Results
Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (1/9/26)
Freitagabend SmackDown!
How much must Cody Rhodes suffer?
Live from Berlin, Germany, Drew McIntyre plans on putting Cody Rhodes through Three Stages of Hell, all for the Undisputed WWE Championship!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Trick Williams VS Rey Fenix; Trick wins.
- WWE Women’s United States Championship: Giulia w/ Kiana James VS Alexa Bliss; Giulia wins and retains the title.
- 8 Man Tag: MFT VS The Wyatt Sick6; MFT wins.
- Jordynne Grace VS Alba Fyre w/ Chelsea Green; Jordynne wins.
- WWE United States Championship Open Challenge: Carmelo Hayes VS Shinsuke Nakamura; Melo wins and retains the title.
- Undisputed WWE Championship Three Stages of Hell: Cody Rhodes VS Drew McIntyre; Drew wins and becomes the new Undisputed WWE Champion.
PLAY BY PLAY
SmackDown’s third hour will be COMMERCIAL FREE!
In order to give us all all of that Three Stages of Hell match, it will go uninterrupted! Will Cody Rhodes survive here in Berlin? Or will the Scottish Terminator end the American Nightmare’s dream in Germany?
Randy Orton is here!
Berlin sings along with Voices as The Viper makes his entrance. Orton high-fives and fist bumps fans, and revels in the triple digit decibels from the fans. Orton gets the mic and he says, “Man, oh, man, it feels good to be back in this ring!” The fans cheer that, and Orton officially welcomes Berlin to Friday Night SmackDown! The fans cheer again, and they again chant “RANDY! RANDY!” Orton continues by saying he’s had a few months- WAIT! Trick Williams is interrupting! Berlin chants along, “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” Hollywood Trick goes right to the ring, steps past Orton and gets a mic for himself.
Trick starts with the “HOOOOWOOO~! Lemme stop you right there, Randy. Cuz every single week, another star comes out here, and they say it’s gonna be their year. I care nothing ’bout none of that.” The fans chant “R K O! R K O!” Trick says, “Let’s be real. In case you ain’t noticed, a new star has arrived, and his name is Trick Williams. I don’t know about Germany, but every other country around the world, they love some Trick Willy. But how can they not? I’m 6’5″, 250 pounds, eight abs, three chains, three cars, two feet just so I can put my two lemon pepper steppers on. Randy Orton, you better do the math.”
The fans chant “R K O!” but Trick says this ain’t 2006, it’s 2026, let’s talk about it. Orton hears the fans, and Orton says Trick wants to talk about it, so let’s talk about it. Orton is 6’5″, 270 pounds, has two kids and one smokin’ hot wife. He does love lemon pepper chicken, but the only number that matters is the FOURTEEN world titles he’s won. The fans cheer that! But… When Orton looks at Trick, he does see a star, no doubt. Trick has the look, the gift of gab, and he is oozing confidence. But one thing Orton isn’t quite sure about is the fact Trick chose to interrupt Orton of all people. Maybe Trick doesn’t have the brains.
The fans again chant “R K O!” Trick agrees there, so to be real, Orton IS one of the greatest of all time. Trick appreciates the kind words. But he draws the line here. Trick doesn’t have the brains? Trick is here for one reason and one reason only: To brush up against the greatest. Trick will seize the opportunity and do what it has to be done to brush up with a great one like Orton. And since Trick respects Orton so much, he came all the way to Berlin to put Orton on notice. This ain’t the Year of the Viper, it’s the Year of Trick! This is the year we WHOOP DAT all around the world! The fans boo, but Trick just soaks it up.
Orton says he isn’t sure what they’re teaching down in NXT, but someone forgot to tell Trick to never turn his back on The Viper. Trick gets a pass, but if it happens again, Orton won’t just Whoop Dat Trick, he’ll kick Trick’s ass. The fans cheer that! Trick takes off his sunglasses, and SLAPS the mic out of Orton’s hand! So Orton DECKS Trick! And UPPERCUTS him! Trick tumbles, but Orton has him in the ropes! DRAPING DDT! Trick sputters and the fans fire up! But The Miz attacks Orton! The fans boo but Miz is getting payback for last week! But Orton still gets an RKO!! The fans fire up as The Viper takes out two “Hollywood” stars in one night!
Orton reminds us by pointing to his shirt: RKO EVERYBODY! Will that be the case all the way back to the WWE Championship? And what about Trick’s scheduled match with Rey Fenix? Oh, well as Orton is on his way out, The Immortal Firebird makes his way in! Orton smirks and nods, will Fenix finish what Trick and Orton started?
Trick Williams VS Rey Fenix!
SmackDown returns and Trick has gathered himself. The bell rings, the two circle and the fans rally for “LUCHA! LUCHA!” Fenix nods, then he and Trick tie up. Trick SHOVES Fenix, talks some smack and flexes, but Fenix runs up., Fenix RAMS Trick, Trick doesn’t budge, and Trick says that’s the difference between them. Fenix says okay, and goes ot run, but Trick THROWS Fenix down by his mask! The fans boo, things speed up, and Fenix hurdles, only for Trick to stop the hip toss. Trick HIP TOSSES, but Fenix handsprings through to arm-drag and cover, TWO! Trick ghost pins, TWO! Both men stand but Fenix steps over, LA MAGISTROL! TWO!!
Trick escapes and Fenix says it was that close. The fans cheer, Trick mockingly applauds, but Fenix ducks the heel kick! Trick says it was that close. Fenix waistlocks, Trick bucks the O’Conner, and he CLOBBERS Fenix! Trick talks more trash, but Fenix CHOPS! Trick CHOPS back, then whips hard! Fenix hits buckles then falls, but Trick stands him up to CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! Trick whips again, but Fenix slips outside, RAMS back in, and stops a punch with a knuckle lock! Fenix CHOPS, goes right up, but Trick breaks free! Fenix just triangle jumps and MISSILE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up for Fenix while Trick tumbles out!
Fenix builds speed, and he fakes Trick out with the Tiger Feint! Then he goes again, but Trick is back with the LEG LARIAT! The fans boo but Trick soaks it up before he covers, TWO! Trick stomps Fenix, whips him, then scoops, POWERSLAM! The fans rally for Fenix but Trick suplexes for a FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO! The fans rally behind Fenix while Trick grows frustrated. Trick drags Fenix up, TOSSES him out, and goes out to bring him up. Trick talks more trash on the fans, then SHOVES Fenix into steel steps! Trick storms up, Fenix CHOPS, but Trick SLAPS Fenix down! The fans are torn as Trick brings Fenix back up.
Trick whips Fenix into the other steel steps! The fans talk some smack while SmackDown goes picture in picture. Trick huffs ‘n’ puffs while the ring count climbs, and he drags Fenix up. Trick puts Fenix in the ring, stalks him to ropes, and he whips Fenix to a corner. Fenix slumps down in the corner but Trick stomps away on him! The ref counts, Trick stops at 4, and Fenix flops out of the ring. Trick hears the fans, and he eggs Fenix on. The ring count starts again while Fenix flounders. Fenix drags himself up and in at 5 of 10, but Trick KICKS him! Trick whips, then he BACK LEG LARIATS! Cover, TWO!
Trick rains down fists on Fenix, then shakes his hand out. Trick soaks up cheers and jeers, then drags Fenix back up. But Fenix CHOPS again! Trick BOOTS Fenix, but Fenix CHOPS! Trick SLAPS Fenix again! Fenix sputters a bit but Trick brings him back around. Trick suplexes, but Fenix knees and cradles! TWO! Trick escapes, Fenix BOOTS the lariat, SOBATS, then SUPERKICKS! Both men are down and the fans applaud! A standing count begins, both men stir at about 4 and crawl to each other at center. Fenix throws hands, Trick fires back, and SmackDown returns to single picture as Fenix fires more shots!
Fenix has Trick wobbling, and he runs, but into a POP-UP UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Fenix survives and the fans fire up. Trick brings Fenix up, KNEES him low, then whips Fenix to the corner. Trick runs up, but into a SUPERKICK! The fans are actually dueling now as Fenix somersaults, only for Trick to fireman’s carry! Fenix fires elbows to fight free, then shoves and GAMANGIRIS in the corner! The fans rally and Fenix CHOPS! Fenix puts Trick up top, then goes up the ropes, but Trick fights back! Trick clinches Fenix, but Fenix fires elbows! The fans fire up as Fenix just HAMMERS away! Fenix then adjusts, jumps up, and SUPER STEINERS!
The fans fire up and Fenix hurries to cover, TWO! The fans fire up again as Fenix rises up. Fenix feels the energy, and the fans fire up more as Fenix goes up! PHOENIX SPLASH but onto BOOTS! Fenix flounders, Trick aims, TRICK KICK! Cover, TWO!! Trick is shocked, but he hurries to cartwheel, ripcord, and BOOKEND! Cover, TWO!! Fenix survives again and Trick is stunned! The fans fire up again as Trick lets his hair down. Trick runs up, but Fenix avoids the Stinger Splash! JUMP SOBAT! Not the cleanest, but Fenix CHOPS, CHOPS, and CHOPS! Fenix goes up the corner, reels Trick in, and he CLUBS away on Trick’s chest!
Fenix shouts “ANIMO!” before the TORNADO REVERSE DDT! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up again as Fenix and Trick rise. Trick swings, Fenix ducks and HOOK KICKS! Fenix goes up, ADIOS AMIGO KICK! Fenix then goes back up top, and he CROSS- NO, Trick catches Fenix! But Fenix wheelbarrows to victory roll! TWO and Trick has the tights! TRICK WINS!
Winner: Trick Williams, by pinfall
Trick used some trickery to make up for Randy Orton humiliating him! Will nothing keep Mr. Whoop Dat from becoming a future world champion?
Backstage interview with Giulia & Kiana James.
Byron Saxton is with the NEW Women’s US Champion and her manager, stating that after regaining this title, what does that victory mean to Giulia? The champion responds with, “Hah? MY title? It’s back where it belongs!” Kiana says her client is an asset. An asset with a upside the WWE hasn’t accounted for. Soon, Giulia will dominate the market. Giulia says tonight, Alexa Bliss, a former world champion, a legend in the Women’s Division, will be made an example! Kiana says it is as simple as that. Giulia in Japanese says Alexa is no legend! Kiana says Giulia will do what is necessary. Arrivederci! Will Lil’ Miss Bliss succumb to the Beautiful Madness?
Backstage interview with Damian Priest.
SmackDown returns and a recap package plays before Byron Saxton notes that was a way to kick off the New Year. First, how is Priest feeling? And second, what is in store for 2026? Priest says to be honest, he’s hurting. For six months, Aleister Black put a beating on him. They went back and forth, but in the end, Priest won the war. So what’s next? Well, a lot of guys are calling their shots for the WWE Championship. Priest will join the party. He knows that road will possibly lead him to someone he has respect for in Cody Rhodes. But Drew McIntyre steps in to say, “Or…?” Priest says, “The Scottish Warrior.”
Now before Drew gets started, Priest says he knows how dangerous Drew is. And maybe Drew is right, maybe he becomes champion. But if that happens, then maybe Priest and Drew get to go another round. Now, remind the world what happened to Drew’s brains and how they got scrambled the last time they were in the ring together? Good luck, “warrior.” Priest steps out, and Saxton says while Drew is here, will Drew share what’s on his mind ahead of Three Stages of Hell? Drew says emotions are high. Not his, but Cody’s. After last week, that look on Cody’s face as he was held back while Drew set that picture of Dusty on fire…
That’s why Drew can only imagine the look on Cody’s face when he sees Drew also has this. Drew brings out the gold watch that Dusty had to pawn when he blew the family fortune to pay for Cody’s future. And Drew will tell us Cody’s future: He’ll get disqualified in the first, and then all Drew needs is one more so that finally, finally, FINALLY, Drew McIntyre will be WWE Champion! The Scottish Terminator has an evil smile on his face, will nothing stop Drew from dragging Cody to Hell?
Alexa Bliss is on the phone.
She says Charlotte Flair sounds terrible. Alexa didn’t even know she was getting her title match until today, and it’s not like she’s trying to do things without Charlotte. But rest, recover, get well soon. Oh, gotta go, her match is up next and someone is approaching. Alexa hangs up as Nia Jax & Lash Legend walk in. Nia asks what’s wrong with Queen Charlotte. Got the sniffles? Lash says it is funny how the moment Alexa has an opportunity for herself, Charlotte’s nowhere to be found. Alexa says they have no idea what they’re talking about. Nia says she knows exactly what she’s talking about. The moment it was about Alexa, Charlotte didn’t like it and had to make this about herself.
Alexa says Nia is only saying that cuz it’s what she’d do. Alexa tells Lash to drop Nia before Nia does the same to her. Now, if you’ll excuse her, Alexa has her match. Lil’ Miss Bliss heads out, Nia says do not listen to her. But will Alexa still bring gold with her for the Euro Tour? Or will the Beautiful Madness go wild in Berlin?
WWE Women’s United States Championship: Giulia w/ Kiana James VS Alexa Bliss!
SmackDown returns and Alexa makes her entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is truly twisted!
The bell rings and the fans rally up again. Giulia taunts Alexa but the fans cheer her on more. Giulia SHOVES Alexa, but Alexa shoves back! Giulia shoves again, then she ducks a haymaker! Alexa fights the suplex, but Giulia ducks another shot. Alexa ducks a shot and ROCKS Giulia! Alexa runs, but Giulia grabs hair! The fans boo and the ref reprimands but Giulia reels Alexa in. Snap suplex! Alexa goes to the corner, Giulia runs in, and Giulia ELBOWS Alexa! Giulia snapmares Alexa, goes up, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Giulia HEADBUTTS Alexa, wrenches the pigtails and THROWS Alexa!
The fans rally for Alexa but Giulia is on her again with a whip. Alexa grabs ropes, then DUMPS Giulia out! Alexa then aims an CANNONBALLS! Down goes Giulia and the fans fire up again! Alexa looks to the belt while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Alexa drags Giulia up, puts her in the ring, but then Kiana YANKS Alexa down! The fans boo but the ref misses that! Giulia then slides out to have Alexa for a DRAPING NECKBREAKER to the floor! The ref reprimands, Giulia stomps Alexa and slips into the ring, Kiana steps on Alexa’s hair! The ref sees that and reprimands. Kiana pretends she had no idea, but the ring count is past 5 of 10. Alexa rolls in at 8 but Giulia stomps her down! Giulia stands on Alexa at the ropes but stops as the ref counts. Giulia puts Alexa through the ropes and the bends her back! Then she fishhooks the nose! The ref reprimands, but Giulia runs and DROPKICKS Alexa down! Cover, TWO!
Alexa stays in this but Giulia stays on her. Giulia brings Alexa up to scoop and SLAM! Giulia covers, TWO! Giulia THROWS Alexa down, covers again, TWO! Alexa is tougher than that, and SmackDown returns to single picture as Giulia drags her up. Alexa rolls Giulia, TWO! Giulia BOOTS Alexa, puts her in the corner, and digs her boots in. The ref counts, Giulia stops at 4, but then she CHOKES Alexa on the ropes! Giulia stops at 4 and argues with the ref, and Kiana gets a cheap shot! The fans boo but Giulia kicks Alexa around. Alexa flounders against ropes, Giulia runs in, but Alexa ELBOWS her away!
