Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 26, 2026

The show begins with a moment of silence and ten-bell salute to the late "Superstar" Bill Dundee.

Dustin Starr interviews Dem White Boyz (Kevin and Gavin White) at the announce desk. Kevin White says that "Superstar" Bill Dundee was a man of class and character who touched millions, and that he is grateful to have been trained by Dundee and have spent several years with the guy. He says that he will dedicated the weekend to Dundee as he talks about how Dundee wanted others to succeed, then declares that this will be the last time he will be out in the ring with his son Gavin. All of a sudden, Terry Golden and the Kick-Ass Wrestling collective show up. Golden mentions his history with Kevin White and says that while he respects what he is doing for his son, he says that he is no friend and trainee of Dundee and that he just carried Dundee's bags and made his lunch. Golden says he had been friends with Dundee for 30 years and that he will be the one dedicating the match to him, and this leads to officials having to break up a brawl before it can begin.

We hear from "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, who thanks "Superstar" Bill Dundee and mentions the people that Dundee will meet in Heaven before hoping that if there is ever a wrestling hall of fame in Memphis, Tennessee, that Dundee is the first person in it.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox after kicking Moses off of the ring apron before hitting a cutter on Eli Knox. After the match, Marko Harris looks at the Heritage Championship before taking it from the referee, then Dustin Starr interviews Marko at the announce desk. Marko Harris asks Matchmaker King Cobra to come to the announce desk. Marko says that the wrong call was made and that his shoulders were up, but he is not here to make excuses, and he hands the Internet Championship to King Cobra, saying there is a list of people he needs to beat, but he needs to do as the Heritage Champion. King Cobra takes the title and says that he understands his feelings and frustrations and may not agree with it, but he sees where Marko is coming from, and announces that Friday night in Jackson, Tennessee, Marko will get his shot.

At the WrestleCenter, Jake Brewer interviews the fans about what "Superstar" Bill Dundee meant to them.

We see The Modern Day Monsters (Warwolf, Marrow, Asa) walking around in a graveyard as they announce that they will be in Jackson, Tennessee on October 2nd. We also find out that The Infection (Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker, Barnabas the Bizarre) will be returning on October 2nd. We hear from Barnabas the Bizarre, who hypes up the Halloween Spooktacular as well as the return of Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker and their match with The Modern Day Monsters.

Xya retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Ally X.

We see footage of "Superstar" Bill Dundee with "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart and Jerry "The King" Lawler one more time.

We see never-been-footage of Maria Starr confronting "Superstar" Bill Dundee during Dundee's radio show, demanding Dundee apologize for putting his hands on her. Dundee refuses to apologize, and Maria slaps him before stating that Dustin Starr will beat Dundee in the parking lot. Dundee refuses to apologize, and Maria slaps him before stating that Dustin Starr will beat Dundee in the parking lot. When Dundee heads to the parking lot, Dustin attacks Dundee at the bottom of the steps leaving up to the building, and when security shows up, they also get jumped.

We hear from The Away Team (Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, "The Hybrid" Aries Clark, Big Nico 5XL). Justin Case tells Main Event Bradley to bring CJ Squared with him to Jackson, Tennessee. Zay Washington says that Bradley has never been on his level and not worthy enough to take the Junior Heritage Championship from him.

We see never-before-seen private footage of "Superstar" Bill Dundee as well as a message from Jamie Dundee, aka JC Ice, who says that for the first time ever, he has nothing to say before stating that he loves his father.

Dem White Boyz (Kevin and Gavin White) beat Chris Rocker and Bullwhip Ballard by disqualification after Preston Blake attacks Kevin White on the outside in full view of senior official David Knight. After the match, Terry Golden hits Kevin White with the BMF Championship, then K-Toomer and "The Gift" Ray Sanders shows up and clear the ring before Derrick King joins them.

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Trick Williams retains the WWE United States Championship against Baron Corbin in a steel cage match.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend). Lash Legend gives credit where credit is due for her opponent, but says she is not worried. Nia Jax says that Lash is better than Charlotte Flair and Giulia, then "interviews" Lash, who says that she will win the gold.

