Ash By Elegance beats Xia Brookside and gets her rings back. (Had she lost, she would not have.) After the match, Ash By Elegance and her concierge George Iceman insist and demand that Xia Brookside give her the rings back. She does, but not after punching Ash out with them.
We hear from Rosemary, who says that they find themselves taking sanctuary despite doing what they are asked, and now Havok is gone thanks to humans claiming they are the heart and soul of TNA. They says that there is a time when everyone meant for greatness must give up their heart and soul, and it is only after one has lost everything that one is free to do anything.
Backstage, KUSHIDA is met by Director of Authority Santino Marella. He says he is okay after his match with Jonathan Gresham and discusses the sickness from the octopus ink, and says that he will be okay for Xplosion.
Leon Slater beats Alan Angels. During the match, the referee - the same one from the match between KUSHIDA and Jonathan Gresham - spits up black ink on the outside. Three referees show up, with one stepping in as the official for the match while the other two help the original referee to the back. After the match, Kon shows up and snaps Angels' neck. Slater confronts Kon, and he ends up countering is attacks and fending him off, clotheslining him out of the ring. Security has to hold Kon back, and one of the security guards gets their neck snapped by Kon.
Gabby LaSpisa interviews Jake Something on the stage. When asked what "Something" means, Jake Something says "Something" was a response to people saying he would never be anything, but he built himself up, and now he is something. When Gabby LaSpisa asks Jake if he feels like something, Jake Something feels as if he was mocked, then shows his irritation with Cody Deaner costing him last week's match. Cody Deaner shows up and says he should not be angry at the fans here, then mentions that they are cousins and that Jake is angry at people from his past, and that the people here are with him and that he is with him. Jake mentions Deaner turning on him to join Violent By Design, and Deaner apologizes for that, saying he was going down a dark path for years and that he does not want that to happen for him, and that Jake will always be family. Jake says "The hell I will!" before clocking Deaner with a clothesline.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Speedball Mountain. Mike Bailey says that he and Trent Seven have been clear about their purpose of representing the peak of professional wrestling, and Trent agrees, saying this has led them close to the summit of TNA at Under Siege. He then mentions that their path has reach an abrupt crossroad next week, where the two of them will face off in a one-on-one match to decide a #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship. Mike Bailey says "May the best man win."
Frankie Kazarian beats Steve Maclin after Trey Miguel distracts Maclin - and the referee - so that Wentz can spray paint Maclin in the eyes, allowing Kazarian to hit Fade to Black to win.
We see Gail Kim talk to "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw at the spiritual retreat, telling her that everyone needs a guiding hand from time to time and that she is here to guide her home.
We see part two of Tom Hannifan's interview with Mike Santana. Santana says that he spent so much time taking care of others that he failed to take care of himself and that he was traumatized as a kid and was forced into "survival mode." Santana says that he eventually buckled, and when his daughter wrote a letter to Santa telling him to stop using drugs, he was forced to get things together. He says that if one does not fight for themselves, no one will fight for them, and that one must be their biggest advocate and fight for what they are. Santana talks about his match with Steve Maclin at Under Siege, saying it was the fight he was looking for and that he is hungrier than ever now that he is back in TNA.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) is seen at the skybox. AJ Francis says they are here to watch tonight's main event and scope out the competition for some championship gold. Swann says it does not matter what title they win, as more gold means more money.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says tonight is a momentum occasion because for the first time, all of the champions are in the same match at the same time, and while it is exciting, it is also concerning, as it is the perfect site for an outbreak of "Hendry-Mania." He says that he has just gotten off the phone with the Surgeon General, and to control the symptoms, one must incessantly chant "We Believe."
Joe Hendry, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat), Sami Callihan, Eric Young, Steph de Lander and "Broken" Matt Hardy beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose), Masha Slamovich, Laredo Kid, Mustafa Ali and Jordynne Grace in the sixteen-person Champions Challenge. During the match, Mustafa Ali walks out of the match, stating that he is withdrawing from the match as he does not want his name associated with it. After the match, the lights go out, then we see black-and-white footage of a ruined city and a laboratory before a gurney is pushed to the ring. PCO is then revived, and he makes his way to the ring with a big black bag in his hand. PCO then confronts Steph de Lander, then pulls various objects out of the bag before pulling out a black rose and presenting it to Steph. Steph takes the rose, and the show ends.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for May 15, 2024
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) beat Kyle Fletcher and Jeff Cobb. After the match, Konosuke Takeshita gets in the ring and suplexes Moxley out of the corner, and he, Fletcher and Cobb go on the attack. Suddenly, Claudio Castagnoli shows up with a crowbar to make the save.
We see a video package of Swerve Strickland making media appearances as AEW World Champion as part of a recap of the feud between Swerve and Christian Cage.
Adam Copeland is about to head to the ring when he is attacked by Brody King and Buddy Matthews, with Malakai Black watching from not far behind. They get a metal folding chair, and Buddy and Brody hold Copeland down as Malakai says he does not care why Copeland maintains a facade of what he thinks he is, then tells Buddy to take Copeland's wedding ring. Brody chokes Copeland out to ensure Buddy does just that, then Malakai takes the wedding ring and examines it before pocketing the ring. He and Buddy place chairs next to a downed Copeland when Kyle O'Reilly rushes in. O'Reilly fights off Malakai and Buddy, but he is clotheslined by Brody. Malakai soon hits O'Reilly with The End, then he, Buddy and Brody drop kick Copeland from different angles, kicking the chairs into Copeland's skull.
We see footage of Eddie Kingston's match from New Japan Pro Wrestling Resurgence and the aftermath where The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Jack Perry) attacks him as part of a recap of the events leading up to the Anarchy In The Arena match at Double or Nothing.
We hear from The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry), who make fun of Eddie Kingston being injured and how Eddie's team might have to forfeit. Kazuchika Okada tells Dax Harwood that he will destroy him tonight before calling him a bitch.
We see a commercial for The Young Bucks' (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) own version of the Reebok Pumps.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Wheeler states that they will not forfeit the Anarchy In The Arena Match and that they may have found a new fourth member. Harwood calls "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada "The Elite's (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) bitch."
Jack Perry guests on commentary for the next match.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal in an AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Matthew mentions Christopher Daniels speaking down to them and putting his hands on him, and says he should know better as an executive. He says they are trying to clean the locker room and office for toxicity, and says that Daniels is screwing things up. Matthew then fires Daniels, then says that they will take care of his family and give him a paycheck for the next 30 days as well as a security escort.Matthew then sarcastically thanks Daniels for "five years of kick ass work" before leading the crowd in an "A-E-Dub" chant. Jack Perry makes a toast to The Elite, then pours his drink on Tony Schiavone's head. Tony calls Jack Perry a son of a bitch.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Timeless" Toni Storm, Luther and Mariah May. After it is mentioned that Saraya, Luther and Mariah are banned from ringside for the next match, Toni says that Harley Cameron will answer to her after what she did to Mariah, then thanks Serena Deeb for knocking her out so she did not have to hear the rest of her sob story and tells her that she will leave her laying and wondering where her dignity went at Double or Nothing.
Backstage, we hear from Malakai Black, who looks at Adam Copeland's ring as he says that the ring has been holding Copeland back. He then says that he knew there was a part of Copeland that still existed when he issued a challenge for a barbed wire steel cage match, and when he beats Copeland, Copeland must bend the knee to The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthew, Julia Hart).
