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Jeff Hardy will be undergoing surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. There is no time table for his return but it should be several months.
Monday Night Raw
Date: September 25, 2017
Location: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California
Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Booker T.
Were past No Mercy and that means we have about a month to go before Tables Ladders and Chairs 2017. That means its time to build a card, which doesnt seem likely to contain Brock Lesnar. It does however include Roman Reigns, who defeated John Cena last night and Braun Strowman, who fell to Lesnar in the Universal Title match. Lets get to it.
Heres are the Miz and the Miztourage for MizTV. After a quick look at Miz retaining the Intercontinental Title last night and bragging about his victory, Miz brings out his guest for the evening: Roman Reigns. Miz talks about Reigns accomplishments, including retiring Undertaker. Reigns says Cena carried the company for fifteen years and even an idiot like Miz can see that Reigns is the new guy.
That brings Miz to Jason Jordan, who isnt good enough to be in the ring with him. Reigns disagrees, and says Miz wouldnt win without the Miztourage. He tells Axel and Dallas to go get him a cold beer but Miz brings up Reigns having help in the form of the Shield. A match between the trios is teased and Reigns gets out of his chair, sending the Miztourage and company to the floor. Cue Kurt Angle to say Miz is facing Reigns tonight, but first the Miztourage will be facing Matt Hardy and Jason Jordan.
Matt Hardy/Jason Jordan vs. Miztourage
Jordan takes Dallas down without too much effort and northern lights Axel for two. Its off to Matt for a headlock before the Miztourage being cleaned out as we take a break. Back with the Miztourage in control and Axel grabbing a chinlock on Jordan. That goes nowhere as its off to Matt for the middle rope elbow to the back of the head. Everything breaks down and Jordan does his running shoulder in the corner, followed by the belly to belly on Axel. The Side Effect into the Twist of Fate puts Dallas away at 10:25.
Quick video on Lesnar vs. Strowman, trying to make it far less disappointing than it really was.
Elias vs. Apollo Crews
Rematch from last nights Kickoff Show. Apollo takes him down with a headlock and Elias cant do much from there. Back up and Crews snaps off a dropkick and a clothesline, drawing a rather hard chant from the fans. Crews dives over the top onto Elias and poses with Titus, only to have Elias kick Titus knee out. Back in and Elias runs him over, followed by Drift Away for the pin at 2:42. That was Elias only offense.
Titus beats up Elias post match.
Finn Balor thanks Bray Wyatt for pushing him to the limit and says he wants the Universal Title match.
Heres Curt Hawkins to issue a challenge to end his losing streak.
Braun Strowman vs. Curt Hawkins
Hawkins bails before Strowman gets in the ring so Strowman chases him through the crowd. Curt gets caught without too much effort and a chokeslam puts him through a table. Strowman takes him to the stage and powerslams Hawkins through the LED wall in a big crash. No match of course.
With Hawkins pretty much dead, Strowman goes to the ring and grabs the mic. After last night, he wants a real fight right now. Cue Dean Ambrose with a taped up shoulder to answer the challenge.
Braun Strowman vs. Dean Ambrose
Strowman throws him around to start and drives Dean into the corner. Dean stumbles backwards, slaps him in the face, and then falls down. The running powerslam is countered though as Dean grabs a sleeper. They fall out to the floor with Dean posting him, only to miss a charge back inside. Strowman gets knocked outside and Deans suicide dive into a tornado DDT plants him with a loud thud. Back in and a basement dropkick staggers Strowman for two. A missed charge sends Braun into the post but the top rope elbow is countered into the powerslam to give Strowman the pin at 6:32.
Angle is telling the referee for the Miz vs. Reigns match to keep an eye on the Miztourage. Cue Enzo Amore to say he wants a celebration for tonight. Angle doesnt think so but once he can understand Enzo, he agrees to the idea. This is Enzos first title so Angle asks if hed like some advice from a Hall of Famer. Enzo: Nah.
Seth Rollins brings Dean a bag of ice for his shoulder. Dean is still going to be at ringside for Rollins vs. Sheamus later. Seth is going to go request a match with Strowman for next week.
Heres Alexa Bliss for a chat. She considers all of the fans her friends and she has to be honest with them: she is VERY disappointed with each and every single one of them. This morning she got up and looked at some messages about her title win but everything was about Sasha, Bayley or Asuka. Alexa has cleaned out the entire womens division but heres Mickie James to interrupt.
Mickie brings up Alexa insulting her on Raw Talk after last nights show. Alexa says shes been watching her since she was a little girl and Mickie was even on her top eight on MySpace. There are still some fans who say Mickie still has it but shes worried about Mickie breaking a hip. Mickie brags about all the barriers and hearts shes broken since Alexa was still in a training bra. Mickie: And that seems to still be working for you. Alexa calls her an old lady and gets slapped in the face, followed by a superkick for good measure.
Seth Rollins vs. Sheamus
Cesaro, even without the teeth, is here too. Sheamus throws him into the corner to start but gets sent shoulder first into the opposite post for his efforts. That means a suicide dive from Rollins, only to get caught in an Irish Curse back inside. Sheamus bends Seths knee around his neck before getting two off a sitout powerbomb. After a Cloverleaf doesnt get him very far, Sheamus kicks the head out of Rollins jaw for two. The Brogue Kick misses though and Rollins grabs the wind-up knee for the pin at 4:12.
Balor comes up to Goldust, who isnt cool with Balor taking shots at him. Goldust didnt ask for nor does he need Balors help. Finn apologizes but Goldust hits him in the face and beats him up anyway.
Video on Reigns vs. Cena. After last nights loss, Cena talked about his role changing in WWE and how much of a weight it felt like was being lifted off his shoulders when he lost. Hes not sure he can continue at this pace and while hes not done, hes transitioning.
Miz vs. Roman Reigns
Non-title. Reigns pops him in the jaw to start and knocks Miz outside without too much effort. Miz stays on the floor long enough to get Reigns to chase him, allowing a few shots as he gets back in. An Axel cheap shot lets Miz boot him in the face and we hit a chinlock. Reigns powers out but gets taken down by the Miztourage again.
Back in and Miz scores with the running corner dropkicks but Reigns pulls him out of the air with a Samoan drop. Yet another Miztourage distraction lets Miz get in the running clothesline and the YES Kicks. Reigns has finally had it and punches everyone in the face, setting up the apron dropkick. Axel offers ANOTHER distraction though and Mizs short DDT is good for two. Not that it matters as Reigns spears him down for the pin at 9:50.
Reigns tries to fight off the trio but gets laid out with a chair. The Miztourage goes to leave but comes back for some more shots, including another big one with the chair. They throw in the Shield pose to really make this one clear.
Goldust vs. Finn Balor
Goldust goes straight after him and sends Balor shoulder first into the post. Balor gets dropped onto the barricade and we take a break. Back with Goldust holding a waistlock and kicking Balor in the ribs. Balor kicks him down and stomps away, followed by the Sling Blade and the Coup de Grace for the pin at 7:24.
Post match Brays lights come on and what sounds like a kid sings Hes Got The Whole World In His Hands. Yes, this is actually continuing for whatever reason they have this time.
