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.
We hear from The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway backstage. As Kyle O'Reilly looks forward to defending the Trios titles, FTR and Stokely show up to tell The Conglomeration that everyone knows they will lose the Trios title to The Don Callis Family (Andrade el Idolo, Hechicero, Lance Archer). FTR and Stokely then make their way to the ring. Wheeler addresses Adam Copeland's challenge, saying all Copeland had to do is bring something to the table to entice them and that the potential end of Copeland and Christian Cage is enticing. Harwood says that Copeland and Christian are not deserving of the tag team titles and that nobody wants them in AEW, including them and the fans. He says that Copeland did not have to challenge their manhood or play mind games; all he had to do was put his and Christian's tag team careers on the line. He says a New York Street Fight is fine, but if they are to have this match, he wants Copeland to say "I quit." After that, Copeland and Christian can continue with their nostalgia run while FTR continues to best the best tag team in the business. He then puts the ball in Copeland and Christian's court. The Conglomeration then show up for the next match as FTR and Stokely leave, and Harwood and Stokely get shoved to the floor.
The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) retains the AEW World Trios Championships against The Don Callis Family (Andrade el Idolo, Hechicero, Lance Archer).
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) bring Will Ospreay to Jon Moxley, who wants to know what motivates Ospreay and what Ospreay is chasing. He feels Ospreay does not know the answer after having seen him for the first time seven years ago, and tells him that his body will break eventually. He says there is a door that Ospreay just has to enter and he can be whoever he wants on the other side, and tells him that if he can take dominion of his own mind, he can become a weapon unlike anything professional wrestling has ever seen. The rest of The Death Riders leave Moxley and Ospreay alone as Moxley says that Ospreay can either be like everyone else or everything he was meant to be as he dares Ospreay to injure him with a metal folding chair. As Moxley lays on the floor face down waiting for Ospreay to make his move, Ospreay shoves the camera away and tells the person holding it to leave now.
Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.
The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia) and The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) beat The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) in a ten-man tag match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Hikaru Shida, Kris Statlander, Harley Cameron and Mina Shirakawa. Mina wants an apology for what Shida said about Harley behind her back. Shida says Harley is not and has never been on her level, and that she and Statlander will do what she and Mina could not: defeat The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) for the women's tag titles. Mina and Harley get angry at Shida, and Statlander walks off.
Kris Statlander beats B3cca after countering the Code of Silence with Staturday Night Fever.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross). Lena Kross says they should not be worried about Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida, as they have been ready and waiting. Megan Bayne says Statlander and Shida only think they have a chance, and Kross says that they no one else looks, moves and destroys like they do. Bayne says this is not a challenge, but fate, and asks Statlander and Shida if they accept it.
Rush beats Adam Priest. After the match, Rush tells Adam Priest that when you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita says that he tried to avoid this, but if "The Raimaker" Kazuchika Okada wants to face him at Double or Nothing, he will take his title. We then hear from Kazuchika Okada, who admits that he does not like Takeshita and proclaims that at Double or Nothing, Takeshita will lose.
Triangle of Madness (Skye Blue and "The Toxic Spider" Thekla) beat Persephone and Alex Windsor after Thekla distracts referee Paul Turner so that Julia Hart can spit black mist in Persephone's face, allowing Skye Blue to hit the Code Blue for the win.
"Jungle" Jack Perry retains the AEW National Championship against El Clon.
We hear from Willow Nightingale, who calls herself "the comeback queen" and that she is willing to face anybody willing to step up as TBS Champion.
Backstage, Anthony Bowens meets up with Samoa Joe and Hook only to find out there are no more vacancies in The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata). Bowens remains stoic, and Samoa Joe tells Bowens that he passed the test, making Bowens a member of The Opps.
MVP guests on commentary for the next match.
The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) beat Chris Jericho and The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) in a trios match after Ricochet hits Jericho with a low blow behind referee Aubrey Edwards' back, allowing him to hit the Ricosault for the win.
