Results
Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (5/11/26)
Knoxville… ACKNOWLEDGE HIM!
Will the Samoan Werewolf submit?
Roman Reigns survived his WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at Backlash, but can he convince Jacob Fatu to ACKNOWLEDGE the Tribal Chief?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: The Vision VS Joe Hendry & The Street Profits; Hendry & The Profits win.
- Je’Von Evans VS Rusev; Evans wins.
- Iyo Sky VS Sol Ruca; Iyo wins.
- The Ruler’s Open Challenge: Oba Femi VS Los Garzas; Oba wins.
- AAA Mega Championship: Dominik Mysterio VS El Grande Americano Original; Dom wins and retains the title.
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Roman Reigns arrives backstage.
And Raw General Manager, Adam Pearce, is there to meet him. Pearce knows Roman has his plans, but Backlash was too much! Jacob Fatu put his hands on Pearce, tossed referees around, and went way too far with Roman. So Jacob doesn’t deserve to be here tonight, and maybe not at all. Roman says first off, where is his title? Why is it not in his hands right now? Pearce calls for someone to get the man his title. The World Heavyweight Championship is brought over, handed over to Roman, and Roman double checks: Pearce plans to fire Jacob? Yes. Well, he can’t do it tonight. Why not? Because Jacob hasn’t acknowledge Roman yet.
In fact, who brought Jacob Fatu into the WWE? Who cleared him? Pearce says Roman Reigns did… Then Roman will be the one who takes him out. Roman heads inside the building, and to his private room. Will the Tribal Chief make sure Jacob Fatu submits to him as his last act in the WWE? Or is he only putting himself in harm’s way?
The Vision is here!
Knoxville boos as Paul Heyman follows behind Bron Breakker, Austin Theory & Logan Paul as they go to the ring. Heyman hugs Bron before he gives his usual introductions: “Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman. As tradition would have it, we’re supposed to open the show on a high note. Let’s do it for the world, shall we? Live from the inbred capital of Eastern Tennessee, welcome to Monday Night Raw!” The fans boo that, but Heyman says this is an unappreciative audience. But what The Vision does appreciate inside this ring is pure talent! Talent that was demonstrated Saturday at Backlash by Bron Breakker!
Which leads to a question that is rhetorical, but Heyman will ask anyway: Who’s not ready now? And the answer to the question is Seth Freakin’ Rollins! On Saturday night at Backlash, Seth Freakin’ Rollins was NOT ready for the physical onslaught of Bron Breakker. A year ago, Seth Freakin Rollins was not ready for the wisdom of the Wise Man. And now we all know that Seth will never be ready to have a vision of victory over any of them! So let’s expunge from the history of The Vision the fact that Rollins was ever among them. There will never be a reason ever again to ever mention the name, “Seth Freakin’ Rollins.”
So let’s talk about the WWE World Tag Team Champions, Logan Paul & Austin Theory! The fans boo again, but Heyman says, “Mr. Theory, please, to the entire world, air your many grievances.” Theory takes the mic to say that now with Bron back, they can have a Six Man Tag tonight. That brings Theory to the Street Profits. The Profits keep putting their noises in Vision business. But Theory gets why: The Profits want the tag titles. No, he misspoke, they need the tag titles, because Bianca Belair can’t pay the bills anymore! The fans boo and even Heyman says that was rough. Theory then brings up “this Joe Hendry nerd.”
But wait, The Profits make their entrance, and Ford says, “First of all, Rocky Top!” And Ford admits, he is here because his wife can’t take care of the bills. But since she’s busy with the baby, somebody had to come to Raw and whoop The Vision’s asses all over Knoxville, Tennessee! And they always think it’s about them, but it ain’t about them! The Profits came back to Raw with gold in mind, partner. Because the motto ain’t changed. The Street Profits are always up, and #WeWantTheSmoke! Logan says, “Well damn! Hey, I’ma say something nice. Everybody knows The Street Profits are a legendary tag team. But y’all are about to find out they are old news.”
The only notable thing Ford has done the last six months was organize a baby shower! What’s in his cup? His BALLS?! Ford, your girl is better than you! But if you want the smoke, The Vision will bring the smoke! They’re ready anytime, anywhere! Bron Breakker was born ready! Austin Theory was born ready! And guess who was ready before they were even born? LOGAN PAUL- “Paul! Can we fire Logan Paul~!” JOE HENDRY sneaks in from the crowd with his guitar! Hendry sings an acoustic version, “Paul~, Paul~, Can We Fire Logan~?” Knoxville joins in, Hendry says keep it going, but Raw is going to break!
Six Man Tag: The Vision VS Joe Hendry & The Street Profits!
Raw returns with the match already going, and Dawkins whips Theory. Theory reverses, Dawkins hurdles and UPPERCUTS! Dawkins then runs up in the corner to CYCLONE SPLASH and ENZIGIRI! Theory flops over, Dawkins covers, TWO! Theory sits up but Dawkins clamps onto his arm. Dawkins wrenches but Theory kicks low, ROCKS Dawkins, then tags Logan. The fans boo as Logan fires body shots! The ref reprimands, The Vision stops mugging Dawkins so Logan can whip Dawkins to a corner. But Dawkins dodges the splash! Dawkins tags Ford, whips Logan, but Bron sneaks a tag before Ford DROPKICKS Logan down!
Bron runs up, ducks ‘n’ dodges, and he LARIATS Ford! Bron snarls, then he stands Ford up so he can snap suplex! Cover, but then Bron picks Ford up. Bron is toying with Ford as he smacks him off buckles. Tag to Logan, and Bron gorilla presses Ford to THROW him into the UPPERCUT! Cover, TWO! Ford survives but Logan goes after him in a corner. Logan digs his knees in, even as the fans chant, “LOGAN SUCKS!” Logan soaks up that heat but Ford fires body shots. Logan shoves Ford to LARIAT him down! Cover, TWO! Logan clamps onto Ford with a chinlock but the fans rally up. Ford rises, pries at the hold, but Logan hits him low.
Logan sucker punches Dawkins, runs up on Ford, but Ford dodges to hot tag Hendry! The fans fire up as Hendry LARIATS Logan again and again! Hendry whips, Logan dodges, but Hendry catches Logan to FALL AWAY SLAM! Hendry kips up, and… TURNS! Theory runs up, btu Hendry catches him now! But Logan CLOBBERS Hendry! The fans boo as Theory rains down fists! Theory soaks up heat while Logan rains down fists now! Tag to Bron, he ROCKS Hendry, then waistlocks for a GERMAN SUPLEX! Hendry flounders away while Bron taunts The Profits, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Logan brings Hendry up, but Hendry fires body shots! Logan CLUBS Hendry, then reels him in. Logan talks trash, but Hendry suplexes first! The fans cheer as both men are down! Hendry crawls, so does Logan, hot tags to Ford and Theory! Ford goes up to SUPER CROSSBODY Theory! Ford BLASTS Bron, BOOTS Logan, then swings on Theory. Theory back suplexes but Ford lands out! Ford then slips past Theory to LARIAT! The fans fire up with Ford, but here comes Bron! Ford DUMPS Bron out, ROCKS him, then Dawkins DECKS him! Ford builds speed and FLIES! Down goes Bron, then Ford GAMANGIRIS Theory!
Ford goes up, up, and FROM- NO, Theory dodges! Ford rolls through, comes back, but Theory BOOTS him! Theory somersaults, but into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! The fans rally as Ford crawls over to Theory, brings him up, but Theory SUPERKICKS! Dawkins sneaks the tag before the ENZIGIRI! Dawkins then hurries to Electric Chair Lift! Ford hurries to climb, but Logan runs up to SHOVE him down! The fans boo but Dawkins DECKS Logan! The fans cheer that, and Hendry is there to run up on Logan! Logan sends Hendry into steps! ROLLING ELBOW from Theory to Dawkins! Theory TOSSES Dawkins out, and Bron has a target!
Theory distracts the ref so Bron can build speed, but ROLLING LARIATS!! The fans are thunderous as The Architect gets one on Bron! Then Dawkins rolls Theory, PROFITS & HENDRY WIN!!
Winners: Joe Hendry & The Street Profits, by pinfall
Theory CLOBBERS Dawkins, but Rollins goes after Theory! Rollins TOSSES Theory out, then he offers a hand to Dawkins. Dawkins accepts and the fans sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” But Bron runs up! Rollins dodges, DSPEAR on Dawkins!! SUPERKICK for Bron! Rollins dares Bron to come right back, but all Ford sees is Dawkins is down because of Rollins! Ford and Rollins argue about that, shove each other, then go their separate ways. Will Rollins get his revenge on Bron Breakker one way or another? Will this win still lead The Profits back to the Promised Land?
Adam Pearce meets with Los Americanos Hermanos.
He is saying this could be some kind of HR nightmare or copyright lawsuit waiting to happen. El Grande Americano Original is insisting that this is “Bruto y Julio?” Si, Bruto y Julia. Todos saben español? Un pequeno. Fine… But then Judgment Day interrupts. Liv & Dom hope Pearce is having a good day, but they’re just wondering what Pearce has planned for the hottest rising star in the wrestling world, aka THE Dirty Dom. Grande says they were in the middle of something. Yeah, they understand you three are a few tendies short of a ten piece. But if you wanna have any sense left, get out of their way when they wanna talk to Adam Pearce. Bye~!
Grande Original says this is real lucha business here, not whatever Liv wanted to talk about. Dom says bro, you’re not even a real luchador! Que, ese?! Whatchu say? Huh!? Pearce wants them to calm down, and yes, Dom is in need of a title opportunity, but he’s also wearing a title in the AAA Mega Championship. Today’s the opportunity to defend the title against OG Americano, TONIGHT! No, that’s not what they meant! Pearce leaves them to argue with Los Americanos Hermanos, will there be a major change to the plans in AAA? As for Pearce, he encounters Los Garza. They wanna talk about some opportunity outside of SmackDown.
Well, Los Garza wants opportunities, Judgment Day wants opportunities, today is a day for opportunities. Let’s have a conversation in his office. Angel y Berto follow Pearce, will Los Garza be Raw from now on?
PENTA is here!
The fans cheer the WWE Intercontinental Champion as he does his iconic strut to the ring. What does he have planned for his own title? We’ll hear about it, after the break.
Raw returns with Penta in the ring, mic in hand. The fans cheer, and Penta says, “Last week, I heard some pendejo talking about my Intercontinental Championship. Ethan Page…! Penta is a fighting champion. Listen! Why don’t you come out here, and you say it to my face?! C’mon! HUH?!” Penta doesn’t have to wait long, All Ego indeed makes his way out here. The fans boo but Ethan joins Penta in the ring. Ethan grabs a mic to say okay, okay, the audacity of this man to stand in the middle of this ring and say, “Why don’t you come say it to my face?” Ethan would love to, but he’s pretty sure Penta sat in front of a mirror for 30 minutes painting his chin, then make that his entire identity!
Unlike Ethan, who stands in the spotlight with no mask, no hidden identity. No, he is All Ego Ethan Page, and he hails from the greatest country on Earth, CANADA! The fans boo but Ethan says you wanna know about him? He PINNED the champion int he middle of this ring last week. Now in his mind, that makes him #1 contender to said championship, but Penta might be a little afraid to lose to Ethan again. Ethan laughs, but Penta tells him, “Listen, pendejo. I’m not afraid to defend my title against you. And y’know what? Let’s fight right now, cabron!” Penta throws off his jacket but Ethan says hold your horses, pal! Pump the brakes!
Penta is a man of his world, Ethan will give him that. Penta’s ready to go right now. But Ethan is not. Penta might not even understand what title he holds! That’s the Intercontinental Championship, buddy! That is the token of excellence in ALL of WWE! Every mega star in this history’s company had to hold that to prove their point. And papi, you’re looking at the NEXT mega star! So that title needs a spotlight it deserves, just like Ethan. So he’s thinking May 23rd, Saturday Night’s Main Event! The fans boo, but Ethan says duh, not here tonight, even they got that. Penta tells Ethan that look at this title. Ethan wants it? He has to work hard for it.
And Penta is always ready for the world! Penta will face Ethan any time, anywhere, because he IS Penta, and- RUSEV INTERRUPTS! The Son of Thunder storms out on stage and tells everyone stop this! He tells the fans to shut up, and he tells Ethan that Ethan amuses him. But Ethan getting a title match before Rusev doesn’t sit well with him. Because last week, it was them both who won a match, and it was Rusev who bounced the head of Penta off the desk! Ethan says he agrees, but Rusev says he’s not done yet! Ethan says okay, please continue. Rusev steps into the ring and says Ethan better watch what he says before he needs new amusement.
Ethan says he agrees with everything Rusev said. So much so that he said it in Pearce’s office. Ethan said he was the new guy, he won’t skip the line, and Rusev is deserving. Ethan almost convinced Pearce until Je’Von Evans busted in, screamed at the top of his lungs, saying nonsense like Rusev isn’t good enough. In fact, why would Rusev get a match when he can’t even beat Je’Von? But speaking of The Young OG, he makes his way out here now! Evans tells Ethan whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa… Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Ethan, you know you lyin’ with your little ugly ass! N-No! Yes! Evans says excuse him as he steps into the ring.
