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.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews Mathias. Mathias says that "One in a Million" Maximilien has the body of a god and the brain of a superior athlete, but he has the body of an athlete and the brain of a king that is built to take down a god. Suddenly, Vinny Pacifico shows up and confronts Mathias, saying that Mathias is ready for an ass kicking.
Vipress beats Brittnie Brooks. During the match, Alex Gracia shows up, and when Brittnie pins Vipress, Gracia runs to the ring and puts Vipress' foot on the rope, then tells the referee there is a rope break. Brittnie chases Gracia around the ring, then runs back into the ring and into a package piledriver by Vipress, who gets the win.
Martin Casaus beats CJ Dirt after demanding a five count following a slap to the face of CJ Dirt.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews Javi, who admits that he came up short against Jordan Cruz in his last appearance. He admits he has was bitter, but the standing ovation after the match reminds him of how he got this far. He tells the scene kids to keep on fighting and that this life does not reward good, talented people and will stomp on people, yet everyday, one must face the world, and yet he must still keep fighting. All of a sudden, Auron West shows up and says he will be nothing but potential and nothing but a coward, and says that he should be a role model, not Javi. He plans to stomp Javi down because deep down, Javi is nothing more than "a stupid little emo kid."
We hear from Vinny Pacifico, who says that he is preparing to kick Mathias' ass up and down the arena. He hopes that Mathias is ready to eat a power punch in a power minute.
David Marquez interviews The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire). They brag about how they have become successful and have embarrassed everyone they have gotten in the ring with, and that everyone is sinking while nobody swims better than them. All of a sudden, Fidel Bravo, Gregory Sharpe and Rob McKnight show up and brawl with The Evantourage, and referees have to stop the brawl.
Mathias beats Vinny Pacifico after countering the Power Punch with the Crowning Achievement. During the match, Jordan Castle and "One in a Million" Maximilien watch from ringside. After the match, Maximilien gets in the ring and shakes Mathias' hand.
Rey Fenix heads to the ring. He is blessed to be back in Puebla, and tonight, history will be made, because they celebrate Rey de Reyes 2026. He says tonight is very special, and that there are a lot of surprises for the fans, and one of them is very special for Mexico, for lucha libre, for the fans, and for him, because he is his brother, his blood and his favorite wrestler: Penta. Penta makes his way to the ring, with Fenix helping into the ring out of respect. Fenix is about to leave the ring after Penta enters, but Penta tells Fenix to stay in the ring with him. He says the dream that they had as kids was about to come true, but he got injured. However, Rey Mysterio took his spot that night, and there is no better person to represent Mexico that night, but now, they are together. Fenix asks if the fans would love to see them team up again, as does Penta, who then asks if the fans want to see them team up when they come back to Puebla for Triplemania. He then says that if the fans want it, they can make it happen, as it is time for the fans to see them team up again. Penta then says that tonight is an important night for Puebla, for it is Rey be Reyes, a beautiful tradition of AAA, and lists some of the past winners, including El Hijo del Vikingo. He says that four men have the opportunity to win the sword and go for the championships, then dedicates his reign as Intercontinental Championship to the fans in Mexico who get up every morning to work hard in life for their dreams and fight every single day. He hopes to make the title different, as he will not just put the line on Raw, but in Mexico in AAA, as he wants the AAA fans to be the first to see that progress. He tells the locker room to prepare themselves, as he will be waiting if anyone takes the step forward. He says that if the fans want it, he will bring the Intercontinental Championship to AAA, and that he will wait for a challenger and even drop names if he has to.
Flammer's open challenge for the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship is answered by Bayley.
Flammer retains the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship against Bayley. During the match, Maravilla gets involved in the match, distracting the referee so that La Hiedra can attack Bayley behind the referee, allowing Flammer to send Bayley head-first into an exposed turnbuckle for the pin and the win.
