Results
Mitchell’s WWE Crown Jewel Results & Report! (10/11/25)
Who is truly QB1?
Will Cody Rhodes go back-to-back as Crown Jewel Champ?
In Seth Rollins’ mind, he NEEDS to win the Crown Jewel Championship here in Perth, Australia, but that means finally beating Cody Rhodes 1v1! Who will truly lead the WWE into the future?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Australian Street Fight: Bronson Reed VS Roman Reigns; Bronson wins.
- WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: Stephanie Vaquer VS Tiffany Stratton; Vaquer wins and is the 2025 Women’s Crown Jewel Champion.
- John Cena VS AJ Styles; Cena wins.
- Iyo Sky & Rhea Ripley VS The Kabuki Warriors; Iyo & Rhea win.
- WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Championship: Cody Rhodes VS Seth Rollins; Rollins wins and is the 2025 Men’s Crown Jewel Champion.
PLAY BY PLAY
It’s the Crown Jewel Countdown Show!
Join Michael Cole, Wade Barrett & Big E in discussing, analyzing and predicting all the action about to go down tonight, or this morning if you’re stateside, in Perth!
Operation: Crown Jewel – The Royal Transfer
From Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the WWE Experience, the team of experts carefully place the Men’s & Women’s Crown Jewel Championships into their secure carrying cases, and then those cases into the SUVs, all with the white glove treatment. Then a private jet takes those cases 7,065 MILES to Perth, Australia. And from there, two more SUVs arrive at the arena, and the championships are prepped. Now they simply await the winners of tonight’s epic showdowns!
Can you hear it?
Rhea Ripley narrates: “We start in silence. Finding the calm in our minds, and the peace in our hearts. But we are not meant to stay there. Not when we hear it. Can you hear it? Our sound isn’t just heard, it’s felt. It’s the roar, the rhythm, the chaos, the chant. From every corner of the globe, these sounds need no translation. That is what ‘real’ sounds like. Can you hear it? Tonight, from my beloved island nation, we will be wilder, we will be bolder, and we will show the world what Australia sounds like. Can you hear it now? I can.”
Australian Street Fight: Bronson Reed w/ Paul Heyman VS Roman Reigns!
The Colossal Aussie returns home a big way! To settle things between Tribal Thief and Tribal Chief, Auszilla and the Big Dog are going to throw away the rules and AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE, FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT! Will Perth get hit with a Tsunami? Or will we all ACKNOWLEDGE HIM?
Even before his entrance, the fans sing for “Roman, Roman Reigns~!” Then Roman makes his entrance and the fans cheer, their ones held high. Roman raises his finger for the pyro, then he continues to the ring. The second pyro goes off, and the fans return to singing for “Roman, Roman Reigns~!” The bell rings, the fans fire up, and the two stare down. Bronson talks some trash, but the fans chant for “O T C! O T C!” Roman tells Bronson that this isn’t Bronson’s homefield, it’s his. And hands start flying! Roman gets the edge, and he SMACKS Bronson off buckles! And then off more buckles! Then more buckles!
The fans cheer as Roman climbs up, and he rains down fists! Fans count along, and Roman goes to TEN! The fans cheer again as Roman hops down. Roman runs the ropes to LARIAT Bronson up and out! The fans fire up again and they raise the ones to the sky. Roman goes out the side, Heyman hustles away, and Roman runs up, DRIVE-BY DROPKICK! The fans fire up and Bronson staggers away. Roman UPPERCUTS Bronson into the crowd! Roman throws Prime bottles at him! Roman goes out into the crowd to throw hands on Bronson, SMACKS him off barriers, and then throws hands. Roman high-fives a few fans as they continue on.
Roman HEADBUTTS Bronson, Bronson fires body shots, and they haymakers fly! Roman ROCKS Bronson, then SMAC KS him with a trash can! The fans cheer and Roman stalks Bronson to SMACK him with the can again! Bronson staggers away, Roman ROCKS him again, and the fans chant, “F HIM, ROMAN, F HIM UP!” Roman ROCKS Bronson, then brings out a cricket bat! The fans are thunderous as Roman also brings out a rugby ball! Roman THROWS that at Heyman! And then he throws another at Bronson! Then he JAMS Bronson with a bat! Bronson goes into the ring, Roman storms in, and he winds up!
The fans cheer Roman on as he SMACKS Bronson! That’s six! Bronson stumbles out of the ring now, and Roman revels in the chants. Roman is having some fun now, but Bronson CLOBBERS him! Bronson drags Roman up to HEADBUTT, then CLUB him down. The fans cheer, “This is Awesome!” while Bronson looks under the ring. Bronson doesn’t find what he wants, so he CLUBS Roman again. Bronson brings out a kendo stick! He swings, misses, and Roman POSTS him for it! Then Roman takes the kendo stick to SMACK Bronson! And SMACK! And SMACK! The fans cheer as Roman winds up again, and he SMACKS Bronson in the chest!
The fans fire up while Bronson sputters and flounders. The fans sing again as Roman stalks Bronson to the timekeeper’s area. Roman grabs a mic real quick, makes sure it’s working, and he stomps Bronson. “Perth! If you want tables… ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer and raise the ones, it’s a unanimous vote! Roman goes looking, and he indeed brings out a TABLE! And the ball! Roman throws the ball at Heyman, but he hits ropes instead. Heyman is panicking as Roman puts the table in the ring, but Bronson CLOBBERS Roman again! And RAMS him into steel steps! Bronson says this is HIS home!
The fans boo Bronson, especially as he puts the table back under the ring! Bronson goes over to Roman, CLUBS him down, and fans tell Bronson off. But Bronson sits the steel steps on their side, takes the top piece off, and he RAMS Roman down! Roman sputters, rises, and Bronson RAMS him down again! Roman flops against barriers, and Bronson CHOKES him! The fans boo as Bronson raises his one. Bronson HEADBUTTS Roman, puts him in the ring, and the fans tell Bronson off more. Bronson brings chairs into the ring, and he JAMS Roman up! And JAMS him again! Bronson wedges that chair into the corner while the fans boo.
Bronson stalks Roman, SMACKS him with the other chair, and Heyman mocks Roman now. Bronson taunts The OTC, “You feel that?” He JAMS Roman again! And again! And again! Bronson DIGS the chair into the ribs, the same ribs that the Tsunami crushed the last time these two fought. Bronson sits the chair up, brings Roman around, and fans tell him off again. Bronson raises his one, the fans boo, but Bronson tells Roman that the OTC will be no more! But then Roman fireman’s carries! SAMOAN DROP on the chair! Cover, TWO! Bronson survives and the fans fire up again! The fans rally up harder as both men slowly rise.
Roman huffs ‘n’ puffs but Bronson stands first. Roman LARIATS! Bronson stays up, so Roman LARIATS again! And LARIATS again! And again! And again, again, again, all against the ropes! The fans cheer and Roman goes to about TEN! Roman still fires LARIATS, just a bit slower now. Bronson is sputtering but still standing, so Roman keeps going! TWENTY lariats! Roman whips, Bronson reverses, LEAPING LARIAT for 21! The fans are thunderous, Heyman is panicking, but Roman locks ‘n’ loads! SUPER- NO, Bronson catches Roman, pops him around, JAGGED EDGE! Cover, TWO!! Roman survives and Bronson is stunned!
Bronson paces, he makes sure the chair is in the corner, and he brings out a stop sign! The fans chant “STOP! STOP! STOP!” but Bronson SMACKS Roman with the sign! And SMACKS him again! Then Bronson puts the sign down, clinches Roman, but Roman fights the lift! Roman fires elbows, but Bronson just catches him to URENAGE on the stop sign! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Roman stays in this. Heyman tells Bronson to finish this, and Bronson gives last rites for the SENTON but onto the sign! Roman avoids disaster and both men are down again! The fans rally up again as both men crawl.
The fans still want tables, but Roman baits Bronson into RUNNING INTO THE CHAIR!! Bronson sputters and stumbles, into a SUPERMAN PUNCH! Cover, TWO! Bronson survives and Roman is a bit surprised, but the fans chant, “TABLES! TABLES!” Roman goes to a corner first, and he lets out the battle cry, “OOAH~!” But Bronson scrambles out of the ring! The fans boo but Bronson knew to avoid disaster. Roman goes out the side, and Roman lets out another “OOAH~!” The fans fire up as Roman builds speed around the way, but BRON BREAKKER SPEARS ROMAN!! The fans either boo or bark as the Badass has to help his teammate!
The fans “YEET! YEET! YEET!” in hopes The Usos are here, but Bronson starts clearing off the desk! Bron drags Roman up and over, and they combine for the DOUBLE POWERBOMB through the desk!! The fans boo as Bronson mocks the “OOAH~!” But The Vision isn’t done as they bring out a table! Bronson puts that in the ring, sets it up in a corner, and Bron drags Roman up. Fans still “YEET! YEET! YEET!” and they’re here! Jey & Jimmy storm down to ringside, but Bron intercepts! They DOUBLE SUPERKICK him for it! Bronson dares the Usos to bring it, so Jey goes first! He dodges Bronson, ROCKS Him, and Jimym ROCKS him!
The fans fire up as the Usos pinball Bronson, then they pop, lock, and DOUBLE HAYMAKER! RAM and FOREARM in the corner! Then DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Bronson sits down, but Bron is back! SUPERKICK for him! SUPERKICK again! Then DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for Bron! Bron sits in another corner, and the fans fire up with “UCE! OH! UCE! OH!” STEREO HIP ATTACKS! Roman apparently has a bloody arm, and he’s still crawling to the ring. The Usos get Bron up for the ONE AND DONE!! Jimmy & Jey then drag Bron into the drop zone! The Usos each take a corner, but Bronson SHOVES Jimmy down!
Bron grabs Jey by the neck! Gorilla press, and GUT BUSTER DROP! Jey sputters and the fans bark. Bron goes out the side, eyes on Jimmy. Bron builds speed now, just like Roman did, and Bron SPEARS Jimmy through barriers!! The fans lose their minds but Bron just took himself out! Bronson sees it’s just him, and he has Jey in the drop zone! Bronson climbs, but ROMAN IS BACK! SUPERMAN PUNCH! Bronson drops off the corner, staggers around, into ANOTHER SUPERMAN PUNCH! And then “OOAH~!” But Bron is back!? SUPERMAN PUNCH for Bron! Bronson gets Roman again, but Roman fights the Jagged Edge!
Jey runs in! But Bronson moves, JEY SPEARS ROMAN THROUGH THE TABLE!!! The fans lose their minds again, and then BRON SPEARS JEY!! Bronson climbs back up, Bron drags Roman to the drop zone, TSUNAMI!! Cover, BRONSON WINS!
Winner: Bronson Reed, by pinfall
The Usos tried to have Roman’s back, but it all backfired! And Bronson finally has a win over Roman Reigns! Bigger than that, Roman has tasted defeat in 1v1 action for the first time in a LONG time! Roman looks to the Usos and says they agreed, they were supposed to stay back! The whole world thinks Roman can’t do it on his own, and now this happens! Roman does want The Usos to be there for him, but not like this! This ain’t like the old times! It only works ONE WAY. Roman says he loves The Usos, but he doesn’t wanna see them until Christmas! The Usos are shocked, and Roman storms off.
Now the Usos argue. Jey says fine, Roman can do whatever he wants. No matter what, Roman’s always Roman. Jimmy says yeah, but they’re still family. Jimmy tries to calm Jey down, but Jey isn’t hearing it. Jey also storms off! What is going to happen to the OG Bloodline now that it’s all falling apart?
WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: Stephanie Vaquer VS Tiffany Stratton!
La Primera made history in NXT by being the first woman to hold NXT Women’s & NXT Women’s North American Championships at the same time. Then she won the Evolution Battle Royal for a title shot meant for Clash in Paris, but plans changed when Naomi found she was expecting. Vaquer would then defeat Iyo Sky to become Women’s World Champion, and now she’s here. On the flipside, SmackDown has been running on #TiffyTime since before WrestleMania 41, and might still for the rest of the year. But who will prove they are THE Women’s Champion in WWE?
The introductions are made, the extravagant Crown Jewel Championship is on display, and it’s time to see who is number one!
The bell rings and the fans duel, though “LA PRIMERA!” sounds a bit louder than “TIFFY TIME!” The two circle, tie up, and Vaquer waistlocks. Vaquer SLAMS Tiff, facelocks, but Tiff wrenches free to wristlock. Vaquer turns around, drops down, rolls, and she wrenches to a double wristlock, then hammerlock. Tiff reaches back to headlock, spins around for a better grip, but Vaquer pries that open to wrench and wristlock. Vaquer YANKS the arm, and wristlocks. Tiff rolls, kips up, but Vaquer snapmares her back down. Vaquer holds onto the wristlock but Tiff kips up again, only for Vaquer to snapmare her again.
The fans rally as Tiff kips up again, and she cartwheels through the snapmare! Vaquer ELBOWS Tiff, whips, but Tiff reverses. Vaquer tilt-o-whirls into a roll-up, and bridge! TWO, and Tiff staggers to her feet. Tiff wrenches Vaquer, sunset flips, TWO! Vaquer gets loose, and the fans cheer the standoff. Vaquer and Tiff reset, circle, and Tiff offers a handshake. Vaquer kicks! Tiff blocks, headlocks, but Vaquer powers up and out. Tiff goes up and over, the fans duel, and Tiff says it’s time! Tiff handsprings, but Vaquer dodges! Vaquer theN ROCKS Tiff, sits her down, and scrubs her with her boot! The ref counts, Vaquer stops at 4.
The fans cheer as Vaquer goes corner to corner. Tiff bails out, but Vaquer stops short. Tiff checks her nose, gets back in, but Vaquer fires forearms! Tiff hits back, then whips, and she DROPKICKS Vaquer onto ropes! Tiff says it’s still time, but she runs into a SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO! Tiff stays in this but Vaquer hauls her up. Vaquer whips, Tiff sunset flips, but Vaquer stays up to scrape her soles! Then LEG DROP, brother! Cover, TWO! Tiff survives again but Vaquer stays focused. The fans rally, Vaquer scuffs Tiff, and she drags Tiff around to isolate an arm. Vaquer STOMPS the arm! Tiff clutches the elbow, but she kicks back. Vaquer blocks!
Vaquer turns Tiff, steps over, STANDING STF! The fans fire up while Tiff endures, and Tiff fires hands! Vaquer hits back, back suplex, but Tiff lands out! BIG back suplex! Both women are down and the fans fire up! Tiff rises, the fans rally up, and she stalks Vaquer. Tiff blocks a kick to LARIAT Vaquer! Tiff throws off the armbands, then handsprings her way for the TIFFY ELBOW! Then she runs, cartwheels, and Alabama Lift for an ALABAMA SLAM! High stack, TWO! The fans fire up as Vaquer survives, and Tiff huffs ‘n’ puffs. TIFFY- NO, Vaquer avoids the stomps, then sunset flips, TWO! Vaquer hooks Tiff to spin her, and underhook!
Tiff wrenches free, fireman’s carries, but Vaquer fights free. Vaquer shoves Tiff, blocks her boots, and isolates a leg to DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Tiff is still in this but Vaquer runs back in, METEORA! Vaquer snapmares, covers, TWO! Tiff toughs it out but Vaquer goes up the corner. Tiff hurries to SHOVE Vaquer! Vaquer lands on the apron, she SMACKS Tiff off buckles then HEADBUTTS back! Vaquer goes up, up, and springboards, but Tiff dodges! Tiff kicks low, reels Vaquer in, FALCON BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! This is not the end of heartache for Vaquer, but not for Tiff either, and the fans fire up again!
