Next Level Pro Wrestling Presents: Ascension Spiral
Location: United Center, Chicago Illinois
Commentary Team: Mauro Ranallo, Tony Schiavone, and Renee Paquette
Match 1: HOOK vs Gabe Kidd – Street Fight
In the opening contest, the arena lights dim as a chilling silence falls over the United Center. Gabe Kidd storms out first, pacing like a caged animal, swinging a trash can lid at the barricade as fans boo him relentlessly. Moments later, HOOK emerges slowly, dragging a chain behind him, his eyes locked on Kidd. The two meet in the aisle before the bell can even ring, exploding into a violent exchange that sets the tone for the night.
They crash through barricades, wield chairs, and brawl deep into the crowd. Kidd gains the early upper hand by booting HOOK down a set of stairs and hurling him through a merch table. The commentators react with shock as Kidd mounts him and rains down strikes, screaming for HOOK to stay down. But HOOK refuses, grabbing Kidd by the hair and firing off rapid body shots that send him reeling.
Back at ringside, HOOK wraps the chain around his fist and swings, but Kidd ducks and slams HOOK onto a pile of chairs. Kidd then introduces a table, stacking another on top. He drags HOOK up for a superplex, but HOOK fights back, biting Kidd’s forehead before flipping him off the top and through both tables. The crowd erupts.
HOOK locks in Redrum using the chain across Kidd’s throat. Kidd fades, trapped between pain and pride, and finally collapses. The referee has no choice but to call it as HOOK keeps the chain wrapped tight until victory is secured.
Winner: HOOK
Match 2: Jay White, Juice Robinson, Jeff Cobb, and David Finlay vs Mark Briscoe, Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, and Ishii
Bullet Club War Dogs come out unified, swaggering down the ramp with full confidence. Their opponents enter with a chaotic energy: Mark Briscoe yelling at the crowd, Ishii stone faced, Darby sprinting straight into the ring, and Orange Cassidy lazily rolling in behind them. The mix of personalities electrifies the arena before the match even begins.
The bout begins with Cassidy and White, a perfect contrast of casual nonchalance and calculated viciousness. Cassidy outsmarts White early with his trademark slow motion mind games, but White soon turns the tide with a chop block that sends Cassidy sprawling. The War Dogs dominate for several minutes, isolating Cassidy and cutting off the ring with crisp tags and brutal strikes. Cobb catches Cassidy in mid air off a dive and slams him into the mat as if he were weightless, prompting gasps from the crowd.
Everything changes when Cassidy finally rolls through White’s sleeper suplex attempt and manages to tag in Ishii. The arena shakes as the Stone Pitbull unloads a barrage of stiff forearms on everyone in sight. Cobb and Ishii collide like trucks in the center of the ring, each throwing bombs that leave fans roaring. Darby flies in with reckless abandon, using his body like a weapon as he wipes out Finlay and Juice off the apron.
Mark Briscoe grabs the crowd’s attention with a diving neckbreaker to White on the floor, then brawls with him into the barricades. In the ring, Ishii headbutts Cobb into the corner and tags Darby, who hits a Coffin Drop onto Cobb while Ishii holds him in place. The War Dogs try to save the match but are cut off by Briscoe and Cassidy.
Darby hooks the leg. Three slaps later, the United Center explodes.
Winners: Mark Briscoe, Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, and Ishii
Match 3: Eddie Kingston, Santana, and Ortiz vs Chad Gable and Creed Brothers
This trios showcase has a gritty aura from the start. Kingston enters with Santana and Ortiz at his sides, a united front strengthened by years of loyalty and conflict. The Creed Brothers and Chad Gable walk in with precision, discipline, and technical excellence radiating from their posture.
The match begins with Gable and Santana showcasing fluid chain wrestling. Gable’s transitions are flawless, slipping around Santana and scoring early takedowns. But Santana fires back with heavy strikes that force Gable into retreat. The Creeds tag in and immediately showcase their freakish athleticism, with Julius flipping Ortiz effortlessly and Brutus bulldozing Kingston off the apron.
Eventually Kingston enters and the atmosphere changes. He unloads machine gun chops on Julius Creed, echoing throughout the United Center like cracks of thunder. Julius refuses to back down, chopping Kingston right back, earning roars of approval from the crowd. The two slug it out until both collapse.
The match escalates into controlled chaos. Ortiz dives through the ropes, flattening Brutus Creed. Gable German suplexes Santana across the ring, bridging so beautifully that Mauro compares it to a painting. Kingston catches Gable with a spinning backfist, but Gable somehow rolls through and grabs Kingston’s ankle, locking him in an ankle lock.
Ortiz breaks the hold with a cannonball, Santana returns to the ring, and the three unleash a coordinated assault. Ortiz and Santana hit a double team rolling cutter on Brutus, while Kingston catches Julius with a second, more brutal spinning backfist.
Kingston pins Julius for the win.
