Results
Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (3/3/26)
Prepare for Vengeance!
Are you ready for an Absolute Experience?
Before going after the NXT Championship, Ricky Saints looks to prove anything Joe Hendry can do, he can do better! Therefore, Ricky’s gonna sing!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Ethan Page; Myles wins and retains the title.
- Women’s Speed Tournament: Wren Sinclair VS Nikkita Lyons; Wren wins and advances to the finals.
- Six Man Tag: Shiloh Hill, Hank ‘n’ Tank VS The Vanity Project; Shiloh, Hank ‘n’ Tank win.
- NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne w/ The Fatal Influence VS ZARIA; Double Disqualification, Jacy retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
Myles Borne is here!
The fans are all fired up for the NEW NXT North American Champion as he brings the original belt to the ring. Myles holds it up proudly and the fans cheer again. The fans chant, “You Deserve It!” while Myles gets the mic. Myles says it feels so good to hold this title and to hear his name announced as a champion. And yes, he heard it loud and clear. Now normally, the new champ comes out all grateful, talk about his dreams, his sob story, and soak it all up. But not this time. We’ve been down that road. The fans all know what he’s been through and what he fights for, so… Instead of just standing here and thanking everyone for supporting him…
Myles wants to support his biggest haters! He wants to thank Ethan Page! Ethan didn’t think Myles had this inside him. This might be outta character, but Ethan did teach him he lacked a killer instinct. All that did was pour gasoline on a fire that was inside of Myles and Ethan unleashed a demon! You wanna push Myles? He’ll push back! He won’t be a boy scout and he damn sure ain’t an angel! So to get this title, and to keep this title, if that’s the side he has to show, then so be it! Myles asks, “Can you hear me now?” The fans cheer, but then Ethan Page has to show up. The fans boo, but Ethan says he most definitely can hear Myles!
And all Ethan heard was, “Thank You, Ethan Page!” Because if not for All Ego, this would still be the mild-mannered little boy too afraid to rock the boat. And now he stands here as champion! Time to repay the favor, pal. Last week, Myles got lucky. Anyone can have a good night. Ethan had a bad night. But he had a MILLION great nights! From night one of stepping into NXT to become the quickest NXT Champion in history! Then he became AAA Mixed Tag Team Champion! Then he broke records as the Greatest North American Champion: Longest amount of days, most successful defenses! If there’s anyone who deserves a rematch, it’s the man who carried this brand for two years!
The fans are torn, but Myles says he just knew Ethan would come out here. Maybe it is because, what did Ethan call it? Champion’s Intuition! Ethan wants a rematch? Fine, Myles will talk to Mr. Stone. Ethan says great! And when he does, let Stone know it should be tonight. Well, if that’s what Ethan wants, he’s got it! But he’ll sure as Hell regret it! Wait, Stone himself walks out here. The fans are a little upset as Stone says he’ll happily give us the rematch, but let’s take a beat and put wrestling gear on. Ethan says no, if Myles wants to be a fighting champion, he accepted the challenge, so let’s do this RIGHT NOW! The fans like that idea, too!
Stone says fine, since they’re both want it right now, then let’s get a ref out here and have the match NOW! The ref slides right in, and even with these men in their nice suits and loafers, we’re having a title match to kick off NXT! Will this pay off for All Ego? Or will it just be insult to injury?
NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Ethan Page!
The bell rings and Myles is right on Ethan with UPPERCUT after UPPERCUT! The fans fire up as Myles shoves Ethan around, throws his jacket at him, and fires more hands! Myles fires body shots, then UPPERCUTS, then a whip corner to corner. Myles runs up to LARIAT, then he lets Ethan fall! the fans cheer as Myles stands Ethan up for more haymakers! Ethan kicks low, throat chops, and Myles sputters! The fans boo as Ethan RIPS Myles’ nice shirt up! Ethan CLUBS Myles down, then whips him corner to corner. Myles reverses but Ethan BOOTS him away! Ethan goes up, leaps, but into a DROPKICK!
Myles storms out after Ethan, and they brawl on the desk! The fans fire up as Myles just rains down shots! They count to TEN and Myles lets off! Myles throws off what’s left of his shirt while NXT goes picture in picture.
Myles SHOVES Ethan off the desk, then stalks him around the way. Myles THROWS Ethan into the ring, storms up and covers, TWO! Ethan flounders to a corner but Myles stomps him. Ethan hits back but Myles DECKS him! Myles drags Ethan up, reels him in, and hits an ANARCHY SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Ethan toughs it out, but then he CDLAWS Myles’ face! Ethan gets Myles down to ground ‘n’ pound but Myles is in the ropes. The ref counts, Ethan stops, only to come back for more! The ref has Ethan back off, and Ethan rolls up his sleeves as he storms up on Myles. Ethan rains down fists, then stomps Myles around, and even HEADBUTTS!
Ethan whips Myles to ropes, ELBOWS him down, then covers, TWO! Myles toughs it out but Ethan stays focused. Ethan looms over Myles, drags him up, but Myles fires body shots! Myles fires haymakers, then runs the ropes, but Ethan scoops to POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Ethan seethes as Myles survives, but Ethan sits Myles up for KNEES to the back! Ethan clamps on with a chinlock and he grinds Myles down. Myles endures, fights up, and fires body shots. Myles fights free, but Ethan ROCKS him! Ethan reels Myles back in but Myles blocks the suplex! NXT returns to single picture as Myles lifts, but Ethan fights the suplex!
Ethan wrenches free, kicks low, and hits the CONFIDENCE BREAKER! Cover, TWO! Myles survives again and Ethan seethes. The fans rally for Myles but Ethan paces. Ethan drags Myles by an arm, RIPCORD and POWER- NO, Myles makes it a REVERSE DDT! The fans rally up as Myles drags himself up with the ropes. Myles ROCKS Ethan, ROCKS him again, and again! Myles DECKS Ethan, DECKS him again, then RIPS that shirt off! Then he DROPKICKS Ethan down! Ethan scrambles away but Myles grabs the nice shoes! Ethan kicks but those PANTS rip! Myles storms back up but Ethan YANKS him into the ropes!
The fans rally as Ethan takes off his belt. Despite the attire, this is NOT a Street Fight, so the ref confiscates it. Wait, Ethan takes off a shoe!? And he DECKS Myles with that leather fist! Cover, TWO!! Ethan is furious as Myles survives, and Ethan takes the pants off. Ethan drags Myles up, reels him in, but Myles fights the lift! Myles trips Ethan, steps through, but Ethan BOOTS him away! Ethan kicks low, TWISTED- NO, Myles slips free to trip Ethan! ANKLE LOCK!! Ethan flails, reaches out, but Myles drags him back! Ethan turns over to BOOT Myles away! Myles has the shoe and pants! Myles gives the ref the pants, and CLOBBERS Ethan with the shoe!!
The fans cheer as Myles hits BORNE AGAIN!! Cover, MYLES WINS!
Winner: Myles Borne, by pinfall (still NXT North American Champion)
Ethan tried to cheat Myles, but Myles turned the tables on him! Myles will do what it takes, but how long can he last as champion?
Backstage interview with Zaria.
Sarah Schreiber is there to interview the Agent of Change as she arrives, and she asks why Zaria attacked Sol Ruca last week. Zaria says if you have to ask that question, then you weren’t paying attention. Zaria storms off, and now DarkState arrives for the night. They are all fired up already, looking for Tony D’Angelo. But Stone and security hurry to stop them. Stone knows they are furious, and Tony D is on his way, but they can’t do this in the parking lot! They gotta do it inside a ring. Cutler James says one way or another, they get their hands on Tony. Yes, that’s fine, but just do it inside! Security ushers DarkState inside, and then a car pulls up! Tony D HAS arrived!
And from the trunk of said car, he pulls out a crowbar! The man who was The Don is ready to get dark with DarkState. Will anyone be walking away from this one?
Blake Monroe is here!
NXT returns as The Glamour is already in the ring, mic in hand. “When Jaida Parker interrupted me on her ‘big return,’ I expected to feel disrespected. When she cost me the Speed match against Thea Hail last week, I expected to feel rage. I expected to want to ear her apart piece by piece, but that’s just not what I felt. What I felt was… revealing. Shocking, actually. It was reassurance. Because in that moment, I realized something very simple: Jaida Parker needs Blake Monroe.” The fans are torn, but Blake says you can paint this as a heated rivalry, act like Jaida got under her skin, like Jaida could actually steal the spotlight, but that’s just not the case.
No, no, no. All Jaida did was confirm Blake’s value. You don’t interrupt irrelevance, do you? You don’t sabotage someone who doesn’t matter. The biggest thing a woman in NXT can do is interrupt Blake Monroe. Because The Glamour is perfectly poised. In NXT, she is the conversation, the controversy, the standard. When she breathes, people react. When she speaks, timelines light up. When she competes, it trends every single time. People don’t just quietly admire Blake, no. They obsess over her! People love to hate Blake than they love to love Jaida! “Jaida’s the kind of girl who acts on emotion and asks questions later. And to me, that’s just… It isn’t scary.
“Jaida can’t step up, so stepping to me is her only option, because that is the fastest way to matter. Whether you wanna admit it or not, this division revolves around me!” The fans are again torn, but Blake continues by saying poor Jaida is just like all the girls back there, begging for a chance. Blake will do some charity and share her spotlight with Jaida at Vengeance Day. Then Blake will walk straight through her to go to Stand & Deliver. But then Jaida appears! The fans chant, “MISS PARKER!” Jaida asks if Blake hears that, cuz she does. It’s crazy. See, Blake’s got jokes tonight. Blake’s talking about Jaida this, Jaida that. What w need is for Jaida to slap the taste outta Blake’s mouth!
Blake is delusional because she built this fantasy where everything revolves around her. If that’s the case, why is Blake trying to convince everybody and their mama of how important she is? See, Jaida clocked Blake a long time ago. The Glamour exists because of insecurity. But y’know who’s not insecure? Jaida! When she pops up, the temperature changes. Her presence is felt before she’s even seen. And she doesn’t need to chase relevancy, she is the definition of it! And Blake hates that! All eyes are on Jaida and she doesn’t give a damn what others think. But Blake does, because her whole life she’s been the supporting character praying for a starting role.
And at Vengeance Day, Jaida gives Blake what she wants through the ass whooping that she needs! The truth is, Blake, you need Jaida. Blake needs Jaida so that she doesn’t fade into the background that she’s so scared of. So now, Jaida’s gonna show Blake just how soft she is. Blake says Jaida forgets herself, but Jaida tells her to shut her ass up. Because Blake doesn’t even believe the words coming outta her own words! she’s scared! Under that polished ego of hers, she is NOT who she thinks she is> Yeah, Blake did one great thing, but take away the theatrics, the help, and all this “Everyone loves to hate on The Glamour!” All that’s left is a mediocre B*TCH!
Blake SLAPS Jaida, so Jaida fires hands! The fans fire up, Jaida ELBOWS Blake, but Blake TACKLES Jaida! Jaida turns that around for ground ‘n’ pound! Blake kicks free, but the HIP-NOTIC finds her! Blake flounders out of the ring and up the ramp! Jaida tells Blake to keep talking! Miss Parker don’t play, but will she still beat Blake at her own game?
Vanity Project regroups backstage.
Ricky Saints consoles Ethan, then Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes walk in. Drake says that he just wants to say he is so sorry. They didn’t realize Ethan would want his rematch tonight, they were prepping for the Six Man Tag. Brad says they would’ve made sure Myles didn’t steal that title away. Ethan says he appreciates that. He just needs time to think. Fair enough. Saints says yes, just give it time. Vanity Project has the Six Man Tag, Drake has his Evolve Championship defense tomorrow on Succession 2. Smokes says yeah, it’s against Cappuccino Jones, but Drake’s got this. Yes, just be sure he’s got this.
Saints has the boys head out, then he tells Ethan that it will be okay. Ethan IS the Greatest North American Champion, with the most defenses. That has to mean something. And y’know what? Better than that is being a TWO-TIME Greatest North American Champion! It all comes back around, Ethan will be champ again, just like Saints will become a two-time NXT Champion this Saturday at Vengeance Day. That’ll rule! And Ethan knows what it is like to be a former champion. You feel on top of the world, like you can do anything. So c’mon now. But enough pep talk, the stage needs Saints, he has to go prep, drink his tea. Just hang in there.
Saints leaves it to Ethan to get himself out of the funk. Will it only take a week to reignite that fire? As for Saints, will he wow the crowd with this Absolute Experience?
Eli Knight talks with Sean Legacy.
The Disrespectfully Athletic is still at a loss over his loss in the Speed Triple Threat. He hit the move, he bounces off, and- Elio LeFleur steps in and says he arrives to take the pin. Sean chuckles and says Elio LeFleur, the NEW Men’s Speed Champion. Congrats, man. They fist bump, and Eli admits, Elio didn’t just beat him to the pin, he beat the clock. They shake it out, and Elio says hey, they’re all just trying to prove themselves in NXT. And well, Sean, sorry about Keanu. yeah, that was a rough night. But hey, Sean’s not done with him yet! But then Jasper Troy steps in. He doesn’t see Keanu as a real threat.
More importantly, he hasn’t tasted gold like Jasper has, and he wants that Speed title back. Eli has him hold on there. No shade, but Speed titles are meant for guys like them, who know a thing or two about speed. Josh Briggs is nearby and he says the new kids are right. Jasper ain’t the best big man anymore after losing to one of them. Jasper says then how about he crushes everybody in another Triple Threat! Then he can take back his Speed title! Jasper storms off and Elio says Eli and Sean are in trouble. Will Legacy & Knight have to truly be SUPER if they wanna slay The MonStar?
Women’s Speed Tournament: Wren Sinclair VS Nikkita Lyons!