In footage from earlier today, Matchmaker King Cobra and Big Dan check on the steel cage ring outside of the arena.
Colton Cage beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox by disqualification after Moses pulls the referee out of the ring when Colton Cage hits Eli Knox with a springboard Cold Hearted Cutter. "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship. After the match, Moses attacks and choke slams Colton Cage.
Backstage, Memphis Wrestling veterans Kevin White is with his son Gavin White at the WrestleCenter. Kevin talks about how he beat Tim Grind for his first of five tag team titles, and Gavin says they should shoot for number six.
Dustin Starr interviews Kevin and Gavin White at the announce desk. Kevin says he is coming back for his son Gavin, who has been training to become a wrestler, when The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) show up. Tim Grind says he remembers having a lot of battles with Kevin White as well as Dustin Starr. He wants to leave the past in the past and talk about the future. He says that Memphis Wrestling has some of the best young guys in the business, and he is excited about Gavin White and Lil' Homie. As for the present, The Bizness Dawgs are the tag team champions and the best father-son team in the business. Lil' Homie tells everyone to take a seat and see how the tag team champions take care of business. Kevin White guests on commentary for the next match.
The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat DJ Cash and Zach Daniels.
Jake Brewer announces that K-Toomer made a surprise appearance at the recent Arkansas Travelers baseball game, and that K-Toomer will be returning to the WrestleCenter next week.
"The Ember" Shawn Aries beats Major Curtis after Major Curtis bumps into Robbie Maddox as Maddox is on the ring apron with his drink and Aries dodges Curtis.
In the WrestleCenter parking lot, Matchmaker King Cobra and head of security Big Dan make sure that the lock for the steel cage is in place and that nothing will go anywhere.
Mike Anthony beats "Slick" Nick Scott with the Genetic Dream followed by two brainbusters. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce table. Mike Anthony tells Tim Bosby "Your ass belongs to the Nightmare, bitch!"
We hear from The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick). Reverend Ash Taylor says today is the day and that it all ends in the steel cage. He says that skin will be torn and bones will be broken, and that the real monsters will walk out. We then hear from The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce, Morrow, Sister Asa), who head towards the steel cage ring with a purpose.
The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) beat The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) in a steel cage match, with Reverend Ash Taylor getting the pin and the win on Bruce as Morrow breaks free from being handcuffed to the cage wall.
Backstage, Trick Williams, Lil Yachty and the Gingerbread Man nearly get run over by Danhausen's coffin go-kart.
Jacob Fatu heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Jacob Fatu mentions his confrontation with Roman Reigns and his desire for the Undisputed WWE Championship, as well as how Roman Reigns has said he is not ready. Jacob says that Roman is right when he said he was not ready. He says that he has been hearing that his entire life, then tells Roman to step into the ring and prove it. Suddenly, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) show up and head to the ring. Jimmy says he agrees with what Jacob has had to say about levelling up, then asks him not to come at Roman Reigns and join the family so that he can do all that without having to face Roman. He also tells Jacob that the fans are not going to level him up. Jey then says it is too late for all that, as he stepped up, opened his mouth, and is now in the deep end and that they will see if he can swim. Jey says Jacob has to look Roman in the eye and get ready for war, then the MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, JC Mateo) show up. Solo tells Jacob that The Usos are lying to him and that he was the one to bring him into WWE, then asks The Usos what they will teach Jacob besides "how to yeet." He tells Jacob that he will not beat Roman unless he has an army, and that he himself has an army. Tama Tonga stops Solo, wanting to know why they are wasting their time and calling Jacob "a lost cause." Tama Tonga says that Jacob cannot beat Roman and that he cannot even beat Solo. Jacob superkicks Tama, and Solo holds Loa and Mateo back before Jacob challenges Solo to a match tonight.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Giulia and Kiana James. Kiana James says that she and Giulia have not been getting respect, but it only fuels the fire to win tonight. Giulia says she has beaten Tiffany Stratton once and she will beat her again and that she feels no pressure; only anger. Giulia leaves, then Kiana blames Cathy Kelley on her and Giulia arguing.
