Next Level Pro Wrestling: Show 45 — “Collision Course”
1. Hammerstone vs Braun Strowman – Falls Count Anywhere
The show kicks off with two monsters colliding. From the opening bell, Hammerstone and Strowman tear into each other, not waiting for introductions. The fight spills immediately to the outside, with Strowman tackling Hammerstone through the barricade. Hammerstone, undeterred, grabs a chair and smashes it across Strowman’s back, echoing through the arena. The two giants brawl into the crowd — fans scatter as they crash through a merchandise table, sending T-shirts flying.
Backstage, Strowman launches Hammerstone into a storage crate, but Hammerstone powers up, blood trickling from his forehead. He smashes Strowman into a concrete wall, lifts him with shocking strength, and powerslams him onto a stack of metal cases — cover for a two-count. They continue battling through the arena corridors until they reach the loading dock. Hammerstone grabs a chain, wraps it around his fist, and nails Strowman square in the jaw, dropping him hard.
In a moment of raw power, Hammerstone hoists Strowman and delivers a Nightmare Pendulum off a truck onto a table below! The impact is brutal. Hammerstone hooks the leg — 1, 2, 3!
Winner: Hammerstone
He raises his fists in victory as officials rush in, both men battered but standing tall. Hammerstone yells into the camera: “Next Level belongs to me!”
2. Bandido & Fenix vs The Bar vs The Acclaimed vs The Gunns – Tag Team Elimination #1 Contender Match
Four teams collide for a future shot at the tag titles, and it’s chaos from the jump. Fenix and Bandido start fast, dazzling the crowd with high-flying combos. The Acclaimed try to keep things comedic early, but Sheamus and Cesaro (The Bar) cut that short with brutal uppercuts and Brogue Kicks. The Gunns pick their spots, staying opportunistic.
First Elimination: Bandido takes out Max Caster with a springboard cutter, but Cesaro catches him mid-air with a European Uppercut and neutralizer — The Acclaimed are eliminated.
Second Elimination: The Gunns sneak in after Fenix hits a diving double stomp on Sheamus. They roll him up with feet on the ropes — The Bar are gone! The crowd boos heavily.
Final Two: Bandido & Fenix vs The Gunns. The pace quickens with lucha madness — Fenix flies over the top rope, wiping out Austin Gunn. Bandido hits a 21-Plex on Colten, then a tornillo plancha to the outside. As Bandido returns to the ring, Austin nails him with a Fameasser out of nowhere for a two-count! Fenix barely breaks it up.
The climax sees Fenix counter the 3:10 to Yuma, hitting a rebound hook kick, followed by a Bandido X-knee Driver and Fenix Fire Driver combo. They pin Austin to win!
Winners: Bandido & Fenix – New #1 Contenders
The lucha brothers embrace, pointing to the skies — “¡Somos los próximos campeones!”
3. FTR & Edge vs Dyer, Dijak, & Daniel Garcia
Before the match, it’s announced that Christian Cage was attacked backstage — Dyer and Dijak boast about it mid-entrance. Suddenly, Edge’s music hits! The crowd erupts as “The Rated-R Superstar” returns, storming to the ring with FTR beside him.
The match starts with chaos — FTR isolate Garcia early, working his legs and cutting off the ring. Dijak tags in and wrecks Cash Wheeler with a cyclone boot, shifting momentum. Edge finally tags in to a massive pop, unloading on everyone in sight with spears and Edgecution DDTs. He stares directly into the camera: “You can’t kill me!”
Midway through, Dyer and Dijak double-team Dax, slamming him through the announcer’s table. Garcia locks in a Dragon Tamer on Edge, but Edge claws his way to the ropes, barely surviving. The finish comes when FTR hits Shatter Machine on Dyer, Edge follows with a massive Spear, and all three men lock in simultaneous submissions on their opponents — the crowd roars as Garcia taps!
Winners: FTR & Edge
After the bell, Edge takes a mic and says, “Christian — I’ll find you. But tonight, these men reminded me what real tag team wrestling means.” FTR raise Edge’s hand as the crowd chants, “You still got it!”