Winners: Eddie Kingston, Santana, and Ortiz
Match 4: Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong vs DIY vs War Raiders vs Sammy Guevara and Daniel Garcia – Tag Team Showcase
The match begins with four teams brimming with different styles: technical mastery from O’Reilly and Strong, emotional heart from DIY, brute force from the War Raiders, and modern flair from Guevara and Garcia. When the bell rings, the ring becomes a chaotic storm of bodies and styles clashing in every direction.
DIY take early control by double teaming Sammy, dropping him with their classic running knee and superkick combo. But War Raiders storm in, tossing both members aside like rag dolls. Hanson cartwheels to avoid O’Reilly before smashing him with an elbow. Rowe grabs Garcia from mid air and slams him onto Hanson’s knee.
O’Reilly and Strong rally with precise limb targeting. Strong hits backbreakers on anyone entering his range while O’Reilly chains submissions, tearing at legs, arms, and joints. Guevara disrupts their momentum with a picture perfect springboard cutter that wipes out all four men.
The turning point comes when War Raiders prepare a massive double team on Gargano. Ciampa sacrifices himself by diving into Hanson’s legs, sending him tumbling. Gargano superkicks Rowe and tries a roll up, but Sammy breaks the pin with a top rope splash that nearly ends Gargano right there.
The chaos reaches its peak when all four teams converge. High flying counters power moves, submissions counter near falls, and momentum swings every ten seconds. Garcia traps O’Reilly in a sharpshooter while Sammy guards the entrance, but Strong breaks it with a knee strike that nearly knocks Garcia out cold.
DIY set up their Meet in the Middle finish on Garcia, but Rowe rips Ciampa out of the ring. Sammy goes for a shooting star on Gargano but misses. O’Reilly catches Sammy in a guillotine as Strong knees him repeatedly.
Sammy cannot escape.
Winners: Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong
Match 5: Hikuleo and G.O.D vs PENTA, Fenix, and Bandido – Trios Titles
This match bursts into high speed intensity immediately. The champions dominate with raw power early, using Hikuleo as a one man wrecking crew. PENTA and Fenix duck and weave around his strikes, but every time they attempt to build momentum, Hikuleo swats them out of the air.
Bandido finally shifts the match with a breathtaking springboard hurricanrana on Tama Tonga, followed by a rapid sequence of dives from all three challengers. The crowd becomes unglued as Fenix launches himself into the first row with a reckless tope con giro.
G.O.D regain control with tandem power offense, isolating PENTA. They work him over methodically, hammering him with stiff strikes and double team neckbreakers. PENTA refuses to die, breaking out with superkick after superkick and tagging Fenix. Fenix hits a meteoric rebound kick followed by a rope running dropkick to Hikuleo that staggers even the giant.
The final stretch erupts into chaos. Bandido military presses Tama, spins him, and throws him onto his brother. Fenix climbs to the highest turnbuckle and hits a spiraling dive onto Hikuleo outside the ring.
Inside the ropes, PENTA delivers Fear Factor on Loa while Bandido catches him from the front with a code red.
Three seconds later, new champions are crowned.
Winners and New Trios Champions: PENTA, Fenix, and Bandido
Match 6: Seth Rollins, Will Ospreay, Montez Ford, and Trick Williams vs Rusev, Malakai Black, Sheamus, and PAC
This eight man war begins with intensity as Rollins and Sheamus collide in the center. The heavy striking of Sheamus contrasts sharply with Rollins’ frenetic pace. Sheamus overpowers him early until Ospreay tags in and unleashes a sequence of lightning fast strikes.
Rusev and PAC eventually gain control for their team, grounding Ford with devastating kicks. Trick rallies the babyface side with raw charisma, throwing himself at Malakai Black with wild haymakers. Black, however, counters with a devastating head kick that nearly ends the match.
The action becomes uncontrollable. Ospreay dives out of the ring onto PAC and Sheamus. Ford lands from the heavens with a picture perfect frog splash onto Rusev. Trick lifts Malakai for a powerslam, but Black escapes and blasts him with Black Mass.
Black turns around into a superkick from Rollins who sets up for The Stomp, but Sheamus Brogue Kicks Rollins out of nowhere. A rapid sequence leaves bodies everywhere until Ford and Ospreay hit a double Spanish Fly on PAC.
Rollins returns to curb stomp PAC as Trick guards the ring.
Winners: Seth Rollins, Will Ospreay, Montez Ford, and Trick Williams
Match 7: Solo Sikoa vs Adam Cole – United States Title
Cole enters to a thunderous ovation, soaking in the crowd energy. Solo walks with cold determination, title glistening on his shoulder. The match begins with a physical clash of speed versus power. Cole attempts to chip away at Solo with kicks, but Solo grabs him mid strike and slams him with a Samoan drop.
Cole fights back with sharp counters, superkicks, and Panama Sunrises attempts. Solo powers out of each one, refusing to fall. When Cole tries a second Sunrise, Solo catches him on his shoulders and tosses him into the turnbuckles.
Cole rallies again, hitting two superkicks followed by a knee to the back of the head that finally drops Solo to his knees. Cole screams for the boom, charges, and connects with the Last Shot.