While Jaida Parker gave Thea Hail the assist, the Grown-Ass Woman is still waiting in the finals. Will then #WrenQCC battle the Chase U alum? Or will #BigKatKita be the Goliath to Thea’s David?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Lyons slips around to sunset flip, ONE! Wren runs up, slips around, and waistlocks, but Lyons fights with a booty bump! Lyons KICKS, KICKS, then whips. Wren grabs ropes, then SOBATS in return! Wren runs up but Lyons dodges the dropkick! YAM SLAM! Cover, TWO! Lyons hurries to rain down forearms! Wren kicks free, but Lyons CHOPS! Lyons winds up, but Wren blocks to CHOP! The fans rally as Wren trips Lyons and gives some ground ‘n’ pound back! We hit the two minute warning as Wren rolls Lyons up, ONE! Ghost pin, ONE! Wren still tries with a whip but Lyons reverses.
Lyons BODY BLOWS Wren, then reels her in for a snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Lyons is annoyed but Kendal coaches Wren. Wren fires body shots but Lyons CLUBS her down. Wren fires more shots, then blocks a shot to ROCK Lyons! Wren ducks a kick to CHOP again! And CHOPS again! Then DOUBLE CHOPS! Wren LARIATS Lyons, then dodges for another LARIAT! One minute warning with the red lights! Lyons ROCKS Wren from the apron, then APRON YAM SLAM FLOPS! Wren DROPKICKS Lyons down! Kendal coaches her to hustle and Wren gets Lyons in the ring. But HEEL KICK!! Lyons huffs ‘n’ puffs as she drags Wren to a cover, TWO and Wren has it! TWO!!
We have 20 SECONDS! Wren dodges Lyons to POST her! SAIDO!! CATTLE MUTILATION!! LYONS QUITS, WREN WINS!!
Winner: Wren Sinclair, by submission (advances to the finals)
With FOUR SECONDS to spare, the #FinalWrench gets the job done! And now, Wren will meet Thea in the finals! Who moves on to challenge the Toxic Cowgirl, Fallon Henley, in Houston?
Joe Hendry finds Myles Borne backstage.
The Prestigious One just wants to say, champion to champion, congratulations on that defense. Finally, someone knocked Ethan Page off his high horse. Myles says he appreciates that. And last week, the NXT Chronicle on Joe Hendry, loved it. Inspirational! That means a lot from someone as inspirational as Myles. Hendry’s had his hardships, but everything Myles has had to overcome to get here doesn’t compare! Well, it’s not all that bad. One advantage of being mostly deaf means he doesn’t have to sit here and listen to Ricky Saints’ “Absolute Experience.” Hendry says he’ll sound so bad, he’ll wish he was deaf, too.
Oh, sorry. Hendry didn’t mean to make it sound like that. Myles turns away, but then he turns back around a la Hendry! Myles says he was just messing with him. Hendry’s not the only one with a sense of humor. But Myles does appreciate that, and he’ll talk to him later. Myles heads out, but do they both have a point? Will this Absolute Experience be the absolute worst?
Kelani Jordan speaks.
“This weekend, I have an Underground match with Lola Vice, so I’m training and doing what she claims to be so hard. But I’m learning from one of the best. Let’s go~!” Lani leads the way into the dojo, and she says, “There she is!” It’s SHAYNA BASZLER! Lani gives The Queen of Spades a lapel mic while going on about how Shayna is a former UFC fighter, a former TWO-TIME NXT Women’s Champion, the Submission Magician! Lani thanks Shayna so much for training her, she has to win against Lola. Shayna says yeah, sure. Get to jumping. Lani takes the jump rope and gets to work. Shayna asks Lani if she even understands what she’s gotten herself into. Lola’s no joke.
Lani says, “Respectfully,” she tapped Lola out, so she can definitely do it again, especially in an Underground match. Who said Lani could stop jumping? O-Oh, sorry. Lani gets jumping again and Shayna says she’s actually been in an Underground match with Lola. Lola is everything she says she is. Now, let’s work on some reversals. Shayna shoves MMA gloves into Lani’s hands and she puts them on. Montage of Lani punching the pads and fighting the sleeper holds. Lani says she did things Shayna’s way, now let’s switch it up and do things from a gymnastics perspective. Hah, right, those won’t work. Well, we’ll see.
Lani and Shayna tie up, but Lani uses the flips to avoid a sweep. Just not the tackle. They keep going, Lani giving as good as she gets, and even Shayna has to admit, it might work. But with just FOUR DAYS LEFT, will no one do Underground like Lani? Or will Vice City still be undefeated in the Underground?
Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley have their face-to-face.
The It Girl welcomes #TuesdayAddams back to The Culling’s lair, surely this brings back memories. Tatum looks at her dollhouse, and she sees there’s no Spears or Niko. Izzi says no, the boys know she’s safe. Tatum can’t touch Izzi or she’ll forfeit the title match. One of the many lessons Izzi taught Tatum is that The Culling can give, and The Culling can take away. Tatum agrees, The Culling gives Izzi the sense of control she’s always wanted, but when Tatum took the boys away, she’s the one that won at New Year’s Evil. Uh, does Tatum remember the rest of that time? Running around with a chainsaw, pandering to all her so-called “friends.”
Izzi’s the one who took advantage of the moment. Izzi’s the one who became Women’s North American Championship. Or did Tatum forget that, too? Tatum says she’s changed, that there’s some final form we haven’t seen yet. Izzi would love to meet her because it’s about time! All Izzi’s ever seen is the same broken, naive little girl who tells all her problems to dolls because they can’t talk back! They can’t tell her that she’s the one to blame for all her problems. Tatum IS the reason Lyra left her, the reason Izzi left her, the reason that there is not a single person standing in her corner! Tatum is UNLOVEABLE!
But that’s what Izzi was there for. Tatum is a shell of herself without Izzi. Tatum has no purpose, no meaning. Izzi gave her all of that! Honestly, it’s pathetic. Tatum IS pathetic. And let izzi let you in on a secret: There is no new version! Tatum hasn’t changed, and she’s uncapable of being fixed. Tatum says she just wanted to tell Izzi that nothing lasts forever. This pain that Izzi’s put her through, the manipulation, it’s all temporary. Just like when Tatum was champion. Tatum remembers winning that, and thought it’d be the best time of her entire life. But she was wrong. Because nothing is going to beat the satisfaction she feels taking the North American title off Izzi.
Tatum stands up to tell Izzi that then Izzi will understand that Tatum was never to be toyed with. Tatum leaves, and Izzi BREAKS the Izzi doll! She SHOVES the dollhouse over, and even pulls at her own hair. Tatum is in Izzi’s head, but will Tatum finally tear her down? Or will Vengeance Day prove #ItIzWhatItIz?
Six Man Tag: Shiloh Hill, Hank ‘n’ Tank VS The Vanity Project!
Last week, #ToothlessAggression and the Big Belly Bandits pulled a bit of a prank pulling apart Brad Baylor’s car, then a fight broke out in the locker room. Now that fight is going to happen in the ring! Will Shiloh, Hank ‘n’ Tank dismantle Drake, Brad & Smokes as easily as the car? Or will it be V’s up on NXT?
Whoa, Vanity Project doesn’t even wait for an entrance, they just attack Shiloh & The Belly Boys at the ramp! The fans boo but the brawl is on again! Brad SMACKS Tank off the apron but Shiloh RAMS Drake! Smokes and Hank throw hands on the other end while NXT goes picture in picture!
Drake ROCKS Shiloh, then ROCKS him again. Smokes fires hands on Hank as they go around the way, but Hank CHOPS Smokes! Brad POSTS Tank, SMACKS him off the apron, and Drake SMACKS Shiloh off the barriers! Tank fires hands in return and he ROCKS Brad! Hank CHOPS Smokes! Brad UPPERCUTS Tank, Smokes ROCKS Hank, then Drake helps Brad mug Tank. The VP fire up, and Drake has his boys get the steel steps. Swipe Right drags those over, and they run at Hank ‘n Tank! But Hank ‘n’ Tank dodge! Swipe Right is jammed up, and Shiloh is back up! Shiloh fires off on Drake while Hank ‘n’ Tank go after Swipe Right!
Things finally move into the ring, the brawl is on again, but now security rushes out here! It seems the match is off, but the brawl isn’t stopping! Robert Stone and refs rush out here to get these teams to back off! Stone checks with the ref appointed to the match, will this match still happen? YES! The ref signals the bell, and we see Hank step! The VP is annoyed but Smokes storms in! Smokes dodges the boot to fire hands! Smokes mocks the belly pat, but Hank puts him in the corner! Hank fires hands, then winds up to CHOP! Smokes sputters but he comes back with haymakers! But Hank bumps Smokes off buckle!
Hank fires more hands, then whips corner to corner. Hank runs up but Smokes dodges! Hank hits buckles, Smokes RAMS him and stomps him down! The ref counts, Smokes stops at 4, and he brings Hank around to CHOP! Smokes seethes as he whips Hank to ropes, but Hank reverses to BOOT Smokes down! Smokes flounders away but Hank brings him back up. Hank RAMS Smokes into the corner, tag to Tank! They mug Smokes while NXT returns to single picture. Hank keeps Smokes trapped while Tank sets up. Hut hut, hike! Tank LARIATS Smokes in the corner! Snapmare and cover, TWO! Smokes flounders away, but he comes back to RAM Tank!
Smokes tags Brad, but Tank scoops to SLAM! Brad avoids the elbow drop, KNEES low, then whips. Brad runs up and ELBOWS Tank! Drake tags in, Brad feeds Tank toa DROPKICK! Drake is feeling himself but the fans boo. Drake KNEES away on Tank, then taunts Shiloh that this is for him! Drake wrenches, but Tank DECKS him! Tank RAMS Drake to the corner, Hank tags in, they whip and redirect to RUN Drake over, and SENTON! Hank covers, TWO! Drake reaches out but Hank drags him up. Hank wrenches, tags Shiloh, and the fans cheer as they double whip Drake for a DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! Cover, TWO!
Shiloh stands Drake up, but Drake CHOPS! Shiloh just laughs?! Shiloh HEADBUTTS Drake, then runs to CLOBBER him! The fans fire up as Shiloh drags Drake up, whips him to a corner, but Smokes saves Drake! Shiloh hits buckles! Drake puts Shiloh in the Vanity corner, tags Smokes, and they stomp away. Brad tags in, he stomps away, then Drake tags in. Wait, Keanu Carver is here? Keanu tells Booker T to tell his boy, Jasper Troy, to keep Keanu’s name outta his mouth! Booker doesn’t say anything and Keanu storms off. Meanwhile, Smokes CHOKES Shiloh in the corner, and he wants to take the fake tooth away!
The fans boo, but then Smokes reaches into Shiloh’s mouth! Shiloh BITES Smokes’ hand! The fans cheer, Shiloh lets go, but Smokes comes back. Shiloh TACKLES Smokes, rains down fists, then SMACKS Smokes off buckles. Tag to Tank and he runs Smokes side to side to SMACK him off more buckles! And then he comes back to SMACK him off buckles again! Tag to Hank and he goes up, to lift his shirt up and show the belly! Tank winds up and sends Smokes into the GUT! The fans cheer the visit to Belly City, but here comes Brad! Tank gets outta the way and Brad runs right into the GUT! Shiloh runs in and LARIATS Drake!
The fans fire up as the bandits all have a boy! TRIPLE SCOOP SLAM! The fans fire up again while Shiloh, Hank ‘n’ Tank all high-five. Then Hank sees targets on the outside and goes after Smokes! Smokes runs for it but Hank chases him! Hank grabs Smokes in the ring but Smokes kicks him away! Tag to Brad, he gets Hank at the apron! Smokes BOOTS Hank down! Brad then steps in for the SPLASH! The fans boo but Swipe Right is fired up. Brad CLUBS Hank, stalks him to ropes, and he bumps Hank off buckles. Tag to Drake, Drake snapmares Hank, then KNEES him down. Then he snapmares again for a KNEE DROP!
Drake BLASTS Shiloh just because, but Hank CHOPS! And CHOPS again! Drake knees low, puts Hank back in the corner, and tags Brad. They stomp away, then tag to Smokes. Smokes sends Brad in, but Hank dodges! Brad hits buckles, Hank dodges boot, tag to Tank! Tank rallies on Swipe Right! EMERALD FLOWSION on Smokes! Cartwheel LARIAT on Brad! The fans fire up with Tank and he has Smokes! Smokes BACKHANDS first! Tag to Drake and they double whip! Tank gets help from Hank to come back and DOUBLE LARIAT! But Brad POSTS Hank! Drake UPPERCUTS Tank! Drake runs in, but Tank dodges the splash!
Tank whips, Smokes tries the same bumper trick, but Tank sends Drake back into the other corner! And then he KICKS Smokes, and dribbles him off buckles! Brad storms up but Tank gives Swipe Right a meeting of the minds! Tank then dodges Drake to OVERHEAD THROW him! The fans fire up, but Drake talks with the ref about some kind of injury. This is all a trick so Swipe Right can drag Tank out! They ROCK him, then RAM the steps into him! The fans boo as Tank is caught, and Drake DROPKICKS him into the steps! The fans boo but Vanity Project is standing tall while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns as Brad waistlocks Smokes to help anchor Tank! Tank is dragging them both in, but Drake runs to DROPKICK Hank! And then he runs up on Tank, but Tank BACKDROPS him away! Swipe Right falls off and Tank hot tags Shiloh! Shiloh rallies on Swipe Right! He RAMS Smokes, whips him into Brad, and RAMS them both! Shiloh keeps moving, he ducks ‘n’ dodges to DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! And out comes the tooth! The fans fire up for the IMPLODER SENTON LEG DROP COMBO! Cover on Brad, but Drake breaks it! The fans boo, btu Shiloh ROCKS Drake and TOSSES him out! But then Drake distracts the ref again!
Smokes SLINGSHOT SPEARS Shiloh, Brad falls on a cover, TWO!! The fans cheer as that trick fails to stop Shiloh! Shiloh crawls, hot tags to Hank and Drake! Drake kicks, Hank blocks, but then Drake blocks back! ENZIGIRI! Drake tries the torture rack, and he manages it!? BURNING HAMMER on Hank! Cover, but Tank breaks it! The fans fire up again, but Smokes GAMANIRIS Tank! Tank KNEES Smokes back! Brad BOOTS Tank! Shiloh FLYING LARIATS Brad! Drake TOSSES Shiloh again! But Hank stands, dodges a lariat, and hits the BIG BOSS MAN SLAM!! The fans are thunderous as Hank tags Tank!