Alexa goes to a corner, she BOOTS Giulia, and she fires forearms! Giulia stops that to ROCK Alexa! Giulia runs up, but Alexa BOOTS her again! Alexa CLOBBERS Giulia, CLOBBERS her again, then SLAPS, ROCKS, KNEES, and SHOTGUNS Giulia down! The fans fire up and Alexa runs, BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO! The fans still rally behind Alexa and she brings Giulia up. But Giulia HEADBUTTS! Alexa still guzels for an STO! Then INSULT2INJURY misses at the end! Ghost pin, TWO! Giulia has the arm, ARRIVEDERCI KNEE!! Then the hammerlock and- NO, Alexa slips free, spins around, and clinches!
The fans fire up, but Kiana distracts everyone! Giulia fights free but Alexa DDTS after all! Then she SLAPS Kiana down! Kiana still distracts as she flops around, and LASH LEGEND SHOVES ALEXA!! The fans boo but Giulia takes advantage! NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB!! Cover, Giulia wins!
Winner: Giulia, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s United States Champion)
The Bougie Bully plays a big factor in this, and now she and Nia loom over Alexa. Nia says Alexa’s a loser, complete with L to the forehead. Lash winds up and Nia serves Alexa up, BULLY FOREARM! Lash then puts Alexa in the drop zone, and Nia goes up the corner! The fans boo, but Nia hits the A-NIA-LATOR!! Nia & Lash soak up the heat, but will Charlotte make sure they both pay for this in the near future?
Nick Aldis meets with Jordynne Grace.
The SmackDown General Manager says The Juggernaut has made the right decision signing with SmackDown! He officially welcomes her to the roster, she thanks him, and they’re interrupted by Chelsea Green. The Hot Mess asks why Aldis is wasting his time with “her” right now. As the first, fourth, and almost forever Women’s US Champion, she demands her re-re-rematch. Uh, aren’t presidents only supposed to serve two terms? Well, “the people” want three. Sorry, but Aldis is in the middle of something here. Doing what? He gave “Smallexa” a title match! Well, Jordynne is the newest member of the SmackDown roster, feel free to welcome her.
Chelsea doesn’t understand how that is important to her. Where is her re-re-rematch?! Jordynne says this is what she was talking about. She won’t be a “Diva” like some of the other women here. Alba says watch your mouth and fix your tone. Make her! Aldis says this is a great idea. He was just looking for a first opponent, and looks like Alba just stepped up. So tonight, Jordynne Grace VS Alba Fyre! Jordynne says she can’t wait. Chelsea asks about her now. Chelsea can help Alba get ready for the match. Ugh, he’s insufferable even in Germany! Chelsea & Alba storm off, and now Kit Wilson hurries in because he wants to talk with Aldis.
The toxicity on SmackDown continues to grow! It was concerning why Kit didn’t know who his opponent was last week. He chipped a tooth, and look at his nose! Wake up, Nick! Matt Cardona is the embodiment of toxic masculinity! Please, what are we to do about it? Aldis says valid point, just hold that thought. He steps into his office and shots the door. Kit says typical. Nick is toxic! Kit’s misguided mission continues, what must he do to accomplish it?
Backstage interview with Matt Cardona.
Speaking of The Complete, Byron Saxton is with the returning Iced Z who is officially back in WE after a five-year absence. How does it feel to officially be home? Cardona says it’s closer to six years, so it feels great to be back. When he first left here, he had three options: One, be negative, be bitter, feel sorry for himself, and fade into obscurity; two, coast off the Zack Ryder name for the rest of his career; or three, reinvent himself, bust his ass, and do whatever it took to get back to WWE. He chose option three. Oh, excuse him. Cardona spots Cody Rhodes, and the two hug it out. Cardona knows Cody has a tough match tonight, good luck out there.
And this may not be the best timing, but Cardona isn’t back just to be back. Cardona is back to finally win the WWE Championship. Cody says when he’s done with Drew, they can talk. They hug it out again and Cody heads out. Will Cardona show he’s #AlwayZReady for more? Will Cody be ready for everything Drew is going to throw at him?
8 Man Tag: MFT VS The Wyatt Sick6!
The last time these teams met in the ring, they fought for the tag titles, only to let the brawl get out of hand and force the officials to nullify the match. That doesn’t sit well with either family in this feud, so they fight again in a 4v4 showdown. Will Solo Sikoa’s family soon have the whole world in their hands? Or will Uncle Howdy chop down that family tree in one fell swoop?
Solo is of course part of the team for tonight, with JC Mateo as the cornerman. The teams sort out and Tonga Loa steps up to Dexter Lumis. The bell rings, Loa kicks and CLUBS away on Lumis, then headlocks. Lumis powers up and out, Loa RUNS him over, but Lumis kips back up! The fans cheer as Lumis ducks ‘n’ dodges to CLOBBER Loa! And then DROPKICK! Lumis gets Loa up, tags Joe Gacy, and they mug Loa. Then they whip, atomic drop, and LARIAT! Lumis runs to add a SENTON, and Gacy adds an ELBOW DROP! The fans fire up, but here comes Tama Tonga! Lumis SUPERKICKS, Gacy UPPERCUTS, and repeat!
Tama stays up, fires up, but Gacy BOOTS him out! The fans fire up as Gacy & Lumis coordinate, then build speed, and they DOUBLE DIVE! Down go Tama & Loa and the fans fire up again! Solo, Talla & JC step up, but the Wyatts also stand together. The fans cheer the Wyatts while SmackDown goes picture in picture.
The ref tells everyone to stand down, so MFT backs up. Gacy gets Loa up and in, then stalks him. Gacy brings Loa around, whips him to ropes, but Loa reverses. Gacy grabs ropes, BOOTS Loa, but Tama runs up! Gacy dodges Tama and DECKS him! But Talla CLOBBERS Gacy, all while Loa was distracting the ref! MFT soaks up the heat, then Loa bumps Gacy off buckles. Loa stomps away on Gacy, he tags Tama, and the Guerrillas of Destiny mug Gacy in a corner. They whip corner to corner, Loa LARIATS and Tama STINGER SPLASHES! Then feed to a LARIAT and ELBOW DROP! Tama taunts the Wyatts before he HEADBUTTS Gacy!
Tama ROCKS Gacy, RAMS him into the corner, then RAMS again! The ref counts, but Talla tags in. Talla runs and LARIATS Gacy! Talla UPPERCUTS Gacy down and looms over him. Talla stands Gacy up to ROCK him and whip him, then ELBOW him! Talla runs to ELBOW DROP! Talla soaks up the heat, then he tags Solo. Solo tells the fans off while he grins and stalks Gacy. Solo dares Gacy to reach out, then he stomps Gacy and HEADBUTTS him down! Solo taunts Howdy, but Gacy fires hands on Solo! Solo UPPERCUTS in return, then whips corner to corner hard! Gacy falls, Solo soaks up more heat, then he looms over Gacy.
Solo HEADBUTTS Gacy down, throws down fists in the corner, then backs off as the ref counts. Solo goes after Gacy again as SmackDown returns to single picture. Solo taunts Howdy again, then runs corner to corner to HIP ATTACK! Solo then BLASTS the Wyatts just because! The fans boo but Solo tags Tama. Tama CLUBS Gacy, CLUBS him again, and again! Tama taunts Erick Rowan with the “YEYEYEYEYE!” But Gacy ROCKS Tama! And ROCKS him again! And again! But Tama keeps Gacy from Rowan! The fans rally as Gacy and Tama each reach out. Tama whips Gacy, but Gacy hits the UPSIDE-DOWN! Hot tags to Roawn and Loa!
Big Red rallies on the Guerrillas, ELBOWS Loa and LEG LARIATS Tama! The fans fire up and Rowan ELBOWS Loa in a corner! TheN LARIATS Tama in the other! LARIAT and snapmare for Loa, to a SHOTGUN! The fans fire up but Tama runs up on Rowan! Rowan shoves him back, then dodges to BODY CHECK! The fans fire up, but Talla tags in! The fans cheer as the big men throw big haymakers! They cheer Rowan as he ROCKS and CHOPS Talla, but Talla kicks low! Talla HEADBUTTS and fires up, then Talla runs, but into a LARIAT! The fans fire up with Rowan, and he fireman’s carries Talla?! Talla slips free, shoves him, and LARIATS!
The fans boo, but here comes Lumis! Talla guzels Lumis, BOOTS Gacy, then CHOKE SLAMS Lumis! The fans fire up, that was legit impressive. But Rowan is back! He dodges, both men run, DOUBLE LARIATS take them both down! The fans fire up again, because now Howdy and Solo stare down from across the way. Hot tags to the leaders! The fans fire up as Howdy and Solo step up, then they start throwing hands! The fans cheer Howdy ash e whips, but Solo reverses. Howdy ducks ‘n’ dodges to CLOBBER Solo! And LARIAT! LARIAT for Loa! Solo SUPERKICKS, then SAMOAN- NO, Howdy ducks the spike to URENAGE!
The fans fire up with Howdy, “YEAH YEAH YEAH YEHA~!” Howdy clinches, but Solo slips free! UPPERCUT! Tama tags in, Howdy TOSSES Solo and catches Tama! URENAGE! HAYMAKER for Loa! JC gets up, but Howdy HIP TOSSES him in! MANDIBLE CLAW for the Imperial Unit! But Solo has the lantern!! The fans boo and Howdy stares Solo down. Tama runs up, Howdy clinches, but Talla BOOTS Howdy! Talla DECKS Rowan, Tama runs up, CUTTHROAT STRIKE!! Cover, MFT WINS!
Winners: MFT, by pinfall
Solo smiles as his family stands tall! It took some underhanded tactics to do it, and Solo is stealing the lantern! Will MFT also steal the WWE Tag Team Championships the same way?
The Miz finishes a meeting with Nick Aldis.
And as he exits the office, Carmelo Hayes is there to see him. Melo asks what’s up and Miz says he’ll tell H1M what’s up. The Miz has a way to get a WWE Championship opportunity. So once Miz wins that title and answers an Open Challenge for Melo’s US title, Miz will make himself the very-first THREE-TIME Grand Slam Champion! Oh, well, okay, Melo’s gonna put that challenge out, so see Miz out there. Miz stops Melo there. Did Melo not see Orton cheap shot Miz tonight? Miz can barely move his neck. Oh, well, there’s always next week. Ain’t that right, Randy? Miz spins around, but Melo got him looking.
Melo says careful with that neck, Miz. If Miz needs a week, just say it. See you later, champ. Melo then spots Ilja Dragunov. Melo wants to say after he took care of Gargano, he is a man of his word. He’s gonna host the Open Challenge, it’d be an honor if Ilja answered it. Ilja tells Melo that they will meet again, but at a different point in time. Ilja is on his way to talk with Aldis about something a little different. The Mad Russian steps into Aldis’ office, Melo says alright then. No Miz, no Ilja, who will step to H1M for this title tonight?
Jordynne Grace VS Alba Fyre w/ Chelsea Green!
The Juggernaut has officially moved from NXT to SmackDown, but she’s still just as ready to steamroll her competition. Will Jordynne put out the Fyre and humble the Hot Mess? Or will she be made to pledge her allegiance to the Green Administration?
SmackDown returns and Jordynne makes her entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally behind Grace. Alba runs up, Grace dodges and ROCKS her! And CHOPS her, and ROCKS her, repeat! Chelsea protests, Grace runs up but Alba dodges. Alba hooks up the arms, but Grace RAMS her into buckles again and again! Backslide, short arm LARIAT, short arm LARIAT again, then a whip! Grace scoops Alba for a GUT BUSTER! The fans fire up with Grace while Alba flounders. Chelsea protests but Grace blocks Alba’s kick. Grace SLAPS Alba, whips, but Alba reverses to SUPERKICK! And TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO!
Alba is furious but she stomps away on Grace, then rains down fists! The fans rally, Alba THROWS Grace to a corner, and the fans rally up. Alba reels Grace back in, but Grace fights the suplex! Grace CLUBS Alba, then scoops her! Alba slips free, and goes for buckles! Grace blocks, ELBOWS Alba, then goes up and over! Grace goes corner to corner, goes up and over again, then SPINEBNUSTERS! Roll through and tuck, for a PACKAGE POWERBOMB! Chelsea shouts at Grace, but Grace dares Chelsea to do something. Grace drags Alba up, and THROWS her at Chelsea! Down goes Hot Mess! Grace then torture racks Alba!
The fans fire up for the BEAST MODE BOMB! Cover, Grace wins!
Winner: Jordynne Grace, by pinfall
Chelsea is very angry, but what else is new? Will everyone on SmackDown learn to lose with Grace? Wait, Jade Cargill is here! The Storm has come to Berlin, and she has a mic already as she crosses paths with Grace. Jade and Grace eye each other, and Jade tells Grace, “You think you did something? You think you’re special? Well now, you’re on MY show, and I’m That B*tch!” The champ drops the mic, but will she regret it? Or can The Storm wash away the Juggernaut?
Backstage interview with Sami Zayn.
Byron is with the Underdog from the Underground and notes that Sami’s made it clear, the next goal is THE WWE Championship. Byron also says that we have that WWE Championship match tonight, so sorry to put him on the spot, but who does Sami see winning? Sami says he really hates to admit this, but there’s a small part of him that kinda wants Drew to win. Just because Drew is famously the one man Sami has yet to beat. So Sami beating Drew not just to beat Drew, but to win THE WWE Championship, that sounds great. But obviously, Sami is rooting for Cody as a friend and a good guy, and a great champion. Perhaps one of the best we’ve had in years.
And when it comes to the WWE Championship, that is what it is about: Testing yourself against the very best. But if you’re asking who Sami actually thinks wins tonight… Sami puts his money on Cody. But no matter who walks out as champion tonight, they should know, Sami is waiting on the other side. Sami heads out, but will his prediction be right? Will he be aiming for one of his best friends? Or will he have his heart’s desire of getting one over on a hated enemy?
WWE United States Championship Open Challenge: Carmelo Hayes VS ???
Johnny Wrestling couldn’t dethrone H1M and now he’s in the proverbial rafters. But with a lot of hungry superstars up and down the roster, who will step up to take their shot? And just how will Melo put them on a poster? We find out, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Fraxiom talks backstage. Nathan Frazer says hey, amigo. Why isn’t Axiom in gear? Melo’s out there right now, the challenge is open! Frazer knows Gargano didn’t make the trip overseas, but he figured he’d race Axiom to the ring. Wait, how’d he get that blue mask back? IT’S NOT AXIOM! Gargano is wearing the stolen mask while he beats up Frazer! Then Candice LeRae sits Frazer up so Gargano can laugh at “amigo.” The REAL Axiom rushes in wearing red and asks what happened! Frazer says between the mask and the damn turtleneck, he really got tricked! Will this keep Fraxiom from challenging for the title now?
We return to the ring and Melo waits on just who will step up. The lights fade out, and the moment the music plays, we all know it’s SHINSUKE NAKAMURA! Berlin cheers the King of Strong Style and sings along with the song, but will the king once again be champion? Or will he see that even overseas, Melo Don’t Miss?