Tiff drags Vaquer to ta drop zone, then PRETTIEST- NO, Vaquer trips Tiff! And drags her off the corner for a BIG back suplex! Vaquer sits Tiff up, and the fans know what’s coming! But so does Tiff! Victory roll! TWO, Vaquer has it, TWO! Tiff BOOTS Vaquer down! Cover, TWO! Tiff drags Vaquer to a drop zone again, then she goes up the corner. The fans cheer for the SWANTON BOMB, but onto ropes! Vaquer has Tiff now, and the fans cheer on the Latino Heat edition of DEVIL’S KISSES! AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH! YEEEEAH~! Vaquer then drags Tiff in, underhooks, and S V B!! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as Tiff survives, and they want it “One More Time!” Vaquer underhooks, but Tiff fights free! Tiff KNEES Vaquer, fireman’s carries, and ROLLING SENTON! PRETTIEST MOONSAULT FLOPS as Vaquer dodges! Vaquer goes up now, and she hits SPIRAL TAP!! Cover, VAQUER WINS!
Winner: Stephanie Vaquer, by pinfall (2025 Women’s Crown Jewel Champion)
La Primera proves she IS La Primera, she adds another historic accolade to her résumé! Triple H is here to not only present the belt and ring to the winner, but to hug it out with Vaquer. The fans chant “You Deserve It!” but that’s because she earned it! Vaquer puts the ring on her index finger, and HHH helps put the belt around her waist. Jackie Redmond is here to interview our second-ever Women’s Crown Jewel Champion. She’s 21 days into her world title reign, the fans chanted, “You Deserve It,” and do so again. What does it all mean to her? Vaquer takes the mic to say, “Australia, I am so happy righ t now. Tonight, we made history together!” The fans cheer that!
Vaquer continues that this title, this is not just a beautiful belt. This represents all the motivation, the support, and love they have given her. She followed her dream. The fans believed in her. Now, she believes in herself. The fans cheer that, too! Tonight, she is so very thankful. And now, La Primera is the Women’s World AND Crown Jewel Champion! The fans cheer as Vaquer gets to hold both belts up and gets pyro to celebrate! Vaquer is truly number one, but who will step to her as a #1 contender?
The Vision regroups backstage.
Bron Breakker says no one was able to beat Roman Reigns for years! But Bronson Reed did! He did that! Then in steps Heyman, and he shakes Bronson’s hand to congratulate him. Tribal Thief over Tribal Chief, always. From now on, when people talk about the vision of the future of this industry, they’ll talk about both Bron and Bronson. And one more thing: Seth Rollins VS Cody Rhodes… If for some reason Rollins were to climb the top rope, face the stage, flail his arms in the air, and begs all three of The Vision to come out and help him… Don’t do it. This is a meritocracy, boys. Either Rollins is better or Cody is better, and we find out tonight.
And just in case, Heyman will start making arrangements for their victory party, for when they get back to the States. Heyman says he’s proud of Bronson and pats him on the shoulder before leaving. But Bron asks, “What happens if Cody wins? Then what?” Bronson isn’t sure, but Heyman steps back in and says, “I think you both know the answer to that question.” The Oracle leaves again, is this truly a make or break night for The Visionary?
John Cena VS AJ Styles!
It was back in 2016 when The GOAT and the Phenomenal finally met face to face, but that historic moment was the culmination of two very different paths. Ruthless Aggression gave John Cena his rise to the top, while AJ Styles was about Total Nonstop Action. But Styles truly made an impact when he finally joined the WWE, and shocked many when he #BeatUpJohnCena! It was a truly epic feud that coincided with Cena’s 16th title reign. There was also respect forged, and they each went on their own paths again. But now, as both men are in the home stretch of their historic careers, Cena, Styles, and the fans all rallied for this final showdown!
Here, on this already historic night in Perth, #TheLastTimeIsNow for Cena VS Styles, #TheLastTimeIsNow to prove who is truly THE phenomenal, THE greatest, THE best of their generation, who you got?
Styles wears a recreation of his classic TNA gear, and Cena has his Perth inspired merchandise as the fans rap along with My Time is Now. Cena says, “Last one overseas, man. Let’s go to work.” Cena slides into the ring and the fans are all fired up! Alicia Taylor gives Cena his full introduction, “He is the Greatest Of Allll~ Time! The Never-Seen Seventeen, celebrating with each and everyone one of you here tonight in Perth, Australia, one final time! The Last Real Chaaampion~! JOHN CEEEEENAAAA~!” The fans cheer, and Cena hands a note to Alicia real quick. The fans chant, “Thank You, Cena!” while Alicia opens the note.
Alicia reads aloud, “Ladies and gentlemen, the definition of Total Nonstop Action… The Ace and Undisputed Boss of the Bullet Club… It is our honor as fans, and my honor as an opponent, to see if he can #BeatUpJohnCena one final time… He is the Face that Runs the Place, The Phenomenal A J STYLES~!” The fans cheer Cena giving Styles his props. The fans are losing their minds already realizing this is real, and the bell rings! The two circle, tie up, and Styles headlocks. The fans rally and duel as Styles grinds the hold. Cena endures, fights up, and powers out. Cena drops down, hurdles over, but Styles avoids the arm-drag!
The fans cheer as the two reset, tie up again, and “This is Awesome” already! Cena and Styles nod, tie up, and Cena headlocks now. Styles endures, the fans rally, and Styles fights up. Styles powers up and out, then hurdles, drops down, and arm-drags! Cena is up but Styles DROPKICKS! Cena flounders to a corner and the fans fire up with Styles. The fans cheer on “TNA! TNA!” and the two reset. Styles and Cena tie up collar ‘n’ elbow, Styles puts Cena in the corner, and he lets off cleanly. The fans hope these two “Fight Forever!” but this only just got going. Cena and Styles tie up again, Cena puts Styles in a corner, then he lets off cleanly.
The two reset, Cena fakes a lunge, and the two knuckle lock. They complete, but then Cena fireman’s carries! Styles slips free, ROCKS Cena, then runs in and LARIATS! Snapmare, sliding FOREARM! Cover, TWO! Cena hurries away to the corner and Styles stays cool. Styles runs corner to corner for another LARIAT, another snapmare, and another sliding FOREARM! Cover, TWO! Cena goes to another corner while Styles paces. The fans cheer, Styles runs in again, and another LARIAT! Another snapmare, and another sliding FOREARM! Another cover, TWO! Cena shows that toughness and Styles is a bit annoyed.
Cena goes to the fourth corner, Styles runs in, but Cena LARIATS first! Both men are down and the fans rally up again. Cena rises, runs up, ducks ‘n’ dodges to SHOULDER TACKLE! And SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans cheer, but Styles KICKS the lift! Styles fires off the PHENOMENAL BLITZ, but Cena catches him for a SPIN-OUT BOMB! And yes, “You Can’t-” Wait, Cena blocks a kick! Cena stands Styles up, but styles PELES! Styles runs up, Cena dodges, and another SPIN-OUT BOMB! And now, “YOU CAN’T SEE ME!” FIVE KNUCKLE SHUFFLE! And then the fireman’s carry, ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT! Cover, TWO!!
Styles survives the “sequence of doom,” but Cena stays cool as the fans again declare, “This is Awesome!” Cena waits on Styles as Styles staggers up, but Styles avoids the fireman’s carry! Fireman’s carry in return, USHIGOROSHI! But a bit double-edged throwing someone as big as Cena into that move! Styles shakes the leg out, he reels Cena in, but Cena ducks under to SKULL CRUSHING FINALE?! Cover, TWO!! Cena’s take on The Miz’s move doesn’t work but the fans still love it! Styles goes to the apron and Cena pursues. Cena drags Styles up the corner, the fans duel, but Cena wants to go to the very top! Styles slips under first!
Styles torture racks Cena, for a thrash and TOWER HACKER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Cena survives and Styles is frustrated. Styles sees Cena go to the corner, the fans fire up, and Styles runs in again for a LARIAT! Then a dragon sleeper, SCORPION DEATH DROP! Cover, TWO! Cena survives Styles’ shoutout to The Icon, Sting, but Styles keeps right on Cena. Styles reels Cena in, calls for it, and he tucks Cena in, but Cena trips Styles to have the leg! S T F!! Styles endures and the fans fire up! Styles reaches out, claws at the mat, and he pops out the back, CROSSFACE! Cena flails, fights around, and the fans rally up again.
Cena rolls Styles, pops free, and he has the ACCOLADE?! A shoutout to Rusev and Styles endures! Styles pops out the back, has the headlock, roll, COQUINA CLUTCH!! The fans cheer for “JOE! JOE! JOE!” Cena flails, reaches out, and he rolls to rise up! Styles is a backpack as Cena stands, but Styles shifts to roll Cena! But Cena rolls through that, has the legs, WALLS OF JERICHO!! The fans go nuts for “Y 2 J! Y 2 J!” Styles probably hates this one the most, but he pops through, drags himself up, and then drags Cena down! CALF KILLER!! Styles uses one of his own, and he pulls on that leg! “This is Awesome!” as Cena endures!
Cena tucks, rolls, and steps through again, STF!! Styles endures again, reaches out, but Cena lets go to drag him back! But Styles BOOTS Cena away, kicks low, and reels Cena in! Hook and STYLES CLASH!! Roll over and cover, TWO!! Cena survives and the fans fire up again! Both men stir and the fans again hope these two “Fight Forever!” Styles aims from the apron, the fans fire up, and PHENOMEANL- NO, Cena catches Styles! And gives him a goodnight kiss for Bray! SISTER ABIGAIL!! Cover, TWO!!! Styles survives and the fans are thunderous! The fireflies come out, and “He has the whole world in his hands! He has the whole wide world in his hands!”
The fans cheer again and Cena looks to Heaven. “Thank You, Wyatt!” Cena fireman’s carries, Styles lands out, underhooks and ANGEL’S WINGS!! Cover, TWO!! A shoutout to Christopher Daniels but Cena survives again! “This is Awesome!” as both men rise. Styles staggers over to ROCK Cena! Cena comes back to kick low! Styles comes back to KICK Cena’s leg! Cena UPPERCUTS! Both men stagger, and Styles ROCKS Cena again! Cena wobbles, but he comes back to BODY BLOW! Styles huffs ‘n’ puffs to CHOP! “WOO~!” Cena ROCKS Styles, Styles ROCKS Cena, and repeat! They go back and forth with shots and the fans rally up!
Cena fireman’s carries outta nowhere! But Styles fights free! But Cena FLAPJACKS Styles! The fans fire up again as Cena now reels Styles in, and underhooks! Could it be!? But Styles Alabama Lifts from it, FADE TO BLACK!! A shoutout to the Heavy Metal Rebel! Cover, TWO!! Styles and Cena go to ropes and the fans rally up again. Styles storms up to kick Cena, but Cena pushes him away! And he puts Styles in the ropes! DRAPING DDT!! Vintage Orton from Cena! The fans are fired up for “R K O! R K O!” Yes, Cena hears those Voices! He pounds the mat, the fans fire up, and as Styles stands, R K O!!! Cover, TWO!!!
Styles survives and the fans are losing their minds! But now Cena has a smirk on his face. Cena goes back to a corner, and winds up that foot! THE PUNT MISSES! Styles fireman’s carries, to ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!! Cover, TWO!!! Cena survives his own move! The fans are loving this, and again they hope these two “FIGHT FOREVER!” Styles rises, and he goes to Cena to raise his hand. Styles says, “You Can’t-” CENA CHOKE GRIPS STYLES! Shoutout to Taker with the CHOKE SLAM! Cover, TWO!!! Cena being The Phenom almost got the Phenomenal One, but the fans are calling for “6 1 9! 6 1 9!” Can either guy even do that move?!
Both men rise up, Styles storms up, but Cena drop toeholds Styles onto the ropes! Now way! He’s dialing it up! Styles LARIATS first! The fans boo, but then Cena fireman’s carries! Styles slips to the apron, ROUNDHOUSES Cena down, and Styles takes a shot! Springboard and 450 SPLASH!! Knees on knees, give or take, but the fans still lose their minds! Styles and Cena go to the corners, and Styles tunes up the band! The fans fire up, and SWEET CHIN MUSIC!!! Cover, TWO!?!? Cena survives but the fans cheer on “H B K! H B K!” Styles rises, thinks on what he has to do, and he goes back to the apron.
“This is Awesome!” as Styles throws off the elbow pad! PHENOMENAL FOREARM!! Cover, TWO!!! Cena survives one of Styles’ own moves, and now Styles really is at a loss for words! The fans are chanting for Batista, but then they realize, “YES! YES! YES!” They want some American Dragon here, so Styles drags Cena up to reel him in. But Cena firemen’s carries first! But Styles fights with elbows! And more elbows! HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! But Cena fireman’s carries to ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!! Cover, TWO!?!? Styles survives again and the fans can’t believe it! Both men are down again as the fans again declare, “This is Awesome!”
Cena and Styles stir, and Cena stalks Styles to a corner. Cena puts Styles up top, then climbs up after him. Cena brings Styles up to a fireman’s carry! The fans freak out already, but Styles fights with more elbows! Styles SHOVES Cena down, adjusts position, and he leaps for a CROSSBODY! Cena rolls through for a deadlift! #BigMatchJohn hits the gut wrench!? FOR A TOMBSTONE!!! And then a fireman’s carry, ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!! Cover, CENA WINS!
Winner: John Cena, by pinfall
A true classic, a true love letter to professional wrestling, and in the end, one epic tiebreaker! Cena finishes things with Styles to be 3-2, but it was one for the ages! The fans chant, “Thank You, Cena!” but he thanks Styles by helping him to his feet. The fans cheer the great show of respect as these two icons hug it out. Cena raises Styles’ hand, but then Styles raises Cena’s hand. Styles lets Cena have the ring, and Cena goes to hug and kiss his wife, Shay. Another night down, four left to go. Cena revels in the roar of the crowd, but who will be next for The Last Real Champion?
Iyo Sky & Rhea Ripley VS The Kabuki Warriors!
The Genius and The Eradicator were getting too close as friends for Asuka’s liking, and Asuka couldn’t just let it be. But while Asuka got between Iyo and Rhea, Kairi Sane found herself caught in the middle of it all, as well. They were like family, but Asuka has cut Iyo off. But will The Empress of Tomorrow & Pirate Princess succeed in cutting Iyo down? Or will Mami help Iyo be on top Down Under?
The teams sort out and then Kabuki Warriors just attack! The fans boo as Asuka DCLUBS away on Rhea and Kairi is after Iyo! Kairi SMACKS Iyo off buckles, then The Kabuki Warriors TOSS Rhea out! The fans boo more but Asuka & Kairi soak up the heat. But then Iyo runs up on Kairi! Kairi blocks a kick, ROCKS Iyo, and holds her in place. Asuka winds up, but Rhea returns to DORPKICK her! Iyo and Kairi brawl again, Asuka and Rhea brawl, then Iyo whips Kairi< Kairi goes up but Iyo puts her on the apron to KNEE her down! Asuka puts Rhea on the apron, avoids the shoulder and KICKS her to then POST her!