Tiffany Stratton beats Giulia to become the WWE Women's United States Champion!
In footage from earlier this week, Danhausen finds The Miz's home and knocks on the door. The Miz opens the door to find nobody there, but when he cloeses the door, he finds Danhausen in his house. The Miz kicks Danhausen out of his home, but Danhausen disappears again, then reappears in his pool. The Miz kicks him out, and dives at him only to fall into his own pool.
Cathy Kelley interviews Tiffany Stratton on the stage. Tiffany says it feels amazing to be back on top after having "the runner-up story," and now, she is a champion. She plans to show why the WWE runs on "Tiffy Time" until Brie Bella shows up. Paige also shows up with Brie Bella, and they head to the ring as Tiffany heads to the back. Brie says it feels incredible to stand in the ring as a champion, and says that while she could not compete with her sister Nikki Bella, WrestleMania was incredible, and she is glad she had the idea of calling an old friend she could count on and call "sister." Paige says that when Brie gave her the call to have her back at WrestleMania, it was a great way to come back home. She says it is great to be here with Brie after walking out of WrestleMania as the Women's Tag Team Champions. She admits it was a long, hard road, but she is back home, and SmackDown is her house and that she and Brie are not going anywhere. Suddenly, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss head to the ring. Charlotte says they are happy to see Paige back, but she and Brie have something they want. Alexa says they will not let WrestleMania get in their way. Charlotte says that if Paige wants to prove this is her house, she and Brie will have to face her and Alexa. Brie and Paige are down for a match and want to handle things in the ring tonight, and that leads to a referee coming to the ring. Referee Charles Robinson runs to the ring, making the match official.
Brie Bella and Paige vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss ends with Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) showing up and taking out both teams.
We hear from people in East Palo Alto, some of whom are friends of Royce Keys, speak about Royce Keys as a role model. Royce Keys says it is his time to give back after making it to WWE, and that there is no stopping him.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody talks about how he still made the decision to walk up the long ramp at WrestleMania as he felt it was the job of being Undisputed WWE Champion, and because he always gets back up when he falls. He says he wanted to send a message at WrestleMania that he would not be medically cleared afterwards and that he wanted to send a message to Randy Orton - who is not here tonight - saying Orton gave his best, yet he is still standing. He says he wanted to send a message to Sami Zayn, who called him "The Golden Boy," and that he showed up draped in gold because he, his family and he fans will all be gold. Cody then says that anyone who wants to face him that is currently 0-3, then tells outside forces to count their money and mind their business. He says that as champion, it is easy to find him, and that no matter where in WWE anyone might be, he is easy to find and hard to beat.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa tells JC Mateo and Tama Tonga to get the WWE Tag Team Championships back and to not mess it up and let the family down. Tama Tonga asks about Jacob Fatu, and Solo says that he will teach Jacob that without them, Jacob cannot beat Roman.
Damian Priest and R-Truth retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The MFTs (Tama Tonga and JC Mateo) despite Tonga Loa distracting referee Dan Engler.
We see more footage from The Miz's house. He finds Danhausen at his virtual golf course, and Danhausen crotches Miz with a golf club. He accidentally breaks a Slammy Award as he walks off with it, then runs into Maryse. The Miz throws chocolate powder at Danhausen, but hits Maryse instead. Danhausen then gets away on Miz's daughter's bicycle, passing by a Cybertruck on the way out.
Trick Williams slaps a man in the face as he, Lil Yachty and the Gingerbread Man head to the ring.
