House of Glory: Watch the Throne Results (1/17)

House of Glory Wrestling presented “Watch the Throne 2025” last night at the Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, Illinois.

This event marked Ricky Starks’ debut with House of Glory, challenging Mike Santana for the HOG Heavyweight Title. Additionally, former HOG World Heavyweight Champion Matt Cardona returned to the promotion for the first time since losing the championship, now vying for the HOG Crown Jewel Title.

Results:

Phumi Nkuta vs. Joe Alonzo

Joe Alonzo opened with a promo, claiming he was the reason for the crowd’s attendance. Phumi Nkuta promised to submit him.

Alonzo focused on Nkuta’s leg with targeted offense, while Nkuta countered with striking combinations and suplexes.

Finish: Nkuta countered a powerbomb attempt into a roll-up, transitioning into an armbar for the submission victory.

Winner: Phumi Nkuta

Koda Hernandez vs. Idris Jackson

A back-and-forth match with Hernandez targeting Jackson with suplexes and strikes, while Jackson worked over Hernandez’s injured back.

Finish: Jackson used heel tactics, including a roll-up with his feet on the ropes, to secure the win.

Winner: Idris Jackson

HOG World Tag Team Championship – Triple Threat Match: Cold Blooded Killers (Raheem Royal & Jay Armani) (c) vs. Los Desperados (Gringo Loco & Arez) vs. The Mane Event (Jay Lyons & Midas Black)

The Cold Blooded Killers (CBK) played the opportunistic champions, avoiding direct confrontations early.

All teams exchanged high-impact double-team moves, including dives and tandem finishers.

Finish: CBK capitalized on chaos, hitting Jay Lyons with their finisher, “Kill Shot,” after using the title belt as a weapon.

Winners: Cold Blooded Killers, retaining the HOG World Tag Team Championship

Laynie Luck vs. Blair Onyx

A competitive match with both women trading technical holds and strikes.

Onyx used her signature tarantula hold and a springboard flatliner, while Luck relied on suplexes and knee strikes.

Finish: Onyx hit a choke slam to secure the victory.

Winner: Blair Onyx

HOG Cruiserweight Championship – Suicidal 7-Way Match: Darron Richardson (c) vs. Roachie Roach vs. Oni King vs. Ben Ruten vs. J Bouji vs. Davey Bang vs. August Matthews

Chaotic action, with high-flying dives, a “Tower of Doom” spot, and alliances forming and breaking throughout the match.

J Bouji briefly worked with Richardson but was betrayed as Richardson ultimately pinned Davey Bang following a destroyer from Bouji.

Winner: Darron Richardson, retaining the HOG Cruiserweight Championship

Charles Mason vs. The Amazing Red

Mason used heel tactics, including interference from the Cold Blooded Killers, to gain an advantage.

Despite distractions, Red fought back with signature moves like the Code Red and a top-rope flatliner.

Finish: Mason capitalized on a distraction from Darron Richardson, applying the “Reign of Terror” sleeper hold for the win.

Winner: Charles Mason

Matt Cardona vs. Mustafa Ali

Cardona mocked Chicago before trying to avoid the match. Ali forced him into a hard-hitting battle.

The match saw creative use of the stage and outside interference, with Cardona raking Ali’s eyes and attempting to cheat his way to victory.

Finish: Ali hit a 450 Splash after a back-and-forth exchange to win the match.

Winner: Mustafa Ali

HOG World Heavyweight Championship – Mike Santana (c) vs. Ricky Starks

A wild match that spilled into the crowd, with Starks even using a child as a weapon against Santana.

The two traded near falls with moves like Starks’ super jackhammer and Santana’s cannonball and powerbomb combination.

Finish: Charles Mason and the Cold Blooded Killers interfered, leading to a disqualification win for Santana.

Winner: Mike Santana (via DQ), retaining the HOG World Heavyweight Championship

Post-Match: Santana and Ricky Starks fought off Mason and CBK together. Santana delivered a fiery promo targeting Mason and his crew as the feed cut out repeatedly.

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