4. Penta vs Kofi Kingston vs PAC vs Trick Williams vs Montez Ford – Ladder Match for Intercontinental Title MITB
From the opening bell, it’s utter insanity. Ford and Trick show athleticism early, trading leaps and reversals. Penta introduces the first ladder, using it like a weapon — Cero Miedo! PAC and Kofi team briefly to fend him off, but alliances quickly crumble.
Ford hits a springboard blockbuster on PAC, while Trick spears Penta through a ladder propped in the corner. Kofi scales the ladder, fingertips on the briefcase, but PAC springboards from the ropes and dropkicks the ladder, sending Kofi crashing down!
Penta sets up a ladder bridge outside — PAC suplexes him onto it with a sickening crack. Ford climbs high and delivers a breathtaking From the Heavens frog splash onto everyone below. The arena loses its mind.
Trick Williams seizes his chance, climbing the ladder — but Penta returns, throwing a chair that stops him cold. Penta climbs opposite Trick, they trade punches atop the ladder. Suddenly, Ford leaps from the turnbuckle to the ladder, tips it, and all three crash down. Ford scrambles up the standing ladder and unhooks the briefcase!
Winner: Montez Ford – New Intercontinental Title MITB Holder
He stands atop the ladder, briefcase raised high, shouting, “I told y’all — it’s my time!” The crowd chants, “Ford! Ford! Ford!”
5. Juice Robinson, David Finlay, Jeff Cobb, & Gabe Kidd vs Mark Briscoe, Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, & Tomohiro Ishii – Street Fight
Weapons line the ring — kendo sticks, chairs, and tables. This match is pure chaos. Ishii and Cobb collide like bulls while Briscoe swings a chair at Finlay. Darby uses his skateboard to strike Kidd, while Orange casually dodges Juice’s wild swings, hitting a Sloth DDT on the floor.
Cobb and Ishii trade suplexes on the stage, neither man going down. Juice smashes Darby with a trash can lid. Cassidy, bleeding from the forehead, pulls out a bag of thumbtacks — the crowd gasps as he pours them mid-ring. Kidd charges, but Briscoe catches him with a Jay Driller right into the tacks!
Darby hits Coffin Drop on Finlay through a table, while Cobb hits Tour of the Islands on Ishii. The ring is chaos, but Mark Briscoe sets up a flaming table (of course). Juice tries to powerbomb him through it, but Briscoe reverses and Jay Drillers Juice through the flames!
Winners: Briscoe, Darby, Cassidy, & Ishii
The crowd chants “This is awesome!” as Briscoe raises his fist, charred but victorious.
6. Jay White vs Bron Breakker – Loser Leaves Town Hell in a Cell
Inside the Cell, it’s personal. Jay White taunts Bron from the start, slapping him — a mistake. Breakker tackles White, hammering him with fists. White rakes his eyes, then hits Blade Runner early for two. He smirks, mouthing, “Too easy.” But Bron rises, bloodied, enraged.
The Cell becomes a weapon — Bron spears White through the mesh wall! The fight spills outside. White grabs a chair, smashing Bron repeatedly before suplexing him onto the steel steps. Back inside, Bron hits a Gorilla Press Powerslam and howls, but White rolls out of the ring to buy time.
White tries to climb the Cell to escape, but Bron follows. At the top, they brawl dangerously near the edge. The crowd gasps as Bron lifts White — Powerbomb off the top through the announce table below! “Holy s***!” chants echo.
Bron drags White back in and hits another spear, then Steiner Recliner for the submission. White refuses to tap… until he finally does.
Winner: Bron Breakker – Jay White Must Leave Town
Bron stands tall, exhausted, while officials help carry White out. He glares back one last time, muttering, “This isn’t over…”
7. Konosuke Takeshita vs Gunther IV (Gunther leads 2–1)
The fourth chapter in their rivalry is stiff, technical, and brutal. Gunther chops Takeshita’s chest red; Takeshita answers with stiff forearms and a Blue Thunder Bomb. The crowd eats it up — “Fight forever!”
Mid-match, Gunther slows the pace with methodical control, locking in a sleeper, but Takeshita counters into a German Suplex bridge for two. He hits a knee strike, then Takeshita Line sending Gunther over the ropes! On the outside, Takeshita hits a tope suicida that levels both men.
