Results
Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (6/7/24)
Too Sweet? More like Too Bitter!
A Phenomenal betrayal requires a Phenomenal response!
Last week on SmackDown, Cody Rhodes was tricked by AJ Styles, just like the rest of us. And just like us, the American Nightmare wants to know why!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair VS Indi Hartwell & Candice LeRae; Jade & Bianca win.
- Grayson Waller w/ Austin Theory VS Johnny Gargano w/ Tommaso Ciampa; Waller wins.
- Angel Garza VS Apollo Crews; cancelled.
- Carmelo Hayes VS LA Knight; Knight wins.
- Six Man Tag: The Bloodline VS Kevin Owens & The Street Profits; Kevin & The Profits win, by disqualification.
PLAY BY PLAY
Cody Rhodes is seething backstage.
The American Nightmare has arrived, but he is in no mood after what AJ Styles did to him last week. Will Cody get some answers before the night’s over?
The Bloodline is here!
Solo Sikoa leads the way for Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa & Paul Heyman as they all head to the ring. Tonight is to be a special night for The Bloodline, but Heyman’s the only one that looks unhappy about it. The Wise Man gets a mic for himself and for Solo, but the fans boo all the same. Solo tells Heyman to go first, and he introduces himself. “As the Wise Man to the Bloodline, it is within my scope of services that at all time, I must set the record straight.” The fans boo but Heyman says that until Roman Reigns comes back… Solo Sikoa sits at the Head of the Table. The fans boo but Solo revels in Heyman’s words.
The fans chant “We Want Roman!” and that annoys Solo. Heyman takes a breath and says with said position that Solo once again ups the ante in the name of family honor. Solo has declared this a “Double Proclamation.” Heyman calls to our attention the man to his right, already anointed by Solo as a fully fledged member of The Bloodline. But from this moment forward, he won’t just be Tama Tonga. He will also be known as “The Right Hand Man.” The fans boo, that cuts out Jimmy Uso! Heyman then calls our attention to the gent- er, man on his left. History is being made in front of our very eyes, but the fans chant “We Want Roman!”
Heyman says from this moment on, the story of The Bloodline will never be complete if you don’t include the fact that a fully fledged member of The Bloodline stands before you in the form of the INFAMOUS Tonga Loa. Solo hugs Loa and makes the acceptance into the fold official. Heyman says with that, Louisville, Kentucky, thank you and goodnight. But then Solo says hold on there, Wise Man. Isn’t he forgetting something? Heyman says Right Hand Man, #InfamousLoa, he doesn’t think he’s missing anything. The fans chant “SOLO SUCKS! SOLO SUCKS!” But Solo says Heyman should thank Tama & Loa for saving him from Kevin Owens.
Heyman says yes, of course. He thanks “Infamous” Loa for saving him from Kevin Owens last week, and he thanks Tama for saving him. Tama leans in a bit, and Heyman corrects himself: Thank you, “Right Hand Man,” for saving him. Tama says they could’ve let Kevin kill Heyman, but they saved him, “by orders of The Tribal Chief.” Heyman then thanks the family. He got here very early today to do what a Wise Man does, doing Wise Man things, and all he has been hearing since he arrived is that Kevin Owens is looking for a piece of any and every single member of The Bloodline. The fans like the sound of that!
And here comes Kevin! The fans fire up as Solo sees Kevin storming out here, wrapping his hands with fresh tape! Solo dares Kevin to bring it, even though he’s standing behind The Guerillas of Destiny as he does. Kevin still rushes in, he TACKLES Tama, but Loa drags him up! Kevin ROCKS Loa, ROCKS Tama, then fires off on Solo! The Guerillas pounce on Kevin, it’s a mugging 3v1! The fans boo but here come The Street Profits! Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins still have a score to settle after last week! Now it’s 3v3! Solo bumps Ford off buckles, The Guerillas mug Dawkins, but they forgot about Kevin! Kevin has a chair!
Kevin SMACKS Solo, JAMS then SMACKS Loa, but Tama CLUBS Kevin! So Dawkins ROCKS Tama, Ford mule kicks, and Kevin SMACKS Tama! The Bloodline bails out and is in retreat! Solo has the Guerillas stand down, what will it take for this to be settled?
The Bloodline regroups backstage.
Heyman is heading for the exit but Solo asks him where he’s going. Is Heyman trying to leave? N-No…! Solo says Heyman better get them a Six Man Tag match tonight! Those fools out there jumped The Bloodline! If Heyman doesn’t get this job done, the main event in their locker room, Heyman VS Tama! Heyman says okay, he’ll go call Aldis. He likes the Six Man Tag idea, too. Wise choice, Wise Man. We get some QR code chaos here, but will it be even more chaotic in tonight’s main event?
Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair VS Indi Hartwell & Candice LeRae!
The StrongEST Duo handled things in Saudi Arabia against #IndiWrestling & The Poison Pixie, but then Indi had to clap back about Bianca hurting Candice. Jade says that was payback, and is willing to give another receipt here tonight. Will Jade & Bianca clear out this problem so they can focus on what Raw is brewing? Or will the tag champs feel the walls closing in?
The teams sort out, Indi starts against Bianca, and the fans rally up. But wait, speaking of Raw, Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn are here! They sneak in from the crowd and distract Bianca, allowing Indi to CLOBBER her! Indi stomps Bianca, whips her to the corner, then stomps away. Tag to Candice, she brings Bianca around but Bianca blocks the suplex! Bianca suplexes, Candice cradle counters, TWO! Wait, now Zoey Stark & Shayna Baszler appear from the ramp side! Candice puts Bianca in a corner, whips corner to corner, but Bianca stops herself to ELBOW Candice back! Bianca goes up, backflips up and over, then runs in to RAM Candice!
Bianca reels Candice in to suplex and hold her up! The fans fire up and then Bianca SLAMS Candice down! Bianca kips up, taunts Shayna & Zoey, then HANDSPRING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Candice stays in this but Bianca stays cool. Bianca scoops Candice, but Candice slips free! Candice pulls the braid then tags Indi! Bianca DECKS Candice but Indi CLOBBERS Bianca again! Indi calls to Candice for teamwork, and Candice rolls to WHEELBARROW SPLASH COMBO! Indi flexes and mocks Jade while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Candice has a HALF CRAB, but Bianca powers out of it! Candice runs up but into a BACKBREAKER! All the contenders on the outside are annoyed, but Indi tags in. Indi CLOBBERS Bianca a third time, then she whips Bianca to the corner. Indi runs up but into a BOOT! Bianca ELBOWS Candice down, then hurries past Indi, only for Indi to reel her in! Bianca slips out of the back suplex, dodges Indi, hot tag to Jade! Jade jumps in to rally on Indi! Then Candice gets in, Jade scoops and hits a BACKBREAKER! Jade then gets Indi for a wrench and snap suplex! Jade kips up and the fans fire up!
Jade runs in to SPLASH Indi, then she runs up on Candice. Jade scoops, trophy lifts, then THROWS Candice at Indi! They both go down, and Jade drags Indi up! Jade whips to then FLAPJACK and SUPERKICK! Cover, Candice breaks it! Bianca storms in but gets a JAWBREAKER! Candice whips but Bianca reverses to TOSS Candice! Indi waistlocks, but Bianca runs tot he corner to HOTSHOT Indi! Jade wheelbarrows, Bianca DDTS then BOOST into the STORM PLEX! Cover, Jade & Bianca win!
Winners: Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill, by pinfall
Shayna & Zoey are annoyed, Alba & Isla are unimpressed. And then they all get in to attack! It’s like Raw all over again! The fans boo as the contenders mug the champs 4v2, then toss the champs out! Shayna & Zoey focus on Jade, and send her into steel steps! Alba & Isla have Bianca, and the RAM her into barriers! But then the pairs each take one belt. And so now they all brawl! The fans boo all the same, until Jade gets in! Jade BOOTS Shayna! Bianca TOSSES Zoey, tot hen SPINEBUSTER! Jade blocks a superkick. Bianca blocks a boot! They each get one up, JADED and KISS OF DEATH!
The fans are thunderous as the champs stand tall over all! But will even The StrongEST struggle when it’s about the numbers game?
Cody is still seething.
He paces as he waits for AJ Styles to arrive, but it’s Nick Aldis that walks over first. The SmackDown GM knows how Cody is feeling. Aldis got played, too. But hey, it is not in the company’s best interest for these two to be fighting in the loading dock because someone could get seriously hurt. Cody says someone will get hurt, and it won’t be Cody. Aldis wants Cody not to do this, but Cody says with all due respect, Aldis should know better than anyone. This is about Cody and Styles. Aldis nods and takes his leave. Will Cody get his phenomenal revenge on his terms?
Backstage interview with Apollo Crews.
Sarah Schreiber is with the former Intercontinental & US Champion as he prepares for his match with Angel Garza. Crews says tonight, Garza finds out- OH NO! Legado attacks Crews! Angel & Humberto THROW Crews into railing, and then Santos tells him to watch who he messes with. Referees, security and Aldis hurry in, and Crews needs medical! Aldis is fuming, but then LA Knight steps in and asks, “Where is he?” Aldis gets spooked, calms down, and says if Knight hasn’t noticed, he’s got a lot on his plate after losing a match tonight. Knight doesn’t care, where is he? Oh, surprise, surprise, Logan Paul’s not here again!
