Results
Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (1/13/26)
No more Ruler in NXT?!
What is the fate of the NXT Championship?
Oba Femi retained the title last week, only to vacate it?! That means General Manager Ava must decide how to crown a NEW NXT Champion!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Lola Vice VS Kelani Jordan; Lola wins.
- WWE Speed Championship: Jasper Troy VS Tavion Heights; Jasper wins and retains the title.
- TNA International Championship: Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Arianna Grace VS Shiloh Hill; Stacks wins and retains the title.
- No Disqualifications: Joe Hendry w/ OTM VS Dion Lennox w/ DarkState; Hendry wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
The title sits in the ring.
Ava is here to say, “Last week, Oba Femi vacated the NXT Championship. And while some people might see this as a challenge, I see it as the perfect opportunity. Because now the Men’s Division is wide open. And I cannot wait to see who steps up. Because whether you’ve been grinding at this for awhile, you feel like you’ve been over looked, or you’re a new face who just stepped in then door, there is no better moment than right now.” And then RICKY SAINTS steps in! Ricky pushes past The Vanity Project and Stacks to step into the ring. The Absolute grabs a mic and says, “I just wanna say to everyone, thank you all for coming.
“And Ava, thank you for holding all of this. Before I go any further, I just wanna say, I told ya! I ran the Stand & Deliver main event right out of NXT!” The fans boo, but Ricky says, “That is what you call an Absolute Hattrick! Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Oba Femi! He didn’t want the rematch with me, because The ruler is afraid! But they are in the past. And I am the now. At the start of every show, that signature says something. Well guess what? Ricky Saints is the then, now, and forever! And together, you’ll all be watching me.” The fans boo, but Ricky wants everyone to hold on. He sees everyone here, we’re looking at great talent! Future champions!
But that’s the future. And all eyes are on Saints right now, who he can only assume is going to be a TWO-TIME Champion. But okay, he’ll stop and let Ava have the honors of handing the title over. Uh, no. Ricky, you deserve an opportunity, but no more than all these other men who came to her office and said the exact same thing! So what she was going to say before he rudely interrupted was that on February 3rd, NXT will hold a Six Pack Ladder Match for the NXT Championship! Whoever climbs up and pulls the belt down becomes the NEW NXT Champion! And qualifying matches begin next week.
Ava cannot wait to see who steps up and makes this moment their own. The fans cheer that! Saints is speechless, but Ava hangs the belt on the hook and lifts it up high. And then JOE HENDRY steps to Saints! And then it’s chaos! The fans love it, but here comes KEANU CARVER from Evolve! He TOSSES someone into the crowd! Then he CLOBBERS more would-be champions! Hendry TOSSES Saints, but Keanu gets in and POUNCES Ricky Smokes onto Vanity Project! Jensen drags Keanu out to brawl with him, and Keanu hauls him up, POWERBOMB THROUGH THE TABLE! Jackson Drake DIVE into a forearm!
Keanu lifts the Evolve Champion to TOSS him onto everyone else! Keanu is the only man left standing, will he be unstoppable on the road to the title?
NXT returns and…
Ava is on the phone, and this person says they’re on their way. She says sounds good, see you later tonight. She hangs up, Robert Stone steps in, and he says Blake Monroe just arrived and has a lot to get off her chest. Of course she does… Will The Glamour only add to the headache that the show’s become?
Lola Vice VS Kelani Jordan!
The tension in this one has been building, and it popped off last week in a backstage confrontation! They’re about to have it out in the ring, who proves they’re the real deal and deserving of a title opportunity?
Kelani BLASTS Lola off the apron! Then she PLANCHAS! Down goes Lola and the ref reprimands, but it’s not a match yet! Lani puts Lola in, climbs up a corner, then CROSS- BODY BLOW! Lola says ring the bell, so the bell rings! Lola SPINEBUSTERS Lani, rains down fists, but Lani turns things around! The fans rally as the two scrap, and they get up to swing! Lola blocks a shot to CHOP Lani, CHOP again, then SLINGSHOT ARM-DRAG! Lola LEG SWEEPS, then she RUNS Lani over! The fans rally up, but Lani rolls Lola up! TWO, Lani dodges, drops down, then hurdles. Lani ducks a roundhouse, Lola avoids a sweep, but not the second sweep!
Lani stalks Lola to a corner, bumps her off buckles, and we get picture in picture of The Culling arriving. Lani stomps away on Lola, drags her up, and SCRAPES her face against the ropes! Lani whips and ELBOWS Lola down, then covers, TWO! Lani stomps Lola in frustration, kicks her around, but the fans rally for Lola. Lani drags Lola around to whip, but Lola reverses and KICKS! Lola whips Lani to KICK again, then whips, but Lani rolls Lola up! Lola sits on it, ONE! Lani has it, TWO! Lola has it, TWO! But into a TRIANGLE HOLD! Lani flails, reaches out, and ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Lola lets go, and Lola winds up.
Lola SOBATS, then she follows Lani to a corner. Lola fires fast hands, the ref count, and Lola backs off. Lani SLAPS Lola! Lola smiles, then she glares. Lani runs away! Lola pursues, they go back into the ring, but Lola avoids a stomp to trip Lani. Lani BOOTS Lola into the desk and LARIATS her down! Lani talks trash on Lola while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns and Lola pushes back on the body scissors for a cover! TWO as Lani lets Lola go. They both stand, and Lola mule kicks! Lani runs back up, Lola dodges, but then Lani dodge! DOUBLE BOOTS take both women down! The fans fire up again while both women stir. They cheer “Women’s Wrestling!” as both women sit up. They fire hands back and forth, then Lani BOOTS! Lola ROUNDOHOUSES! Then she ducks a kick to SNAP GERMAN! Lola fires up, and she KICKS Lani down! And KICKS her again! And SPIN KICKS! SPIN KICKS! SPIN KICKS! Lola then bobs ‘n’ weaves to fire LIGHTNING KICKS!
Lani falls into the corner, and Lola reminds us, “I’m a LATINA~!” HIP- NO, Lani bails out! Lani says she will not take that, but Lola goes to the apron! LEG LARIAT! Lola drags Lani up, puts her in the ring, and Lani scrambles to a corner. Lola runs up, HIP ATTACK! Lola gives Lani that twerk! Lani still fights the back suplex! Lani facelocks, but Lola wrenches out, ducks one kick, and blocks the other! REAR NAKED CHOKE!! Lani flails, reaches out, pushes back, and now she has a cover, TWO!! Lola lets go just in time! BUZZ- NO, Lani blocks the kick! Step-over and CALF KICK! Lani hurries to a corner, goes up, and FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO?!?
Lani is shocked and furious but the fans are loving this! Lani drags Lola to the drop zone, goes up, up, and ONE OF A KIND into the TRIANGLE!! Lani flails, reaches out, but Lola rolls her away! Lola squeezes tight but Lani fights to a stack, TWO! Lola URA- NO, Lani BOOTS the lariat! ANGLE SLAM!! Lani hurries to a corner, goes up, and 450- NO, Lola dodges! But Lani ducks a kick! Lani RAMS Lola into a corner, O’Conner Roll, and holding ropes! The ref sees that and says no! URAKEN!! Cover, Lola wins!
Winner: Lola Vice, by pinfall
Lani tried to steal one, but she got caught! The Standout is down and out, will the Latina Heat head back for gold?
Tavion Heights speaks.
“In 2025, I broke out, and I showed you exactly what I was capable of. But in 2026, bro, I’m gonna show you exactly what it looks like to reach new heights. Jasper, I’ll be coming your way shortly, winning my first title, and becoming your NEW WWE Speed Champion.”
Jasper Troy responds.
“Congrats, Tavion. You earned five minutes in the ring with me. But unfortunately, I don’t need five minutes. And whatever momentum you think you’ve gained recently hits a dead end tonight.” The MonStar is ready to face the Olympian, who will prove their bona fides in five minutes or less?
WWE Speed Championship: Jasper Troy VS Tavion Heights!
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and time to put pedal to the metal!
The bell rings, the two run up, and Tavion DROPKICKS! Then Tavion runs up, but Jasper catches him! Tavion sunset flips, Jasper stays up, but Tavion avoids the fist drop! Tavion runs back up to SLINGBLADE! Cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO! Another cover, TWO! Tavion hurries to facelock and squeeze, but Jasper fights around. Tavion squeezes even tighter but Jasper RMAS him into the corner! Jasper is free, he runs back in, but Tavion dodges! Tavion runs, but Jasper CLOBBERS him! And SPLASHES down! And SPLASHES DOWN! And SPLASHES again! We’re under four minutes and Tavion bails out.
Jasper waits for Tavion to roll back in, and he stomps away! Jasper stands on Tavion but the rf back shim off. The fans rally up, Jasper fires body shots, and Jasper whips Tavion into a corner. Jasper SPLASHES, then he brings Tavion around to whip corner to corner. Jasper runs, Tavion dodges and fires hands! The ref counts, Jasper BODY BLOWS, then he scoops to BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Jasper drags Tavion around to clamp on a GROUND COBRA! Tavion endures, fights around, and the fans rally up. We’re at the halfway point, but Jasper HAMMERS Tavion in the chest! And KICKS him in the side!
The fans duel as Tavion fires body shots. Jasper storms up, Tavion UP KICKS, but Jasper keeps after him. Tavion fires hands, we hit the orange phase of two minutes, and Tavion storms up. Jasper shoves, but Tavion scoops! POWERSLAM! The fans fire up but Jasper runs in! Tavion BOOTS him, then LARIATS! Tavion ducks ‘n’ dodges to OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Tavion hurries up the corner, FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Jasper survives, and we hit the one minute round! Jasper guzels Tavion! Tavion breaks free, slips around, but into the BLACKHOLE!! Cover, Jasper wins!
Winner: Jasper Troy, by pinfall (still WWE Speed Champion)
With 53 seconds to spare, Troy clocks it! Who will be able to keep up and take down the MonStar? And then LEXIS KING ATTACKS TAVION! The Drama King is furious that he lost in eight seconds, so he hits Tavion with the CORONATION! The fans boo, but Lexis never leaves well enough alone. Will Tavion get back at Lexis for this?
Kendal Grey & Wren Sinclair are outside Ava’s office.
The Evolve Women’s Champion wants to talk to the General Manager, because it literally took the entire Fatal Influence to keep that title. So yeah, Kendal wants another chance. But ZaRuca step in. Kendal & Wren say they’re not done with Fatal Influence? Well, ZaRuca gets next. Wait, which one? Either one of them, doesn’t matter. And is Wren really gonna let Kendal get another shot before her? Y-yeah, Kendal’s way better right now. No, Wren, Kendal wouldn’t be here without you! If Wren wants her shot, Kendal will support her. Sol says last they checked, Jacy beat both of them, so…
But then Jacy pokes her head out of Ava’s office to tell them all to keep it down, they’re having a meeting. But this lets everyone barge in. Now they’re all arguing, and Ava says okay! Since they’re all here, she’ll tell them all now. Ava was trying to figure out how to choose Jacy’s next challenger, but Santino Morella also said an NXT team can get their shot at the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championships. So next week, we have a Triple Threat Tag match. They’re all excited about that, and Zaria points out that as the Best Tag Team of 2025, ZaRuca should just have that opportunity. The other two are not. Wren says they have a name: WrenQCC.
Uh, wow, just argue amongst yourselves, because it will be Fatal Influence that brings home more gold. The teams are back to arguing, but who will overcome the odds to then cross the line with The Elegance Brand?
Lexis King returns backstage.
He feels good about the drama he started, and he says it was majestic. No one embarrasses The King and gets away with it. Mr. Chase tells Uriah & Kale that this is a #TeachableMoment in what not to do. BZZ, wrong. You heard Ava: The Men’s Division is wide open, and Lexis will claim that top spot. Why? One: it is his birthright! And two: Taking charge and making opportunities is something they all should be doing. Stacks says The King is holding court dropping knowledge. This guy knows what he is talking about, because he helped Stacks win the TNA International Championship. Chase says he’s out. Kale leaves, Uriah lingers.
Lexis says those rubes will never learn. Stacks has the “Toothless Wonder,” will he be alright? Stacks says yeah, he has his exotic queen. That’s all he needs. Lexis says good man. They leave, Robert Stone walks by to reprimand Lexis, and then Stone encounters Myles Borne. Myles wants to talk real quick, and he is tense! He is not asking, he is telling, he wants a qualifier. Does Stone hear him? Yes, he will talk to Ava. Myles leaves, and NXT might end up a powder keg. But who will blow the competition out of the water on their way to the mountaintop?
Elio LeFleur speaks.