The bell rings and the fans fire up already as these two circle. The two tie up, are in a deadlock, but Nakamura slips around to waistlock. Melo rolls, Nakamura headscissors, but Melo kips free. The two reset, circle, and the fans duel as the two tie up. Melo arm-drags and armlocks, but Nakamura fights up. Nakamura fires body shots, whips Melo to ropes, but Melo ducks ‘n’ dodges and again, but Nakamura ducks ‘n’ dodges! Melo hurdles, then ducks, and DROPKICKS! Nakamura tumbles out while the fans cheer, and Melo builds speed! Melo DIVES into a GAMANGIRI! Nakamura hurries to get Melo up and whip, but Melo hits the LAY-UP!
The fans fire up with Melo as he dunks on Nakamura, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Melo stands Nakamura up to CHOP, then he mocks the Strong Style pose. Melo whips, Nakamura reverses, but Melo BOOTS him! Melo LARIATS Nakamura down, hears the cheers, then goes to Nakamura. Melo brings Nakamura up to CHOP him to the corner. Melo climbs, he rains down fists, and he gives a little 6 7~! Maybe Germany isn’t as into that? Melo finishes the TEN, then snapmares to LEG DROP, brother! Cover, TWO! Melo brings Nakamura up, but Nakamura fights the suplex. Nakamura body blows, cradles, TWO! Melo rolls to his own cover, TWO! Nakamura has it again, TWO! The two separate, then Nakamura CLOBBERS Melo!
Nakamura looms over Melo while the fans applaud. Nakamura snapmares Melo, then KNEE DROPS! Cover, TWO! Nakamura keeps on Melo and bumps him off buckles. Nakamura KICKS Melo, KICKS him again, then stops to give Melo some GOOD VIBRATIONS~! The ref reprimands but the fans appreciate it. Nakamura brings Melo up, snapmares again, and then clamps on a chinlock. Melo endures, the fans rally, and Melo fights around. Melo fights up, Nakamura KNEES him low, and then winds up to KICK him down! Melo sputters from the impact but the fans applaud. Cover, TWO! Melo rolls away to ropes but Nakamura follows.
Nakamura brings Melo up, and he CHOPS as SmackDown returns to single picture. The fans rally as Melo pushes Nakamura, but Nakamura BOOTS him! Nakamura fires forearms, the ref counts, but Nakamura stops at 4. Nakamura KNEES Melo low, whips him to ropes, but Melo springboards! Nakamura dodges this time, and he DROPKICKS the legs out! Melo writhes and bails out to the apron, but Nakamura stalks after him. Melo blocks a shot, ROCKS Nakamura, but Nakamura blocks the gamangiri to DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Melo falls to the apron then the floor! Nakamura goes out and he KICKS Melo in the leg!
Nakamura has his target and he kicks the legs again. Nakamura puts Melo back in the ring, Melo hobbles, and Nakamura suplexes. Nakamura puts Melo on the ropes to then AX KICK down! Melo flounders again but Nakamura covers, TWO! Melo brings the kneepad down for the sake of pressure, but Nakamura just kicks Melo to the corner. The fans rally and duel while the ref keeps Nakamura back. Melo insists he can continue, and he drags himself up with ropes. Nakamura eggs Melo on, then snatches the leg again! DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! GROUND DRAGON SCREW! And then a HALF CRAB!
The fans rally while Melo endures! Melo claws at the mat, flails around, grabs at Nakamura’s leg, and he kicks with his free one! Nakamura lets Melo go, then stands him up to whip. KITCHEN SINK KNEE! Then a KICK to the chest! Melo sputters while the fans rally, and Nakamura KICKS again! Nakamura might be toying with Melo a bit as he shouts, “C’MON!” But Melo blocks the kick! Melo CLUBS the leg, then says, “C’MON!” Nakamura swings, Melo dodges, and Melo ROCKS and CHOPS on repeat! Melo whips, Nakamura reverses, but Melo rolls off the back! Melo takes a second, then SUPERKICKS! And SATELLITE DDTS! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally up while Melo is beside himself. Melo brings Nakamura up, the fans duel, but Nakamura fights the waistlock. Nakamura elbows free, puts Melo up top, but Melo fights back with haymakers! Melo BOOTS Nakamura away, then leaps for DEEP IMPACT! Both men are down and the fans fire up! We take a long look at the US title while SmackDown goes back to picture in picture.
Melo and Nakamura stir, and Melo brings Nakamura up. The ref makes sure Nakamura is alright, and Melo aims from a corner. Nakamura stands, Melo goes up, but Nakamura BOOTS Melo! Nakamura drags Melo down to then DRAGON SCREW again! Melo writhes, but Nakamura grabs a hand. Nakamura stands Melo up, then DRAGON- NO, Melo rolls through! And BUZZSAWS! Both men are down again and the fans applaud. The ref checks on Melo, Melo says his leg is fine. The ref checks Nakamura and Nakamura slowly sits up at center. Melo hobbles his way over, brings Nakamura up, and CHOPS!
Nakamura drops to his knees but Melo stumbles. Melo eggs Nakamura on. If Nakamura wants the title, he’s gotta dig down and take it! Melo hobbles back up, but Nakamura CHOPS! Nakamura brings Melo up again, ROCKS him with a forearm, then brings him up for a KNEE! Melo rebounds to ROCK Nakamura! Nakamura rebounds to KICK! Now Nakamura eggs Melo on before he KICKS Melo down. Melo drags himself up with ropes but Nakamura stomps him back down. Melo goes to the corner, Nakamura stomps his leg again, but Melo just eggs Nakamura on. Nakamura stands Melo up for KNEES, then whips.
Nakamura slips around Melo to waistlock, but Melo ELBOWS Nakamura! Nakamura still INVERTED EXPLDOERS! Melo lands out, LA MYST- NO, Nakamura makes it a FACEBUSTER! Both men are down again, and SmackDown returns to single picture as the fans rally again! Nakamura steps to Melo, fires forearms in the corner, then puts him up top. Nakamura climbs up, stands Melo up, but Melo fights the lift! Melo fires elbows, claws free, but Nakamura KICKS the leg out! Melo is stuck in the Tree of Woe! Nakamura KNEES Melo’s leg, then goes corner to corner! But Melo sits up! Nakamura’s slide hits POST!
The fans rally up again as Melo now aims from the ropes, SUPER CROSSBODY! Down goes Nakamura and the fans fire up! Melo clutches his leg, but he puts Nakamura back in. Melo climbs, the fans duel, and FIVE STAR- FLOP!! Nakamura avoids the splash to have the KNEEBAR!! Melo flails, reaches out, and he kicks at Nakamura! Nakamura does not let go, so Melo has no choice but to drag him along! ROPEBREAK!! Nakamura lets go at 4, he wants the leg again, but Melo victory rolls! TWO, and Melo BUZZ- NO, Nakamura blocks the kick, fireman’s carries, and LAND- STUN-DOG MILLIONAIRE!! Melo turns things around, gets moving, but the DYNAMIC DROPKICK hits!!
Nakamura hurries to fireman’s carry, LANDSLIDE DRIVER!! Cover, TWO!! Melo survives and the fans fire up again! Nakamura aims from a corner, “YAO~!” But Melo SUPERKICKS first! The fans continue to duel as Melo gets moving, NO LOOK DDT!! But Melo can’t cover, his knee is hurting too bad! Melo drags Nakamura to the drop zone, he goes up the corner again, even with the pain. But Nakamura gets up fast to GAMANGIRI! Nakamura then puts Melo along the rope, for a TOP SHELF KNEE! Melo sputters, Nakamura goes up, FLYING KNEE STRIKE!! Then he reloads, KIN- FIRST 48!! The fans fire up as Melo hurries up the corner!
Melo aims while Nakamura stands, NOTHING BUT NET!! Cover, Melo wins!!
Winner: Carmelo Hayes, by pinfall (still WWE United States Champion)
Nakamura pushed Melo to his limits, but Melo still hit that game winner! And in the end, he and Nakamura show each other respect by shaking hands. If Melo can overcome a decorated superstar like Nakamura, will anyone ever take the title off H1M?
Backstage interview with Cody Rhodes.
Byron Saxton apologizes for interrupting his solitude, but he wanted to get Cody’s final thoughts before the main event. Solitude? Cody likes that. But Byron knows that as WWE Champion, there is no solitude. You’re always surrounded by the best people in these situations, and that includes Byron, Byron is doing a great job. But as far as Drew McIntyre is concerned, Cody saw that Drew had Dusty’s watch, and he remembers what Drew did to Dusty’s picture right in front of Cody. Cody says it all the time, if you want to bring up Cody’s father, bring up Dusty’s legacy, it is just so unnecessary. If anything, it is just cheap, and more so, it is lazy.
Dusty doesn’t make the comeback this time, Cody makes the comeback. And most of these guys don’t realize it until they’re staring up at the lights. That is gonna be Drew tonight. After that, it’s all eyes on the Royal Rumble, and you know what that means? WrestleMania Season. Thank you, Byron. Cody takes the title and takes a few more moments to prepare. Cody’s heart and mind are ready, but will his body be able to endure?
Nick Aldis has a special announcement.
The SmackDown GM says tonight, for the first time on SmackDown, the WWE Championship is on the line in a Three Stages of Hell. Two men walk in, but there can only be one champion. But one thing is for certain: there is no rest for the wicked, because whoever is champion will soon be in store for a myriad of challengers. There are many superstars ready to stake their claim as #1 contender. So why waste time? Next week, in a place close to Aldis’ heart, Wembley Arena, London, it will be FOUR Qualifying Matches. The winners move on to a Fatal 4 Way at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Montreal, and the winner of that faces the champion at the Royal Rumble.
Tonight, Drew and Cody walk through Hell to be champion. Next week, the challenge to become #1 contender begins. Randy Orton VS The Miz, Matt Cardona VS Trick Williams, Damian Priest VS Solo Sikoa, and Sami Zayn VS Ilja Dragunov, a truly star-studded field, but who will survive to head to Montreal?
Undisputed WWE Championship Three Stages of Hell: Cody Rhodes VS Drew McIntyre!
Two parallel paths turned these dashing superstars into an American Nightmare and a Scottish Terminator, but only one was able to #FinishTheStory the way they wanted. Cody didn’t want to make this personal, but that’s all Drew ever does. Will Drew sack #QB1 to finally be champion in front of the world? Or will Cody survive through the Hell he’s about to be put through?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see whose reign will be forged in fire!
Our first fall is a standard singles match, and as Drew stated earlier, he wants to win by disqualification against an enraged Cody. The bell rings, fans are on Drew’s side here in Germany, but Cody’s the first to fire off fists and stomps in the corner! The ref counts, Cody stops at 4, then he whips Drew to ropes for a KITCHEN SINK KNEE! Then Cody LARIATS Drew up and out! The fans boo, but there are some Cody fans here, and Cody DIVES onto Drew! Down goes Drew, but Cody brings Drew up to SMACK him off the desk! Drew grabs a chair, but then he throws it to Cody! Drew dares Cody to do it! Cody BOOTS Drew instead!
Cody puts Drew in, then springboards, BEAUTIFUL DISASTER KICK! Cody then JABS, JABS, JABS, flip, flop, and middle fingers before the BIONIC ELBOW! Drew tumbles out, Cody pursues, and Cody CHOKES Drew on the desk! The fans rally for Drew, the ref has the ring count climbing, but Cody refreshes it. Cody whips, but Drew reverses to send Cody into steel steps! Drew then put Cody in the ring and stalks him. Drew brings Cody up for a BIG back suplex, but Cody lands out! Cody goes up, up, and SUPER CODY CUTTER! Cover, TWO! Drew survives, the fans are torn, but Cody storms back over to Drew.
Drew wants mercy? Cody says no way, and he fires off on Drew! The ref counts, Cody backs off, then he storms back up to turn Drew around. GERMAN SUPLEX! Drew flounders, the fans sing as they duel, and Cody storms up on Drew. Drew grabs ropes, the ref counts the break, but the buckle pad comes away! The ref snatches that to put it back, but Drew LOW BLOWS!! CLAYMORE!! Cover, DREW SCORES!
Cody: 0; Drew: 1
Drew’s plan didn’t quite work out, but he still scored first like he wanted. And now the second fall: FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE! Drew can still keep this on track doing what he wants to Cody all over the Uber Arena, but will he finish it in two? Cody tumbles out of the ring, and Drew finds a TABLE! The fans cheer as Drew sets it up right by the ring. Drew reels Cody in, lifts, and just POWERBOMBS Cody down! High stack, TWO!! Cody survives and Drew is frustrated, but the fans chant, “CODY SUCKS!” Drew SMACKS Cody off steel steps, then he stalks Cody to the ramp. Drew ROCKS Cody, then continues going up the ramp with him.
The fans sing for “OH~ DREW MCINTYRE~!” But Cody snap suplexes first! Cover, TWO! The fans rally for Drew while he hobbles away. Cody SMACKS Drew off the steps now, then TOSSES him over the barrier! The fans do like that the action is coming a bit closer, and Cody DIVING AX HANDLES! Cody UPPERCUTS Drew, ROCKS him, then stalks him around the way. Drew BODY BLOWS, but Cody UPPERCUTS! The two go deeper into the crowd as Cody CLAWS Drew’s back! They go up the bleachers, Cody ROCKS Drew, and the fans continue to cheer. Cody fires more hands, then a SLAP, but Drew hits back!
The brawl is right in the middle of the bleachers, and Cody gives a fan a special selfie of him BITING Drew’s head! Cody then ROCKS Drew, follows him back down the steps, and keeps hitting him! The fans rally as they move to a back entrance. Things spill backstage, and Drew BODY BLOWS! Drew sends Cody into a gate! Drew whips again, but Cody reverses, Drew hits the garage door! Cody snatches a banana from catering to CHOKE Drew with it! Cody rains down fists, then SMACKS him off the garage door! Things go back to the crowd, and Drew CLAWS Cody’s eyes! RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP into the stands!
Drew brings a new table around, positions it just right, and he CLUBS Cody. Drew assesses their surroundings, and he reels Cody in. Drew lifts Cody, but Cody grabs the railing to climb free! The fans cheer that and Cody scuffs Drew. But Drew grabs at Cody, fires hands, and now has him on his shoulder. But Cody slips free to SHOVE Drew into the stands! And then send him into the other side! And then THROWS him into the bars! The fans are torn as Cody puts Drew on the table. Cody also sizes things up, and he decides to go to the vomitorium! The fans fire up as Cody is going for broke! SUPER DUPER SPLASH down through the table!! Cover, TWO?!?!
The fans are thunderously losing their minds for that splash, and the fact Drew survives! Cody hobbles around, drags Drew from the wreckage, and brings him through the crowd towards ringside. Cody DUMPS Drew over, slowly steps over the barriers, but Drew JAMS him with a chair! And SMACKS Cody on the back! Drew aims at Cody like he did months ago! Drew runs up, but into a SUPERKICK! Cody clears the desk! Cody puts Drew on the desk, climbs up after him, and he fires up! Berlin is torn but Cody dragon sleepers, CROSS RHODES down through the desk!! The fans go nuts again, and Cody manages to cover, CODY SCORES!
Cody: 1; Drew: 1
With things tied up and moving to the final stage, it is time for the STEEL CAGE! The fans love it as Cody drags Drew up from the wreckage again. Cody shakes out his arms, but he puts Drew in the ring. Cody rolls in to join him, and now the cage can descend! Abandon hope, ye who enter here! But with both men at one fall, who will be our Undisputed WWE Champion?
