CROWN Pro Wrestling – Show 16: “Endgame Rising”
Location: United Center, Chicago, IL
Attendance: 15,700 (sold out)
Commentary Team: Mauro Ranallo, Renee Paquette, and Wade Barrett
The lights flash gold and violet as pyro bursts from the stage. The crowd roars — tonight’s show is stacked from top to bottom, with every title on the line and the biggest battle royal in company history set to crown a new #1 contender for the World Title.
Match 1: Jacey Jane, Lash Legend, Mara Sade, Kelani Jordan, Jaida Parker, & Fallon Henley w/ Serena Deeb vs Julia Hart, Skye Blue, Queen Aminata, Lola Vice, Michin, & Zelina Vega
The opening match is an explosive six-woman tag showcase between CROWN’s future stars and its established names. The energy is electric from the opening bell — Kelani Jordan starts off fast, flipping through arm drags and handsprings before landing a perfect dropkick on Skye Blue. The Chicago crowd cheers for their hometown favorite, and Skye answers with a stiff superkick to even the pace.
Julia Hart and Jacey Jane square off next, both known for attitude and aggression. Julia dominates early, trapping Jacey in the corner and hitting a back elbow followed by her eerie spinning elbow strike. Lash Legend tags in, showing her power by taking out both Michin and Lola Vice with a double clothesline.
As the match develops, Fallon Henley and Queen Aminata steal the spotlight. They trade stiff forearms and running knees, but Vega blindsides Fallon with a Code Red out of nowhere. All twelve competitors start brawling in and out of the ring — chaos everywhere.
The final stretch sees Skye Blue go for her Skyfall DDT, but Jaida Parker catches her mid-air and plants her with a brutal sit-out powerbomb. Before Parker can capitalize, Julia Hart locks her in The Black Veil submission, wrapping her legs around her throat. Fallon tries to break it up, but Lola Vice knocks her out of the ring with a spinning kick.
Parker starts to fade but Serena Deeb pulls the ref from the ring. Lash Legend comes in with a chain and breaks the submission up. Chokeslam from Legend to Hart. The ref slides back in and counts 3.
Winners: *Jacey Jane, Lash Legend, Mara Sade, Kelani Jordan, Jaida Parker, & Fallon Henley *
Match 2: Zaria & Izzy Dame vs Mina Shirakawa & Hikaru Shida vs Nia Jax & Cora Jade vs Anna Jay & Tay Conti vs Chelsea Green & Taya Valkyrie vs Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn – #1 Contenders Tag Title Match
A six-team elimination-style match to determine who faces the Tag Champions next. The crowd is red hot as Shida and Mina start, showing crisp technical work. Alba Fyre tags in early and lights up the ring with stiff kicks and a springboard senton on Cora Jade for a near fall.
Nia Jax enters and immediately changes the pace — flattening both Alba and Isla with a double Samoan drop. The chaos builds as every team rushes in. Tay and Anna show excellent chemistry, landing a double superkick on Izzy Dame, but Chelsea Green, ever the opportunist, rolls Tay up for the first elimination!
Anna Jay & Tay Conti eliminated
Chelsea and Taya bask in the boos, only to get blindsided by Mina and Shida’s tandem offense — Shida hits a Falcon Arrow on Taya while Mina nails a diving knee strike. Chelsea tries to break up the pin but gets thrown over the top rope.
Chelsea Green & Taya Valkyrie eliminated
Zaria and Izzy, the powerhouse newcomers, take control next. Izzy plants Mina with a spinebuster while Zaria hits a massive leg drop for a close two-count. But the experience of Shida shines through — she smashes Izzy with a kendo stick behind the ref’s back, leading Mina to roll her up for the pin.
Zaria & Izzy Dame eliminated
Now down to three teams, Alba and Isla unleash eerie precision, isolating Mina and using quick tags. They take out Shida with a Gory Bomb/DDT combo, pinning her clean.
