Check out the first official show from Next Level Pro Wrestling – Empire of Violence (Show 1).
“Empire of Violence”
LIVE from Madison Square Garden
Theme: Legacy vs. Future | Factions. Violence. Power.
1. Street Profits vs. Lucha Bros
Result: Street Profits win via Frog Splash through a table (12:05)
Details:
- Match opens hot—Lucha Bros rush the Profits with superkicks, followed by Penta hitting a Slingblade on Dawkins.
- Montez Ford counters a springboard with a dropkick that gets the crowd on their feet.
- Chaos erupts as Ford dives over the top rope onto both Luchas on the outside.
- Chairs and ladders come into play—Penta hits a Destroyer onto a chair, but Dawkins breaks the pin.
- Crowd builds for the finish: Penta sets a table, tries Fear Factor, but Ford leaps from the top rope, dropkicks Penta mid-lift.
- Dawkins spinebusters Fénix, and Ford climbs, signals to the crowd—massive Frog Splash through the table.
Post-Match: The teams shake hands, both selling the war they just went through. Commentary puts this over as a possible Match of the Night candidate.
2. LA Knight vs. Sheamus vs. Darby Allin vs. Orange Cassidy
#1 Contender for U.S. Title
Result: LA Knight pins Darby after BFT (14:33)
Details:
- Sheamus wrecks everyone early—Ten Beats to LA Knight, and a White Noise to Darby on the floor.
- Cassidy feints a superkick, then hits the Stundog Millionaire on Knight, then a satirical kip-up to massive crowd pop.
- Darby flies in with a Suicide Dive into a Coffin Drop on the outside to everyone.
- Final minutes: Sheamus hits a Bro Kick on Orange, but Darby throws Sheamus out.
- Darby climbs for a second Coffin Drop, but LA Knight sidesteps, hits a thunderous BFT.
Knight pins Darby.
Knight yells into the hard cam: “YEAH! Title’s next. YEAH!”
3. Hurt Syndicate vs. Mark Briscoe, FTR & Daniel Garcia
Result: Carmelo Hayes pins Garcia after interference from Hobbs (16:45)
Details:
- Dax and Benjamin start technical—mat reversals, snug grappling—old-school fan dream.
- Mark Briscoe runs wild with redneck kung fu, lighting up Lashley.
- Hobbs dominates with overhead throws, launching Garcia like a ragdoll.
- Dueling chants fill the Garden as Dax and Cash go into signature tag offense, hitting a Mindbreaker on Hayes, but Lashley breaks the pin.
- Final moments: Hobbs rams Garcia into the post. Hayes hits the Fadeaway Leg Drop from the top.
- 1-2-3. Hurt Syndicate wins.
Post-Match: They pose like a dominant force—Hayes holds up four fingers, signaling they’re the real dynasty now.
4. Sami Zayn & The Usos vs. Drew McIntyre & War Raiders
Result: McIntyre pins Jimmy after Claymore (15:15)
Details:
- The Vikings set the tone with power—they toss Sami into the barricade early.
- Jimmy and Jey hit tandem enziguris and Uso Splashes, almost getting the win on Erik.
- Sami takes a long beatdown, selling exhaustion. Crowd chants his name.
- Hot tag—Jey goes full tribal fury, diving, striking, superkicking.
- McIntyre blind tags in, hits a top-rope clothesline on Jey, then Claymores Jimmy out of nowhere.
Drew stands tall. Sami checks on his brothers, tension brewing.
5. Claudio & PAC vs. Edge & Christian – Tag Team Titles
Result: Edge pins PAC after Spear during Black Arrow (18:22)
Details:
- PAC flies early—springboard moonsault to the outside, kicks Edge square in the head.
- Christian fakes an injury to bait Claudio, then hits a low-blow behind the ref’s back.
- Claudio European Uppercuts everything in sight. Crowd erupts for a Big Swing on Christian.
- Final moments: PAC climbs for the Black Arrow, but Edge pops up, Spears him mid-air in a show-stopping moment.
1-2-3. E&C retain.
Edge looks emotional. Claudio seethes but nods in respect.
6. Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Bron Breakker – U.S. Title
Result: Fatu retains after Moonsault (13:10)
Details:
- Bron comes in full throttle—Spears Fatu through the barricade at 2:00 mark.
- Fatu fights back with wild Samoan agility, including a Twisting Suicide Dive.
- Bron goes for a second Spear, but Fatu leapfrogs, hits Pop-Up Samoan Drop.
- Climbs the top rope—massive Moonsault, nearly clears Bron.
1-2-3. Still champ: Jacob Fatu.