El Grande Americano II beats Santos Escobar, La Parka and El Grande Americano I to win the 2026 Rey de Reyes Tournament. During the match, both El Grande Americanos brawl their way to the concourse and out of the match after headbutting each other with loaded masks, then Santos Escobar swings at La Parka with a metal folding chair only for La Parka to duck and fight back, but he ends up missing a moonsault from the top rope. Escobar plants La Parka onto the steel chair, but La Parka kicks out as El Grande Americano II makes his way back to the ring. El Grande Americano I is seen being attacked and handcuffed to the skybox railing by Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano). El Grande Americano II gets back into the ring, and as he and Escobar fight, Escobar grabs the chair that is in the ring only for the chair to be grabbed by a man in Santos Escobar's old El Hijo del Fantasma, who soon attacks Escobar with the chair and flees throught he crowd. El Grande Americano II takes out both La Parka and Escobar with headbutts from the loaded mask to win the match and the tournament.
UFC fighter Hidalgo "Lazy Boy" Rodriguez is seen in the crowd.
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio retainst he AAA Mega Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo in a no-disqualification Lucha de Apuestas match. During the match, Dorian Roldan gets involved in teh match, and when Dominik confronts him, Roldan calls out Omos. Omos stops Dominik from attacking Vikingo with a trash can by grabbing it out of his hands and then throwing it at him. Roldan then hands the AAA Mega Championship to Vikingo to use as a weapon, and Vikingo puts it around his waist for a frog splash only to miss. Dominik readies Vikingo for the 619, but gets choke slammed by Omos. Omos choke slams Dominik in the center of the ring, then assists Vikingo with . All of a sudden, Mini Vikingo shows up and hits a hurricanrana on Vikingo, sending him down to the mat. Omos grabs and chokes Mini Vikingo, but that allows Dominik to hit Omos with a low blow followed by a chair shot to the back, with Mini Vikingo also hitting Omos with one. Dominik hits Vikingo with a chair followed by the 619 and the frong splash, and Dominik wins the match and the title. As per pre-match stipulation, El Hijo del Vikingo can no longer challenge for the AAA Mega Championship as long as Dominik is champion. (Had Dominik lost, he would have been forced to leave AAA.)
We see a video package for JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) and Mistico vs. The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Mark Davis) for the AEW World Trios Championships at Revolution.
Backstage, we hear from The Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron). Harley thinks that they are in a rut, but Willow says that they have overcome the odds for the past 94 days. They admit that Megabad and Lena Kross have been playing dirty, but promises they will prevail at Revolution.
Mark Davis beats Komander.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, The Dogs (Gabe Kidd, "100 Proof" Clark Connors, David Finlay) state that Roderick Strong is now on their hit list and that it is blood against blood.
We see a video package for Mascara Dorada.
We see a video package for the Blackjack Battle Royal for the AEW National Championship at Revolution.
Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Viva van and Karisma) beats Tatevik, Viva Van and Karisma. After the match, Thekla says she is sick and tired of hearing about Kris Statlander, saying she makes a challenge only to run and hide. She says that Statlander is afraid of her and cannot handle her. Thekla says that at Revolution, Statlander cannot run. Statlander shows up and takes down Julia Hart and Skye Blue before clotheslining Thekla in the ring and taking off her belt, which she throws to Thekla. Statlander then turns her back to Thekla, and Thekla strikes away with the belt. Statlander still gets to her feet for more, but Thekla punches her and goes for the ground and pound instead. Thekla leaves, then Statlander grabs the microphone and says she does not want Thekla to be afraid of her, but to be afraid of what she will have to do to keep her down.
Backstage, we hear from "The Problem" Marina Shafir, who says that she listened to "Timeless" Toni Storm's advice to stay in her lane some time ago and it worked. She now says that a "batshit insane" Toni Storm cannot take her own advice, but because of Toni's advice, she is one of one, and Toni will soon have a car crash the likes of which nobody else will recognize her after.
The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) beat The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Ace Austin) after Ricochet hits Austin Gunn with the Spirit Gunn after Austin Gunn hits Bishop Kaun with 3:10 to Yuma before putting Kaun on top of Austin Gunn for the pin and the win. After the match, The Demand lays out The Bang Bang Gang, then Ricochet grabs the microphone and hits Gunn with it before stating that AEW is sabotaging his title reign and that regardless of how many people are in the Blackjack Battle Royal, he is the only one that matters. Ricochet says that he will walk in and out of the Blackjack Battle Royal as AEW National Champion.
Backstage, we hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry, who says that tomorrow night is an opportunity to realize a lifelong dream by competing in the building that made him want to become a professional wrestler. He admits things have gone differently than he thought they would, and while people have told him that he will fail, he cannot fail this time, because this is for friends, family and himself. He tells Ricochet he will see him at Revolution.
