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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (5/20/25)
A musical battle before Battleground!
Joe Hendry, live in concert!
With NXT Battleground this Sunday, Joe Hendry and Trick Williams warm up for the match by flexing their musical muscles! But who will the fans love more?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT North American Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Je’Von Evans VS Sean Legacy VS Ashante THEE Adonis; Legacy wins and will challenge for the title.
- Josh Briggs VS Shawn Spears w/ The Culling; Spears wins.
- OTM VS Kale Dixon & Uriah Connors w/ Andre Chase; OTM wins.
- Lola Vice VS Fallon Henley w/ Jacy Jayne; Lola wins.
- NXT Women’s North American Championship Eliminator: Kelani Jordan VS ZARIA w/ Sol Ruca; Kelani wins and will challenge Sol Ruca for the title at Battleground.
PLAY BY PLAY
Ricky Saints arrives.
The North American Champion goes right from backstage to gorilla and then on stage! The fans cheer as The Absolute goes to ringside, because he is going to join commentary for the match he had a hand in making.
NXT North American Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Je’Von Evans VS Sean Legacy VS Ashante THEE Adonis!
The Young OG respects #SuperSean, and was willing to accept the challenge from the Evolve star. However, the Pickup Artist feels NXT stars shouldn’t have to even acknowledge WWE ID, and got into it with Je’Von. Ricky wanted to see how it’d go down, Ava Raine clearly agreed, but who makes the biggest splash this close to Battleground?
Adonis takes off his coat, either chinchilla or mink if you ask Booker T, and he throws it at Je’Von! The bell rings and Adonis fires hands on Sean! The fans boo but Je’Von storms up, only for Adonis to throw hands on him! Adonis stomps away in the corner, then whips Je’Von. Je’Von reverses, Sean TOSSES Adonis out, and then he TOSSES Je’Von! Je’Von lands safe, slingshots in and springboards for a BOUNCY~ roll-up! Cover, TWO! Sean is up, he rolls Je’Von, TWO! Je’Von waistlocks, Adonis is back, but Sean BACKDROPS him away! Je’Von O’Conner Rolls Sean, TWO, and Je’Von goes up! Je’Von flies but into a backslide, ONE!
Sean headlocks, Je’Von powers out, then things speed up. Adonis is back but Je’Von SMACKS him off the apron! The fans fire up, Sean dodges and dropkicks the legs! Then he DOUBLE STOMPS! Then he DROPKICKS! Je’Von bails out, the fans fire up with “LE-GA-CY!” and he runs, only for Adonis to LARIAT! Adonis rains down fists, the fans boo but Adonis throws knees and more shots. Adonis then DECKS Je’Von off the apron! Adonis goes up, up, and SUPER TORNILLOS onto Je’Von! Adonis runs in, ducks ‘n’ dodges then tilt-o-whirls to RANA! Then he AIR DROPS! Je’Von is back, BOUNCY~ RANA! Then a DROPKICK for Sean!
The fans fire up as Je’Von builds speed, but Adonis gets in! Je’Von ROCKS Adonis, then runs and slides! Je’Von trips Adonis, goes to the apron and he BOOTS him! Sean runs up, Je’Von jumps over and comes back, to DIVE! Direct hit on Adonis and Sean and the fans are thunderous! Even Ricky’s jaw drops seeing that one! Je’Von hops onto the barrier and dances while NXT goes picture in picture.
Je’Von goes back to fetch Adonis, and he CHOPS him! Adonis goes into the ring, Je’Von goes back for Sean. Je’Von CHOPS Sean, then goes into the ring for Adonis. Adonis FLAPJACKS Je’Von onto the ropes! Je’Von sputters but Adonis rains down fists! Sean rolls in while Adonis stomps and KICKS Je’Von. Sean ROCKS and CHOPS Adonis, then CHOPS again! Adonis dodges a shot but then Sean dodges back to CHOP! Je’Von returns to fire hands on Sean! Je’Von whips, Sean reverses, then Sean runs up to CHOP! Adonis stands, he BOOTS Sean! Adonis whips corner to corner hard and Sean falls! Adonis DECKS Je’Von!
Adonis THROWS Je’Von around, then soaks up heat. Cover, TWO! Je’Von is tougher than that, but Adonis BOOTS Sean to keep him away. Adonis soaks up more heat, then he runs up on Je’Von in the corner. Adonis RAMS Je’Von, then runs corner to corner to RAM Sean! Adonis runs and RAMS Je’Von! Then he runs up, only for Sean to ELBOW him! Sean ROCKS Adonis, fires more shots, then whips. Adonis reverses, kicks, and DDTS! Adonis stands tall while NXT returns to single picture. The fans boo but Adonis brings Je’Von around. Adonis gives Je’Von a SPINEBUSTER ONTO Sean! The fans boo as Adonis double covers, TWO!
The fans rally, but Adonis tunes up the band! Adonis waits for Sean to rise, LONG KISS- NO, Sean stops the kick and Je’Von BOOTS Adonis! SUPERMAN PUNCH for Sean! Adonis ROCKS Je’Von! Sean BOOTS Adonis! Sean blocks Je’Von’s kick and SWINGS it into Adonis! Je’Von SPIN KICKS Sean out! Je’Von runs, but into Adonis’ LARIAT! But Sean springboards to MISSILE DROPKICK! All three men are down and the fans are fired up for “LEGACY! LEGACY!” Sean rises, runs up, but Je’Von TOSSES him out! Je’Von builds speed but Sean returns, SPANISH FLY!! Cover, Adonis breaks it!! The fans boo but Sean TOSSES Adonis!
Sean builds speed and FLIES! Down goes Adonis, and Sean hurries back to the apron! The fans rally behind “LEGACY! LEGACY!” as he climbs. But Je’Von springs up to get him! SUPER DUPER STEINER!! Je’Von hurries to rebound, BOUNCY~ KICK! But Adonis TOSSES Je’Von! Adonis covers Sean, JE’VON BREAKS IT!! The fans are thunderous as the Young OG saves it! “This is Awesome!” but Adonis is distraught! Adonis thinks on what to do, but then he glares at Je’Von. They stand, and they throw hands! Haymaker for haymaker, then Je’Von gets the edge! But Adonis ROCKS Je’Von! Adonis talks trash on Je’Von, but Je’Von SUPERMAN PUNCHES!
Adonis wobbles, but he slips around Je’Von, DDT! Adonis kips up, and SUPERKICKS! Cover, Sean 450 SPLASHES it apart!! The fans are thunderous again and Ricky is loving it! The fans hope these three “FIGHT FOREVER!” but this is just the opener! Sean goes to a corner, Je’Von sputters to another, and Adonis takes a third. Sean lines up a shot, but Je’Von intercepts with a CUTTER!! Adonis whips, Je’Von rebounds, BOUNCY~ GERMAN SUPLEX!! Then Je’Von PLANCHAS Sean! Je’Von hurries back up the corner, and he aims at Adonis! FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH!! Cover, SEAN BREAKS IT!!! But then ETHAN PAGE ATTACKS RICKY!!
The fans fire up as the All Ego maniac fights with the Absolute! Security rushes in, but Je’Von FLIES out onto the pile!! Adonis is up top! FROG SPLASH FLOPS as Sean moves! Torture rack and SHAMBLES!! Cover, Sean wins!!
Winner: Sean Legacy, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the NXT North American Championship)
Ethan and Ricky don’t care about the match, they keep brawling ringside! Sean got his win, but will he get a golden opportunity?
Management watches this backstage.
Stevie Turner tells Ava Raine & Robert Stone, “This is a huge win for both Sean Legacy and Evolve.” Ava congratulates Stevie and her guy. But what Ethan and Ricky are doing, she cannot let keep happen. Please, take security and get those two out of here. Stone says they are on it! Stone & Stevie hurry away, can they stop the absolute chaos going on? Ava then turns around and says, “Speaking of congratulations…” She welcomes Jasper Troy & Tyra Mae Steele on being the first ever LFG Champions. As they talked about, these two will make their in-ring debuts over the next few weeks.
But for now, she wants them to sign their contracts. Tyra Mae hands hers over and says she is so excited! Jasper also has his, and promises to make an impact here on NXT, starting tonight. Well, alright. Will all of NXT be saying LFG when these two hit the ring?
Jordynne Grace speaks.
The Juggernaut is putting in the work at the gym as she says, “In 2024, the top three free agents were Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, and Jordynne Grace. We all signed to NXT with one goal in mind, and that’s to be at the top of the best women’s division in professional wrestling. Now that Stephanie and I have both beaten Giulia, we’re competing for that top spot in NXT. I’ve been watching Stephanie for a long time, and our paths aren’t too far off from each other. We’re actually very, very similar. We both sacrificed everything to get to the WWE. Everybody always talks about how Stephanie has competed in Japan and Mexico. But y’know what? So have I.
“Stephanie and I both dominated our own territories. At Stand & Deliver, Stephanie got a piece of it. She escaped with the NXT Women’s Championship once, but at Battleground, there is no escape. I think I’m the best, Stephanie thinks she’s the best. And on Sunday in Tampa, we’ll find out who is right.” The Juggernaut is ready to go Beast Mode, will there be no denying her that gold?
Lola Vice talks with Stephanie Vaquer.
The Mayor of Vice City tells Stephanie that this Sunday will be a battle. Lola would put her money on Vaquer, though. Vaquer thanks her for that, and they’ll catch up after Vaquer’s interview. They fist bump and head their different directions, but then Fatal Influence walks in, sarcastically clapping. Jacy says Lola can suck up to the champ all she wants, but she still won’t get a title shot. It’ll be the Influence that takes the title off Stephanie. Lola sarcastically says, “Yeah, right. Because after last week, y’all definitely showed why they’re a threat to the champ.” Fallon says hey, she didn’t get pinned. Lola says they pretend to be a team, but they just get in each other’s way. It’s embarrassing.
Jacy says Lola can think whatever she wants. Just like how Fallon thinks she’s the leader. Well, Fallon was Women’s North American Champion. Yeah, well, then here’s a great idea! Fallon should handle Lola and prove why Lola is behind them in line. Fallon says yeah, sure. Jacy heads out, and Lola says see you out there. The Toxic Cowgirl may have just her foot in her mouth, but will she end the night with Lola’s fist in her face?
Trick Williams has the mic.
“Hey, yo, Joe Hendry! Y’know the difference between me and you? When I walk in the room, people break they necks so they can see me. You break your neck so people can see you. And I’ma call you what your momma calls you: Average Joe! Drop my music!” The beat drops and Trick starts it up! Hendry comes out lookin’ like a Teletubby with a blonde wig on! Wanna talk about Trick? Let’s talk about it! He ain’t never backin’ down to an Average Joe! Belly pokin’ out, he prolly can’t touch his toes! Keep poppin’ off, Trick bust you right in the nose! He ain’t never backin’ down to an Average Joe!
He ain’t never backin’ down to an Average Joe! Look, dawg, you’re on different levels. Trick doesn’t need believers to feel better! He moves better, his shoes better, if you knew better, you’d do better! Trick really turning up the speed, cuz he ain’t never backin’ down to an Average Joe! Hendry showing up, Trick ain’t sayin’ that. Trick will take the gold and send him back to TNA. Hendry’s got a dad bod like he drinkin’ all day. Trick will turn around, burn it down, put ya in an ash tray! Hendry’s got fans cuz he looks just like ’em! Hendry’s got style cuz he keep bitin’! Try to out diss Trick, just keep writin’! Trick hit ya quick just like lightnin’!
Average Joe, Trick’s tired o’ being humble. Should’ve never took his spot in The Rumble! Got a match with Randy Orton but ya fumbled! Trick put you on the spot, whoop ya ass like some gumbo! Trick ain’t never backin’ down to an Average Joe! Trick ain’t never backin’ down to an Average Joe! Trick ain’t never backin’ down to an Average Joe! You an Average Joe! You an Average Joe! You an Average Joe until you make that stomach go! You an Average Joe! You an Average Joe! Boy, he gonna take your gold! BEW BEW BEWWW~! Let’s talk about it.
But Hendry is backstage, having watched that. He says okay then. The gloves are off. Hendry tunes up for his concert, what will he have in retaliation?
Backstage interview with Josh Briggs.
Kelly Kincaid with the Bullhead Brawler and says they are moments away from his match, and it is the first time in some time that he’s going it alone. Briggs says yes, he wishes Inamura was still in NXT, but he is not. Briggs hopes Yoshiki is watching this right now, and hopes he knows that things aren’t as fun without him. Tonight, this one is for his friend. But the music hits as Shawn Spears makes his entrance. Will The Chair Man bring out the painful truth that Briggs can’t do anything on his own? Or will Briggs survive The Culling?
Josh Briggs VS Shawn Spears w/ The Culling!
The entrances are down picture in picture, and then the bell rings. Spears and Briggs circle, feel things out, and the two tie up. Briggs powers Spears to a corner, lets off as the ref counts, but then Spears pie faces him! The ref reprimands while Briggs seethes. Briggs runs up, Spears dodges and then CHOPS! And CHOPS! Spears climbs up and he rains down fists! Briggs shoves Spears away at 3, but Spears is right back on him for more! Briggs shoves free again, and clamps onto Spears’ neck! Briggs THROWS Spears to the corner, ELBOWS him, then fires body shots! Briggs DECKS Spears, then eggs him on.