Mina Shirakawa & Hikaru Shida eliminated
The final stretch is between Nia & Cora vs Alba & Isla. Alba and Isla go for the Witching Hour, but Nia interrupts, catching Alba mid-air and powerbombing her into the barricade. Inside the ring, Cora Jade grabs Isla and hits Jaded Edge (double underhook DDT). Nia follows with the Annihilator splash for the 1-2-3.
Nia and Cora celebrate — an unlikely team, but now the top contenders.
Winners: Nia Jax & Cora Jade
Match 3: Liv Morgan, Bayley, & Roxanne Perez (c) vs Alex Windsor, Megan Bayne, & Thekla – Trios Titles
From the opening bell, Thekla and Roxanne set a blistering pace. Roxanne’s agility meets Thekla’s unorthodox striking — a clash of style and energy. The champs use teamwork beautifully: Bayley plays ring general, orchestrating double-team sequences and keeping Megan Bayne isolated.
When Bayne finally tags in, the match turns into a war. She steamrolls Roxanne and Liv, delivering a devastating fallaway slam that sends both women sprawling. Alex Windsor shows her technical mastery, locking Bayley in a deep STF that has the crowd on edge.
Liv Morgan’s fiery comeback brings the crowd to life — she hits a double knee facebreaker on Thekla and a springboard enzuigiri on Windsor. Roxanne flies off the top with a crossbody that wipes out everyone. The arena is unglued.
In the finish, Megan Bayne catches Liv mid-air and hits the Bayne Breaker (spinning powerbomb). Windsor covers — 1, 2 — Bayley breaks it up with a flying elbow! Bayley and Roxanne rally, hitting a double Code Red on Windsor. Liv recovers and nails Oblivion off the ropes on Thekla to seal the victory.
Winners (and still Trios Champions): Liv Morgan, Bayley, & Roxanne Perez
Match 4: Becky Lynch (c) vs Naomi vs Thunder Rosa – United States Title
A fierce three-way fight between three respected warriors. The match opens with chain wrestling between Rosa and Naomi while Becky hangs back, calculating. Naomi uses her athleticism to control the early exchanges, springboarding into a split-legged moonsault on both opponents for a near fall.
Becky turns the tide by sending Rosa shoulder-first into the post and focusing on Naomi’s arm for the Dis-Arm-Her. Rosa re-enters and delivers a stiff back suplex to Becky before hitting a diving dropkick on Naomi. The crowd is split evenly, chanting for all three.
As the match progresses, all three trade submissions — Rosa with a rear naked choke, Becky counters into her signature armbar, and Naomi rolls them both up in a double pin attempt. The sequences are breathtaking, the pace relentless.
The finish comes when Rosa tries to hit Thunder Driver on Naomi, but Becky sneaks in with The Manhandle Slam on Rosa. Naomi attempts to capitalize with Rear View, but Becky ducks and traps her arm — Dis-Arm-Her locked in center ring! Naomi fights, but there’s no escape. She taps out after 20 minutes of hard-hitting action.
Winner (and still U.S. Champion): Becky Lynch
Match 5: Stephanie Vaquer & Athena (c) vs Asuka & Kairi Sane vs Natalya & Tessa Blanchard – Tag Team Titles
Three elite teams, one prize. The champions Vaquer and Athena enter looking confident — Athena’s energy is unmatched, and Vaquer brings stoic focus.
The early phase sees Asuka and Kairi displaying their classic chemistry, cutting off Vaquer from Athena with crisp, high-speed offense. Kairi’s sliding elbow nearly secures a fall, but Tessa breaks it up. Natalya and Tessa take control with veteran ring IQ, using quick tags and power holds to ground the faster opponents.
Athena explodes in, cleaning house with her signature springboard forearms and a top-rope diving stunner on Natalya. Vaquer tags in and battles Kairi in a technical showcase that earns “This is awesome!” chants.
Asuka tags herself in, lighting up Vaquer with strikes and nailing a German suplex. But Tessa blindsides Asuka with The Buzzsaw DDT — 1… 2… Athena breaks it up just in time!
