Results
Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (10/3/25)
Will The Vision hear Voices?
The American Nightmare & Viper battle The Badass & Auszilla!
Randy Orton helped Cody Rhodes with Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed on last week’s SmackDown, so now they all throw down in a tag match here tonight!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- WWE United States Open Challenge: Sami Zayn VS Aleister Black; Sami wins and retains the title.
- The Green Administration VS #ZaRuca; ZaRuca wins.
- Je’Von Evans & Rey Fenix VS Los Garza; Je’Von & Fenix win.
- Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton VS Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed w/ Paul Heyman; Bron & Bronson win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Code Rhodes is here!
Cincinnati, Ohio fires up for The American Nightmare and sings along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” Cody gets his pyro tonight, then he hugs and high-fives fans as he goes down the ramp. Cody gets the second “WHOA~ OH~!” and pyro at the ring, then grabs himself a mic. The fans cheer Cody on, he fires them up a bit more, then he says, “So, Cincinnatiii~! Whaddya wanna talk about?” But then Paul Heyman says, “Well, there’s plenty that we’d like to talk about.” The Oracle walks out from the crowd side and says he is glad Cody asked the question. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed follow Heyman, and Heyman says, “What would we like to talk about?”
The Vision gets on the apron, but then surprise! Randy Orton is already out here! He slips into the ring and Heyman says he owes them all an apology. That was rude, he didn’t even introduce himself. “Ladies and gentlemen… My name is Paul Heyman! Mr. Breakker, Mr. Reed and I didn’t come out here to talk to you, Mr. Rhodes. No, we came out here to talk to you, Mr. Orton. You’re a tough man to get a hold of. You never take my phone calls, never return my texts, never return my emails. So I said to The Brons, ‘Corner the champion and The Viper shall appear.’ And that wasn’t a prediction, that was a spoiler.”
The fans chant, “R K O! R K O!” Heyman sighs, and he “thanks” Cincy for their “most irrelevant opinion.” The fans boo, but Heyman continues with, “I would give any amount of money to be the fly on the wall when you two plot your strategy tonight. Because whatever that strategy is, hard facts: You’re going to lose tonight to Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed.” The fans boo, but Heyman claims that is also a spoiler. But here is what he wants to know: When Orton loses tonight, if they beat Cody Rhodes, then Orton knows, Cody knows, and everyone knows that Orton will look at Cody and say, “That’s the Undisputed Champion? I could do so much better than that.”
The fans boo again, but Heyman says that if Bron & Bronson happen to beat a legend like Orton, then how can Orton NOT look at Cody and ask, “Where were you, Champ?” Either way, no matter how you look at it, this can’t last. And that’s not a prediction from an Oracle, that is a prophecy. Heyman leads Bron & Bronson away, just waiting for the main event. But does Heyman have a point? Will The Viper and American Nightmare inevitably be torn apart?
The Miz finds Carmelo Hayes backstage.
The Hollywood A-Lister is not happy with H1M, but he won’t let Melo just walk off and not explain himself. Melo says there’s nothing to explain. Miz says Melo just watched him take the pin last week! He took three finishers! Does Melo not know how tag teams work? They’re supposed to have each other’s backs. Melo says yeah, and Miz was supposed to have his! But Miz just stands in his way! This is done! Miz can’t believe Melo is the one saying the team is done. Melo says he’s being cool about it, too. Because normally, Melo shoots first. Melo leaves, but will Miz leave it at that?
WWE United States Open Challenge: Sami Zayn VS ???
#BigMatchSami is ready for another night and another fight! But who answers his Open Challenge here in Cincinnati? We find out, after the break!
SmackDown returns and we see who answers the challenge: CARMELO?! Well, Melo was close the last time, he wants another go! Melo has a mic in hand, and he tells Sami, “You know exactly why I’m here. Me and you, we already did this thing. But here’s the difference. This time, I don’t have anybody holding me back. This time, I don’t have anybody clouding my vision, taking my focus away from beating you for that United States Championship. Because Sami, you know how great I am, I know how great I am, and tonight, here in Cincinnati, I’m the best I’ve ever been. So Sami, it’s about time I show you exactly why I am H1M.”
BUT MIZ HITS MELO WITH A SKULL CRUSHING FINALE ON THE STAGE! Miz says no go, Melo! Producers rush out here to back Miz off, but now Aleister Black walks out here! The Dark Father picks up the mic to say, “While that is just so unfortunate… US title challenge… I’ll take it.” The fans cheer that! Sami also can’t help but smile, this is definitely a top notch match! But will Sami stay golden? Or will he just #FadeToBlack?
The bell rings, the two circle, and they tie up. Aleister headlocks, Sami powers up and out, then drops down to hurdle over and arm-drag! And arm-drag again! Then he spins and arm-drags Aleister to an armlock! Aleister fights up, pulls hair and puts Sami on the ropes. The ref counts, Aleister lets go slowly, and then he KICKS Sami down! The ref reprimands while Sami crawls to a corner. Aleister heads over, throws a haymaker then a KICK, and repeat. Aleister whips corner to corner, then he BOOTS Sami down! The fans rally for Sami but Aleister paces around. Aleister KICKS Sami against ropes again and again!
The ref counts, Aleister stops at 4, and then he ROCKS Sami. Aleister whips, but Sami KICKS in return! Sami runs up, Aleister dodges, QUEBRADA! Aleister sits cross-legged while Sami sputters, and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Aleister KICKS away on Sami in the corner! But Sami turns things around to CHPO, CHOP, CHOP! Sami climbs up, the fans fire up, and Sami rains down fists! Sami goes all the way to TEN, then past that to about TWENTY! The fans fire up, and Sami stomps away on Aleister! Sami then brings Aleister up, whips, but Aleister reverses. Sami goes up and over to LARIAT Aleister up and out! Then Sami goes to the apron kicks Aleister, and he ARAIBIAN PRESS MOONSAULTS! Direct hit on Aleister and the fans fire up again! Sami puts Aleister in, climbs the corner, and the fans fire up, but Sami has to leap over Aleister!
Aleister comes back, but into a MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Aleister is still in this and Sami is a bit surprised, but the fans rally up. Sami suplexes, Aleister waistlocks, but Sami switches. They switch again, Sami bucks the O’Conner, but Aleister BOOTS him! And ROUNDHOUSES! And SNAP GERMAN! Bridging cover, TWO! Sami survives and Aleister seethes again. Aleister watches Sami sit up, and then he runs up, but Sami ducks the heel kick! BLUE THUNDER- NO, Aleister slips free to JUMP KNEE, LEG SWEEP, and roll-up! TWO!! Sami escapes and Aleister is stunned! Aleister storms his way to a corner and climbs up!
The fans rally and Sami stirs. Sami rises up to ROCK Aleister first! Sami climbs, he brings Sami up, and up, and SUPER DUPER PLEX! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! The ref checks, both men are able to continue, and SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns as Aleister is down, and “This is Awesome!” Sami hurries up a corner, but Aleister rises to ROUNDHOUSE! But Sami fires hands in return! Aleister stumbles back, Sami adjusts, AX- KNEE!! Aleister takes Sami out of the sky and covers, TWO!! Sami survives and Aleister is even further in shock! Aleister staggers, Sami sits up, and Sami shakes his head. Aleister kicks Sami, Sami CHOPS in return! Aleister fires a forearm, Sami fires back, and they go back and forth! Aleister then KICKS a leg, ROCKS Sami, and KICKS away in the corner! The ref counts, Aleister runs corner to corner and he ELBOWS Sami!
Aleister runs, Sami follows! But Aleister dodges the Helluva Kick! Aleister goes up to METEORA! Cover, TWO!! Sami survives, Aleister is furious, and Cincy is shocked! Aleister rises, the fans rally as hard as they can, but Aleister aims. WAIT! DAMIAN PRIEST IS HERE! Aleister and Damian stare down, and then HELLUVA KICK! BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Cover, Sami wins!!
Winner: Sami Zayn, by pinfall (still WWE United States Champion)
Sami survives and Priest smiles as he got to cost Aleister this one. Who will be next for Sami and the series of Open Challenges? And as for Priest, he is surprisingly polite as he clears off the commentary desk. Priest then tells Aleister, “What did you think was gonna happen?” He drags Aleister out, RAZOR’S EDGE down through the table! Cincy fires up as Priest stands over Aleister! When and where will the Archer of Infamy and the Dark Father finally settle this?
Nick Aldis talks with #ZaRuca.
The SmackDown General Manager says Sol Ruca & Zaria have been very impressive as of late, and- He is interrupted by Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre. The Hot Mess says she was just thinking, but Aldis says he was just talking to Sol & Zaria here. Oh, perfect timing! Tell them that The Green Administration is giving them the opportunity of a lifetime! They can be “Slaygent S” and “Slaygent Z” of the Secret Her-vice. Last time she got in the ring with them, she kinda- ZaRuca both say they’re not interested. Also, didn’t they beat Chelsea? They shouldn’t need to audition, not that they want in. They want to prove themselves as contenders to the Women’s Tag titles.
Chelsea tells Aldis to tell ZaRuca that they would be lucky to get a chance of a lifetime! Aldis won’t do that. But Sol says why miss out on another chance of a lifetime? Zaria gets it, and agrees. They can make this a match tonight. Aldis likes that, too! Then Chelsea & Alba will face #ZaRuca. Chelsea says Aldis always ruins everything! The Hot Mess storms off, but will she cool off after the Soul Surfer & Agent of Change get through with her?
The Green Administration VS #ZaRuca!
SmackDown returns and ZaRuca makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Zaria starts against Alba. They circle, tie up, and go around. Zaria powers Alba back, but Alba pulls hair! Alba puts Zaria int he corner, grinds her forearm in, but the ref counts. Alba stops, talks trash, but Zaria grabs her by the neck! Zaria THROWS Alba to the corner, SPLASHES, then whips corner to corner. Alba dodges this time, but Zaria BOOTS in return! Zaria goes up, reels Alba in, and she grins as she has the HANGING SLEEPER! The fans fire up, the ref counts, but Zaria lets Alba go. Alba sputters and staggers, Zaria flexes and FLYING LARIATS!
Alba flounders away, tag to Chelsea, and Zaria grins. Zaria dodges Chelsea, fireman’s carries, but Chelsea fights free. Chelsea sunset flips, but Zaria stays up to YANK Chelsea up! HEADBUTT! Tag to Sol, and Zaria feeds Chelsea to the TARANTULA! Chelsea shouts for help but Alba is down. Zaria BOOTS Chelsea and Sol hits the X-FACTOR! Cover, TWO! Chelsea survives, she flounders away, but then she ELBOWS Sol! Alba tags in, Sol dodges Chelsea, then ELBOWS her away. But Alba pulls hair! Chelsea trips Sol, Alba slingshot DROPKICKS, and tag back to Chelsea. Chelsea PENALTY KICKS from the apron!
Alba DIVES onto Zaria! Chelsea salutes, Cincy is torn, and Chelsea puts Sol back in the ring. Cover, TWO! Chelsea rains down fists, then drags Sol over to tag Alba. Alba tags Chelsea back in, and then GOURD BUSTER to a SUPERKICK! SUPERKICK! And then SLIDING COMPLETE SHOT! Cover, TWO! Sol survives and Chelsea grows frustrated, but she calls to Alba. Chelsea SLAPS Sol, but Zaria YANKS Alba down! And THROWS her into barriers! Sol fights the chicken wings, shoves Chelsea into buckles, then SOUL SNATCHER!! Cover, ZaRuca wins!
Winners: #ZaRuca, by pinfall
A big win for Sol & Zaria on SmackDown, and this “opportunity of a lifetime” could lead them to the biggest opportunity of their careers! Will #ZaRuca become #1 contenders to #Charlexa?
Backstage interview with Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss.
Speaking of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Cathy Kelley is with The Queen & Lil’ Miss Bliss to talk about ZaRuca. We just saw that great win, they have chemistry, but what do these two thinks? Charlotte says ZaRuca is impressive. Alexa says yes, those two came together to be a team, and Alexa knows about not always being on the same page with a teammate. Sometimes your tag partner thinks she’s the queen. Charlotte rolls her eyes and says yes, we get it. And yet Alexa carries a spooky doll. Anyway, ZaRuca has come so far, it makes sense they’d wanna face Charlotte & Alexa. And when that time comes, they better be ready. “WOO~!”
Charlotte wants Alexa to do one, she doesn’t wanna, so Cathy lets out a “WOO~!” Charlotte says see? Alexa just laughs and heads out, so Charlotte follows. But when and where will we see the “Allies of Convenience” take on the best friends for the belts?
Cody Rhodes talks with Randy Orton backstage.
Cody brings up what Heyman said, but Randy says, “Who cares what Heyman says?” Cody says Randy knows he has his back, and Randy says yes, right back at him. They fist bump, and Randy heads out. But is Heyman’s mind game going to work out on his favor in the end? Or is there no destroying the legacy of this duo?