Spears flounders around but Briggs is on him at the ropes. Briggs whips, Spears reverses, but Briggs CLUBS him down! Briggs drags Spears up, shoves and ROCKS him! Spears goes to a corner, Briggs stalks him, and Briggs reels him in. Spears wrenches out to kick low! Spears HEADBUTTS Briggs, NXT returns to single picture, and Spears CHOPS! And CHOPS! Spears whips, Briggs reverses, then runs in. Spears goes up and over, leaps, but into Briggs’ arms! Spears fires elbows, runs, then ducks ‘n’ dodges, only for Briggs to LEAPING LARIAT! The fans fire up with Briggs and he scoops, but Spears slips free.
Spears KNEES low, clinches, but Briggs is big. Spears fires knees, then clinches, but Briggs scoops and SLAMS Spears! Briggs pulls off his elbow pad and powers up! The fans fire up and Briggs runs, but Spears bails out! The fans boo but Briggs goes out after Spears. Briggs CHOPS Spears against the apron! Briggs SMACKS Spears off the apron, the fans rally, and Briggs SMACKS him off the apron again! Briggs brings Spears around, scoops, but Spears flails free! Spears POSTS Briggs, then pushes him into the ring. Spears slides in, pushes Briggs down and throws fists! Then a KNEE! Spears brings Briggs up, turns him, and hits the NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE!!
Briggs is tougher than that, but Spears stomps Briggs’ hand! Spears says this could’ve been different, and then he throws hands. Spears winds up, but Briggs blocks the superkick! B riggs snarls, and he CLOBBERS Spears! Briggs DECKS Spears, whips Spears, then scoops and SIDEWALK SLAMS to then SPLASH DOWN! The fans fire up and Briggs clamps onto Spears’ neck! CHOKE- NO, Spears arm-drags free! Spears runs in and LARIATS Briggs up and out! Briggs rises up, hurries to the apron, but Spears SUPERKICKS him back down! The fans rally as Spears goes to the apron, and he leaps, but into Briggs’ arms!
Briggs hoists Spears up, SNAKE EYES off the desk! Briggs puts Spears in the ring, but Niko Vance runs up! Briggs slips around him to RAM him into steel steps! Jensen distracts the ref and Izzi BOOTS Briggs! Spears reels Briggs into a cradle, Spears wins!!
Winner: Shawn Spears, by pinfall
The fans boo and Briggs is pissed! Briggs attacks Spears, but Jensen & Vance attack Briggs! They mug Briggs, but Spears has them sit Briggs up. But wait! Here come Hank ‘n’ Tank! The big belly bandits promised to have Briggs’ back and here we are! It is 3v3 and The Culling gets TOSSED! Tank DECKS Spears, and the fans fire up as the NXT Tag Team Champions stand with Briggs! Will The Culling learn that bullies get what’s coming to them?
Kelani Jordan prepares backstage.
The Standout spots #ZaRuca walking in, and she tells Sol that FYI, when she beats Zaria tonight, she gets her title match on Sunday, right? Sol says yes, Kelani, she remembers the deal they made. Okay, just checking. Kelani wouldn’t be surprised if Sol goes back on her word. Say what? Zaria says Sol is the most genuine person in the WWE today. Sol is never going back on her word. It’s just that Kelani won’t be going to Battleground. Zaria beat Kelani two weeks ago, and she’ll do it again tonight. Sol says, “Damn straight!” Kelani says, “See you at Battleground.” Kelani leaves and Sol says Kelani is getting annoying… But Zaria says she’s got this.
Will the Agent of Change ironically make sure the same thing happens as before? Or will Kelani earn herself a golden ticket to Tampa?
The NEW Chase U meets up backstage.
Mr. Chase is a little worried with Kale Dixon & Uriah Connors running late, but he makes sure they have the game plan memorized. Their first tag team match is up next, but will they make it out the mud?
Tatum Paxley sits alone.
Thea Hail storms in, medical eyepatch on, and she asks what the hecc! Why was Tatum blaming her for everything? Thea knows Tatum is going through some stuff, but she’ll bounce back. She always has. Tatum says Thea doesn’t understand the toll that it takes to lose everyone you’ve been close to. Uh, agree to disagree there. Because if anyone else understands what it’s like to lose friends, it is Thea. But then a HIP-NOTIC takes Thea out! Miss Parker tells Thea to worry more about herself next time. And she tells Tatum that for real, she does feel bad for her. She does…? HELL NAH! What’s wrong with you? Stupid.
Jaida leaves and Tatum feels even sadder now. Will Miss Parker kick ass and take names until she’s the one on top?
OTM VS Kale Dixon & Uriah Connors w/ Andre Chase!
NXT returns as Bronco Nima & Lucien Price make their entrance. The teams sort out and Nima starts with Uriah. They tie up, and Nima SLAMS Uriah down! Uriah stumbles away and Kale tags in. Chase coaches Kale, he and Nima tie up, but Nima THROWS Kale down, too! The fans rally for OTM and Nima tags Price. Price and Kale tie up, Kale headlocks but Price powers out and CLOBBERS Kale! Uriah tags in, Price gives him a headlock and THROW, then he SLAPS! Price runs up, Uriah dodges and Kale checks on him, but Price DOUBLE LARIATS them down! The fans fire up while Kale & Uriah fall to the floor!
Mr. Chase is very worried as Price storms out to fetch Uriah into the ring. Price then pushes Kale into the ring, and he storms up. Kale wants mercy, Price shoves him away, but Uriah DROPKICKS! Uriah rains down fists, tags Kale, and now Kale rains down fists! Kale CHOPS Price on the back! Then basement DDTS! Cover, ONE!! Price is tougher than that but Kale tags Uriah. Kale KICKS Price down, then Uriah slingshot SENTONS! Cover, ONE!! Price is much tougher than that, but Uriah CHOPS! Price just gets mad but Uriah facelocks. Price BACKDROPS Uriah away! Nima tags in and he DECKS Uriah! And ELBOWS him!
Price CLOBBERS Uriah again, then he swings on Kale! Kale dodges, and Uriah mule kicks Nima’s leg out! Uriah clinches, but Nima fights the leg sweep! Nima glares at Uriah, grabs Uriah’s arms, but the ref keeps Price from storming in. That only lets Kale slip in and SUPERKICK Nima into the RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Chase is happily surprised and Uriah says spell it out! C! Nima stops the stomps already! Nima LARIATS Uriah down! Nima drags Uriah up, tags Price, and Price RAMS Uriah into Kale! Feed to Nima, GOURD SPINEBUSTER COMBO!! Cover, OTM wins!
Winners: OTM, by pinfall
Chase is beside himself, but the thunder and the rain just stormed right through his new students. Will nothing stop Nima & Price from rising to the top of the mountain?
Myles Borne is here!
The fans cheer as No Quarter Catch Crew’s #BabyOrton, the #1 contender to THE NXT Championship, goes to the ring. And at the same time, here comes THE NXT Champion, Oba Femi! The Ruler and his next challenger are here to have one final face-to-face before facing off for that title at Battleground. Oba grabs the mic and says he sees Myles came alone today. He isn’t sure if that makes Myles stupid or brave. Perhaps both. But Oba is confident in saying that is why Myles has made it this far. Not a lot of people thought Myles would make it this far, Oba among them. But look at him now! Myles is the #1 contender to the title!
The fans cheer, and Oba continues to say that it is his understanding that this match is not just a fight for the title. This is also a fight for everybody who Myles wants to uplift and inspire. Those with limitations and struggles just like Myles. Oba finds that admirable, but also very, very misleading. “Life is cruel, Myles. Good things don’t always happen to good people, and I know deep in my heart, you are a good person. But however… This is not a Disney movie. You don’t get the happy ending. You don’t get the dream come true. You don’t get to run off into the sunset with my title! No no no no no.
“Because your dream was two weeks ago when you won the battle royal. Your dream was last week when you beat Ethan Page. But make no mistake, this Sunday, when you step into the ring with me and that bell rings, your dream will DIE! Because you will realize very quickly that you are standing in the ring with the Ruler, the destroyer, the bringer of war, and I will be merciless, relentless, and unforgiving! Because you want me to treat you like you are everybody else. You want me to treat you like you are just like them, right? So be it. Join the line, join the list of victims. Your fate will end in destruction at the hands of Oba Femi.”
The fans are torn, but Myles says that while he might be out here by himself, he is not alone. Tavion, Wren, Charlie, they’ve been helping him night and day, preparing him for this. And they’re not the only ones who have his back. Myles has an entire community! Every kid who feels different. Every parent who worries that their child isn’t going to fit in. Yeah, Oba, you’re right, this is more than just about winning the title. It is about making a statement. So go ahead, write him off as just another victim. Underestimate him. Like he said before, this won’t be the first. Doctors, nurses, they all underestimated him.
Every opponent Myles ever faced as an amateur underestimated him. Hell, he’s pretty sure some coaches at Myles’ NXT tryout underestimated him. But Myles has proved them all wrong. The fans cheer that! And at Battleground, that will be the toughest match of Myles’ career. But Myles has been surviving ever since he was born. Oba is right, this isn’t a Disney movie. But every ruler falls. Myles might be hard of hearing, but when he shocks the world at Battleground, we will all hear the 1-2-3 loud ‘n’ clear. The fans cheer, and Myles takes his leave. Will the roar of the crowd be deafening when Myles proves he was born to be a champion?
Wait, is that Jasper Troy!? He slips in from the crowd side, and he CLOBBERS Oba!! Then SCRAPBUSTER!! Myles rushes back in, Troy bails out, and that was Troy making his impact. Myles offers Oba a hand, but Oba refuses it. Oba stands on his own, but then Myles picks up the title belt. Myles looks at it, looks at Oba, and hands the belt over. Myles shows Oba respect, but will Oba still show Myles no mercy on the Battleground?
Ava Raine reprimands Ricky and Ethan.
Ava is upset that these two just can’t seem to control themselves for one night! Ricky says it is the back and forth between him and Ethan, and they need to settle it now! Ethan says fine, he’ll break Ricky’s jaw! Ava says sit down before they’re escorted out of the building! Ethan sits, and Ricky tells Ethan that if it isn’t tonight, he will destroy Ethan at some point! Ethan stands back up and asks if Ricky wants a match that much! If so, Ethan isn’t giving it to him, because he is having too much fun making Ricky’s life hell! Ricky says there it is! Ethan is too afraid to get in the ring with Ricky again!
So Ricky will cut to the chase. The title will be on the line! Those beady little eyes got so big, didn’t they? Ethan says he likes the fact that he can keep whooping Ricky and walk out with the title! Where do they sign up, Ava? Ricky knew it! Big ego, small mind! Ava shouts at them that they don’t make the matches, SHE does. But see, Sean Legacy has a claim to this title after tonight’s match. But seeing how these two have been pissing her off, she’ll make an exception. These two can have a match next Tuesday, and because AVA said so, the title IS on the line. Now get out of her face! The Absolute and All Ego are on a collision course, who will walk away with the gold?
Tony D’Angelo speaks.
The Don sits alone at the dinner table. “The worst thing about betrayal is it never comes from your enemies. It comes from your family. Stacks, you mother…” Tony calms down, and says he tried, okay? Tried to understand why Stacks did this to him, did this to Luca and Rizzo, but Tony can’t, because Tony is not a coward. Tony though the and Stacks were built the same. Tony was certain they were cut from the same cloth. They grew up as kids together, tough as nails, loyal to a fault. Or so Tony thought. Tony brought Stacks into NXT. They ran the D’Angelo Family, they rose to power, Tony as The Don and Stacks as The Underboss.
But it seems that wasn’t good enough for Stacks. Stacks wanted all the glory, to be the shot caller, for everyone to pay tribute to him. Tony gets that. But here’s the thing, Stacks. YOU don’t get it. Stacks only saw what Tony allowed him to see. Being The Don comes with a lot of pressure. You feel the full weight of the family on your shoulders. Stacks only worried about himself, that is easy, and that is why he’ll never sit in the big chair. Stacks has guts, but no brains. Stacks is hotheaded, made his bed, and at Battleground, he lays in it. On Sunday, there is no more betrayal, no more bail out. Just Tony breaking Stacks.
The Steel Cage will try to contain this one, but will not even that stop Tony from doing anything and everything he wants to his former friend?
Lola Vice VS Fallon Henley w/ Jacy Jayne!
The MMA Mamacita was just being an amiga to La Primera, but the Fatal Influence just had to open their mouths. Will Lola’s fists knock some sense into Fallon? Or will the Toxic Cowgirl wrangle Lola and establish herself in the title hunt?
NXT returns as the Fatal Influence makes their way to the ring. The bell rings and the two tie up. They go around, go along the ropes, then Lola arm-drags Fallon, but the collar ‘n’ elbow stays locked in. Fallon fights up to put Lola into the corner and RAM her again and again! The ref counts, Fallon lets go, then she ROCKS Lola! But then Lola BOOTS Fallon, wrenches and KICKS! And KICKS! Fallon blocks the kick to trip Lola, but she soaks up heat too soon, Lola trips her! Lola has the leglock but Jacy “coaches” Fallon. Jacy wants to see Fallon show us why she’s the leader of Fatal Influence. Fallon turns over and she stomps Lola!