Evans knows Ethan knows Evans didn’t say anything to him, to Pearce, and anything about Rusev not being able to beat him. Even though that last part is true. Rusev turns Evans around and Evans says calm down. But then Ethan SHOVES Evans into Rusev! Penta runs up to SUPERKICK Ethan, then LARIATS him up and out! Penta PLANCHAS onto Ethan while Rusev stomps away on Evans! Rusev lets off so he can run up, but Evans DUMPS him out! Evans then DIVES! Direct hit at the ramp and Evans hurries back inside. Evans and Penta meet, and they do the strut! The fans cheer, but are we about to run it back from last week?
Je’Von Evans VS Rusev!
Raw returns and indeed, we’re getting a partial rematch as The Young OG fires off hands on the Lion of Bulgaria in a corner. The fans fire up as Evans storms around, and he runs back up, but into a KNEE! Rusev has Evans down, and he drags Evans back up to ROCK him with a right! Rusev ROCKS in the back, but Evans ROCKS Rusev in return! Rusev ROCKS Evans again, has him on the ropes, then CHOKES him! The ref counts, Rusev stops, and he KICKS Evans in the back! The fans rally for Evans but Rusev eggs him on. Evans drags himself up, but Rusev swings! Evans blocks to ROCK Rusev in return! And ROCK him again!
Evans fires more shots, then whips, but Rusev reverses, then WHEEL KICKS! Rusev is all fired up but the fans boo. Rusev stalks Evans, brings him up, and suplexes high and hard! The fans chant, “Rusev Sucks!” but Rusev just suplexes again! Evans flounders to a corner but Rusev storms over that way. Rusev pie faces Evans again and again, then talks trash. Evans fires hands on Rusev! The fans rally, but Rusev KNEES low! Rusev puts Evans up top, ROCKS him again, then climbs up the corner. The fans rally as Evans resists! Evans fires forearms and haymakers, then a HEADBUTT! Rusev falls back and the fans cheer!
Evans adjusts his position up top, he BOOTS Rusev away, then he jumps up to WHISPER IN THE WIND! The fans fire up but Rusev is back! Evans dodges, swings around, and fires forearms! Then a BOUNCY~ RANA! Rusev tumbles and stumbles, and Evans DROPKICKS him out! Evans builds speed and DIVES into a FOREARM! Rusev keeps Evans grounded as he drags him out of the ring! Then a few knees before the FALL AWAY SLAM onto the desk! Evans writhes, Rusev says Evans is just a kid, but Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again as Rusev drags Evans up, just to push him around. Rusev pie faces Evans, eggs him on, but the fans rally up. Evans huffs ‘n’ puffs and LARIATS! Rusev brushes it off and eggs Evans on again. Evans winds up to LARIAT, but Rusev just gets in his face! “You got nothing, kid! You got nothing!” Rusev whips Evans to a corner, then runs in, only for Evans to dodge! And SUPERKICK! And LARIAT! Rusev falls and the fans fire up! Evans feels it, he goes to a corner, but Rusev runs up! Rusev blocks the kick but Evans ROCKS him! Then Evans bumps Rusev off buckles, ENZIGIRIS, then goes up and out!
Evans springboards back in, FLYING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Rusev survives but Evans stays focused. The fans rally as Evans rises up, and Evans runs, only for Rusev to reel him in and ROCK him int he back! Rusev snarls as he ROCKS Evans again, those shots to the lumbar bringing Evans to his knees. Rusev shoves Evans, but Evans SUPERKICKS! Evans goes up, up, and O G- NO, Rusev clinches for a URENAGE! Then a MACHKA KICK! Cover, TWO! Evans survives and shocks Rusev! The fans fire up while Rusev keeps saying he’s just a kid! A freakin’ child! Rusev vows to crush, but Evans dodges the stomp!
Evans UP KICKS, then ducks ‘n’ dodges! RED DOT GAMANGIRI! Rusev tumbles out, the fans fire up, and Evans builds speed! Evans FLIES, #WeOutside~! Another direct hit and Evans gets Rusev in the ring! Evans hurries to go up, up, and O G CUTTER!! Cover, EVANS WINS!
Winner: Je’Von Evans, by pinfall
Maybe he’s a kid, but maybe he’s a prodigy! Will the Young OG prove himself worthy of his own golden opportunity?
Asuka meets with Iyo Sky backstage.
The Empress of Tomorrow lost on Saturday at Backlash, but just like then, she hugs it out with The Genius. In Japanese, Asuka tells Iyo thanks for that incredible match on Saturday, truly. Iyo thanks her for that, and Asuka says she was looking for someone to take her place here, and Iyo has finally become that person! She is so glad it is Iyo. She is so proud of Iyo! Iyo thanks Asuka for that praise, she is so happy. Even if they fight, they will always be family! It’s a little sad, though. Goodbye, Asuka-san. Asuka says no, this is just “see you later.” Asuka wishes Iyo good luck, and they hug again. Asuka heads out, but is she truly leaving WWE and the ring behind?
As for Iyo, what will be next for her as she has gone from genius to master?
Brie Bella & Paige are here!
Knoxville cheers as the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions head to the ring. They know the Women’s Tag Division is only heating up, but what will they have to say about a certain team in particular? We’ll find out, after the break.
Raw returns as Brie & Paige have the mics. Brie says last week, Raquel & Roxie dared them to come to Raw, and as the defending WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, here they are! Paige says yeah, and they’re ready for a fight. But where’s Judgment Day? If you’re calling out the champions, you better come out and let them know what you have to say. With that, Judgment Day makes their entrance. The fans are torn as Raquel tells Brie & Paige, “Welcome to our show. I’m so glad you guys can make it take a little time from your nostalgia tour that’s keeping you so busy.” Roxie says no, seriously. She can’t believe she’s finally face to face with them!
Roxie used to love watching them on TV. Y’know, back when Brie and Paige were still young and relevant. Roxie & Raquel step into the ring and Roxie brings up Brie meeting Roxie as a little girl. Brie told Roxie that she was gonna care on the legacy, and that meant everything to her! Until she realized how dare Brie set the bar so low! Oh, so low? Roxie might confusing Brie with Liv. See, what Brie wanted for Roxie was to start her own legacy, not be a footnote for the Judgment Day. But there is someone more disappointed in Roxie than Brie, and that’s Roxie’s mom! Raquel keeps Roxie back and says take it easy, Brie’s just making this about herself, as she always does.
But let’s not forget about Paige! Yes, give it up for the big comeback! The fans do cheer, and Raquel says it’s the girl who has been given a million chances, and yet still fumbles each and every one. We’re all just waiting for the next big scandal to hit, so why not just do us a favor and save us all the time by handing the titles over? There is nothing sadder than two washed-up has-beens clinging to gold they don’t deserve. The fans boo, but Paige looks at her belt. Then she ROCKS Raquel! Brie fires off on Roxie and the fans cheer the brawl! Brie bumps Roxie off buckles, helps Paige with Raquel, but Liv slithers in! CODE BREAKER on Paige!
Judgment Day mugs Brie & Paige in a 3v2! The fans boo but Roxie hits the SATOMURA SPECIAL! Then she runs up on Paige to tilt-o-whirl, and Raquel adds on, BOOT LEG SWEEP COMBO! Judgment Day holds up all the gold, but will they own all the gold soon enough?
Roman Reigns sits in the private suite.
And in walks Jimmy Uso. Big Jim daps it up with Roman, and Roman asks about Jey. Jimmy says Jey is waiting in the parking lot for when Jacob arrives. Jey wants to talk Jacob out of coming to the ring tonight. What? Why? Uh, why not? Roman must’ve gotten hit in the head harder than they thought. Roman and Jacob went to war, Roman won, and Jimmy says he can just leave it alone. Roman says no, they made a deal. There was a contract involved, Jacob signed on the line, so there has to be order here. You can’t make promises and then break your word. They have to be men of their word.
They’re at the top of this business. And if “they” don’t trust The Bloodline, then they lose everything. If Jacob can’t have the respect for his own family, then there will never be respect on the outside. They can’t have it. Jacob HAS to acknowledge Roman. Jimmy understands that. But he still has a feeling, he doesn’t trust Jacob. Well, if Jacob doesn’t acknowledge Roman, then his ass is outta here. Jimmy says okay, he’ll go find Jey and Jacob. Jimmy heads back out, but will the Acknowledgement Ceremony be a disaster?
Dominik Mysterio speaks.
“The AAA Mega Campeonato is the pinnacle of lucha libre. I have carried this title for eight months, dominating my competition as the greatest luchador in the world. I have surpassed absolutely everything my deadbeat dad has ever done, proving why I am the King of the Luchadores. Grande Americano, you will never be a real luchador. You will never get your hands on MY AAA Mega Campeonato.” Dirty Dom has spoken, but will EGA Original make sure to finally clean up this title?
Iyo Sky VS Sol Ruca!
The Genius has finally made amends with Asuka and can move on from her dramatic past. Meanwhile, the Soul Surfer is here to prove she’s not just the future but the present. With them both aiming for Becky Lynch and the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, who proves they’re the next one up with a win here tonight?
Raw returns as Sol makes her entrance. The bell rings, the two circle, and the fans rally up. They tie up, Sol uses her height to power Iyo back, but Iyo slips around to waistlock. Sol switches, SLAMS Iyo down, but Iyo moves around. Iyo wrenches to wristlock and hammerlock. Sol stands up, sits down, then rolls to wrench and YANK the arm. Sol wristlocks, YANKS the arm again, then wrenches for a snapmare, only for Iyo to handspring through! Iyo wags her finger, then dodges Sol. Sol handstands over the dropdown, then handsprings back to RANA! Sol strikes a pose and the fans cheer. Iyo rises but Sol whips her, only for Iyo to reverse!
Iyo wheelbarrows but Sol stops the rest. Sol waistlocks, Iyo switches, Sol switches back, and she lifts Sol for a spinning ATOMIC SLAM! Sol then stands on Iyo to use her as a board! Sol steps off but Iyo blocks the superkick! Iyo then slips around, redirects, and handsprings, but Sol dodges! Iyo runs up, Sol handstands over the sweep, but Iyo stops the handspring this time to push Sol and DROPKICK her down! The fans fire up with Iyo while Sol sputters, and Iyo kicks Sol around. Iyo clamps onto Sol with a chinlock and digs her knee into Sol’s back. Sol endures, fights up, and powers Iyo to ropes. Iyo holds onto the headlock but Sol tries again.
Sol powers out and sends Iyo to a corner. Iyo slips outside, eggs Sol on, then avoids a punch! Sol avoids the shoulder to BOOT Iyo down! The fans rally as Sol goes to the apron. Sol runs to go up the corner, QUEBRADA! Iyo slips into the ring to avoid that! Iyo then aims from the apron to FLYING RANA! Sol tumbles and the fans fire up again! Iyo drags Sol up, puts her back in the ring, but Sol TIGER FEINT KICKS from the apron! And then Sol ASAI TORNILLOS! Down goes Iyo and the fans fire up with Sol while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and both women fight on the corner. Iyo tries to suplex but Sol blocks! Sol suplexes, but Iyo lands safe in the ring! Iyo then somersaults to SHOTEI SHORYUKEN! Sol wobbles, Iyo climbs, and the fans fire up again! Iyo brings Sol to the very top, for a SUPER SPANISH FLY!! Cover, TWO!! Sol survives and the fans fire up! Iyo is frustrated, but “This is Awesome!” as both women slowly rise again. Iyo fires a forearm, Sol fires back, so Iyo fires another forearm. The shots go back and forth as both women stand. Sol mule kicks, but Iyo fires a flurry of forearms! Iyo winds up, BACK ELBOW! SHOTEI!
Sol sputters, Iyo winds up, but Sol ducks the buzzsaw! Sol shoves Iyo, pops her up, and fireman’s carries for a SWINGING POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Iyo survives whatever you wanna call that, but Sol runs up in the corner. Iyo slips through the ropes, PENDULUM KICKS, then goes up the corner to MISSILE DROPKICK! Sol is down while Iyo kips up, and the fans cheer that crazy taunt! Iyo runs corner to corner at Sol, SHINKANSEN misses! Sol then BLINDSIDE METEORAS! Sol runs back in, waistlocks, but Iyo victory rolls! STOMP 182! Iyo crawls to the cover, TWO! Sol is still in this, and Iyo has to check her own teeth after all that.
The fans rally up again as Iyo rises again. Iyo drags Sol into the drop zone before she goes to the corner. Iyo climbs right up, but Sol springs to her feet! Sol SHOVES Iyo, and Iyo falls to the crossbar! Iyo keeps from falling to the floor, only for Sol to run up! Iyo blocks the boot to HOTSHOT the leg! Sol hobbles away, Iyo springboards back in, but Sol avoids the dropkick! Sol goes up, she BOOTS Iyo down, then shakes out her leg. Sol goes up, up, and TUBULAR DDT!! High stack cover, TWO!! Iyo survives another innovative move, and “This is Awesome!” Sol goes up a corner but Iyo trips her up! Sol is in the Tree of Woe, Iyo SHINKANSENS her out of it!
Iyo gets moving, another SHINKANSEN!! Sol sputters, Iyo steps on her as she goes back to the corner, and then up, up, and OVER THE MOONSAULT! But into boots!! Sol saves herself, and both women rise. Sol snatches Iyo in a drop toehold, then somersaults to the corner! SOUL SNATCHER misses, and Iyo ghost pins Sol! IYO WINS!!