We hear from "Timeless" Toni Storm, who says that the circus seems like a dream at first only to not be. She says that every circus animal believes they rule the ring, but when the whip cracks, they sit. She says every circus ends the same way: the lights fade, the music dies, and someone is left lying in the sawdust. She says that when she and Marina Shafir reach their final act, Shafir will realize she is nothing more than a performer in Circus Timeless.
Lena Kross beats Mina Shirakawa.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Andrade el Idolo beats Mascara Dorada with a Hammerlock DDT into the top turnbuckle followed by another one in the middle of the ring. After the match, Bandido heads to the ring, but he is attacked from behind by Trent Beretta and Rocky "Azucar" Romero. Brody King shows up and saves Bandido, but he is soon attacked by Swerve Strickland.
In backstage footage from earlier today, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is met by Wonderboy and The Shocker. Wonderboy says that Tim Bosby thinks he is a hero, but he is no longer the hero that he claims to be, and that he and The Shocker have his back.
"The Problem" Aaron Roberts beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington after Washington tries to put Roberts through two chairs with a top rope cross body only for Roberts to avoid it and choke slam Washington through the two chairs. As per pre-match stipulation, Roberts gets five minutes with Justin Case after the match, and after one punch, one splash in the corner and one leg drop, Roberts puts Justin Case away in one. After that, Roberts hits the Earthquake sit-down splash on Roberts.
Backstage, VaShawn Harvey gets between Marko Stunt and Marko "Hangtime" Harris. Marko Stunt has to get between them, then tells VaShawn that he has to listen more to make the most out of his potential.
The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) vs. The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) ends before it can even begin when both teams brawl and a fan gets splashed into the wall, which leads to all of the referees and security holding both teams back.
Backstage, it has been two weeks since CJ Money has run away. Main Event Bradley and Mama Money ponder what to do, with Bradley having checked aunts and uncles. Mama Money asks if he's checked Big Nasty Phil's house. Bradley realizes what he has to do.
We hear from "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, who says that he has had an uphill battle to come from nothing and become something, and says that he will overcome and that he will win.
Big Mama beats Raven Black after falling back-first to break a sleeper hold before hitting a sit-down splash.
We hear from K-Toomer, who references that the "hard times" that Dusty Rhodes talked about in the 1980s are hte same hard times that he is facing. He says that he has been holding back all this time, and that he is coming back to make hard times fall on everybody.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Tim Bosby by disqualification after Bosby hits Nemeth with a low blow in full view of the referee. Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship.
The show begins with Drew McIntyre showing and telling General Manager Nick Aldis he can take the contract for the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania and shove it up his ass, and that Aldis could not help himself and had to make sure Cody Rhodes got a title match before WrestleMania. Aldis shows up and says there is nothing to make right, then says that McIntyre headbutted a referee last week during that match and is playing the victim again. Aldis says that McIntyre should be concentrating on the consequences on his own actions. When McIntyre calls him a "corporate stooge," Aldis tells McIntyre that he knows who he is and where he came from, then says that the one shot that Cody got at McIntyre, he beat him. McIntyre gets in the ring and gets in Aldis' face, calling this "bullshit" before telling him to make this right or else. Jacob Fatu shows up and heads to the ring, saying that McIntyre would not even be champion if it were not for him. He says that he fixed the situation last week so McIntyre is no longer champion, and that McIntyre wants to blame everyone else when he screwed him. He asks McIntyre what he is going to do about it, and McIntyre says he is done with everyone and that he quits. McIntyre then exits the ring and leaves through the crowd.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa tells the rest of The MFT's (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) that the planned work perfectly, and while The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis) are not #1 contenders and they still have the lantern, they still have work to do. He tells Talla Tonga to take care of tonight's business, then entrusts the lantern to Tama Tonga. As The MFT's leave, Tama Tonga notices that Shinsuke Nakamura is behind him. Nakamura asks Tama when he will decide to be his own man, then Solo shows up and tells Nakamura to stay away from his family before he gets hurt.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis and Jacob Fatu are surprised by Drew McIntyre's actions. When Jacob says that he was about to whup Drew McIntyre, Trick Williams shows up saying he is the only one doing the whupping around here. Jacob Fatu becomes absolutely furious with Trick and leaves when Aldis tells him to calm down, and when Trick does Aldis to do his job, Aldis does just that and puts Trick in a match with Jacob tonight.