Hook beats Sebastian Wolfe with Redrum. After the match, Hook takes the microphone and says that he is here for Chris Jericho and the FTW Championship, and calls Jericho out. Jericho shows up with Big Bill and says it is great to have Hook, hopes that Hook had learned a few lessons after last time, then says it is great to share the spotlight with Hook. Hook says he wants the spotlight on Jericho when he beats him for the FTW Championship tonight. Jericho says this is a teaching moment, not a fighting moment, and tells Hook that the world does not revolve around him and that he should be less selfish like him. Jericho says he and Big Bill are here to entertain everyone tonight, and tells Hook that he must work his way back up when he loses a championship and that he and a few others will have a qualifying match, and if Hook wins, he has the chance to face him again. Hook accepts, then hits Jericho in the head with the microphone and beats him up. Big Bill grabs Hook from behind, and the numbers game quickly takes over. Suddenly, Katsuyori Shibata shows up and makes the save for Hook as he sends Big Bill flying out of the ring.
Backstage, Swerve Strickland tells the state of Washington that he brought the AEW World Championship home, then says that The Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) bit the hand that fed them and got put down and that he is now focused on Double or Nothing. He says that Christian Cage may have put him in a casket, but he will put him in a grave. As for "The Machine" Brian Cage, he will put the final nail in The Mogul Embassy's coffin.
Swerve Strickland beats "The Machine" Brian Cage in an AEW World Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Swerve attacks Brian Cage's left shoulder while pulling out two metal folding chairs, then Christian Cage and Mother Wayne show up. Swerve is hit from behind with a low blow by Nick Wayne, and Killswitch shows up to attack Swerve alongside Nick Wayne. Nick Wayne then takes Swerve's family portrait and smashes Swerve in the face with it, busting Swerve open. Christian tells Swerve that he embarrassed Nick Wayne when he attacked him in his gym last year, and now he is forced to embarrass Swerve. He then asks Swerve if his daughter is proud of him, then rubs the portrait on Swerve's bleeding forehead. He says that he has taken Swerve's blood, and soon, he will take his World Championship.
We see an advertisement for "Meal and a Match," AEW's new YouTube series airing every Friday at 2 PM Eastern/1 PM Central on TBS' YouTube channel.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Hook and Katsuyori Shibata. Hook says the odds could not mean less to him, and he will do what it takes to face Chris Jericho again. Shibata asks Hook if that means beating him, as he wants another shot at Jericho. Hook says that is fine by him, then Samoa Joe shows up and says he thought Hook was something special until Jericho had him at Shibata's neck, and tells him that if they would stop getting at each other throats, they would be dangerous in AEW. Hook tells Joe he will fight him, and Shibata says Joe is too large to be wearing a floral pattern.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Harley Cameron in a grudge match that sees Saraya, Luther and Mariah May banned from ringside. Serena Deeb shows up early on in the match to watch from the ramp.
Backstage, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Wardlow) and Will Ospreay have a backstage interview with a "no physicality" clause. Ospreay says that he has a bad taste in his mouth after last week, and says that Roderick Strong is only comfortable as champion because he is surrounded by Undisputed Kingdom and because he has retired the Tiger Driver '91. He tells him that he has done the Tiger Driver '91 on people he has loved and respected and admits he has no respect for Roddy as Roddy has none for him. Roddy says Ospreay is right about that, as he is talented in the ring and an idiot out of it, and while Ospreay has a wife and child, he still acts like the same immature little boy. He says his neck injured, but he does not quit, and he does not care what people think of Ospreay because he knows Ospreay is a fraud. Ospreay says Roddy will learn a lesson after looking down at him for years when he shows him why he is on another level.
Renee Paquette moderates a contract signing between Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale for the TBS Championship at Double or Nothing. Mercedes arrives first, followed by Willow. Willow says she respects Mercedes and everything she has done in her career, but she wants to know if she respect the TBS Championship, which celebrates the legacy of professional wrestling over the last fifty years on a foundation built on fighting. She says that she is the face of TBS, and that "Nothing matters, smile anyway" means that her smile is her strength and that the TBS Championship matters, and she will not let Mercedes take the title from her. She then signs the contract. Mercedes says "Money changes everything" is a fact, not a catchphrase, as she was changing the game while Willow was still training and breaking glass ceilings as she made her way to the top. Mercedes tells Willow that she respects her and that she is a great champion, but there is a difference between being great and being the greatest of all time. She says that she is the new face of TBS, and while the best part of Willow's career was beating her, her loss to her at Double or Nothing will still be the best part of her career, as her legacy is all about winning. Mercedes signs the contract. Willow reminds Mercedes that she walked out as champion while Mercedes did not walk out at all last time they wrestled. Mercedes slaps Willow, starting a brawl, and Willow responds with a Doctor Bomb through the table.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada retains the AEW Continental Championship against Dax Harwood. During the match, Okada brings the Continental Championship into the ring, and when the ref takes it away, Okada hits Dax with a low blow before hitting him with the Rainmaker for the win. After the match, The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) attack Dax, and when Cash Wheeler and Bryan Danielson try to make the save, The Elite also gang up on them. All of a sudden, Darby Allin heads to the ring and attacks The Elite from behind with a skateboard, evening the odds and forcing The Elite to retreat.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) beat Kyle Fletcher and Jeff Cobb. After the match, Konosuke Takeshita gets in the ring and suplexes Moxley out of the corner, and he, Fletcher and Cobb go on the attack. Suddenly, Claudio Castagnoli shows up with a crowbar to make the save.
We see a video package of Swerve Strickland making media appearances as AEW World Champion as part of a recap of the feud between Swerve and Christian Cage.
Adam Copeland is about to head to the ring when he is attacked by Brody King and Buddy Matthews, with Malakai Black watching from not far behind. They get a metal folding chair, and Buddy and Brody hold Copeland down as Malakai says he does not care why Copeland maintains a facade of what he thinks he is, then tells Buddy to take Copeland's wedding ring. Brody chokes Copeland out to ensure Buddy does just that, then Malakai takes the wedding ring and examines it before pocketing the ring. He and Buddy place chairs next to a downed Copeland when Kyle O'Reilly rushes in. O'Reilly fights off Malakai and Buddy, but he is clotheslined by Brody. Malakai soon hits O'Reilly with The End, then he, Buddy and Brody drop kick Copeland from different angles, kicking the chairs into Copeland's skull.
We see footage of Eddie Kingston's match from New Japan Pro Wrestling Resurgence and the aftermath where The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Jack Perry) attacks him as part of a recap of the events leading up to the Anarchy In The Arena match at Double or Nothing.
We hear from The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry), who make fun of Eddie Kingston being injured and how Eddie's team might have to forfeit. Kazuchika Okada tells Dax Harwood that he will destroy him tonight before calling him a bitch.
We see a commercial for The Young Bucks' (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) own version of the Reebok Pumps.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Wheeler states that they will not forfeit the Anarchy In The Arena Match and that they may have found a new fourth member. Harwood calls "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada "The Elite's (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) bitch."
