Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Kenny Omega beats Bad Dude Tito. After the match, Omega says it has been a week, and that his next action is to get back to the top. He says he could make it back in time for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, but he did get a challenge from Zack Sabre Jr. Omega says that before Bryan Danielson and even Nigel McGuinness graced AEW, Zack Sabre Jr. was there, and people still mention his name. Omega says Zack Sabre Jr. will take him to the next level, and he will see him at Forbidden Door. He also says it is a matter of time before he meets MJF again.
We hear from Mark Davis and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher backstage. Fletcher says Mark Davis was taken out of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament because of "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, who Fletcher says cannot keep his name out of his mouth. He says it is time to take some revenge against Takeshita and bring the International Championship back to the family. "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada shows up and agrees with Fletcher.
Hikaru Shida beats "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel in a TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest qualifier by submission. It takes Christopher Daniels as well as the ref to get Shida off of Zayda after the match.
The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Dezmond Xavier) beat Aaron and Austin Atlas. After the match, Dezmond Xavier says The Rascalz have gone from mile high madness to summer blockbusters and have become the hottest trio in wrestling. Zachary Wentz says that the fans deserve to see all three of them, then bring out Myron Reed. Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight retains the TNT Championship against Myron Reed.
We hear from The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross). Kross says that because of their domination, there will be no one left, and Megan Bayne wonders if there is anyone who can beat them.
We hear from Maya World, whose brother - who introduced her to wrestling - recently passed away. She felt she needed to be in AEW with her second family, and after her win in the Women's Omen Hart Tournament, she will have to face Athena again. Maya says she is no Cinderella story and that this is the opportunity of her life, and she is taking that opportunity. We then hear from Athena, who is more focused on the work that she herself has put in, and states that she did not teach Maya everything that she knew. She says she never made it past the second round and it put a fire in her, and that just because Maya World is "the It Girl" does not mean that she is not in her world.
Athena beats Tiara James. After the match, Athena attacks Tiara James again, but gets out of the ring when Maya World runs in. Suddenly, Athena runs back into the ring and lays out both women, with Tiara's face being rammed into the Ring of Honor Women's World Championship.
Backstage, we hear from The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona). Ricochet has had success after success, yet he has had as many downs as ups. He says that he is focused on championship gold and that he wants the International Championship.
The Dogs (David Finlay and Clark Connors) beat The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson).
Backstage, we hear from The Conglomeration (Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong, Tomohiro Ishii). Kyle O'Reilly says they have a path to Mark Briscoe's World title shot, and while it is rocky, it is a path nonetheless. Roderick Strong says he hates MJF, and O'Reilly says that Mark Briscoe will be the next World Champion.
Tony Schiavone is about to apologize on behalf of AEW to Stardom for "The Toxic Spider" Thekla's recent actions when Thekla shows up and says she will not apologize, then says she has reached the top of the world after Stardom fired her. She says she did Stardom a favor when she spat on their logo, and says her saliva is worth more than anything Stardom has in the locker room before daring Stardom to send their best for a shot at the AEW Women's World Championship. Thekla also offers a free first-class flight to Forbidden Door to the president of Stardom so he can see the the monster that he created and the biggest mistake that he ever made.
We hear from The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Ace Austin). All four members have plans to neuter The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay).
Persephone beats Julia Hart in a TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest qualifier.
We see a video package for Starlight Kid. Lexy Nair then interviews "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, who says that she despites everything about her just like Stardom and that Starlight' Kid's first time in AEW will be her last. She says that she will spit on Starlight Kid's grave and that the blood of Stardom will be on her hands.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight guests on commentary for the next match.
Jake Doyle beats "Speedball" Mike Bailey.
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, PAC, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, Trish Adora) in a Cincinnati Street Fight.
"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up at the WrestleCenter, and with him is Big Vito LoGrasso. Blaylock says he has the paperwork, then Big Vito says that he came a long way to do business and threatens to throw Blaylock in a dumpster if he screws him. Blaylock says he has the most trusted people in Memphis with him, but Big Vito warns Blaylock that it is the most trusted people that he needs to watch out for.
K-Toomer retains the Big Mane Fight Championship against Atua the Samoan Brute.