The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy and Erick Rowan) beat The MFT's (Solo Sikoa and Talla Tonga) after Nikki Cross grabs the lantern on the outside following a ringside brawl with Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis and the rest of The MFTs (Tonga Loa, Tama Tonga, JC Mateo). After the match, Uncle Howdy reclaims the lantern, but Tama Tonga attacks him and takes it once again.
Backstage, Damian Priest and R-Truth are focused on becoming tag team champions when Los Garza (Angel and Berto) show up, saying they are #1 contenders because of their hard work. Damian Priest agrees before saying he and Truth wiped the floor with them anyway, and this leads to both teams having a match tonight.
The Spears Family are the recipients of the Cricket 3G Seat Upgrade.
We hear from Kiana James and Giulia. Giulia says that Tiffany Stratton is not deserving of the Women's United States Championship, and Kiana says she has zero issues shutting Tiffany up tonight.
Jade Cargill beats "Michin" Mia Yim after licking her on the forehead prior to the choke slam followed by Jaded. After the match, Cathy Kelley tries to interview Cargill, but Cargill takes the microphone and tells her to get out. She says that what happened to Michin is what happens to those who believe their own hypes, and says that when people see her in the hallway, they get real quiet. Everyone says she should be scared of one woman - Rhea Ripley - but she does not see a challenger or a threat and she has never been afraid of anything. She says she will beat Rhea's ass come WrestleMania and show why she is always on top. Rhea Ripley suddenly shows up and dares Jade Cargill to hit her, but Cargill gets out of the ring. Rhea says Cargill always runs her mouth, but wants to run out of a fight with her. She says that Cargill is not a symbol of women's empowerment, and at WrestleMania, Cargill is going to be her bitch.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Aldis says that Drew McIntyre is just being Drew McIntyre, and asks him to focus on tonight's contract signing. Sami Zayn shows up and congratulates Cody, and says that he is rooting for him. Cody says he knows that he said the same thing to Randy Orton, and knows that Sami Zayn wants a title shot off of the back of everything. Sami says he congratulated Randy Orton because he is Randy Orton and that there will be nobody like Orton, and while he looks up to Orton, he does not look up to Cody because they are friends and equals. Cody says that he looked up to Sami, then says Sami does not have to look up to him and that he can look at the Undisputed WWE Championship instead before leaving. Sami gets angry with himself again, then Aleister Black and Zelina Vega show up. Aleister asks Sami if this is not meant for him, but Sami tells Aleister to stay far, far away from him.
Backstage, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab are met by Rhea Ripley. Rhea compliments Michin on putting up a fight against Jade Cargill. Michin congratulates Rhea on the title match and says that if Cargill did not take out her shoulder, they would be having a completely different discussion.
The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) show up before the next match. Nikki says that as much as they would like to wish Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss luck, Brie says they are here for gold and that they are next in line for the women's tag team titles. Nikki says that she and Brie will be watching the competition from ringside.
The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss by disqualification after Brie Bella attacks Nia Jax in response to Nia throwing Nikki into the path of a superkick on the outside and shoving Brie afterwards. After the match, all three teams go at it, but The Irresistible Forces stand tall in the end following an assisted leg drop out of the corner by Nia.
Backstage, Jelly Roll meets with Damian Priest and R-Truth briefly, then congratulates Randy Orton on making it to the WrestleMania main event. Orton tells Jelly Roll to whip Miz's ass if he starts talking too much during Miz TV.
Backstage, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss run into The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella). Alexa says she and Charlotte had their match won until they got involved, and Charlotte says The Bella Twins cost them the women's tag titles. Brie says they came back for the women's tag titles, and now, they are next in line.
Damian Priest and R-Truth beat Los Garza (Angel and Berto).
Backstage, Alex Shelley is with Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae. Shelley says that they need to get back to basics and get Johnny Gargano back to "Johnny Wrestling." Sabin shows up after Johnny and Candice leave and says that they have a match next week against Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom), and he wants Shelley to prove he is still focused on the team.