Winner: Iyo Sky, by pinfall
Sol is shocked, she’s the one who got snatched! Is this the true power of the Genius? Iyo still shows Sol respect and Sol gives it back. But will Iyo make sure her new chapter includes another match with The Man?
Jey Uso paces in the parking lot.
Jimmy walks over and teases his brother as the valet. Jimmy & Jey dap it up, and Jey asks what Roman had to say. Jimmy says it was horrible. It was bad. Sometimes, OTC gets a little bit delusional. What if Jacob snaps tonight, Uce? Does Jey really think Jacob’s gonna acknowledge Roman tonight? Jey says hell no, Uce. Jimmy knew that. Jey says this is a very different type of family business going on. Jimmy agrees there. This family can be stressful. Jey says their family is why they’re here today, remember that. Jimmy nods, and says he’ll go out there with The OTC. He wishes Jey good luck with Jacob. YEET.
Big Jim heads out, leaving Main Event Jey to wait on the Samoan Werewolf. Will this Bloodline civil war only escalate once again?
Backstage interview with The Street Profits.
Jackie Redmond is with Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins and brings up how they said they were back with one goal: the tag team titles. Well, in two weeks, they have that chance at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Fort Wayne, Indiana! They look good, are they feeling good? Yeah, they’re feeling great! This is exactly what they came back for, fam! But then in steps Seth Rollins. The smiles turn to frowns, but Rollins says if they’re serious about getting the tag titles off The Vision, “then it’s time we all talked. Ford says this is what he was talking about! Rollins keeps saying “we,” there is no “we” here! Dawkins says maybe they should hear Rollins out.
Ford asks for what?! He told The Profits that if they stayed out of his way, he’d stay out of theirs! Isn’t that right, Rollins? Yes, he said that, and he was wrong. Oh, no, Rollins is every single thing everyone says about him. He’s the greatest of their generation, the Revolutionary, but y’know what they also say? That Rollins isn’t to be trusted. The Profits don’t need Rollins’ ass to win those tag titles, bet on that! Ford heads out, Dawkins shrugs and follows. Will The Architect have to accept that? Or can he find a way to make up for his past mistakes?
Iyo Sky talks with Sol Ruca backstage.
The Genius tells the Surfer that she truly is the future of the WWE. They will surely fight again some day. Sol says she looks forward to it. They shake hands and part ways, but Becky Lynch walks by. Becky laughs, saying that Sol’s supposed to be the “Next Big Thing” when she couldn’t even beat “Iyo Janetty.” Guess those lights are too bright for her. Becky laughs her way out, but will someone humble her soon enough?
The Ruler’s Open Challenge: Oba Femi VS ???
Knoxville already cheers for “O~BA!” even before he makes his entrance, because the whole world knows of his strength. Oba proved it in NXT, he proved it at WrestleMania when he slayed The Beast, and he even topped that by throwing Otis around like Otis was a normal sized man! Will anyone even dare to answer tonight’s open challenge? Will it still be an easy night on the job for Oba if they do?
Oba grabs the mic and he says, “The time has come. Now the Oba Femi Open Challenge begins.” The fans cheer but Pearce hurries out here. He says we’re all excited for this, believe him. The fans boo in anticipation, but Pearce says no one back there was brave enough to accept! Therefore, it is Pearce’s duty to inform Oba that the challenge is cancelled for tonight. He is sorry about this. Oba is the most upset of all and he storms out of the ring. Oba goes to the back, and he says we’ll see if no one’s willing to fight! Oba THROWS the Garzas around! He CHUCKS Angel, then carries Berto, and then brings them both out from the back!
The fans cheer and Pearce is flabbergasted as Oba is MAKING this match happen! He SHOVES Angel into the LED, throws Berto into the ring, and he tells the ref to ring the bell! Now it’s a HANDICAP match, but it’s Los Garza in trouble! The bell rings, Oba UPPERCUTS Berto, UPPERCUTS Angel, repeat! And repeat! And repeat! The fans cheer as Oba CLOBBERS Angel! Angel sputters, but Oba hauls him up, SHOTPUT over Berto! Berto panics but can’t get away, before Oba SHOTPUTS him! The fans are fired up as Oba then pops Berto up, for a FALL FROM GRACE!! Cover, Oba wins!
Winner: Oba Femi, by pinfall
If no one is willing to take their shot at The Ruler, The Ruler will run roughshod over the roster! Will nothing stop Oba from making himself THE top of the mountain in WWE?
El Grande Americano Original speaks.
“The AAA Mega Championship is one of prestige and honor, and it belongs around the waist of an authentic lucha libre legend. And you, Dirty Dom, do not fit that description. So tonight, when I pin you uno-dos-tres in the middle of that ring we will witness the birth of a nuevo King of the Luchadores! The NEW AAA Mega Campeon, The Original El Grande Americano!”
JD McDonagh walks ‘n’ talks with Dominik Mysterio.
The Irish Ace fires Dom up for this title match main event, but then FINN BALOR CLOBBERS JD! The Prince smiles as he then SMACKS JD off the road case and CHUCKS him over another. He asks Dom, doesn’t he have a match tonight? Guess he’ll have to do it alone. Dom says at least he has gold to defend! Dom is still very worried as he goes to gorilla alone. Has Dom already lost the match before it’s even begun? Or can he prove he’s the best when he does this all on his own?
AAA Mega Championship: Dominik Mysterio VS El Grande Americano Original!
Raw returns as El Grande Americano Original makes his entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and one way or another, history is being made here tonight!
The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, Grande waistlocks but Dom wrenches free to wristlock. Grande rolls, wrenches, and headlocks, but Dom powers up and out. Grande RUNS Dom over, “AH GRACIAS~!” Things speed up, Dom drops down then hurdles over Grande, but Grande picks a leg to trip Dom and get the ANKLE LOCK! Dom flails, reaches out, then turns over to BOOT Grande away. Grande runs up but into a BOOT! Dom goes up, leaps, but into an arm-drag! Grande has the armlock, then steps over for a TWISTER! And then another TWISTER! Dom writhes but Grande paces around him.
Grande drags Dom up, clinches, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Grande drags Dom around to have the armlock, and he grinds Dom down with the chicken wing. Grande steps over to CRANK the arm into the armlock! Dom endures, fights up, but Grande knees low! Grande whips Dom to a corner, runs up, but Dom BOOTS him away! Grande comes back, Dom puts him on the corner, and he ROCKS Grande! Then CHOPS Grande! The fans rally, but then Grande catches Dom in a HANGING ARMBAR! The ref counts, Grande lets go, and Grande drags Dom up again. Grande suplexes but Dom lands safe on the apron.
Dom takes a swing, but Grande ducks! Grande waistlocks, Dom fights the suplex and he ELBOWS Grande back. Grande runs up, but Dom UP KICKS Grande into the POST! Grande falls to the floor, and Raw goes to break!
Raw returns and the fans rally as Dom and Grande trade shots. Grande gets the edge, but Dom ducks on to DROPKICK him onto ropes! The fans cheer as Dom dials it up, but Grande ducks the 619! Grande then ANGLE SLAMS, and he goes up top! GRANDE MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Dom survives and Grande is shocked! The fans rally up again while Grande stalks Dom. Grande waistlocks but Dom victory rolls, only for Grande to stuff it! TWO, and Dom finishes the roll, TWO! Dom kicks Grande low, then knuckle locks to go up, up, and FLYING ARM-DRAG! Dom holds on to reel Grande in, MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO!
The fans cheer as Dom hurries to the apron. Slingshot SENTON misses as Grande dodges! Dom comes back, but into a CORNER BELLY2BELLY! Grande full nelsons, DRAGON SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Dom survives but Grande just drags him to the drop zone! Grande goes up, up, but wait! Rayo y Bravo Americano rush up! Bravo distracts the ref, but Grande BOOTS Rayo away! But Dom avoids the leap, and El Grande Americano Nuevo ROCKS Grande with a haymaker! Dom reels Grande Original in, TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO! Grande Original is tougher than that! But then here come Los Americanos Hermanos!
Julius & Brutus, or rather, Julio y Bruto, CLOBBER Rayo y Bravo, fire hands on them, and they all brawl around the way! Bruto ROCKS Bravo, Julio RAMS Rayo, and now things spill over the barriers and into the crowd! Dom focuses on Grande Original, but he gets snatched into an ANKLE LOCK! El Grande Nuevo gets up, Grande Original DECKS him! And grabs at the mask! But Dom dials it up, 619!! Down goes Original, and Dom goes up! FROG SPLASH!! Cover, Dom wins!
Winner: Dominik Mysterio, by pinfall (still AAA Mega Champion)
While Dom didn’t have his Judgment Day familia, he still had his amigos Americanos! 241 DAYS and counting, will anyone ever dethrone the King of the Luchadores? And as for Grande VS Grande, Original VS New, they’re still set to battle Mask VS Mask. Who settles the score once and for all at the end of May?
The Vision regroups backstage.
Jackie Redmond catches them on the way out. She says it is clear to everyone that this situation with The Profits isn’t going away. What is their reaction to tonight? Yeah, Logan’s honest reaction, “Wacky,” is that he wishes she’d just go away. As for Joe Hendry, if Logan has to listen to that damn song- Oh, #FireLoganPaul? STOP! Unless you wanna get fired, Jackie. But if Logan has to hear that song one more time, he’s gonna Vincent Van Gogh himself, aka he’ll cut off his ears! He can’t stand Joe Hendry! Hendry is tone deaf, for one. And Logan’s already made the superior version of that song, #AdmireLoganPaul! That’s what it should be!
Theory calms Logan down, blames Jackie for this, and says they’ll just get Bron and Heyman and get dinner. But Jackie wants to ask about the title defense. How are they preparing for the challenge? Wait, is that Maxxine Dupri joining The Vision in their SUV?! Theory asks if Jackie wants to join them, she says no, thanks. The Vision heads out, but are they overlooking The Profits already? Or will their vision be clouded when The Profits bring the smoke?
Roman Reigns heads to the ring!
As we’ve known all night, The OTC wants to hold an Acknowledgement Ceremony, even though that’s a bit like the days of old… But will Roman get what he wants in Jacob Fatu joining the fold? Or will the Samoan Werewolf end up back on the streets? Roman and Jimmy raise their fingers for the pyro, and we’ll see how this all goes, after the break.
Raw returns for the second round of pyro, and the fans chant for “O T C! O T C!” and sing for “Roman, Roman Reigns~!” Roman takes a moment to soak in the moment, then he tells, “Knoxville, Tennessee…! ACKNOWLEDGE ME!” The fans cheer and raise their fingers while again chanting, “O T C! O T C!” But wait, now Jacob arrives, and Jey wants to talk. Jacob ain’t hearing that, so Jey follows him into the building. Jey wants Jacob to think about this real quick. If Jacob goes out there and does this, he’s gonna create a whole bunch of problems for himself and this family. You hear him? Jacob just shakes his head.
Jey says Jacob needs to be smart about this. Don’t do this, Jacob! Jey knows Jacob doesn’t give a damn about Roman, but he needs to be smart! Jey keeps trying, Jacob isn’t listening nor stopping, so Jey steps in his way! Jey tells Jacob to be smart! Jacob HEADBUTTS Jey down instead! Jacob then HEADBUTTS Jey again and again and again! Jacob says, “What you think? You want me to come and acknowledge you, Roman? HELL NAH! You better have to beat the acknowledgement outta me!” With that, Jacob makes his entrance. Jimmy is there trying to reason with Jacob, gut Jacob UPPERCUTS him!
Jacob THROWS Jimmy into barriers, then into more barriers! No one is left in Jacob’s way, and he storms down to the ring. Roman puts the belt down. He didn’t want it to come to this, but now that it has, he’ll do what he must. The fans cheer Roman on, but there are plenty of cheers for Jacob, and the fists start flying! The fans fire up as Roman SMACKS Jacob off buckles! Roman whips Jacob, Jacob reverses, and now Roman hits buckles! Jacob runs to BODY CHECK Roman! Roman sputters, flounders, and he crawls to ropes. Jacob runs up to LARIAT Roman up and out! Jacob is all fired up, and he builds speed to DIVE into a SUPERMAN PUNCH!
Roman snarls as Jacob falls to the floor. Roman decides to bring out a chair! Roman storms into the ring, and he SMACKS Jacob on the back! Jacob staggers along the ropes, Roman SMACKS him again! And SMACKS him again! Roman says acknowledge him or Jacob is OUT of the WWE! Roman SMACKS Jacob again and again, then JAMS the chair into Jacob’s ribs again and again! Then a SMACK on Jacob’s legs! Roman snarls as he paces, but Jacob still isn’t saying those words. Roman aims from a corner, “OOOAH~!” But Jacob SUPERKICKS first!! Then he clamps on the TONGAN DEATH GRIP!! Roman flails but Jacob SHOVES him up and out!
The fans fire up as Jacob DIVES! Direct hit and Roman hits barriers! Jacob looks to his taped fingers, and he tells Roman to acknowledge this! Jacob POSTS Roman! Jacob says Roman didn’t call nobody! Roman let Jacob’s family drown out there! The fans chant for tables but Jacob sends Roman into steel steps! Roman flounders against the steel, but Fatu clears the desk! The fans cheer as Jacob looks to finish what he started at Backlash. But Roman is up to SUPERMAN PUNCH again! Roman catches his breath, reloads, and SUPERMAN- TONGAN DEATH GRIPO!! Roman is fading, but Jacob adds HEADBUTTS!