Solo kicks out.
The arena erupts.
Cole cannot believe it. He tries another Last Shot, and connects!
He covers. One. Two. Three.
A new champion stands tall.
Winner and New United States Champion: Adam Cole
Match 8: Kevin Owens vs Konosuke Takeshita
Owens and Takeshita waste no time feeling each other out. They collide mid ring with heavy strikes, each trying to prove they hit harder than the other. Owens controls early with a cannonball in the corner, smashing Takeshita into the turnbuckles.
Takeshita fires back with snap German suplexes, launching Owens with frightening force. Owens rolls out, but Takeshita dives over the top rope and crashes into him with reckless speed. The commentators note Takeshita’s explosiveness as Owens clutches his ribs.
Owens rallies with a fisherman buster onto the apron followed by a frog splash that nearly ends the match. Takeshita powers out and delivers a jumping knee that buckles Owens’ legs. He charges for the Takeshita line, but Owens catches him with a Pop Up Powerbomb.
Takeshita somehow kicks out.
Owens climbs for a swanton, but Takeshita meets him with a running knee that cracks through the arena. Takeshita follows with a Blue Thunder Bomb that flips Owens inside out.
Takeshita scores the pin, shocking the crowd.
Winner: Konosuke Takeshita
Match 9: Young Bucks vs FTR vs Usos – Tag Titles
The highly anticipated triple threat match begins with tension thick enough to cut. FTR keep things grounded early, trading holds with the Usos while the Bucks wait for openings. The Bucks eventually storm in with superkicks, clearing the ring and nearly ending the match on Jimmy.
FTR regain control with crisp teamwork and near flawless double team sequences. They set up for Shatter Machine on Matt Jackson until Rusev appears at ringside. The crowd erupts in boos. Rusev distracts Cash, slamming him into the steel steps.
This allows the Usos to reenter, superkick Dax, and break up the pin. The action becomes a fast-paced whirlwind. The Bucks overwhelm the Usos with superkicks before trying Meltzer Driver on Dax. Jimmy superkicks Nick mid flight, and Jey splashes Matt.
FTR attempt to rally, but Rusev returns, hitting Machka Kicks on both Cash and Dax.
The Bucks superkick Jey, toss Jimmy from the ring, and pin Dax.
Winners and Stil Tag Team Champions: Young Bucks
Co Main Event: Zack Sabre Jr, CM Punk, and Swerve Strickland vs MJF, Wardlow, and Hammerstone
The match begins with Sabre twisting MJF into knots, bending limbs in unnatural angles. Punk tags in to huge cheers and trades chops with MJF, each shot echoing through the arena. Swerve brings his unique smooth aggression to Hammerstone, but Hammerstone’s power turns the tide.
Wardlow enters and bulldozes everything in sight, powerbombing Swerve and Punk consecutively. ZSJ attempts a triangle choke, but Wardlow deadlifts him and throws him into Hammerstone, who hits a massive spinebuster.
Momentum swings again when Punk rallies with a running knee to MJF, setting up the GTS. MJF escapes and flees, leaving Wardlow and Hammerstone to fight alone for several moments. Swerve catches Hammerstone with a house call, and ZSJ transitions into a submission flurry.
Punk drops Hammerstone with a GTS while Swerve guards the ring.
ZSJ covers.
Winners: Zack Sabre Jr, CM Punk, and Swerve Strickland
Main Event: Roman Reigns vs Kenny Omega – 30 Minute Iron Man Match
The atmosphere is electric for this monumental clash. Omega enters first, soaking in chants. Reigns arrives with calm authority, radiating the aura of a final boss. At the bell, both men circle each other with slow, deliberate tension.
The first several minutes are a battle of grappling and positioning. Reigns overpowers Omega early, grinding him into the canvas, testing his stamina. Omega counters with bursts of speed, hitting sharp V triggers that force Reigns to regroup. Ten minutes in, Reigns avoids a One Winged Angel, spears Omega, and scores the first fall. The crowd roars in shock.
Reigns leads one to zero.
Omega fights back with ferocity. He speeds up the pace, peppering Reigns with strikes before launching him into the barricade. A top rope dragon suplex brings the arena to its feet. Omega lands a V trigger and finally hits the One Winged Angel to tie the score.
One to one.
With ten minutes left, exhaustion becomes a factor. Reigns and Omega trade bombs, each staggered but refusing to fall. Reigns attempts a spear, but Omega leaps over him and lands another knee strike. Omega focuses on wearing Reigns down but cannot secure another fall.
With two minutes remaining, Reigns locks Omega in a guillotine. Omega struggles, fading, but refuses to submit. At thirty seconds remaining, Omega manages to roll Reigns backward and escapes. Both men stand, battered beyond belief.
Omega hits one last desperate V trigger, collapses onto Reigns, and hooks the leg.
Time expires simultaneously with the referee’s hand slapping three.
The referee rules the fall counts.
Omega wins two to one.
Winner: Kenny Omega