Back inside, Gunther nails a Powerbomb, then Lariat, but Takeshita kicks out at 2.9! Gunther’s disbelief turns to fury. He climbs for a splash — misses! Takeshita connects with a running knee followed by Zahi Knee Strike. He pins Gunther clean.
Winner: Konosuke Takeshita – Series Tied 2–2
They share a brief, respectful nod post-match — the crowd chants “Run it back!”
8. Samoa Joe (c) vs Solo Sikoa – U.S. Title Samoan Rules Match
No ropes. No pinfalls. Knockout or submission only. The atmosphere is tribal and intense. Solo enters with a lei around his neck, dedicated to the Anoa’i family legacy. Joe smirks, ready for war.
The two Samoan warriors trade headbutts to open — neither moves. Joe lands heavy strikes, while Solo absorbs punishment, roaring in defiance. Joe attempts a Coquina Clutch, but Solo slams him backward into the corner posts.
Weapons are legal — Solo grabs a kendo stick wrapped in Samoan tape and unleashes fury. Joe responds with a steel chain choke, nearly knocking Solo out. Solo powers up, Samoan Spikes Joe mid-clutch! Joe wobbles but doesn’t fall.
The crowd chants “This is tribal!” as they brawl outside the ring. Solo hits a uranage through a table, grabs the chain, and wraps it around Joe’s neck, yelling, “I’m the true heir!” Joe fades… and the referee calls it!
Winner and NEW U.S. Champion: Solo Sikoa
The Usos run down to celebrate — the Bloodline (in all but name) stands reunited, titles in hand.
9. Eddie Kingston, Big Bill & Hook (c) vs Hikuleo & G.O.D – Trios Titles
The match is pure chaos, passion, and family drama. Kingston brawls with Tama Tonga early, their strikes echoing. Big Bill overpowers Hikuleo, slamming him with a huge chokeslam. Hook and Loa trade submissions — the crowd rallies behind Hook.
Mid-match, G.O.D. isolate Kingston, working him down. Eddie fights out, hitting Backfist to the Future. He tags Hook, who explodes with suplexes on both Tonga brothers. Hikuleo cuts him off with a big boot, but Big Bill saves the pin.
In a shocking twist, Hikuleo accidentally superkicks Tama. Kingston capitalizes, hitting Uraken, followed by Hook’s Redrum choke. Loa breaks it up but gets Big Booted by Bill. Hikuleo hits Bill with a big boot of his own. Stun Gun to Hook out of nowhere followed by a huge chokelslam…1…2…3! NEW CHAMPS!
Winners and STILL Trios Champions: Hikuleo & G.O.D
G.O.D celebrate as Solo Sikoa and the Usos join them.
10. The Usos (c) vs Santana & Ortiz – Tag Team Titles
This is a war of respect. The Usos defend their gold proudly, but Santana & Ortiz come in with street fight energy. Early on, Ortiz and Jey exchange rapid counters before Santana drops Jimmy with a cutter. The pace is frenetic.
Santana & Ortiz use double-team chemistry, but the Usos’ experience shines — superkicks fly from everywhere. Jimmy nearly gets pinned after a Street Sweeper, but Jey dives in for the save. The crowd is 50/50 chanting “Uso! LAX!”
The finish sees Santana miss a dive, Jimmy superkicks him, Jey follows with a Uso Splash. Cover — 1, 2, 3!
Winners and STILL Tag Champions: The Usos
11. Seth Rollins vs Rusev vs Jon Moxley vs MJF vs Kevin Owens vs Jacob Fatu – Elimination #1 Contender Match
Pure chaos. Rollins and MJF start by taunting each other — “You’re mid!” “I’m money!” — while Fatu wrecks everyone in sight. Moxley and Owens trade bombs outside, Rusev crushes Rollins with a Machka Kick.
First elimination: Owens stuns Rusev, Moxley hits Death Rider — Rusev is pinned.
Second elimination: Fatu splashes Moxley through a table outside, reenters, and pins him.
Third elimination: Rollins hits Curb Stomp on Owens — 1, 2, 3.
Now it’s Rollins, MJF, and Fatu. MJF tries to form an alliance with Fatu, but Fatu shrugs him off and superkicks him. Rollins and Fatu trade high-octane moves — a Phoenix Splash nearly ends it, but Fatu kicks out.
