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Carmelo Hayes Triumphs Amidst Chaos at Last Time Tournament

11/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On November 21, 2025, Carmelo Hayes defeated Bronson Reed by count-out in the Last Time is Now Tournament, aided by Cody Rhodes.
Penta advanced by pinning Finn Balor.
Ilja Dragunov retained the United States Championship against JD McDonagh.
Drew McIntyre attacked Cody Rhodes, leaving him injured.
The show set the stage for Survivor Series: WarGames.

History

Historical Context

The 1997 Montreal Screwjob marked a pivotal moment in professional wrestling, as WWE's Vince McMahon altered the planned outcome of a match, igniting fan outrage and reshaping perceptions of scripted narratives. This legacy of blending real-life conflict with scripted drama continues, as seen in the 2025 Last Time is Now Tournament, where Carmelo Hayes' controversial victory echoed past tensions, influencing audience engagement.

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Story summary

On November 21, 2025, Carmelo Hayes defeated Bronson Reed by count-out in the Last Time is Now Tournament, aided by Cody Rhodes.
Penta advanced by pinning Finn Balor.
Ilja Dragunov retained the United States Championship against JD McDonagh.
Drew McIntyre attacked Cody Rhodes, leaving him injured.
The show set the stage for Survivor Series: WarGames.

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