Cody waits on Drew to rise up, and Drew is starting to realize what’s going on. Cody whips Drew into the steel! And then brings him around to throw into more steel! The fans are still torn as Cody gives Drew a third whip, but Drew reverses! Now Cody tastes steel! Drew wants to flee?! But Cody SNATCHES him at the doorway! Cody drags Drew up the ropes to suplex him down! Cover, TWO! “This is Awesome!” as both men are down again. Cody watches Drew, Drew reaches for the door, but Cody hurries to whip him away. Drew reverses, and he KICKS Cody as he goes up and over! Cover, TWO! The fans continue to rally as Drew goes to ropes.
Drew climbs the steel, but Cody follows! They go to the top and they start throwing hands! Cody SMACKS Drew off the top, and Drew slumps into the ring. Drew throws hands on Cody to keep Cody from climbing down the outside! Drew brings Cody in for a SUPER DUPER PLEX! Cover, TWO!! Cody survives but both men are down from exhaustion. The fans rally again and Drew throws hands. Drew has Cody in a corner, CHOPS him but Cody turns things around to ROCK Drew! And ROCK him again! Cody whips, Drew reverses, then Drew ELBOWS Cody down! Cover, TWO! Drew grows frustrated but the fans rally up.
Cody reaches up, the fans duel, and Drew snarls. Drew brings Cody up, ROCKS him with a right hand, then ROCKS him again. Cody wobbles but Drew brings him up. Cody kicks low to drop down, RHODES UPPERCUT! Drew goes to a corner, Cody runs up, but Drew dodges! Cody POSTS himself, then Drew hits FUTURE SHOCK!! Cover, TWO!! Cody survives but Drew is too tired to be upset. Drew huffs ‘n’ puffs, but he rains down fists on Cody! The fans continue to rally and duel as Drew HAMMERS away on Cody! Drew stomps Cody, and Cody’s got a cut on the top of his head that’s now bleeding into his bleach blonde hair.
Drew huffs ‘n’ puffs again as he storms back up on Cody. Drew tells Cody to just stay down. Drew ROCKS Cody, Cody hobbles around, but Drew ROCKS him again! The fans duel, “Let’s Go, Cody!” “CODY SUCKS!” Drew whips, Cody ducks ‘n’ dodges to then tilt-o-whirl and CROSS RHODES!! Cover, TWO!!! Drew survives and the fans fire up again! The fans rally and sing even harder while both men are down. Cody crawls to the ropes and drags himself up. Drew rises on the other end, and the fans rally up. Cody ROCKS Drew! Drew ROCKS Cody! Cody UPPERCUTS Drew! Drew ROCKS Cody! Cody and Drew fire more shots, the fans dueling with each one!
The fans fire up as this gets fast ‘n’ furious! Drew CLUBS Cody, runs, but Cody dodges to ROCK Drew! Cody then goes up and over to SNAP POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Drew survives but Cody snarls. The fans rally and duel as Cody stands over Drew. Cody springboards to CODY CUTTER! Cover, TWO!! Drew survives again, but Cody is not deterred. Cody waits on Drew, “This is Awesome!” as Drew reaches out. Cody roars, he dragon sleepers again, and CROSS RHODES!! But Cody holds on! Cody drags Drew up again for another CROSS RHODES!! And then he drags Drew up again, but Drew CLAWS the eyes!
Cody staggers around, comes back in, but Drew dodges! Cody hits the BARE BUCKLE from the first fall!! CLAYMORE!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Cody survives and Drew is shocked! The fans call some BS, but then they rally up behind Drew again. Drew drags himself up the cage, but Cody stands again! Cody hurries after Drew and he anchors that leg! Cody BITES Drew’s calf! Drew still clings to the top of the cage, so Cody drags himself up there again. They go back to brawling up high again! The fans are torn as Drew and Cody go back and forth. Drew ROCKS Cody and Cody slumps against the steel. But then Cody SMACKS Drew off the steel!
Cody SMACKS Drew off the top again, and Drew dangles! Drew stands on the top rope but Cody SMACKS him off the cage! Cody SUPER DUPER CODY CUTTERS!!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Drew survives and no one can believe it! Cody is too tired to even react but the fans are losing their minds! Both men are still down as the fans sing and duel again. Cody manages to sit up first while Drew sputters and stirs. Cody crawls to the ropes, drags himself up, and he climbs the cage! Drew feebly reaches out, but then he rises up and anchors Cody’s leg! Drew BITES Cody in return for earlier, then CLUBS him on the back!
Cody uses the ropes to help him get higher, but Drew pursues! Cody and Drew again, and they each SMASH the other off the cage! The fans rally as Drew CLUBS away on Cody’s back! Cody still climbs, but Drew grabs a leg! Drew drags Cody down, CLUBS away on Cody front and back! Cody hits Drew back, and we get a DOUBLE SMASH! And then both men DOUBLE CROTCH on the ropes! Both men slump down, the fans fire up, and Drew looks to the door. The door is opened, and Drew crawls as fast as he can! Cody doesn’t even seem to knoiw what’s going on! But someone in a hoodie SHOVES the ref down!
SURPRISE! It’s JACOB FATU!! The fans freak out, as does Drew! Drew goes up the cage instead, but the Samoan Werewolf SNATCHES Drew down! Fatu stomps away on Drew, is this confirmation that Drew beat Fatu down all those months ago? Cody storms up, but now Fatu goes after Cody! Fatu is just beating up whoever he can beat up, and Drew is crawling away in the chaos! SUPERKICK for Cody, DREW HITS THE FLOOR! DREW WINS!!!!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by escape (NEW Undisputed WWE Champion)
Jacob Fatu came back for revenge on someone, anyone, everyone, and yet he just let the Scottish Warrior escape with the greatest prize in the WWE!! Now Cody is pissed and he RAMS Fatu into the steel! Cody’s story takes a nightmarish twist, what is going to happen now that Drew McIntyre’s dream has come true?
My Thoughts:
A great episode for SmackDown, not only for just the second-ever three-hour edition, but especially for being overseas with a very excited Berlin crowd. Great opening with Randy Orton and Trick Williams, but also with The Miz trying and failing to get revenge on Orton. The news of a #1 contender’s mini tournament is cool stuff, and I feel like Orton and Trick are shoe-ins for that Fatal 4 Way to build off this interaction. A shame for Cardona then since he’s set up against Trick, but Cardona can always get in the Royal Rumble match or find some other route to a title. Sami VS Ilja is going to be a great match, but I would think Sami wins for the sake of his story.
The same goes for Priest VS Solo as 1) Priest needs something big after getting past Aleister, and 2) MFT is heavily in that feud with The Wyatts. Very good 8 Man Tag, and I appreciate that it was the Guerrillas of Destiny as Solo’s teammates. Honestly, it should also be Tama & Loa going for the tag titles together, but I suppose that depends on Tama’s US Championship interests. Great match from Melo VS Nakamura, it really showed Melo’s character can tough it out and go the distance, but it also adds some damage so that the next challenger could take that title from him. And great match from Trick VS Fenix, and Trick cheating the win was a good move to keep Fenix strong while Trick gets over Orton beating him down.
Very good promo from Fraxiom with Gargano, very clever for Gargano to use the stolen mask as a disguise. But with word that Ciampa is going to leave WWE after his current contract is up, is it RIP DIY yet again? The plan is probably still Gargano VS Axiom for the stolen mask, but who knows what Gargano & Candice do after that. Hmm… Maybe those AAA Mixed Tag titles? Chelsea Green & Ethan Page do need challengers from the WWE side. Chelsea & Alba had a good promo with Jordynne Grace, and a solid first match on SmackDown for Jordynne with Alba. Jade confronting Jordynne first definitely means we’re getting Jade VS Jordynne either at the Royal Rumble or on the SmackDown before it, but there might be shenanigans to protect Jordynne in a loss.
There were of course shenanigans to protect Alexa in a loss to Giulia, as Giulia needed a good defense under her newest reign while we also build towards #Charlexa VS Nia & Lash. I sense Charlotte’s reason for not being in Germany is not about a cold, but who knows. Either way, those teams will have a great match and the winners can certainly be positioned as the first challengers to Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky. And great stuff in the Three Stages of Hell, though pushing it to the third fall was a given. Great vomitorium table spot, though, as well as the long game planning with that bare buckle.
Jacob Fatu making his return here was a great move, and about time. But while I thought Jacob was going to cost Drew, they did the exact opposite! Drew is champion again, and now that I think about it, Sami might win the SNME Fatal 4 Way to challenge Drew in Saudi Arabia…
My Score: 8.9/10
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Ain’t Nobody Safe!
After costing Dion Lennox, Saquon Shugars looks to redeem himself by taking the NXT North American Championship from Myles Borne!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Saquon Shugars w/ DarkState; Myles wins and retains the title.
- EK Prosper &
Dorian Van DuxSean Legacy VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright; Prosper & Legacy win. - Lizzy Rain VS Nikkita Lyons; Lizzy wins.
- Shiloh Hill VS Ricky Saints; wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Robert Stone talks with Shawn Michaels & Matt Bloom.
The NXT General Manager is with the heads of NXT management and wants to get right to the point. Ethan Page, Joe Hendry, Fatal Influence, Sol Ruca, Blake Monroe, and even Ricky Saints, all called up to Raw and SmackDown to make an impact there. Those are big shoes to fill, though, and Stone’s phone has been blowing up from all the talent. But he thinks it is time for some fresh faces, maybe even from Evolve and LFG. Bloom says they have a great crop of international talent looking for their chance. HBK says they’ve done what NXT does, they’ve been through this before many times. Now, Stone can put names on cards, put pictures on the board, and continue to take calls.
Or… He can throw a stick of dynamite into the locker rooms and see who runs out. Stone likes that bold approach. Things are about to change drastically, but who will show up while the others blow up?
NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Saquon Shugars w/ DarkState!
Speaking of, we just saw Myles overcome a member of DarkState when he defeated Dion Lennox, but admittedly, The Sugar Man muddied the waters on that. But will it be clear that Myles will #NeverBreak? Or can Saquon redeem himself by taking this title for himself?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if nobody’s safe!
The bell rings and Saquon runs up! Myles dodges then fires hands! The fans rally for Myles as he UPPERCUTS again and again! Saquon flounders, but then he YANKS Myles! Myles stops from hitting ropes, but Saquon gets around for the NECK JACKER! Myles goes to a corner, Saquon runs up again, but Myles dodges again! Saquon tumbles off buckles, and Myles kicks him low. Myles reels Saquon in for the X-PLEX! The fans rally as Myles then deadlift GUT WRENCH PLEXES! Saquon tumbles again while the fans fire up. Myles storms up but Saquon BOOTS him! Saquon runs, but into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Saquon bails out and DarkState regroups.
But wait! Myles goes AIR BORNE! Down go Saquon & Osiris while the fans fire up! Myles puts Saquon in, but Cutler drags him out! Myles ROCKS Cutler, then he CHOPS Saquon! Myles ROCKS and whips but Saquon avoids the dropkick! Saquon grins and runs up to RAM Myles! Saquon climbs up, he rains down fists, but Myles carries him away! Atomic drop! And LARIAT! Then a wrench and hook, but Saquon hooks the ropes! Saquon turns things around on Myles to backslide him onto ropes! A unique hotshot to say the least, and then Saquon goes up, out, around, and he YANKS Myles into the crossbar!
The fans boo but Saquon skins the cat. Myles sputters, Saquon WRECKS him with a dropkick! Saquon wants after Myles but the ref backs him off! Saquon says screw that, and he goes up onto the desk! Saquon soaks up the heat while NXT goes picture in picture.
The ref checks Myles as he sputters, that crossbar he hit was exposed steel! Saquon still stands Myles up to SMACK him off the desk! Saquon drags Myles up and puts him in the ring for a KNEE DROP! Myles coughs and sputters again, but Saquon lines up another KNEE DROP! Saquon stalks Myles, brings him around, and JUMPING KNEE DROPS! Cover, TWO! Myles toughs it out but Saquon stays focused. Saquon drags Myles up, kicks him to a corner, then stomps a mudhole into him! The ref counts, Saquon stops at 4, and Myles sputters as he leans against the ropes. Saquon storms up but Myles fires body shots!
Saquon CLUBS Myles , turns him, but Myles turns neckbreaker into O’Conner Roll! TWO, and Saquon has the legs to drag Myles under the ropes! ROPE GUILLOTINE! Myles again sputters and coughs while Saquon looms over him. Saquond rags Myles to a cover, TWO! Myles tough sit out but Saquon clamps on with a chinlock. Myles endures, fights around, but Saquon KNEES him in the back! Myles goes to the apron, Saquon storms up, and Saquon ROCKS Myles with a right! Saquon turns Myles around, CLUBS away on his chest, then stops as the ref counts. Myles RAMS into Saquon, and NXT returns to single picture as Myles slingshots to sunset flip!
The fans rally and even duel as Saquon flails to stay up! Saquon breaks free, but Myles avoids the knee drop! Saquon hurries to headlock but Myles powers up, out, then drops down. Saquon hurdles over the backdrop, but turns around into a HIP TOSS! Myles still coughs, and Saquon UPPERCUTS him! Saquon KNEES Myles in the back and Myles is on the ropes! Saquon runs to BLINDSIDE LARIAT! Then slingshot LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Saquon clamps on with a chinlock and he grinds Myles down. The fans rally while Dion coaches Saquon on the squeeze. Myles fights up, but Saquon wrangles him again! Saquon adds a top wristlock into the hold!
The fans rally again and Myles fights back up. Myles fires body shots, then he runs up in the corner, but Saquon puts him up top! Saquon ENZIGIRIS, then mocks the fans cheering Myles. Saquon climbs up, he neck wrenches Myles, then goes to the very top! The fans rally as Saquon stands Myles up for a SUPER DUPER- CROSSBODY COUNTER!! Cover, TWO!! Saquon survives Myles turning this around and the fans fire up! The fans rally as both men rise, and Myles hobbles his way over to Saquon. But Saquon fights the dragon sleeper to victory roll! TWO, Myles has it, TWO! DROP- NO! Saquon blocks the kick, but Myles twists for a cradle, TWO!
Saquon hits a headlock takeover, Myles headscissors, but Saquon pushes to a jackknife bridge, TWO as Myles bridges up! Myles spins things to a backslide, TWO! Myles reels Saquon in, dodges the lariat, but Saquon UP KICKS while he skins the cat! But Myles DROPKICKS a mile high! The fans fire up as Saquon flops down! The fans fire up as Myles LARIATS again and again! Then EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Myles is all fire dup, kick and FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, and now Dion gets on the apron! Myles swings on him but Dion gets back. Saquon clinches, EXPLODING NORTHERN LIGHTS!
Saquon rolls through to basement DROPKICK! Myles tumbles out, but DarkState argues with the ref? Saquon isn’t sure why, but that’s because Dion has a chair! Saquon shouts at him, “What’re you doing?! I’m trying to win!” The ref spots them both with the chair, and then Myles SHOVES Saquon into Dion! Then BACKDROP for Saquon! Myles SHOVES Dion into the steel steps! Myles slingshots for a BORNE AGAIN!! Cover, Myles wins!
