whole time. Daddy Magic & Cool Hand Ange have always felt something was off, will they finally take the Top Guys out?
Speaking of Garcia, he makes his way out, as invited by FTR. He still seems to be upset and unsure given FTR lashing out earlier, but he’s still ringside. The teams sort out and Dax BLASTS Parker off the apron! Dax beats up on Menard and then Cash runs up to CLOBBER Parker! The fans boo as Cash sends Parker into railing! And apron! And railing again! And then more railing! Cash stands over Parker, Dax stands over Menard, and Garcia can only watch. Parker gets up to CHOP Cash, Cash hits back! Menard’s already busted open as Dax beats on him! Cash CHOPS Parker, Menard wobbles, but Dax ROCKS Menard!
Cash CHOKES Parker against railing, Dax DECKS Menard, and the fans boo. Dax sits Menard up, and again Garcia can only watch this as Dax hammers away on Menard’s head. Cash then sends Parker into the steel steps! Dax puts Menard in a corner, tells Garcia that this isn’t personal, 2Point0 signed up for this. The fans rally for “DADDY MAGIC!” but Dax throws more fists! Menard is a bloody mess as Dax punches away! The ref backs Dax off, Menard stands like a zombie, and he ROCKS Dax! And ROCKS him again! Menard ROCKS Dax again and again and again in the corner! The fans love it, but Cash storms in to go after Menard!
Cash pulls hair, but Menard DECKS him, too! Menard flounders, Dax LARIATS him down! Parker storms in but Dax has him up! SHATTER MACHINE!! Dax tags Cash, and now they get Menard up. MIND BREAKER!! But they’re not done?! Garcia says c’mon already! FTR still gets Menard up for another MIND BREAKER!! They won’t stop, they get Menard back up! Garcia gets on the apron, he wants the ref to step in already! FTR apologize and they set Menard down. Cover, FTR wins!
Winners: FTR, by pinfall
Garcia is still furious, and he storms into the ring. He checks on Menard, then he gets in Dax’s face! Dax & Cash want Garcia to calm down. They did hear him out in the end there. Garcia says it shouldn’t have taken that! FTR leaves, Garcia helps Menard stand, but then FTR returns! They CLOBBER Garcia! They beat Garcia down while the fans boo! FTR get Garcia up, MIND BREAKER!!! And then they get him back up!? MIND BREAKER!!! The ref shouts at them to stop, the fans boo as hard as they can, but FTR hauls Garcia up again! Security rushes in to stop this! Dax DECKS the ref!! That’s another fine right there!
The fans boo, security try to stop FTR, but FTR gets Garcia up again! BUT WAIT! The Undisputed Kingdom rush in! The paragons of wrestling will not let this injustice continue! They run FTR off, but FTR says they should watch their backs now. Who else will FTR violently disrespect as they demand we respect them?
2025 Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Athena VS Harley Cameron!
The LONGEST REIGNING champion in ROH history, and yes that is champion bar none, male or female, is finally getting her shot at history here in AEW. She could very well become a new Double Champion should she win all the way to Double or Nothing and then All In: Texas. But she must first get past one wild Aussie! Will Athena #FeelTheWrath of Harley Cameron? Or will the Fallen Goddess, the Minion Overlord, the American Joshi, simply add Harley’s name to the long, long list of fallen opponents?
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Athena and Harley circle, feel things out, then tie up. Athena powers Harley to the corner, but she lets off quickly. Harley storms up, Athena shoves her back, then Athena pats Harley on the head. Athena soaks up heat, but Harley headlocks. Athena powers up and out, drops down, but Harley drop toeholds! Harley pats Athena on the head! The fans cheer and Athena says okay, that’s fair. Athena then runs up to roll Harley up, TWO! Harley trips Athena, jackknife bridges, TWO! Athena sunset flips, TWO! Harley high stacks, TWO and Athena sunset flips again, TWO! The fans fire up as the two stand off!
Harley and Athena reset, Athena applauds for Harley, then headlocks! Harley endures the grind, powers out to headlock in return, and now Athena endures. Athena powers up and out to send Harley tot he corner. Athena runs in, Harley slips out to the apron, and Harley blocks a shot to ROUNDHOUSE! Athena staggers, Harley brings her into the ropes to CLUB her! And CHOKE her! The fans fire up, the ref counts, and Harley stops at 4. Harley waistlocks, but Athena fights the lift! Athena runs to the post to HOTSHOT Harley! Then APRON BACK SUPLEX! Athena then wheelbarrows Harley to GERMAN SUPLEX to the floor!
The fans fire up and Athena smiles. The ref checks Harley, she’s okay to continue, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Athena stomps Harley, drags her up, and sends her into steel steps! Harley sputters, Athena refreshes the ring count, and she CLUBS Harley. Harley staggers away, Athena stands her up and ROCKS her! Athena CLUBS away on Harley, pushes her into the ring, and then storms up, but into a cradle! TWO!! Athena escapes, BOOTS Harley down, and scowls. Athena stalks Harley, drags her up, and KNEES her in the side! Athena stalks Harley some more, KNEES her in the side, and then has Harley in the corner. Athena RAMS into Harley, RAMS into her again, then RAMS again! Athena pushes Harley along the ropes but the ref reprimands.
Athena ROCKS Harley, but Harley ROCKS Athena! Athena brings Harley up but Harley ROCKS her again! Athena clamps on a GUILLOTINE FACELOCK! Then she suplexes high and hard! Athena kips up, fires up, and Collision goes to break.
Collision returns as Athena has Harley in a Bow ‘n’ Arrow stretch! Harley endures, pries at the facelock portion, but Athena thrashes Harley. Harley pops free to a cover, TWO! Athena knees low, whips, but Harley reverses to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! The fans fire up, Harley brings Athena up, but Athena shoves her away. SOBAT! LEG SWEEP! Athena runs, and SUPERKICKS! Cover, TWO! Harley survives and Athena grows frustrated. Athena stalks Harley to ropes, KICKS her in the side, then brings her up to scoop and carry her! Athena puts Harley in the Tree of Woe, then KICKS! KICKS! And KICKS!
The ref counts, Athena backs off, and Athena cheers herself on. Athena runs, but Harley sits up over the sweep! Harley KICKS from upside-down, then wrenches to NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up, Harley runs up, and LARIATS! ENZIGIRI! Harley brings Athena up to BULLDOG HOTSHOT, and then Harley fires off on Athena in the ropes! The fans fire up, the ref counts, Harley shots “FEEL THE WRATH!” AX KICK! Athena falls back, Harley storms in and goes up the corner. Harley aims, leaps, CROSSBODY! Athena rolls through to scoop Harley! The fans fire up as Athena pops Harley up, but Harley fights! Harley RANAS!
Athena rises to SUPERKICK! The fans are torn, Athena springboards, but into a HAYMAKER!! Harley has Athena now, pump handle and SUPLEX! Cover, TWO!! Athena survives but Harley won’t give up! “This is Awesome!” as Harley and Athena both slowly rise. Harley fires up, brings Athena around, dragon sleeper for HER FINISHING- NO, Athena cartwheels free! Athena reels Harley in, Canadian Rack, but Harley slips free! Harley tilt-o-whirls and rolls Athena up, TWO!! Harley wrenches again, SOLE FOOD! Harley runs, but Athena pops her up, POWERBOMB! High stack, TWO, deadlift POWERBOMB!
Athena reels Harley back in, ATAXIA KNEE STRIKE!! Athena then climbs, Harley rises, O FACE!!! Cover, Athena wins!
Winner: Athena, by pinfall (advances to the next round)
Athena stays undefeated in any and all kinds of matches, and she holds up her ROH Women’s World Championship, as well as her spinner belt variant. But now she runs into Mercedes Mone, their battle set for Boston and the Dynamite edition of Spring Breakthru! Will Mone win in her hometown to head for Double or Nothing? Or will Athena derail the Money Train and be that much closer to a match in her hometown of Arlington, Texas?
Mercedes Mone speaks.
“Springfieeeeeld~! Sorry the Money Train skipped your pathetic town. But then next stop for me in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament is in my hometown of Boston. That’s right, it was a little over a year ago where I made my AEW debut in the City of Champions. It was in that very moment that I had the biggest dream of holding all the championship gold! And now the Money Train is only two stops away from All In: Texas. And Athena, you are just a speedbump on my track to success. The Forever ROH Champion, Athena, you are one of the very best of all time, and you proved that tonight against Harley Cameron.
“But you’re competing against me, Four Belts Mone, the greatest TBS Champion of all time. So this Wednesday at Dynamite, I am going to show you why Money Changes Everything. And the best woman will win, and that woman is me, darling.” Mone is ready, but will she put her money where her mouth is against the Fallen Goddess?
2025 Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Opening Round: Konosuke Takeshita VS Brody King w/ Julia Hart!
Just last night for NJPW Windy City Riot, The Alpha just went toe-to-toe with The Ace, Hiroshi Tanahashi, as part of the Ace Final Road series. And as big as that moment was, this could be even bigger! Konosuke wants to fulfill Don Callis’ prophecy of a “Proto-shita” finals at Double or Nothing, will he be one step closer to realizing that dream match? Or will the King of Death end The Alpha right here and now?