Backstage, Danhausen meets with The Miz, and wants his own version of Miz TV to the point that he replaces it. Miz wants nothing to do with this, and Danhausen curses him again. When The Miz is about to talk back to Danhausen, Danhausen has disappeared.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Jelly Roll. Jelly Roll heads to the ring, and Jelly Roll says he was not going to miss Randy Orton signing the contract for his WrestleMania match tonight. Miz says that Jelly Roll has everything, and just needs a mentor like him, and all Jelly Roll has to say is "yes." Jelly Roll says "no," saying that The Miz has a history of stabbing partners in the back. The Miz says that he is part of Jelly Roll's redemption story and that he is the reason Jelly Roll lost 250 pounds. Jelly Roll takes exception to The Miz taking credit for his own hard work and says that he will whip his ass, and when Miz demands respect, Jelly Roll calls him "a locker room loser." Kit Wilson shows up and tells Miz to stop wasting his time, saying the problem is not Miz mentoring Jelly Roll, but Jelly Roll himself, due to building a brand of bad behavior, face tattoos and criminal charges in addition to mocking him while he is having a serious conversation. He says that Jelly Roll is running away from who he truly is, which is "fatphobic." He says that Jelly Roll inspires nobody and upholds an impossible beauty standard, which makes him toxic. Kit Wilson shoves Jelly Roll, and Jelly Roll shoves him back. Jelly Roll then goes for a punch, but Kit Wilson dodges and Jelly Roll ends up punching out Miz instead.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov and Apollo Crews laugh about Miz getting knocked out when Carmelo Hayes shows up. Apollo leaves, and Carmelo says that due to Dragunov's mother's passing, he may not be up to the United States Open Challenge. Dragunov says he is stuck between two extremes - extreme confident and ultimate self-doubt - and that this is the only way he knows how to live. Carmelo says he takes shots and makes shots, and if he did not take the shot, he would not be where he is today. Carmelo says Dragunov needs to lock in, as a lot of people are wanting to face him.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton says she is beating Giulia and coming for the Women's United States Championship. As she does, Chelsea Green shows up, and Tiffany shoves her wheelchair out of shot before Alba Fyre runs after Chelsea.
Actress Vanessa Hudgens and UFC Hall of Famer Mark Kerr are seen in the crowd.
Backstage, Kit Wilson tells The Miz that if Jelly Roll wants a fight, he will get it. Danhausen then shows up with a jar of teeth after Kit Wilson leaves and says he could have defended Miz's honor. He says that there is only way to reverse the curse, then disappears.
Tiffany Stratton beats Kiana James. Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre show up during the match to watch from the bottom of the entrance ramp. During the match, Giulia saves Kiana from the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but after Tiffany hits Kiana with a tope suicida, Chelsea tries to attack Tiffany with a foreign object only to be stopped by Giulia. Giulia then gets on the ring apron to grab at Tiffany, but Kiana ends up inadvertently booting Giulia off the apron and into both Chelsea and Alba after Tiffany dodges the big boot. Tiffany soon wins the match with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Trick Williams, who says that General Manager Nick Aldis needs to do his job and had no business making tonight's match with Jacob Fatu. He says that he will whip Jacob Fatu's ass for calling him out without his consent, then Sami Zayn shows up and says Trick has been talking a big game only to get dropped repeatedly because he keeps running his mouth and not backing it up. He says that Trick is embarrassed and he should be, and Trick says Sami should be lucky he has a match or else he would whip his ass right now. Sami says he is here every week and is easy to find, and that he will be seeing Trick around.
Trick Williams beats Jacob Fatu after Drew McIntyre shows up from out of the crowd and attacks Jacob Fatu on the outside. After the match, Drew McIntyre hits Jacob Fatu with a Claymore before giving a thumbs down.
