No Rest For The Wicked 2025 – Full Results & Breakdown
Ohio Valley Wrestling brought the heat with No Rest For The Wicked, a night packed with championship drama, fresh rivalries, and high-octane in-ring action. From shocking upsets to emotional victories, the Davis Arena crowd was loud and lively all night. Here’s a full rundown of the show, bell-to-bell.
Pre-Show Highlights
Luscious Lawrence vs. Rolo Hargrove
The charismatic “Luscious One” got the night started in style, making quick work of Rolo Hargrove. After a short feeling-out period, Lawrence landed his signature running leg drop to seal the win in under two minutes.
Winner: Luscious Lawrence
The Sin City Outlaws vs. Only Bros
The Outlaws—Luke Hartman & Mad Dog Martin—overpowered the flashy duo of Boy Toy Troy and Coach Prime. A hot tag sequence from Troy brought brief momentum, but the Outlaws’ double-team spinebuster ended the bout decisively.
Winners: Sin City Outlaws
Main Card
Tony Gunn vs. Star Rider
Tony Gunn opened the main show with his trademark intensity. Star Rider’s agility gave him the edge early, hitting a springboard dropkick and a standing moonsault for two counts. Gunn weathered the storm, countering with the Killing Spree knee strike to close it out.
Winner: Tony Gunn
Four-Way Tag Team Chaos
Teams: Donovan Cecil & Jack Vaughn vs. Level 3 vs. The Trifecta vs. Z-Force
This one was nonstop motion. Level 3 controlled the early going with crisp tandem offense before The Trifecta isolated Kid Colossus. Late in the match, Jack Vaughn cleaned house with lariats for everyone and power-bombed Kirko Ky onto the pile. Cecil capitalized with a top-rope elbow to score the victory.
Winners: Donovan Cecil & Jack Vaughn
Judy Lee Taylor vs. Noelle
A quick showcase match for the surging Taylor. She controlled most of the bout, dropping Noelle with a running knee strike and finishing with a fisherman’s suplex bridge.
Winner: Judy Lee Taylor
OVW Rush Championship
Stephen Steele (c) vs. Brandon Davis
This fast-paced contest embodied the Rush Division’s high-energy spirit. Davis nearly had Steele after connecting with a rolling cutter, but the champion’s ring IQ showed through. Steele reversed a cradle into his Steele Trap submission for the tapout.
Winner (and still champion): Stephen Steele
Nightmare Cup Final – OVW Tag Team Championship
Anthony Toatele & Dustin Jackson vs. Los Desafíos (Jota Peso & Maximo Suave)
The vacant Tag Titles were on the line, and both teams came ready for war. Toatele’s power and Jackson’s speed proved the perfect mix against Los Desafíos’ cunning double teams. The finish came when Jackson hit Sky High Justice off the top, followed by Toatele’s Samoan Drop for the 1-2-3.
Winners (and new champions): Anthony Toatele & Dustin Jackson
Women’s Fatal 4-Way
Killah Kai vs. Freya The Slaya vs. J-Rod vs. Sophia Rose
This multi-woman bout was fast and physical. Freya dominated early, but Kai’s striking and timing stood out. After a chaotic sequence where J-Rod hit a neckbreaker on Rose, Kai capitalized with a roundhouse kick on Freya to score the pin.
Winner: Killah Kai
Hair vs. Hair Tag Match
Drew Hernandez & Tony Evans vs. Jay DeNiro & Tommy Boy DeNiro
Personal animosity fueled this one. The DeNiro Brothers fought with emotion, but Hernandez and Evans’ cunning teamwork paid off. Evans used a handful of tights during a roll-up to steal the win, sealing the DeNiros’ fate. Post-match, a reluctant Jay DeNiro got the clippers treatment, much to the crowd’s delight.
Winners: Hernandez & Evans
OVW Heavyweight Championship
Kal Herro (c) vs. Jake Lawless
The main event was a hard-hitting affair. Lawless brought a brawling style, targeting Herro’s back with power slams and suplexes. The champion rallied, connecting with a Superman Forearm and finishing with the Hero’s Journey knee strike. The crowd erupted as Herro retained.
Winner (and still champion): Kal Herro
OVW United States Championship
Erik Surge (c) vs. Big Zo
Closing the night was a heavyweight collision. Surge tried to chop down the massive Big Zo with speed, but Zo’s raw strength turned the tide. After a missed top-rope splash from Surge, Zo locked in a crushing bearhug. The referee called for the bell when Surge went limp, awarding Zo the win.
Winner (and new champion): Big Zo