What happened on this week's episode of WWE LFG? Here is a full review of all the important highlights and more for WWE Legends & Future Greats Episode #5, airing March 16, 2025! Who were the standouts of this episode? Which coaches scored points? What other interesting developments went down on this week's edition?
WWE LFG coverage begins at 8pm ET once the program begins to air on A&E. All material for WWE LFG was taped in advance at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
WWE LFG RESULTS: March 16, 2025
The Matches
- Jasper Troy defeated Chris Island (w/ Sirena Linton) by pinfall.
- Tyra Mae Steele defeated Dani Sekelsky by pinfall.
- Tatyanna Dumas defeated Leigh Laurel by pinfall.
- Cutler James defeated Shiloh Hill by pinfall.
The Standouts
- Tyra Mae Steele
- Jasper Troy
Team Standings
- Team Undertaker: 1 pt + 1 pt = 2 pt
Bayley Humphrey, Elijah Holyfield, Tyra Mae Steele, Shiloh Hill - Team Bubba Ray Dudley: 0 pt
Zena Sterling, Tatyanna Dumas, Drake Morreaux,Brayden “BJ” Ray, Cutler James - Team Booker T: 3 pt + 1 pt = 4 pt
Anthony Luke, Leigh Laurel, Jasper Troy, Penina "P-Nasty" Tuilaepa - Team Mickie James: 2 pt
Dani Sekelsky, Chris Island, Sirena Linton, Troy Yearwood
Episode 5 kicks off with a charged atmosphere, anticipation is high, and the Future Greats are ready to prove themselves. But the excitement takes a brief hit when we learn that Tatyanna Dumas has sprained her wrist. She’s clearly struggling emotionally, but before sympathy can settle in, Bubba shuts it down with a blunt reminder— Suck it up, this isn’t the time or place for tears. His tough-love approach sets the tone—this is about resilience, not excuses.
Shawn steps in to introduce the day’s focus: character. And who better to teach it than CM Punk? The moment his name is announced, the energy shifts. Punk walks in with that unmistakable presence, and the Future Greats know they’re about to get a masterclass. He wastes no time, cutting straight to the heart of the matter: You are the future of this business. But do you even know who you are? To drive his point home, we’re treated to a highlight reel including some of Punk’s greatest promos. His words cut like knives, raw and unfiltered, each line a reminder of why he’s The Best in the World. There’s no faking it with Punk—when he speaks, you believe every word. And now, it’s their turn.
Punk lays down the challenge: step up, take the mic, and prove that you belong. Before anyone can hesitate, Cutler James and Jasper Troy move to the front. Bubba barks, “Zena, GO!” and she almost makes it—but Jasper beats her to it.
Jasper starts off slow, his voice a bit unsteady, but within seconds, something clicks. He locks in, channeling raw emotion as he tears into Punk for walking away from WWE and breaking his heart as a fan. It’s a standout moment—Jasper delivers a killer promo, one that feels honest and personal, a clear improvement.
Tatyanna and Leigh follow, bringing their own emotional depth to the mic. While they don’t quite hit Jasper’s level of confidence, they still manage to connect emotionally, making me believe every word. Cutler, on the other hand, still feels forced. It’s like even he doesn’t believe what he’s saying. Maybe BJ was right about him. And speaking of BJ…
BJ comes in unanounced, and immediately it’s clear—this guy is too real. He throws shade at everyone, his words dripping with hostility. There’s a difference between confidence and outright alienation, and BJ seems to have no interest in making friends. Wrestling might be an individual performance, but at the end of the day, it’s still a team sport. BJ just doesn’t get that. He’s the type of guy people will legitimately hate. Even Bubba, unimpressed with his attitude, can’t deny the obvious: BJ just cut one hell of a promo.
Tyra grabs the mic next, delivering straight-up truth. She taps into her emotions but never lets them overpower her—she stands firm in what she believes. Then there’s Chris Island. He’s catching flack for refusing to step up, repeatedly turning down the chance to speak. And he’s not alone. We shift focus to Shiloh, one of the top contenders in my opinion, yet surprisingly, we don’t get to hear him—or anyone from Mickie’s team for that matter—It’s a letdown. Chris finally speaks, admitting outright: “I don’t know who I am.” That hit home. And honestly? If I were in his shoes, I’d probably feel the same way.
With the promos done, it’s time for the Legends and CM Punk to decide the matchups. Punk makes it clear—those who seized the moment, should be the ones rewarded. The Legends break it all down in an incredible discussion. Seriously, go listen to it now.
The first match sees Chris, with Sirena in his corner, taking on Jasper. It’s a hard-hitting contest, with Chris making a noticeable shift toward a heel persona—something the Legends love. Jasper, however, steals the show, delivering another standout performance. But there’s a lot of talk about him doing a kip-up instead of selling his injured knee, which doesn’t go unnoticed. Booker calls it Chris’s best match so far, and Bubba takes a moment to critique Sirena for standing up to Jasper. It makes sense—there’s a fine line between a manager supporting their client and not fearing a giant mountain of a man. That said, I could also see a more aggressive, in-your-face approach working for a female heel manage. It’s a new role, though, so I’ll cut her some slack. Punk, on the other hand, is pleased with what he saw, happy with how everything played out.
Next up, it’s Dani vs. Tyra again. Like I said before, WWE knows these two have something special. It’s another fantastic match, but this time, Tyra really stands out. She brings the fire, leans into her heel instincts, and even pulls the tights for the final pinfall—pure pro wrestling. Dani, though? She’s just as impressive. Her bumps are crisp, and the smoothness that was once critiqued is now a strength. She’s a cheerleader after all, it makes sense that fluidity is her thing. Punk loved the characters here. They were clear, defined, and made an impact.
Tatyanna Dumas vs. Leigh Laurel. Tatyanna sells the wrist injury, and everything else—extremely well. She looks like she’s in real pain. Bubba thinks the girls rough days are bleeding into her performance. Despite it all, Tatyanna pulls off the win by pinfall. After the match, Punk points out that Leigh still feels too reserved, like she’s holding back. He sees potential, but she needs to break out of her shell to really become something special. Bubba, as always, keeps it blunt: leave your problems at the door. Emotions matter in wrestling, but tonight, they got in the way.
Lastly we get Shiloh vs. Cutler, and they put on a solid, straightforward match. The Legends are thrown off by the babyface vs. babyface dynamic, but honestly? Cutler felt more heel to me. Then—bam!—Shiloh takes a stiff fist to the face and is out cold for the second time in the series. Brutal. It’s a huge letdown because I’ve really grown to like Shiloh, and seeing him take these bad breaks is frustrating.
We cut to commercial...
When we return, Shiloh is getting helped up—then out of nowhere, he unloads on Cutler! The intensity is real. He takes full control, and suddenly, this isn’t just a match—it’s a fight. The storytelling here is next level, taking the concussion Shiloh suffered a few episodes back and making everything so uncomfortably real. But then, Cutler shifts the momentum, turning things around just enough to score the pinfall win. The Legends love it. The match had everything—emotion, action, a real sense of escalation. It wasn’t just the best moment of the night; it was the best match of the night. Both guys delivered.
Tyra Mae Steele and Jasper Troy take the points for Team Undertaker and Team Booker T, solidifying their standout performances.
CM Punk takes a moment to clarify that BJ and Shiloh were serious contenders as well—BJ would have been in the running had he competed in a match, and Shiloh definitely would have been in the conversation if he had cut a promo at the start of the show.
To close out the show we get a one-on-one moment with Shiloh, he finally steps up to the mic—and he delivers. Honestly? It cements him as my top pick for the WWE LFG Winner.
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