MJF sneaks in, hits Heatseeker on Rollins — eliminates him! Down to MJF vs Fatu. MJF mocks Fatu’s heritage, spitting in his face — mistake. Fatu crushes him with a Superkick, Pop-up Samoan Drop, and Top Rope Splash.
Winner: Jacob Fatu – New #1 Contender
Fatu stands tall, roaring — “I’m next for that gold!”
12. Roman Reigns vs Kenny Omega – Dream Match
This is a 35-minute epic. The crowd is electric — “This is cinema!” chants before the bell even rings.
They start slow — Roman controlling the pace with power, Omega responding with speed and counters. Roman hits a shoulder tackle; Kenny fires back with Snap Dragon Suplex. Every move feels monumental. Mid-match, Omega goes for V-Trigger, but Roman counters with a Superman Punch — 1, 2, kickout!
Roman begins taunting — “Acknowledge me.” Kenny responds with a One-Winged Angel attempt, Roman escapes and hits a Spear for a near fall. The crowd explodes. Omega then connects with V-Trigger, One-Winged Angel, but Roman gets a foot on the ropes!
Both men stagger up. Roman catches Kenny mid-run with a guillotine choke. Omega refuses to fade, lifts Roman with raw strength, and Powerbombs him out of it! He hits another V-Trigger — but Roman rebounds off the ropes with a second Spear!
1… 2… 3.
Winner: Roman Reigns
Roman kneels, exhausted, nodding at Omega in respect before raising his finger — acknowledging himself as “The One.”
13. Powerhouse Hobbs (c) vs Zack Sabre Jr. – World Title (Main Event)
The stage is set for the ultimate clash of styles: raw power vs surgical precision. Hobbs enters with swagger, World Title gleaming across his chest, while Zack Sabre Jr. walks slowly, eyes locked on Hobbs, mouthing, “I’ll break you limb by limb.”
The bell rings — Hobbs charges like a freight train. ZSJ sidesteps, going immediately for Hobbs’ arm, twisting and manipulating joints with sadistic finesse. Hobbs shoves him off like a rag doll, roaring, “Not today!” He floors Sabre with a running spinebuster that rattles the mat.
Sabre recovers quickly, focusing on strategy — target the arms, take away Hobbs’ power. He traps him in an octopus stretch, transitions to a cross armbreaker, and screams “Tap, you brute!” Hobbs powers out with a deadlift powerbomb! The impact leaves both men gasping.
Outside the ring, Hobbs slams Sabre into the barricade, then military presses him over the top rope back into the ring. He climbs to the second rope — a rare sight — and hits a massive diving splash for a two-count. Sabre kicks out and immediately catches Hobbs’ leg, twisting into a heel hook. The pain is excruciating — Hobbs howls, clawing for the ropes.
At the 20-minute mark, the story shifts. Sabre works the leg relentlessly, turning every movement of Hobbs into agony. Hobbs tries for a Town Business spinebuster, but his knee gives out mid-lift. Sabre transitions seamlessly into a triangle choke, wrenching the arm. Hobbs fights it, deadlifting him again — powerbomb! Both collapse.
The crowd chants, “This is wrestling!”
Hobbs crawls to his feet, limping heavily. Sabre rises too, smirking, slapping Hobbs across the face. “You’re not a champion — you’re a machine!” Hobbs grabs him by the throat and snarls, goes for Town Business but Sabre Jr. rolls him up out of nowhere for a 2.99 count! Hobbs hits him with a huge clothesline as they both stand up. Goes to lift him up but Sabre Jr. gets him into a circus roll up for the surprising
1… 2… 3!
Winner and NEW World Champion: Zack Sabre Jr.
As ZSJ celebrates, Hobbs is in shock. The arena darkens. Jacob Fatu’s music hits. He walks to the ramp, eyes locked on Sabre Jr., motioning for the belt around his waist. The crowd erupts — “ZSJ vs FATU!” Hobbs nods at ZSJ and rolls out of the ring.
Backstage, cameras cut to The Usos, Hikuleo, G.O.D, & Solo Sikoa celebrating with their gold, all draped in championship glory as the show fades to black.