Nick Aldis is in the ring.
And as he stands at the table, he says, “Ladies and gentlemen, one week from tomorrow at Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia, two of our brightest shining stars and two champions, Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer, face off for the coveted Women’s Crown Jewel Championship. Tonight, we make it official. So without further ado, please welcome the WWE Women’s Champion, Tiffany Stratton!” The fans cheer for the Wrestling Barbie, undefeated in 2025, even after last week’s massive Triple Threat. Tiff goes right to the ring, and Aldis now welcomes out the WWE Women’s World Champion, Stephanie Vaquer!
The fans fire up again as La Primera makes her way out to the ring, having a top tier 2025 in her own right. Vaquer joins everyone in the ring and goes to the table. She pushes her chair aside, preferring to stand, so Tiff stands back up to match. Vaquer tells Tiff she has respect, and Tiff is a great champion. Vaquer knows she’s only been world champion for two weeks, but she promises to show Tiff who she is. Because Vaquer won’t be losing any match from now on. So may the best woman win. The fans cheer that, and Tiff takes her turn. Since the moment Vaquer was signed, Tiff couldn’t wait for the moment she stepped into a ring with her.
Stephanie Vaquer VS Tiffany Stratton, two of the best, and they proved that when they won these titles. But in Perth, at Crown Jewel, there will be only ONE woman walking out as the Crown Jewel, and it will be Tiff. Because it doesn’t matter where they are, from Australia to France to Italy to Cincinnati, it is and always will be Tiffy Time. Both women sign their part of the contract, and they even shake hands. Aldis takes the contract, he thanks both ladies, and says it is set: Vaquer VS Stratton for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship, next week at Crown Jewel in Perth! But then GIULIA attacks Tiff on the way out!
The fans boo but Miss Management, Kiana James, says hold on, hold on. Aldis shouldn’t notarize anything just yet. Kiana & Giulia have a business proposal for Vaquer. Vaquer has worked incredibly hard to become champion, it is commendable. But Kiana wants her and Giulia to be the first to tell Vaquer that she’s a star. We all know that. But… Vaquer just isn’t a superstar. Now, don’t listen to the fans. Kiana can make Vaquer a superstar, if she accepts Kiana’s services. Her rates are high, but the level of prestige Vaquer will reach is priceless. Kiana will take Giulia to the top of this division! She already outshines Tiff as the best champion on SmackDown.
Kiana has done all of that for Giulia, so just imagine what she can do for Vaquer! Vaquer could be THE Women’s Crown Jewel Champion! The choice is hers. Or, just end up like Tiffy- TIFF TRIPS KIANA! Tiff drags Kiana out, DECKS Her, so Giulia swings on Vaquer! Vaquer dodges, kicks her low, and hooks her up for the S- NO, Giulia slips free! Kiana gets Giulia to safety and the fans boo. But will Miss Management & Beautiful Madness learn a thing or two about respect?
Nick Aldis talks with Je’Von Evans.
It was just before the show that the SmackDown GM talked with the Young OG. Aldis knows Evans is making a name for himself. Evans has a lot going on, obviously, what with NXT VS TNA: Showdown next Tuesday. But Aldis will stay in touch, there is a bright future for Evans on SmackDown. Je’Von thanks Aldis, and then Rey Fenix walks over. Fenix says hey to Je’Von, and says that match with Sami last week was GOOD! Now, that got Fenix thinking on what they could do 1v1! Je’Von says that’s fire, dawg! But then Los Garza walks in and they talk some trash, claiming Aldis is babysitting Je’Von here.
Angel says a fresh reminder: Je’Von is goofy, and the former AAA World Tag Team Champion already beat Fenix and that was a long time ago. Je’Von says that is goofy! But since they wanna run their mouths, Los Garza can run it back with them. Aldis likes the sound of that, too. We get a tag team match tonight! Then will Je’Von and Fenix get BOUNCY~ in Cincy? Or will Los Garza win this for Legado?
Jacob Fatu speaks.
“See, what bothers me is I’m tired of people lying, I’m tired of people crying and wasting time on their BS stories. See, I had to do what was best for Drew, and that was shut his ass up! See, people like to talk a lot, until the situation gets spicy. And see, me? I’m on a whole ‘nother time. I was broke, foaming at the mouth, so what you think I’ma do if someone disrespects me, huh? I’ma apply pressure and wake they ass up for sleepin’ on me! But let’s keep it 100! I’m fresh off the scab with it. All raw, uncut with it! Lemme light you up! You coming for me? UH-UH! You goin’ straight to the bottom. And to the top is exactly where I’m going.
“And if you ain’t know, Jacob Fatu is all gas, no brakes with it! YADADADADA mean?! FATU~!” The Samoan Werewolf is back on the hunt, but will he bring down the Scottish Terminator? Or will Fatu actually get Drew back to that form with this?
Je’Von Evans & Rey Fenix VS Los Garza!
SmackDown returns and Angel y Berto make their entrance. The teams sort out and Je’Von starts against Berto. The fans rally, Je’Von and Berto approach, then Je’Von dodges to springboards and flying roll-up! TWO, and Berto runs up again. Je’Von dodges to springboard and CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Je’Von runs, Berto dodges the lariat, Je’Von ducks a roundhouse but not the ENZIGIRI! Berto fires up, Angel fires up with him, and Berto covers, TWO! Berto drags Je’Von around, throws down fists, but Cincy rallies for Je’Von. Berto HAMMERS away on Je’Von, then talks some trash. The fans boo, but Berto CHOPS!
Je’Von CHOPS, but Berto stomps a mudhole in. Berto brings Je’Von up but Je’Von fires body shots. Je’Von runs, but into a DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Berto is annoyed, the fans rally, but Berto whips. Je’Von reverses, and BOUNCY~ RANAS! Berto flounders, Angel tags in, and Berto DUMPS Je’Von out! Angel BOOTS Je’Von, then SLINGSHOT into the HAYMAKER! Los Garza is fired up, but but here comes Fenix! He handsprings through the hip toss to DOUBLE ARM-DRAG! Then he FLIES out onto Angel! The fans fire up for the Tornillo, but Berto runs to FLY! He takes out Fenix with a Fosbury Flop!
But now Je’Von FLIES! Everyone wipes out at the ramp and the fans fire up while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Angel rains down fists on Fenix in a corner. But Fenix slips free at five to then SHORYUKEN in return! The fans fire up, and Fenix brings Angel in for a tuck. Angel fights it, Berto slips in, but Je’Von LARIATS Berto and himself out of the ring! Angel slips free, but Fenix mule kicks! SOMERSAULT- NO, Angel catches Fenix first! Je’Von slips back in, but Berto CLUBS him now! Berto puts Je’Von up on top, then runs, FLYING CHUCK POWERBOMB POWERSLAM COMBO! Cover, TWO! Fenix survives and Angel is shocked! The fans rally up while Angel sits Fenix up. Angel ROCKS Fenix with a forearm!
Angel fires more shots, but Fenix JAWBREAKERS back! Angel drops to his knees, he ducks the buzzsaw, but not the BASEMENT ENZIGIRI! Angel rebounds to LARIAT! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Je’Von rises, he is feeling it! Hot tags to Berto and Je’Von! Je’Von dodges to SUPERMAN PUNCH! But Berto BOOTS from the corner! Berto goes up, Je’Von KICKS the legs, then CHEEKY NANDOS! Then a PUNT NANDOS! Then a DIVE onto Angel and cameraman! The fans are going nuts as Je’Von goes back into the ring! But Berto RANAS Je’Von! Cover, with ropes! The ref sees that and sasys nope! Je”Von rolls Berto, TWO!
Je’Von runs, dodges, and KNEES Berto down! Cover, Angel breaks it! The fans boo but Angel drags Je’Von up to whip. Je’Von rebounds, RED DOT KICK! Je’Von runs up at th ecorner, Berto puts him outside, but Fenix tags in! Berto PELES Je’Von, but Fenix slingshots to SOBAT Berto! The fans fire up with Fenix, he hoists Berto up and tucks him back in! Je’Von springboards to O G CUTTER Angel!! Then MEXICAN MUSCLE BUSTER for Berto!! Cover, Fenix & Je’Von wins!
Winners: Rey Fenix & Je’Von Evans, by pinfall
A massive win for the Firebird and the Young OG, and Aldis is right, there is certainly a bright future for Je’Von here on SmackDown. But will Je’Von first win that X-Division Championship at TNA: Bound For Glory?
Backstage interview with Damian Priest.
Cathy Kelley finds the Archer of Infamy and brings up how he’s been the “target of Aleister Black” for weeks now. The violence keeps escalating, and Priest turned the tables, as it were. How far is he willing to go to end this? Priest says Aleister has hit him with Black Mass for weeks. He isn’t the first to sneak attack, but everyone’s time runs out. There are always consequences, and Priest IS those consequences. Then in comes Kit Wilson, in a wheelchair, mockingly applauding Priest. “Bravo, bravo. A great example for the kids, as always.” Kit doesn’t know how many times he has to say this, but WAKE UP, DAMIAN! You think power is intimidation, when really, it is just overcompensation.
Kit says Priest can put him down as many times as he likes, but he promises to overthrow the “Toxic Aggression Era” to prove what REAL masculinity is! Kit stands up and Priest says wow, it’s a miracle! Kit really is masculine. Priest then pushes Kit back into the chair, and then pushes the chair downhill! Kit crashes into road cases! Priest says don’t worry, he’s fine. Toxic? Who knows. But to answer the question, he will take this as far as he has to. So SmackDown, Aleister, Priest, 1v1, LAST MAN STANDING! Let’s see who hits harder. Priest leaves, but will he regret daring Aleister to go all out in Australia?
Solo Sikoa speaks.
“The big man from Japan. Seven feet tall and three hundred pounds of destruction, Talla Tonga.” Talla steps in, and Solo says he helped Solo win the US Championship by smashing the Samoan Werewolf. Solo loves him for that. There is a monster inside of Talla, and he needs to bring it out to show everyone just who he is. Because his loyalty will be rewarded, so long as he is part of “My Family Tree.” Talla says, “I love you.” Solo says, “I love you, too. I love all of you. But there’s something missing. There’s something missing for this family to be complete. Once I find that part, everyone, and I mean everyone, is on notice.”
Backstage interview with The Street Profits.
Cathy Kelley is with Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins & B-Fab, and she brings up the opportunity next week for the WWE Tag Team Championships against the Wyatts. How are they feeling? Are they on the same page? B-Fab assures us all that Tez & Dawks are on the same page. Dawkins says he and Tez have gone through a lot the past couple months, even past couple of years. But they both realized that this right here ain’t worth giving up. Ford says the Wyatts can play all the mind games they want, because next week ain’t just about the tag team championships. Next week is about fighting for each other.
The Profits do the secret handshake, and Ford says Profits & Fab stay up, because #WeWantTheSmoke! But then the screen starts going wonky, and it is a message from The Wyatts! Erick Rowan tells them, “You may be going into this fight as brothers, but will you still consider yourselves family when everything around you comes crashing down?” Joe Gacy says, “Your house is burning, surrounded by flames that will take everything away from you.” Dexter Lumis says, “And you will choke on the smoke you claim to desire.” Nikki Cross says, “Nothing more than a pile of ashes.” Rowan says from their family to yours, they all join in twisted laughter before Rowan says, “Run.”
Well, there’s a mind game for you… But will the Profits survive going Down Under? Or will they simply go down?
Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton VS Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed w/ Paul Heyman!
The American Nightmare didn’t get to talk about what he wanted to talk about, but The Oracle took care of that for everyone. Cody has the grandest prize in the WWE, and perhaps all of professional wrestling, but surely The Viper won’t strike him down for it, right? Or will it not matter should The Badass & The Colossal Aussie wipe them out first?
SmackDown returns and Cody finishes his entrance with the second “WHOA~ OH~!” before Orton makes his entrance. Cincy sings along with Voices, and Orton fist bumps the fans along the ramp. After Orton revels in the fans singing a bit longer, Bron & Bronson make their combined entrance, The Oracle following behind. The teams sort out, Bron starts against Randy, and fans are torn between barking and rallying for Orton. The two tie up, they end up in a corner, and Orton lets off slowly. Then he BODY BLOWS! And UPPERCUTS! Orton climbs up, rains down fists, and the fans count along! Orton goes to nine, then hops down, and he runs to LARIAT Bron up and out!