Jack Perry guests on commentary for the next match.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal in an AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Matthew mentions Christopher Daniels speaking down to them and putting his hands on him, and says he should know better as an executive. He says they are trying to clean the locker room and office for toxicity, and says that Daniels is screwing things up. Matthew then fires Daniels, then says that they will take care of his family and give him a paycheck for the next 30 days as well as a security escort.Matthew then sarcastically thanks Daniels for "five years of kick ass work" before leading the crowd in an "A-E-Dub" chant. Jack Perry makes a toast to The Elite, then pours his drink on Tony Schiavone's head. Tony calls Jack Perry a son of a bitch.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Timeless" Toni Storm, Luther and Mariah May. After it is mentioned that Saraya, Luther and Mariah are banned from ringside for the next match, Toni says that Harley Cameron will answer to her after what she did to Mariah, then thanks Serena Deeb for knocking her out so she did not have to hear the rest of her sob story and tells her that she will leave her laying and wondering where her dignity went at Double or Nothing.
Backstage, we hear from Malakai Black, who looks at Adam Copeland's ring as he says that the ring has been holding Copeland back. He then says that he knew there was a part of Copeland that still existed when he issued a challenge for a barbed wire steel cage match, and when he beats Copeland, Copeland must bend the knee to The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthew, Julia Hart).
Hook beats Sebastian Wolfe with Redrum. After the match, Hook takes the microphone and says that he is here for Chris Jericho and the FTW Championship, and calls Jericho out. Jericho shows up with Big Bill and says it is great to have Hook, hopes that Hook had learned a few lessons after last time, then says it is great to share the spotlight with Hook. Hook says he wants the spotlight on Jericho when he beats him for the FTW Championship tonight. Jericho says this is a teaching moment, not a fighting moment, and tells Hook that the world does not revolve around him and that he should be less selfish like him. Jericho says he and Big Bill are here to entertain everyone tonight, and tells Hook that he must work his way back up when he loses a championship and that he and a few others will have a qualifying match, and if Hook wins, he has the chance to face him again. Hook accepts, then hits Jericho in the head with the microphone and beats him up. Big Bill grabs Hook from behind, and the numbers game quickly takes over. Suddenly, Katsuyori Shibata shows up and makes the save for Hook as he sends Big Bill flying out of the ring.
Backstage, Swerve Strickland tells the state of Washington that he brought the AEW World Championship home, then says that The Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) bit the hand that fed them and got put down and that he is now focused on Double or Nothing. He says that Christian Cage may have put him in a casket, but he will put him in a grave. As for "The Machine" Brian Cage, he will put the final nail in The Mogul Embassy's coffin.
Swerve Strickland beats "The Machine" Brian Cage in an AEW World Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Swerve attacks Brian Cage's left shoulder while pulling out two metal folding chairs, then Christian Cage and Mother Wayne show up. Swerve is hit from behind with a low blow by Nick Wayne, and Killswitch shows up to attack Swerve alongside Nick Wayne. Nick Wayne then takes Swerve's family portrait and smashes Swerve in the face with it, busting Swerve open. Christian tells Swerve that he embarrassed Nick Wayne when he attacked him in his gym last year, and now he is forced to embarrass Swerve. He then asks Swerve if his daughter is proud of him, then rubs the portrait on Swerve's bleeding forehead. He says that he has taken Swerve's blood, and soon, he will take his World Championship.
We see an advertisement for "Meal and a Match," AEW's new YouTube series airing every Friday at 2 PM Eastern/1 PM Central on TBS' YouTube channel.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Hook and Katsuyori Shibata. Hook says the odds could not mean less to him, and he will do what it takes to face Chris Jericho again. Shibata asks Hook if that means beating him, as he wants another shot at Jericho. Hook says that is fine by him, then Samoa Joe shows up and says he thought Hook was something special until Jericho had him at Shibata's neck, and tells him that if they would stop getting at each other throats, they would be dangerous in AEW. Hook tells Joe he will fight him, and Shibata says Joe is too large to be wearing a floral pattern.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Harley Cameron in a grudge match that sees Saraya, Luther and Mariah May banned from ringside. Serena Deeb shows up early on in the match to watch from the ramp.
Backstage, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Wardlow) and Will Ospreay have a backstage interview with a "no physicality" clause. Ospreay says that he has a bad taste in his mouth after last week, and says that Roderick Strong is only comfortable as champion because he is surrounded by Undisputed Kingdom and because he has retired the Tiger Driver '91. He tells him that he has done the Tiger Driver '91 on people he has loved and respected and admits he has no respect for Roddy as Roddy has none for him. Roddy says Ospreay is right about that, as he is talented in the ring and an idiot out of it, and while Ospreay has a wife and child, he still acts like the same immature little boy. He says his neck injured, but he does not quit, and he does not care what people think of Ospreay because he knows Ospreay is a fraud. Ospreay says Roddy will learn a lesson after looking down at him for years when he shows him why he is on another level.
Renee Paquette moderates a contract signing between Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale for the TBS Championship at Double or Nothing. Mercedes arrives first, followed by Willow. Willow says she respects Mercedes and everything she has done in her career, but she wants to know if she respect the TBS Championship, which celebrates the legacy of professional wrestling over the last fifty years on a foundation built on fighting. She says that she is the face of TBS, and that "Nothing matters, smile anyway" means that her smile is her strength and that the TBS Championship matters, and she will not let Mercedes take the title from her. She then signs the contract. Mercedes says "Money changes everything" is a fact, not a catchphrase, as she was changing the game while Willow was still training and breaking glass ceilings as she made her way to the top. Mercedes tells Willow that she respects her and that she is a great champion, but there is a difference between being great and being the greatest of all time. She says that she is the new face of TBS, and while the best part of Willow's career was beating her, her loss to her at Double or Nothing will still be the best part of her career, as her legacy is all about winning. Mercedes signs the contract. Willow reminds Mercedes that she walked out as champion while Mercedes did not walk out at all last time they wrestled. Mercedes slaps Willow, starting a brawl, and Willow responds with a Doctor Bomb through the table.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada retains the AEW Continental Championship against Dax Harwood. During the match, Okada brings the Continental Championship into the ring, and when the ref takes it away, Okada hits Dax with a low blow before hitting him with the Rainmaker for the win. After the match, The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) attack Dax, and when Cash Wheeler and Bryan Danielson try to make the save, The Elite also gang up on them. All of a sudden, Darby Allin heads to the ring and attacks The Elite from behind with a skateboard, evening the odds and forcing The Elite to retreat.
Speed Demon - Speed recap for May 15, 2024
Tyler Bate beats Berto with six seconds to advance in the WWE Speed Championship #1 Contender's Tournament after a counter into a Victory Roll.
Next week: Ivar vs. Tyler Bate!
Next week: Ivar vs. Tyler Bate!
THERE'S NO TIME TO WASTE ⏰
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 14, 2024
The show starts with Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) learning that Noam Dar has been attacked backstage.
Backstage, Kiana James talks with Izzi Dame. As Kiana says there is a reason why she is a friend to her unlike everyone else in the locker room, she says she will run Raw while Izzi runs NXT. We then hear from Sol Ruca, who says that she ranked #1 in the women's combine and that she will ride that wave to the NXT North American Women's Championship.
Sol Ruca beats Izzi Dame to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match.
General Manager Ava meets with The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Ariana Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) regarding their recent actions, and fines them $20,000. Tony D'Angelo pays the fine in cash, and demands "no funny business" tonight.
Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofé get ready for their tag team match. Malik says that as long as they stick to the plan, they will win. Meanwhile, Edris is holding a lucky rabbit's foot. Brinley Reece shows up and throws the rabbit foot away, then the three of them head to the ring.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice. Shayna says she knows nothing but dominance, and that she and Lola are curious about who Roxanne Perez's opponent will be. Suddenly, they are attacked by Natalya and Karmen Petrovic. The women's locker room shows up to break up the brawl, followed by an official.
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofé after Enofé's boot comes loose during the match. During the match, Jaida Parker and Brinley Reece brawl on the outside twice, with both teams trying to break it up the first time and officials trying to break it up the second time.
Backstage, the rest of Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) finds out that Noam Dar is out indefinitely. Oro tells Noam that he will step up tonight, while Lash Legend heads to the ring for the next match.
Backstage, Nathan Frazer and Axiom are chatting with Ridge Holland when The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) shows up and mock Ridge, who is not in the mood for anything from them. The O.C. challenge Ridge to a tag team match, then make fun of him for having no friends.
Lash Legend beats Ivy Nile to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match after Jakara Jackson grabs Ivy Nile's ankle.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans, who says that he did not attack Noam Dar and does not know who did, then says that it is going to get "real wicked and real bouncy" against Oro Mensah in the next match.
Backstage, Carlee Bright meets with General Manager Ava about getting a match with Lola Vice tonight, and Ava grants it. Meanwhile, Tatum Paxley watches from inside Ava's office.
Je'Von Evans beats Oro Mensah after Trick Williams shows up to stop Lash Legend from introducing a metal folding chair into the match.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Charlie Dempsey, who says that Myles Borne and Damon Kemp are in rough shape after last week but will be here tonight. He says that the Heritage Cup is staying with No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Kemp, Borne) after he beats Tony D'Angelo within an inch of his life.
Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes says things were a bit different when he was last in an NXT ring with a microphone, and he admits he was in a dark period of his life and was unsure of whether he would make it back. He says that he loves NXT and that he still wants the NXT North American Championship back, and that he missed NXT while he was gone. Wes Lee talks about how he was back up and training after his surgery and how his main goal was to get back into NXT, and instead of missing nearly a year, he fought to get back in the ring in six months. Before he can think of what to say next, Oba Femi shows up and says he is impressed with him due to the heights he took the North American title to, but tells him that he has taken it as far as he can, and that he will take the title to heights Wes never could. He says that Wes' trials and tribulations prove that Wes has the heart of a lion and the spirit of a warrior, but he is an actual warrior that Wes cannot conquer. He tells Wes that if he wants a title shot, he must prove himself for an opportunity. Wes says Oba checks all the box of what a champion is supposed to look like, and as Wes says that he may not check as many boxes, Ivar shows up and says everyone is happy to have Wes back, including him, as he has been through a career-ending injury. Ivar says that when he came back, he had to fight for everything he got, and says that he knows Wes is not afraid to do the same. He says they both want a shot at Oba Femi before Josh Briggs shows up. Josh Briggs mockingly says everyone in the ring is so emotional regarding the North American title before proclaiming that this is "a man's game," and while he and Oba tore the house down, he did it with broken ribs and he is now healed. He says that he and Oba should run it back and that he will give Wes and Ivar title shots when he wins. Oba says everyone has very compelling arguments, and tells the three of them to fight among themselves, with the winner getting a title shot.
Backstage, Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) meets with Ridge Holland during his interview with Kelly Kincaid, and Andre Chase offers Ridge the opportunity to team with Riley Osborne.
We hear snoring again, followed by an alarm clock.
Backstage, Lexis King brags about his winning streak when Jazmyn Nyx asks everyone to sign a "Get Well Card" for Jacy Jayne. Nobody is interested, except for Lexis King, who signs while spelling Jacy's name "Jacky."
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Ridge Holland and Riley Osborne after Riley inadvertently drop kicks Ridge as Gallows has Ridge in his grasp.
We see a vignette for Carlee Bright.
Lola Vice beats Carlee Bright. After the match, Natalya and Karmen Petrovic rush into the ring and brawl with Lola and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, then they challenge them to a tag team match next week.
Backstage, Riley Osborne apologizes to Ridge Holland, who tells him that accidents happen, then hopes that Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) can trust him. Riley and Ridge shake hands.
Tony D'Angelo beats Charlie Dempsey two falls to one (2-1) to win the NXT Heritage Cup Championship! D'Angelo scores the first fall with 15 seconds (0:15) left in Round 1 with a Victory Roll. Charlie Dempsey scores the second fall with 51 seconds (0:51) left in Round 3 with a German suplex. During Round 5, Damon Kemp and Myles Borne rush out and attack Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino before going after D'Angelo. D'Angelo fends them off before hitting Dempsey with the Fisherman's Buster to win the match and the title with 1:53 (one minute, fifty-three seconds) left in Round 5.
Backstage, it is revealed that Wes Lee has been attacked, as is Josh Briggs and Ivar. The attackers are none other than Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang), who have not been seen in NXT in some time.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Kiana James talks with Izzi Dame. As Kiana says there is a reason why she is a friend to her unlike everyone else in the locker room, she says she will run Raw while Izzi runs NXT. We then hear from Sol Ruca, who says that she ranked #1 in the women's combine and that she will ride that wave to the NXT North American Women's Championship.
Sol Ruca beats Izzi Dame to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match.
General Manager Ava meets with The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Ariana Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) regarding their recent actions, and fines them $20,000. Tony D'Angelo pays the fine in cash, and demands "no funny business" tonight.
Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofé get ready for their tag team match. Malik says that as long as they stick to the plan, they will win. Meanwhile, Edris is holding a lucky rabbit's foot. Brinley Reece shows up and throws the rabbit foot away, then the three of them head to the ring.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice. Shayna says she knows nothing but dominance, and that she and Lola are curious about who Roxanne Perez's opponent will be. Suddenly, they are attacked by Natalya and Karmen Petrovic. The women's locker room shows up to break up the brawl, followed by an official.
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofé after Enofé's boot comes loose during the match. During the match, Jaida Parker and Brinley Reece brawl on the outside twice, with both teams trying to break it up the first time and officials trying to break it up the second time.
Backstage, the rest of Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) finds out that Noam Dar is out indefinitely. Oro tells Noam that he will step up tonight, while Lash Legend heads to the ring for the next match.
Backstage, Nathan Frazer and Axiom are chatting with Ridge Holland when The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) shows up and mock Ridge, who is not in the mood for anything from them. The O.C. challenge Ridge to a tag team match, then make fun of him for having no friends.
Lash Legend beats Ivy Nile to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match after Jakara Jackson grabs Ivy Nile's ankle.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans, who says that he did not attack Noam Dar and does not know who did, then says that it is going to get "real wicked and real bouncy" against Oro Mensah in the next match.
Backstage, Carlee Bright meets with General Manager Ava about getting a match with Lola Vice tonight, and Ava grants it. Meanwhile, Tatum Paxley watches from inside Ava's office.
Je'Von Evans beats Oro Mensah after Trick Williams shows up to stop Lash Legend from introducing a metal folding chair into the match.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Charlie Dempsey, who says that Myles Borne and Damon Kemp are in rough shape after last week but will be here tonight. He says that the Heritage Cup is staying with No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Kemp, Borne) after he beats Tony D'Angelo within an inch of his life.
Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes says things were a bit different when he was last in an NXT ring with a microphone, and he admits he was in a dark period of his life and was unsure of whether he would make it back. He says that he loves NXT and that he still wants the NXT North American Championship back, and that he missed NXT while he was gone. Wes Lee talks about how he was back up and training after his surgery and how his main goal was to get back into NXT, and instead of missing nearly a year, he fought to get back in the ring in six months. Before he can think of what to say next, Oba Femi shows up and says he is impressed with him due to the heights he took the North American title to, but tells him that he has taken it as far as he can, and that he will take the title to heights Wes never could. He says that Wes' trials and tribulations prove that Wes has the heart of a lion and the spirit of a warrior, but he is an actual warrior that Wes cannot conquer. He tells Wes that if he wants a title shot, he must prove himself for an opportunity. Wes says Oba checks all the box of what a champion is supposed to look like, and as Wes says that he may not check as many boxes, Ivar shows up and says everyone is happy to have Wes back, including him, as he has been through a career-ending injury. Ivar says that when he came back, he had to fight for everything he got, and says that he knows Wes is not afraid to do the same. He says they both want a shot at Oba Femi before Josh Briggs shows up. Josh Briggs mockingly says everyone in the ring is so emotional regarding the North American title before proclaiming that this is "a man's game," and while he and Oba tore the house down, he did it with broken ribs and he is now healed. He says that he and Oba should run it back and that he will give Wes and Ivar title shots when he wins. Oba says everyone has very compelling arguments, and tells the three of them to fight among themselves, with the winner getting a title shot.
Backstage, Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) meets with Ridge Holland during his interview with Kelly Kincaid, and Andre Chase offers Ridge the opportunity to team with Riley Osborne.
We hear snoring again, followed by an alarm clock.
Backstage, Lexis King brags about his winning streak when Jazmyn Nyx asks everyone to sign a "Get Well Card" for Jacy Jayne. Nobody is interested, except for Lexis King, who signs while spelling Jacy's name "Jacky."
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Ridge Holland and Riley Osborne after Riley inadvertently drop kicks Ridge as Gallows has Ridge in his grasp.
We see a vignette for Carlee Bright.
Lola Vice beats Carlee Bright. After the match, Natalya and Karmen Petrovic rush into the ring and brawl with Lola and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, then they challenge them to a tag team match next week.
Backstage, Riley Osborne apologizes to Ridge Holland, who tells him that accidents happen, then hopes that Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) can trust him. Riley and Ridge shake hands.
Tony D'Angelo beats Charlie Dempsey two falls to one (2-1) to win the NXT Heritage Cup Championship! D'Angelo scores the first fall with 15 seconds (0:15) left in Round 1 with a Victory Roll. Charlie Dempsey scores the second fall with 51 seconds (0:51) left in Round 3 with a German suplex. During Round 5, Damon Kemp and Myles Borne rush out and attack Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino before going after D'Angelo. D'Angelo fends them off before hitting Dempsey with the Fisherman's Buster to win the match and the title with 1:53 (one minute, fifty-three seconds) left in Round 5.
Backstage, it is revealed that Wes Lee has been attacked, as is Josh Briggs and Ivar. The attackers are none other than Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang), who have not been seen in NXT in some time.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Monday, May 13, 2024
Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 13, 2024
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring to start tonight's show. McIntyre says the greatest trick the Devil pulled was convincing everyone he does not exist, and that the greatest trick CM Punk pullled was looking like a drug addict without taking any drugs, and that he manages to get the fans to take him back every time he messes up. He calls CM Punk fans "stupid," then shows his irritation towards CM Punk somehow being one step ahead of him, and says he will not waste his time with someone "who will not be cleared after 20 years." He says he will deal with "Main Event" Jey Uso when the times comes, as he has "the paper champion" Damian Priest to deal with.As McIntyre continues to talk about Priest, Priest shows up and enters the ring, then says McIntyre has some serious issues before telling him to say what he has to say to somebody's face. McIntyre reiterates that CM Punk keeps running away from him, then puts Priest over for putting in the work and being an inspirational success story before telling him he does not deserve to be champion, as the title is making the man, not the other way around. As McIntyre says the World Heavyweight Championship needs him to make it and that Damian Priest knew he could not beat him, Priest gets sick of McIntyre talking and asks him if he even picked this life before telling him to find a mirror and "blame that asshole" in it. He says he wanted to cash in earlier, but McIntyre kept stopping him from doing, and that him being cashed in was all on him. He says that all he had to do was leave and have his moment with his wife, but he saw CM Punk and made him more important than anything else. After making fun of him for being beaten up by a one-armed man, he tells him that he will get his World title shot, and while McIntyre can call him a paper champion all he wants, he will make him eat those words.
During the recap of the first round of the Queen of the Ring Tournament, it is announced that "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Maxxine Dupri in a house show in Macon, Georgia to advance to the quarterfinals. (Maxxine Dupri replaced Baszler's original opponent Zelina Vega, who is out with an injury.)
We see footage from the parking lot from earlier today, where Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kari Sane) confronts "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark and officials quickly step in.
Iyo Sky beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to advance to the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Another random QR code is seen during this match. After the match, Jackie Redmond interviews Iyo Sky in the ring. Iyo Sky speaks in Japanese as says she will soon become Queen of the Ring.
Backstage, Damian Priest sees Carlito in the clubhouse with The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio). Carlito says they all agree that Rey Mysterio is a selfish bastard and they could use a little extra muscle with Rhea and Dominik injured. Priest says he is okay with this, but tells Carlito he is not welcome in the clubhouse. Carlito chalks it up to himself not being trustworthy, but tells Priest that the most stubborn minds can be changed and that "one day, we can all be amigos."
Backstage, Chad Gable meets with the rest of Alpha Academy (Otis, Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa) and chews out Maxxine Dupri for losing in the Queen of the Tournament before syaing that Akira Tozawa and Otis have chances at redemption with Sami Zayn. He makes it clear to Otis that he wants him to be serious, then tells Tozawa not to blow it against "Big" Bronson Reed before threatening to do something if he dances. Ivy Nile shows up after Chad Gable leaves and tells Maxxine she should not have to put up with Gable after Gable is now keeping her training outside of Alpha Academy. Gable tells Ivy Nile has potential, then tells her to stop wasting time with Maxxine.
In the recap for the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament, it is announced that Kofi Kingston beat Rey Mysterio in a house show in Macon, Georgia to advance to the quarterfinals.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi says he is not stranger to doing the unthinkable, but tonight is about revenge after what Gunther did to Xavier Woods, and there is no room for fear, self-doubt or failure as the King of the Ring Tournament means a lot. Woods says everyone knows how dangerous Gunther is, and while he is injured, Kofi is the man who will be able to defend his honor and prove The New Day rocks.
Lilian Garcia is the special guest ring announcer for the next match, after giving Samantha Irvin kudos for doing a great job as a ring announcer.
Backstage, R-Truth proposes something to General Manager Adam Pearce. The Miz shows up, and Pearce mentions that The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) needs number one contenders for the World Tag Team Championships. Kiana James shows up, stating she is glad to be on Raw. Pearce tells Kiana not to hesitate to give him a call if she needs anything, to which she says "I don't hesitate; I adjudicate." When Kiana leaves, R-Truth wonders if that is even PG.