It is SmackDown, isn’t it? What else could he be doing? Aldis shows Logan Paul’s social media to Knight, and Knight is upset. Logan would rather play Tetris than be here? Knight’s good at Tetris! Logan could’ve shown up here, played a round with Knight. If you hit the buttons enough, you can fit Knight’s foot right up Logan’s ass! But then Carmelo Hayes walks in and says Knight is still just talking, talking, talking. And he’s upset about a guy who’s not even here. But let’s talk about someone who is here. And that Melo has been cooking Knight the last three weeks. Knight says Melo brings up a good point. Enough talk. There’s an opening for a match now, right?
Well, Knight wonders what they can do about that. Oh, well, he sees two guys here who could maybe fit into that spot. Yeah, let’s fill that spot! Aldis is picking up what Knight is putting down! Tonight, Carmelo Hayes VS LA Knight, 1v1! How about that? Melo says fine, he’ll see Knight out there. Aldis says Melo has a lot to learn, and Knight says YEAH! Will the Mega Star teach H1M a thing or two about respect?
Grayson Waller w/ Austin Theory VS Johnny Gargano w/ Tommaso Ciampa!
The Aussie Icon got caught putting his foot in his mouth saying his own tag team partner would be nothing without him. However, Johnny Wrestling would like to point out, the same could be said about Waller if not for Gargano. Will Johnny prove that when it comes to humbling the haters, you gotta Do It Yourself? Or will he suffer from the Grayson Waller Effect?
SmackDown returns and Waller makes his entrance, Theory by his side. The bell rings and Gargano fires off on Waller! The ref counts as Gargano stomps away in the corner and Gargano lets off. But then Waller sucker punches him! Waller cravats, throws knees in, then KNEES hard as he lets off. But Gargano ducks the leg lariat to roll Waller up, SCHOOLBOY KICK! Gargano then CHOPS Waller in a corner, but Waller kicks back. Gargano CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! The fans “WOO~” with every CHOP, then Gargano lets off as the ref counts. Gargano storms back up and he wrenches to whip.
Waller reverses, but Gargano ducks ‘n’ dodges. Gargano tilt=o-whirls, but Waller blocks that to hit a BACKBREAKER! Theory applauds, the fans boo, but Waller drags Gargano up to fireman’s carry. WIDOW- RANA! Gargano turns things around, Waller goes to the apron. Gargano storms over, Waller HOTSHOTS him! Waller then runs to somersault in, but Gargano turns stunner into back suplex! Gargano aims, PLANCHA, but Waller dodges! Waller comes back to slide, but Gargano dodges! Gargano ELBOWS Waller, cravats, and Gargano uses the apron for SLICED BREAD! A rough landing for both men, and SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns as Waller has the HALF CRAB! Gargano endures as the fans rally behind him, and he turns over to kick at Waller with the free leg! Waller tries to turn things back over but Gargano just kicks and kicks and kicks! Waller lets go, but then Gargano avoids the elbow drop! Gargano fires body shots and haymakers, then whips. Waller reverses but Gargano CLOBBERS him! And LARIATS! And ENZIGIRIS! Waller flops back and Gargano runs up, but Waller TOSSES Gargano to the apron. Waller runs up but into the SLINGSHOT SPEAR! Cover, TWO! Waller stays in this but Gargano stays on him with a suplex.
The bad back stops the suplex, and Waller ROLLING ELBOWS! Waller Electric Chair Lifts, but Gargano fights free! Waller makes it a TOWERING back suplex! Then Waller fireman’s carries for the WIDOWMAKER! Cover, TWO! The fans rally as Gargano stays in this. Waller stomps Gargano, talks smack, but the fans continue to cheer on “JOHNNY WRESTLING!” Waller drags Gargano up, but Gargano ROCKS him! Waller hits back, Gargano hits again! They go back and forth, faster and faster, then Gargano fires boxing elbows! Waller mule kicks and AX KICKS, but Gargano SUPERKICKS and BUZZSAWS!
Gargano runs up, but into a JUMP KNEE! Waller and Gargano go to corners, then Waller runs in. Gargano avoids the splash, comes back but Waller pops him up! Alabama Lift, but Gargano swings to a DESTROYER! Both men are down, but Waller flops out of the ring! Gargano is frustrated, but he builds speed. Gargano DIVES, but Waller pulls Theory into the way! Then Waller RAMS Gargano into the apron, then POSTS him! Waller puts Gargano in, aims, ROLLING UNPRETTIER!! Cover, Waller wins!
Winner: Grayson Waller, by pinfall
Theory sits up, checking his chin. The Grayson Waller Effect seems to have side effects, but it still pulls out the win. A-Town Down Under is 1-1 with DIY, will the titles have to be the tiebreaker?
Aldis returns to Cody Rhodes.
Aldis has security, and says AJ Styles has just arrived. This is just a precaution so nothing gets out of hand. Everyone just relax. Cody doesn’t seem to relax much at all, but will Styles have nothing to worry about with Aldis and the guards standing in the way?
SmackDown returns and…
Cody continues to pace while Aldis says think about being professional. There’s a lot going on, Aldis knows that, but that’s not how they should handle this. But then Styles taunts Cody from his SUV! The Good Brothers are also there as Cody storms up but is held back by guards. Styles laughs at Cody, so Cody storms off, down to gorilla! The fans fire up as they know he’s heading right to the stage! The American Nightmare storms out to the ring, no need for his theme song right now! Cody grabs a mic to shout, “AJ STYLES! Get your ass to this ring, RIGHT NOW! We don’t need security, AJ, let’s do this here and now!”
The Phenomenal One’s music does hit, and Styles does make his way out, Gallows & Anderson still with him. But then the security guards hurry out to be a barrier. Styles & The Good Brothers chuckle while Aldis tries to reason with Cody. Styles then taunts Cody, “You think I care what you want? Do you think I care what you want?! What you want is irrelevant to me! Look at ya! You want to fight so bad, you want to fight me so bad! I’ll tell you what, Cody. Give me what I want.” The fans chant “AJ SUCKS! AJ SUCKS!” but Styles says he wants a WWE Championship match at Clash at the Castle! THAT is what he wants!
Cody gets his mic back and says oh, of course. No fight now, a fight at Clash! A shot at the title! YES, that is what Styles wants! Then 100%, Styles has got it! BUT! This won’t just be a regular match, and Cody won’t just beat Styles. Cody will make Styles what he should’ve said last week: I QUIT!! The fans are all fired up as Cody really raises the stakes! An I Quit match for the title? Aldis says if that’s what they both want, then it’s official! Styles is a bit upset by that but Cody storms out to fight through the guards! He TOSSES one guy into steel steps! Cody gets through another layer, TOSSES one guy into the ring, then LEAPS at Styles!
The rest of the guards keep Cody back while Styles laughs at the furious champion. Then Styles CLOBBERS the entire cluster! The OC gets outta there, will Styles be leaving Glasgow as the Phenomenal NEW WWE Champion? Or will Cody make him pay for everything he’s done in the most brutal way possible?
Jade & Bianca leave Aldis’ office.
Byron Saxton is there to ask the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions what their meeting with the GM was about. Bianca says they were having a long conversation with Aldis, because with all these teams coming after them, the champs were curious what their Clash at the Castle match would be. Jade says the champs agreed to a Tag Team Triple Threat! Bianca & Jade VS Shayna & Zoey VS Alba & Isla. It’s crazy that they think two teams can take them down. “Who gonna stop us? Who gonna stop us?” Jade & Bianca head out, will they prove they are truly the StrongEST Duo?
Carmelo Hayes VS LA Knight!
Melo Don’t Miss, and that’s true. He doesn’t miss a chance to step in it when no one was even talking to him. But will he be able to dunk on the Mega Star? Or will this boy from Boston learn not to mess with LA?
The bell rings and the fans fire up behind Knight. Melo talks trash, tells him the fans don’t matter, and the two circle. Melo dodges a haymaker to fire away on Knight! Melo fires off at the ropes, the ref has him back down, and then Melo storms back up. Melo pie faces Knight, so Knight ROCKS Melo with haymaker after haymaker! Melo kicks low, whips corner to corner, but Knight comes right back to LARIAT Melo! The fans fire up, Knight TOSSES Melo up and out, then storms over. Melo trips Knight, drags him out, but Knight ROCKS Melo! Knight brings Melo to the desk to SMACK him off it! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!”
Knight finally lets off as he hears the ring count climb, but Melo RAMS Knight into the apron! Melo snarls, brings Knight in and whips, but Knight stops from hitting the desk! Melo refreshes the ring count, only for Knight to back drop Melo onto the desk! Melo bounces a bit, then Knight CLUBS away on him! Knight shoves Melo off the desk, the fans fire up with him, and SmackDown goes to break!
SmackDown returns as Knight fights out of a chinlock. Knight fires hands, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips, Melo springboards and FLYING LARIATS! Cover, TWO! Knight is still in this but Melo stays cool. Melo mocks Knight spelling it out, then he goes up the corner. Knight rises, Melo talks some smack, but Knight trips Melo up! Shot denied, Knight fires haymakers again! “YEAH! YEAH!” Knight climbs up, stands Melo up, and the fans fire up. Melo blocks the superplex, sends Knight down, then avoids Knight’s return! But Knight SLINGSHOTS Melo back in! Only for Melo to roll through and to his feet!
Knight runs up to LARIAT Melo! Knight then FLAPJACKS Melo, and stomps away in a corner! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” The ref counts, Knight lets off at 4 to go corner to corner, KNEE! The fans fire up again and Knight brings Melo up. Knight whips, scoops, but Melo slips free! Melo SUPERKICKS Knight, runs up, tilt-o-whirl for LA MYSTICA! Cover, TWO! Knight survives and Melo is frustrated. The fans continue to rally for Knight but Melo talks smack. Melo drags Knight up, CHOPS him, and he KICKS Knight to ropes. Melo fires off forearms to put Knight in a corner, then CHOPS again! Knight CHOPS Melo down!