“When you look at me, it isn’t what you’d expect. A Frenchman in a mask, it’s unique. This mask tells my story. When I began training at 16 years old, I was mentored by a Mexican luchador named Nitro. He held a seminar in my hometown every year, and told us he would give a mask to his best trainee. At the end of the seminar, he awarded me the mask. I was very young, but he saw the potential in me to be his star protege. It’s one of the proudest moments in my career. Now every time I enter the ring, I represent him by wearing this mask. And with my style, I aim to prove him right and honor the lucha tradition.
“Because without him, by wearing this mask with my style, I wouldn’t be who I am or where I am today. The French Luchador, Elio LeFleur, is coming to NXT. And I am here to slash the sky.”
Ethan Page finds Ava.
Ava sighs, and is pretty sure All Ego is gonna blindside her with Vanity Project again. Ethan says no, absolutely not. But he does want to remind her that he loves those boys. And he congratulates her that she signed those three studs. Then what does he want? Oh, to focus on the future: THE NXT Championship. “Boss, who will my qualifying match be against? And when will it be?” Oh, well, no one and never. Amazing! He’s automatically in! No, no, he’s not in the match at all. What? Why? Who here deserves it more than Ethan? Ava says she knows, he is a double champion, had the year he had, she knows.
And look, she could put Ethan in a qualifying match, he just has to give over the North American Championship. Absolutely not. Well, if Ethan was in the ladder match and won, he’d have to vacate the North American title anyway, but Ava won’t make him do it, because again, we’re focusing on the future. Ethan says after everything he’s done as North American Champion, record number of matches in his reign, and now we’re already approaching a record number of days, he has beaten blue chip prospects, veterans, stars from all around the world, AND a bunch of zoo animals! Yes, he has had an incredible year and has taken the title to new heights.
In fact, he IS the longest standing champion as of right now. Um, is she trying to be serious? Yes, she’s serious. That title deserves all the spotlight. Which is why it’ll be defended next week. No, absolutely not! Yes, actually. Doesn’t Ethan feel it deserves all the recognition? No. Well, too bad. Because Ethan will be facing Elio LeFleur in his debut match. Okay, okay, hold on. This Elio is debuting in a title match? Yeah! Ethan knows something about that, right? Good luck! Ava heads out, will All Ego keep his reign going at the cost of not getting back to the top title? Or will it not matter when the French high-flyer brings him down to earth?
Blake Monroe goes to the ring.
The Glamour is here and blowing kisses to everyone, and she gets a mic to say, “Let’s talk about it. Last week, I came out here with every intention of reclaiming my Women’s North American Championship. Yes, I attacked Thea Hail. But so what? All I did was bring a little Hell out to play. I mean, it was a travesty I was even having to compete for MY title in the first place. It was! And instead of letting Blake Monroe rise to the occasion, they turned it into controversy. They turned it into chaos. I was exactly where I was supposed to be, right in the middle of the conversation. Then suddenly, the narrative changed.
“And instead of answers, I was walked out the building like I’M the problem!” The fans are torn on that, but Blake says she’ll let us in on a little secret. Shh… “When you’re as talented as I am, people don’t always know what to do with you.” The fans applaud, and Blake says they’ll call you controversial, debate about you, whine about everything you do wrong, but they’ll never admit the obvious: Blake Monroe IS the standard! She’s the most complete woman in NXT! Ava wants to go on and on about the future, needing something new, but no one even compares to The Glamour. She is the moment! Every move she makes is monumental and sends everyone into a frenzy!
We saw it last week! The spotlight literally only exists because Blake wants it to. And the minute you take her out of the equation, we see how fragile the system really is. Blake didn’t lose control, she just lost her patience. She lost her patience for a system that doesn’t know how to exist when things aren’t convenient. The moment Blake steps out of line, the moment she does something… Well, it is alright. Those girls can fight over the scraps of attention she left them. They can even borrow some of her shine. Because every story ends in the same truth: There are stars, and then there are women who spend-
JAIDA PARKER IS BACK!? The fans fire up for “Miss Parker! Miss Parker!” Blake sneers while Jaida steps into the ring, mic in hand. Jaida smiles as the fans chant for her. Jaida tells Blake, “All I gotta say is, Miss Parker-” Blake interrupts to ask, “Can I help you? In fact…” Blake takes a swing! But Jaida blocks it to ROCK Blake! And RAM her into the corner again and again! Jaida scoops Blake to put her in the ropes, and CHOP! The fans fire up for the TEARDROP! High step it out! Jaida says, “I’m back!” HIPNOTIC off the apron! The fans cheer Jaida on, she blows kisses, and she tells Blake to clock it.
Miss Parker is back and she don’t play games! Will Blake learn to accept that before she gets herself sidelined?
DarkState speaks.
Cutler James says, “We never wanted to compete, we came to take over. Four men, one mission. We didn’t build our way slowly to the top, we started there, slotted our way in with the best of them, NXT Champions, Tag Team Champions, main eventers, it didn’t matter! No one was safe!” Osiris Griffin says, “In 2025, we did it all. We dismantled The Family, we snatched tag team gold, we beat the greatest of all time, The Hardys, at their own game. We dropped the new age golden boys, Je’Von Evans & Leon Slater.” Saquon Shugars says, “I don’t know what’s so hard for y’all to understand, bruh. Anybody that steps to DarkState gets dropped by DarkState!”
They made NXT into their playground, and they gonna hop-scotch through the roster. You’ve seen what they have do, but you don’t know what they’re capable of. Dion Lennox says that DarkState stood over Joe Hendry, so he needs to remember he asked for what’s coming. It doesn’t matter who he has as body guards, DarkState will beat their asses, too. OTM, you wanna box for real? You’ll get get like you ain’t ever been got! When DarkState strikes, ain’t nobody safe.
TNA International Championship: Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Arianna Grace VS Shiloh Hill!
Not only was the former Underboss humiliated during the Christmas Chaos Mixed Tag, but he got clobbered in that free-for-all, and Miss NXT was even charmed by the LFG Season 2 Champion, until his false tooth fell out right onto her chest… Will Stacks get revenge for them both tonight? Or will #ToothlessAggression make an impact in the New Year?
NXT returns as Shiloh makes his entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who crosses the line with it!
Stacks dips Arianna, kisses her, then swings her out so she can SLAP Shiloh! Shiloh just grins and fires hands on Stacks! The bell rings and Shiloh puts Stacks in a corner. They scrap, Shiloh THROWS Stacks across the ring, then storms up again. Stacks BOOTS Shiloh, UPPERCUTS, then fires hands. Stacks bumps Shiloh off buckles, talks trash, then whips corner to corner. Stacks runs up to BODY BLOW! Stacks BELL CLAPS, then he mocks the fans. Stacks whips corner to corner, runs in again, but Shiloh dodges! Roll-up and TWO!! Stacks narrowly escapes and even he has to check! Shiloh says it was that close.
Shiloh scoops, Stacks slips free, and Stacks ROCKS him in the back! Stacks hammerlocks an arm to RAM Shiloh into buckles! Stacks wrangles Shiloh with a wristlock and he cranks the arm. Shiloh endures, the fans rally up, and Shiloh stands. Shiloh uses the ropes to flip through and he clamps onto Stacks’ arm! Stacks flails and fights around, but Shiloh SWINGS Stacks to bring him down! The fans cheer but Stacks fights up and puts Shiloh oh the ropes. The ref counts, Stacks fires a body shot, then whips. Shiloh ELBOWS Stacks, then DUMPS Stacks out hard! The fans fire up and Arianna is worried. Shiloh storms out after Stacks to SMACK him off the apron!
Stacks kicks low in return, then whips. Shiloh uses a tiger feint to come back and LARIAT! The fans fire up for Shiloh, he aims at Stacks, but Arianna YANKS Stacks outta the way! Shiloh slides through the corner! Stacks thanks his exotic queen, but Shiloh comes back! CANNONBALL! Down goes Stacks and the fans fire up again while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns again and Stacks stomps away on Shiloh in a Tree of Woe! Stacks JUMP STOMPS Shiloh down, but the fans still rally up. Stacks runs up, but Shiloh ELBOWS him away! And fires hands! Shiloh whips, Stacks reverses, and Stacks kitchen sink KNEES! Then SLIDING SHOULDER! Cover, TWO! Shiloh stays in this but Stacks slaps him around. Stacks brings Shiloh up to slap him around, then UPPERCUT! Stacks runs, but into a scoop and POWERSLAM! The fans fire up while both men are down! Shiloh and Stacks stir, rise up, and go to ropes. The fans fire up as Shiloh TAKES OUT HIS TOOTH!
The fans cheer for “Toothless Aggression!” but Stacks is furious! Stacks storms up, but Shiloh blocks a punch to ROCK Stacks! And ROCK him again! Then HEABDUTT! Shiloh ducks ‘n’ dodges to CLOBBER Stacks! Shiloh SLAPS away on Stacks’ back, then hits a BUTTERFLY SLAM! Then Shiloh sits up for a IMPLODER SENTON! Cover, TWO! Stacks survives but Shiloh still smiles. Shiloh brings Stacks up, but Stacks fights the suplex with body shots! The fans boo, but then Stacks YANKS Shiloh into ropes! And he BACK ELBOWS Shiloh down! Stacks fireman’s carries, GUT BUSTER DROP! Cover, TWO!! Shiloh survives and the fans fire up again!
Stacks looks to Arianna, she coaches him on, and Stacks runs up again, but Shiloh ducks the wizard! Kick to a leg, then Shiloh runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then slides out? He puts his tooth back in and puts his arm around Arianna’s shoulders. She smiles, thinking it’s Stacks, but then freaks out when it ain’t! Stacks hurries out, Shiloh slides back in, and Arianna calms down. Stacks hurries back in, he DUMPS Shiloh out, but Shiloh RAMS Stacks! And he avoids Arianna’s sweep! Sunset flip, but Stacks stays up! Stacks and Arianna hold hands! The ref reprimands, she lets go, but then the ref KICKS Stacks’ arms from the ropes! Shiloh sunset flips Stacks, TWO!!
Stacks rebounds, Shiloh reels him into a cradle! But Arianna kicks it over to Stacks’ favor! STACKS WINS!!
Winner: Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, by pinfall (still TNA International Champion)
Shiloh is shocked and the fans are disappointed, but Arianna made sure to stack the deck in Stacks’ favor! Will they both continue make an impact on NXT?
Izzi Dame is here.
The fans boo as the NEW NXT Women’s North American Champion walks to the ring. Izzi holds up the belt and soaks up the heat before she grabs a mic. “Ladies and gentlemen, and everyone who thought they understood how this division works, welcome to your new reality.” The fans boo more, but Izzi says, “I am your NXT Women’s North American Champion. NOT Tatum Paxley, NOT Thea Hail, and certainly not Blake Monroe. Me.” The fans boo more, but Izzi says she won’t give us “the same tired story” about making the most of an opportunity. That is what people say when they stumble into success.
And let her be clear: This was not a stumble, this was calculation, timing, and simply outsmarting everyone else. She will talk about how funny it is how happy everyone was over Izzi losing to Tatum. The fans do cheer that. Now, can she ask why? What exactly did they think she was gonna do after that loss? Cry, go to the back and hide in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity? Because that is all of you would’ve done. One thing about Izzi, she doesn’t waste losses, she studies them. And while every other woman in the back sits there and feels sorry for themselves, she is watching, learning, figuring out exactly how this place runs.
She sees who panics, who folds, who is delusional enough to think that emotions are strength instead of weakness. All that loss did for her last wee was bring her clarity. The fans chant, “Turn The Mic Off!” Izzi says The Culling has always been about removing weakness, exploiting mistakes, and making sure that when moments come, every other person is already outta place while she is standing exactly where she planned to be all along. Every step, every move, every second, have always been part of the plan. And last week proved that she is always three steps ahead. Izzi engineered her opportunity, she designed the outcome, and because of that, she is now a champion!
The fans boo more, but Izzi says everyone wants a piece of her. Let’s not act like Izzi didn’t hear Lola earlier, already wanting her shot at the title. Well, wanting something and getting it are two very different things, mamacita. And Thea, she must be back there running around, convincing herself that the louder she whines, the better chance she gets at getting a rematch. But crying doesn’t change the fact that this title is Izzi’s now, and she is in control of when and how anyone gets close to it. Just ask Tatum! They all love Tatum so much, but apparently love isn’t enough to keep someone on top. Izzi didn’t become champion from how beloved she is.
Izzi is champion because she thinks faster, plans longer, and pulls the trigger without hesitation. The fans chant, “We Want Tatum!” but Izzi says if anyone thinks they’re gonna get close to the title, they need to understand what they’re signing up for. Cuz you’re not fighting for a title, you’re walking into a trap, a game that you didn’t realize has already begun. And- Tatum is here! The fans fire up as #TuesdayAddams goes to the ring, but refs stand in the way! Tatum just pushes through to get at Izzi! The fans fire up as Tatum rains down fists on Izzi! The refs drag Tatum back and Izzi slips away. Tatum HEADBUTTS a ref!!