Fallon is free, but Lola trips her u p again! Lola has a toehold but Fallon clamps on with a chinlock! Fallon shrieks as she thrashes Lola, but Lola slips out and has the arms! Fallon endures the hammerlock and chicken wing! Fallon fights around, the fans rally, and Jacy “coaches” Fallon more. Lola stays hooked on but Fallon breaks free and throat chops! The fans are torn as Fallon CLUBS Lola, drags her up, and headlocks. Lola fights around but Fallon hits a takeover. Fallon grinds the hold but Lola fights up and pries free to headlock in return. Fallon powers up and out but Lola RUNS her over! Lola shimmies and shakes, then runs, but Fallon stays low.
Fallon hurries, but Lola blocks the hip toss! Fallon blocks back, rolls, but Lola makes it an ARMBAR! Fallon rolls and rolls and has the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Lola lets go, and Jacy genuinely coaches Fallon this time. Lola storms up but Fallon kicks from below! Fallon DECKS Lola, then whips. Lola ducks ‘n’ dodges then tilt-o-whirls to RANA! The fans fire up as Lola SPIN KICKS Fallon out of the ring! The fans fire up and Lola drags Fallon up from the apron. Fallon HOTSHOTS Lola, has her in the ropes and BOOTS her down! The fans are torn again, but Fallon swings from the corner to BOOT Lola down!
The fans are torn, Fallon says they know they love her, but NXT goes to break.
NXT returns again and Fallon cravats Lola to throw KNEE after KNEE! But then Lola swings around to backslide! ONE, Lola ducks a kick to roll Fallon up, TWO! Fallon stands, but into a couple of kicks! Lola whips, KICKS, and then whips again. Fallon reverses, KNEES low, then brings Lola around to whip and ROCK with a forearm! Lola sputters against the ropes, but she shoves Fallon away. Fallon slips around, sits Lola down, then runs and SLIDING FOREARMS! Cover, TWO! Lola stays in this and Fallon grows frustrated. Lola UP KICKS, the fans rally, but Fallon mule kicks! Fallon reels Lola in but Lola cradles Fallon, but Fallon shoves free!
Fallon and Lola stand, DOUBLE LARIATS take them both down! The fans fire back up and Jacy coaches Fallon. Lola checks her teeth and the fans rally up. Lola rises, Fallon follows, and Fallon fires a forearm! Lola fires another! Fallon ROCKS Lola, but Lola ROCKS Fallon! The forearms go back and forth, then Fallon grabs Lola to ROCK, CHOP, and- NO, Lola blocks that shot to fire forearms! Then a SPIN KICK! Fallon sputters but stands into another SPIN KICK! And another SPIN KICK! Lola fires the LIGHTNING KICKS! Lola has the fans all fired up, because “I’M A LATINA~!” HIP ATTACK! Lola pushes Fallon out and AX KICKS! Cover, TWO!!
Fallon stays in this but Lola snarls. Lola stalks Fallon, Fallon ELBOWS her away, then she dodges Lola’s boot! Fallon THROWS Lola, runs up, but into a KICK! SOBAT! Lola runs, Fallon follows, and Fallon hits the YEEHAW FACEBUSTER! Fallon runs, goes up, up, and BLOCKBUSTERS! Cover, TWO! Lola stays in this and Fallon is stunned. The fans rally up as Fallon drags Lola up. Fallon whips Lola to a corner, runs up, but Lola dodges! Lola fires knees, then a FLYING ARMBAR TAKEDOWN! Fallon clasps hands and Jacy gets on the apron! Jacy shouts at Lola, that’s enough of a distraction for Fallon to stack Lola! TWO!
Lola and Fallon stand, Lola BODY BLOWS! Fallon goes down, Lola glares at Jacy, and Jacy talks more trash. But Fallon waistlocks, only for Lola to switch and SHOVE Fallon into Jacy! URAKEN!! Cover, Lola wins!!
Winner: Lola Vice, by pinfall
Lola says buenas noches to the Influence, and Jacy realizes on some level, she messed that up. But she and Fallon still argue about it all the same, is this group about to fall apart without Jazmyn Nyx around?
Sit-down interview with Stephanie Vaquer.
Kelly Kincaid is with La Primera and notes that this Sunday at Battleground, Vaquer battles Grace for the NXT Women’s Championship. What has prepared Vaquer for Battleground, and being a champion in general? Vaquer says being La Primera doesn’t come without sacrifice. She had her first tryout in Chile, in 2018. She was not ready then. She used that as motivation. She went to Japan, she want to Mexico, she had owned her craft. She owned lucha libre. But along the way, she had to sleep on kitchen floors, she had to clean people’s shoes. She was hungry, cold, and she truly shed blood, sweat and tears. She doesn’t look back and think it was a sad time, but as all necessary to get here.
Kelly says since arriving, it is clear her goal has been to be the best woman in the best division in the world. Does she feel she’s accomplished that? Being in NXT has been a dream come true for Stephanie. She remembers seeing Rey Mysterio wrestle in person for the first time, and she knew that she was born to be in the WWE. With each defense, she grows more. All those late nights in Japan and the early mornings in Mexico, it was all worth it. Then to her opponent at Battleground, Jordynne Grace. What kind of challenge does she present? Vaquer’s toughest yet.
Jordynne was at the top of TNA, and now she wants to be at the top of NXT. For Vaquer to be the best luchadora, she went through Hell. She made that Hell her home. Jordynne conquered champions, but La Primera conquered continents. At Battleground, she will show Jordynne that when you get close to Hell, you will burn. The Dark Angel is ready, but will she still fall to Grace?
Dark State speaks.
Saquon Shugars says, “Hey, we popped out and put the fear of Dark State in this whole locker room, bruh. But it all started with one man. One man that walked that thin line between intensity and being all out reckless. I’m talking about somebody that crawled through hellfire, just so his brothers don’t get burnt. The leader of many! My mother, this man sure is dangerous. I’m talking about Dion Lennox.” Dion says, “Staring a lion in the face, knowing your next move is your last because he can tear you apart a thousand different ways! And I ain’t just talking physically. I’m saying mentally, too. So what do you do? Stand there like a statue, and PRAY you survive!
“That’s what it is like to go toe-to-toe, face-to-face, with Cutler James.” Cutler says, “This beast of a man sees right through you. Sees your delusions, your weaknesses, your lies. Because he is on a permanent seek ‘n’ destroy mission. Go ahead, give him your best shot. He’ll walk right through it. Put him through a wall, and he’ll get right back up even more pissed off, even more dangerous. Tell ’em, Big Os.” Osiris Griffin says, “And then there’s our wild card. Y’know, the one with the cunning smile. His story’s nothing but perseverance. When you come from nothing, you’ve got nothing to lose! Some people call him lucky, but he’s earned everything by himself.
“Now with three brothers with him, unbeatable ain’t the word. Undeniable more like it. But when he opens his mouth, the people open their ears.” Saquon Shugars says who’s next? Y’all will find out real fast that when Dark State strikes, ain’t nobody safe. These four have put everyone on notice, will it not be long before they run things around here?
NXT Women’s North American Championship Eliminator: Kelani Jordan VS ZARIA w/ Sol Ruca!
Speaking of titles and Battleground, The Standout wants to go from the first-ever to the first-ever two time champion. She lost to the Agent of Change before, will nothing change from the last time? Or will we see that no one does it like Lani?
NXT returns and Zaria makes her entrance, Sol by her side. The bell rings and the two run up. Zaria slips around and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Kelani tumbles, but Zaria is on her with another GERMAN SUPLEX! Zaria runs and RAMS Kelani into the corner again and again! The fans rally, Zaria stalks Kelani to another corner, and then Zaria TOSSES Kelani! Kelani flounders and Zaria runs up, but Kelani dodges! Zaria POSTS herself, and then she falls out of the ring! Kelani aims to slingshot, TORNILLO PLANCHA! Down goes Zaria, but Kelani gets her up to RAM her into steel steps! Kelani talks smack on Sol then puts Zaria in the ring.
Kelani goes up, leaps, and CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Kelani runs up, springboards and RANAS! Kelani keeps going, SPLASH, but Zaria rolls through! Zaria pops Kelani up to the fireman’s carry, but Kelani slips around into a SLEEPER! Zaria endures and RAMS Kelani into buckles! Kelani holds on tight, but Zaria RAMS her in again! Kelani lets go, Zaria runs up, but Kelani puts her on the apron! Kelani then HOTSHOTS Zaria, goes up the corner, only for Zaria to avoid the guillotine leg drop! Kelani blocks a shot to ROCK Zaria, but then Zaria ROCKS Kelani back! Kelani BOOTS Zaria down, and she huffs ‘n’ puffs to the apron.
Kelani leaps, but Zaria stops the rana! Zaria SWINGS Kelani into barriers! The fans fire up and even Sol is impressed with that, and NXT goes to break.
NXT returns again and Zaria drags Kelani to her feet. Zaria scoops but Kelani slips free and waistlocks. O’Conner Roll, TWO! Kelani goes to the apron, Zaria runs up but Kelani RAMS her! Kelani slingshots to sunset flip, but Zaria stays up! Zaria YANKS Kelani up, but Kelani dropkicks the legs! BASEMENT DDT! Both women are down and the fans rally up. Kelani and Zaria rise, and Zaria fires a forearm! Kelani fires back! The fans duel as the forearms keep going! Sol fires forearms, Zaria ROCKS her with just one! Kelani still fires more shots, but Zaria fires back! They fire fast ‘n’ furious! Zaria shoves, runs up, but Kelani dodges!
Kelani comes back, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then she CLOBBERS Zaria! And CLOBBERS her again! Cartwheel BACK ELBOW! The fans fire up and Kelani kips up! Kelani storms up, TORNADO- NO, Zaria stops the DDT, but Kelani dodges the boot! DROPKICK! Zaria is back up, but Kelani runs in and TORNADO DDTS!! Cover, TWO!! Zaria survives and Sol is relieved, but Kelani just huffs ‘n’ puffs up to the top rope. 450- NO, Zaria avoids the splash! Kelani rolls through, comes back, but and leaps over Zaria’s spear! Sunset flip, TWO!! Kelani kicks but Zaria blocks to short arm LARIAT! Zaria drags Kelani up, reels her in, Canadian Rack!
Kelani slips free, dragon sleepers, but Zaria powers up to lift Kelani! BACKPACK CANNONBALL!! Even Sol feels the pain! The fans lose their mind from that one, and Zaria fireman’s carries. Kelani flails and slips to the apron! Zaria runs up, Kelani DUMPS her out! Zaria BOOTS Kelani! Zaria drags Kelani up, TOSSES her back in, but Kelani handsprings through! Kelani SUPERKICKS, Zaria falls, and Sol catches her! Sol checks on Zaria, but Kelani DROPKICKS Sol into Zaria! Down go the best friends, and Kelani puts Zaria in the ring! Kelani talks trash on Sol, goes back to the ring, but Sol gest on the apron!
Zaria runs up, btu Kelani dodges, the SPEAR hits Sol!! Kelani rolls Zaria up with a deep stack, AND WINS!!
Winner: Kelani Jordan, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the NXT Women’s North American Championship)
The Standout used Zaria & Sol against each other, and now she has her match for Battleground! Will Kelani once again reign after this Sunday? Or will she just get her soul snatched?
Joe Hendry is in the ring!
The TNA World Champion finished tuning up backstage, and now he is ready for his concert. The fans wave their hands from side to side with his theme song. “Say his name and he appears, it is time for another Joe Hendry concert! Right here on NXT!” The fans cheer that! Hendry says now, he knows this isn’t the first musical performance here tonight. If we want to call Trick’s part that. But they’ll be nice, that was Trick’s first time. Though, while on that subject, let’s dedicate this first song to Hendry’s opponent at Battleground, Trick Williams! Hendry strums the guitar and begins.
Fans clap along already and Hendry sings, “Joe Hendry is in concert. And you’re gonna hear the sounds… Of ‘I Believe in Joe Hendry’ at the end of Battleground. And now, Trick was the champion of the whole of NXT. It’s a shame he couldn’t hold the title for longer than a couple of weeks. You used to work so hard, the people were with you for years. But now, Trick, you are the world champion… of producing tears.” Hendry’s obtained some footage from the good old days, of when Trick was a crappy sidekick to Carmelo Hayes! Hendry grins and we take a moment to watch said footage.
It’s Melo & Trick on Halloween Havoc! They were entering the haunted house, Melo got snatched and Trick turned around to see “Joe Hendry” instead of Dexter Lumis. Trick screamed like a child and ran away like one, too! Hendry goes back to the guitar to say, “And you said Whoop Dat Trick, Whoop Dat Trick. Everybody else said, ‘Melo’s B*tch!’ You said Whoop Dat Trick, Whoop Dat Trick. Everybody else said, ‘Melo’s B*tch!'” The fans sing along, “Whoop Dat Trick, Whoop Dat Trick. Everybody else said, ‘Melo’s B*tch!'” But wait! Here comes dat Trick! No more singing, and he says Hendry is out his mind pulling up old footage! Nobody lives in the past!