Jacob then lifts Roman up, POWERBOMB down through the desk!! The fans go nuts as Roman is down in the wreckage! Finally, refs and producers hurry out here, but Jacob SHOVES one aside, to TONGAN DEATH GRIP Roman again!! Jacob shows no mercy as he drags Roman up, but Pearce himself gets Jacob off of Roman! Pearce says enough! Jacob JUMPS on Roman for the TONGAN DEATH GRIP!!! The producers pry Jacob free from Roman again, but the fans are cheering Fatu on as he picks up the World Heavyweight Championship! And he LICKS it! The Samoan Werewolf didn’t win it at Backlash, but will he sink his teeth into this title soon enough?
Wait, wait, Jacob’s appetite for destruction isn’t satisfied! He sees Roman being helped up by the Usos, and he runs in around the way! Jacob CLOBBERS THE ENTIRE BLOODLINE THROUGH THE BARRIERS!!! Knoxville is going nuts, will it truly be all gas, no brakes when it comes to taking Roman down?
My Thoughts:
A great Raw to follow Backlash, especially with the escalation in the Bloodline story. Roman not changing his mind as Jimmy tried to warn him, and that literally resulting in Jacob beating down Jey, Jimmy, and Roman, excellent stuff. It is certainly them building on the years of Bloodline history and then turning it around on Roman. Clearly, Jacob’s getting another shot at the title, likely for Night of Champions since Cody Rhodes VS Gunther is Clash in Italy’s top title match. And story wise, that has to be where Jacob wins, right? Roman won the first, Jacob can win the second, and SummerSlam can be an epic tiebreaker.
I really liked that the open challenge was also flipped around. Oba Femi instead made Los Garza, the newest additions to Raw (probably the kayfabe trade for SmackDown getting Rhea Ripley?) be his opponents. Not sure how next week will go, unless they want to bring in local enhancement talent for like a 3v1 handicap or something. Great match from Iyo VS Sol, and great win for Iyo to keep things going from Backlash. I wish we got a bit more on this being Asuka’s last time on screen as a wrestler, though. Becky mocking Sol clearly foreshadows Sol getting a shot at the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, and maybe Sol finds a way to win.
The Men’s Intercontinental Championship might end up with a busy schedule with Rusev, Ethan, and Je’Von all chasing Penta. Ethan is getting his shot at SNME for May, but after Evans won that great match with Rusev, he might get his own shot before or after that. It’d be fitting if Ethan and Evans continued their rivalry from NXT, but then that makes me wonder what Penta would do if the title moved on from him. Maybe he and Rey Fenix can tag up again? Very good promo from Paige & Brie with Judgment Day, and of course it turned into a brawl. Judgment Day stands tall, and either Nikki returns from injury or Paige & Brie call on Lyra & Bayley for help.
Great stuff with the AAA Mega Championship being featured tonight, with it feeding not just the Los Americanos story but also the Judgment Day story. Finn going after JD was good stuff, but of course Los Americanos made sure Gable Grande didn’t win. Mask VS Mask is big enough, and Dom still needs to defend that title and lose it to someone else in AAA. We can only hope they find a way to bring Rey Mysterio back into this so that we can get a Father VS Son story for the title, too. And of course, more interaction from Rollins with The Profits in this Vision story. Good stuff in Rollins helping Profits & Hendry win, thereby earning The Profits their title shot at SNME, and clearly this is still going to culminate in a Six Man Tag of Rollins & Profits VS Vision.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Will the Scumbag go Double or Nothing?
Darby Allin told MJF to choose: A Title VS Hair match, or no title match EVER! Will MJF be vain or greedy as we head for Double or Nothing?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 10 Man Tag: Orange Cassidy, Adam Copeland, Christian Cage & The Young Bucks VS Tommaso Ciampa, David Finlay, Clark Connors & FTR w/ Stokely Hathaway; Cassidy, Cope, Christian & The Bucks win.
- Will Ospreay VS Ace Austin; wins.
- Six Woman Tag: Hikaru Shida & The Brawling Birds VS The Triangle of Madness; win.
- AEW TNT Championship Open Challenge: Kevin Knight VS ???
- AEW World Championship: Darby Allin VS Konosuke Takeshita; wins and
PLAY BY PLAY
MJF arrives backstage.
Renee Paquette is there to bring up tonight’s main event is Darby Allin VS Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW World Championship. If Darby Allin wins, MJF will then have to sign a contract for Title VS Hair at Double or Nothing. Darby has made it clear that if MJF doesn’t sign said contract, Darby will never allow MJF to face him for the title again. We all know how important the title is for MJF, but is MJF willing to put his hair on the line for it? MJF just chuckles and moves on, but he notices the very bald Rick Knox, Bryce Remsburg, and the head of security, David Aponte. And then various bald members of the production staff…
And then even Christopher Daniels & Sonjay Dutt are there! Daniels and Sonjay chuckle before moving on, and then MJF sees John Silver flexing. Brandon Culter, some arena staff, and even Tommaso Ciampa, all bald. Then last but certainly not least, Ricochet! He tells MJF that don’t worry, he’ll look great. Just not as good as Ricochet. AHA~! MJF storms off, will he have no choice but to choose between gold belt and chrome dome?
10 Man Tag: Orange Cassidy, Adam Copeland, Christian Cage & The Young Bucks VS Tommaso Ciampa, David Finlay, Clark Connors & FTR w/ Stokely Hathaway!
While we know the AEW World Tag Team Championship match will be a conglomeration of I Quit Match and New York Street Fight, THE Conglomeration will be waiting on the other side for their own tag title match. And let’s not forget that Matt & Nick Jackson want their own shot at those titles again. With that, can Freshly Squeezed work together with C&C and The Bucks? Or will the Psycho Killer, the Dogs, and the Top Guys all stand tall on the road to Double or Nothing?
The teams sort out and the teams just brawl it out! The fans cheer as The Bucks have The Dogs, Cope is after Ciampa, Christian is after Cash, and Dax brawls with Cassidy! Dax bumps Cassidy off buckles but Cassidy ducks the haymaker to waistlock. The Bucks, Cope & Christian clear everyone else out, then take the brawl outside! Dax ROCKS Cassidy to send him out, and the fans fire up as Matt fires hands on 100 Proof right by commentary! Ciampa whips Cope but Cope reverses, sending Ciampa into barriers! Cash sends Christian into railing, then CLOBBERS Cassidy! Nick fires hands on Finlay, Cassidy sends Cash into railing!
Cassidy and Dax meet in the ring, Dax ROCKS and CHOPS Cassidy, but Nick sends Finlay into railing! Dax DECKS Cassidy, throws hands on Cope, but Cope fires back! The fans fire up but the ref reprimands! Cope DECKS Dax, and wait, Christian and Cash are brawling in the crowd! Same for Matt and Connors! Finlay CLAWS Nick’s face, Cassidy ROCKS Dax, and Cassidy whips. Dax reverses, Cassidy goes up and out to then SMACK Dax off buckles! Cassidy goes up, Ciampa BOOTS Nick, and Dax trips Cassidy. Dax CHOPS Cassidy, climbs up after him, and goes to the very top! The fans boo but Dax stands Cassidy up, SUPER DUPER PLEX!
Dax then rolls through to suplex again, but Cassidy STUN-DOG MILLIONAIRES! Cassidy runs, tilt-o-whirls, and DDTS! Cassidy kips up, the fans fire up, but Finlay sends Nick into steel steps! #BigStoke grabs Cassidy’s foot, Cash CLOBBERS Cassidy! The fans boo but Dax puts Cassidy in the corner to tag Ciampa. FTR and the Psycho Killer mug Cassidy! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Ciampa stands Cassidy up. Cassidy blocks the chop! And he blocks another chop! The fans cheer but Ciampa kicks low and CHOPS again! The fans boo but Ciampa soaks up that heat. Ciampa drags Cassidy by a leg, turns him over, but Cassidy fights around!
Cassidy kicks and kicks but Ciampa drags him back! Cassidy turns to BOOT Ciampa away! Dax tags in and he CLOBBERS Cassidy! The fans boo but Dax flips them off. Dax whips Cassidy, runs up, but Cassidy dodges! Dax POSTS himself! Both men are down, hot tags to Cash and Nick! Nick rallies on FTR with haymakers, BLASTS Ciampa, but Cash kicks low! FTR whips, DOUBLE HIP- NO, Nick lands out, MEETING OF TEH MINDS! Then DOUBLE WHEEL KICK! The fans fire up as Nick then DROPKICKS Dax out! The Dogs run up, but Nick knuckle locks and CHOPS Finlay! Then Nick jumps over Connors, SUPERKICKS, and he goes for the corner!
Nick goes up, up, and “LUCHA LIBRE~!” FLYING ARM-DRAG RANA COMBO! The fans are thunderous and Nick tags Matt. Nick whips Finlay, Finlay reverses, but Nick goes up and over. Matt SUPERKICKS Finlay! Nick SHINING WIZARDS Connors, adds a GAMANGIRI, then The Bucks DOUBLE BULLDOG with the high-five! The fans fire up again as Matt winds up. Matt WRECKS FTR with a dropkick, then holds the way open, Nick FLIES onto FTR & Ciampa! But Connors back suplexes! Matt lands out, and NORTHERN LIGHTS! Roll through, NORTHERN LIGHTS! The Polar Express is getting going, and Finlay joins the ride! DOUBLE NORTHERN LIGHTS!
The fans are electric and it’s not just the volt green! Time for a SUPERKICK PARTAY~! Wait, Stokely grabs a foot each! The fans boo, the ref reprimands, but Stoke can’t even trip The Bucks up. The Bucks drag Stoke in! Stoke pleads for mercy, but FTR runs up! The Bucks dodge, mule kick, then SUPERKICK for Dax! SUPERKICK for Cash! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS on The Dogs! Then FTR is sent into The Dogs before DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Ciampa runs up to waistlock but Nick switches. Ciampa BOOTS Matt away, ELBOWS Nick, but Matt dodges, PSYCHO KNEE into Cash! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for Ciampa!
The fans fire up again, and The Bucks see C&C. They point to Christian, and the fans cheer! Christian steps in, the ref reprimands but Cope argues with the ref. This distraction lets Christian LOW BLOW Cash! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for Cash! Christian covers, TWO! Cash survives, the fans boo, but Christian rains down fists while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Christian puts Cash in the corner to CHPO, CHOP, and then rain down fists! Christian goes past TEN, maybe to fifteen, then stops. Cash sputters, Stoke talks trash, but Christian grabs Stoke! Cash CLUBS Christian, Ciampa HOTSHOTS the bad arm, and Ciampa hurries to tag in. Ciampa drags Christian around, SLAMS the bad arm off the mat, then SLAMS the arm again! Ciampa POSTS Christian, and Christian falls to the apron. The ref keeps his eyes on the rest of the team so they stay back. Ciampa goes out, and he SWINGS the bad arm into the post! Christian scrambles away, clutching the arm, but Ciampa taunts Cope with a wave.
Ciampa tags Connors, Connors tags Finlay, and The Dogs stomp away on Christian. Finlay clamps onto the bad hand, bends the fingers, then JAMS them into the mat! The ref reprimands but Finlay anchors Christian while he tags in Dax. Dax CHOPS Christian, DECKS him, then taunts Cope and The Bucks. The Bucks rally the fans, Cope coaches Christian up, but Dax brings Christian around. Christian blocks a shot to hit back, but then Dax kicks low! Dynamite returns to single picture as Dax UPPERCUTS Christian back to the corner. Stoke is on commentary suddenly to say Christian tried to steal Stoke’s watch, aka the watch Stoke stole from Christian.
But Christian fires back on Dax and the whole corner! Then he and Dax DOUBLE LARIAT! The fans fire up while both men are down! Christian crawls, but we can see Cash and The Dogs sneaking over! They and Ciampa YANK down Cope, Cassidy and The Bucks! The fans boo but Dax drags Christian back to center. Dax kicks and scuffs Christian, then talks trash. But Christian slips around to chicken wing the arms! Dax shoves Christian away, but Christian turns around, NOGGIN KNOCKER! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Cope snarls as he rises up, hot tags to Cope and Connors!
The fans fire up as The Rated R Superstar rallies on everyone! LARIAT for Cash! ELBOW for Dax! Cope TOSSES Finlay out onto Ciampa and Cash! BOOT for Connors! The fans fire up again and Cope goes to a corner. Cope is feeling it, and he aims at Connors. But then Finlay grabs a leg! The fans boo, but Nick SUPERKICKS Finlay! Connors runs up, Nick RAMS him low! Then slingshot FACEBUSTER! And cartwheel ASAI MOONSAULT! COPE-O-SETIC for Connors, TWO! The fans rally as Cope keeps focus on Connors. Cope drags Connors up, whips him to the corner, then Nick runs up! Connors puts Nick out, then he puts Matt out!
But Christian is back, and he coordinates with The Bucks, LARIAT DOUBLE ENZIGIRI on Connors! Then Cassidy somersaults for a “powerful” back elbow! Finlay runs up, Cassidy kicks the legs out! Finlay hits buckles but Ciampa runs up! Christian sends him into Cash, then dragon sleepers Ciampa. Christian sees Dax run up, kicks him low, and gets him in the same hold, DOUBLE REVERSE DDTS! The fans fire up as FTR, Ciampa and Finlay are all in drop zones! “This is Awesome!” as Cassidy, Christian and The Bucks climb the corners. Connors runs up on Cope, but Cope snatches him into a facelock!
