Location: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Attendance: 14,500
Streaming: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Opening Segment: Bronson Reed Attacks JR
The show begins with the usual energy as JR, Michael Cole, and Excalibur welcome fans to Episode 2 of AYW Fury. However, things quickly take a turn when Bronson Reed storms down the ramp and charges at the commentary desk. Before anyone can react, Reed grabs a steel chair and smashes it against the desk, causing chaos.
Michael Cole: “What the hell is going on?! Bronson Reed is out of control!”
Reed drags JR out of his seat and viciously slams him into the barricade. He follows this with a monstrous splash onto JR, leaving the veteran commentator motionless. Medical staff rush to the scene as the crowd is in stunned silence. JR is stretchered out, and the show is put on hold briefly.
Excalibur: “This is disgusting—JR might be seriously hurt!”
As JR is taken out of the arena, Nigel McGuinness walks down to the commentary table, confidently taking his seat.
Nigel McGuinness: “Well, it looks like JR finally got into a bit of action, and—surprise, surprise—he couldn’t handle it. Time for a real pro to take over.”
Match 1: AYW World Championship Tournament – Roman Reigns vs. Matt Cardona
This match completes the first round of the AYW World Championship tournament. Roman Reigns steps into the ring, receiving a mix of cheers and boos from the Boston crowd. Matt Cardona enters determined, looking to shock the world by defeating “The Tribal Chief.”
The bell rings, and Cardona tries to outpace Reigns, using quick offense and dropkicks to keep him on the back foot. Reigns, however, catches him with a brutal Superman Punch, halting Cardona’s momentum. The match sees Reigns dominate with heavy strikes and power moves, while Cardona shows flashes of resilience.
Nigel McGuinness: “Cardona’s got some fight in him, but let’s be honest—he’s swimming with sharks.”
Cardona mounts a brief comeback, hitting Reigns with the ReBoot and getting a close two-count. He attempts to follow up with the Radio Silence, but Reigns catches him mid-air and counters with a Spear.
Reigns drags Cardona to the middle of the ring, hooks the leg, and picks up the decisive victory.
Winner: Roman Reigns by pinfall (13:04)
Michael Cole: “Roman Reigns advances to the next round of the tournament!”
Backstage Segment: Jon Moxley Confronts Samoa Joe
Backstage, Jon Moxley cuts a promo on Samoa Joe, his opponent for the night.
Jon Moxley: “Joe, you think you’re the baddest man on the planet? Well, I thrive on pain, and tonight, you’re going to find out that you can’t choke out someone who thrives on violence.”
Match 2: Women’s Division – Britt Baker vs. Athena
The first women’s match of the night sees Britt Baker square off against Athena. Britt, looking to gain momentum heading into the over-the-top-rope battle royale at Uprising, comes in cocky, taunting the crowd and Athena from the start. Athena responds with high-flying offense, nailing Britt with a springboard crossbody for an early advantage.
Britt fights back, focusing on Athena’s arm to set up her Lockjaw submission. Athena rallies with a devastating Eclipse, but Britt manages to roll out of the ring, showing her tactical awareness.
Nigel McGuinness: “That’s a smart move. Sometimes you need to take a breather when things aren’t going your way.”
Britt eventually catches Athena with a curb stomp and locks in the Lockjaw, forcing Athena to tap out.
Winner: Britt Baker by submission (11:40)
Excalibur: “Britt Baker is showing why she’s one of the top contenders for the AYW Women’s Championship!”
In-Ring Promo: The Young Bucks and FTR Collision
The Young Bucks hit the ring, addressing the tag team ladder match at Uprising for the AYW Tag Team Championships. They hype up their accomplishments and vow to climb the ladder and claim their spot as the first-ever AYW Tag Team Champions.
However, they are interrupted by FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler), who mock the Bucks’ flashy style, claiming they are the true standard of tag team wrestling.
Dax Harwood: “You boys think flipping around makes you champions? At Uprising, we’re going to show the world what real tag team wrestling looks like.”
The two teams stare each other down, the tension building toward the tag team title match at Uprising.