The fans taunt Trick as “MELO’S B*TCH!” Trick gets in the ring with Hendry and he says they can chant what they want, but he heard someone say “Average Joe.” The fans duel, and then Trick DECKS Hendry! The fans boo, but then Trick’s SPIN KICK knocks Hendry back down! Trick clears out the chair and the music stands, then runs up, but Hendry gives the Trick Shot a SMASH HIT!! So that’s what the spare guitar was for. And then a choke grip for the STANDING OVATION CHOKE SLAM!! Hendry grabs the mic to finish acapella: “And at the end of the day~, Joe Hendry is the champion of T N A~!”
The fans cheer as Hendry stands tall. History will be made as the TNA World Championship makes its debut on a WWE PLE, but will Hendry’s musical prophecy come true? Or will even more history be made when Trick wins that title at Battleground?
My Thoughts:
A very good NXT, especially as the go-home to Battleground, but there are certainly some interesting moves going on. NXT was playing around with the North American Championship stuff a bit. I was very certain they were advertising the men’s Triple Threat as a #1 contender’s match, but that wasn’t officially announced. However, Ava says Sean Legacy had his claim to a title shot, even with her making Ricky VS Ethan for the title next week. So it always was a #1 contender’s match? They just couldn’t say it because of this sudden decision for Ethan and Ricky? And even then, Ricky VS Ethan isn’t on Battleground, but The Culling is?
Good match from Spears VS Briggs, and of course The Culling cheats to win it. Then the beatdown brings out Hank ‘n’ Tank and that sets up the Six Man Tag I figured they’d give us. However, I don’t see that as a Battleground worthy match, unless it is also for the story moment where Briggs gives in and joins The Culling. Well, even that doesn’t feel big enough for Battleground, that should be an NXT main event at most. Ricky VS Ethan 2 on Battleground might actually get some last minute tickets or Peacock streams, so certainly a missed opportunity to me.
Good stuff with OTM and the new class of Chase U, but of course OTM was going to win. And in connection, good segment from Tatum, Thea and Jaida. I’m a little surprised Jaida turns up the attitude here, but I suppose she’s meant to be the Heel in this situation. Thea trying to reach out to Tatum is a good move, as there is that link of their teammates and friends being released over the last few months. Thea and Tatum can help each other stay afloat as a new team, let’s just hope the people making these budget decisions see their value. And very good stuff with Lola and Fatal Influence. Lola gets a strong win while Fallon and Jacy are moments away from breaking the team up.
Great promos from both Jordynne and Vaquer, and I appreciate that they were able to use footage and images from NJPW and CMLL for Vaquer when she was triple champion. I still don’t think the math changes, I’m expecting Vaquer to win, and then Vaquer and Lola can battle for the title at Worlds Collide so that everyone can see two Latinas represent on a big stage. At the same time, it would be great for Grace to win just so she won’t have lost two different title matches. Likewise, Kelani of course won against Zaria, she’s getting her title match with Sol and that will be awesome. No idea who wins but that’ll be a show stealer.
Good promo from all the members of Dark State, in that they delivered it all well. It was still a little cheesy that all four guys were putting over other members of the group. Great promo from Oba and Myles, and then quite the bold move for Jasper Troy to go right after Oba on night one. It did give Myles a great opportunity to be a very pure Face where he doesn’t even retaliate against Oba’s rejection. Oba is likely winning, and he and Jasper might immediately jump into a feud for the summer after that. Very good promo from Tony D to have one last message to Stacks, but this still feels like Luca returns and sides with Stacks so that Tony is out of The Family.
And of course, great stuff from Trick and Hendry with their musical promos. Trick of course “ruined” Hendry’s concert, but I did love how they put Hendry’s face on Lumis in that video. Hendry standing tall is surprising, through. That would indicate Trick wins the title, which would be wild. And should Trick become TNA World Champion, that feels like a move to hook NXT fans into watching TNA for at least the duration of his reign. Not sure how well that’ll work, but we’ll just have to wait and see.
My Score: 8.7/10
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The round robin’s second half begins!
A Block takes center stage to start Best of the Super Juniors’ sixth round! But who will break away and stand alone in the spotlight?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Nick Wayne & Daiki Nagai VS Taiji Ishimori & Gedo; Nick & Daiki win.
- 8 Man Tag: El Desperado, MAO, Shoma Kato & Masatora Yasuda VS YOH, Ryusuke Taguchi, Tiger Mask & Katsuya Murashima; Yoh, Taguchi, Tiger Mask & Murashima win.
- Titan & Yota Tsuji VS Robbie Eagles & Hartley Jackson; Titan & Tsuji win.
- Six Man Tag: Kevin Knight, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Toru Yano VS House of Torture; House of Torture wins, by disqualification.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Hiromu Takahashi; Hiromu wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Kosei Fujita VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru; Kanemaru wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Clark Connors; Connors wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Francesco Akira VS Dragon Dia; wins.
- Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Robbie X; wins.
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Here are the current A Block standings!
KUSHIDA: 3-2, 6 points
Dragon Dia: 3-2, 6 points
Robbie X: 3-2, 6 points
Kosei Fujita: 3-2, 6 points
Master Wato: 3-2, 6 points
Francesco Akira: 2-3, 4 points
Hiromu Takahashi: 2-3, 4 points
Clark Connors: 2-3, 4 points
Ninja Mack: 2-3, 4 points
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 2-3, 4 points
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Ninja Mack VS Hiromu Takahashi!
The American Ninja and the Ticking Timebomb are both in the 2-3 half of this block, so they’re both one step away from the bottom! But who will it be that breaks even at 3-3?
The bell rings, Mack offers a handshake, and the fans rally. Hiromu accepts, the fans cheer more, and the two circle. They tie up, are in a deadlock, but Mack pushes Hiromu back step by step. Hiromu digs his heels in so it is a deadlock once more. They break, the fans cheer, and Hiromu headlocks. Mack powers up and out but Hiromu runs him over! The fans cheer and things keep moving. Hiromu RANAS, but Mack handsprings and flips through! But then Hiromu snatches him into TRIANGLE D! Mack scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Hiromu lets off slowly. The two reset and Hiromu CHOPS Mack!
Hiromu whips Mack to ropes, but Mack grabs ropes to stop. Hiromu runs up, Mack dumps him out, kicks him low, and CLUBS away on Hiromu’s back. The fans fire up for “NINJA! NINJA!” Mack handsprings, NINJA- NO, Hiromu elbows Mack in the back! Hiromu hurries in and stands Mack up. Hiromu CHOPS Mack, has him in the corner, then CHOPS again! Mack CHOPS but Hiromu CHOPS, and then Hiromu whips corner to corner. Hiromu runs up, LARIATS, then snapmares to basement DROPKICK! Cover, ONE!!
Mack is tougher than that and the fans cheer. But Hiromu clamps on with a CAMEL CLUTCH! Mack endures, the fans rally, and Mack gets an arm free. Mack crawls but Hiromu pulls him back in! The fans rally harder as Mack still endures, and he gets free of the grip! ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Hiromu backs away. Mack crawls but Hiromu is right on him. Hiromu CHOPS, but Mack CHOPS back! Hiromu CHOPS back, Mack CHOPS again! Hiromu CHOPS, whips, but Mack reverses! Hiromu RANAS again, but Mack flips through again! Hiromu runs up to TRIANGLE D again!! Mack scrambles for the ROPEBREAK again!
The fans cheer and Hiromu is dead set on a technical win here. Hiromu eggs on Mack and Mack rises. Hiromu brings Mack around by his mask, but Mack fires body shots! Mack whips, Hiromu blocks, but Mack tries again. Hiromu fires forearms in return, then whips, but Mack reverses to TOSS Hiromu out! NINJA SPE- NO, Hiromu slides in and goes to the other side! But Mack just reverses course to NINJA SPECIAL!! The fans fire up as Mack once again pulls off something never before seen! Mack catches his breath and the fans cheer on “NINJA! NINJA!” Mack puts Hiromu in, Hiromu wants him to hold on, but Mack grabs the legs! BOSTON CRAB!
Hiromu scrambles as Mack holds on, ROPEBREAK! Mack lets go, but then he drags Hiromu back! Hiromu fights and THROWS Mack, but Mack cartwheels through to hold on! BOSTON CRAB! Hiromu endures again and reaches out! Hiromu powers up, crawls forward, and manages the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer and Mack lets go this time. Mack stalks Hiromu, waistlocks, and GERMAN- NO, Hiromu fights with elbows. Mack UPPERCUTS, ducks the superkick, then HADOUKEN! Mack runs, Hiromu ELBOWS him, but Mack follows to ELBOW! Mack runs again, but Hiromu stops the whip to SUPERKICK! Mack SUPERKICKS!
Hiromu returns but Mack SUPERKICKS! Mack fakes the run, SUPERKICKS again, then he reels Hiromu in, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Hiromu survives. Mack drags Hiromu up in the waistlock again, and he GERMAN SUPLEXES! Mack holds on but Hiromu switches to GERMAN SUPLEX! Hiromu holds on and drags Mack up, but Mack fights the lift to slip under! Mack waistlocks and GERMAN SUPLEXES again! Hiromu switches again to again GERMAN, but Mack lands out! Mack waistlocks, NIN-GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Hiromu survives and the fans fire up!
A standing count starts while both men are down. The fans rally as Mack and Hiromu stir at 4 of 10. They crawl to each other at 6, and stand at 8! Mack pushes Hiromu down to CHOP, and then he goes to the corner. But Hiromu anchors Mack’s leg! Mack kicks Hiromu away, then goes up! The fans cheer, but Hiromu CLUBS Mack! Hiromu climbs, CLUBS Mack more, then lifts him into a fireman’s carry! But Mack fights to SUNSET FLIP RUNNING POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Hiromu survives and the fans fire up! Mack kips up, fires up, and he hurries back for the corner! The fans rally as Mack focuses, and jumps right up! NINJA BOMB into TRIANGLE D!!!
Mack is caught, he flails but can’t get anywhere! Mack TAPS, Hiromu wins!
Winner: Hiromu Takahashi, by submission (gains 2 points; Mack earns 0)
The Timebomb shows he isn’t just explosive, he can be strategic and surgical! Will this new dimension to his style help Hiromu once again be the Best of the Super Juniors? Can Mack still make it to the top even though he’s at the bottom?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Kosei Fujita VS Yoshinobu Kanemaru!
The Japanese Young Punk has stumbled a bit, but he is still near the front of the pack. Will the Heel Master change all that with the same old tricks up his sleeve? Or will we see even now, that The Mighty Don’t Kneel?
Fujita climbs onto the corner as part of his introduction, and Kanemaru attacks! The fans boo as he shoves Fujita to the apron. The bell rings, Kanemaru runs up but Fujita RAMS him! And GAMANGIRIS! Fujita springboards to MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up and Fujita waistlocks! Fujita deadlifts and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO! The fans cheer while Kanemaru bails out. Fujita finally takes his shirt off, and he lets the ring count climb. Kanemaru sits up at 6 of 20, rises up at 10, but is still down at 15! Kanemaru rolls in at 18, but then rolls right back out. Kanemaru takes a walk around the outside and the count starts again.
Fujita slides out, but Kanemaru kicks low! Kanemaru suckered Fujita in, but Fujita still CHOPS! Fujita stalks Kanemaru, but then Kanemaru blocks a chop to SLAM the hand into the POST! Fujita clutches that hand, but Kanemaru wrenches the arm and WRINGS it into the floor! Kanemaru then hammerlocks Fujita’s bad arm for a scoop and SLAM to the floor! Kanemaru leaves Fujita behind while the ref checks him. The count starts again while Fujita clutches that arm. Fujita is still down at 10 of 20, uses the commentary desk to help stand at 14, and he hobbles in at 15! The fans cheer but Kanemaru is right back on the arm.
Kanemaru YANKS the arm again and again, then clamps on with an armlock. Kanemaru wrenches, cording holds, but Fujita scoops and SLAMS, only for Kanemaru to drag him down! The fans rally while Fujita endures the grind! Fujita fights up but Kanemaru YANKS the arm! Fujita ROCKS Kanemaru again and again! Fujita runs, but Kanemaru wrangles him right back down! Kanemaru wrenches the arm to an ELBOW BREAKER, then WRINGS the arm out again! The fans rally for Fujita but Kanemaru drops a knee on the arm! And another, and another! Kanemaru has the top wristlock but Fujita endures!
Fujita fights around, reaches out, and kicks his way to the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer but Kanemaru holds on. The ref counts and Kanemaru lets go at 4. Kanemaru stomps Fujita, then stalks him to the ropes. Kanemaru brings Fujita up, but Fujita fires forearms! The fans rally but Kanemaru KICKS the bad arm! And KICKS it again! Kanemaru hammerlocks and scoops for another SLAM! The fans rally but Kanemaru covers, TWO! Fujita toughs it out and the fans applaud. Kanemaru drags Fujita up, CLUBS him on the bad shoulder, then taunts Fujita while kicking him. Fujita fires forearms, but Kanemaru CLAWS the eyes!