Rhea and Kairi are on the floor, and now Asuka and Iyo are alone. The fans rally up as Iyo and the root of the problem step up. Asuka talks trash on Iyo, then mockingly offers a handshake like it’ll be okay. Iyo kicks at the hand but Asuka pulls it back, saying Iyo’s dumb to think she’d let her! They run up, dodge, Iyo redirects, but Asuka avoids the handspring! Iyo trips Asuka, then runs to SHOTGUN! Asuka flounders and the fans fire up! Iyo runs back in, but ducks a kick first! Asuka ducks a punch, but Iyo blocks the drop toehold! Iyo CLUBS away on Asuka, then whips, only for Asuka to block. Iyo CLUBS away on Asuka again!
Iyo fires forearms, the ref counts, and she backs Iyo down. Asuka sucker punches Iyo! Asuka CLUBS Iyo, Iyo HEADBUTTS away on Asuka! The fans fire up with Iyo and she runs, but Asuka ELBOWS her at the ropes! Asuka powers up, runs, but Iyo follows to DROPKICK! Asuka tumbles, Iyo stomps away on her, and she scrapes Asuka against ropes. The ref counts, Iyo drags Asuka up and the fans sing, “Iyo, Iyo Sky~!” Iyo CHOPS Asuka, runs, but Asuka bails out. Asuka is upset, but Iyo DIVES onto her instead! The fans fire up and Iyo HAMMERS away! Kairi runs up, Iyo dodges and DECKS her! But Asuka POSTS Iyo! And ROUNDHOUSES her down!
The fans boo but Kairi cheers Asuka on. Rhea wants to hurry over but the ref keeps her back. Asuka flounders away from Iyo, drags herself into the ring at 4 of 10, but Iyo finally rises. Iyo flounders a bit, we hit 7 of 10, and Iyo leans on the desk. Iyo LEAPS in at 9! The fans cheer but Asuka is annoyed. Asuka stomps away on Iyo, has her on the ropes, and she tags Kairi. Kairi climbs up, and Asuka feeds Iyo to a BOOT! Then HANGING HEADSCISSOR! Kairi lets go at 4, then climbs up again, FLYING KABUKI ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Iyo survives, but Kairi drags Iyo up again to put on ropes. The fans rally as Kairi winds up to CHOP! And CHOP!
Kairi winds up and CHOPS again! Kairi grabs a leg, scraps with Iyo, and Asuka tags in. Kairi bumps Iyo off Asuka’s boot, and the fans rally for Iyo and Rhea. Asuka stands on Iyo’s head! Asuka taunts Rhea, goes back to Iyo, and says to just listen to her, respect her, and apologize to her. The fans tell Asuka off, Iyo tells Asuka to shut up! Asuka KICKS Iyo, KICKS her again, and just beats her against the ropes! The ref counts, Asuka CHOKES Iyo, but Asuka stops at 4. They argue, and Kairi gets a cheap shot in! The fans boo but Kairi is conflicted over doing that. But it’s what Asuka-nee wants, so she had to! Asuka suplexes, but Iyo fights free!
Iyo wrenches to ROCK Asuka, but Asuka keeps her from Rhea! Iyo fires more shots, reaches out, and repeat! Asuka ROCKS Iyo in return! Asuka gives thumbs down to Rhea, then she whips Iyo to the corner. Iyo BLASTS Kairi for it! And BOOTS Asuka away! Iyo dodges Asuka, hurries, but Kairi tags in first! Kairi CLUBS Iyo down! The fans boo as Iyo headlocks. Kairi says they are family, but Rhea says no they’re not! The fans rally, but Kairi THROWS Iyo down by her hair! BLOCKBUSTER! Kairi tries to hit Rhea, but the ref stops them both! That just lets the Kabuki Warriors mug Iyo behind the ref’s back! Rhea is furious but she has no choice but to stand down!
Asuka tags in, the fans blame the ref, but Asuka taunts Rhea more. But Iyo ROCKS Asuka! And CHOPS! Asuka ROCKS Iyo, Iyo ROCKS Asuka! Kairi storms in but Iyo DECKS her! Iyo fires off on Kairi at the ropes, but Asuka clinches! Kairi URAKENS! Asuka URAKENS! SOBATS! FRONT KICKS! Then she puts Iyo up top! Kairi tags in, Iyo is in the Tree of Woe! Kairi climbs up to WOE STOMP! Cover, TWO! Iyo survives and Kairi is furious! Kairi tells Iyo to just give up, and she CHOPS her on the back! Tag to Asuka, another CHOP to the back, but the fans rally for Iyo and Rhea. Asuka taunts Rhea, then goes back to Iyo.
Asuka KICKS Iyo, but Iyo shakes her head. Asuka KICKS, Iyo roars! Iyo rises as Asuka KICKS her again and again, and she blocks one! Iyo SLAPS Asuka, Asuka SLAPS Iyo, so Iyo goes wild! The SLAPS keep going, then Asuka SLAPS, SLAPS, SLAPS, and SOBATS! But Iyo blocks a shot to FLAPJACK Asuka! The fans fire up as Asuka and Iyo crawl for the corners! Hot tags to Kairi and Rhea! The fans go nuts for Mami as she LARIATS Kairi again and again! Kick and stomp and KNEE SMASH! Then LARIAT! DROPKICK for Asuka! FLAPJACK for Kairi! And then an ENZIGIRI! Cover, TWO! Kairi survives but Rhea seethes, and the fans fire up!
Rhea drags Kairi up, reels her in, and Canadian Racks! Kairi fights free, URAKENS, then whips! Rhea blocks! Rhea whips, Kairi goes up and over to RANA! Kairi runs in, SLIDING D at the ropes! Kairi rolls to tag Asuka, and Asuka runs in, SLIDING KICK! Cover, TWO! Rhea survives, Asuka drags her up, and she tags Kairi in. Dragon sleeper while Kairi climbs, but Rhea fights out! LARIAT for Asuka! Rhea dodges the leap to then YAKUZA KICK Kairi! Rhea reels Kairi in, and she tags Iyo! Iyo goes up, Rhea Canadian Racks, and we get a RAZOR’S EDGE to a MISSILE DROPKICK!! Cover, TWO!! Kairi survives and Iyo is frustrated.
Asuka shouts to Kairi, Kairi crawls, but Iyo stops Kairi. Iyo shakes her head and reels Kairi in! Underhooks for the TIGER- NO, Kairi fights it! And Alabama Lifts! ALABAMA SLAM! Kairi fires up, the fans boo, but Kairi sucker punches Rhea! The fans boo more, Kairi goes to a corner, but Iyo springs up after her! SUPER ARM-DRAG! Kairi flounders, Iyo goes up! But Asuka runs up! Iyo backs her down, but Kairi CLUBS Iyo! Iyo SMACKS off the post, but Rhea glares at Asuka. Asuka eggs her on, but Kairi WRECKS Rhea with a dropkick! Asuka tells Kairi to help out, and they RAM Rhea into the steel steps!
Rhea falls in a heap and the fans boo. Kairi cheers Asuka on, but then Iyo ASAI MOONSAULTS them both down! The fans fire up with Iyo and she drags Kairi into the ring. The fans sing for “Iyo, Iyo Sky~!” and SHINKANSEN hits Kairi in the corner! Then she puts Kairi in the drop zone to go up and OVER THE MOONSAULT! Cover, ASUKA BREAKS IT! But Rhea is back! She dodges Asuka, and she SUPERKICKS Asuka out! Rhea hurries back to the corner, Iyo tags her in, and Rhea has Kairi in the Electric Chair Lift! Iyo is up top, but Asuka YANKS her down! Kairi victory rolls, TWO! Rhea HEADBUTTS Kairi! Both women wobble, but Rhea reels Kairi in!
Rhea pump handles for a RIP- NO, Kairi slips free! Asuka sneaks the tag, Kairi gets Rhea, feed to the URAKEN! Asuka BUZZSAWS Rhea, then dragon sleeper! Kairi goes back up, for the IN-SANE DDT!! Cover, IYO BREAKS IT! “This is Awesome” with all four women down! Iyo brings Kairi up, but Kairi ENZIGIRIS! Rhea EDDY GORDO KICKS Kairi, but Asuka SLIDING KICKS Rhea! Iyo springboards to MISSILE DROPKICK Asuka! All four women are down again and the fans fire back up! Iyo and Kairi bail out, Asuka fires a forearm on Rhea! Rhea fires back! The shots go back and forth, fans cheering Rhea and booing Asuka!
Rhea blocks a shot, counter punches, and counter punches, but then Asuka spins her to a backslide! TWO, Rhea ducks a buzzsaw, but Asuka avoids a boto! Rhea blocks a shot to ELBOW and SUPERKICK! Rhea hurries to Electric Chair Lift, and SLAM Asuka off buckles! The fans are thunderous for Rhea, and she drags Asuka up the corner. Rhea HEADBUTTS Asuka before she tucks her in! Pump handle, but Kairi tags in! Kairi drags Asuka to safety, but Rhea runs up! Kairi takes the BOOT for Asuka! Rhea drags Kairi in, pump handles, RIPTIDE!! Tag to Iyo and she goes up, OVER THE MOONSAULT!!! Cover, Iyo & Rhea win!
Winners: Iyo Sky & Rhea Ripley, by pinfall
Kairi protects Asuka and pays for it, letting Iyo and Rhea take the win! But will this be the end of things? Or will Asuka just double down on the animosity?
WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Championship: Cody Rhodes VS Seth Rollins!
A story that started years ago, a story of rivals turned friends turned enemies again, is also a fight for the future of the WWE, and perhaps the entire industry of professional wrestling. The American Nightmare is 3-0 against The Visionary, and The Oracle put the ultimatum out there that losing a fourth time would ruin everything in The Architect’s plans. Undisputed Champion faces World Heavyweight Champion, and something’s gotta give! Who proves they are THE champion of champions at Crown Jewel?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who’s truly “QB1!”
The fans already chant, “Seth is a Wanker!” while coats and belts are put aside. Rollins even has the WrestleMania 40 watch Cody gave him. The bell rings and the fans fire up as the two tie right up. They go around, go along the ropes, end up in a corner, and the ref counts. Cody lets go, but Rollins storms up. They tie up again, go around again, and Rollins waistlocks. Cody hooks a leg to trip Rollins, and the fans sing for “Cody, Cody Rhodes~!” Rollins seethes while he sits on the mat, but then he storms up again. They tie up, Rollins headlocks for the takeover, Cody headscissors, Rollins kips free. Another takeover, another headscissor, another kip free!
The two go again, but now Cody headlocks. Rollins powers up and out, drops down, and kicks low! Rollins reels Cody in, but Cody suplexes! And he holds Rollins up! The fans cheer, and Cody waits for TEN on the GOURD BUSTER! The fans fire up and Rollins is frustrated. Rollins seethes in the corner, the fans taunt him again, but Rollins stands up. Then he bails out! The fans boo as Rollins huffs ‘n’ puffs and paces around the outside. The fans just chant “WANKER! WANKER!” at Rollins, he tells them to shut up, but they keep going. The ring count is already 6 of 10, Cody wants Rollins to get in the ring, and Cody has the fans cheer more.
Rollins is annoyed but he storms up the steel steps. The fans chant “WANKER!” at Rollins but he ignores that. The fans then sing for “Cody, Cody Rhodes~!” Rollins steps inside, talks trash right to Cody’s face, and Cody says they should just do it. Rollins is annoyed, but then he sucker punches Cody! Cody ROCKS Rollins in return, and the two start trading shots! The fans cheer as things move to haymakers, then Rollins SOBATS, KICKS, mule kicks, then runs, but Cody avoids the high stomp! Rollins kicks low, underhooks, but Cody wrenches free to kick and RHODES UPPERCUT! Then Cody LARIAST Rollins up and out!
Rollins is furious and he gets on the apron, but Cody BEAUTIFUL DISASTER KICKS him! The fans fire up, Rollins is furious, and Rollins throws a tantrum by the timekeeper’s area! The fans taunt Rollins about that now, and Rollins hears commentary saying things about Rollins being unhinged and very unlike himself. Rollins blames WADE BARRETT for all that “Seth is a Wanker” stuff from just yesterday! Maggle wants Rollins to calm down, but Rollins shoves Maggle! The fans boo, but Cody SMACKS Rollins off the desk! The fans cheer, and then Cody clears the desk! The fans sing for “Michael, Michael Cole~” but Rollins throat chops Cody!
Rollins whips Cody into the steel steps! Rollins rolls into the ring, builds speed, and he WRECKS Cody with a dropkick! Cody hits the desk, Rollins brings him over, and he GOURD BUSTERS Cody onto the barriers! Rollins shoves the Hydration Station over and the fans cheer that! Rollins hops onto the barriers, and he lines up a DOUBLE STOMP! Cody falls to the floor, Rollins puts him in the ring, and Rollins covers, ONE!! Rollins hurries to hit a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Cody toughs it out but Rollins stays focused. The fans rally, Rollins storms up, but Cody fires body shots! Cody backs Rollins down with more body shots!
Cody whips corner to corner, but Rollins comes back to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Cody checks his chin and shakes out the stars while Rollins seethes. The fans rally up while Cody drags himself up with ropes. Rollins kicks low, reels Cody in, but Cody trips! And steps through! But Rollins BOOTS him away! Then a kick and waistlock for a back suplex. Cody lands out, springboards, but into a POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Cody survives Rollins changing things up, and Rollins is furious with the ref! The fans boo, the ref tells Rollins to watch himself, and the fans again taunt Rollins. Cody drags himself up, and Rollins stalks him.
Rollins wrenches Cody’s arm, ELBOW BREAKER! Cody staggers away and clutches the arm, but Rollins has him in the corner. The fans rally for Cody but Rollins wrenches the arm for another ELBOW BREAKER! Cody falls to the apron and the fans boo, but Rollins grins. Rollins watches Cody on the outside, taunts him, and then stands Cody up to ROCK with a right hand! Fans start to sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” for Rollins as he BODY SHOTS Cody. Rollins drags Cody in, turns him, and NECKBREAKER! Rollins smiles again and the fans rally up. Rollins asks, “Who’s the wanker now, huh?” Rollins then goes to Cody and taunts him again.
Cody sits up, Rollins says he’ll rip Cody apart, but the fans chant, “We Want Barrett!” Cody goes to a corner, Rollins winds up, but Cody ROCKS him! And ROCKS him! And ROCKS him again! Cody kicks, Rollins blocks, and DRAGON SCREW! Cody writhes and Rollins is making good on the “rip you apart” promise. Rollins paces while Cody goes to the ropes, then Rollins cartwheels to mock Stardust! Cody rises, Rollins aims, and he JABS! JABS! And JABS! Rollins then flips, flops, and- NO, Cody JABS! JABS! And JABS! Flip, flop, but Rollins trips Cody to have the FIGURE FOUR! The fans “WOO~” as Cody endures!
Cody’s shoulders are down, ONE as he sits back up! Rollins eggs Cody on, the fans rally, and Cody works to turn this over! The fans fire up as Cody pushes, but Rollins holds firm! Cody drops back, shoulders down, TWO as Cody sits up! Rollins rubs it in that Ric Flair beat Daddy Dusty’s ass, he’s gonna do the same! Cody powers up and TURNS IT OVER! Rollins endures, reaches out, and he crawls his way to the ROPEBREAK! The hold is undone and the fans rally again. The fans taunt Rollins with “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” Rollins snarls, rises up, but Cody storms up. Cody ROCKS Rollins, but Rollins ROCKS Cody!