The fans are stunned, Tatum shouts at Izzi that she will get the title! Izzi is nothing but a snake!! Will Tatum cut the head off that snake soon enough? Or will Izzi just poison Tatum with her venom again?
Backstage interview with Ricky Saints.
Kelly Kincaid is with The Absolute and brings up the NXT Championship Ladder Match set for February 3rd, and that Ricky seems to be of the opinion that the title should’ve just been handed to him. Ricky took exception to the news, but has he had a chance to cool off? Ricky asks what happened to unbiased journalism around here! Yes, he cooled off. He had a conversation with Miss Ava, and they talked about what he was owed, and that was a title rematch. They reached a compromise, and that is Ricky Saints does NOT need to qualify! Ricky is IN the ladder match! So guess what? Breaking news: He will be front and center for next week’s qualifiers!
Ricky says one of them will be Sean Legacy VS Eli Knight, and another being Josh Briggs VS Shiloh Hill. Ava said that if we’re talking new, this is brand new. We’re talking triple-double-title brand new! Stacks steps in and asks if Ricky just mentioned Shiloh. Stacks just beat that trailer park chief, and now SHILOH gets the qualifier? Yeah, bro, your girl helped you win! But you still have the title and the girl, so c’mon! Ricky heads out, will he like what he sees when he watches the future of NXT unfold? As for Stacks, Lexis pats him on the shoulder and says time to talk. Is there about to be more drama between NXT and TNA?
NXT returns and…
Blake Howard is on the scene as Tatum is being escorted out of the building for assaulting the referee. Vanity Project steps in and says that’s a shame. But Drake says let’s walk this way, he’ll love this. Howard will get a real scoop, because in case you haven’t heard, The Vanity Project signed their NXT contracts! BOOM! Ricky Smokes can’t wait to see what crazy girls they run into now that they’re here. Drake says yes, it is a dream come true for all three. But he must know, since he is still Evolve Champion, he’ll of course be in the NXT Championship Ladder match qualifiers, right? Right? Brad Baylor says yes, of course he will.
Plus, Stone just let Swipe Right know, they’re gonna be facing Chase U, and they will learn what everyone else learned in 2025, and that- Oh no, Keanu’s coming! RUN! Vanity Project bails and Howard asks the One Man Demolition Crew for a word. Keanu says get out his face, bruh! Get this camera out his face, too! Keanu shoves the cameraman and the feed goes out. Will Keanu simply carve a path through NXT like he did Evolve?
No Disqualifications: Joe Hendry w/ OTM VS Dion Lennox w/ DarkState!
The Prestigious Joe Hendry has been going back and forth with these four ferocious feral dogs calling themselves as faction, but the WWE Universe still believes. And while Bronco Nima & Lucien Price were reluctant to get involved, they saw that this could help them get at those NXT Tag Team Championships. Will Nima & Price help Hendry get out the mud? Or will they see firsthand that #NoOneIsSafe?
The bell rings, Hendry and Dion circle, and they tie up. They go along the ropes, in a corner, and along more ropes. They end up in another corner, then back on the ropes. They keep going and going, Dion RAMS Hendry into the corner, then RAMS him again. Dion ROCKS Hendry, HAMMERS away, then drags him up. Dion TOSSES Hendry out, Hendry slips back in before DarkState can swarm, and Hendry kicks Dion low. Hendry SMACKS Dion off buckles, CHOPS him, then CHOPS again! The fans “WOO~” as Hendry CHOPS again! Hendry TOSSES Dion out, Dion slips away before OTM can swarm, and Dion dodges a lariat.
Dion comes back, ducks again, but Hendry ELBOWS him down! Then kick and underhooks, then a swing and NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Dion stays in this and shakes out the stars. Hendry storms up on Dion, UPPERCUTS him, then whips him to a corner. Hendry storms up but Dino body blows! Dion UPPERCUDTS Hendry down, stomps him, and stomps again! Dion drags Hendry up, BACKBREAKER! Hendry writhes, Dion covers, TWO! Dion clamps on with a facelock to turn Hendry and NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Dion snarls, goes up a corner, but Hendry ROCKS him first! Hendry climbs up to throw hands!
The fans rally, but Dion fights back! They brawl, Dion ROCKS Hendry, but Hendry ROCKS Dion! Dion DECKS Hendry, adjusts, but Hendry kips up! Hendry springs up the corner to SUPERPLEX! Both men are down but the fans fire up while NXT goes picture in picture.
Dion and Hendry both crawl, and Dion goes to a corner. Hendry rises first, storms his way over, then UPPERCUTS! Hendry runs Dion side to side to bump off buckles! Then to more buckles! Then to a third corner! Hendry winds up to complete the lap! Dion stumbles but Hendry brings him up to suplex hard! Cover, TWO! Dion toughs it out but Hendry stays cool. Hendry storms over to Dion, snapmares and clamps on for a half nelson chinbar combo! Dion endures while OTM watches DarkState closely. Dion rises up to fire body shots! Hendry staggers, runs back in, but gets a FLAPJACK HOTSHOT for it!
Dion then throat chops Hendry down! Dion stomps Hendry, KNEE DROPS, then drags Hendry up to whip and LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Hendry toughs it out but Dion clamps on with a chinlock! Hendry endures, but NXT goes to break.
NXT returns and Dion has Hendry in the chinlock again. Hendry fights up, but Dion wrangles him back down. The fans rally, Hendry stands, and he CHOPS! CHOPS! CHOPS! Dion kicks low, whips Hendry to the corner hard, and Hendry falls to his knees. Dion whips the other way just as hard, and Hendry drops to his knees again. Shugars then sets up a chair in the corner! Dion likes it, and he whips Hendry! Hendry reverses, and Dion is sent hard into the chair, which also knocks Shugars down! The fans fire up while both Dion and Hendry are down, too! Hendry rises, he fires shots on Dion, then DECKS him!
The fans rally up, and Nima says turnabout is fair play: He gives Hendry a knuckle duster of sorts! Hendry loads up, he dodges Dion, and he DECKS Dion with that right hand! Cover, TWO!! Dion survives and the fans are a bit stunned, but Hendry whips him and scoops him, and FALL AWAY SLAMS him! Then the kip up and… TURN! The fans cheer and Hendry starts up the stomp stomp clap! Guzel and- NO, Cutty passes a kendo stick to Dion! SMACK on Hendry’s back! And then SMACK on the side! And again! And again! Dion fires off on Hendry, then SMACKS him one more time! But Hendry blocks one!
The fans fire up as Hendry snatches the stick to SMACK away on Dion! Then a CRACK across the chest! The fans fire up as now Hendry guzels and STANDING OVATION!! Cover, but DarkState YANKS Hendry out! They mug Hendry, put him back in, and Dion its the SLINGSHOT BOMB! Cover, OTM YANKS Dion out! They mug Dion now! The fans fire up as now OTM and DarkState shout at each other! They step into the ring, and it is on 3v2! But then Price TOSSES Shugars so now it is 2v2! The fans cheer on TOM but DarkState TOSS them out! So OTM just drags them out! The brawling continues up the ramp, leaving it up to Dion and Hendry!
Dion sets up the table his boys brought out, and he puts it in a corner. Then Dion gets a new chair, but so does Hendry! The fans fire up as these two stare down! They CLASH chairs, both men are disarmed! Hendry kicks, whips, but Dion reverses, SPINEBUSTER on a chair! Cover, TWO!! Hendry survives, the fans are thunderous, but now Dion aims for the table! But Hendry guzels! STANDING OVATION on the chair!! Cover, TWO!! Dion survives now and the fans rally up. Hendry looks to the table, he eggs Dion on, and Dion fires hands! Hendry and Dion go back and forth, then Dion SPEARS Hendry through the table!! The fans go nuts, Hendry covers, TWO!?!
The fans are thunderous as Hendry survives! Dion grabs the chair and he tells Joe to just stay down. Hendry does not, he sits up. TONY D SMACKS DION!! The fans fire up as Tony then gives Dion a SPINEBUSTER of his own! The fans fire up, and Tony helps Hendry up. BUT THEN SPINEBUSTERS HIM, TOO!! Tony still puts Hendry on Dion for the cover, Hendry wins!
Winner: Joe Hendry, by pinfall
Don no more, but Tony might still be calling the shots. Is this Tony’s way of saying that he will be the NEW NXT Champion, no matter who he has to fight through? Ava rushes out here with security, and they tell Tony to stand down. Tony just TOSSES guys around instead! Tony SPEARS a guy, but the others drag him up. Tony fires hands on them, and he POSTS one! GERMAN SUPLEX for another! Then SPINEBUSTER for the third! Tony snarls as he moves past Ava, does D’Angelo still run NXT?
My Thoughts:
A very good NXT here to follow up Oba Femi vacating the NXT Championship, and to essentially address the roster turnover with Oba, Trick, Je’Von, and Jordynne going to main roster. NXT is at the whims of main roster, which also means that Evolve is affected by those same moves. Keanu Carver and Vanity Project moving up to NXT is great for them, but it’s still disappointing that Sean Legacy didn’t win the Evolve title off Jackson Drake. For that matter, Keanu didn’t win that title when he certainly should have by now, but if Keanu can get in the NXT Championship ladder match, that’s a pretty good tradeoff.
Naturally, Ricky Saints thought he was automatically a champion, but obviously not. And just as naturally, he’s automatically in that ladder match. I thought it was gonna be a tournament but having the top six stars fighting it all out at once is just as good. Ricky will certainly be a strong choice for new champion, but I feel like he shouldn’t win the ladder match. He can feud with whoever does win, but let’s freshen things up a bit. Myles is certainly heading towards Heel territory with how forceful he was, who knows what happens there. And great Speed title match from Jasper and Tavion, with a solid win for Jasper.
Lexis going after Tavion was a logical move for him, and that can be a very good rematch in a full, no-time-limit match. Shiloh VS Stacks was a great match, even with Arianna helping Stacks cheat that win. From Ethan’s promo with Ava, it seems A) she isn’t letting guys who are already champions into the ladder match series, and B) she’s limiting double champions for a similar reason. Ethan VS Elio will be a great match, and it’d be pretty wild if Elio won a title right from day one. At the same time, Ethan could try and spin it that he should have a chance at the NXT title after losing, only to be denied anyway.
Great match from Lola VS Lani, and I was a little surprised Lola won. But Lola calling out Izzi and Izzi even responding to it, maybe we see them have a match as a way for Izzi to avoid Tatum. In the end, I would think Izzi VS Tatum Part 3 happens and with the title on the line. Good promo from ZaRuca, WrenQCC and The Fatal Influence to set up the tag team match, as well as tease some possibilities for the top title. And very good promo from Blake to then get interrupted by Jaida Parker. Also, great return for Jaida Parker, because I feel like everyone was wondering what happened to her. Blake VS Jaida will be a great match, and I would think winner gets a title match while loser moves to main roster.
Great main event from Hendry VS Dion, though I really expected more overbooking than that. But it still went about as expected where the others brawled all the way to the back. I didn’t expect Tony D to be the difference maker, but he did need to do something this week, so here it was. Tony certainly wins his way into that ladder match, and he might actually be the one to win it. He hasn’t even said a word as this new, more vicious Tony D, so I hope he gets a chance to reveal what happened to him, because that’s an automatic feud right there.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Ain’t Nobody Safe!
After costing Dion Lennox, Saquon Shugars looks to redeem himself by taking the NXT North American Championship from Myles Borne!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Saquon Shugars w/ DarkState; Myles wins and retains the title.
- EK Prosper &
Dorian Van DuxSean Legacy VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright; Prosper & Legacy win. - Lizzy Rain VS Nikkita Lyons; wins.
- Shiloh Hill VS Ricky Saints; wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Robert Stone talks with Shawn Michaels & Matt Bloom.
The NXT General Manager is with the heads of NXT management and wants to get right to the point. Ethan Page, Joe Hendry, Fatal Influence, Sol Ruca, Blake Monroe, and even Ricky Saints, all called up to Raw and SmackDown to make an impact there. Those are big shoes to fill, though, and Stone’s phone has been blowing up from all the talent. But he thinks it is time for some fresh faces, maybe even from Evolve and LFG. Bloom says they have a great crop of international talent looking for their chance. HBK says they’ve done what NXT does, they’ve been through this before many times. Now, Stone can put names on cards, put pictures on the board, and continue to take calls.
Or… He can throw a stick of dynamite into the locker rooms and see who runs out. Stone likes that bold approach. Things are about to change drastically, but who will show up while the others blow up?
NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Saquon Shugars w/ DarkState!
Speaking of, we just saw Myles overcome a member of DarkState when he defeated Dion Lennox, but admittedly, The Sugar Man muddied the waters on that. But will it be clear that Myles will #NeverBreak? Or can Saquon redeem himself by taking this title for himself?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if nobody’s safe!
