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The ThunderDome Frenzy: WWE Delivers Thrills and Spills on a Star-Studded Card

In the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida, the WWE's ThunderDome at Tropicana Field played host to an electrifying night of professional wrestling action on January 18th. The broadcast was live and in-your-face, bringing the excitement to viewers worldwide.

The night kicked off with Charlotte Flair putting her impressive skills on display against Peyton Royce. In a well-paced match that lasted 12 minutes and 3 seconds, Flair's technical prowess and athleticism proved too much for Royce to handle. The Queen of Harts emerged victorious, sending a clear message to the rest of the women's division.

Next up was Mace, who made quick work of Xavier Woods in a 4-minute-and-5-second squash match. The big man's brute strength left Woods reeling, as he effortlessly dispatched his opponent with a thunderous slam.

Shayna Baszler and Mandy Rose followed with their own intense contest. This time, it was the Queen of Spades who came out on top, defeating Rose in 3 minutes and 44 seconds. Baszler's grappling expertise and vicious strikes proved too much for Rose to overcome.

The main event of the evening saw AJ Styles face off against Ricochet. This highly anticipated matchup lived up to its billing, with both men putting on a show. In a thrilling 13-minute-and-0-second contest, Styles' technical mastery and aerial prowess ultimately gave him the edge he needed to secure the win.

The Six-Man Tag Team match that followed featured The Hurt Business (Bobby Lashley, Cedric Alexander, and Shelton Benjamin) taking on Riddle and The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado). This chaotic contest saw the teams trading holds and high-flying moves, with The Hurt Business ultimately emerging victorious in 12 minutes and 18 seconds.

Jeff Hardy's quick win over Jaxson Ryker served as a palate cleanser before the main event. Hardy's aerial assault proved too much for Ryker to handle, with the latter being dispatched in just 3 minutes and 10 seconds.

The evening concluded with Alexa Bliss facing off against Asuka in a non-title match. This intense contest saw both women trading holds and near-falls, but ultimately, Bliss' cunning and quickness allowed her to secure the win in 11 minutes and 37 seconds.

In conclusion, this WWE card delivered an action-packed night of professional wrestling that left fans on the edge of their seats. With a mix of thrilling matches, surprise victories, and standout performances, the ThunderDome at Tropicana Field proved once again why it's one of the most electric venues in the world of sports entertainment.

Match Ratings:

  1. Charlotte Flair vs. Peyton Royce - 7/10
  2. Mace vs. Xavier Woods - 6/10
  3. Shayna Baszler vs. Mandy Rose - 7.5/10
  4. AJ Styles vs. Ricochet - 9/10
  5. The Hurt Business vs. Riddle and The Lucha House Party - 8/10
  6. Jeff Hardy vs. Jaxson Ryker - 6.5/10
  7. Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka - 8.5/10

Overall Rating: 8.2/10


Card Details

  • Date: 18 Jan 2021
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: WWE ThunderDome (Tropicana Field)
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 18 Jan 2021

Matches

  1. Charlotte Flair defeat Peyton Royce in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 12:03

  2. Mace defeat Xavier Woods in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 04:05

  3. Shayna Baszler defeat Mandy Rose in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 03:44

  4. AJ Styles defeat Ricochet in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 13:00

  5. The Hurt Business (Bobby Lashley, Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin) defeat Riddle and The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:18

  6. Jeff Hardy defeat Jaxson Ryker in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 03:10

  7. Alexa Bliss defeat Asuka in a Non Title Match
    Match Time: 11:37