CROWN Pro Wrestling: Empire Fractured
Location: United Center – Chicago, IL
Tagline: “Loyalty is a lie. Only power remains.”
Opening Promo: Bianca Belair Addresses The Monarchy
Bianca Belair, in a custom black “CHAMP ENERGY” jacket, walks to the ring with the CROWN Women’s World Championship around her waist. Her expression is hard, conflicted. The Chicago crowd is LOUD and split.
Bianca: “Let’s get one thing straight — I am NOT a part of The Monarchy. I’m the EST. The best. The top. I didn’t need anybody to get here — and I don’t need anyone to stay here.”
Before the crowd can digest it, Kris Statlander storms to the ring to a thunderous pop.
Statlander: “You’re full of it, Bianca. They bailed you out — and you didn’t stop them. You KNEW they’d interfere… and you LET THEM. That makes you one of them.”
Bianca steps forward, nose to nose.
Bianca: “I’m the CHAMP. And I’ll do what it takes to STAY champ. I don’t care how you feel about it.”
Before they can escalate — The Monarchy’s music hits.
Mercedes Moné, Bayley, Liv Morgan, Cora Jade, and Roxanne Perez slowly walk down the ramp. They encircle the ring like lions around prey. Bianca and Kris are back-to-back.
Bayley smirks:
“You don’t have to say it, B. You’re with us whether you admit it or not.”
Suddenly—Rhea Ripley, Raquel Rodriguez, and Willow Nightingale charge down to a huge pop! A six-woman standoff erupts into a wild brawl, and officials rush in to break it up.
Tonight’s main event is confirmed: Bianca vs Statlander — inside a steel cage.
Match 1: Nia Jax vs Kairi Sane – 2 out of 3 Falls
Fall 1:
Kairi attempts to use her speed early, but Nia’s power is too much. A Pop-up Samoan Drop followed by a second rope leg drop gives Nia the early lead.
Winner Fall 1: Nia Jax
Fall 2:
Kairi dodges a charge into the post and begins working the legs. She lands an Insane Elbow to the back and traps Nia in a mutated Cloverleaf. Nia taps!
Winner Fall 2: Kairi Sane
Fall 3:
Desperation and fury. Nia nearly flattens Kairi with a powerbomb on the apron. But Kairi kicks out after a Banzai Drop. Kairi escapes a second powerbomb and hits a spike DDT, climbs the ropes, and hits a FINAL Insane Elbow to the back of the neck.
Winner: Kairi Sane (2–1)
Kairi escapes the ring bruised but victorious.
Match 2: Jade Cargill vs Asuka vs Lyra Valkyria vs Tay Conti vs Queen Aminata
Winner earns a future Mid-Card Title shot
Match starts fast. Asuka and Aminata trade brutal strikes. Lyra and Tay fly everywhere. Jade stands back, calculating. Tay and Lyra both try dives on Jade — she catches them both in a double fallaway slam!
Key Spots:
- Aminata hits a running double knee to Lyra’s face.
- Asuka traps Tay in the Asuka Lock, but Lyra breaks it.
- Jade hits a Jaded on Queen Aminata but gets pulled out of the ring by Asuka.
- Lyra hits a twisting neckbreaker on Tay from the top.
Finish:
Asuka kicks Jade in the head, but Jade tanks it and powerbombs her onto Tay. Lyra hits a springboard spin kick on Aminata, but Jade returns with a spine-shattering spear and plants Lyra with Jaded.
Winner: Jade Cargill
Jade holds up four fingers — signaling her fourth major victory.
Match 3: Athena vs Giulia
Promo Setup:
Earlier in the night, Athena cuts a heartfelt promo about her respect for Iyo Sky and her love of fighting warriors. Giulia walks out, interrupting her.
Giulia: “You want a warrior? Then you’ve got the real one. Next week. No excuses.”
This match is booked ON THE SPOT.
The Match:
Fast, aggressive, no feeling-out. Giulia targets the ribs. Athena responds with power. The crowd is locked in.
Key Spots:
- Athena hits a springboard crossbody to the outside.
- Giulia lands a fisherman buster on the floor.
- Athena catches Giulia mid-air and turns it into a sitout powerbomb.
- Giulia slaps Athena across the face — Athena responds with back-to-back forearms.
Finish:
Athena goes for O-Face, but Giulia ducks, kicks the knee, and hits Glorious Driver III clean.