Backstage, CM Punk is met by General Manager Nick Aldis. Aldis asks Punk to meet him in his office.

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Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis gets CM Punk in his office with Kevin Owens, and demands that both Owens and Punk stop attacking each other so it does not bleed into tonight's men's Money in the Bank qualifier. Punk agrees, and Owens walks out of the room.

Backstage, Tiffany Stratton meets with Chelsea Green, who is panicking about the Money in the Bank briefcase as well as Nikki Bella. Paige shows up and says he and Tiffany have her back, then Paige and Tiffany leave before Nikki shows up and says Chelsea is an idiot to listen to Paige. She says that last week was a warning before Tiffany and Paige come back and confront Nikki. Nikki leaves, and Chelsea says "Never meet your heroes."

Lash Legend beats Giulia and Charlotte Flair in a women's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier after hitting Giulia with the Lash Extension after Guilia hits Charlotte with the Arrivederci Knee and the Northern Lights Bomb.

In backstage footage from last Friday, Michael Cole's interview with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes has ended. Cody says "If it happens again, I'll kick his fucking head off." We then see footage from before the show where Randy Orton shows up and mentions Michael Cole's interview with Cody before stating that Michael will interview him tonight and that he does not have a say in the matter.

Backstage, Giulia is met by Blake Monroe, who tells Giulia to go back to obscurity only for Giulia to slap her in the face. Officials get involved as Blake slaps back, and General Manager Nick Aldis makes a match between Giulia and Blake next week, and says that this time, it will happen.

Backstage, Michael Cole "interviews" Randy Orton. Orton mentions what Cody had said about kicking his head off after the camera stopped rolling, stating that everyone thinks Cody is a good guy and that he does not believe Cody to be a liar. He says that Cody is not the same man he was twenty years ago and that a lot of compromises were made a long way despite saying that he is not compromised, and that Cody has changed throughout his career despite still being a good guy. Orton says he has never changed and that he has always been himself, and says that if Cody really does kick his head off, he has been compromised; if he does not, he has peaked. Orton asks if Cody has the capability to kick his head off, Michael says no. Orton says that Michael is dead on with his answer, then ends the "interview," takes the clip-on microphone off and leaves the room.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Sami Zayn, who says that a lot of people who either want to be WWE Champion or do not want him to be WWE Champion. He says that he will prevail against whatever is thrown at him, as he is doing everything for the right reasons. He calls the Undisputed WWE Championship a lesson in hope and perseverance, and as he talks about his opposition, he is met by Finn Balor, who says that everyone is coming after Sami after he screwed everyone else on the way to the top. He says that he will come for Sami and the Undisputed WWE Championship, and when he does, everyone will see what justice is truly like. Finn leaves, then Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae show up, with Gargano wondering where his title match is. Sami says that Gargano deserves a championship match, but Nick Aldis said no. Sami says he was not going to leave empty-handed, and got Gargano and Candice qualifying matches for Money in the Bank. Sami says that he has Gargano's back, and wants to know if Gargano has his back and is "ride or die." Gargano looks at Candice, then says "ride or die."

Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) beat Chelsea Green, Tiffany Stratton and Paige in a six-woman tag match after Nikki Bella trips Paige on the outside. After the match, Jacy and Nikki blow kisses at one another.

In backstage footage from earlier this week, R-Truth is being interviewed in the trainer's room when he is attacked from behind by Damian Priest, who then chokes Truth with a chair and stating that he should be a champion instead of wasting his time with him. He then tells R-Truth to go bother somebody else.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Gunther, who considers it a travesty that he has qualify for a ladder climbing contest. He then says Finn Balor has a major opportunity tonight, but he does not have his emotions in check, and tonight, he will find out who he is dealing with: the legendary Finn Balor, or a ghost of Finn Balor. Danhausen shows up wanting Gunther to split the money, then realizes Gunther will not split the money with him and tries to curse him. Gunther shoves Danhausen to the wall and chokes him, telling Danhausen to get out of his way.