Trick Williams, Lil Yachty and The Gingerbread Man head to the ring for a championsip celebration. Trick says that the fans are excited to celebrate with the new United States Champion after he came to WrestleMania to "whoop that trick," then Lil Yachty says that he is here to stay, saying he is the Quincy Jones to Trick's Michael Jackson. Lil Yachty then says that the United States open challenge is over and that Trick Williams is the ultimate opportunity, and he and Trick state that there will be no handouts. Afterwards, The Gingerbread Man smacks Trick Williams with the candy cane, then does the same to Lil Yachty when he checks on him. The Gingerbread man then takes off his mask to reveal that he is none other than Sami Zayn. Sami attacks Lil Yachty with a ground and pound, then hits Trick with the Helluva Kick before mockingly dancing around and leaving the ring.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Royce Keys. Royce says it has been emotional since his debut and that he is just getting started at taking everything he wants. Solo Sikoa shows up and says Talla Tonga is not happy about losing the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, then says there is always room for Royce Keys in his family.
Danhausen beats The Miz after cursing The Miz and Kit Wilson with a pyro blast. After the match, Danhausen sets off some more pyro, then The Miz chases after him and leaps over Kit Wilson on the way to the coffin kart, causing The Miz to comedically collide with Kit Wilson.
We see a vignette for Blake Monroe, who is coming soon to SmackDown.
Rhea Ripley heads to the ring. Rhea declares that she is champion again after beating Jade Cargill at WrestleMania. She admits that Cargill proved to her that she can go, but it is now her time to prove that she is a fighting champion. She knows that there are women in the back who want to take a shot at her, and if any of them want to step up, now is their chance. Suddenly, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up. Fatal Influence is booed out of the building as Jacy Jayne gives Rhea Ripley credit where credit is due, then says Fatal Influence deserves the credit for taking out everyone's favorite legends tonight. Rhea Ripley admits she is impressed by Fatal Influence's actions tonight, then warns them to stop while they are ahead. Fallon Henley says that tonight is nothing compared to what Fatal Influence will do to Rhea. Rhea says she has been used to the numbers game by now thanks to Jade Cargill, and if Fatal Influence wants a fight, she is ready for a fight, and all Jacy Jayne has to do is take her shot. Jacy tells Rhea that Fatal Influence is always ready to throw hands, then General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and makes a match between Jacy Jayne and Rhea Ripley that happens right now.
Rhea Ripley beats Jacy Jayne by disqualification following a chop block from Fallon Henley as Rhea goes for Riptide. After the match, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) gangs up on Rhea Ripley and lay her out.
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) meet with Jacob Fatu. Jimmy says that The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, JC Mateo) will get involved one way or another and that they have his back, but Jacob says he does not need The Usos' help. After Jacob leaves, Jey tells Jimmy "Man, I told you!"
Backstage, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss are met by Rhea Ripley in the trainer's room. Charlotte Flair says that she will get her hands on Jacy Jayne next week, unlike some people, then Alexa tells Rhea that Charlotte is "just like this" as Charlotte leaves.
We see a vignette for Ricky Saints, who debuts on SmackDown next week.
Jacob Fatu beats Solo Sikoa after taking out the rest of The MFTs (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, JC Mateo). After the match, The MFTs attack Jacob Fatu, but The Usos make their way to the ring. Jacob Fatu fights The MFTs off single-handedly. Jacob wraps chairs around Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu's chairs before hitting them with hip attacks, then beats up Tonga Loa before splashing him through the commentary table.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says it has been 189 days since he has last been attacked by an opponent, and that it has been glorious, except for when they are back in Jacksonville, Florida. He says he is surprised to see Brandon Cutler wrestling, as it means The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) did not need their gear washed today. He then gives the fans a chance to state that The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali) rule only to be told that they suck.
The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali) beat Brandon Cutler, Terry Kid and Angelica Risk in a six-person tag match.
Mark Davis beats Beef.
MxM TV (Mansoor, Mason Madden, Johnny TV) beat Main Man Oro, Kenan Garland and Angel Fashion in a six-man tag match.