Winner: Myles Borne, by pinfall (still NXT North American Champion)
Just as Saquon tried last week, Dion tried to put the fix in, and it all backfires! What is it going to take for DarkState to get back on the same page? As for Myles, Evolve’s Tristan Angels is here! And he tells Myles congratulations on another successful defense. It truly is very impressive. Now, if you’d allow him to introduce himself, he is Mr. England, Tristan Angels! The fans boo but he tells them, “Order, order! Do not let my good looks have you fooled. For I am here today as a courtesy to let you and all these people know that you will be seeing much, much more of Tristan Angels on NXT from here on out!”
Angels lives- OH NO, KAM HENDRIX ATTACKS! The fans boo as Kam gives Myles the KAMERA SHOT! Kam says he is about that action! NXT is now HIS show, because it’s showtime! Well, the opening left by the call-ups is already being filled, but who will prove they’re not just ready to Evolve, but to reign?
Wren Sinclair & Kendal Grey talk backstage.
The Women’s Speed Champion says first it was Kali Armstrong and Lizzy Rain, and now there’s Tristan Angels and Kam Hendrix! It’s all happening so fast! Kendal says yeah, but good thing for Wren is she’s built for Speed, right? Incoming new talents and she’s no longer the new kid on the block anymore. Kelani Jordan walks in and Kendal asks if she’s good. No, she’s not good. She’s staring at someone who got a two-part Chronicle when she doesn’t deserve it, and someone who has had multiple shots at THE NXT Women’s Championship when Lani hasn’t even gotten one! Not to mention, LANI tapped out Lola Vice, something not even Kendal could do. Lani is the one to beat!
Kendal asks about what happened when she faced Lola again. Oh, that’s right! Lani’s ass got knocked out in the Underground! Even though Kendal didn’t win at Stand & Deliver, she also didn’t get pinned, so she deserves her shot at Lola. Lani sighs and says oh, Wren, clueless as always. They both need to realize there are no such things as friends in NXT! Kendal will turn on Wren just like Charlie did. Oh? How about instead of worrying about the NXT Women’s Champion, you worry about this women’s champion? Lani says okay, they can face off, and Wren doesn’t even have to put up the title. Lani will settle for embarrassing Wren in front of Kendal, who better be ringside to watch.
Lani leaves, Kendal says Lani is just crazy. But will the Standout stand tall over Wren as she aims for Lola?
Tony D’Angelo is here!
The fans cheer as THE NXT Champion makes his way to the ring, stoic and stone faced as usual. He already has a mic to say, “Now the more this place changes, the more it stays the same. And there’s only one thing that’s for certain in NXT, and that’s competitors, they come and go. But ever since I got into this building, I have been the constant. And now that I have this title, there isn’t a man on this roster who is tough enough to kick me off of this mountain!” The fans cheer for that, and Tony says that includes whoever sent him the little box last week. Some fans already ask, “What’s in the box~?!”
Tony says there are competitors from LFG and Evolve jumping Myles Borne, European talents stepping up, Keanu Carver side-eyeing him, but Tony’s more curious about that box. Now Tony ain’t stupid, he knows that wasn’t a gift. That was a warning. Wait! The lights go out! Then a blacklight turns out, and from the stage, a man in a hooded jacket walks down the ramp. The man steps into the ring, and the fans chant “EVIL! EVIL!” The man hands Tony a scroll, then reveals, it IS the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Evil! The scroll is actually a shirt, and on it is simply the kanji for war. Evil has made his declaration, but when and where will these two battle?
But wait, someone else is trying a sneak attack! Tony is quick to dodge, but then that man clinches and BELLY2BELLY! WAIT! That’s Tavion Heights! Tavion says he ain’t asking no more, he’s taking! He is after everything he deserves, and he deserves it all! But hold on, someone is adding insult to injury! MOONSAULT off the top rope! The fans here know him, but will the entire WWE Universe soon learn what is going on?
Shiloh Hill & Tatum Paxley are… somewhere in the woods…
And they’re looking down in a grave they dug. Tatum says, “Here lies the final resting ground for Blake Monroe here in NXT. May the cold darkness engulf her glamorous and narcissistic ways.” Shiloh likes those last words. Tatum says she didn’t want to do it, but Blake made her! Tatum had to end it! At least now they don’t have to hear Blake’s voice. Well, they don’t call it soundproof foam for nothing. RIGHT, BLAKE?! HAHA! But seriously, hopefully Blake’s soul finds peace wherever it winds up. Tatum says in a funny way, she does, too. It’s just… She feels like something comes over her when it comes to this title. Like she goes into survival mode.
Shiloh sits with Tatum and says that makes sense. Sometimes, when we work so hard for things, it feels like they become part of us. And when that thing is threatened, it feels like you’re threatened. Plus, Tatum is the kind of person who forms really strong attachments to things and people. That’s what makes her so fun to be around. Tatum says she never thought of it like that. She’ll figure it out later, but as for Shiloh, he has a big match with Saints! Yeah, he’s so excited! Biggest moment of his life! He’s watched every Ricky Saints match the past six months, even made a simulator to study how Saints strings his moves together. Wow, so cool!
Yeah, but it’s sad, though. It got super realistic, and now the virtual Ricky is a little lonely… But at least now, Shiloh knows what to do to win. But speaking of, he’d love to enjoy this scene… Tatum understands, he can go. Shiloh will kill it. No offense to the deceased here. Tatum says she’ll rest here a bit first. Tatum reclines back, holding her title tight. Will anyone ever stop #TuesdayAddams and her reign? Will #ToothlessAggression give the Absolute a proper sendoff before Saints goes to SmackDown?
EK Prosper & Dorian Van Dux VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright!
The Disrespectfully Athletic was definitely disrespected when the entirety of Birthright made sure Lexis King would reign as WWE Speed Champion. And the Muscles from Brussels stepped up to help EK step up to these entitled brats in a 2v2 situation. But before the match, the Drama King himself gets a mic so he can speak. “Hey, there’s no such thing as a slow news day when you are the Fastest Man Alive! And I do have some news to share with y’all, some terrible, terrible news. And y’know, I just wanted to come out here and cheer on my brothers, because they were gonna put on a tag team classic that only generational talent can do.
“But unfortunately for EK, he’s gonna have to prosper all on his own tonight! Because his Belgian bud suffered from a little accident.” They cue up footage, and it was Arianna Grace selfie video vlogging BIRTHRIGHT BEATING DVD UP! Oh no~! The fans boo as they don’t even try to hide what they did! EK makes his entrance and he rushes the ring! EK dodges Lexis, SUPERKICKS Stacks, fires hands on Charlie & Uriah, then SUPERKICKS Lexis! But it’s still a numbers game! WAIT! Sean Legacy is here! #SuperSean rushes the ring to throw hands on Birthright! Things are evening out now, and they TOSS Birthright out! Then they SLIDE Stacks onto the pile!
The fans fire up as legacy is 100% and ready to roll! The ref slides in, and as they say, card subject to change! Birthright is riled up so they’re more than willing to take this fight! Will Prosper & Legacy make sure Birthright gets what they deserve?
EK Prosper & Sean Legacy VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright!
Stacks rushes in, the bell rings, and Sean dodges to headlock. Stacks powers up and out, Legacy rolls through the hip toss, then trips Stacks up for a DOUBLE STOMP! And DROPKICK! The fans fire up with Legacy and he whips Stacks to ropes. Uriah sneaks the tag, Stacks sunset flips but Legacy stays up. But then Legacy lets himself roll back to avoid Uriah’s lariat! Legacy blocks Uriah’s kick, hands it to Stacks, then he SUPERKICKS Stacks! Then a GERMAN SUPLEX for Uriah! The fans fire up as Legacy stands Uriah up, CHOPS him, and CHOPS again! Uriah sputters but Legacy snapmares for a KICK to the back! Cover, TWO!
Legacy keeps Uriah from his corner, brings him over to EK and EK tags in. EK goes up, up, and DOUBLE STOMPS Uriah on the back! The fans fire up as EK headlocks but Uriah powers out. Stacks tags in, they drop down and hurdle, but EK ducks the double lariat to NO HAND HANDSPRING! Birthright dodges, but EK comes back to DOUBLE DROPKICK! The fans fire up with EK, and he runs up on Uriah. Uriah puts him on the apron, Stacks trips EK up, and EK hits apron! Uriah BLASTS legacy , then he DIVES! Down goes EK, and then Stacks PLANCHAS! The fans boo but Birthright proves they can fly! They also stand tall while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns as the fans rally for Legacy, but Uriah drags him up. Uriah stomps Legacy back down, kicks him around, and talks trash while he does. Uriah then stands Legacy up to CHOP! Uriah runs up, Legacy puts him on the apron, but Uriah ROCKS him! Uriah goes up but Legacy GAMANGIRIS! The fans rally as Legacy climbs, but Uriah fires body shots! Uriah goes up, calls his shot, but Legacy SUPER BACKDROPS him! Then QUEBRADA into the SAVING GRACE! Both men are down but the fans fire up again! Legacy and Uriah crawl, hot tags to Stacks and EK! The fans fire up as Prosper somersaults to NECKBREAKER DROP Stacks!
EK dodges Uriah to ENZIGIRI! Then he runs up on Stacks, blocks a boot, and DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as EK wrenches Uriah, kicks off Stacks, TORNADO DDT on Uriah! EK gets moving, springboard to DOUBLE QUEBRADA! Then a MICHINOKU DRIVER on Stacks! Uriah SUPERKICKS the cover apart! Legacy BOOTS Uriah! Stacks ENZIGIRIS Legacy! Stacks catches EK to a waistlock, they go to the ropes, and Uriah tags in before EK can buck the O’Conner! Stacks sends EK back into the corner for a GAMANGIRI! Then FLATLINER! Uriah is up top, SWANTON BOMB! Cover, Legacy DOUBLE STOMPS it apart!
The fans fire up but Stacks is on Legacy! “This is Awesome!” as Stacks whips but Legacy stops himself. Legacy DUMPS Stacks out, then runs up on Uriah. Uriah dodges to SUPERKICK! Legacy tumbles out, Uriah builds speed, but Legacy is back! Stacks tags in before the SPANISH FLY! EK SHINING WIZARDS Stacks! EK then goes up, up, and Legacy tags in! MOONSAULT onto Stacks! Legacy hauls Stacks up, for SHAMBLES!! Cover, Legacy & Prosper win!
Winners: EK Prosper & Sean Legacy, by pinfall
But then Birthright attacks, the sore losers! The fans boo but it is a 4v2 mugging! Lexis has them set EK up while Stacks holds Legacy back. Lexis throws hands, but wait! TATE WILDER is here?! And he goes up, up, and away with a DOUBLE MISSLE DROPKICK! The Modern Day Cowboy then SLINGBLADES Lexis! Wilder fires off hands, then he TOSSES Stacks! Legacy has Dempsey while Wilder DOUBLE SHOOTING STAR ATTACKS Birthright on the outside! Legacy TOSSES Dempsey, Lexis scrambles around, and security rushes out here before this gets any wilder than it already is! But has Birthright found out they can’t just do what they want when they want?
The women’s locker room is buzzing.
Thea Hail wonders with all the faces we’re seeing for the men, and with Fatal Influence on SmackDown, will some new ladies show up? Jaida Parker says NXT is literally anyone’s for the taking, so who knows. Meanwhile, Kali Armstrong walks in and asks why everyone’s worried. Jaida says they’re not worried, they’re just unsure. Kali says oh, Jaida Parker is scared of a little competition. What was that? Kali says Jaida is scared! Oh, okay, that’s what Jaida thought she said. But Jaida ain’t ever scared, so Kali better tread lightly. Or what?! Thea says she wouldn’t do that, Kali. Uh, ain’t nobody asked you!
Kali says that’s the problem with the NXT Women’s Division. Kali is gonna be THE difference maker up in here! And if that has to start with checking Jaida, then so be it. Jaida says okay, we’re having none of that. Jaida stands up, Kali steps up, but the rest of the women step in so this doesn’t get physical. But to the point, with all this change, who pulls ahead as the new alpha female of NXT?
Shawn Michaels speaks.
“WWE NXT will soon be available in one place. NXT PLEs will air exclusively on CW starting this summer. All your favorite NXT superstars, the heart pounding action, will be available in one place, and that is only right here on the CW.” HBK drops a big news bomb, but how hot will this summer be now that the CW IS N X T?
Robert Stone talks with Tate Wilder backstage.
Suit Man Stone tells Tate he is “throwing caution to the wind, you look fired up.” They shake hands as Wilder says heck yeah, he’s fired up! Time to let him loose! Then welcome to NXT. Wilder heads out, Lola steps in, and Lola says if Izzi Dame wants to play games, them Lola is about to knock her ass out! The NXT Women’s Champion goes right to gorilla and makes her entrance! The fans cheer as the Mayor of Vice City goes right to the ring, grabs a mic, and tells Izzi, “Last week, you said The Culling was always two steps ahead. You blindsided me, and you think you did your big one. You think you had your moment.”
But Izzi, Lola feels sorry for you! Because Izzi can’t do anything on her own, and the moment she does, she is getting knocked out! Lola is here in this ring, no waiting, no hiding, and she wants Izzi to come out here so everyone can see what Lola’s about to do to her! The fans cheer, and Lola says she already told us she was gonna be the realest champion this place has ever seen! No excuses, just a straight up fight! So Izzi, mama, show her what you got! But Shawn Spears responds on the tron. “Hola, Lola. You really didn’t think this through, did you? Especially after what happened last week. But listen, champ, some free advice.
“If you’re looking to hang on to your NXT Women’s Championship, then you need to stay one step ahead, just like The Culling always is. One. Step. Ahead.” And yes, The Culling is now in the ring behind Lola! Lola says oh, looks like they got her again. Or did they? MR. IGUANA slides out from under the ring, La Yesca in mouth! The fans fire up as Iguana SMACKS Niko with Yesca, then throws her to Izzi! Izzi freaks out while Lola SOBATS Niko! Then SUPERKICK! Iguana RANAS Niko while Lola ROUNDHOUSES Izzi! The Culling is scurrying away as THE AAA Mixed Tag Team Champions are here! Will this dynamic duo teach The Culling a thing or two?
DarkState regroups.
Osiris tries to keep Dion calm, but Saquon is heated. What were they doing?! Is this what Dion wanted? Dion must be real happy now, huh? Dion says no, he was genuinely trying to help out. Saquon says he didn’t need it, fool! Just cuz Dion couldn’t get the job done last week… Oh, now Saquon’s making this personal? Saquon can’t seriously believe Dion would cost him gold on purpose! Saquon says he doesn’t know what to believe, Dion has been acting real weird as of late! Dion says don’t act like Dion never put Saquon on game. Dion gave Saquon HIS tag title, didn’t he? Oh, yeah, a participation trophy, real nice!
Cutler shouts at them both to shut up! They did it Dion’s way, they did it Saquon’s way, and it didn’t work out! Just give it up! Osiris says Dion & Saquon need to get their heads out their asses, that’s why they’re dropping the ball. Now, here’s a new plan. The first gold was tag gold, so let’s go get that back. Cutler & Osiris head out, Dion & Saquon cool off. Will starting from square one be just the thing for DarkState to survive?
Lizzy Rain VS Nikkita Lyons!