The closing sequence is wild. All six women hit finishers in rapid succession — Kairi’s Insane Elbow on Vaquer, Athena’s O-Face on Kairi, Tessa’s Hammerlock DDT on Athena. Natalya grabs Vaquer for the Sharpshooter, but Vaquer rolls her through and transitions into a La Magistral cradle for the pin!
Winners (and still Tag Team Champions): Stephanie Vaquer & Athena
Match 6: Number 1 Contenders Battle Royal
Sixteen of the best women in the world battle for a world title opportunity.
Early chaos sees Piper Niven eliminate Alexa Bliss with a running splash over the ropes. Toni Storm and Mariah May tease tension, leading to Toni turning on her protégé and tossing her out. Giulia and Jamie Hayter face off in a dream duel, trading forearms until Raquel Rodriguez boots them both over the ropes.
Charlotte Flair plays strategist — waiting, avoiding danger. Jade Cargill dominates mid-match, eliminating Lyra Valkyria and Tiffany Stratton in succession. Willow Nightingale rallies the crowd, powerbombing Ash by Elegance before being eliminated by Charlotte.
Final four: Charlotte Flair, Toni Storm, Jade Cargill, and Giulia. The crowd is electric. Toni and Giulia briefly unite to attack Jade, but Jade powers out, press slamming Toni to the floor. Giulia uses the distraction to superkick Jade out next!
Now it’s Giulia vs Charlotte — a true big fight feel. They go back and forth, countering suplexes and chops. Giulia charges for a knee strike — Charlotte dodges, grabs her by the hair, and dumps her over the top rope!
Charlotte Flair stands tall, pointing at the CROWN World Championship banner.
Winner: Charlotte Flair
Match 7 – Match: Sol Ruca (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. IYO SKY – Intercontinental Championship
Build-Up
Sol Ruca has shocked the world by capturing the Intercontinental Title, positioning herself as the “future of flight.” Bianca Belair, returning from a short hiatus, wants to prove she’s still the “EST.” Iyo Sky, furious after losing her Women’s Championship, wants to show she’s still the most dangerous high-flyer on Earth.
Meanwhile, the women’s division is fracturing into factions:
• Nexus 2.0 (Jacy Jayne, Lash Legend, Mara Sade, Kelani Jordan, Jaida Parker, & Fallon Henley) — young, hungry, rebellious.
• Black Reign (Lyra Valkyria, Athena, & Stephanie Vaquer) — cold, methodical, darkly dominant.
• The Monarchy (Bayley, Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez, Nia Jax, & Cora Jade) — elite and entitled, claiming to “rule women’s wrestling.”
Each faction wants control of every title — and tonight, the IC Title is the prize.
The Match
Bell rings.
Sol and Iyo start hot, trading aerial counters. Bianca muscles both women around with pure power — military pressing Iyo onto Sol! Iyo dodges a 450 from Sol, hits a Meteora, and nearly pins her, but Bianca breaks it up.
The match turns chaotic:
• Iyo goes for her Over-the-Moonsault but lands on her feet.
• Sol hits a Sol Snatcher on Bianca, but Iyo springboards in with a dropkick to both!
• Bianca goes for the K.O.D., but Sol flips out mid-air — the crowd loses it.
Then… Nexus 2.0’s theme hits.
Jacy Jayne leads her crew to ringside, claiming they’re here to “make sure the future wins tonight.” They circle the ring, trash-talking Bianca and Iyo.
As the ref’s distracted, Black Reign appears from the crowd — Athena and Lyra dismantle Nexus 2.0 with eerie precision. Sol looks conflicted as Kelani Jordan (her real-life friend) pleads with her not to trust Black Reign.
The chaos grows.
The Monarchy’s music hits next!
Bayley, Liv, and Cora come down laughing, mocking the chaos. Roxanne and Nia attack both factions, clearing space so Bayley can step into the ring — she smirks and pretends to help Sol up… then Bayley hits her with a Roseplant!
Bianca and Iyo, both down in separate corners, realize what’s happening — The Monarchy is asserting dominance.
