Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 2, 2026

Tatum Paxley guests on commentary for the next match.

Zaria beats Lizzy Rain. After the match, Zaria is about to hit Lizzy Rain with another F-5 when Tatum Paxley stops Zaria, saying that if she wants a Women's North American Championship match so badly, she can have it next week.

Backstage, Myles Borne tells Dorian Van Dux that he and Sean Legacy had a great match last week, and Tavion Heights says they should be a tag team. Van Dux and Legacy agree. Meanwhile, Izzi Dame speaks with Shawn Spears and Niko Vance, telling them to forget about last week, saying she will be putting the NXT Women's Championship on the back to take care of some business. Niko Vance agrees.

Before the next match, Saquon Shugars (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) attacks DarkState with a baseball bat from within the crowd and hits Cutler James.

NXT The Great American Bash is live on The CW on Sunday, June 28th in North America!

It is announced that DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) vs. Myles Borne and Tavion Heights following Saquon Shugars' attack, and that another tag team match is happening right now.

OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beats The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance) after a busted-open Shawn Spears nearly inadvertently runs into Niko Vance near the apron and avoids a Superkick from Lucien Price, allowing OTM to hit a double-team maneuver for the win.

Backstage, Tate Wilder meets with EK Prosper. Prosper tells Wilder to fight smart, but Wilder says he has to stand out and take his chances. As EK tells Wilder he needs to slow down, Kam Hendrix shows up and brags about his recent success, but Wilder says that he will soon get his big win against Jackson Drake. Wilder leaves, then Hendrix tells EK Prosper that he can tell his grandkids that he was in the building where Hendrix won his first title. Hendrix leaves, and EK Prosper hopes that Tony D'Angelo whups him.

Jackson Drake beats Tate Wilder after Wilder is distracted by Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, fending them both off only to be caught and powerbombed into the ring apron behind the referee's back by Myka Lockwood.

Backstage, Emily Agard interviews General Manager Robert Stone. Stone says The Great American Bash will be a historical night when Osiris Griffin shows up demanding his match when Jasper Troy shows up.Dion Lennox suddenly shows up and hits Jasper with a chair to the back, and he and Osiris decimate Jasper while destroying Stone's office.

Lola Vice heads to the ring. Lola talks about how she knocked out Izzi Dame and proved that she is the complete package at Noche de los Grandes, and says that she is undeniable as she continues to prove everyone wrong. She says she won the NXT Women's Championship not out of luck, but because of hard work and the desire to make it in NXT. She also says she does not make excuses or take any excuses from anyone here. Lola then wants to know who is next, because somebody always has an eye on her title, and she loves it. As she says that whoever steps up will get knocked down, Kelani Jordan shows up wanting to know if Lola will give her a shot. She mentions that Lola went to AAA and got some momentum, then says that their stories are not much different, with the only difference saying that she was questioned while Lola was praised. Kelani says she has watched women come and go and watched opportunities to go to others, and that she is taking her opportunities now. Suddenly, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair show up. Kendal tells Kelani that she is not the only woman who wants the NXT Women's Championship, and that she has proven why she is worthy of the title in the Women's Iron Survivor Challenge before mentioning unfinished business with Lola. She also has a receipt for Kelani after what she did to Sinclair, and Kelani says she just needs one shot to become champion while Kendal has failed multiple times. Lola has Kendal and Kelani face each other in a #1 contender's match next week, with the winner facing her for the title at The Great American Bash. Lola then goes for a spinning back fist on Kelani, but Kelani ducks and she hits Kendal instead.

We see a vignette for the Mr. NXT Pageant between Shiloh Hill and Tristan Angels.

Backstage, Shiloh Hill and Tatum Paxley talk about what they both having going on. Shiloh leaves, then Tatum looks for General Manager Robert stone only to be taken out by Zaria. Shiloh comes back and calls for help for Tatum.