We see footage of CM Punk at the Chicago Cubs' recent game against the Florida Marlins.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody mentions his recent issues with Randy Orton as well as CM Punk losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Sami Zayn - who he knows he can beat - then says what he knows and what he must do are two different things. He mentions Orton turning him kicking his head off into an unwinnable situation, then says he has been through stuff like this before and that he is "the king of unwinnable situations." Cody then says that Orton will be in the same position where he hesitated, but this time, he promises to kick Orton's head off his shoulders. He then admits he cannot promise that Orton will be the only one. As Cody leaves, CM Punk heads to the ring for the next match. Cody and Punk look at each other, then Cody heads to the back.

CM Punk beats Gunther and Finn Balor in a men's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifer after Finn Balor hits the Coup de Grace on Gunther as Gunther has Punk in a sleeper hold, allowing Punk to float over and pin Gunther for a three-count before Finn Balor can break it up. After the match, Finn Balor and CM Punk shake hands to end the show while Gunther is angry.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for September 24, 2026

Leon Slater heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Slater says he is doing a lot better than he was last week when he had to share the ring with "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, but by the end of it, he beat him. He then says that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth laid him out with the World Championship afterwards, and now he wonders why Nic is a coward. Slater chalks it up to Nic seeing him getting stronger, bigger, smarter and faster as a threat and knowing that Slater can beat him, then says he is feeling ready to go right now and that he is not going to wait until Bound For Glory before calling out Nic Nemeth. Nic Nemeth shows up and says there is a difference between a kid with a bright future and being the World Champion, then mentions Ryan being in a qualifying match on the way to becoming X-Division Champion tonight. He then says that when that happens, he and Ryan will run TNA for "practically forever." Ryan is suddenly behind Slater as Nic tells Slater that he does not have what it takes, but Slater somehow knows that Ryan is behind before attacking him and Nic. Security tries to stop the brawl, but Nic and Slater fight through them and start fighting each other before officials and more security show up to hold them back as Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Santino announces that from this point forward, both Nic and Slater are forbidden to lay a hand on each other. If Nic gets physical, he will lose the World title; if Slater gets physical, he will lose his title shot; the match will be off either way.

Backstage, we hear from Matt Hardy, who says that the mysterious backstage attacker attacked him, and now he knows there could be two or more. He mentions their attack on his brother, but they did not finish the job, and now, Jeff Hardy is back. Jeff appears and says he is back and that he will not forget what happened what happened until he attacks the attackers. Matt says he has put out a message on social media, and in one hour, they will demand the attackers reveal themselves in the ring.

Backstage, Indi Hartwell meets with Daria Rae and says she is not scared of her, then wants to know who gave Daria authority, saying that Daria is a bully and a bad person. Daria advises Indi to walk away, but Indi says that Daria is scared of her and "a joke." Daria slaps Indi in the face, then Indi says "Gotcha." It is then revealed that Director of Authority Santino Marella was recording the whole encounter, much to Daria's chagrin.

"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth beats KJ Orso in a Bound For Glory X-Division Championship qualifier after using the referee as a means to hit Orso with a cheap shot.

We hear from Rosemary, who is in a white straitjacket with the number 666 on it. On the other end of the table is Courtney Rush, who says "Why don't we start over from the beginning?"

Backstage, Mustafa Ali meets with Mila Moore and John Skyler. Mustafa Ali is not happy that he is in the main event defending the International Championship, saying that whoever thought of this was dumb. He then realizes that Mila Moore did it, then says that Mila Moore is "no brains, all bimbo." John Skyler tells Mustafa Ali not to take his anger out on Mila, saying that she kept Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) together and did a good job. When Skyler says that Mila is also a good person, Mustafa reminds Skyler of Mila rejecting him last week, then leaves. Mila thanks Skyler, but Skyler also walks away.

Hernandez is seen in the front row.

The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Rich Swann and BDE in a Dot Combat Match (which is the first in three years). After the match, Dutch wraps an open chair around BDE's neck, then Vincent smacks that chair with another chair, busting BDE open.

