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Opening Segment: Tension in the Air, Rhodes vs. Rollins Setup
The show opened with Cody Rhodes in the ring – battered but still standing after his successful title defense at Wrestlepalooza. The fans cheered, chanting his name, as he took the mic and invited anyone who had something to say. The energy was thick; expectations high.
Before Cody could go on, Seth Rollins’s music hit. He walked confidently to the ring, flanked by attitude and a swagger that said he believed he belonged. The two champions stood nose to nose—undisputed WWE champion vs. World Heavyweight champion—with palpable tension between them. Rollins confronted Rhodes, asking a loaded question: “What do you really think of me?” In his response, Cody praised some of Rollins’s achievements but challenged him on integrity and decisions he’s made. The back-and-forth set the tone: this won’t be just another match—this will be personal.
Their stare-down ended not with chaos but with a warning: their match at Crown Jewel will be more than belts—it’s about respect, identity, and who’s really running the show.
Match 1: No-DQ 6-Man Tag — Penta & War Raiders vs. The New Day & Grayson Waller
Inside a ring already hardened by rivalry, the first match set off with chaos from bell to finish. It was Penta & The War Raiders taking on The New Day + Grayson Waller in a No Disqualification, six-man tag. Tables, kendo sticks, everywhere you looked—this was carnage.
At the climax, Penta delivered a crushing Avalanche Mexican Destroyer off the top rope onto Waller, ensuring the pinfall. The War Raiders and Penta celebrated through the wreckage while the New Day and Waller lay strewn across the canvas.
That win further positions Penta & company as a destructive force to be reckoned with.
Match 2: Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez
Next up, Bayley squared off with Roxanne Perez. It was more than a match—it was about control, identity, and a flickering dynamic with Lyra Valkyria at ringside. Bayley had previously expressed volatility toward Valkyria, and the tension hung in the air all match long.
Perez looked strong early, landing big moves and showing offense. But Bayley rallied. After back-and-forth momentum, Bayley planted Perez with the Rose Plant for the pin. The crowd roared, but the aftermath was just as telling: Valkyria rushed in to celebrate—but Bayley snarled, shoving her away and questioning why Valkyria would touch her. The hurtful dynamic between mentor and protégé deepened.
Backstage Scenes & Midcard Build
Backstage, Rhodes bumped into Jimmy Uso, offering brief sympathy and support. Jimmy spoke of Jey’s mental state, hinting that something was off. Cody offered encouragement, and their paths diverged with a handshake—but Jimmy’s worry lingered.
Elsewhere, JD McDonagh confronted Dominik Mysterio. Dominik’s inattention and absence during JD’s match didn’t go unnoticed. Finn Balor showed up to call Dominik out, leading to tension, threats, and obvious seeds of discord.
Meanwhile, IYO Sky approached Asuka, pleading that things didn’t have to end badly between them. Asuka brushed her off, claiming she needed to teach respect and asserting she doesn’t want advice from someone who “lost.” The wedge between them had been widening all night.
Also in the halls, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee had a stern word with Adam Pearce—AJ scoffing at the number of “Americanos” being brought in and demanding tag team matches. Pearce obliged, promising matches next week.
Match 3: JD McDonagh vs. Rusev
In what turned into an intense slugfest, JD McDonagh battled Rusev. Early dominance shifted repeatedly. JD stunned with aerial offense—corkscrew splashes, precision strikes. Rusev responded with powerhouse offense, suplexes, and boots. The crowd was on its feet with each burst of reversal.
At the climax, Rusev locked in The Accolade. Dom Mysterio tried to interfere but was admonished by the referee. Dominik’s hesitation sealed JD’s fate—he tapped. Rusev’s hand was raised, and Finn Balor intervened post-match, making Dominik look small and sparking more friction.
Match 4: Jey Uso vs. LA Knight
The spotlight turned toward a heavyweight match: Jey Uso took on LA Knight. Early on, Knight tried to dominate with power and desperation, but Jey showed resilience. The match floor was littered with near-falls, counters, and high risk.
Midway, Knight landed a superplex, then followed up with right hands and big boots. But as he went for a decisive blow, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed appeared at ringside—momentarily creating a numbers game. Knight tried to fight back, but Jey rolled him up, then hit a spear and Uso Splash for the pin. Jey won.
After the bell, things turned volatile. Jimmy ran in with a steel chair as the Bron pair loomed. Jimmy pleaded for Jey to help protect Knight. Jey stood frozen, conflicted—and departed. The crowd gasped. Jimmy charged forward to defend Knight on his own, swinging that chair. The fracture between the Usos is now undeniable.
Main Event: Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka (with Kairi Sane involvement)
The women’s division centerpiece was Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka, with Kairi Sane lurking at ringside. The tension had been simmering all night: Asuka had been criticizing IYO Sky and calling out respect issues. The match opened with Asuka’s striking offense, kicks, counters, and rolling attacks. But Ripley’s power and aggression kept her in control.
At a critical moment, Asuka distracted the referee and Sane tried to intervene. In that chaos, Asuka sprayed mist into Ripley’s face, followed by a backfist—and a roll-up schoolboy from Ripley! The Empress of Tomorrow scored the pin. The crowd erupted.
After the match: Asuka and Sane attacked Ripley. IYO Sky rushed in to help—begging Asuka to stop. Asuka nodded… then hit Sky with a backfist. Betrayal complete. Together with Sane, Asuka laid into Sky and Ripley until officials cleared the ring. The smoke cleared: Asuka had turned on her longtime ally. The locker room shook.