The newest star of NXT and the lover of all things heavy metal makes her entrance as she says, “Scream for me, NXT! Lizzy Rain is bringing heavy metal tonight! And the world is about to find out that Lizzy Rain and heavy metal will never, ever DIE!” The fans cheer the rock ‘n’ roll, but Lizzy is going up against #BigKatKita and her love of hip hop. Will this battle of the genres turn out alright for Lizzy? Or will she fail to top the charts in her debut?
The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally as the two tie up, go around, and Lyons KNEES low. Lyons THROWS Lizzy by her hair, then swaggers, only for Lizzy to kip up! The fans cheer as Lizzy dodges then THROWS Lyons by her mane! Lizzy runs up to CHOP, then she reels Lyons in. Lyons fights the suplex wrench and BODY BLOW! Lizzy dodges the lariat to springboard and BACK ELBOW! The fans fire up as Lizzy ELBOWS in the corner, then goes up, up, and BOOTS! Lizzy leaps, but Lyons catches her! Lyons grins, swings, and SLAMS Lizzy down! Lizzy sputters, Lyons roars, HEEL KICK!! Lyons rains down forearms!
The fans are torn but then Lyons YAM SLAMS! Lizzy sputters away but the fans rally up. Lyons runs in at the corner, JUMP PUNCH! Lyons then tells Lizzy that if she wants to head bang, let’s head bang! Lyons dribbles Lizzy’s head off buckles! The ref counts, Lyons mocks the rockstar, but Lizzy CHOPS! Lyons BODY BLOWS, then she SCRAPES Lizzy’s face off ropes! The fans cheer, “Make It Rain!” Lyons says shut up! But Lizzy CHOPS Lyons’ leg! Lyons CHOPS Lizzy, KICKS her down, then covers, TWO! Lyons is frustrated but she clamps on with a half nelson, then the COBRA CLUTCH! The fans rally as Lizzy endures.
Lizzy fights up, but Lyons ripcords. Lyons swings but Lizzy ducks, to then BOOT Lyons away! Lizzy ducks a heel kick, but then so does Lyons! But Lizzy comes back with the ROUNDHOUSE! Lyons sputters and flounders, but Lizzy LARIATS! And LARIATS! Then the Matrix bridge for the CUTTER! The fans fire up with Lizzy, and she’s ready to rock! CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! Fans chant along, “MAKE, IT, RAIN!” MACHINE GUN CHOPS!! Lizzy then fireman’s carries, but Lyons fights free! THRUST KICK! Lizzy staggers, Lyons scoops, and MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally for Lizzy but Lyons drags her to a drop zone. Lyons stomps Lizzy, then she goes up the corner. VADER BOMB FLOPS as Lizzy moves! The fans fire up again, and Lizzy goes up and over, somersaults, then LEAPING HEADBUTTS! Now that’s head banging! Lizzy fires up again, then runs up, THUNDER STRUCK!! Cover, Lizzy wins!
Winner: Lizzy Rain, by pinfall
Lizzy rocked the house and the fans are loving it! But will it be long before Lizzy reigns in NXT?
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Tribal Chief, Samoan Werewolf, and Backlash!
Jacob Fatu stated point blank, he’s coming for that WWE World Heavyweight Championship! How will Roman Reigns respond?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- PENTA VS Rusev; Penta wins.
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Iyo Sky; Becky wins and retains the title.
- El Grande Americano w/ Los Americanos VS Rey Mysterio; Rey wins.
- Grayson Waller VS Oba Femi; Oba wins.
- Bayley & Lyra Valkyria VS Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez w/ Liv Morgan; Raquel & Roxie win.
PLAY BY PLAY
The OG Bloodline sits down to talk.
The Tribal Chief tells The Usos that he appreciates them coming, being here with him. They know exactly where Roman Reigns comes from, and they know exactly why he stands here today. Roman knows the past is the past, that’s where they’re gonna leave it because they’re blood, and The Usos are the only ones Roman can trust. He needs their thoughts. he doesn’t understand where Jacob is coming from. Roman said it to the whole roster, the family included, that they had two years to take advantage of Roman taking a backseat. And what’d Jacob do? He pushed, procrastinated, then Roman climbed the mountain and beat CM Punk.
Now, Jacob wants to take that from Roman? Help him understand! #BigJim tells #BigUce that he does not disagree. But he also agrees with Jacob. Jacob wants to upgrade his household. Jimmy gets that, they all get that, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of Roman Reigns. Jacob is a different breed. Jey says he’s DANGEROUS! On SmackDown, we all saw Jacob drop MFT one by one by one! Unpredictable, Uce! Unhinged! They left him “out there” for a reason! If Jacob beats Roman, Jacob takes it all! Ula Fala, the family name, Jacob becomes the shot caller! Jimmy debates that but Jey says Jimmy saw it! This is it, Uce!
It can’t be all about respect here. There has to be consequences! Roman’s the Tribal Chief! Roman ponders on the concept of consequences. Jey is right, they’re not doing charity. Roman thanks The Usos for this. He will make it his own, then he will address this later tonight. He appreciates The Usos. They say it is all love and respect, too. Family first, Uce. They all put hands in, for they are the “first family.” Is the Tribal Chief giving Jacob his match at Backlash? We simply have to wait and see.
Seth Rollins is here!
Laredo, Texas cheers as The Architect makes his way to the ring in all black like Neo from the Matrix! The fans sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” as Rollins goes right to the ring. Rollins grabs a mic, revels in the singing, then says, “Laredo, Texas! Welcome to Monday Night Rollins~! I am the Visionary, I am the Revolutionary, I AM Seth! Freakin! Rollins!” The fans cheer for that! Rollins continues by saying he has a lot of ground to cover so let’s get to it.
There is a reason he lost to Gunther at WrestleMania, and it is NOT because Gunther was better that night. There is a reason Roman Reigns is walking around with ROLLINS’ World Heavyweight Championship, and it is NOT because Roman pinned Rollins’ shoulders to the mat. The reasons for those things are one in the same, and they have a name, and that name is BRON BREAKKER! Fans boo and bark, but Rollins knows Bron is sitting in the back, NINE staples in his dome, which you can thank Rollins for. But they have business to tend to, a score to settle, so Bron can get his pea brain out here so they can do the damn thing!
The fans cheer as Bron obliges! The Unpredictable Badass storms down the ramp, Paul Heyman following behind. The fans are torn as Bron keeps eyes locked on Rollins as he steps into the ring. Bron stares Rollins down while fans either bark or sing the song, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins tells Bron, “I gave you everything. I gave you the world, I handed it to you on a silver platter, and you repaid me by taking EVERYTHING away from me! You are the reason I had to forfeit the World Heavyweight Championship, you are the reason I didn’t get to main event WrestleMania this year, and you are the reason I didn’t get my hand raised at WrestleMania this year.
“But I gotta ask you, Bron… For what? What’d you get out of it? How did it benefit you in any way?” Heyman has Bron step back, then hands him a mic. The fans tell Heyman off but Bron says, “You gave me everything? What’d you give me, by the way? What’d you give Reed and I? Because the way that I see it, every single week, we were like you errand boys. We got to come out here and fight all your battles for you, and put out all the fires that YOU started all on your own! Because look around, Seth! You got nothing! You got no one! You got no friends, you are nothing! You needed us to fight all your battles for you!
“And what? You were giving me such great wisdom and all this guidance when every single week, you’d kick off the show, and Reed and I would have to stand in the back and listen to you regurgitate the same crap every single week.” Bron plugs his nose so he can imitate Rollins’ voice as he repeats, “I am a Visionary, I am a Revolutionary, I am Seth Freakin’ Rollins!” Bron wants to make it clear to Rollins that he never needed him or Rollins’ Vision. The only reason they’re standing here today is because Bron needed HEYMAN. Rollins double checks: Bron needed Heyman? “That dried up sack o’ meat? You needed him?”
Rollins almost laughs, and he says Bron just proved Rollins right on everything. Let’s go on a little ride down memory lane. A couple years ago, Rollins is World Heavyweight Champion, he won a fight with the Best in the World, then calls up The Heartbreak Kid. Rollins asked Shawn Michaels about facing NXT’s best, and who was NXT’s best? Bron Breakker. Rollins said hell yeah, let’s do the damn thing! Last year, Heyman comes to Rollins, asks Rollins about taking Bron under his wing and Rollins said hell yeah, that kid with a year under Rollins’ tutelage will be THE next main event star in this industry!
Just look at Bron! Bron’s got it all! Rollins has been here for 14 YEARS, seen athletes from every single discipline, they are big, strong, fast, but Bron is unique. Bron is the biggest, strongest, fastest, most versatile performer Rollins has ever seen here. Bron has EVERYTHING to be THE next big star… except the most important thing. Rollins points to the brain, and Rollins knows better than anyone what it means to be a 28 year old young cat full o’ piss ‘n’ vinegar, thinking this business owes him something, not wanting to wait for nobody. Rollins knows better than anybody to bet on yourself, take chances, make the hard decisions.
But the difference between them is, Bron tries, Rollins succeeds! And do you know why? Rollins will paint a picture: Every time Rollins bet on himself, it ended with a world title or a main event. Bron bets on himself and it gets him Austin Theory & Logan Paul. It gets him steak dinners, private jets, and happy endings from Heyman. Bron tries, Rollins succeeds, because Rollins will say this plainly for even Bron’s pea brain: Bron is NOT ready. Bron says, “I’m not ready? That’s the narrative you wanna go with? I hate to break it to you, superstar, but before all this was a thing, I was well on my way to becoming a main event with or without you!”
Bron never needed that help, and yet you blame Bron for losing the WHC? The truth is, Rollins’ body can’t handle it, his mind is brittle, and his shoulder can’t handle the weight of a strap on it anymore! The fans boo, but Bron grins as he says yeah, he took his shot and came up short. But y’know what? Bron can go to sleep at night a lot better knowing he lost to the Best int he World instead of someone who self-proclaims it! Bron believes Rollins is everything he says, with all the accolades, titles, everything there is to win here. A first-ballot WWE Hall of Famer, no doubt.
Rollins is THE very best pro-wrestler in the entire world… at being number two. The fans are torn, but Rollins says that was pretty good for Baby Steiner. He come up with all that on his own? Or did he call Big Poppa Pump for the hook up? Bron thinks he is ready, but Backlash is two weeks away! Rollins is going to give Bron the opportunity to prove that he is ready. But let Rollins let you in on a little secret that everyone else knows. As a Steiner, Bron’s not even number two in his own family. Rollins drops the mic and heads out, but will Rollins be ready for the backlash of challenging Bron to a match?
Stephanie Vaquer arrives backstage.
La Primera is ready to get back at Liv Morgan, but RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ ATTACKS! La Ruda catches Vaquer with the cheap shot, then THROWS her into road cases! Roxie & Liv are there, and they RAM a road case into Vaquer! Judgment Day stands over Vaquer, and Liv tells Vaquer this is HER title! Judgment Day leaves Vaquer behind, but have they truly moved past her? Or is the Dark Angel only going to be more hellbent on her revenge?
PENTA VS Rusev!
Speaking of revenge, the Man With No Fear may still be Intercontinental Champion, but now he owes The Bulgarian Brute a beating for last week. Will #CeroMiedo withstand the power of MACHKA?
Raw returns as Rusev makes his entrance. But wait, then so does Ethan Page! The fans boo All Ego getting involved in this, but he technically was part of the problem last week. The bell rings and the fans rally as the two tie up. Rusev KNEES and CLUBS Penta while Ethan takes a seat ringside. Rusev suplexes Penta, then drags him up for a GUT WRENCH PLEX! The fans rally for Penta, but Rusev scoops for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Penta tumbles, but Rusev CLUBS him and BOOTS him! Rusev stands on Penta, but only Ethan applauds. Rusev steps off to whip Penta, but Penta KICKS on return! and SUPERKICKS!
Penta runs, DROPKICKS, and Rusev tumbles out! Penta then FLIES! Down goes Rusev, right in front of Ethan and commentary! Ethan mockingly applauds but Penta warns him. Ethan says eyes on the prize, and Rusev back suplexes! Penta lands out to SUPERKICK Rusev again! Penta puts Rusev in, Ethan protests how close that got, but Penta keeps moving. Springboard, but into the MACHKA KICK! Rusev scoops for a SWINGING SLAM! The fans boo, Rusev snarls, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rusev has Penta up top! Penta fights the suplex with body shots, then with forearms! The fans cheer as Penta HEADBUTTS Rusev down! Penta then adjusts and leaps, CROSSBODY! Penta keeps moving, he ducks ‘n’ dodges to mule kick a leg! SLING-DOG! Rusev goes to a corner, Penta GAMANGIRIS! Penta sits Rusev down, then runs up to headstand and SWINGING DROPKICK! Rusev sputters but Penta drags him to a cover, ONE!! Rusev still has a lot of gas in the tank, and he KNEES Penta down low! Rusev whips, Penta goes up and over, BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Even Ethan is surprised!
Penta and Rusev rise, the fans rally, and Penta runs up to DEST- NO, Rusev BACKDROPS! Then ROUNDHOUSE! Rusev clinches, URENAGES, and he goes to a corner. The fans boo as Penta stirs and Rusev stomps around. Rusev runs up, MACHKA KICK! Penta falls, but Rusev isn’t done there! Ethan applauds as Rusev shouts, “CRUSH!!” Stomp and ACCOL- NO, Penta slips out, SUPERKICKS, then feints the springboard! Machka kick misses, Penta rolls Rusev up! PENTA WINS!
Winner: Penta, by pinfall
The fans cheer, but Rusev CLOBBERS Penta! Ethan cheers, he is also a sore loser so he likes this! The fans tell Rusev off while he stomps away on Penta! Ethan steps in the ring, takes off his jacket and undoes his cufflinks, but then Rusev glares at him. Ethan says okay, Rusev can have his time with Penta. But then Penta CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Ethan CLOBBERS Penta! The fans boo as now Ethan and Rusev stomp away on Penta! But wait, here comes Je’Von Evans! The fans fire up as The Young OG DUMPS Rusev out, then RAMS into Ethan! And then springboards to FLYING LARIAT! The fans fire up as Evans taunts Rusev!
Rusev runs up, Penta SUPERKICKS! Evans goes up, up, O G CUTTER!! The fans fire up as Evans kicks Rusev out, and he stands tall with Penta. They shake hands on it, they’ll stand against Rusev & Ethan to clear them out of the way. Will Cero Miedo get BOUNCY~?
Los Americanos speak.
Rayo introduces himself, Bravo, and El Grande himself. El Grande steps forward to say, “In a few weeks, I will be competing in one of the biggest and most important matches in the history of lucha libre against Chaparro Americano, Mask VS Mask!” And he cannot lie, this match will be the most important match of his entire life! The biggest fight he’ll ever have. And y’know what? He’ll have to be ready to fight for his life. And to be honest, there is much more on the line. He must be ready to fight for his name, his colors, for Mexico, and for his home.
And what better way to prepare for that than to issue a respectful challenge to the biggest lucha libre legend ever, Rey Mysterio? It would be an honor to step into the ring against Rey here in Laredo, Texas! That is a GRANDE challenge, but is he biting off more than he can chew facing the King of Lucha?
Becky Lynch is here!