Backstage, Frankie Kazarian tells Avery Styles that he will be in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match at Bound For Glory for his TNA debut match, and says that Avery has a chance to prove he belongs in TNA. He then tells Avery that he will be in the match as well.

As per the TNA Injury Report: Members of security are being evaluated following the brawl between Leon Slater and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth at the beginning of the show. Jeff Hardy is cleared to return to competition with no restrictions after being attacked backstage. Moose is still dealing with neck issues following his career-threatening match with Frankie Kazarian, and as a precaution, he is out of action tonight, although he will be cleared next week.

Backstage, Indi Hartwell and Harley Hudson mention what just happened to Daria Rae when Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and tells them that Daria Rae is suspended immediately, as per the TNA Board of Directors. He also says that at Bound For Glory, Indi Hartwell finally has her Knockouts World title shot. Xia Brookside shows up, saying that Daria Rae has made it clear Indi is not getting a title shot, but Santino says he is in charge and making it happen, much to Brookside's dissatisfaction.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring. Matt Hardy says that mystery attackers have been attacking people backstage for weeks, including the both of them, then says that the fun is over and that it ends tonight. Matt demands that the attackers reveal themselves in the ring, and Jeff states that he has run out of patience and wants to know who is being all of the attacks. Static then appears on the video screen above the stage, and the lights start flicking before totally going out. Two men appear in the ring wearing hoods and attack The Hardys from behind. The masked men are Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy, now known as Samuel Shaw and Joseph Sawyer, and the word "Syx" is seen on the video screen above the stage.

Elijah beats Eddie Edwards after Brian Myers and Bear Bronson get on the ring apron only to be taken down by Ricky Sosa, allowing Elijah to hit the Highwayman's Farewell for the win.

Backstage, we hear from Moose, who talks about how he beat one of the best TNA has to offer in Frankie Kazarian to save his career. He says his neck may be hurt, but he is still the face of the franchise. AJ Francis and Expressions show up, with Expressions saying nobody wants to hear Moose talk and Francis saying that his face is all over the media and not Moose's. Francis also brags about bringing a Dude Wipes sponsorship to TNA, and Moose says it is only because Francis' ass stinks before Moose challenges Francis to a one-on-one match. Expressions accepts on AJ Francis' behalf before Moose punks him out, sending Expressions retreating behind AJ Francis.

Elayna Black beats Jada Stone, Harley Hudson and Gabby Forza to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Television Championship as The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) watches from the stage near the end of the match.

Backstage, Mila Moore catches up with John Skyler and thanks him for standing up for her. Skyler says he meant every word and that he knows Mila better than she knows herself and that Mila deserves better. When Mila is about to move in for the kiss, Mustafa interrupts alongside Special Agent Zero, and is ticked off at what is going on. Mila quits Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore), then takes Skyler with her and says that Skyler quits, too. Mila and Skyler walk off, and Mustafa tells Special Agent Zero to go follow them as he looks for Tasha Steelz.

Backstage, Zoey Serrano is on the phone with an irate Daria Rae. She tells Daria that Indi Hartwell will not make it to Bound For Glory.

Mustafa Ali retains the TNA International Championship against Trey Miguel and Jason Hotch after Hotch inadvertently hits Tasha Steelz with a top rope doubel foot stomp meant for Mustafa Ali and Mustafa hits Trey with the International Championship. After the match, Mustafa Ali helps Tasha Steelz up, then drops her before celebrating to end the show.

Backstage, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) challenge Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw) next week, telling them to prepare to go to war.

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Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) beat Aerostar and Laredo Kid.

The Wagner Brothers (El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. and Galeno) beat The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro).

Big Cass beats Josh Briggs.

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Backstage, we hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry, who says that Samoa Joe does not speak for himself anymore and that he got The Opps (Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Anthony Bowens, Action Andretti) instead. On the subject of Katsuyori Shibata, there is no more of a killer anywhere in the world than Shibata. Perry says he will have to claw and scratch and survive Shibata before he can get to Samoa Joe.