The bell rings and the fans fire up already. The two tie up, are in a deadlock, and Brody powers Konosuke to a corner. The ref counts, Brody lets off slowly, but Konosuke avoids the chop! Konosuke headlocks, Brody powers up and out, and they RAM shoulders! Neither man falls and the fans fire up! Brody swings, Konosuke dodges to come back and ROCK Brody! Brody comes back, runs through the CHOP, then RAMS Konosuke! Konosuke rebounds, ducks the lariat, and he returns again, but Brody’s CHOP knocks him down! The fans bark for Brody and he drags Konosuke up. Brody scoops, Konosuke slips free, but Brody fires elbows!
Brody switches to hit a BIG back suplex! The fans fire up, and Brody has Konosuke in a corner. Brody CHOPS and the fans fire up! The Princess of the Black Throne smiles as Brody fires forearms and CHOPS! The fans fire up more as Brody whips corner to corner. Konosuke hits buckles hard then falls in a heap! Brody huffs ‘n’ puffs, runs up, but Konosuke avoids a senton! Konosuke goes up to SECOND ROPE SENTON! The fans fire up while Brody bails out. Brody is on the apron, Konosuke storms up to ROCK him! Konosuke ROCKS Brody again, then runs, but Brody BOOTS him! Konosuke drops to his knees, Brody hauls him up and suplexes!
Konosuke lands safe on the apron and BOOTS Brody! Then he reels Brody in! Brody fights with elbows, then fireman’s carries! Konosuke fights with elbows, but Brody still APRON DEATH VALLEY DRIVERS!! Both men fall to the floor and the fans fire up! Julia also applauds while Brody rises. Brody shakes out the cobwebs, drags Konosuke up, and he puts Konosuke in the ring. The fans rally for Brody but Konosuke bails out the side. Brody barks, the fans join in, and Brody runs up, but Konosuke JUMP KNEES! Konosuke goes into the ring, builds speed, and he FLIES! Direct hit and down goes Brody! The fans lose their minds while Collision goes picture in picture!
Konosuke and Brody are both down, Julia coaches Brody while the fans rally. Konosuke stands Brody up but Brody CHOPS! Konosuke ROCKS Brody! Brody leans against the barriers, but Konosuke CHOPS him! And CHOPS! And then whips him hard into barriers! Brody slumps down and Konosuke refreshes the ring count. Julia again coaches Brody but Konosuke is back. Brody ROCKS Konosuke! Konosuke ROCKS Brody! Konosuke pushes Brody into the ring, stalks behind him, then snapmares. Konosuke clamps on a chinlock and squeezes tight. Brody endures, Julia rallies the fans, and Brody pries at the hold.
Konosuke thrashes Brody around, grinds him into the mat, but the fans continue to rally. Brody fights up, fires body shots, but Konosuke shifts his grip. Brody fights the lift with elbows, then runs, but into a mule kick! DDT! Konosuke snarls as he rises up, and now Konosuke goes up the corner! But Brody rises to CHOP first! Brody climbs up, CLUBS away on Konosuke’s back, then brings him to the very top! SUPER DUPER PLEX! Both men writhe and the fans fire up! Collision returns to single picture, Julia and the fans rally again, and a standing count is climbing. Both men are down at 5 of 10, but crawling for corners.
Konosuke drags himself up, “This is Awesome!” as Brody rises. Brody barks, the fans bark with him, and Brody runs corner to corner, CANNONBALL! Cover, TWO! Konosuke survives and Brody snarls. Brody drags Konosuke up, reels him in, but Konosuke fights the lift! Brody ROCKS Konosuke, Konosuke ROCKS Brody! The forearms go back and forth, and Brody CHOPS! Konosuke sits down, but Brody stands him back up. Konosuke fires a forearm, but Brody fires back. Konosuke fires a flurry, then winds up, and ALPHA ELBOWS! Brody stays up!? And he ROCKS Konosuke! And CHOPS him! And CHOPS! And then puts some stank on the CHOP!!
Konosuke falls to his knees again and the fans fire back up! But Konosuke is up, ALPHA ELBOW!! Brody falls, Konosuke falls on him for a cover, TWO!! Konosuke is stunned, but he drags Brody up again. The fans fire up as Konosuke reels Brody in, and Brody fights the lift! Konosuke powers through, BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Brody survives and Konosuke is beside himself! Konosuke shakes his head, stands back up, and he runs the ropes, LARIAT! Brody stays up!? Brody shakes his head, so Konosuke runs again, LARIAT! Brody still stays up, so Konosuke fires up and runs!
Brody SWATS the lariat to CHOP! ROLLING ELBOW! And then LARIAT! Cover, TWO?!? Konosuke survives, but Brody scoops! DANTE’S INFERNO!! Cover, TWO!?!? Konosuke survives, even Julia can’t believe it. Brody drags Konosuke up, reels him in, Canadian Rack, but Konosuke fights free! Konosuke runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Konosuke scoops?! And tucks!? BASTARD DRIVER!! But then, wheelbarrow GERMAN SUPLEX!! The fans are thunderous as Konosuke brings out his full power! Brody stands, into the LARIATOOO~!! Cover, TWO!!! Brody survives that Stan Hanson level clothesline and the fans are electric!
Brody snarls, dares Konosuke to bring it, POWER DRIVER KNEE!! Brody stays up!? POWER DRIVE KNEE, AGAIN!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Brody survives again, but Konosuke won’t stop here! BLINDSIDE POWER DRIVE!! And then another POWER DRIVE!! Cover, KONOSUKE WINS!
Winner: Konosuke Takeshita, by pinfall (advances to the next round)
From trumping The Ace to trumping a King, Konosuke is the hot hand in this tournament to be sure! The Alpha looks to the Owen Hart Cup and vows it will be his! But will he be able to overcome the #BillyGOAT, Will Ospreay? Or will the Aerial Assassin be the one going Double or Nothing?
My Thoughts:
A great, maybe even awesome episode of Collision here. Even with things being mostly obvious results, it was all top level stuff. Knight VS Fox was great stuff to help keep Knight sharp in AEW. Best of the Super Juniors starts in May, so he’s got about another month where he will still be hanging in AEW, Knight can surely get a couple more wins before going back to Japan for that tournament. Gates of Agony of course won their match, but I like that they called out the Hurt Syndicate. I feel like they won’t win the title match with them, but it’s good to see the Gates finally moving up to this level and not just languishing in ROH.
Great match from Bowens VS Blake, and a great win for Bowens. Very good promo from Bowens, I’m sure he’ll get more wins and maybe even go for a title. Well, depending on where the different midcard belts are going, Bowens might have to wait a minute, given the tease of Omega VS Okada as of late. Good promo from the Death Riders as they have adjust after Pac gets injured. At the same time, Hook should be alright from the dizziness and possible concussion, as nothing has been said further. Death Riders VS Opps for the trios titles will be great stuff, but even doing it for a themed episode doesn’t make me think Death Riders lose. It’d be nice if they did, though…
Good Heel promo from FTR, though it didn’t say much more than Dax did passive aggressively a couple weeks ago: Cope kept FTR from what FTR wanted, which glosses over how The Death Riders kinda got at them, too; and the loss at Dynasty was just the last straw. Them threatening Schiavone & Nigel was a nice touch, as was getting Garcia into the story given he teamed with them against Undisputed Kingdom. Menard & Parker stepping up for Garcia was good, and wow did Menard bleed for that match. FTR of course win, and then them brutalizing 2Point0 to bring out Undisputed Kingdom (well, I guess they’re trying Paragon, since Schiavone mentioned that) was good, too.
Dax & Cash are tag guys so they won’t bother with the TNT Championship, but I could see them taking on Roddy & Kyle one more time, then we’d get Dax & Cash VS Cole & Garcia. At least, maybe? Just something that’ll help FTR get back up and maybe go for tag titles. Megan beating two opponents at once was a good way to step things up in her rebound from Dynasty. I wonder if she’ll keep doing that until running into some new rival. I say that as it seems we won’t be getting her and Toni Storm in a rematch.
Toni Storm had a great promo to call out all the remaining Women’s Owen Hart Cup entries, but I find it interesting that she had no quip for Kris, just a compliment. Makes me wonder if Kris is destined to win the tournament and go to All In with Toni. And of course, great stuff in all of the Owen Hart Cup matches. Jamie VS Billie was a great rematch, but I shouldn’t be surprised Jamie wins again. Jamie VS Kris will be great stuff to lead into Double or Nothing. Then, great stuff from Athena VS Harley, certainly one of Harley’s better matches. But at the same time, of course Athena won to face Mone. Good promo from Mone to call Athena out, their match is going to be awesome, hard to say who wins that.
Konosuke VS Brody was also great, definitely a great main event. Of course Konosuke won. He’s NEVER Openweight Champion, the Don Callis Family keeps their idea of All Don Callis Family alive a little longer, and Konosuke VS Ospreay is going to be awesome stuff. I still think Ospreay wins and meets Kyle in the main event, but I suppose that still depends on how Hangman VS Wild Card goes.
My Score: 8.9/10
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The American Nightmare is in Seattle!
