🏰 CROWN Pro Wrestling: Show 18 — “QUEENS OF WAR”
Location: The Grand Forum, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 15,800 (sold out)
Theme Song: “Glory and Blood” by Halestorm
Match 1: Asuka & Kairi Sane vs Natalya & Tessa Blanchard
The night opens with a classic wrestling clinic. The Kabuki Warriors enter to a thunderous ovation, their matching crimson masks gleaming under the lights. Natalya and Tessa play the smug veterans, trying to ground the fast-paced duo with chain wrestling and power spots. The story early is about control — Natalya using her experience to isolate Kairi’s arm, trying to prevent the Insane Elbow.
Midway, Asuka gets the hot tag, lighting up both opponents with strikes, spinning backfists, and a German suplex that gets the crowd on its feet. Tessa tries to respond with her signature cutter, but Asuka transitions midair into the Asuka Lock! Natalya barely breaks it up, saving the match. A four-woman brawl ensues, but Asuka catches Tessa with a roundhouse kick that sets up the perfect finish — Kairi soars with the Insane Elbow for the pin.
Winner: Asuka & Kairi Sane
Match 2: Lash Legend, Mara Sade, Kelani Jordan, & Jaida Parker w/ Serena Deeb vs Britt Baker, Deonna Purrazzo, Chelsea Green, & Taya Valkyrie
This eight-woman tag is chaos from the start. Deeb’s protégées (Legend’s faction “The New Standard”) use power and precision, cutting off the ring and punishing Baker’s team. Deonna and Taya bring experience, while Chelsea provides the comic relief — feigning injury, stealing tags, and trying to take credit for every near-fall.
Midway, Kelani Jordan wows the crowd with aerial offense, only to eat a superkick from Britt. The pace quickens — Taya’s Road to Valhalla on Sade, Deonna’s Fujiwara Armbar on Legend, and a brawl on the outside with Deeb orchestrating chaos.
In the end, Serena distracts the referee long enough for Mara Sade to clock Baker with a loaded elbow pad. Lash Legend hits a devastating pump kick for the pinfall.
Winner: Lash Legend, Mara Sade, Kelani Jordan, & Jaida Parker
Match 3: Jade Cargill & Raquel Rodriguez vs Zaria & Izzy Dame w/ Serena Deeb vs Mina Shirakawa & Hikaru Shida vs Skye Blue & Queen Aminata vs Michin & Zelina Vega vs Tay Conti & Anna Jay – #1 Contenders Tag Team Gauntlet Match
The gauntlet starts with Skye Blue & Queen Aminata vs Michin & Zelina, a fast-paced bout that ends with Aminata nailing the Headbutt of the Queen for the first elimination.
Round 2: Mina Shirakawa & Hikaru Shida enter, showing crisp teamwork until Shida oddly hesitates on tags. Mina gets isolated, and when she reaches out — Shida drops from the apron, smirking as she walks out. A stunned Mina is left to fall to Aminata’s Blue Thunder Bomb.
Round 3: Zaria & Izzy Dame dominate with power, eliminating Blue & Aminata after a brutal double chokeslam.
Round 4: Tay Conti & Anna Jay try to sneak a roll-up win but get flattened by Izzy’s spinebuster.
Final Round: Jade Cargill & Raquel Rodriguez storm in, the crowd erupting. The powerhouse duo overwhelm Zaria & Izzy in a brief but explosive finale, capped by Jade’s Jaded on Zaria for the victory.
Winners: Jade Cargill & Raquel Rodriguez (earn Tag Title shot)
Match 4: Julia Hart vs Lola Vice
Julia Hart continues her “dark fairy” run, entering with mist in hand and eerie calm. Lola Vice dances her way in, mixing taunting strikes with MMA-inspired control. The contrast is sharp: Julia’s haunting precision vs. Lola’s swaggering aggression.
Lola dominates early, using Muay Thai knees and a grounded choke, but Julia thrives in the shadows — turning every counter into psychological warfare. She takes a cheap shot by spitting black mist upward to blind the ref’s vision, then locks in the Hartless Clutch.