Gunther beats Kofi Kingston with a Boston Crab to advance to the semifinals of the King of the Ring Tournament despite Kofi attacking and weakening Gunther's left leg before the bell.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Lyra Valkyria, who says that last week was a perfect way to kickstart being on Raw. She tells Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka, Kairi Sane) to get used to seeing her on Mondays, for she is here to stay and she has no problem backing up Becky Lynch, who shows up to thank Lyra. After this, Liv Morgan shows up and welcomes and congratulate Lyra before asking if Becky has always been such a bitch. Lyra tells Liv to ask Becky herself, and Liv turns around only to get punched in the face by Becky, who tells her that she is not the one who is afraid of a face-to-face fight.
Backstage, Kofi Kingston is met by Karrion Kross, who says there is always more time to turn things around after his tough loss. Xavier Woods shows up after Kross leaves to give Kofi a bag of ice, and Woods is also confused as to why Kross was there.
"Big" Bronson Reed beats Akira Tozawa.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interivews Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser. Kaiser says Gunther does not have to prove anything to anyone after Gunther walks out of the interview, and says that if Sheamus believes he lost because of him, then he is delusional. He admits Sheamus has had an incredible career, then says Sheamus will never beat Gunther and that Sheamus should be thanking him right now for saving him from Gunther, who will be the man who can expose and embarrass him in front of the world.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews General Manager Adam Pearce when New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) shows up to thank Pearce for the opportunity next week, then Pearce says that a new era means new opportunities, such as a Fatal 4-Way Match to decide new number one contenders for the World Tag Team Championships between New Catch Republic, The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh). When asked why Bron Breakker is not in the King of the Ring Tournament, Bron Breakker shows up and says his opponents are in the deep end with him, and he would have drowned everyone in the tournament and smiled. He then says he should have been in the tournament and leaves.
Lyra Valkyria beats Zoey Stark by countering the Z360 with the Nightwing to advance to the semifinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. After the match, Jackie Redmond interviews Lyra Valkyria in the ring. Lyra says she is travelling where the crow flies, which is straight to the top.
Backstage, we hear from "Main Event" Jey Uso, who says that Finn Balor got the "Yeet-Down" last week and that Ilja Dragunov will get it too before he beats Gunther and becomes King of the Ring.
Sami Zayn beats Otis after avoiding the Vader Bomb and hitting the Helluva Kick. After the match, Chad Gable chews out Otis post-match like he did Akira Tozawa earlier tonight, but shoves Otis by the face. Sami gets back in the ring and hits Gable with an Exploder Suplex before Gable avoids the Helluva Kick. When Otis helps Gable out of the ring, Gable blames the attack on Otis and slaps him.
Backstage, Braun Strowman wishes The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) luck tonight and compares muscles with Ivy Nile when JD McDonagh shows up and warns Strowman not to stick his nose in Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) business.
Becky Lynch beats Dakota Kai by disqualification after Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane attack her as she has Dakota in the Dis-Arm-Her. After the match, Iyo and Kairi continue to attack Becky, then Lyra Valkyria runs in to make the save. As Damage CTRL (Dakota, Iyo, Kairi) retreat, Liv Morgan sneaks up from behind Becky and throws Becky into the ring post.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Ilja Dragunov, who says that it is a dream or destiny to be in WWE and feel moments like this, but for him, it is not enough to be here; he is here to make an impact and it starts by becoming "The Tsar of the Ring." He says that he took Gunther to the limit, and he promises to take Jey Uso to that limit. He also says that he is not just a different kind of animal, but a different kind of dragon. As he says it is not over between him and Gunther, Gunther shows up and smiles, then walks away.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) beat New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne), The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contenders for the World Tag Team Championships after Carlito hits Pete Dunne with a Backstabber on the announce table.
Backstage, Ricochet meets with Ilja Dragunov and tells them they had one hell of a fight and that next time will be different, then tells Dragunov to beat Jey Uso and get the King of the Ring crown tonight.
Backstage, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh celebrate with Carlito, and Damian Priest approves of Carlito's actions from earlier before reminding Carlito to take care of his business with Rey Mysterio as "the crew does not ride with cowards."
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Ilja Dragunov to advance to the semifinals of the King of the Ring Tournament after countering Torpedo Moscow with the Spear. After the match, Gunther shows up and briefly glances at Dragunov before having a staredown with Jey Uso in the middle of the ring.
This week on Raw Talk: Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane)! The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth)! "Big" Bronson Reed!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
During the recap of the first round of the Queen of the Ring Tournament, it is announced that "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Maxxine Dupri in a house show in Macon, Georgia to advance to the quarterfinals. (Maxxine Dupri replaced Baszler's original opponent Zelina Vega, who is out with an injury.)
We see footage from the parking lot from earlier today, where Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kari Sane) confronts "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark and officials quickly step in.
Iyo Sky beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to advance to the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Another random QR code is seen during this match. After the match, Jackie Redmond interviews Iyo Sky in the ring. Iyo Sky speaks in Japanese as says she will soon become Queen of the Ring.
Backstage, Damian Priest sees Carlito in the clubhouse with The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio). Carlito says they all agree that Rey Mysterio is a selfish bastard and they could use a little extra muscle with Rhea and Dominik injured. Priest says he is okay with this, but tells Carlito he is not welcome in the clubhouse. Carlito chalks it up to himself not being trustworthy, but tells Priest that the most stubborn minds can be changed and that "one day, we can all be amigos."
Backstage, Chad Gable meets with the rest of Alpha Academy (Otis, Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa) and chews out Maxxine Dupri for losing in the Queen of the Tournament before syaing that Akira Tozawa and Otis have chances at redemption with Sami Zayn. He makes it clear to Otis that he wants him to be serious, then tells Tozawa not to blow it against "Big" Bronson Reed before threatening to do something if he dances. Ivy Nile shows up after Chad Gable leaves and tells Maxxine she should not have to put up with Gable after Gable is now keeping her training outside of Alpha Academy. Gable tells Ivy Nile has potential, then tells her to stop wasting time with Maxxine.
In the recap for the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament, it is announced that Kofi Kingston beat Rey Mysterio in a house show in Macon, Georgia to advance to the quarterfinals.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi says he is not stranger to doing the unthinkable, but tonight is about revenge after what Gunther did to Xavier Woods, and there is no room for fear, self-doubt or failure as the King of the Ring Tournament means a lot. Woods says everyone knows how dangerous Gunther is, and while he is injured, Kofi is the man who will be able to defend his honor and prove The New Day rocks.
Lilian Garcia is the special guest ring announcer for the next match, after giving Samantha Irvin kudos for doing a great job as a ring announcer.
Backstage, R-Truth proposes something to General Manager Adam Pearce. The Miz shows up, and Pearce mentions that The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) needs number one contenders for the World Tag Team Championships. Kiana James shows up, stating she is glad to be on Raw. Pearce tells Kiana not to hesitate to give him a call if she needs anything, to which she says "I don't hesitate; I adjudicate." When Kiana leaves, R-Truth wonders if that is even PG.
Gunther beats Kofi Kingston with a Boston Crab to advance to the semifinals of the King of the Ring Tournament despite Kofi attacking and weakening Gunther's left leg before the bell.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Lyra Valkyria, who says that last week was a perfect way to kickstart being on Raw. She tells Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka, Kairi Sane) to get used to seeing her on Mondays, for she is here to stay and she has no problem backing up Becky Lynch, who shows up to thank Lyra. After this, Liv Morgan shows up and welcomes and congratulate Lyra before asking if Becky has always been such a bitch. Lyra tells Liv to ask Becky herself, and Liv turns around only to get punched in the face by Becky, who tells her that she is not the one who is afraid of a face-to-face fight.