Knight gets Melo up, scoops, and hits that SLAM! Then he runs to ELBOW FLOP as Melo moves! The two rise up, Knight hurries but Melo cradles! TWO!! Knight escapes, Melo fires hands! Knight hits back! They go back and forth, and Knight gets the edge, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight whips, scoops, POWERSLAM! ELBOW DROP! The fans fire up and Knight waits on Melo. Melo slowly rises, Knight cravats, but Melo rolls Knight up! With tights!TWO and Knight has Melo stuck in a package! KNIGHT WINS!
Winner: LA Knight, by pinfall
Melo can’t believe it, but he’s the one who got dunked on! Knight gets a headset from commentary to tell Logan Paul that he can play video games all he wants. Knight wants to play a game. If Logan doesn’t wanna go to SmackDown, Knight will bring SmackDown to Logan! YEAH! Will The Maverick learn just whose game this is?
Tiffany Stratton finds Nia Jax backstage.
Tiffy tells The Queen that second to herself, Nia was Tiffy’s top choice to win the tournament. And knowing there are people gunning for Nia, just know Tiff has her back. The Queen of the Ring, and the Princess of the Ring! No one can stop them! Just think about it, okay? Tootles. Tiff heads out, Nia rolls her eyes, but then turns around into Mia Yim. Nia says “You again? Why don’t you take a page out of AJ Styles’ book and actually retire.” But then Michin SPLASHES Nia with a drink! So Nia TOSSES Mia over a table! They brawl, knock the table over, and security rushes in! Mia says keep Styles’ name out your mouth!!
The Head Baddie In Charge may want after The Queen, but she’s also gunning for the NXT Women’s North American Championship this Sunday. Will Mia return to SmackDown with gold to rival Nia’s crown?
Bayley is here!
Louisville fires up for The Role Model as she makes her way to the ring. Bayley knows Piper Niven is coming for her WWE Women’s Championship at Clash at the Castle, what will she have to say about that challenge? We find out, after the break.
SmackDown returns and Bayley has the mic. She knows we saw the graphic. Next week, Clash at the Castle, Bayley steps into unfamiliar territory when she faces Piper Niven 1v1 for the very first time! That’s insane given how long Bayley’s been here, but- Oh, here comes Piper & Chelsea. The Hot Mess tells Bayley, “You talk such a big game for being such a big ol’ loser!” Chelsea laughs but the fans boo. Chelsea says the only reason they’re booing is because they’re losers, too! But see, Bayley, you were a loser in Saudi Arabia, you were a loser last week, and don’t forget, you had a loser of a tag team partner in glowy Naomi!
And Bayley will be a loser yet again when “Lil’ Miss P” ends Bayley and they both become the NEW WWE Women’s Champion! Chelsea laughs, Bayley mocks the laugh, and brings up how Bayley beat Chelsea pretty easily. But hey, she relates to the mouthpiece thing. Chelsea wants to speak for someone and stand behind someone when that someone is big and strong. But understand something, Chelsea. Piper doesn’t need Chelsea, and unlike Chelsea, Bayley respects Piper. Bayley has watched Piper for a long time. It was during the Mae Young Classic that Bayley sat front row and watched Piper, and immediately Bayley appreciated what Piper could do.
Bayley immediately had respect for who Piper is, so Bayley knows that when they take this to Piper’s home country, this is more than just a title match. Bayley knows what it is to wrestle in front of friends, family and the people you came up in the business with. That means everything. Bayley has been there before, and she has lost in front of everyone she’s loved. So as much respect as Bayley has for Piper, Piper could’ve just asked. But no, she had to jump Bayley from behind, bring her little puppy along, so guess what? Next week, in Piper’s home country, Bayley will have some damn good fun beating Piper!
Chelsea starts barking but Piper takes the mic. Piper tells Bayley don’t worry. She embarrassed Bayley enough last week. And she’s saving beating the brakes off her for next week, in front of her home country. Piper steps into the ring as she says she’s so glad Bayley has this respect for her and her journey. And maybe Piper would take this all to heart, if for how Bayley knows nothing about her journey! The Mae Young Classic was back in 2017. Idiots say what. “WHAT?” Piper says she has been digging and clawing her way out of those trenches, and putting Scottish wrestling on the map since 2008!
So while Bayley walked into a readymade scene, dishing out hugs and high fives, Piper was being a trailblazer! She was making a name for herself, winning titles all over the UK, Europe and even Japan! Bayley, Piper was already a world champion before she even stepped through WWE’s doors. And if Bayley had any idea just how dangerous Piper really was, Bayley wouldn’t dare stand so close. Respect her all you like, it won’t stop Piper from drilling your head into the mat and taking the title off you! But Piper hopes that “respect” Bayley has makes it a little less painful when Bayley’s looking up at the lights, Piper standing over her the NEW WWE Women’s Champion!
Chelsea applauds but the fans boo. Bayley holds up the belt, but will she still be holding onto it after running into this force of nature?
Logan Paul speaks.
“I can’t even believe I have to waste my time with this, but I heard there was a WWE ‘Mega Star’ who’s never won a title that’s looking for me. LA Knight, why don’t you take off those teeny sunglasses and I dunno, take a look around, buddy. I ain’t there! I needed an actual challenge, unlike meeting you, so I came to Los Angeles, your turf, because tomorrow, I’m competing in the Tetris Championships. And I’m coming home with another belt. Something you’re unfamiliar with. And I know you’re stupid, so I’mma make this simple for you, stupid.
“I’m Logan Paul, I compete with the best int he world, real champions. You have done nothing to merit my attention. You are a walking catchphrase in a denim vest, you hillbilly looking ass Aladdin. So let me tell you something, bro. There’s levels to this, and you’re not on mine. So go back to the midcard where you belong. WiTh EvErYbOdY sAyInG~, LO-GAN PAUL, YEAH!” The Maverick throws shade back at LA Knight, but will he come to regret that?
Piper & Chelsea regroup backstage.
Piper is already planning the celebration for after Clash, and Chelsea says they can do pink crop tops, champagne fountain, confetti cannons… Oh, there’s Aldis! He’s finishing a talk with Naomi, and they both notice Chelsea. Naomi heard what The Hot Mess had to say, so fair warning: Keep her name out your mouth! Chelsea says, “Ew, Naomi. Anyways, Nick-” Naomi stops Chelsea there by throwing “ew” back at her! What’s ew is gonna be when they have to pull Naomi back off Chelsea because- Aldis stops the arguing, and says it has been a day to say the least. So he has no time for this. How about this? What about a match next week on SmackDown in Glasgow?
That’s perfect for Chelsea. Naomi says same, and she leaves first. Piper says they need an ice sculpture, get on it. Piper & Chelsea are getting ahead of themselves, but will they #FeelTheGlow next Friday?
Six Man Tag: The Bloodline VS Kevin Owens & The Street Profits!
Solo Sikoa officially welcomed the Guerillas of Destiny to the family, only for The Prizefighter to show up and start swinging! Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford again back Kevin up, will they all #JustKeepFighting until they’ve humbled the interim Head of the Table?
SmackDown returns as The Bloodline makes their entrance. The teams sort out and Dawkins starts with Tama. The bell rings, Tama rushes up but Dawkins dodges! Dawkins JABS, JABS, JABS and JABS! The fans fire up, Dawkins whips, but Tama reverses. Dawkins ducks ‘n’ dodges, then hurdles, then FLYING UPPERCUTS! The fans fire up and Dawkins CYCLONE SPLASHES in a corner! Then ENZIGIRIS! Tag to Ford, they whip Tama to run him over! Ford dares Solo to get in, then he fires off on Tama. Ford ROCKS Tama, RAMS into him again and again, then lets off, before he RAMS in again and again!
Tama CLUBS away on Ford, turns things around and he RAMS into Ford again and again! The ref counts, Tama lets off and he tags in Loa. The Guerillas DOUBLE HEADBUTT, then Loa fires off forearms in the corner. The ref counts, Loa lets off to scoop and SLAM! Tag to Tama and he slingshot SENTONS! Tama stalks Ford, ROCKS Ford, then whips corner to corner. Ford goes up and over, cartwheels and handsprings, then he LARIATS Tama down! The fans fire up as Ford drags Tama up. Tama shoves Ford, Ford ELBOWS back, then he swings on the Bloodline. Tama runs up, Ford DUMPS him out but Solo tags in!
Solo attacks Ford, SMACKS him off the apron again and again, then POSTS Ford! Solo soaks up the heat while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Solo has Ford in a shoulder claw. Ford fights up to fight free, but Solo keeps him from his corner! Ford throws more hands, but Solo still holds on! Solo whips and SAMOAN DROPS! Cover, TWO! Ford stays in this and Kevin fires the fans up for him! But solo stomps Ford in a corner, goes corner to corner, and HIP ATTACKS! The fans boo but Solo soaks up the heat. Tag to Tama, he storms over, and Tama drags Ford up from the apron. Tama DECKS Ford, then brings him in to UPPERCUT! Tama scoops to SLAM Ford, then sits him up to run and SLIDING LARIAT! Tama sits Ford up, to run and SLIDING LARIAT again! Cover, TWO!
The fans continue to rally up for Ford, but Tama CLUBS away on Ford’s chest! Tama clamps on a chinlock but Ford fights up. Tama CLUBS Ford down, runs again, but Ford avoids the sliding lariat! Tama tumbles all the way out of the ring! The fans are thunderous as Ford flounders over, Tama hurries in to CLOBBER Dawkins! Tama then gets Ford up, back suplex! Ford lands out and ENZIGIRIS! Ford and Tama are both down and the fans are thunderous again! Ford and Tama crawl, hot tags to Kevin and Solo! Kevin dodges Solo to BLAST Loa, then he fires off on Solo with haymakers! Kevin stomps a mudhole into Solo, and the fans are going crazy!