Bayley and Sasha Banks are in the back before their tag match later. Bayley apologizes for costing her the title last night but says she wants to win it herself. Banks seems cool with that.
Enzo receives a no contract rule for his celebration, saying if any cruiserweight attacks him they cant have a future title shot. Angle finds him very annoying.
Emma/Nia Jax vs. Bayley/Sasha Banks
Nia and Bayley start things off with the monster knocking Banks off the apron and flattening Bayley with a clothesline. Back from a break with Nia cranking on Bayleys arm and sitting on it for good measure (Graves: That wont just separate your shoulder. That will divorce it!). Bayley finally kicks Emma away, sending her right into Nia. The hot tag brings in Banks to clean house with some bad dropkicks and a Regal Cutter to Emma. Everything breaks down and Nia gets double teamed on the floor, including a good posting from Bayley. Back in and the Bayley to Belly puts Emma away at 8:35.
Heres Enzo for the closing segment. He says that it wasnt a dream and first of all its time to talk about his morning. This morning, he woke up and looked at the title, which made him start reflecting. Over the last few months, there have been more than a cuppa haters. Those people were jealous, just like his former partner Big Cass. From the looks of Cass knee, Enzo was the one holding him up. Hes heard the YOU CANT WRESTLE chants and now its time to retire his jersey.
Enzo pulls a sheet off a framed Certified G jersey and says that hes done the impossible by making 205 Live relevant. This brings out the majority of the cruiserweight division and Enzo starts cracking jokes. Rich Swann is a bad dancer, Cedric Alexander is the man that charisma forgot, Gran Metalik has a big gut, Gulaks gear looks stupid .and heres Neville to cut him off, again looking like a zombie after he lost the title the last time.
Neville rips on Enzo for making everyone around him miserable. Enzo has been tormenting the entire roster for a year and now hes been dumped on the cruiserweights doorstep. Hes done nothing but make a joke out of everything and now its time to pay. Neville charges the ring but Enzo brings up the no contact clause.
Enzo says that this is the first time the cruiserweights have closed the show in the last nine months and its because of his star power. He moves more merchandise than all of them combined so hell see everyone tomorrow night on the Zo Show. Neville kicks him low and sends him through the jersey. Enzo tries to bail but the division cuts him off so the beating can continue. The contract is put into Enzos mouth and Neville superkicks him to applause from his fellow cruiserweights. The Red Arrow ends the show.
Results
Matt Hardy/Jason Jordan b. Miztourage Twist of Fate to Dallas
Elias b. Apollo Crews Drift Away
Braun Strowman b. Dean Ambrose Running powerslam
Seth Rollins b. Sheamus Wind up knee
Roman Reigns b. Miz Spear
Finn Balor b. Goldust Coup de Grac
Sasha Banks/Bayley b. Emma/Nia Jax Bayley to Belly to Emma
Tuesday
Smackdown
Date: September 26, 2017
Location: Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton
Were coming up on the Cell and that means we have to start hammering home some of the matches. At the moment we have at least one Cell match set, along with the World and Tag Team Title matches, either of which could wind up being changed to the second Cell match of the card. Other than that, there isnt much to go on so lets get to it.
The opening recap looks at Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens, which is easily the top story on the show at the moment. We hear the comments from both guys last week with both of them threatening some intense violence.
Heres Owens to open things up, asking where Shane is tonight. Owens is tired of being called a coward over and over but maybe Shane is the coward. He knows better than that though because Shane is no coward. Not only does he respect Vince McMahon but he even likes him. If thats what hell do to someone he likes, what will he do to Shane, who he doesnt like?
This brings out Sami Zayn, who says Owens has lost complete control. Owens headbutted VINCE MCMAHON and anytime Owens snaps like that, it doesnt end well. If Owens knows whats good for him, he needs to stop right now. Owens laughs it off and talks about Sami signing with WWE two and a half years before him but it was Owens winning the US Title at Wrestlemania while Sami watched from the back.
Owens did indeed attack Vince McMahon and it was the best thing he could do because he did something, unlike Zayn. Sami says his day is coming and hell do it the right way. Sure Kevin has won a bunch of titles that Sami hasnt but at least he doesnt see a pile of trash when he looks in the mirror. Cue Daniel Bryan to make the main event for tonight.
Tye Dillinger vs. Baron Corbin
Fallout from last week when Corbin was scheduled to have a US Title shot but Dillinger injured Corbins ankle in a pre-match brawl. Hang on a second though as heres AJ Styles to join commentary. The distraction lets Tye throw Corbin over the top in a heap and we go to a break before the bell.
Were joined in progress with Corbin getting two off a chokebreaker. An attempt at a second one doesnt work as well as Tye scores with a superkick and a kind of one knee Codebreaker. They head outside with Corbin charging into the steps but being able to slip out of the Tyebreaker. Corbin throws water into Styles face and then throws Corbin into Styles chest to win by countout at 2:43 shown.
Post match Corbin says he wants Styles for the title at the pay per view. The match has been made after the break.
Here are Jinder Mahal and the Singh Brothers for a chat. Mahal says he might have went a bit too far last week but gets cut off by a NAKAMURA chant. Of course Nakamura is a worthy opponent and Mahal knows what it was like when Nakamura heard last weeks comments. For the THIRD WEEK IN A FREAKING ROW we do the laughing at Nakamuras face shtick.
The third one is actually Nakamura though and hes looking at Mahal right here on Smackdown Live. Cue Nakamura in person (thank goodness) to beat up the Singh Brothers in the aisle but Mahal gets in a few shots of his own. That goes nowhere and its Nakamura cleaning house, including Kinshasa to send Mahal sprawling up the ramp.
Usos vs. Hype Bros
New Day is in the front row. Mojo drives some shoulders into Jimmys ribs to start but gets kicked down for his efforts. Its off to Ryder to clean some house, including a neckbreaker for two on Jey. Ryder loads up a missile dropkick but Mojo tags himself in, triggering an argument. Jimmy knocks Ryder off the top and its a superkick into the Superfly Splash to end Rawley at 2:17.
Post match the Usos go to yell at New Day, who says the title match will be inside the Cell.
Its time for Rusevs Pride of Bulgaria celebration with Aiden English as master of ceremonies and singing the Bulgarian national anthem. Rusev comes out carrying the Bulgarian flag and the Mayor of Rusevs hometown reads a proclamation as Rusev stands on a platform. Hes presented a key to the city and we see a clip of Rusev beating Randy Orton in nine seconds last week. Rusev talks about the Lion of Bulgaria ripping the fangs from the Vipers mouth. Its his jungle now and English sings a special song .until Orton comes in with RKOs for Rusev and English.
Sami comes in to see Bryan, who says Shane is on the way and wants Owens. Zayn begs Bryan to call Shane off because he wants Owens to himself tonight.
Orton tells Renee Young to tell Rusev that if he wants some payback, come see him at Hell in a Cell.
Charlotte vs. Carmella
Carmella chains Ellsworth to the ring. Charlotte cant get in an early Figure Eight attempt but can get in a big boot. Ellsworths distraction sets up a cheap shot and we take a break. Back with Charlotte fighting out of a chinlock but getting pulled down by the hair. Carmella gets two off a reverse DDT and nails a superkick. Not that it matters though as she walks into a big boot to give Charlotte the pin at 6:55.