The bell rings and Saquon runs up! Myles dodges then fires hands! The fans rally for Myles as he UPPERCUTS again and again! Saquon flounders, but then he YANKS Myles! Myles stops from hitting ropes, but Saquon gets around for the NECK JACKER! Myles goes to a corner, Saquon runs up again, but Myles dodges again! Saquon tumbles off buckles, and Myles kicks him low. Myles reels Saquon in for the X-PLEX! The fans rally as Myles then deadlift GUT WRENCH PLEXES! Saquon tumbles again while the fans fire up. Myles storms up but Saquon BOOTS him! Saquon runs, but into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Saquon bails out and DarkState regroups.
But wait! Myles goes AIR BORNE! Down go Saquon & Osiris while the fans fire up! Myles puts Saquon in, but Cutler drags him out! Myles ROCKS Cutler, then he CHOPS Saquon! Myles ROCKS and whips but Saquon avoids the dropkick! Saquon grins and runs up to RAM Myles! Saquon climbs up, he rains down fists, but Myles carries him away! Atomic drop! And LARIAT! Then a wrench and hook, but Saquon hooks the ropes! Saquon turns things around on Myles to backslide him onto ropes! A unique hotshot to say the least, and then Saquon goes up, out, around, and he YANKS Myles into the crossbar!
The fans boo but Saquon skins the cat. Myles sputters, Saquon WRECKS him with a dropkick! Saquon wants after Myles but the ref backs him off! Saquon says screw that, and he goes up onto the desk! Saquon soaks up the heat while NXT goes picture in picture.
The ref checks Myles as he sputters, that crossbar he hit was exposed steel! Saquon still stands Myles up to SMACK him off the desk! Saquon drags Myles up and puts him in the ring for a KNEE DROP! Myles coughs and sputters again, but Saquon lines up another KNEE DROP! Saquon stalks Myles, brings him around, and JUMPING KNEE DROPS! Cover, TWO! Myles toughs it out but Saquon stays focused. Saquon drags Myles up, kicks him to a corner, then stomps a mudhole into him! The ref counts, Saquon stops at 4, and Myles sputters as he leans against the ropes. Saquon storms up but Myles fires body shots!
Saquon CLUBS Myles , turns him, but Myles turns neckbreaker into O’Conner Roll! TWO, and Saquon has the legs to drag Myles under the ropes! ROPE GUILLOTINE! Myles again sputters and coughs while Saquon looms over him. Saquond rags Myles to a cover, TWO! Myles tough sit out but Saquon clamps on with a chinlock. Myles endures, fights around, but Saquon KNEES him in the back! Myles goes to the apron, Saquon storms up, and Saquon ROCKS Myles with a right! Saquon turns Myles around, CLUBS away on his chest, then stops as the ref counts. Myles RAMS into Saquon, and NXT returns to single picture as Myles slingshots to sunset flip!
The fans rally and even duel as Saquon flails to stay up! Saquon breaks free, but Myles avoids the knee drop! Saquon hurries to headlock but Myles powers up, out, then drops down. Saquon hurdles over the backdrop, but turns around into a HIP TOSS! Myles still coughs, and Saquon UPPERCUTS him! Saquon KNEES Myles in the back and Myles is on the ropes! Saquon runs to BLINDSIDE LARIAT! Then slingshot LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Saquon clamps on with a chinlock and he grinds Myles down. The fans rally while Dion coaches Saquon on the squeeze. Myles fights up, but Saquon wrangles him again! Saquon adds a top wristlock into the hold!
The fans rally again and Myles fights back up. Myles fires body shots, then he runs up in the corner, but Saquon puts him up top! Saquon ENZIGIRIS, then mocks the fans cheering Myles. Saquon climbs up, he neck wrenches Myles, then goes to the very top! The fans rally as Saquon stands Myles up for a SUPER DUPER- CROSSBODY COUNTER!! Cover, TWO!! Saquon survives Myles turning this around and the fans fire up! The fans rally as both men rise, and Myles hobbles his way over to Saquon. But Saquon fights the dragon sleeper to victory roll! TWO, Myles has it, TWO! DROP- NO! Saquon blocks the kick, but Myles twists for a cradle, TWO!
Saquon hits a headlock takeover, Myles headscissors, but Saquon pushes to a jackknife bridge, TWO as Myles bridges up! Myles spins things to a backslide, TWO! Myles reels Saquon in, dodges the lariat, but Saquon UP KICKS while he skins the cat! But Myles DROPKICKS a mile high! The fans fire up as Saquon flops down! The fans fire up as Myles LARIATS again and again! Then EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Myles is all fire dup, kick and FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, and now Dion gets on the apron! Myles swings on him but Dion gets back. Saquon clinches, EXPLODING NORTHERN LIGHTS!
Saquon rolls through to basement DROPKICK! Myles tumbles out, but DarkState argues with the ref? Saquon isn’t sure why, but that’s because Dion has a chair! Saquon shouts at him, “What’re you doing?! I’m trying to win!” The ref spots them both with the chair, and then Myles SHOVES Saquon into Dion! Then BACKDROP for Saquon! Myles SHOVES Dion into the steel steps! Myles slingshots for a BORNE AGAIN!! Cover, Myles wins!
Winner: Myles Borne, by pinfall (still NXT North American Champion)
Just as Saquon tried last week, Dion tried to put the fix in, and it all backfires! What is it going to take for DarkState to get back on the same page? As for Myles, Evolve’s Tristan Angels is here! And he tells Myles congratulations on another successful defense. It truly is very impressive. Now, if you’d allow him to introduce himself, he is Mr. England, Tristan Angels! The fans boo but he tells them, “Order, order! Do not let my good looks have you fooled. For I am here today as a courtesy to let you and all these people know that you will be seeing much, much more of Tristan Angels on NXT from here on out!”
Angels lives- OH NO, KAM HENDRIX ATTACKS! The fans boo as Kam gives Myles the KAMERA SHOT! Kam says he is about that action! NXT is now HIS show, because it’s showtime! Well, the opening left by the call-ups is already being filled, but who will prove they’re not just ready to Evolve, but to reign?
Wren Sinclair & Kendal Grey talk backstage.
The Women’s Speed Champion says first it was Kali Armstrong and Lizzy Rain, and now there’s Tristan Angels and Kam Hendrix! It’s all happening so fast! Kendal says yeah, but good thing for Wren is she’s built for Speed, right? Incoming new talents and she’s no longer the new kid on the block anymore. Kelani Jordan walks in and Kendal asks if she’s good. No, she’s not good. She’s staring at someone who got a two-part Chronicle when she doesn’t deserve it, and someone who has had multiple shots at THE NXT Women’s Championship when Lani hasn’t even gotten one! Not to mention, LANI tapped out Lola Vice, something not even Kendal could do. Lani is the one to beat!
Kendal asks about what happened when she faced Lola again. Oh, that’s right! Lani’s ass got knocked out in the Underground! Even though Kendal didn’t win at Stand & Deliver, she also didn’t get pinned, so she deserves her shot at Lola. Lani sighs and says oh, Wren, clueless as always. They both need to realize there are no such things as friends in NXT! Kendal will turn on Wren just like Charlie did. Oh? How about instead of worrying about the NXT Women’s Champion, you worry about this women’s champion? Lani says okay, they can face off, and Wren doesn’t even have to put up the title. Lani will settle for embarrassing Wren in front of Kendal, who better be ringside to watch.
Lani leaves, Kendal says Lani is just crazy. But will the Standout stand tall over Wren as she aims for Lola?
Tony D’Angelo is here!
The fans cheer as THE NXT Champion makes his way to the ring, stoic and stone faced as usual. He already has a mic to say, “Now the more this place changes, the more it stays the same. And there’s only one thing that’s for certain in NXT, and that’s competitors, they come and go. But ever since I got into this building, I have been the constant. And now that I have this title, there isn’t a man on this roster who is tough enough to kick me off of this mountain!” The fans cheer for that, and Tony says that includes whoever sent him the little box last week. Some fans already ask, “What’s in the box~?!”
Tony says there are competitors from LFG and Evolve jumping Myles Borne, European talents stepping up, Keanu Carver side-eyeing him, but Tony’s more curious about that box. Now Tony ain’t stupid, he knows that wasn’t a gift. That was a warning. Wait! The lights go out! Then a blacklight turns out, and from the stage, a man in a hooded jacket walks down the ramp. The man steps into the ring, and the fans chant “EVIL! EVIL!” The man hands Tony a scroll, then reveals, it IS the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Evil! The scroll is actually a shirt, and on it is simply the kanji for war. Evil has made his declaration, but when and where will these two battle?
But wait, someone else is trying a sneak attack! Tony is quick to dodge, but then that man clinches and BELLY2BELLY! WAIT! That’s Tavion Heights! Tavion says he ain’t asking no more, he’s taking! He is after everything he deserves, and he deserves it all! But hold on, someone is adding insult to injury! MOONSAULT off the top rope! The fans here know him, but will the entire WWE Universe soon learn what is going on?
Shiloh Hill & Tatum Paxley are… somewhere in the woods…
And they’re looking down in a grave they dug. Tatum says, “Here lies the final resting ground for Blake Monroe here in NXT. May the cold darkness engulf her glamorous and narcissistic ways.” Shiloh likes those last words. Tatum says she didn’t want to do it, but Blake made her! Tatum had to end it! At least now they don’t have to hear Blake’s voice. Well, they don’t call it soundproof foam for nothing. RIGHT, BLAKE?! HAHA! But seriously, hopefully Blake’s soul finds peace wherever it winds up. Tatum says in a funny way, she does, too. It’s just… She feels like something comes over her when it comes to this title. Like she goes into survival mode.
Shiloh sits with Tatum and says that makes sense. Sometimes, when we work so hard for things, it feels like they become part of us. And when that thing is threatened, it feels like you’re threatened. Plus, Tatum is the kind of person who forms really strong attachments to things and people. That’s what makes her so fun to be around. Tatum says she never thought of it like that. She’ll figure it out later, but as for Shiloh, he has a big match with Saints! Yeah, he’s so excited! Biggest moment of his life! He’s watched every Ricky Saints match the past six months, even made a simulator to study how Saints strings his moves together. Wow, so cool!
Yeah, but it’s sad, though. It got super realistic, and now the virtual Ricky is a little lonely… But at least now, Shiloh knows what to do to win. But speaking of, he’d love to enjoy this scene… Tatum understands, he can go. Shiloh will kill it. No offense to the deceased here. Tatum says she’ll rest here a bit first. Tatum reclines back, holding her title tight. Will anyone ever stop #TuesdayAddams and her reign? Will #ToothlessAggression give the Absolute a proper sendoff before Saints goes to SmackDown?
EK Prosper & Dorian Van Dux VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright!
The Disrespectfully Athletic was definitely disrespected when the entirety of Birthright made sure Lexis King would reign as WWE Speed Champion. And the Muscles from Brussels stepped up to help EK step up to these entitled brats in a 2v2 situation. But before the match, the Drama King himself gets a mic so he can speak. “Hey, there’s no such thing as a slow news day when you are the Fastest Man Alive! And I do have some news to share with y’all, some terrible, terrible news. And y’know, I just wanted to come out here and cheer on my brothers, because they were gonna put on a tag team classic that only generational talent can do.
“But unfortunately for EK, he’s gonna have to prosper all on his own tonight! Because his Belgian bud suffered from a little accident.” They cue up footage, and it was Arianna Grace selfie video vlogging BIRTHRIGHT BEATING DVD UP! Oh no~! The fans boo as they don’t even try to hide what they did! EK makes his entrance and he rushes the ring! EK dodges Lexis, SUPERKICKS Stacks, fires hands on Charlie & Uriah, then SUPERKICKS Lexis! But it’s still a numbers game! WAIT! Sean Legacy is here! #SuperSean rushes the ring to throw hands on Birthright! Things are evening out now, and they TOSS Birthright out! Then they SLIDE Stacks onto the pile!
The fans fire up as legacy is 100% and ready to roll! The ref slides in, and as they say, card subject to change! Birthright is riled up so they’re more than willing to take this fight! Will Prosper & Legacy make sure Birthright gets what they deserve?
EK Prosper & Sean Legacy VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright!
Stacks rushes in, the bell rings, and Sean dodges to headlock. Stacks powers up and out, Legacy rolls through the hip toss, then trips Stacks up for a DOUBLE STOMP! And DROPKICK! The fans fire up with Legacy and he whips Stacks to ropes. Uriah sneaks the tag, Stacks sunset flips but Legacy stays up. But then Legacy lets himself roll back to avoid Uriah’s lariat! Legacy blocks Uriah’s kick, hands it to Stacks, then he SUPERKICKS Stacks! Then a GERMAN SUPLEX for Uriah! The fans fire up as Legacy stands Uriah up, CHOPS him, and CHOPS again! Uriah sputters but Legacy snapmares for a KICK to the back! Cover, TWO!