We hear from Marko "Hangtime" Harris, who says that he will face VaShawn Harvey for the Internet Championship in Jackson, Tennessee, take the title back, and come for Marko Stunt back in Memphis.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) and Big Vito LoGrasso at the announce desk. Big Vito tells the fans to wipe the smiles off their faces, for he is the protector of the investment for The Hollywood Clique, then says the fans are disrespectful and tells them to boo louder before threatening to beat the fans up if he has to. He then tells The Hollywood Clique not to acknowledge the fans, as even telling them to shut up is too good, then Jimmy Blaylock demands that Derrick King, "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Matchmaker King Cobra come to the desk. Derrick, Sanders, and Cobra show up, and Blaylock says there will be a ladder match between The Hollywood Clique and the team of Derrick, Sanders and King Cobra in a ladder match where the winners take control of Memphis Wrestling. After Blaylock says that he will be looking forward to fire the three of them when his team wins, Cobra says they are not going anywhere and they will not leave until they are ready to leave. Cobra accepts the challenge, and Derrick guarantees he will get rid of The Hollywood Clique.Cobra accepts the challenge, and Derrick guarantees he will get rid of The Hollywood Clique. Security has to step in as Big Vito says that they might as well do it right now. Cobra says he does not wrestle anymore, but his team does have a third person in mind.
Backstage, Ruffshot Lamonte is in the bathroom when he hears some weird laughter. It ends up being the laughter of Marrow, and he almost thinks he sees Marrow behind him as he washes his hands.
Dustin Starr interviews Kevin and Gavin White at the announce desk. Kevin says he was one of the baddest over twenty years ago and still is, and when he lost Brian Christopher, he promised to put family and friends first. Kevin asks The Bizzness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) to come to the ring, and they do. Tim Grind says there might have been a misunderstanding, but Lil Homie does not believe that. Tim Grind says he and Kevin go way back, but they were always opponents and never friends. Kevin says he is glad Tim Grind said that, as he knows where he stands, and he is in 100% agreement. He then challenges The Bizness Dawgs to a father-son tag team match for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships at Jackson, Tennessee on June 19th. Grind questions if Gavin has even had a match yet, then says Kevin is nothing more than a rich little white boy with a silver spoon in his mouth, and grabs Gavin by the throat. Gavin throws a punch, starting a brawl security has to stop.
Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows Big Vito the Cobra Cup, then shows his distaste for King Cobra. Big Vito says Cobra is an old dog who has paid his dues, then says it is time for a new regime, and Blaylock says they should rename the cup "The Hollywood Cup." Big Vito agrees, and says they should make some changes for the fans. Blaylock makes the newly christened Hollywood Cup the focus of the main event.
Backstage, we hear from Tim Bosby, who mentions the bounty he has put on Mike Anthony's head and how nobody has been able to take Mike Anthony out. He says he saved himself $10,000 by snapping Mike Anthony Anthony's ankle, then says Anthony should be in a psych ward for thinking he can take him on. He then wishes Mike Anthony good luck on his one ankle when he challenges him.
Bobbi Thunder beats "Sweet" Judy Lee.
Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra tells Derrick King and "The Gift" Ray Sanders that they need a third person. Sanders and Derrick are stuck wondering who will even team with them. Cobra tells them to come up with some names, or they are all out of Memphis Wrestling.
Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor at the announce desk. Diana Taylor mentions that Raven Black is running roughshod in Memphis Wrestling, then says she is a fighting champion and a three-time Women's Champion for a reason. Raven Black shows up and punches Diana, starting a brawl. Raven Black then pulls out a battle, but Xya shows up with a crutch before Raven Black can hit Diana. Raven walks away, and Diana says that Raven wants a fight, she has it.
We hear from "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox and Moses. Eli Knox says that if Colton Cage will put the Junior Heritage Championship back on the line, he and Moses will be in Jackson, Tennessee on June 19th.
Big Vito LoGrasso guests on commentary for the next match.
We see footage of the nurse from the past few weeks working at the hospital. The only person in the waiting room is J. Webb.