Cope acts as air traffic control as he coordinates everyone, QUADRUPLE MACHO ELBOWS before an IMPALER!! Cover, TWO!! Connors survives and the fans can’t believe it! Ciampa and Finlay get up, The Bucks BLAST them, then DIVE! Down they go at ramp side, then Christian and Cassidy bump into each other. The fans cheer “A E DUB! A E DUB!” for making this the opener! Cassidy puts his hands up, but Christian stops him. Christian shakes his head, but then Cassidy makes Christian put his hands in his pockets! The fans fire up as Christian just THROWS Cassidy out onto FTR! Christian then goes up, up, and SUPER CROSSBODIES The Dogs!
Cope calls out a shot, runs, but into a SHATTER MACHINE!! FTR snatches Cope outta nowhere, Connors makes the cover, but Cassidy breaks it! The fans fire up as now FTR has Cassidy surrounded. But Cassidy “unleashes” his kicks! The fans go nuts with every shot, but FTR shoves Cassidy! SHATTER- DOUBLE SUPERKICKS on Cash! Cassidy fights free of Dax, but Dax blocks Nick’s Superkick! Dax sends it into Matt! Nick SUPERKICKS through after all! Finlay clinches, IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER on Nick! Matt feints the kick to DDT! But then Ciampa KNEES Matt down! Christian chicken wings Ciampa, turns him around, KILLSWITCH!
Connors JEEP FLIPS Christian! Connors then stalks Cope while the fans boo. Connors lines up a shot, Cope rises to his feet, Connors runs in! But Cope jumps over Connors’ spear, sending it into Dax! The fans fire up, Stoke freaks out, and The Bucks join Cope in the ring. They TRIPLE SUPERKICK Connors! Cassidy is in, ORANGE PUNCH! SPEAR from Cope!! Cover, C&C Conglomeration Bucks win!
Winners: Orange Cassidy, Adam Copeland, Christian Cage & The Young Bucks, by pinfall
Another star-studded 10 Man Tag, and it was a huge win for all the hungry contenders. Christian doesn’t wanna celebrate, but he does signal that he and Cope will be champions. Will putting their tag team legacy on the line be enough to take the gold? Or will Double or Nothing be the last night that team reeks of awesomeness?
Will Ospreay continues to train with The Death Riders.
They’re outside this time, Claudio Castagnoli playing some wall ball with Marina Shafir and Pac. Daniel Garcia says, “Tonight is the night that we’ve all been waiting for: The Aerial Assassin, Will Ospreay, is cleared and back on Dynamite. And rumor has it, the kid’s been working real hard and he’s got some new tricks up his sleeves. So Young Boy Billy, tonight you gotta show me something, c’mon.” Garcia gets a quick turn in on wall ball while cameras move over. Ospreay is maintaining a neck bridge while Jon Moxley uses Wheeler Yuta as a living dummy to show just how to push and pull and bend and twist on the various chinlocks and headlocks.
Use the right arm to push against the head, then snake in the left arm for the sleeper. Pry and shoot. Moxley asks how Ospreay feels. Ospreay lets off the bridge and says honestly, the best he’s felt in forever. Moxley asks if Ospreay remembers the night he won the Best of the Super Juniors. Yeah, 2019. AKA a lifetime ago. Ospreay was carefree, flew like a bird, for no other reason than that’s just what birds do. So simple back then, chasing that feeling, like no other feeling in the world. Can’t really grab it in your hands for more than a few seconds. The joy of doing it. Then everybody comes in and tries to make it so overcomplicated.
Years pass, life happens, a family starts, responsibilities show up, bad things happen, bad choices catch up to you, and it’s all weight on your shoulders. You feel like you can’t fly. But Moxley will tell you something: Nothing is different. Nothing has changed. All those things are still gonna be there, but you can still fly. You’re just more dangerous now. You’re a bird of prey. So tonight, when you got out there, don’t go out there to protect anything. Not your neck, your image, your reputation, or what you’ve built in your career. Go out there to give something. Moxley checks on Yuta and says dammit, if you’re gonna snap a headlock, snap the headlock!
Moxley storms off to instruct his pupil, but will Ospreay use everything he has been taught to great effect? Or will he have to fold against Ace Austin?
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Is NXT ready for war?
Evil has come to NXT, and declared war on Tony D! But will Naraku prove himself worthy of such opportunities with his in-ring debut tonight?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain VS Zaria & Nikkita Lyons; Tatum & Lizzy win.
- NARAKU VS Lince Dorado; Naraku wins.
- Six Man Tag: Birthright VS Sean Legacy, EK Prosper & Tate Wilder; Birthright wins.
- Noam Dar VS Jackson Drake w/ The Vanity Project; Drake wins.
- Kelani Jordan VS Kendal Grey w/ Wren Sinclair; Lani wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain VS Zaria & Nikkita Lyons!
#TuesdayAddams knows all three other women, including her own tag partner, want their shot at her NXT Women’s North American Championship, but this fight is about the fight that broke out last week. Will Tatum & Lizzy create some badass music together? Or will the Agent of Change & #BigKatKita prove they’re the queens of the jungle now?
The teams sort out and Zaria insists she start against Lizzy. The fans rally as the two tie up, and Zaria SHOVES Lizzy down. Lizzy is a bit stunned by that strength, but she rushes up to slip around and waistlock. Zaria wrenches to wristlocks, then she double knuckle locks. Zaria RUNS Lizzy over, pushes her to a cover, ONE as Lizzy kips up! Lizzy sticks out her tongue rocker style, but Zaria gives that back. Zaria also HEADBUTTS Lizzy, then whips her to ropes. Lizzy blocks the hip toss to HEADBUTT back, and then step-up RANA! Zaria tumbles, the fans fire up, and Lizzy reels Zaria in. Zaria backdrops but Lizzy sunset flips through, only for Zaria to stay up!
Zaria YANKS Lizzy up, LARIATS her down, then stares Tatum down. Zaria drags Lizzy up, Lyons insists she get a turn, but Zaria says no! But Lizzy ENZIGIRIS Zaria! Hot tag to Tatum! The fans fire up as Tatum JUMP KNEE SMASHES! Cover, TWO! Tatum hurries to facelock but Zaria powers up. Zaria lifts Tatum, THROWS her away, but Tatum dodges! Lyons tags in! The fans rally for “Tatum Tuesdays!” while Zaria snarls at Lyons. Lyons says thanks, now step aside. But Tatum runs up! Lyons puts Tatum on the apron, but Tatum avoids the ram to step-up ENZIGIRI! Tatum hurries in, swings and ghost pins, TWO!
Lyons ROCKS Tatum, reels her in and scoops for a SLAM! Lyons is annoyed by the fans singing the Addams Family theme and tells them to shut up! Lyons steps on Tatum, taunts Lizzy from afar, then HIP- NO, Tatum avoids the drop! Tatum goes around the outside, Zaria tags in, but so does Lizzy! Lyons and Zaria are too busy arguing to know, and Zaria takes DOUBLE DROPKICKKS from Lizzy & Tatum! They dodge Lyons to DOUBLE LARIAT her up and out! The fans fire up for this goth rock duo as they build speed, DOUBLE WRECKING BALL DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as Lizzy & Tatum headbang together, and NXT goes picture in picture.
The ref checks on Lyons after that tumble but she’s alright. Lizzy fetches Zaria, but Zaria RAMS her into the apron! Zaria then runs up but Lizzy ROCKS her first! Lizzy kicks, Zaria blocks, and Zaria ROCKS Lizzy! Zaria then fireman’s carries for a SNAKE EYES off the apron! Zaria pushes Lizzy in, then drags her up. Lizzy fires forearms in return! Zaria mule kicks Lizzy, then runs the ropes. Lizzy dodges, tag to Tatum before the springboard and back elbow! Zaria falls, Tatum runs up, ROLLING AX KICK! Zaria flounders to a corner but Tatum runs in, only for Zaria to catch her! Zaria guzels for the CHOKE- NO, Tatum victory rolls! TWO!
Zaria and Tatum hurry to their feet, they clinch, but Zaria DECKS Tatum! Zaria whips Tatum to ropes, but Lyons is there! Tatum stops short, then dodges Zaria, wheelbarrow and- BACKBREAKER from Zaria! Zaria turns the tables on Tatum, then fires KNEE after KNEE into her ribs. Zaria whips Tatum to a corner, ELBOWS, and LARIATS! Then short arm LARIATS! Cover, TWO! Tatum toughs it out but Zaria drags her up. Lyons insists on a tag, Zaria obliges, and Lyons AX KICKS Tatum down! Lyons clamps onto Tatum with a chinlock and grinds her down. Tatum endures, fires body shots, but Lyons THROWS her down!
Lyons clamps onto Tatum again, and NXT returns to single picture as Tatum fights up. The fans rally but Lyons ripcords Tatum to whip her to a corner. Lyons run sin but Tatum dodges! Lyons hits buckles, staggers, and Tatum ROCKS her! And CHOPS her! And mule kicks! Then she ducks a roundhouse, but not the low kick! Lyons reels Tatum in and underhooks, TIGER DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Tatum survives and the fans fire up! Lyons is frustrated, but she RIPCORD PLEXES Tatum! Tag to Zaria and she runs up, but Tatum BOOTS her! Tatum ELBOWS Lyons, then runs up on Zaria! Zaria catches the crossbody and powers Tatum to a fireman’s carry!
Zaria winds up, F- NO! Tatum lands out! Then she DUMPS Zaria out! The fans fire up as Tatum crawls her way over! Zaria hurries back in, hot tags to Lizzy and Lyons! The fans fire up as Lizzy LARIATS! AND LARIATS! Then she ducks a kick to pump handle and FALL AWAY SLAM! The fans fire up and Lizzy CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! “MAKE IT RAIN! MAKE IT RAIN!” Lizzy runs to CHOP! Then she goes Matrix to dodge Zaria! CUTTER! The fans fire up with Lizzy and she runs up on Lyons, JUMPING HEADBUTT! Lyons staggers from that headbanger, and Lizzy runs in again! Lyons dodges to ROCK Lizzy! Tatum tags in!
Tatum goes up, up, and MOLLY- NO, Lyons dodges! Tatum dodges back, SUPERKICK! And then CEME- NO, Lyons powers out to SPINNING ROUNDHOUSE!! Both women are down and the fans fire up again! Lyons crawls her way over, but Zaria leaves her hanging! The fans boo as Zaria again only cares about Zaria. And Tatum ROLLING LIGER KICKS Lyons! Tag to Lizzy, and she runs up, THUNDERSTRUCK!! Cover, Lizzy & Tatum win!
Winners: Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain, by pinfall
Now that was rock ‘n’ roll! Will Lizzy turn up the volume and climb the charts here in NXT?
Kendal Grey talks with Wren Sinclair backstage.
The Ice Woman isn’t sure why Kelani Jordan went and hurt Wren so badly, but Kendal’s gonna get her back for Wren. Wren says this will also help Kendal get one step closer to THE NXT Women’s Champion. Kendal adds that Wren will be there by her side when she does. Wren thanks Kendal for that, but feels she shouldn’t be out there ringside. Why? Because she doesn’t want to end up a distraction, the #WrenQCC can’t end up like #ZaRuca. Kendal says they won’t, Wren isn’t a distraction. Wren’s why Kendal got here in the first place. Pinkie promise! Lola Vice steps in and says hola to WrenQCC. They say hola, Lola.
Lola heard what Kendal said last week, and thinking about a rematch of the two best crossover athletes in the Women’s Division today, that’s an idea she can get behind. Kendal agrees, and says she can finally show Lola that pure wrestling is better than MMA. After all, their finish at MSG was a bit… open ended. Lola reminds Kendal that she still tapped out. Yes, but Lola was pinned! Wren has them calm down, and wants Kendal to focus on Lani. Right, right. And after Kendal beats the woman who tapped Lola out, Kendal will be seeing Lola for that title. Then bring it, mama. Lola will be watching.
The WrenQCC heads out, but will the former Evolve Women’s Champion make herself the #1 contender? Or will the Standout stand tall in tonight’s main event?
NARAKU VS Lince Dorado!
It was quite the shock when the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion arrived in NXT, and now the King of Darkness looks to dethrone the man who was once The Don. But will the Golden Lynx end up a lamb to the slaughter? Or will he be able to overcome the forces of evil?
The bell rings, the two circle, but Naraku kicks and CLUBS and CLUBS Lince! Naraku wrenches, wristlocks, but Lince rolls, handsprings, only for Naraku to headlock. Lince powers up and out, but Naraku RUNS him over! The fans cheer as Naraku looms over Lince. Naraku stomps Lince, CLUBS away on him, then CLUBS him again! Naraku CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOPS! Lince slumps against ropes but Naraku whips. Lince handsprings up and over, then ducks ‘n’ dodges to springboard CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! But Lince goes for the ARMBAR! Naraku hurries to his feet to stack but Lince keeps his shoulders up!