Post-Match: LA Knight walks out on the stage. They stare down. Next up.
7. Samoa Joe vs. Damian Priest
Result: Joe wins via Coquina Clutch KO (11:44)
Details:
- Heavy strikes. Joe slaps the soul out of Priest, who fires back with Broken Arrows and a huge Clothesline from Hell.
- Priest hits South of Heaven, but Joe kicks out at 2.9.
- Joe dodges a second chokeslam, locks in the Clutch mid-counter.
- Priest struggles, fades, collapses unconscious.
Joe stands above him, sweat dripping, eyes locked on the World Title.
8. Jon Moxley vs. Jay White – No DQ
Result: Moxley wins after Paradigm Shift on barbed wire (18:50)
Details:
- Jay goes psychological early—dodging, taunting, throwing Mox into steel steps.
- Mox bleeds by minute five after being whipped with a chain.
- White traps Mox in a chair and stomps his head, yelling, “You’re not the violent one here!”
- Mox fires back with a Fork to the forehead, then Russian leg sweep through a barbed wire board.
- Final moment: Jay sets up a Blade Runner on thumbtacks, but Mox bites him, counters, and Paradigm Shifts him onto the barbed wire board.
1-2-3. Mox wins, exhausted, broken, defiant.
9. Seth Rollins vs. MJF
Result: MJF steals it with roll-up & tights (20:37)
Details:
- Mat wrestling masterclass. Seth gets cocky, hits a Bucklebomb into a superkick.
- MJF holds his own technically—outwrestles Seth at times.
- Huge moment: Seth goes for the Stomp, but MJF counters with a Desperation Heatseeker.
- Ref bump. Seth hits a Falcon Arrow, but no one to count.
- MJF eye gouges, schoolboys Seth with a fistful of tights.
1-2-3. MJF grins like the devil.
Post-match: Seth goes ballistic, smashes a chair on the steps. “This isn’t over.”
Main Event: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Gunther – World Title Match
Result: Roman Reigns retains after Spear + Guillotine choke (25:58)
Match Type: Singles – No interference, pure fight
Full Match Breakdown:
Opening:
The arena is buzzing. Gunther enters first to a thunderous ovation, flanked by Imperium but sends them back, declaring he wants no excuses. Pure one-on-one.
Roman’s music hits. MSG reacts with a wave of boos and cheers, unified by electricity. He walks slow, controlled. Red lei on his neck. Heyman follows, wide-eyed and anxious.
Opening Minutes:
- Roman circles Gunther, smirking. “You ain’t me,” he mouths.
- Gunther responds with a shotgun chop that echoes off the rafters.
- Roman sells it like a body shot. Gunther stays composed, deliberate.
- They lock up again. Roman takes control with a headlock takedown, working it into mat-based offense.
Middle Stretch – The War Begins:
- Gunther opens up with a series of machine-gun chops, lighting up Roman’s chest.
- Roman tries to roll out, but Gunther follows and throws him into the steel steps.
- Inside, Gunther hits a top-rope splash—1…2… Roman kicks out.
- Roman counters a powerbomb with a Superman Punch out of nowhere, dropping Gunther for the first time.
Crowd is split: “Let’s go Gunther! / Roman sucks!”
- Roman talks to the crowd mid-match: “Acknowledge me!”
- Gunther hits a Thunderous Lariat, flips Roman over. 1…2… Reigns kicks out!
Final Act – Clash of Kings:
- Gunther finally hits the first Powerbomb—Roman barely lifts the shoulder at 2.9.
- He goes for a second—Roman bites his arm, rakes the eyes, desperation move.
- Roman with another Superman Punch. Gunther staggers.
- Spear! Cover! 1…2… Gunther kicks out.
Finish:
- Roman looks shocked, then angry. Heyman shouts from ringside: “End it!”
- Gunther goes for one more chop—Roman ducks, hits a second Spear!
- Gunther sits up, staggering. Roman slaps him, locks in the Guillotine.
- Gunther fights, stumbles, reaches the ropes—Roman pulls him back to center.
Gunther fades. Ref lifts the arm once—twice—three times. It’s over.
Winner and STILL Undisputed World Champion: Roman Reigns
Time: 25:58
Post-Match:
- Roman collapses, completely spent. His chest shredded from chops.
- Gunther rolls over, coughing, defiant even in loss. Roman sits against the ropes, eyes locked on him.
Heyman kneels beside him, holding the title up.
- Roman slowly rises, holding the championship high above his head as MSG roars, whether in love or hate.
Final Shot:
Roman on the stage, blood on his chest, title in hand.
He mouths toward the camera: “Still… at the Head of the Table.”