Kevin runs corner to corner, CANNONBALL! Kevin goes up top, SWANTON BOMB! Cover, TWO! Solo survives but the fans are still hot as Kevin watches him. Solo rises, Kevin kicks low! STUN- NO, Solo powers out to SUPERKICK! Kevin SU PERKICKS! Solo LARIATS Kevin down! Solo roars, the fans boo, but Solo has that thumb ready! He stands Kevin up to SAMOAN- NO, Kevin ducks the spike to STUNNER!! Cover, Tama & Loa drag Kevin out! The Guerillas mug Kevin, send him into barriers, then mug him more! But then Dawkins POUNCES Loa! Tama fires off on Dawkins, Kevin goes after him! Those four are the corner, Ford FLIES out onto them all!!
The fans are electric as Ford rises, but Solo SMACKS him with a chair!!
Winners: Kevin Owens & The Street Profits, by disqualifications
Dawkins CLOBBERS Solo for that chair shot, then puts him in the ring! Dawkins fires fast hands from all sides, but Loa gets in to CLOBBER Dawkins! Loa beats down on Dawkins, the fans boo, but Solo has Loa let off. SAMOAN SPIKE!! The fans want “RANDY! RANDY!” to return but is The Viper in any shape for that? Ford returns but the Guerillas attack! They get Ford up, Solo grins then runs, to SPEAR!! A direct reference, and perhaps message, to THE Tribal Chief. But Kevin is still fighting! Tama jumps on, Loa throws hands, and then so does Solo! Kevin is mugged 3v1, and then Solo says bring him over to the desk!
Commentary is told to move so they move. Tama & Loa get Kevin up for Solo, another reference back to Roman Reigns! TRIPLE POWERBOMB through the desk!!! Solo, Tama & Loa stand tall over Kevin, putting up the ones. Is there no stopping this more bloodthirsty Bloodline?
My Thoughts:
A great SmackDown here, plenty of great stuff set up for Clash at the Castle. Cody wanting a fight with Styles rather than any kind of explanation was a natural response, and of course Styles makes this his way to the title match. But I really like that they’re going with an I Quit match, that is going to be some wild stuff. And good promo bit with Tiffany, Nia and Mia with Tiffy trying to cozy up to the Queen of the Ring while Nia taunts Mia with this Styles stuff. Nia VS Mia will be some good stuff, and there’s a good chance Tiffy ends up having to face Nia because Nia just can’t stand her trying to buddy up with her.
Great promo stuff from Bayley with Piper and Chelsea, but ugh the fans having to “WHAT?” Piper. I’m sure it’s cuz she’s the Heel but it came off like it was cuz of her Scottish accent and these are all Kentucky rednecks. Anyway, Chelsea of course gets herself into trouble with Naomi for a solid match there, and I wonder if Blair Davenport gets involved to start her own feud with Naomi. Great stuff with the Women’s Tag Division, too, with them calling an audible to make Jade VS Indi into Bianca & Jade VS Indi & Candice. Really good win for Bianca & Jade, really good brawl with the Raw teams, and a Triple Threat is probably a bit better than just 2v2 with Alba & Isla. If Alba & Isla aren’t gonna win, at least it won’t be their fault, Shayna & Zoey can take the loss.
Great stuff with Waller VS Gargano, especially with Theory biting the bullet for Waller. The A-Town Down Under break-up continues to progress, I bet it happens during the tag title match with DIY. Crews going from having a match to getting jumped by Legado is technically a shame for Crews but of course Legado was gonna do something like that, knowing Crews would certainly beat Angel 1v1. This could also be used to push a tag match, Angel & Humberto VS Andrade & Apollo, that then brings us to Andrade VS Santos. And great use of that mugging to give us Melo and Knight in a promo and then a match.
Melo looked good but Knight winning made sense since he also called out Logan. Logan had a good response, but a bit dim of him to say Knight should stay in the midcard while Logan is a midcard champion. Yeah, he’s a big name, he gets big attention, blah blah blah. But as the US Champion, he’s gonna run into Knight for the title eventually, and this will make for a big match in Cleveland at SummerSlam. And of course, great stuff with The Bloodline as always. Great promo from Heyman as he reluctantly acknowledges Solo Sikoa is the current Head of the Table, Tama Tonga is the new Right Hand Man, and Loa is basically the new Enforcer.
Great appearance from Kevin & The Profits, awesome Six Man Tag, and I should’ve figured it’d end in DQ, this formation of The Bloodline isn’t losing clean just yet. We can definitely get another Six Man Tag out of this, maybe make it a Street Fight, really go wild with it. Kevin and Solo should also have a 1v1 match to extend things. The fans want Roman back but I’m pretty sure we’re still gonna be waiting a month or so. There’s Money in the Bank, where this vicious Bloodline can try to win the briefcase, and maybe it’s SummerSlam where Roman makes his return, possibly with Jimmy Uso, and they start a real big Bloodline Civil War angle heading towards Survivor Series and what could be another WarGames match.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Darby Allin’s first defense as champion!
While he only just won the AEW World Championship last week, Darby Allin is already defending it against Tommaso Ciampa tonight in Portland!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Will Ospreay VS Mark Davis; wins.
- Mina Shirakawa VS Hikaru Shida; wins.
- AEW World Championship: Darby Allin VS Tommaso Ciampa; wins and
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[Due to scheduling conflicts, coverage will be on delay]
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How will the Ballad of #ZaRuca end?
To finally put their grudge to rest, Sol Ruca and Zaria battle in a LAST WOMAN STANDING MATCH! Who survives this final fight between former friends?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Dion Lennox w/ DarkState; Myles wins and retains the title.
- Joe Hendry VS Keanu Carver; Keanu wins.
- Vacated WWE Speed Championship: Lexis King w/ Birthright VS EK Prosper; Lexis wins and is the new WWE Speed Champion.
- NXT Women’s North American Championship Casket Match: Tatum Paxley VS Blake Monroe; Tatum wins and retains the title.
- Last Woman Standing: Sol Ruca VS Zaria; Zaria wins.
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Unfinished business remains…
The Glamour thinks she is forever, but will she survive another fight with #TuesdayAddams? Those who dared to believe must now reckon with an unhinged danger. And the ultimate revenge will be claimed by the one who stands alone, while the other falls. Tonight, the final reckoning has arrived, where only the ones strong enough to weather the storm will survive, and finally claim their Revenge!
NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne VS Dion Lennox w/ DarkState!
After dealing with All Ego to earn this belt, the champion now deals with a burning rage in this challenger. Will Dion score as he takes point for DarkState? Or will Myles #NeverBreak?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who wants it that much more!
The bell rings and both men run up! Dion catches Myles to SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! DarkState is fired up for Dion but the fans rally for Myles. Dion whips Myles into a corner, RAMS him again and again, then whips corner to corner. But Myles comes back to LARIAT and DROPKICK! The fans cheer Myles as he ROCKS Dion, DECKS him, then whips him to ropes. Dion reverses but Myles avoids the boot! The fans cheer the standoff, then Myles ROCKS Dion! Myles bobs ‘n’ weaves Dion’s hands, but Dion ELBOWS him! Dion NORTHERN LIGHTS, bridging cover, TWO! Myles is tougher than that but DarkState coaches Dion.
Myles goes to a corner, but he kicks Dion first! Myles FISHERMAN SUPLEXES, then floats to the cover, TWO! Dion is tougher than that, too, but Myles storms up. Dion fires body shots, then BOOTS Myles! Dion CLUBS Myles, the fans duel, “DARK~ STATE~!” “SUCKS!” Dion CLUBS Myles, ROCKS him, then CLUBS him! The fans rally as Dion runs, but Myles SNAP POWERSLAMS! Cover, TWO! Dion bails out and DarkState checks on him, but Myles builds speed! AIR BORNE! Down go Dion AND Osiris, and the fans fire up! Myles puts Dion in the ring, but the ref warns DarkState as they creep up. Myles stares them down as he goes to the apron, but Dion LARIATS!
The fans boo as Dion turns the tide, then goes out to fetch Myles. Dion goes looking under the ring and the fans boo more. The ref reprimands, but Dion THROWS Myles into the ring’s frame! The fans boo but DarkState is all fired up as NXT goes picture in picture.
Dion points to the title, then drags Myles up. Dion puts Myles in the ring, stomps him at the ropes, but the ref reprimands. Dion backs off, then drags Myles up. Dion scoops for a BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Myles toughs it out but DarkState coaches Dion to keep going. Another scoop and another BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Myles survives but Dion drags him up. Dion whips Myles to a corner, but Myles goes up and over to roll Dion up! TWO! Dion stands but Myles slips around, only for Dion to elbow free! Myles ROCKS Dion with haymakers, then whips, but Dion turns backdrop into KNEE SMASH!
Dion runs to SPLASH onto Myles’ back! Cover, TWO! Dion huffs ‘n’ puffs as he TOSSES Myles out. Dion distracts the ref so DarkState can mug Myles! Myles writhes but DarkState gets away with it, and Dion goes out to SMACK Myles off the apron. Dion puts Myles in the ring, covers, TWO! Dion snarls as he clamps onto Myles again, and hooks up the legs in a modified deathlock. Myles endures, reaches out, reaches back, and SLAMS Dion down! NXT returns to single picture as both men rise up and the fans rally even harder. Myles counter punches Dion again and again, then ROCKS Dion for a LAIRAT! And LARIAT!