Naraku scrapes his boot off Lince’s masked face again and again and again! Lince finally lets go, and Naraku snarls as he drags Lince up. Naraku snap suplexes Lince into buckles! The fans rally as Naraku stomps Lince around. Naraku CHOPS Lince, CHOPS again, but Lince mule kicks. Naraku CLUBS Lince, whips him, then FLAPJACKS! Lince sputters, but Naraku stands him up, short arm LARIAT! Naraku steps on Lince, toys with him, then CHOPS! Naraku kicks and scuffs Lince, but Lince CHOPS! Naraku DOUBLE CHOPS in return! Lince flops against ropes but Naraku bumps him off buckles. Naraku scoops Lince to SLAM him down!
Naraku clamps onto Lince for HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS, then steps over to trap the arm in a hammerlock, then clamps on a chinlock. Lince endures, fights up, and the fans rally again. Lince fires body shots but Naraku knees low. Naraku scoops, Lince slips free, ENZIGIRI! The fans rally as Lince goes to a corner, then runs up, FLAPJACK DROPKICK! Lince has Naraku floundering and the fans rally up again. Naraku runs up, Lince BOOTS him! Lince fires forearm after forearm, then CHOPS! Lince whips, Naraku reverses. but Lince handsprings! GOLDEN REWIND STUNNER! The fans fire up while both men wobble.
Lince runs up, Naraku BOOTS him, then CLOBBERS him! Naraku hurries to lift and RAM Lince into a corner, then FISHERMAN BUSTER! Naraku hurries to FISHERMAN BUSTER again! The fans rally up as Naraku vows to end it! Naraku clinches, ENTER THE ABYSS! Cover, Naraku wins!
Winner: Naraku, by pinfall
A powerful victory for Naraku, and he talks right to the camera that he is not an honorable man. He is PURE EVIL! Then will darkness fall on NXT as Naraku hunts down Tony D?
Sean Legacy, EK Prosper & Tate Wilder talk backstage.
EK tells them he appreciates them for helping him out with Birthright, putting boots to asses! Sean says it felt so great to be back, and he congratulates Tate on his NXT debut. The Cowboy says thanks, and Sean says if he has one piece of advice from his short time here, it’s that you gotta pick your spot. Oh? Well, that’s what he did last time. Tate’s always a man to jump headfirst into chaos, even if he can’t see where he’s gonna land. And tonight, Birthright better get ready, Tate’s bringing out the wild side! The team is fired up, especially as Dorian Van Dux steps in. DVD welcomes Tate, and says he can’t wait to get back in the ring alongside them.
Sean says he knows how tough it is to come back from injury, both physically and mentally. But does DVD remember that match they had in Belgium a few years ago? DVD says of course he does. Sean says DVD is a beast, he knows he’ll be back stronger than ever. DVD shakes Sean’s hand, and tells them to go kick Birthright’s asses. The team fist bumps and heads out, will the former WWE ID talent’s legacy prosper as things get wilder? Or will Birthright have some tricks up their sleeve to make their fathers proud?
Natalya sits down for her LFG interview.
The Queen of Harts checks if she’s talking to the interviewer or directly to camera. Camera? Okay. The interviewer asks what her favorite part of LFG has been, and she says there have been so many! She’s had a great time on the show. But seeing someone start from the ground up, where they know nothing but then they grow, get reps, get confidence- Wait, Jaida Parker steps in and says they need to talk. Nattie says not while she’s in the middle of something. Miss Parker says she don’t care if it’s her damn birthday, they need to talk. Nattie is calling Jaida soft, right here in her home of NXT, but it is Jaida’s time.
Nattie says she’s trying to film something for a show about rookies. Maybe Jaida should go down to LFG to talk to her. The argument gets tense, security and production step in, and Jaida says that’s fine. She just wanted to talk. Nattie is saying someone is having a bad hair day. Nattie says let’s just start from scratch. Miss Parker don’t play, but will the Queen of Harts make her regret getting on her bad side?
Six Man Tag: Birthright VS Sean Legacy, EK Prosper & Tate Wilder!
NXT returns as the WWE ID graduates make their entrances. The trios sort out and Tate starts against Stacks. They tie up, Tate powers Stacks back but Stacks turns things around in the corner. Stacks shoves Tate, Tate shoves back, then Tate wrenches to hammerlock Stacks. Tate whips, Stacks reverses, but Tate hammerlocks again. Stacks switches the hold onto Tate but Tate jumps up to FLYING MARE! Tate runs, whips Stacks, then dodges to DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Tate covers, TWO! Tate stays on Stacks but Stacks throat chops! Tag to Charlie Dempsey, then Stacks slides under Tate to UPPERCUT! Charlie clamps on a SLEEPER!
Tate snapmares free, kicks and UPPERCUTS, then he brings Charlie around. Tag to Sean, Sean CLUBS Charlie’s arm, then wrenches. Charlie wrenches back, Sean wrenches again, repeat. Sean wristlocks but Charlie rolls, bridges, and slips through to CLUB, CHOP, and UPPERCUT! Charlie wrenches to an ELBOW BREAKER, then whips. Sean reverses, drops down and trips Charlie up! Then Sean runs to DOUBLE STOMP! The fans rally as Sean runs to DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up as Sean brings Charlie around and tags in EK. EK goes up, up, and DOUBLE STOMPS Charlie on the back!
The fans cheer as EK wrenches, but Dempsey UPPERCUTS! Charlie whips EK to a corner, but EK goes up and over, then handsprings away! EK comes back, blocks a kick, and DROPKICKS Charlie! EK then scoops, SLAMS, and TIGER WALL MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! EK hurries to headlock Charlie, but Charlie reaches out with a foot. Uriah Connors tags the foot, but the ref says that doesn’t count! Uriah argues with the ref, but this lets Charlie pull EK’s hair! Charlie KNEES EK down, then properly tags Uriah. Uriah headlocks, EK powers up and out, then drops down to hurdle over. Uriah leaps over EK, dodges, then drops down. Uriah DROPKICKS EK down!
The fans boo but Uriah storms up on EK. EK puts Uriah on the apron but Uriah RAMS low, then trips EK! Slingshot SENTON, and Uriah runs, EK dodges and comes back to RANA! Then DROPKICK! The fans cheer while Uriah flounders out! Birthright regroups while Team ID says bring the fight! The fans are with Team ID, but NXT goes picture in picture.
Uriah slides in, but he hot tags Stacks. EK fires hands on Stacks first, then headlocks. Stacks powers up and out, tag back to Uriah, and they DUMP EK out! Stacks trips EK, Uriah CANNONBALLS him down! Birthright soaks up some heat before they get EK back in the ring. Uriah tags Charlie, Charlie drags EK up and UPPERCUTS! And UPPERCUTS! EK fires body shots in return, but Charlie ducks the haymaker to swing and BACKBREAKER! Then a HALF CRAB before the tag to Stacks! KNEE DROP on EK’s head! Stacks taunts EK’s team, then CHOPS EK to the corner. Tag to Uriah, Uriah whips Stacks in, but Stacks blocks a boot!
Stacks talks trash but EK KNEES him away! EK then dodges Uriah, CLOBBERS Stacks, and hot tag to Sean! Sean rallies on Uriah, GOURD BUSTERS, then DROPKICKS Uriah out! Sean builds speed to DIVE! Down goes Uriah at the corner! Sean puts Uriah in, stalks him to ropes, but Uriah ELBOWS back! Tag to Charlie, he runs up, but Sean slips around to shove and LARIAT Charlie up and out! Sean DIVES again! Another direct hit at the ramp and Sean puts Charlie back in now. Charlie tags Stacks, Sean ROCKS Stacks with fast hands! Sean CHOPS, Charlie sneaks a tag, and Stacks BOOTS back!
Sean DROPKICKS Stacks out, builds speed, but Stacks moves! And Charlie BOOTS Sean down! Charlie talks trash before he KNEES Sean in the side! Charlie UPPERCUTS Sean, puts him back in the ring, covers, TWO! Charlie snapmares Sean, tags Stacks, and they DOUBLE SMASH the knees on the mat! Stacks keeps Sean from his corner, UPPERCUTS, and he tags Uriah in. NXT returns to single picture as Uriah whips stacks in for the ELBOW! Then Uriah runs up to ELBOW! Stacks runs up, but Sean DUMPS him up and out! But Uriah GAMANGIRIS! Tag back to Stacks and Stacks climbs the ropes while Uriah hands Sean out to dry.
Stacks lines up the shot, DOUBLE STOMPS fling Sean off the ropes! Stacks covers, TWO! The fans cheer as Sean survives, but Uriah sucker punches EK and Tate! But Sean PELES! And STANDING SPANISH FLY! The fans fire up while both men crawl, hot tags to Charlie and Tate! Tate DECKS Charlie, and DECKS him again! Tate ducks ‘n’ dodges to SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up as Tate ducks ‘n’ dodges to then DOUBLE LARIAT Stacks & Uriah! Tate keeps going, LARIAT for Uriah in one corner, LARIAT for Stacks in the other! Tate goes back to Uriah but Uriah slips around to waistlock. Tate switches, and he sends Uriah into Stacks!
Tate then runs up, NECKBREAKER DROP DDT COMBO! The fans fire up with Tate, and he catches Charlie to a wrench, facelock, and ANARCHY SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Charlie survives but the fans stay fired up for Tate. Tate drags Charlie up, fireman’s carries, but Uriah is back for the save! Tate dodges Uriah, EK ROCKS Uriah! Uriah CHOPS, but EK returns to TORANDO DDT! Stacks FLYING ELBOWS EK! Sean CHOPS Stacks on the run! Stacks BOOTS, but Legacy BOOTS! Stacks blocks a kick, fireman’s carries, T K O, then ENZIGIRI! But Tate hits a SLINGBLADE on Stacks! The fans fire up but Charlie ROCKS Tate!
Charlie UPPERCUTS Tate, Tate ROCKS Charlie, then kicks low! Tate hits a big snap suplex! The fans fire up as Tate goes up the corner! Uriah runs up, Tate BOOTS him, but Charlie ROCKS Tate! Charlie climbs up, underhooks, and SUPER BUTTERFLY SUPLEXES! Cover, EK FLIES IN OUTTA NOWHERE! The fans are cheering “NXT! NXT!” for making this match possible! Uriah whips EK but EK reverses to put Uriah back on the apron. EK BOOTS Uriah, then goes out to join him! Only for Uriah to fireman’s carry! APRON DEATH VALLEY!! “This is Awesome!” as Uriah tags in and brings his kneepad down.
Uriah runs up, but Tate dodges the knee! Tate fireman’s carries Uriah for a T K O! Cover, STACKS BREAKS IT! The fans rally as Tate looks between Stacks and Sean. Tate LARIATS Stacks out, TOSSES Uriah, then builds speed! Tate FLIES! Down go Uriah & Stacks at the desk! Tate is feeling it, then he runs in on Charlie! BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Tate goes up, Sean wants in, but Tate FROG SPLASHES instead! Cover, TWO!! Charlie survives and Sean says NOW! Tate says he’s got this! Tate goes up, and he MOONSAULTS but misses! Charlie hot tags Stacks, Stacks tags Uriah! They line up the shot, DOUBLE TAP on Tate!! Cover, Birthright wins!
Winners: Birthright, by pinfall
The Cowboy got wild, but maybe too wild, as he could’ve given them a shot at finishing this off. But will this be a lesson learned for Tate before he thinks to get wilder?
Tatum and Lizzy regroup backstage.
Tatum says she had so much fun out there! Lizzy says she’s still buzzing! Tatum was thinking that she wants to get back to the kind of champion she was trying to be before the whole Culling thing. She wants to give opportunities to those who are deserving, so… Tatum wants to face the Maiden of Metal next week! Lizzy is so stunned, so honored, but then Shiloh Hill literally jumps in. He asks what’s going on, and says congrats on the tag win. And also, he was doing research on Tristan Angels. Lizzy says ugh, she cannot escape that guy! Oh, she knows him from back home, huh? Yeah, as much as she had to…
Then she must know that Tristan’s family owns more sheep per acre than any farm in the whole UK! C’mon, haven’t they ever heard of pigs? Tatum adds they could have chickens. Them, too! But surely, Lizzy also knows about Tristan’s male beauty pageant thing, right? Yes, it’s all he talks about! He’s Mr. England~! As if anyone would ever really call him that. Tatum wonders who would be Mr. NXT if they had one. Shiloh says it’d be… HIM! Hah! But then Tristan steps in and says, “Are you out of your mind? Mr. NXT? You are literally missing a tooth.” Shiloh says sure, but some say his smile lights up a room. Tatum agrees with that.
Tristan says perhaps Mommy Tatum says that, but to think you can outclass Tristan is utterly absurd. Back to reality, he makes his NXT in-ring debut, and he’ll show the entire WWE Universe, and especially Shiloh, that Tristan is in a class of his own. Tristan then says hey to Lizzy before moving on. Will Mr. England make himself “Mr. NXT” with a win? Or will he learn that #ToothlessAggression is more than just a pretty face?
The Culling meets.
Izzi Dame tells Niko Vance that their Mixed Tag win was everything they needed, and she wouldn’t have wanted anyone else in there but him. Niko says Izzi pinned the Women’s Champion, which sets her up pretty nicely for a title match. She says all in due time. Shawn Spears says Niko was an animal in the ring, and that is what he has been talking about: The Culling is stronger together. Niko says ever since Izzi joined, she gave them a clear and concise path. They eliminate the weak and promote the strong. While everyone else is figuring out their next move, Izzi always knew what steps to take. The scheming, the strategizing. No one has that attention to detail but her.