Jelly Roll is seen in the crowd as General Manager Nick Aldis is in the ring for the contract signing for Randy Orton vs. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania. Aldis welcomes Drew McIntyre back to SmackDown before putting him in a match with Jacob Fatu next week, then Randy Orton heads to the ring, followed by Cody Rhodes. Cody talks about his first impressions of Orton and how Orton was the only person that he had when he returned to WWE, then says that while he is not his son or his father, he is proud to be his boy. Cody then signs the contract. Orton is about to sign the contract when he stands up, picks up the microphone, and says that he needs WrestleMania, but he expected to face McIntyre, not Cody. Cody says that he will get the Legend Killer and the master of the RKO when the bell rings at WrestleMania, and that after the match is over, he will always love him. Orton then signs the contact, shakes Cody's hand, then slams him on the table and kicks him in the groin. Orton then tears at Cody's tie and shirt before hitting him with the ring steps. Nick Aldis confronts Orton only to be shoved to the floor before Orton goes back on the attack on a now busted-open Cody, and security steps in as well as Jelly Roll. Orton shoves Jelly Roll, then seemingly comes to his senses and leaves as Aldis calls for medical. Cody is now lying on the announce table with his head on the ring steps, and Orton suddenly returns from out of the crowd with a metal folding chair before smashing it on Cody's head. Orton then looks at the Undisputed WWE Championship while seated on the chair in the middle of the ring as the show fades to black.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) by submission with the Spinal Destination from Jeff to Judas Icarus. After the match, Jeff hits Travis Williams with the Swanton Bomb to send a message to The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Despite that, both teams shake hands.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance). The Personal Concierge tells ODB and Mickie James to stay out of their business, then announces that Mr. Elegance will debut next week. All of a sudden, Goldy Locks shows up and chews out Heather and M as they disrespect Gia Miller and say that she sucks at holding the microphone, and tells them to step off or else she can call more of her friends. Mr. Elegance jokingly asks if Goldy Locks was working in TNA when he was four years old, and Goldy Locks tells him to shut up because the adults are talking.
Indi Hartwell beats Kelsey Heather. After the match, Indi says she did not come to TNA to have matches and exist; she came to TNA to become Knockouts Champion. She says the woman holding it does not deserve it, and she tells Arianna Grace that she wants her shot. Arianna shows up with Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, and tells Indi to get in line if she wants a title shot, as she is not even close to being on her level. Indi agrees, saying she is way above her level as she kicks doors down herself. She tells Arianna that she is facing her sooner or later and becoming the TNA Knockouts World Champion.
Backstage, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) thank The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) for sacrificing themselves for him. The Righteous commend The Hardys for giving Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) a chance and for inspiring, an says that The Hardys give, but do not take. Vincent says that The Hardys have what The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) wants and that The System will do whatever it takes to get it. The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) show up with Nic stating that other teams, including themselves, are coming for the tag titles. Vincent tells The Nemeths that they are making a dangerous choice in disrespecting The Hardys, but Ryan states that he was the one to pin Jeff Hardy.
Trey Miguel, Rich Swann and BDE beat Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch) in a six-man tag match. During the match, Tasha Steelz gets on the apron, but she gets taken down by Jada Stone. Steelz tries to flee through the crowd, but Jada Stone catches up to her and dives at her from the ramp.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: The Home Town Man is cleared after resting from being tossed into the fans last week, and will not miss any ring time. Leon Slater is out following a piledriver from Eric Young and is out of action this week as a precaution. Moose and Cedric Alexander are cleared for tonight's Atlanta Street Fight.
Backstage, Daria Rae meets with Mike Santana, telling him that if he lays a finger on Steve Maclin, he will be stripped of the TNA World Championship. Santana is convinced Daria Rae has only been hired to make things worse, to which Daria states "You don't know the half of it." Director of Authority Santino Marella says that if Slater lays a finger on Santana, he will be fired. Daria says she is only doing what is best for business, but so does Santino. Maclin shows up, and he and Mike Santana have a brief staredown.
Backstage, Arianna Grace complains to Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo that everyone wants a shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship, and says she should be praised, celebrated and respected. They almost run into Indi Hartwell, and Stacks confronts Indi for calling out Arianna so that Arianna can strike Indi in the back of the leg. Director of Authority Santino Marella rushes out to stop the attack, and kicks Stacks out of the building when he challenges Santino's authority.
