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Jazmyn Nyx is setting the record straight after her boyfriend, Bryton Constantin, caught heat online for calling professional wrestling “fake.â€

The former WWE star addressed the controversy during her interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, and made it clear that the whole thing was taken way out of context. The viral video, which featured Constantin mocking wrestling before taking bumps himself, led to strong reactions—especially after a WWE Hall of Famer reportedly called him out. But Nyx says the video was never meant to insult wrestling, and in fact, was a tribute to how real and tough the sport is.

“My response is — the whole point of the video, if you actually watched it, was satire. He knows I come home with bruises, scratches, a broken nose — obviously, he knows itâ€s not fake. We talk about it every single day. Heâ€s always like, ‘Oh my God, how do you do this every day?†Heâ€s the first person to give me credit. Just like in WWE, there are heels — villains — and he plays that kind of role in reality TV. Thatâ€s how people should look at it. When he says wrestling is fake, heâ€s being sarcastic — and then the video goes on to prove the opposite. Heâ€s hitting the ropes, taking bumps, getting his butt kicked by me — thatâ€s the point of the video, heâ€s putting it over.â€

Nyx admitted that while the word “fake†was a poor choice, the message behind the video was misunderstood. She added that Constantin is a longtime wrestling fan who knows firsthand how real the physical toll can be.

“I know he tried to wrap it up in a certain way, and yeah, he could have used a better word than ‘fake.†He could have said ‘scripted,†and I completely get why people reacted the way they did. But I didnâ€t see it that way, because I know him and how he feels about wrestling — he was a fan growing up, he already knows itâ€s not fake. So yeah, better choice of words for sure, but the video was clearly meant to show respect for wrestling.â€

Nyxâ€s defense shows how quickly social media can flip a joke into a controversy. While fans were quick to pounce on the word “fake,†the full clip and her explanation tell a different story—one of satire, respect, and a little light-hearted heel work.

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Kyrie Irving decided to come to the defense of D’Angelo Russell in the wake of comments made by Bill Simmons about the veteran point guard’s NBA career.

After the NBA Central account on X posted a portion of Simmons’ comments, Irving responded by noting the Podfather “would never say this to Dlo in person and we both know it.”

Irving is doing what he feels is right by coming to the defense of his Dallas Mavericks teammate, but Simmons’ larger point is one that the Mavs actually made for him.

Dallas signed Russell to a two-year, $11.7 million deal in free agency that includes a player option for the second season. The contract is specifically designed for him to be a stop-gap starting point guard for the Mavericks while they wait for Irving to return from the torn ACL he suffered in March.

Dallas will also be Russell’s third different team since the start of the 2024-25 campaign. He split time between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets last season.

Russell’s career and role in the league don’t really need to be defended, not to take away from what Irving is trying to do. The 29-year-old is entering his 11th NBA season, has already made more than $175 million and made an All-Star team.

That’s a dream outcome for the overwhelming majority of all players who have ever made it into the NBA.

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SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)…

NXT NO MERCY RESULTS
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. AT THE WAR MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

STREAMED LIVE ON PEACOCK (U.S.) & NETFLIX (Intâ€ll)

REPORT BY PAUL WEIGLE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR

Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T

Ring Announcer: Mike Rome

PRESHOW HIGHLIGHTS

-Sam Roberts and Megan Morant hosted.  They previewed each match, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each competitor.

-The conclusion of the Oba Femi vs Trick Williams match from last weekâ€s NXT, which had no finish when a dozen TNA wrestlers rushed the ring and brawled with NXT wrestlers.

-Footage of TNA Victory Road where Kelani Jordan defeating Lei Ying Lee to win the TNA Knockouts Championship after it was vacated by Ash by Elegance.

-Video recapping the history of the feud between Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace.

-Tavion Heights interviewed by Blake Howard.  Heights discussed his love of the roar of the crowd, and how he missed it when competing at the Olympics in Tokyo.  Heights said he is the right person to defeat Ethan Page for the North American Championship.  He shared his love of fishing, traveling with his wife, and buying Pokemon Cards “Iâ€m a grown man, and I buy what I want with my grown man money.â€Â  Heights vowed to become North American Champion.

-Video about Ricky Saints.  He returns to the site of his childhood home in New Orleans, although the home itself was swept away in a hurricane.  Pics of Saints as a young wrestling fan were showed, and he expressed that his passion and stubbornness has been the secret to his success.  His motivation is survival and keeping himself from ever going back to his former circumstances, which seemed to be poverty and obscurity.  Saints was shown talking with people on the streets in New Orleans about his upcoming title match.  He pledged to defeat Oba Femi, in order to prove himself to his family and those who have struggled like he has.

Weigleâ€s analysis: This was a great video, which did more to humanize Saints and express who he is and what his mission statement is, than anything else Iâ€ve seen since he debuted in NXT.  Iâ€d like to see more of this type of video.

-Interview with Lainey Reid, which highlights her history racing horses and competing in college soccer.  She reviews her short career in NXT and discusses her prospects to win the Womenâ€s Speed Championship.

Weigleâ€s analysis:This was also good. Reid is a natural performer and came off very well in the interview, making a case for herself as a contender to beat Roca.  I can see why she is being featured on NXT after only a brief time in the business.

-Abbreviated matches from the last NXT No Mercy were shown with no introduction, including Tiffany Stratton vs. Becky Lynch, and Oba Femi vs. Tony Dâ€Angelo.

-Video of Josh Briggs.  Briggs said that he is tired of being told he was not charismatic enough to connect with the fans.  He does not care if audience likes him and he enjoys spiting the fans by his success.  He contrasted himself with Jeâ€Von Evans, who seeks the approval of the audience.

-Video revieing the rivalry of Oba Femi and Ricky Saints.  Femi reviewed his success in NXT as champion since January of this year.  Saints expressed the importance of winning the NXT title as a way of validating his career.   Highlights of their exchanges were shown.

Shawn Michaels broke news that Reid injured herself training the night before and was unable to compete tonight.  Sol Ruca will defend her Speed title against a mystery opponent.

Weigleâ€s analysis: This was a worthwhile preshow, with the exception of the excerpts from past No Mercy Matches, which seemed like filler.  Roberts and Morant work well together, and effectively hyped each match.

NXT NO MERCY

-The recently-updated “Then, Now, Together, Forever†opening brand stamp aired, narrated by Paul Levesque.

– A video was shown of Fort Lauderdale Harbor, and the outside of the War Memorial arena.  Wrestlers were shown arriving, including Lola Vice,  Fatal Influence, Jordynne Grace, Blake Monroe, Ricky Saints and Oba Femi.

– A video aired hyping No Mercy, showing clips of the performers and highlights of the build.  An abbreviated story the rivalry behind each matchup was shown in turn.  The ruthlessness and malicious intent of the wrestlers was emphasized.