Jay Smooth last eliminates "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx and Kale to win the Hollywood Scramble Match and win the Hollywood Cup.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Aldis says he has not heard from Gunther yet, but he is assured they will hear from him tonight. Cody hopes that they have a good show tonight. Cody then runs into The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) and fist bumps them, then Jey says that tonight is his King of the Ring match, and he will win tonight, win the tournament and face him for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cody hopes Jey is right, as Jey deserves to chase his title, but he hopes it is his decision and not Roman Reigns'.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill. Cargill says she has built a career off of pressure and has nothing to worry about, and "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab are certain that Cargill will win tonight. Cargill tells Rhea Ripley that she will get her lick back, and that she will see her at SummerSlam.
Charlotte Flair beats Lyra Valkyria, Sol Ruca and Jade Cargill by submission with a Figure Eight to Lyra to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. During the match, Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton show up to fight "Michin" Mia Yim when they get involved in the match, and this leads to a brawl that makes its way to the back.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tiffany Stratton. Tiffany says that Jade Cargill should not be champion, and when "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab confront Tiffany, Chelsea Green comes to the rescue with a shinai.
Backstage, Jacob Fatu meets with The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). Jacob Fatu says he is here for Solo Sikoa, and Jimmy says he is here to ensure nobody stops Jey. Solo says that they have their business and that he has his.
We see footage of Carmelo Hayes with the New England Patriots, who are seen in the front row.
We hear from Blake Monroe, who admires Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss as she writes in her diary, then says they have deluded themselves into thinking they are stronger together only to become weak and soft. She says that stars shine brighter alone before stating that she is coming soon to SmackDown.
Gunther meets with General Manager Nick Aldis backstage. Gunther says that he will be picking the referee for his match with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship, then says that he will know who the referee is by the end of the night.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Finn Balor, who is excited to be on SmackDown. He says that he has old friends and old foes and that his past is not erased by being here, then he is met by R-Truth, who declares that The Judgment Day is back together. Damian Priest shows up, and he and Finn are not exactly happy to see each other. Finn leaves for his match, and Priest says that all they need are each other and that they will still be champions after their match with The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga).
Tiffany Stratton and Chelesa Green vs. "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab is official for later tonight.
Brie Bella and Paige beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) after Brie reverses Fallon's inside cradle on Paige behind the referee's back as the referee ejects Jacy Jayne for pulling Fallon Henley out of a submission hold from the outside of the ring.
Backstage, Sami Zayn is talking to Johnny Gargano again while Candice LeRae is on her phone. Sami takes Candice's advice to Gargano to "get up and do something about it" as advice for himself, and Sami then leaves to look for General Manager Nick Aldis.
Backstage, Los Garza (Angel and Berto) meets with Danhausen, asking him to re-curse the New York Knicks. They then hand him a bag of human money, then leave as Matt Cardona shows up. After Matt Cardona hands Danhausen his watch and a ring to keep the New York Knicks uncursed, Kit Wilson shows up with an electrified Miz, and Danhausen's like for a Frankenstein's Monster-like Miz causes Kit Wilson to swing a metal rod at Danhausen only to miss and hit a wire, which in turn electrifies Kit Wilson.
Sami Zayn heads to the ring. Sami says that the "ride or dies" showed up in full force for him in Europe compared to Providence, Rhode Island, and says the fans can either sit there with a sour look on their faces and boo him or ride and die with "the last real good guy." Sami then says that something has been brewing for months and months, and that it needs to come to an end. He says that he needs to clear the air, and asks that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes come to the ring. Cody comes to the ring, and Sami says they have had months' worth of misunderstandings where he helps Cody and ends up paying for it while Cody stands all, and wants to know if this is in an accident. Cody says that he cannot just turn this off and that they should not be in the ring this way. As Cody mentions WrestleMania 40, Sami says he was and still is happy for him, but mentions that Cody has lost past friends and wants to if it is them of if it is Cody. Cody says that he could not be honest with them like he can be honest with Sami, then tells Cody that the fans hate him and tell him that he sucks because he whines and cries and has become desperate. He says that the Undipusted WWE Championship is the only thing between them, then apologizes for holding the championship and that it means he never will. Sami slaps Cody, then starts apologizing. Cody slaps Sami back. Sami slowly leaves the ring, then comes back with a chair. Sami stands on the apron with the chair, then tosses it to the side and leaves.