Just NINE DAYS before he and John Cena battle at WrestleMania 41, the Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, returns to SmackDown!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Gauntlet: Lyra Valkyria & Bayley win and will challenge Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez for the titles.
- Rey Fenix VS Berto w/ Legado del Fantasma; Fenix wins.
- Chelsea Green VS Zelina Vega; Vega wins.
- Tiffany Stratton VS Roxanne Perez; Tiffany wins.
- LA Knight & Randy Orton VS Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga; Knight & Orton win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Nick Aldis is in the ring.
The fans already chant for “RANDY! RANDY!” while the SmackDown General Manager says, “Ladies and gentlemen, last week on SmackDown, we witnessed a number of important moments, a number of memorable moments, a number of viral moments. Well, folks, I’m here to address one moment in particular. I wonder if you can guess which one that is.” The fans cheer, and Aldis says he has been instructed to “maintain my professionalism,” so he will do just that. With that said, Aldis would like to invite out Randy Orton. The fans cheer that, and then here comes The Viper! Seattle sings along with Voices as Orton goes to the ring.
The fans again cheer on “RANDY! RANDY!” while he looks up at the WrestleMania sign. Orton has a mic, and he tells Aldis, “I can tell by the look in your eyes, Nick, that you took last week very, very personally. Now hear me out, you can’t expect me to believe that you didn’t see yourself eating an RKO at some time in your future after last year, a year or so ago, the same thing happened. I paid a fine, and what’d I do, Nick? I paid double on that fine in case something like last week would happen again. It happened again, I paid in advance, and I think that we are even.
“The reason why I really wanted to speak to you, Nick, is because of the fact that there is not a match on the table at WrestleMania 41 for me.” The fans boo that, but Orton tells Aldis, “This is a very important WrestleMania for me. This will be my 20th time competing at WrestleMania. I need this to happen. I need you to do your job, I need you to make me an opponent. And I can guarantee you that I will be in Vegas. I will be all warmed up, ready to go, I will have my gear on, and I need you to give me a match. I don’t care what it takes. Maybe you lose the suit for a night and you gear up, too?” The fans like that idea!
Orton says whatever it is, he needs a match at Mania. Aldis asks if Orton really thinks this is about the money, about that 100 grand. Aldis knows Orton knows that WWE is doing record business, and Orton is a major part of that. Aldis is fortunate to be part of that. He busted his ass for 20 YEARS just to be here in this company. The fans are a bit torn on that, but Aldis says he doesn’t need Orton’s money, he needs Orton’s respect. The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” Orton says Aldis needs his respect, but funny enough, he’s got it. But if Aldis doesn’t deliver on a match for Orton next week, he can’t promise he’ll apologize to Mickie James for what he’s gonna do.
The fans are intrigued, but then Solo Sikoa makes his way out here?! Solo has Tama Tonga by his side, and a mic in hand. Solo tells Mr. Aldis, “Can you please tell Randy to get outta the ring, stop embarrassing himself. Okay? Don’t nobody wanna hear you cry, Randy. ‘Oh, I’m not going to WrestleMania~! I don’t have a match!’ WHO GIVES A CRAP!?” The fans boo but Solo says it is over for Orton! And does he know why? Because he’s the past. And next week, LA Knight is going to end up in the same boat as Orton. Because at WrestleMania, the Samoan Werewolf, Jacob Fatu, is walking out as the NEW United States Champion!
And Orton…? Orton will be sitting at home all alone. Orton says he’ll be “all alone?” That’s funny. What’s funnier is that Solo has the balls, him and “YEYEYEYE” Tama combined, to come out here and interrupt Orton while he’s talking. While Orton is, for the first time in his career, being diplomatic about business. The balls! The voices have been knocking, and the fans know why! He has all this pent up aggression! So what they’re saying now is for Solo & Tama to get in this ring so Orton can show how to whoop two Samoans’ asses! Seattle is all fired up, but Solo & Tama do go to the ring. Orton watches, then he CLOBBERS Tama!
Solo gets in, Orton fires kicks and UPERCUTS! Tama steps in but gets caught! Only for Solo to CLUB Orton! The fans boo as Tama & Solo mug Orton in the corner! But here comes LA KNIGHT! YEAH!! The US Champion fires hands on Tama, but then Solo storms up! Knight gives Solo some shots, too! Orton gets Tama, and now Orton and Knight take it to the rogues! Knight BOOTS Solo out, Orton UPPERCUTS Tama! Solo & Tama regroup outside, but Solo has Tama stand down. Knight grabs a mic to say, “Again, and again, and again, it’s the same damn thing with you guys! But I tell you what, you speakin’ my name? NAH NAH!
“You talking about WrestleMania? I hope your boy, Jacob, is watching, cuz what I just did is I took my name outta your mouth, and I put my fist in it! YEAH!” The fans fire up, and Knight says he knows Orton didn’t get enough. Knight knows Knight didn’t get enough! So if they can’t get it, then if they’ve got a tingle in their loins, it is them two and these two! Aldis, how do you feel about that? He does feel good about that! The fans like it, too! Knight says that’s a YEAH! That means y’all gonna fall to the Viper and the Mega Star, with everybody saying, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!!” Then will there be a BFT and an RKO in Solo’s near future?
Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez are ringside.
The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, aka the leading ladies of Judgment Day, are here to watch as six other teams battle for their one shot at these titles! Who will defy the odds to then go on to WrestleMania?
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Gauntlet!
First out, it is WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Lyra Valkyria, and her friendly rival, Bayley! But who are The Morrigan & Role Model facing? It’s… Pure Fusion Collective, Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark! Will The Queen of Spades & Sin City Superstar have the hot hand?
Lyra Valkyria & Bayley VS Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark!
The teams sort out and Bayley starts against Shayna. They circle, tie up, and each go for the headlock. Bayley shifts her wait, Shayna stifles that to have a rear mount. Shayna grabs an arm, isolates it, but Bayley avoids the stomp! The two reset, tie up, and Shayna wrenches to a wristlock. Tag to Zoey and she CLUBS Bayley’s arm. Zoey YANKS the arm, whips, but Bayley reverses. Zoey runs Bayley over, flexes, then keeps moving. Bayley stays low, then hurdles over, to arm-drag Zoey down! The fans fire up while Bayley grinds the arm. Zoey fights up, and she short arm LARIATS in return! The fans rally for Bayley but Zoey tags Shayna.
Zoey snapmares Bayley, isolates the arm, and then Shayna STOMPS it! The fans boo, then they rally for Bayley. Shayna hammerlocks the arm, but Bayley storms to the ropes. Bayley steps through, then traps Shayna’s arm in the ropes! Tag to Lyra, she BOOTS Shayna, then slingshots in. Lyra sweeps the legs, then reels Shayna in, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Lyra stands Shayna up, but Shayna ducks the enzigiri! Shayna CLUBS Lyra, tags Zoey, then brings Lyra around. Lyra wrenches out to ENZIGIRI! Shayna bails out, the fans fire up, and Lyra builds speed, but Zoey SNIPER DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO!
Zoey tags Lyra back in, and Shayna drags Lyra up. Zoey climbs a corner, Shayna hits a LEG CAPTURE BACK SUPLEX! Zoey gets Lyra for a BLOCKBUSTER! Shayna BLASTS Bayley off the apron, hurries to cover Lyra, but Bayley breaks it! The fans rally, Zoey gets Bayley out and whips her, only for Bayley to send Zoey into the barriers! Lyra sunset flips Shayna, but Shayna stays up! Shayna isolates in arm, but Lyra rolls and jackknife bridges, LYRA & BAYLEY ELIMINATE PFC! Lyra tumbles out and almost falls onto Liv & Raquel, but Lyra and Bayley are still in this! So who’s next? Maxxine Dupri & Natalya!
Lyra Valkyria & Bayley VS Maxxine Dupri & Natalya!
The Alpha Babe and The Queen of Harts are ready, even wearing matching colors, but will they make it to the end? We will see, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Natty throws hands on Lyra! Natty backs Lyra down, kicks her, but Lyra shoves Natty back. Natty ducks the leg lariat, blocks the sobat, then scoops Lyra. Lyra slips free to waistlock, but Natty elbows free. Lyra reels Natty back in, but Natty booty bumps her away. Lyra trips Natty, tags Bayley, and Bayley catches a kick to KNEE Natty! Bayley runs, but into a DISCUS LARIAT! The fans fire up, Maxxine calls to Natty, so Natty tags her in! The fans fire up as Maxxine goes up and CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Maxxine whips Bayley, then LEG LARIATS! The fans fire up and Maxxine hooks Bayley up, FISHERMAN SUPLEX!
Maxxine kips up, the fans fire up, and Maxxine brings down the straps! She runs in and SPLASHES Bayley in the corner! Lyra runs up, Maxxine sends her into Bayley, then SPLASHES them both! The fans fire up as Bayley and Lyra fall over! Maxxine winds it up, and we get that REVERSE CATERPILLAR! DOUBLE ELBOW DROP! Cover on Bayley, ROPEBREAK! Maxxine miscalculates but she hears Natty calling. Maxxine says hold on, and she steps through! SHARP- NO, Bayley cradles! BAYLEY & LYRA ELIMINATE NATTY & MAXXINE! Maxxine is sorry for messing up, but Natty didn’t even bother saving Maxxine!