Winner: Giulia
Both women stare down after the bell, mutual nod, no handshake… yet.
Match 4: Becky Lynch vs Thunder Rosa – “I Quit” Match
Build:
This feud escalated over weeks with neither woman willing to back down. Promos have focused on pride, toughness, and who is the true warrior of CROWN. No titles — just pride and punishment.
Entrances:
- Becky enters in black and red, hair braided, fists taped. No flashy gear. Just a fight.
- Thunder Rosa wears Día de los Muertos face paint and a torn leather jacket with “NEVER QUIT” written on the back.
Match Psychology:
Brutal. No pinfalls, no DQs. The only way to win is to make your opponent say “I Quit.” The match is a slow burn at first but builds into a violent, personal war.
Key Spots:
- Thunder Rosa pulls out a steel chain and wraps it around Becky’s neck, yelling “Quit!” Becky screams but refuses.
- Becky introduces a kendo stick and wears Rosa out with over a dozen shots. Rosa refuses to give up.
- Thunder Rosa powerbombs Becky through a table at ringside. Still no quit.
- Becky locks in the Disarm-Her using a chair. Rosa howls in pain but bites her own hand to avoid yelling “I Quit.”
- Rosa slams Becky’s hand between two chairs, targeting her arm.
Finish:
After 20 minutes of war, Becky traps Thunder Rosa in a barbed-wire Disarm-Her, wrapping the wire across Rosa’s mouth. Blood pours from Rosa’s lip. The ref holds the mic to her…
Thunder Rosa: “I… I quit…”
Winner: Becky Lynch
Becky doesn’t celebrate. She just collapses, holding her bloodied arm. Respect is earned, but not exchanged… yet.
Match 5: Alexa Bliss vs Chelsea Green
Match Psychology:
This is character-driven. Alexa Bliss is playing subtle mind games, while Chelsea is full of ego and chaos. It’s speed vs underhanded tricks.
Key Spots:
- Alexa fakes a twisted elbow injury, then surprises Chelsea with a snap DDT.
- Chelsea argues with the referee over her makeup mid-match.
- Alexa plays possum, tricking Chelsea into a sunset flip bomb into the corner.
- Chelsea hits the I’m Prettier, but Alexa kicks out at 2.999.
Finish:
Alexa hits Twisted Bliss clean after dodging a top-rope moonsault attempt.
Winner: Alexa Bliss
Post-match: Alexa smirks, blows a sarcastic kiss, and walks away, still unhinged but victorious.
Match 6: Charlotte Flair & Jordynne Grace vs Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter – Street Fight
Entrances:
- Charlotte wears a black and silver robe over taped fists. Jordynne in camo gear.
- Britt and Jamie are decked out in black jeans and “Rebel Hearts” shirts, looking ready for war.
Weapons EVERYWHERE:
Kendo sticks. Chairs. Trash cans. Thumbtacks. Tables.
Key Spots:
- Charlotte hits a Moonsault off the barricade onto both Britt and Hayter.
- Jordynne gorilla presses Jamie through a table in the corner.
- Britt hits Air Raid Crash on Charlotte onto a pile of chairs.
- Jamie Hayter powerbombs Jordynne onto tacks — and she gets up laughing.
- Charlotte spears Britt through a trash can mid-scream.
Finish:
Jordynne hits the Grace Driver on Jamie onto tacks. Charlotte locks Britt in the Figure-8, and Britt screams:
Britt Baker: “I QUIT! GET HER OFF ME!”
Winners: Charlotte Flair & Jordynne Grace
Post-match: Blood. Carnage. Jordynne wipes blood from her face and mouths, “We’re not done.”
Match 7: Willow Nightingale vs Roxanne Perez
Psychology:
Roxanne is playing the scrappy heel under The Monarchy’s wing. Willow is the heart-powered babyface who’s sick of the Monarchy’s smug dominance.
Key Spots:
- Roxanne targets Willow’s neck with vicious kicks.
- Willow counters with Pounce that sends Roxanne halfway across the ring.
- Roxanne counters a powerbomb with a codebreaker-style lungblower.
- Willow refuses to stay down and hits a Doctor Bomb.
Finish:
Roxanne tries to roll her up with the ropes, but the ref catches it. Willow lifts her and nails a Spinebuster, followed by Babe with the Powerbomb.