Caprice Coleman interviews "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty. Moriarty says that when he and Shane Taylor, he was still trying to figure out how he was, but in the last couple of years, he has realized he is the best pure wrestler and is focused on the sport itself. He says that it is all about what happens in the ring, and that he does not always condone what Shane Taylor does. He says that his relationship with Shane Taylor is good, and that joining Shane Taylor Promotions was part of being young, trying new things and being himself, which has gotten him to where he is now. He admits that there will be disagreements, but he values what he has to say and knows that he can run things by him and that he can see him as a coach. Moriarty also talks about how he got good at drawing and making art as well as how he got into painting in the last four or five years to the point that his skills have actually earned him money. Moriarty then states that knowing the flow of wrestling, which he calls "an emotional sport," has gotten him into the groove to become a Pure Champion.
Los Colons (Eddie and Orlando Colon) and Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Jacked Jameson, Preston Vance) in an eight-man tag match by submission with a Navarro Death Roll from Angelico to Jacked Jameson.
Billie Starkz beats Hyan.
The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) beat Adam Priest and "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington in a Tornado Tag Match.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Bear Bronson after KC Navarro shows up as the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Cedric Alexander) surround Nic Nemeth, causing "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth to show up and get Nic back in the ring to superkick a distracted Bear Bronson and hit Danger Zone for the win.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Rich Swann and BDE. Swann says he is looking forward to tonight's World Championship main event with Mike Santana and ready to prove he has the charisma, athleticism and raw talent to become champion again. He tells BDE to stay backstage and take notes so there are no excuses and no distractions before he wins the world title and parties all night long.
Elijah heads to the ring for a live concert, but instead of Elijah, it is really Frankie Kazarian dressed as Elijah. Kazarian says he looks like a homeless guy who escaped a mental institution, then calls Syracuse, New York "a frozen dump" and says that his life is terrible as he mocks Elijah. He cannot remember if he was either walking or drifting, then says he is sad because he cannot beat Frankie Kazarian, then is about to poorly perform a ballad before the lights go out and the real Elijah shows up when the lights come back on. Elijah chokes Kazarian with a guitar strap, then takes the guitar and tells Kazarian that they will have a Guitar Strap Match. He then performs, since Kazarian cannot response to his challenge, and makes fun of Kazarian along with the fans. He also mentions that he will be heading to Dinosaur BBQ after this is over as Kazarian tries to get out of the ring.
Backstage, we hear from EC3, who tells Eric Young that he bends but does not break. He says that what Eric Young did to him is why he came back. He says that this is trial by combat, and that he is coming for him on his way back to the top of TNA for his third act.
Before the next match, Matt Hardy sets up a table and spray paints the word "SACRIFICE!" in red on the table.
Dutch beats Matt Hardy after Vincent suddenly shows up and distracts the referee by throwing a metal folding chair into the ring, which allows him to pull Matt Hardy off the top rope so that Dutch can hit Death Walks for the win, despite being put through the table from earlier. After the match, Dutch continues to attack Matt Hardy, then Jeff Hardy shows up and nearly takes out Vincent. Vincent slips away, and Dutch ends up eating a Twist of Fate. Jeff goes up top and hits Dutch with a Swanton Bomb.
Backstage, Daria Rae is met by The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance). The Personal Concierge is glad that Director of Authority Santino Marella is suspended, then says that Mr. Elegance is chomping at the bit for a match next week. Daria Rae makes it official.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Frankie Kazarian is in evaluation after being attacked by Elijah. Trey Miguel is still out after his match at Rebellion. Leon Slater is out after last week's match. Mike Santana and Rich Swann are cleared to compete in tonight's main event.