Backstage, Tony D'Angelo is met by Mason Rook. Rook says tonight's title match should be his, not Kam Hendrix's. D'Angelo says he will turn away all challengers, but Rook tells D'Angelo he will not beat him. General Manager Robert Stone shows up and tells Mason Rook that if he beats Naraku - who is watching in the background - next week, then he will face D'Angelo for the NXT Championship. D'Angelo says he looks forward to this and leaves, and Robert Stone tells Mason Rook not to get involved in tonight's NXT Championship match.

Lexis King retains the WWE Speed Championship against Romeo Moreno.

Backstage, Jaida Parker has another meeting with Nattie. Nattie says that Jaida's performance last week was "less than mediocre" and says she does not buy Jaida's act and that she is not afraid of her. She says she is not afraid of her and has been through a lot, and that Jaida is scared because she is soft.

Backstage, Keanu Carver shows up as EK Prosper tells Tate Wilder "I told you so," saying that Wilder has a death wish. Wilder says they can have a rematch, and Prosper says he will be the one to humble Carver, who tells Prosper to keep talking crazy and see what happens. Meanwhile, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair converse. Kendal wants Sinclair in her corner, but Sinclair tells her to focus on what matters - beating Kelani Jordan - while she focuses on recovering.

DarkState (Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin) beat Myles Borne and Tavion Heights. After the match, Tavion Heights refuses Myles Borne's help. Meanwhile, Saquon Shugars stares down DarkState from the balcony with a baseball bat in his hand.

Tony D'Angelo retains the NXT Championship against Kam Hendrix after Mason Rook shows up and stops Hendrix from using a metal folding chair as a weapon. After the match, Naraku hands the NXT Championship to Tony D'Angelo, then bows down and stares down Mason Rook from across the ring.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 1, 2026

Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) make their way to the ring to start tonight's show. Roman says he has been waiting for this day for a long time because there is no day like acknowledgment day, and Jey Uso wants to know where Jacob Fatu is on his first day on the job. Jacob Fatu shows up, and Roman and Jey tell Jacob that he knows what time it is. Jacob takes the microphone from Jey's hand and tells Roman that he knew what he was getting into when he challenged Roman to Tribal Combat, as he has been taking L's his whole life and it brought him here. He admits that last night, his children saw their father take a loss and keep his word, and he lost to his Tribal Chief. He tells Jey he did not lose to him, then acknowledge Roman Reigns as Tribal Chief and takes a knee beforeraising his right hand. Roman takes Jimmy by the hand, and Roman tells Jacob that while he does not understand this right now, he loves him. Jimmy says this is a warning shot that "they the twos and we the ones."

We are introduced to the French announce team of Michele Posa and Luca Franchini.

Oba Femi beats Solo Sikoa, Penta and Carmelo Hayes in a Fatal 4-Way Match to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament. After the match, Oba says Paul Heyman asked if he could take a beating and asked what he does after taking a beating that included seven F-5's, then says he is standing, winning and still here after taking Brock Lesnar's best shot, and he will become King of the Ring. He reminds Lesnar that they are 1-1 and that he will see him down the line.

Cathy Kelley introduces Sol Ruca to the ring. Sol Ruca states that winning the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship is a dream come true, as she and the fans all believed in her and that she could be a champion. Sol Ruca then thanks the fans and gives credit where credit is due to Becky Lynch despite Becky being against the match and feeling she was not ready to face the very best only to be proven wrong. She then says that as tough as it was to beat Becky, her work is just getting started, as the Women's Intercontinental Championship and the fans deserve a fighting champion, which she promises to be. She then says that if anyone thinks she is a rookie or if they underestimate her, she will snatch their soul walk out the champion.

In footage from after the show, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns have a chance meeting. Backstage, Roman Reigns meets with The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso), telling Jey to stay on Cody as he is the only one who understands tough love. He then tells Jey to go in at the King of the Ring Tournament, take the Undisputed WWE Championship and head to SummerSlam. Roman says there are two ends to the table, and he needs Jey to level up. He then asks Jimmy to stay with him, saying that Jey needs to do this on his own.

Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee beat "All Ego" Ethan Page and Rusev.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce tells Penta that he will make the Intercontinental Championship defense against Rey Mysterio happen. After Penta leaves, LA Knight shows up and accuses Pearce of siding with Roman Reigns. Pearce says he was talking business with Roman last night and that he has no idea what Knight saw, but Knight says that Pearce only wants Roman as World Heavyweight Champion before threatening to take Pearce out of retirement just to put him back in it. Pearce says Jacob Fatu is a liabilty and that Knight can believe whatever he wants, but he is trying to keep Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) in line. When Pearce points a finger at Knight, Knight raises Pearce's finger up into the air, taking it as more proof that Pearce is siding with Roman.

Iyo Sky beats Giulia, Roxanne Perez and Lash Legend to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament.

Backstage, Maxxine Dupri is shocked to find out she is not in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. General Manager Adam Pearce tells her that the tournament is stacked and that he had to make some tough decisions, and when Maxxine says she has been overlooked again, Pearce tells her that if an opening comes up, she will be at the top of the list. Otis tells her that he and Akira Tozawa have her back, but that they have noticed that Maxxine has been hanging out more with Austin Theory instead of them. Maxxine tells Otis that she knows what she is doing and to trust her on this.

We see the recent events regarding Danhausen and the New York Knicks, who have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 since Danhausen uncursed the team.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. Bayley says the two of them can do the Queen of the Ring Tournament and the Women's Tag Team Championships at the same time. Lyra notices Sol Ruca and congratulates her on beating Becky Lynch for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship, then says that she wants to challenge for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, which she could not challenge for while Becky was still champion. Sol Ruca says she would be honored.

Backstage, Liv Morgan shows up as Roxanne Perez is frustrated with her Queen of the Ring Tournament loss. Liv Morgan says that it has been a rough couple of weeks, but they are still family. Liv says that they take opportunities, not pout over them, and that one of them will take it all back for The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio), win the King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments, and take over Raw.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Bron Breakker. During the match, Austin Theory shows up only to get taken down by Rollins, and Paul Heyman has to distract referee Chad Patton so that Theory can hit Rollins with one of the World Tag Team Championships. Montez Ford shows up and takes out Austin Theory with a tope con hiro over the ring post, but gets Speared by Breakker. Breakker then hits Rollins with a Spear, but Rollins kicks out. Rollins soon hits Breakker with The Stomp, but Heyman puts Braekker's foot on the rope. Rollins confronts Heyman, who says he has no respect for Rollins, and Breakker goes for a Spear on the outside only for Rollins to pull Heyman in front of himself, leading Breakker to Spear Heyman through the barricade. An angry Breakker goes after Rollins with another Spear, but Rollins uses Theory's World Tag Team Championship as a shield and hits The Stomp for the win.

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Let's Go! - LFG recap for May 31, 2026

We are introduced to Elio LaFleur, who became a wrestling fan at ten years old, went to his first training school at fourteen, and ten years later, is now in WWE. He feels that he has a style that is different from the rest, and says that when you come to the Performance Center, you start at the beginning. He hopes to make something of and enjoy the opportunity.

Matt Bloom meets with the coaches. Kevin Owens gets to do commentary for the first two matches. Natalya is assigned Carlee Bright vs. Bayley Humphrey. Booker T gets Elijah Holyfield vs. Malik Blade (who has since been released), the latter of whom is trying out a new gimmick. Bubba Ray Dudley gets Mike DeRudder vs. Elio LaFleur.

Natalya works with Carlee Bright and Bayley Humphrey. Carlee trust Bayley in the ring and is in awe of her ability. Natalya wants to hear a little noise while they are in the ring. Bayley sees Natalya as fun to work with, as does Bayley.

Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the first two matches.

Bayley Humphrey beats Carlee Bright. Natalya compliments them both for setting the tone at the beginning and for being vocal throughout the match, as well as Bayley's scream during the match. Matt Bloom wants Carlee Bright to make more noise during some of the moves, as he did not hear her make any while taking the short arm clotheslines, and tells Bayley that less is more when it comes to moves.