Renee Paquette moderates a face-to-face meeting between The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) and The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) on the stage. A table with a tea set - and biscuits - is brought onto the stage at the behest of The Divine Dominion, who state that The Brawling Birds are not special and are not deserving of the Women's World Tag Team Championships. Lena Kross states that they have beaten The Brawling Birds before in singles matches and that they will beat them within an inch of their lives, and Megan Bayne tells them to have a cup before it all comes crumbling down. This leads to Jamie Hayter smashing the tea pot into Megan Bayne's head before The Divine Dominion get the upper hand.

In footage from after last week's Dynamite, we hear from The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Roderick Strong becomes frustrated with not being able to do things his way and with other people succeeding while they themselves are world championship material.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd). After the match, Renee Paquette interviews Knight and Fletcher. Fletcher addresses Darby Allin and Steven Borden, saying that running into the fire means they will get burned sooner or later, and that they will get burned at All Out. Fletcher admits he did not like Knight at first, but they are now working not just as a well-oiled machine, but as a family, and whether they are on the same page or not, Saturday will be a cakewalk and they will become #1 contenders for the World Tag Team Championships. Darby Allin's theme plays, and Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero lie in wait on the stage only for Darby and Borden to be in the rafters. Darby says they are not running before All Out and that he is too smart from this, saying he learned his lesson. Knight says Darby is only TNT Champion because Borden and his friends jumped him, but on Saturday, Darby will be playing by his and Fletcher's rules. Darby says it will be anything but and that Knight will be humbled when he and Fletcher lose. Darby then tells Knight and Fletcher not to call their upcoming loss an upset.

Chris Jericho makes his way to the ring. Jericho talks about how he beat "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne last week only for Nick Wayne to kick him in the groin. He says he did not like that, but admits he likes Nick Wayne taking advantage of an opportunity and making it work. He then gives Nick Wayne the opportunity to stand in the ring with him again tonight, and Nick Wayne heads to the ring before saying that Jericho is here to backstab him and not just to talk. Jericho says he is not mad at Nick Wayne and that he has to hit a cheap shot to succeed in the business, then feigns going low again as he states he could do it right now but will not. Jericho notes their similar young starts in the business and how Nick Wayne is "an egotistical son of a bitch" like he used to be, then talks about how he was on the same show as Nick Bockwinkel. Bockwinkel noted that Jericho worked too fast and did too many moves, and asks what would have happened if he did not ignore his advice and did not act like an arrogant prick. Nick Wayne says that this is not about a necklace and all about being beaten by Jericho, saying Jericho will not beat him again, as wrestling is all he has ever known and all Jericho has taught him is that he must change who he is to beat him. Nick Wayne then challenges Chris Jericho to a rematch at Grand Slam France in less than two weeks' time, and hopes that the man who knows more wins. This leads to a staredown where Jericho tells Nick Wayne is not a man, but a kid that he will get "the shit kicked out of him" again.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Hyan. Hyan introduces Thunder Rosa to counter Britt Baker's comments that she is just a tag team wrestler, and Thunder Rosa looks forward to teaming up with Hyan against Britt and Persephone next week.

Mercedes Moné guests on commentary for the next match.

Queen Aminata beats Skye Blue. After the match, Julia Hart attacks Queen Aminata from behind. Mina Shirakawa gets in the ring to even up the numbers game, then "The Toxic Spider" Thekla shows up and punches out both Mina and Aminata. Willow Nightingale shows up and makes the save for Mina and Aminata, and Skye Blue has to save Thekla on the way out of the ring.

Backstage, we hear from Persephone and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Britt Baker says that Hyan and Thunder Rosa are dumb for challenging them to a tag team match in her hometown next week. She accepts their challenge, then Persephone issues an open challenge for the TBS Championship for anyone not named Hyan and Maya World at All Out.