The jerseys come off as Hank ‘n’ Tank take aim! Shiloh tags in before the HONK HONK and the BELLY SANDWICH on Drake!! Then they DOUBLE DIVE while Shiloh uses the steps to DIVE into the ring!! All of Vanity Project is down! Then Shiloh gives Drake the BACK SUPLEX NECKBREAKER! Cover, Shiloh & Hank ‘n’ Tank win!!
Winners: Shiloh Hill, Hank ‘n’ Tank, by pinfall
The denim clad lads just said swipe LEFT to the Vanity Project, and now they’re on a roll! Will Hank ‘n’ Tank get the next crack at the NXT Tag Team Championships now? Will this really hamper Drake’s chances against Cappuccino Jones tomorrow night?
Blake Monroe is back?
The Glamour sulks right on top of the commentary desk as she says, “You did it, Jaida. Congratulations. I guess you got what you wanted. You truly did bring the HELL out of me! This ends at Vengeance Day! IN A STREET FIGHT!!” The Woman From Hell has spoken, but Miss Parker storms her way right back out! They both hit the ring and brawl! Hank ‘n’ Tank get in there to stop these two, but Jaida says if you want it, you got it!! As if Vengeance Day wasn’t going to be violent enough, these two are about to turn it up a notch! Will either woman survive sharing such sadistic spotlight?
Something just happened backstage!
Cutler James is helping Osiris Griffin sit up, and both Saquon Shugars & Dion Lennox rush in! They both ask what happened but Big O says it’s obvious! This was Tony D! Stone is there, he wants everyone to calm down, but Shugars says no, Stone ran out of time on that! They’re handling this TONIGHT! Dion says they should’ve done this in the parking lot! Dion tells the boys to stay right here, he’ll call Tony out! Dion storms off to gorilla, will he and Tony have it out once and for all?
Lola Vice checks in with the doctors.
Per the x-rays, she has an oblique fracture in the firth metacarpal, aka the small bone on the outside of her hand. The fragments are not displaced, but it is still an injury they should take very seriously. The best advice is she take time off and they can set the fracture. But if she insists, there is a risk this gets worse, taking her out of action for roughly six months. Even worse, it could lead to deformity and/or loss of function. Lola thinks for a moment, and says sorry, she can’t be out that long. She’s the most reliable woman in the WWE, there are a lot of opportunities coming up. Once she’s done with Kelani, she wants after a title, she NEEDS to be on Stand & Deliver!
Please, doc, she promises she won’t hurt her hand again. She even signed all the paperwork clearing NXT and the doctors of liability. The Underground is her world, and she’ll shut Lani up for good. The doctor says win or lose, she should come back to see him again. Lola promises she will. Lola is taking quite the gamble, but will it pay off? Or will the Standout make Lola sit on the sidelines?
Dion Lennox is in the ring.
“Tony, let’s get straight to it! You trying to box with DarkState, bring your ass out here then!” The music plays, but Tony is already in the crowd. He calls to Dion, and asks him, “How’s it feel, Dion? The hunter has become the hunted. I know the feeling. Cuz you’re the one that caused the downfall of my life last year. You had to take out one of the most powerful men in NXT. Congratulations. You may have killed that man, but I’ve come back a different, more dangerous man. And I told you exactly what I was gonna do. I took you out one by one. And now it’s time for me to take those dreams of yours, those dreams of being on top, something you always talked about… and kill it.”
Saturday is Vengeance Day. How poetic. That is the day Tony cashes in his final promise of destroying DarkState by taking Dion out. Dion says after what Tony’s done, tossing his brothers and taking their gold, taking Osiris down and trying to injury Dion, Dion’s fighting for four on Saturday! This Tony sized speedbump in Dion’s way is gonna get run right over! Then there ain’t gonna be a damn thing stopping him from NXT Champion! The main event of Stand & Deliver has HIS name on it! The DarkState takeover of NXT is far from over. Dion says on Saturday, Tony be ready the moment he steps on this property, because Dion will be waiting in the parking lot! IT’S ON SIGHT!
Tony steps forward, Dion says it’s cool, he’ll get what’s coming. Tony tells Dion he’ll be ready. Ready to whoop Dion’s ass in the parking lot, then drag his ass into that ring and beat Dion in front of everyone! The fans cheer that as Tony says one of the two reasons he’s back will finally be completed. Tony and Dion are ready to fight to survive, but who will make it through Vengeance Day?
Backstage interview with The Fatal Influence.
Sarah Schreiber is now with Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid. Sarah says Jacy escaped what would’ve arguably been her toughest challenge against Sol Ruca. But now, Jacy will defend her title against someone who might be an even bigger threat in Zaria. Jacy says the only thing she’s trying to escape is being caught in the middle of the pitiful ZaRuca break-up. Have you even seen Sol here tonight? She’s probably lingering somewhere. There’s no way Sol is gonna let Zaria get this match after what she pulled last week. Now, for argument’s sake, let’s just say Sol doesn’t want revenge on her former bestie. Lainey & Fallon understand the assignment.
And once Jacy is past Zaria, it is smooth sailing to Stand & Deliver in St. Louis, where Jacy will await her next opponent. And that’s the champ’s cue. Jacy heads to gorilla to make her entrance, but which way will it go? Will Sol ruin this night for Zaria as payback? Or will Sol choose to let it all play out first?
Myles talks with Charlie Dempsey & Tavion Heights.
Myles tells his former NQCC teammates that he wants to thank them for their help. That time in No Quarter Catch Crew really did prepare him for this moment. Tavion says c’mon, now! Myles did that himself, they’re proud of him. They all shake hands, then Myles heads out again. Charlie says look at him go. Myles is champion while they’re… spinning their wheels. Tavion says damn, Charlie! Don’t kill the vibe! They’re supposed to be happy for Myles! But then Birthright walks in. Lexis King says no need to reminisce about the past when the future is staring right at you. But the clock’s ticking.
Uriah Connors brings up what he did to Kale Dixon. He dropped that deadweight and embraced his birthright. Charlie just has to do the same. Tavion says he knows Charlie is NOT considering joining the clowns! Stacks gets heated but Arianna Grace has him calm down. First of all, Tavion, she is TNA Knockouts Champion now, while Charlie’s friends are all moved on. Maybe he should do the same? Just think about it. Tick-tock. Oh, like Tavion isn’t standing right here. Tavion again says there’s no way Charlie is considering this. Like he’d ever take advice from Lexis King! But is that true? Is Charlie going to stay on his own path? Or will he embrace his own birthright?
NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne w/ The Fatal Influence VS ZARIA!
NXT returns as Zaria makes her entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if NXT is still under the Influence!
Jacy mockingly asks where Sol is, but maybe Zaria’s wondering that, too. The bell rings, Lainey taunts Zaria and Jacy fires cheap shots! Jacy stomps Zaria in the corner, the ref counts, but Jacy stops at 4. Jacy fires haymakers but Zaria SHOVES Jacy! And then guzels! Jacy pleads with Zaria but Zaria TOSSES her to the corner! Zaria RAMS into Jacy again and again, but the ref backs her off. Zaria runs back in, but into a BOOT! Zaria tries again but Jacy ducks ‘n’ dodges and RANAS! Zaria stumbles to a corner, Jacy runs up, but Zaria catches her! Jacy panics again, but she manages to victory roll! TOW, and Zaria is up!
Jacy dodges Zaria again, comes back, but Zarya stops the rana this time! Zaria swings Jacy up but Jacy fires hands. Jacy pops free of the bomb, but the BOOT takes her down! Zaria DRIBBLES Jacy off the mat! Zaria THROWS Jacy down, the fans rally up, but Fatal Influence is worried. Zaria drags Jacy up to snap suplex! Then she rolls through, drags Jacy back up, and deadlifts for the BIG suplex! The fans cheer Zaria as she then runs up on Jacy, but Jacy dodges! Zaria stops short of hitting buckles, and she reels Jacy in for a HANGING SLEEPER! Jacy flails, kicks her way to the apron, and slips free. But Zaria FLYING LARIATS!
Jacy falls to the floor, Zaria storms out after her, and Lainey worries again. HANGING SLEEPER! The ref counts, Zaria DROPS Jacy, then flexes. The fans cheer, and Zaria hops down. Fallon barks at her but Zaria scares her off. Zaria runs up on Jacy, but Lainey YANKS Jacy to safety! Zaria crashes into the steel steps! Jacy hurries and CANNONBALLS into Zaria! The fans boo as Fatal Influence pulls the same old tricks, and NXT goes to break.
NXT returns again as Zaria fights up out of a SLEEPER! Zaria RAMS Jacy into buckles but Jacy holds on! Zaria RAMS Jacy in again and is free! But Jacy BOOTS her away! Jacy goes up, up, but Zaria SMACKS her first! The fans cheer while Jacy wobbles up top. Zaria climbs up after Jacy, brings her up, but Jacy fights with body shots! Zaria fights shots in return, then hits the SUPERPLEX! Both women are down and the fans fire up! The fans cheer “This is Awesome!” “Women’s Wrestling!” as Zaria slowly rises. Jacy goes to ropes, Zaria ROCKS her! Jacy ROCKS Zaria, Zaria ROCKS Jacy, repeat! The shots go back and forth, but Jacy mule kicks!
Zaria fires a flurry on Jacy, then winds up to HEADBUTT! Jacy goes to a corner, Zaria runs in, and Zaria ELBOWS Jacy! Zaria whips corner to corner, runs in and ELBOWS again! Then another whip, Jacy staggers, into the OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! The fans fire up for the LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Jacy survives and The Fatal Influence is relieved. They fan Jacy off but Zaria runs up. Jacy ELBOWS Zaria, goes up, up, and DEADLY NIGHTSHADE! Jacy talks trash, then goes corner to corner, but Zaria BOOTS her down! Zaria drags Jacy up for a GERMAN SUPLEX! Jacy flounders but Zaria has her again, GERMAN SUPLEX!
The fans fire up as Zaria runs in, but Jacy KNEES her down!! Cover, TWO!! Zaria survives and Jacy cannot believe it! The fans rally again as Jacy crawls away. Jacy says no one will ever take her title! This is HER division! Jacy runs up and ROLLING- NO, Zaria dodges to SPEAR!! Then she hauls Jacy up, fireman’s carry, but Jacy slips free! ROLLING ENCORE!! Both women are down and the fans fire up! But wait, NOW Sol shows up! She CLOBBERS Lainey, SUPERKICKS Fallon, and she slips into the ring! DOUBLE SOL SNATCHER!!
Double Disqualification; Jacy Jayne retains the title
The fans are going nuts as Sol snatches both her former friend and the champion! Sol says Zaria’s soul is now HERS, b*tch! And yeah, she’s still coming for the gold, Jacy! But then Lainey runs up! Sol CLOBBERS her with the belt! The fans cheer Sol as she holds up the NXT Women’s Championship. Will nothing stop her wave of momentum from finally making her THE woman around here?
Backstage interview with Robert Stone.
Sarah is now with the NXT General Manager and says on back to back weeks, the NXT Women’s Championship match has ended with less than desirable outcomes. With Vengeance Day just days away, then Stand & Deliver a month after that, how- Stone apologizes for cutting her off, but he sees where this is all going. He is with her on this, but he wants to thank the fans for the Stand & Deliver presale buys, and tickets officially go on sale tomorrow. That’s great, but about the title…? Yes, he knows, the NXT Women’s Division is the absolute best in the world. But the past two weeks, it hasn’t quite lived up to the hype.
He needs some time to figure this out, but Stone promises that by Vengeance Day, he will have his decision. Sarah thanks him for that, and sends it back to ringside.
Ricky Saints makes his way to the ring!
The fans are torn as Saints hits his pose, then continues down the ramp. Saints steps into the ring, where a guitar, stool, and mic wait for him. Saints smiles as he goes to his set-up, and he says, “Wow. Thank you, guys. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, hosted by a once-in-a-lifetime performer, me!” The fans boo but Saints says he is a critically acclaimed actor! In case no one saw, he was on Wild Cards recently, the CW Network loves him! And he just thought, “Wow, Ricky, you’re a musician, you’re a great actor, you’re a great wrestler, you are a true thespian!”
And since he knows each and every one of the fans loves a good Joe Hendry concert, Saints decided to do us one better. With Vengeance Day just days away, and Saints becoming a TWO-TIME NXT Champion an inevitability, he wanted to give each and every one of us this special treat as a token of his appreciation. So let us get the Absolute Experience on the road. He picks up his guitar while the fans boo, and Saints has production hit the spotlight. The lights dazzle around Saints and he picks up the guitar pick. Saints strums a rather sour chord as he “sings,” “I can’t relate~, to desperation~. My…”
Oh, hold on, hold on, there are a lot of songs Saints has written, he’s fine. Okay, okay, here we go for real. “Make Joe Hendry disappear! I believe in Ricky~! Hey, sing it with me!” The fans boo instead. “I believe in Ricky~! That’s great, right? That’s who we love! We put the picture on the titantron, we make fun of our opponents. You like it, I love it, baby!” The fans chant for “JOE HENDRY! JOE HENDRY!” Saints gets a zoom-in and says no more games. Let him get comfortable. Hey, one of these jabronis bring him a real chair! He can’t get into a flow state sitting on this. Saints apologizes to the fans, they deserve better than this. Well, he said it…
A ring crew member brings a chair and sets it in place for Saints. Saints thanks them and adjusts his mic. Saints clears his throat, then starts again. “He has no fashion, no style, makes my eyes hurt, whenever I see him wearing that ugly shirt! That’s why I believe in Ricky~! WE believe in Ricky~!” The fans boo more but he thanks them. He isn’t sure if they got that, he rhymed “hurt” with “shirt.” That came to him last night in a dream and he felt he had to use that. Now, there’s more, so let’s go. But then Saints doesn’t like this. The jabroni needs to fix his mic. The vibe ain’t right. The ring crew checks the mic, it’s working, and Saints thanks him again.