(1) JEâ€VON EVANS vs. JOSH BRIGGS

Evans came out first, to a strong reaction from fans in attendance in the small arena.  Josh Briggs was greeted by a chorus of boos.  A clip was shown of Briggs attacking Evans on SmackDown the night before.

The match started with a flurry of offense by Evans, delivering kicks and punches until being picked up and tackled over the top rope by Briggs. Evans immediately started favoring his right hip.  The two brawled outside of the ring, with Evans using speed moves to counter Briggs†power.  Back in the ring Evans hit a hurricarana and dropkicking rapid succession.  Briggs once again overpowered Evans by picking him up and ramming him into the corner. Briggs delivered a bodyslam and followed up with an elbow drop.  Briggs showed a methodical pace while stomping on Evans and standing on his back.  Evans slipped off Briggâ€s shoulder and attempted a comeback, rolling up Briggs for a two count.  However, Briggs responded with two backbreakers, targeting the Evansâ€s injured hip.  Briggs threw Evans into the corner with a great deal of force, the entire ring shuddered and Evans continued to sell his hip and lower back.  Briggs continued to stomp on Evans and Irish whipped him into the corner strongly a second time.

The third time he tried to throw Evans into the corner, Evans countered and began a flurry of punches on Briggs.  Evan was able to get a momentary advantage until Briggs shoved him off the apron into the ringside barrier, further exacerbating Evans†hip injury.  “You canâ€t wrestle†chant directed at Briggs.  Briggs paused to taunt the crowd, giving Evans a chance to get off a few punches, rally, and hit a rebound back suplex on Briggs.  Evans rebounded off the ropes with clotheslines but was unable to drop Briggs until Evans hit him with a surprise superkick, then knocked him down with another clothesline.

Briggs started to beg off, and Evans took off his shirt and threw it at Briggs before hitting him with another flurry of punches, this time to great effect. Briggs collapsed into the corner, and Evans set up for a coast to coast before Briggs rolled out of the ring.  Evans leapt outside of the ring onto Briggs, then rolled him back into the ring to hit a soaring top rope frog splash, then covered for a very close 2 count.  Briggs took over again by kicking Evans in the back of the head, then hitting him with a clothesline from behind, which was good for a 2 count of his own.  Evans hit a jumping forearm and hit the ropes.

The two exchanged multiple strike soff the ropes, until Briggs floored Evans with a kick to the face.  He followed up with some power offensive moves, including flipping Evans over then delivering a knee to his face, which was good for another 2-count.  Briggs dragged Evans to the corner and climbed to the top rope, pulled evans up into the top of the turnbuckle, then tried to give a chokeslam off the top rope.  However, Evans flipped in mid air and landed on his feet, then kicked Briggs.  Briggs immediately responded with a thunderous chokeslam then went to cover Evans, who once again kicked out at 2.

Briggs charged Evans, who ducked. Briggs flipped out of the ring, then took over agin.  He threw Evans back in the ring and clotheslined him, before going for the pin.  This time Evans barely got his foot on the ropes to avert a 3-count.  Briggs was frustrated, dragged Evans by his hair into the corner while talking smack.  He then started to climb the top rope but evans grabbed his ankle, saying ‘hell no!â€Â  Evans pushed and slapped Briggs several times before hitting him with a dropkick.  He went for another move when Briggs kicked im out of the air.  Briggs delivered a chokeslam but Evans countered, delivering his cutter, and covering for a three count.

Winner: Jeâ€Von Evans in about 17 minutes

-Evans celebrated, and the announcers indicated he would turn his attention to TNAâ€s X-Division.

(Weigleâ€s Analysis: These two worked very well together Briggs hits hard, and his power moves were a great foil to Evanâ€s high-flying athleticism. The action was so fast-paced, it was hard to record.  The crowd was into this one, boing Briggs and cheering Evans as appropriate. A great effort by both men.)

(2) SOL RUCA vs. JAIDA PARKER – NXT Womenâ€s Speed Title Match

Shawn Michaels had previously broke news that Reid injured herself training the night before and was unable to compete tonight.  Sol Ruca will defend her Speed title against a mystery opponent.

Parker was announced as the mystery opponent replacing Laney Reid.

The match started off with a bang as soon as the bell rang, with both going for quick pin attempts.  Ruca took control early, kicking Parker out of the ring and hitting her with a dive off the ring stairs before throwing her back in the ring.  Parker rolled out again, and Ruca attempted a baseball slide but was caught and punched by Parker.  Parker took control, and went for a pin repeatedly, bur Ruca kicked out at 2.  Ruca hit a backstabber-like maneuver, and went for the Sol Snatcher but was countered.  Parker took over, hit a falcon arrow, and another failed pin attempt.

Parker dropped Ruca and tried for Hypnotic.  Sol countered, tried to flip Parker over but they both collapsed onto one another.  Ruca went for a pin but Parker kicked out.  Outside the ring on the ramp, Parker hit Ruca and threw her back into the ring as the 2-minute warning was announced.  Parker went for a suplex but Ruca countered with a DDT, which was good for another near fall.  The two traded blows and Ruca took over with a flurry of offense, before Parker hit a Samoan drop.  Ruca draped Parker over the top ropes, dragged her out of the ring.

The two traded blows outside the ring until Ruca hit parker on the steps and missed a moonsault attempted. Parker hit a her finisher Hypnotic outside the ring, rolled Ruca back into the ring before confronting Zaida. Parker was then confronted by Lash Legen.  Legend tried to hit Paker but ran into a clothesline by Zaida instead. Parker rolled back into the ring but had given Ruca too much time to recover.  Ruca hit the Sol Snatcher as Parker reentered the ring, and covered Parker for the three count.

Winner: Sol Ruca in 02:56

(Weigleâ€s Analysis: The action was fast and furious, as one would expect.  It was fun while it lasted, but didnâ€t really have enough time to get going, as per the Speed rules.)

– Kelley interviewed Joe Hendry. Hendry expressed that he respects Dark State.  Dark State approached and confronted him, threatened to beat him down if he dared to speak against them, and put him in the hospital. “When Dark State strikes, ainâ€t nobody safe.â€Â  Hendry seemed to consider joining Dark State rather than standing against them.

– -Video recapping the history of the feud between Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace.

(3) JORDYNNE GRACE vs. BLAKE MONROE – Weaponized Steel Cage Match

A shot of the audience was shown, then the steel cage, complete with weapons hanging formteh cage.  Most of the weapons were painted pink, and some had Monroeâ€s cartoon image on them.