PAC beats Ace Austin. After the match, PAC puts Austin in the Brualizer. "Switchblade" Jay White runs into the ring and fights PAC only for The Bang Bang Gang, The Dogs and Wheeler Yuta to jump in and make this a multi-man brawl. When Andrade el Idolo's music hits, PAC lets go of the Brutalizer and leaves the ring only for Andrade to attack him from out of the crowd.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for September 23, 2026

Backstage, we hear from The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona). Ricochet says Swerve Strickland and The New Level (Kofi and "Awesome" Austin Creed) make up what is wrong with AEW, stating that they were suddenly thrown together into a trio. He says he saw the future and brotherhood in Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona and that they will become the World Trios Champions. Bishop Kaun says Swerve and The New Level are "not a real trio," and Toa Liona says they will be doing them a favor when The Demand puts them down. We then hear from Swerve Strickland, The New Level and Prince Nana. Prince Nana reminds Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona that he was the one who bring him into AEW, and says that Swerve and The New Level will take The Demand out. Creed says that they have revenge in mind tonight and will be leaving as champions tonight, then gets up to speed with what happened between Swerve and team of Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun. Kofi says that they will move on to All Out, then gets up to speed with Swerve's history with Bandido and "Hangman" Adam Page. Creed then asks if Swerve had any friends before The New Level showed up, and Swerve is awkwardly silent before his music hits.

Swerve Strickland and The New Level (Kofi and "Awesome" Austin Creed) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) in a trios match. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page and Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) show up, and Hangman congratulate Swerve and The New Level on becoming Trios Champions, saying that the titles feel important in their hands and that he is glad they are here. He then says that Swerve has no idea who he is really dealing with, then wants to know what Swerve is. Creed says he is teaming with the greatest team in professional wrestling and making sure the Trios titles are the most prestigious in professional wrestling. Creed says Swerve is a changed man, and Kofi says that Swerve has been "nothing but cool." Brody King says it has only been three weeks, and Hangman says Swerve will show his true colors given enough time. Swerve says that Hangman has been abandoned by other trios before and that he will abandon Brodido, too, as Hangman showed his true colors in Chicago and he is no better than him. Brody King says that at All Out, both teams will represent the trios division as it was meant to be, and they will see if three weeks was long enough to keep the titles. Bandido says the Trios titles are the most wanted and that they belong to Hangman and Brodido.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Will Ospreay and Francesco Akira. Ospreay says not many men would throw themselves into the line of fire against The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir), and while he and Speedball have history, Speedball made the save for Francesco Akira, and would like for him to join his version of United Empire. Speedball says that Ospreay is the kind of man he would stand next to, then says he will team up with him tonight, joining Ospreay's United Empire in the process. Ospreay has to stop Akira from saying something not fit for international broadcast again.

Backstage, we hear from "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, who says that inside everyone, there are two bitches: a dumb bitch who is full of love, happiness, kindness and dancing, and a true bitch who is violent. Thekla then says she will have a good time tonight, because "Thekla is for the children," then says she will be "all nice" until Saturday, when she becomes "all toxic."

Jon Moxley beats Dezmond Xavier by submission with a modified rear choke in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Darby Allin and Steven Borden, who are soon met by Adam Copeland. Copeland says that Christian Cage is sitting this one out so things do not get volatile, then says that he things greatly of both men and thinks Borden has potential. Copeland says that while Borden has the potential to be massive, he is one-half of the World Tag Team Champions that he wants to challenge and that he is reaching for legends now, and also reminds Darby that he is going to be climbing two mountains if that happens. Darby says he has a lot he wants to say to Copeland, then accepts his challenge. Copeland tells Darby to be careful what he wishes for.