Saints isn’t sure if the fans smell something tangy in the air, but uh, that’s them, the fans stink. Please wear deodorant. Okay, here goes. “The blond hair, his beard, it does not go! He looks like the guy from that cooking show! Don’t believe in Joe Hendry! Because he looks like Guy Fieri! That’s the joke, they look alike!” Saints keeps going, but then he doesn’t like the guitar. Saints needs a new guitar now. The ring crew member comes back in, takes that guitar away and Saints again apologizes. It will be a special day on Saturday, and- Okay, you can let the guitar go now. The ring crew member YANKS Saints up, and it’s JOE HENDRY!
The fans cheer as Hendry kicks Saints low, and gives him a SMASH HIT on the back! Saints writhes, Hendry clears the ring, and the fans chant, “WE BELIEVE! WE BELIEVE!” Then a STANDING- NO, The Vanity Project runs in! Hendry fights them 3v1! The fans boo as Saints joins in for 4v1! But then MYLES rushes out here! Myles CLOBBERS Smokes, CLOBBERS Brad, CLOBBERS Drake, and he even CLOBBERS Saints! The fans cheer as Myles then DROPKICKS Drake! Hendry scoops for a FALL AWAY SLAM into Swipe Right! The champs then DOUBLE LARIAT Swipe Right outta the ring! The fans cheer as Hendry then TOSSES Saints out onto them all!
The fans cheer as Hendry & Myles stand tall, champions both! But will we all still believe in Joe Hendry after Saturday? Or will Saints have a reason to celebrate on Vengeance Day?
My Thoughts:
A great NXT, especially as the go-home to Vengeance Day. Them getting Myles’ first defense in with that “impromptu” opener, with both Myles and Ethan wearing suits, very clever stuff. Myles winning with the same cheat Ethan tried is great, as well as Ethan being in a funk afterward. Good promo from Myles with Joe Hendry, and with the former NQCC. That was also a good segue into a promo with Birthright, and it’s really hard to tell if Charlie will join up or not. I still think Charlie should, just so he’s doing something. Though, I suppose he could feud with Birthright, with Tavion as his teammate again.
Ricky Saints’ Absolute Experience being awful was obviously on purpose, to which, Saints did a great job being a bad singer and guitar player. Joe Hendry of course jumped him during, but then Vanity Project of course came to save Saints. Myles helping run VP off was good stuff, but now the go-home math would indicate Saints wins at Vengeance Day. I suppose that’s not the worst thing, as Hendry can have his rematch at Stand & Deliver. Meanwhile, Myles could defend his North American title against Jackson Drake, assuming Jackson Drake loses his Evolve Championship on Succession 2. And Drake really should, he’s already had it for a full year and it’s time to move on.
Great Six Man Tag from Vanity Project VS Shiloh, Hank ‘n’ Tank, and that triple dive spot was awesome stuff. Great win for Shiloh to get back up, and while Shiloh VS Drake 1v1 can help build someone up for the North American title, it’s given that Hank ‘n’ Tank VS Swipe Right can be made, maybe even for Stand & Deliver. Great Speed match from Wren VS Lyons, and I’m a little surprised Wren won. I thought Lyons won with that heel kick but she didn’t even go for the cover right away, so that was a bit of a tell. That and maybe Lyons still needs time on Evolve to get her timing of spots right. Either way, Thea VS Wren will be a lot of fun, and either makes a great challenger for Fallon.
Very good promo from Lani with Shayna Baszler to give Lani some last minute MMA training. Lola had a good promo with the NXT doctor about her hand, and clearly with them bringing up the dramatic nature of her bad hand, that will come into play during the match. I would hope Lola wins the Underground match, but I wonder if it’ll be a pyrrhic victory where she hurts her hand and has to miss time. That wouldn’t be much better, either, she would then miss Stand & Deliver. Great promos from Blake and Jaida to call each other out, brawl it out, then escalate to a Street Fight for Vengeance Day. As I said before, the winner of that match should really go right to a title.
And that title will likely be the Women’s North American Championship. Izzi and Tatum had a very good promo to hype up their match, and while Tatum got Izzi all angry, I would hope Tatum still wins out. But because of classic Face VS Heel rules, if Tatum wins, Blake would be the Heel challenging her. If Izzi wins, Jaida would be the Face challenging her. One match will likely inform the other as far as I can tell, so we’ll just have to wait and see. Good stuff with DarkState and Tony D, and naturally it will be Tony VS Dion. I would think Tony wins so he can finally go after the NXT Championship, but perhaps that is again something informed by the Hendry VS Saints match.
The NXT Women’s Championship match went the right way tonight, in that it actually got to be a match. I was personally hoping Sol would wait until Zaria won to then go after Zaria and make this about the two of them for Stand & Deliver. However, Sol going after both Zaria and Jacy is good, too. Pretty sure Stone is going to give us a Triple Threat for Stand & Deliver, though. Jacy can lose the title without really being hurt, and she can either go for a different title or she can go on to main roster. The only problem would be choosing between Sol and Zaria, they’re both great and both worthy of the top title going into the next phase of NXT.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Ain’t Nobody Safe!
After costing Dion Lennox, Saquon Shugars looks to redeem himself by taking the NXT North American Championship from Myles Borne!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Saquon Shugars w/ DarkState; Myles wins and retains the title.
- EK Prosper &
Dorian Van DuxSean Legacy VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright; Prosper & Legacy win. - Lizzy Rain VS Nikkita Lyons; wins.
- Shiloh Hill VS Ricky Saints; wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Robert Stone talks with Shawn Michaels & Matt Bloom.
The NXT General Manager is with the heads of NXT management and wants to get right to the point. Ethan Page, Joe Hendry, Fatal Influence, Sol Ruca, Blake Monroe, and even Ricky Saints, all called up to Raw and SmackDown to make an impact there. Those are big shoes to fill, though, and Stone’s phone has been blowing up from all the talent. But he thinks it is time for some fresh faces, maybe even from Evolve and LFG. Bloom says they have a great crop of international talent looking for their chance. HBK says they’ve done what NXT does, they’ve been through this before many times. Now, Stone can put names on cards, put pictures on the board, and continue to take calls.
Or… He can throw a stick of dynamite into the locker rooms and see who runs out. Stone likes that bold approach. Things are about to change drastically, but who will show up while the others blow up?
NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Saquon Shugars w/ DarkState!
Speaking of, we just saw Myles overcome a member of DarkState when he defeated Dion Lennox, but admittedly, The Sugar Man muddied the waters on that. But will it be clear that Myles will #NeverBreak? Or can Saquon redeem himself by taking this title for himself?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if nobody’s safe!
The bell rings and Saquon runs up! Myles dodges then fires hands! The fans rally for Myles as he UPPERCUTS again and again! Saquon flounders, but then he YANKS Myles! Myles stops from hitting ropes, but Saquon gets around for the NECK JACKER! Myles goes to a corner, Saquon runs up again, but Myles dodges again! Saquon tumbles off buckles, and Myles kicks him low. Myles reels Saquon in for the X-PLEX! The fans rally as Myles then deadlift GUT WRENCH PLEXES! Saquon tumbles again while the fans fire up. Myles storms up but Saquon BOOTS him! Saquon runs, but into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Saquon bails out and DarkState regroups.
But wait! Myles goes AIR BORNE! Down go Saquon & Osiris while the fans fire up! Myles puts Saquon in, but Cutler drags him out! Myles ROCKS Cutler, then he CHOPS Saquon! Myles ROCKS and whips but Saquon avoids the dropkick! Saquon grins and runs up to RAM Myles! Saquon climbs up, he rains down fists, but Myles carries him away! Atomic drop! And LARIAT! Then a wrench and hook, but Saquon hooks the ropes! Saquon turns things around on Myles to backslide him onto ropes! A unique hotshot to say the least, and then Saquon goes up, out, around, and he YANKS Myles into the crossbar!
The fans boo but Saquon skins the cat. Myles sputters, Saquon WRECKS him with a dropkick! Saquon wants after Myles but the ref backs him off! Saquon says screw that, and he goes up onto the desk! Saquon soaks up the heat while NXT goes picture in picture.
The ref checks Myles as he sputters, that crossbar he hit was exposed steel! Saquon still stands Myles up to SMACK him off the desk! Saquon drags Myles up and puts him in the ring for a KNEE DROP! Myles coughs and sputters again, but Saquon lines up another KNEE DROP! Saquon stalks Myles, brings him around, and JUMPING KNEE DROPS! Cover, TWO! Myles toughs it out but Saquon stays focused. Saquon drags Myles up, kicks him to a corner, then stomps a mudhole into him! The ref counts, Saquon stops at 4, and Myles sputters as he leans against the ropes. Saquon storms up but Myles fires body shots!
Saquon CLUBS Myles , turns him, but Myles turns neckbreaker into O’Conner Roll! TWO, and Saquon has the legs to drag Myles under the ropes! ROPE GUILLOTINE! Myles again sputters and coughs while Saquon looms over him. Saquond rags Myles to a cover, TWO! Myles tough sit out but Saquon clamps on with a chinlock. Myles endures, fights around, but Saquon KNEES him in the back! Myles goes to the apron, Saquon storms up, and Saquon ROCKS Myles with a right! Saquon turns Myles around, CLUBS away on his chest, then stops as the ref counts. Myles RAMS into Saquon, and NXT returns to single picture as Myles slingshots to sunset flip!
The fans rally and even duel as Saquon flails to stay up! Saquon breaks free, but Myles avoids the knee drop! Saquon hurries to headlock but Myles powers up, out, then drops down. Saquon hurdles over the backdrop, but turns around into a HIP TOSS! Myles still coughs, and Saquon UPPERCUTS him! Saquon KNEES Myles in the back and Myles is on the ropes! Saquon runs to BLINDSIDE LARIAT! Then slingshot LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Saquon clamps on with a chinlock and he grinds Myles down. The fans rally while Dion coaches Saquon on the squeeze. Myles fights up, but Saquon wrangles him again! Saquon adds a top wristlock into the hold!
The fans rally again and Myles fights back up. Myles fires body shots, then he runs up in the corner, but Saquon puts him up top! Saquon ENZIGIRIS, then mocks the fans cheering Myles. Saquon climbs up, he neck wrenches Myles, then goes to the very top! The fans rally as Saquon stands Myles up for a SUPER DUPER- CROSSBODY COUNTER!! Cover, TWO!! Saquon survives Myles turning this around and the fans fire up! The fans rally as both men rise, and Myles hobbles his way over to Saquon. But Saquon fights the dragon sleeper to victory roll! TWO, Myles has it, TWO! DROP- NO! Saquon blocks the kick, but Myles twists for a cradle, TWO!
Saquon hits a headlock takeover, Myles headscissors, but Saquon pushes to a jackknife bridge, TWO as Myles bridges up! Myles spins things to a backslide, TWO! Myles reels Saquon in, dodges the lariat, but Saquon UP KICKS while he skins the cat! But Myles DROPKICKS a mile high! The fans fire up as Saquon flops down! The fans fire up as Myles LARIATS again and again! Then EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Myles is all fire dup, kick and FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, and now Dion gets on the apron! Myles swings on him but Dion gets back. Saquon clinches, EXPLODING NORTHERN LIGHTS!
Saquon rolls through to basement DROPKICK! Myles tumbles out, but DarkState argues with the ref? Saquon isn’t sure why, but that’s because Dion has a chair! Saquon shouts at him, “What’re you doing?! I’m trying to win!” The ref spots them both with the chair, and then Myles SHOVES Saquon into Dion! Then BACKDROP for Saquon! Myles SHOVES Dion into the steel steps! Myles slingshots for a BORNE AGAIN!! Cover, Myles wins!
Winner: Myles Borne, by pinfall (still NXT North American Champion)
Just as Saquon tried last week, Dion tried to put the fix in, and it all backfires! What is it going to take for DarkState to get back on the same page? As for Myles, Evolve’s Tristan Angels is here! And he tells Myles congratulations on another successful defense. It truly is very impressive. Now, if you’d allow him to introduce himself, he is Mr. England, Tristan Angels! The fans boo but he tells them, “Order, order! Do not let my good looks have you fooled. For I am here today as a courtesy to let you and all these people know that you will be seeing much, much more of Tristan Angels on NXT from here on out!”
Angels lives- OH NO, KAM HENDRIX ATTACKS! The fans boo as Kam gives Myles the KAMERA SHOT! Kam says he is about that action! NXT is now HIS show, because it’s showtime! Well, the opening left by the call-ups is already being filled, but who will prove they’re not just ready to Evolve, but to reign?
Wren Sinclair & Kendal Grey talk backstage.
The Women’s Speed Champion says first it was Kali Armstrong and Lizzy Rain, and now there’s Tristan Angels and Kam Hendrix! It’s all happening so fast! Kendal says yeah, but good thing for Wren is she’s built for Speed, right? Incoming new talents and she’s no longer the new kid on the block anymore. Kelani Jordan walks in and Kendal asks if she’s good. No, she’s not good. She’s staring at someone who got a two-part Chronicle when she doesn’t deserve it, and someone who has had multiple shots at THE NXT Women’s Championship when Lani hasn’t even gotten one! Not to mention, LANI tapped out Lola Vice, something not even Kendal could do. Lani is the one to beat!
Kendal asks about what happened when she faced Lola again. Oh, that’s right! Lani’s ass got knocked out in the Underground! Even though Kendal didn’t win at Stand & Deliver, she also didn’t get pinned, so she deserves her shot at Lola. Lani sighs and says oh, Wren, clueless as always. They both need to realize there are no such things as friends in NXT! Kendal will turn on Wren just like Charlie did. Oh? How about instead of worrying about the NXT Women’s Champion, you worry about this women’s champion? Lani says okay, they can face off, and Wren doesn’t even have to put up the title. Lani will settle for embarrassing Wren in front of Kendal, who better be ringside to watch.
Lani leaves, Kendal says Lani is just crazy. But will the Standout stand tall over Wren as she aims for Lola?
Tony D’Angelo is here!
The fans cheer as THE NXT Champion makes his way to the ring, stoic and stone faced as usual. He already has a mic to say, “Now the more this place changes, the more it stays the same. And there’s only one thing that’s for certain in NXT, and that’s competitors, they come and go. But ever since I got into this building, I have been the constant. And now that I have this title, there isn’t a man on this roster who is tough enough to kick me off of this mountain!” The fans cheer for that, and Tony says that includes whoever sent him the little box last week. Some fans already ask, “What’s in the box~?!”
