This week’s Main Event hit YouTube with three action-packed matches in just over 36 minutes, led by a strong modern babyface–heel showdown and a tag main event where one competitor’s mood overshadowed the action.
No Joy in Creedville
We begin where the show ended, with a main event between the LWO’s Cruz Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde and The Creed Brothers of American Made.
Commentary didn’t acknowledge it, but Julius Creed seemed distant from the moment he and Brutus hit the ring. Credit to Brutus, who brought the intensity,
climbing into the ring like a fighter entering the Octagon. At one point, while firmly in control, he began huffing and puffing, drawing jeers from the crowd.
The highlight of the match came midway through when Wilde attempted a senton dive onto both Creeds on the floor. Instead, he was caught and double powerbombed onto the apron. As Brutus roared like an animal, Julius glared coldly into the camera.
In the closing stretch, Julius shoved Wilde off the ropes. Del Toro fired back, but the distraction allowed Brutus to catch him with a superplex. Unseen, Julius tagged in just before impact. Moments later, he flattened Del Toro with a moonsault for the win.
Afterward, Brutus — still catching his breath — looked like a man who’d been in the end zone before. Julius, however, still wore that same somber expression he came to the ring with.
Last week, the Creeds lost to Alpha Academy, moving to 0-5 in recent battles against Otis and Akira Tozawa. But their in-ring woes run much deeper than that.
According to Cagematch.net, this was the Creeds’ first victory since an NXT live event in September, where they defeated The Culling. Worse, this was their first televised win since beating the War Raiders on the May 12, 2025, episode of Raw.
The losses and slights seem to be eating away at the Creeds — particularly Julius — whose heaviness was undeniable.
Fire-Breathing Dragon
This was a hot opener with strong energy that lasted about ten minutes from the entrances to the final bell. Grayson Waller looked in WrestleMania shape, while Dragon Lee had the crowd firmly behind him. Lee lit Waller up with chops before Waller turned the tide with a clothesline that turned the luchador inside out.
One fan repeatedly chanted “Grayson sucks,” evoking memories of the infamous SoCal “Super Dragon” heckler. While this wasn’t anywhere as bad, it was noticeable. Sadly, Waller didn’t indulge the way Dragon once did.
There was an awkward spot where Waller went for a springboard attack with Lee turned away, improvising it into a back rake. Springboard back rake? It could live on as a troll move against high flyers.
The finish was a whirlwind of counters, including Lee turning a Waller clothesline into a sit-out powerbomb. Lee slipped as he was heading to the top rope, allowing Waller to crack him with a knee. Waller briefly lost his balance himself, giving Lee the opening to fire back with a double stomp, followed by Operation Dragon for the pin.
Berto Cruises Past Apollo
Apollo Crews continued to show a more intense side, as he carried a fiery seriousness to the ring. Unlike his bout two weeks ago against Kit Wilson, where alignments blurred, this time the roles of heel and face were crystal clear.
Berto arrived with his cousin Angel Garza, both dripping with contempt for the crowd. Crews rocked Berto with ten corner punches, with fans counting along. Berto returned the favor later and deliberately stopped at nine, cutting the crowd off for extra heat.
The difference-maker was Angel, who repeatedly distracted referee Charles Robinson, keeping Berto afloat. Crews seemed to have victory in his hand after a powerslam, but another distraction prevented Robinson from making the count. Fed up, Crews blasted Angel with a pump kick.
Berto seized the moment, catching Crews with a fireman’s carry into a sit-out powerbomb to steal the victory.
Final Bell
Match of the Night: Berto vs. Crews — though Waller and Lee gave them a real run. It played like an old-school babyface vs. heel bout, with the classic babyface dropkick–arm drag combo and Berto working throwback staples like the chinlock and abdominal stretch, all at a solid pace.
Berto really stood out. He moves and carries himself like someone who could break out. At 30, he has time to grow, and if he sharpens his promos or gets a strong mouthpiece, he could be something special — maybe even a future face of AAA.
Ultimately, my thoughts are with Julius Creed. Their most recent TV match was a loss during a multi-team match last month on Raw. It was their first appearance on WWE’s flagship show since July, another loss in a multi-team match.
Shout out to Brutus, though. Whatever’s happening with the team, he stayed fully in character the whole way. I’m not sure what their future holds, but Brutus remains a quirky highlight.