The ref reprimands but Kanemaru reels Fujita in. Fujita fights the suplex, Kanemaru still tries, but it is Fujita who lifts! The bad arm won’t let him follow through and Kanemaru kicks! Kanemaru whips but Fujita reverses to LEG LARIAT! Both men are down and the fans rally up! Fujita goes to a corner, Kanemaru to the other. Fujita runs up and CHOPS! Fujita whips corner to corner, runs in, but Kanemaru puts him on the apron. Fujita ROCKS Kanemaru, then springboards, but Kanemaru uses the ref as a shield! Fujita stops from dropkicking the ref, then pushes the ref aside. Kanemaru tilt-o-whirls, and DDTS!
The fans fire up while both men are down! Kanemaru crawls to a corner and watches Fujita rise. Kanemaru runs up, but Fujita drop toeholds! DEATHLOCK, and Fujita wants arms! Kanemaru crawls, reaches out, but Fujita grabs that arm! And the other! Fujita pulls Kanemaru back into the SURFBOARD! Kanemaru endures, Fujita reaches further up, NEMOS SPECIAL!! But Kanemaru bends Fujita’s fingers back to break the facelock! The ref reprimands but both men let the other go! The fans rally as Fujita rises up, and he goes back for Kanemaru to waistlock! Deadlift, but Kanemaru fights free! Kanemaru kicks, runs, but into the waistlock!
Fujita pops Kanemaru around to GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Kanemaru survives, Fujita roars, and the fans fire up! Fujita drags Kanemaru up and brings him around for a suplex. ABANDON- NO, Kanemaru cradles! TWO, and Kanemaru victory rolls Fujita! TWO, and Fujita HEEL KICKS Kanemaru down! The fans fire up again as Fujita brings Kanemaru up, but here comes Sanada! Cold Blooded has his guitar but the ref stops him! That lets SHO sneak in and LOW BLOW Fujita!! The fans boo, and Yujiro Takahashi even shows up! PIMP CANE ATTACK!! Down goes Fujita and now Sanada leaves the ref alone.
The fans tell the House to go home, but Kanemaru suplexes! TOUCH OUT BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, Kanemaru wins!
Winner: Yoshinobu Kanemaru, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Fujita earns 0)
Same old tricks indeed! The House of Torture helps the Heel Master steal this one away, will the deck just keep being stacked? Can Fujita rise back up and still make the finals?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: KUSHIDA VS Clark Connors!
The Time Splitter had a rough start but he’s turned it around to be one of the frontrunners in this race. Meanwhile, War Dog Racing has dropped back, but he isn’t done yet! Could Connors be the lucky dog that makes up his lost lap? Or will Kushida hit that 88 miles per hour Back to the Future?
The bell rings and the fans rally up. The two circle, feel things out, and Connors backs up to the corner. Kushida backs off, the two reset, and they circle again. They tie up, and Kushida manages to power Connors to a corner. The ref counts, Kushida lets off slowly, and then backs away. The fans cheer the sportsmanship while the two reset. They tie up again and Kushida trips Connors to have the legs! Kushida SLAPS and CLUBS Connors into giving up the arms, for the SEATED SURFBOARD! Connors endures, so Kushida stands and turns him over into the motorcycle stretch! Connors fights to the ROPEBREAK!
The fans cheer and Kushida lets go. The two reset, and then Connors KNEES low! Connors CLUBS away on Kushida, then has him on the ropes. Connors KICKS the ropes to jam Kushida up, then Connors CLAWS at the eyes! The ref reprimands, Connors stops, and Kushida writhes. Connors drags Kushida up to CHOP, then he whips. Kushida reverses, hip tosses, and handsprings to basement DROPKICK! The fans cheer, and Kushida scoops to SLAM! Connors writhes, his back still hurting from facing Hiromu. Kushida runs corner to corner, slides and trips Connors, then YANKS him into the post! Now Connors’ wild rhino will be hurting!
The ref reprimands as Kushida pulls on Connors’ legs. Kushida lets go, then stalks Connors on the outside. Kushida CLUBS Connors’ back, then brings him to a corner. Connors and Kushida tug-o-war, and Connors YANKS Kushida into the POST! Connors huffs ‘n’ puffs and drags Kushida up. Connors snap suplexes Kushida to the floor! Rather double-edged for Connors and his bad back, but he just powers through. The ring count starts, Kushida crawls away, but Connors looks under the ring. Connors brings out Wheel-san! But Connors is wary of his little friend after what happened last time. The count is 10 of 20 but Connors refreshes it.
Connors runs up on Kushida, but Kushida FLATLINERS him onto a chair! Kushida goes for Wheel-san! The fans rally as Kuhida picks it up, but both ref and Connors tell him not to do it! Connors runs away as Kushida CHUCKS Wheel-san! Then Connors comes back to JEEP FLIPPER! Kushida hits the apron and the fans fire up! Connors looks to Wheel-san and decides he can trust the tire again. Connors brings Wheel-san around and JAMS Kushida up! And then he goes wild hitting the Young Lions with Wheel-san! Connors shouts, “WHEEL-SAN!” and the fans fire up. Connors then uses a Young Lion as a brake so he can stand Wheel-san up.
Connors drags Kushida over and pushes him down onto Wheel-san for a backbreaker rack! The fans cheer but the ref reprimands, and Connors lets go of Kushida. The ring count starts and Connors drags Kushida up at 5 to put in at 6. The fans applaud while Kushida crawls. Connors storms up, CLUBS Kushida on the back, and then has him against the ropes. Connors CLUBS Kushida again, but Kushida fires body shots. Kushida KNEES low, runs, but Connors SNAP POWERSLAMS! The fans cheer while Connors has a wild look in his eyes. Connors goes to the corner, the fans bark, and Connors runs in. Kushida sunset flips the spear! TWO!!
Kushida stands, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but then Connors ducks ‘n ‘dodges! DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Kushida and Connors rise, and Kushida KICKS away on Connors’ back! Kushida whips, Connors reverses, but Kushida handsprings to BACK ELBOW! Kushida hurries back up, runs in at the corner, and he SHOTEIS! Connors sputters but Kushida puts him up top. Kushida climbs and SUPER STEINERS! But Connors sunset flips through! TWO!! Kushida escapes, hurries to get a leg, ANKLE LOCK! Connors breaks free, goes to the corner, but Kushida returns, only for Connors to BOOT him!
Connors runs, Kushida drops down, HIP TOSS into the ARMBAR! Connors clasps hands, Kushida pries the grip free, and he has the ARMBAR!! Connors flails, fights around, but Kushida reels him into a TRIANGLE HOLD! The fans fire up as Connors endures and fights around! Kushida throws elbows and Connors fades! The ref checks, and Connors gets his second wind! Kushida squeezes as tight as he can, but Connors deadlifts, only for the bad back to give up! Kushida has the ARMBAR, then the DISARMER!! Connors reaches back, ROPEBREAK with a foot! Kushida lets go in frustration while the fans cheer.
Connors sputters against the ropes but Kushida goes to the apron. Kushida climbs, leaps, and KNEES Connors’ arm! Connors hobbles, Kushida runs up, but Connors avoids the Hoverboard! Connors fires body shots, but Kushida KICKS! And KICKS! And then somersaults, into a SPEAR!! Cover, TWO!! Kushida survives and the fans fire up, but Connors puts one out! NO CHASER!! Cover, Connors wins!!
Winner: Clark Connors, by pinfall (gains 2 points; Kushida earns 0)
War Dog Racing comes through in the clutch! Will Connors still manage to make A Block 100 Proof? Can Kushida still reach the finish line after taking this hit?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Francesco Akira VS Dragon Dia!
The Crown of Fire isn’t feeling so hot after losing to Master Wato, but neither is the Infinite Carat Diamond after being hit with a Hoverboard. Who reignites and shines bright here in round six?
Best of the Super Juniors 32 A Block: Master Wato VS Robbie X!
The Way of the Grandmaster and Mr. X are both on the rise, but now they’re in each other’s way. Will Wato remind us why he was the 2023 Best of the Super Juniors? Or will there be no avoiding the X Express?
Here are the NEW A Block standings!
Dragon Dia: 3-2, 6 points
Robbie X: 3-2, 6 points
Master Wato: 3-2, 6 points
Francesco Akira: 2-3, 4 points
Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 3-3, 6 points
Kosei Fujita: 3-3, 6 points
Hiromu Takahashi: 3-3, 6 points
Clark Connors: 3-3, 6 points
KUSHIDA: 3-3, 6 points
Ninja Mack: 2-4, 4 points
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Will Bron Breakker do even more damage to Main Event Jey?
After blindsiding him on last week’s Raw, Bron Breakker will face Jey Uso straight up! Will Seth Rollins’ vision still become a reality?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AJ Styles & PENTA VS Finn Balor & JD McDonagh w/ Carlito; Finn & JD win.
- Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Becky Lynch VS Roxanne Perez VS Natalya; Roxie wins and advances to Money in the Bank.
- Sheamus VS Grayson Waller w/ Austin Theory; Sheamus wins.
- Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Kairi Sane VS Rhea Ripley VS Zoey Stark; Rhea wins and advances to Money in the Bank.
- Jey Uso VS Bron Breakker w/ Paul Heyman; Jey wins, by disqualification.
PLAY BY PLAY
Logan Paul is here!
Greenville boos hard as The Maverick makes his way to the ring, the same smug grin as always. Logan grabs the mic, then says, “EY YO! Welcome to Monday Night Raw!” The fans boo but Logan tells Greenville, “It is a fact that I will beat Jey Uso next Saturday. And when I return to this ring next Monday on Raw, Logan Paul will be your NEW World Heavyweight Champion!” The fans boo more, but Logan asks what’s wrong. They don’t like facts? Perfect! He has more for ’em! FACT: Jey Uso is the current World Heavyweight Champion. “YEET!” FACT: Jey Uso tapped out Gunther at WrestleMania. “YEET!”
Logan says no yeet, but the fans “YEET!” No, NO yeet! “YEET!” Okay, fine, YEET! Four letters, one world, two brain cells between all ya’ll! But FACT: Logan Paul won a singles title 12 YEARS faster than Jey! FACT: Jey cannot handle being a world champion! FACT: Jey Uso has eyes on everyone in this company except Logan Paul. And the biggest fact of them all, and Logan’s favorite: Logan has knocked out Jey Uso THREE TIMES! THREE TIMES, he has left Jey out cold on the floor! And guess what? Sorry, Greenville, but Logan does it again this Saturday. And when he does, Logan Paul will become the NEW-
WAIT! Gunther appears, and fans actually cheer! That shows how much they dislike Logan! Der Ring General goes to the ring, grabs a mic, and then looks Logan over. The fans chant “You Tapped Out!” at Gunther and Logan laughs. Gunther tells Logan, “You seem very confident that you can beat the guy that has beaten me for my World Heavyweight Championship. So I need to assume that you’re standing out here, believing that you’re better than me. That’s very confident. And I think that’s good. Confidence, as we both know, is what drives us in life. It’s what got us here. And to be quite honest, and if everyone here was honest for one second…
“Those people should show you way more respect than they do.” The fans boo but Logan nods along. Gunther says c’mon, we might all just be jealous of this self-made social media mega star. With his own hands, Logan built a digital empire! If Gunther is being ho nest, there are things he could learn from Logan. Logan says yeah, Der Ring General knows business! He knows Logan is good for business! Gunther is so smart! Logan and Gunther can talk later, just- NO, Gunther isn’t done. There are things Logan can teach Gunther. Social media, yes, Gunther could use help. And the entrepreneurship, the business mind, Gunther could use that.
Imagine the headlines! YouTuber becomes world champion! Logan as World Heavyweight Champion would be great for business. Logan says, “Who knew Gunther, Der Ring General, knows business? He got a suit and everything! He’s basically in the LoGang.” Logan loves it! Gunther says yes, business. That is what this is to Logan, right? Understand one thing: To Logan, it is business. But to Gunther, all of this here is very personal. The fans applaud that. Gunther says beating Jey Uso for the world title is very personal to Gunther. So if Logan were to take that away from him, Gunther will take that as a personal disrespect.
So maybe ask Pat McAfee how Gunther deals with being disrespected by non-wrestlers. That guy at least showed some heart! But Gunther looks at Logan and doesn’t see heart! If Logan beats Jey and then squares off with Gunther in Phoenix, none of those other accolades mean a thing! They’ll square off, the bell will ring, and Gunther will eat Logan alive! The fans cheer that! Gunther and Logan stare down a moment before Gunther leaves. Logan asks what’s up, and he wants Gunther to step up. But then in sneaks Jey Uso! The fans “YEET!” and Logan turns around, SUPERKICK!! The fans cheer as Jey gets even with Logan!
Jey takes the mic, and he tells Logan, “FACT: I’ma see you on Saturday! And Gunther, I’ma see you in Phoenix! Four letters, one word! UH UH, YEET!!” The fans are all fired up, but will Main Event Jey be Saturday Night’s Main Event Jey?
Jey Uso returns backstage.