The haymakers go back and forth across the ropes, Rollins wobbles, and Cody ROCKS him again! But then Rollins HOTSHOTS Cody! But Cody KICKS Rollins in the ropes! Cody hooks Rollins up in the Inverted Gory Especial! VERTABREAKER!! The fans fire up while both men are down! Cody crawls to a corner while Rollins writhes. The fans rally, Cody rises, but Rollins does, too! Cody counter punches, then counter punches, then runs! Cody CLOBBERS Rollins, goes up and over in a corner, SNAP POWERSLAM! Rollins staggers, Cody springboards, BEAUTIFUL DISASTER! Rollins staggers, Cody JABS, JABS, JABS, then flip, flop, fly and BIONIC ELBOW!
Rollins tumbles outside, Cody builds speed, DIVE! Direct hit into the barriers! The fans sing for Cody again as he storms over to Rollins. Cody puts Rollins in, runs and springboards, CODY CUTTER! Cover, TWO! Rollins survives and Cody is frustrated, but the fans rally again. Cody rises up, he stalks Rollins, and he roars before the dragon sleeper! But Rollins drops down to victory roll! TWO, Rollins dodges a lariat to PELE! But Cody kicks and RHODES KICKS! Then BEAUTIFUL- NO, Rollins kicks to underhook, PEDIGREE!! Cover, TWO!! Cody survives, Rollins is frustrated, but the fans rally up again.
Rollins rises, he goes to a corner, and he watches Cody rise up. Rollins runs up, but Cody catches him to the dragon sleeper! But Rollins spins it around! And he steals CROSS RHODES!! Cover, TWO!! Cody survives his own move and the fans rally up again. Rollins seethes again as he looms over Cody. Rollins sits Cody up to ROCK him, then sits him up to ROCK him again! Rollins goes to the corner, climbs up top, and PHOENIX SPLASH but he has to roll through! Cody then ducks ‘n’ dodges, goes up, up, SUPER CODY- NO, Rollins dodges! Then he hooks Cody up, PEDIGREE! And CURB STOMP!! Cover, TWO!!! Rollins is shocked!
“This is Awesome!” as Cody survives and Rollins is furious with the ref again. The ref defends the count was fair, Cody just survived fair and square. Rollins storms outside, he looks to the massive Crown Jewel Championship belt, but then looks to his WM40 watch. Rollins picks up the watch, puts it on like brass knuckles, and he has now weaponized Cody’s gift. But even now, Rollins is conflicted. Will he really do this? NO, he puts the watch down! Rollins runs in, but into a SUPERKICK! Cody goes up, up, SUPER CODY CUTTER! And then the CROSS RHODES!! Cover, TWO!!! Rollins survives! Rollins almost cost himself there, but he still lives!
Cody is now a bit frustrated, but the fans continue to rally up. Cody rises, but Rollins grabs his foot. Cody kicks Rollins away, then goes up the corner. The fans sing for Cody, but Rollins trips Cody up! Rollins CLUBS Cody, puts him in the Tree of Woe, then stomps a mudhole into him! The ref reprimands, counts, and he backs Rollins down. Rollins seethes, stomps away on Cody again, and the ref again backs Rollins down. Rollins has to watch it, or he’ll just be disqualified. Rollins snarls, he looks to the corner, and he climbs! Rollins aims at Cody, and he goes COAST2COAST with a DIVING HEADBUTT!!
The fans lose their minds as Rollins drags Cody to a cover, TWO!!! Cody survives again, and Rollins may have done more damage to himself. Rollins sits up, frustrated and perhaps doubting himself, but he stalks Cody. Rollins puts Cody in the corner, hoists him up top, and the fans duel as Rollins positions Cody just right. Rollins CHOPS Cody, the fans “WOO~,” and Rollins goes up. Rollins brings Cody up, but Cody fires body shots! Cody CLUBS Rollins, ROCKS him, and Rollins falls back. Cody balances himself, but Rollins goes right back up! From the very top, a SUPER SPANISH FLY!! But Rollins isn’t done, he hits a ROCK BOTTOM!! Cover, TWO!!!
“This is Awesome!” as Cody survives again! Rollins sits there in frustration, trying to understand what it’s going to take. The fans rally, Rollins watches Cody crawl, and Rollins scowls. Rollins lets Cody head his way as he goes up the corner. But Cody BODY BLOWS first! And UPPERCUTS! Rollins is stuck up top, but Cody goes up after him! Cody throws hands on Rollins, then goes to the very top!? He drags Rollins up with a dragon sleeper?! SUPER DUPER CROSS RHODES!!! Cover, TWO!???! The fans are going nuts as Rollins survives the craziest Cross Rhodes we’ve ever seen! Now Cody wonders what he has to do in order to win!
The fans sing for “Cody, Cody Rhodes~!” as he ROCKS Rollins! Rollins drops to his knees, but he rises again, only for Cody to ROCK him again! And again! Rollins ROCKS Cody in return! And ROCKS him again! Cody ROCKS Rollins, Rollins ROCKS Cody, and repeat! They go shot for shot, the fans rally and duel, and the fists are just fast ‘n’ furious! Rollins fires Kawada Kicks! Cody avoids a punt to fire off Kawada Kicks of his own! Both men wobble, but Cody dragon sleepers! But Rollins snapmares free! Cody kicks low, reels Rollins in, and underhooks! But Rollins shoots free, and he grabs the watch! Rollins hides it as Cody waistlocks.
Rollins switches, Cody elbows free, and Cody runs, to KICK Rollins! Rollins runs into the ref, knocking him down! Cody dragon sleepers, but Rollins ROLEX UPPERCUTS!! The fans boo but Rollins pulls the trigger after all! And speaking of, Rollins runs to CURB STOMP!! But he isn’t done there! Rollins goes up the corner, watches Cody stir, and then rises up, into a SUPER CURB STOMP!!! Cover, ROLLINS WINS!
Winner: Seth Rollins, by pinfall (2025 Men’s Crown Jewel Champion)
The American Nightmare and The Visionary pushed each other to their limits, but it wasn’t about reaching new heights for Rollins but about stooping to new lows! Rollins doesn’t even realize he’s won until the announcement is said and the ref raises his hand! Rollins finally has a win over Cody, and Triple H brings him the Crown Jewel Championship and ring. HHH helps put the belt on Rollins, then Rollins puts the ring on his finger. “Like a glove!” HHH raises Rollins’ hand in victory, then they hug for a moment before Rollins goes to the corner. Rollins stands tall with both Crown Jewel and World Heavyweight Championships, but now Cathy Kelley steps in.
Cathy was going to interview Rollins, but he snatches the mic from her! The fans boo, Rollins says, “Aw boo-hoo! I don’t need your questions, Cathy! I know what you’re gonna ask! How does it feel to get that monkey off your back? How does it feel?” The fans boo more, but Rollins says it feels better than any FAN could ever imagine! “Because some of us dream impossible dreams, and some of us have the fortitude to reach those dreams. But there is only one man, ONE MAN… Hahaha… Only one man who reaches higher than the highest! I am no longer just the greatest of my generation, I proved I’m the greatest of all time!
“That’s right! That’s right! There’s only ONE, and he is a Visionary, he is a Revolutionary, he is SETH! FREAKIN’! ROLLINS!” Mic drop from the ever-so-humble Seth Rollins, and he again raises the belts, this time getting the pyro. This victory means The Vision will carry on, and Rollins is even joined by fellow Crown Jewel Champion, Stephanie Vaquer. The best of the best stand tall, but what, or who, is next for them both?
My Thoughts:
An awesome show here, especially for taking Crown Jewel out of Arabia and putting it in Australia. If ESPN’s own guy gave WrestlePalooza a C, this was definitely WWE bringing their A Game. Or at least B+, I cannot see it being called worse than that. Opening with Roman VS Bronson was really good stuff, though maybe cliche with Bron Breakker helping Bronson, and then that bringing out The Usos. A pleasant surprise for that to cost Roman instead of help him, and now the OG Bloodline is on the outs again. Certainly adds some intrigue to that story, with perhaps Roman, Jey and even Jimmy having to fight it out to finally settle things.
The tag team match was great stuff, though Kairi could’ve played up being conflicted more, with Asuka being even more overbearing. Maybe they’ll get to that in another match or two, but the important thing was, Iyo & Rhea won. Not just because Rhea is from Australia, but because Rhea & Iyo needed to win to stick it to Asuka for the moment. There could be a rematch and that’s where things start to fall apart more for Kabuki Warriors, but this was fine for here. Cena VS Styles was awesome, especially with all the surprising references to rivals of both Cena and Styles, and in some cases, of both men. Great win for Cena, he needs that momentum going into his final four shows.
And in another pleasant surprise, both Crown Jewel Championships go to Raw. Rollins really did have to win, he couldn’t just go 0-4 against Cody, and Heyman was putting out all the ultimatums that Rollins was going to lose the team if he lost this match. But I did like that Heyman gave the orders to stay in the back, and it forced Rollins to figure things out on his own, and it was very clever for it to be the gift watch. Vaquer VS Tiffany was great stuff, a little scary at a part with Tiff’s neck and head, but she seemed alright if she finished. Great win for Vaquer, well-deserved, and I really do look forward to who challenges each of the champions next.
My Score: 9/10
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Ain’t Nobody Safe!
After costing Dion Lennox, Saquon Shugars looks to redeem himself by taking the NXT North American Championship from Myles Borne!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Saquon Shugars w/ DarkState; Myles wins and retains the title.
- EK Prosper &
Dorian Van DuxSean Legacy VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright; Prosper & Legacy win. - Lizzy Rain VS Nikkita Lyons; Lizzy wins.
- Shiloh Hill VS Ricky Saints; wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Robert Stone talks with Shawn Michaels & Matt Bloom.
The NXT General Manager is with the heads of NXT management and wants to get right to the point. Ethan Page, Joe Hendry, Fatal Influence, Sol Ruca, Blake Monroe, and even Ricky Saints, all called up to Raw and SmackDown to make an impact there. Those are big shoes to fill, though, and Stone’s phone has been blowing up from all the talent. But he thinks it is time for some fresh faces, maybe even from Evolve and LFG. Bloom says they have a great crop of international talent looking for their chance. HBK says they’ve done what NXT does, they’ve been through this before many times. Now, Stone can put names on cards, put pictures on the board, and continue to take calls.
Or… He can throw a stick of dynamite into the locker rooms and see who runs out. Stone likes that bold approach. Things are about to change drastically, but who will show up while the others blow up?
NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Saquon Shugars w/ DarkState!
Speaking of, we just saw Myles overcome a member of DarkState when he defeated Dion Lennox, but admittedly, The Sugar Man muddied the waters on that. But will it be clear that Myles will #NeverBreak? Or can Saquon redeem himself by taking this title for himself?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if nobody’s safe!
The bell rings and Saquon runs up! Myles dodges then fires hands! The fans rally for Myles as he UPPERCUTS again and again! Saquon flounders, but then he YANKS Myles! Myles stops from hitting ropes, but Saquon gets around for the NECK JACKER! Myles goes to a corner, Saquon runs up again, but Myles dodges again! Saquon tumbles off buckles, and Myles kicks him low. Myles reels Saquon in for the X-PLEX! The fans rally as Myles then deadlift GUT WRENCH PLEXES! Saquon tumbles again while the fans fire up. Myles storms up but Saquon BOOTS him! Saquon runs, but into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Saquon bails out and DarkState regroups.
But wait! Myles goes AIR BORNE! Down go Saquon & Osiris while the fans fire up! Myles puts Saquon in, but Cutler drags him out! Myles ROCKS Cutler, then he CHOPS Saquon! Myles ROCKS and whips but Saquon avoids the dropkick! Saquon grins and runs up to RAM Myles! Saquon climbs up, he rains down fists, but Myles carries him away! Atomic drop! And LARIAT! Then a wrench and hook, but Saquon hooks the ropes! Saquon turns things around on Myles to backslide him onto ropes! A unique hotshot to say the least, and then Saquon goes up, out, around, and he YANKS Myles into the crossbar!
The fans boo but Saquon skins the cat. Myles sputters, Saquon WRECKS him with a dropkick! Saquon wants after Myles but the ref backs him off! Saquon says screw that, and he goes up onto the desk! Saquon soaks up the heat while NXT goes picture in picture.
The ref checks Myles as he sputters, that crossbar he hit was exposed steel! Saquon still stands Myles up to SMACK him off the desk! Saquon drags Myles up and puts him in the ring for a KNEE DROP! Myles coughs and sputters again, but Saquon lines up another KNEE DROP! Saquon stalks Myles, brings him around, and JUMPING KNEE DROPS! Cover, TWO! Myles toughs it out but Saquon stays focused. Saquon drags Myles up, kicks him to a corner, then stomps a mudhole into him! The ref counts, Saquon stops at 4, and Myles sputters as he leans against the ropes. Saquon storms up but Myles fires body shots!
Saquon CLUBS Myles , turns him, but Myles turns neckbreaker into O’Conner Roll! TWO, and Saquon has the legs to drag Myles under the ropes! ROPE GUILLOTINE! Myles again sputters and coughs while Saquon looms over him. Saquond rags Myles to a cover, TWO! Myles tough sit out but Saquon clamps on with a chinlock. Myles endures, fights around, but Saquon KNEES him in the back! Myles goes to the apron, Saquon storms up, and Saquon ROCKS Myles with a right! Saquon turns Myles around, CLUBS away on his chest, then stops as the ref counts. Myles RAMS into Saquon, and NXT returns to single picture as Myles slingshots to sunset flip!
The fans rally and even duel as Saquon flails to stay up! Saquon breaks free, but Myles avoids the knee drop! Saquon hurries to headlock but Myles powers up, out, then drops down. Saquon hurdles over the backdrop, but turns around into a HIP TOSS! Myles still coughs, and Saquon UPPERCUTS him! Saquon KNEES Myles in the back and Myles is on the ropes! Saquon runs to BLINDSIDE LARIAT! Then slingshot LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Saquon clamps on with a chinlock and he grinds Myles down. The fans rally while Dion coaches Saquon on the squeeze. Myles fights up, but Saquon wrangles him again! Saquon adds a top wristlock into the hold!
The fans rally again and Myles fights back up. Myles fires body shots, then he runs up in the corner, but Saquon puts him up top! Saquon ENZIGIRIS, then mocks the fans cheering Myles. Saquon climbs up, he neck wrenches Myles, then goes to the very top! The fans rally as Saquon stands Myles up for a SUPER DUPER- CROSSBODY COUNTER!! Cover, TWO!! Saquon survives Myles turning this around and the fans fire up! The fans rally as both men rise, and Myles hobbles his way over to Saquon. But Saquon fights the dragon sleeper to victory roll! TWO, Myles has it, TWO! DROP- NO! Saquon blocks the kick, but Myles twists for a cradle, TWO!
Saquon hits a headlock takeover, Myles headscissors, but Saquon pushes to a jackknife bridge, TWO as Myles bridges up! Myles spins things to a backslide, TWO! Myles reels Saquon in, dodges the lariat, but Saquon UP KICKS while he skins the cat! But Myles DROPKICKS a mile high! The fans fire up as Saquon flops down! The fans fire up as Myles LARIATS again and again! Then EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Myles is all fire dup, kick and FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, and now Dion gets on the apron! Myles swings on him but Dion gets back. Saquon clinches, EXPLODING NORTHERN LIGHTS!