Lola tries to reach the ropes, but Julia drags her center-ring and tightens the hold until Vice taps out. Post-match, Julia whispers something in Lola’s ear before rolling her out — a cryptic tease of future allegiance.
Winner: Julia Hart
Match 5: Sol Ruca w/ Serena Deeb (c) vs Bianca Belair – Intercontinental Title
The student vs. the superstar. Sol Ruca has shocked everyone by holding gold under the guidance of Serena Deeb — the “Deeb Dojo” prodigy with unmatched athleticism. Bianca enters determined to reclaim dominance, greeted by thunderous cheers.
The match starts respectfully, but Bianca quickly asserts control with her strength, tossing Sol across the ring. Sol’s resilience shines, countering a KOD attempt with her breathtaking Sol Snatcher springboard cutter for a near fall that ignites the crowd.
Deeb coaches from ringside, urging Sol to stay focused. Bianca tries a 450 Splash, but Sol dodges and nails a moonsault, then transitions into a bridging pin for two. The crowd is split. The closing stretch is breathtaking — Bianca hits a spear, Sol answers with a handspring cutter, and Deeb distracts the ref to block a pin.
Bianca gets frustrated and goes for the KOD again, but Sol flips out midair, lands behind her, and hits the Sol Snatcher clean for the shock win.
Winner: Sol Ruca (retains Intercontinental Title)
After the match, Bianca offers a handshake — and Sol accepts, earning the veteran’s respect.
Match 6: Becky Lynch (c) vs Thunder Rosa vs Jamie Hayter – United States Title
A high-stakes triple threat where every woman has something to prove. Becky is the fighting champion, Rosa the technician returning from injury, and Hayter the powerhouse looking to reclaim gold.
The match begins as a technical showcase — Rosa targeting limbs, Becky playing defense, and Hayter blasting both with lariats. The crowd is torn between “Let’s go Becky!” and “Hayter hits hard!” chants.
Rosa gets the first near-fall after a Fire Thunder Driver on Becky, but Hayter breaks it up with a brutal sliding forearm. Becky rallies with a Dis-Arm-Her on Rosa, but Hayter saves again, leading to a three-way slugfest.
The finish sees Rosa and Becky fighting on the top rope when Hayter climbs beneath them, powerbombing both down in a massive Tower of Doom! She quickly picks up Rosa, nails the Hayterade, and scores the clean three-count.
Winner: Jamie Hayter – New U.S. Champion
Match 7: Liv Morgan, Bayley, & Roxanne Perez (c) vs Alex Windsor, Megan Bayne, & Thekla – Trios Titles – 2/3 Falls Match
The first fall goes to the challengers when Megan Bayne overpowers Roxanne with an Amazon Bomb. The champions look shaken — Liv rallies the team with wild energy, fighting from underneath.
The second fall is pure chaos: Bayley and Thekla brawl ringside, Roxanne lands a diving crossbody on all six women, and Liv hits Oblivion on Windsor to even the score.
Final fall: all six women trade finishers and saves. Roxanne barely escapes a Windsor’s Knot submission, while Bayley and Megan crash through the announce table. In the end, Roxanne outsmarts Thekla with a counter roll-up, securing the third fall and retaining the gold.
Winners: Liv Morgan, Bayley, & Roxanne Perez (retain)
Co-Main Event: Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, & Athena (c) vs Charlotte Flair, Willow Nightingale, & Jordynne Grace – Women’s World & Tag Titles
The stakes couldn’t be higher — two championships on the line. If Flair, Willow, and Grace win, whoever scores the fall claims the Women’s World Title, and her team wins the Tag Titles. The story: unity versus chemistry — Ripley, Vaquer, and Athena have learned to coexist as dominant champions, while Flair, Willow, and Grace represent a dream alliance of pure athleticism.
The match begins with Vaquer and Charlotte engaging in crisp chain wrestling. The fans are electric — every exchange feels monumental. Vaquer tags Athena, who shows off her explosive agility, flipping through Flair’s chops and connecting with a springboard stunner.