Post match Natalya comes out to says hes glad Ric Flair is feeling better so he can see Charlotte lose.
And then a gong strikes ..because Dolph Ziggler is doing Undertakers entrance. The fans seem to buy it at first until Ziggler starts dancing around. Dolph says the fans look like theyve seen a ghost, which makes him laugh because theres no way youre seeing Undertaker twice in a year. Ziggler starts ripping into the fans again but things become GLORIOUS in a hurry.
Bobby Roode comes out to call Ziggler a hypocrite. He claims to not care about what the fans think but here he is every week to entertain them. If Ziggler thinks hes the best performer ever, how about he proves it against Roode at Hell in a Cell? Ziggler lists off all the things that it takes to be popular here: flashy robe, an entrance that involves audience participation and in-ring skills that match Zigglers. Two out of three arent bad, but anyone who steps in the ring with Ziggler will REST IN ..and Roode cuts him off to say their match will be GLORIOUS.
Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens
They slug it out to start with Owens dropping Sami off a hard shot to the face. The Cannonball has Sami bailing to the floor as its all Owens early on. Back in and Sami scores with a clothesline but gets sent outside again. We cut to the back to see Shane arriving as we take a break.
Back with Owens getting two off a superkick but being planted off the tornado DDT. The Helluva Kick is countered with a superkick but Sami grabs the Blue Thunder Bomb for a close two. Owens bails to the floor so Sami scores with the flip dive in a nasty looking crash. The dive through the ropes is blocked by another superkick and the apron bomb crushes Sami all over again. The referee stops the match at 9:40.
Sami is carried out until Owens decks him again. He wraps a chair around Samis neck but cue Shane to charge at Owens. Unfortunately he runs into the chair to knock it into Samis throat, allowing Owens to bail into the crowd to end the show. Unless it was off camera, Shane never even checked on Sami.
Results
Baron Corbin b. Tye Dillinger via countout
Usos b. Hype Bros Superfly Splash to Rawley
Charlotte b. Carmella Big boot
Kevin Owens b. Sami Zayn via referee stoppage
Wednesday
NXT
Date: September 27, 2017
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Nigel McGuinness, Percy Watson, Mauro Ranallo
Its NXT bay-bay as Adam Cole is making his in-ring debut tonight against Sanitys Eric Young. While you can almost book the screwy finish from here, that doesnt mean it wont be entertaining along the way. Other than that were starting to get ready for the next Takeover in Houston. Lets get to it.
William Regal opens the show by announcing a four way for the vacant Womens Title at Takeover: Houston. Kairi Sane is already in the match and in two weeks, well be having three qualifying matches for the other spots.
Opening sequence.
Heres a ticked off Sanity to open things up. They wrote the book on showing up to make their mark and all that matters is the chaos. Tonight, Young is taking Cole to the edge of Sanity.
Lars Sullivan vs. Oney Lorcan
This should be hard hitting. Before the match, Lorcan says he doesnt like Sullivan coming in here like he owns the place. Lorcan gets run over to start but comes back with a dropkick. Sullivan easily shrugs it off though and sends Lorcan outside with ease. Back up and Sullivan gets sent outside again, where he catches Oneys over the top dive in midair like hes nothing.
Lars charges into an elbow in the corner so Lorcan hammers away, including some running European uppercuts. Those are shrugged off too though and one heck of a clothesline turns him inside out. The standing Boss Man Slam ends Lorcan at 2:54. This was a heck of a fight and Sullivan looked more like a monster than usual.
Lars goes after him again but Danny Burch pulls Oney out.
Ruby Riot is ready to face the Iconic Duo again but she is NOT friends with Nikki Cross.
Heavy Machinery vs. Demitrious Bronson/Patrick Scott
Scott and Knight start things off and Ill let you guess which one is tossed down. Knight lifts him up in a wristlock so its off to Bronson, who gets run over with a double shoulder. Bronson gets in a good looking dropkick but dives into an overhead belly to belly. Otis even stops for a little dance and its the Compactor for the double pin at 3:15.
Regal gave Johnny Gargano a rematch with Andrade Cien Almas in two weeks. He also has a special idea for Houston.
Roderick Strong is ready for his NXT Title shot next week. Drew McIntyre knows what hes in for. It may be business, but all business is personal. Its personal to him because he wants to be NXT Champion.
Liv Morgan vs. Vanessa Borne
Both of them say theyll be the next Womens Champion. Feeling out process to start until Liv gets two off a backslide. Vanessas clothesline is avoided by a Matrix so Borne just slams her head into the mat a few times. A drop toehold sends Borne into the ropes and an enziguri makes things even worse for her. Back up and Borne lifts her up, only to get caught in a Codebreaker for the pin at 3:42.
We look back at Velveteen Dream interrupting Aleister Black last week.
Black doesnt want to see someone acting like theyre special in this age of individuality.
Video on Fabian Aichner from the Cruiserweight Classic.
Fabian Aichner vs. Kassius Ohno
Ohno cravates him to the mat but gets caught in an armbar. A big boot sends Aichner to the floor but he comes right back with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. One heck of a springboard dive to the floor takes Ohno down and theres the old NXT chant. The aggressive Aichner cant pick him up for a powerbomb (shocking) and Ohno grabs a small package for two. A powerslam drops Ohno but he avoids a double springboard moonsault. The Cyclone kick puts Aichner away at 4:49.
Drew McIntyre is ready for Strong and whomever is next.
Video on Kairi Sane winning the Mae Young Classic.
Adam Cole vs. Eric Young
Coles normally tiny arms are already starting to look bigger. Bobby Fish, Kyle OReilly and Sanity are all at ringside. Before the match, Cole asks how this place survived without him. You can feel the change in the air and the shock to the system is the three of them. Cole says they are undisputed and this is their era. So theres the name for the first time.
They stare at each other to start with Cole demanding that Young fight him. Young takes him down without too much effort and grabs a swinging neckbreaker. The guys get in a staredown on the floor though and Cole gets in a cheap shot to take over. Coles chinlock doesnt last long so he enziguris Young to the floor instead.
Another staredown on the outside lets Cole knee him in the back and we hit the second chinlock. That goes nowhere so Young fights up and hits another neckbreaker. The fight on the floor finally breaks out so Young dives onto them instead of dropping the top rope elbow. Back in and a running knee to the face ends Young at 5:35.
Results
Lars Sullivan b. Oney Lorcan Standing Boss Man Slam
Heavy Machinery b. Demitrious Bronson/Patrick Scott Compactor
Liv Morgan b. Vanessa Borne Codebreaker
Kassius Ohno b. Fabian Aichner Cyclone kick
Adam Cole b. Eric Young Running knee to the face
Thursday
Impact Wrestling
Date: September 28, 2017
Location: Impact Zone, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Jeremy Borash, Josh Matthews
Were still in the invasion period as stars from both AAA in Mexico and the American Top Team fighters are around, making lives rather difficult for the Impact Wrestling crew. With less than two months to go before Bound For Glory, things are starting to pick up and that means some stuff needs to start being set up. Lets get to it.