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) head to the ring. They are soon joined by FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway as well as the team of Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. Stokely says they are only here so that they do not get fined by Tony Khan, then tells Copeland to "Wrap this shit up; we got things to do." Matt Jackson compares FTR to The Dudley Boyz, and Nick says they had multiple chances to be the tag team champions, then admits this may be their last chance. He says that if it is, The Young Bucks will fight like hell to be the first four-time tag team champions. Christian says that this will be their last opportunity and that he and Copeland will stay one-time tag team champions because they are generational, then says he looks forward to meeting The Young Bucks' mother like he did FTR's mothers. Copeland takes the microphone away from Christian, saying he has issues, then says that the other two teams are disregarding the legends standing before them and that they have been in so many TLC matches that they can do nothing to him and Christian. Matt says that everything Copeland said would be true if it were 1999, and the last time Copeland leapt off something high, he crippled himself for almost a year. This soon starts a brawl between all three teams when Harwood tries to lighten the mood. Security had to show up and get involved before things get worse, but they all get laid out. Christian and Copeland is the last team standing, and one security guard gets the Con-Chair-To.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Willow Nightingale. Willow says her left hand is doing better, then says that she and Mercedes Moné are 2-2 and she wants to settle the score, even if that means getting through "The Toxic Spider" Thekla. She tells Thekla that she beat her last time, but now, she has been a world champion, which makes her more dangerous this time around. Willow tells Thekla that she will see her Saturday.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

Tommaso Ciampa beats Jake Doyle. After the match, Ciampa says this is as much for Don Callis as much as it is for "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. Callis backs off before Ciampa tells Okada that they do not have to wait until All Out to do this. Okada shows up in a suit and tells Ciampa that while he asked for him, he has bad news for him: he will not get him tonight, then says they will both get what they want at All Out, and he will prove that Ciampa is not on his level. Ciampa says that if Okada thinks he is scared of him, he has another thing coming, as he will get a version of "The Psycho Killer" that nobody has ever seen before, and he will expose Okada and take the International title.

Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. guests on commentary for the next match.

Persephone retains the TBS Championship against Hyan after using the bottom rope for leverage as the referee makes the count from outside of the ring, being unable to see what is going on in the process.

Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.

Will Ospreay and "Speedball" Mike Bailey beat The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli and Gabe Kidd). After the match, Ospreay says that he is grateful for the fans, and says that because of them, AEW is here today, and he is honored to be its World Champion. He then says that for as long as AEW has been alive, so has Jon Moxley. Ospreay thanks Moxley for his guidance, for being "the ace," and for breaking him, and for that, he is the man he is today. He says that the one thing that will stick with him out of all the things he learned for Moxley is that the AEW World Championship is what it is all about, and this time, Moxley is the challenge while he is the champion. Moxley gets in the ring and asks Ospreay if he feels like a champion standing across the ring from him. Gabe Kidd tries to attack Ospreay from behind, but Ospreay sees it coming. Kidd nearly strikes Moxley, and Ospreay takes Kidd down before saying he does.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 22, 2026

The show starts with a video package for The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, narrated by "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.

Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno beat Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

We see Kendal Grey talk with the sports psychologist. She says that the hardest part of being out is that she cannot fight for what she lost, and also how she had to redshirt in her freshman year due to injury. She says that this time feels different. She knew she would be cleared for the next season in college, but this time, she has no timetable for her return, everything is gone in the snap of a finger and she is afraid that she will not come back the same. The sports psychologist asks Kendal Grey to think about who she is if she is not competing. Kendal says "I don't know."

Grammy-nominated recording artist Jimmie Allen is seen in the crowd.

Skylar Raye beats Kali Armstrong. During the match, Kali Armstrong inadvertently knocks the referee out of the ring with the Kali Connection when Skylar Raye does it. Shortly after this, Reina Volcan shows up and attacks both women. When referee Dallas Irving comes to, Skylar's arm is draped over Kali Armstrong, and Skylar Raye gets the win.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone meets with Shiloh Hill and Saquon Shugars, who both want Naraku and Tristan Angels, respectively. After both men scheme about how to deal with their current target with mist and parking lot attacks, Stone tells them to get back with him next week.

In backstage footage from an hour ago, Wren Sinclair is escorted from the premises by security and General Manager Robert Stone due to her suspension.

La Catalina and Thea Hail beat Kelani Jordan and Zaria after Thea Hail counters the F5 from Zaria into a sunset flip into a jackknife pin.

Backstage, Zilla Fatu and "Super" Sean Legacy mention Dorian Van Dux's punctured lung regarding their match against Birthright (Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Uriah Connors) tonight. Dorian shows up and says he can go, but Sean reminds him he has a hole in his lung. EK Prosper shows up, and he is Zilla and Legacy's third man.