Tony says there are competitors from LFG and Evolve jumping Myles Borne, European talents stepping up, Keanu Carver side-eyeing him, but Tony’s more curious about that box. Now Tony ain’t stupid, he knows that wasn’t a gift. That was a warning. Wait! The lights go out! Then a blacklight turns out, and from the stage, a man in a hooded jacket walks down the ramp. The man steps into the ring, and the fans chant “EVIL! EVIL!” The man hands Tony a scroll, then reveals, it IS the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Evil! The scroll is actually a shirt, and on it is simply the kanji for war. Evil has made his declaration, but when and where will these two battle?
But wait, someone else is trying a sneak attack! Tony is quick to dodge, but then that man clinches and BELLY2BELLY! WAIT! That’s Tavion Heights! Tavion says he ain’t asking no more, he’s taking! He is after everything he deserves, and he deserves it all! But hold on, someone is adding insult to injury! MOONSAULT off the top rope! The fans here know him, but will the entire WWE Universe soon learn what is going on?
Shiloh Hill & Tatum Paxley are… somewhere in the woods…
And they’re looking down in a grave they dug. Tatum says, “Here lies the final resting ground for Blake Monroe here in NXT. May the cold darkness engulf her glamorous and narcissistic ways.” Shiloh likes those last words. Tatum says she didn’t want to do it, but Blake made her! Tatum had to end it! At least now they don’t have to hear Blake’s voice. Well, they don’t call it soundproof foam for nothing. RIGHT, BLAKE?! HAHA! But seriously, hopefully Blake’s soul finds peace wherever it winds up. Tatum says in a funny way, she does, too. It’s just… She feels like something comes over her when it comes to this title. Like she goes into survival mode.
Shiloh sits with Tatum and says that makes sense. Sometimes, when we work so hard for things, it feels like they become part of us. And when that thing is threatened, it feels like you’re threatened. Plus, Tatum is the kind of person who forms really strong attachments to things and people. That’s what makes her so fun to be around. Tatum says she never thought of it like that. She’ll figure it out later, but as for Shiloh, he has a big match with Saints! Yeah, he’s so excited! Biggest moment of his life! He’s watched every Ricky Saints match the past six months, even made a simulator to study how Saints strings his moves together. Wow, so cool!
Yeah, but it’s sad, though. It got super realistic, and now the virtual Ricky is a little lonely… But at least now, Shiloh knows what to do to win. But speaking of, he’d love to enjoy this scene… Tatum understands, he can go. Shiloh will kill it. No offense to the deceased here. Tatum says she’ll rest here a bit first. Tatum reclines back, holding her title tight. Will anyone ever stop #TuesdayAddams and her reign? Will #ToothlessAggression give the Absolute a proper sendoff before Saints goes to SmackDown?
EK Prosper & Dorian Van Dux VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright!
The Disrespectfully Athletic was definitely disrespected when the entirety of Birthright made sure Lexis King would reign as WWE Speed Champion. And the Muscles from Brussels stepped up to help EK step up to these entitled brats in a 2v2 situation. But before the match, the Drama King himself gets a mic so he can speak. “Hey, there’s no such thing as a slow news day when you are the Fastest Man Alive! And I do have some news to share with y’all, some terrible, terrible news. And y’know, I just wanted to come out here and cheer on my brothers, because they were gonna put on a tag team classic that only generational talent can do.
“But unfortunately for EK, he’s gonna have to prosper all on his own tonight! Because his Belgian bud suffered from a little accident.” They cue up footage, and it was Arianna Grace selfie video vlogging BIRTHRIGHT BEATING DVD UP! Oh no~! The fans boo as they don’t even try to hide what they did! EK makes his entrance and he rushes the ring! EK dodges Lexis, SUPERKICKS Stacks, fires hands on Charlie & Uriah, then SUPERKICKS Lexis! But it’s still a numbers game! WAIT! Sean Legacy is here! #SuperSean rushes the ring to throw hands on Birthright! Things are evening out now, and they TOSS Birthright out! Then they SLIDE Stacks onto the pile!
The fans fire up as legacy is 100% and ready to roll! The ref slides in, and as they say, card subject to change! Birthright is riled up so they’re more than willing to take this fight! Will Prosper & Legacy make sure Birthright gets what they deserve?
EK Prosper & Sean Legacy VS Uriah Connors & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo w/ Birthright!
Stacks rushes in, the bell rings, and Sean dodges to headlock. Stacks powers up and out, Legacy rolls through the hip toss, then trips Stacks up for a DOUBLE STOMP! And DROPKICK! The fans fire up with Legacy and he whips Stacks to ropes. Uriah sneaks the tag, Stacks sunset flips but Legacy stays up. But then Legacy lets himself roll back to avoid Uriah’s lariat! Legacy blocks Uriah’s kick, hands it to Stacks, then he SUPERKICKS Stacks! Then a GERMAN SUPLEX for Uriah! The fans fire up as Legacy stands Uriah up, CHOPS him, and CHOPS again! Uriah sputters but Legacy snapmares for a KICK to the back! Cover, TWO!
Legacy keeps Uriah from his corner, brings him over to EK and EK tags in. EK goes up, up, and DOUBLE STOMPS Uriah on the back! The fans fire up as EK headlocks but Uriah powers out. Stacks tags in, they drop down and hurdle, but EK ducks the double lariat to NO HAND HANDSPRING! Birthright dodges, but EK comes back to DOUBLE DROPKICK! The fans fire up with EK, and he runs up on Uriah. Uriah puts him on the apron, Stacks trips EK up, and EK hits apron! Uriah BLASTS legacy , then he DIVES! Down goes EK, and then Stacks PLANCHAS! The fans boo but Birthright proves they can fly! They also stand tall while NXT goes to break.
NXT returns as the fans rally for Legacy, but Uriah drags him up. Uriah stomps Legacy back down, kicks him around, and talks trash while he does. Uriah then stands Legacy up to CHOP! Uriah runs up, Legacy puts him on the apron, but Uriah ROCKS him! Uriah goes up but Legacy GAMANGIRIS! The fans rally as Legacy climbs, but Uriah fires body shots! Uriah goes up, calls his shot, but Legacy SUPER BACKDROPS him! Then QUEBRADA into the SAVING GRACE! Both men are down but the fans fire up again! Legacy and Uriah crawl, hot tags to Stacks and EK! The fans fire up as Prosper somersaults to NECKBREAKER DROP Stacks!
EK dodges Uriah to ENZIGIRI! Then he runs up on Stacks, blocks a boot, and DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as EK wrenches Uriah, kicks off Stacks, TORNADO DDT on Uriah! EK gets moving, springboard to DOUBLE QUEBRADA! Then a MICHINOKU DRIVER on Stacks! Uriah SUPERKICKS the cover apart! Legacy BOOTS Uriah! Stacks ENZIGIRIS Legacy! Stacks catches EK to a waistlock, they go to the ropes, and Uriah tags in before EK can buck the O’Conner! Stacks sends EK back into the corner for a GAMANGIRI! Then FLATLINER! Uriah is up top, SWANTON BOMB! Cover, Legacy DOUBLE STOMPS it apart!
The fans fire up but Stacks is on Legacy! “This is Awesome!” as Stacks whips but Legacy stops himself. Legacy DUMPS Stacks out, then runs up on Uriah. Uriah dodges to SUPERKICK! Legacy tumbles out, Uriah builds speed, but Legacy is back! Stacks tags in before the SPANISH FLY! EK SHINING WIZARDS Stacks! EK then goes up, up, and Legacy tags in! MOONSAULT onto Stacks! Legacy hauls Stacks up, for SHAMBLES!! Cover, Legacy & Prosper win!
Winners: EK Prosper & Sean Legacy, by pinfall
But then Birthright attacks, the sore losers! The fans boo but it is a 4v2 mugging! Lexis has them set EK up while Stacks holds Legacy back. Lexis throws hands, but wait! TATE WILDER is here?! And he goes up, up, and away with a DOUBLE MISSLE DROPKICK! The Modern Day Cowboy then SLINGBLADES Lexis! Wilder fires off hands, then he TOSSES Stacks! Legacy has Dempsey while Wilder DOUBLE SHOOTING STAR ATTACKS Birthright on the outside! Legacy TOSSES Dempsey, Lexis scrambles around, and security rushes out here before this gets any wilder than it already is! But has Birthright found out they can’t just do what they want when they want?
The women’s locker room is buzzing.
Thea Hail wonders with all the faces we’re seeing for the men, and with Fatal Influence on SmackDown, will some new ladies show up? Jaida Parker says NXT is literally anyone’s for the taking, so who knows. Meanwhile, Kali Armstrong walks in and asks why everyone’s worried. Jaida says they’re not worried, they’re just unsure. Kali says oh, Jaida Parker is scared of a little competition. What was that? Kali says Jaida is scared! Oh, okay, that’s what Jaida thought she said. But Jaida ain’t ever scared, so Kali better tread lightly. Or what?! Thea says she wouldn’t do that, Kali. Uh, ain’t nobody asked you!
Kali says that’s the problem with the NXT Women’s Division. Kali is gonna be THE difference maker up in here! And if that has to start with checking Jaida, then so be it. Jaida says okay, we’re having none of that. Jaida stands up, Kali steps up, but the rest of the women step in so this doesn’t get physical. But to the point, with all this change, who pulls ahead as the new alpha female of NXT?
Shawn Michaels speaks.
“WWE NXT will soon be available in one place. NXT PLEs will air exclusively on CW starting this summer. All your favorite NXT superstars, the heart pounding action, will be available in one place, and that is only right here on the CW.” HBK drops a big news bomb, but how hot will this summer be now that the CW IS N X T?
Robert Stone talks with Tate Wilder backstage.
Suit Man Stone tells Tate he is “throwing caution to the wind, you look fired up.” They shake hands as Wilder says heck yeah, he’s fired up! Time to let him loose! Then welcome to NXT. Wilder heads out, Lola steps in, and Lola says if Izzi Dame wants to play games, them Lola is about to knock her ass out! The NXT Women’s Champion goes right to gorilla and makes her entrance! The fans cheer as the Mayor of Vice City goes right to the ring, grabs a mic, and tells Izzi, “Last week, you said The Culling was always two steps ahead. You blindsided me, and you think you did your big one. You think you had your moment.”
But Izzi, Lola feels sorry for you! Because Izzi can’t do anything on her own, and the moment she does, she is getting knocked out! Lola is here in this ring, no waiting, no hiding, and she wants Izzi to come out here so everyone can see what Lola’s about to do to her! The fans cheer, and Lola says she already told us she was gonna be the realest champion this place has ever seen! No excuses, just a straight up fight! So Izzi, mama, show her what you got! But Shawn Spears responds on the tron. “Hola, Lola. You really didn’t think this through, did you? Especially after what happened last week. But listen, champ, some free advice.
“If you’re looking to hang on to your NXT Women’s Championship, then you need to stay one step ahead, just like The Culling always is. One. Step. Ahead.” And yes, The Culling is now in the ring behind Lola! Lola says oh, looks like they got her again. Or did they? MR. IGUANA slides out from under the ring, La Yesca in mouth! The fans fire up as Iguana SMACKS Niko with Yesca, then throws her to Izzi! Izzi freaks out while Lola SOBATS Niko! Then SUPERKICK! Iguana RANAS Niko while Lola ROUNDHOUSES Izzi! The Culling is scurrying away as THE AAA Mixed Tag Team Champions are here! Will this dynamic duo teach The Culling a thing or two?
DarkState regroups.
Osiris tries to keep Dion calm, but Saquon is heated. What were they doing?! Is this what Dion wanted? Dion must be real happy now, huh? Dion says no, he was genuinely trying to help out. Saquon says he didn’t need it, fool! Just cuz Dion couldn’t get the job done last week… Oh, now Saquon’s making this personal? Saquon can’t seriously believe Dion would cost him gold on purpose! Saquon says he doesn’t know what to believe, Dion has been acting real weird as of late! Dion says don’t act like Dion never put Saquon on game. Dion gave Saquon HIS tag title, didn’t he? Oh, yeah, a participation trophy, real nice!
Cutler shouts at them both to shut up! They did it Dion’s way, they did it Saquon’s way, and it didn’t work out! Just give it up! Osiris says Dion & Saquon need to get their heads out their asses, that’s why they’re dropping the ball. Now, here’s a new plan. The first gold was tag gold, so let’s go get that back. Cutler & Osiris head out, Dion & Saquon cool off. Will starting from square one be just the thing for DarkState to survive?
Lizzy Rain VS Nikkita Lyons!
The newest star of NXT and the lover of all things heavy metal makes her entrance as she says, “Scream for me, NXT! Lizzy Rain is bringing heavy metal tonight! And the world is about to find out that Lizzy Rain and heavy metal will never, ever DIE!” The fans cheer the rock ‘n’ roll, but Lizzy is going up against #BigKatKita and her love of hip hop. Will this battle of the genres turn out alright for Lizzy? Or will she fail to top the charts in her debut?
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Tribal Chief, Samoan Werewolf, and Backlash!
Jacob Fatu stated point blank, he’s coming for that WWE World Heavyweight Championship! How will Roman Reigns respond?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- PENTA VS Rusev; Penta wins.
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Iyo Sky; Becky wins and retains the title.
- El Grande Americano w/ Los Americanos VS Rey Mysterio; Rey wins.
- Grayson Waller VS Oba Femi; Oba wins.
- Bayley & Lyra Valkyria VS Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez w/ Liv Morgan; Raquel & Roxie win.
PLAY BY PLAY
The OG Bloodline sits down to talk.
The Tribal Chief tells The Usos that he appreciates them coming, being here with him. They know exactly where Roman Reigns comes from, and they know exactly why he stands here today. Roman knows the past is the past, that’s where they’re gonna leave it because they’re blood, and The Usos are the only ones Roman can trust. He needs their thoughts. he doesn’t understand where Jacob is coming from. Roman said it to the whole roster, the family included, that they had two years to take advantage of Roman taking a backseat. And what’d Jacob do? He pushed, procrastinated, then Roman climbed the mountain and beat CM Punk.