The opening video looks like the World and X-Division Title matches tonight.
Opening sequence.
X-Division Title: Petey Williams vs. Trevor Lee
Williams is challenging because he doesnt like how Lee stole the title and wants to return the title to its glory days. You know, like when you cheated by using a hockey stick or various other Canadian things. In other words, this story is a stretch at best and unnecessary at worst. Williams hurricanranas him down to start as the announcers debate the wrestlers IQs.
Lee sends him into the steps to take over though and another hard whip into the corner gets two on Petey. As Josh takes shots at fans/news talking about the company being in trouble, Lee grabs a quickly broken chinlock. A Canadian legsweep gets two but Caleb Konley gets on the apron for a distraction. Now the Canadian Destroyer connects but Lee pulls the referee out at two. Petey begs for it to not be a DQ and settles for Konkey being ejected instead. The distraction lets Lee hit a belt shot for two but the standing double stomp puts Williams away to retain at 8:09.
LAX is ready to retain their Tag Team Titles.
Taya Valkyrie/Taryn Terrell/Sienna vs. Gail Kim/Allie/Rosemary
Sienna and Rosemary start things off with the latter throwing the champ around like shes nothing. Its off to Taryn who runs from Gail and brings in Taya instead. Everything breaks down with the villains being sent outside as we take a break. Back with Gail getting triple teams and Taryn hitting a swinging faceplant for two. The Road to Valhalla is broken up though and the hot tag brings in Allie to clean house. Not that it matters as Sienna rolls Allie up and puts her feet on the ropes for the pin at 9:34.
Eli Drake says hell retain and thats just a fact of life.
An exhausted Grado goes to dinner with Joseph Park and is given his first royalty check. Without looking at it, Grado offers to take care of dinner but Park has to leave to answer a call. Grado opens the envelope and really isnt happy.
Johnny Impact has stolen Drakes couch and says hell take his title tonight too.
Heres James Storm for a chat. He doesnt like the AAA guys coming in and disrespecting him like so many other wrestlers have done in the past. This is GFW (not for long dude) and Storm has the fans stand up and chant the letters with him. He doesnt care what the AAA guys think because hell be here beating people up and drinking beer. Cue Texano but Storm says cut the music.
Storm doesnt have a problem with Mexicans but he has a problem with Texano. A Taco Bell joke is made and the fight is on. Fantasma runs in to beat on Storm with Texano beating on him with the bullrope and hitting his own Last Call. Fantasma calls AAA the best company in the world but Ethan Carter runs in to break up a beer bottle shot to Storms head. House is cleaned and Storm offers a handshake, which Carter finally accepts.
Post break Storm and Carter demand a match from Jim Cornette even though they hate each other. Cornette makes it for next week but tells them not to screw up the AAA deal.
Another video on Global Forged. I still have no idea why this is supposed to be interesting.
Tag Team Titles: LAX vs. OVE
OVE is challenging and goes straight at the champs during the entrances. Dave rolls Santana up for two to start as the announcers talk about the World Title match. Santana is right back up with a middle rope Russian legsweep and we take a break. Back with Dave in trouble and Ortiz dropping a middle rope legdrop for two.
A double suplex drops Dave again but he rolls away and brings in Jake for the house cleaning. Jake powerslams Santana into the corner (cool) for two, followed by a super hurricanrana for the same. A Death Valley Driver sends Dave into Jake for a rather near fall. Back up and Dave grabs Search Encompass (a snap DDT) for the pin and the titles at 11:14.
As usual, we speed away from the title change to get to what matters: a video on Lashley deciding if he wants to be a fighter or a wrestler. Dan Lambert brags about how awesome of a fighter Lashley can be and tells the cameras to get out of here. Can someone please explain to me why an MMA gym owner is the top heel in this promotion?
Johnny Impact is ready to win the title.
GFW World Title: Johnny Impact vs. Eli Drake
Drake is defending and unless theres something else to end the show, they have nearly half an hour. Eli sends him into the corner to start but gets tossed outside for his efforts. Back in and a neckbreaker drops Impact again. Impact slugs away until Chris Adonis pulls him down from the floor, earning Adonis an ejection.
Back from a break with Drake teasing walking out and getting suplexed on the ramp for his efforts. Johnny charges into an elbow in the corner though, followed by an elbow on the apron for two. A chinlock keeps things slow with Josh saying its not boring because its how Drake wins matches. Fair enough.
Johnny fights up with a neckbreaker and the breakdancing legdrop, followed by the standing shooting star for two. Back from a break with Drake getting two off Blunt Force Trauma. The referee gets bumped so theres no one to count the pin off the Flying Chuck. Adonis comes back as Drake hits Impact with the belt for two from another referee.
Drake punches the second referee as Adonis helps beat Impact down. The belt shot hits Adonis though and Johnnys flip neckbreaker gets two more from the first referee. Drake shoves the first referee and kicks Johnny low, setting up the Gravy Train to retain Drakes title at 25:23.
Post match Adonis holds Impact so Eli can talk trash to him. Of all people, freaking Garza Jr. runs in for the save but LAX comes in to beat everyone down. Konnan shoves a fan and LAX takes down an Impact official. Adonis and Drake beat up some referees as Cornette and Scott DAmore come out to end the show. Of all the people you could put into that spot, GARZA JR.??? REALLY?
Results
Trevor Lee b. Petey Williams Standing double stomp
Taya Valkyrie/Taryn Terrell/Sienna b. Gail Kim/Allie/Rosemary Rollup to Allie with feet on the ropes
OVE b. LAX Search Encompass to Ortiz
Eli Drake b. Johnny Impact Gravy Train
Friday
Nothing.
Saturday
Nothing.
Sunday
Nothing.
Quick Results
Monday Night Raw
Matt Hardy/Jason Jordan b. Miztourage Twist of Fate to Dallas
Elias b. Apollo Crews Drift Away
Braun Strowman b. Dean Ambrose Running powerslam
Seth Rollins b. Sheamus Wind up knee
Roman Reigns b. Miz Spear
Finn Balor b. Goldust Coup de Grac
Sasha Banks/Bayley b. Emma/Nia Jax Bayley to Belly to Emma
Smackdown
Baron Corbin b. Tye Dillinger via countout
Usos b. Hype Bros Superfly Splash to Rawley
Charlotte b. Carmella Big boot
Kevin Owens b. Sami Zayn via referee stoppage
NXT
Lars Sullivan b. Oney Lorcan Standing Boss Man Slam
Heavy Machinery b. Demitrious Bronson/Patrick Scott Compactor
Liv Morgan b. Vanessa Borne Codebreaker
Kassius Ohno b. Fabian Aichner Cyclone kick
Adam Cole b. Eric Young Running knee to the face
Impact Wrestling
Trevor Lee b. Petey Williams Standing double stomp
Taya Valkyrie/Taryn Terrell/Sienna b. Gail Kim/Allie/Rosemary Rollup to Allie with feet on the ropes
OVE b. LAX Search Encompass to Ortiz
Eli Drake b. Johnny Impact Gravy Train
Jeff Hardy will be undergoing surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. There is no time table for his return but it should be several months.