Backstage, Jacob Fatu confronts Solo Sikoa with a message from Roman Reigns. He says it has been way too long and long enough, and that Roman needs him to come home. Solo says that is not home and that Jacob is Roman's lap dog, then wants to know what happened to Jacob. He says that Jacob used to be a killer that everyone was afraid of and was so close to beating Roman. Solo says Roman has done nothing but embarrass and humiliate him, which is not how someone treats somebody they love. Solo then tells Jacob to tell Roman that he can go to Hell. Jacob says he knows where Solo is coming from, but he has made his decision and he will stand on business, and if Roman sends him for him, he will come for him. Solo tells Jacob to tell Roman that if he wants him to come home, then he can come and get him.
Rey Fenix retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Axiom.
Backstage, Gunther meets with General Manager Nick Aldis, stating that he has made a decision. He says that he needs somebody with experience as well as their heart in the right place. He says he needs a good guy - the last real good guy - and says Sami Zayn will be the referee for next week's WWE Championship match.
Trick Williams and Lil Yachty show up at the arena.
Trick Williams and Lil Yachty head to the ring. Trick Williams is not happy that he lost in the King of the Ring Tournament, then says that it woke up something in him and lit a fire that he has not felt in a long time. Trick says he wants to step his game up and bring SmackDown to new heights. He says that he is the king of the new school and that he is still the United States Champion. All of a sudden, Ricky Saints shows up. As Saints makes his way to the ring, however, Carmelo Hayes shows up and shoves Saints out of his way to the ring. Saints beats Carmelo to the ring as Carmelo tells Trick to make up his mind, and Saints says that he beat Carmelo as Carmelo wants Trick to defend his title. Both men start arguing, and Trick tells them to battle it out so he can defend the title against the winner. As Trick leaves, Saints shoves Carmelo into Trick, and that leads to a brawl between Carmelo and Saints. Trick gets back into the ring and sends Carmelo into the ring post, then hits the Book End on Saints.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Royce Keys. All of a sudden, Solo Sikoa shows up and tells him that The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) is here to ensure Jey Uso wins tonight, and that Jacob Fatu is there to help him. He tells Royce that he does not have to fight with him, but he does not want Royce to be a casualty in Roman Reigns' war.
"Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab beat Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green after Jade Cargill pulls Tiffany Stratton off the ring apron before Chelsea Green can tag her in, which allows Michin to hit Chelsea with Styles Clash for the win. After the match, Jade Cargill gets in the ring, and Tiffany Stratton ends up being the victim of a three-on-one beatdown.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Kiana James. Kiana says she did everything for Giulia and that Giulia needed her, and the one time she asks her for help, she is useful. Giulia says she needed help with English and with contract, but Kiana says she did not need her for anything. Giulia says Kiana used her momentum, but Kiana says she eclisped her. Giulia says her English is better now, then slaps Kiana in the face.
Backstage, Tama Tonga welcomes Finn Balor to SmackDown, and he is also not happy to see Finn.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says that Sami Zayn is an emotional wreck and all over the place before Sami suddenly shows up. Sami uses Cody's words against him before sarcastically wishing him good luck next week.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews LA Knight. Knight says that he saw it coming and that Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu are going to ensure Jey Uso wins tonight and are also trying to get Solo Sikoa back in the fold. He then says he will not make any promises, but if he can defy the odds, he will win the tournament and stomp Roman Reigns out.
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Royce Keys, LA Knight and Finn Balor to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament after Royce hits Knight with a spinebuster only for Jey Uso to hit a top rope splash and pin Royce for the win. During the match, Solo Sikoa shows up to watch from ringside, and LA Knight ends up booting Royce Keys into him near the end of the match.