Legacy keeps Uriah from his corner, brings him over to EK and EK tags in. EK goes up, up, and DOUBLE STOMPS Uriah on the back! The fans fire up as EK headlocks but Uriah powers out. Stacks tags in, they drop down and hurdle, but EK ducks the double lariat to NO HAND HANDSPRING! Birthright dodges, but EK comes back to DOUBLE DROPKICK! The fans fire up with EK, and he runs up on Uriah. Uriah puts him on the apron, Stacks trips EK up, and EK hits apron! Uriah BLASTS legacy , then he DIVES! Down goes EK, and then Stacks PLANCHAS! The fans boo but Birthright proves they can fly! They also stand tall while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns as the fans rally for Legacy, but Uriah drags him up. Uriah stomps Legacy back down, kicks him around, and talks trash while he does. Uriah then stands Legacy up to CHOP! Uriah runs up, Legacy puts him on the apron, but Uriah ROCKS him! Uriah goes up but Legacy GAMANGIRIS! The fans rally as Legacy climbs, but Uriah fires body shots! Uriah goes up, calls his shot, but Legacy SUPER BACKDROPS him! Then QUEBRADA into the SAVING GRACE! Both men are down but the fans fire up again! Legacy and Uriah crawl, hot tags to Stacks and EK! The fans fire up as Prosper somersaults to NECKBREAKER DROP Stacks!
EK dodges Uriah to ENZIGIRI! Then he runs up on Stacks, blocks a boot, and DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as EK wrenches Uriah, kicks off Stacks, TORNADO DDT on Uriah! EK gets moving, springboard to DOUBLE QUEBRADA! Then a MICHINOKU DRIVER on Stacks! Uriah SUPERKICKS the cover apart! Legacy BOOTS Uriah! Stacks ENZIGIRIS Legacy! Stacks catches EK to a waistlock, they go to the ropes, and Uriah tags in before EK can buck the O’Conner! Stacks sends EK back into the corner for a GAMANGIRI! Then FLATLINER! Uriah is up top, SWANTON BOMB! Cover, Legacy DOUBLE STOMPS it apart!
The fans fire up but Stacks is on Legacy! “This is Awesome!” as Stacks whips but Legacy stops himself. Legacy DUMPS Stacks out, then runs up on Uriah. Uriah dodges to SUPERKICK! Legacy tumbles out, Uriah builds speed, but Legacy is back! Stacks tags in before the SPANISH FLY! EK SHINING WIZARDS Stacks! EK then goes up, up, and Legacy tags in! MOONSAULT onto Stacks! Legacy hauls Stacks up, for SHAMBLES!! Cover, Legacy & Prosper win!
Winners: EK Prosper & Sean Legacy, by pinfall
But then Birthright attacks, the sore losers! The fans boo but it is a 4v2 mugging! Lexis has them set EK up while Stacks holds Legacy back. Lexis throws hands, but wait! TATE WILDER is here?! And he goes up, up, and away with a DOUBLE MISSLE DROPKICK! The Modern Day Cowboy then SLINGBLADES Lexis! Wilder fires off hands, then he TOSSES Stacks! Legacy has Dempsey while Wilder DOUBLE SHOOTING STAR ATTACKS Birthright on the outside! Legacy TOSSES Dempsey, Lexis scrambles around, and security rushes out here before this gets any wilder than it already is! But has Birthright found out they can’t just do what they want when they want?
The women’s locker room is buzzing.
Thea Hail wonders with all the faces we’re seeing for the men, and with Fatal Influence on SmackDown, will some new ladies show up? Jaida Parker says NXT is literally anyone’s for the taking, so who knows. Meanwhile, Kali Armstrong walks in and asks why everyone’s worried. Jaida says they’re not worried, they’re just unsure. Kali says oh, Jaida Parker is scared of a little competition. What was that? Kali says Jaida is scared! Oh, okay, that’s what Jaida thought she said. But Jaida ain’t ever scared, so Kali better tread lightly. Or what?! Thea says she wouldn’t do that, Kali. Uh, ain’t nobody asked you!
Kali says that’s the problem with the NXT Women’s Division. Kali is gonna be THE difference maker up in here! And if that has to start with checking Jaida, then so be it. Jaida says okay, we’re having none of that. Jaida stands up, Kali steps up, but the rest of the women step in so this doesn’t get physical. But to the point, with all this change, who pulls ahead as the new alpha female of NXT?
Shawn Michaels speaks.
“WWE NXT will soon be available in one place. NXT PLEs will air exclusively on CW starting this summer. All your favorite NXT superstars, the heart pounding action, will be available in one place, and that is only right here on the CW.” HBK drops a big news bomb, but how hot will this summer be now that the CW IS N X T?
Robert Stone talks with Tate Wilder backstage.
Suit Man Stone tells Tate he is “throwing caution to the wind, you look fired up.” They shake hands as Wilder says heck yeah, he’s fired up! Time to let him loose! Then welcome to NXT. Wilder heads out, Lola steps in, and Lola says if Izzi Dame wants to play games, them Lola is about to knock her ass out! The NXT Women’s Champion goes right to gorilla and makes her entrance! The fans cheer as the Mayor of Vice City goes right to the ring, grabs a mic, and tells Izzi, “Last week, you said The Culling was always two steps ahead. You blindsided me, and you think you did your big one. You think you had your moment.”
But Izzi, Lola feels sorry for you! Because Izzi can’t do anything on her own, and the moment she does, she is getting knocked out! Lola is here in this ring, no waiting, no hiding, and she wants Izzi to come out here so everyone can see what Lola’s about to do to her! The fans cheer, and Lola says she already told us she was gonna be the realest champion this place has ever seen! No excuses, just a straight up fight! So Izzi, mama, show her what you got! But Shawn Spears responds on the tron. “Hola, Lola. You really didn’t think this through, did you? Especially after what happened last week. But listen, champ, some free advice.
“If you’re looking to hang on to your NXT Women’s Championship, then you need to stay one step ahead, just like The Culling always is. One. Step. Ahead.” And yes, The Culling is now in the ring behind Lola! Lola says oh, looks like they got her again. Or did they? MR. IGUANA slides out from under the ring, La Yesca in mouth! The fans fire up as Iguana SMACKS Niko with Yesca, then throws her to Izzi! Izzi freaks out while Lola SOBATS Niko! Then SUPERKICK! Iguana RANAS Niko while Lola ROUNDHOUSES Izzi! The Culling is scurrying away as THE AAA Mixed Tag Team Champions are here! Will this dynamic duo teach The Culling a thing or two?
DarkState regroups.
Osiris tries to keep Dion calm, but Saquon is heated. What were they doing?! Is this what Dion wanted? Dion must be real happy now, huh? Dion says no, he was genuinely trying to help out. Saquon says he didn’t need it, fool! Just cuz Dion couldn’t get the job done last week… Oh, now Saquon’s making this personal? Saquon can’t seriously believe Dion would cost him gold on purpose! Saquon says he doesn’t know what to believe, Dion has been acting real weird as of late! Dion says don’t act like Dion never put Saquon on game. Dion gave Saquon HIS tag title, didn’t he? Oh, yeah, a participation trophy, real nice!
Cutler shouts at them both to shut up! They did it Dion’s way, they did it Saquon’s way, and it didn’t work out! Just give it up! Osiris says Dion & Saquon need to get their heads out their asses, that’s why they’re dropping the ball. Now, here’s a new plan. The first gold was tag gold, so let’s go get that back. Cutler & Osiris head out, Dion & Saquon cool off. Will starting from square one be just the thing for DarkState to survive?
Lizzy Rain VS Nikkita Lyons!
The newest star of NXT and the lover of all things heavy metal makes her entrance as she says, “Scream for me, NXT! Lizzy Rain is bringing heavy metal tonight! And the world is about to find out that Lizzy Rain and heavy metal will never, ever DIE!” The fans cheer the rock ‘n’ roll, but Lizzy is going up against #BigKatKita and her love of hip hop. Will this battle of the genres turn out alright for Lizzy? Or will she fail to top the charts in her debut?
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Tribal Chief, Samoan Werewolf, and Backlash!
Jacob Fatu stated point blank, he’s coming for that WWE World Heavyweight Championship! How will Roman Reigns respond?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- PENTA VS Rusev; Penta wins.
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Iyo Sky; Becky wins and retains the title.
- El Grande Americano w/ Los Americanos VS Rey Mysterio; Rey wins.
- Grayson Waller VS Oba Femi; Oba wins.
- Bayley & Lyra Valkyria VS Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez w/ Liv Morgan; Raquel & Roxie win.
PLAY BY PLAY
The OG Bloodline sits down to talk.
The Tribal Chief tells The Usos that he appreciates them coming, being here with him. They know exactly where Roman Reigns comes from, and they know exactly why he stands here today. Roman knows the past is the past, that’s where they’re gonna leave it because they’re blood, and The Usos are the only ones Roman can trust. He needs their thoughts. he doesn’t understand where Jacob is coming from. Roman said it to the whole roster, the family included, that they had two years to take advantage of Roman taking a backseat. And what’d Jacob do? He pushed, procrastinated, then Roman climbed the mountain and beat CM Punk.
Now, Jacob wants to take that from Roman? Help him understand! #BigJim tells #BigUce that he does not disagree. But he also agrees with Jacob. Jacob wants to upgrade his household. Jimmy gets that, they all get that, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of Roman Reigns. Jacob is a different breed. Jey says he’s DANGEROUS! On SmackDown, we all saw Jacob drop MFT one by one by one! Unpredictable, Uce! Unhinged! They left him “out there” for a reason! If Jacob beats Roman, Jacob takes it all! Ula Fala, the family name, Jacob becomes the shot caller! Jimmy debates that but Jey says Jimmy saw it! This is it, Uce!
It can’t be all about respect here. There has to be consequences! Roman’s the Tribal Chief! Roman ponders on the concept of consequences. Jey is right, they’re not doing charity. Roman thanks The Usos for this. He will make it his own, then he will address this later tonight. He appreciates The Usos. They say it is all love and respect, too. Family first, Uce. They all put hands in, for they are the “first family.” Is the Tribal Chief giving Jacob his match at Backlash? We simply have to wait and see.
Seth Rollins is here!
Laredo, Texas cheers as The Architect makes his way to the ring in all black like Neo from the Matrix! The fans sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” as Rollins goes right to the ring. Rollins grabs a mic, revels in the singing, then says, “Laredo, Texas! Welcome to Monday Night Rollins~! I am the Visionary, I am the Revolutionary, I AM Seth! Freakin! Rollins!” The fans cheer for that! Rollins continues by saying he has a lot of ground to cover so let’s get to it.
There is a reason he lost to Gunther at WrestleMania, and it is NOT because Gunther was better that night. There is a reason Roman Reigns is walking around with ROLLINS’ World Heavyweight Championship, and it is NOT because Roman pinned Rollins’ shoulders to the mat. The reasons for those things are one in the same, and they have a name, and that name is BRON BREAKKER! Fans boo and bark, but Rollins knows Bron is sitting in the back, NINE staples in his dome, which you can thank Rollins for. But they have business to tend to, a score to settle, so Bron can get his pea brain out here so they can do the damn thing!
The fans cheer as Bron obliges! The Unpredictable Badass storms down the ramp, Paul Heyman following behind. The fans are torn as Bron keeps eyes locked on Rollins as he steps into the ring. Bron stares Rollins down while fans either bark or sing the song, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins tells Bron, “I gave you everything. I gave you the world, I handed it to you on a silver platter, and you repaid me by taking EVERYTHING away from me! You are the reason I had to forfeit the World Heavyweight Championship, you are the reason I didn’t get to main event WrestleMania this year, and you are the reason I didn’t get my hand raised at WrestleMania this year.
“But I gotta ask you, Bron… For what? What’d you get out of it? How did it benefit you in any way?” Heyman has Bron step back, then hands him a mic. The fans tell Heyman off but Bron says, “You gave me everything? What’d you give me, by the way? What’d you give Reed and I? Because the way that I see it, every single week, we were like you errand boys. We got to come out here and fight all your battles for you, and put out all the fires that YOU started all on your own! Because look around, Seth! You got nothing! You got no one! You got no friends, you are nothing! You needed us to fight all your battles for you!
“And what? You were giving me such great wisdom and all this guidance when every single week, you’d kick off the show, and Reed and I would have to stand in the back and listen to you regurgitate the same crap every single week.” Bron plugs his nose so he can imitate Rollins’ voice as he repeats, “I am a Visionary, I am a Revolutionary, I am Seth Freakin’ Rollins!” Bron wants to make it clear to Rollins that he never needed him or Rollins’ Vision. The only reason they’re standing here today is because Bron needed HEYMAN. Rollins double checks: Bron needed Heyman? “That dried up sack o’ meat? You needed him?”
