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.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, we hear from Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir. Moxley says that he has watched Nigel MuGuinness survive the Continental Challenge Cup. He says that unlike the fantasy where McGuinness wins, he will rip McGuinness's arm off in the real world. He says that McGuinness will not get him before he gets McGuinness, then says a man is not free until they have nothing to prove, nothing to gain, nothing to lose and nothing to hide and that they will find out who this applies to at Wembley Stadium.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Chris Jericho, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Komander beat Tommaso Ciampa, Mark Davis and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne in a trios match.
The Dogs (Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, David Finlay) beat Ronan King, Judas Grey and Landon Riley in a trios match.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Nigel McGuinness says he has made it to Wembley Stadium, and if he fails at the final hurdle and fails to take the Continental Championship from Jon Moxley, it will haunt him forever. McGuinness says that "The Artful Dodger" will steal the Continental Championship from Jon Moxley and bring it home.
The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn), Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) and "Hangman" Adam Page beat The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) and The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) in a twelve-man tag match after Hangman misses the first Buckshot Lariat and Switchblade does not hit the first Blade Runner. Lethal manages to get behind Switchblade and hold him from behind, but Switchblade ducks the second Buckshot Lariat, which hits Lethal, before hitting the Blade Runner the second time around to get the win. After the match, The Dogs (Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, David Finlay) and The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) go on the attack on the winning team, but The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) shows up to even the numbers.
Skye Blue beats Harley Cameron. During the match, Julia Hart shows up and sneaks a Stardom Artist of Stardom Championship belt into the ring. As Skye and Harley fight over it, the referee takes it away, and Julia sneaks another Artist of Stardom Championship belt into the ring, which Skye smacks into Harley's head for the win.
We hear from Maya World, who says that Persephone embarrassed her when she hit her with the TBS Championship, then tells her that she can "beat that ass for free." She then challenges Persephone to a match on the All In Buy-In so she can prove that it is still her world.
Don Callis introduces "The Jet" Kevin Knight before the next match. Don Callis introduces "The Jet" Kevin Knight before he, Callis, "The Machine" Brian Cage, Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Lance Archer head to the ring. Callis compliments Knight on burning Darby Allin with the stage pyro and says that Knight has grown into the man he imagined he would become. Knight says that he proved he is willing to go all the way after what happened last week. Knight says that Darby brought this onto himself before bragging that he sent Darby to the ER three different times and that Wembley Stadium will be no different. All of a sudden, someone in a black hoodie gets in the ring, but instead of Darby, it is Steven Borden, the son of Sting. Callis calls the attack off when he recognizes Borden, and says that he just wants to talk. Callis says that everyone is stating that Borden has the potential to be as good as his father, but Callis says he could be even better, which he says will not happen if he keeps listening to Darby Allin. Callis lists off Borden's athletic records from his football career, then says that The Don Callis Family is not just a family, but a star factory, and that he can mold Borden into a champion, saying Borden scouted him, not the other way around. Callis says that Borden came to the ring to join his family, as he did not come to the ring to get his ass kicked. Borden takes the microphone and tells Callis and Knight that Darby Allin will not only be at Wembley Stadium, but that Darby will take the TNT title. Knight cheap shots Borden with a clothesline before smacking him in the face with the TNT Championship. As The Don Callis Family leaves, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher shows up to guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats The Beast Mortos. After the match, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher cracks Takeshita in the back of the head with the AEW International Championship, then yells "I hate you!" as he punches Takeshita while he is down. Fletcher then hits Takeshita with a brainbuster on the AEW International Championship before putting a foot on Takeshita's chest and raising up the International title.
Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Anthony says he has not been able to address the fans as champion due a belly-to-belly suplex on the concrete floor putting him on the injured reserve list. He says that despite both he and Tim Bosby both having their stipulations, it is still "The Mike Anthony Era," and he needs any and every, for he is still hungry and his stomach is not full yet.
We hear from Buff Bagwell, who says that he will be at the WrestleCenter having Big John Dalton on September 13th.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox.