Steve Maclin heads to the ring as Mike Santana watches from the crowd. Maclin feels like he had never left, and states that as part of his reinstatement, he has a few apologies to make. He reads a statement where he thanks and praises Daria Rae for reinstating him. Maclin apologizes that this is how their friendship had to end, and if Hannifan were more of a man, he would have taken the punch to the gut, stood back up, and realized what he had been telling him, then says he is weak. He says that he will soon be a two-time World Champion as he tells Hannifan to stay behind the commentary desk, then talks about how he is the most talked-about man in TNA despite not working in TNA for a month. Maclin says that it has been a long time since he was World Champion, and that backstage politics took it from him. He says he has been selflessly fighting to get back to being World Champion before addressing Santana. Maclin says he saw an opportunity and took it, and that it was his ego that would bring him back just like how Santana used his addiction issues to get everyone to care about him. He considers recording his meetings at the VA or recording voicemails from his father to show how tragic his life is, then says that Santana was lucky to have a relationship with his father when he does not even remember what his own father sounds like. He says that he has opened death's door and has met death a long time ago, then says it is more about the door Santana opened, the person he let out and the mayhem that will ensue than the World Championship.
Rebellion is live on pay-per-view on Saturday, April 11th!
The cast of "Tulsa King" is seen in the front row.
Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.
AJ Francis beats Elijah after Elijah throws a bottle of A-Game at Frankie Kazarian, causing Kazarian to attack Elijah behind the referee's back before throwing him into the ring so that AJ Francis can hit the Down Payment for the pin and the win. After the match, Kazarian goes for the ground and pound on Elijah, and he and AJ Francis gang up on Elijah before the both of them are chased out of the ring by The Home Town Man wielding a pipe.
Backstage, Eric Young asks Leon Slater if he is okay and if his neck hurts before calling him a liar, a cheat and a false prophet and challenging him to a match for the X Division Championship at Sacrifice. He says that the cleanse is coming, and now he proves it.
We see the word "Greed." Johnny Swinger is running Swinger's Palace again complete with Swingerellas, of which "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is one. Rosemary teleports in and gets used to the new clientele, including a retired JDC. Bravo finally gets his divorce from Rosemary. Rosemary allows Swinger's Palace to stay open for eternity in return for the deed, which Swinger agrees to, then hands the list of sins to an Allie with bloody stab wounds in her neck.
Ricky Sosa beats Brad Attitude in his TNA debut.
It is announced that as per Director of Authority Santino Marella, the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson) is banned from ringside for the Atlanta Street Fight between Moose and Cedric Alexander.
Moose beats Cedric Alexander in an Atlanta Street Fight.
We hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who says that Athena has taught her that she is insecure and that she is fearful of what she has slipping through her fingers. Purrazzo says she built the foundation of the women's division and is here to bring back purity to a championship reign that has clearly lost its soul. Purrazzo that she is more than happy to face Billie Starkz in a Pure Rules rematch, then says Athena should focus on beating Maya World.
Maya World vs. Athena in an ROH Women's World Champion Proving Ground Match ends in a ten minute time limit draw. Maya World earns an ROH Women's World Championship match against Athena. After the match, Maya World celebrates with Hyan and "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo as Athena throws a tantrum.
Red Velvet retains the ROH Women's World Television Championship against Hyan.
Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat QT Marshall, Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto in an ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships Proving Ground Match.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Sammy Guevara and The Beast Mortos) head to the ring. Guevara says LFI have been on fire lately and are so unstoppable that he has held the ROH World Tag Team Championships three times back-to-back-to-back with no losses. Guevara says that they are contractually obligated to defend the title, then issues an open challenge so he can wrestle and get out of Jacksonville, Florida and so Mortos can take care of a court case. The open challenge is answered by The Colons (Eddie and Orlando Colon).
La Faccion Ingobernable (Sammy Guevara and The Beast Mortos) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Colons (Eddie and Orlando Colon).
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says it has been 171 days since he was attacked by one of The Premier Athletes (Tony Atlas, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali) and has decided to take a break from their war against the luchadors by fighting three people who should be wearing masks because they fit in with the fans in Jacksonville, Florida. He then lets the fans say that The Premier Athletes rule only to be told that they suck.
The Premier Athletes (Tony Atlas, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali) beat Parker Lee, Angelica Risk and Mark Davidson in a six-person tag match.
We hear from The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) and Jay Lethal. Lethal says that he is reclaiming his spot and bringing a lethal twist. Johnson says that they will prove why The Swirl is the baddest team, and Christian says that the next trophy he will take from Bandido besides his mask will be the ROH World Championship.
Scorpio Sky beats "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. After the match, Big Bill shows up and attacks Christopher Daniels and Scorpio Sky from behind, with Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) joining in.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty retains the ROH Pure Championship against "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods after exhausting all of Josh Woods' rope breaks.