Rollins almost laughs, and he says Bron just proved Rollins right on everything. Let’s go on a little ride down memory lane. A couple years ago, Rollins is World Heavyweight Champion, he won a fight with the Best in the World, then calls up The Heartbreak Kid. Rollins asked Shawn Michaels about facing NXT’s best, and who was NXT’s best? Bron Breakker. Rollins said hell yeah, let’s do the damn thing! Last year, Heyman comes to Rollins, asks Rollins about taking Bron under his wing and Rollins said hell yeah, that kid with a year under Rollins’ tutelage will be THE next main event star in this industry!
Just look at Bron! Bron’s got it all! Rollins has been here for 14 YEARS, seen athletes from every single discipline, they are big, strong, fast, but Bron is unique. Bron is the biggest, strongest, fastest, most versatile performer Rollins has ever seen here. Bron has EVERYTHING to be THE next big star… except the most important thing. Rollins points to the brain, and Rollins knows better than anyone what it means to be a 28 year old young cat full o’ piss ‘n’ vinegar, thinking this business owes him something, not wanting to wait for nobody. Rollins knows better than anybody to bet on yourself, take chances, make the hard decisions.
But the difference between them is, Bron tries, Rollins succeeds! And do you know why? Rollins will paint a picture: Every time Rollins bet on himself, it ended with a world title or a main event. Bron bets on himself and it gets him Austin Theory & Logan Paul. It gets him steak dinners, private jets, and happy endings from Heyman. Bron tries, Rollins succeeds, because Rollins will say this plainly for even Bron’s pea brain: Bron is NOT ready. Bron says, “I’m not ready? That’s the narrative you wanna go with? I hate to break it to you, superstar, but before all this was a thing, I was well on my way to becoming a main event with or without you!”
Bron never needed that help, and yet you blame Bron for losing the WHC? The truth is, Rollins’ body can’t handle it, his mind is brittle, and his shoulder can’t handle the weight of a strap on it anymore! The fans boo, but Bron grins as he says yeah, he took his shot and came up short. But y’know what? Bron can go to sleep at night a lot better knowing he lost to the Best int he World instead of someone who self-proclaims it! Bron believes Rollins is everything he says, with all the accolades, titles, everything there is to win here. A first-ballot WWE Hall of Famer, no doubt.
Rollins is THE very best pro-wrestler in the entire world… at being number two. The fans are torn, but Rollins says that was pretty good for Baby Steiner. He come up with all that on his own? Or did he call Big Poppa Pump for the hook up? Bron thinks he is ready, but Backlash is two weeks away! Rollins is going to give Bron the opportunity to prove that he is ready. But let Rollins let you in on a little secret that everyone else knows. As a Steiner, Bron’s not even number two in his own family. Rollins drops the mic and heads out, but will Rollins be ready for the backlash of challenging Bron to a match?
Stephanie Vaquer arrives backstage.
La Primera is ready to get back at Liv Morgan, but RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ ATTACKS! La Ruda catches Vaquer with the cheap shot, then THROWS her into road cases! Roxie & Liv are there, and they RAM a road case into Vaquer! Judgment Day stands over Vaquer, and Liv tells Vaquer this is HER title! Judgment Day leaves Vaquer behind, but have they truly moved past her? Or is the Dark Angel only going to be more hellbent on her revenge?
PENTA VS Rusev!
Speaking of revenge, the Man With No Fear may still be Intercontinental Champion, but now he owes The Bulgarian Brute a beating for last week. Will #CeroMiedo withstand the power of MACHKA?
Raw returns as Rusev makes his entrance. But wait, then so does Ethan Page! The fans boo All Ego getting involved in this, but he technically was part of the problem last week. The bell rings and the fans rally as the two tie up. Rusev KNEES and CLUBS Penta while Ethan takes a seat ringside. Rusev suplexes Penta, then drags him up for a GUT WRENCH PLEX! The fans rally for Penta, but Rusev scoops for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Penta tumbles, but Rusev CLUBS him and BOOTS him! Rusev stands on Penta, but only Ethan applauds. Rusev steps off to whip Penta, but Penta KICKS on return! and SUPERKICKS!
Penta runs, DROPKICKS, and Rusev tumbles out! Penta then FLIES! Down goes Rusev, right in front of Ethan and commentary! Ethan mockingly applauds but Penta warns him. Ethan says eyes on the prize, and Rusev back suplexes! Penta lands out to SUPERKICK Rusev again! Penta puts Rusev in, Ethan protests how close that got, but Penta keeps moving. Springboard, but into the MACHKA KICK! Rusev scoops for a SWINGING SLAM! The fans boo, Rusev snarls, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rusev has Penta up top! Penta fights the suplex with body shots, then with forearms! The fans cheer as Penta HEADBUTTS Rusev down! Penta then adjusts and leaps, CROSSBODY! Penta keeps moving, he ducks ‘n’ dodges to mule kick a leg! SLING-DOG! Rusev goes to a corner, Penta GAMANGIRIS! Penta sits Rusev down, then runs up to headstand and SWINGING DROPKICK! Rusev sputters but Penta drags him to a cover, ONE!! Rusev still has a lot of gas in the tank, and he KNEES Penta down low! Rusev whips, Penta goes up and over, BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Even Ethan is surprised!
Penta and Rusev rise, the fans rally, and Penta runs up to DEST- NO, Rusev BACKDROPS! Then ROUNDHOUSE! Rusev clinches, URENAGES, and he goes to a corner. The fans boo as Penta stirs and Rusev stomps around. Rusev runs up, MACHKA KICK! Penta falls, but Rusev isn’t done there! Ethan applauds as Rusev shouts, “CRUSH!!” Stomp and ACCOL- NO, Penta slips out, SUPERKICKS, then feints the springboard! Machka kick misses, Penta rolls Rusev up! PENTA WINS!
Winner: Penta, by pinfall
The fans cheer, but Rusev CLOBBERS Penta! Ethan cheers, he is also a sore loser so he likes this! The fans tell Rusev off while he stomps away on Penta! Ethan steps in the ring, takes off his jacket and undoes his cufflinks, but then Rusev glares at him. Ethan says okay, Rusev can have his time with Penta. But then Penta CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Ethan CLOBBERS Penta! The fans boo as now Ethan and Rusev stomp away on Penta! But wait, here comes Je’Von Evans! The fans fire up as The Young OG DUMPS Rusev out, then RAMS into Ethan! And then springboards to FLYING LARIAT! The fans fire up as Evans taunts Rusev!
Rusev runs up, Penta SUPERKICKS! Evans goes up, up, O G CUTTER!! The fans fire up as Evans kicks Rusev out, and he stands tall with Penta. They shake hands on it, they’ll stand against Rusev & Ethan to clear them out of the way. Will Cero Miedo get BOUNCY~?
Los Americanos speak.
Rayo introduces himself, Bravo, and El Grande himself. El Grande steps forward to say, “In a few weeks, I will be competing in one of the biggest and most important matches in the history of lucha libre against Chaparro Americano, Mask VS Mask!” And he cannot lie, this match will be the most important match of his entire life! The biggest fight he’ll ever have. And y’know what? He’ll have to be ready to fight for his life. And to be honest, there is much more on the line. He must be ready to fight for his name, his colors, for Mexico, and for his home.
And what better way to prepare for that than to issue a respectful challenge to the biggest lucha libre legend ever, Rey Mysterio? It would be an honor to step into the ring against Rey here in Laredo, Texas! That is a GRANDE challenge, but is he biting off more than he can chew facing the King of Lucha?
Becky Lynch is here!
The Man has come around to Laredo, and she is the THREE-TIME Women’s Intercontinental Champion. But what will Becky have to say about her big time WrestleMania win? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Becky stands in the ring, still wearing the ring gear from her WrestleMania victory. Becky takes a moment before she says, “The Man, and the NEW Women’s Intercontinental Champion, has come around to Laredo, Texas!” The fans are torn on that, but Becky says we just entered a whole new era of “The Manosphere,” because a lot of history was made at WrestleMania 42! Becky finally got rid of Loser AJ Lee, having ended her horrible title reign, and she put gold around the waist of someone who truly deserves it in herself. She became the first WWE Superstar to win four different titles at Mania.
She became the first-ever THREE TIME Women’s IC Champion! She’s now won more WrestleMania matches than any woman in history! And Undertaker, she’s coming for that streak next! And she proved once and for all why she is the Greatest Women’s Wrestler of All Time, and it’s not just her saying that, other people say it. Sports Illustrated says it, The Bleacher Report says it. All of that is wonderful, all of that is great, but what was most important is that she looked out at a sea of over 50 THOUSAND fans, and she saw her baby girl in the front row.
Becky was able to take her out, walk with her up the ramp, and she realized that she needed to show her daughter what a real champion is. It isn’t about the five-star hotels, the fancy restaurants and the private jets, even though they indulge in all of those. It is not about going to the biggest cities and performing in front of the best crowds. It is also about going to the rundown towns like Laredo and showing out for the commonfolk like everyone here. And Becky knows what they need and what they want. They want a fighting champion! They want her to defend the title! And not just against some nostalgia act or an underdog.
They want Becky VS the best of the best! They want new, exciting, shiny! So Becky stands here before us as The Man of the People, issuing an open challenge to whoever wants to come out here, look them in the eyes and say, “Welcome to the Big Time. Now let’s throw some hands!” Who is it gonna be?! Becky waits, and we get… IYO SKY! The fans cheer that! Iyo gets herself a mic while Becky is rather stunned, and she tells Becky, “I accept!” Becky laughs and asks what Iyo accepts. She wanted to fight the best of the best, the new, the shiny, the exciting. Iyo is none of those things! The fans boo but Becky says that’s for Iyo!
Iyo says no, that’s for Becky! The fans cheer Becky but Becky says okay, okay, she understands. Iyo is accepting on behalf of Rhea Ripley, the part of the team that actually has gold. Is Rhea coming back? Mami VS Becky, Becky Two Belts again. Becky wanted Shawn Michaels, not Marty Jannetty. And clearly, Iyo was holding Rhea back. Iyo SLAPS Becky down! The fans fire up as Iyo stomps Becky, Becky bails out, but Adam Pearce says whoa, hold on, where are you going? The champ wanted a fight, Iyo answered the call, and in case you forgot, we’re in Laredo! So it will be a title match, let’s get a ref, cuz we’re doing it now!
The fans cheer, but Becky CLOBBERS Iyo! The ref hurries in here and backs Becky off. Iyo is still getting her shot, is the Genius about to make The Man’s historic reign historically short, too?
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Iyo Sky!
Raw returns as the match is already going, and Iyo SHOTGUNS Becky down! the fans fire up with Iyo, and she CLUBS Becky on the back. Iyo whips, Becky reverses, but Iyo goes up, only for Becky to BOOT her outta the sky, and LARIATS her down! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer but Becky scowls as Iyo survives. Becky runs up in the corner, forearm SMASH, then clinch for the BECKSPLODER! Iyo bails out but Becky builds speed, and Becky WRECKS Iyo with a dropkick! The fans boo but Becky aims, FLYING FOREARM and down goes Iyo! Becky gets Iyo back into the ring, climbs up a corner, and drops the MAN’S LEG! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally as Iyo survives, but Becky talks herself down. Becky drags Iyo up, clinches again, BECKS- NO, Iyo slips free and ROCKS Becky! Becky fires back with forearms, UPPERCUT, and SOBAT, but Iyo blocks! GERMAN SUPLEX! Becky sputters but both women are down! The fans rally up, Iyo and Becky go to ropes, and Becky runs up! Iyo dodges, and URAKEN! SHOTEI! And then FLAPJACK! The fans fire up for Iyo as she brings Becky up to whip. Becky reverses, but Iyo goes up, out, and ROCKS Becky! Then HOTSHOTS her! The fans fire up as Iyo climbs, to then MISSILE DROPKICK! Direct hit, and Iyo kips up!
The fans fire up as Iyo does her crazy taunt! Iyo then aims at Becky in the corner, SHINKANSEN! Iyo pushes Becky to the cover, TWO! Becky survives but Iyo stays focused. Iyo goes up, up, but Becky YANKS her back down! And dragon sleeper for an EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Cover, TWO! Iyo is still in this and that frustrates Becky. Becky demands Iyo stand, then clinches, but Iyo victory rolls for STOMP 182! Becky bails out, Iyo builds speed, but Becky ROCKS Iyo first! Becky reels Iyo in, but Iyo PELES free! Iyo then runs up, SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB to the FLOOR! The fans are thunderous while both women are down, and Raw goes to break!