Dion staggers up, Myles whips, but Dion reverses to LARIAT Myles up and out! The fans rally as Dion steps out and stalks Myles. Dion ROCKS Myles, has him against the steel steps, then runs up, only for Myles to dodge! Dion kicks the steps, then gets pissed at them! Dion shoves the top steps off, then turns around, only for Myles to ROCK him! Myles swings again, but Dion gets under to BACK SUPLEX onto the steps!! The fans go nuts while the ref checks Myles. Myles writhes and sputters but he’s still in this fight. Dion drags Myles up, puts him in the ring, then covers, TWO! Myles shows his true toughness but Dion HAMMERS away!
Dion says Myles doesn’t deserve this title! Dion HAMMERS Myles again, then stands him up. But Myles ROCKS Dion! Dion BODY BLOWS then ROCKS Myles, then SLINGSHOT POWERBOMBS! Cover, TWO!! Myles survives and the fans fire up again! DarkState grows frustrated, but they coach Dion to keep on Myles. Dion stalks Myles while the fans rally up, and Dion hits a BIG back- NO, Myles lands out! Myles ELBOWS Dion, BOOTS him, then runs up, but into a SPINE- DDT COUNTER! Myles turns things around on Dion and the fans fire up again! Myles LARIATS, and LARIATS, then UPPERCUTS!
Myles hits a BIG backbreaker, then tells Dion to get right back up! Dion stands, Myles fireman’s carries, USHIGOROSHI! Cover, TWO! Dion survives but DarkState looks worried. Myles climbs a corner, but Saquon gets on the apron! Myles BOOTS Saquon down, but UPPERCUTS! Dion climbs but Myles fires off hands! Dion staggers back, but he hits the ropes to trip Myles up! Dion climbs, brings Myles up, and hits the SUPERPLEX! Both men are down and the fans rally again! Myles blocks the pin by grabbing Dion’s hand! The fans rally as the two stare down. Myles shakes his head as the two go forehead to forehead.
Dion fires a shot, Myles fires back! Dion fires another shot, but Myles fires back! They stand as the haymakers keep going! Dion ROCKS Myles but Myles just gets pissed! UPPERCUT! HAYMAKER! Dion BODY BLOWS, UPPERCUTS, but the two lean on each other again. The fans rally as they shove and DOUBLE LARIAT! Both men are down again and the fans fire up! Saquon has the team huddle up, and then they go into action! “This is Awesome!” as Saquon gets on the apron! Cutler saves Dion from Borne Again! Dion scoops, but Myles slips free! Osiris is up now, but Myles BLASTS him! Dion scoops and- NO, Myles slips free again!
Saquon tries one more time, but Myles SHOVES Dion into him!! Then BORNE AGAIN!! Cover, MYLES WINS!!
Winner: Myles Borne, by pinfall (still NXT North American Champion)
DarkState tried to tip the scales, but they end up turning this all the way around and messing themselves up! Will DarkState ever figure out the problem? Will Myles continue to go the distance as a champion?
Blake Monroe speaks.
“Staring at this title, it just feels correct. But a casket match tonight? Of course Tatum’s twisted mind goes there.” Vanity Project is there and Ricky Smokes says Blake’s got this! She IS The Glamour! Blake says yes she is! And tonight, she beats Tatum to become the rightful Women’s North American Champion. Jackson Drake is checking his phone, and he says to press pause! Baddie alert! Look at who he just matched with! Yeah, but Blake’s got her match tonight. They’d never leave Blake alone with Tatum. Blake says no, they gave her everything she needed. They can go and enjoy their night.
Drake says okay, but if she needs literally anything at all, just shoot a text, they’re literally going right across the street. Go, queen! Love you! The Vanity Project heads out, but will they miss Blake’s last night as the deluded champion? Or will they get to join in on a glamorous celebration?
Saquon Shugars hurries to talk with Robert Stone.
Saquon gets the NXT General Manager’s attention, and Suit Man Stone points out we all saw that interference. Saquon says yes, but he fumbled the ball! You gotta give DarkState another chance. Well, walk ‘n’ talk with him. They head out, Shiloh Hill tells Stone he’s got next. Tatum Paxley is there to tell Shiloh great job in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal. Shiloh says that was so much fun. He just kept telling people he was supposed to be in the match and it kept working. But tonight is about Tatum finally putting Blake to rest. Tatum can’t wait to put Blake in that casket, that Shiloh personally made! And he’s dug the hole already!
Tatum seems down and Shiloh asks if that joke was too far. Tatum says no, she just worries Vanity Project will get in the way. Nothing to worry about! Shiloh helped arrange a date, and let’s just say, it’ll take them a while until that date shows up. Wait, who’d he set them up with? Don’t worry about that now. But next week, Shiloh gets a match with Ricky Saints! Shiloh & Tatum both hit the Absolute pose, and Shiloh wants to wish Tatum luck. Tatum thanks Shiloh as he heads out. Will Tatum truly put this feud to rest? Will Shiloh be absolutely ready for his match with Saints?
Joe Hendry VS Keanu Carver!
All the Prestigious One wanted to do was give the fans a live concert that helped work out his plans for the future, and the One Man Demolition Crew had to step all over it! Will Hendry make Keanu pay for raining on the parade? Or will nothing stop Keanu from carving Hendry up?
The bell rings and the fans cheer Hendry. Hendry dodges Keanu to CHOP, UPPERCUT, and repeat! Keanu THRWOS Hendry to a corner, but Hendry dodges to CHOP, CHOP, and CHOP! Keanu shoves Hendry away, then scoops, but Hendry slips free! Hendry BOOTS Keanu, then CHOP BLOCKS! Hendry KNEES Keanu down, then covers, TWO! Hendry stands Keanu up, but Keanu breaks free to guzel! Keanu SHOVES Hendry into the corner, then RAMS him again and again! The ref counts but Keanu BODY SHOTS, ROCKS, and stomps away on Hendry! The ref counts, Keanu stops, then he stands Hendry up.
Keanu whips Hendry corner to corner hard! Hendry falls to his knees from hitting buckles, but Keanu just whips him hard into the other corner! Keanu storms up on Hendry, whips him back the other way, then storms up and reels Hendry in. Gut wrench and Canadian Rack for the stretch! The fans rally as Hendry endures, and Hendry fights free! Keanu runs up but Hendry drop toeholds him onto the ropes! The fans fire up but Keanu just snarls! Keanu stands up, but Hendry LARIATS him up and out! The fans cheer while Keanu throws a fit! Hendry holds the ring as NXT goes to break.
NXT returns as Keanu facelocks but Hendry wrenches out to fire body shots. Hendry swings but Keanu ducks the lariat to GERMAN SUPLEX! Hendry tumbles to the ropes while the fans are dueling! Keanu storms up on Hendry, ROCKS him, stomps him, then backs off as the ref counts 4. Hendry slowly rises but Keanu scoops and pops Hendry up for the BACKBREAKER! Hendry writhes and grits his teeth, but Keanu pushes him to a cover, TWO! The fans fire up as Hendry toughs it out. Keanu drags Hendry up, scoops again, and hits another BACKBREAKER! Keanu bends Hendry against his knee, but Hendry continues to endure!
The fans rally, Hendry fights free with knees, and Keanu staggers away. Keanu kicks Hendry, whips him to a corner, then runs up, but Hendry dodges! Keanu POSTS himself and the fans fire up! Keanu staggers back, takes a swing, but Hendry ROCKS him! Hendry fires haymaker after haymaker, then LARIATS! Hendry whips, Keanu reverses, but Hendry ducks ‘n’ dodges to DISCUS LARIAT! The fans fire up with Hendry as he scoops, and FALL AWAY SLAMS! The fans fire up as Hendry kips up, and he… TURNS! But Keanu LARIATS right back! The fans fire up as Keanu scoops and whips, then SPINEBUSTER!
Keanu roars as he stands back up! Keanu FALLING FOREARMS on Hendry! And another! Not quite Ilja Dragunov’s H-Bomb shots but close enough! Keanu HAMMERS Hendry, the ref checks, Hendry is OUT! The ref calls it!!
Winner: Keanu Carver, by referee stoppage
And yet, Keanu won’t stop! The ref has to physically pull Keanu back, but then Keanu scares the ref away! Keanu looms over Hendry, who isn’t even moving! Has Keanu proven that no matter how hard you believe, some things are just inevitable?
Someone is ready to rock!
The guitar riff gives way as this new face says “they” told her she too loud, too gritty, and too unapologetic, but why would she apologize for who she is?! And she is Lizzy Rain, the Heavy Metal Maiden! The stage is set for her NXT debut, and the world is about to find out that Lizzy Rain and Heavy Metal will never, ever DIE!
Vacated WWE Speed Championship: Lexis King w/ Birthright VS EK Prosper!
The Drama King and the Unapologetically Athletic both fought through the short ‘n’ quick tournament to reach this opportunity, and only one can become the NEW Speed Champion! Who crowns themselves the champion in five minutes or less?
NXT returns as Prosper makes his entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who has the need for speed!
The bell rings, the clock starts, and EK runs up to handspring and backslide! TWO, and Lexis scrambles back tot he ropes! The ref keeps EK back, btu then Lexis wrenches an arm! Lexis pulls hair, talks trash, then slaps EK around. EK CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS in return! Lexis headlocks, EK powers up and out, but Lexis rolls over the dropdown. EK runs up, shoots around, but Lexis switches to shove. EK ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Lexis dodge the No Hand Handspring! But EK still DROPKICKS Lexis down! The fans fire up as EK runs up, blocks a boot, and DROPKICKS Lexis! EK goes out to slingshot back in, LEG DROP! Cover, TWO!