We see footage of The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White) defending the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) and The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) in a Tupelo Tornado Tag Team Match at Tupelo Supershow. Before the beginning of the match, Lil' Homie is conspicuous by his absence, and Tim Grind tells Dustin Starr he cannot find him. When The Slaughterhouse shows up, Reverend Ash Taylor is wearing Lil' Homie's jersey. The Slaughterhouse win the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships after hitting Kevin White with the bone.
We see footage from after Tupelo Supershow, where Reverend Ash Taylor says that The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) have put down The Whites and The Bizness Dawgs for the tag team titles and that The Slaughterhouse want everyone else to try to take the titles from them.
We see footage of Xya vs. Raven Black for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship from Tupelo Supershow. Xya wins by disqualification after Raven Black punches referee Arthur Logan in the face despite Xya's protests, and Raven Black retainst he Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship. After the match, Xya hits Raven Black with a superkick, then raises up the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.
We see footage from the Rumble on the Trail from Tupelo Supershow. Marko "Hangtime" Harris last eliminates Tim Bosby to win the Memphis Wrestling St. Jude Heroes Championship.
Backstage, VaShawn Harvey makes it clear he does not like the kids and that he especially does not like Heath Slater, Coach Pillar and Big John Dalton. He hopes that all three men are listening, as they are about to find who is next in Memphis Wrestling.
Coach Pillar watches the next match from the announce desk while Big John Dalton guests on commentary. Coach Pillar and Big John Dalton switch roles after the commercial break.
Kevin Owens heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Owens admits that this is not how he wanted to come back to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, as he has lost many WWE Championship matches and yet none of them felt as bad to lose as the one on Friday in Toronto. He says that it was perfect, as he did not know if he would ever get back in the ring, and when he was medically cleared, he got in the ring as soon as he could so he could be in that #1 contender's match and win the WWE Championship not just to do it in front of his own countrymen, but because his parents would be able to be at that show, as when he was here two years ago, his mother was fighting for her life, and luckily, she kicked out and is still here. He mentions that travel is more difficult for her now, but she and her father came to Friday's show. Owens then says that Sami Zayn made sure he did not win the WWE Championship in front of his parents, and that while he and Sami have done horrible things to each other, he cannot forgive or forget, as it was not just about winning the WWE Championship, but because he will never get another opportunity like Friday again. Owens tells Sami that he will deal with him when the time comes, but on that night, everyone knows that he had CM Punk beat and that he was better than the best in the world. Owens says that Punk got lucky and capitalized on Sami's actions, then tells Punk that they are far from done and just getting started, and that he will not stop until he takes the WWE Championship from him. All of a suddenly, CM Punk suddenly shows up and says he does need Sami's help and that he will send Owens packing again. General Manager Nick Aldis quickly gets between them as Punk gets to the ring, then Gunther shows up. Gunther says that if he keeps listening to this, his ears will start to bleed, then realizes that Punk and Owens hate each other so much because when they look at each other, they see themselves, then says that he is here to remind them of what matters now. Gunther tells Owens that while he is glad that his mother kicked out, he is glad that Owens did not. Before Gunther can address Punk, however, Finn Balor shows up, and Gunther interrupts Finn only for Finn to tell him to shut up and that everyone is getting tired of his act. He says that Owens already had his opportunity and that Owens and Gunther have yet to beat him, then says that the line now begins with him. General Manager Nick Aldis says that there is nothing more to discuss, and has Owens, Gunther and Finn Balor face each other in a #1 contender's Triple Threat Match in tonight's main event.
Backstage, Chelsea Green is met by Tiffany Stratton. Chelsea says she is heading out to the ring, and Tiffany says that she does not want anything to jeopardize Chelsea's championship reign. Chelsea tells Tiffany that she will be by her side and that she will see her out there.