Raw returns again as Becky has Iyo up top! The fans rally as Iyo fights, but Becky SUPERPLEXES! Then roll through for a DDT! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Iyo survives! Both women are down, “This is Awesome!” Becky and Iyo stir but it is Becky that stands first. Becky brings Iyo up and clinches again, but Iyo turns the lift into a crucifix, then sunset flip! TWO, Becky ducks the roundhouse but not HEEL KICK! Iyo hurries to underhooks and TIGER BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives and Iyo is shocked! The fans rally as Iyo goes to the corner! Iyo goes up, but Becky trips her up again! Becky climbs, but Iyo ELBOWS her away!
Becky staggers but Iyo reels Becky in, TORNADO DDT! Iyo goes up, up, and OVER THE MOONSAULT, but into BOOTS! Becky hurries to clinch! MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, TWO?!? Becky is shocked as Iyo survives her best shot! Laredo is all fired up for Iyo but that infuriates Becky. Becky drags Iyo to the drop zone, goes up, but Iyo trips her up now! Becky SMACKS off post, tumbles to the apron then the floor, but Iyo goes right out! ASAI MOONSAULT! Down goes Becky at the ramp! Iyo hurries to get Becky up and in, then takes off a shoe that’s bothering her. Becky distracts the ref, ASUKA TRIPS IYO!! Becky clinches, MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, Becky wins!!
Winner: Becky Lynch, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion)
The Man survives thanks to a big time assist from The Empress of Tomorrow! Asuka may be without her Pirate Princess, but she’s still pissed at Iyo for her supposed disrespect! BUZZSAW! ASUKA LOCK!! Iyo flails, even taps, but nothing can save her from Asuka’s wrath! Fans chant “We Want Kairi!” but Asuka stands on Iyo with a sinister smile. Will Asuka break Iyo and make her respect her senpai?
El Grande Americano Original talks with Rey Mysterio.
EGA OG says hola to Rey, and knows Rey is fraternizing with that faker, that supposed El Grande Americano Dos. First he endorses the guy, then he has a match against him. Original just wants to know that on May 30th for AAA, Mask VS Mask, does Original have to watch his back? Rey says no, he does not, Mr. OG Grande. Listen, the only thing Rey is looking for is for them all to respect lucha libre. Rey says in Spanish that for a luchador, their mask is everything. All OG Grande can says is si, bueno. But then Los Americanos step into the room! And they ask what Rey is doing with this guy! Rey says it is not what they think.
The Grandes start arguing, both in Spanish and English, but Rey shouts them all down. Tranquilos, cabrones! He is not choosing sides. Rayo & Bravo say he better. Is that a threat?! No, take it easy, jefe, they’re just saying. See you in the ring. Los Americanos head out, Rey is a little annoyed with them and OG Grande, but will the King of Lucha teach them all a thing or two about the culture?
Backstage interview with The Usos.
Byron Saxton is with Jimmy & Jey, and he gets to it: Can they give us some intel on which direction Roman Reigns is leaning towards? #BigJim says the OTC will make his decision when The OTC is ready to make his decision. Jey adds YEET, but LA Knight steps in. The Mega Star hopes he didn’t just hear them say that. OTC, sitting at the head of the table. Knight isn’t here to tear them down but to remind them of who they are. Main Event Jey Uso, a former world champion, and how’d he do that? On his own! Big Jim Uso, also all the potential in the world to be world champion, but how is he gonna do that? Not under Roman Reigns, that’s for sure!
Jey tells Knight to stay in his lane, but Jimmy calms him down. Jimmy told Knight that this is family business. Knight understands that, and he can respect that. But the problem is, the whole Bloodline thing, they had immense power, they run roughshod over everybody. But the problem was, that power corrupts, and when it does, it becomes Knight’s business, YEAH! Knight leaves it at this, but does he have a point? Is The Bloodline about to relapse into their old ways?
Joe Hendry is here!
Laredo waves their hands from side to side as The Prestigious One is in the ring. “Say his name because he has appeared in Laredo, Texas!” The fans cheer, and Hendry knows they know he had a big decision to make, so he wants to tell us all about it in the song. “I’ve won the titles everywhere I go. I’ve been on WrestleMania and many other shows. But the time has come for me to pick one brand. I’m sorry to the others, I hope they understand. Joe Hendry’s on Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry signed to Raw. Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry signs to Raw.
“Next time you turn on Netflix, you won’t just want to chill. I’ll have you believing in a better kind of thrill. Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry’s on Raw. respect to the Ruler, I acknowledge The OTC. But Adam Pearce, if you’re listening, can you make one change for me? That’s Logan Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? Everyone! Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? All together! Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan-” Well, now The Maverick is here, and he says you can’t fire him! You can’t fire him, he’s unfireable! Boo you, Hendry, you can’t fire him! He’s Logan Paul! All of you are awful, just like that song!
Logan says, “You’re awful!” to the fans in the front row. He knows this is Hendry’s first not on Raw, and now it’s also his last! He’s made the worst mistake of his life! Theory then tells Hendry that he isn’t seeing things right. See this right here? That’s gold, that makes them the greatest tag team champions of the world! Of the UNIVERSE! What they’re telling Hendry is that they are winners! Hendry asks if these guys are winners. The fans say, “NO!” Hendry says Joe says no to that. He saw ESPN< he saw Mania, he just saw some primetime losers! Now The Vision is mad, and they throw stuff out of the ring!
Theory says lemme tell you something! This mat belongs to The Vision! The camera that everyone sees through belongs to The Vision. And The Vision goes through everybody! Hendry is in a lucky spot, because they’re gonna go through him! They push Hendry, but he TURNS! LARIAT for Theory! Hendry RAMS Logan into a corner! Theory goes after Hendry, the Vision mugs him 2v1, and the fans boo as they KNEE Hendry low! But wait! Here come the Street Profits! Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins went after The Vision last week, so here we go again! Dawkins DUMPS Logan out before he DECKS him!
Dawkins ROCKS Theory, whips him, REVELATION! The fans fire up and pump it up with Ford! He goes up top but Logan saves Theory! At least, for now. Ford points to Hendry, he HIGH JUMPS to take The Vision down! The fans fire up for Hendry & The Profits, and we all get to wave our hands from side to side! The Profits are believers, but will they also be the hunters when it comes to The Vision and those World Tag Team Championships?
Grayson Waller complains to Adam Pearce.
The Aussie Icon doesn’t like the Raw General Manager just giving people opportunities outta nowhere. That bouncy idiot, Je’Von, is one cutter away from retirement! Then Pearce has one guy singing songs, there’s some little vampire kid cursing people, where are the opportunities for Waller? He’s in the shape of his life, lad! Pearce says he’ll give Oba Femi a shot. Wow, okay, he beat Brock at the END of his career? #Obarated! Uh, no, Oba’s behind you. Waller regrets everything but Oba says if Waller wants a chance, then Pearce can give him one against Oba tonight. Waller says Pearce should’ve warned him!
Pearce says he did, but too late. Waller needs to go get his gear on, because that match is official. Is Waller about to have a Fall From Grace?
Joe Hendry & The Street Profits regroup backstage.
Ford & Dawkins are singing the very catchy, “Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul?” Hendry thanks for the help, what a welcome to Raw. They shake hands on it, and Ford says get a different colored shirt now that he’s on the red brand, you know what he means? Hendry nods and heads out, and The Profits secret handshake. And then Rollins steps in, and he tells them that last week- Ford stops Rollins there, because there he goes thinking this is all about him. Last week wasn’t about him but about those tag titles. Rollins thinking he special. The Profits leave and Rollins does have to consider that.
But either way, will Rollins and The Profits find themselves working together against The Vision? Or is this all going to be for naught?
El Grande Americano w/ Los Americanos VS Rey Mysterio!
The battle of Los Grande Americanos is set for May 30th, and the King of Lucha has ended up in the middle of it all. Will Rey be much more than just a tune-up for El Grande Americano Dos? Or will this El Grande be more than ready to face the other Grande Americano next month?
Raw returns as Los Americanos make their entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. The two tie up, and Grande wrenches to wristlock. Rey rolls, uses the ropes to flip through, then Rey wrenches, only for Grande to wrangle him. Rey kips up to wrench but Grande rolls, spins, and he drop toeholds Rey to then go for the wristlock. The fans applaud the technical exchange as Grande then floats to a cover, ONE as Rey gets an arm up! Grande puts the arm down, TWO as Rey gets the other arm up! Another cover, TWO! A third cover, TWO as Rey bridges! Grande hops on, but Rey stays up! The fans cheer while Grande is stunned!
Grande jumps again but Rey uses that to get up and up and sunset flip! TWO, Grande runs up but Rey sweeps! Cover, ONE! Grande sweeps and covers, ONE! The fans cheer as the two stand off. Rey and Grande applaud each other, then Rey offers a handshake. Grande accepts, but Rey kicks low! Rey whips, Grande reverses to kick low! Grande hammerlocks Rey, brings him around, but Rey fires elbows. Rey cravats to jump and flying-mare! Grande RUNS Rey over! Things keep moving, Rey bypasses Grande to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Grande’s on the ropes, Rey dials it up, but Grande GAMANGIRIS first! Cover, TWO! The fans rally while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rey whips Grande to ropes and BACKDROPS him! Grande goes to a corner while the fans cheer, and Rey whips corner to corner. Grande reverses, blocks a kick, and SMACKS Rey! Rey staggers to another corner but Grande whips corner to corner. Grande runs up but Rey BOOTS him! Rey ELBOWS Grande, then goes up, but Grande CLUBS him on the back! Grande gets under Rey but Rey slips free. Grande SMACKS Rey again, whips, but Rey reverses. Grande goes up and over, but Rey goes up to QUEBRADA, but Grande stays up! Only for Rey to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up while Rey covers, TWO!
Rey is surprised but many are surprised he pulled that counter off in the first place. Rey waits on Grande to get up, then DROPKICKS him onto the ropes! The fans cheer as Rey dials it up, but Rayo distracts so Bravo can trip Rey! The fans boo but Bravo plays dumb. Rayo hurries to sneak Grande his metal plate! Rey DECKS Bravo, then runs to 619 Rayo down! The fans cheer, Rey slingshots, but Grande dodges the splash! Grande grabs the metal plate, but then ORIGINAL GRANDE is here! They tug-o-war over the plate, Rey BLASTS the Grandes into each other! Rey runs again, RANA! Grande Dos is on the ropes, so Rey redials, 619!!
Rey aims again, slingshot and DROP THE DIME! Cover, Rey wins!
Winner: Rey Mysterio, by pinfall
El Grande Americano Dos tried to lie, cheat and steal, but Rey spots the metal plate! And he even tells Original that no one is getting it! They’re gonna have to fight fair ‘n’ square in May! Well for now, Grande Original CLOBBERS Grande Dos! The fans fire up as these two brawl while they grapple! Producers and refs rush out here but fans want to “Let Them Fight! Let Them Fight!” The Grandes are separated, but the animosity between them is only growing! Who proves they are El Grande Americano Superior on May 30th?
Asuka speaks.
“Iyo, did you think you were done with me? I say when we’re done! Because I am still your senpai. All I’ve done is try to help you and all you’ve done is disappoint me. For so long, I blamed myself for your mistakes. I thought I did something wrong for you to turn your back on me. But I finally realize YOU are the problem! You are ungrateful, selfish, and my biggest failure. But I didn’t fail you, you failed me. You failed your family! And now, we’re both alone, because I didn’t want another Iyo. I’ve spared you until now because I thought we could be a family again. But now that you killed that family…NOTHING will stop me from destroying you!
“So, at Backlash, I fix my failure. I teach you one final lesson. And that lesson is… You are not and will never be ready for Asuka!” The grudge match is finally set, but will the Empress of Tomorrow make sure Iyo has no future? Or will the Genius prove that she’s left her senpai behind long ago?
Grayson Waller VS Oba Femi!
The Aussie Icon likes him a good “shoey,” but he stuck his foot in his mouth this time. Grayson wanted an opportunity, but will he even survive against The Ruler that conquered The Beast?
The bell rings and the two circle. The fans already chant “O~BA!” as he blocks Waller’s kick. Oba LARIATS Waller, TOSSES him to a corner, then fires body shots from all sides. Oba UPPERCUTS Waller, whips him corner to corner, then UPPERCUTS again! Oba runs corner to corner for another UPPERCUT! Oba keeps going, but Waller bails out! The fans boo, but Oba has Waller at the apron. Waller HOTSHOTS Oba, then somersaults, but into the SHOTPUT BOMB! Oba UPPERCUTS Waller back down and the fans fire up! Pop-up, and FALL FROM GRACE!! Cover, Oba wins!
Winner: Oba Femi, by pinfall
Waller wanted on the card tonight, but maybe he regrets it. At the very least, Waller learned Femi isn’t #Obarated! Oba has the mic to ask Laredo if they’re feeling good tonight. The fans cheer because indeed they are! Oba says they’re feeling good, he’s feeling good, Waller isn’t, but we don’t care about how Waller feels. Waller did say something that was right, though. There is no opportunity around here, because all the big champions are locked in with contenders, the US Champion doesn’t do open challenges, so Oba is going to take it upon himself to create a solution to the problem. Ladies and gentlemen, as of today, the Oba Femi Open Challenge will commence!