Lei Ying Lee heads to the ring. Lei Ying Lee admits that Rebellion was really bad for her. She says that she loves wrestling and that she loves TNA, and that she loves her friends. She says that Xia Brookside is her best friend, then wants to know why Xia Brookside betrayed her and demands that Xia Brookside come to the ring to explain herself. Xia Brookside takes exception for being called out, saying that Lei Ying Lee was the one in the wrong for calling Brookside her best friend, saying that the Knockouts title should have been hers and that she got in the way. She says that Lei Ying Lee cost her the championship the moment she showed her a video of her father Robbie Brookside, and says that Lei Ying Lee has no idea about the pressure of being a second-generation wrestler. Brookside says that she did this all by herself and did not have her father's support, and Lei Ying Lee says that she did everything on her own as well. She also says she did not mean to hurt Brookside's feelings. She also says that she will always be by Xia Brookside's side. Brookside says she made a mistake and that she thought she would be facing Arianna Grace, and that she did not see things from Lei Ying Lee's perspective. She then says that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo got into her ear and that she did not know what was happening, and that she wants Lei Ying Lee to win the Knockouts Championship, as she deserves it. She accepts Lei Ying Lee's apology, and says that she would have let her have the title shot at Rebellion. Both Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee hug, then Xia Brookside looks straight at the camera before attacking Lei Ying Lee. Brookside then tells Lei Ying Lee that they are done before planting her with a DDT in the middle of the ring.
Elayna Black beats Katie Arquette.
Backstage, Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) hosts an International Championship Summit for independent wrestlers around the world. Australia is the country picked, and Adam Brooks is Mustafa Ali's challenger for the International Championship. Brooks thanks Mustafa for the opportunity, and says he will see him next week before slyly insulting Mustafa on the way out.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Brian Myers congratulates Nic Nemeth for getting one over on Bear Bronson. Bear Bronson says that the mistake will be corrected, and Cedric Alexander addresses Leon Slater, saying it is only fair that he get another title match after Slater used the X-Division Championship as a weapon. Eddie Edwards says that anyone who gets in their way will find out that you cannot beat The System.
Mike Santana retains the TNA World Championship against Rich Swann. After the match, Daria Rae places the TNA World Championship on Mike Santana's shoulder.
MJF angrily heads to the ring with purpose to start tonight's show. He says he is not like "[the fans'] paper champion" Darby Allin and demands the respect he deserves, then calls losing the AEW World Championship to Darby "the Seattle Screwjob." MJF says that he was in a war with Kenny Omega at Dynasty, then three days later he shows up and finds out that he is wrestling Darby Allin with little notice and is given a fast count by referee Aubrey Edwards. He calls Darby "a dirty little cheat" who could not beat him if he was either 100% or prepared, then says that he is the most complete professional wrestler in the history of the sport who has beaten every top name the business has to offer. He also states that he is the man who made sure that "Hangman" Adam Page can never be AEW World Champion again and the one to kick out of the One Winged Angel like it was nothing, for he is the best of the world. MJF then says he does not care about Darby's match with Tommaso Ciampa and demands that Darby come to the ring and return the AEW World Championship right now. Instead of Darby, however, "The Jet" Kevin Knight shows up. Knight says that MJF is whining like a little bitch, then says things are about to get real before stating that a real champion is willing to defend their title at any time, and reminds MJF that he had to cheat to beat him. He also says that he should be a double champion right now. MJF goes to mock Kevin Knight, then says he beat him with a Heatseeker for an easy win and that if anyone should be World Champion, it is him and him alone. MJF goes on to say call Knight "a TNT Championship-type" and "someone with a ceiling" who will never be AEW World Champion, and someone who should know better than to step in his ring and breath in his air. He also states that Knight should not even mention the AEW World Championship, which causes Knight to tell MJF to shut him mouth before he sends him packing, as anyone can look at him and see a goldmine. Knight also states that some of the best have held the TNT Championship and that it is surprising that MJF has never held it, and decides that he should hand MJF an ass-whupping. MJF wants to know what is in it for him, but then believes that Knight has sold him on the TNT Championship and that he would like to turn Knight's recent high into "straight-up depression." He dares Knight to put the TNT Championship on the line. Knight accepts the challenge, and MJF calls for a referee. This starts a championship match, but MJF then rolls out of the ring and walks off, telling Knight he will dance with the Devil next week.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) and Chris Jericho. Ricochet says that Jericho's partners for their six-man tag team match, now that nobody wants to team up with the man who gets his ass beat by The Demand every time he shows up. Jericho reveals that he not only has patented that statement, but put it on a shirt. Ricochet says that no matter who Jericho teams up with, he will be beating him with the "Rico-Sault." Jericho says he does not have to look far for partners, as he knows a few people who do not like Ricochet.