The fans fire up while Bron flounders! Orton paces, the fans cheer more, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Orton waits on Bron, the ring count starts, and Bron rises. Bron storms around, Heyman gives him some pointers, and Bron storms into the ring. Bron taunts Cody, circles with Randy again, and they tie up. But Bron kicks low! And he ROCKS Orton to a corner before he RAMS Randy again and again! The ref counts, Bron backs off, then he climbs up. Bron rains down fists, and he goes to nine before he backs off. Bron winds up, runs up, but Orton pokes him in the eye! Brons taggers away, Orton runs up and kicks low. Orton TOSSES Bron out, then goes out after him. Heyman stays back as Orton stalks Bron to the desk.
Orton stands Bron up, but Bron KNEES low! Bron storms back up on Orton to SMACK him off the desk! Orton wobbles, Bron box jumps to the apron, and Bron powers up to FLYING BULLDOG but Orton dodges! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Bron writhes, Orton holds up a finger, and the fans seem to agree, they’ll do that again! DESK BACK SUPLEX! Bron writhes, but Bronson CLOBBERS Orton! The ref has to keep Cody back, but that lets Bronson DESK BACK SUPLEX Orton! The ref restarts the ring count, Bron rises, and Bron brings Orton around to put in the ring. Bron rolls in, tags Bronson, and Bronson ROCKS Orton!
Bronson HEADBUTTS Orton to a corner. SmackDown returns to single picture as Orton kicks low in return. Orton throws hands, backs Bronson down, but Bronson BODY BLOWS! Orton falls to his knees but Bronson clamps on a chinlock. Orton endures, reaches out, and the fans rally up. Orton rises, even as Bronson squeezes tight. Bron taunts Cody, but Orton fires body shots. Orton ROCKS Bronson, the fans rally up again, but Bronson whips. Bronson runs up, Orton dodges, and Bronson POSTS himself! The fans fire up while both men are down! Bronson staggers, Orton crawls, hot tag to Cody! Cody fires haymakers on Bronson!
Cody runs to ROCK Bronson, and ROCK him, and BEAUTIFUL DISASTER KICK! Then he baits Bronson to TOSS him out! Bron runs up but Cody dodges, to LARIAT him out! Bron & Bronson regroup, Cody DIVES! Down go the Brons! The fans fire up with Cody as he puts Reed back in! Cody hurries to push Bronson to a cover, ONE?! Cody hurries to clamp onto Bronson, Bronson fights up, but Cody wrenches. Bronson wrenches to whip, but Cody holds ropes. Cody BOOTS Bronson, but Bron CLUBS Cody! Bronson storms up on Cody to CLUB him down, too! The fans boo but Bronson HEADBUTTS Cody to a corner.
The fans rally for Cody but Bronson BODY BLOWS him! Bronson taunts Cody, brings him up, but Cody kicks low and RHODES UPPERCUT! Cody springboards, but into Bronson’s arms! WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM! Bronson mocks Roman’s battle cry and raises his finger, ACKNOWLEDGE the Tribal Thief! Bronson stomps Cody, tags Bron, and lets Bron build speed so he can LARIAT Cody inside-out! The fans either boo or bark as Bron taunts Orton. Orton lets it slide while SmackDown goes back to picture in picture.
Bron stalks Cody to a corner, digs his knees in, but the ref backs him off. Bron talks trash on the fans, on Cody, and on Orton. Then he brings Cody up, but Cody fires body shots. Cody reaches out for Orton, ROCKS Bron, and repeat. Bron ducks a shot to EXPLODER! He almost throws Cody a full 360! Cody flounders, Bronson tags in, and Bronson drags Cody up from the floor. Bronson puts Cody back into the ring, then clamps on with a neck wrench! Cody endures as Bronson tries to twist his head off! Randy reaches out, the fans rally up, but Bronson HIP DROPS! Cody sputters and Bronson taunts the fans.
Cody rises, he kicks low, then kicks again. Then he ROCKS Bron! But Bronson HEADBUTTS Cody down! Bronson drags Cody around, tags Bron in, and Bron stomps Cody. Bron drags Cody, hops onto Bronson’s back, HEAVY SPLASH! Bron taunts Orton, then stalks Cody. Bron pushes Cody around, has him under the ropes, and SmackDown returns to single picture again right as Bron hits the CATAPULT GUILLOTINE! Cody sputters, Bron drags him over, and Bron taunts Orton. The fans rally for Cody as Bron whips, but Cody KICKS back! And leaps! But Bron keeps him from Orton! Bron RAMS Cody into the corner, then RAMS him again and again!
The ref counts, Bronson tags in, and Bronson CLUBS Cody! And ROCKS him! And ROCKS him again! Bronson taunts Cody, the fans still rally, so Bronson brings Cody around. Tag back to Bron, they mug Cody, and Bron pushes Cody around. Bron climbs up, he mocks the singing, and he rains down fists. But Cody YANKS Bron down at four! Cody crawls, Bron holds onto a foot, but Cody turns over to BOOT Bron away! Bronson stags in, he CLUBS Cody! Bronson stays between Cody and Orton, then he stalks Cody to an open corner. Bronson whips corner to corner, runs up, but Cody avoids the splash!
The fans fire up as Cody crawls! Bronson stumbles around, catches up to Cody, but Cody avoids the senton! Bronson writhes from his crash landing and the fans fire up more! Cody crawls, but so does Bronson, hot tags to Bron and Orton! The Viper rallies, LARIATS, then dodges to SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up and Orton has Bron in a corner. Bron BOOTS back, Bronson tags back in! But Orton dodges and SNAP POWERSLAMS?!? Orton is feeling it and he brings Bronson up. But Bronson fireman’s carries! JAGGED EDGE!! Bronson then goes to a corner and climbs! The fans boo but Orton rises up!
Orton ROCKS Bronson! Orton fires more hands, then he climbs up after Bronson! The fans fire up for Orton, and he hits a SUPERPLEX! The fans fire up again as Orton pushes Bronson to a cover, but Bron breaks it! Cody stomps away on Bron for it! But Bron TOSSES Cody! Bron goes out, but Cody kicks low! Cody whips, Bron reverses, and Cody hits POST! Bron goes to the apron, takes aim, and he runs to leap, FLYING BULLDOG through the barriers!! The fans lose their minds, Orton is shocked, but he has Bronson in the ropes! The fans fire up for the DRAPING DDT! Cincy is fired up, and Orton hears those voices!
But Heyman gets on the apron! AND SETH ROLLINS CURB STOMPS ORTON!! Rollins in his dark leather cowboy get-up gets outta there, and Bronson puts Orton in the drop zone! TSUNAMI!! Cover, Vision wins!
Winners: Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed, by pinfall
The Visionary joins his behemoths in celebrating, but Cody is up to see what happened! Cody storms into the ring but The Vision is already on their way out. Rollins says Bron & Bronson are to leave Cody alone, Cody is his soon enough. Bron & Bronson do as told and head up the ramp. And that’s when Rollins turns back to the ring. Even Heyman is a bit surprised by this. He says not to do it, this is Cody getting into Rollins’ head. But Rollins doesn’t care! CURB- NO! Cody dodges! CROSS RHODES!! The American Nightmare just got the better of Rollins again! It seems Heyman was right, just not in the way he wanted! Will Rollins get his head right before Crown Jewel?
My Thoughts:
A very good SmackDown, bordering on great, but this felt like filler on some level, only because SmackDown’s gotten into a habit of making the go-home episode feel like a preshow to the PLE with all the big matches that help lead into Saturday/Sunday. We of course got The Vision here on SmackDown to plug the Crown Jewel Championship story of Cody and Rollins, and I did like Heyman pointing out what fans have noticed: Orton keeps sneaking peeks at the title, so Orton clearly wants a shot at it against Cody. The tag match was really good for the main event, and I should’ve figured Rollins would show up to help his guys win.
But it’s almost comical that Rollins couldn’t just leave and then gets himself in trouble against Cody. As it stands, this could lead to Rollins winning at Crown Jewel, but I’m not sure. We also got a good contract signing from Vaquer and Tiffany, though they honestly didn’t have much more to say than they did on Monday or last week. And while Kiana & Giulia showing up for the sneak attack was good, Kiana’s sales pitch would’ve worked better way before this point. I guess it couldn’t happen since Vaquer is on Raw, not SmackDown. But whatever, this clearly gives us a quick go-home tag match of Tiff & Vaquer VS Giulia & Kiana that the champs will win so we really can’t be sure who wins at Crown Jewel.
Great stuff for Je’Von Evans and ZaRuca tonight, though. They’re all clearly going to be part of the next round of call-ups, with this as the test run. Very good promo from ZaRuca with Green Administration to set up their tag match, and a very good tag match, but with a very good win for ZaRuca. Good promo from #Charlexa to give ZaRuca their props, and I’m thinking they’ll do a tag title match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1st. Je’Von and Fenix had a good promo with Los Garza, and an awesome tag match from them. Great win for Je’Von and Fenix, definitely best thing of the night.
Very good promo from Profits and Wyatts to hype up the tag title match, and at this point, if Profits are losing, this might as well be the moment they break up. The Wyatt Effect was always the subtle way they had someone be changed after facing Bray Wyatt, so the Wyatt Sick6 need to have that affect on people, too. It’ll be sad to see The Profits go, but Ford and Dawkins can each be great singles guys, they can challenge Sami for the US Championship, and we’ll get great stuff.
Speaking of which, really good stuff with the US Championship and the other stories connected to it. After that run-in between them Sami, Miz turning on Melo was a given, so now Miz VS Melo is also a given. And while Sami VS Aleister was a great match, Priest of course cost Aleister. Another hilarious promo with Kit Wilson, too, and of course Priest calls for Last Man Standing with Aleister, that is going to be great stuff. Now, it’s just a matter of time, but Nakamura has to make himself known and challenge Sami, that’ll be great stuff because it can also turn into a feud that uses their WWE history together, dating back to NXT.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Live from West Palm Beach, Florida, Darby Allin defends the AEW World Championship against PAC on a Fairway to Hell!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW National Championship: “Jungle” Jack Perry VS Mark Davis w/ Don Callis; Davis wins and becomes the new AEW National Champion.
- AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship Eliminator: The Divine Dominion VS Ruthie Slay & Rachel Ley; The Divine Dominion wins and denies Slay & Ley a title match.
- “Speedball” Mike Bailey w/ Kevin Knight VS Kiran Grey; Bailey wins.
- AEW World Championship No Count Outs Match: Darby Allin VS PAC; Darby wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
AEW National Championship: “Jungle” Jack Perry VS Mark Davis w/ Don Callis!
The Jurassic Express National Tour arrives in SoFi Center Arena, the same place the TGL takes place! But will Tarzan Life win this rematch from Dynasty? Or can Dunkzilla make good on this mulligan?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if the Don Callis Family adds more gold to the collection!
The bell rings, the fans cheer, and Callis joins commentary to humble brag that he already played 42 holds with Ricochet, Tony Khan and Richard Goodell. Jack gets the fans to cheer for him, and to boo Davis. The two circle, Davis runs up but Jack dodges! Jack fires off forearms, Davis TOSSES Jack to a corner, and the fans already tell Callis off. Jack dodges Davis to CHOP, CHOP, and CHOP, but Davis turns things back around! Davis THROWS Jack away, but Jack comes back to SHOTGUN Davis! Jack then climbs up and rains down fists! Davis stops Jack at 5 as he lifts him off the corner! But Jack fights with more fists, and he RANAS Davis away!
Jack runs up, Davis pops him up to the apron, but Jack ENZIGIRIS! Jack goes up, up, but Davis slips under the jump! Davis runs up, but Jack dodges! Davis tumbles up and out of the ring, Jack goes up top, ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Direct hit and the fans fire up! Jack waves hi tot he camera, then he puts Davis back in the ring. Davis shoves Jack away, Jack dodges, and he SHOTGUNS Davis down! Davis flounders but Jack runs up again, and he uses the corner to swing, only for Davis to block! Davis LAWN DARTS Jack into the rope! Then LARIATS him down! The fans boo but Davis refreshes the ring count.
Davis storms over to Jack while the fans rally up. Davis drags Jack up, brings him around, and CHOPS! The fans “WOO~” as that one echoes out. Davis snarls as he stares into the camera, then he drags Jack up. Davis puts Jack in the ring, rolls in after him, and stalks Jack to ropes. The fans rally for Jack but Davis bends Jack back against the ropes! The ref counts, Davis stops at 4, but Jack CHOPS! And CHOPS! Davis eggs Jack on, so Jack CHOPS! Davis CHOPS Jack down! Davis soaks up the heat, then he goes back to Jack. Davis bumps Jack off buckles, then brings him around to TOSS across the way! Davis takes his time following Jack and kicks him around.
The fans rally for Jack but Davis is on him again. Davis whips Jack to ropes, but Jack slides under! JAWBREAKER! Davis wobbles, Jack goes to ropes, but Davis runs up. Jack BOOTS Davis, slips outside and ROCKS Davis again, then slingshots, but into a FOREARM! Davis then runs to BLAST Jack off the apron! The fans boo Davis but he soaks it up while Collision goes to break.