Now, Jacob wants to take that from Roman? Help him understand! #BigJim tells #BigUce that he does not disagree. But he also agrees with Jacob. Jacob wants to upgrade his household. Jimmy gets that, they all get that, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of Roman Reigns. Jacob is a different breed. Jey says he’s DANGEROUS! On SmackDown, we all saw Jacob drop MFT one by one by one! Unpredictable, Uce! Unhinged! They left him “out there” for a reason! If Jacob beats Roman, Jacob takes it all! Ula Fala, the family name, Jacob becomes the shot caller! Jimmy debates that but Jey says Jimmy saw it! This is it, Uce!
It can’t be all about respect here. There has to be consequences! Roman’s the Tribal Chief! Roman ponders on the concept of consequences. Jey is right, they’re not doing charity. Roman thanks The Usos for this. He will make it his own, then he will address this later tonight. He appreciates The Usos. They say it is all love and respect, too. Family first, Uce. They all put hands in, for they are the “first family.” Is the Tribal Chief giving Jacob his match at Backlash? We simply have to wait and see.
Seth Rollins is here!
Laredo, Texas cheers as The Architect makes his way to the ring in all black like Neo from the Matrix! The fans sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” as Rollins goes right to the ring. Rollins grabs a mic, revels in the singing, then says, “Laredo, Texas! Welcome to Monday Night Rollins~! I am the Visionary, I am the Revolutionary, I AM Seth! Freakin! Rollins!” The fans cheer for that! Rollins continues by saying he has a lot of ground to cover so let’s get to it.
There is a reason he lost to Gunther at WrestleMania, and it is NOT because Gunther was better that night. There is a reason Roman Reigns is walking around with ROLLINS’ World Heavyweight Championship, and it is NOT because Roman pinned Rollins’ shoulders to the mat. The reasons for those things are one in the same, and they have a name, and that name is BRON BREAKKER! Fans boo and bark, but Rollins knows Bron is sitting in the back, NINE staples in his dome, which you can thank Rollins for. But they have business to tend to, a score to settle, so Bron can get his pea brain out here so they can do the damn thing!
The fans cheer as Bron obliges! The Unpredictable Badass storms down the ramp, Paul Heyman following behind. The fans are torn as Bron keeps eyes locked on Rollins as he steps into the ring. Bron stares Rollins down while fans either bark or sing the song, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Rollins tells Bron, “I gave you everything. I gave you the world, I handed it to you on a silver platter, and you repaid me by taking EVERYTHING away from me! You are the reason I had to forfeit the World Heavyweight Championship, you are the reason I didn’t get to main event WrestleMania this year, and you are the reason I didn’t get my hand raised at WrestleMania this year.
“But I gotta ask you, Bron… For what? What’d you get out of it? How did it benefit you in any way?” Heyman has Bron step back, then hands him a mic. The fans tell Heyman off but Bron says, “You gave me everything? What’d you give me, by the way? What’d you give Reed and I? Because the way that I see it, every single week, we were like you errand boys. We got to come out here and fight all your battles for you, and put out all the fires that YOU started all on your own! Because look around, Seth! You got nothing! You got no one! You got no friends, you are nothing! You needed us to fight all your battles for you!
“And what? You were giving me such great wisdom and all this guidance when every single week, you’d kick off the show, and Reed and I would have to stand in the back and listen to you regurgitate the same crap every single week.” Bron plugs his nose so he can imitate Rollins’ voice as he repeats, “I am a Visionary, I am a Revolutionary, I am Seth Freakin’ Rollins!” Bron wants to make it clear to Rollins that he never needed him or Rollins’ Vision. The only reason they’re standing here today is because Bron needed HEYMAN. Rollins double checks: Bron needed Heyman? “That dried up sack o’ meat? You needed him?”
Rollins almost laughs, and he says Bron just proved Rollins right on everything. Let’s go on a little ride down memory lane. A couple years ago, Rollins is World Heavyweight Champion, he won a fight with the Best in the World, then calls up The Heartbreak Kid. Rollins asked Shawn Michaels about facing NXT’s best, and who was NXT’s best? Bron Breakker. Rollins said hell yeah, let’s do the damn thing! Last year, Heyman comes to Rollins, asks Rollins about taking Bron under his wing and Rollins said hell yeah, that kid with a year under Rollins’ tutelage will be THE next main event star in this industry!
Just look at Bron! Bron’s got it all! Rollins has been here for 14 YEARS, seen athletes from every single discipline, they are big, strong, fast, but Bron is unique. Bron is the biggest, strongest, fastest, most versatile performer Rollins has ever seen here. Bron has EVERYTHING to be THE next big star… except the most important thing. Rollins points to the brain, and Rollins knows better than anyone what it means to be a 28 year old young cat full o’ piss ‘n’ vinegar, thinking this business owes him something, not wanting to wait for nobody. Rollins knows better than anybody to bet on yourself, take chances, make the hard decisions.
But the difference between them is, Bron tries, Rollins succeeds! And do you know why? Rollins will paint a picture: Every time Rollins bet on himself, it ended with a world title or a main event. Bron bets on himself and it gets him Austin Theory & Logan Paul. It gets him steak dinners, private jets, and happy endings from Heyman. Bron tries, Rollins succeeds, because Rollins will say this plainly for even Bron’s pea brain: Bron is NOT ready. Bron says, “I’m not ready? That’s the narrative you wanna go with? I hate to break it to you, superstar, but before all this was a thing, I was well on my way to becoming a main event with or without you!”
Bron never needed that help, and yet you blame Bron for losing the WHC? The truth is, Rollins’ body can’t handle it, his mind is brittle, and his shoulder can’t handle the weight of a strap on it anymore! The fans boo, but Bron grins as he says yeah, he took his shot and came up short. But y’know what? Bron can go to sleep at night a lot better knowing he lost to the Best int he World instead of someone who self-proclaims it! Bron believes Rollins is everything he says, with all the accolades, titles, everything there is to win here. A first-ballot WWE Hall of Famer, no doubt.
Rollins is THE very best pro-wrestler in the entire world… at being number two. The fans are torn, but Rollins says that was pretty good for Baby Steiner. He come up with all that on his own? Or did he call Big Poppa Pump for the hook up? Bron thinks he is ready, but Backlash is two weeks away! Rollins is going to give Bron the opportunity to prove that he is ready. But let Rollins let you in on a little secret that everyone else knows. As a Steiner, Bron’s not even number two in his own family. Rollins drops the mic and heads out, but will Rollins be ready for the backlash of challenging Bron to a match?
Stephanie Vaquer arrives backstage.
La Primera is ready to get back at Liv Morgan, but RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ ATTACKS! La Ruda catches Vaquer with the cheap shot, then THROWS her into road cases! Roxie & Liv are there, and they RAM a road case into Vaquer! Judgment Day stands over Vaquer, and Liv tells Vaquer this is HER title! Judgment Day leaves Vaquer behind, but have they truly moved past her? Or is the Dark Angel only going to be more hellbent on her revenge?
PENTA VS Rusev!
Speaking of revenge, the Man With No Fear may still be Intercontinental Champion, but now he owes The Bulgarian Brute a beating for last week. Will #CeroMiedo withstand the power of MACHKA?
Raw returns as Rusev makes his entrance. But wait, then so does Ethan Page! The fans boo All Ego getting involved in this, but he technically was part of the problem last week. The bell rings and the fans rally as the two tie up. Rusev KNEES and CLUBS Penta while Ethan takes a seat ringside. Rusev suplexes Penta, then drags him up for a GUT WRENCH PLEX! The fans rally for Penta, but Rusev scoops for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Penta tumbles, but Rusev CLUBS him and BOOTS him! Rusev stands on Penta, but only Ethan applauds. Rusev steps off to whip Penta, but Penta KICKS on return! and SUPERKICKS!
Penta runs, DROPKICKS, and Rusev tumbles out! Penta then FLIES! Down goes Rusev, right in front of Ethan and commentary! Ethan mockingly applauds but Penta warns him. Ethan says eyes on the prize, and Rusev back suplexes! Penta lands out to SUPERKICK Rusev again! Penta puts Rusev in, Ethan protests how close that got, but Penta keeps moving. Springboard, but into the MACHKA KICK! Rusev scoops for a SWINGING SLAM! The fans boo, Rusev snarls, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rusev has Penta up top! Penta fights the suplex with body shots, then with forearms! The fans cheer as Penta HEADBUTTS Rusev down! Penta then adjusts and leaps, CROSSBODY! Penta keeps moving, he ducks ‘n’ dodges to mule kick a leg! SLING-DOG! Rusev goes to a corner, Penta GAMANGIRIS! Penta sits Rusev down, then runs up to headstand and SWINGING DROPKICK! Rusev sputters but Penta drags him to a cover, ONE!! Rusev still has a lot of gas in the tank, and he KNEES Penta down low! Rusev whips, Penta goes up and over, BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Even Ethan is surprised!
Penta and Rusev rise, the fans rally, and Penta runs up to DEST- NO, Rusev BACKDROPS! Then ROUNDHOUSE! Rusev clinches, URENAGES, and he goes to a corner. The fans boo as Penta stirs and Rusev stomps around. Rusev runs up, MACHKA KICK! Penta falls, but Rusev isn’t done there! Ethan applauds as Rusev shouts, “CRUSH!!” Stomp and ACCOL- NO, Penta slips out, SUPERKICKS, then feints the springboard! Machka kick misses, Penta rolls Rusev up! PENTA WINS!
Winner: Penta, by pinfall
The fans cheer, but Rusev CLOBBERS Penta! Ethan cheers, he is also a sore loser so he likes this! The fans tell Rusev off while he stomps away on Penta! Ethan steps in the ring, takes off his jacket and undoes his cufflinks, but then Rusev glares at him. Ethan says okay, Rusev can have his time with Penta. But then Penta CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Ethan CLOBBERS Penta! The fans boo as now Ethan and Rusev stomp away on Penta! But wait, here comes Je’Von Evans! The fans fire up as The Young OG DUMPS Rusev out, then RAMS into Ethan! And then springboards to FLYING LARIAT! The fans fire up as Evans taunts Rusev!
Rusev runs up, Penta SUPERKICKS! Evans goes up, up, O G CUTTER!! The fans fire up as Evans kicks Rusev out, and he stands tall with Penta. They shake hands on it, they’ll stand against Rusev & Ethan to clear them out of the way. Will Cero Miedo get BOUNCY~?
Los Americanos speak.
Rayo introduces himself, Bravo, and El Grande himself. El Grande steps forward to say, “In a few weeks, I will be competing in one of the biggest and most important matches in the history of lucha libre against Chaparro Americano, Mask VS Mask!” And he cannot lie, this match will be the most important match of his entire life! The biggest fight he’ll ever have. And y’know what? He’ll have to be ready to fight for his life. And to be honest, there is much more on the line. He must be ready to fight for his name, his colors, for Mexico, and for his home.
And what better way to prepare for that than to issue a respectful challenge to the biggest lucha libre legend ever, Rey Mysterio? It would be an honor to step into the ring against Rey here in Laredo, Texas! That is a GRANDE challenge, but is he biting off more than he can chew facing the King of Lucha?
Becky Lynch is here!
The Man has come around to Laredo, and she is the THREE-TIME Women’s Intercontinental Champion. But what will Becky have to say about her big time WrestleMania win? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Becky stands in the ring, still wearing the ring gear from her WrestleMania victory. Becky takes a moment before she says, “The Man, and the NEW Women’s Intercontinental Champion, has come around to Laredo, Texas!” The fans are torn on that, but Becky says we just entered a whole new era of “The Manosphere,” because a lot of history was made at WrestleMania 42! Becky finally got rid of Loser AJ Lee, having ended her horrible title reign, and she put gold around the waist of someone who truly deserves it in herself. She became the first WWE Superstar to win four different titles at Mania.
She became the first-ever THREE TIME Women’s IC Champion! She’s now won more WrestleMania matches than any woman in history! And Undertaker, she’s coming for that streak next! And she proved once and for all why she is the Greatest Women’s Wrestler of All Time, and it’s not just her saying that, other people say it. Sports Illustrated says it, The Bleacher Report says it. All of that is wonderful, all of that is great, but what was most important is that she looked out at a sea of over 50 THOUSAND fans, and she saw her baby girl in the front row.
Becky was able to take her out, walk with her up the ramp, and she realized that she needed to show her daughter what a real champion is. It isn’t about the five-star hotels, the fancy restaurants and the private jets, even though they indulge in all of those. It is not about going to the biggest cities and performing in front of the best crowds. It is also about going to the rundown towns like Laredo and showing out for the commonfolk like everyone here. And Becky knows what they need and what they want. They want a fighting champion! They want her to defend the title! And not just against some nostalgia act or an underdog.
They want Becky VS the best of the best! They want new, exciting, shiny! So Becky stands here before us as The Man of the People, issuing an open challenge to whoever wants to come out here, look them in the eyes and say, “Welcome to the Big Time. Now let’s throw some hands!” Who is it gonna be?! Becky waits, and we get… IYO SKY! The fans cheer that! Iyo gets herself a mic while Becky is rather stunned, and she tells Becky, “I accept!” Becky laughs and asks what Iyo accepts. She wanted to fight the best of the best, the new, the shiny, the exciting. Iyo is none of those things! The fans boo but Becky says that’s for Iyo!
Iyo says no, that’s for Becky! The fans cheer Becky but Becky says okay, okay, she understands. Iyo is accepting on behalf of Rhea Ripley, the part of the team that actually has gold. Is Rhea coming back? Mami VS Becky, Becky Two Belts again. Becky wanted Shawn Michaels, not Marty Jannetty. And clearly, Iyo was holding Rhea back. Iyo SLAPS Becky down! The fans fire up as Iyo stomps Becky, Becky bails out, but Adam Pearce says whoa, hold on, where are you going? The champ wanted a fight, Iyo answered the call, and in case you forgot, we’re in Laredo! So it will be a title match, let’s get a ref, cuz we’re doing it now!