The fans fire up while Lexis bails out. Birthright regroups to talk strategy, but EK builds speed! ARIANNA is used as a shield! The fans boo but Lexis slithers in, and Uriah Connors distracts! EK still ROCKS Lexis first! EK goes up, but Lexis kicks the legs out! Then WOE STOMPS! Lexis keeps going, HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! EK is tougher than that but Lexis talks trash on him. Lexis SLAPS EK, but EK SLAPS back! They go forearm for forearm and we hit regulation of three minutes remaining. The CHOPS go back and forth now, and EK CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! EK runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then SHINING WIZARDS! Cover, TWO!
The fans rally as EK watches Lexis go to a corner. EK runs in, Lexis dodges, and Lexis LARIATS! Then CHOPS! Then reels EK in for a BIG BACKBREAKER! STRAITJACKET BCKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! EK survives but Lexis soaks up the heat. We hit the two minute warning orange phase but Lexis reels EK in! CORO- NO, EK slips through to ENZIGIRI! The fans fire up again as both men go to corners. Lexis runs up, but EK CORNER SUPLEXES him down! Lexis is in the drop zone, EK goes up, but Lexis hurries to trip EK up! EK dangles over the floor, the fans rally, but Birthright says 90 seconds! Lexis and EK trade forearms on the apron!
Lexis CHOPS, then reels EK in! But EK BACKDROPS Lexis on the apron! Lexis falls to the floor, EK goes up, ARIHARA MOONSAULT onto ALL OF BIRTHRIGHT!! Th efans are thunderous as we’re under a minute! EK puts Lexis in but Arianna SLAPS EK!! The fans boo, but then EK dodges Stacks, SUPERKICKS Uriah, then DECKS Stacks! But Lexis SUPERKICKS EK! Then the straitjacket, CORONATION!! Cover, LEXIS WINS!
Winner: Lexis King, by pinfall (NEW WWE Speed Champion)
It was more like a 5v1 as Birthright steals away this title! Will nothing stop them all from taking over the world of wrestling entertainment?
Vanity Project posts online.
Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes are keeping an eye on Jackson Drake as he waits on his date. They wanna see how hot the lady herself is, and maybe she brought some friends? Just don’t be obvious. Wait, is Drake alone? Drake says she’s yet to show. NO! What!? Did he get stood up?! Drake says he has no idea who this chick thinks she is, no-showing Dr. Thirst. Smokes says don’t take it personally, some girls are just the worst. Words of wisdom: Drake will live to love another day. But y’know who else took losses back in the day? LeBron James! If The King can take a loss, so can Drake. Let’s bounce, boys!
Wait, Bailey Humphrey turns the corner. Did she hear that they got stood up? U-Um… N-No…? Is Vanity Project in trouble? And if so, what kind?
DarkState regroups backstage.
Dion asks what happened out there, and Saquon says he was trying to help. Was he? Yes! He knows he messed up, but after the fight, he went right to Robert Stone. Saquon got them a rematch! The team fires up, and Dion says he owes Saquon. Dion guarantees he’s got Myles beat in the rematch. Well, that’s the thing. No doubt Dion would have, but it won’t be Dion getting this match. What? Saquon did everything he could to make sure Dion got his lick back, but Stone said something like Dion got his shot, and if DarkState was to get another one, it’d have to be Saquon. Is that what he said? Yes! And Saquon wasn’t gonna say no!
Saquon reminds Dion that this is about getting gold back in the fam by any means necessary! This is the means! Dion did mean that, didn’t he? Yes, Dion did mean that. Good! So next week, Saquon brings that North American Title home! Dion says hell yeah, brother! Cuz when DarkState strikes, ain’t nobody safe! But will the team hold it together and succeed with this second chance?
NXT Women’s North American Championship Casket Match: Tatum Paxley VS Blake Monroe!
For the first time since Undertaker VS Shawn Michaels at Royal Rumble 1998, a title is on the line in this morbid match type! But will #TuesdayAddams make Taker & HBK proud? Or will The Glamour make herself the real Women’s North American Champion?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who mourns their own defeat!
The bell rings, Blake throws off her blazer while Tatum takes off her veil, and the fists start flying! The fans fire up as Tatum ROCKS Blake, but Blake ROCKS Tatum! The forearms keep going back and forth, but then Tatum hits a JUMP KNEE SMASH! Tatum wants the lid open so the refs oblige. Tatum TOSSES Blake in, but Blake scrambles right back out! So Tatum WRECKS Blake with a dropkick! Blake falls but Tatum puts her in the ring. Tatum runs corner to corner but Blake dodges! Tatum crashes into buckles, Blake LARIATS, then Blake ROCKS her! Blake turns Tatum around, goes to the apron, but Tatum denies her the Stratusfaction!
Tatum BOOTS Blake and Blake falls to the floor. Tatum hurries after Blake, dodges the bouquet attack, then mule kicks! Tatum winds up and SMACKS Blake around with those roses! Petals fly and the fans fire up, but Tatum waistlocks. Blake grabs the handles on the casket to resist the suplex, then she ELBOWS Tatum away! Tatum runs back up to ROCK Blake! Blake SMACKS Off the lid and the casket closes with no one inside. Tatum gets an idea, and she goes looking under the ring. Tatum brings out one of her dollhouses! The fans cheer as Tatum props it up against barriers, then brings Blake around.
Tatum whips, Blake stops short, so Tatum runs up. Blake dodges, Tatum stops herself from crashing into the dollhouse, then she fireman’s carries! But Blake CLAWS Tatum’s eyes! Blake SHOTGUNS Tatum into the dollhouse! Tatum wipes out the living room with her back, but both women are down as NXT goes picture in picture.
Blake drags Tatum up, then takes a piece of that dollhouse to SMACK her with it! Blake then brings the whole thing around, and SLAMS it down onto Tatum! The refs check Tatum but she’s still able to continue. Blake drags Tatum up, opens the casket, and shoves Tatum. Tatum resists so Blake SMACKS her off the steel steps! Blake tries again, and she GRINDS Tatum’s head against the edge of the casket! Blake shoves Tatum down, then brings a fire extinguisher over! Blake holds it up, but Tatum CLUBS her first! Tatum whips, Blake reverses, and Tatum SMACKS into the casket lid, causing it to shut again!
Tatum flops down but Blake steps on her. The refs open the casket again as Blake fireman’s carries. Blake THROWS Tatum inside, then grabs the lid. But Tatum keeps the lid open with a foot, then scrambles into the ring! Blake pursues, but Tatum ROCKS her! And ROCKS her again! And again! Blake HEADBUTTS back! Tatum flops against ropes, Blake grabs her title belt, and she takes aim! But Tatum drop toeholds Blake into the ropes! The vanity belt goes into the casket, but Blake gets up to SLINGBLADE Tatum! Tatum flounders around, but Blake storms over to stomp her at the ropes! Blake CHOKES Tatum, then stops to go to the apron.
Blake actually closes the lid so she can DRIBBLE Tatum off it! Tatum sputters as Blake pushes her back into the ring. Blake paces, signaling she’s going to be the champion again, and she stomps Tatum. Blake suplexes Tatum high and hard! Tatum writhes, Blake opens the casket, and Blake drags Tatum up. Blake TOSSES Tatum, but Tatum lands safe on the apron! NXT returns to single picture as Tatum RAMS into Blake! Blake returns but Tatum slides under. Tatum kicks, Blake blocks, but the ENZIGIRI hits! The fans fire up with Tatum while Blake staggers away. Tatum rises, runs up, and rallies with big forearm shots!
The fans cheer as Tatum wrenches, ROUNDHOUSES, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Blake flounders, Tatum runs, and ROLLING AX KICK! The lid is opened, Tatum shoves Blake into the casket, but Blake has the pillow?! Blake SMACKS Tatum, and it sounded heavy! What is in that thing?! Blake ROCKS Tatum, but Tatum SUPERKICKS! Both women wobble, but Blake KENES Tatum! They BOTH fall in, the lid slams closed on its own! The refs agree, this is not even a draw, someone has to win! Blake sits up to open the lid, and she grins as she has Tatum in a vulnerable position. But Tatum laughs?! Blake SLAPS Tatum!
Tatum stands to ROCK Blake! They both go to the apron again, then stumble around. Tatum BOOTS Blake, Blake stands on the casket! Tatum joins her, they brawl, and Blake HAMMERS away on Tatum! Blake shrieks like a banshee, then underhooks. But Tatum wrenches and clinches, SPANISH FLY to the floor! The fans are thunderously losing their minds while both women are down! Tatum clutches an arm while Blake sputters, but “This is Awesome!” for the fans! Blake and Tatum sit up, spot each other, but also spot the weapons nearby! They both crawl for the fire extinguisher! Blake SMACKS Tatum off the floor, then grabs the canister!
Blake BLASTS Tatum with the smoke! Then she hits a DRAPING GLAMOUR SHOT!! Blake shouts for the lid to open and the refs oblige. Blake pushes Tatum into the casket, and she SLAMS the lid shut! But Tatum uses the title belt to keep the casket open!! Blake doesn’t realize it until the refs point it out!! The fans fire up while Blake is losing her mind! Blake storms to the apron, grabs at the belt, but Tatum isn’t letting go! The casket has to open, and Tatum rises up again! Blake drags Tatum into the ring using the belt, and then STOMPS her down! Blake holds up her belt, takes aim, and LASHES Tatum! And LASHES! And LASHES her again!