The ref checks Jack but Davis goes out to fetch him. Davis grabs a towel to CHOKE Jack with it! The ref reprimands, Davis stops, but then he sits Jack up on the railing. Davis CHOPS Jack into the crowd! Davis leaves Jack behind while the ring count climbs. Jack drags himself up while the fans cheer him on, and Jack gets help getting up and over the barriers. Jack stumbles back to the ring, safe at 8! Davis storms up and tells the fans this is on them. But Jack dodges the chop, to SMACK Davis! And ROCK him again, and again, and again! Davis just scoops Jack to SLAM him down! And SENTON! Davis roars while Jack sputters on the mat!
Davis paces around Jack, pushes him down for a cocky cover, ONE!! But Davis bends Jack back with the chinlock stretch! Jack endures, reaches out, then BITES Davis’ hand! The ref reprimands but Jack lets go, and Davis snarls again. Jack CHOSP Davis, CHOPS again, and CHOPS again! Jack winds up, but Davis blocks! Davis then CLAWS Jack’s face as he pushes him into the corner. The ref reprimands, but Davis storms back up on Jack to suplex, BROKEN ARROW! Jack tumbles while Davis soaks up heat. Davis stands on Jack for a cocky cover, TWO! Davis kicks at Jack, almost toying with him now.
Jack sits up to fire body shots! Fairway to Hell returns to single picture as Davis CLUBS Jack. Jack UPPERCUTS Davis! Davis KNEES Jack low! Davis whips, but Jack hits the COMEBACKER! It just bounces off Davis’ barrel chest! Davis hauls Jack up, but Jack slips free to fire forearms! Davis shoves Jack, Jack ducks ‘n’ dodges, FLYING FOREARM! Davis wobbles, then drops to a knee! The fans fire up with Jack as he roars! Jack runs corner to corner, but into an ELBOW! Davis hoists Jack up top, then climbs up to join Jack. Jack fires body shots, then he BITES Davis’ hand! Jack fires haymakers on Davis’ head, then SMACKS him off buckles!
Jack positions himself just right, and leaps to SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Davis survives and Jack is beside himself! Davis and Jack go to the apron, and Davis LARIATS Jack against the ropes! Then he suplexes, but Jack fights with knees! Jack lands safe, then BOOTS Davis! Davis roars, but Jack SUPERKICKS! Jack goes up, leaps again, FLYING RANA to the floor! The fans fire up for Jack and “A E DUB! A E DUB!” Jack hurries to swing, TIGER FEINT KICK from the post! Jack goes up the corner while Davis stumbles into the ring, BLINDSIDE MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO!! Davis survives and Jack is rather surprised.
Jack goes to a corner, and says time to make a sacrifice! Jack runs in, but Davis LARIATS Jack first! Davis THROWS Jack to a corner, runs side to side, SLIDING FOREARM! Davis pushes Jack to a cover, TWO!! Jack survives and the fans fire up again! Davis rains down fists, then rises up. The fans boo Davis but he drags Jack up. Davis puts Jack on the ropes, runs, and- JACK RANAS! Cover, TWO! SUPERKICK! SUPERKICK! And then SUPERK- NO, Davis blocks the third to shove and DISCUS LARIAT! Then SNAP PILEDRIVER! Cover, TWO?!? Jack survives again and the fans fire back up! Callis coaches Davis as he drags Jack up.
Davis brings Jack up in the corner with a gut wrench! The fans freak out for the SUPER- STEINER!! Jack turns things around on Davis just in time! The fans are thunderous but Callis rushes to ringside! The fans all boo Callis, but wait! RICOCHET slides into the ring! Still dressed in his golf course attire, he CRACKS Jack with his nine iron!! Ricochet hides, Davis deadlifts Jack, COUNT TO PAIN!! Cover, DAVIS WINS!
Winner: Mark Davis, by pinfall (NEW AEW National Champion)
Talk about a handicap! Callis AND Ricochet gave Davis quite a considerable one, and now Davis has his first singles title in AEW! The Jurassic Express National Tour has just been run off the road, but will Jack be able to get his revenge?
Collision returns, and Jack Perry is on the phone.
He tells someone, “Let’s do it. Thank you, guys.” Jack ends his call, then shows his frustration. Winning the National Championship in his hometown, in front of his friends and family, was one of the proudest moments of his entire life. And yet Ricochet and Callis had to end that for him. But he happens to know that Chris Jericho & The Hurt Syndicate are looking for two more partners for Stadium Stampede. And Jack go to thinking, the show is called Double or Nothing. So how about instead of two, Jack brings FOUR! The ELITE! Jack, The Bucks, and KENNY OMEGA! See you there. Ricochet may have just messed himself over, will he regret ever getting involved tonight?
Backstage interview with Don Callis, Mark Davis and Ricochet.
Renee Paquette is with the Jackal, Dunkzilla and the Bald Eagle as she says she was going to congratulate Davis on the title win, but after Jack putting out that news, what is their reaction? Callis says he’s thrilled! Jack just gifted him his ultimate fantasy! A chance to beat up Jericho, The Bucks AND Kenny, all on one night? Callis would’ve paid good money for that, and Jack, you dumbass, just gave it away from free! Ricochet says The Don Callis Family must be joining The Demand for Stadium Stampede. Well, given the way Ricochet just used that golf club, the National Champion will gladly stand beside him!
Ricochet says playing golf with Tony Khan has really improved his swing, so see you all there. Callis says yes, let’s go have a drink at the 19th Hole and talk about which of the many members of the Don Callis Family are going to join Ricochet in the slaughterhouse! Ricochet says oh yes, so many great choices to choose from! Callis & Ricochet head out, just how massive will this Stadium Stampede match get?
AEW Women’s World Championship Eliminator: The Divine Dominion VS Ruthie Slay & Rachel Ley!
Megan Bayne & Lena Kross are so dominant, they don’t even think this match is going to last five minutes! But while there’s a time limit, will there be no limit to how devastating the Megasus & Aussie Amazon can be? Or will Slay & Ley manage to survive the day?
The teams sort out, Lena starts against Slay, and the clock is ticking! Slay DROPKICKS, but Lena doesn’t budge! Ley ENZIGIRIS, but Lena still doesn’t flinch! Ley & Slay double kick, but Lena blocks the double whip! Lena whips them, ELBOWS Slay and SPIN-OUT SIDEWALK SLAMS Ley! Then she scoops Slay to SLAM her onto Ley! Lena drags Ley up, whips her to the corner, then runs up to LARIAT! And ELBOW! Tag to Megan and the Divine Dominion run side to side! BOOT from Lena, BOOT from Megan! Then GERMAN SUPLEX! Ley tumbles, the fans cheer, and Megan tags Lena back in. Lena storms up on Ley to GERMAN SUPLEX again!
The fans cheer as Lena tags Megan back in. We’ve hit 90 seconds, but it feels like forever for Ley as Megan GERMAN SUPLEXES again! Megan kips up, then she stalks Ley. Megan eggs Ley on, slaps her around, then drags her up. Megan fireman’s carries, but Slay manages to tag in! Slay runs up, but Megan scoops her! FALL AWAY SLAM SAMOAN DROP COMBO! They’ve made it two minutes but that might be all! Tag to Lena, she and Megan get Slay up, DIVINE INTERVENTION! Cover, Divine Dominion wins!
Winners: The Divine Dominion, by pinfall (denies Slay & Ley a title opportunity)
Two minutes and 15 seconds is all Slay & Ley got, will any team last even that long? Or will the Divine Dominion continue to dominate AEW until the end of time?
BREAKING NEWS for Double or Nothing!
The Triangle of Madness may have misted Persephone and injured Alex Windsor, but that only heaps on more trouble for the champion! Thekla must now defend her AEW Women’s World Championship in a FATAL 4 WAY! Thekla VS Jamie Hayter VS Kris Statlander VS Hikaru Shida, is The Toxic Spider about to get squashed? Or will she need her Sisters of Sin now more than ever?
BREAKING NEWS for Dynamite!
The annual tradition is back! The 2026 Owen Hart Memorial Tournament begins, with the brackets for both men’s and women’s divisions to be announced on Wednesday! Who makes the cut? And who will become the King & Queen of Harts?
Don Callis speaks, again.
“Just moments away from the AEW World title match between Darby Allin and Pac, and gentlemen, just wanted to let you know that the Don Callis Family, no matter who wins tonight, the Don Callis Family will be waiting for the winner. This Wednesday on Dynamite, the Don Callis Family will take the AEW World title from one of you. And y’know, it’s already been a great night, a big night, for the Don Callis Family! We won gold, but can’t wait to get some more. And on the subject of that, Okada has had to go to Japan to take care of some very important family business. But don’t worry, lads, because I have someone in mind to take his spot this Wednesday in the world title match.
“And it is none other than the firstborn of the Don Callis Family, Konosuke Takeshita, The Alpha!” Takeshita steps in, and Callis tells him, “You’re gonna be the world champion! If you listen to me like you always have, you will be successful, and you will finally fulfill the destiny that I had for you when I plucked you out of obscurity and made you the replacement for Kenny Omega. You’re the best wrestler in the world when you’ve got my game plan in your head. Go win the title.” Konosuke tells Don that he was going to take the International Championship, but now he is the person who will bring the world title back to the Don Callis Family! Unlike Okada.
Takeshita heads out, will he still make himself a double champion when he adds #PrettyPlatinum to the NJPW World Television Championship?
“Speedball” Mike Bailey w/ Kevin Knight VS Kiran Grey!
This match was on standby in case the Divine Dominion didn’t need all five minutes of their time, and now it’s a chance for Speedball to shine! But will he keep his momentum going from last Wednesday’s super show? Or will he get lost in the Grey Area?
Grey is already starting trouble as he pushes Bailey. The ref backs him off, then the bell rings. Grey runs up, but into a BOOT! Bailey then PENALTY KICKS, STANDING KNEE-SAULT, then Bailey waits on Grey. Grey ducks the buzzsaw and bails out! The fans boo but Bailey TRIANGLE JUMP MOONSAULTS! Down goes Grey and the fans fire up! Bailey daps it up with The Jet, then he climbs up the corner. But Grey goes after him! They brawl up top, Grey fires a flurry, but Bailey fires back! Bailey SHOVES Grey down, takes aim, but Grey hits the ropes! Bailey is tripped up onto his speedballs, but Grey dribbles him off the buckles!
Grey CLUBS Bailey into a Tree of Woe, then soaks up the heat before he stomps Bailey! Grey tells Bailey to stay down but Bailey grabs that leg! Bailey uses that to drag himself back up, and he ROCKS Grey again! Bailey dribbles Grey off buckles, then HEADBUTTS him! Grey falls, Bailey takes aim, ULTIMATE WEAPON! Cover, Bailey wins!
Winner: “Speedball” Mike Bailey, by pinfall
A fast win for Speedball, and Knight gets the mic. he says he likes that! Speedball is red hot right now. And though The Jet didn’t get two belts on Wednesday, he’s still the Face of TNT. Now, the future of AEW is wide open, so why not they make it to the top together? They shake hands on it, will JetSpeed shift gears to become a Two Man Power Trip? What belt(s) will they aim for next?
AEW World Championship No Count Outs Match: Darby Allin VS PAC!
Anticipating how wild this one can get given the nature of their grudge, AEW decided to remove some of the obstacles standing in their way. They can’t do anything they want, but they can definitely go anywhere they want here in the SoFi Center! But will Darby even up the career series between them? Or will it be 3-1 in favor of The Bastard?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who takes this belt to Dynamite!
The bell rings and the fans rally behind Darby. Darby hops outside already, and he goes around the crowd to be on the golfing green! This is No Count Outs, so he wants to take full advantage of it already! He dares Pac to join him, so Pac heads over to the green! They fire hands on the rough and the fans fire up! Darby ducks, fires hands then HEADBUTTS Pac down! Darby brings Pac up but Pac BACKDROPS Darby! Pac then brings Darby closer to the bunker! Pac suplexes, Darby fights free, and he fires hands! Darby runs up, CODE RED into the sand trap! The fans go nuts seeing what is surely the first one of those ever!
Pac gets himself out of the sand and ends up on the fairway. Darby pursues, runs up, and ROCKS Pac1 they’re near another sand trap, and Darby SHOTGUNS Pac into the sand! The fans cheer “A E DUB! A E DUB!” for making this madness a reality! Darby goes after Pac, but Pac throws sand in Darby’s eyes! Pac then hauls Darby up to BELLY2BELLY SUPLEX Darby into the sand trap! Darby sputters, but Pac clamps on the BRUTALIZER! The ref reprimands, this isn’t Falls Count Anywhere! But fans know “This is Awesome!” as Pac makes Darby suffer! Darby sputters again as Pac lets him go, then shakes out the sand in his boots.