Monday Night Raw
Date: September 25, 2017
Location: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California
Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Booker T.
Were past No Mercy and that means we have about a month to go before Tables Ladders and Chairs 2017. That means its time to build a card, which doesnt seem likely to contain Brock Lesnar. It does however include Roman Reigns, who defeated John Cena last night and Braun Strowman, who fell to Lesnar in the Universal Title match. Lets get to it.
Heres are the Miz and the Miztourage for MizTV. After a quick look at Miz retaining the Intercontinental Title last night and bragging about his victory, Miz brings out his guest for the evening: Roman Reigns. Miz talks about Reigns accomplishments, including retiring Undertaker. Reigns says Cena carried the company for fifteen years and even an idiot like Miz can see that Reigns is the new guy.
That brings Miz to Jason Jordan, who isnt good enough to be in the ring with him. Reigns disagrees, and says Miz wouldnt win without the Miztourage. He tells Axel and Dallas to go get him a cold beer but Miz brings up Reigns having help in the form of the Shield. A match between the trios is teased and Reigns gets out of his chair, sending the Miztourage and company to the floor. Cue Kurt Angle to say Miz is facing Reigns tonight, but first the Miztourage will be facing Matt Hardy and Jason Jordan.
Matt Hardy/Jason Jordan vs. Miztourage
Jordan takes Dallas down without too much effort and northern lights Axel for two. Its off to Matt for a headlock before the Miztourage being cleaned out as we take a break. Back with the Miztourage in control and Axel grabbing a chinlock on Jordan. That goes nowhere as its off to Matt for the middle rope elbow to the back of the head. Everything breaks down and Jordan does his running shoulder in the corner, followed by the belly to belly on Axel. The Side Effect into the Twist of Fate puts Dallas away at 10:25.
Quick video on Lesnar vs. Strowman, trying to make it far less disappointing than it really was.
Elias vs. Apollo Crews
Rematch from last nights Kickoff Show. Apollo takes him down with a headlock and Elias cant do much from there. Back up and Crews snaps off a dropkick and a clothesline, drawing a rather hard chant from the fans. Crews dives over the top onto Elias and poses with Titus, only to have Elias kick Titus knee out. Back in and Elias runs him over, followed by Drift Away for the pin at 2:42. That was Elias only offense.
Titus beats up Elias post match.
Finn Balor thanks Bray Wyatt for pushing him to the limit and says he wants the Universal Title match.
Heres Curt Hawkins to issue a challenge to end his losing streak.
Braun Strowman vs. Curt Hawkins
Hawkins bails before Strowman gets in the ring so Strowman chases him through the crowd. Curt gets caught without too much effort and a chokeslam puts him through a table. Strowman takes him to the stage and powerslams Hawkins through the LED wall in a big crash. No match of course.
With Hawkins pretty much dead, Strowman goes to the ring and grabs the mic. After last night, he wants a real fight right now. Cue Dean Ambrose with a taped up shoulder to answer the challenge.
Braun Strowman vs. Dean Ambrose
Strowman throws him around to start and drives Dean into the corner. Dean stumbles backwards, slaps him in the face, and then falls down. The running powerslam is countered though as Dean grabs a sleeper. They fall out to the floor with Dean posting him, only to miss a charge back inside. Strowman gets knocked outside and Deans suicide dive into a tornado DDT plants him with a loud thud. Back in and a basement dropkick staggers Strowman for two. A missed charge sends Braun into the post but the top rope elbow is countered into the powerslam to give Strowman the pin at 6:32.
Angle is telling the referee for the Miz vs. Reigns match to keep an eye on the Miztourage. Cue Enzo Amore to say he wants a celebration for tonight. Angle doesnt think so but once he can understand Enzo, he agrees to the idea. This is Enzos first title so Angle asks if hed like some advice from a Hall of Famer. Enzo: Nah.
Seth Rollins brings Dean a bag of ice for his shoulder. Dean is still going to be at ringside for Rollins vs. Sheamus later. Seth is going to go request a match with Strowman for next week.
Heres Alexa Bliss for a chat. She considers all of the fans her friends and she has to be honest with them: she is VERY disappointed with each and every single one of them. This morning she got up and looked at some messages about her title win but everything was about Sasha, Bayley or Asuka. Alexa has cleaned out the entire womens division but heres Mickie James to interrupt.
Mickie brings up Alexa insulting her on Raw Talk after last nights show. Alexa says shes been watching her since she was a little girl and Mickie was even on her top eight on MySpace. There are still some fans who say Mickie still has it but shes worried about Mickie breaking a hip. Mickie brags about all the barriers and hearts shes broken since Alexa was still in a training bra. Mickie: And that seems to still be working for you. Alexa calls her an old lady and gets slapped in the face, followed by a superkick for good measure.
Seth Rollins vs. Sheamus
Cesaro, even without the teeth, is here too. Sheamus throws him into the corner to start but gets sent shoulder first into the opposite post for his efforts. That means a suicide dive from Rollins, only to get caught in an Irish Curse back inside. Sheamus bends Seths knee around his neck before getting two off a sitout powerbomb. After a Cloverleaf doesnt get him very far, Sheamus kicks the head out of Rollins jaw for two. The Brogue Kick misses though and Rollins grabs the wind-up knee for the pin at 4:12.
Balor comes up to Goldust, who isnt cool with Balor taking shots at him. Goldust didnt ask for nor does he need Balors help. Finn apologizes but Goldust hits him in the face and beats him up anyway.
Video on Reigns vs. Cena. After last nights loss, Cena talked about his role changing in WWE and how much of a weight it felt like was being lifted off his shoulders when he lost. Hes not sure he can continue at this pace and while hes not done, hes transitioning.
Miz vs. Roman Reigns
Non-title. Reigns pops him in the jaw to start and knocks Miz outside without too much effort. Miz stays on the floor long enough to get Reigns to chase him, allowing a few shots as he gets back in. An Axel cheap shot lets Miz boot him in the face and we hit a chinlock. Reigns powers out but gets taken down by the Miztourage again.
Back in and Miz scores with the running corner dropkicks but Reigns pulls him out of the air with a Samoan drop. Yet another Miztourage distraction lets Miz get in the running clothesline and the YES Kicks. Reigns has finally had it and punches everyone in the face, setting up the apron dropkick. Axel offers ANOTHER distraction though and Mizs short DDT is good for two. Not that it matters as Reigns spears him down for the pin at 9:50.
Reigns tries to fight off the trio but gets laid out with a chair. The Miztourage goes to leave but comes back for some more shots, including another big one with the chair. They throw in the Shield pose to really make this one clear.
Goldust vs. Finn Balor
Goldust goes straight after him and sends Balor shoulder first into the post. Balor gets dropped onto the barricade and we take a break. Back with Goldust holding a waistlock and kicking Balor in the ribs. Balor kicks him down and stomps away, followed by the Sling Blade and the Coup de Grace for the pin at 7:24.
Post match Brays lights come on and what sounds like a kid sings Hes Got The Whole World In His Hands. Yes, this is actually continuing for whatever reason they have this time.