Tatum writhes as Blake LASHES her again! The Woman From Hell takes that weighted pillow, and reveals it indeed had something heavier inside! IT WAS RHINESTONES!! Blake drags Tatum over, underhooks, and GLAM- NO, Tatum slips through! CEMETERY DRIVE onto the stones!! Blake flounders and scrambles, but Tatum rises like a zombie! Tatum runs up to LIGER KICK! Blake falls into the casket!! Tatum SLAMS the lid shut and WINS!!
Winner: Tatum Paxley (still NXT Women’s North American Champion)
And now, holding up the TRUE title belt, Tatum has finally closed the proverbial book on Blake Monroe! But now that she’s survived The Woman From Hell, what will be next for Tatum as she continues to reign?
The Vanity Project keeps us updated.
It seems Drake is going through with his impromptu back-up date, and Smokes says that’s his boy! Drake asks “Mika” what’s her deal, and she says she used to be a mortician’s assistant. Dissecting bodies, stitching them up. Whoa, wait, she used to dissect corpses? Yes! Her hands have done some stuff. Wow, Drake says that is quite impressive. He’s never been so happy to be stood up, because let’s be honest, who needs to go on a date with this chick? Mika looks closer at the profile picture and says bro, that’s an AI bot! You didn’t get stood up, you got tricked! What? No, this is… Oh… Okay, Drake knows exactly who did this! SHILOH!
Mika says no need to ruin a perfectly good night, though. Let’s get some dinner. And uh, his cute little friends can join them if they want. W-Wait, who? Smokes & Brad? No, no, they don’t wanna come with. Uh, yes they do! Mika leads the way out, arm in arm with Drake. Mika SHOVES a dude in the way outta the way, and Drake says that’s kinda hot. Is Dr. Thirst about to have himself a tall drink of water tonight?
Lola Vice is here!
The fans cheer as the Mayor of Vice City struts to the ring, #AndStill the NXT Women’s Champion! Lola grabs a mic to say, “Hola, NXT!” “Hola, Lola!” Lola says last week, she didn’t just beat Jacy Jayne, but she made a statement! In her first defense, she showed us exactly the kind of champion she is going to be. The fans cheer that, but Lola does give Jacy credit, she elevated this division and completely reinvented herself. Lola will, too, but in her own way. And not to lie, the hardest part about being a champion isn’t winning the title, it’s keeping it. Lola feels it, she sees it. She knows all eyes are on her in the locker room.
The NXT Women’s Division is deep, hungry, and full of girls ready to have their moment. And none of them are waiting! Kendal, Kali, Izzi, Sol and Zaria, they all stepped up and made it clear they want what Lola has. Those women are not competition, they’re threats. And they all want Lola’s NXT Women’s Championship. But… Lola likes it that way! And she gets why. Holding this title could mean you’re a possible WrestleMania main-eventer one day! The fans cheer that! This title is the most important title to hold as a woman proving themself in the WWE! Lola is about ot be the realest champion, because this title deserves women who are willing to step up and take their shot!
Because Lola was that girl. And she still is that girl. So while she respects it, she understands it, she wants to make something very clear. You don’t just walk into Vice City and step up to the champ! You’re stepping into a fight! And you don’t just walk up to take what’s Lola’s! You can try. You can step up, you can take your shot, but all that will get you is knocked out and danced on! The fans like the sound of that, but Izzi Dame interrupts. Lola, it is so interesting listening to you. Lola’s talking like she’s already cleared out the division after just one defense. Granted, it was Jacy Jayne, so we’ll give Lola that.
But to circle back to what’s important, it’s Izzi. Lola called Izzi a threat, and thank you, it’s true. But Izzi wants to ask Lola, is she feeling it? The shift. The looks are sharper, the whispers are a little louder, and Lola’s rather emotional. Every time she steps in the ring, she has to prove something. The woman standing across from her has to be knocked out in order for Lola to prove she belongs. And that works, until it doesn’t. While Lola swings on everything that moves, Izzi is watching, learning, and waiting for the exact moment when Lola makes a mistake. And no doubt about it, Lola will make a mistake.
And Lola keeps saying this is Vice City, this is her world. But having that mindset means Lola isn’t a champion that losses in big moments, but loses in small ones. Izzi isn’t stepping into Lola’s fight, but into Lola’s weak spot, and she will rip Lola apart! Every crack, every doubt, every second slipping away, Lola will feel everything. And when it’s over and Izzi is the NEW NXT Women’s Champion, Lola won’t be cursing Izzi’s name, she’ll be thanking Izzi! Lola laughs and says Izzi and everyone else, all that studying, that waiting, it’s just hesitation. So go ahead, take your shot, wait for the right moment. Because by the time she does, she’ll already get her ass kicked!
Izzi says don’t tempt her with a good time, mamacita! One thing Lola learns about The Culling is that they’re always two steps ahead. That’s why Izzi will be champion. Niko Vance swipes at Lola’s Mixed Tag title, Lola gets on guard, but Izzi BOOTS her down! The fans boo as Izzi snatches the NXT Women’s Championship off Lola, but will she do it when it matters?
Birthright regroups backstage.
Sarah Schreiber is there to congratulate the NEW WWE Speed Champion. Though, the circumstances were a bit questionable. Lexis says, “Questionable? Ma’am, do you have any idea who you’re talking to right now? I am the fastest man alive! Let’s face it, NXT finally has a champion that was born to do this. Not one of these pompous college recruits, or some indie degenerate that we pulled up off the street. No, a real star! Stars, in fact, that’s plural. And we’re not gonna stop until each and every one of them has gold around their waists. Because this right here, Sarah, is our birthright.”
But EK Prosper storms in! He tells Lexis that they gotta run that one back, because if it wasn’t for Lexis’ sorry ass crew, Lexis wouldn’t even be champion. Dempsey says EK lost, get over it. But then Dorian Van Dux steps in, and he points out “these clowns will never fight fair.” But DVD will gladly team with EK against whichever two are brave enough. Uriah says if DVD wants in the ring with generational talent like them, consider your career over before it even begins. Arianna says now that Birthright has another title in the collection, they can make this happen. See you two next week. As for right now, they have a coronation to attend! Bottles on King!
Birthright heads out, but will they keep the momentum going in tag team action? Or will they see that EK + DVD = W?
NXT presents Chronicle: Kendal Grey, part 2.
Before coming to the Performance Center, the Ice Woman was a three-time UNDEFEATED National Champion! She was the first girl to qualify for an all men’s tournament in the state of Nevada. She is not the first woman to list all her accolades, but amateur wrestling was her entire life. Growing up in Vegas was an incredible experience, too. When you think “Las Vegas,” you think The Strip, the nightlife, but for her, it was the fight capital of the world. She wasn’t drawn to the lights, but to the competition. At school, she competed against the guys. So many people said girls shouldn’t wrestle, let alone wrestle boys, but for her, that was just natural growing up with a big brother.
Everything was competition. When she hung out with her friends, it was really her brother and his 20 friends playing football, baseball, whatever. They’d even be backyard with gloves on, wrestling until someone tapped out. She definitely is a tomboy, but she owns it. She got that from her mom, who didn’t like to dress up or do make-up. And she and her dad would bond through sports and outdoor activities. She has an embarrassing story about that. They go to a Mets game, eating soft pretzels and chilling, and then BOOM, foul ball hits her! Of course, that’s her luck. Mom would tease her as “The Problem Child” cuz she was always getting hurt, getting scars.
One time at a barbeque, she was 12 years old. Even though there was a ton of food around, this dog just decides to jump up and bite her lip off! Then in high school during a match, Kendal and her opponent go for a grapple at the same time, and she gets her forehead split open! She’s just a magnet for bad luck. But regardless, Kendal was obsessed with wrestling. She lived on the mat. The technique, the pressure, the pace, she loved it all. But especially with winning. And while she knows she said she hates talking about herself, she’s actually glad she took this time to sit down and talk, because the NXT Universe deserves to get to know her.
But for now, there’s a ton of work to be done, and she won’t stop until she has her hands on THE NXT Women’s Championship. NXT is about to enter the Grey Area, will Kendal come out on the other side with gold?
Robert Stone talks with Lola Vice.
Fortunately, Lola is okay after that sucker kick from Izzi. But she just has to even the odds. And she has the perfect person in mind. Wait, what’s going around the corner? Stone hurries over, and Saints is beating up on Shiloh! Saints says play games with him now! Stone is furious, what is Saints doing in his office?! Saints says here’s your phone back. Saints says he’s beating Shiloh’s ass next week! Stone calls for a ref, it seems Saints sprung a trap on the unorthodox genius. But will he be ready to fight #ToothlessAggression fair and square?
NXT returns as Sarah Schreiber catches up to Robert Stone.
Naturally, she asks for a medical update on Shiloh after Saints’ sneak attack, but all Stone can say is he’s headed to medical right now, so he’ll give us one when he gets one. Stone then turns the corner and sees Tony D’Angelo. Stone says great timing, he was also looking for him. But then a staff member says this box just arrived for Tony…? Tony accepts, those he isn’t sure what the Japanese kanji on it means. Stone says he was hoping to talk with the champ, he’s still sorting things out, but next week, he’ll have a better idea of who Tony’s next challenger will be. Tony then spots Keanu Carver passing by.
Tony asks if this delivery is from Kenau. Keanu says nah, if he wants someone’s attention, he’ll just get it. But that right there is the kanji for war. There are sharks circling, Tony of all people should know to be ready. Keanu heads out, Stone says that’s not wrong, Stone’s phone has been blowing up. But then, will whatever is inside the box be a clue as to who wants Tony’s attention?
Last Woman Standing: Sol Ruca VS Zaria!
