WWE NXT: The Great American Bash goes down this afternoon from Center Stage in Atlanta, GA.
Jasper Troy vs. Je’Von Evans
Jasper Troy starts off the match , shoving Je’Von Evans into the corner and choking him against the ropes. He pie-faces Evans, but Evans fires back with a slap. Troy swings wildly and misses, giving Evans a brief opening to land some punches—until Troy shuts him down with a knee to the midsection.
Troy goes for a big boot, misses, and falls over the top rope to the floor. Evans capitalizes with a plancha to the outside. Back in the ring, Evans hits a rebound into a deadlift German suplex. He climbs the turnbuckle and lands a frog splash, but Troy kicks out at two and a half. Jasper Troy catches Je’Von Evans coming off the turnbuckles and delivers a thunderous chokeslam, followed by a running boot to the face. Troy sets up for the Black Hole Slam, but Evans counters at the last second with a sunset flip—and scores the three count.
Winner: Je’Von Evans
After the match, Jaida Parker cuts a promo about the upcoming battle royal. She acknowledges the talent involved but makes it clear she’s going to win and punch her ticket to Paris.
Women’s NXT North American Championship Match: Sol Ruca (c) vs. Izzi Dame
The match starts with Tatum Paxley slapping Zaria as soon as the bell rings, forcing the referee to step in and separate them. While the ref is distracted, Izzi Dame takes advantage and drills Sol Ruca with a sit-out powerbomb, but when the referee turns back around and counts, Sol manages to get her foot on the bottom rope to break the pin. Izzi stays aggressive, landing a series of forearms and a shoulder thrust in the corner before hitting a TKO. She sends Sol into the opposite corner with an Irish whip, but Sol counters with a knee strike and follows with a missile dropkick that sends Izzi to the floor.
Izzi tries a super suplex into a cutter, but Sol lands on her feet and hits a spear. She covers, but Izzi gets her foot on the rope. Tatum pulls Izzi to the floor, and Zaria spears Tatum. Sol hits the Sol Snatcher and pins Izzi.
Winner: Sol Ruca (retains championship)
Men’s North American Championship Falls Count Anywhere Match: Ethan Page versus Ricky Saints
Before the bell even rings, Ricky Saints and Ethan Page start brawling. Saints hits a spear, sending Page to the floor. Saints throws Page into the guardrails, then grabs a kendo stick and cracks him with it. Page fights back by tossing Saints into a trash can, but Saints returns the favor and hits Page with the same can. They brawl into the crowd, trading punches, with Saints landing several hard shots to Page. Ricky Saints keeps the pressure on with punches and forearms, then walks the railing for an Old School-style punch to Ethan Page. He throws Page into the wall and chases him down a hallway into the lobby. Saints hits Page with a cup, but Page rams him into a pillar and locks in a Boston Crab. Page tries for the Ego’s Edge, but Saints escapes and sends him back into the pillar with more punches.
As Page crawls away, Saints cuts him off, but Page manages to hit a back body drop on the stage. He lifts Saints for an Ego’s Edge and launches him off the stage through multiple tables. Page makes the cover and gets the three count.
Winner: Ethan Page (retains championship)
It’s also announced that Heatwave will take place on August 24th in Lowell, Massachusetts.
TNA World Title Contract Signing: Trick Williams, Joe Hendry & Mike Santana
Ava is in the ring to oversee the contract signing. She says history continues to be made and announces that she’s representing Santino Marella to officially supervise the TNA Championship contract signing for Slammiversary.
Mike Santana makes his entrance first. Joe Hendry follows and heads to the ring. Last to arrive is the TNA Champion, Trick Williams. Ava is in the ring to oversee the TNA Title contract signing for Slammiversary on behalf of Santino Marella. Mike Santana comes out first, followed by Joe Hendry, and then TNA Champion Trick Williams.
They all sit at the table, and Ava asks them to sign the contract.
Santana speaks first. He says he doesn’t take moments like this for granted and talks about how much the TNA Title means to him. He says Trick has taken the title for granted and accuses him of getting soft. He adds that Trick used to represent hustle, grind, and respect, but next week they’ll see what Trick is really about. Santana also tells Joe Hendry that while he respects what he did for TNA, he’s standing in his way now, and they’ll have to fight. He says TNA was built by great wrestlers and he plans to bring it back to its roots. Santana signs the contract.
Joe Hendry responds. He says he respects Santana’s view, but he wants to take TNA to new heights. He says he’s focused on getting the title back and isn’t worried about who Trick brings to help him. He calls next week a fight for redemption and signs the contract.
Trick Williams speaks last. He tells both men to put some respect on his name. He says he has both the look and the results, and he’s the one carrying two brands. Trick says this isn’t about making people believe—it’s about getting the job done. He admits he’s had help before, but says he won’t need any next week. He signs the contract.
NXT Championship Match: Oba Femi (c) vs. Yoshiki Inamura
Oba Femi and Yoshiki Inamura lock up and go to a stalemate. They tie up again, and Oba grabs a side headlock. Oba hits a shoulder tackle, but Inamura pops right back to his feet. They lock up once more, and this time Inamura applies a wrist lock. Oba powers through it and turns it into a test of strength.
As the referee slowly comes to, he secretly slips a chain to Inamura, but Oba recovers and hits a chokeslam for a near fall. They trade heavy forearms and chops, with Inamura landing a chop to the top of Oba’s head before delivering a sit-out chokeslam for a close two-count. Josh Briggs gets on the apron, but Oba knocks him off. Inamura goes for a roll-up and gets another near fall. Oba quickly follows up with a powerbomb and scores the three count.
Winner: Oba Femi (retains championship)
Lash Legend talks about her plans to win the Evolution Battle Royal.
Tag Team Match: Jacy Jayne & Fallon Henley vs. Jordynne Grace & Blake Monroe
Grace and Fallon start the match with a lock-up. Fallon lands a chop, but Grace blocks a kick and fires back with forearms. Fallon connects with a kick and goes for a tornado suplex, but Grace blocks it. Fallon whips Grace into the corner, but Grace floats over and hits a back elbow, followed by a chop and a reverse atomic drop. She then delivers a reverse gutwrench gourdbuster.
Jacy rolls up Blake for a near fall, then hits a superkick and goes for an O’Connor Roll. Grace breaks it up with a stiff backfist to Jacy, and Blake follows with a DDT to get the three count.
Winners: Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe
Grace and Blake celebrate their win as the show goes off the air.