The Man has come around to Laredo, and she is the THREE-TIME Women’s Intercontinental Champion. But what will Becky have to say about her big time WrestleMania win? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Becky stands in the ring, still wearing the ring gear from her WrestleMania victory. Becky takes a moment before she says, “The Man, and the NEW Women’s Intercontinental Champion, has come around to Laredo, Texas!” The fans are torn on that, but Becky says we just entered a whole new era of “The Manosphere,” because a lot of history was made at WrestleMania 42! Becky finally got rid of Loser AJ Lee, having ended her horrible title reign, and she put gold around the waist of someone who truly deserves it in herself. She became the first WWE Superstar to win four different titles at Mania.
She became the first-ever THREE TIME Women’s IC Champion! She’s now won more WrestleMania matches than any woman in history! And Undertaker, she’s coming for that streak next! And she proved once and for all why she is the Greatest Women’s Wrestler of All Time, and it’s not just her saying that, other people say it. Sports Illustrated says it, The Bleacher Report says it. All of that is wonderful, all of that is great, but what was most important is that she looked out at a sea of over 50 THOUSAND fans, and she saw her baby girl in the front row.
Becky was able to take her out, walk with her up the ramp, and she realized that she needed to show her daughter what a real champion is. It isn’t about the five-star hotels, the fancy restaurants and the private jets, even though they indulge in all of those. It is not about going to the biggest cities and performing in front of the best crowds. It is also about going to the rundown towns like Laredo and showing out for the commonfolk like everyone here. And Becky knows what they need and what they want. They want a fighting champion! They want her to defend the title! And not just against some nostalgia act or an underdog.
They want Becky VS the best of the best! They want new, exciting, shiny! So Becky stands here before us as The Man of the People, issuing an open challenge to whoever wants to come out here, look them in the eyes and say, “Welcome to the Big Time. Now let’s throw some hands!” Who is it gonna be?! Becky waits, and we get… IYO SKY! The fans cheer that! Iyo gets herself a mic while Becky is rather stunned, and she tells Becky, “I accept!” Becky laughs and asks what Iyo accepts. She wanted to fight the best of the best, the new, the shiny, the exciting. Iyo is none of those things! The fans boo but Becky says that’s for Iyo!
Iyo says no, that’s for Becky! The fans cheer Becky but Becky says okay, okay, she understands. Iyo is accepting on behalf of Rhea Ripley, the part of the team that actually has gold. Is Rhea coming back? Mami VS Becky, Becky Two Belts again. Becky wanted Shawn Michaels, not Marty Jannetty. And clearly, Iyo was holding Rhea back. Iyo SLAPS Becky down! The fans fire up as Iyo stomps Becky, Becky bails out, but Adam Pearce says whoa, hold on, where are you going? The champ wanted a fight, Iyo answered the call, and in case you forgot, we’re in Laredo! So it will be a title match, let’s get a ref, cuz we’re doing it now!
The fans cheer, but Becky CLOBBERS Iyo! The ref hurries in here and backs Becky off. Iyo is still getting her shot, is the Genius about to make The Man’s historic reign historically short, too?
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Iyo Sky!
Raw returns as the match is already going, and Iyo SHOTGUNS Becky down! the fans fire up with Iyo, and she CLUBS Becky on the back. Iyo whips, Becky reverses, but Iyo goes up, only for Becky to BOOT her outta the sky, and LARIATS her down! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer but Becky scowls as Iyo survives. Becky runs up in the corner, forearm SMASH, then clinch for the BECKSPLODER! Iyo bails out but Becky builds speed, and Becky WRECKS Iyo with a dropkick! The fans boo but Becky aims, FLYING FOREARM and down goes Iyo! Becky gets Iyo back into the ring, climbs up a corner, and drops the MAN’S LEG! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally as Iyo survives, but Becky talks herself down. Becky drags Iyo up, clinches again, BECKS- NO, Iyo slips free and ROCKS Becky! Becky fires back with forearms, UPPERCUT, and SOBAT, but Iyo blocks! GERMAN SUPLEX! Becky sputters but both women are down! The fans rally up, Iyo and Becky go to ropes, and Becky runs up! Iyo dodges, and URAKEN! SHOTEI! And then FLAPJACK! The fans fire up for Iyo as she brings Becky up to whip. Becky reverses, but Iyo goes up, out, and ROCKS Becky! Then HOTSHOTS her! The fans fire up as Iyo climbs, to then MISSILE DROPKICK! Direct hit, and Iyo kips up!
The fans fire up as Iyo does her crazy taunt! Iyo then aims at Becky in the corner, SHINKANSEN! Iyo pushes Becky to the cover, TWO! Becky survives but Iyo stays focused. Iyo goes up, up, but Becky YANKS her back down! And dragon sleeper for an EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Cover, TWO! Iyo is still in this and that frustrates Becky. Becky demands Iyo stand, then clinches, but Iyo victory rolls for STOMP 182! Becky bails out, Iyo builds speed, but Becky ROCKS Iyo first! Becky reels Iyo in, but Iyo PELES free! Iyo then runs up, SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB to the FLOOR! The fans are thunderous while both women are down, and Raw goes to break!
Raw returns again as Becky has Iyo up top! The fans rally as Iyo fights, but Becky SUPERPLEXES! Then roll through for a DDT! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Iyo survives! Both women are down, “This is Awesome!” Becky and Iyo stir but it is Becky that stands first. Becky brings Iyo up and clinches again, but Iyo turns the lift into a crucifix, then sunset flip! TWO, Becky ducks the roundhouse but not HEEL KICK! Iyo hurries to underhooks and TIGER BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives and Iyo is shocked! The fans rally as Iyo goes to the corner! Iyo goes up, but Becky trips her up again! Becky climbs, but Iyo ELBOWS her away!
Becky staggers but Iyo reels Becky in, TORNADO DDT! Iyo goes up, up, and OVER THE MOONSAULT, but into BOOTS! Becky hurries to clinch! MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, TWO?!? Becky is shocked as Iyo survives her best shot! Laredo is all fired up for Iyo but that infuriates Becky. Becky drags Iyo to the drop zone, goes up, but Iyo trips her up now! Becky SMACKS off post, tumbles to the apron then the floor, but Iyo goes right out! ASAI MOONSAULT! Down goes Becky at the ramp! Iyo hurries to get Becky up and in, then takes off a shoe that’s bothering her. Becky distracts the ref, ASUKA TRIPS IYO!! Becky clinches, MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, Becky wins!!
Winner: Becky Lynch, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion)
The Man survives thanks to a big time assist from The Empress of Tomorrow! Asuka may be without her Pirate Princess, but she’s still pissed at Iyo for her supposed disrespect! BUZZSAW! ASUKA LOCK!! Iyo flails, even taps, but nothing can save her from Asuka’s wrath! Fans chant “We Want Kairi!” but Asuka stands on Iyo with a sinister smile. Will Asuka break Iyo and make her respect her senpai?
El Grande Americano Original talks with Rey Mysterio.
EGA OG says hola to Rey, and knows Rey is fraternizing with that faker, that supposed El Grande Americano Dos. First he endorses the guy, then he has a match against him. Original just wants to know that on May 30th for AAA, Mask VS Mask, does Original have to watch his back? Rey says no, he does not, Mr. OG Grande. Listen, the only thing Rey is looking for is for them all to respect lucha libre. Rey says in Spanish that for a luchador, their mask is everything. All OG Grande can says is si, bueno. But then Los Americanos step into the room! And they ask what Rey is doing with this guy! Rey says it is not what they think.
The Grandes start arguing, both in Spanish and English, but Rey shouts them all down. Tranquilos, cabrones! He is not choosing sides. Rayo & Bravo say he better. Is that a threat?! No, take it easy, jefe, they’re just saying. See you in the ring. Los Americanos head out, Rey is a little annoyed with them and OG Grande, but will the King of Lucha teach them all a thing or two about the culture?
Backstage interview with The Usos.
Byron Saxton is with Jimmy & Jey, and he gets to it: Can they give us some intel on which direction Roman Reigns is leaning towards? #BigJim says the OTC will make his decision when The OTC is ready to make his decision. Jey adds YEET, but LA Knight steps in. The Mega Star hopes he didn’t just hear them say that. OTC, sitting at the head of the table. Knight isn’t here to tear them down but to remind them of who they are. Main Event Jey Uso, a former world champion, and how’d he do that? On his own! Big Jim Uso, also all the potential in the world to be world champion, but how is he gonna do that? Not under Roman Reigns, that’s for sure!
Jey tells Knight to stay in his lane, but Jimmy calms him down. Jimmy told Knight that this is family business. Knight understands that, and he can respect that. But the problem is, the whole Bloodline thing, they had immense power, they run roughshod over everybody. But the problem was, that power corrupts, and when it does, it becomes Knight’s business, YEAH! Knight leaves it at this, but does he have a point? Is The Bloodline about to relapse into their old ways?
Joe Hendry is here!
Laredo waves their hands from side to side as The Prestigious One is in the ring. “Say his name because he has appeared in Laredo, Texas!” The fans cheer, and Hendry knows they know he had a big decision to make, so he wants to tell us all about it in the song. “I’ve won the titles everywhere I go. I’ve been on WrestleMania and many other shows. But the time has come for me to pick one brand. I’m sorry to the others, I hope they understand. Joe Hendry’s on Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry signed to Raw. Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry signs to Raw.
“Next time you turn on Netflix, you won’t just want to chill. I’ll have you believing in a better kind of thrill. Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry’s on Raw. respect to the Ruler, I acknowledge The OTC. But Adam Pearce, if you’re listening, can you make one change for me? That’s Logan Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? Everyone! Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? All together! Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan-” Well, now The Maverick is here, and he says you can’t fire him! You can’t fire him, he’s unfireable! Boo you, Hendry, you can’t fire him! He’s Logan Paul! All of you are awful, just like that song!
Logan says, “You’re awful!” to the fans in the front row. He knows this is Hendry’s first not on Raw, and now it’s also his last! He’s made the worst mistake of his life! Theory then tells Hendry that he isn’t seeing things right. See this right here? That’s gold, that makes them the greatest tag team champions of the world! Of the UNIVERSE! What they’re telling Hendry is that they are winners! Hendry asks if these guys are winners. The fans say, “NO!” Hendry says Joe says no to that. He saw ESPN< he saw Mania, he just saw some primetime losers! Now The Vision is mad, and they throw stuff out of the ring!
Theory says lemme tell you something! This mat belongs to The Vision! The camera that everyone sees through belongs to The Vision. And The Vision goes through everybody! Hendry is in a lucky spot, because they’re gonna go through him! They push Hendry, but he TURNS! LARIAT for Theory! Hendry RAMS Logan into a corner! Theory goes after Hendry, the Vision mugs him 2v1, and the fans boo as they KNEE Hendry low! But wait! Here come the Street Profits! Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins went after The Vision last week, so here we go again! Dawkins DUMPS Logan out before he DECKS him!
Dawkins ROCKS Theory, whips him, REVELATION! The fans fire up and pump it up with Ford! He goes up top but Logan saves Theory! At least, for now. Ford points to Hendry, he HIGH JUMPS to take The Vision down! The fans fire up for Hendry & The Profits, and we all get to wave our hands from side to side! The Profits are believers, but will they also be the hunters when it comes to The Vision and those World Tag Team Championships?
Grayson Waller complains to Adam Pearce.
The Aussie Icon doesn’t like the Raw General Manager just giving people opportunities outta nowhere. That bouncy idiot, Je’Von, is one cutter away from retirement! Then Pearce has one guy singing songs, there’s some little vampire kid cursing people, where are the opportunities for Waller? He’s in the shape of his life, lad! Pearce says he’ll give Oba Femi a shot. Wow, okay, he beat Brock at the END of his career? #Obarated! Uh, no, Oba’s behind you. Waller regrets everything but Oba says if Waller wants a chance, then Pearce can give him one against Oba tonight. Waller says Pearce should’ve warned him!
Pearce says he did, but too late. Waller needs to go get his gear on, because that match is official. Is Waller about to have a Fall From Grace?
Joe Hendry & The Street Profits regroup backstage.
Ford & Dawkins are singing the very catchy, “Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul?” Hendry thanks for the help, what a welcome to Raw. They shake hands on it, and Ford says get a different colored shirt now that he’s on the red brand, you know what he means? Hendry nods and heads out, and The Profits secret handshake. And then Rollins steps in, and he tells them that last week- Ford stops Rollins there, because there he goes thinking this is all about him. Last week wasn’t about him but about those tag titles. Rollins thinking he special. The Profits leave and Rollins does have to consider that.
But either way, will Rollins and The Profits find themselves working together against The Vision? Or is this all going to be for naught?
El Grande Americano w/ Los Americanos VS Rey Mysterio!
The battle of Los Grande Americanos is set for May 30th, and the King of Lucha has ended up in the middle of it all. Will Rey be much more than just a tune-up for El Grande Americano Dos? Or will this El Grande be more than ready to face the other Grande Americano next month?
Raw returns as Los Americanos make their entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. The two tie up, and Grande wrenches to wristlock. Rey rolls, uses the ropes to flip through, then Rey wrenches, only for Grande to wrangle him. Rey kips up to wrench but Grande rolls, spins, and he drop toeholds Rey to then go for the wristlock. The fans applaud the technical exchange as Grande then floats to a cover, ONE as Rey gets an arm up! Grande puts the arm down, TWO as Rey gets the other arm up! Another cover, TWO! A third cover, TWO as Rey bridges! Grande hops on, but Rey stays up! The fans cheer while Grande is stunned!
Grande jumps again but Rey uses that to get up and up and sunset flip! TWO, Grande runs up but Rey sweeps! Cover, ONE! Grande sweeps and covers, ONE! The fans cheer as the two stand off. Rey and Grande applaud each other, then Rey offers a handshake. Grande accepts, but Rey kicks low! Rey whips, Grande reverses to kick low! Grande hammerlocks Rey, brings him around, but Rey fires elbows. Rey cravats to jump and flying-mare! Grande RUNS Rey over! Things keep moving, Rey bypasses Grande to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Grande’s on the ropes, Rey dials it up, but Grande GAMANGIRIS first! Cover, TWO! The fans rally while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rey whips Grande to ropes and BACKDROPS him! Grande goes to a corner while the fans cheer, and Rey whips corner to corner. Grande reverses, blocks a kick, and SMACKS Rey! Rey staggers to another corner but Grande whips corner to corner. Grande runs up but Rey BOOTS him! Rey ELBOWS Grande, then goes up, but Grande CLUBS him on the back! Grande gets under Rey but Rey slips free. Grande SMACKS Rey again, whips, but Rey reverses. Grande goes up and over, but Rey goes up to QUEBRADA, but Grande stays up! Only for Rey to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up while Rey covers, TWO!
Rey is surprised but many are surprised he pulled that counter off in the first place. Rey waits on Grande to get up, then DROPKICKS him onto the ropes! The fans cheer as Rey dials it up, but Rayo distracts so Bravo can trip Rey! The fans boo but Bravo plays dumb. Rayo hurries to sneak Grande his metal plate! Rey DECKS Bravo, then runs to 619 Rayo down! The fans cheer, Rey slingshots, but Grande dodges the splash! Grande grabs the metal plate, but then ORIGINAL GRANDE is here! They tug-o-war over the plate, Rey BLASTS the Grandes into each other! Rey runs again, RANA! Grande Dos is on the ropes, so Rey redials, 619!!
Rey aims again, slingshot and DROP THE DIME! Cover, Rey wins!