Backstage, Kofi Kingston is met by Karrion Kross, who says there is always more time to turn things around after his tough loss. Xavier Woods shows up after Kross leaves to give Kofi a bag of ice, and Woods is also confused as to why Kross was there.
"Big" Bronson Reed beats Akira Tozawa.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interivews Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser. Kaiser says Gunther does not have to prove anything to anyone after Gunther walks out of the interview, and says that if Sheamus believes he lost because of him, then he is delusional. He admits Sheamus has had an incredible career, then says Sheamus will never beat Gunther and that Sheamus should be thanking him right now for saving him from Gunther, who will be the man who can expose and embarrass him in front of the world.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews General Manager Adam Pearce when New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) shows up to thank Pearce for the opportunity next week, then Pearce says that a new era means new opportunities, such as a Fatal 4-Way Match to decide new number one contenders for the World Tag Team Championships between New Catch Republic, The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh). When asked why Bron Breakker is not in the King of the Ring Tournament, Bron Breakker shows up and says his opponents are in the deep end with him, and he would have drowned everyone in the tournament and smiled. He then says he should have been in the tournament and leaves.
Lyra Valkyria beats Zoey Stark by countering the Z360 with the Nightwing to advance to the semifinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. After the match, Jackie Redmond interviews Lyra Valkyria in the ring. Lyra says she is travelling where the crow flies, which is straight to the top.
Backstage, we hear from "Main Event" Jey Uso, who says that Finn Balor got the "Yeet-Down" last week and that Ilja Dragunov will get it too before he beats Gunther and becomes King of the Ring.
Sami Zayn beats Otis after avoiding the Vader Bomb and hitting the Helluva Kick. After the match, Chad Gable chews out Otis post-match like he did Akira Tozawa earlier tonight, but shoves Otis by the face. Sami gets back in the ring and hits Gable with an Exploder Suplex before Gable avoids the Helluva Kick. When Otis helps Gable out of the ring, Gable blames the attack on Otis and slaps him.
Backstage, Braun Strowman wishes The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) luck tonight and compares muscles with Ivy Nile when JD McDonagh shows up and warns Strowman not to stick his nose in Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) business.
Becky Lynch beats Dakota Kai by disqualification after Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane attack her as she has Dakota in the Dis-Arm-Her. After the match, Iyo and Kairi continue to attack Becky, then Lyra Valkyria runs in to make the save. As Damage CTRL (Dakota, Iyo, Kairi) retreat, Liv Morgan sneaks up from behind Becky and throws Becky into the ring post.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Ilja Dragunov, who says that it is a dream or destiny to be in WWE and feel moments like this, but for him, it is not enough to be here; he is here to make an impact and it starts by becoming "The Tsar of the Ring." He says that he took Gunther to the limit, and he promises to take Jey Uso to that limit. He also says that he is not just a different kind of animal, but a different kind of dragon. As he says it is not over between him and Gunther, Gunther shows up and smiles, then walks away.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) beat New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne), The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contenders for the World Tag Team Championships after Carlito hits Pete Dunne with a Backstabber on the announce table.
Backstage, Ricochet meets with Ilja Dragunov and tells them they had one hell of a fight and that next time will be different, then tells Dragunov to beat Jey Uso and get the King of the Ring crown tonight.
Backstage, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh celebrate with Carlito, and Damian Priest approves of Carlito's actions from earlier before reminding Carlito to take care of his business with Rey Mysterio as "the crew does not ride with cowards."
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Ilja Dragunov to advance to the semifinals of the King of the Ring Tournament after countering Torpedo Moscow with the Spear. After the match, Gunther shows up and briefly glances at Dragunov before having a staredown with Jey Uso in the middle of the ring.
This week on Raw Talk: Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane)! The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth)! "Big" Bronson Reed!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Sunday, May 12, 2024
At The Derby - Derby City Wrestling recap for May 12, 2024
Note: This episode is a re-broadcast of the very first episode of Championship Wrestling From Atlanta from September 18, 2021.
Dustin Starr and David Marquez welcome everyone to Championship Wrestling From Atlanta, the newest addition to the United Wrestling Network. Suddenly, Zicky Dice shows up in a suit and a pink fanny pack carring pink balloons welcoming everyone to "Outlandia," and says that within seconds, he became the face of Atlanta. He also says that it is his birthday today, then says he has a gift for everyone in . He then says that today's show has become "Zicky Dice's Outlanta surprise party." When he asks for a surprise, Dustin and David pop his balloons.
"Uptown" Andy Brown beats Manny Lemons.
Dustin King interviews "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt. Rehwoldt says he has been fortunate enough in his entire career to travel the world and that everyone has their parts, entrances and exits. Tonight, he comes to Center Stage to face Ashton Star, and says that "star" is a tough name to live up to in any business or show. He hopes Ashton Starr is ready, as he is an artist on the verge of a breakthrough and a masterpiece and that he will make it in his image at the expense of Ashton Starr or any opponent. He hopes that Ashton Star is ready for his stage tonight.
Reka Tehaka beats Heather Monroe with a claw-style pinfall.
Marti Belle interviews Juicy Finau. Juicy says he has flown in from California and the locker room looks like an all-you-can-eat buffet, and he is hungry.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie). Slice says he has jet leg from the flight from Los Angeles, California and needs some Red Bulls for his awakening, then Danny Limelight asks why they are not main eventing the premiere episode and are defending the titles next week against The Awakening (Big Kon and Vik). Danny tells The Awakening that he and Slice do not care who they are, where they've been or what championships they have held, as they will not be stepping . He says that next week, they will drag The Awakening into the deep water and prove there will be no ascension in the tag division.
Juicy Finau beats Landon Hale.
We see a vignette for Carlie Bravo.
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Recusants (Tom Coffey and Brandon Espinosa).
"The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt beats Ashton Star.
Dustin Starr and David Marquez welcome everyone to Championship Wrestling From Atlanta, the newest addition to the United Wrestling Network. Suddenly, Zicky Dice shows up in a suit and a pink fanny pack carring pink balloons welcoming everyone to "Outlandia," and says that within seconds, he became the face of Atlanta. He also says that it is his birthday today, then says he has a gift for everyone in . He then says that today's show has become "Zicky Dice's Outlanta surprise party." When he asks for a surprise, Dustin and David pop his balloons.
"Uptown" Andy Brown beats Manny Lemons.
Dustin King interviews "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt. Rehwoldt says he has been fortunate enough in his entire career to travel the world and that everyone has their parts, entrances and exits. Tonight, he comes to Center Stage to face Ashton Star, and says that "star" is a tough name to live up to in any business or show. He hopes Ashton Starr is ready, as he is an artist on the verge of a breakthrough and a masterpiece and that he will make it in his image at the expense of Ashton Starr or any opponent. He hopes that Ashton Star is ready for his stage tonight.
Reka Tehaka beats Heather Monroe with a claw-style pinfall.
