Sep, 24 2025
The Ford Center in Evansville turned into a battlefield when Penta and the War Raiders stepped into the ring with The New Day—Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston—and the brash Grayson Waller. From the opening bell, the no‑rules stipulation meant anything could happen, and the six men wasted no time turning the match into a weapons showcase.
Big Ivar was the first to set the tone, dragging a massive wooden table into the corner and slamming it into place. The New Day immediately capitalized, with Woods and Kingston launching a coordinated assault that saw them isolate Penta and wear him down. Woods hoisted Penta onto the table and dropped him hard, a move that highlighted the tactical savvy The New Day brought to the chaotic environment.
Kofi’s high‑flying flair was on full display, as he vaulted off the apron to rain down a flying forearm on a stunned War Raider. Meanwhile, Waller taunted the crowd, using a steel chair to beat down any opponent daring enough to come near his allies. The War Raiders, however, weren’t out of the fight for long; Lance Archer perched on the top rope and delivered a thunderous drop‑kick that sent Waller sprawling.
Mid‑match, the chaos peaked when all six men found themselves piled on the table, each trying to claim dominance. A chaotic scramble ensued, with chairs, kendo sticks, and even a steel trash can being tossed into the fray. In a surprising turn, Penta slipped the trash can into the hands of a larger opponent and used it to slam the man into the mat, showcasing his unpredictable fighting style that fans have come to love.
The outcome of this bout may not have handed a clear winner, but it certainly escalated tensions. Penta’s ability to survive multiple onslaughts and still counterattack has reinforced his reputation as a relentless force—something that could see him targeting The New Day’s championship aspirations in the weeks ahead.
For The New Day, the win over the War Raiders’ brute force adds another notch to their veteran resume, but the defeat at the hands of Waller’s cunning assaults suggests a possible fracture in their unity. Waller’s involvement also hints at a larger storyline brewing, possibly positioning him as a wild card who can tilt any match in his favor.
The War Raiders, bruised but unbroken, now have a clear vendetta to settle. Their use of the table early on suggests they’re willing to bring the fight back to the ring’s steel infrastructure, promising future matches that could involve more extreme stipulations.
Fans leaving the arena were left buzzing, not just about the physical spectacle but about the narrative threads now pulling tighter. As Raw heads into its next episode, the fallout from this no‑disqualification showdown will likely dominate locker‑room talk and shape the next set of storylines across WWE’s Monday night roster.
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