Izzi says nothing happens by chance. They’re always two steps ahead. Spears smiles and nods as he and Niko are about to head out, but Izzi has Niko hang back. Spears is curious but says he’ll leave them to it. Izzi says about tonight… If Lola is watching the main event, then Izzi is watching Lola. Niko nods, and it seems the queen of The Culling is already planning her next move. When and where will she strike? And will she put Lola Vice in checkmate?
Robert Stone is in the ring.
The NXT General Manager says the landscape of NXT has changed. but no matter how chaotic it gets here, he is proud to say that talent from all over the world still want to make NXT their home! The fans cheer that, and Stone says we’re gonna bring someone out to sign with NXT! Let’s make this official! Please welcome Mason Rook! The fans cheer as the big man from Progress and Pro-Wrestling Noah makes his entrance. There’s extra security, too, because of how Rook already made an impact by going after Tony D’Angelo. The fans sing, “He’s Big! He’s Bad! He’ll Body Slam Your Dad!” Rook takes the mic from Stone to ask, “Who is Mason Rook?”
Rook has traveled all over Europe, to Japan, and all around the world. And everywhere he goes, he turns heads. Even the greatest of all time, JOHN CENA, sees Rook! It’s pretty hard to not notice a flying human tank. And he knows what they’re thinking: “Mason, are you satisfied?” Is he satisfied with everyone back home talking about him int he pubs? Is he satisfied with going viral multiple times being the name in everyone’s mouth? Mason Rook in every sentence. Let him tell ya, no he’s not! He wants MORE! That’s why he’s arrived in NXT. Because he is not just the best superheavyweight, he is the best ANY weight!
And it doesn’t matter who steps in this ring, they’re gonna find out that if you try and stop a tank, you get crushed! But wait, here comes Tony D! Stone asks Tony slow his roll, but Tony says relax, he just wants to talk. Now, Mason, look, you wanted to get the attention of the WWE Universe, you wanted Tony’s attention… Well, you got it. And what better way than to start at the top? That’s a page right outta Tony’s book. Attacking once, that’s fine, that’s seizing the moment. Twice? Nah. And if Rook thinks he’s making a name for himself at Tony’s expense, he doesn’t care if you’re big and- KAM HENDRIX RUNS UP ON TONY!
Tony ROCKS Kam first, security hurries to stop the brawl, but then wait! Rook is up top!! SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT MOONSAULT!! The tank crushed everyone, just like he said! Rook then storms into the ring, takes the contract from Stone, and Stone says that’s not how they do things here! Rook doesn’t care, he signs on the dotted line, and he’s officially an NXT Superstar! He’s big, he’s bad, but will he body slam Tony and take the title back to his pad? Or can Tony find a way to survive?
Noam Dar warms up.
Romeo Moreno is there watching something. Noam asks what it is, and Romeo asks if Noam remembers. NXT Battleground 2023, Dar VS Dragon Lee. So damn smooth! Romeo loved watching Noam! Him and Tyler Bate, Nathan Frazer, A-Kid, all while becoming a FOUR-TIME NXT Heritage Cup Champion! Plus, he dated Alicia Foooox~! Noam has Romeo calm down, and says it has been a full YEAR since he’s been in the ring. Noam isn’t sure if he’s that guy anymore. He just wants to focus on finding out. Romeo says Noam’s got it! Vamos! Si se puedes! Noam nods and heads out. Can the Scottish Supernova still turn it up to 11?
Emily Agard is on the scene.
For her second assignment ever, she is with OTM, Bronco Nima & Lucien Price, as they have a poolside barbeque. The food is ready, grab ‘n’ go. She thanks them for this, and can’t wait to eat. She wants to know more about OTM, though. Well, hold on, there’s one more guest. Nima’s little brother, JJ. They shake hands, and Emily says the WWE Universe might know the origin story of OTM, growing up on the streets, playing football, but she wants to dive deeper. It’s not just a concept, Out The Mud is these two men. So Lucien, could you share something about Bronco Nima that might surprise people?
Price says well, his brother, he’s one of the toughest people he knows. Nima had to grow up and be a man at a young age, be a provider after he lost his mom, and he had to take care of JJ here. Not a lot of people make it through that. Nima used to keep that to himself, so thanks for the exposure. Their mom, she taught Bronco real early that manhood isn’t about age, but about responsibility. So when life got hard, he had no other option but to answer. His little brother, he ain’t never had to worry about anybody being by his side. That’s what Bronco had to deal with. That is where responsibility meets opportunity.
Emily says she had no idea, and thanks them for sharing that with her. She asks JJ what OTM means to him. JJ says OTM is the embodiment of overcoming adversity that builds your character. Emily says Bronco raised JJ well, and Bronco jokingly says he isn’t paying JJ to say that. So they spilled the tea on Bronco, time to spill some beans on Price. Bronco says this man right here, the first things you see: the size; the violence; the intensity. People choose not to see his mind. Price is quiet, studies everything, and the moment he opens his mouth, everybody listens. That’s what makes Price dangerous.
And something Price probably doesn’t want you to know is that he’s an artist. Don’t be mad, Price! He’s a good one, too! Price says yeah, okay. Emily says they balance each other out very well, and they both say, “Yeah, yeah!” They dap it up and Emily says clearly the goal is the NXT Tag Team Championships. Nima says hell yeah. And to make their loved ones proud. JJ says that’s right. And after they beat Vanity Project, Emily can come back around with some championship questions. Emily says she will. JJ says maybe bring snacks, too. She can do that. Now, let’s eat up! OTM is hungry for hot dogs and gold, will they soon be enjoying both poolside?
Noam Dar VS Jackson Drake w/ The Vanity Project!
The Scottish Supernova is finally back in action, but he hopes he’s still got the stuff that made him that four-time Heritage Cup Champion. Will Noam find it’s as easy as riding a bike? Or will the Carolina Reaper take advantage of all that ring rust?
The bell rings and the two circle. They feel things out, Dar blocks a kick to kick back! Then he blocks another kick to trip Drake, cover, ONE! Dar wrenches, Drake puts Dar on ropes, but the ref counts. Drake lets off, but Dar ducks a shot! Dar eggs Drake on, then dodge shim to wrench and headlock. Drake fires body shots, powers up and out, but Dar RUNS Darke over! Dar taunts Drake before he runs the ropes. Drake drops down, hurdles, but Dar turns it into a FLAPJACK! ANKLE LOCK! Drake flails, rolls, but Dar rolls through! Dar comes back, Drake slips around to waistlock, but Dar arm-drags free.
Drake runs up, ducks a kick, but not the BACKHAND nor the ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Drake sputters but Dar is right on him. Drake powers Dar to the ropes, backs off, but then sucker punches Dar! The fans boo as Drake HAMMERS away on Dar at the ropes! The ref backs Drake off, but then Dar DUMPS him out! Drake blocks a shot, Dar ducks one, and Dar sweeps the legs! Dar runs to BOOT Drake down! The fans fire up as Dar says pinkies up, and NXT goes to break.
NXT returns as Dar is up top, only for Drake to trip him up! The fans boo as Drake climbs up to SUPERPLEX! Vanity Project cheers as Drake crawls to the cover, TWO! The fans rally for Dar, but Drake handsprings, LETHAL IN-JACKSON! Cover, TWO!! Dar survives and shocks Drake! The fans rally for Dar but Vanity Project coaches Drake. Drake rains down fists but Dar pushes him away. Dar ROCKS Drake, Drake ROCKS Dar, but Dar shakes his head. Drake pie faces Dar, Dar pushes Drake, but Drake fires fast hands! Dar bobs ‘n’ waves, STEP PUNCH! Dar goes to ropes, Drake runs up, but Dar dodges to SNAP GERMAN!
The fans fire up with Dar as he rises again! Dar runs up on Drake to CLOBBER him! And CLOBBER him again! And ROUNDHOUSE! Dar fires up and GERMAN SUPLEXES again! Drake stumbles to a corner but Dar runs in, JUMP ELBOW! NORTHERN LIGHTS! The fans fire up again while Dar takes aim! Drake slowly rises up, Dar runs in, but Drake ducks the feint elbow! ENZIGIRI! Drake fireman’s carries Dar for a GUT BUSTER DROP! Cover, TWO! Dar survives and Drake argues with the ref! The ref defends the count and the fans rally up again. Drake snarls, but he drags Dar up. Dar pushes Drake away but Drake comes back.
Drake goes to gut wrench but Dar flips to victory roll! TWO, Drake has it now, TWO as Dar then steps into the EURO CLUTCH! TWO!!! Drake escapes by nanoseconds and both men hurry to their feet! Kick meets kick, both men hobble, but Dar KICKS again! And GERMAN DROP into the ARMBAR!! The fans fire up but Drake stacks Dar, TWO! Dar lets go, but Drake ROUNDHOUSES! Dar ROCKS Drake! Drake and Dar go forearm for forearm, then Dar gets the edge! Dar KICKS, KICKS, and- NO, Drake kicks the bad leg! Then SUPERKICKS! The fans boo as Drake handsprings, but Dar PENALTY KICKS him out of it!
The fans fire up again as Drake flops to the apron, then the floor. Dar goes out after Drake, “This is Awesome!” as Dar stalks #DrThirst. But then Mighty Myka Lockwood steps in the way! The fans boo but then here comes Swipe Right! Dar DECKS Brad, then swipes left on Smokes to send him into Drake! The fans cheer as Dar puts Drake in the ring. Drake distracts the ref so Myka can anchor Dar! Then UNALIVING KNEE in the ropes!! Drake puts Dar in a drop zone, goes up the corner, 450 SPLASH!! Cover, Drake wins!
Winner: Jackson Drake, by pinfall
The asterisk on this is the same as always for Jackson Drake: his wingmen and bae do the hard work for him! The entire Vanity Project gets a win over Dar, but will this lead the power couple of Drake & Myka to- WAIT! DARKSTATE IS HERE! And when DarkState strikes, ain’t NOBODY safe! NXT is going to break, will the Vanity Project still be standing when we come back?
Myles Borne talks with Tavion Heights.
Tavion finishes checking his phone while Myles apologizes for his meeting with Robert Stone going long. There’s something about a tag match against Kam Hendrix and Mason Rook. Tavion says aight! Now they can finish what Kam started and get payback on Mason! The dynamic duo’s back together! Tavion goes for the high-five, but Myles apologizes again, because it’s not Myles & Heights. What? He just said it was a tag match. Yes, for Myles… and Tony D. Oh, wow. Tony, huh? Is this for real? Myles says he tried to vouch for Tavion, and Tavion brings up that Tavion just took Tony to the limit last week. Now it doesn’t even matter?
Myles says it isn’t like that, Tavion. Tavion says no, this must be one of those champion things, right? It was cool when Myles tagged with Tavion because he had to, but now that he has gold, he thinks he’s better than Tavion. Myles asks why Tavion’s acting like Myles calls the shots. Tavion asks why Myles couldn’t have said something. Myles says he DID say, but Tavion continues to accuse Myles of abandoning his “day ones.” Tavion “wishes” Myles good luck, and “hopes” Tony is there for him like Tavion was. Tavion storms off, but does he just need to cool off? And as for the champions, Myles & Tony, will they be able to thwart off two hungry challengers in that tag match?
DarkState takes the ring.
Vanity Project has sheepishly retreated for now, and the fans cheer “DAAARK~ STAAATE~!” Dion Lennox has a mic to tell Brad & Ricky that they’re way too comfortable walking around with those titles like DarkState ain’t here. The title run is over, DarkState is here to collect, and they’re gonna show NXT who is in control! The fans cheer, and Shugars says he is with that! That’s the name of the game: control! But unfortunately for the “inbetweeners” over here, DarkState ain’t got no control over Big Cut and Osiris Griffin, bruh! Now, do you see what they did to Hank ‘n’ Tank? We about to see a crime on live television!
And if you think y’all ain’t gonna go the same way, then they’re trippin’ in big shoes, bruh. Brad mocks the “Bruh…! Bruh…!” Smokes pretends to be shocked as he asks, “W-W-W-What?! You goofballs think that beating the guys who call themselves ‘The Belly Boys’ warrants you for a tag title match? HUH!? Brad, talk to these guys, I can’t even look at ’em.” Brad tells Smokes, “Literally no shot, okay? Hey, I don’t know if you boys remember clearly or not, but uh, we’re the ones that took these NXT Tag titles right from you.” DarkState is annoyed as Brad says yeah, they’re also the reason why Saquon and Dion have been at each other’s throats the past few weeks!
Oh, oh, but DarkState is pressing Swipe Right? You ain’t got anything better to do? Maybe they don’t understand, but Vanity Project doesn’t give handouts. Cutler says they ain’t looking for one, but they never got their rematch for the titles. Now, they’re cashing in! The fans like the sound of that! And before Swipe Right goes crying to “Big Momma Lockwood,” just know that Mr. Stone already approved the match. Next week, DarkState brings those titles home! But it won’t be Cutler & Osiris. Oh? Because as Dion & Saquon both know, DarkState’s gotta get back on top. But this right here, this isn’t working. They gotta be united.