Booker T works with Elijah Holyfield and Malik Blade. The two of them are excited to work with Booker T, especially Malik, who considers Booker T part of his Mount Rushmore. Booker T tells Elijah not to do what he wants to do, but to do what they want to see, as the crowd wants to feel a certain way when watching the match.

Elijah Holyfield beats Malik Blade. Bubba Ray and Natalya note that Malik is performing some explosive offense. Booker T says that their match went well and that they touched on a lot of things that they talked about, and Elijah says that while he is getting better, he is not where he wants to be yet in terms of footwork. Apollo Crews, who was watching from backstage, meets with Elijah and tells him to keep on working. Matt Bloom tells Elijah to stay the course, and says that while Malik good, he wants him to be great, and that he wants the two of them to be learning something at the same time.

Kevin Owens meets with Elio LaFleur, who talks about his time in the Performance Center so far. Elio LaFleur mentions his history on the indies with Mike DeRudder, who meets with Bubba Ray Dudley. Bubba gets to know DeRudder well as DeRudder briefly mentions his history with Elio, who he definitely feels he has chemistry with. Kevin Owens and Bubba Ray with the both of them, and DeRudder finds out that perception is reality and that as far as it goes with the fans in the crowd, both men are the same size, which Elio maybe having an inch on DeRudder. At point, DeRudder, LaFleur and Owens all speak French, which leads to a hilarious moment with Bubba.

Elio LaFleur beats Mike DeRudder. After the match, Shawn Michaels meets with Elio and says that Elio has a style that he wants to bring into NXT, and is therefore putting him in NXT immediately. He says that there are still a lot of things to work on, but as of now, the work begins. Elio says that is what he always dreamed of . Mike DeRudder says taht what just happened has been seen everywhere in the world, and that this is just the beginning for the both of them. We then see Elio LaFleur sign his NXT contract. Bubba Ray Owens and Kevin Owens says that both men did a good job and that the both of them have bright futures beyond LFG.

Clash in Italy - The LIVE Results

We see Joe Tessitore's interview with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes from earlier this week.

We see Corey Graves' interview with Becky Lynch from earlier this week.

Backstage, we hear from Jacob Fatu, who says that he is here and that there is no way Roman Reigns is walking out with the World Heavyweight Championship. Jacob Fatu says he is the gladiator who will take down the Roman Empire.

Backstage, Cathy Kelly is met by Paul Heyman, who says that there is no denying what Oba Femi did to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, and says that Lesnar cannot live with that beating or that retirement. He says that one night does not change 25 years of dominance from Lesnar, and that tonight will be Lesnar's night and about how Oba Femi will recover from a beating from "The Beast."

We see Wade Barrett's interview with Gunther from earlier this week.

We see more of Joe Tessitore's interview with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes from earlier this week.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who says that WWE is firing on all cylinders with a "WrestleMania-calibre card" that is "stacked from top to bottom" tonight. He says that if Jacob Fatu were to win Tribal Combat, Roman Reigns having to acknowledge Jacob Fatu as Tribal Chief would change the game. He also says that Gunther is the favorite coming into the Undisputed WWE Championship match given his track record in WWE.

We are introduced to the Italian commentary team of Michele Posa and Luca Franchini.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther despite Gunther's foot being under the bottom rope following the Cross Rhodes.

LA Knight, Montez Ford, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez are seen in the front row.

Rhea Ripley retains the WWE Women's Championship against Jade Cargill after Michin and B-Fab show up and get caught putting Cargill's foot on the rope and after Charlotte Flair shows up from out of the crowd to take them out before putting Rhea's foot on the rope after Cargill hits Jaded (and does not get caught, unlike B-Fab).

Italian rapper Capo Plaza, Italian football midfielder for Newcastle United Sandro Tonali, Italian podcaster Gianluca Gazzoli, and Italian record producer Sick Luke are seen in the crowd.

Brock Lesnar beats Oba Femi following seven F-5's, including one through a table.