No time for Bayley & Lyra to rest, here comes the party! Is this where KC Squared will have their breakthrough back to the top?
Lyra Valkyria & Bayley VS Kayden Carter & Katana Chance!
Kayden handsprings and leg scissor cradles Bayley! TWO, Bayley waistlocks, but Kayden switches. O’Conner Roll, TWO! Katana tags in, then ROCKS Bayley! Kayden KICKS, Katana KNEES, and then we get a TABLE TOP TAKEDOWN! Cover, TWO! Katana hurries to reel Bayley in for a CODE BREAKER! Tag to Kayden, wheelbarrow and back suplex SPLASH, onto knees! Bayley saves herself, then she BOOTS Kayden away! Bayley goes up, ELBOW DROP to the back! Cover, TWO! Kayden stays in this, but Bayley drags her over to tag Lyra. They double whip Kayden, Kayden holds the ropes! Kayden SUPERKICKS Bayley, then trips Lyra!
Kayden runs and BOOT WASHES Lyra! Kayden kicks Lyra to center, positions her just right, then tags Katana. Katana goes up, and we get he KEG STAND SPLASH!! Cover, Bayley breaks it just in time! But Kayden TOSSES Bayley, then DIVES! TORNILLO TOPE! Katana victory rolls Lyra, TWO! Lyra stands, Katana RAN- NO! Lyra hoists Katana up, fireman’s carry, NIGHTWING DRIVER! Cover, LYRA & BAYLEY ELIMINATE KC SQUARED! Bayley & Lyra are kicking it up a notch, but here come Michin & B-Fab! The baddies want their shot, but SmackDown takes a break.
Lyra Valkyria & Bayley VS Mia Yim & B-Fab!
SmackDown returns as B-Fab rolls up Lyra, TWO! The fans rally, B-Fab BOOTS Lyra down! Cover, TWO! Lyra stays in this but B-Fab stays on her. B-Fab drags Lyra over, tags Mia, and Mia drags Lyra up to scoop and SLAM! Cover, TWO! Mia drags Lyra up, but Lyra JAWBREAKERS! Lyra crawls, Mia grabs a leg, but Lyra ENZIGIRIS free! Hot tag to Bayley! The fans fire up as Bayley rallies on Mia, runs corner to corner, but Mia dodges! Mia mule kicks, PELES, then she brings Bayley around to TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO! Mia drags Bayley up to the corner, tags B-Fab, then has Bayley in the TARANTULA! The ref counts, B-Fab BOOTS Bayley down!
B-Fab drags Bayley up, TWISTING NECKBREAKER! Cover, Lyra breaks it! Mia SHOTGUNS Lyra! Mia then builds speed and DIVES out onto Lyra! B-Fab hauls Bayley up, wrenches, but Bayley denies the hook kick! ROSE PLANT!! Cover, BAYLEY & LYRA ELIMINATE MICHIN & B-FAB!! The starting team is about to run the gauntlet, but that means running into… The Secret Her-vice! Is the Green Administration about to have another huge victory?
Lyra Valkyria & Bayley VS Piper Niven & Alba Fyre w/ Chelsea Green!
Piper & Alba rush the ring, Bayley brawls with Alba! Bayley gets the edge with forearm after forearm, but Alba shoves her away. Bayley comes back, Alba dodges, so Bayley BLAST Piper! Alba SUPERKICKS Bayley, then salutes! Piper storms in, but Lyra is after her! Piper HEADBUTTS Lyra down! Alba stands Bayley up, DECKS her, and Bayley tumbles out. Alba goes out to bring Bayley around, and whips her hard into barriers! The fans boo, the ref starts a ring count, and Alba puts Bayley in the ring. Alba stomps Bayley, Piper keeps after Lyra, and the fans boo more. Alba drags Bayley up, tags Piper, and they reel Bayley in.
The Secret Her-vice DOUBLE SUPLEX Bayley, then Piper SENTONS! Piper covers, TWO! Bayley survives, which annoys Piper, but SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Piper scoops Bayley, to then tag Alba. Piper SLAMS Bayley, then she picks Alba up to tilt-o-whirl, salute, and SLAM! Cover, TWO!! Bayley survives but Alba is furious! Alba stomps Bayley, drags her up, and tag back to Piper. They reel Bayley back in, they taunt Lyra, but Bayley fights the double suplex to DOUBLE DDT! Even Liv & Raquel are impressed! The fans fire up as Bayley crawls, but Alba grabs a foot. Bayley fights up, Alba ducks, the ENZIGIRI hits Piper! Alba panics, Bayley hot tags Lyra! Lyra goes up and CROSSBODIES Piper! ENZIGIRI for Alba! SOBAT, KICK, and HEADBUTT for Piper!
Lyra reels Piper in, goes to the corner, TORNADO DDT! Lyra fires up and the fans are with her! She hooks a leg, but Piper powers out! Suplex into the corner! Both women are down and Lyra clutches a foot. Piper snarls as she rises up, and she stomps Lyra in the drop zone. “This is Awesome!” as Piper goes up, up, and salutes! But Lyra KICKS a leg! Lyra gets under Piper, for a RUNNING POWERBOMB!! Hot tag back to Bayley and she climbs right up! MACHO ELBOW DROP!! Cover, ONE?!?! Piper refuses to let that stop her and Bayley can’t believe it! Bayley drags Piper up, wrenches, then reaches to Lyra. Piper reels Bayley in, SCRAPBUSTER!
Piper drags Bayley up and over, tag to Alba. Alba BLASTS Lyra, then Piper puts Bayley in a straitjacket! Alba goes up while Piper pulls Bayley back, SWANTON BOMB BACKBREAKER COMBO!! Cover, LYRA SHOVES PIPER ONTO IT! The fans are thunderous as all four women are down! Even Raquel & Liv like this! The four slowly rise up, and the fists start flying! The fans cheer Bayley & Lyra, they boo the Secret Her-vice. BAYLEY2BELLY for Alba! Lyra fires a flurry, but Piper HEADBUTTS! Both women wobble, and Lyra falls back. Piper shakes out the stars, then runs up, but Lyra ducks! Piper gets stuck on the ropes, Lyra kicks her to the outside.
Piper grabs at Lyra’s feet, Lyra kicks her away. Lyra then drags Piper up, ROCKS her, and runs to SLIDE and POWER- NO, Piper holds onto the ropes for dear life! But Bayley DROPKICKS her into the POWERBOMB on the floor!! The fans go nuts after that, but Alba rolls Bayley! TWO!! SUPERKICK! Alba covers again, TWO!! Bayley survives, Alba is furious! Alba scoops, Bayley slips free, Lyra tags in! Bayley drop toeholds Alba into buckles! ROSE PLANT! Lyra goes up, TURN OF FORTUNE!! Cover, LYRA & BAYLEY WIN!!!
Winners: Lyra Valkyria & Bayley (NEW #1 Contenders to the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships)
Liv & Raquel are no longer happy as the “not a real team” just won this gauntlet by going wire to wire! But Bayley & Lyra aren’t backing down, will they take those titles at WrestleMania?
Charlotte Flair attacked Tiffany Stratton in the parking lot!
Caught on film by a fan, The Queen’s apparent response to last week’s comments is to try and end #TiffyTime before WrestleMania! Charlotte has since been escorted off the property, suspended for the night. How violent is the WWE Women’s Championship match going to get with tensions running this high?
Damian Priest is here!
Seattle fires up for The Archer of Infamy as he makes his way to the ring. The news went out today that Priest and Drew McIntyre will have a WrestleMania match, and it will be a Sin City Street Fight! WAIT, McIntyre attacks Priest from behind! McIntyre throws Priest around, then throws down fists! McIntyre DRIBBLES Priest off the LED board again and again! Producers, referees, and security rush out here, and the one-eyed Scottish Terminator grins as he lets off of Priest. The fans are torn while Priest is helped to his feet. Priest can barely stand but security helps him to the back while McIntyre just watches from the ring.
McIntyre grabs a mic to ask, “Are we starting to see clearly now? Society only moves as fast as its slowest member, and it took a few people awhile to catch up. But everybody can see as plain as day, Drew McIntyre only tells the truth, and every action is justified! Including dropping his stupid ass!” The fans are torn, but McIntyre storms around some more. “That parasite has benefitted every time I was screwed. He would never face me like a man, until this week, when he agreed to face me face to face cuz I’ve got one eye. Then he challenged me to a match at WrestleMania! A Sin City Street Fight, cuz I’ve got one eye!
“And y’know what? I still accepted, cuz that’s the kind of man that Drew McIntyre is!” The fans are torn on that, but McIntyre says this is a match a year in the making. Priest wants to live forever? Well, McIntyre will make it so no one forgets Priest, because he’ll give Priest the beating of a lifetime at WrestleMania! There is more! Seattle, you wanna know a little secret? They do! “Wolverine here’s got some good news.” McIntyre takes off the eye patch, he’s just fine! McIntyre says he’s 100% cleared, and that means at WrestleMania, Priest is 100% screwed! But speaking of, Priest storms his way back out! Security wants him to stop, but he just CLOBBERS them all!