Bayley and Sasha Banks are in the back before their tag match later. Bayley apologizes for costing her the title last night but says she wants to win it herself. Banks seems cool with that.
Enzo receives a no contract rule for his celebration, saying if any cruiserweight attacks him they cant have a future title shot. Angle finds him very annoying.
Emma/Nia Jax vs. Bayley/Sasha Banks
Nia and Bayley start things off with the monster knocking Banks off the apron and flattening Bayley with a clothesline. Back from a break with Nia cranking on Bayleys arm and sitting on it for good measure (Graves: That wont just separate your shoulder. That will divorce it!). Bayley finally kicks Emma away, sending her right into Nia. The hot tag brings in Banks to clean house with some bad dropkicks and a Regal Cutter to Emma. Everything breaks down and Nia gets double teamed on the floor, including a good posting from Bayley. Back in and the Bayley to Belly puts Emma away at 8:35.
Heres Enzo for the closing segment. He says that it wasnt a dream and first of all its time to talk about his morning. This morning, he woke up and looked at the title, which made him start reflecting. Over the last few months, there have been more than a cuppa haters. Those people were jealous, just like his former partner Big Cass. From the looks of Cass knee, Enzo was the one holding him up. Hes heard the YOU CANT WRESTLE chants and now its time to retire his jersey.
Enzo pulls a sheet off a framed Certified G jersey and says that hes done the impossible by making 205 Live relevant. This brings out the majority of the cruiserweight division and Enzo starts cracking jokes. Rich Swann is a bad dancer, Cedric Alexander is the man that charisma forgot, Gran Metalik has a big gut, Gulaks gear looks stupid .and heres Neville to cut him off, again looking like a zombie after he lost the title the last time.
Neville rips on Enzo for making everyone around him miserable. Enzo has been tormenting the entire roster for a year and now hes been dumped on the cruiserweights doorstep. Hes done nothing but make a joke out of everything and now its time to pay. Neville charges the ring but Enzo brings up the no contact clause.
Enzo says that this is the first time the cruiserweights have closed the show in the last nine months and its because of his star power. He moves more merchandise than all of them combined so hell see everyone tomorrow night on the Zo Show. Neville kicks him low and sends him through the jersey. Enzo tries to bail but the division cuts him off so the beating can continue. The contract is put into Enzos mouth and Neville superkicks him to applause from his fellow cruiserweights. The Red Arrow ends the show.
Results
Matt Hardy/Jason Jordan b. Miztourage Twist of Fate to Dallas
Elias b. Apollo Crews Drift Away
Braun Strowman b. Dean Ambrose Running powerslam
Seth Rollins b. Sheamus Wind up knee
Roman Reigns b. Miz Spear
Finn Balor b. Goldust Coup de Grac
Sasha Banks/Bayley b. Emma/Nia Jax Bayley to Belly to Emma
Tuesday
Smackdown
Date: September 26, 2017
Location: Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton
Were coming up on the Cell and that means we have to start hammering home some of the matches. At the moment we have at least one Cell match set, along with the World and Tag Team Title matches, either of which could wind up being changed to the second Cell match of the card. Other than that, there isnt much to go on so lets get to it.
The opening recap looks at Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens, which is easily the top story on the show at the moment. We hear the comments from both guys last week with both of them threatening some intense violence.
Heres Owens to open things up, asking where Shane is tonight. Owens is tired of being called a coward over and over but maybe Shane is the coward. He knows better than that though because Shane is no coward. Not only does he respect Vince McMahon but he even likes him. If thats what hell do to someone he likes, what will he do to Shane, who he doesnt like?
This brings out Sami Zayn, who says Owens has lost complete control. Owens headbutted VINCE MCMAHON and anytime Owens snaps like that, it doesnt end well. If Owens knows whats good for him, he needs to stop right now. Owens laughs it off and talks about Sami signing with WWE two and a half years before him but it was Owens winning the US Title at Wrestlemania while Sami watched from the back.
Owens did indeed attack Vince McMahon and it was the best thing he could do because he did something, unlike Zayn. Sami says his day is coming and hell do it the right way. Sure Kevin has won a bunch of titles that Sami hasnt but at least he doesnt see a pile of trash when he looks in the mirror. Cue Daniel Bryan to make the main event for tonight.
Tye Dillinger vs. Baron Corbin
Fallout from last week when Corbin was scheduled to have a US Title shot but Dillinger injured Corbins ankle in a pre-match brawl. Hang on a second though as heres AJ Styles to join commentary. The distraction lets Tye throw Corbin over the top in a heap and we go to a break before the bell.
Were joined in progress with Corbin getting two off a chokebreaker. An attempt at a second one doesnt work as well as Tye scores with a superkick and a kind of one knee Codebreaker. They head outside with Corbin charging into the steps but being able to slip out of the Tyebreaker. Corbin throws water into Styles face and then throws Corbin into Styles chest to win by countout at 2:43 shown.
Post match Corbin says he wants Styles for the title at the pay per view. The match has been made after the break.
Here are Jinder Mahal and the Singh Brothers for a chat. Mahal says he might have went a bit too far last week but gets cut off by a NAKAMURA chant. Of course Nakamura is a worthy opponent and Mahal knows what it was like when Nakamura heard last weeks comments. For the THIRD WEEK IN A FREAKING ROW we do the laughing at Nakamuras face shtick.
The third one is actually Nakamura though and hes looking at Mahal right here on Smackdown Live. Cue Nakamura in person (thank goodness) to beat up the Singh Brothers in the aisle but Mahal gets in a few shots of his own. That goes nowhere and its Nakamura cleaning house, including Kinshasa to send Mahal sprawling up the ramp.
Usos vs. Hype Bros
New Day is in the front row. Mojo drives some shoulders into Jimmys ribs to start but gets kicked down for his efforts. Its off to Ryder to clean some house, including a neckbreaker for two on Jey. Ryder loads up a missile dropkick but Mojo tags himself in, triggering an argument. Jimmy knocks Ryder off the top and its a superkick into the Superfly Splash to end Rawley at 2:17.
Post match the Usos go to yell at New Day, who says the title match will be inside the Cell.
Its time for Rusevs Pride of Bulgaria celebration with Aiden English as master of ceremonies and singing the Bulgarian national anthem. Rusev comes out carrying the Bulgarian flag and the Mayor of Rusevs hometown reads a proclamation as Rusev stands on a platform. Hes presented a key to the city and we see a clip of Rusev beating Randy Orton in nine seconds last week. Rusev talks about the Lion of Bulgaria ripping the fangs from the Vipers mouth. Its his jungle now and English sings a special song .until Orton comes in with RKOs for Rusev and English.
Sami comes in to see Bryan, who says Shane is on the way and wants Owens. Zayn begs Bryan to call Shane off because he wants Owens to himself tonight.
Orton tells Renee Young to tell Rusev that if he wants some payback, come see him at Hell in a Cell.
Charlotte vs. Carmella
Carmella chains Ellsworth to the ring. Charlotte cant get in an early Figure Eight attempt but can get in a big boot. Ellsworths distraction sets up a cheap shot and we take a break. Back with Charlotte fighting out of a chinlock but getting pulled down by the hair. Carmella gets two off a reverse DDT and nails a superkick. Not that it matters though as she walks into a big boot to give Charlotte the pin at 6:55.