Austin Theory, Bron Breakker, Giulia, and Total Nonstop Action Director of Authority and WWE legend Santino Marella are seen in the front row.

The Miz tries to advertise the new Scary Movie movie but is interrupted by Fraxiom, Matt Cardona, R-Truth, Danhausen, and Marlon Wayans calling The Miz.

Sol Ruca beats Becky Lynch to become the WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion after countering a Manhandle Slam into the corner with a Sol Snatcher.

Je'Von Evans, Iyo Sky, "All Ego" Ethan Page and Lyra Valkyria are seen in the crowd.

Night of Champions will be be in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, June 27th.

Roman Reigns retains the World Heavyweight Championship and the title of Tribal Chief against Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat after ramming Jacob's head repeatedly into one of three exposed turnbuckles, sending Jacob through a table with a Spear, and hitting another Spear for good measure. After the match, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) show up and join Roman Reigns on his way out. Roman soon sees The MFTs in the front row, and Roman tells The Usos that he has something for them, too. Jacob also notices The MFTs on his way out. Jey Uso then demands that Jacob Fatu follow them to the back as the show ends.

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Collision Course - Collision recap for May 30, 2026

Tommaso Ciampa guests on commentary for the next two matches.

Backstage, The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O'Reilly) check on "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. Takeshita thanks The Conglomeration for their help, then says it is not over with The Don Callis Family. Kyle O'Reilly tells Takeshita to let them handle The Don Callis Family, and Orange Cassidy hands Takeshita a beige backpack.

We hear from The Don Callis Family (Trent Beretta, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Lance Archer). Trent Beretta says they have had enough of conglomerating, and now that "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita wants to conglomerate, it makes him sick. Rocky Romero says the backpacks will be empty when they become Trios Champions. Lance Archer says that everybody dies.

The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O'Reilly) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against The Don Callis Family (Trent Beretta, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Lance Archer).

TayJay (Tay Melo and Anna Jay) last five minutes against The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) in an AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Elimination Match. As a result, TayJay receive a match for the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships.

Tommaso Ciampa is in the ring. He hoped that Chris Jericho would be here to get some revenge, but he has found out that Jericho is not here tonight. He says that Jericho has disappointed the fans, then addresses him as he licks his wounds. Ciampa says he has 1,004 reasons why he hates him, and unfurls a long list of reasons, much like the 1,004 holds Jericho knew when it came to Dean Malenko in WCW. He then announces them all, one at a time. #4 is "I hate your armbars," in a reference to that list. After a few reasons, he says he has seen every version of Jericho and that while Jericho has everyone fooled, he has not been fooled and he knows better, stating that "a snake is a snake." He then tells Jericho "I'll see ya when I see ya."

Persephone guests on commentary for the next match.

Hazuki beats Maya World.

AEW acknowledges the passing of Huntsville, Alabama native (and long-time Alabama native) "Loverboy" Dennis Condrey from back in March and pays tribute to The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey).

We see a vignette for "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty.

Shane Taylor guests on commentary for the next two matches.

"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty beats Tim Bosby by submission with the Border City Stretch. After the match, "The Captain" Shawn Dean demands a round of applause, then calls the fans "dumb." "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo tells Shawn to call the fans "stupid" instead of "dumb," then The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and PAC) arrive for the next match.

The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and PAC) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo).

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla). Thekla says that she made her opponents dance for her at Double or Nothing and had the time of her life, and if the president of Stardom shows up, she will get him fired and kicked out of the country. As for the Women's Owen Hart Tournament, she is afraid of Skye Blue. Skye Blue says she has waited for this, and she will take her shot. Thekla asks Skye Blue if she will get injured again, then the two of them argue until they laugh. Thekla says Triangle of Madness is not like the rest of the division and that nothing can come between them and between her and the Women's World Championship.