Saquon rolls through to basement DROPKICK! Myles tumbles out, but DarkState argues with the ref? Saquon isn’t sure why, but that’s because Dion has a chair! Saquon shouts at him, “What’re you doing?! I’m trying to win!” The ref spots them both with the chair, and then Myles SHOVES Saquon into Dion! Then BACKDROP for Saquon! Myles SHOVES Dion into the steel steps! Myles slingshots for a BORNE AGAIN!! Cover, Myles wins!
Winner: Myles Borne, by pinfall (still NXT North American Champion)
Just as Saquon tried last week, Dion tried to put the fix in, and it all backfires! What is it going to take for DarkState to get back on the same page? As for Myles, Evolve’s Tristan Angels is here! And he tells Myles congratulations on another successful defense. It truly is very impressive. Now, if you’d allow him to introduce himself, he is Mr. England, Tristan Angels! The fans boo but he tells them, “Order, order! Do not let my good looks have you fooled. For I am here today as a courtesy to let you and all these people know that you will be seeing much, much more of Tristan Angels on NXT from here on out!”
Angels lives- OH NO, KAM HENDRIX ATTACKS! The fans boo as Kam gives Myles the KAMERA SHOT! Kam says he is about that action! NXT is now HIS show, because it’s showtime! Well, the opening left by the call-ups is already being filled, but who will prove they’re not just ready to Evolve, but to reign?
Wren Sinclair & Kendal Grey talk backstage.
The Women’s Speed Champion says first it was Kali Armstrong and Lizzy Rain, and now there’s Tristan Angels and Kam Hendrix! It’s all happening so fast! Kendal says yeah, but good thing for Wren is she’s built for Speed, right? Incoming new talents and she’s no longer the new kid on the block anymore. Kelani Jordan walks in and Kendal asks if she’s good. No, she’s not good. She’s staring at someone who got a two-part Chronicle when she doesn’t deserve it, and someone who has had multiple shots at THE NXT Women’s Championship when Lani hasn’t even gotten one! Not to mention, LANI tapped out Lola Vice, something not even Kendal could do. Lani is the one to beat!
Kendal asks about what happened when she faced Lola again. Oh, that’s right! Lani’s ass got knocked out in the Underground! Even though Kendal didn’t win at Stand & Deliver, she also didn’t get pinned, so she deserves her shot at Lola. Lani sighs and says oh, Wren, clueless as always. They both need to realize there are no such things as friends in NXT! Kendal will turn on Wren just like Charlie did. Oh? How about instead of worrying about the NXT Women’s Champion, you worry about this women’s champion? Lani says okay, they can face off, and Wren doesn’t even have to put up the title. Lani will settle for embarrassing Wren in front of Kendal, who better be ringside to watch.
Lani leaves, Kendal says Lani is just crazy. But will the Standout stand tall over Wren as she aims for Lola?
Tony D’Angelo is here!
The fans cheer as THE NXT Champion makes his way to the ring, stoic and stone faced as usual. He already has a mic to say, “Now the more this place changes, the more it stays the same. And there’s only one thing that’s for certain in NXT, and that’s competitors, they come and go. But ever since I got into this building, I have been the constant. And now that I have this title, there isn’t a man on this roster who is tough enough to kick me off of this mountain!” The fans cheer for that, and Tony says that includes whoever sent him the little box last week. Some fans already ask, “What’s in the box~?!”
Tony says there are competitors from LFG and Evolve jumping Myles Borne, European talents stepping up, Keanu Carver side-eyeing him, but Tony’s more curious about that box. Now Tony ain’t stupid, he knows that wasn’t a gift. That was a warning. Wait! The lights go out! Then a blacklight turns out, and from the stage, a man in a hooded jacket walks down the ramp. The man steps into the ring, and the fans chant “EVIL! EVIL!” The man hands Tony a scroll, then reveals, it IS the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Evil! The scroll is actually a shirt, and on it is simply the kanji for war. Evil has made his declaration, but when and where will these two battle?
But wait, someone else is trying a sneak attack! Tony is quick to dodge, but then that man clinches and BELLY2BELLY! WAIT! That’s Tavion Heights! Tavion says he ain’t asking no more, he’s taking! He is after everything he deserves, and he deserves it all! But hold on, someone is adding insult to injury! MOONSAULT off the top rope! The fans here know him, but will the entire WWE Universe soon learn what is going on?
Shiloh Hill & Tatum Paxley are… somewhere in the woods…
And they’re looking down in a grave they dug. Tatum says, “Here lies the final resting ground for Blake Monroe here in NXT. May the cold darkness engulf her glamorous and narcissistic ways.” Shiloh likes those last words. Tatum says she didn’t want to do it, but Blake made her! Tatum had to end it! At least now they don’t have to hear Blake’s voice. Well, they don’t call it soundproof foam for nothing. RIGHT, BLAKE?! HAHA! But seriously, hopefully Blake’s soul finds peace wherever it winds up. Tatum says in a funny way, she does, too. It’s just… She feels like something comes over her when it comes to this title. Like she goes into survival mode.
Shiloh sits with Tatum and says that makes sense. Sometimes, when we work so hard for things, it feels like they become part of us. And when that thing is threatened, it feels like you’re threatened. Plus, Tatum is the kind of person who forms really strong attachments to things and people. That’s what makes her so fun to be around. Tatum says she never thought of it like that. She’ll figure it out later, but as for Shiloh, he has a big match with Saints! Yeah, he’s so excited! Biggest moment of his life! He’s watched every Ricky Saints match the past six months, even made a simulator to study how Saints strings his moves together. Wow, so cool!
Yeah, but it’s sad, though. It got super realistic, and now the virtual Ricky is a little lonely… But at least now, Shiloh knows what to do to win. But speaking of, he’d love to enjoy this scene… Tatum understands, he can go. Shiloh will kill it. No offense to the deceased here. Tatum says she’ll rest here a bit first. Tatum reclines back, holding her title tight. Will anyone ever stop #TuesdayAddams and her reign? Will #ToothlessAggression give the Absolute a proper sendoff before Saints goes to SmackDown?
EK Prosper & Dorian Van Dux VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright!
The Disrespectfully Athletic was definitely disrespected when the entirety of Birthright made sure Lexis King would reign as WWE Speed Champion. And the Muscles from Brussels stepped up to help EK step up to these entitled brats in a 2v2 situation. But before the match, the Drama King himself gets a mic so he can speak. “Hey, there’s no such thing as a slow news day when you are the Fastest Man Alive! And I do have some news to share with y’all, some terrible, terrible news. And y’know, I just wanted to come out here and cheer on my brothers, because they were gonna put on a tag team classic that only generational talent can do.
“But unfortunately for EK, he’s gonna have to prosper all on his own tonight! Because his Belgian bud suffered from a little accident.” They cue up footage, and it was Arianna Grace selfie video vlogging BIRTHRIGHT BEATING DVD UP! Oh no~! The fans boo as they don’t even try to hide what they did! EK makes his entrance and he rushes the ring! EK dodges Lexis, SUPERKICKS Stacks, fires hands on Charlie & Uriah, then SUPERKICKS Lexis! But it’s still a numbers game! WAIT! Sean Legacy is here! #SuperSean rushes the ring to throw hands on Birthright! Things are evening out now, and they TOSS Birthright out! Then they SLIDE Stacks onto the pile!
The fans fire up as legacy is 100% and ready to roll! The ref slides in, and as they say, card subject to change! Birthright is riled up so they’re more than willing to take this fight! Will Prosper & Legacy make sure Birthright gets what they deserve?
EK Prosper & Sean Legacy VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright!
Stacks rushes in, the bell rings, and Sean dodges to headlock. Stacks powers up and out, Legacy rolls through the hip toss, then trips Stacks up for a DOUBLE STOMP! And DROPKICK! The fans fire up with Legacy and he whips Stacks to ropes. Uriah sneaks the tag, Stacks sunset flips but Legacy stays up. But then Legacy lets himself roll back to avoid Uriah’s lariat! Legacy blocks Uriah’s kick, hands it to Stacks, then he SUPERKICKS Stacks! Then a GERMAN SUPLEX for Uriah! The fans fire up as Legacy stands Uriah up, CHOPS him, and CHOPS again! Uriah sputters but Legacy snapmares for a KICK to the back! Cover, TWO!
Legacy keeps Uriah from his corner, brings him over to EK and EK tags in. EK goes up, up, and DOUBLE STOMPS Uriah on the back! The fans fire up as EK headlocks but Uriah powers out. Stacks tags in, they drop down and hurdle, but EK ducks the double lariat to NO HAND HANDSPRING! Birthright dodges, but EK comes back to DOUBLE DROPKICK! The fans fire up with EK, and he runs up on Uriah. Uriah puts him on the apron, Stacks trips EK up, and EK hits apron! Uriah BLASTS legacy , then he DIVES! Down goes EK, and then Stacks PLANCHAS! The fans boo but Birthright proves they can fly! They also stand tall while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns as the fans rally for Legacy, but Uriah drags him up. Uriah stomps Legacy back down, kicks him around, and talks trash while he does. Uriah then stands Legacy up to CHOP! Uriah runs up, Legacy puts him on the apron, but Uriah ROCKS him! Uriah goes up but Legacy GAMANGIRIS! The fans rally as Legacy climbs, but Uriah fires body shots! Uriah goes up, calls his shot, but Legacy SUPER BACKDROPS him! Then QUEBRADA into the SAVING GRACE! Both men are down but the fans fire up again! Legacy and Uriah crawl, hot tags to Stacks and EK! The fans fire up as Prosper somersaults to NECKBREAKER DROP Stacks!
EK dodges Uriah to ENZIGIRI! Then he runs up on Stacks, blocks a boot, and DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as EK wrenches Uriah, kicks off Stacks, TORNADO DDT on Uriah! EK gets moving, springboard to DOUBLE QUEBRADA! Then a MICHINOKU DRIVER on Stacks! Uriah SUPERKICKS the cover apart! Legacy BOOTS Uriah! Stacks ENZIGIRIS Legacy! Stacks catches EK to a waistlock, they go to the ropes, and Uriah tags in before EK can buck the O’Conner! Stacks sends EK back into the corner for a GAMANGIRI! Then FLATLINER! Uriah is up top, SWANTON BOMB! Cover, Legacy DOUBLE STOMPS it apart!
The fans fire up but Stacks is on Legacy! “This is Awesome!” as Stacks whips but Legacy stops himself. Legacy DUMPS Stacks out, then runs up on Uriah. Uriah dodges to SUPERKICK! Legacy tumbles out, Uriah builds speed, but Legacy is back! Stacks tags in before the SPANISH FLY! EK SHINING WIZARDS Stacks! EK then goes up, up, and Legacy tags in! MOONSAULT onto Stacks! Legacy hauls Stacks up, for SHAMBLES!! Cover, Legacy & Prosper win!
Winners: EK Prosper & Sean Legacy, by pinfall
But then Birthright attacks, the sore losers! The fans boo but it is a 4v2 mugging! Lexis has them set EK up while Stacks holds Legacy back. Lexis throws hands, but wait! TATE WILDER is here?! And he goes up, up, and away with a DOUBLE MISSLE DROPKICK! The Modern Day Cowboy then SLINGBLADES Lexis! Wilder fires off hands, then he TOSSES Stacks! Legacy has Dempsey while Wilder DOUBLE SHOOTING STAR ATTACKS Birthright on the outside! Legacy TOSSES Dempsey, Lexis scrambles around, and security rushes out here before this gets any wilder than it already is! But has Birthright found out they can’t just do what they want when they want?
The women’s locker room is buzzing.
Thea Hail wonders with all the faces we’re seeing for the men, and with Fatal Influence on SmackDown, will some new ladies show up? Jaida Parker says NXT is literally anyone’s for the taking, so who knows. Meanwhile, Kali Armstrong walks in and asks why everyone’s worried. Jaida says they’re not worried, they’re just unsure. Kali says oh, Jaida Parker is scared of a little competition. What was that? Kali says Jaida is scared! Oh, okay, that’s what Jaida thought she said. But Jaida ain’t ever scared, so Kali better tread lightly. Or what?! Thea says she wouldn’t do that, Kali. Uh, ain’t nobody asked you!
Kali says that’s the problem with the NXT Women’s Division. Kali is gonna be THE difference maker up in here! And if that has to start with checking Jaida, then so be it. Jaida says okay, we’re having none of that. Jaida stands up, Kali steps up, but the rest of the women step in so this doesn’t get physical. But to the point, with all this change, who pulls ahead as the new alpha female of NXT?
Shawn Michaels speaks.
“WWE NXT will soon be available in one place. NXT PLEs will air exclusively on CW starting this summer. All your favorite NXT superstars, the heart pounding action, will be available in one place, and that is only right here on the CW.” HBK drops a big news bomb, but how hot will this summer be now that the CW IS N X T?
Robert Stone talks with Tate Wilder backstage.
Suit Man Stone tells Tate he is “throwing caution to the wind, you look fired up.” They shake hands as Wilder says heck yeah, he’s fired up! Time to let him loose! Then welcome to NXT. Wilder heads out, Lola steps in, and Lola says if Izzi Dame wants to play games, them Lola is about to knock her ass out! The NXT Women’s Champion goes right to gorilla and makes her entrance! The fans cheer as the Mayor of Vice City goes right to the ring, grabs a mic, and tells Izzi, “Last week, you said The Culling was always two steps ahead. You blindsided me, and you think you did your big one. You think you had your moment.”
But Izzi, Lola feels sorry for you! Because Izzi can’t do anything on her own, and the moment she does, she is getting knocked out! Lola is here in this ring, no waiting, no hiding, and she wants Izzi to come out here so everyone can see what Lola’s about to do to her! The fans cheer, and Lola says she already told us she was gonna be the realest champion this place has ever seen! No excuses, just a straight up fight! So Izzi, mama, show her what you got! But Shawn Spears responds on the tron. “Hola, Lola. You really didn’t think this through, did you? Especially after what happened last week. But listen, champ, some free advice.
“If you’re looking to hang on to your NXT Women’s Championship, then you need to stay one step ahead, just like The Culling always is. One. Step. Ahead.” And yes, The Culling is now in the ring behind Lola! Lola says oh, looks like they got her again. Or did they? MR. IGUANA slides out from under the ring, La Yesca in mouth! The fans fire up as Iguana SMACKS Niko with Yesca, then throws her to Izzi! Izzi freaks out while Lola SOBATS Niko! Then SUPERKICK! Iguana RANAS Niko while Lola ROUNDHOUSES Izzi! The Culling is scurrying away as THE AAA Mixed Tag Team Champions are here! Will this dynamic duo teach The Culling a thing or two?
DarkState regroups.
Osiris tries to keep Dion calm, but Saquon is heated. What were they doing?! Is this what Dion wanted? Dion must be real happy now, huh? Dion says no, he was genuinely trying to help out. Saquon says he didn’t need it, fool! Just cuz Dion couldn’t get the job done last week… Oh, now Saquon’s making this personal? Saquon can’t seriously believe Dion would cost him gold on purpose! Saquon says he doesn’t know what to believe, Dion has been acting real weird as of late! Dion says don’t act like Dion never put Saquon on game. Dion gave Saquon HIS tag title, didn’t he? Oh, yeah, a participation trophy, real nice!
Cutler shouts at them both to shut up! They did it Dion’s way, they did it Saquon’s way, and it didn’t work out! Just give it up! Osiris says Dion & Saquon need to get their heads out their asses, that’s why they’re dropping the ball. Now, here’s a new plan. The first gold was tag gold, so let’s go get that back. Cutler & Osiris head out, Dion & Saquon cool off. Will starting from square one be just the thing for DarkState to survive?