We already know how much these two have grown to hate each other when their friendship’s dysfunction turned into disdain. Ironically, they still made it to the biggest show of NXT’s year together, but it was only the Soul Surfer that could stand and deliver on a win. Will Sol get one last win on her former friend? Or will the Agent of Change truly change the landscape of NXT?
NXT returns ringside as Zaria’s music hits. But while Sol’s looking to the ramp, Zaria slips in from the crowd side! Sol turns around, but she dodges in time! THESZ PRESS and fast hands as the bell rings! Zaria shoves Sol away but Sol BOOTS her back! Sol LARIATS Zaria up and out! The fans rally as Sol goes to the apron, springboard TORNILLO! Down goes Zaria at the ramp and the fans cheer! Sol smiles as she watches Zaria writhe. The count starts but Zaria is already crawling. Zaria stands at 5 of 10 and stumbles to barriers. Sol runs up, but into a BOOT! Zaria has a trash can already, and she CHUCKS it at Sol! Sol goes down in a heap!
Sol flounders, crawls, but Zaria wants the count to go faster! The ref keeps the pace fair, so Zaria storms up. Sol swings a kendo stick, but Zaria blocks it! Zaria YANKS the stick away, BOOTS Sol, then gets the can! But Sol SHOTGUNS it into Zaria! Both women are down while the fans fire up! The count starts again, Sol rises up while Zaria crawls. Sol storms up on Zaria, but Zaria LASHES her with camera cables! And LASHES her again! And again! The fans wince as Sol writhes, but Zaria CHOKES Sol with the cable! Zaria even gags and DRAGS Sol to the apron, and DANGLES her off the edge!!
The fans are freaking out while Sol kicks and flails! Zaria DROPS Sol, then stands over her while the count starts again. Sol sputters and sits up at 4, but Zaria drags her up! Sol SMACKS her with a trash can lid! Zaria stumbles away, Sol storms in, but Zaria swings with the kendo stick! Sol dodges to hit the X-FACTOR! Zaria is now under the count while the fans rally and duel. Sol has the kendo stick again, and she sees Zaria stand at 6. SMACK! SMACK! And SMACK again! Sol then fires off with the kendo stick on Zaria’s back! Zaria writhes while the fans fire up. Sol paces around Zaria while fans chant, “One More Time!”
Sol clamps onto Zaria with a kendo stick Camel Clutch, and STOMP! The fans cheer Sol while she tells Zaria that this is what she wanted. The count passes 5 but Zaria goes to the apron. Zaria drags herself up at 8, then drops to a knee. Sol SLINGSHOT SUNSET FLIPS, but Zaria holds onto the ropes! Sol pulls, pulls, and POWER- NO! Zaria fights with fists to get free! Then she BOOTS Sol down! The fans fire up while both women are down again! The fans chant for “TABLE! TABLE!” as both women rise. Zaria and Sol crawl to each other at 7, and stand at 8. Zaria fireman’s carries Sol, but Sol fights free of the F5! Sol SPEARS Zaria through the wall!!
The fans lose their minds while both women are down underneath The Perch! The count is climbing, Sol stands at 6 and hobbles away. Zaria rises at 8, stands at 9, but both women flop back down! The fans cheer as NXT goes picture in picture.
Sol stands at 5 again, then clears off the commentary desk! The fans like what they see as Sol makes sure everything is pushed aside, but then Zaria CHUCKS a water bottle at her! Right in the back! Zaria then THROWS Sol over barriers! Zaria then climbs up and over to join Sol, and they brawl in the crowd! The fans cheer as they’re even closer to the action now! Sol ROCKS Zaria, but Zaria ROCKS Sol! Zaria ROCKS Sol again as they go up the stands! Sol hits back, Zaria shoves fans aside, and she makes Sol take a seat for a CHOP! Zaria HAMMERS Sol, brings her around, but Sol hits back! Sol CLUBS away on Zaria no w!
Sol pushes Zaria back tot he railing and DECKS her! Zaria tumbles up and over into the gap! Zaria drags herself up, but Sol is right on her! Sol and Zaria stand on the barriers as they brawl! Zaria ROCKS Sol, Sol stumbles away, but she still hits back. Zaria ROCKS Sol again, they go along the way, and the hands keep flying! They go back ‘n’ forth, faster and faster, and the fans cheer as Sol WINDMILLS on Zaria! NXT returns to single picture, Zaria blocks the kick to HEADBUTT Sol! Then as they both wobble, Zaria manages to fireman’s carry! The fans go nuts for the F5 down through the desk!!
Zaria stands tall on the barriers while Sol is under the count. Sol is still down past 5, but rises at 7! Zaria decides to go look for something as Sol stands at 8. Sol leans against the apron, but she falls again. The count is on Sol again, but Zaria brings a table out! Zaria stands it up on one end, but Sol GERMAN SUPLEXES Zaria first! The fans fire up as Sol then SHINING WIZARDS! Both women are down but the fans fire up again! The count is back, and Sol keeps her eyes on Zaria as she stands at 5. Zaria sputters, drags herself up at 8, and stands at 9! Sol takes that table for her own, stands it up on the legs, and she looks to the Perch?!
Zaria SMACKS Sol off the table first! Then the POST! Zaria goes looking, and she SHOVES things aside so she can bring out another table! Zaria positions this table right next to the first, CLUBS Sol, then finishes arranging the furniture. “This is Awesome!” as Zaria also looks to The Perch… Zaria storms up to Sol, but Sol JAMS her up with a piece of the desk! And then SMACKS her on her back! Sol puts Zaria on the table, and it is now the drop zone as Sol climbs up! The fans are fired up already as Sol goes to The Perch! Sol is fifteen feet high as she looks down at Zaria! Except, Zaria isn’t there anymore?!
The fans are going nuts already as Zaria is behind Sol again! Sol says don’t do it! Zaria still runs up, Sol hurdles over! Zaria stops herself from going over, but SOUL SNATCHER on the perch!! The fans are going nuts again as both women are down! The ref hurries to check them, then starts the count! Sol already sits up at 3, then drags herself up at 6. Sol sees Zaria stand at 9, and ROCKS her! Zaria ROCKS Sol back! They go shot for shot, back and forth, but Zaria is dangerously close to the edge! Zaria ROCKS Sol, Sol ROCKS Zaria, repeat! The shots are fast ‘n’ furious and the fans are loving it! Sol ROCKS Zaria, but then keeps Zaria from falling!?
Zaria asks Sol to show mercy! She’s sorry! Sol pulls Zaria away from the edge, and the fans aren’t sure what to make of it. Sol and Zaria are both emotional, and they hug it out! The fans cheer, maybe there’s hope for #ZaRuca yet. But then… the look on Zaria’s face says otherwise. Zaria SHOVES Sol down through the tables!! The fans are speechless as Sol really only goes through the one and not the other… But the count is climbing, and there’s no stopping it! Sol is down, ZARIA WINS!
Winner: Zaria
Zaria said Sol was the villain, but only an evil mastermind would pull at the heartstrings just to rip them out like that! Sol is down, both physically and emotionally, will she ever recover? Will Zaria’s cold-blooded nature finally lead her to gold?
My Thoughts:
A great second week for the first-ever NXT Revenge special, they can probably make this an annual thing. Though, that ending to the Last Woman Standing was a bit scary. They were smart to have two tables there for a bigger drop zone, but they still miscalculated Sol’s fall in the moment. She clips that table edge pretty badly, so hopefully she’s okay. Another point towards my argument that taking physics classes is a must for pro-wrestlers, and surely the WWE Performance Center can figure out how to do that. But even with that scary ending, that was a great Last Woman Standing match, and it worked so well in story for Zaria to win out, and the way she did it.
Great Casket Match for Tatum VS Blake, and I like the side gag that Vanity Project was away with a date. Great spot for Bailey Humphrey to get TV time, and she clearly owns the fact that she’s a country strong girl. Blake’s unofficial title coming into play for the finish was genius, but I’m actually a touch surprised Blake lost. I feel like Blake can move on to the top title now while Tatum defends the North American title against a lot of other contenders. Great promo segment from Lola and Izzi to set up that title match, but Izzi is definitely losing that to help build Lola up. And I’m pretty sure the person she’s gonna get to help her is Mr. Iguana, his interactions with Shawn Spears & Niko Vance will be great.
Very good stuff with Shiloh and Saints, their match is going to be great stuff. Very good Men’s North American Championship match, and DarkState accidentally costing Dion was a great way to do this. Especially with Saquon now getting the title shot next week. I don’t know if we get a second take on what we just got, but I also don’t know if Saquon wins the title. But one way or another, this has to add to the dysfunction between Saquon and Dion, forcing Cutler and Osiris to choose sides. Very good Speed Championship match, but as I figured, Lexis won with help from Birthright. DVD stepping up to be EK’s teammate is good stuff, they’ll have a great match with I assume Uriah & Dempsey.
Great match of Keanu VS Hendry, and I really like them going with a ref stoppage. Keanu is already monster, now he’s a savage. Though, to think this is how Hendry is exiting NXT to go to main roster. I wonder if his next concert promo addresses this. As for Keanu, they continue to keep him orbiting the NXT Championship. Tony D getting a mysterious box with Japanese on it, there are a few options. I don’t want it to be Nakamura coming back to NXT just to lose to Tony D, Nakamura needs to do more with Tama Tonga and MFT. This could/should be someone from Pro-wrestling Noah, like a returning Yoshiki Inamura or someone else building up his stardom, like Kaito Kiyomiya or Kenoh. Imagine if it was Kenta, formerly Hideo Itami in NXT…
My Score: 8.9/10
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