Post match Natalya comes out to says hes glad Ric Flair is feeling better so he can see Charlotte lose.
And then a gong strikes ..because Dolph Ziggler is doing Undertakers entrance. The fans seem to buy it at first until Ziggler starts dancing around. Dolph says the fans look like theyve seen a ghost, which makes him laugh because theres no way youre seeing Undertaker twice in a year. Ziggler starts ripping into the fans again but things become GLORIOUS in a hurry.
Bobby Roode comes out to call Ziggler a hypocrite. He claims to not care about what the fans think but here he is every week to entertain them. If Ziggler thinks hes the best performer ever, how about he proves it against Roode at Hell in a Cell? Ziggler lists off all the things that it takes to be popular here: flashy robe, an entrance that involves audience participation and in-ring skills that match Zigglers. Two out of three arent bad, but anyone who steps in the ring with Ziggler will REST IN ..and Roode cuts him off to say their match will be GLORIOUS.
Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens
They slug it out to start with Owens dropping Sami off a hard shot to the face. The Cannonball has Sami bailing to the floor as its all Owens early on. Back in and Sami scores with a clothesline but gets sent outside again. We cut to the back to see Shane arriving as we take a break.
Back with Owens getting two off a superkick but being planted off the tornado DDT. The Helluva Kick is countered with a superkick but Sami grabs the Blue Thunder Bomb for a close two. Owens bails to the floor so Sami scores with the flip dive in a nasty looking crash. The dive through the ropes is blocked by another superkick and the apron bomb crushes Sami all over again. The referee stops the match at 9:40.
Sami is carried out until Owens decks him again. He wraps a chair around Samis neck but cue Shane to charge at Owens. Unfortunately he runs into the chair to knock it into Samis throat, allowing Owens to bail into the crowd to end the show. Unless it was off camera, Shane never even checked on Sami.
Results
Baron Corbin b. Tye Dillinger via countout
Usos b. Hype Bros Superfly Splash to Rawley
Charlotte b. Carmella Big boot
Kevin Owens b. Sami Zayn via referee stoppage
Wednesday
NXT
Date: September 27, 2017
Location: Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Commentators: Nigel McGuinness, Percy Watson, Mauro Ranallo
Its NXT bay-bay as Adam Cole is making his in-ring debut tonight against Sanitys Eric Young. While you can almost book the screwy finish from here, that doesnt mean it wont be entertaining along the way. Other than that were starting to get ready for the next Takeover in Houston. Lets get to it.
William Regal opens the show by announcing a four way for the vacant Womens Title at Takeover: Houston. Kairi Sane is already in the match and in two weeks, well be having three qualifying matches for the other spots.
Opening sequence.
Heres a ticked off Sanity to open things up. They wrote the book on showing up to make their mark and all that matters is the chaos. Tonight, Young is taking Cole to the edge of Sanity.
Lars Sullivan vs. Oney Lorcan
This should be hard hitting. Before the match, Lorcan says he doesnt like Sullivan coming in here like he owns the place. Lorcan gets run over to start but comes back with a dropkick. Sullivan easily shrugs it off though and sends Lorcan outside with ease. Back up and Sullivan gets sent outside again, where he catches Oneys over the top dive in midair like hes nothing.
Lars charges into an elbow in the corner so Lorcan hammers away, including some running European uppercuts. Those are shrugged off too though and one heck of a clothesline turns him inside out. The standing Boss Man Slam ends Lorcan at 2:54. This was a heck of a fight and Sullivan looked more like a monster than usual.
Lars goes after him again but Danny Burch pulls Oney out.
Ruby Riot is ready to face the Iconic Duo again but she is NOT friends with Nikki Cross.
Heavy Machinery vs. Demitrious Bronson/Patrick Scott
Scott and Knight start things off and Ill let you guess which one is tossed down. Knight lifts him up in a wristlock so its off to Bronson, who gets run over with a double shoulder. Bronson gets in a good looking dropkick but dives into an overhead belly to belly. Otis even stops for a little dance and its the Compactor for the double pin at 3:15.
Regal gave Johnny Gargano a rematch with Andrade Cien Almas in two weeks. He also has a special idea for Houston.
Roderick Strong is ready for his NXT Title shot next week. Drew McIntyre knows what hes in for. It may be business, but all business is personal. Its personal to him because he wants to be NXT Champion.
Liv Morgan vs. Vanessa Borne
Both of them say theyll be the next Womens Champion. Feeling out process to start until Liv gets two off a backslide. Vanessas clothesline is avoided by a Matrix so Borne just slams her head into the mat a few times. A drop toehold sends Borne into the ropes and an enziguri makes things even worse for her. Back up and Borne lifts her up, only to get caught in a Codebreaker for the pin at 3:42.
We look back at Velveteen Dream interrupting Aleister Black last week.
Black doesnt want to see someone acting like theyre special in this age of individuality.
Video on Fabian Aichner from the Cruiserweight Classic.
Fabian Aichner vs. Kassius Ohno
Ohno cravates him to the mat but gets caught in an armbar. A big boot sends Aichner to the floor but he comes right back with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. One heck of a springboard dive to the floor takes Ohno down and theres the old NXT chant. The aggressive Aichner cant pick him up for a powerbomb (shocking) and Ohno grabs a small package for two. A powerslam drops Ohno but he avoids a double springboard moonsault. The Cyclone kick puts Aichner away at 4:49.
Drew McIntyre is ready for Strong and whomever is next.
Video on Kairi Sane winning the Mae Young Classic.
Adam Cole vs. Eric Young
Coles normally tiny arms are already starting to look bigger. Bobby Fish, Kyle OReilly and Sanity are all at ringside. Before the match, Cole asks how this place survived without him. You can feel the change in the air and the shock to the system is the three of them. Cole says they are undisputed and this is their era. So theres the name for the first time.
They stare at each other to start with Cole demanding that Young fight him. Young takes him down without too much effort and grabs a swinging neckbreaker. The guys get in a staredown on the floor though and Cole gets in a cheap shot to take over. Coles chinlock doesnt last long so he enziguris Young to the floor instead.
Another staredown on the outside lets Cole knee him in the back and we hit the second chinlock. That goes nowhere so Young fights up and hits another neckbreaker. The fight on the floor finally breaks out so Young dives onto them instead of dropping the top rope elbow. Back in and a running knee to the face ends Young at 5:35.
Results
Lars Sullivan b. Oney Lorcan Standing Boss Man Slam
Heavy Machinery b. Demitrious Bronson/Patrick Scott Compactor
Liv Morgan b. Vanessa Borne Codebreaker
Kassius Ohno b. Fabian Aichner Cyclone kick
Adam Cole b. Eric Young Running knee to the face
Thursday
Impact Wrestling
Date: September 28, 2017
Location: Impact Zone, Orlando, Florida
Commentators: Jeremy Borash, Josh Matthews
Were still in the invasion period as stars from both AAA in Mexico and the American Top Team fighters are around, making lives rather difficult for the Impact Wrestling crew. With less than two months to go before Bound For Glory, things are starting to pick up and that means some stuff needs to start being set up. Lets get to it.