The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) beat Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton. During the match, Nia Jax re-breaks Chelsea Green's orbital bone with a headbutt, forcing Tiffany Stratton to wrestle on her own for a while as medical checks on Chelsea, but as medical helps Chelsea to the back, Chelsea gets back to the ring and tags herself in to save the match. The match ends with Nia Jax hitting Chelsea Green with the A-Nia-Lator.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is met by Danhausen, then Gunther shows up. Danhausen is impressed to meet Gunther, who is not happy that Aldis is making him jump through hoops. Aldis tells him that there are no shenanigans and no other hoops to jump through, confirming that if he wins tonight, he gets a shot at the WWE Championship. To Danhausen's disappointment, Danhausen cannot get into the match to make it a Fatal 4-Way.
Jacy Jayne retains the WWE Women's United States Championship against Paige with an inside cradle following the distraction by Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid. After the match, Paige is attacked from behind by Nikki Bella, who then hits Paige with the Rack Attack 2.0.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Finn Balor, who mentions tonight's main event and tells Cody that by the time Cody is done with Randy Orton, there will be a new WWE Champion around here, and they can face each other for the title. Cody tells Finn that he will see him on the other side.
Backstage, Trick Williams meets with Lil Yachty regarding last week, asking him if he is ready for Baron Corbin, as Corbin is a monster. Lil Yachty says he has had bigger fish fried in his pan and that Corbin disrespected both of them. Lil Yachty says he will do the impossible and last the five minutes, then Trick will whup that trick and get the United States Championship back. Yachty leaves, then Trick runs into Corbin, who says that he does not ahave friends because friends make people do stupid things, then says he will whup Yachty. Trick says Corbin is not as entertaining as he is, but Corbin says he does not have to be entertaining because he is the champ.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Rhodes addresses Orton, saying that while he wants to beat Orton up right now, he does not think it accomplishes the whole "killing the Legend Killer" thing. Cody says that a fifteenth world championship is not in the cards for Orton anymore, as every time Orton moves up, he screws up and beats himself. Cody talks about how he was there first-hand when others got shown the door while Orton got slaps on the wrist and do-overs, and says that Orton screwed up again by getting between him and the WWE Championship at SummerSlam, and that it will be him killing the Legend Killer and not Randy beating Randy. Suddenly, Randy Orton shows up and heads to the ring, and says that he had zero accountability for his actions and made bad decision after bad decision while Cody was in the driver's seat for it, both figuratively and literally, and says that if he were Cody, he would punch him right in the face. Orton dares Cody to take a swing at him, which Cody refuses to do, then Orton says that he came back after a 100-day vacation to ensure that Cody did not beat Punk for the WWE Championship, and asks Cody if that makes him want to take another swing. Orton then mentions Cody's dog Pharaoh, and Cody takes his jacket off and walks in a circle around the ring before Orton tells Cody that he will beat him in his hometown at Sunday Night's Main Event. Orton then asks Cody if he will make sure that his "trailer park trash" mother is watching in the front row as he beats his ass, which causes Cody to loosen his tie. Orton then mentions Brandi Rhodes, asking if Brandi will be there before daring Cody to take a swing again. Cody says that he knows what Orton is doing and that he knew Orton would do this just to get out of their match, and that he is counting the days until Sunday Night's Main Event to find out if Orton really is the once-in-a-lifetime superstar like Dusty Rhodes or a first-class screw-up like "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. Cody then tells Orton that he will see him in Atlanta, Georgia.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Tatum Paxley. Tatum says her mind has been racing, then whispers a secret into Jackie's ear. Jackie thanks Tatum, then laves. Tatum then meets with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss and thanks them for the brunch, then finds out that they will face Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab in a six-woman tag match at Sunday Night's Main Event. Charlotte tells Tatum not to make her regret this as Tatum high-fives her and Alexa, then Tatum says she will see Charlotte and Alexa in the ring.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Rey Fenix. Fenix says he loves his brother Penta, but this is his moment, and he will be a World Heavyweight Champion. Ricky Saints shows up and says that Fenix will lose the tournament, come back with his tail tucked between his legs, and give him a shot at the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship. Fenix says he will win the tournament, then win the title, come back, and shut Saints up.