The fans cheer, but Becky CLOBBERS Iyo! The ref hurries in here and backs Becky off. Iyo is still getting her shot, is the Genius about to make The Man’s historic reign historically short, too?
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch VS Iyo Sky!
Raw returns as the match is already going, and Iyo SHOTGUNS Becky down! the fans fire up with Iyo, and she CLUBS Becky on the back. Iyo whips, Becky reverses, but Iyo goes up, only for Becky to BOOT her outta the sky, and LARIATS her down! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer but Becky scowls as Iyo survives. Becky runs up in the corner, forearm SMASH, then clinch for the BECKSPLODER! Iyo bails out but Becky builds speed, and Becky WRECKS Iyo with a dropkick! The fans boo but Becky aims, FLYING FOREARM and down goes Iyo! Becky gets Iyo back into the ring, climbs up a corner, and drops the MAN’S LEG! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally as Iyo survives, but Becky talks herself down. Becky drags Iyo up, clinches again, BECKS- NO, Iyo slips free and ROCKS Becky! Becky fires back with forearms, UPPERCUT, and SOBAT, but Iyo blocks! GERMAN SUPLEX! Becky sputters but both women are down! The fans rally up, Iyo and Becky go to ropes, and Becky runs up! Iyo dodges, and URAKEN! SHOTEI! And then FLAPJACK! The fans fire up for Iyo as she brings Becky up to whip. Becky reverses, but Iyo goes up, out, and ROCKS Becky! Then HOTSHOTS her! The fans fire up as Iyo climbs, to then MISSILE DROPKICK! Direct hit, and Iyo kips up!
The fans fire up as Iyo does her crazy taunt! Iyo then aims at Becky in the corner, SHINKANSEN! Iyo pushes Becky to the cover, TWO! Becky survives but Iyo stays focused. Iyo goes up, up, but Becky YANKS her back down! And dragon sleeper for an EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Cover, TWO! Iyo is still in this and that frustrates Becky. Becky demands Iyo stand, then clinches, but Iyo victory rolls for STOMP 182! Becky bails out, Iyo builds speed, but Becky ROCKS Iyo first! Becky reels Iyo in, but Iyo PELES free! Iyo then runs up, SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB to the FLOOR! The fans are thunderous while both women are down, and Raw goes to break!
Raw returns again as Becky has Iyo up top! The fans rally as Iyo fights, but Becky SUPERPLEXES! Then roll through for a DDT! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Iyo survives! Both women are down, “This is Awesome!” Becky and Iyo stir but it is Becky that stands first. Becky brings Iyo up and clinches again, but Iyo turns the lift into a crucifix, then sunset flip! TWO, Becky ducks the roundhouse but not HEEL KICK! Iyo hurries to underhooks and TIGER BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives and Iyo is shocked! The fans rally as Iyo goes to the corner! Iyo goes up, but Becky trips her up again! Becky climbs, but Iyo ELBOWS her away!
Becky staggers but Iyo reels Becky in, TORNADO DDT! Iyo goes up, up, and OVER THE MOONSAULT, but into BOOTS! Becky hurries to clinch! MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, TWO?!? Becky is shocked as Iyo survives her best shot! Laredo is all fired up for Iyo but that infuriates Becky. Becky drags Iyo to the drop zone, goes up, but Iyo trips her up now! Becky SMACKS off post, tumbles to the apron then the floor, but Iyo goes right out! ASAI MOONSAULT! Down goes Becky at the ramp! Iyo hurries to get Becky up and in, then takes off a shoe that’s bothering her. Becky distracts the ref, ASUKA TRIPS IYO!! Becky clinches, MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, Becky wins!!
Winner: Becky Lynch, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion)
The Man survives thanks to a big time assist from The Empress of Tomorrow! Asuka may be without her Pirate Princess, but she’s still pissed at Iyo for her supposed disrespect! BUZZSAW! ASUKA LOCK!! Iyo flails, even taps, but nothing can save her from Asuka’s wrath! Fans chant “We Want Kairi!” but Asuka stands on Iyo with a sinister smile. Will Asuka break Iyo and make her respect her senpai?
El Grande Americano Original talks with Rey Mysterio.
EGA OG says hola to Rey, and knows Rey is fraternizing with that faker, that supposed El Grande Americano Dos. First he endorses the guy, then he has a match against him. Original just wants to know that on May 30th for AAA, Mask VS Mask, does Original have to watch his back? Rey says no, he does not, Mr. OG Grande. Listen, the only thing Rey is looking for is for them all to respect lucha libre. Rey says in Spanish that for a luchador, their mask is everything. All OG Grande can says is si, bueno. But then Los Americanos step into the room! And they ask what Rey is doing with this guy! Rey says it is not what they think.
The Grandes start arguing, both in Spanish and English, but Rey shouts them all down. Tranquilos, cabrones! He is not choosing sides. Rayo & Bravo say he better. Is that a threat?! No, take it easy, jefe, they’re just saying. See you in the ring. Los Americanos head out, Rey is a little annoyed with them and OG Grande, but will the King of Lucha teach them all a thing or two about the culture?
Backstage interview with The Usos.
Byron Saxton is with Jimmy & Jey, and he gets to it: Can they give us some intel on which direction Roman Reigns is leaning towards? #BigJim says the OTC will make his decision when The OTC is ready to make his decision. Jey adds YEET, but LA Knight steps in. The Mega Star hopes he didn’t just hear them say that. OTC, sitting at the head of the table. Knight isn’t here to tear them down but to remind them of who they are. Main Event Jey Uso, a former world champion, and how’d he do that? On his own! Big Jim Uso, also all the potential in the world to be world champion, but how is he gonna do that? Not under Roman Reigns, that’s for sure!
Jey tells Knight to stay in his lane, but Jimmy calms him down. Jimmy told Knight that this is family business. Knight understands that, and he can respect that. But the problem is, the whole Bloodline thing, they had immense power, they run roughshod over everybody. But the problem was, that power corrupts, and when it does, it becomes Knight’s business, YEAH! Knight leaves it at this, but does he have a point? Is The Bloodline about to relapse into their old ways?
Joe Hendry is here!
Laredo waves their hands from side to side as The Prestigious One is in the ring. “Say his name because he has appeared in Laredo, Texas!” The fans cheer, and Hendry knows they know he had a big decision to make, so he wants to tell us all about it in the song. “I’ve won the titles everywhere I go. I’ve been on WrestleMania and many other shows. But the time has come for me to pick one brand. I’m sorry to the others, I hope they understand. Joe Hendry’s on Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry signed to Raw. Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry signs to Raw.
“Next time you turn on Netflix, you won’t just want to chill. I’ll have you believing in a better kind of thrill. Raw, Raw, Joe Hendry’s on Raw. respect to the Ruler, I acknowledge The OTC. But Adam Pearce, if you’re listening, can you make one change for me? That’s Logan Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? Everyone! Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul? All together! Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan-” Well, now The Maverick is here, and he says you can’t fire him! You can’t fire him, he’s unfireable! Boo you, Hendry, you can’t fire him! He’s Logan Paul! All of you are awful, just like that song!
Logan says, “You’re awful!” to the fans in the front row. He knows this is Hendry’s first not on Raw, and now it’s also his last! He’s made the worst mistake of his life! Theory then tells Hendry that he isn’t seeing things right. See this right here? That’s gold, that makes them the greatest tag team champions of the world! Of the UNIVERSE! What they’re telling Hendry is that they are winners! Hendry asks if these guys are winners. The fans say, “NO!” Hendry says Joe says no to that. He saw ESPN< he saw Mania, he just saw some primetime losers! Now The Vision is mad, and they throw stuff out of the ring!
Theory says lemme tell you something! This mat belongs to The Vision! The camera that everyone sees through belongs to The Vision. And The Vision goes through everybody! Hendry is in a lucky spot, because they’re gonna go through him! They push Hendry, but he TURNS! LARIAT for Theory! Hendry RAMS Logan into a corner! Theory goes after Hendry, the Vision mugs him 2v1, and the fans boo as they KNEE Hendry low! But wait! Here come the Street Profits! Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins went after The Vision last week, so here we go again! Dawkins DUMPS Logan out before he DECKS him!
Dawkins ROCKS Theory, whips him, REVELATION! The fans fire up and pump it up with Ford! He goes up top but Logan saves Theory! At least, for now. Ford points to Hendry, he HIGH JUMPS to take The Vision down! The fans fire up for Hendry & The Profits, and we all get to wave our hands from side to side! The Profits are believers, but will they also be the hunters when it comes to The Vision and those World Tag Team Championships?
Grayson Waller complains to Adam Pearce.
The Aussie Icon doesn’t like the Raw General Manager just giving people opportunities outta nowhere. That bouncy idiot, Je’Von, is one cutter away from retirement! Then Pearce has one guy singing songs, there’s some little vampire kid cursing people, where are the opportunities for Waller? He’s in the shape of his life, lad! Pearce says he’ll give Oba Femi a shot. Wow, okay, he beat Brock at the END of his career? #Obarated! Uh, no, Oba’s behind you. Waller regrets everything but Oba says if Waller wants a chance, then Pearce can give him one against Oba tonight. Waller says Pearce should’ve warned him!
Pearce says he did, but too late. Waller needs to go get his gear on, because that match is official. Is Waller about to have a Fall From Grace?
Joe Hendry & The Street Profits regroup backstage.
Ford & Dawkins are singing the very catchy, “Paul, Paul, can we fire Logan Paul?” Hendry thanks for the help, what a welcome to Raw. They shake hands on it, and Ford says get a different colored shirt now that he’s on the red brand, you know what he means? Hendry nods and heads out, and The Profits secret handshake. And then Rollins steps in, and he tells them that last week- Ford stops Rollins there, because there he goes thinking this is all about him. Last week wasn’t about him but about those tag titles. Rollins thinking he special. The Profits leave and Rollins does have to consider that.
But either way, will Rollins and The Profits find themselves working together against The Vision? Or is this all going to be for naught?
El Grande Americano w/ Los Americanos VS Rey Mysterio!
The battle of Los Grande Americanos is set for May 30th, and the King of Lucha has ended up in the middle of it all. Will Rey be much more than just a tune-up for El Grande Americano Dos? Or will this El Grande be more than ready to face the other Grande Americano next month?
Raw returns as Los Americanos make their entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. The two tie up, and Grande wrenches to wristlock. Rey rolls, uses the ropes to flip through, then Rey wrenches, only for Grande to wrangle him. Rey kips up to wrench but Grande rolls, spins, and he drop toeholds Rey to then go for the wristlock. The fans applaud the technical exchange as Grande then floats to a cover, ONE as Rey gets an arm up! Grande puts the arm down, TWO as Rey gets the other arm up! Another cover, TWO! A third cover, TWO as Rey bridges! Grande hops on, but Rey stays up! The fans cheer while Grande is stunned!
Grande jumps again but Rey uses that to get up and up and sunset flip! TWO, Grande runs up but Rey sweeps! Cover, ONE! Grande sweeps and covers, ONE! The fans cheer as the two stand off. Rey and Grande applaud each other, then Rey offers a handshake. Grande accepts, but Rey kicks low! Rey whips, Grande reverses to kick low! Grande hammerlocks Rey, brings him around, but Rey fires elbows. Rey cravats to jump and flying-mare! Grande RUNS Rey over! Things keep moving, Rey bypasses Grande to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Grande’s on the ropes, Rey dials it up, but Grande GAMANGIRIS first! Cover, TWO! The fans rally while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rey whips Grande to ropes and BACKDROPS him! Grande goes to a corner while the fans cheer, and Rey whips corner to corner. Grande reverses, blocks a kick, and SMACKS Rey! Rey staggers to another corner but Grande whips corner to corner. Grande runs up but Rey BOOTS him! Rey ELBOWS Grande, then goes up, but Grande CLUBS him on the back! Grande gets under Rey but Rey slips free. Grande SMACKS Rey again, whips, but Rey reverses. Grande goes up and over, but Rey goes up to QUEBRADA, but Grande stays up! Only for Rey to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up while Rey covers, TWO!
Rey is surprised but many are surprised he pulled that counter off in the first place. Rey waits on Grande to get up, then DROPKICKS him onto the ropes! The fans cheer as Rey dials it up, but Rayo distracts so Bravo can trip Rey! The fans boo but Bravo plays dumb. Rayo hurries to sneak Grande his metal plate! Rey DECKS Bravo, then runs to 619 Rayo down! The fans cheer, Rey slingshots, but Grande dodges the splash! Grande grabs the metal plate, but then ORIGINAL GRANDE is here! They tug-o-war over the plate, Rey BLASTS the Grandes into each other! Rey runs again, RANA! Grande Dos is on the ropes, so Rey redials, 619!!
Rey aims again, slingshot and DROP THE DIME! Cover, Rey wins!
Winner: Rey Mysterio, by pinfall
El Grande Americano Dos tried to lie, cheat and steal, but Rey spots the metal plate! And he even tells Original that no one is getting it! They’re gonna have to fight fair ‘n’ square in May! Well for now, Grande Original CLOBBERS Grande Dos! The fans fire up as these two brawl while they grapple! Producers and refs rush out here but fans want to “Let Them Fight! Let Them Fight!” The Grandes are separated, but the animosity between them is only growing! Who proves they are El Grande Americano Superior on May 30th?
Asuka speaks.
“Iyo, did you think you were done with me? I say when we’re done! Because I am still your senpai. All I’ve done is try to help you and all you’ve done is disappoint me. For so long, I blamed myself for your mistakes. I thought I did something wrong for you to turn your back on me. But I finally realize YOU are the problem! You are ungrateful, selfish, and my biggest failure. But I didn’t fail you, you failed me. You failed your family! And now, we’re both alone, because I didn’t want another Iyo. I’ve spared you until now because I thought we could be a family again. But now that you killed that family…NOTHING will stop me from destroying you!
“So, at Backlash, I fix my failure. I teach you one final lesson. And that lesson is… You are not and will never be ready for Asuka!” The grudge match is finally set, but will the Empress of Tomorrow make sure Iyo has no future? Or will the Genius prove that she’s left her senpai behind long ago?