Lizzy Rain VS Nikkita Lyons!
The newest star of NXT and the lover of all things heavy metal makes her entrance as she says, “Scream for me, NXT! Lizzy Rain is bringing heavy metal tonight! And the world is about to find out that Lizzy Rain and heavy metal will never, ever DIE!” The fans cheer the rock ‘n’ roll, but Lizzy is going up against #BigKatKita and her love of hip hop. Will this battle of the genres turn out alright for Lizzy? Or will she fail to top the charts in her debut?
The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally as the two tie up, go around, and Lyons KNEES low. Lyons THROWS Lizzy by her hair, then swaggers, only for Lizzy to kip up! The fans cheer as Lizzy dodges then THROWS Lyons by her mane! Lizzy runs up to CHOP, then she reels Lyons in. Lyons fights the suplex wrench and BODY BLOW! Lizzy dodges the lariat to springboard and BACK ELBOW! The fans fire up as Lizzy ELBOWS in the corner, then goes up, up, and BOOTS! Lizzy leaps, but Lyons catches her! Lyons grins, swings, and SLAMS Lizzy down! Lizzy sputters, Lyons roars, HEEL KICK!! Lyons rains down forearms!
The fans are torn but then Lyons YAM SLAMS! Lizzy sputters away but the fans rally up. Lyons runs in at the corner, JUMP PUNCH! Lyons then tells Lizzy that if she wants to head bang, let’s head bang! Lyons dribbles Lizzy’s head off buckles! The ref counts, Lyons mocks the rockstar, but Lizzy CHOPS! Lyons BODY BLOWS, then she SCRAPES Lizzy’s face off ropes! The fans cheer, “Make It Rain!” Lyons says shut up! But Lizzy CHOPS Lyons’ leg! Lyons CHOPS Lizzy, KICKS her down, then covers, TWO! Lyons is frustrated but she clamps on with a half nelson, then the COBRA CLUTCH! The fans rally as Lizzy endures.
Lizzy fights up, but Lyons ripcords. Lyons swings but Lizzy ducks, to then BOOT Lyons away! Lizzy ducks a heel kick, but then so does Lyons! But Lizzy comes back with the ROUNDHOUSE! Lyons sputters and flounders, but Lizzy LARIATS! And LARIATS! Then the Matrix bridge for the CUTTER! The fans fire up with Lizzy, and she’s ready to rock! CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! Fans chant along, “MAKE, IT, RAIN!” MACHINE GUN CHOPS!! Lizzy then fireman’s carries, but Lyons fights free! THRUST KICK! Lizzy staggers, Lyons scoops, and MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally for Lizzy but Lyons drags her to a drop zone. Lyons stomps Lizzy, then she goes up the corner. VADER BOMB FLOPS as Lizzy moves! The fans fire up again, and Lizzy goes up and over, somersaults, then LEAPING HEADBUTTS! Now that’s head banging! Lizzy fires up again, then runs up, THUNDER STRUCK!! Cover, Lizzy wins!
Winner: Lizzy Rain, by pinfall
Lizzy rocked the house and the fans are loving it! But will it be long before Lizzy reigns in NXT?
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Tribal Chief, Samoan Werewolf, and Backlash!
Jacob Fatu stated point blank, he’s coming for that WWE World Heavyweight Championship! How will Roman Reigns respond?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- PENTA VS Rusev; Penta wins.
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Iyo Sky; Becky wins and retains the title.
- El Grande Americano w/ Los Americanos VS Rey Mysterio; Rey wins.
- Grayson Waller VS Oba Femi; Oba wins.
- Bayley & Lyra Valkyria VS Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez w/ Liv Morgan; Raquel & Roxie win.
PLAY BY PLAY
The OG Bloodline sits down to talk.
The Tribal Chief tells The Usos that he appreciates them coming, being here with him. They know exactly where Roman Reigns comes from, and they know exactly why he stands here today. Roman knows the past is the past, that’s where they’re gonna leave it because they’re blood, and The Usos are the only ones Roman can trust. He needs their thoughts. he doesn’t understand where Jacob is coming from. Roman said it to the whole roster, the family included, that they had two years to take advantage of Roman taking a backseat. And what’d Jacob do? He pushed, procrastinated, then Roman climbed the mountain and beat CM Punk.
Now, Jacob wants to take that from Roman? Help him understand! #BigJim tells #BigUce that he does not disagree. But he also agrees with Jacob. Jacob wants to upgrade his household. Jimmy gets that, they all get that, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of Roman Reigns. Jacob is a different breed. Jey says he’s DANGEROUS! On SmackDown, we all saw Jacob drop MFT one by one by one! Unpredictable, Uce! Unhinged! They left him “out there” for a reason! If Jacob beats Roman, Jacob takes it all! Ula Fala, the family name, Jacob becomes the shot caller! Jimmy debates that but Jey says Jimmy saw it! This is it, Uce!
It can’t be all about respect here. There has to be consequences! Roman’s the Tribal Chief! Roman ponders on the concept of consequences. Jey is right, they’re not doing charity. Roman thanks The Usos for this. He will make it his own, then he will address this later tonight. He appreciates The Usos. They say it is all love and respect, too. Family first, Uce. They all put hands in, for they are the “first family.” Is the Tribal Chief giving Jacob his match at Backlash? We simply have to wait and see.
Seth Rollins is here!
Laredo, Texas cheers as The Architect makes his way to the ring in all black like Neo from the Matrix! The fans sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” as Rollins goes right to the ring. Rollins grabs a mic, revels in the singing, then says, “Laredo, Texas! Welcome to Monday Night Rollins~! I am the Visionary, I am the Revolutionary, I AM Seth! Freakin! Rollins!” The fans cheer for that! Rollins continues by saying he has a lot of ground to cover so let’s get to it.
There is a reason he lost to Gunther at WrestleMania, and it is NOT because Gunther was better that night. There is a reason Roman Reigns is walking around with ROLLINS’ World Heavyweight Championship, and it is NOT because Roman pinned Rollins’ shoulders to the mat. The reasons for those things are one in the same, and they have a name, and that name is BRON BREAKKER! Fans boo and bark, but Rollins knows Bron is sitting in the back, NINE staples in his dome, which you can thank Rollins for. But they have business to tend to, a score to settle, so Bron can get his pea brain out here so they can do the damn thing!
The fans cheer as Bron obliges! The Unpredictable Badass storms down the ramp, Paul Heyman following behind. The fans are torn as Bron keeps eyes locked on Rollins as he steps into the ring. Bron stares Rollins down while fans either bark or sing the song, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins tells Bron, “I gave you everything. I gave you the world, I handed it to you on a silver platter, and you repaid me by taking EVERYTHING away from me! You are the reason I had to forfeit the World Heavyweight Championship, you are the reason I didn’t get to main event WrestleMania this year, and you are the reason I didn’t get my hand raised at WrestleMania this year.
“But I gotta ask you, Bron… For what? What’d you get out of it? How did it benefit you in any way?” Heyman has Bron step back, then hands him a mic. The fans tell Heyman off but Bron says, “You gave me everything? What’d you give me, by the way? What’d you give Reed and I? Because the way that I see it, every single week, we were like you errand boys. We got to come out here and fight all your battles for you, and put out all the fires that YOU started all on your own! Because look around, Seth! You got nothing! You got no one! You got no friends, you are nothing! You needed us to fight all your battles for you!
“And what? You were giving me such great wisdom and all this guidance when every single week, you’d kick off the show, and Reed and I would have to stand in the back and listen to you regurgitate the same crap every single week.” Bron plugs his nose so he can imitate Rollins’ voice as he repeats, “I am a Visionary, I am a Revolutionary, I am Seth Freakin’ Rollins!” Bron wants to make it clear to Rollins that he never needed him or Rollins’ Vision. The only reason they’re standing here today is because Bron needed HEYMAN. Rollins double checks: Bron needed Heyman? “That dried up sack o’ meat? You needed him?”
Rollins almost laughs, and he says Bron just proved Rollins right on everything. Let’s go on a little ride down memory lane. A couple years ago, Rollins is World Heavyweight Champion, he won a fight with the Best in the World, then calls up The Heartbreak Kid. Rollins asked Shawn Michaels about facing NXT’s best, and who was NXT’s best? Bron Breakker. Rollins said hell yeah, let’s do the damn thing! Last year, Heyman comes to Rollins, asks Rollins about taking Bron under his wing and Rollins said hell yeah, that kid with a year under Rollins’ tutelage will be THE next main event star in this industry!
Just look at Bron! Bron’s got it all! Rollins has been here for 14 YEARS, seen athletes from every single discipline, they are big, strong, fast, but Bron is unique. Bron is the biggest, strongest, fastest, most versatile performer Rollins has ever seen here. Bron has EVERYTHING to be THE next big star… except the most important thing. Rollins points to the brain, and Rollins knows better than anyone what it means to be a 28 year old young cat full o’ piss ‘n’ vinegar, thinking this business owes him something, not wanting to wait for nobody. Rollins knows better than anybody to bet on yourself, take chances, make the hard decisions.
But the difference between them is, Bron tries, Rollins succeeds! And do you know why? Rollins will paint a picture: Every time Rollins bet on himself, it ended with a world title or a main event. Bron bets on himself and it gets him Austin Theory & Logan Paul. It gets him steak dinners, private jets, and happy endings from Heyman. Bron tries, Rollins succeeds, because Rollins will say this plainly for even Bron’s pea brain: Bron is NOT ready. Bron says, “I’m not ready? That’s the narrative you wanna go with? I hate to break it to you, superstar, but before all this was a thing, I was well on my way to becoming a main event with or without you!”
Bron never needed that help, and yet you blame Bron for losing the WHC? The truth is, Rollins’ body can’t handle it, his mind is brittle, and his shoulder can’t handle the weight of a strap on it anymore! The fans boo, but Bron grins as he says yeah, he took his shot and came up short. But y’know what? Bron can go to sleep at night a lot better knowing he lost to the Best int he World instead of someone who self-proclaims it! Bron believes Rollins is everything he says, with all the accolades, titles, everything there is to win here. A first-ballot WWE Hall of Famer, no doubt.
Rollins is THE very best pro-wrestler in the entire world… at being number two. The fans are torn, but Rollins says that was pretty good for Baby Steiner. He come up with all that on his own? Or did he call Big Poppa Pump for the hook up? Bron thinks he is ready, but Backlash is two weeks away! Rollins is going to give Bron the opportunity to prove that he is ready. But let Rollins let you in on a little secret that everyone else knows. As a Steiner, Bron’s not even number two in his own family. Rollins drops the mic and heads out, but will Rollins be ready for the backlash of challenging Bron to a match?
Stephanie Vaquer arrives backstage.
La Primera is ready to get back at Liv Morgan, but RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ ATTACKS! La Ruda catches Vaquer with the cheap shot, then THROWS her into road cases! Roxie & Liv are there, and they RAM a road case into Vaquer! Judgment Day stands over Vaquer, and Liv tells Vaquer this is HER title! Judgment Day leaves Vaquer behind, but have they truly moved past her? Or is the Dark Angel only going to be more hellbent on her revenge?
PENTA VS Rusev!
Speaking of revenge, the Man With No Fear may still be Intercontinental Champion, but now he owes The Bulgarian Brute a beating for last week. Will #CeroMiedo withstand the power of MACHKA?
Raw returns as Rusev makes his entrance. But wait, then so does Ethan Page! The fans boo All Ego getting involved in this, but he technically was part of the problem last week. The bell rings and the fans rally as the two tie up. Rusev KNEES and CLUBS Penta while Ethan takes a seat ringside. Rusev suplexes Penta, then drags him up for a GUT WRENCH PLEX! The fans rally for Penta, but Rusev scoops for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Penta tumbles, but Rusev CLUBS him and BOOTS him! Rusev stands on Penta, but only Ethan applauds. Rusev steps off to whip Penta, but Penta KICKS on return! and SUPERKICKS!
Penta runs, DROPKICKS, and Rusev tumbles out! Penta then FLIES! Down goes Rusev, right in front of Ethan and commentary! Ethan mockingly applauds but Penta warns him. Ethan says eyes on the prize, and Rusev back suplexes! Penta lands out to SUPERKICK Rusev again! Penta puts Rusev in, Ethan protests how close that got, but Penta keeps moving. Springboard, but into the MACHKA KICK! Rusev scoops for a SWINGING SLAM! The fans boo, Rusev snarls, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rusev has Penta up top! Penta fights the suplex with body shots, then with forearms! The fans cheer as Penta HEADBUTTS Rusev down! Penta then adjusts and leaps, CROSSBODY! Penta keeps moving, he ducks ‘n’ dodges to mule kick a leg! SLING-DOG! Rusev goes to a corner, Penta GAMANGIRIS! Penta sits Rusev down, then runs up to headstand and SWINGING DROPKICK! Rusev sputters but Penta drags him to a cover, ONE!! Rusev still has a lot of gas in the tank, and he KNEES Penta down low! Rusev whips, Penta goes up and over, BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Even Ethan is surprised!
Penta and Rusev rise, the fans rally, and Penta runs up to DEST- NO, Rusev BACKDROPS! Then ROUNDHOUSE! Rusev clinches, URENAGES, and he goes to a corner. The fans boo as Penta stirs and Rusev stomps around. Rusev runs up, MACHKA KICK! Penta falls, but Rusev isn’t done there! Ethan applauds as Rusev shouts, “CRUSH!!” Stomp and ACCOL- NO, Penta slips out, SUPERKICKS, then feints the springboard! Machka kick misses, Penta rolls Rusev up! PENTA WINS!
Winner: Penta, by pinfall
The fans cheer, but Rusev CLOBBERS Penta! Ethan cheers, he is also a sore loser so he likes this! The fans tell Rusev off while he stomps away on Penta! Ethan steps in the ring, takes off his jacket and undoes his cufflinks, but then Rusev glares at him. Ethan says okay, Rusev can have his time with Penta. But then Penta CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Ethan CLOBBERS Penta! The fans boo as now Ethan and Rusev stomp away on Penta! But wait, here comes Je’Von Evans! The fans fire up as The Young OG DUMPS Rusev out, then RAMS into Ethan! And then springboards to FLYING LARIAT! The fans fire up as Evans taunts Rusev!
Rusev runs up, Penta SUPERKICKS! Evans goes up, up, O G CUTTER!! The fans fire up as Evans kicks Rusev out, and he stands tall with Penta. They shake hands on it, they’ll stand against Rusev & Ethan to clear them out of the way. Will Cero Miedo get BOUNCY~?
Los Americanos speak.
Rayo introduces himself, Bravo, and El Grande himself. El Grande steps forward to say, “In a few weeks, I will be competing in one of the biggest and most important matches in the history of lucha libre against Chaparro Americano, Mask VS Mask!” And he cannot lie, this match will be the most important match of his entire life! The biggest fight he’ll ever have. And y’know what? He’ll have to be ready to fight for his life. And to be honest, there is much more on the line. He must be ready to fight for his name, his colors, for Mexico, and for his home.
And what better way to prepare for that than to issue a respectful challenge to the biggest lucha libre legend ever, Rey Mysterio? It would be an honor to step into the ring against Rey here in Laredo, Texas! That is a GRANDE challenge, but is he biting off more than he can chew facing the King of Lucha?
Becky Lynch is here!