Tatum Paxley beats "Michin" Mia Yim in her main roster debut match.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Blake Monroe. Blake says her match with Giulia was beneath her, and asks why General Manager Nick Aldis would put her in a match like that in the first place. Blake then says that she will make her debut when she gets an opponent of her caliber, then she is suddenly attacked from behind by Guilia.
Backstage, Kevin Owens runs into Randy Orton, who says that while Owens was right about "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, he has not forgotten how Owens dropped him on his head.
We hear from The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) and Haku. Tama Tonga says Damian Priest and R-Truth brought everything they had, but it was not enough, and they put them down. Tama says that not everybody has gotten the message. Talla Tonga says that he put Nakamura on the shelf for months, but Nakamura is now back and he has brought Kyoki with him. Tama says that Kyoki is not in Japan anymore, and that he is in his territory just to get put in the dirt. Haku says they must not undestimate their enemies, and that their challengers should be destroyed because they are "the motherfuckin' Tongans." Backstage, Damian Priest has watched the promo, and R-Truth walks in and says that he and Priest are going to get the WWE Tag Team Championships back. Priest says the past summer has been incredible, but they no longer have the titles and that it is time to move on. Priest says he wanted to focus on singles championships, then tells R-Truth that he still has his back. The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up wanting to give R-Truth and Priest the beating they wanted to give to The MFT's, but R-Truth takes this as a challenge and dares The War Raiders to put the AAA World Tag Team Championships on the line. Erik says they can do this in Mexico City, Mexico, and R-Truth says they have a match, much to Priest's chagrin.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is met by The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend). Nia Jax wants a championship match, but Aldis says Chelsea Green needs to be re-evaluated. Nia reminds Aldis of Chelsea's 30-days defense clause, and tells him that if she does not get a shot at the Interim WWE Women's Championship in two weeks, she will take it by force. The Irresistible Forces leave, then The Miz and Kit Wilson - who are now back to normal - show up and mention what Danhausen did to them and that Aldis owes them for what they had to go through with Danhausen. Aldis puts The Miz and Shinsuke and Kyoki.
Kevin Owens vs. Gunther vs. Finn Balor in an Undisputed WWE Championship #1 contender's Triple Threat Match ends in a no-contest. During the match, Finn Balor hits Gunther with the Coup de Grace only to be pulled out of the pinfall attempt by Sami Zayn, who then punches out referee Dan Engler when confronted by Engler. Owens hits Gunther with a Stunner, but the referee is down. Another referee heads to the ring, but Sami Zayn takes him out as well. CM Punk arrives and beats Sami up, saying "This is justice!" before throwing him into a ring post. Punk chases Sami into the ring only for Owens to brawl with him, and Owens lays Punk out only for Sami to hit Owens with the Undisputed WWE Championship and do the same to Finn Balor. Gunther gets in the ring and puts Sami in a sleeper hold, but Sami hits him with the WWE Championship. Punk then runs at Sami only to be hit with the title as well. Sami then lifts up the Undisputed WWE Championship and says "No justice, no peace" as the show ends.
The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Ryan says it is a good day to be a Nemeth brother after beating The Hardys and becoming tag team champions again while Nic retained the TNA World Championship. He says that their family is the greatest in the history of professional wrestling. Nic says that this makes him the most valuable man in TNA and that he is above the law and can buy his way out of anything. Ryan says that Nic has had a team of experts put up a list of double champions in TNA, which is just Kurt Angle. Ryan says it is disrespectful to have Kurt Angle's name up in the same arena that Nic Nemeth is at, then Nic addresses Leon Slater exercising Option C to face him for the World title at Bound For Glory. Nic tells the kids to follow their dreams, reach for the stars and always bet on themselves unless they are facing him, then Leon Slater shows up. Slater says that over the last couple of years, he has had a habit of saying things and getting them done, then says he will be TNA's youngest World Champion and that he will get that done. Slater notes that Nic is a double champion, then notes that he has found himself a tag team partner in the last couple of months and that the two of them have never lost a tag team match. Ricky Sosa shows up, and Ryan Nemeth says that Daria Rae will never allow for a tag team title match just because Ricky has won a couple of matches. Director of Authority Santino Marella suddenly shows up. Santino says that he will make that match, saying it is the perfect main event and that he is making it right now and making it happen tonight.