Brody King beats Lio Rush. After the match, Brody King says that he will be keeping a close eye on tonight's AEW World Championship. He says that if Ciampa wins it, he will have earned it, and while he is proud of Darby Allin, he is not proud enough to bring the violence.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Tommaso Ciampa, who says that he has been told that he is not main event material throughout his career. He says that tonight is not about heroes and villains, but proving glass ceilings are imaginary. He says that tonight is about the greatest prize in professional wrestling, and that no one has ever seen a man more ready for this moment than he is tonight, and that Darby Allin does not need it more than he does.
Backstage, we hear from Adam Copeland. Adam Copeland states that he and Christian Cage deserve another tag team title shot and that he has come up with a plan that not even FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) can refuse. He challenges FTR to a tag team title match in a New York Street Fight at Double or Nothing, and if FTR beats them, he and Christian will retire as a tag team. He knows what FTR's answer should be if they are the best, unless they know deep down that he and Christian are better. Copeland says he knows what he would do, then says the ball is in FTR's court.
Hikaru Shida beats Mina Shirakawa after Kris Statlander stops Shirakawa from using Shida's shinai against her.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Mark Davis beats Will Ospreay by medical stoppage following a piledriver in the middle of the ring followed by another one on the apron. After the match, Mark Davis pulls Will Ospreay back in the ring for another piledriver. Suddenly, Jon Moxley and "The Problem" Marina Shafir show up, and so do the rest of The Death Riders (Claudio Catagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia). Mark Davis puts Ospreay down as the fans chant "You fucked up!" The Death Riders help Will Ospreay out of the ring, and push Dr. Samson out of the way as they carry Ospreay out through the crowd.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Alex Windsor. Windsor says that she will rip the legs off of "The Toxic Spider" Thekla and that she will stomp Julia Hart and Skye Blue into a puddle of piss after what happened to Jamie Hayter. Persephone shows up, and says that she may not be a Brawling Bird, but she still wants to fight Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, Thekla). Windsor likes the idea, then challenges Triangle of Madness to a tag team match on Collision.
Samoa Joe beats Cody Chhun. After the match, Hook applauds Samoa Joe at the top of the ramp.
We see a video package of Darby Allin's AEW career.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho, who introduces The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), who are his partners against The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) on Collision. MVP says it is never personal; it is just business.
Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin in the ring. Darby takes the microphone and says that it took everything to become AEW World Champion, and mentions how he had his first match in Portland, Oregon. He says this could all end in a matter of moments and calls the title "a fifteen-minute ride." He says that he has seen what the AEW World Championship has done to men and their egos, then dedicates the reign to his family, his fans and those who helped him along the way, then MJF angrily shows up. MJF says that Darby is undeserving of the AEW World Championship, and Darby refuses to not only give MJF the title back, but he refuses to give him a rematch until MJF puts something of his own on the line. Darby says that he will put his body on the line every night for the AEW World Championship, starting with Tommaso Ciampa, then tells MJF to get out of his ring. Tommaso Ciampa makes his way to the ring, and MJF says something to him before Ciampa kisses MJF on the cheek and gets in the ring.
Darby Allin retains the AEW World Championship against Tommaso Ciampa by submission with the Scorpion Deathlock. As Ciampa leaves the ring after congratulating Darby, Brody King show up and helps Darby up, then says he was serious when he was proud of him after the countless moment they spent talking about moments like this. He asks Darby for a match for the AEW World Championship with Tony Khan's permission, and Darby accepts.