And the first to find him is Paul Heyman… The Wise Man smiles and sips his coffee. “Now that was interesting. Logan Paul wants to talk about facts. Let me give you some facts rooted in wisdom. Everybody says I betrayed Roman Reigns, everybody says I betrayed CM Punk. But to betray somebody, you have to stab them in the back. You have to do something untoward that they don’t see coming. So I want to tell you this, straight to your face so that I can’t be accused of betraying the World Heavyweight Champion, Main Event Jey Uso. Tonight, you are going to fight Bron Breaker. Fact: The title is not on the line. Fact: I would rarely negotiate a match like that.
“Fact: I did negotiate that. Fact: Bron Breakker is not looking for your title. Fact: Bron Breakker is looking to slow down your momentum. You’re that great of a champion! Fact: Whether it’s you or Logan Paul or Gunther, you’re all short term. The long term plan for the World Heavyweight Championship? Fact: It’s Seth Freakin’ Rollins.” The Wise Man finishes his coffee and excuses himself. Don’t have the coffee, it’s no good. Jey has a lot on his plate, did Heyman just heap a whole lot more on it?
AJ Styles & PENTA VS Finn Balor & JD McDonagh w/ Carlito!
The Phenomenal One teams with #CeroMiedo to take on the common enemy that is Judgment Day! Will the math work out so that Styles & Penta are primed for another shot at the Intercontinental Championship? Or can The Prince & The Irish Ace gatekeep for Dirty Dom?
Raw returns as the Judgment Day are already in the ring. The teams sort out, Styles starts against JD and the two tie up. JD pulls Styles’ hair, puts him in a corner, but Styles turns things around. The fans rally behind Styles, he lets off of JD slowly, then eggs him on. JD kicks low, but Styles blocks the buckle bump. Styles bumps JD, CHOPS him, then whips corner to corner. Styles runs in, but JD BOOTS him! JD runs up, Styles BACKDROPS him away! The fans fire up and Styles wenches. Styles keeps JD from Finn but JD rolls, rolls, kips up and gets under to BACKDROP! JD has the wristlock and he grinds Styles down.
The fans boo but Styles fights up. Styles powers up and out, hurdles then drops down, but JD avoids the dropkick! JD soaks up heat then runs, but Styles DRPOKICKS after all! Styles tags Penta and the fans fire up! Styles wrenches JD and Penta KICKS that arm! Penta mule kicks JD, then brings him around. The fans fire up but Finn runs in. Penta BOOTS Finn, BACKBREAKER for JD! BACKBREAKER for Finn! Penta then TOSSES JD while Styles TOSSES Finn! The fans fire up for Penta & Styles, and they DOUBLE PLANCHA! Down goes Judgment Day and the fans fire up while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Penta endures while JD grinds him down. Penta fights up but JD KNEES low! JD snapmares Penta, tags Finn, and Finn slingshots to STOMP! Tag back to JD and JD slingshots to SENTON! The fans boo but JD soaks that up. JD stomps Penta, then he puts Penta up top. JD CLUBS Penta on the back, climbs up, but he goes for the mask! The fans boo, but Penta fights JD off! Finn tags in, he goes up and CLUBS Penta! Finn then goes for the mask! The fans boo more but Penta fires body shots. Finn falls back, JD tags back in, and JD is back up to CLUB Penta! The fans rally, JD SUPER BACK- NO, Penta CROSSBODIES!
The fans fire up while both men are down! Penta and JD crawl, hot tag to Finn and he CLOBBERS Penta! Finn stares down with Styles, stomps Penta, then bumps him off buckles. Finn soaks up heat, then he drags Penta up for a suplex! Cover, TWO! Penta stays in this but Finn stays on him with a chinlock. Penta endures, the fans rally up, and Penta fights up to fire body shots. Finn KNEES low, whips, but Penta KICKS! Penta ROCKS JD, too, then SLING-DOGS Finn! The fans fire up while both men are down! Penta crawls, hot tag to Styles! The fans explode as Styles fires off a Phenomenal Blitz on Finn! SLIDING FOREARM!
The fans fire up with Styles and he runs up to LARIAT in the corner! Styles fireman’s carries but Finn CLAWS the eyes! Tag to JD, but Styles snatches Finn into the CALF CRUSHER! JD is up top, DIVING SPLASH but onto Finn! Styles uses Judgment Day against each other, and gives JD an ATOMIC FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! JD survives and Styles is stunned! The fans rally even harder as Styles runs up on JD. JD puts him on the apron but Styles throws hands. JD blocks then ROCKS Styles! JD runs up again, but Styles jumps the slide! Styles ROCKS Finn, then ASAI MOONSAULT DDTS JD to the floor!
The fans are thunderous as Styles drags JD up and into the ring. But JD distracts the ref so Carlito can POST Styles! The fans boo more but Judgment Day is back on top as Raw goes to break!
Raw returns again and the fans rally as Styles endures a chinlock from Finn. Styles fights up, fires body shots, then ROCKS Finn! Styles spins, Finn dodges the discus, but then DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Both men are down and the fans rally up again. Styles and Finn crawl while Carlito helps JD back up to the corner. Finn goes to rpoes, hot tags to JD and Penta! JD stumbles, Penta CROSSBODIES! Penta rallies on JD with LARIAT after LARIAT, then a RANA! The fans fire up with Penta and he whips corner to corner. JD reverses, runs up, but Penta pops him up, SUPERKICK while JD is upside-down! The fans fire up as Penta then triangle jump LARIATS Finn!
Penta runs, but into JD’S SPANISH FLY! Both men are down again and the fans rally! JD tags Finn and Finn hurries up the corner! COUP DE- NO, Penta dodges! Finn hobbles, comes back, but Penta mule kicks, front KICKS, and ENZIGIRIS! Finn flounders, Penta clamps onto his arm! Penta has the other arm, “CERO! MIEDO!” SACRIFICE!! Penta then stands Finn up, pump handle and nelson, but Finn victory rolls! TWO, and Finn SLINGBLADES Penta! Finn hurries to a corner and has a wild grin! SHOT- SUPERKICK!! Penta hits first, then he hurries up top! But JD distracts the ref with a chair! Carlito grabs at Penta, but Penta kicks him away!
Penta hops down, GAMANGIRIS Finn, and Styles CLOBBERS Carlito! JD DIVES onto Styles! Penta FLYING DESTROYERS JD to the floor!! The fans are thunderous but then EL GRANDE AMERICANO grabs Penta’s mask! LOADED HEADBUTT!!! The fans boo as Grande gets away with another one! Finn sees that but the ref didn’t! Finn puts Penta in, climbs up the corner, and COUP DE GRACE!!! Cover, Judgment Day wins!!
Winners: Finn Balor & JD McDonagh, by pinfall
Give un grande assist to Americano, again! Penta keeps getting screwed, will he make sure to settle things with Chad- er, whoever is really under that mask? As for Styles, will he be able to get through the Judgment Day boys to get his shot at Dom?
Backstage interview with Iyo Sky.
Cathy Kelly is with the Women’s World Champion and congratulates her on the win last week. As a former Miss Money in the Bank, what are her thoughts on tonight’s qualifiers? We all know her own experience with the MITB match, but now that she’s on the other side, how is she feeling with being a potential target? Iyo says she knows what it takes to win MITB, but she’ll be ready for anyone. After all, she’s the Genius of the Sky! Becky Lynch walks over and asks, “Oh, are you now?” Becky recalls that Iyo’s never beat Becky 1v1. Iyo says she’ll be ready for anyone. Well, Becky put down one champion, she’ll have no problems putting down another.
With that, The Man goes to gorilla. The jacket says “Back in Business,” but will this qualifier be a huge step towards Becky being back on top?
Logan Paul is on the phone.
He’s telling someone to come pick him up, he doesn’t wanna be hear anymore. He got superkick’d in the face! But then Seth Rollins steps in. Logan tells his friend he’ll talk later, and then tells Rollins that now isn’t the time. Rollins says hey, he gets it! Just hear him out. That big match this Saturday, World Heavyweight Championship… Jey Uso is gonna get hurt tonight. He stuck his nose in Rollins’ business where it doesn’t belong, and now whether he walks or is wheeled out of here on a stretcher, come Saturday… Jey won’t be 100%. That means the odds are in Logan’s favor. And if Logan can get past Jey… And if he gets past Gunther… Rollins will be waiting on the other side.
Rollins says Logan will know who to thank, should he have that World Heavyweight Championship. And maybe, they run it back from Mania a couple years ago. But this time… the World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line. Just think about it. Rollins leaves, and then New Day are seen talking with Grayson Waller in the background. It sounds like a lot of people are scheming and trying to use others as pawns. Will all these plans work out how the schemers want them to?
Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Becky Lynch VS Roxanne Perez VS Natalya!
Raw returns as The Prodigy, Roxanne Perez, has joined The Man and the Queen of Harts in the ring. The bell sounds, the fans rally, and the three watch each other. Becky wants to work together with Roxie against Natty? The fans duel as Becky talks things out with Roxie, and Roxie storms up on Natty, only for Becky to snatch Roxie by her hair! Roxie fights back to TOSS Becky! Natty rolls Roxie, TWO! Roxie whips, Natty reverses, but Roxie handsprings! Roxie SLAPS Natty, then takes a bow. Natty says okay, and she blocks the kick to THROW Roxie down! Natty runs, Becky trips her and drags her out! And then THROWS her into barriers!
Becky storms back in and stares down with Roxie. The two circle, talk trash, and the fans fire up. The two tie up, Roxie fights the clinch to arm-drag and JAPANESE LEG CLUTCH! TWO and Becky has an arm! Roxie fights to roll Becky up, then into a CROSSFACE! Becky knows this move from her old rival, rolls it back to a cover, ONE and Roxie ghost pins! ONE, Becky stands and steps over, DISARM- NO, Roxie scrambles to sunset flip, ONE! CROSSFACE! Becky scrambles around, but Natty is back! She DROPKICKS the whole thing apart! The fans cheer and Natty brings Becky up. Natty snap suplexes, then brings Becky up to snap suplex again!
Natty covers, ONE, but Natty hurries to get Becky’s legs! Natty steps on the legs, hooks them up, and SLAPS Becky in the side! Natty gets the arms and has the ROMERO SPECIALA! The fans cheer and Becky endures! Natty sets Becky down on her knees, BOOTS her down, then goes for the Sharpshooter! Becky fights it, rolls Natty and has the DISARM-HER!! Natty endures, but Roxie is back! SPIKE-RANA! Roxie keeps moving, but Becky dodges the Satomura knees! Natty trips Roxie, Roxie BOOTS her into Becky, but Natty fights the clinch! Natty arm-drags Becky, Roxie BOOTS Natty! Natty ROCKS Roxie, then rebound SIT-DOWN!
Natty steps on Roxie, then basement BOOTS her! Becky runs up and waistlocks! Natty switches, Becky EBLOWS free, then Becky whips. Natty reverses, Becky ducks ‘n’ dodges and slides out. Becky looks for Roxie, Roxie slips past her to go for Natty! Natty dodges and WRECKS Becky! But then Roxie DIVES onto them both! The fans fire up for the Prodigy while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Roxie tilt-o-whirl RANAS Natty! Roxie runs up and UPPERCUTS Becky! Then she UPPERCUTS Natty! UPPERCUT for Becky! UPPERCUT for Natty, but then Roxie dodges Becky! The forearm hits Natty, then Roxie tilt-o-whirls Becky for the clinch. Natty adds a DISCUS to the RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover on Becky, TWO! Natty has the legs, but has to block a kick from Roxie! Natty trips Roxie, and she has them both! But they both kick free! Roxie SUPERKICKS Natty! And SUPERKICKS Becky! The fans fire up as Roxie positions Natty and Becky side-by-side. LIONSAULT! Cover on Natty, TWO!
The fans fire up while Roxie grows frustrated. But Roxie dodges Becky, only to return into the clinch! Roxie arm-drags Becky again and has the cover, TWO! Becky is up, Roxie SOBATS! Roxie hops on, Becky pops free, and then MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, NATTY BREAKS IT! The fans fire up and Natty covers Roxie! TWO, and the fans fire up again! All three women are down and Greenville is loving it! Becky and Natty trade shots, bigger and faster, and then Natty gets the edge! The fans rally, Natty runs, but Becky ROCKS her! Becky runs, Natty follows and ROCKS her back! Natty then waistlocks, but Becky grabs buckles!
Roxie returns and climbs the corner! Roxie climbs over Becky to SUNSET FLIP BOMB GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO! Cover on Natty, Becky SHINING WIZARDS! All three women are down again and the fans fire up again! The fans rally and duel even harder, but Roxie has won over the majority! Natty bails out so Roxie and Becky trade shots now! SLAP for SLAP, faster and faster, then it’s just a fist fight! Becky ROCKS, UPPERCUTS, and SOBATS! Becky whips, Roxie reverses and clinches, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Roxie can’t make the cover but she has Becky in the corner. The fans fire up as Roxie climbs again. Becky stands, ROCKS Roxie first, and now fans want tables!