Mike Santana retains the TNA World Championship against Eric Young. During the match, Eric Young knocks out the referee, and Santana has to revive the referee after hitting Eric Young with Spin the Block. Eric Young hits a low blow, then grabs the TNA World Championship to use as a weapon despite TNA President Carlos Silva's pleas. He hits Santana with the title, then hits Santana with a piledriver. Santana somehow gets his hand on the bottom rope. Young then puts the World title in the center of the ring, then Ricky Sosa shows up for the first time since Eric Young took him out. This gives Santana enough of a breather to roll Eric Young to win and retain. After the match, Eric Young runs to the back to go after Ricky Sosa, and TNA President Carlos Silva is about to personally hand the TNA World Championship to Santana only for "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth to show up with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy. Instead of cashing in on Santana, he helps Santana up, then takes the microphone and says that while he could pick the bones and cash in, he is a man of his word, and he will call his shot at Slammiversary. Nemeth says he does not want tricks, traps, excuses or an asterisk next to his name, and issues the challenge for Slammiversary to Santana, who is handed the TNA World Championship by Carlos Silva. Both Santana and Nemeth have a staredown, then shake hands.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero). Mustafa Ali gives "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth a round of applause for calling his shot at Slammiversary against Mike Santana, calling it "idiotic, but honorable." He says that while he lost to KC Navarro, Navarro lost his uncle earlier this week. He talks about how Navarro called his uncle a fighter until the bitter end, then says Navarro will do the same thing and lose to him. He then distastefully gives condolences to Navarro's family for the loss of Navarro's uncle as well as Navarro himself.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman introduces Mr. Elegance as a future TNA champion, "the spawn seed of the gods," "a titan amongst men with a body composition of 1% body fat," and "the opposite of all of you pigs." When Elijah makes his entrance, Elijah mentions AJ Francis trying to take his likeness and silence his voice as well as his fans', then says that is not going to happen. All of a sudden, a lawyer shows up and tells Elijah that he has been served. Mr. Elegance shoves Elijah into the lawyer and beats Elijah in mere seconds with an inside cradle. Mr. Elegance beats Elijah. After the match, AJ Francis mocks Elijah for losing the match just like he lost the rights to his image and will lose the lawsuit he just got slapped with, then boasts about making a lot of money while the fans cannot do anything about it. Elijah clotheslines AJ Francis out of the ring, then beats him up and takes it into the crowd as he goes. Meanwhile, Mr. Elegance celebrates his victory in the ring until Lei Ying Lee shows up and beats him up. Xia Brookside then gets in the ring and attacks Lei Ying Lee, and Brookside goes for Darkside only for Lei Ying Lee to fight back and hit Warrior's Way. Lei Ying Lee then goes up tot he top rope only for Brookside to escape.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) are out of action following last week's Wicked Garden match. Trey Miguel's condition continues to improve, and he could return to the ring in six to eight weeks. Moose has officially been cleared for in-ring action following his backstage attack.
Backstage, KC Navarro is met by "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, who tells Navarro to do what he does. Navarro says he appreciates everything Nic has done for him, and appreciates that Nic did for Mike Santana. "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up and says Nic should have cashed in, but Nic says he let everyone know that they will see who the better man is at Slammiversary. Santana says it is no secret that he trusts no one in the locker, yet he respects what Nic Nemeth did for him. He then says that he will win at Slammiversary, and that Nemeth will be shaking his hand. Navarro then asks The Nemeths and Santana to have his back. Nic is happy to do that, but Santana is led to the trainer's room by security, and a jealous Ryan says "I'm the baby brother, okay?"
The System (Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander) beat Leon Slater and Fabian Aichner. After the match, Fabian Aichner has to save Leon Slater from The System, and Bear Bronson gets in the ring. Aichner has Bronson up on his shoulders only to be attacked by Brian Myers. Suddenly, Moose shows up, and when he gets in the ring, everyone runs off. Moose says he is back and that it is time to put an end to this, and at Slammiversary, it will be him versus Eddie Edwards.