Pac drags Darby up with a headlock, but then decides to fireman’s carry! And gorilla press to THROW Darby back into the bunker! The fans boo but Pac soaks up that heat. Darby sputters and coughs while Collision goes picture in picture.
Darby sputters as he sits up, but Pac brings him back around. Pac brings Darby around, dumps him down, and soaks up more heat. Pac then brings Darby along the fairway, CLUBS him on the neck, and stalks him as they return to the crowd. They then return to ringside, then the ring itself, and Pac covers, TWO! Darby toughs it out, but Pac stalks him to the corner. Pac uncovers a crossbar before he stands Darby up. Fairway to Hell returns to single picture as Pac tiles the tag rope to Darby’s chain necklace! Darby can’t get free before Pac BOOTS him! The ref reprimands, but Darby SPITS at Pac! Pac takes that defiance and BOOTS Darby again!
Pac then has Darby’s legs, and YANKS him from the corner! The tag rope breaks and Darby flounders around. Pac whips to then BACKDROP Darby 450 degrees! Pac then builds up speed, but Darby avoids the lariat! The fans fire up as Darby slingshots back in and dragon sleepers for the SCORPION DEATH DROP! Cover, TWO! Pac and Darby are both down while the fans rally up again. Darby crawls to a corner, climbs up top, and he watches Pac rise. Pac turns around, but he manages to trip Darby up first! Pac then climbs up after Darby, hauls him up, and SUPER DUPER FALCON ARROWS! Cover, TWO!! Darby survives and the fans fire up again!
Pac frowns while Darby flounders out of the ring. The fans rally for Darby while Pac takes his time going to the outside. Pac looks under the ring, and he brings out a table! The fans cheer but the ref reprimands, this isn’t No Disqualifications! Pac still sets the table up nearby, making sure it lines up with the corner. Pac puts Darby on the table, then climbs up said corner. The fans freak out, anticipating what Pac is planning, and he steadies himself as he takes aim. Pac SUPER SHOOTING STARS but only gets table!! Darby avoids disaster, and Pac is somehow still in this after his crash landing! Darby puts Pac in, trips him, and steps through!
The fans fire up as Darby steps over, SCORPION DEATHLOCK!! Pac endures, reaches out, but Darby sits deep! Pac fights, claws, reaches out, and powers his way forward! ROPEBREAK! Darby lets Pac go, and Pac waves to the back. Well, of course The Death Riders are here! Darby spots Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia & Marina Shafir storming down the aisle, but then Pac CLOBBERS him! A distraction tactic is good enough as Pac now turns the proverbial tables. Then he signals for them to get something, and they bring out another table! The fans chant, “On The Green!” but Pac doesn’t care about that. He scoops Darby to go up the steel steps!
The fans boo as Pac tucks Darby in, TOMBSTONE on the steel steps! The fans go nuts as Darby flops to the floor! Wait, wait, wait, now The Death Riders have STACKED tables?! Pac smirks as he brings Darby back up, and he fireman’s carries Darby to bring him over. Darby goes to the backstage area while Collision goes picture in picture.
Pac carries Darby all the way around to the backstage area, because this is the only place to get upstairs! Pac SMACKS Darby off a wall on the way to the stairs, and the ref reprimands while Pac scares off curious fans. Pac drags Darby up the stairs with a headlock, and they go to the upper deck! Pac brings Darby past the nice bar and lounge area, the ref and Death Riders making sure fans don’t get too close. Pac SMACKS Darby off another wall, then drags Darby through this VIP seating area to go to the balcony. Pac stomps Darby to keep him down, then drags him to the balcony railing! And lo and behold, those stacked tables are right there!
The ref reprimands and the fans are freaking out already, but Pac is looking to toss Darby! Darby clings to the railing but Pac CLUBS him. Pac then drags Darby up, but Darby fires body shots! Fairway to Hell returns to single picture as Darby fights desperately! Darby CLAWS Pac’s back, but Marina shouts at Darby! The ref keeps her back, but that lets Pac LOW BLOW Darby! The Problem continues to be just that, but also the insurance policy for the Death Riders! Pac stands Darby up, and THROWS him off!! Darby crashes down through the tables!!! The fans lose their minds all over again while Pac hurries to go back downstairs!
AEW medical staff is already checking Darby as he’s down in the wreckage, but Pac says screw that! He fireman’s carries Darby and puts him back in the ring! Pac covers, TWO!!! Darby survives and the fans are thunderous! Pac and The Death Riders are in shock! Pac falls back to a corner as he shakes his head. Pac argues with the ref, but 2.99 still isn’t 3! The fans rally for Darby, but Pac storms over to him. Pac looms over Darby, Yuta slides a chair into the ring, but the ref snatches it away! Only for Marina to slide the title belt in! Pac takes aim while Darby rises, but then Darby springs to life! Pac has seen a ghost, or maybe a zombie!
Pac winds up, but Darby LOW BLOWS! And BELT SHOTS!! Darby gets Pac in place, goes up top, COFFIN DROP!! Cover, DARBY WINS!
Winner: Darby Allin, by pinfall (still AEW World Champion)
Pac said it himself, Darby is the indestructible boy! But can Darby keep this up? Or will The Alpha come through on his promise and bring this title back to the Don Callis Family this Wednesday?
My Thoughts:
A great hour of AEW here as this special edition of Collision, though “Fairway to Hell” is such a random thing to begin with. They must’ve made a business deal with SoFi and TGL, which to me might be more AEW helping TGL get noticed on a national scale. And changing the status quo with the National Championship was quite the surprise, but that’s still great for Davis. Ricochet being the reason why, and then that compelling The Elite jumping into Stadium Stampede is a bit convoluted. I get they’re using continuity of how Kenny hates Callis and vice-versa, but it undercuts what I was hoping for in Hurt Syndicate getting to introduce new members. But hey, 7v7 is pretty wild, too.
I appreciate Divine Dominion adding something to their squash matches with that five minute goal. Slay & Ley already set a good time with over two minutes, and I’m sure two minutes will be the average as they just dominate all summer. And it seems Alex Windsor is gonna be out a little longer than expected, given that adjustment for Double or Nothing. A Fatal 4 Way is still good for how Thekla can use her challengers against each other, or be protected in a loss if they choose. It also helps bring in the Shidalander story, but it also feels like we’re skipping chapters. That Fatal 4 Way can probably get us to the team breaking up and Shida turning on Statlander for their own feud.
Bailey VS Grey probably was a legit standby match, that went quick. And Knight had a decent promo saying he and Bailey are still gonna be JetSpeed going for all the gold. Not sure if that comes true or just sets things up for the team to fall apart. And then a really wild main event with the “No Count Out” match. They probably could’ve just called that No Holds Barred but they wanted to add heat on how The Death Riders were cheating the second half of that match. Both table spots were risky, but obviously Darby did the crazier one. AEW really needs to be careful not to push it much further than that, though.
Then the news of Okada being out for Dynamite, hopefully it’s nothing too tragic with his family. But Takeshita as the substitute is a good choice, this helps build the Okada VS Takeshita match at the same time as building Darby up. Pretty sure MJF accepts the terms of Title VS Hair, and it’d be very MJF if he were to announce that while attacking Darby to close the show on Wednesday.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Backlash is all gas, no brakes with it!
Jacob Fatu doesn’t just want the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, he NEEDS it! But will he get it? Or must he ACKNOWLEDGE Roman Reigns?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Seth Rollins VS Bron Breakker w/ Paul Heyman; Bron wins.
- WWE United States Championship: Trick Williams w/ Lil Yachty VS Sami Zayn; Trick wins and retains the title.
- The Miz & Kit Wilson VS Danhausen & Minihausen; Danhausen & Minihausen win.
- Asuka VS Iyo Sky; Iyo wins.
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns VS Jacob Fatu; Roman wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
It’s the Backlash Countdown Show!
Join Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Big E, and Peter Rosenberg in discussing, analyzing, and predicting all the action that’s about to go down in Tampa!
Retired Air Force Technical Sergeant Sonya Bryson-Kirksey sings the Star-Spangled Banner.
Tonight, at Backlash…
Just as the song says, Tampa, Florida heats up as WWE starts to cook. An Empress looks to teach The Genius a lesson. An Architect looks to tear down the Badass he shared his Vision with. A ginger snaps back at the lemon pepper steppers that stepped on his moment and took his title. A Very Nice, Very Evil Overlord is bringing someone, or something, to help him outshine the Hollywood A-Lister and his new protege. And a Samoan Werewolf doesn’t just want what the Tribal Chief has, he NEEDS it! But when you cook, you have to be careful not to get burned. Who serves and who eats their fill tonight at Backlash?
Seth Rollins VS Bron Breakker w/ Paul Heyman!
Tampa is ready to #BurnItDown, just as The Visionary, the Revolutionary, Seth Freakin’ Rollins, is ready to burn down the faction he created. But even with his Mortal Kombat inspired ring gear, will Rollins win this match? Or will it be the Unpredictable Badass that scores the fatality?
The bell rings and the fans bark as Bron runs up already! Rollins LEAPS the spear, Bron hits buckles, and then Rollins BOOTS him outside! Rollins hurries to DIVE! Direct hit at the ramp and Rollins fires off shots! Rollins throws Bron into barriers on one side, then the other, before putting him in the ring. Rollins LARIATS Bron up and out, then DIVES again! Bron hits desk then the floor, and the fans fire up as Rollins rains down more fists! The fans sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” as Rollins stalks Bron. Rollins stands Bron up but Bron KNEES low! Bron ROCKS Rollins, brings him around, and THRWOS him over barriers!
The fans are torn but Rollins is right back up! Rollins LEAPS over barriers to tackle Bron! Rollins fires more hands, then chases Bron into the ring. Rollins goes up the corner, leaps at Bron, but Bron catches Rollins! Rollins fights but Bron BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES Rollins up and out! The fans bark again while the ring count climbs. Bron goes out to ROCK Rollins, and fans duel as Bron stalks Rollins around the way. Bron KNEES Rollins again and again, then SMACKS him off the apron. Rollins CHOPS in return! And CHOPS again! But Bron TACKLES Rollins and rains down fists! Bron puts Rollins in the ring, then storms up in the corner.
Bron RAMS into Rollins, RAMS again, and again! The ref counts, Bron backs off, and he looms over Rollins. Bron brings Rollins up, Rollins fights the suplex, but Bron fires body shots. Bron suplexes high and hard, then covers, ONE! Rollins is tougher than that, and he pushes Bron as he goes to ropes. Bron storms up but Rollins throws hands! Bron gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans bark again while Rollins tumbles to a corner. Bron storms over to Rollins again, waistlocks, and GERMAN SUPLEXES again! Perhaps Bron is looking to inherit Suplex City, but then he clamps on a SLEEPER! Rollins fights around but Bron has the body scissors even!
The fans rally a Rollins fights up, then JAWBREAKERS free! The fans cheer while Heyman is worried. Rollins CHOPS Bron, then CHOPS again! The fans “WOO~” as Rollins CHOPS again. Rollins whips, Bron reverses, tilt-o-whirl BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Rollins is still tougher than that, but Bron clamps onto him again. Bron digs a knee into Rollins’ back while he bends Rollins back! The fans rally and duel, and Bron tells Rollins he should’ve just given The Vision a chance. Rollins just chose himself over everything else! Selfish piece of trash! Bron clamps on with a chinlock now and he squeezes tight.
Rollins endures, fights up, and fights around, to then hit a BIG back suplex! The fans cheer while both men are down. Rollins rises, he eggs Bron on, and he counter punches! And counter punches again! And again! Rollins fires hands, then whips, but Bron ducks ‘n’ dodges and builds up speed to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Rollins survives that 23 mile per hour collision, but Bron GERMAN SUPLEXES him again! And again! Rollins flounders, rises up, and staggers into another waistlock! GERMAN SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Then Rollins SLAPS Bron from below! Bron eggs Rollins on, Rollins SLAPS him again, so Bron grinds his forearm into Rollins’ face!
Bron drags Rollins up, shoves him to a corner, and RAMS into him! And RAMS him again! Bron hoists Rollins up top, climbs up to join him, but Rollins CLUBS away at Bron’s leg. Then Rollins BITES Bron’s forehead! Bron staggers back, but he’s right back up! BREAKKER STEINER! Cover, TWO! Rollins survives and Bron is beside himself! The fans duel harder now while Heyman coaches Bron up. Rollins rises up at the ropes, Bron brings him around, and Bron fires knee after knee. Bron TOSSES Rollins out, then takes his time going out the side. The fans bark and boo as Bron locks on target! Bron runs in, but Rollins SUPERKICKS first!!