Winner: Willow Nightingale
Post-match: Willow grabs the mic and says, “I’m not done with Liv… or any of you spoiled Monarchy girls.”
Match 8: Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs Liv Morgan – Intercontinental Title Open Challenge
Deonna’s Open Challenge:
Deonna cuts a promo backstage saying she’s still the “Best Technical Wrestler Alive” and wants to test herself. Out comes… LIV MORGAN.
Match Psychology:
Deonna outwrestles Liv early. Liv gets frustrated, stalling and taunting. Cora Jade lurks at ringside.
Key Spots:
- Deonna traps Liv in Venus de Milo — Liv barely gets the ropes.
- Liv feigns a knee injury. The ref checks her — and Cora Jade SMACKS Deonna with a kendo stick.
- Liv nails a Step-Up Enzuigiri followed by Oblivion.
Finish:
Liv uses the ropes for leverage on the pinfall while Cora holds Deonna’s foot from the outside.
Winner: Liv Morgan – NEW Intercontinental Champion
The Monarchy celebrates in the aisle as Deonna holds her head in disbelief.
Match 9: Hikaru Shida (c) vs Naomi – U.S. Title Match
Entrances:
- Shida enters with a warrior’s glare, title high.
- Naomi walks out glowing, but now with Monarchy colors: purple and gold gear.
Match Psychology:
Fast-paced, hard-hitting, but every time Shida gets momentum, someone interferes.
Key Spots:
- Naomi hits a split-legged moonsault — Shida kicks out.
- Shida hits a Falcon Arrow — “SHE DID THE DEAL!” — but Liv distracts the ref.
- Bayley throws the title belt into Naomi’s hands behind the ref’s back.
Finish:
Naomi nails Shida with the belt, then hits the Rear View followed by a Split-Legged Moonsault.
Winner: Naomi – NEW U.S. Champion
The Monarchy poses with both the U.S. and IC titles.
Match 10: Mercedes Moné & Bayley (c) vs Rhea & Raquel vs Megan Bayne & Thekla – Tag Title Match
Tornado Rules — All chaos.
Key Spots:
- Rhea wipes out Thekla with a rampage slam.
- Bayne spears Raquel through the barricade.
- Mercedes and Bayley do a double-team Powerbomb/Backstabber combo on Thekla.
- Rhea nearly wins with a Riptide on Bayley, but Liv slides a chair in.
Finish:
Mercedes hits Moné Maker on Raquel onto the chair. Bayley covers.
Winners: Mercedes Moné & Bayley – retain titles
Match 11: Iyo Sky vs Stephanie Vaquer vs Toni Storm – #1 Contender’s Match
Match Psychology:
All three have a claim. This is hard-hitting and precise. Vaquer outwrestles Toni. Iyo outflies both.
Key Spots:
- Toni hits Storm Zero on Vaquer, but Iyo breaks it up.
- Vaquer locks La Mistica Armbar on Iyo — reversed into a roll-up.
- Iyo hits a double springboard dropkick to both opponents.
Finish:
Toni goes for Storm Zero again, but Iyo counters into a sunset bomb. Vaquer charges — Moonsault from Iyo on both!
Winner: Iyo Sky – New #1 Contender to the World Title
Main Event: Bianca Belair (c) vs Kris Statlander – Steel Cage Match – Women’s World Title
Build:
Kris demanded no interference. Bianca said “fine.” The Monarchy made no such promise.
Match Psychology:
It’s violent, personal, and full of layered storytelling. Bianca fights hard early, but as the match wears on, she becomes frustrated by Kris’s resilience.
Key Spots:
- Kris hits a Superplex off the cage wall.
- Bianca powerbombs Kris into the cage repeatedly.
- Liv climbs the cage — Kris knocks her off.
- Mercedes **
slides a chair through the bars**. Bianca picks it up… and hesitates.
Finish:
Kris hits a 450 Splash — the ref is distracted by Bayley. Liv sneaks in and hits Oblivion onto the steel chair.
Bianca sees Kris laid out — this time, no hesitation. She lifts Kris and hits a KOD onto a pile of chairs.
Winner: Bianca Belair – STILL World Champion
Post-match:
Bianca accepts a Monarchy t-shirt. She doesn’t smile. But she puts it on.
CROWN’s biggest heel turn is now complete.
The Monarchy holds every title… and the Empire is crumbling.