Backstage, Mila Moore is on the phone near the rest of Order 4 (John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero). Mila then says that Mustafa Ali is at the hospital after what happened at Lockdown, and that John Skyler will have to tag with Special Agent Zero tonight. She also says that without Mustafa around, that makes Skyler the leader of Order 4 tonight.
Before the match, Brian Myers says they might have a few new scars, but The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson) has proved once again that you cannot beat them in Lethal Lockdown.
Elijah beats Bear Bronson after grabbing Bronson off the top rope for the Highwayman's Farewell. After the match, Elias is able to fend off Brian Myers, but Eddie Edwards and Cedric Alexander rush into the ring and attack Elijah from behind.
As per the TNA Injury Report: the medical team was busy at Lockdown. Every participant in Lethal Lockdown has suffered injuries, especially KC Navarro, who is not medically cleared to compete at this time. Everyone else in the match is medically cleared, albeit not at 100%. Jason Hotch suffered bruised ribs at Lockdown, and despite soreness, he is cleared to compete. Cedric Alexander is not medically cleared after his match with Leon Slater. Mustafa Ali suffered a punctured lung following his victory against Jason Hotch and is out, and his situation is being monitored closely.
We hear from Elayna Black. She says she had time to reflect on Lockdown and wrestling in front of her friends, family and trainer. Elayna says she is proud to have put on a performance in front of them, even if she did not come out of it with the Knockouts World Championship. She admits that this might have been her karma after her past negative attitude and that she needed to be humbled and needed to remember who and what mattered, as she is not only doing this for herself, but for friends, family and fans. Elayna says she came to TNA with a mission, and while she did not the title, she is 25 years old in her first year in TNA and that this is just the beginning of a long "Era of Elayna."
Trey Miguel and Jason Hotch beat Order 4 (John Skyler and Special Agent Zero). After the match, Mustafa Ali congratulates Jason Hotch from his hospital bed, saying that Hotch promised to put him in the dirt and came close to doing that only to put him in the hospital. He mentions that Hotch fractured his ribs and punctured his lungs, and says the only thing more painful is disrespecting one's wife and child and leaving to tell about it. Mustafa says that Hotch is also hurting, then says they have gone too far and that everyone has gotten hurt, and proposes that they call a truce, stop all of this and have Hotch rejoin Order 4, saying it is either "open arms or a call to arms." Mustafa then tells Hotch that the choice is his.
Backstage, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) meet with Rich Swann and BDE, wanting to know if BDE wants to join them and get his first big win. Rich Swann and BDE want nothing to do with them, and Dutch says he will meet with Daria Rae and get the two of them a one-on-one match. Vincent then says that when things do not go BDE's way again, BDE will think about what he said.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Avery Styles. Avery says that the last few days have been a dream come true after growing up with TNA and seeing his dad make his name in it, then Moose shows up and says that Avery will do amazing things like his father. Moose tells Avery to be careful who he associates with, and says that Frankie Kazarian does not help people until it helps him. Kazarian shows up and says that Avery needs advice from a winner who can take his career in the right direction as he tells Moose to shut up, then has Avery leave with him.
We hear from M by Elegance and Jada Stone before their match in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament finals.
M by Elegance beats Jada Stone to win the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament and become the inaugural TNA Knockouts Television Champion!
We find out that Jeff Hardy has been attacked and put in an ambulance, and that Matt Hardy will be riding with Jeff Hardy to the hospital.