Priest runs to the ring, and he CLOBBERS McIntyre! The fans fire up as Priest throws hands, then he puts McIntyre in the ring for more! McIntyre shoves Priest, Priest dodges and LARIATS! Priest then runs and ELBOWS McIntyre in a corner! Then he LARIATS McIntyre up and out of the ring! Priest goes out, brings McIntyre up, and SMACKS him off the steps! Producers and refs get in there, but Priest tells them to back off! McIntyre CLAWS Priest’s eyes! McIntyre grabs the steel steps and pulls them apart! He CLOBBERS Priest with them! Priest is down, refs and producers step in, but fans are losing their minds over that impact!
McIntyre seethes, and he pushes people aside to get Priest up! McIntyre brings Priest to the steps, underhooks, FULL METAL FUTURE SHOCK!!! Double-edged but McIntyre just feeds off that pain! McIntyre looms over Priest, looks him in his glossy eyes, and yanks away Priest’s necklace! McIntyre holds up the Rosario, is McIntyre going to pray he can do this all again in Sin City?
DIY critique last week’s match.
Johnny Gargano points out when Tommaso Ciampa’s head hits bare steel. That is an illegal use of turnbuckle, back and to the left, DIY got screwed! Gargano blames Charles Robinson the referee, he blames Nick Aldis, he blames everybody else! Ciampa says all those guys are just puppets! DIY is NOBODY’S puppet! This is all a CONSPIRACY! A conspiracy to screw DIY out of the titles! Pretty Deadly watches this, they whisper, but they “agree” that DIY is absolutely… out of their minds! Since losing the titles, DIY has gone crazy! Ciampa asks if they’re blind! Are they not seeing what they’re seeing!? Back and to the left!
Elton Prince says just look at all this. They’ve stepped in a rabbit hole. Desperation is not a good look on DIY. Kit Wilson says for them, #NoBoy. They head out, and Motor City Machine Guns step in. Chris Sabin asks if they heard the word, “Conspiracy.” DIY is ridiculous. But keep coping, because while DIY is worried about last week, MCMG is focused on next week. MCMG gets their shot on WrestleMania Eve SmackDown against The Street Profits. Alex Shelley says they worked their asses off to get here, they won the tag titles in three weeks, only for DIY to screw MCMG out of them, so no… No conspiracy, this is karma.
MCMG heads out, DIY continues to obsess, but will the only truth be that MCMG and The Profits are going to bring the smoke?
Rey Fenix VS Berto w/ Legado del Fantasma!
The Immortal Firebird made his WWE debut last week, but not everyone was impressed by the elite level of lucha libre Fenix put on display. However, if Berto is to impress Santos Escobar, he’ll have to do this alone as Santos y Angel are heading back to the back! Will Berto show his own impressive lucha libre? Or will he learn what it is to #ANIMO?
SmackDown returns as Fenix makes his entrance. The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally, the two tie up, and Berto headlocks. Fenix powers up but Berto holds on tight. Fenix rolls Berto, ONE, but Fenix ghost pins, TWO! Fenix kicks low, fires hands, then runs, but Berto LARIATS! Berto snarls while fans boo, but Berto CHOPS! Berto whips, Fenix reverses, then somersaults, but Berto catches Fenix to a fireman’s carry! Fenix fights free, clinches, HEADBUTTS, and then drags Berto down, rolls him around, ghost pin! TWO! Fenix SOBATS, KICKS, but Berto ducks a roundhouse to ENZIGIRI!
Berto puts Fenix in a corner to ROUNDHOUSE! The fans boo but Berto stomps a mudhole. The ref counts, Berto stops at 4, but then he digs his boots in. The ref counts again, Berto steps off at 4, and he whips corner to corner. Fenix stops himself short, ELBOWS Berto back, then goes u, only for Berto to SHOVE him to the apron! Fenix tumbles, Berto builds speed, and Berto FLIES! Down goes Fenix and Berto is all fired up! Seattle boos but Berto talks trash on Fenix, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Berto drags Fenix up, sends him into the steel steps, and Fenix drops to his knees. Berto soaks up heat, then he stalks Fenix. Berto puts Fenix in the ring, covers, TWO! Fenix stays in this, and he CHIPOS Berto! Fenix eggs Berto on so Berto CHOPS! Fenix CHOPS, Berto fires a flurry of forearms! Berto DECKS Fenix with a haymaker! Berto soaks up heat while Fenix stirs. Berto drags Fenix up and suplexes, but Fenix knees him into a cradle, TWO! Both men stand, Berto BOOTS Fenix down! Berto cools things down but Fenix bails out. Berto pursues, eggs the fans on, then he storms up to GAMANGIRI Fenix against barriers!
Fenix sputters, but Berto looms over him. Berto drags Fenix up, puts him in the ring, then covers, TWO! Berto clamps onto Fenix’s arms for a motorcycle stretch. Fenix endures, fights around, but Berto just powers him back down. Fenix still fights, fires body shots, but Berto ROCKS him! Berto whips, Fenix KICKS, and Fenix runs, only for Berto to scoop and BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Fenix stays in this and Berto grows frustrated. Berto paces, then he scuffs Fenix. SmackDown returns to single picture and the fans rally up. Berto whisp Fenix to a corner, runs up, but into a BOOT! Berto comes back, Fenix dodges, Berto hits buckles!
Fenix goes up, up, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up while both men are down! Berto stirs, but Fenix kips up! The fans fire up as Fenix bobs ‘n’ weaves to CHPO, CHOP, and CHPO! Fenix CHOPS again and again, then fires up! The fans are with him as he whips Berto, but Berto reverses. Fenix goes up and up to FLYING HEADBUTT! Berto tumbles out to the apron, but Fenix RAMS him! Fenix bumps Berto off buckles, goes up and up to then DOUBLE STOMP Berto on the back! Berto falls to the floor and the fans fire up! Fenix feeds off that energy, and he builds speed to TORNILLO! Direct hit and the fans join in with “ANIMO!”
Fenix puts Berto in, somersaults and SPLASHES! Cover, TWO! Berto stays in this but Fenix brings Berto up. Fenix fireman’s carries, but Berto powers out! Berto shoves Fenix to a corner, then runs up to LARIAT! Berto puts Fenix on the top rope to then springboard, FLYING CHUCK! Cover, TWO! Fenix survives #Chicharito but Berto just goes to a corner. Fenix rises, Berto runs up, sunset flip, and deadlift, SIT OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Fenix survives and Berto can’t believe it! Berto drags Fenix up top, CHOPS him, then climbs again. Fenix fires elbows and body shots! Then he jumps up to SUPER STEINER!!
The fans are thunderous while both men are down! Fenix crawls his way over, covers Berto, TWO!! Berto barely gets that arm up, but Fenix just fires up again! Seattle is with Fenix as he gets Berto up. Berto kicks, Fenix ducks, but the ENZIGIRI finds him! Fenix staggers, Berto whips, but Fenix goes Spider-Man! Rewind and HEEL KICK! Berto ends up in corner, Fenix runs up, JUMP- NO, Berto catches Fenix and fireman’s carries! POP-UP SIT-OUT BOMB!! Cover, TWO!?! Berto is beside himself but the fans rally behind Fenix! Berto puts Fenix in the drop zone, climbs up, “This is Awesome!” MOUNTAINTOP MOONSAULT into boots!!
Berto flounders around, Fenix rises, and the fans fire up again! Fenix goes up the corner, tightrope walk for the GOODBYE AMIGO KICK! Then the JUMP SOBAT in the corner! Fenix hoists Berto up, tucks him in, MEXICAN MUSCLE BUSTER!! Cover, Fenix wins!
Winner: Rey Fenix, by pinfall
Two weeks in a row, two fast ‘n’ furious matches in a row, and Fenix is on a hot streak! Santos returns to help Berto to his feet. Santos says that’s alright, but now he sees what Fenix is all about. Santos shows Fenix respect by helping him to his feet. Fenix is wary about this, but Santos wants Berto to shake Fenix’s hand. Berto does that, though rather reluctantly. Los Garza storms off, Santos shakes Fenix’s hand, but are there strings attached to The Emperor of Lucha showing respect?
Backstage interview with Roxanne Perez.
Byron Saxton is outside Nick Aldis’ office as he talks with The Prodigy. What exactly brings Roxie to SmackDown tonight? She says since Ava Raine won’t give her an answer on Stand & Deliver next Saturday, Roxie is taking things into her own hands. As the runner-up to this year’s Women’s Royal Rumble, Roxie would gladly compete for the WWE Women’s Championship, seeing as how she’s a real professional. Roxie is 23 years old and ready to steal the show, as clearly Tiffany Stratton can’t handle the pressure. But Tiffany storms in and asks if Roxie is seriously talking trash. Roxie should be the last person to do that.