Backstage, we hear from The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O'Reilly). Kyle O'Reilly says that they are still champions and that they still have "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita's back. All of a sudden, Lio Rush shows up with a rainbow-colored umbrella and says "The rain." Orange Cassidy says not to move, for if you do not move, Lio Rush cannot see you. Lio Rush passes by. The Conglomeration is spooked after that.
Before the next match, The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) hand out disposable cameras to the front row for another attempt at a five-second pose in the ring, which is interrupted by The Gunns (Austin and Colton Gunn). Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match, and "The Problem" Marina Shafir briefly replaces Moxley midway through.

The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) beat The Gunns (Austin and Colton Gunn) after Finlay cracks Austin Gunn's jaw on the outside with a shillelagh. After the match, The Dogs continue to go on the attack, and Finlay leaves the shillelagh behind as The Dogs run away from Juice Robinson and Ace Austin when they show up. Austin Gunn figures out what happened that caused The Gunns to lose.

It is announced that a new TBS Champion will be decided in a Survival of the Fittest Match on July 1st.

The Don Callis Family ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Jake Doyle) beat Jimmy Wild and Tommy Mars. After the match, security has to hold Cage and Doyle back when "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita shows up for the next match.

"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita retains the AEW International Championship against Daniel Garcia. After the match, The Don Callis Family shows up and attacks Takeshita, and Shane Taylor Promotions shows up and attacks Garcia, Shafir and Moxley. All of a sudden, "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up with The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O'Reilly) to fight The Don Callis Family. Carlie Bravo gets in Nigel McGuinness' face after Lee Moriarty comes face to face with Nigel, and Nigel punches Carlie Bravo in the face and confronts Moriarty. Wheeler Yuta and PAC also show up. Speedball, The Conglomeration and The Death Riders (Moxley, Wheeler, PAC, Garcia, Shafir) soon stand tall.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 30, 2026

We see footage of "The Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant with the fans and The Super Friends at the WrestleCenter.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against CJ Blaine.

Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock makes it clear to the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) that he hates "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant, does not want him on his show, and wants him gone.

"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox beats Wonder Boy after Moses rams Wonder Boy into the ring post. Eli Knox gets the win, thanks to Moses! After the match, Eli Knox and Moses attacks Wonder Boy, and when The Shocker tries to make the save, he gets laid out. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Eli Knox at the announce desk. Eli Knox says that the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship was taken away from him and that he is deserves and is entitled to a championship rematch.

"The Ember" Shawn Aries beats Main Event Bradley.

Backstage, The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) try to cash in on Tim Bosby's bounty and attack Mike Anthony, but Mike Anthony sees them coming and throws them into the bed of his Chevrolet Silverado and locks them in. He then dares anyone else who wants to cash in to cash in.

Raven Black beats Big Mama in a Shelby County Street Fight.

The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) attack random people in the parking lot as Reverend Ash Taylor brings up their cage match victory and says the rest of the locker room is fresh meat. All of a sudden, Muddy Waters (Gio Savage and "The Judge" RJW) show up with a bullwhip and a chain, and The Slaughterhouse back off.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Derrick King. Ray Sanders says he never got to see "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant wrestle, but he appreciates what Valiant paved the way for. Derrick King talks about how he first went on the road with Jimmy Valiant and learned how to sell gimmick, learned to play gin rummy, and learned how to make it in the business, saying that Valiant "is one of the greatest wrestlers we have ever had in life." "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant comes out and thanks everyone for the kind words and for having him back, then says he has been all over the world yet he has always loved Memphis, Tennessee. The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) shows up, and he calls Jimmy Blaylock a doughboy before starting a "doughboy" chant. Blaylock does not find this funny and express his hate for him and has Secret Service toss him out of the WrestleCenter. Matchmaker King Cobra confronts Jimmy Blaylock, but Blaylock says he can do whatever he wants before threatening to fire everyone around him.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 29, 2026

We are introduced to Alvaro Carrera and Miguel Perez of the Spanish-language announce team.

Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab head to the ring to start tonight's show. Cargill says that everyone acts like she has something to prove, then says she does not have to ask for permission and that she is one of one. She says that she can do whatever she wants, and B-Fab says that Cargill will beat Rhea because she is the most dominant. She reminds Cargill that when it comes to being in the ring, she has beaten Cargill at WrestleMania and she will beat her again at Clash at Italy. Rhea says that Cargill can continue to throw her so-called dominance around, because she will be looking up at the true champon. Cargill asks Rhea if she hears how stupid she sounds and says the women's division does not revolve around her, and that Michin and B-Fab want to be around her while nobody wants to be around Rhea. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss show up, and while Charlotte admits she admires what Cargill has done, she should not confuse her attitude with accomplishment. Alexa says Cargill has the ego of a legend, but the resumé of a rookie. Cargill says that she will not be talked down upon by Charlotte's "rag doll," and Alexa Bliss tells Cargill that she has embarrassed women bigger than her on the mic and tells her not to embarrass her before her career even gets started. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and makes Jade Cargill vs. Alexa Bliss official and for right now.

Jade Cargill beats Alexa Bliss despite Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair brawling with "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab to the back, due to Cargill getting the knees up to block Twisted Bliss. After the match, Cargill pulls a metal folding chair out from underneath the ring and hits a second Jaded on the chair. Rhea and Charlotte rush back to the ring and chase Cargill out.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes when Sami Zayn shows up. Sami asks Cody if he has nothing to say to him. Cody says he has nothing, but Sami says he should, and he should start by apologizing, as he did not ask to fight his friend; Cody did. He says he had his back and tried to help him, but he stabbed him in the back with the Cross Rhodes. Cody says Sami walked away when Gunther choked him out. Sami says he wanted to help Cody because of how he is wired, and it took everything not to. He says that he left Cody there so that he could learn a lesson. Cody says that when he is done with Gunther tonight, he can teach him a lesson, too.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis wants Danhausen to appear in front of the fans. After Aldis tells Danhausen to improvise, The Miz shows up does not to wrestle Axiom due to Kit Wilson not being here tonight due to customs' liquid limit from the amount of moisturizer that he brought with him overseas. Aldis thinks The Miz need Kit Wilson's help, but The Miz denies this. Aldis tells him to prove this as Danhausen gathers materials in the background, then the lights dim above Aldis after Miz leaves.

Axiom beats The Miz after the flashing lights from Danhausen's new experiments distract The Miz as he is at the top turnbuckle, allowing Axiom to hit an avalanche Spanish Fly followed by the Golden Ratio for the win.

Backstage, R-Truth tells Damian Priest that he is still not medically cleared. He also tells Damian Priest that he has a tag team partner for tonight against The MFTs (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga), who happens to be Royce Keys. Damian Priest does not want to team with him, let alone trust him, and Royce says that Priest wants to take on the world alone, and R-Truth has to verbally manipulate them into teaming by questioning their courage.

Backstage, Sami Zayn talks with Johnny Gargano about what just happened with him and Cody, with Candice LeRae caught in the middle. Matt Cardona shows up and says that things may not be going his way either, and this leads Sami to challenge Cardona to a match. Cardona accepts.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair leaves the trainer's room and runs into Rhea Ripley. Charlotte says that Alexa is in a lot of pain and pissed off and so is she. Rhea says she will take care of Jade Cargill, and Charlotte says that if Rhea does not, she will.

The MFTs (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) beat Damian Priest and Royce Keys. During the match, R-Truth shows up and confronts Solo Sikoa for hitting Damian Priest with a Samoan Spike behind the referee's back only to be hit in the throat by Solo. When Royce Keys confronts Solo, Tama Tonga hits Keys from the top rope. Talla then choke slams Priest in the ring for the pin and the win.

Backstage, The Miz threatens to sue General Manager Nick Aldis for unsafe working conditions. Aldis agrees with The Miz, and says he is about to handle the electrical problems. The Miz confronts Danhausen only to be blasted with a fire extinguisher, and Danhausen refuses to let Aldis into the room.

The Pique Group is the recipient of the Twisted Tea Hard Ice Tea Seat Upgrade.