The fans are fired up as both men are down on the outside! A standing count begins, both men are still down at 5 of 10, “This is Awesome!” We pass 7, both men rise at 8, and they lunge in at 9.5!! Rollins then LARIATS in a corner! The fans fire up as Rollins brings Bron up for short arm LARIAT after short arm LARIAT, but Bron stays on his feet! Rollins fires forearm after forearm and Bron finally kneels! The fans rally as Rollins runs, but Bron swings! Rollins ducks ‘n’ dodges to LARIAT again! Cover, TWO! Rollins hurries to take aim, Bron sits up, Rollins KNEES him down! Cover, TWO! Heyman is stunned as Bron manages to survive!
“This is Awesome!” as Rollins grabs Bron’s hands for wristlocks. Rollins unleashes Dragon Stomps on Bron’s face! Rollins then lines up the shot, blows a kiss to Heyman, CURB- NO, Bron blocks the stomp!! Bron then stands up, snarls, and he guzels Rollins for the gorilla press, GUT BUSTER DROP!! Then Bron goes to a corner, runs up, but into a BOOT! Rollins runs, slips through the lariat, but Bron dumps him down! STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Rollins’ counter didn’t quite work out and it almost cost him! Bron grins, he knows he has this “old dog” where he wants him. Bron puts Rollins in a corner, then climbs up.
Bron says it didn’t have to be like this. Bron rains down fists on Rollins while the fans count. He takes his time getting to five, only for Rollins to lift him from the corner! Rollins runs to BUCKLE BOMB! And then- LARIAT!! Bron turns things back around on Rollins again and the fans are thunderous! Rollins rolls out of the ring, hobbles around the way, but Bron goes out after him. Bron SMACKS Rollins off the desk, then grins as he goes to the apron. Bron lines it up, FLYING LARIAT onto and OVER the desk!! The fans bark while Heyman smiles as Bron just about wipes himself out with Rollins! The ring count is back, Bron drags Rollins up at 4 of 10.
Bron brings Rollins around the way, puts him in the ring at 8, then grins as he goes up the corner. But Rollins springs up to get him! SUPER DUPER PLEX! Then the roll through and- NO, Bron hits the FALCON ARROW first! Cover, TWO!! Rollins survives and Bron is in disbelief! The fans sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” as they rally behind Rollins. Bron stands over Rollins, pie faces him, then eggs him on. Bron kicks Rollins to a corner, then RAMS into him! Bron puts Rollins up top, but Rollins fires body shots! Rollins then CLAWS Bron’s back! Bron drops down, but he snarls as he goes right back up! BREAKKER STEINER!
The fans rally as Bron and Rollins rise up. Bron runs up to fire hands, then he puts Rollins up again. Bron again goes up, up, and BREAKKER- NO!! Rollins manages to land out! The fans fire up for Rollins as Bron is shocked! Bron runs up, Rollins slips through to SUPERKICK! And SUPERKICK! And- NO, Bron blocks the kick, then guzels, but Rollins kicks again! Underhooks and PEDIGREE!! Rollins lines it up, CURB STOMP!! Heyman distracts from the apron! The fans boo as the Wise Man is saving his new golden boy. Rollins grins, goes outside, and brings out a chair! Rollins doesn’t even care about winning now, he just wants to do damage!
But wait, here comes The Vision! Rollins knows it, though! He JAMS Austin Theory, he JAMS Logan Paul, then SMACKS away on both! Rollins CURB STOMPS Theory! And he chases Logan off with that chair! Rollins hurries back to the ring, but Bron is locked on! SPEAR!! Cover, TWO?!?! Rollins survives and no one can believe it! Even Heyman can’t explain it! Bron tries to do the math but the fans just sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Bron brings the straps down, builds up speed again, but Rollins catches the spear into a PEDIGREE!!! Rollins hurries to reload, and he even goes up the corner! FLYING CURB- SPEAR!!!
Bron turns things around on Rollins again, and Heyman says finish it! Bron builds speed to SUPER SPEAR!!! Cover, Bron wins!!
Winner: Bron Breakker, by pinfall
Give the assist to the pawns, but Bron still scores the biggest win of his young career! Is this the end of it all for Seth Rollins? Will The Vision soon own the entire WWE Universe?
WWE United States Championship: Trick Williams w/ Lil Yachty VS Sami Zayn!
It is rather paradoxical that Hollywood Trick mocks #BigMatchSami while Sami tries to do the right thing, and yet the fans love one and not the other. For that matter, the entirety of the Gingerbread Man’s existence nearly drove Sami insane. But is this where the ginger truly snaps? Or will he #WhoopDatTrick and get this title back?
Cathy Kelley catches Trick Yachty Gang backstage, and brings up that Sami is feeling great tonight. Their response? Trick says Sami better quit lying! He’s been lying for weeks, saying he’s the veteran. But since Sami’s met Trick, Trick’s the one running hits. Trick’s the vet, this is Trick Willy’s World. All the games are over, and you’re gonna see that now. Let’s talk about it. With that, Trick makes his entrance, with all the fans singing along, “WHOOP DAT TRICK! WHOOP DAT TRICK!” The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who doesn’t just feels great, but IS great!
Tensions are already rising as Sami tries to get at Trick but Trick shoves him back! The ref has them back off, and the bell rings. Trick and Sami tie up, Trick powers Sami to a corner, and the ref counts. Sami turns things around, pie faces Trick, but backs off to then CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! The ref backs Sami off but Trick brushes that off to reset with Sami. They tie up again, Sami headlocks, but Trick powers up and out. Sami ducks ‘n’ dodges but Trick LEAPING LARIATS! Trick has Sami in the corner to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP again! The fans “WOO~” while Trick shakes out his hand. Trick then BACKHANDS Sami down!
The fans cheer Trick, then Trick stomps away on Sami, all to the rhythm of “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” Trick stops as the ref counts 4, then Trick whips. Sami grabs ropes, bails out, and the fans boo. Yachty taunts Sami, Sami glares at Yachty, but Trick goes out the side, and he CLOBBERS Sami! Trick high-fives with Yachty, then whips, but Sami reverses! Trick is sent into the steel steps! The fans boo but Sami pulls the steps apart. Yachty stands in Sami’s way, but Sami storms up to Yachty. Yachty backs off while Trick gets in the ring. Sami goes after Trick to rain down fists. The fans boo but Sami just shakes his head.
Trick drags himself to ropes but Sami drags Trick up. Sami CLUBS Trick with a crossface forearm, then brings him up again for a CHOP! Trick wobbles, Sami whips, and Sami LARIATS Trick down! Cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO! A high stack now, TWO! Tampa actually duels, “Let’s Go, Sami!” “Sami Sucks!” The “Sami Sucks!” side is winning by a large margin, though. Sami shakes his head again, then he SLAPS Trick around. The ref reprimands about pulling hair, and Sami lets go. Sami warns Yachty to watch himself, but Trick EDDY GORDO KICKS, then NECKBREAKERS! The fans fire up while both men are down!
Sami and Trick rise up, and Trick fires haymakers! Trick UPPERCUTS Sami, then whips for a LEG LARIAT! Then a scoop and SLAM! The fans fire up for Trick as he stands over Sami, and Trick grabs Sami’s hand. Trick hears the fans before he cartwheels and ripcords, but Sami arm-drags free! Trick comes back to BOOT Sami down! Trick then aims from the corner as Sami stands, TRICK- NO, Sami dodges to BLUE- NO! Trick slips free of the bomb to BOOKEND! Cover, TWO! Sami survives but Trick puts him in a corner. Trick puts Sami up top, the fans rally, and Trick climbs up. Trick clinches Sami, but Sami fires elbows!
The fans boo as Sami CLUBS Trick again and again and again! Sami then adjusts position, and he SUPER SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMBS! Cover, TWO! Trick survives and Sami is beside himself! Trick goes to a corner but Sami goes to the other. Sami wants to rally the fans, they just boo instead. Sami runs in, but Trick BOOTS Sami first! Then SPIN- NO, Sami ducks the kick to BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Trick lives and Sami grows frustrated. Sami brings Trick up to throw hands, but fans now sing, “Sami, Sami Sucks~!” Sami frowns, whips Trick to ropes, but Trick reverses. Sami goes up and over, but his knee jams!
The fans boo and Trick isn’t sure about this, but the ref has him back off. Trick checks with Yachty, Trick goes after Sami, but Sami cradles Trick! TWO!! Sami almost tricked Trick but now he CLOBBERS him! Yachty protests, but Sami grabs the kendo stick! Sami SMACKS Trick!! Cover, TWO!?!? Trick survives and Sami is stunned! The fans cheer as Sami’s trickery didn’t work! Yachty makes sure to hold onto the kendo stick now, but Sami stalks Trick to a corner. Sami stomps away on Trick, but the ref backs him off. The fans boo Sami but Sami just goes back for more! The ref reprimands again, Sami stops at 4 again, then goes back for another round!
The fans boo as Sami just stomps and stomps and stomps! The ref backs Sami off to check Trick. Sami aims from a corner, and the fans cheer Yachty on! HE SMACKS SAMI! The fans cheer, and Sami staggers into the CYCLONE KICK! Cover, TWO?!? Sami survives and Yachty can’t believe it! Sami crawls to ropes, Trick storms over, but Sami DUMPS Trick out! Then Sami CLOBBERS Yachty! The fans boo as Sami fires off kendo stick SMACKS on Yachty! But then Trick DECKS Sami! Sami falls against the steps, so Trick gets an idea. Trick clinches, but Sami fights the Bookend! DDT on the steps!! The fans boo as Sami pushes Trick into the ring.
Sami then runs up on Yachty! HELLUVA KICK!!! The fans boo as Sami takes Yachty out again! And now he aims at Trick! HELLUVA- NO, Trick dodges! TRICK SHOT!! Cover, TRICK WINS!
Winner: Trick Williams, by pinfall (still WWE United States Champion)
Tampa erupts with even more “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” Sami might’ve had him if he’d just focused, but Trick still reigns while Yachty makes it rain! What will be next for Trick now that he’s dealt with Sami Zayn? And speaking of Sami, what will be next for him now that he has nothing?
The Miz & Kit Wilson VS Danhausen & ???
The Hollywood A-Lister wanted to mentor someone, and that someone ended up the “Real Man of WWE,” not the strange yet strangely entertaining newcomer. However, to settle things once and for all, they are willing to take on Danhausen and whoever it is he has found (or rather, created in a lab?) to be his tag team partner. Will Teamhausen get the winhausen at Backlashausen? Or will the curse be nothing but TOXIC?
Well, speaking of Danhausen’s partner, the lights go down, and some kind of engine is pumping. Danhausen rides in on the Jeephausen, then goes to his “cloning machine” which is still just a big crate. It’s smoking… Is that a good thing? Danhausen pries it open, and from within steps out… MINIHAUSEN! Wait, are we sure that’s the right result? Well, whatever. They hop in the Jeephausen and drive down the ramp. #MizKit mocks Minihausen, and the teams sort out. Minihausen steps up against Kit, and Kit can’t believe this is happening. Minihausen says you, are- BOOT! Kit laughs as he sends Minihausen tumbling away.
Kit drags Minihausen to center, yanks him up, but Minihausen flips through! Then he dodges a kick to KICK, CHOP, CHOP, and whip! Kit reverses but Minihausen springboards to FLYING HEADBUTT! The fans cheer as Minihausen gets going, tilt-o-whirl DDT! Miz tags in, runs up, but Minihausen dodges to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! The fans cheer but Kit grabs Minihausen by his hair! Minihausen KICKS the legs, CHOPS, then knuckle locks! Minihausen CHOPS, goes up, up, and BOOTS Miz before he FLYING-NO, Kit stops the rana! Minihausen fires hands, then he RANAS through after all! The fans cheer as Kit tumbles out to join Miz!
Minihausen goes up, and he climbs onto Danhausen’s shoulders! The fans cheer for the SUPER MINI CROSSBODY! Down goes #MizKit! The fans fire up again while Danhausen fetches Kit. Danhausen puts Kit in for Minihausen, and Minihausen hurries after Kit. But Miz POSTS Danhausen! And Kit CLOBBERS Minihausen! The ref backs Kit off but Miz gets a cheap shot in! The fans boo but Kit looms over Minihausen. Kit drags Minihausen up, whips him into the corner, then tags Miz. Kit scoops Minihausen, TOSSES him to Miz, and Miz gorilla presses Minihausen for the GORILLA PRESS POWERESLAM! Miz rips off his shirt to show off his muscles!
The fans boo but Miz soaks up the heat. Miz tags Kit, they drag Minihausen up, feed and DOUBLE SUPLEX! Then Miz lets Kit hold Minihausen up by his own! Kit swivels his hips before he SLAMS Minihausen down! Cocky cover, TWO! Minihausen survives but Kit covers again, TWO! The fans rally for Minihausen but Kit clamps on a chinlock. Kit thrashes Minihausen around, but the fans rally up! Minihausen rises up, reaches out, but Kit THRASHES Minihausen more! They go to a corner, Kit puts Minihausen up top, then in a Tree of Woe! Kit KNEES Minihausen again and again, then backs off to go to the far corner.