Indi Hartwell heads to the ring. Indi says she is usually a positive person, but she is pissed off at Daria Rae telling her she is not worthy of a title shot. She says she has watched wrestling since she was eight years old and has been obsessed with it, and this is still her only dream. She says she has dropped out of university and moved across the world for this and that she has never been more ready, and that she is in her prime, and that she will let nothing or nobody get in her way anymore. Daria Rae shows up and says that Indi almost got her until she remembered how mediocre Indi is, then tells Indi that in the real world, money is opportunity, and that since Indi has not brought in money, she gets no opportunity. Daria tells Indi to go back to catering and disrespecting her name. Indi dares Daria to get in the ring with her. Daria says she would not waste anything on Indi's "dying" career, and if she got back in the ring, she would kick her ass back to "Kangaroo Land." Indi says that just because Daria's in-ring career was a failure does not mean she can ruin anyone else's career, and that with or without Daria, she will become a champion. Daria says "Good luck with that," then Indi is suddenly attacked from behind by the former Zoey Stark, now known as Zoey Serrano. Zoey then hits the Z360 on Indi. Daria introduces Zoey Serrano as the newest TNA Knockout before shaking hands with her.
Backstage, Harley Hudson meets with Indi Hartwell regarding Daria Rae. Indi says Daria messed with the wrong woman, and Harley knows that Indi is not one to walk away. Xia Brookside suddenly shows up and says Indi will never get a shot at her title, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and says he will make the match. Daria Rae shows up and says she has mentioned both the "verbal assault" at Lockdown and her physical assault of her a few months ago to the TNA Board of Directors, then says that Daria's "permanent record" is not great. Santino says he will look into that, then makes a tag team match of Indi and Harley vs. Brookside and Zoey Serrano.
The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against Leon Slater and Ricky Sosa.
We hear from Bandido in footage from Death Before Dishonor, who thanks the fans for their love and support. He says that Mexican wrestling is talking about the ROH World Championship, stating that the title means nothing and that he should leave the title and go for something else. Bandido says the ROH World Championship represents his people and that he wants to be champion one day longer every day, regardless of who he has to beat to do it.
Backstage, we hear from Athena, who says that nobody will beat her for the ROH Women's World Championship and that whoever steps in the ring with her will get broken. Athena says she is the most dominant and longest-reigning modern champion in ROH history, and that she has proven she not only deserves the championship, but she has given the fans classic after classic. Athena says that every time the fans boo, she breaks another "porcelain hussy." She says no man can touch her reign and no woman can touch her legacy, as she is forever the ROH Women's Champion and it is time everybody got over it.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Lacey Lane via submission with a Fujiwara Arm bar in an ROH Women's Pure Championship Proving Ground Match.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Action Andretti tells everyone to get used to him as the new ROH World Television Championship, and that with the title around his shoulder, he is hungrier than ever as well as the most dangerous man in Ring of Honor. He is soon joined by Hook and Anthony Bowens, who he congratulates on a job well done. "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata shows up, glances at Andretti, then leaves. Andretti says it is time to get to work.
Action Andretti beats Boom Harden. After the match, The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) head to the ring for the next match as Andretti makes his way out.
The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) beat Aaron Solo, Nick Comoroto and Tome Filip in a six-man tag match.
The Beast Mortos quickly beats Rob Vegas.
Caprice Coleman chops it up with "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. Bryan Keith says that time is money and that he could be making a lot of money, but he respects Caprice Coleman. Bryan Keith says he wrestled in Texas for ten years to solidify who he was before leaving to wrestle in the rest of the world, saying that a candle burns with one quick flame but has a slow burn. He says that he is here to cement himself among legends and icons in Ring of Honor, and says that there is no fair fight other than the one that he wins. Bryan Keith says that Texas is here to stay and that there is no bounty that he will not put his life on the line for.
Before the next match, Trent Beretta thanks Don Callis for setting them up with an easy win. He says that The Don Callis Family made an example out of El Sky Team (Mistico and Mascara Dorada) and that they will make an example out of the team already in the ring.
The Don Callis Family ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Trent Beretta) beat Kiran Grey, Joey Martinez and Oxx Adams in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, we hear from Sammy Guevara and The Beast Mortos. Guevara says they have had their setbacks in the last few months, but the future is bright and it belongs to them. He says they will get the ROH World Tag Team Championships back as they also go after the ROH World Championship. Guevara says they have a plan, and that The Beast Mortos will beat Bandido's ass.