Grace came out first, held up a sign from a fan, but the camera missed it. Grace, dressed all in white, received a nice reception from the crowd, and surveyed the cage and available weapons grimly.  Monroe came out wearing camouflage pants, a very different look from her normal ring attire indicating her intent to go to war.  Grace had a cast on her thumb, reportedly broke her thumb in an earlier melee with Monroe.  The two immediately came to blows, and Grace took over, throwing Monroe into a cage.  Grace missed a chair shot, and Monroe took over with several strikes with a pink kendo stick.  Grace took over, took the stick, and struck Monroe several times, before delivering a spinebuster on the pink chair.  Monroe set up the chair in the middle of the ring.  The two t4ied to throw one another into the chair but countered one another.  Grace slapped on a Boston Crab, while sitting on the chair. Monroe powered out.

Grace stomped Monroe, ad set up the chair in the corner.  Grace picked up Monroe, who bit Graceâ€s hand.  The two tried to throw each other into the chair, until Grace charged at Monroe in the corner.  Monroe dodged, and Grace collided with the chair.  Monroe took over, throwing Grace into the side of the cage repeatedly.  Monroe wrapped Graceâ€s injured hand into the steel cage and twisted.  She then retrieved a pink trashcan and slammed it into Graceâ€s back. She went for a pin, but Grace kicked out at w2.  Monroe crushed Graceâ€s hand under the kendo stick She missed multiple kendo stick strikes.  The two fought over the stick, until Monroe delivered an ‘inverted Russian reg sweep†assisted by the kendo stick.  She retrieved a pink hairdryer, and dragged Grace to the cage.

Monroe wrapped the hairdryer cord around Graceâ€s wrist, tying her to the ring rope.  Grace was effectively handcuffed.  Blake retrieved scissors, and proceeded to cut off Graceâ€s hair in large chunks!  The audience responded in disbelief, while Grace looked on helplessly. “Holy Shit†chant while Monroe rubbed the cut hair in her own face in celebration.

Grace broke free, elbowed Monroe, and became enraged. She hit a Lou Thez press on Monroe, hit her, then picked her up and clotheslined her repeatedly.  Grace picked up Monroe for a powerbomb, but Monroe scaled the cage.  Grace pulled Monroe down, she landed on the ropes.  Grace picked up Monroe while on the top rope, and delivered a Samoan Drop to the ring.  The hair was filled with cut locks of Graceâ€s hair. Grace hit Monroe repeatedly with a belt of some kind.  Shen then tried to slam Monroe into the garbage can, but Monroe countered and slammed Graceâ€s head into it.  Grace took the trashcan lid, but Monroe dropkicked it into Grace.  Monroe went for a pin, but Grace kicked out at 2.  Monroe retrieved a black bag, and emptied out faux diamonds and gemstones all over the mat.

Grace blocked a back suplex attempt, and slammed Monroe into the diamonds.  Monroe screamed in pain and writhed.  Grace attempted a pin but Monroe kicked out at 2.  Grace crammed her cut hair into Monroeâ€s mouth and stomped her. Grace placed Monroe on the top rope, then positioned the trash can underneath her.  Monroe countered and hung Grace in a tree of woe, put the trash can under her, and double stomped Grace into the trash can.  Monroe went for a pin while Graceâ€s body was still mostly in the trash can, but Grace kicked out.  Monroe brought out up a table to the delight of the crowd, while stomping on Graceâ€s hand.  Grace threw Monroe into the side of the cage.  Monroe set up the table near a corner, while the crowd chanted approval.

Monroe climbed the top rope.  Grace caught her and set up for an electric chair, but Monroe climbed off her to the top of the cage. The two mounted the side of the cage and traded blows.  Josephs noted that escaping the cage is not a condition for winning.  Grace treid to hit Monroe with a weapon, but Monroe threw powder in her eyes.  The two descended to the top rope.  Monroe tried to powerbomb Grace over the top rope, but was lifted up by Grace.  Grace delivered an “Air Raid Crash†from the top rope, slamming Monroe through the table.  Grace pinned Monroe for a three count.

Winner: Jordynne Grace

Grace celebrated while Joseph hypothesized she will be able to put the feud with Monroe behind her at last.

(Weigleâ€s Analysis: Wow!  This one really delivered.  This was easily Monroeâ€s best match to date. Great match with a satisfying ending.)

Commercial for Halloween Havoc, announced for October 25th.

General Manager Ava announced NXT/TNA Invasion on October 7th on CW, in which NXT and TNA will compete in 2 Survivor Series-type matches, one for men and one for women.  Dark State will face the Hardy Boys in a title vs title match.

Lash Legend came out, declaring herself as the leader of the NXT womenâ€s team for Invasion.  She cited her defeat of Jaida Parker.  Parker attacked her from behind, and the two had a brief pull-apart brawl.

Lainey Reid was interviewed backstage.  She expressed disappointment that she could not wrestle the most important match of her career because she injured her foot training. Lola Vice tried to console her.  Reid predicted that Vice would lose.  Vice threatened to kick Reid “Weâ€re in Vice City, and that titleâ€s coming home with me.â€

(4) ETHAN PAGE vs. TAVION HEIGHTS -NXT North American Championship Match

Tavion Heights was the first out, and received a mild positive reaction from the audience.  He seemed excited and fired up.  Page made his entrance, entered the ring and kissed his title before handing it to the referee.

As the bell rang, the two locked up.  Tavion got the advantage, and Page went for the ropes.  As Heights released, Page took advantage by wrapping him in a headlock.  He was thrown off and attempted ot deliver a should block off the ropes repeatedly, but Tavion did not budge. Page punched Heights, but Heights took over withshots of his own.  Heights was relentless in the offense, while Page repeatedly tried to counter.  Page was thrown outside the ring, where he backdropped Heights on the steel ramp.  Heights writhed in pain on the grate.  Page threw him back in the ring.

Dueling ‘lets go Ethan/Ethan sucks†chants.  Page rammed into Heights†back in the corner to capitalize on his injury. He stomped on Heights repeatedly, then delivered a back suplex.  Page made a pin attempt, good for 2.   Page continued to work on Heights†back.  He threw him hard into the corner with an Irish Whip, and Heights crumpled to the mat.  Page missed an charging elbow in the corner.  Heights tried to give a suplex to Page, but his back gave out.  Page gave him a suplex in return, then used a bear hug to Heights†back.  Booker T noted that Page is a veteran who knows every dirty trick.

Heights made it to his feet and rammed Page into the corner, but Page was back on him with a brar hug to the back.  Heights rammed him into the corner again, tried to rally but Page stopped him.  Page picked up Heights off the turnbuckle then delivered a backbreaker down onto the turnbuckle.  Tavion retrated outside the ring, but Page threw him back into the ring and posed for the crowd.  Heights recovered enough to rally, delivering several punches to Page and clotheslining him repeatedly.  Heights hit a big kick off the ropes then threw Page to the mat.