Grayson Waller VS Oba Femi!
The Aussie Icon likes him a good “shoey,” but he stuck his foot in his mouth this time. Grayson wanted an opportunity, but will he even survive against The Ruler that conquered The Beast?
The bell rings and the two circle. The fans already chant “O~BA!” as he blocks Waller’s kick. Oba LARIATS Waller, TOSSES him to a corner, then fires body shots from all sides. Oba UPPERCUTS Waller, whips him corner to corner, then UPPERCUTS again! Oba runs corner to corner for another UPPERCUT! Oba keeps going, but Waller bails out! The fans boo, but Oba has Waller at the apron. Waller HOTSHOTS Oba, then somersaults, but into the SHOTPUT BOMB! Oba UPPERCUTS Waller back down and the fans fire up! Pop-up, and FALL FROM GRACE!! Cover, Oba wins!
Winner: Oba Femi, by pinfall
Waller wanted on the card tonight, but maybe he regrets it. At the very least, Waller learned Femi isn’t #Obarated! Oba has the mic to ask Laredo if they’re feeling good tonight. The fans cheer because indeed they are! Oba says they’re feeling good, he’s feeling good, Waller isn’t, but we don’t care about how Waller feels. Waller did say something that was right, though. There is no opportunity around here, because all the big champions are locked in with contenders, the US Champion doesn’t do open challenges, so Oba is going to take it upon himself to create a solution to the problem. Ladies and gentlemen, as of today, the Oba Femi Open Challenge will commence!
The fans cheer, and Oba says to any man back there who wants to prove himself, step up! If you want to see how you fair at the top of the mountain, step up! But Oba will not take too kindly to their decision. Because he will be merciless, unforgiving, and relentless! He will punish them! They are not stepping to just any man, but to OBA FEMI! The fans cheer as Oba makes himself equal to a title! Will anyone be able to overthrow The Ruler?
Judgment Day is in the clubhouse.
Liv, Raquel & Roxie are still feeling great after what they did to Vaquer, because THEY run Raw! Vaquer found out the hard way, and so will BayLyra. Liv asks Raquel for time alone with Roxie. Is this about the thing? Yes, it is. Raquel says sure, she’ll go finish warming up. Raquel heads out, and Liv says hey to Roxie. Liv wanted to finish the conversation they tried having before WrestleMania. Remember? Before Vaquer smacked their heads together? Right, yeah. Well, really, Liv just wants to apologize to Roxie.
Liv is sorry for how things went down with Finn while she was gone. She knows Roxie and Finn were close, and that must’ve been hard watching from home. Liv knows how that felt, because she sat at home watching Finn bring Roxie into the group. And Liv wants Roxie to know that they are family, but Finn put himself before the family. That is not something Liv would do to Roxie, she wants to support her like Roxie supported Liv. So Liv will be in their corner and cheer them on as Roxie & Raquel get one step closer to the tag titles. Liv takes Roxie’s hand and asks, “Do you trust me, my little Roxie?”
Roxie nods yes, but then says she needs a second. Liv says okay, see you out there. Liv heads out, saying this is exciting. But Roxie doesn’t seem so sure. Wait, FINN is in the clubhouse?! Roxie tells him he’s not supposed to be here, but Finn says Roxie CANNOT trust Liv! In fact, she can’t trust anyone in the Judgment Day! Roxie asks if she can’t trust them, or can’t trust Finn. Roxie is with Judgment Day, she has a match coming up, so he has to go. Finn says good luck with the match, and hopes she knows what she’s doing. Finn leaves, but is The Prince right about them all?
Bayley & Lyra Valkyria VS Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez w/ Liv Morgan!
The Role Model & Morrigan fell short of the tag titles at WrestleMania, but Judgment Day wasn’t even in the match! Who proves themselves worthy of the next opportunity with a win tonight?
Raw returns as Judgment Day makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Bayley starts against Raquel. The fans rally as the two circle, tie up, and Bayley wrenches to wristlock. Raquel swings, Bayley ducks, and she puts on the pressure. Raquel powers Bayley to a corner, ROCKS her, then whips her corner to corner. Raquel runs up but Bayley BOOTS her! Bayley headlocks but Raquel blocks the takeover! Raquel lifts Bayley but Bayley fights that with fists. Bayley jumps to tornado takeover! They roll, Raquel fights up, and Raquel hits a BIG back suplex! Raquel looms over Bayley but hears the fans chanting, “We Want Roxie!”
Raquel points to the corner, the fans cheer, so Raquel tags Roxie! The fans cheer even more now as the Judgment Day mugs Bayley! Roxie stomps away, the fans cheer her on, but the ref counts. Roxie backs off, but Bayley lifts Roxie! Roxie kicks and flails but Bayley RAMS Roxie into the corner. Tag to Lyra, she and Bayley mug Roxie, and the fans boo. Lyra headlocks Roxie but Roxie pulls hair. Roxie headlocks and the fans cheer her on. Lyra powers out, but Roxie cartwheels over the dropdown! Roxie takes a bow, then SLAPS Lyra! Lyra CLOBBERS Roxie and rains down fists! Laredo boos but Lyra whips Roxie to ropes.
Roxie tilt-o-whirls through to RANA, but Lyra handsprings through that! Lyra SLAPS Roxie in return! Liv tells Bayley to shut up but Lyra whips Roxie to the corner. Roxie dodges, but Lyra grabs her by the wrist! Tag to Bayley, scoop and BACKBREAKER, but Roxie knees free! Roxie SMACKS Bayley, but Lyra WHEEL KICKS! Bayley goes back up, MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Roxie survives, and she bails out to regroup with the others. Judgment Day avoids Lyra’s dropkick, and Raquel CLOBBERS her! But Bayley fires off on Roxie! Bayley puts Roxie in the ring, but Raquel trips Bayley up!
Bayley POSTS Lyra, all while Roxie distracts the ref! Judgment Day is in control as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as both Bayley and Raquel are down! The fans rally as both women crawl, Liv coaches Raquel, hot tags to Roxie and Lyra! The fans fire up, but then Lyra CROSSBODIES Roxie and GAMANGIRIS Raquel! Lyra LARIATS Roxie, dodges Raquel, and goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK! Lyra kips up, then clinches Roxie, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Roll through for the fisherman BUSTER! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Roxie survives! Liv coaches her team on but Lyra drags Roxie up. Lyra brings Roxie over, tags Bayley, and Bayley fireman’s carries while Lyra climbs. Roxie slips free, SHOVES Bayley into Lyra, then tags Raquel!
Roxie runs, tilt-o-whirls, and clinches, Raquel adds as BOOT to the LEG SWEEP! Cover, but Lyra SPLASHES onto it! The fans rally again and Raquel crawls, hot tag back to Roxie! The fans fire up again as Roxie BLASTS Lyra, SOBATS Bayley, then hops up and hops on! But Bayley SMACKS Roxie off buckles! Then a BAYLEY2BELLY! Cover, Raquel breaks it! The fans cheer, Lyra runs up and CROSSBODIES Raquel and herself out of the ring! Liv shouts at Bayley, but she gets caught! The fans cheer, but then Liv HOTSHOTS Bayley! Roxie SHINING WIZARDS! Then the POP-ROX!! Cover, Judgment Day wins!
Winners: Judgment Day, by pinfall
Laredo cheers their hometown hero, but it was certainly a team effort as always for Judgment Day! Will nothing stop them from having all the gold again?
Roman Reigns heads to the ring!
Laredo, Texas puts up their ones to the sky as The OTC makes his entrance. The WWE World Heavyweight Champion stands on stage, raises the title to the sky, and the pyro goes off. But what has he decided when it comes to him and Jacob Fatu? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Roman is in the ring, and he raises the belt again for the second round of pyro. Roman grabs a mic while the fans chant “O T C! O T C!” The fans then shift to singing, “Roman, Roman Reigns~!” then go back to “O T C! O T C!” Roman enjoys that for a moment before he says, “Y’see, it’s been awhile since I’ve been here in Texas. But if you can’t tell from home, they love their Tribal Chief here, baby!” The fans cheer that! Roman continues by saying, “They made this title in spite of me. They made this title to try and take away from my shine. But it never worked. Y’see, there’s an old saying and it’s very true.
“The title don’t make the man, the man makes the title!” The fans cheer that, too! Roman says that’s what he’s done with this strap! He’s put it in the main event! He’s put it on night two of WrestleMania! He’s made this title relevant! See, now you can finally be proud of this title. Now you can respect this title! Now, you can actually choose to acknowledge this title. “As a matter of fact, let’s demonstrate. Laredo, Texas…!” The fans erupt with “O T C! O T C!” Roman says it again, “Laredo, Texas… ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer again! But then Jacob Fatu makes his entrance! The fans cheer again as The Samoan Werewolf arrives!
Jacob goes right to the ring while the fans chant “FATU! FATU!” Jacob and Roman stare down, and Roman says, “Fatu, right on cue. Perfect timing, I was just getting to you. I gave you a week, gave you time to think. I’m hoping you made the right choice, Jacob. I’m hoping you made the choice to unite our family, and not divide it.” Jacob has a mic to say Roman gave him a week but he didn’t need a week. He didn’t need a day. Hell, he didn’t even need an hour! He knew exactly what he wanted when he came out here last Monday. Jacob didn’t stutter, didn’t hesitate, when he said he doesn’t want the title, but that he needs the title.
What? Is Roman stuck in his WWE main event bubble? Is he stuck in Tribal Chief Land? Roman ain’t grind like Jacob! Jacob is uncut and raw! 12 YEARS of hard work, 12 YEARS of grinding, 12 YEARS of suffering, not knowing when the next meal was gonna be! While y’all was running things up here as The Bloodline, Fatu was foaming at the mouth, grinding, on the frontlines, trying to figure out if he was gonna be here or not! The fans cheer that, and Fatu says it ain’t how you start but how you finish. And that has Fatu standing here in front of Roman. So before WWE, Roman didn’t call, Jimmy didn’t call, Jey didn’t call.
You know who did call? Solo Sikoa! The fans boo that name but Jacob says Solo gave him a chance! Roman says, “Solo?! Either you’re completely confused or you’re dumber than I think. Solo couldn’t get a cup of coffee delivered to the building if he wanted to. Take a look around. Who you think runs this place?” The fans chant, “O T C! O T C!” Laredo ain’t lying, OTC runs WWE. And yeah, he’s been distracted, things get hectic around here, but Roman never forgot about Jacob. Roman signed off on Jacob. But Jacob’s sounding confused, sounding like a fool. Jacob doesn’t deserve it, he hasn’t earned it.
Roman allowing Jacob to compete against him is nepotism! And Roman can’t allow- JACOB GRABS ROMAN BY THE FACE! The fans freak out as the TONGAN DEATH GRIP grinds Roman down, but then Roman SMACKS him with the mic! Fatu just shakes it off?! TONGAN DEATH GRIP!! Roman sputters as Fatu HEADBUTTS away! Fatu chokes Roman right out, and he tells Roman, “I am going to take everything, EVERYTHING, from you!!” Fatu finally lets Roman go, and he picks up the belt. Fans are torn, but the decision should be clear now. Roman coughs and sputters but he grabs the mic to shout at Jacob!
“You want me at Backlash?! I’ll see you at Backlash!!” The fans cheer, and the match is made! The Samoan Werewolf has made The Tribal Chief into his prey, but will he have what he’s really after in the world title? Or will The OTC punish Fatu for this insolence?
My Thoughts:
A very good Raw that was a bit toned down on the action after that hot Raw After Mania. Great bookending with the OG Bloodline, though I’m not sure about the set-up of Roman & Usos sitting at the table that was more like a press conference table than a meeting. But Jimmy and Jey each having a different side of the argument was good, this builds a bit on what we saw before Mania when Jey was telling Roman to “get him” in reference to CM Punk. And great ending with Roman and Jacob, where Jacob is already done with talking, and he brings out a submission type move to make himself even more menacing. It’d be rather shocking of Fatu actually wins at Backlash, but I feel like Fatu losing and joining Roman is too much of a rehash of everything we’ve already seen in the Bloodline Saga.
Very good match from Penta VS Rusev, and very good win for Penta, but Ethan Page and Je’Von Evans getting involved made sense. That’ll be a great tag match, and I bet we’ll sort out who is challenging Penta for Backlash through that match. Very good promo from Rollins and Bron to set up their match, I appreciate Bron’s perspective because that is how it looked and felt and was definitely not how it should’ve been even in kayfabe. I feel like Bron wins out to then send him to the world title after Backlash. Another great song promo from Hendry, and honestly a great over-the-top angry reaction from Logan Paul for it. Profits helping Hendry out was logical and very good stuff, and Profits putting Rollins in his place was also good. But yeah, there’s gotta be a Six Man Tag there, too.
Waller getting upset only to get humbled by Oba is classic wrestling trope, and Oba making his own open challenge is also great. That’s in the same lineage as like Andre the Giant daring people to body slam him when he knows they couldn’t, or even Chris Masters and the Master Lock Challenge. This will give us some really fun matches while also building Oba up towards a title opportunity of his own. Becky wanting her own Open Challenge series is good, and Iyo challenging her tonight was probably their best way to improvise from releasing Kairi Sane and ruining their own story of Kairi, Iyo & Asuka. The fans are already starting #WeWantKairi, not sure WWE will listen this time, but Asuka VS Iyo is happening for Backlash and that’s all we can really expect.
Very good stuff with Los Americanos, this ended up a great plug for the AAA story of Mask VS Mask. Rey Mysterio being part of the story was good, too, and Rey keeps himself afloat with this win. Gable Americano of course got involved in the match, he and Kaiser Americano are even in math right now, but I would think Gable loses to finally be exposed. And great stuff with Judgment Day, from the attack on Vaquer to the tag match as the main event match. But I’m a little confused as to the Finn & Roxie part. Finn and Roxie should’ve discussed how their ultimate plan was still working. It should’ve been revealed that Finn really did bring Roxie into the group to mess with Liv x Dom. They can still have Roxie turn on Judgment Day in the most pivotal moment, but now it’ll be a bit confusing as to why.
My Score: 8.8/10
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