Match 3: Jon Moxley vs. Samoa Joe
This highly anticipated bout between Jon Moxley and Samoa Joe is as hard-hitting as expected. Moxley charges right at Joe, and the two brawl outside the ring within minutes. Moxley tosses Joe into the steel steps, but Joe counters with a massive Uranage onto the floor, taking control.
Back in the ring, Joe methodically breaks Moxley down, hitting him with jabs and headbutts before applying a tight Coquina Clutch. Moxley fights out, biting Joe’s arm, then drops him with a Paradigm Shift for a near fall.
Nigel McGuinness: “You can see the desperation in both men’s eyes. They know what’s at stake here.”
Just as Moxley gains momentum, Braun Strowman’s music hits, distracting Moxley. Strowman walks down the ramp, and Joe takes advantage of the distraction, rolling Moxley into a Coquina Clutch once more. Moxley struggles, but eventually passes out, giving Joe the win.
Winner: Samoa Joe by submission (15:00)
After the match, Strowman enters the ring and delivers a Running Powerslam to Moxley, sending a clear message that their issues are far from over.
Backstage Interview: Matt Cardona Post-Match
Renee Paquette catches up with a frustrated Matt Cardona backstage after his loss to Roman Reigns.
Matt Cardona: “I was this close! But I’m not done yet. I’ll find my way back to the top of AYW, one way or another.”
Match 4: Rhea Ripley vs. Thunder Rosa
This match between Rhea Ripley and Thunder Rosa showcases the brutal side of the women’s division. Rhea starts off dominant, using her size and strength to overpower Rosa. Thunder Rosa fights back with stiff strikes and a suicide dive that takes Ripley off her feet.
The match intensifies as Rosa nearly pins Rhea with a Fire Thunder Driver, but Rhea kicks out at the last second. Ripley regains control and nails Rosa with the Riptide to secure the win.
Winner: Rhea Ripley by pinfall (12:05)
After the match, Rhea grabs a chair and viciously attacks Thunder Rosa, sending a message to the women’s division ahead of the battle royale at Uprising.
Main Segment: In-Ring Promo – Roman Reigns Addresses the AYW Universe
As the show builds toward its conclusion, the lights dim, and the crowd erupts in cheers as Roman Reigns makes his way to the ring. He holds the mic high, soaking in the energy from the Boston crowd. Reigns looks confident, with a smirk on his face, as he steps into the center of the ring.
Roman Reigns:
“The Tribal Chief told you all that I would be the one to win this tournament and become the first AYW World Champion. I just put Matt Cardona down, and now I’m coming for whoever is left in this tournament. I am the Tribal Chief, and I run this place!”
The crowd erupts, but before Reigns can continue, the arena is filled with the intense music of Bryan Danielson, who walks down to the ring, looking determined and ready for a fight.
Bryan Danielson:
“You think you’re the head of the table? You’ve done well so far, but you’re going to have to face me in the semi-finals. I’m not afraid of you, Roman. I’ll prove that the best technical wrestler is the one who deserves the title.”
Roman Reigns:
“You think you can just come out here and try to intimidate me? You haven’t faced anyone like me before. I’ll smash you just like I’ve done to everyone else in my path.”
Suddenly, the lights dim, and Malakai Black’s music hits. He strides down to the ring with a confident look, clearly relishing the tension in the air.
Malakai Black:
“You two keep talking about who’s the best, but it doesn’t matter. When you’re in the ring with me, your accolades mean nothing. I will take both of you out and seize that championship for myself.”
As the tension builds, the arena goes dark for a moment, then the arena lights up as the American Nightmare enters.
Cody Rhodes:
“Don’t forget about me now! I’ve made it this far, and I’m not backing down. I’m going to show you all why I belong in this ring.”
Suddenly, a brawl erupts as Reigns, Danielson, and Black start exchanging punches, while Cody jumps off the turnbuckle, landing a crossbody onto the pile. The chaos quickly escalates, with all four men battling it out in the ring.
Nigel McGuinness:
“This is absolute pandemonium! Everyone wants to make a statement, and they’re doing it right here, right now!”
The fight spills out of the ring as the referees rush down to try and break it up. The camera captures the chaos as the four competitors continue to clash, setting up an electric atmosphere leading into the upcoming pay-per-view, Uprising.
That’s all for episode 2 of AYW Fury. Make sure you join us for episode 3!
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