Backstage, Chelsea Green meets with Tiffany Stratton, who tells her "It's not that deep" as Chelsea tries to make more of an alliance between them. Chelsea awkwardly says she will see Tiffany after the match and wishes her luck, then Tiffany leaves.

Sami Zayn beats Matt Cardona.

We see a vignette for The King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring Tournaments.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis speaks with Gunther, saying he has granted him and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes television time to say what they need to say and to keep it civil. Gunther is offended at first, but promises to keep it civil.

Trick Williams and Lil Yachty head to the ring. Lil Yachty introduces himself as the man with the money and the connections that makes it happen, and says that for the first time ever, "we are experiencing the Trick Williams campaign." Trick says he has been holding SmackDown down for quite some time, and that for the past couple weeks, he has taken out The Miz and Carmelo Hayes, and that nobody has proven themselves the future of the business better than him. Trick then declares himself for the King of the Ring Tournament, then Carmelo Hayes shows up and says Trick may be king of the entrance and the microphone, but King of the Ring is "grown folks business" and Trick is too little. Carmelo says he will take care of Ricky Saints tonight, then he will face him for the United States Championship. Trick says that "'Melo is being too melodramatic" and spouting off "what if," then says that if Carmelo sprouted an inch for every excuse he made, he could see Trick face-to-face and realize he is better than him. Ricky Saints shows up and says nobody wants to see "that telenovela stuff" right now and addresses last week, stating that he is two steps ahead and that after he deals with Carmelo, he will go after Trick and the United States Championship. Trick says that Ricky Saints lies and poses and looks like a bobblehead, then tells Saints to show up and tells Saints and Carmelo to handle things between them before facing him for the title. When Saints mouths off at Trick, Trick slaps him.

Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints ends in a double count-out. After the match, Saints attacks Carmelo from behind, but Carmelo soon sends him packing with a First 48.

Backstage, The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) run into Tiffany Stratton and say that Tiffany made a wise decision not to be in Chelsea Green's corner, then state that after Nia is done with Chelsea, Tiffany will be next.

We hear from Blake Monroe, who writes a diary entry about the SmackDown women's locker room, then says not to get too comfortable because she is coming soon to SmackDown.

Chelsea Green beats Nia Jax after Tiffany Stratton shows up as Nia is about to hit the A-Nia-Lator and nails Nia with the Women's United States Championship behind the referee's back.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Brie Bella and Paige. Brie says the target has gotten bigger, but they have been successfully defending the women's tag titles. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up, and Jacy Jayne asks why Cathy is wasting her time before declaring for the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Fallon tells Brie Bella and Paige to hold on to their titles, while Lainey says they will be the next champions. Jacy then says that eventually, the women's division will be under their influence.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Before he can say much, however, he is joined in the ring by Gunther. Gunther tells Cody that for some reason, SmackDown has to be about him, and if it is not, he has to make it about him. He calls Cody a product of the culture he grew up in where egotism, narcissism and nepotism is rewarded. He also calls Cody "a perfect example of the crumbling concept of the American dream," then says that he has earned his position while everything was one phone call away for Cody. Gunther says that makes Cody "a little, entitled brat," and admits that while they have the same profession, they are nothing alike. He says that Cody has to scratch that itch for approval, but for him, it is unnecessary, and that protecting the sport from people like Cody is all that matters. Gunther says that Cody only cares about himself and is his own biggest fan, and instead of a champion, Cody is "a mark for [himself]." Cody says Gunther is a liar, stating that Gunther has implied does not want the attention or even the feeling of being the Undisputed WWE Champion and knows that Gunther wants that attention; otherwise, he would talk to a 330 lb. version of himself at an indie show. He says that Cody Rhodes tried to intimidate him from being champion, and while he did not succeed, he did not tell him that being is champion is addictive. Cody says that Gunther will get close to that attention only to find out he is just not that good. After Cody says that he is easy to find and hard to beat, both men have a staredown, Gunther stops Cody as he leaves, promising that he will choke Cody out, drop him like a wet towel, and take the Undisputed WWE Championship with him.

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