Willow enters and shakes the ring with her infectious energy. Her power slams Athena, who tags in Ripley. The face-off between Willow and Rhea gets a standing ovation — two powerhouses colliding like forces of nature. Shoulder tackles, lariats, and a double down that makes the crowd roar.
As the match progresses, the champions’ teamwork shines. Athena’s aerials, Vaquer’s precision, and Rhea’s brute strength blend seamlessly. Grace tries to break through with her Juggernaut Driver, but Ripley counters into a Riptide for a near fall.
Charlotte and Rhea finally clash in the closing stretch — a heated rivalry rekindled. Flair lands Natural Selection, Ripley hits a headbutt, and both crash to the mat. Everyone gets their moments — Vaquer’s rolling armbar on Willow, Athena’s O-Face on Grace — chaos reigns.
The finish comes when Vaquer traps Grace in her La Magistral cradle while Rhea stops Flair and Willow from breaking it up with a double dropkick. One… two… three!
Winners: Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, & Athena (retain Women’s & Tag Titles)
The champions embrace post-match, proving unity can coexist with dominance.
Main Event – WARGAMES – Toni Storm, Giulia, & Mariah May vs Mercedes MonĂ©, Naomi, & Nia Jax vs IYO SKY, Lyra Valkyria, & Hikaru Shida (turns) vs Kris Statlander, Alexa Bliss, & Tiffany Stratton
The cage lowers. Four teams, one cage, one war. The storylines intersect — STARDOM’s dominance, the Hollywood Glamour (Storm & May), the returning Moné’s revenge, and the shocking presence of Shida.
The match begins with Giulia and Mercedes Moné, a dream encounter. Technical exchanges give way to violence as Giulia plants Mercedes with a Northern Lights bomb. Naomi enters next, turning it into a 2-on-1 advantage with dazzling athleticism. Toni Storm joins third, bringing steel chairs and vintage arrogance — “Timeless” Toni posing mid-brawl as chaos reigns.
When IYO SKY enters, the pace explodes — moonsaults off the cage, weapon-assisted dropkicks, and poetic brutality. Lyra joins soon after, evening the odds. Then comes Shida, seemingly to help STARDOM — but she turns mid-match, cracking Giulia with a kendo stick! The arena gasps as Shida declares allegiance to the Dark Reign.
Now, it’s mayhem. Nia Jax crushes bodies with splashes, Statlander throws Storm into the cage, and Bliss uses a barbed-wire bat (wrapped in pink ribbons, naturally). Tiffany Stratton climbs to the top of the cage, delivering a corkscrew moonsault that brings “CROWN” chants echoing through the Forum.
The final entrant — Mariah May — brings the storm of charisma, saving Toni from a Moné Money Maker. Storm and May work tandem offense until Lyra dives from the top, taking all of them down.
The final act is cinematic: Mercedes and Shida trade stiff strikes; IYO hits a moonsault from the top of the cage; Storm DDTs Naomi on a chair; Tiffany nails Shida with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever.
As chaos reigns, Giulia rises — bloodied but unbowed — and fights through everyone, locking eyes with Mercedes. They brawl atop the turnbuckle until Giulia hits a Super Northern Lights Bomb through a table.
But before she can cover, Shida strikes again, smashing her kendo stick across Giulia’s head. She drags IYO onto Giulia’s fallen body, and IYO covers for the win.
Winners: IYO SKY, Lyra Valkyria, & Hikaru Shida (Dark Reign)
As the smoke clears, the cage door opens — and out walk Rhea Ripley, Athena, and Stephanie Vaquer. The crowd buzzes with confusion as they step into the cage. IYO locks eyes with Rhea — then smiles. The five women raise each other’s hands in unison.
The lights flicker to black and purple as the arena shakes. The new era is official.
CROWN Pro Wrestling ends with Dark Reign — now joined by the champions themselves — standing tall over the fallen battlefield.