Heights then picked up Page on his shoulders, but Page slipped out.  Heights maneuvered into an ankle lock on Page while the crowd changed “USAâ€, but Page got to the ropes.  The two traded pin attempts.  Heights countered a Twisted Grin with a backslide. Page hit the Egoâ€s Edge, but Heights kicked out.  Page slapped on a Boston crab while Heights writhed in pain, until he reached the ropes forcing a break.  Heights scaled the top rope, but was punched by Page.  Page tried to superplex Heights, but Heights countered with a sleeper on the top rope.  Page countered, delivering a slam off the top rope.  He then picked up Heights and hit a Twisted Grin. Page covered Heights for the three count

Winner: Ethan Page in 10:30.

(Weigleâ€s Analysis: another winner.  The action tonight has been hard and fast, and this one was no exception.  Another competitive match with a convincing finish.)

The AA Latin American Champion El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. appeared on the big screen, challenged Page to a match for his North America Title.  “Iâ€ll see you real soon.â€

Myles Bourne was interviewed backstage.  Bourne celebrated beating Lexis King.  Bourne called NXT his family, and pledged to go to war for NXT against TNA on Tuesday.

Mike Santana appeared in a short video.  He called Trick Williams a coward in Spanish, and pledged to bring the TNA title back to TNA.  He warned NXT he would return on Tuesday “and I ainâ€t coming alone.â€

5) JACY JAYNE vs. LOLA VICE – NXT Womenâ€s Championship Match

Vice entered first, swaying her hips and dancing down to the ring as normal.  She hugged members of her family at ringside.  Her sisters were wearing her merch.  There was a mild “Lola†chant.

Jayne entered second, accompanied by the only other surviving member of Fatal Influence, Fallon Henley.

Announcements were made in the ring by Mike Rome.  Lola got an ovation as the hometown favorite.  Jayne was booed noticeably.   The NXT crowd is responding exactly as bookers want them to.  Only Booker T and Henley expressed support for Jayne.

The two locked up and Jayne delivered a headlock takedown.  Head scissors by Vice.  Jayne went back to the headlock after escaping. Vice powered out and the two traded wristlocks.  As Vice maneuvered out, Jayne slapped on another headlock.  Jayne gave a shoulder block.  Jayne thrown to the ropes, and was able to put on an armbar.  When Jayne escaped, Vice gave a headlock of her own, and an armdrag, then tripped Jayne and axe-kicked her in the back.  Jayne consulted with Henley.  Henley distracted Vice allowing Jayne to take control again.  Jayne delivered chops to Vice, then missed a clothesline.  Vice punched Jayne, and gave a snap suplex, before covering.  Jayne kicked out at 1.

Vice applied a chinlock.  Jayne gave a chinbreaker to escape, but Lola tried quick pin attempts, then kicked Jayne repeatedly in the midsection before kicking her out of the ring.  Outside the ring, Vice slammed Jayneâ€s head against the table.  Henley again distracted Vice, allowing Jayne to take control again.  Jayne gave a cannonball to Vice against the ring stairs.  Viceâ€s father protested angrily.  Jayne threw Vice back in the ring and threw her into the corner, then suplexed Vice.  Another failed pin attempt on Vice.

Jayne kicked Vice in the back, then stomped on before arrogantly posing to the crowd.  Vice responded with kicks, before getting distracted by Henley yet again.  Jayne delivered a backstabber, and Vice favored her back.  Jayne continued to punish Viceâ€s back, then threw her against the ropes for a back elbow, which was good for another 2-count.  Jayne slammed Viceâ€s head on the mat, then delivered a chinlock of sorts.  Viceâ€s family was shown repeatedly, looking concerned.  Vice backed Jane into the corner repeatedly to break the hold, btu Jayne hit her in the back, went for a pin.  Vice countered Jayne into a chinlock of her own, which Jayne maneuvered into a pin attempt, breaking the hold.

Jayne missed a charge into the corner, then ran into repeated kicks to the chest and midsection.  Vice kicked Jayne into the corner, and her family celebrated.  Vice shook her hips and gave a running hip attack in the corner, followed by a back suplex.  Jayne rolled out of the way, then ducked a backfist and rolled out of the ring.  Lola dove onto both Fatal Influence outside the ring, but Jayne responded with a pump kick to the face.  Jayne rolled Vice back in to the ring, went for a discus punch.  She missed and Vice hit her spinning back fist. The ref counted 2, before he was pulled out of the ring by Henley.  The ref ejected Henley.  Jayne rolled up Vice, but Vice countered into a chokehold.  Jayne escaped by leveraging a pin again.  Vice missed a charging attack, and the two traded blows.  Jayne hit a backfist and fell into a cover, but Vice kicked out at 2.

Both women were down, and slow to their feet, giving the chance for a mild “this is awesome†chant.  Jayne recovered and delivered punches and kicks to a prone Vice then posed to a booing crowd.    Jayne elbowed Vice repeatedly in the corner, before yelling at Viceâ€s family.  Lola hit an elbow of her own, then delivered a tornado DDT, rolling it into a guillotine submission.  Jayne rammed her into the corner to break the hold.  Jayne missed another charge, and Vice kicked her repeatedly in the corner. Caught climbing the top rope, Vice was kicked by Jayne.  Jayne hit for a back suplex off the top rope, then hit her charging knee strike.  Vice kicked out of a pin attempt at 2, and the crowd popped.

Jayne looked stunned, went outside the ring, grabbed her title, and brought in back into the ring.  She tried to hit Vice with the title, but the ref took it from her first.  While she and the ref struggled for the title, Vice rolled up Jayne twice for consecutive 2 counts, then super-kicked Jayne when the champion attempted a counter.  Jayne and Vice traded blows, the Vice hit her spinning backfist, btu Vice fell out of the ring.  A masked figure in black jumped the barricade and dropped Vice.  The referee counted to 9 before Vice got back in the ring. As she recovered, Jayne hit a Rolling Encore spinning punch for the three count.

Winner:  Jacy Jayne

(Weigleâ€s Analysis: An exciting match, possibly the best in Jayneâ€s championship reign.  Vice looked strong in defeat, received strong hometown support, and brought out the best in Jayne.  The presence of Viceâ€s family seemed to telegraph her win, so it was a mild surprise to see Jayne retain.  The attack by the hooded figure kept this from being a decisive match.)

Jayne and Henley celebrated They seemed confused about the identity of the hooded assailant, but didn’t’ seem to care.

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Keegan Bradley refused to condemn American Ryder Cup fans after the grim scenes that formed a backdrop to day two at Bethpage Black. Bradley went so far as to curiously suggest spectators had been “violent†during the Ryder Cup in Rome two years ago. Bradley’s approach was in stark contrast to that of his European counterpart, Luke Donald, who believes some those in the galleries engaged in unacceptable conduct.