Final Fallout & Teases Before Go-Home
As the show wound down, lingering images and soundbites told the story:
Rhodes vs. Rollins: Their rivalry is now primed—what started as respect is morphing into discord. Who can control their ego, and who will be broken?
Usos fracturing: Jey’s abandonment of Jimmy in a moment of crisis may have sealed his heel turn. Jimmy’s desperation, Jey’s silence—this is now a war.
Asuka’s betrayal: The Kabuki Warrior’s misting of Ripley, turning on IYO Sky—cut deeply. Sky is now directionless, maybe vulnerable. Asuka resets as a more ruthless force.
Bayley & Valkyria tension: The cold push from Bayley tells us Valkyria’s place is in flux. Will she fight back or fall away?
McDonagh / Dominik / Finn: The pressure is mounting. Dominik’s wavering loyalty may make him the chess piece more than the player.
And that’s where Raw signed off—on chaos, broken bonds, and heightened anticipation. The crowd left buzzing, and the chessboard for Crown Jewel is now scattered with new pieces.
Here are the results and highlights from the most recent NXT TV show (Sept. 23, 2025) — the go-home edition before No Mercy:
NXT — September 23, 2025 (TV Show Results)
Lexis King vs. Myles Borne (Lights Out match)
Myles Borne pulled off a brutal win by pinfall, executing his “Borne Again” through a table to finish King.
“All Ego” Ethan Page vs. El Hijo del Dr. Wagner, Jr.
Wagner submitted Page with an ankle lock. After the match, Wagner unmasked — and revealed himself to be Tavion Heights in disguise.
Main Event: Oba Femi vs. Trick Williams — Title vs. Title (Winner Takes All)
The match descended into chaos due to interference. Trick Williams triggered a disqualification finish (due to outside interference) — thus titles could not change hands under that outcome.
Additional segments & storyline beats
Blake Monroe attacked Jordynne Grace after her match, prompting NXT GMs to announce they’ll settle it inside a steel-cage weapons match at No Mercy.
In the women’s division build, Jacy Jayne delivered a promo challenging Lola Vice, calling the upcoming No Mercy match “make or break.” Vice responded defiantly.
DarkState defeated Joe Hendry + Chase U (Kale Dixon & Uriah Connors) in a six-man tag encounter.
Backstage, Je’Von Evans had an interview abruptly cut off after being attacked (identity of assailant unknown).
The show opened with Cody Rhodes on the mic, and the tension with Paul Heyman/Lesnar’s camp was the simmering theme of the night. Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed rushed the ring on Cody, and as the numbers-game looked dire Cody was about to be walked over — Randy Orton sprinted in and turned the tide with an RKO, leaving the arena buzzing and Cody standing tall.
Street Profits vs. Melo Don’t Miz — Tag #1-Contender match
The tag match was a lively, fast opener. Melo Don’t Miz pushed the Profits, but Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins rallied late — Dawkins set up the frog splash and the Street Profits scored the pin, becoming the No. 1 contenders for the Tag Titles. The crowd popped big for the Profits’ win and their celebration was cut short by a menacing stare from the Wyatt Sicks on commentary.
Giulia & Kiana James def. Michin & B-Fab — women’s tag action
The women’s tag delivered physicality and a couple of chaotic spots. Giulia and Kiana James worked together to isolate Michin and B-Fab late, and Giulia got the pin after hitting her big sequence (Northern Lights Bomb/Arrivederci combo). The win furthered Giulia’s momentum on SmackDown.
Drew McIntyre / Jacob Fatu angle — a volatile encounter
Drew delivered a passionate backstage/ring promo about missed opportunities — Jacob Fatu’s music hit, he came down the ramp, and the two had a heated confrontation that boiled into a physical beatdown (Fatu even ripped off McIntyre’s boot and laid him out). That beat planted the seeds for a feud and left Drew reeling.
United States Title Open Challenge — Sami Zayn vs. Je’Von Evans
Sami Zayn answered his own open-challenge call as NXT’s Je’Von Evans stepped up. The match was competitive, Zayn hit signature offense (including a Helluva Kick combination) and Sami retained the U.S. Title to keep that program moving. (WWE’s results page lists Zayn’s successful defense.)
Main Event — Women’s Championship Triple Threat (Stratton vs. Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax) — result & controversy
This closed the show with high stakes and big moves: Jade Cargill and Nia Jax brought power, Stratton used her athleticism, and the match swung back and forth. In the finish there was a clear officiating/sequence error: a pin sequence was stopped awkwardly while Jax’s shoulder appeared up, creating visible confusion and breaking the flow. Stratton ultimately hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever and got the pin — Tiffany Stratton retained the WWE Women’s Championship — but the ending was widely criticized and left the finish feeling botched. WWE’s result page confirms the title retention; analysts and recaps called out the botch.
After the bell Stephanie Vaquer (the Women’s World Champion) came out to set up the Crown Jewel title collision — a clear tease for the upcoming PPV.
Quick takeaways (clean & accurate)
Street Profits are the new No.1 contenders for the Tag Titles (not Melo/Miz).
Giulia & Kiana James beat Michin & B-Fab.
Sami Zayn retained the U.S. Title vs. Je’Von Evans.
Tiffany Stratton retained the Women’s Title, but the match ended in a controversial / botched sequence that fans and pundits flagged. Expect that finish to be a storyline beat moving forward.
Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre was set up with Fatu’s attack — that’s a feud to watch.