Kit fires up, blows a kiss, then runs up, but Minihausen sits up! Kit crashes into buckles! Minihausen goes up to QUEBRADA! Down goes Kit and the fans fire up! Minihausen crawls, as does Kit, hot tags to Miz and Danhausen! The fans fire up as Danhausen atoimnc drops Miz, then LARIATS! And a wrench and NORTHERN LIGHTS for Kit! Danhausen fires up and the fans are with him! Danhausen LARIATS Miz in a corner, LARIATS Kit in a corner, then repeat! Danuausen runs out of steam already, but then he gets that second wind! The fans cheer as Danhausen LARIATS again! Then he dodges Kit to send him into Miz! GERMAN SUPLEX!
The fans fire up as Danhausen runs, tilt-o-whirls, and DDTS Miz! Danhausen roars as he rises up, and the fans join in with, “YOU! ARE! CURSED!” Kit takes the BOOT for Miz! Miz rolls Danhausen up, TWO! Miz BOOTS Danhausen down! Minihausen tags in, Danhausen dodges, and Miz gets stuck in ropes! Minihausen CLUBS Miz down, then FLYING RANANS Kit! They’re back outside again, and Minihausen DIVES! The Mini Tope takes both men out! The fans fire up as Minihausen chases Kit up the ramp! Kit is freaking out, but he suckers Minihausen into a BOOT! Kit sees the crate, and he decides to THROW Minihausen in!
The fans boo as Kit traps Minihausen in the device that made him! But wait, it powers back up!? And this time, there’s an ARMY OF MINIHAUSEN! They’re back from WrestleMania for revenge! They dog pile Kit, chase him back into the ring, and Minihausen Uno fireman’s carries! AIRPLANE SPIN!! Then a WASTELAND SLAM!! Wade Barrett is upset that his move was used. But Kit, YOU! ARE! CURSED! Wait, the mirror! It sends it back on Minihausen! SKULL CRUSHING FINALE!!! Cover, Danhausen breaks it!! The fans cheer as Teamhausen is still in this! Danhausen fires up, he brings Minihausen to the corner, and Danhausen tags in!
Danhausen has Miz, but Miz SLAPS him! Danhausen scowls, and he hits a THESZ PRESS for fast hands! Miz fights free, but Danhausen LARIATS Miz up and out! Then he LARIATS Kit up and out! Danhausen goes out, high-fives his other Minihausens, but Miz BOOTS Danhausen into the desk! And he brings out a fire extinguisher! Miz says Danhausen’s cursed! Uh, no, Miz is, cuz the extinguisher doesn’t work! Miz looks at it, and it blasts Miz!! Danhausen puts Miz in the ring, then again, “YOU! ARE! CURSED!” Minihausen SUPER DUPER CROSSBODIES Kit! And Danhausen handles Miz with a PUMP KICK!! Cover, Teamhausen wins!
Winners: Danhausen & Minihausen, by pinfall
Whether or not the curse is real, that was a Very Nice, Very Evil victory for Teamhausen! They still don’t have the magical disappearing act down, though. But will Danhausen continue to take over WWE with his loony ways?
Asuka VS Iyo Sky!
The more things change, the more they stay the same. From Triple Tails to DMD CTRL to now, the Empress of Tomorrow and the Genius of the Sky always end up at odds. Asuka-senpai wants to punish Iyo for her apparent disrespect and selfishness, but perhaps does not see that in herself. But will Iyo still suffer for doing what was right? Or will she still not be ready for Asuka?
The bell rings, the fans chant for Iyo, but also “We Want Kairi!” Iyo and Asuka circle, tie up, and go around, even on the mat and back to their feet. Asuka powers Iyo to a corner, Iyo goes up and hits an arm-drag. They’re still locked up as they go to the ropes, and the ref counts. Iyo lets go but Asuka shoves her. They tie up again and now Asuka puts Iyo on the ropes. The ref counts, Asuka stops, but then they throw hands! Asuka manages a headlock and wrangles Iyo down. Iyo fights up, fires body shots, and the fans continue to chant, “We Want Kairi!” Asuka hits a takeover, Iyo headscissors, and Asuka kips free, only for Iyo to headlock back.
Asuka fights up, fires body shots, and she powers out. Iyo RAMS shoulders with Asuka, they egg each other on, then they start shoving. Then Asuka fires forearms, a SOBAT, and runs, but Iyo blows past her! Asuka avoids the handspring but Iyo trips Asuka up! Iyo runs to SHOTGUN Asuka down! The fans fire up with Iyo, she stomps Asuka in the corner, then stops as the ref counts. Asuka ROCKS Iyo, Iyo CLUBS Asuka, but Asuka fires a flurry! Asuka THROWS Iyo, but Iyo handsprings through! Iyo wags her finger, then drop toeholds Asuka into buckles! Iyo digs her boots in, then SWINGING DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO!
Asuka bails out to the apron but Iyo brings her up. Asuka ROCKS Iyo, then goes for a corner. Iyo BACKHANDS Asuka away, then goes to the apron. The fans cheer as Iyo climbs, but Asuka KICKS the legs out! Asuka has Iyo’s hair, and SMACKS her into the post! The fans boo but Asuka shows no remorse as she drags Iyo down. Asuka SMACKS Iyo off the barriers, then puts her on the apron. The fans rally for Iyo while Asuka refreshes the count. Asuka swaggers, then fires Kawada Kicks on Iyo’s face! The fans boo, the ref counts, but Asuka stops at 4. Asuka steps into the ring, drags Iyo around, and has the ANCHOR HOLD!
The ref counts and the fans boo, but Asuka lets go of the leglock Kairi created before she CHOKES Iyo on the ropes. The ref counts again, but Asuka stops, only to put Iyo in a corner. Asuka digs her knee in, stops at 4, then storms back around to scuff Iyo. Asuka kicks Iyo, slaps her around, but Iyo hits back! The fans rally for Iyo, Iyo runs, but Asuka KICKS Iyo down! Cover, TWO! Asuka is annoyed but she clamps onto Iyo’s arm. Iyo endures the armlock, fights up, and the fans rally as she fires body shots! Asuka THROWS Iyo down by her hair! Asuka slaps Iyo around while the fans boo. Asuka paces, then she brings Iyo up for a KICK!
Iyo sputters but she shakes her head. Asuka taunts Iyo, then KICKS her! And KICKS her! Iyo still shakes her head defiantly, so Asuka KICKS, KICKS, and KICKS! Iyo blocks one to ROCK Asuka back! Then a victory roll, STMOP 182! The fans fire up while both women are down! The fans rally as Iyo and Asuka slowly rise up. They both run in, but Iyo dodges to URAKEN! And SHOTEI! And SHOTEI! Iyo reels Asuka in, whips her to a corner, but Asuka reverses. Iyo slips out, duck sunder, then HOTSHOTS the arm! Asuka staggers away, and Iyo goes up for the MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans cheer while Iyo handsprings and does her crazy taunt!
Iyo rallies the fans, then she runs corner to corner, SHINKANSEN! Iyo drags Asuka to a cover, TWO! Asuka survives but Iyo hauls her up. Iyo underhooks for a TIGER- NO, Asuka fights free, and URAKENS! SOBATS! FRONT KICKS! HAYMAKERS! MULE KICKS! Then SLIDING KICK! Cover, TWO! Iyo survives the strike fest but Asuka keeps her focus. BUZZ- NO, Iyo rolls Asuka up! TWO! Asuka ducks the buzzsaw but not the HEEL KICK! Cover, TWO! Asuka toughs it out but Iyo drags her up. Iyo waistlocks but Asuka flails! Asuka goes to ropes, Iyo pries her free, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO! KIMURA!!
The fans rally for Iyo as she endures, but Asuka has her caught! FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Iyo endures, rolls, and KICKS free! Asuka stumbles towards ropes, Iyo runs up, but Asuka BOOTS back! Iyo comes back, but into a POP-UP KNEE! Asuka runs up, but Iyo dodges to HEEL KICK! Asuka falls, but so does Iyo, and the fans fire up again! Asuka and Iyo crawl to opposite ends, they roar, and they run back up! Asuka hits a FLYING ARMBAR, and rolls it into the ASUKA LOCK!! Iyo fights around before the body scissors can lock in! Iyo stands, Asuka wraistlocks, but Iyo ELBOWS free! And STUNNER! Iyo runs up, but into a snap takedown!
Iyo rolls fast, but ends up in a CROSS ARM BREAKER! Iyo endures, fights around, manages to stack Asuka and roll her, into an ASUKA LOCK?!?! The fans fire up as Iyo makes Asuka suffer her own hold! Asuka flails, reaches out, but the body scissors are in! Asuka kicks, kicks, and reaches out, ROPEBREAK!! The fans rally for Iyo while Asuka coughs and sputters on the apron. Iyo goes up the corner, but Asuka SMACKS her off the post again! Asuka shakes her head, she’s still savvier than Iyo. Asuka climbs up the corner, but Iyo SHOTEIS! The fans cheer as Iyo goes up after Asuka to fire forearms! Iyo goes to the very top, for a SUPER STEINER!
But Asuka sunset flips it?! TWO!!! Asuka almost had Iyo and she is freaking out! The fans rally harder as Asuka roars and runs in on Iyo! Iyo dodges the hip attack to DROPKICK Asuka outta the ring! Iyo shakes out her bad arm, yanks on it to get it feeling right, and she builds speed for a DIVE into a forearm! Asuka drags Iyo out, SMACKS her off the desk, then pushes her onto it. Asuka clears the desk before she climbs up. The fans rally as Asuka brings Iyo up, but Iyo fights the suplex! Asuka SOBATS Iyo for it, then winds up, but Iyo BLOCKS THE MIST WITH A NOTEBOOK! The fans cheer as Iyo outsmarts her senpai! Then she blocks a kick, DRAGON SCREW on the desk!
The fans fire up as Iyo pushes Asuka around, then goes up to CROSSBODY! The fans fire up again as Iyo refreshes the count, climbs back up, and ASAI MOONSAULTS! Down goes Asuka and the fans fire up again! Iyo drags Asuka up, puts her in the ring, and she sees Asuka going to a drop zone. Iyo drags Asuka into place, goes up and up and OVER THE MOONSAULT! But Asuka moves! And she reels Iyo in for an ARMBAR!!! Iyo flails, fights around, but ends up in a TRIANGLE HOLD! Iyo stacks it, TWO, and into the ASUKA LOCK!! Asuka has the body scissors! Iyo flails, reaches out, but Asuka has her caught! IYO fades, but springs to life! She rolls to a cover, TWO!!!
Asuka grabs at Iyo, frustrated with Iyo, but “This is Awesome!” Asuka looks Iyo in the eyes before she SLAPS her! Iyo SLAPS back, and they SLAP back and forth! Iyo fires more fast hands and the fans fire up again! Then ROUND- NO, Asuka slips under, around, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! But Iyo ducks the buzzsaw! GERMAN SUPLEX in return! Asuka goes to a corner, Iyo runs back in, SHINKANSEN! Iyo sets Asuka back in place, steps on her, and goes up the corner! OVER THE MOONSAULT!! Cover, IYO WINS!
Winner: Iyo Sky, by pinfall
After the months of Asuka being overbearing and selfish, she is the one that suffers defeat! Iyo still shows her senpai respect with a deep bow, and Asuka starts to tear up. And they HUG! Perhaps this defeat has shown Asuka the light! The fans cheer as these two stand together, and perhaps there’s hope for a new beginning. Will Iyo herself find a new path back to a championship?
JOHN CENA is here!
Tampa cheers as The GOAT is back again, dressed in another sharp suit as he goes to the ring for some business. Cena takes the mic and says, “This is just so cool, honestly. One of the great things about being on this side now is I can really lean into moments you just allowed me to be a part of, because I know there’s no one coming down to kick my teeth in. So truly, thank you so much.” The fans cheer, and Cena continues by saying a sold-out house of gratitude and energy, he loves to hear it. But it’s moments like this that had him ever thinking, what would be the next phase of his WWE career? The fans chant “One More Match!”
Cena says he expected that. And you don’t know how good that makes him feel. He does think about his last match. The fans boo, probably booing Gunther specifically. Cena gets that, there are people who were upset. But he was truly happy. Honestly, he looks back and he couldn’t be happier. What was most important to him was that they all made it something bigger. In its entirety, that night was an evening of opportunity. Cena made sure the person had to win their way into that spot. He asked the WE Superstars if they’d be gracious enough to give opportunity, which they did when they faced NXT superstars so that NXT could be in front of a crowd like this, showing what they’ve got.