Europe lead their hosts 11½-4½ heading into the final day. Just as striking on Saturday, though, was a series of unacceptable shouts towards European players. These were personal – especially in the direction of Rory McIlroy – and regularly delivered as golfers were preparing to play. McIlroy and Shane Lowry completed a fourball victory with state troopers lining holes.

“I thought the fans were passionate,†said Bradley. “I mean, their home team is getting beat bad. They are passionate fans. I wasn’t at Rome but I heard a lot of stories that Rome was pretty violent as well.

“But the fans of New York from what I have seen have been pretty good. You’re always going to have a few people that cross the line and that’s unfortunate. I was happy to see our players trying to quieten down some people that were like that.â€

Bradley took umbrage with the suggestion the US team had stoked those in the stands. Collin Morikawa called for fans to bring “chaos†to the Ryder Cup. “Ryder Cups are wild,†Bradley said. “I don’t appreciate those words that you just said. I know what you’re trying to do. The Ryder Cup is full of passionate fans, full of passionate players.â€

Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates surrounded by New York state troopers after he and Tyrrell Hatton defeated Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay. Photograph: Harry How/Getty Images

Donald was asked to explain his team’s most difficult moments. “It was loud, it was raucous,†said the Englishman. “What I consider crossing the line is personal insults and making sounds when they are trying to hit on their backswings or very close to when they are trying to go into their routines. That did happen a little bit. It’s happened at other Ryder Cups, too. It’s something we prepared for and I can see how well they have dealt with it.

“Things got tougher out there and it fired them up even more. They were able to get better through those difficult moments out there. That is what makes me most proud as a captain, just their ability to take the punches and come back even stronger.â€

With Europe needing only two and a half points to retain the cup, Bradley knows the US require a sporting miracle. “Wild stuff happens in sports all the time,†he added.

Donald expanded on the neck injury to Viktor Hovland, which raises the possibility of Sunday’s singles being reduced to 11 matches. Hovland was due to feature in Saturday’s afternoon fourballs after victory alongside Robert MacIntyre in the morning but was a late call-off. Should the Norwegian fail to recover, a predetermined US player will also be removed from the draw and both teams will receive a half point.

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Quick GuideRyder Cup singles pairings and timingsShow

12.02 EDT/17.02 BST Cameron Young v Justin Rose
12.13 EDT/17.13 BST Justin Thomas v Tommy Fleetwood
12.24 EDT/17.24 BST Bryson DeChambeau v Matt Fitzpatrick
12.35 EDT/17.35 BST Scottie Scheffler v Rory McIlroy
12.46 EDT/17.46 BST Patrick Cantlay v Ludvig Ã…berg
12.57 EDT/17.57 BST Xander Schauffele v Jon Rahm
13.08 EDT/18.08 BST JJ Spaun v Sepp Straka
13.19 EDT/18.19 BST Russell Henley v Shane Lowry
13.30 EDT/18.30 BST Ben Griffin v Rasmus Højgaard
13.41 EDT/18.41 BST Collin Morikawa v Tyrrell Hatton
13.52 EDT/18.52 BST Sam Burns v Robert MacIntyre
14.03 EDT/19.03 BST Harris English v Viktor Hovland

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“He was feeling quite uncomfortable in the middle of the round this morning,†Donald said. “He got some physio. He was given a lot of anti-inflammatories during the round. He finished. He was feeling OK. He went in to rest and then he went back out to the range to try and hit some balls. When he got to the driver, he hit one and it was very painful. He hit another one and it got even more painful.

“He is on his way now to go get an MRI scan 20 or 30 minutes away and we’ll see in the morning what he is like. It’s definitely stiffened up a little bit. He would love to play and he’ll do everything he can to play.â€

The highlight of the singles draw is Scottie Scheffler versus McIlroy in match four. Europe’s desire to wrap this up early is demonstrated by the placing of Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, McIlroy and Jon Rahm in the top half dozen games.

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The No. 1 player in the world looked anything but on Day 1 of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

Scottie Scheffler came into this event with the expectation that he would dominate as he has done on the PGA Tour and the majors all year. Instead, the three-time major winner went winless in both sessions Friday and is now 2-4-2 all time in the event. He has not won a full point since 2021, when it was played at Whistling Straits.

“When you’re the No. 1 player in the world, you have a day that maybe it wasn’t his best, normally you bounce back,” U.S. team captain Keegan Bradley said. “We are not worried about Scottie Scheffler.”

Saturday Morning Foursomes Schedule

7:10a: DeChambeau/Young vs. Fitzpatrick/Aberg
7:26a: Morikawa/English vs. McIlroy/Fleetwood
7:42a: Schauffele/Cantlay vs. Rahm/Hatton
7:58a: Henley/Scheffler vs. MacIntyre/Hovland

Playing with J.J. Spaun in the afternoon four-ball, Scheffler was not as sharp as he typically is from tee to green and looked confused multiple times on the greens, missing putt after putt.

“We gave ourselves plenty of opportunities,” Scheffler said. “It really just came down to me not holing enough putts.”

The most striking result, however, came in the morning, when Scheffler and foursomes partner Russell Henley lost 5 and 3 to Ludvig Ã…berg and Matt Fitzpatrick.

“We just didn’t hole enough putts early. We had some chances,” said Scheffler, who will play with Henley again in Saturday morning foursomes. “I think the putts just didn’t fall.”

Putting was a much-discussed topic among the American players who struggled Friday. Bryson DeChambeau, who played with Justin Thomas in the morning foursomes and Ben Griffin in the afternoon, also lost both of his matches.

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“They made everything,” DeChambeau said. “I felt like I was clutch when I needed to be, but … there were so many putts that just didn’t go in for us that went in for them. Luck is on their side right now.”

Bradley cited the number of putts the Europeans made several times, as well. And while he did insert Cameron Young into the foursomes lineup in place of Thomas as a change Saturday, the rest of those pairings that lost Friday morning, including Collin Morikawa and Harris English (who fell 5 and 4 to Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood), will be teeing it up again in the morning session.

“We’re sticking to our plan,” Bradley said. “We’re not going to panic and make those sort of mistakes. We’re going to stick to what we know.”

According to DataGolf, the Morikawa-English pairing is the worst potential tandem of any of the 132 possible combinations for either team based on strokes gained.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is now 2-4-2 all time at the Ryder Cup. Andrew Redington/Getty Images

“We came in here this week with a plan, and the players are prepared for that plan,” Bradley said. “We look at the data. We look at the strokes gained. In the morning session, we just didn’t make any putts. Really, hardly any at all. Everything else was pretty good.”

Bradley said his message to the team after Friday harped on the fact that only 28% of the total points have been played for and that there’s still plenty of golf ahead. But this is the fourth-largest deficit the U.S. team has faced on Day 1 of a Ryder Cup on home soil, according to ESPN Research. Of the three previous times, only one has resulted in the American team coming back to win: 1999 at Brookline.