We hear from Director of Authority Santino Marella. He says that while he and Indi Hartwell won, everyone can go on with their lives. He also hopes that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace come back with a better attitude. Indi Hartwell shows up and says she wants a rematch with Elayna Black, saying that the disqualification does not sit well with her. Indi's rematch is granted.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) head to the ring. Vincent says he warned that in the Wicked Garden, the vines do not let go, then says history was made when The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hard) met "the lily of the valley." He says it is beautiful and delicate, but poisonous beneath, and that he put it in Jeff Hardy's mouth to prove that even legends decay. Vincent says that for thirty years, The Hardys have survived ladders, tables, cages and time itself. He then states that when The Hardys entered the Wicked Garden, they were classified as obsolete. Dutch says last week was historic, as the soil of the Wicked Garden was fed well, and watching Jeff Hardy convulse to the truth left tears in their eyes. Dutch says The Hardys became the past while The Righteous have become tomorrow. Vincent then states that since they have beaten The Hardys in the Wicked Garden, there is only one thing left to hardest: the TNA World Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up, and admits while that The Righteous give him the creeps, they are right, and it earned them a potential tag team title match. He says The Hardys have a rematch clause, and the titles will be defended in a three-way ladder match at Slammiversary. Vincent says that The Hardys are gone and that they are in control, but the lights go out and "Broken" Matt Hardy's laughter can be heard. When the lights come back on, a giant orange ladder is in the center of the ring. The Righteous are spooked. "Broken" Matt Hardy's theme then plays.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman demands respect for The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) from "the filthy degenerates" in the crowd.
Mustafa Ali retains the TNA International Championship against KC Navarro by submission with the Sharpshooter. After the match, Mustafa puts Navarro back in the Sharpshooter, then Nic Nemeth rushes to the ring. Mike Santana soon backs him up after a comedic shoulder shrug, and they eventually clean house and overpower Special Agent Zero. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) soon surrounds the ring, but back off just as immediately. All of a sudden, Mustafa Ali gets in the ring with the International Championship as a weapon, and Nemeth clocks him with a superkick out of nowhere. Nemeth then hits Santana with the Danger Zone to end the show.
Tony Schiavone introduces Tommaso Ciampa to the ring to start tonight's show. Ciampa has Schiavone once again declare that he is better than Chris Jericho, and insists that Schiavone do it under the pain of breaking his back like he did Jericho when Schiavone protests. Jericho shows up when Schiavone is almost done with the declaration. Ciampa asks Jericho what he has to say for himself, and Jericho wants to know who he has to talk to so he can wrestle somebody with hair, then admits that this was uncalled for. After Jericho calls Ciampa "Tommy," much to Ciampa's irritation, this leads to a "Tommy's Mommy" joke. Jericho asks Ciampa why he actually hates him, mocking his list as well as how Ciampa's face looks. Ciampa asks if this is a joke, and Jericho says it is no joke that he left him laying. Jericho then says Ciampa hates him because he is not Chris Jericho, stating that Ciampa had a strong debut only for him to return and feel like none of it matteed, then tells Ciampa to pull the stick out of his ass before he shoves it up even further. This leads to a brawl that has to be broken up.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis and "The Jet" Kevin Knight. Andrade el Idolo shows up, stating that he wants the World title, yet Kevin Knight wants it to. He tells Knight to get to the back of the line. Knight tells Andrade to watch him and how he handles business in the ring before he and Don Callis leave.
Jon Moxley retains the AEW Continental Championship against Shane Taylor by submission with the bulldog choke. After the match, Taylor hits Moxley with a knockout punch, then whips Moxley in the back with a leather belt handed to him by "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo. Daniel Garcia shows up to attack Bravo, but is attacked by "The Captain" Shawn Dean. Trish Adora stops Marina Shafir with a shinai as "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty also takes part in the attack outside outside of the ring.
Don Callis introduces "The Jet" Kevin Knight to the ring. Knight says everybody is upset with him when they should be upset at Darby Allin not getting the job done against MJF, and they should be upset at "Speedball" Mike Bailey for breaking up JetSpeed. He then says that the fans are not mad about he and Don Callis linking up and him being TNT Champion, and says that while "the bums in the back" love to wrestle for stars, Don Callis signed him up. He then calls out MJF. Instead of getting MJF, however, Knight gets Darby, who shows up from behind and smacks Knight with a skateboard before going on the attack. Darby says he hopes it was worth it for Knight, then flees through the crowd and out through the back door when the rest of the Don Callis Family shows up.
Mark Briscoe meets with Tony Khan at gorilla position before the next match.