And think about this: on that night, for the first time, the main roster got to see Sol Ruca, Je’Von Evans, and Oba Femi! The fans certainly cheer for “O~BA! HOOT!” Cena hopes Oba is watching and listening, this is what the energy sounds like? Oba debuted in December, and four months later, he is strutting, and kicking Brock Lesnar’s ass at WrestleMania! The fans cheer that! That’s when it hit Cena: They gotta do this again! So we are. Oh? Cena is honored here tonight to announce to the world, the John Cena Classic! And entire evening of the best of today competing against the best of tomorrow!
And entire night where WWE Superstars and NXT Superstars get to give you all they have, in hopes of being crowned a champion. Yes, we’re making history with a brand new event, and a brand new championship! And not just any championship. This is an event and a title that Cena is personally putting his name on. So Cena is going to strive for a certain level of excellence, and he’ll do everything he can to make it special. Cena has said time and time again, the biggest star in the WWE is the WWE Universe! So on top of the new event, on top of the new title, for the first time in history, the voice of the fans will be heard louder than ever before.
Because you, the audience, will vote to crown the champion of the John Cena Classic! And every participant qualifies! That also means that for the first time in history, a superstar might not win their match, but their hustle, could win your respect, and win your vote to still be crowned champion! This event embodies everything Cena stands for and values, and he cannot stress enough how important this is for him. He promises to give us his all to make this event just once. No, he wants to do it two years, five years, ten years, thirty, the sky is the limit! Cena wants to thank the stars like Oba Femi who busted their ass on that Saturday Night’s Main Event to make this a relaity.
Cena lets the fans go on with “O~BA! O~BA!” Cena continues by saying he also wants to thank the WWE for being gracious enough to accept this idea. And he wants to thank everyone watching at home, and here in the City of Tampa, that there are a lot of people here that know Tampa means a lot to Cena for a lot of reasons. And they can add this to the list: Thank you so much for your attention, for your time, for your enthusiasm, for your energy, and for the NOISE~! The fans cheer that! Cena says it sounds like they’re ready, so he will see you at the John Cena Classic. And now, it’s time for your maaaaaaaain~ event!
The fans are all fired up for this massive move by not just the Greatest of All Time but by the WWE itself. Who will show they have that hustle, loyalty and respect to become the inaugural John Cena Classic Champion?
WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns VS Jacob Fatu!
When the OTC took this title from CM Punk at WrestleMania, everyone worried the OG Bloodline would relapse into their old ways. But before they could even address such concerns, the Samoan Werewolf stepped up and made his challenge known. Will Jacob take everything he wants so he can everything he needs? Or will he have no choice but to ACKNOWLEDGE the Tribal Chief?
Jacob wears a white lei made by his cousin, the daughter of Haku, the man who innovated the Tongan Death Grip. Surely that is a sign of Haku’s blessing on this challenge for the top spot in their family tree. Roman raises the World Heavyweight Championship for the pyro, then goes to the ring. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is truly the head of the table!
The bell rings and the fans sing “Roman, Roman Reigns~!” Fatu and Roman stare down, but then Fatu looks to the belt. The fans are dueling now as Roman and Fatu slowly circle. They tie up, go around, then Roman headlocks. Fatu powers up and out, but Roman RUNS him over! Roman puts up his finger, but Fatu stands right up! Roman is rather surprised, then brushes it off as the two reset. The dueling from the fans continues as the two circle again. They tie up, Fatu headlocks, but Roman endures the grind. Roman powers up, powers out, but Fatu RUNS Roman over! Roman is again surprised, but things speed up now.
Roman drops down, hurdles, and LARIATS! But Fatu stays up! Fatu LARIATS and Roman falls! The fans fire up with Fatu and he runs up again, to LARIAT Roman up and out! Fatu is feeling it, and he builds speed to DIVE! TONGAN DEATH GRIP!! Fatu uses the tope to take Roman off guard for this vice grip! Fatu POSTS Roman, puts him in the ring, then grins as he stalks Roman. Roman bails out the side but Fatu storms up to drag him up. Roman HOTSHOTS Fatu down! Roman pulls Fatu’s arm against the ropes, but he lets go as the ref counts. Roman then bends Fatu’s fingers, and SLAMS the hand against the POST!
The fans duel as the two go around the way. Roman ELBOW BREAKERS, then puts Fatu in the ring. The dueling gets hotter but Roman brushes it off. Roman wrenches Fatu to YANK the arm, and YANK the arm, and bumps Fatu off buckles. Roman pulls the bad arm against ropes, but Fatu HEADBUTS Roman away! Fatu ROCKS Roman, even with the bad hand. Fatu HEADBUTTS Roman, HEADBUTTS again, but Roman UPPERCUTS! Roman ROCKS Fatu, then puts him in a corner. Roman climbs up to rain down fists! The fans count but Fatu stops Roman at three. Roman LARIATS again and again, but Fatu stops him at five!
Fatu has the cording hold to then short arm LARIAT! The fans fire up while Roman is down! Fatu dares Roman to get up, then drags him around. Fatu HEADBUTTS Roman, HEADBUTTS again, then drags Roman up to POST him! Roman sputters in the corner but Fatu dumps him out to the apron. The fans continue to duel, and Jacob revels in it all. Fatu says he’s taking it all! Fatu sees Roman back in the corner, runs up, but Roman dodges! The splash hits the post, and Roman LARIATS! And LARIATS! Roman whips, Fatu reverses, but Roman LEAPING LARIATS! The fans fire up with Roman now, and he runs up in the corner to LARIAT!
Roman keeps moving, and he BOOTS Fatu down! Fatu flounders while Roman raises the finger to the sky. Roman locks ‘n’ loads, SUPERMAN PUNCH! Cover, ONE?!? Fatu even stands up and geeks out! The fans are fired up and Roman’s seen a ghost! The fans rally behind Fatu as he stares Roman down. Roman runs up, but Fatu counter punches! And counter punches! And counter punches again! Fatu whips but Roman KICKS him! Fatu just fires up again! LARIAT! SENTON! Fatu goes to a corner while Roman crawls to the other. Fatu runs up, LARIAT! Fatu climbs up, and he HEADBUTTS again and again! The fans count all the way to TEN!
Fatu then runs corner to corner, and he HIP ATTACKS! Roman sputters, Fatu geeks out, and the fans are thunderous! Fatu gets moving again, but SUPERMAN PUNCH! Cover, TWO! Fatu survives that sudden turnaround, and the fans are dueling as hard as they have all night. Roman sees Fatu on the outside, so he rolls out and takes aim. Roman runs to DRIVE-BY DROPKICK! Roman busts out a classic for this one, then he looks to the desk. Roman clears the desk, then he fetches Fatu. But TONGAN DEATH GRIP!! Fatu holds on tight, and he reels Roman in for a POWERBOMB down through the desk! Tampa loses their minds from this destruction!
Fatu clears out the armchairs, then he drags Roman up from the wreckage. Fatu puts Roman in at 7 of 10, then hurries to line up another shot! HIP- SPEAR!! Cover, TWO!! Roman almost ends it there, but Fatu is still tougher than all that! “This is Awesome!” as both men slowly stir. Roman sits up, crawls over to a corner, but so does Fatu. The fans rally harder and harder, and Roman stands! The fans cheer as Roman lets out the “OOOAH~!” Fatu rises, Roman runs up, but Fatu POP-UP SAMOAN DROPS!! Fatu drags Roman into the drop zone! MIGHTY MOONSAULT!! Cover, TWO?!?! Roman survives and shocks everyone!
Fatu is beside himself, but he just unleashes FALLING HEADBUTT again and again! Then he rains down forearms and fists! Fatu vows to end this, and he drags Roman back to the drop zone. Fatu goes back up, says “SUCK IT!” and SWANTON BOMB but onto knees!! A double-edged way to save himself given Roman clutches his knee, but better than letting Fatu hit that directly. The fans rally up as both men crawl to each other. They stare down, and they fire haymakers! The fans rally and duel as the shots go back and forth, harder and harder, faster and faster! Fatu rebounds to ROCK Roman, but Roman rebounds to ROCK Fatu!
Fatu UPPERCUTS Roman, but Roman UPPERCUTS back! Fatu UPPERCUTS Roman to a corner, and HIP ATTACKS! Then ANOTHER HIP ATTACK! The fans are thunderous again as Fatu prepares his hand! Roman rises up, TONGAN DEATH GRIP!!! Roman grabs at Fatu’s hand but he can’t pry free! Roman is fading, dropping to his knees already! The fans duel as hard as they can as Fatu keeps his grip on Roman’s throat! The ref checks, and Roman comes back to life! Roman rises up, he CLAWS Fatu’s face, and RAMS him into the ref! The fans are torn, this looks like Tribal Chief of old! SUERPMAN PUNCH!
Fatu staggers around, but Roman SUPERMAN PUNCHES again! Roman keeps moving, but Fatu SUPERKICKS! Roman rebounds, into a POP-UP, but Roman SUPERMAN PUNCHES!! And SPEARS!!! Cover, TWO?!?!? No one knows what to make of this, least of all Roman! Roman argues with the ref, but then the TONGAN DEATH GRIP!!! Roman grabs at the ref, the ref shakes free, and they end up in a corner. The buckle pad comes off, the ref takes that, but Roman THROWS Fatu into the steel! SPEAR!!! Cover, ROMAN WINS!!
Winner: Roman Reigns, by pinfall (still WWE World Heavyweight Champion)
Fatu wakes up and is furious! Roman did all of that out of desperation, and Fatu takes it up with the ref. The ref says he couldn’t do anything abut the buckle, but Fatu CHOKES Roman!! The ref tries to stop Fatu, Fatu SHOVES him down, and then he has the TONGAN DEATH GRIP back on Roman!! The ref tries again, Fatu backs off, but then POP-UP SMAON DROPS him!! TONGAN DEATH GRIP on Roman!! Producers rush out here, but Fatu SUPERKICKS Shane Helms down! And he TOSSES Adam Pearce!! The fans can’t believe it, but Fatu just puts the TONGAN DEATH GRIP back on Roman!!
The producers try but fail to pry Fatu away from Roman, and Roman is foaming at the mouth! Roman is OUT, and Fatu says he told Roman and he told us all, he’s gonna take EVERYTHING! And then he’s not done!! He shoves his way through the producers to CHOKE Roman again!!! Pearce is back up and he tells Fatu to stop! Fatu’s going cross-eyed, he’s that unhinged!! Fatu holds up the title as he stands over Roman, even though he did not win. What consequences will there be for Fatu after going this far?
My Thoughts:
A great Backlash, maybe one of the better ones in a long time. Great opening from Rollins VS Bron, though Rollins was maybe trying too hard to pull off the “land out of Super Steiner” a la Will Ospreay. Of course The Vision got involved, and that helped protect Rollins in his loss, which makes me think we’ll get a rematch over the summer. I also still think there’s going to be a Six Man Tag of Rollins & Profits VS Vision at some point, too. Great US Championship match from Trick VS Sami, and to my surprise, Trick wins rather than Sami cheating to win and make them 1-1. There’s no reason for a tiebreaker now, so both of them are likely moving on.
Danhausen’s partner being “Minihausen,” aka El Torito/Mascarita Dorada, was an interesting surprise. Not quite what anyone was expecting or hoping for, but Minihausen won the fans in Tampa over. I was expecting a “Megahausen” to step out of the crate after Kit threw Minihausen back in, but I suppose that’d be a matter of who else they’d get to cosplay Danhausen. Too bad they let go of Jeff Cobb before this… Anyway, great win for Teamhausen, but I can’t be sure if this feud with Miz & Kit ends here or not. The feud of Asuka VS Iyo is certainly over now after their great grudge match, but also because they let Kairi Sane go, denying the rightful story blowoff of Kairi standing up to Asuka. Maybe Asuka turns Face, maybe not, Raw on Monday will give us more.
John Cena’s announcement was not what I was expecting. It definitely wasn’t going to be #OneMoreMatch, I knew that. And with buzz of a revived Lucha Underground going around the internet, that was likely to be announced more by Rey Mysterio or another of the LU alumni like Penta or Rey Fenix. A John Cena Classic, where the entries are likely chosen by WWE but then the fans elect the champion(s)… This can either go very well or very poorly. My mind goes to times when like American Idol ended up with troll votes to keep the actual last place person still going. Or even WWE’s Cyber Sunday and Taboo Tuesday, where no one could be sure if the vote was shoot or kayfabe. Hopefully the title looks awesome, though, maybe with a spinner on it.
And great main event from Roman VS Fatu with the fans split pretty much 50-50. Roman did this on his own but he technically still cheated. And with Fatu going after Roman in his rage, there’s a good chance this is far from over. I don’t think they’ll do something for Clash of Italy when Cody VS Gunther for the Undisputed Championship is going to be the main event there, but something during the European tour could be good build material towards Night of Champions or even SummerSlam.
My Score: 8.9/10
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