“Listen, we knew this was going to be difficult. We knew this was going to be tough,” Bradley said. “We didn’t expect to come in here and this not be a difficult week. … What a stage, what an opportunity that they have to go out there tomorrow and prove to everybody that now they are down, now they have got to go catch up. I like that.”

Eddie Kingston (photo provided to PWTorch courtesy AEW)

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AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILYâ€S PLACE
LIVE ON TNT
REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR

Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur

[HOUR ONE]

-A photo of Road Warrior Animal was on the screen noting his death.

-The Dynamite opening aired. Then pyro blasted as Ross introduced the show and the camera showed clusters of mask-wearing fans in the audience. Schiavone said Orange Cassidy gets his chance at the North American Title tonight.

(1) MIRO & KIP SABIAN (w/Penelope Ford) vs. SONNY KISS & JOEY JANELA

Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford made their ring entrance first. Excalibur said theyâ€d soon be seeing his Best Man, Miro. Kip said itâ€s the moment everyone has been waiting for – the in-ring debut of the most handsome man ever. “Heâ€s not just my best man, heâ€s not just your best man, heâ€s Miro.†Ross said there are high expectations for Miro that go beyond him being the best man at the Kip-Penelope wedding. Miro made his ring entrance. Excalibur said heâ€s chiselled out of granite. As Janela and Kiss made their entrance, a pre-recorded soundbite aired with Janela mocking Kip and Miro. He said heâ€s “been there†and marrying Ford is a mistake. He said theyâ€re on their way to an express victory and let out a cartoon maniacal laugh. Schiavone noted that Janela referred to him and Ford being an item at one time.

Sabian began against Kiss. Ross said Sonny opened a lot of eyes with “her†performance against Cody. Miro tagged in a minute in against Janela. Sabian tagged himself back in, though, before any action. The director cut to Janela at ringside just as Sonny was flying onto Sabian in the ring. Miro kicked Sonny from behind after Sabian kicked out of a Sonny cover. Miro got in some power moves against Sonny. Excalibur said because Lance Archer was in contact with someone with COVID-19, out of caution to protect everyone in AEW, he stayed home. As a result, Mox would face Eddie Kingston one-on-one instead. Ross said the history between Sabian and Janela “is dirt sheet material.†Ross said Miro was trained by Rikishi and some with Gangrel.

Janela mistakenly bumped into Miro on the ring apron. Miro entered the ring and charged at Janela. Janela ducked and Miro tumbled over the top rope. Miro sold an ankle injury. Janela kicked him. Sabian reverse-whipped Janela at Miro, who backdropped him over the barricade. Miro launched Sabian at Janela. The landing looked awkward. Janela asked, “Are you okay?†Janela then launched off the ringside barricade at Miro back at ringside. He slipped and came up short and slid out of Miroâ€s arms. Miro lifted him. Sonny leaped off the ring apron and dropkicked Miro.

Finally back in the ring, Janela and Sabian battled. Janela superkicked Sabian for a two count. Miro shoved Janela into Kiss who was on the ropes. Miro then kicked Janela, who rolled to the floor. Sabian threw Sonny back into the ring. Sabian caught Kip with a lifted boot and rallied against both Sabian and Miro. Miro tossed Sonny into a Code Breaker type move for Sabian leading to a near fall. Miro tossed Janela out of the ring and then hit Sonny with the Machka Kick. Miro stomped Sonny and applied the Camel Clutch for the win. Ross said it was an impressive debut for Miro. Excalibur said he did it against a red-hot tag team in Sabian & Kiss.

WINNER: Miro & Sabian in 12:00.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Miro looked like a star despite the sloppiness at times in some of the spots he was involved in.)

-Eddie Kingston walked out and said to leave the hard cam on because he wanted to talk to the people at home. He said heâ€s getting an AEW World Title match tonight because was he never eliminated from the Casino Battle Royal. He said his 18 years in the business is another reason heâ€s getting a title shot. He said he and Moxley were cut from the same cloth, but then Mox sold out to the world of sports entertainment. He said he never did; he said he stayed with the fighters and outlaws “and I didnâ€t sell my soul to the devil.†He said before he puts Mox down and becomes the new World Champion, he wants to look into “the entertainerâ€s eyes.†Ross called it a brazen move. Mox came out through a side door and walked down the bleachers with his title. Excalibur said Kingston is a master of pushing peopleâ€s buttons. They had a brief forehead-to-forehead staredown. Referees and officials came out to pry them apart.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Good audible to give Eddie the arguably-earned title shot due to the Casino Battle Royal issue heâ€s brought up. Itâ€s best to keep Kingstonâ€s promos short because the yelling can get old fast, but he did a good job sounding like a bitter indy guy who never got a break and resents anyone who made a choice different than him and did well financially as a result.) [c]

-The announcers hyped the scheduled matches including Brodie Lee vs. Orange Cassidy for the North American Title, Shida & Thunder Rosa vs. Ivelisse & Diamante, Moxley vs. Kingston, and Hangman Page vs. Evil Uno. Ross said: “What a night this is going to be. Iâ€m loving this show!â€

-Kenny Omega walked onto the stage and then sat with the announcers at the table. Excalibur said Omega asked for him and Page to be removed from the tag team rankings. Ross made fun of Omegaâ€s white t-shirt. Omega said itâ€s versatile.

(2) EVIL UNO (w/Dark Order including Colt Cabana) vs. “HANGMAN†ADAM PAGE

Omega said he was offered this as a tag match, but he turned it down because it wouldnâ€t help his singles rankings. He said AEW has the deepest tag team roster in all of pro wrestling, and they were champs. He said they wanted to defeat every tag team and they almost did it, so itâ€s nothing to be ashamed of. Five members of Dark Order stood and watched from the stage, which made for a fun backdrop. Page had a swagger to him he hasnâ€t shown in a while. Uno hid behind the ref. Uno caught Page with a neckbreaker. Uno showboated after that spot. Ross threw to the split-screen. [c]

Back from the break, Dark Order approached Page on the ramp. Uno asked them to back away. Omega said he wants to win it the right way and do the right thing. Colt had some words with Uno and then retreated to the back with the rest of them. Meanwhile, Page recovered and slammed Uno on the ring apron. He landed a fallaway slam mid-ring and then a shooting star press for a near fall. Uno caught Page with a pump kick and then a top rope senton for a near fall. Page came back with a lariat. Page landed a powerbomb into high stack roll-up for a near fall. He then landed the Buckshot Lariat for the three count.

WINNER: Page in 13:00.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Good match. It was good to see Page in a state other than mopey or tipsy.)