The way Tiff sees it, Roxie could learn something from her. Uh, what could Roxie possibly learn? How to put on a fake little “helpless Tiffy” act? Roxie saw through Tiff before, and she knows Tiff’s true colors. Let’s just hope it doesn’t cost Tiffy the title. Well at least Tiff’s not the one coming to SmackDown begging for a match. Roxie says she’ll gladly watch Charlotte rip Tiff’s little Barbie head off. Aldis steps out of his office and wants them to calm down. Roxie will gladly take Tiffy on before Charlotte does. Tiff says if Roxie wants a fight, then Tiff will gladly share the spotlight Roxie so desperately wants, tonight! Right, Nick!?
Aldis says hold on. It has been quite a day. He will consider it. But in the meantime, they both need to cool off. Tiff storms off, Roxie mockingly waves tootles. Will we get Princess Tiffy VS Prodigy Roxie this close to WrestleMania Weekend?
WWE takes a look at the friendship of CM Punk and Paul Heyman.
They first met back in 2005, when Punk first walked into OVW. The Wise Man knew that Punk wasn’t the “next [insert name here],” he was the first CM Punk. He knew even then that “This was the guy.” And once the fans saw it, the whole game would change. Punk knows he owes his whole career to Heyman. The Paul Heyman Guy would becoming WWE Champion, prove he was Best in the World, and everything else Heyman predicted. Heyman has been a friend, teacher, mentor, brother even, and Heyman says he admires Punk more than anyone else in this entire industry. But then in 2013, Punk felt he had to leave.
Punk guarded himself from a lot of people he met and became friends with in the WWE, and Heyman was no exception. And after 10 years away (a few of those years in another company), it was the second coming of the Second City Saint. WarGames, the WrestleMania main event Triple Threat, and now the favor… These two are back together again, whether Roman Reigns or Seth Rollins like it or not. But we also saw how Rollins almost ended that all just last Monday Night Raw. How will the Visionary saying Heyman owes him something derail Punk’s WrestleMania moment?
Chelsea Green checks on the Secret Her-vice.
They’re in medical, and she shouts through the door that she needs them to get better right now because she is literally about to wrestle up next. Zelina Vega smiles as she walks by, and mocks the tears. Zelina says the gauntlet match was so hard on Chelsea’s girls. Now she’ll have to do this all on her own like a grown-up! What’s she ever gonna do? Well, time to see what kind of champion Chelsea really is. Bye~! Zelina makes her way to gorilla, Chelsea panics and says she needs Piper & Alba, no matter what condition they’re in! Is The Green Administration about to fall apart at the seams?
Chelsea Green VS Zelina Vega!
SmackDown returns as Chelsea makes her entrance, alone. The bell rings and Chelsea throws her puffy skirt at Zelina! Chelsea TACKLES Zelina, throws down hands, then dribbles Zelina off the mat! Chelsea lets off to shout for Piper & Alba, but they’re not coming. Zelina rolls Chelsea up, TWO! Chelsea DROPKICKS Zelina down! Zelina tumbles out, Chelsea pursues, and THROWS Zelina into the barriers! Chelsea drags Zelina up, fireman’s carries, and SNAKE EYES Off the desk! Chelsea puts Zelina in the ring, shouts for her security detail, but the ring count is climbing! But it’s TEN as Chelsea slides in! Zelina wins!!
Winner: Zelina Vega, by count-out
The fans boo, but Chelsea is angriest of all! She let her anger get the better of her, and now she’s lost! Zelina says next time, it’s for the title! Will we have a change of administrations in the near future?
Legado regroups backstage.
Santos tells Angel that he cannot say this enough! That was the kind of performance he needs out of Legado! But Berto, you said Fenix was a flash in the pan, and a flying lizard? All Santos has to say right now, he’s extremely disappointed in Berto. Santos tells Angel that they’re going to go find Fenix and properly congratulate him on a job well done. Angel pats his cousin on the shoulder, but he follows Santos. But then Andrade steps in and he tells Berto that was a good match. Andrade offers a handshake, but Berto doesn’t take it. Andrade knows Berto is upset. Fenix is a great wrestler, but so is Berto!
Andrade says Berto has heart, so he should keep his head up and be proud. Berto tells Andrade to mind his own business. Berto storms off, but could El Idolo be right about Santos not appreciating his team?
Naomi speaks.
“Leech. Scum. Opportunist. There are so many words that describe you, Jade. But the one word that fits you to the core, is snake. Had I not pushed you off that ledge and onto that windshield, HAHAHAHAHAHA…! I know that it would’ve eventually been me. Once I got you out my way, I took my rightful place as champion. Bianca and I grew an even stronger friendship. But now that you’re back, Bianca won’t even LOOK at me! But it’s okay. Because there’s no more of this fake loyalty. I’m doing what’s best for me, and I’m gonna get mine. At WrestleMania, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.”
Jade Cargill responds.
“Naomi, you thought that you could weather the storm by ducking ‘n’ dodging me. But now, the moment is here. Time has run out. I’m not just angry. I’m pissed. You came at me because you thought you knew what was best for me? You don’t. You tried to take me out because of your own insecurities. Lemme ask you this: What happens to a star when it starts to fade? They try to steal the shine from someplace else. That is what this is about. The Glow is fading. And Naomi, you’re trying to stay relevant in each and every way. That is what this all is about. You were jealous that I came in with so much star power, so much aura, so much glow.
“And this WrestleMania, I’m not a rookie anymore. I’m your biggest threat. Because a storm is coming.” Jade and Naomi have drawn the battlelines, who will survive when they put it all on the line?
Cody Rhodes is here.
Awaiting him in the ring are various iterations of THE WWE Championship, from the earliest blue leather strap, to the “Winged Eagle,” to the Undisputed WWE Championship of the early 2000s, to even the Spinner Belt that John Cena first created… The fans sing along with Cody’s song, “WHOA~ OH~!” and Cody gets his pyro. Cody continues to the ring, he high-fives the front row, and “WHOA~ OH~!” we get the second pyro. Cody steps into the ring with his Undisputed WWE Championship, then places it on a pedestal in the center. Cody picks up a mic while the fans cheer, and Cody gets the fans to get a bit louder.
The fans sing “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” and Cody revels in it. Cody then says the fans have him all flustered. He thanks Seattle, they’ve always been good to him. Whether it is the sold out arena here tonight, or when Cody was in Defy. “Now, this is the tangible definition of realized potential. It is the denotation of excellence, the metric that stands. This right here (the current Undisputed WWE Championship) simply says, ‘You are the best wrestler in the world.'” The fans cheer that! Cody says he is blessed to be able to carry this and its mighty weight. But it won’t always be Cody. That is what WrestleMania has become.
This is not just a match between two men. It is about the right to keep this title at home. It is about the next 20 champions. Whether that is one of Shawn Michaels’ NXT kids watching WrestleMania intently, or WWE ID talents! Maybe there’s a young man in Seattle here tonight, wanting to grow up and wear this one day! It is about those champions! Then there is one man trying to take all of that away. The fans boo, because that man is John Cena. The fans duel, “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody continues by saying, “John Cena has neglected to make Seattle part of his farewell tour.” The fans boo that!
Cody says Cena will be on SmackDown for Las Vegas. It would be cowardice on Cody’s part to rebuttal Cena’s remarks from London. One thing Cena said that stuck with Cody is that Cena referred to the placement of Cody’s tattoo. Cena claimed that Cody’s neck tattoo makes him a “common fan.” The fans boo that, but Cody says, “So what?” Cody has this tattoo for the same reason he wears the suit. It isn’t because Cody thinks he’s somebody, it is because Cody wants to BE somebody! Cody goes down the line with the titles now. “Is that somebody who can sell out the world’s most famous arena 188 times to the rhythmic chants of his own name?
“Is that somebody who can sit up each and every night, even with broken ribs, and become WWE’s Phenom? Is that somebody who can set the world ablaze with Latino Heat?” The fans chant “EDDIE! EDDIE!” but then Cody comes to the Spinner Belt… “Or is that somebody who can carry a company on his back through good times and bad for 10 years? John Cena… John Cena looks at this and considers it a bad thing. I don’t. I see it as a man who was trying to break the wheel. A man who was trying to find himself. Does that sound familiar?” Cody brings up how Cena claims Cody doesn’t know himself, doesn’t present himself authentically.
“Here’s what I do know, John: I’m the WWE Champion and you are not!” The fans cheer that! Cody says Cena is always teaching and preaching. Maybe this is the one time Cody can teach Cena something. Something that Cody saw his father, Dusty, struggle with as a career Babyface, and it is very simple. “John, they are allowed to love somebody else. Hell, I call myself the Captain here, but I’m part of a roster that has CM Punk, Randy Orton, Jey Uso, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, just to name a few! We make each other better!” The fans fire up for that! Cody says he found himself with the unenviable task, but it is in his nature to want that task.
Cody has to halt history with Cena’s record setting title win so that we can have history at all. Cena is a man of his word. Cena says he’s leaving, he means it. He says he’ll take the title into retirement, he means it. So here’s some honesty from Cody. Cody will tell Cena the same things he told Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns: “I do my best work when I’m backed into a corner. I don’t flinch, I fight, I wrestle. That’s right, John, the bell is gonna ring! And when it does, and this is over, I leave you to this ring to have your moment. Your moment to say goodbye.