Cruz Montana heads to the ring. Montana says that he made his intentions clear since entering NXT and that he is learning lessons instead of taking losses, then says he will be watching who wins the NXT Championship before DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) shows up in the crowd. Lennox says that Montana does a good job of making himself sound more important than he really is, then says that DarkState will run through the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Montana says Lennox talks tough when he has his crew, then tells him to face him in the ring like a man. Lennox says Montana was the guy in TNA and won titles in every promotions, then says that does not make Montana better than him and that Montana shakes at the very idea of structure. He says he will never relate to "eating dirt like [Montana] did" on the subject of Montana calling EK Prosper "the future." Montana says he cleaned up his own mistakes, spent years overcoming demons and learned from some of the best in the game. Montana says he has paid his dues every step of the way and earned everything he has been blessed with in and out of the ring, and that Lennox has nothing on him and that he could have used some of that. Montana says he can run rings around Lennox in every aspect of the business every single day, and says Lennox walked into wrestling because he could not cut it anywhere else, including the NFL, while he earned his way in. Montana says he carries his city, his family and his people on his back while Lennox thinks he is entitled to what he wants. Lennox mentions Montana's mother being a drug dealer, saying his wasn't and that he did things right to the point WWE begged him to be here. He then notes that despite that, the fans hate him but love Montana because Montana was a drug dealer who has it all together and walks around like a hero when he became the man he should have been from day one. Lennox says Montana had to lose everything to become somebody while he has been somebody his entire life. Montana punches him in the face, and officials have to break up the brawl as it heads to the back.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone congratulates Mason Rook on becoming #1 contender for the NXT Championship and has given him an open mic tonight. Hank Walker and Tank Ledger tell Mason Rook to go with his gut tonight. Mason Rook leaves, then Hank and Tank address the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, saying that they are helping themselves to the tag team division for the time being.

The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Jax Presley and Harley Riggins to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

In this week's NXT Spotlight, we look back on Myles Borne's betrayal of Tavion Heights from last week.

Birthright (Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Uriah Connors) beat Zilla Fatu, EK Prosper and "Super" Sean Legacy in a six-man tag match after Arianna Grace distracts the referee, keeping EK Prosper from tagging in and allowing Uriah Connors to take advantage and pin Sean Legacy with an inside cradle for the win. After the match, Lexis King gets in Zilla Fatu's face, and Zilla smacks him before Stacks can save Lexis King from the Triple Z.

Backstage, Emily Agard interviews Zaria, who says there is a difference between beating her in a tag match and beating her in a championship match. All of a sudden, some old footage shows up on the nearby monitor as Izzi Dame shows up. Zaria leaves embarrassed, and Izzi says no good deed goes unpunished.

Grayson Waller heads to the ring. He is soon joined by Mason Rook, and the two of them have a face-to-face meeting in the ring. Grayson refuses to let Mason have a microphone before asking if the spotlight is too bright before saying it is where he wants to be, then says he is bringing prestige back to the NXT Championship against the best and that nobody is better - or hungrier - than Mason Rook. Grayson addresses all they left behind to chase their dreams, then states that they are not the same before mocking Mason and stating he could roast Mason like a pig in a luau with a twenty-minute stand-up routine before giving Mason credit where credit is due. He says that Mason has so much potential, but is not willing to do that much extra hard work to become what he is meant to be, then says that Mason is soft, complacent and happy to be here, then says he will take Mason to the deepest waters and drown him. After stating that Mason will eventually quit against him, then hands him the microphone. Mason tells Grayson that he is not an idiot, then says there is a theory about why Grayson in NXT and that he did not quite fit the vision on the main roster. He also mentions that unlike Grayson, John Cena knew who he was before he stepped in a WWE ring, then says he will not play Grayson's game because Grayson cannot play his. Mason then asks what will really happen when the bell rings. Mason says Grayson will drown in his deepest water and that he is here because he earned the right to be in WWE by being the best big man in the ring, and that as great as Grayson is at running his mouth, he will realize that he is over his head and his promo skills will not save him.

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