Becky climbs up to get Roxie, but Roxie fires back! They brawl, Becky brings Roxie up, but Natty joins in! Natty brings Becky off the corner, but then RAMS her into Roxie! Then SITOUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives but Natty ROCKS Roxie! Natty climbs up to get Roxie to the top rope! SUPERPLEX! Cover, TWO!! Roxie survives but Natty isn’t done! Natty steps through on the legs, and has the SHARPSHOOTER!! The fans fire up while Roxie endures! Roxie reaches out, but then Becky BULLDOGS Natty! DISARM- NO, Natty rolls it, ONE!! DISCUS LARIAT from Natty to Becky! Natty trips Roxie, and has the legs!
Roxie scrambles around, reaches out, but Natty still steps through! And she adds Becky! SHARPSHOOTER HALF CRAB COMBO!!! The fans are thunderous as Natty shows those Hart family skills! Becky has the ROPEBREAK, Natty lets her go but focuses on Roxie! Roxie rolls, Natty holds on, SHARPSHOOTER!! Becky is up, clinches Natty, MANHANDLE SLAM!!! Cover, but LYRA drags Becky out! The Morrigan gets revenge on The Man, then fires off hands! The fans are loving it as Lyra RAMS Becky into apron, then barriers, then fires more hands! Becky SHOVES Lyra away, hurries back in, and she BOOTS Lyra down!
Becky wants Natty but Natty trips Becky! Lyra drags Becky out, no one gets her but Lyra! POP ROX on Natty!!! Cover, Roxie wins!!!
Winner: Roxanne Perez, by pinfall (advances to Money in the Bank)
Lyra is still fighting The Man, but The Prodigy gets to celebrate! Her first night as a full-time Raw superstar and she’s already in her first MITB Ladder Match! Will Roxie skyrocket right to being Miss MITB?
Jey Uso is in the locker room.
Sami Zayn walks in to check on his dawg. Sami knows Jey has a lot going on right now, but Sami wants to let Jey know that the Rollins stuff, Sami will handle that on Saturday. Jey does have Bron tonight, but Sami has Jey’s back just in case. Jey says thanks, and they secret handshake. Sami heads out, will Jey be able to survive Rollins’ attack dog so that Sami and CM Punk can put them down?
Adam Pearce talks with The Alpha Academy.
The Raw General Manager just wants to make sure everyone is on the same page here. Akira Tozawa wants this match with Rusev? Yes. Okay… Medical cleared Tozawa, so next week, he goes 1v1 with Rusev. Pearce wishes Tozawa luck. Chad Gable and Ivy Nile walk in and Gable scoffs. Tozawa’s gonna need a lot more than luck. Rusev will end Tozawa’s career just like he did that clown, Otis. Frankly, Gable will enjoy seeing Alpha Academy put down for good. Tozawa steps to Gable but Maxxine tells him Gable isn’t worth it. The Alpha Babies leave, but will the Stamina Monster stand a chance against The Redeemer?
Pearce asks why Gable is even here, and Gable says he knows the Creeds have their tag title match next week. But what about him? He wants MITB qualifiers for himself and Ivy. Uh, didn’t they already have this conversation? But then in steps The New Day! Pearce asks rhetorically, “Doesn’t anybody knock around here?” But New Day is happy to see Gable. They wanna talk business. The Triple Threat for the World Tag Team Championships, that’s big. Gable says it is nothing personal, but those titles are coming home with the Creeds. Maybe, maybe not. But they should all be able to agree that the War Raiders should not win, right?
Pearce says good talk, take it anywhere but here! Woods says that’s fine, it smells like midlife crisis in here anyway. The New Day leave with Gable & Ivy, will there be an alliance going on here? Or will it not matter once Erik & Ivar are unleashed?
Sheamus VS Grayson Waller w/ Austin Theory!
The Celtic Warrior was supposed to face The Aussie Icon last week, if not for Waller passing the ball to Theory. Will Sheamus bang up Waller with this banger like he was supposed to? Or will Waller “avenge” A-Town Down tonight?
Raw returns to the ring as A-Town Down Under is already ringside. Theory gives Waller a last little pep talk and the bell rings. Waller and Sheamus circle, Waller gives testing kicks and rather mockingly slaps. Sheamus shrugs those off, then catches the leg! Waller slips free and SLAPS! Then he runs away! The fans boo but Sheamus pursues! Sheamus chases Waller into the ring, but Waller headlocks. Sheamus powers up and out, RAMS Waller, but neither man falls. Waller circles around, headlocks, but Sheamus powers up. Waller holds on, the fans rally for Sheamus, and Sheamus powers out. They RAM shoulders again but are still standing.
Sheamus picks Waller up to RAM him into the ring! The ref counts, Sheamus lets off, but Waller turns things around. Waller lets off and they tie up. Sheamus wrenches and has a top wristlock. Sheamus shifts to a cobra clutch but Waller slips out the back to waistlock. Waller wrangles Sheamus but Sheamus fights up. Sheamus drop toeholds, then chinlocks. The fans rally for Sheamus as Waller fights up. Sheamus puts Waller in a corner, but he lets off as the ref counts. Waller sucker punches, then fires off fast hands and kicks! Waller whips, Sheamus blocks, and Sheamus whips, only for Waller to block the hip toss!
Waller fires a body shot, then switches things around, but Sheamus blocks Waller’s hip toss! Waller apologizes, but Sheamus SLAPS him down! The fans cheer and Waller checks his face. Sheamus stands Waller up, for an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! The fans rally, Sheamus storms up and TOSSES Waller across the way! Then Sheamus runs up and TOSSES Waller back the other way! Waller flounders, Sheamus LARIATS him up and out, and the fans cheer. Theory stifles a laugh, but this is what Waller deserves. Sheamus goes out, he stares Theory down, and Waller POSTS Sheamus! Then SHOVES him into the desk!
Waller runs, slides, and LARIATS down! Waller says take notes, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and the fans cheer for Theory! Waller is annoyed, but he stands Sheamus up. Waller fires elbows, then a CHOP! Sheamus seems more annoyed than hurt. Waller CHOPS again, but Sheamus just stares Waller down! Waller CLUBS away on Sheamus but Sheamus eggs him on! Waller fires shots, but then Sheamus puts Waller in the corner to CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! Waller tries to get away, Sheamus brings him back in, and CHOPS him some more! The fans fire up with Sheamus and he whips corner to corner. Waller goes up and STOMPS Sheamus down! Waller bails out and says he’s doing better than the fans would.
Waller runs in, somersault and FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! Sheamus stays in this and the fans fire up! The fans rally while Waller climbs the ropes. Waller goes along the ropes, BALLER- KNEE CAPPER!! The fans fire up and Sheamus grins. Theory can feel that shot to the jaw, and the fans fire up for The Fella! Waller stands, Sheamus runs in and LARIATS! Then scoops and POWERSLAMS! Sheamus huffs ‘n’ puffs and brings Waller up for a cravat. Waller endures as Sheamus thrashes him around! Sheamus lifts Waller like that, that’s quite the neck wrench! Then SWINGING SNAPMARE! Sheamus then clamps on with the DUBLIN GRIN!!
The fans rally, Waller has the ROPEBREAK, and Sheamus lets go. Sheamus stands Waller up, Waller BOOTS him, and Sheamus runs up. Waller dodges to ROLLING ELBOW! Sheamus tumbles out, Waller storms up, and the fans boo as Waller puts Sheamus on the ropes. Waller gives BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! The fans count, Sheamus stops Waller at four! The fans fire up as Sheamus fireman’s carries Waller! APRON BODY SLAM!! And then Sheamus drags Waller up now! The fans fire up, but Waller ducks right out! The fans boo but Waller says he doesn’t need this. Theory stops Waller from leaving, they argue, but Sheamus grabs Waller by the head!
Waller suffers BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN!! Theory tries to hide his smile but yeah, this is what Waller gets. The fans cheer as Sheamus gets all TEN! Waller sputters, the fans are thunderous, and they join in on Sheamus calling for his shot! BROGUE!! Cover, Sheamus wins!
Winner: Sheamus, by pinfall
The Celtic Warrior sweeps A-Town Down Under! But will he finally get what he wants in one more Intercontinental Championship match?
Satellite video interview with Tyrese Haliburton.
Before the show, Michael Cole & Pat McAfee had a video call with the star play of the Indiana Pacers, and they reveal that Tyrese is in the WWE 2K25 Dunks ‘n’ Destruction DLC! Tyrese is excited that he got to experience the WWE first hand, and is honored that he’ll be a playable character. Cole brings up last June, SmackDown, how Tyrese and Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks squared off then. They face off in the NBA Finals, how does that feel? Tyrese says he knew they’d face the Knicks again, and so here we are. A special rivalry here, Tyrese is ready for that. Pat says there is a deep hatred here between these teams, how will it feel to add the newest chapter?
Tyrese says yeah, this is a big rivalry, going back to the 90s. It feels like Rock VS Austin for him. The fans love this stuff, so he is excited to be part of it. Last year, Tyrese didn’t know what he was getting into. Now understand the long story of this rivalry, it’s even more fun. He looks forward to the series. Cole hopes by this Saturday, the series’ day off, Knicks will be up 2-0. Pat says don’t listen to this trash, Tyrese! Cole’s point is that Tyrese will be free to watch Saturday Night’s Main Event. Any predictions on the main event of Jey Uso VS Logan Paul? Tyrese says Logan is his guy, he’d love to choose Logan. But he knows his heart is with Jey. YEET!
Cole & Pat congratulate Tyrese, thank him for the charity of upgrading that one lucky young fan, and wish him luck in the series. Will it be Pacers or Knicks that become this year’s NBA World Champions?
Backstage interview with Gunther.
Cathy Kelley is with Der Ring General and brings up how he said he didn’t care about who won between Jey and Logan. But with others now targeting the title, is Gunther’s game plan different? But wait, Seth Rollins steps in again. Rollins tells Gunther, “It’s been awhile. Been awhile since we shared the same space. I just wanted to let you know that the work you did with my World Heavyweight Championship… That was pretty good, man. That was pretty good stuff. You were a pretty good champ.” Gunther says that is an “interesting conclusion.” Gunther heard about this long term plan. But for a Visionary, Rollins is sure short sighted.
Because Rollins is definitely not the “long game” around here. Gunther is the future around here. Rollins takes a breath and says okay, he’ll cut the crap. Rollins is here out of professional courtesy to someone he thought he had respect for. So to give it to Gunther straight: IF Gunther happens to find that World Heavyweight Championship around his waist again, he will be treated no different than anyone else. Gunther will make himself a target. Well, then please! Gunther cannot wait! He is eagerly awaiting it. Gunther leaves, will “the vision” fail with Der Ring General in the way?
Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Kairi Sane VS Rhea Ripley VS Zoey Stark!
After being gone for the better part of five MONTHS, The Pirate Princess returns! But will she get her hands on the golden ticket to Los Angeles? Will Mami be the only one on top? Or will the Sin City Soldier finally have something to call her own?
Raw returns as Kairi makes her entrance. Kairi throws “gold doubloons” to the fans before she joins everyone else in the ring. The bell sounds and Zoey RAMS Kairi, continuing where Pure Fusion Collective and DMG Control left off! But then Rhea storms over to THROW Zoey away. Rhea runs up but Zoey swings around to crucifix takedown, cover, ONE!! Kairi sunset flips Zoey, but Rhea YANKS Kairi away for a GERMAN SUPLEX! Kairi tumbles out, Zoey DROPKICKS Rhea! Zoey stomps and CLUBS away on Rhea but the fans boo. Zoey pie faces Rhea but the fans rally, “Let’s Go, Mami!” Rhea shoves Zoey, but Zoey knees low!
Zoey whips, Rhea RUNS Zoey over, and Rhea dusts herself off. Rhea runs, Zoey drops down then hurdles over. Rhea leaps over, Zoey kips up, but Rhea DROPKICKS Zoey! The fans fire up and Rhea stalks Zoey, but Kairi jumps on for a SLEEPER! Rhea THROWS Kairi off, runs in at the corner, but Kairi BOOTS Rhea! Kairi runs up, Rhea gives her an alley-oop, and Zoey ROCKS Kairi! Zoey whips, Kairi goes up and over, then RANAS Rhea! Kairi kips, the fans fire up, and Kairi builds speed. But Zoey SNIPER DROPKICKS Kairi first! Zoey clutches her own knee, that move may have backfired! Kairi and Rhea stay back as the medic hurries in.
The medic checks Zoey while the ref has Kairi and Rhea wait, and Raw takes a break.
Raw returns, Rhea and Kairi are now 1v1 without Zoey. Rhea CLUBS Kairi, Kairi fires a body shot, but Rhea stomps Kairi down. Rhea drags Kairi up, whips her to a corner, but Kairi goes up! Kairi CROSSBODIES, but into Rhea’s arms! The fans cheer as Rhea FALL AWAY SLAMS Kairi! Cover, TWO! Kairi survives but Rhea drags her around to tie up the legs! PRISM LOCK!! Kairi endures while Rhea holds her off the mat! Kairi still claws her way forward, and then rolls Rhea into buckles! Kairi fire sup, the fans cheer, and Kairi runs in, forearm SMASH! Kairi snapmares Rhea, goes up the corner, but Rhea is on her!