“It would be clever for me to tell John, ‘Your time is up, my time is now.’ But John, you’ve known your time is up for quite some time, and that’s why you did what you did. And one day, MY time will be up soon. But until then, this is timeless. And THIS stays home. This stays with US!” The fans cheer as Cody holds up the title. Will nothing, not even a desperate and angry John Cena, stop Cody now?
Backstage interview with The Street Profits.
Byron Saxton is with Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins and brings up that next week, WrestleMania Eve SmackDown, they defend their WWE Tag Team Championships against Motor City Machine Guns. How are the Profits feeling about that showdown? Ford says Profits, Motor City, Vegas, WrestleMania Weekend. They like MCMG. But they saw that video where MCMG said they don’t care about the gold jewelry, the checks, the grills, the reality shows. But quite frankly, you can’t care about things that you don’t have. But what else don’t they have? These titles.
Dawkins says MCMG has been all over the world, 20 years, but save the congratulations for the “IWC glazers.” Because the Profits run this division! But then The Miz & Carmelo Hayes step in. Melo says, “Run this division? Y’all run this division into the ground. Yeah, MCMG, they road warriors. Y’all gassing them up. You wanna talk about a real road warrior? Let’s talk about The Miz!” Ford & Dawkins chuckle, but Miz asks if someone said a joke. Because the only joke he sees is the tag division being headed by these two clowns! Melo wants Miz to calm down but Miz says no, let him cook!
As talented as The Profits are, the mere fact those titles aren’t on WrestleMania is a slap in the face to every superstar that has held those titles, including Miz! Miz is a NINE-TIME Tag Team Champion! Time to put The Profits on notice and revive this tag division! Miz wants number ten, and he has the hottest prospect by his side! A true one-of-one, Carmelo Hayes! Together, they are Melo Don’t Miz, and they are AWES-H1M! And they most definitely want the smoke. Ford has Dawkins hold back. The Profits are focused on MCMG next week, but will they be seeing Miz & Melo soon enough?
Tiffany Stratton VS Roxanne Perez!
From words being thrown last week to fists being thrown before the show even began, it has been quite the week for the WWE Women’s Champion. But will she show this is still #TiffyTime? Or will The Prodigy prove she’s ready to do more than just stand and deliver?
SmackDown returns and Roxie makes her entrance. The bell rings, Roxie shoves Tiff, but Tiff shoves back. Tiff blocks the slap, but Roxie pulls hair! Roxie has Tiff in the corner, the ref counts, but Roxie lets off at 4. Tiff shoves Roxie down! Roxie gets up, Tiff headlocks, but Roxie pulls hair again. Roxie powers up and out, but Tiff runs her over! Tiff says it’s still her time, then runs, but she cartwheels over Roxie’s dropdown. Then she goes Matrix to avoid the lariat! Roxie rolls to headscissor and roll-up! TWO, and Roxie headlocks. Tiff powers up and out, but Roxie throws her down by her hair! The ref reprimands but things keep moving.
Tiff drops down but now Roxie cartwheels over. And Roxie SLAPS Tiff! The fans boo, but Roxie takes a bow. Tiff smiles, then SLAPS Roxie! Tiff THROWS Roxie down by her hair, arm-drags her around, then kicks low. Tiff reels Roxie in, the fans duel, and Tiff asks, “What time is it?” Snap suplex time! Tiff stomps Roxie, drags her up, and snap suplexes again! Cover, TWO! Roxie is tougher than that but Tiff stalks her to the ropes. Tiff drags Roxie in, Roxie grabs the apron skirt! The ref reprimands, Roxie lets go, and the ref fixes the skirt, allowing for Roxie to CLAW Tiff’s eyes! Roxie then POSTS Tiff! Tiff falls to the apron but Roxie goes out after her!
Roxie bends Tiff’s arm against a crossbar, then STOMPS! Tiff clutches her elbow and the fans boo, but Roxie says, “That’s how The Prodigy does it!” Roxie grins while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Roxie storms after Tiff, puts her in the ring, then grabs the bad arm. Roxie wrenches the arm, THROWS Tiff down, then drops a KNEE on the elbow! Tiff clutches her arm, Roxie talks trash, and Roxie CLUBS Tiff down. Roxie grabs the bad arm, wrenches it, then UPPERCUTS! Roxie wrenches and whips Tiff to a corner, runs up and UPPERCUTS! Roxie wrenches and wrangles Tiff for a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, TWO! Roxie keeps on Tiff by twisting the wrist and pulling on the arm! Tiff endures, Roxie mockingly claps using Tiff’s hand, then Roxie YANKS on the arm! Cover, TWO! Tiff toughs it out and goes to ropes.
Roxie storms up on Tiff, CHOKES her on the ropes, but stops as the ref counts. Roxie drags Tiff around, pushes her onto the ropes, then CHOKES her again! The ref counts, Roxie jumps to STOMP Tiff down! Roxie stalks Tiff, drags her around and wrenches the arm. Roxie hammerlocks then NORTHERN LIGHTS! Cover, TWO! Tiff stays in this but Roxie stays on her, and she YANKS the arm again! Roxie pulls on the arm but Tiff still endures. Tiff fights up, stacks Roxie, TWO! And it’s back to the straight armbar! Tiff fights up again, stacks, and deadlifts Roxie for a POWERBOMB! Both women are down, but Tiff crawls to the far side.
Tiff shakes out the bad arm while SmackDown returns to single picture. Tiff runs up to LARIAT Roxie! And LARIAT again! The fans fire up as Tiff handsprings corner to corner for a BACK ELBOW! Roxie sputters, Tiff whips, and SPINEBSUTER! High stack, TWO! Roxie stays in this but Tiff stays focused. Tiff drags Roxie up, reels her in, band manages a Canadian Rack! Roxie arm-drags free, then grabs the bad arm! Tiff rolls Roxie up first, TWO! Roxie runs, but into a SKY HIGH! Cover, TWO! Roxie survives again and Tiff grows frustrated. Tiff drags Roxie onto ropes, then runs, but Roxie avoids the hip attack to UPPERCUT!
Roxie THROWS Tiff down, steps on her as she goes to the corner, then she makes sure Tiff is in the right spot. Roxie goes up, LIONSAULT, but onto knees! Tiff saves herself, then goes up, up, and- NO, Roxie anchors a foot! Tiff kicks free, but Roxie climbs up to SUPER RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Roxie runs, HANDSPRING KNEE DROP! Cover, TWO!! Tiff survives and Roxie is furious! Roxie drags Tiff up, talks trash, then SOBATS! Roxie hops on, but Tiff pops free! Tiff then cartwheels to Alabama Lift, and she swings Roxie around, but Roxie victory rolls it! TWO, and Tiff has it, TWO! Roxie runs, tilt-o-whirls, LA MYSTICA! CROSSFACE!!
Tiffy endures, fights around, reaches out, but Roxie kicks off the ropes to turn things! But Tiff uses that to fireman’s carry! ROLLING SENTON! Tiff goes up, PRETTIEST MOONSAULT EVER!! Cover, Tiff wins!
Winner: Tiffany Stratton, by pinfall
Roxie tried to swoop in and ruin things for Tiffany, but Tiff- WAIT! CHARLOTTE FLAIR IS STILL HERE?! She drags Tiff out of the ring and THROWS her into barriers! The fans boo but Charlotte POSTS Tiff! Charlotte SLAPS Tiff, drags her up, and TOSSES her over the desk! Security rushes out here but Charlotte jumps over the desk! She shoves Wade Barrett, Wade tries to tell her this is going to get her fired! Charlotte doesn’t care, but Wade keeps her from getting after Tiff again. Charlotte instead stands on the desk again, soaking up the heat from Seattle. Will The Queen be a witch in her attempt to take back the throne?
WWE reveals the WrestleMania 41 card!
On Saturday, April 19th, it will be:
- Jade Cargill VS Naomi!
- WWE World Tag Team Championships: The War Raiders VS The New Day!
- Rey Mysterio VS El Grande Americano!
- WWE United States Championship: LA Knight VS Jacob Fatu!
- WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton VS Charlotte Flair!
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther VS Jey Uso!
- Main Event – Triple Threat: CM Punk w/ Paul Heyman VS Seth Rollins VS Roman Reigns!
Meaning on Sunday, April 20th, it will be:
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez VS Lyra Valkyria & Bayley!
- Sin City Street Fight: Damian Priest VS Drew McIntyre!
- WWE Intercontinental Championship Fatal 4 Way: Bron Breakker VS Penta VS Finn Balor VS Dominik Mysterio!
- AJ Styles VS Logan Paul!
- WWE Women’s World Championship Triple Threat: Iyo Sky VS Bianca Belair VS Rhea Ripley!
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes VS John Cena!
That’s 13 matches in all, but whose luck will run out when we roll the dice in Las Vegas?
LA Knight & Randy Orton VS Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga!
The Mega Star & The Apex Predator got just a taste earlier tonight, and now they want to have the full course! Will Knight & Orton use the BFT and RKO to serve up an L? Or will the would-be Tribal Chief and his Good Bad Guy make the WWE United States Champion easy pickings for The Samoan Werewolf?