The fans cheer, and Oba says to any man back there who wants to prove himself, step up! If you want to see how you fair at the top of the mountain, step up! But Oba will not take too kindly to their decision. Because he will be merciless, unforgiving, and relentless! He will punish them! They are not stepping to just any man, but to OBA FEMI! The fans cheer as Oba makes himself equal to a title! Will anyone be able to overthrow The Ruler?
Judgment Day is in the clubhouse.
Liv, Raquel & Roxie are still feeling great after what they did to Vaquer, because THEY run Raw! Vaquer found out the hard way, and so will BayLyra. Liv asks Raquel for time alone with Roxie. Is this about the thing? Yes, it is. Raquel says sure, she’ll go finish warming up. Raquel heads out, and Liv says hey to Roxie. Liv wanted to finish the conversation they tried having before WrestleMania. Remember? Before Vaquer smacked their heads together? Right, yeah. Well, really, Liv just wants to apologize to Roxie.
Liv is sorry for how things went down with Finn while she was gone. She knows Roxie and Finn were close, and that must’ve been hard watching from home. Liv knows how that felt, because she sat at home watching Finn bring Roxie into the group. And Liv wants Roxie to know that they are family, but Finn put himself before the family. That is not something Liv would do to Roxie, she wants to support her like Roxie supported Liv. So Liv will be in their corner and cheer them on as Roxie & Raquel get one step closer to the tag titles. Liv takes Roxie’s hand and asks, “Do you trust me, my little Roxie?”
Roxie nods yes, but then says she needs a second. Liv says okay, see you out there. Liv heads out, saying this is exciting. But Roxie doesn’t seem so sure. Wait, FINN is in the clubhouse?! Roxie tells him he’s not supposed to be here, but Finn says Roxie CANNOT trust Liv! In fact, she can’t trust anyone in the Judgment Day! Roxie asks if she can’t trust them, or can’t trust Finn. Roxie is with Judgment Day, she has a match coming up, so he has to go. Finn says good luck with the match, and hopes she knows what she’s doing. Finn leaves, but is The Prince right about them all?
Bayley & Lyra Valkyria VS Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez w/ Liv Morgan!
The Role Model & Morrigan fell short of the tag titles at WrestleMania, but Judgment Day wasn’t even in the match! Who proves themselves worthy of the next opportunity with a win tonight?
Raw returns as Judgment Day makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Bayley starts against Raquel. The fans rally as the two circle, tie up, and Bayley wrenches to wristlock. Raquel swings, Bayley ducks, and she puts on the pressure. Raquel powers Bayley to a corner, ROCKS her, then whips her corner to corner. Raquel runs up but Bayley BOOTS her! Bayley headlocks but Raquel blocks the takeover! Raquel lifts Bayley but Bayley fights that with fists. Bayley jumps to tornado takeover! They roll, Raquel fights up, and Raquel hits a BIG back suplex! Raquel looms over Bayley but hears the fans chanting, “We Want Roxie!”
Raquel points to the corner, the fans cheer, so Raquel tags Roxie! The fans cheer even more now as the Judgment Day mugs Bayley! Roxie stomps away, the fans cheer her on, but the ref counts. Roxie backs off, but Bayley lifts Roxie! Roxie kicks and flails but Bayley RAMS Roxie into the corner. Tag to Lyra, she and Bayley mug Roxie, and the fans boo. Lyra headlocks Roxie but Roxie pulls hair. Roxie headlocks and the fans cheer her on. Lyra powers out, but Roxie cartwheels over the dropdown! Roxie takes a bow, then SLAPS Lyra! Lyra CLOBBERS Roxie and rains down fists! Laredo boos but Lyra whips Roxie to ropes.
Roxie tilt-o-whirls through to RANA, but Lyra handsprings through that! Lyra SLAPS Roxie in return! Liv tells Bayley to shut up but Lyra whips Roxie to the corner. Roxie dodges, but Lyra grabs her by the wrist! Tag to Bayley, scoop and BACKBREAKER, but Roxie knees free! Roxie SMACKS Bayley, but Lyra WHEEL KICKS! Bayley goes back up, MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Roxie survives, and she bails out to regroup with the others. Judgment Day avoids Lyra’s dropkick, and Raquel CLOBBERS her! But Bayley fires off on Roxie! Bayley puts Roxie in the ring, but Raquel trips Bayley up!
Bayley POSTS Lyra, all while Roxie distracts the ref! Judgment Day is in control as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as both Bayley and Raquel are down! The fans rally as both women crawl, Liv coaches Raquel, hot tags to Roxie and Lyra! The fans fire up, but then Lyra CROSSBODIES Roxie and GAMANGIRIS Raquel! Lyra LARIATS Roxie, dodges Raquel, and goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK! Lyra kips up, then clinches Roxie, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Roll through for the fisherman BUSTER! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Roxie survives! Liv coaches her team on but Lyra drags Roxie up. Lyra brings Roxie over, tags Bayley, and Bayley fireman’s carries while Lyra climbs. Roxie slips free, SHOVES Bayley into Lyra, then tags Raquel!
Roxie runs, tilt-o-whirls, and clinches, Raquel adds as BOOT to the LEG SWEEP! Cover, but Lyra SPLASHES onto it! The fans rally again and Raquel crawls, hot tag back to Roxie! The fans fire up again as Roxie BLASTS Lyra, SOBATS Bayley, then hops up and hops on! But Bayley SMACKS Roxie off buckles! Then a BAYLEY2BELLY! Cover, Raquel breaks it! The fans cheer, Lyra runs up and CROSSBODIES Raquel and herself out of the ring! Liv shouts at Bayley, but she gets caught! The fans cheer, but then Liv HOTSHOTS Bayley! Roxie SHINING WIZARDS! Then the POP-ROX!! Cover, Judgment Day wins!
Winners: Judgment Day, by pinfall
Laredo cheers their hometown hero, but it was certainly a team effort as always for Judgment Day! Will nothing stop them from having all the gold again?
Roman Reigns heads to the ring!
Laredo, Texas puts up their ones to the sky as The OTC makes his entrance. The WWE World Heavyweight Champion stands on stage, raises the title to the sky, and the pyro goes off. But what has he decided when it comes to him and Jacob Fatu? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Roman is in the ring, and he raises the belt again for the second round of pyro. Roman grabs a mic while the fans chant “O T C! O T C!” The fans then shift to singing, “Roman, Roman Reigns~!” then go back to “O T C! O T C!” Roman enjoys that for a moment before he says, “Y’see, it’s been awhile since I’ve been here in Texas. But if you can’t tell from home, they love their Tribal Chief here, baby!” The fans cheer that! Roman continues by saying, “They made this title in spite of me. They made this title to try and take away from my shine. But it never worked. Y’see, there’s an old saying and it’s very true.
“The title don’t make the man, the man makes the title!” The fans cheer that, too! Roman says that’s what he’s done with this strap! He’s put it in the main event! He’s put it on night two of WrestleMania! He’s made this title relevant! See, now you can finally be proud of this title. Now you can respect this title! Now, you can actually choose to acknowledge this title. “As a matter of fact, let’s demonstrate. Laredo, Texas…!” The fans erupt with “O T C! O T C!” Roman says it again, “Laredo, Texas… ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again! But then Jacob Fatu makes his entrance! The fans cheer again as The Samoan Werewolf arrives!
Jacob goes right to the ring while the fans chant “FATU! FATU!” Jacob and Roman stare down, and Roman says, “Fatu, right on cue. Perfect timing, I was just getting to you. I gave you a week, gave you time to think. I’m hoping you made the right choice, Jacob. I’m hoping you made the choice to unite our family, and not divide it.” Jacob has a mic to say Roman gave him a week but he didn’t need a week. He didn’t need a day. Hell, he didn’t even need an hour! He knew exactly what he wanted when he came out here last Monday. Jacob didn’t stutter, didn’t hesitate, when he said he doesn’t want the title, but that he needs the title.
What? Is Roman stuck in his WWE main event bubble? Is he stuck in Tribal Chief Land? Roman ain’t grind like Jacob! Jacob is uncut and raw! 12 YEARS of hard work, 12 YEARS of grinding, 12 YEARS of suffering, not knowing when the next meal was gonna be! While y’all was running things up here as The Bloodline, Fatu was foaming at the mouth, grinding, on the frontlines, trying to figure out if he was gonna be here or not! The fans cheer that, and Fatu says it ain’t how you start but how you finish. And that has Fatu standing here in front of Roman. So before WWE, Roman didn’t call, Jimmy didn’t call, Jey didn’t call.
You know who did call? Solo Sikoa! The fans boo that name but Jacob says Solo gave him a chance! Roman says, “Solo?! Either you’re completely confused or you’re dumber than I think. Solo couldn’t get a cup of coffee delivered to the building if he wanted to. Take a look around. Who you think runs this place?” The fans chant, “O T C! O T C!” Laredo ain’t lying, OTC runs WWE. And yeah, he’s been distracted, things get hectic around here, but Roman never forgot about Jacob. Roman signed off on Jacob. But Jacob’s sounding confused, sounding like a fool. Jacob doesn’t deserve it, he hasn’t earned it.
Roman allowing Jacob to compete against him is nepotism! And Roman can’t allow- JACOB GRABS ROMAN BY THE FACE! The fans freak out as the TONGAN DEATH GRIP grinds Roman down, but then Roman SMACKS him with the mic! Fatu just shakes it off?! TONGAN DEATH GRIP!! Roman sputters as Fatu HEADBUTTS away! Fatu chokes Roman right out, and he tells Roman, “I am going to take everything, EVERYTHING, from you!!” Fatu finally lets Roman go, and he picks up the belt. Fans are torn, but the decision should be clear now. Roman coughs and sputters but he grabs the mic to shout at Jacob!
“You want me at Backlash?! I’ll see you at Backlash!!” The fans cheer, and the match is made! The Samoan Werewolf has made The Tribal Chief into his prey, but will he have what he’s really after in the world title? Or will The OTC punish Fatu for this insolence?
My Thoughts:
A very good Raw that was a bit toned down on the action after that hot Raw After Mania. Great bookending with the OG Bloodline, though I’m not sure about the set-up of Roman & Usos sitting at the table that was more like a press conference table than a meeting. But Jimmy and Jey each having a different side of the argument was good, this builds a bit on what we saw before Mania when Jey was telling Roman to “get him” in reference to CM Punk. And great ending with Roman and Jacob, where Jacob is already done with talking, and he brings out a submission type move to make himself even more menacing. It’d be rather shocking of Fatu actually wins at Backlash, but I feel like Fatu losing and joining Roman is too much of a rehash of everything we’ve already seen in the Bloodline Saga.
Very good match from Penta VS Rusev, and very good win for Penta, but Ethan Page and Je’Von Evans getting involved made sense. That’ll be a great tag match, and I bet we’ll sort out who is challenging Penta for Backlash through that match. Very good promo from Rollins and Bron to set up their match, I appreciate Bron’s perspective because that is how it looked and felt and was definitely not how it should’ve been even in kayfabe. I feel like Bron wins out to then send him to the world title after Backlash. Another great song promo from Hendry, and honestly a great over-the-top angry reaction from Logan Paul for it. Profits helping Hendry out was logical and very good stuff, and Profits putting Rollins in his place was also good. But yeah, there’s gotta be a Six Man Tag there, too.
Waller getting upset only to get humbled by Oba is classic wrestling trope, and Oba making his own open challenge is also great. That’s in the same lineage as like Andre the Giant daring people to body slam him when he knows they couldn’t, or even Chris Masters and the Master Lock Challenge. This will give us some really fun matches while also building Oba up towards a title opportunity of his own. Becky wanting her own Open Challenge series is good, and Iyo challenging her tonight was probably their best way to improvise from releasing Kairi Sane and ruining their own story of Kairi, Iyo & Asuka. The fans are already starting #WeWantKairi, not sure WWE will listen this time, but Asuka VS Iyo is happening for Backlash and that’s all we can really expect.
Very good stuff with Los Americanos, this ended up a great plug for the AAA story of Mask VS Mask. Rey Mysterio being part of the story was good, too, and Rey keeps himself afloat with this win. Gable Americano of course got involved in the match, he and Kaiser Americano are even in math right now, but I would think Gable loses to finally be exposed. And great stuff with Judgment Day, from the attack on Vaquer to the tag match as the main event match. But I’m a little confused as to the Finn & Roxie part. Finn and Roxie should’ve discussed how their ultimate plan was still working. It should’ve been revealed that Finn really did bring Roxie into the group to mess with Liv x Dom. They can still have Roxie turn on Judgment Day in the most pivotal moment, but now it’ll be a bit confusing as to why.
My Score: 8.8/10
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