Rhea and Kairi scrap, but Kairi’s HEADBUTT sends her back! Kairi leaps, but Rhea DROPKICKS her out of the air! Cover, TWO!! Kairi survives from that crash landing and Rhea can’t believe it! The fans rally and duel while Rhea thinks on what to do. The ref checks with Kairi and she’s able to continue. Rhea drags Kairi up, pump handles, and smiles before the RIP- NO, Kairi slips free! URAKEN! Rhea wobbles, Kairi fires up, and Kairi SHOTGUNS Rhea to a corner! Kairi storms around, and the fans fire up as she runs in, SLIDING D! Kairi shoves Rhea to the drop zone, then she goes up the corner! InSANE ELBOW into BOOTS!!
Rhea hits another antiair attack and the fans fire up! Rhea crawls over to Kairi and ROCKS her with a forearm! Kairi falls back, but then rises up. Rhea eggs her on, so Kairi ROCKS Rhea! The fans rally as Rhea comes back to ROCK Kairi! The forearms go back and forth, the fans dueling with each one! Kairi fires a flurry and then CLUBS Rhea. Kairi URA- NO, Rhea ducks and HEADBUTTS! Pump handle and RIPTIDE!!! Cover, Rhea wins!!
Winner: Rhea Ripley, by pinfall (advances to Money in the Bank)
A strong return for Kairi, an unfortunate fall for Zoey, and victory for Rhea! Will will all be watching #MamiInTheBank after Saturday, June 7th?
Rusev speaks.
“Tozawa, Tozawa, Tozawa… I admire your courage, and your loyalty to your friend, but you must be high on cheers and applause to challenge me. I was just trying to do what’s best for you. I was trying to fix you, like I fixed myself. And you go and challenge me, you ungrateful little man. I was born in the depths, I am the son of thunder, who are you to challenge me? A weed unto a blade. But now, you have my attention, and now you have a problem. You should’ve thanked me and walked away. Instead, you listened to them and not your brother. Remember, your ego might get you cheered. But your arrogance will get you slaughtered.
“But Tozawa-san, next week on Monday Night Raw, I will embrace your challenge with open arms. And after I beat you senseless and I tap you out, I am going to forgive your stupidity, and forget your existence.” The Redeemer has spoken, will there be any hope for Tozawa?
The Judgment Day regroups in the clubhouse.
They’re all still pumped from that win, and Dominik knew they’d get it. Dom can’t wait for Liv to come back, too. Finn steps in, high-fives with JD, but then everyone stops cold. Raquel asks, “What is she doing here?” Pan over and it’s ROXANNE PEREZ!! Roxie smiles and Finn says hey, just play nice. They’ve been chatting, and Finn would like to take this moment to formally introduce Roxie to the Judgment Day. Roxie says hi, and Finn says it’s just how Dom was saying weeks ago! They really do need new members around here. Dom says they should talk with Liv about this. Finn says no, Liv’s gonna appreciate this!
Dom has Finn, JD and Carlito all covering his back, and so now Liv & Raquel have Roxie. Dom says they should really talk this over with Liv. Finn says no, no, no, relax. Roxie isn’t a member of the Judgment Day. But sometimes, they just need some help. And in that case, they have Roxanne. Roxie says she is still trying to find her place around here on Raw, and she really admires what Judgment Day has been doing. Plus, she brought presents~! Oh? Roxie hands Dom a box, and Dom opens it up. NUGGIES! Dom can’t say no to a good chicken nugget. Roxie gives Carlito a bag, and inside are fresh apples! Carlito can’t say no to a good apple.
Raquel says she and Roxie have been introduced. There’s nothing she needs from Roxie. She can go now. Finn says it’s fine, and Roxie leaves. Raquel says Liv will hear about this. Finn says he can’t wait. JD is stressed being stuck in the middle, but is the dysfunction of Judgment Day only going to get worse?
Jey Uso VS Bron Breakker w/ Paul Heyman!
The World Heavyweight Champion has already been told by the Wise Man, The Maverick and Der Ring General that he won’t even make it to summer with his title. And they might even feel he won’t make it through tonight against the badass attack dog! But the fans here in #YEETVILLE certainly believe in Jey! Will Jey prove his doubters wrong once again? Or will he be limping into that title match in Tampa?
The bell rings and the fans are torn between YEET and barking. Jey dodges Bron to throw hands, but then Bron knees low! Bron RAMS Jey into the corner again and again, then tells the ref to shut up. The ref says respect his authority, but Bron kicks Jey around. Bron stands Jey up but Jey fires hands! “YEET! YEET!” Jey whips, Bron reverses, but Jey goes up and over to UPPERCUT! “YEET!” The fans fire up, Heyman is annoyed, but Jey eggs Bron on. Jey then runs in and LARIATS Bron up and out of the ring! “YEET!” and Jey builds speed! Jey DIVES and down goes Bron at the ramp! Main Event Jey is in control of the main event while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns once more as Bron has Jey in a headlock. Jey powers up and out, but Bron ducks ‘n’ dodges and builds speed to LARIAT! The fans fire up for that 23 miles per hour shot and Bron looms over Jey. Bron stalks Jey to the ropes, CHOKES him, then lets off at 4. Bron rains down forearms from all sides, then stops to let Jey breathe. The fans are torn but Bron soaks up both cheers and jeers. Heyman is pleased as Bron storms back up. Jey shoves Bron, then BOOTS from the corner! Jey goes up, fakes Bron out, then CROSSBODIES, but into a POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Bron laughs, he’s amused by Jey’s toughness.
The fans rally as Bron kicks Jey to the apron. Bron stomps Jey on the apron, but stops as the ref counts. Bron drags Jey up, puts him in the corner, but the fans rally for “UCE! OH!” Bron OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES! Jey tumbles but is somehow still in this. Bron grins as he storms back up on Jey. Jey reaches out but Bron drags him up by his beard! Bron says Jey is a bum! A BUM!! But Jey blocks his punch to ROCK Bron back! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Jey pops, locks, puts stank on it, and DECKS Bron! The fans fire up and Jey runs in, BACK BODY BLOCK! PELE! And then Jey goes to the corner to say “UCE! OH!”
Jey runs up and HIP ATTACKS Bron! The fans fire up and Jey covers, TWO! Bron stays in this and Heyman is worried, but the fans rally while both men are down on the mat. Jey huffs ‘n’ puffs and rises up, and he stalks Bron to the ropes. Jey runs up, Bron blocks a kick, but not the DRAGON WHIP! Bron tumbles out, Jey builds speed, and Jey DIVES, but Bron catches him! And SMACKS him off the desk! And then into the steps! Bron puts Jey back on the desk, and he goes to the apron! The fans fire up for the FLYING BULLDOG to the desk!! Both men crash ‘n’ burn and the fans go nuts while goes to break!
Raw returns once again and Bron tells Jey he’s a stubborn SOB! Jey can’t win, but he’s trying to take this from Bron! Bron SLAPS Jey, then dares him to hit back! Jey SLAPS Bron! The fans fire up, but Bron kicks low and reels Jey in! Jey slips free to fire hands! Bron fires back, the shots keep going, “YEET! BOO!” The fans fire up and Jey fires more “YEET!” Another pop, lock, and- JUMP KNEE from Bron! Jey comes back to ENZIGIRI! Bron rebounds but Jey dodges the lariat! POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Bron survives and Jey is surprised, but the fans fire up all the same. “This is Awesome!” as Jey goes to the corner.
Jey stares down Heyman, then climbs up. Bron rises and he ROCKS Jey! Bron UPPERCUTS Jey, climbs up to get him, but Jey fights the superplex with body shots! Jey HEADBUTTS Bron down, but Bron springs right back up! SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO!! Jey survives and Bron is beside himself! Heyman stresses out but Bron brings down the straps. Bron roars, runs, and- SUPERKICK!! Jey hits first, covers, TWO!?! Bron survives and Jey is furious! Jey goes to the ropes to wait on Bron. Bron stirs, Heyman glares at Jey, but Jey goes to a corner. Jey aims as Bron rises, but wait! Heyman gets on the apron!
Jey stares Heyman down, storms up on him, but Bron goes out to get a chair! Bron sneaks back in, but JeY SUPERKICKS Bron first! The ref gets the chair out of teh way and Jey builds speed. That lets Heyman trip him up! The fans boo as the ref missed it! Jey is done with Heyman and storms out after him! Heyman takes off his jacket, is he gonna stand his ground? ROLLINS ATTACKS FROM BEHIND!!
Winner: Jey Uso, by disqualification
The fans boo as Rollins uses all his pawns to get the jump on Jey! Rollins throws Jey into the ring, throws off his jacket, then storms in. But Jey fires hands! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” But Bron CLOBBERS Jey! The fans boo as Rollins & Bron mug Jey! But here comes SAMI! The fans fire up as Sami rushes out here to help his dawg, but that’s still a 2v1 situation! Sami is wary, but the fans are already chanting for “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” And so here he is! Rollins is upset as the Second City Saint storms to the ring to stand alongside Sami! Now the numbers are even as Greenville sings Cult of Personality!
Sami and Punk look to each other, then they look at Rollins & Bron. They brawl and the fans erupt! Sami LARIATS Rollins out, Punk DECKS Bron! Then they go out, but Bron SMACKS Punk! Rollins and Sami brawl on the desk while Bron HAMMERS Punk! Bron CLOBBERS Sami, throws knees into him, then Rollins RAMS Sami into barriers! This all spills into the crowd! The fans fire up as they’re closer to the action! Punk is up and he DIVING AX HANDLES from the barriers! Punk & Sami keep after Rollins & Bron, will they be brawling all the way to Tampa Bay? As for Jey, he stands up to get his belt, but the ONE LUCKY RIGHT lands!!
Logan grins as he gets his fourth sucker punch on Jey! Will cheap shots like that be all Logan needs to become THE WWE World Heavyweight Champion?
My Thoughts:
A great Raw here to both build MITB but also act as go-home to SNME. I do want to give well wishes to Zoey Stark on behalf of everyone at The Chairshot. While we’d last seen Zoey back on SmackDown, April 11th, the Women’s Tag Team Gauntlet, and while she has had matches on Main Event, aka the Hulu show (why in the world is it still on Hulu, by the way?) I feel like the combination of Zoey and Kairi returning to such a big time match, going at that kind of pace, maybe ring rust was a factor. We can only hope and pray for a speedy recovery.
As for that Triple Threat, it kinda felt like Rhea was winning either way, and she and Kairi were able to adlib a very good 1v1 from the point after Zoey went down. Very good promo from Iyo and Becky before Becky’s Triple Threat with Roxie and Natty. Great match, and I figured Lyra would cost Becky, there’s still unfinished business there. Those two can fight for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship while Roxie goes for the MITB briefcase. Great match from Penta & Styles VS Finn & JD, but of course El Grande interfered. Penta VS Grande is just a given at this point, it’s just about when and where.
Great promo segment from Judgment Day with Roxie. Roxie not officially joining up is basically no different than when Liv was hanging around, so this is clearly going to lead to Liv VS Roxie as part of Judgment Day once again falling apart. Speaking of falling apart, tonight has to be the true beginning of the end for A-Town Down Under. Sheamus beat up Theory and Waller stayed far, far away. Sheamus beats up on Waller and Theory makes sure Waller doesn’t get away. That and New Day talking with Waller, they could be pulling a Karrion Kross and getting Waller to think he doesn’t need Theory anymore and that sparks a fight between Waller and Theory.
Good promo with all the people in Pearce’s office, including Pearce himself. No respect for the Raw GM, no respect. But New Day trying to broker a deal with American Made, aka they’re gonna gang up on Erik & Ivar but then maybe that backfires, that’s good stuff. Rusev has a very good promo telling Tozawa how foolish and doomed he is, but I would think maybe Otis returns at some point during that match being in a much angrier mood. Rusev VS Otis where Otis is just a machine would be some great stuff. That Tyrese Haliburton interview was a whole lot of nothing, though. Yes, it’s nice to hear he’s in 2K25, and yeah, they had him and Brunson play out their NBA feud on WWE TV last Summer, but they could’ve just said all that and not worried about some prerecorded interview from before fans were even in the building.
On the flip side, more great stuff with this world title story. Logan Paul had a good opening promo with Gunther to tease that possibility, and I like that it set Logan up for Jey’s retaliation. I feel like Cathy Kelley’s promo later didn’t go with what Gunther said in his. Gunther kinda does care who wins the title with his line about taking things personally, but I suppose the point is that he’ll just beat everyone up real bad until he’s champ again. Good promo from Rollins and Gunther in that moment, too, teasing that possibility, too. I wouldn’t be surprised if Rollins and/or Bron get in on MITB to double their odds of taking that title.
Great main event match from Jey VS Bron, but maybe not as good as their previous ones. At the same time, Rollins “ruins” it anyway with his attack, which brings out Sami and Punk for a great brawl that helps end the show. And Logan getting one last shot on Jey, that’s not just getting heat back on Logan but also giving us the go-home math. Jey will somehow find a way to win, and while Gunther VS Jey all over again might be too much for some, do we really want Logan Paul as a World Heavyweight Champion? At least, at this point, with it being at the expense of Jey Uso? I’d think not.
My Score: 8.8/10
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