SmackDown returns and Knight makes his entrance to join Orton in the ring. Solo & Tama then make their entrance, and the teams sort out. Knight starts against Tama and the fans rally up. Solo distracts, Tama attacks! The fans boo as Tama fires hands, but the ref counts. Tama RAMS into Knight again and again, then backs up to taunt Orton, “YEYEYEYEYE!” Tama runs in and SPLASHES! Tag to Solo, he smirks at Orton, and Tama feeds Orton to an ELBOW! Solo drags Knight up, bumps him off buckles, then fires hands. The fans let out the Maui “CHIII-HOO~!” while Solo taunts Orton, but then Knight fires hands in return!
The fans rally as Knight ELBOWS Tama, ROCKS Solo, and repeat! Solo runs up, Knight TOSSES him out! Knight hurries for his corner, but Solo runs in! Hot tag to Orton! Solo stops cold, but then storms up anyway, only for Orton to throw hands! Orton ROCKS Solo, Solo shoves Orton, but Orton comes back to LARIAT! Solo staggers up, Orton dodge shim, and then SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up, Tama returns, but he gets a SNAP POWERSLAM! Orton has Solo in the ropes, drags him out, DRAPING DDT! The fans fire up and Orton already hears the voices! Solo rises, but Tama gets in! Orton RK- NO, Tama shoves Orton into Solo’s SAMOAN DROP!
Tama BLASTS Knight, then he storms out while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Orton tumbles out of the ring, and Solo waits inside. Tama CLOBBERS Orton, the ref reprimands, but Tama tags in. Tama drags Orton up, to LARIAT him down! Tama paces, then he drags Orton back into the ring. Tama runs to SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Orton stays in this but Tama grabs a leg. Tama drags Orton over, tags Solo, and they split the wishbone! Orton writhes, but Solo smirks as he paces between Orton and Knight. Solo puts Orton on the ropes to CHOKE him! Solo stops to taunt Knight, and this distracts the ref so Tama can BOOT Orton down! Orton sputters, but Solo taunts him to go tag Knight.
Orton crawls, Solo SLAMS Orton’s arm off the mat, then stands him up to HEADBUTT! Orton goes to a corner, Solo fires body shots and haymakers, but Orton eggs him on! Solo rains down fists, but Orton just gets up. Orton kicks low, fires hands, then HEADBUTTS! That wasn’t smart… Orton wobbles, and Solo HEADBUTTS Orton down! Solo says that’s why you don’t headbutt a Samoan. Solo drags Orton over, tags Tama, and Tama slingshots to SENTON! “YEYEYEYE!” Tama paces around, then DIVING HEADBUTTS! Cover, TWO! Tama has Orton on the ropes, CLUBS him down, then tags Solo in.
Solo stays between Orton and Knight, drags Orton around and clamps on a chinlock. Orton endures, fights up, and he reaches out for Knight. Solo keeps Orton back, but Orton throws a haymaker! Orton reaches out, Solo keeps him back, but Orton throws another haymaker! And another! SmackDown returns to single picture as Solo desperately anchors Orton! Orton and Knight are fingertips away, but Solo UPPERCUTS Orton down! The fans rally, but Solo sucker punches Knight! The fans boo but solo mocks spelling it out. Solo clamps on a chinlock and grinds Orton down again. The fans rally and Orton rises up!
Orton stands, but Solo HEADBUTTS him in the back again and again! Solo squeezes tight, but Orton still reaches out! Knight reaches out, but Solo pulls Orton back! The fans rally even harder, but Solo HEADBUTTS Orton again! Solo holds onto the chinlock, but Orton powers up to hit a BIG back suplex! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Orton and Solo crawl, hot tags to Tama and Knight! The fans fire up as Knight rallies on Tam with LARIATS and ELBOWS, and then a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Tama flounders to a corner but Knight stomps a mudhole! The ref counts, Knight stops at 4, then he runs corner to corner, KNEE WASH!
Solo is back in, but Knight dodges! Solo hits buckles, then gets a JUMP NECKBREAKER! Tama is up, but Knight scoops him for a POWERSLAM! The fans fire up as Knight spells it out! “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” ELBOW DROP! Cover, Solo breaks it! SAMOAN SPIKE!! But Orton is back and he fires hands on Solo! Orton UPPERCUTS Solo outta the ring! Tama spins Orton around, but Orton RKOS first!! Orton then goes for Solo but Solo drags him out of the ring! They brawl on the outside, then into the crowd! The fans fire up as Orton CLUBS away on Solo! Solo hits back, the fight moves towards the stage!
Tama and Knight are still in the ring, the fans rally up, and both men rise up. Tama staggers into Knight, and a B F T!! Cover, Knight & Orton win!
Winners: LA Knight & Randy Orton, by pinfall
It indeed was an RKO and a BFT that served up an L to Tama & Solo, but wait! JACOB FATU slides in outta nowhere! SUPERKICK for Knight!! The fans are torn but Jacob runs to SENTON! Jacob HEADBUTTS away on Knight, then looks at the US Championship. Knight flounders to a corner, Jacob runs in and HIP ATTACKS! Jacob is geeked up and the fans fire up! Jacob has Knight down at center, and he goes to a corner! BEST MOONSAULT EVER!! The fans fire up as Jacob holds up the championship! But then he goes back up, BEST MOONSAULT EVER!! And then, as credits roll, ANOTHER BEST MOONSAULT EVER!!
Jacob Fatu brings out his usual viciousness, and Knight is sputtering for air. Will this be the scene on WrestleMania Saturday? Or can the Mega Star somehow survive the Samoan Werewolf?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown here, especially this close to WrestleMania. It also acts as a partial go-home with WrestleMania Eve SmackDown kicking off the huge weekend in Las Vegas. I believe the Andre the Giant Battle Royal will be that night, as has become the tradition. I really hope they actually use that to make someone into a big deal, it’s becoming more a formality than anything at this point. Good promos from the male tag teams tonight, such as DIY claiming conspiracy and Melo Don’t Miz claiming The Profits aren’t good enough as champions. Profits VS MCMG will be a great match, I just hope there isn’t interference that decides it.
The Women’s Tag Gauntlet was awesome stuff, and I’m actually surprised Lyra & Bayley won. Not only that, but that they ran the table. But at the same time, I did sense the Women’s Intercontinental Championship could be dragged into this. Liv & Raquel wanna go for the Two Woman Power Trip, I feel like a shot at Lyra’s title could be made through this story, too. The gauntlet also did a good job of plugging other stories, like Natty being upset with Maxxine and the Secret Her-vice being unable to help Chelsea. The count-out loss seems like they were trying to fit the match within the time constraints, but at least Zelina has her win.
Great promos from Naomi and Jade to hype up their grudge match, and great stuff with McIntyre turning the face-to-face into a blindside attack. Good promo from McIntyre, and I’m a bit surprised he played his hand here with the eyepatch reveal. Even so, that “Sin City Street Fight” is going to be great stuff, and it’s hard to say who wins that. Awesome match from Fenix and Berto, and that was probably Berto’s best showing in a long time. Santos praising Fenix and belittling Berto, then Andrade there to encourage Berto, this Legado story could take some intriguing turns, but I don’t see Fenix joining Legado.
They did a good job turning around last week’s awkward and even controversial worked shoot from Charlotte and Tiffany into something here tonight. Good promo and great match from Roxie and Tiffany, and a good win for Tiffany. Charlotte showing up was a given, though, even if they hadn’t played the “she was suspended” card. Charlotte gets some good Heel heat here, and presuming this is the final segment, this has to indicate that Tiffany retains at WrestleMania. And with Roxie showing up tonight, that also signals she is joining SmackDown per her call up. She’ll make a great addition to refresh the division, and maybe even go right for the top title to feud with Tiff.
Great promo segment from Cody. I really liked them putting the classic belt designs out there for Cody to use as visual aides, especially Cena’s spinner belt. Cena being here for the WrestleMania Eve SmackDown, who knows what’ll happen. Maybe we even get The Rock to really pour on the star power. Still hard to say what’ll happen in the title match, but I feel like Cena should win so that the story for the rest of the year is everyone desperately trying to get the title off Cena, even when Cena has The Rock’s backing. “Fighting against authority” has always been a strong, effective theme for WWE stories, so why not keep that going?
And of course, great stuff in both the US Championship story and the developing Orton WrestleMania match story. Good opening promo segment with Orton and Aldis to reference back to Orton paying $100,000 on a $50,000 fine. Solo & Tama coming out to confront Orton while also hyping up Knight VS Jacob was good stuff. Knight showing up to make the save was fitting, and we got a great main event tag match. Given how Orton and Solo brawled away to the back, that’s gotta be a frontrunner for the Mania match now. That’s a good match of multi-generation superstars, honestly.
Jacob having the last word with his trio of moonsaults on Knight, this might’ve been them giving away that Knight retains, but I kinda hope they go the other way. Not that Knight isn’t popular or a isn’t a good superstar, but Jacob might be on his way to equal popularity, and it’s clear he’s a better wrestler from everything he’s been doing in the ring. Plus, then there can be more tension between Jacob and Solo over who brought this title to the family and who is the alpha in the group.
My Score: 8.8/10
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