Mark Briscoe beats PAC with the Jay Driller after getting the knees up for a top rope Shooting Star Press. After the match, Briscoe calls out MJF, saying he now has a direct path to a title shot and telling MJF to head to the ring so he can explain it to him. MJF does not show up until after the commercial break, but he is in the crowd, and he tells Briscoe he is the final word and the law here, and refuses to give Briscoe a World title shot. He says that a rising tide lifts all ship and that he is the rising tide of the company, and if Briscoe came near him, he would be nothing more than an anchor. MJF says that the fans should be cheering him for protecting the AEW World Championship from Briscoe, then says friends like The Conglomeration are "stupid" and "a liability," while he has money and "money talks." Briscoe is then attacked from behind by The Lethal Twist, who has been paid off by MJF. Briscoe fights back against The Lethal Twist, but the numbers game takes over. The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong, Tomohiro Ishii)shows up and makes the save for Briscoe, who then tells MJF that he spoke to Tony Khan and got a six-on-six tag main event match for Forbidden Door in a steel cage. If he wins, he gets his title shot against MJF. Andrade el Idolo then shows up for the next match against Orange Cassidy.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Andrade el Idolo beats Orange Cassidy. After the match, Andrade asks the fans "How you know?"
In backstage footage from last week, Will Ospreay says that Mark Davis has gotten stronger since their last match, yet nothing is stopping him from winning the Men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. As he says that he owes this to The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir), Alex Windsor rushes up to Ospreay and hugs him.
Backstage, we hear from a very raspy Jox Moxley. He cannot speak much before "The Problem" Marina Shafir tells Trish Adora that she can bring multiple weapons and it still will not be enough to take her down. Daniel Garcia likes the idea, and challenges Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor. "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora) to a five-on-five Street Fight on Collision. He hopes Shane Taylor picked his friends carefully, as they have followed him straight to Hell.
Maya World beats Skye Blue with a jackknife pin in an upset win to advance in the Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. (Maya World replaces Sarreee, who is not cleared to compete in the tournament after suffering a neck injury in Japan. Maya World, despite being offered time off to be with family following the sudden death of her brother, has elected to wrestling tonight in honor of her brother.)
We hear from Zack Sabre Jr., who talks about his win against Nigel McGuinness at last years' Forbidden Door and wants a match against Kenny Omega in the United States for the first time.
Backstage, we hear from The Don Callis Family. Callis is interrupted by MJF, who has a talk with Callis regarding the six-on-six steel cage match at Forbidden Door. Callis refuses at first, but MJF gives him a briefcase full of cash. Callis gives him five picks. "The Jet" Kevin Knight volunteers on the condition that he gets another World title shot, and MJF agrees on the condition that if Knight loses, there will not be another rematch. As the family leaves, Andrade wants to know about his title shot, and Callis gives Andrade his word that he will get a shot at the World Championship.
Swerve Strickland beats Brody King to advance in the Men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament after Swerve nearly sends Brody into referee Aubrey Edwards, whose dodge out of the way allows Prince Nana to hit Brody from the outside.
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) beat Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno. After the match, both men shake hands, and after Frazer tells Noam that he has found his tag team partner, Moreno hugs Noam.
Backstage, Wren Sinclair tells Kendal that she will do fine without her, and that she will talk to Robert Stone about starting a new tournament for the Women's Speed Championship. Lola Vice shows up after Sinclair leaves, and Lola wishes Kendal luck before telling her that she hit her on accident, but Kendal notes that this is the second time this has happened and that she is not exactly buying it.
Sarah Schreiber reports from the Mr. NXT Pageant. Aaron Rourke, Kit Wilson and comedian Matt Mathews are the three judges. The first category is attire. Matt Mathews gives Shiloh Hill the nod, saying "That's a man right there," but Kit Wilson picks Tristan Angels over Shiloh, calling Shiloh's choices of attire "T for tacky." Rourke says he likes what Shiloh has going on, but he gives the nod to Tristan.
Naraku beats Mason Rook to become #1 contender for the NXT Championship following the distraction by Kam Hendrix.