The Man has come around to Laredo, and she is the THREE-TIME Women’s Intercontinental Champion. But what will Becky have to say about her big time WrestleMania win? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Becky stands in the ring, still wearing the ring gear from her WrestleMania victory. Becky takes a moment before she says, “The Man, and the NEW Women’s Intercontinental Champion, has come around to Laredo, Texas!” The fans are torn on that, but Becky says we just entered a whole new era of “The Manosphere,” because a lot of history was made at WrestleMania 42! Becky finally got rid of Loser AJ Lee, having ended her horrible title reign, and she put gold around the waist of someone who truly deserves it in herself. She became the first WWE Superstar to win four different titles at Mania.
She became the first-ever THREE TIME Women’s IC Champion! She’s now won more WrestleMania matches than any woman in history! And Undertaker, she’s coming for that streak next! And she proved once and for all why she is the Greatest Women’s Wrestler of All Time, and it’s not just her saying that, other people say it. Sports Illustrated says it, The Bleacher Report says it. All of that is wonderful, all of that is great, but what was most important is that she looked out at a sea of over 50 THOUSAND fans, and she saw her baby girl in the front row.
Becky was able to take her out, walk with her up the ramp, and she realized that she needed to show her daughter what a real champion is. It isn’t about the five-star hotels, the fancy restaurants and the private jets, even though they indulge in all of those. It is not about going to the biggest cities and performing in front of the best crowds. It is also about going to the rundown towns like Laredo and showing out for the commonfolk like everyone here. And Becky knows what they need and what they want. They want a fighting champion! They want her to defend the title! And not just against some nostalgia act or an underdog.
They want Becky VS the best of the best! They want new, exciting, shiny! So Becky stands here before us as The Man of the People, issuing an open challenge to whoever wants to come out here, look them in the eyes and say, “Welcome to the Big Time. Now let’s throw some hands!” Who is it gonna be?! Becky waits, and we get… IYO SKY! The fans cheer that! Iyo gets herself a mic while Becky is rather stunned, and she tells Becky, “I accept!” Becky laughs and asks what Iyo accepts. She wanted to fight the best of the best, the new, the shiny, the exciting. Iyo is none of those things! The fans boo but Becky says that’s for Iyo!
Iyo says no, that’s for Becky! The fans cheer Becky but Becky says okay, okay, she understands. Iyo is accepting on behalf of Rhea Ripley, the part of the team that actually has gold. Is Rhea coming back? Mami VS Becky, Becky Two Belts again. Becky wanted Shawn Michaels, not Marty Jannetty. And clearly, Iyo was holding Rhea back. Iyo SLAPS Becky down! The fans fire up as Iyo stomps Becky, Becky bails out, but Adam Pearce says whoa, hold on, where are you going? The champ wanted a fight, Iyo answered the call, and in case you forgot, we’re in Laredo! So it will be a title match, let’s get a ref, cuz we’re doing it now!
The fans cheer, but Becky CLOBBERS Iyo! The ref hurries in here and backs Becky off. Iyo is still getting her shot, is the Genius about to make The Man’s historic reign historically short, too?
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Iyo Sky!
Raw returns as the match is already going, and Iyo SHOTGUNS Becky down! the fans fire up with Iyo, and she CLUBS Becky on the back. Iyo whips, Becky reverses, but Iyo goes up, only for Becky to BOOT her outta the sky, and LARIATS her down! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer but Becky scowls as Iyo survives. Becky runs up in the corner, forearm SMASH, then clinch for the BECKSPLODER! Iyo bails out but Becky builds speed, and Becky WRECKS Iyo with a dropkick! The fans boo but Becky aims, FLYING FOREARM and down goes Iyo! Becky gets Iyo back into the ring, climbs up a corner, and drops the MAN’S LEG! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally as Iyo survives, but Becky talks herself down. Becky drags Iyo up, clinches again, BECKS- NO, Iyo slips free and ROCKS Becky! Becky fires back with forearms, UPPERCUT, and SOBAT, but Iyo blocks! GERMAN SUPLEX! Becky sputters but both women are down! The fans rally up, Iyo and Becky go to ropes, and Becky runs up! Iyo dodges, and URAKEN! SHOTEI! And then FLAPJACK! The fans fire up for Iyo as she brings Becky up to whip. Becky reverses, but Iyo goes up, out, and ROCKS Becky! Then HOTSHOTS her! The fans fire up as Iyo climbs, to then MISSILE DROPKICK! Direct hit, and Iyo kips up!
The fans fire up as Iyo does her crazy taunt! Iyo then aims at Becky in the corner, SHINKANSEN! Iyo pushes Becky to the cover, TWO! Becky survives but Iyo stays focused. Iyo goes up, up, but Becky YANKS her back down! And dragon sleeper for an EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Cover, TWO! Iyo is still in this and that frustrates Becky. Becky demands Iyo stand, then clinches, but Iyo victory rolls for STOMP 182! Becky bails out, Iyo builds speed, but Becky ROCKS Iyo first! Becky reels Iyo in, but Iyo PELES free! Iyo then runs up, SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB to the FLOOR! The fans are thunderous while both women are down, and Raw goes to break!
Raw returns again as Becky has Iyo up top! The fans rally as Iyo fights, but Becky SUPERPLEXES! Then roll through for a DDT! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Iyo survives! Both women are down, “This is Awesome!” Becky and Iyo stir but it is Becky that stands first. Becky brings Iyo up and clinches again, but Iyo turns the lift into a crucifix, then sunset flip! TWO, Becky ducks the roundhouse but not HEEL KICK! Iyo hurries to underhooks and TIGER BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives and Iyo is shocked! The fans rally as Iyo goes to the corner! Iyo goes up, but Becky trips her up again! Becky climbs, but Iyo ELBOWS her away!
Becky staggers but Iyo reels Becky in, TORNADO DDT! Iyo goes up, up, and OVER THE MOONSAULT, but into BOOTS! Becky hurries to clinch! MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, TWO?!? Becky is shocked as Iyo survives her best shot! Laredo is all fired up for Iyo but that infuriates Becky. Becky drags Iyo to the drop zone, goes up, but Iyo trips her up now! Becky SMACKS off post, tumbles to the apron then the floor, but Iyo goes right out! ASAI MOONSAULT! Down goes Becky at the ramp! Iyo hurries to get Becky up and in, then takes off a shoe that’s bothering her. Becky distracts the ref, ASUKA TRIPS IYO!! Becky clinches, MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, Becky wins!!
Winner: Becky Lynch, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion)
The Man survives thanks to a big time assist from The Empress of Tomorrow! Asuka may be without her Pirate Princess, but she’s still pissed at Iyo for her supposed disrespect! BUZZSAW! ASUKA LOCK!! Iyo flails, even taps, but nothing can save her from Asuka’s wrath! Fans chant “We Want Kairi!” but Asuka stands on Iyo with a sinister smile. Will Asuka break Iyo and make her respect her senpai?
El Grande Americano Original talks with Rey Mysterio.
EGA OG says hola to Rey, and knows Rey is fraternizing with that faker, that supposed El Grande Americano Dos. First he endorses the guy, then he has a match against him. Original just wants to know that on May 30th for AAA, Mask VS Mask, does Original have to watch his back? Rey says no, he does not, Mr. OG Grande. Listen, the only thing Rey is looking for is for them all to respect lucha libre. Rey says in Spanish that for a luchador, their mask is everything. All OG Grande can says is si, bueno. But then Los Americanos step into the room! And they ask what Rey is doing with this guy! Rey says it is not what they think.
The Grandes start arguing, both in Spanish and English, but Rey shouts them all down. Tranquilos, cabrones! He is not choosing sides. Rayo & Bravo say he better. Is that a threat?! No, take it easy, jefe, they’re just saying. See you in the ring. Los Americanos head out, Rey is a little annoyed with them and OG Grande, but will the King of Lucha teach them all a thing or two about the culture?
Backstage interview with The Usos.
Byron Saxton is with Jimmy & Jey, and he gets to it: Can they give us some intel on which direction Roman Reigns is leaning towards? #BigJim says the OTC will make his decision when The OTC is ready to make his decision. Jey adds YEET, but LA Knight steps in. The Mega Star hopes he didn’t just hear them say that. OTC, sitting at the head of the table. Knight isn’t here to tear them down but to remind them of who they are. Main Event Jey Uso, a former world champion, and how’d he do that? On his own! Big Jim Uso, also all the potential in the world to be world champion, but how is he gonna do that? Not under Roman Reigns, that’s for sure!
Jey tells Knight to stay in his lane, but Jimmy calms him down. Jimmy told Knight that this is family business. Knight understands that, and he can respect that. But the problem is, the whole Bloodline thing, they had immense power, they run roughshod over everybody. But the problem was, that power corrupts, and when it does, it becomes Knight’s business, YEAH! Knight leaves it at this, but does he have a point? Is The Bloodline about to relapse into their old ways?
Joe Hendry is here!
Laredo waves their hands from side to side as The Prestigious One is in the ring. “Say his name because he has appeared in Laredo, Texas!” The fans cheer, and Hendry knows they know he had a big decision to make, so he wants to tell us all about it in the song. “I’ve won the titles everywhere I go. I’ve been on WrestleMania and many other shows. But the time has come for me to pick one brand. I’m sorry to the others, I hope they understand. Joe Hendry’s on Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry signed to Raw. Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry signs to Raw.
“Next time you turn on Netflix, you won’t just want to chill. I’ll have you believing in a better kind of thrill. Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry’s on Raw. respect to the Ruler, I acknowledge The OTC. But Adam Pearce, if you’re listening, can you make one change for me? That’s Logan Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? Everyone! Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? All together! Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan-” Well, now The Maverick is here, and he says you can’t fire him! You can’t fire him, he’s unfireable! Boo you, Hendry, you can’t fire him! He’s Logan Paul! All of you are awful, just like that song!
Logan says, “You’re awful!” to the fans in the front row. He knows this is Hendry’s first not on Raw, and now it’s also his last! He’s made the worst mistake of his life! Theory then tells Hendry that he isn’t seeing things right. See this right here? That’s gold, that makes them the greatest tag team champions of the world! Of the UNIVERSE! What they’re telling Hendry is that they are winners! Hendry asks if these guys are winners. The fans say, “NO!” Hendry says Joe says no to that. He saw ESPN< he saw Mania, he just saw some primetime losers! Now The Vision is mad, and they throw stuff out of the ring!
Theory says lemme tell you something! This mat belongs to The Vision! The camera that everyone sees through belongs to The Vision. And The Vision goes through everybody! Hendry is in a lucky spot, because they’re gonna go through him! They push Hendry, but he TURNS! LARIAT for Theory! Hendry RAMS Logan into a corner! Theory goes after Hendry, the Vision mugs him 2v1, and the fans boo as they KNEE Hendry low! But wait! Here come the Street Profits! Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins went after The Vision last week, so here we go again! Dawkins DUMPS Logan out before he DECKS him!
Dawkins ROCKS Theory, whips him, REVELATION! The fans fire up and pump it up with Ford! He goes up top but Logan saves Theory! At least, for now. Ford points to Hendry, he HIGH JUMPS to take The Vision down! The fans fire up for Hendry & The Profits, and we all get to wave our hands from side to side! The Profits are believers, but will they also be the hunters when it comes to The Vision and those World Tag Team Championships?
Grayson Waller complains to Adam Pearce.
The Aussie Icon doesn’t like the Raw General Manager just giving people opportunities outta nowhere. That bouncy idiot, Je’Von, is one cutter away from retirement! Then Pearce has one guy singing songs, there’s some little vampire kid cursing people, where are the opportunities for Waller? He’s in the shape of his life, lad! Pearce says he’ll give Oba Femi a shot. Wow, okay, he beat Brock at the END of his career? #Obarated! Uh, no, Oba’s behind you. Waller regrets everything but Oba says if Waller wants a chance, then Pearce can give him one against Oba tonight. Waller says Pearce should’ve warned him!
Pearce says he did, but too late. Waller needs to go get his gear on, because that match is official. Is Waller about to have a Fall From Grace?
Joe Hendry & The Street Profits regroup backstage.
Ford & Dawkins are singing the very catchy, “Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul?” Hendry thanks for the help, what a welcome to Raw. They shake hands on it, and Ford says get a different colored shirt now that he’s on the red brand, you know what he means? Hendry nods and heads out, and The Profits secret handshake. And then Rollins steps in, and he tells them that last week- Ford stops Rollins there, because there he goes thinking this is all about him. Last week wasn’t about him but about those tag titles. Rollins thinking he special. The Profits leave and Rollins does have to consider that.
But either way, will Rollins and The Profits find themselves working together against The Vision? Or is this all going to be for naught?
El Grande Americano w/ Los Americanos VS Rey Mysterio!
The battle of Los Grande Americanos is set for May 30th, and the King of Lucha has ended up in the middle of it all. Will Rey be much more than just a tune-up for El Grande Americano Dos? Or will this El Grande be more than ready to face the other Grande Americano next month?
Raw returns as Los Americanos make their entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. The two tie up, and Grande wrenches to wristlock. Rey rolls, uses the ropes to flip through, then Rey wrenches, only for Grande to wrangle him. Rey kips up to wrench but Grande rolls, spins, and he drop toeholds Rey to then go for the wristlock. The fans applaud the technical exchange as Grande then floats to a cover, ONE as Rey gets an arm up! Grande puts the arm down, TWO as Rey gets the other arm up! Another cover, TWO! A third cover, TWO as Rey bridges! Grande hops on, but Rey stays up! The fans cheer while Grande is stunned!
Grande jumps again but Rey uses that to get up and up and sunset flip! TWO, Grande runs up but Rey sweeps! Cover, ONE! Grande sweeps and covers, ONE! The fans cheer as the two stand off. Rey and Grande applaud each other, then Rey offers a handshake. Grande accepts, but Rey kicks low! Rey whips, Grande reverses to kick low! Grande hammerlocks Rey, brings him around, but Rey fires elbows. Rey cravats to jump and flying-mare! Grande RUNS Rey over! Things keep moving, Rey bypasses Grande to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Grande’s on the ropes, Rey dials it up, but Grande GAMANGIRIS first! Cover, TWO! The fans rally while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rey whips Grande to ropes and BACKDROPS him! Grande goes to a corner while the fans cheer, and Rey whips corner to corner. Grande reverses, blocks a kick, and SMACKS Rey! Rey staggers to another corner but Grande whips corner to corner. Grande runs up but Rey BOOTS him! Rey ELBOWS Grande, then goes up, but Grande CLUBS him on the back! Grande gets under Rey but Rey slips free. Grande SMACKS Rey again, whips, but Rey reverses. Grande goes up and over, but Rey goes up to QUEBRADA, but Grande stays up! Only for Rey to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up while Rey covers, TWO!
Rey is surprised but many are surprised he pulled that counter off in the first place. Rey waits on Grande to get up, then DROPKICKS him onto the ropes! The fans cheer as Rey dials it up, but Rayo distracts so Bravo can trip Rey! The fans boo but Bravo plays dumb. Rayo hurries to sneak Grande his metal plate! Rey DECKS Bravo, then runs to 619 Rayo down! The fans cheer, Rey slingshots, but Grande dodges the splash! Grande grabs the metal plate, but then ORIGINAL GRANDE is here! They tug-o-war over the plate, Rey BLASTS the Grandes into each other! Rey runs again, RANA! Grande Dos is on the ropes, so Rey redials, 619!!
Rey aims again, slingshot and DROP THE DIME! Cover, Rey wins!