-Schiavone stood outside of the Young Bucks locker room. He said the Bucks wanted to talk to him, “so here we are.†He knocked. Matt lunged out and asked Schiavone if he flinched. He said people are noticing the Bucks are acting out of character lately. He admitted they never should have put their hands on Alex Marvez or Mike Posey. He unconvincingly said he and his brother are sorry. He said theyâ€ve gone through a lot and lost a lot including title opportunities and friendships. “We will do better,†he said. Schiavone said FTR is the reason for all of this. Matt asked for the next question. “Try harder,†he said. Schiavone asked about FTR winning the AEW Tag Team Titles. Jackson asked if they put him up to bringing that up. He asked if he has his phone. He asked to see it. Jackson grabbed Schiavone phone and broke the screen. “Come on, man,†Schiavone said. Jackson told him to get an upgrade and he threw him some cash once. Schiavone said that can be a new chapter in their book.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Iâ€m happy to see the Bucks choose a definite direction here.) [c]

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(3) BRODIE LEE vs. ORANGE CASSIDY – AEW TNT Title match

When Schiavone talked about his broken phone, Ross asked Schiavone if his picture are safe and if heâ€s “on the cloud.†Schiavone said he is. Schiavone said heâ€d use the cash to buy a new phone. Cassidy hung out casually at ringside during Brodieâ€s ring entrance. Justin Roberts did formal mid-ring introductions.

Cassidy threw soft kicks to Brodieâ€s ankles with his hands in his pocket. Brodie slapped him hard and he went down. Hands still in pockets, Brodie stomped away at him. Cassidy stood and, hands in pockets, dropkicked Brodie out of the ring. He then dove through the ropes. Dark Order caught him. Brodie then tackled Cassidy at ringside, taking not just Cassidy but also Dark Order members down. Ross said heâ€s a big Cassidy fan, but heâ€s not crazy about his chances. Brodie slapped Cassidyâ€s chest.

Ross said Brodie Lee is Bruiser Brody-like. Dark Order stomped away at Cassidy at ringside as Brodie distracted the ref. Brodie threw Cassidy back into the ring and then overshot a senton. He tossed Cassidy out of the ring again where Dark Order stomped away at him. Brodie threw Cassidy into the ring again and (too casually) whipped him into the ropes, but Cassidy countered with a swinging DDT. Brodie countered with a Bossman Slam for a two count. They cut to a split-screen break. [c/ss]

Back from the break, Brodie was still in control. Ross said heâ€s getting the holy hell beaten out of him. Brodie tossed Cassidy around as Ross talked about the scary look in his eyes. Cassidy couldnâ€t even stand. The ref considered calling off the match. Cassidy fell again when Brodie wound up for a clothesline. The announcers said this could be a strategy. He dropped again before Brodie could strike him. He then surprised Brodie with a roll-up. Excalibur said Cassidy was suckering him in. Cassidy landed two flying elbows through the ropes at ringside, then rolled Brodie into the ring. He fended off Dark Order at ringside, then returned to the ring. Cassidy countered Brodie and gave him a stunner. He climbed quickly to the top rope and landed a diving DDT. Both were down and slow to get up. Cassidy kipped up and landed the running PK. Brodie stood and yelled and fired up. Cassidy gave him a tornado DDT and anair raid crash for a believable near fall. John Silver entered. Cassidy gave him an Orange Punch. Brodie quickly gave Cassidy a powerbomb and discus lariat for the win.

WINNER: Brodie Lee in 11:00 to retain the TNT Title.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Fun and well-plotted and well-executed match. Both wrestlers who are about as distinctly different as it gets got to shine at various parts of the match and each were protected. AEW doesnâ€t do the distraction or interference finish much, but this was a time it made sense. Now donâ€t do it again for two months.)

[HOUR TWO]

-Cody returned to the stage with black hair. (I need fresh photos again!) The neck tattoo is still there. He came out and took on Dark Order. The announcers wondered if he was medically cleared. They agreed he looked healthy. Brodie Lee abandoned his men as Cody cleared the ring. Ross told viewers to stay tuned because they hadnâ€t seen nothing yet. [c]

-They cut backstage to Dasha, but Brodie Lee barged in and said Cody has audacity to return like that after heâ€s been away for five weeks. He bragged about what he did to Dustin Rhodes and what Ana Jay did to Brandi Rhodes. He said Cody is a coward. He held up his TNT Title belt, then held up a dog collar and chain. He vowed to wrap it around Codyâ€s neck and “that god-forsaken tattoo.â€

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: That was a wild old-school yelling promo, but Brodieâ€s delivery was believable. He seemed genuinely emotionally triggered by Codyâ€s return.)

-Private Party and Matt Hardy walked to the ring. Hardy was limping pretty severely. Hardy thanked the fans for cheering him and said, “You just made my birthday.†Hardy said heâ€s been replaying the events of last Wednesday to try to figure out who would attack him in such a cowardly fashion. He said he had a heated confrontation with MJF, a discussion with Brodie Lee, and he already has a long storied history and hatred for the Inner Circle. He said whoever did it was wearing a mask or face covering, and he knows he was hit with a pipe or maybe a bat. He said moments later, what a coincidence it was that Hager and Jericho strolled onto the scene with a bat. Hardy said Jericho is his prime suspect right now. He said Private Party tore the house down last week with Hager & Jericho. He said he is so proud of them, and the only reason they didnâ€t win is because Jericho and Hager utilized that bat.

Hardy messed up the saying,â€The more things change, the more they stay the same.†He said Jericho has a lot of nicknames, but heâ€ll always be known as an asshole. Jerichoâ€s music played and he walked out with Santana, Ortiz, Jake Hager, and his baseball bat. Jericho sarcastically said, “Happy birthday, Matt.†Then he added, “Who gives a shit?†He complained about Hardy decimating Sammy. He said nobody knows when Sammyâ€s coming back. “Guess what? I lied. Heâ€s back right now.†Sammy danced out as Jericho started a “Sammy! Sammy!†chant. Sammy and Jericho hugged. Jericho said heâ€s the million viewer man because people tune in to see him. He said if he was going to hit Hardy with a bat, heâ€d do it to his face so Matt could see the joy on his face as he did it. Jericho said he didnâ€t hit him last week, but heâ€ll do it tonight. Hardy said heâ€s not medically cleared, but heâ€ll fight all of the Inner Circle. Private Party interjected and tried to get him to calm down. Marq Quen told him to take time to recover properly. Quen said heâ€s cleared and he can step up. He told Jericho he laid him out last week. Isiah Kassidy took the mic and said this is his battle. He said he almost beat Jericho twice, so heâ€s challenging him to a one-on-one match next week. He said he wants to make Jericho “my Le Champion bitch.†Jericho soaked up his words and smiled.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Really good to hear from Private Party. Nice setup for next week.) [c]