Backstage, Tavion Heights, still angry about last week, thinks that Myles Borne only cares about the North American Championship and threatens to challenge Borne for it. The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood) shows up, and Jackson Drake sarcastically states that Myles Borne is a great champion for handing out title opportunities to friends, then calls Tavion Heights a charity case. Tavion says he does not do hand-outs, yet he does hand out ass-whuppings. This leads to Drake challenging Tavion to a match where the winner challenges Borne for the North American Championship at The Great American Bash.
Wren Sinclair wishes Kendal Grey luck before the next match.
Tate Wilder is this week's NXT Spotlight.
Kendal Grey beats Kelani Jordan to become #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship.
Sarah Schreiber reports from the second round of the Mr. NXT Pageant. Shiloh Hill's special talent is completing the Rubik's Cube in seconds before balancing two dumbbells on strings. Tristan Angels butts in to try to better Shiloh on the Rubik's Cube, but he exposes himself when he goes way past time. Angels breaks the cube by throwing it to the ground, then juggles three balls. Shiloh beats him by juggling three balls while riding a unicycle, and wins the talent portion.
Backstage, Blake Howard intevrviews Tony D'Angelo. D'Angelo says that Naraku had an incredible match, but despite his accomplishments, he does not get Naraku. He says that Naraku will have to bring everything he has to beat him before Naraku arrives and hands D'Angelo a black envelope and bows before him. Inside is a card.
Dion Lennox beats Jasper Troy. During the match, Saquon Shugars appears on the TitanTron, which briefly distracts Lennox. After the match, we see a video from Saquon Shugars that keeps buffering. All of a sudden, Saquon shows up from out of the crowd with a baseball bat and attacks Osiris Griffin.
We see an Instagram video of Jaida Parker and Nattie going at it at the Performance Center while everyone nearby tries to break up the brawl.
The public speaking portion of the Mr. NXT Pageant takes place in the ring. Tristan Angels says being the inaugural Mr. NXT is a task fit most for one man, and brags about being Mr. England and representing the country in international pageantry as well as how he was born a humble sheepherder so he can relate to the fans, who he trashes. He also says that he is celebrating his 23rd birthday and has "Mister NXT" tattooed on his leg, and says that the judges should take a long walk off of a short cliff if they even consider voting for "a hillbilly." Shiloh Hill says that he found out that the hardest part of the pageant is figuring out how to represent himself, and says that things change so fast that he is a different person each week. He says that he has yet to find himself, but that is what NXT is all about, and as long as he is willing to roll with the punches, everything will be right, and he embodies that very well, which is why he should be Mr. NXT. Matt Mathews is impressed with Shiloh Hill's ability to be himself, then says that he is glad Tristan Angels got rid of his "ramen noodle" hair before saying he does nothing for him. He picks Shiloh. Kit Wilson calls Shiloh's "raccoon thing" toxic, but also says that while Tristan is also toxic, there is also something about him, and picks Tristan. Aaron Rourke says that while Shiloh Hill embraces who he is, Tristan Angels looks the part, and leaves the final vote up to the fans. The fan vote results are revealed, and Shiloh Hill becomes the first Mr. NXT. Tristan Angels attacks Shiloh Hill with his cane, then hits him with a lungblower. Tristan then grabs a metal folding chair and strikes Shiloh repeatedly with it before driving him head-first into it with his knee.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone congratulates Naraku on becoming #1 contender for the NXT Championship. Keanu Carver shows up wanting a shot at the NXT Championship, then says that he is losing patience and wants some action. Stone says Carver will have an opponent next week, and Carver says that if that does not happen, he will pick who he faces next.
Backstage, Izzi Dame finds out that she is in the upcoming Women's Speed Championship tournament thanks to Shawn Spears, who wants to keep her on top of the women's division. He also mentions that Izzi's first opponent is Thea Hail, who Izzi dominated to become NXT North American Women's Champion. Izzi thinks this is a great idea.
Zaria beats Tatum Paxley (who wears Rouge the Bat-inspired gear for the match) to become the NXT North American Women's Champion after Tatum Paxley misses on a moonsault from the ring apron to the outside, allowing Zaria to hit an offensive flurry that leads to a third Spear and a second F-5 for the pin, the win and the title.