But then, Athena and Lyra Valkyria return to the ring and square off with Bayley and Liv — dream face-off moment. Crowd erupts.
Finish
With the referee trying to restore order, Sol Ruca climbs the ropes again, battered but defiant.
She launches for a springboard Sol Snatcher on Iyo…
…but Iyo rolls through, powerbombs Sol, and hits the Over-the-Moonsault!
Bianca breaks it up at 2.999!
Nexus 2.0’s Jaida Parker slides in and nails Bianca with a cheap shot — but accidentally knocks Iyo into the ropes. Sol recovers, grabs Jaida, and tosses her out — then catches Iyo mid-stumble with another Sol Snatcher!
1… 2… 3!
Sol Ruca retains the Intercontinental Championship amid absolute pandemonium.
**Main Event: Rhea Ripley (c) vs Mercedes Moné – World Title – Last Woman Standing **
The arena darkens. The CROWN World Title glimmers under the spotlight as Rhea Ripley stalks to the ring — black and silver gear, focused eyes. Mercedes Moné follows, adorned in gold and blue, a picture of calm confidence. The tension is palpable — this is more than a match; it’s a war for supremacy.
The bell rings. They circle, and the crowd chants, “This is awesome!” before a single move lands. Rhea strikes first with a shoulder tackle, but Mercedes pops up instantly, smirking. The two collide again — power vs precision. Rhea dominates early, launching Moné across the ring with a release German suplex.
Mercedes turns the tide with cunning — targeting Rhea’s left knee with chop blocks and dropkicks. Outside the ring, she slams Rhea’s leg into the steel steps. Ripley screams in pain but fires back, powerbombing Moné through the commentary table! The referee begins the 10-count — 1…2…3…4… Mercedes crawls up, barely breaking the count.
Back inside, Rhea sets up for Riptide, but Mercedes counters mid-air into a DDT onto a steel chair. Rhea is down — 1…2…3…4…5… she pulls herself up on the ropes, fury in her eyes. Moné smirks and grabs a kendo stick, lighting up Rhea’s back with each crack.
Rhea catches the stick mid-swing, yanks it away, and breaks it over her knee. She hoists Mercedes up for another Riptide — this time through a table in the corner! Both women are down. The crowd counts along — 1…2…3…4…5…6… Rhea stirs first, dragging herself upright, blood trickling from her lip.
Moné refuses to stay down. She crawls out of the ring, grabs a chain, and wraps it around her arm. She decks Rhea with a chain-assisted right hand that echoes through the arena. Rhea falls hard — 1…2…3…4…5…6…7… and somehow rises again, leaning on the ropes.
Mercedes screams in frustration, sets up a ladder outside, and climbs with Rhea following. They brawl on top — punches, headbutts — until Mercedes hits a Moné Maker off the ladder through a ringside table! The crowd erupts. Both women are motionless.
The referee counts: 1…2…3…4…5…6…7…8… Rhea begins to rise! She uses the barricade to pull herself up at 9. Mercedes, disbelief in her eyes, charges — but Rhea spears her through another table!
Now it’s Mercedes down — 1…2…3…4…5…6…7…8…9… and at the last moment, she barely stands!
Rhea, fuming, grabs her again — Riptide onto a pile of steel chairs! Mercedes is out cold. The referee counts slowly —
1…2…3…4…5…6…7…8…9…10!
Rhea Ripley stands tall, barely able to stand herself, clutching her World Championship with blood and sweat streaking down her face. The crowd gives both women a standing ovation — a brutal, career-defining war.
As Rhea limps up the ramp, the lights dim — and Charlotte Flair’s music hits. She steps out, smirking, pointing at Rhea’s belt. The next challenger has arrived.
Winner (and still World Champion): Rhea Ripley
End of Show 16
Closing Image:
Rhea Ripley holding the CROWN World Title on one knee, glaring at Charlotte Flair as sparks rain down from the rafters — the “Queen” vs “Mami” collision course officially begins.