Winner: Rey Mysterio, by pinfall
El Grande Americano Dos tried to lie, cheat and steal, but Rey spots the metal plate! And he even tells Original that no one is getting it! They’re gonna have to fight fair ‘n’ square in May! Well for now, Grande Original CLOBBERS Grande Dos! The fans fire up as these two brawl while they grapple! Producers and refs rush out here but fans want to “Let Them Fight! Let Them Fight!” The Grandes are separated, but the animosity between them is only growing! Who proves they are El Grande Americano Superior on May 30th?
Asuka speaks.
“Iyo, did you think you were done with me? I say when we’re done! Because I am still your senpai. All I’ve done is try to help you and all you’ve done is disappoint me. For so long, I blamed myself for your mistakes. I thought I did something wrong for you to turn your back on me. But I finally realize YOU are the problem! You are ungrateful, selfish, and my biggest failure. But I didn’t fail you, you failed me. You failed your family! And now, we’re both alone, because I didn’t want another Iyo. I’ve spared you until now because I thought we could be a family again. But now that you killed that family…NOTHING will stop me from destroying you!
“So, at Backlash, I fix my failure. I teach you one final lesson. And that lesson is… You are not and will never be ready for Asuka!” The grudge match is finally set, but will the Empress of Tomorrow make sure Iyo has no future? Or will the Genius prove that she’s left her senpai behind long ago?
Grayson Waller VS Oba Femi!
The Aussie Icon likes him a good “shoey,” but he stuck his foot in his mouth this time. Grayson wanted an opportunity, but will he even survive against The Ruler that conquered The Beast?
The bell rings and the two circle. The fans already chant “O~BA!” as he blocks Waller’s kick. Oba LARIATS Waller, TOSSES him to a corner, then fires body shots from all sides. Oba UPPERCUTS Waller, whips him corner to corner, then UPPERCUTS again! Oba runs corner to corner for another UPPERCUT! Oba keeps going, but Waller bails out! The fans boo, but Oba has Waller at the apron. Waller HOTSHOTS Oba, then somersaults, but into the SHOTPUT BOMB! Oba UPPERCUTS Waller back down and the fans fire up! Pop-up, and FALL FROM GRACE!! Cover, Oba wins!
Winner: Oba Femi, by pinfall
Waller wanted on the card tonight, but maybe he regrets it. At the very least, Waller learned Femi isn’t #Obarated! Oba has the mic to ask Laredo if they’re feeling good tonight. The fans cheer because indeed they are! Oba says they’re feeling good, he’s feeling good, Waller isn’t, but we don’t care about how Waller feels. Waller did say something that was right, though. There is no opportunity around here, because all the big champions are locked in with contenders, the US Champion doesn’t do open challenges, so Oba is going to take it upon himself to create a solution to the problem. Ladies and gentlemen, as of today, the Oba Femi Open Challenge will commence!
The fans cheer, and Oba says to any man back there who wants to prove himself, step up! If you want to see how you fair at the top of the mountain, step up! But Oba will not take too kindly to their decision. Because he will be merciless, unforgiving, and relentless! He will punish them! They are not stepping to just any man, but to OBA FEMI! The fans cheer as Oba makes himself equal to a title! Will anyone be able to overthrow The Ruler?
Judgment Day is in the clubhouse.
Liv, Raquel & Roxie are still feeling great after what they did to Vaquer, because THEY run Raw! Vaquer found out the hard way, and so will BayLyra. Liv asks Raquel for time alone with Roxie. Is this about the thing? Yes, it is. Raquel says sure, she’ll go finish warming up. Raquel heads out, and Liv says hey to Roxie. Liv wanted to finish the conversation they tried having before WrestleMania. Remember? Before Vaquer smacked their heads together? Right, yeah. Well, really, Liv just wants to apologize to Roxie.
Liv is sorry for how things went down with Finn while she was gone. She knows Roxie and Finn were close, and that must’ve been hard watching from home. Liv knows how that felt, because she sat at home watching Finn bring Roxie into the group. And Liv wants Roxie to know that they are family, but Finn put himself before the family. That is not something Liv would do to Roxie, she wants to support her like Roxie supported Liv. So Liv will be in their corner and cheer them on as Roxie & Raquel get one step closer to the tag titles. Liv takes Roxie’s hand and asks, “Do you trust me, my little Roxie?”
Roxie nods yes, but then says she needs a second. Liv says okay, see you out there. Liv heads out, saying this is exciting. But Roxie doesn’t seem so sure. Wait, FINN is in the clubhouse?! Roxie tells him he’s not supposed to be here, but Finn says Roxie CANNOT trust Liv! In fact, she can’t trust anyone in the Judgment Day! Roxie asks if she can’t trust them, or can’t trust Finn. Roxie is with Judgment Day, she has a match coming up, so he has to go. Finn says good luck with the match, and hopes she knows what she’s doing. Finn leaves, but is The Prince right about them all?
Bayley & Lyra Valkyria VS Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez w/ Liv Morgan!
The Role Model & Morrigan fell short of the tag titles at WrestleMania, but Judgment Day wasn’t even in the match! Who proves themselves worthy of the next opportunity with a win tonight?
Raw returns as Judgment Day makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Bayley starts against Raquel. The fans rally as the two circle, tie up, and Bayley wrenches to wristlock. Raquel swings, Bayley ducks, and she puts on the pressure. Raquel powers Bayley to a corner, ROCKS her, then whips her corner to corner. Raquel runs up but Bayley BOOTS her! Bayley headlocks but Raquel blocks the takeover! Raquel lifts Bayley but Bayley fights that with fists. Bayley jumps to tornado takeover! They roll, Raquel fights up, and Raquel hits a BIG back suplex! Raquel looms over Bayley but hears the fans chanting, “We Want Roxie!”
Raquel points to the corner, the fans cheer, so Raquel tags Roxie! The fans cheer even more now as the Judgment Day mugs Bayley! Roxie stomps away, the fans cheer her on, but the ref counts. Roxie backs off, but Bayley lifts Roxie! Roxie kicks and flails but Bayley RAMS Roxie into the corner. Tag to Lyra, she and Bayley mug Roxie, and the fans boo. Lyra headlocks Roxie but Roxie pulls hair. Roxie headlocks and the fans cheer her on. Lyra powers out, but Roxie cartwheels over the dropdown! Roxie takes a bow, then SLAPS Lyra! Lyra CLOBBERS Roxie and rains down fists! Laredo boos but Lyra whips Roxie to ropes.
Roxie tilt-o-whirls through to RANA, but Lyra handsprings through that! Lyra SLAPS Roxie in return! Liv tells Bayley to shut up but Lyra whips Roxie to the corner. Roxie dodges, but Lyra grabs her by the wrist! Tag to Bayley, scoop and BACKBREAKER, but Roxie knees free! Roxie SMACKS Bayley, but Lyra WHEEL KICKS! Bayley goes back up, MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Roxie survives, and she bails out to regroup with the others. Judgment Day avoids Lyra’s dropkick, and Raquel CLOBBERS her! But Bayley fires off on Roxie! Bayley puts Roxie in the ring, but Raquel trips Bayley up!
Bayley POSTS Lyra, all while Roxie distracts the ref! Judgment Day is in control as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as both Bayley and Raquel are down! The fans rally as both women crawl, Liv coaches Raquel, hot tags to Roxie and Lyra! The fans fire up, but then Lyra CROSSBODIES Roxie and GAMANGIRIS Raquel! Lyra LARIATS Roxie, dodges Raquel, and goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK! Lyra kips up, then clinches Roxie, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Roll through for the fisherman BUSTER! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Roxie survives! Liv coaches her team on but Lyra drags Roxie up. Lyra brings Roxie over, tags Bayley, and Bayley fireman’s carries while Lyra climbs. Roxie slips free, SHOVES Bayley into Lyra, then tags Raquel!
Roxie runs, tilt-o-whirls, and clinches, Raquel adds as BOOT to the LEG SWEEP! Cover, but Lyra SPLASHES onto it! The fans rally again and Raquel crawls, hot tag back to Roxie! The fans fire up again as Roxie BLASTS Lyra, SOBATS Bayley, then hops up and hops on! But Bayley SMACKS Roxie off buckles! Then a BAYLEY2BELLY! Cover, Raquel breaks it! The fans cheer, Lyra runs up and CROSSBODIES Raquel and herself out of the ring! Liv shouts at Bayley, but she gets caught! The fans cheer, but then Liv HOTSHOTS Bayley! Roxie SHINING WIZARDS! Then the POP-ROX!! Cover, Judgment Day wins!
Winners: Judgment Day, by pinfall
Laredo cheers their hometown hero, but it was certainly a team effort as always for Judgment Day! Will nothing stop them from having all the gold again?
Roman Reigns heads to the ring!
Laredo, Texas puts up their ones to the sky as The OTC makes his entrance. The WWE World Heavyweight Champion stands on stage, raises the title to the sky, and the pyro goes off. But what has he decided when it comes to him and Jacob Fatu? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Roman is in the ring, and he raises the belt again for the second round of pyro. Roman grabs a mic while the fans chant “O T C! O T C!” The fans then shift to singing, “Roman, Roman Reigns~!” then go back to “O T C! O T C!” Roman enjoys that for a moment before he says, “Y’see, it’s been awhile since I’ve been here in Texas. But if you can’t tell from home, they love their Tribal Chief here, baby!” The fans cheer that! Roman continues by saying, “They made this title in spite of me. They made this title to try and take away from my shine. But it never worked. Y’see, there’s an old saying and it’s very true.
“The title don’t make the man, the man makes the title!” The fans cheer that, too! Roman says that’s what he’s done with this strap! He’s put it in the main event! He’s put it on night two of WrestleMania! He’s made this title relevant! See, now you can finally be proud of this title. Now you can respect this title! Now, you can actually choose to acknowledge this title. “As a matter of fact, let’s demonstrate. Laredo, Texas…!” The fans erupt with “O T C! O T C!” Roman says it again, “Laredo, Texas… ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again! But then Jacob Fatu makes his entrance! The fans cheer again as The Samoan Werewolf arrives!
Jacob goes right to the ring while the fans chant “FATU! FATU!” Jacob and Roman stare down, and Roman says, “Fatu, right on cue. Perfect timing, I was just getting to you. I gave you a week, gave you time to think. I’m hoping you made the right choice, Jacob. I’m hoping you made the choice to unite our family, and not divide it.” Jacob has a mic to say Roman gave him a week but he didn’t need a week. He didn’t need a day. Hell, he didn’t even need an hour! He knew exactly what he wanted when he came out here last Monday. Jacob didn’t stutter, didn’t hesitate, when he said he doesn’t want the title, but that he needs the title.
What? Is Roman stuck in his WWE main event bubble? Is he stuck in Tribal Chief Land? Roman ain’t grind like Jacob! Jacob is uncut and raw! 12 YEARS of hard work, 12 YEARS of grinding, 12 YEARS of suffering, not knowing when the next meal was gonna be! While y’all was running things up here as The Bloodline, Fatu was foaming at the mouth, grinding, on the frontlines, trying to figure out if he was gonna be here or not! The fans cheer that, and Fatu says it ain’t how you start but how you finish. And that has Fatu standing here in front of Roman. So before WWE, Roman didn’t call, Jimmy didn’t call, Jey didn’t call.
You know who did call? Solo Sikoa! The fans boo that name but Jacob says Solo gave him a chance! Roman says, “Solo?! Either you’re completely confused or you’re dumber than I think. Solo couldn’t get a cup of coffee delivered to the building if he wanted to. Take a look around. Who you think runs this place?” The fans chant, “O T C! O T C!” Laredo ain’t lying, OTC runs WWE. And yeah, he’s been distracted, things get hectic around here, but Roman never forgot about Jacob. Roman signed off on Jacob. But Jacob’s sounding confused, sounding like a fool. Jacob doesn’t deserve it, he hasn’t earned it.
Roman allowing Jacob to compete against him is nepotism! And Roman can’t allow- JACOB GRABS ROMAN BY THE FACE! The fans freak out as the TONGAN DEATH GRIP grinds Roman down, but then Roman SMACKS him with the mic! Fatu just shakes it off?! TONGAN DEATH GRIP!! Roman sputters as Fatu HEADBUTTS away! Fatu chokes Roman right out, and he tells Roman, “I am going to take everything, EVERYTHING, from you!!” Fatu finally lets Roman go, and he picks up the belt. Fans are torn, but the decision should be clear now. Roman coughs and sputters but he grabs the mic to shout at Jacob!
“You want me at Backlash?! I’ll see you at Backlash!!” The fans cheer, and the match is made! The Samoan Werewolf has made The Tribal Chief into his prey, but will he have what he’s really after in the world title? Or will The OTC punish Fatu for this insolence?
My Thoughts:
A very good Raw that was a bit toned down on the action after that hot Raw After Mania. Great bookending with the OG Bloodline, though I’m not sure about the set-up of Roman & Usos sitting at the table that was more like a press conference table than a meeting. But Jimmy and Jey each having a different side of the argument was good, this builds a bit on what we saw before Mania when Jey was telling Roman to “get him” in reference to CM Punk. And great ending with Roman and Jacob, where Jacob is already done with talking, and he brings out a submission type move to make himself even more menacing. It’d be rather shocking of Fatu actually wins at Backlash, but I feel like Fatu losing and joining Roman is too much of a rehash of everything we’ve already seen in the Bloodline Saga.
Very good match from Penta VS Rusev, and very good win for Penta, but Ethan Page and Je’Von Evans getting involved made sense. That’ll be a great tag match, and I bet we’ll sort out who is challenging Penta for Backlash through that match. Very good promo from Rollins and Bron to set up their match, I appreciate Bron’s perspective because that is how it looked and felt and was definitely not how it should’ve been even in kayfabe. I feel like Bron wins out to then send him to the world title after Backlash. Another great song promo from Hendry, and honestly a great over-the-top angry reaction from Logan Paul for it. Profits helping Hendry out was logical and very good stuff, and Profits putting Rollins in his place was also good. But yeah, there’s gotta be a Six Man Tag there, too.
Waller getting upset only to get humbled by Oba is classic wrestling trope, and Oba making his own open challenge is also great. That’s in the same lineage as like Andre the Giant daring people to body slam him when he knows they couldn’t, or even Chris Masters and the Master Lock Challenge. This will give us some really fun matches while also building Oba up towards a title opportunity of his own. Becky wanting her own Open Challenge series is good, and Iyo challenging her tonight was probably their best way to improvise from releasing Kairi Sane and ruining their own story of Kairi, Iyo & Asuka. The fans are already starting #WeWantKairi, not sure WWE will listen this time, but Asuka VS Iyo is happening for Backlash and that’s all we can really expect.
Very good stuff with Los Americanos, this ended up a great plug for the AAA story of Mask VS Mask. Rey Mysterio being part of the story was good, too, and Rey keeps himself afloat with this win. Gable Americano of course got involved in the match, he and Kaiser Americano are even in math right now, but I would think Gable loses to finally be exposed. And great stuff with Judgment Day, from the attack on Vaquer to the tag match as the main event match. But I’m a little confused as to the Finn & Roxie part. Finn and Roxie should’ve discussed how their ultimate plan was still working. It should’ve been revealed that Finn really did bring Roxie into the group to mess with Liv x Dom. They can still have Roxie turn on Judgment Day in the most pivotal moment, but now it’ll be a bit confusing as to why.
My Score: 8.8/10
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