The opening video looks like the World and X-Division Title matches tonight.
Opening sequence.
X-Division Title: Petey Williams vs. Trevor Lee
Williams is challenging because he doesnt like how Lee stole the title and wants to return the title to its glory days. You know, like when you cheated by using a hockey stick or various other Canadian things. In other words, this story is a stretch at best and unnecessary at worst. Williams hurricanranas him down to start as the announcers debate the wrestlers IQs.
Lee sends him into the steps to take over though and another hard whip into the corner gets two on Petey. As Josh takes shots at fans/news talking about the company being in trouble, Lee grabs a quickly broken chinlock. A Canadian legsweep gets two but Caleb Konley gets on the apron for a distraction. Now the Canadian Destroyer connects but Lee pulls the referee out at two. Petey begs for it to not be a DQ and settles for Konkey being ejected instead. The distraction lets Lee hit a belt shot for two but the standing double stomp puts Williams away to retain at 8:09.
LAX is ready to retain their Tag Team Titles.
Taya Valkyrie/Taryn Terrell/Sienna vs. Gail Kim/Allie/Rosemary
Sienna and Rosemary start things off with the latter throwing the champ around like shes nothing. Its off to Taryn who runs from Gail and brings in Taya instead. Everything breaks down with the villains being sent outside as we take a break. Back with Gail getting triple teams and Taryn hitting a swinging faceplant for two. The Road to Valhalla is broken up though and the hot tag brings in Allie to clean house. Not that it matters as Sienna rolls Allie up and puts her feet on the ropes for the pin at 9:34.
Eli Drake says hell retain and thats just a fact of life.
An exhausted Grado goes to dinner with Joseph Park and is given his first royalty check. Without looking at it, Grado offers to take care of dinner but Park has to leave to answer a call. Grado opens the envelope and really isnt happy.
Johnny Impact has stolen Drakes couch and says hell take his title tonight too.
Heres James Storm for a chat. He doesnt like the AAA guys coming in and disrespecting him like so many other wrestlers have done in the past. This is GFW (not for long dude) and Storm has the fans stand up and chant the letters with him. He doesnt care what the AAA guys think because hell be here beating people up and drinking beer. Cue Texano but Storm says cut the music.
Storm doesnt have a problem with Mexicans but he has a problem with Texano. A Taco Bell joke is made and the fight is on. Fantasma runs in to beat on Storm with Texano beating on him with the bullrope and hitting his own Last Call. Fantasma calls AAA the best company in the world but Ethan Carter runs in to break up a beer bottle shot to Storms head. House is cleaned and Storm offers a handshake, which Carter finally accepts.
Post break Storm and Carter demand a match from Jim Cornette even though they hate each other. Cornette makes it for next week but tells them not to screw up the AAA deal.
Another video on Global Forged. I still have no idea why this is supposed to be interesting.
Tag Team Titles: LAX vs. OVE
OVE is challenging and goes straight at the champs during the entrances. Dave rolls Santana up for two to start as the announcers talk about the World Title match. Santana is right back up with a middle rope Russian legsweep and we take a break. Back with Dave in trouble and Ortiz dropping a middle rope legdrop for two.
A double suplex drops Dave again but he rolls away and brings in Jake for the house cleaning. Jake powerslams Santana into the corner (cool) for two, followed by a super hurricanrana for the same. A Death Valley Driver sends Dave into Jake for a rather near fall. Back up and Dave grabs Search Encompass (a snap DDT) for the pin and the titles at 11:14.
As usual, we speed away from the title change to get to what matters: a video on Lashley deciding if he wants to be a fighter or a wrestler. Dan Lambert brags about how awesome of a fighter Lashley can be and tells the cameras to get out of here. Can someone please explain to me why an MMA gym owner is the top heel in this promotion?
Johnny Impact is ready to win the title.
GFW World Title: Johnny Impact vs. Eli Drake
Drake is defending and unless theres something else to end the show, they have nearly half an hour. Eli sends him into the corner to start but gets tossed outside for his efforts. Back in and a neckbreaker drops Impact again. Impact slugs away until Chris Adonis pulls him down from the floor, earning Adonis an ejection.
Back from a break with Drake teasing walking out and getting suplexed on the ramp for his efforts. Johnny charges into an elbow in the corner though, followed by an elbow on the apron for two. A chinlock keeps things slow with Josh saying its not boring because its how Drake wins matches. Fair enough.
Johnny fights up with a neckbreaker and the breakdancing legdrop, followed by the standing shooting star for two. Back from a break with Drake getting two off Blunt Force Trauma. The referee gets bumped so theres no one to count the pin off the Flying Chuck. Adonis comes back as Drake hits Impact with the belt for two from another referee.
Drake punches the second referee as Adonis helps beat Impact down. The belt shot hits Adonis though and Johnnys flip neckbreaker gets two more from the first referee. Drake shoves the first referee and kicks Johnny low, setting up the Gravy Train to retain Drakes title at 25:23.
Post match Adonis holds Impact so Eli can talk trash to him. Of all people, freaking Garza Jr. runs in for the save but LAX comes in to beat everyone down. Konnan shoves a fan and LAX takes down an Impact official. Adonis and Drake beat up some referees as Cornette and Scott DAmore come out to end the show. Of all the people you could put into that spot, GARZA JR.??? REALLY?
Results
Trevor Lee b. Petey Williams Standing double stomp
Taya Valkyrie/Taryn Terrell/Sienna b. Gail Kim/Allie/Rosemary Rollup to Allie with feet on the ropes
OVE b. LAX Search Encompass to Ortiz
Eli Drake b. Johnny Impact Gravy Train
Friday
Nothing.
Saturday
Nothing.
Sunday
Nothing.
Quick Results
Monday Night Raw
Matt Hardy/Jason Jordan b. Miztourage Twist of Fate to Dallas
Elias b. Apollo Crews Drift Away
Braun Strowman b. Dean Ambrose Running powerslam
Seth Rollins b. Sheamus Wind up knee
Roman Reigns b. Miz Spear
Finn Balor b. Goldust Coup de Grac
Sasha Banks/Bayley b. Emma/Nia Jax Bayley to Belly to Emma
Smackdown
Baron Corbin b. Tye Dillinger via countout
Usos b. Hype Bros Superfly Splash to Rawley
Charlotte b. Carmella Big boot
Kevin Owens b. Sami Zayn via referee stoppage
NXT
Lars Sullivan b. Oney Lorcan Standing Boss Man Slam
Heavy Machinery b. Demitrious Bronson/Patrick Scott Compactor
Liv Morgan b. Vanessa Borne Codebreaker
Kassius Ohno b. Fabian Aichner Cyclone kick
Adam Cole b. Eric Young Running knee to the face
Impact Wrestling
Trevor Lee b. Petey Williams Standing double stomp
Taya Valkyrie/Taryn Terrell/Sienna b. Gail Kim/Allie/Rosemary Rollup to Allie with feet on the ropes
OVE b. LAX Search Encompass to Ortiz
Eli Drake b. Johnny Impact Gravy Train