-Schiavone interviewed Tully Blanchard and FTR mid-ring. Tully said there are new fans each week and they want to show them how great they can be. He said he wants FTR to defend their tag titles in 20 minute time limit matches. He wanted to pick their opponents and give them “a brush with greatness.†Their first offer went to SCU. He said if they donâ€t win 20 minutes, they get a check in the winnerâ€s column. Dax Harwood talked about who might be next. He talked about the Best Friends, and said theyâ€re backyard comedic wrestlers. Trent and Chuck Taylor walked out. Trent and said last week wasnâ€t a match, it was a war. He said theyâ€re still beat up, but theyâ€re ready for the 20 minute match now. Dax said thatâ€s fine with them. They were about to start the match, but Cash said they canâ€t do this. He said theyâ€re fighting champions, but itâ€s clear Trent & Chuck arenâ€t healthy. He said give it a few minutes, “but until then, top guys out.†They dropped to ringside. Chuck said at least Santana & Ortiz didnâ€t run from a fight “like a couple of weenies.†They hugged mid-ring. Excalibur called it a small consolation that they got the hug, but no title shot.

-They showed clips of last weekâ€s angle that set up the womenâ€s tag match this week.

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(4) IVELISE & DIAMANTE vs. THUNDER ROSA & HIKARU SHIDA

Schiavone said Rosaâ€s facepaint is a tribute to Road Warrior Animal. Schiavone called it a terrible day. He said Animal died unexpectedly. They cut to a break a few minutes in. [c]

Rosa mistakenly gave Shida a running high knee when Iveleise moved. Rosa saved Shida from a cover a minute later. Rosa gave Diamante a Death Valley Driver. Shida moved in and delivered a quick Falcon Arrow for a two count, broken up by Evilese. Shida then finished Diamante with a running boot.

WINNERS: Shida & Rosa in 9:00.

-Dasha interviewed Jericho backstage about the Kassidy challenge. Jericho said he respects him for his balls. He said some day heâ€ll be a big star in AEW, but not next week because next week heâ€s facing him, the Million Viewer Man, the Demo God. MJF entered the picture and said he heard what went down and the fact that that runt would disrespect him like that is deplorable. Jericho touted MJF and said it means so much coming from him. MJF imitated Jericho and called him the Demo God, so it means a lot to him. Jericho said MJF is pretty great. They exchanged several, “No, youâ€re great.†Then in sync they asked why they called each other a loser. MJF said he saw it on Twitter and Instagram. Jericho said he saw it on Dynamite with his own eyes. MJF said he was calling the limo drivers losers because they almost hit each other when they parked. Jericho bought in. He said he wasnâ€t calling MJF a loser, either. He said he was aiming the comment at Schiavone. They made fun of Tony together. Jericho said, “You know what, Max? Youâ€re all right.†Max returned the compliment. They thanked Dasha and left.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Tremendous. Really funny. Both Jericho and MJF were great here. MJF is getting a genuine rub sharing the screen with Jericho like that. The fact that they acknowledged they saw what the other said about them was making fun of all the times wrestlers in WWE never see what fans see on TV even a week later.)

-They hyped next weekâ€s show: Jericho vs. Kassidy, FTR vs. SCU, Ricky Starks vs. Darby Allin one-on-one. Moxley appears, too. They said the Oct. 7 anniversary show will feature Moxley or Kingston vs. Archer for the AEW Title.

(Kellerâ€s Analysis: Because theyâ€re pre-taping next weekâ€s show, they canâ€t do the Lance Archer six-man with Moxley next week, either. And then itâ€s their anniversary show, so it looks like that match just wonâ€t happen at all.) [c]

(5) JON MOXLEY vs. EDDIE KINGSTON – AEW World Hvt. Title match

Ross said, “Slobber-knocker time!†Kingston applied a headlock at the start. Moxley escaped and applied a head scissors. Announcers plugged some new merchandise for Cody. They stood and exchanged chops. Kingston landed an enzuigiri and a clothesline. [c/ss]

They battled back and forth for a few minutes during and after the break. Kingston landed a backdrop driver for a near fall. Kingston was selling the idea of a stinger, shaking his hand as if it was numb and wincing in pain. Excalibur said the hand could also be broken, limiting his offense. Kingston asked Mox to back away, but then went on the attack. Mox countered with a sleeper and then shifted into the bulldog choke. Kingston passed out in two seconds and the ref called for the bell.

WINNER: Moxley via KO in 11:00 to retain the AEW Title.

-Afterward, the Lucha Bros ran out and attacked Moxley. Will Hobbs ran out for the save. He ended up getting overwhelmed, though. Darby Allin ran out for the save, skateboard in hand. He cleared the ring. Ricky Starks snuck out and speared Darby. (It helps surprise your foe when your music doesnâ€t play.) Taz walked to ringside and enjoyed what he was watching as Starks, Lucha Bros., and Kingston beat up Darby, Hobbs, and Moxley. Starks used the skateboard against Allin. The show ended with Kingston sitting above a KOâ€d Moxley.

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – U.S. captain Keegan Bradley on Monday defended the PGA of America’s decision to pay American players a stipend to play in the Ryder Cup.

This year, for the first time, each U.S. player will receive a $200,000 stipend in addition to $300,000 that will be distributed to charity.

That’s an increase from the $200,000 that was strictly earmarked for charity previously. It’s a similar payment scheme to what the PGA Tour has for Presidents Cup participants.

Bradley has already said that he will donate the entirety of his $500,000 bonus. He did not disclose how many of the U.S. players will follow suit, saying it’s a “personal decision.â€

“The PGA of America asked me to help out with this,†Bradley said, “and this is the best way we came up with to do it.â€

Added PGA CEO Derek Sprague on Monday’s “Live From the Ryder Cup”: “[Bradley] wanted to do more good with the money, so that’s why there is $300,000 out of the $500,000 allocation going to charity. … At the end of the day, charity’s going to win again.â€

The pay-for-play issue dates to the 1999 matches but came under the spotlight once again two years ago in Rome, with reports that U.S. players wanted to be compensated for participating in the PGA’s biggest money-making event.

Bradley was asked four questions – by two U.K.-based journalists – about the new plan, and if it creates a perception that it “means more†to the European players because they’re not being paid to play.

On the first official day of Ryder Cup week, as his team began its preparations in earnest, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley admitted Monday that he thought about playing “every second.â€

“Well, I’m not concerned about what Europe does or what they think. I’m concerned about what my team is doing,†Bradley said. “We did the best we could, and I think a lot of good is going to come from this. I think the players are going to do a lot of good with this money, and I think it’s great.â€

European captain Luke Donald was seated beside Bradley on Monday afternoon but did not receive any questions about the Americans’ new monetary arrangement.

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