Marti Belle interviews Juicy Finau. Juicy says he has flown in from California and the locker room looks like an all-you-can-eat buffet, and he is hungry.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie). Slice says he has jet leg from the flight from Los Angeles, California and needs some Red Bulls for his awakening, then Danny Limelight asks why they are not main eventing the premiere episode and are defending the titles next week against The Awakening (Big Kon and Vik). Danny tells The Awakening that he and Slice do not care who they are, where they've been or what championships they have held, as they will not be stepping . He says that next week, they will drag The Awakening into the deep water and prove there will be no ascension in the tag division.
Juicy Finau beats Landon Hale.
We see a vignette for Carlie Bravo.
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Recusants (Tom Coffey and Brandon Espinosa).
"The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt beats Ashton Star.
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for May 12, 2024
Note: This episode is a re-airing of an interview with Adam Pearce from 2010.
The show starts with David Marquez interviewing NWA World Heavyweight Champion Adam Pearce. He says taht he grew up to be a hard worker and that those in the West Coast lack the kind of integrity that he does. He talks about how he found out about professional wrestling as a kid in the Mid-West and saw his first show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He says that he looked up to Jack Brisco, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Harley Race and Terry Funk on his way to becoming a professional wrestler. Pearce also talks about his first match at the age of 17 where he tagged with his trainers in a six-man tag match and that when the match start, it is "kill or be killed." He also says that he knew he would become an NWA World Heavyweight Champion as he knew that he was great from the get-go.
David Marquez interviews Adam Pearce about the tournament to crown a new NWA World Heavyweight Champion in 2006. Pearce says that when NWA was bringing their World Heavyweight title, he started petitioning to be part of the tournament. He also talks about his match with Brent Albright in Puerto Rico, and mentions how Bryan Danielson beat him in the semi-finals of the tournament only to be injured in a match in Japan, which brought him back to the tournament in the finals and back to being World Heavyweight Champion. On the subject of Danielson being special guest enforcer, he says that Danielson made the right call on that night despite wearing an eyepatch to protect his injured eye, and for the first time in his fifteen-year career, he had respect for Brent Albright in what would become a rivalry, although he will never be over Albright cementing his legacy at his expense to become World Heavyweight Champion.
We look back on Adam Pearce vs. Brent Albright for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in a bullrope match.
David Marquez continues to interview Adam Pearce. Pearce calls Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "a cesspool" and "a dump" full of "maniacs" who only like hardcore wrestling and that he had to head there to face Brent Albright in order to reclaim the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. He talks about how Shane Douglas threw down the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and became "champion of a toilet," and calls himself a real champion who put the title back on the pedestal it needed to be on. He calls Sean Waltman "a deadbeat" who calls himself a degenerate who has also ridden his coattails because he is not great and wants to taste greatness he will never taste. He calls Phil Shatter "a Neanderthal," and says that while Colt Cabana is talented, there is something off about someone who calls himself "Boom Boom." He calls Charlie Haas a technician and somebody he can respect, and says that while he is tough as nails, he did not get the job done, but tells him to come back for round two because he is a man. On the subject of Joey Ryan, he says that Joey Ryan only cares about what the fans think about him, and says that he would still be tag team champion and not coming after him if he was on the path he is supposed to be on.
We look back on the recent match from two months ago from So-Cal Pro Wrestling between Joey Ryan and Adam Pearce.
David Marquez interviews Adam Pearce regarding The Sheik. Adam Pearce says he knows very little about The Sheik and that his attack on him from behind during his NWA World Championship match with Phil Shatter was a black eye on professional wrestling as well as an injustice, and asks what kind of man would attack anybody like that. He says that he knows that The Sheik is watching and that he will take him beyond his limits, and says that he is not a man to be played with and that he can take things underground and not via the high road if necessary. As for what he looks for in this new television show, he hopes to introduce shining stars as well as veterans and legends to people's homes. He calls Scorpio Sky an unparalleled athlete and says he has all the tools except for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. As for who the rising star of 2010 will be, he says that is not up to him to decide. As for who he would love to face from the past or present, Pearce would face himself and see who would win in a match between Adam Pearce and Adam Pearce, even though he knows the winner would be Adam Pearce.
The show starts with David Marquez interviewing NWA World Heavyweight Champion Adam Pearce. He says taht he grew up to be a hard worker and that those in the West Coast lack the kind of integrity that he does. He talks about how he found out about professional wrestling as a kid in the Mid-West and saw his first show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He says that he looked up to Jack Brisco, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Harley Race and Terry Funk on his way to becoming a professional wrestler. Pearce also talks about his first match at the age of 17 where he tagged with his trainers in a six-man tag match and that when the match start, it is "kill or be killed." He also says that he knew he would become an NWA World Heavyweight Champion as he knew that he was great from the get-go.
David Marquez interviews Adam Pearce about the tournament to crown a new NWA World Heavyweight Champion in 2006. Pearce says that when NWA was bringing their World Heavyweight title, he started petitioning to be part of the tournament. He also talks about his match with Brent Albright in Puerto Rico, and mentions how Bryan Danielson beat him in the semi-finals of the tournament only to be injured in a match in Japan, which brought him back to the tournament in the finals and back to being World Heavyweight Champion. On the subject of Danielson being special guest enforcer, he says that Danielson made the right call on that night despite wearing an eyepatch to protect his injured eye, and for the first time in his fifteen-year career, he had respect for Brent Albright in what would become a rivalry, although he will never be over Albright cementing his legacy at his expense to become World Heavyweight Champion.
We look back on Adam Pearce vs. Brent Albright for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in a bullrope match.
David Marquez continues to interview Adam Pearce. Pearce calls Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "a cesspool" and "a dump" full of "maniacs" who only like hardcore wrestling and that he had to head there to face Brent Albright in order to reclaim the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. He talks about how Shane Douglas threw down the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and became "champion of a toilet," and calls himself a real champion who put the title back on the pedestal it needed to be on. He calls Sean Waltman "a deadbeat" who calls himself a degenerate who has also ridden his coattails because he is not great and wants to taste greatness he will never taste. He calls Phil Shatter "a Neanderthal," and says that while Colt Cabana is talented, there is something off about someone who calls himself "Boom Boom." He calls Charlie Haas a technician and somebody he can respect, and says that while he is tough as nails, he did not get the job done, but tells him to come back for round two because he is a man. On the subject of Joey Ryan, he says that Joey Ryan only cares about what the fans think about him, and says that he would still be tag team champion and not coming after him if he was on the path he is supposed to be on.
We look back on the recent match from two months ago from So-Cal Pro Wrestling between Joey Ryan and Adam Pearce.
David Marquez interviews Adam Pearce regarding The Sheik. Adam Pearce says he knows very little about The Sheik and that his attack on him from behind during his NWA World Championship match with Phil Shatter was a black eye on professional wrestling as well as an injustice, and asks what kind of man would attack anybody like that. He says that he knows that The Sheik is watching and that he will take him beyond his limits, and says that he is not a man to be played with and that he can take things underground and not via the high road if necessary. As for what he looks for in this new television show, he hopes to introduce shining stars as well as veterans and legends to people's homes. He calls Scorpio Sky an unparalleled athlete and says he has all the tools except for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. As for who the rising star of 2010 will be, he says that is not up to him to decide. As for who he would love to face from the past or present, Pearce would face himself and see who would win in a match between Adam Pearce and Adam Pearce, even though he knows the winner would be Adam Pearce.
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