Winner: Rey Mysterio, by pinfall
El Grande Americano Dos tried to lie, cheat and steal, but Rey spots the metal plate! And he even tells Original that no one is getting it! They’re gonna have to fight fair ‘n’ square in May! Well for now, Grande Original CLOBBERS Grande Dos! The fans fire up as these two brawl while they grapple! Producers and refs rush out here but fans want to “Let Them Fight! Let Them Fight!” The Grandes are separated, but the animosity between them is only growing! Who proves they are El Grande Americano Superior on May 30th?
Asuka speaks.
“Iyo, did you think you were done with me? I say when we’re done! Because I am still your senpai. All I’ve done is try to help you and all you’ve done is disappoint me. For so long, I blamed myself for your mistakes. I thought I did something wrong for you to turn your back on me. But I finally realize YOU are the problem! You are ungrateful, selfish, and my biggest failure. But I didn’t fail you, you failed me. You failed your family! And now, we’re both alone, because I didn’t want another Iyo. I’ve spared you until now because I thought we could be a family again. But now that you killed that family…NOTHING will stop me from destroying you!
“So, at Backlash, I fix my failure. I teach you one final lesson. And that lesson is… You are not and will never be ready for Asuka!” The grudge match is finally set, but will the Empress of Tomorrow make sure Iyo has no future? Or will the Genius prove that she’s left her senpai behind long ago?
Grayson Waller VS Oba Femi!
The Aussie Icon likes him a good “shoey,” but he stuck his foot in his mouth this time. Grayson wanted an opportunity, but will he even survive against The Ruler that conquered The Beast?
The bell rings and the two circle. The fans already chant “O~BA!” as he blocks Waller’s kick. Oba LARIATS Waller, TOSSES him to a corner, then fires body shots from all sides. Oba UPPERCUTS Waller, whips him corner to corner, then UPPERCUTS again! Oba runs corner to corner for another UPPERCUT! Oba keeps going, but Waller bails out! The fans boo, but Oba has Waller at the apron. Waller HOTSHOTS Oba, then somersaults, but into the SHOTPUT BOMB! Oba UPPERCUTS Waller back down and the fans fire up! Pop-up, and FALL FROM GRACE!! Cover, Oba wins!
Winner: Oba Femi, by pinfall
Waller wanted on the card tonight, but maybe he regrets it. At the very least, Waller learned Femi isn’t #Obarated! Oba has the mic to ask Laredo if they’re feeling good tonight. The fans cheer because indeed they are! Oba says they’re feeling good, he’s feeling good, Waller isn’t, but we don’t care about how Waller feels. Waller did say something that was right, though. There is no opportunity around here, because all the big champions are locked in with contenders, the US Champion doesn’t do open challenges, so Oba is going to take it upon himself to create a solution to the problem. Ladies and gentlemen, as of today, the Oba Femi Open Challenge will commence!
The fans cheer, and Oba says to any man back there who wants to prove himself, step up! If you want to see how you fair at the top of the mountain, step up! But Oba will not take too kindly to their decision. Because he will be merciless, unforgiving, and relentless! He will punish them! They are not stepping to just any man, but to OBA FEMI! The fans cheer as Oba makes himself equal to a title! Will anyone be able to overthrow The Ruler?
Judgment Day is in the clubhouse.
Liv, Raquel & Roxie are still feeling great after what they did to Vaquer, because THEY run Raw! Vaquer found out the hard way, and so will BayLyra. Liv asks Raquel for time alone with Roxie. Is this about the thing? Yes, it is. Raquel says sure, she’ll go finish warming up. Raquel heads out, and Liv says hey to Roxie. Liv wanted to finish the conversation they tried having before WrestleMania. Remember? Before Vaquer smacked their heads together? Right, yeah. Well, really, Liv just wants to apologize to Roxie.
Liv is sorry for how things went down with Finn while she was gone. She knows Roxie and Finn were close, and that must’ve been hard watching from home. Liv knows how that felt, because she sat at home watching Finn bring Roxie into the group. And Liv wants Roxie to know that they are family, but Finn put himself before the family. That is not something Liv would do to Roxie, she wants to support her like Roxie supported Liv. So Liv will be in their corner and cheer them on as Roxie & Raquel get one step closer to the tag titles. Liv takes Roxie’s hand and asks, “Do you trust me, my little Roxie?”
Roxie nods yes, but then says she needs a second. Liv says okay, see you out there. Liv heads out, saying this is exciting. But Roxie doesn’t seem so sure. Wait, FINN is in the clubhouse?! Roxie tells him he’s not supposed to be here, but Finn says Roxie CANNOT trust Liv! In fact, she can’t trust anyone in the Judgment Day! Roxie asks if she can’t trust them, or can’t trust Finn. Roxie is with Judgment Day, she has a match coming up, so he has to go. Finn says good luck with the match, and hopes she knows what she’s doing. Finn leaves, but is The Prince right about them all?
Bayley & Lyra Valkyria VS Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez w/ Liv Morgan!
The Role Model & Morrigan fell short of the tag titles at WrestleMania, but Judgment Day wasn’t even in the match! Who proves themselves worthy of the next opportunity with a win tonight?
Raw returns as Judgment Day makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Bayley starts against Raquel. The fans rally as the two circle, tie up, and Bayley wrenches to wristlock. Raquel swings, Bayley ducks, and she puts on the pressure. Raquel powers Bayley to a corner, ROCKS her, then whips her corner to corner. Raquel runs up but Bayley BOOTS her! Bayley headlocks but Raquel blocks the takeover! Raquel lifts Bayley but Bayley fights that with fists. Bayley jumps to tornado takeover! They roll, Raquel fights up, and Raquel hits a BIG back suplex! Raquel looms over Bayley but hears the fans chanting, “We Want Roxie!”
Raquel points to the corner, the fans cheer, so Raquel tags Roxie! The fans cheer even more now as the Judgment Day mugs Bayley! Roxie stomps away, the fans cheer her on, but the ref counts. Roxie backs off, but Bayley lifts Roxie! Roxie kicks and flails but Bayley RAMS Roxie into the corner. Tag to Lyra, she and Bayley mug Roxie, and the fans boo. Lyra headlocks Roxie but Roxie pulls hair. Roxie headlocks and the fans cheer her on. Lyra powers out, but Roxie cartwheels over the dropdown! Roxie takes a bow, then SLAPS Lyra! Lyra CLOBBERS Roxie and rains down fists! Laredo boos but Lyra whips Roxie to ropes.
Roxie tilt-o-whirls through to RANA, but Lyra handsprings through that! Lyra SLAPS Roxie in return! Liv tells Bayley to shut up but Lyra whips Roxie to the corner. Roxie dodges, but Lyra grabs her by the wrist! Tag to Bayley, scoop and BACKBREAKER, but Roxie knees free! Roxie SMACKS Bayley, but Lyra WHEEL KICKS! Bayley goes back up, MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Roxie survives, and she bails out to regroup with the others. Judgment Day avoids Lyra’s dropkick, and Raquel CLOBBERS her! But Bayley fires off on Roxie! Bayley puts Roxie in the ring, but Raquel trips Bayley up!
Bayley POSTS Lyra, all while Roxie distracts the ref! Judgment Day is in control as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as both Bayley and Raquel are down! The fans rally as both women crawl, Liv coaches Raquel, hot tags to Roxie and Lyra! The fans fire up, but then Lyra CROSSBODIES Roxie and GAMANGIRIS Raquel! Lyra LARIATS Roxie, dodges Raquel, and goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK! Lyra kips up, then clinches Roxie, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Roll through for the fisherman BUSTER! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Roxie survives! Liv coaches her team on but Lyra drags Roxie up. Lyra brings Roxie over, tags Bayley, and Bayley fireman’s carries while Lyra climbs. Roxie slips free, SHOVES Bayley into Lyra, then tags Raquel!
Roxie runs, tilt-o-whirls, and clinches, Raquel adds as BOOT to the LEG SWEEP! Cover, but Lyra SPLASHES onto it! The fans rally again and Raquel crawls, hot tag back to Roxie! The fans fire up again as Roxie BLASTS Lyra, SOBATS Bayley, then hops up and hops on! But Bayley SMACKS Roxie off buckles! Then a BAYLEY2BELLY! Cover, Raquel breaks it! The fans cheer, Lyra runs up and CROSSBODIES Raquel and herself out of the ring! Liv shouts at Bayley, but she gets caught! The fans cheer, but then Liv HOTSHOTS Bayley! Roxie SHINING WIZARDS! Then the POP-ROX!! Cover, Judgment Day wins!
Winners: Judgment Day, by pinfall
Laredo cheers their hometown hero, but it was certainly a team effort as always for Judgment Day! Will nothing stop them from having all the gold again?
Roman Reigns heads to the ring!
Laredo, Texas puts up their ones to the sky as The OTC makes his entrance. The WWE World Heavyweight Champion stands on stage, raises the title to the sky, and the pyro goes off. But what has he decided when it comes to him and Jacob Fatu? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Roman is in the ring, and he raises the belt again for the second round of pyro. Roman grabs a mic while the fans chant “O T C! O T C!” The fans then shift to singing, “Roman, Roman Reigns~!” then go back to “O T C! O T C!” Roman enjoys that for a moment before he says, “Y’see, it’s been awhile since I’ve been here in Texas. But if you can’t tell from home, they love their Tribal Chief here, baby!” The fans cheer that! Roman continues by saying, “They made this title in spite of me. They made this title to try and take away from my shine. But it never worked. Y’see, there’s an old saying and it’s very true.
“The title don’t make the man, the man makes the title!” The fans cheer that, too! Roman says that’s what he’s done with this strap! He’s put it in the main event! He’s put it on night two of WrestleMania! He’s made this title relevant! See, now you can finally be proud of this title. Now you can respect this title! Now, you can actually choose to acknowledge this title. “As a matter of fact, let’s demonstrate. Laredo, Texas…!” The fans erupt with “O T C! O T C!” Roman says it again, “Laredo, Texas… ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again! But then Jacob Fatu makes his entrance! The fans cheer again as The Samoan Werewolf arrives!
Jacob goes right to the ring while the fans chant “FATU! FATU!” Jacob and Roman stare down, and Roman says, “Fatu, right on cue. Perfect timing, I was just getting to you. I gave you a week, gave you time to think. I’m hoping you made the right choice, Jacob. I’m hoping you made the choice to unite our family, and not divide it.” Jacob has a mic to say Roman gave him a week but he didn’t need a week. He didn’t need a day. Hell, he didn’t even need an hour! He knew exactly what he wanted when he came out here last Monday. Jacob didn’t stutter, didn’t hesitate, when he said he doesn’t want the title, but that he needs the title.
What? Is Roman stuck in his WWE main event bubble? Is he stuck in Tribal Chief Land? Roman ain’t grind like Jacob! Jacob is uncut and raw! 12 YEARS of hard work, 12 YEARS of grinding, 12 YEARS of suffering, not knowing when the next meal was gonna be! While y’all was running things up here as The Bloodline, Fatu was foaming at the mouth, grinding, on the frontlines, trying to figure out if he was gonna be here or not! The fans cheer that, and Fatu says it ain’t how you start but how you finish. And that has Fatu standing here in front of Roman. So before WWE, Roman didn’t call, Jimmy didn’t call, Jey didn’t call.
You know who did call? Solo Sikoa! The fans boo that name but Jacob says Solo gave him a chance! Roman says, “Solo?! Either you’re completely confused or you’re dumber than I think. Solo couldn’t get a cup of coffee delivered to the building if he wanted to. Take a look around. Who you think runs this place?” The fans chant, “O T C! O T C!” Laredo ain’t lying, OTC runs WWE. And yeah, he’s been distracted, things get hectic around here, but Roman never forgot about Jacob. Roman signed off on Jacob. But Jacob’s sounding confused, sounding like a fool. Jacob doesn’t deserve it, he hasn’t earned it.
Roman allowing Jacob to compete against him is nepotism! And Roman can’t allow- JACOB GRABS ROMAN BY THE FACE! The fans freak out as the TONGAN DEATH GRIP grinds Roman down, but then Roman SMACKS him with the mic! Fatu just shakes it off?! TONGAN DEATH GRIP!! Roman sputters as Fatu HEADBUTTS away! Fatu chokes Roman right out, and he tells Roman, “I am going to take everything, EVERYTHING, from you!!” Fatu finally lets Roman go, and he picks up the belt. Fans are torn, but the decision should be clear now. Roman coughs and sputters but he grabs the mic to shout at Jacob!
“You want me at Backlash?! I’ll see you at Backlash!!” The fans cheer, and the match is made! The Samoan Werewolf has made The Tribal Chief into his prey, but will he have what he’s really after in the world title? Or will The OTC punish Fatu for this insolence?
My Thoughts:
A very good Raw that was a bit toned down on the action after that hot Raw After Mania. Great bookending with the OG Bloodline, though I’m not sure about the set-up of Roman & Usos sitting at the table that was more like a press conference table than a meeting. But Jimmy and Jey each having a different side of the argument was good, this builds a bit on what we saw before Mania when Jey was telling Roman to “get him” in reference to CM Punk. And great ending with Roman and Jacob, where Jacob is already done with talking, and he brings out a submission type move to make himself even more menacing. It’d be rather shocking of Fatu actually wins at Backlash, but I feel like Fatu losing and joining Roman is too much of a rehash of everything we’ve already seen in the Bloodline Saga.
Very good match from Penta VS Rusev, and very good win for Penta, but Ethan Page and Je’Von Evans getting involved made sense. That’ll be a great tag match, and I bet we’ll sort out who is challenging Penta for Backlash through that match. Very good promo from Rollins and Bron to set up their match, I appreciate Bron’s perspective because that is how it looked and felt and was definitely not how it should’ve been even in kayfabe. I feel like Bron wins out to then send him to the world title after Backlash. Another great song promo from Hendry, and honestly a great over-the-top angry reaction from Logan Paul for it. Profits helping Hendry out was logical and very good stuff, and Profits putting Rollins in his place was also good. But yeah, there’s gotta be a Six Man Tag there, too.
Waller getting upset only to get humbled by Oba is classic wrestling trope, and Oba making his own open challenge is also great. That’s in the same lineage as like Andre the Giant daring people to body slam him when he knows they couldn’t, or even Chris Masters and the Master Lock Challenge. This will give us some really fun matches while also building Oba up towards a title opportunity of his own. Becky wanting her own Open Challenge series is good, and Iyo challenging her tonight was probably their best way to improvise from releasing Kairi Sane and ruining their own story of Kairi, Iyo & Asuka. The fans are already starting #WeWantKairi, not sure WWE will listen this time, but Asuka VS Iyo is happening for Backlash and that’s all we can really expect.
Very good stuff with Los Americanos, this ended up a great plug for the AAA story of Mask VS Mask. Rey Mysterio being part of the story was good, too, and Rey keeps himself afloat with this win. Gable Americano of course got involved in the match, he and Kaiser Americano are even in math right now, but I would think Gable loses to finally be exposed. And great stuff with Judgment Day, from the attack on Vaquer to the tag match as the main event match. But I’m a little confused as to the Finn & Roxie part. Finn and Roxie should’ve discussed how their ultimate plan was still working. It should’ve been revealed that Finn really did bring Roxie into the group to mess with Liv x Dom. They can still have Roxie turn on Judgment Day in the most pivotal moment, but now it’ll be a bit confusing as to why.
My Score: 8.8/10
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