Last week, Cutler & Osiris handled Hank ‘n’ Tank. But Swipe Right is on them. They’ve got this. They can’t control this brand if they don’t stand united. When they’re all on the same page, ain’t nobody can touch them! Y’all know this! So Saquon & Dion need to figure out this thing, or… DarkState will have to change. The fans chant “Hug It Out!” but then Swipe Right rushes in! Dion & Saquon get Osiris & Cutler clear so they can throw hands first! The fans cheer as Dion TOSSES Smokes and Saquon DUMPS Brad! Drake runs up, Dion gets Saquon outta the way to DECK Drake first! Myka carries Drake away in her arms, but will DarkState leave with gold around their waists?
Robert Stone talks with Naraku backstage.
The GM congratulates the King of Darkness on his first win here, and just wants to say, when they have some time, they can talk about his future. Naraku shakes Stone’s hand rather menacingly as he says thank you. Naraku lets out quite an evil laugh, then he lets go of Stone. Stone is rather shaken up as he goes to his office, where Kam and Mason are already waiting. Kam asks what this is about the tag match, Tony & Myles VS Kam & Mason. They’re not a tag team. Stone says he’s not happy with how things went earlier, that’s not how they do business here. Kam says he can’t speak for both of them, and Mason says, “Then don’t.”
Mason says sometimes, you gotta make noise to stand out. Stone says they’ll be making plenty of noise, alright. Next week’s tag match is still happening. Kam and Rook still aren’t pleased, but could this be a golden opportunity for the both of them? Tate then steps in and asks to talk. Stone says okay, and Tate thanks Stone for the match tonight. What a rush! Tate feels great, even though he lost. But hey, live and learn. That said, he’s ready to go again! Next week, no rest, just action. He doesn’t wanna cool down? No! Keanu Carver steps in and complains about Stone making him talk to people. And then he asks what Tate is looking at.
Keanu says he’s done telling Stone that he’s not talking to people for interviews. Stone understands, but last week’s interview went really well. And y’know what? If Tate wants a match, then how about Tate VS Keanu? Tate is hesitant, but then convinces himself. He’s down for anything. See you next week, big man. Say less. But does Tate have a death wish? Stone thinks it’s possible. Will the Cowboy manage to wrangle that first W here on NXT? Or is Keanu just going to carve him up?
Backstage interview with Kali Armstrong.
Blake Howard is with the Pride of Inglewood, and congratulates her on the big win over Jaida Parker last week. He’s seen her dominance on Evolve firsthand, but is she willing to share her plans for NXT? Kali says she wants to keep the momentum going, but she’s also scoping the scene before he makes her next move. Tatum Paxley and Lola Vice both have chicks lining up to fight ’em, then there’s Kendal and Kelani about to go at it to get that much closer to the NXT Women’s Championship. And Lola ain’t the only one watching tonight. Yeah, Kali’s comin’ for it all! She’s about to run through this locker room, just like Evolve.
But then Kendal walks over with a bit of a sarcastic clap. She points out that Kali didn’t run over everyone… Kendal leaves, simply reminding Kali who took that Evolve title off her. But will NXT soon enter the Grey Area?
Kelani Jordan VS Kendal Grey w/ Wren Sinclair!
The former NXT Women’s North American Champion and the former WWE Evolve Women’s Champion both want to be the next NXT Women’s Champion, and this match could go a long way to naming one as a contender. Will the Standout stand tall at the gates of Vice City? Or will the Ice Woman remind us why she’s the Women’s Iron Survivor?
The bell rings, the two tie up, and they go around already. They end up on the ropes, the ref counts, and Lani lets off. Lani shoves, Kendal shoves back, then Kendal TACKLES Lani! Kendal headlocks, Lani fights around to a cover, ONE! Kendal holds on but Lani powers up, out, and pulls hair to reel Kendal in! Lani back suplexes, but Kendal lands out and pulls Lani’s hair! Kendal reels Lani in for a big mat return SLAM! The fans rally as Kendal moves, ARMBAR, but Lani has the ROPEBREAK! Kendal lets go, but stays close as Lani gets up. Lani goes for a leg but Kendal spins that around into a backslide! TWO, and Lani KNEES low!
Lani CLUBS Kendal, stomps her in a corner, then CHOPS! Kendal is stinging as she goes to another corner, but Lani storms up and CHOPS again! We get picture in picture of Lola indeed watching, and Kendal dodges a chop to CHOP back! Kendal CHOPS again, whips Lani to ropes but Lani reverses. Lani does the splits but Kendal leaps over. Things speed up again as Kendal sidesteps then blows past Lani. Kendal counters hip toss with hip toss, but Lani handsprings through to DROPKICK back! The fans fire up as Lani stomps away in the corner. Lani stands Kendal up just to stomp again, then she goes corner to corner, only for Kendal to ELBOW her away!
Kendal goes up, over, out, then under! Kendal runs and redirects Lani to then sweep the legs, only for Lani to handspring through! Lani wags her finger, but Kendal blocks the kick! Kendal THROWS Lani down, DROPKICKS, and kips up! The fans cheer as Kendal shows she can move. Lani goes to the apron, but she avoids the shoulder to BOOT Kendal! Lani reels Kendal in, but Kendal fights the lift! Kendal DUMPS Lani back into the ring, then DROPKICKS a leg! Kendal trips Lani up to then slingshot STOMP! Cover, TWO! Lani survives but Kendal waistlocks. Lani goes to ropes, Kendal O’Conner Rolls, TWO! Lani has the O’Conner, TWO!
Kendal has it again, TWO, but Kendal rebounds to rolling jackknife, and ANKLE LOCK! Lani rolls to fling Kendal out! The fans rally as Lani aims, ASAI MOONSAULT! Down goes Kendal, Lani shouts no one does it like her! Then she mocks Wren’s bad leg while she drags Kendal up. Lani puts Kendal in the ring, but Kendal tiger feint KICKS Lani down! The fans fire up as Kendal then goes up a corner! Lani stands up, into Kendal’s SUPER CROSSBODY! The fans fire up for Kendal again as she daps it up with Wren, and NXT goes picture in picture.
Kendal goes to Lani, drags her up, and puts her in the ring. Kendal hurries up to the apron, RAMS Lani, but then Lani SWEEPS the legs! Kendal falls to apron then floor, and Lani goes out to whip her hard into the apron! Lani RAMS Kendal, RAMS her again, then THROWS her into steel steps! Lani talks trash while Kendal writhes, then she talks trash on Wren, too. Lani drags Kendal up and into the ring, stalks her, then HIP DROPS her down. Lani soaks up heat, but Kendal fires body shots! Kendal rolls Lani up, TWO! Lani KNEES Kendal down! Then she KNEES Kendal in the side! Lani whips Kendal corner to corner, then scoops for a BACKBREAKER!
Kendal crawls to ropes but Lani stalks her. Lani CLUBS Kendal, CHOKES her on the ropes, but stops as the ref counts. Lani stalks Kendal to a corner and RAMS into her! And RAMS her again! And again! Lani stops as the ref counts again, and she stalks Kendal to another corner. Lani drags Kendal out too center for a suplex, but Kendal cradle counters! TWO, and Lani storms up, into a BODY SHOT! Kendal has Lani in a corner now for a stomp and a whip. Lani reverses and Kendal hits buckles hard! Lani hurries to cover, TWO! Lani snarls as she clamps onto Kendal with a chinlock, and she digs her knee into Kendal’s back.
Kendal endures the stretch, fights up to her feet, and JAWBREAKERS free! NXT returns to single picture as Lani stumbles. Lani returns, but Kendal ducks the roundhouse! Lani ducks the roundhouse in return, then they both ROCK each other with forearms! Then they both run up, DOUBLE FACEBUSTERS! The fans fire up again while Wren coaches Kendal. “This is Awesome!” as both women rise up. Lani runs up on Kendal but Kendal ELBOWS her away! Lani returns, but Kendal TOSSES her out! The fans are cheering for “Both These Women!” as Kendal eggs Lani on. Lani is back, Kendal ELBOWS her down! And ELBOWS her again!
Kendal dodges Lani this time, to OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! The fans fire up for Kendal, and the straps come down! Kendal roars, then she slips around to GERMAN SUPLEX Lani! And then another shoot in, EXPLODER! And another, EXPLODER! Kendal runs up and jumps up, but Lani catches her! Kendal fires fists and RANAS, then covers, TWO! Lani escapes in time but Wren coaches Kendal. Kendal drags Lani up, but Lani ELBOWS free of the German Suplex! Lani kicks low, CLUBS hard, then whips again. Kendal reverses, Lani goes up, around, and FLYING FOREARMS! Then Lani lifts Kendal, LIGER BOMB!! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as Kendal survives, but Lani is beside herself! Lani hurries to drag Kendal to a drop zone, then she goes up the corner. ONE OF A KIND- NO, Kendal grabs a leg! ANKLE LOCK!! Lani clings to the ropes, does the splits even, and climbs up to SWING, but Kendal holds onto the ANKLE LOCK!! Lani hurries to reel Kendal in for a cradle, ONE, and ANKLE LOCK!! Kendal cranks the ankle, and she drags Lani to center! Lani flails, reaches out, claws at the mat, then rolls again! Kendal avoids hitting buckles, and Lani runs up. Kendal dodges, Lani hits buckle, ARMBAR TAKEDOWN!! Lani clasps hands and stacks Kendal, ONE!
Kendal holds on but Lani KNEES away on Kendal’s face! Kendal lets Lani go, Lani runs up, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Both women rise as the fans fire up again. Lani KICKS, KICKS, and MULE KICKS! The fans cheer “Women’s Wrestling!” as Lani runs, but into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!! Lani survives but Kendal stays focused. But then IZZI ATTACKS LOLA! Well, that should’ve been an obvious tactic, really, and now the brawl is on! Lola and Izzi fight around backstage while Kendal climbs a corner. Lani hurries up to GAMANGIRI! Then Lani climbs the corner. Kendal and Lani brawl, clinch, and SUPER SPANISH FLY!! Cover, TWO!!
Lani is stunned as Kendal survives again! Lani pushes past frustration to go up the corner, but Kendal CLUBS her! Lani falls onto the post, Kendal climbs up after her, but now Izzi and Lola are brawling onto the stage! Security and refs try to stop them, but the brawl BULLDOZES Wren!! Kendal THROWS Lani, but she spots the chaos happening just below her! And that lets Lani get up and KICK the legs out! Then ONE OF A KIND MOONSAULT!! Cover, LANI WINS!!
Winner: Kelani Jordan, by pinfall
Wren was right all along, she should’ve just stayed in the back. But now, the Standout and her bad attitude are free and clear to go after the gold! Speaking of, the champ comes back to check on poor Wren, and Kendal is upset with LOLA for bringing that brawl out here! Kendal shoves Lola, Lola gets heated, and IZZI BOOTS LOLA DOWN!! The It Girl takes advantage of opening after opening, but will that make her the next NXT Women’s Champion?
My Thoughts:
A great NXT as this newest chapter is coming into its own. Great opening tag match, and I could just tell Zaria was gonna do the tag ditch on Lyons. Good promo with Tatum, Lizzy, Shiloh and Tristan to have Lizzy help with establishing Tristan on NXT a bit before his match next week. There’s some irony to how Tristan’s gonna get to do more on NXT before he even gets going on Evolve, and that’s even with Tristan being in the #1 contender’s Fatal 4 Way on tomorrow’s episode. Tristan likely cheats to win against Shiloh, and they can make this a feud to go into the summer. I would think Tatum beats Lizzy in a strong, competitive match, and perhaps Zaria goes after Tatum afterwards.
Good promo from The Culling, though not entirely sure it was needed when duh, Izzi just cut to the chase and attacked Lola during the main event. Great main event match, and of course Lani takes advantage of distraction. While Lola VS Izzi is clearly happening first, Lani is certainly poised for her own title shot. Good interaction from Kendal and Kali, too, they might run it back from Evolve real quick while both women wait on their own opportunities. Very good bit with Natalya and Jaida to build their feud, and I wonder if they follow up with a kayfabe’d moment where Jaida does crash an LFG filming (I say that cuz I think most of the new season is taped already).
Very good debut match for Naraku going up against Lince, and I’m sure he’ll have a few more matches to build himself up while Mason Rook goes after Tony D and the title. I figured from the moment Myles was talking to Tavion that we were getting a champions VS (potential) challengers tag match. Tavion might snap and go Heel, costing Myles his part of the match. Mason Rook had a very good promo as he signed his NXT contract, and he’s gonna give Tony a great match, win, lose or draw.
Very good promo from Dar with Romeo, another guy who is already doing more on NXT than he has in Evolve. But I think that pep talk did kayfabe motivate Dar, he had a great match with Drake. Naturally, Vanity Project helped Drake win that, but you gotta appreciate Myka being positioned as the Chyna in this Gen Z version of Degeneration X or what have you. Great promo from DarkState to establish the tag title match, and I could also tell they were going to put Dion and Saquon forward. The dysfunction could be used to protect the team in the loss, or it could give DarkState a great “breakthrough” moment where they overcome that and win out.
Very good promo from the other Evolve graduates, great Six Man Tag, but I thought this was going to be a loss from Sean overstepping. He has been talking like he’s the veteran in NXT already, so I expected him to snipe a tag and take the win instead of letting Tate have his moment. Tate going all out and failing for it is a bit of a hard shift in his character given what we’ve seen on Evolve, but hey, Tate VS Keanu is going to be great stuff. Emily Agard continues to do great work already, this new on-location interview with OTM was great. The local fans already like OTM, but this could help OTM with the larger audience, and maybe they can finally get to the top of the tag division.
My Score: 8.8/10
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