"The Real Deal" Zayda Steel and Red Velvet beat Viva Van and Vertvixen.
Backstage, we hear from The Lethal Twist. Jay Lethal says that he has captured every championship there is to capture in the history of Ring of Honor and is on a mountain all by himself surrounded by Blake Christian and Lee Johnson. Blake Christian says this is the new normal and that they are dripping in gold, and that the Six-Man Championships are just the beginning, as they are aiming for the All Elite Wrestling World Trios Championships next.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling - now in a neck brace - says that three million people almost saw him break his neck and loved it. Ariya Daivari takes the microphone and says that Sterling nearly broke his neck, then has Beef do the Athletes Cheer. Beef leads the cheer only for everyone (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali, Beef, "Smart" Mark Sterling) to be told that they suck.
The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson and Ace Austin) beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) after "Smart" Mark Sterling gets knocked off the ring apron.
Will Ospreay heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Ospreay says that a year has gone by since he got surgery and doubt set in on whether or not he could get back and win the big one, as well as his start in the United Kingdom and Scotland where he wrestled weekends and went to work the rest of the week just to get to this point. He says that he loved being in the foxhole with the same people who followed the same dream and learning from the legend of British legends, as well as paying tributes to the ones who are not here anymore. Ospreay says that he did it all to see if he really is the best, and when one talks about the best, it is hard to see past Kenny Omega, and while he knows Omega is not here tonight, nobody respects Omega more than he does. Ospreay says that while there is no better wrestler this decade than Kenny Omega, respect went out the window the moment Omega mentioned his son needing a new hero after he loses to him, as he has some promises to keep for family and friends. He says that Omega will "get the billy goat for sure" as well as the fight of his life, and warns him not to "fuck with a man looking after a boy." Ospreay says there is a debt that needs to be paid, and that "it is time to bring it home." He says Omega will show his boy that heroes are just ordinary people who can do extraordinary things, and that this Sunday, he will take it all.
Jon Moxley beats Claudio Castagnoli to advance to the finals of the AEW Continental Challenge Cup.
Adam Copeland and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat The Don Callis Family (Rocky "Azucar" Romero, "The Machine" Brian Cage, Jake Doyle) in a trios match despite Copeland nearly getting inadvertently Superkicked by The Young Bucks during the match. After the match, Christian Cage shows up and says he does not associate with people who are beneath him, and that as far as tag teams go, The Young Bucks are beneath him despite how influential they have become. Christian says that he and Copeland are the kind of legends that matches and pay-per-views are named after, and that The Young Bucks will learn the difference between "influence" and "legendary." Nick Jackson asks Christian if anyone has ever named a wrestling company after him, then addresses accidentally Superkicking Christian in the face and how it will stop being an accident if Christian keeps up. This leads to a confrontation in which Nick gets kicked in the groin by Christian and Matt Jackson gets Speared by Copeland.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis and Mark Davis. Callis says he is back from Croatia and feeling refreshed, and that whoever wins between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship will have a surprise. He says that Mark Davis has drawn a number, and if Davis' number is called, he will settle the score with Andrade el Idolo and get closer to the AEW World Championship "with a little London luck."
Andrade El Idolo's music hits at first, then stops. MJF's entrance theme then plays, and MJF makes his way to the ramp. MJF says it great to be here in "beautiful sunny Ireland," then realized he is in Scotland before calling everybody alcoholics, which actually gets cheered. MJF then says he has paid some people off to "warm Andrade el Idolo up" and that while Andrade is not here, he is. He says that what Andrade does is not special and that he can do the same thing, even though finding a hot chick in Scotland is impossible. He finds a hot chick in the crowd, then Andrade appears MJF and says "How you know?" Andrade then clobbers MJF with the microphone when MJF turns around, and that leads to a brief brawl in the ring that MJF barely escapes from.
Backstage, we hear from Chris Jericho, who says that this is the biggest weekend in AEW with the highest of stakes, and while he knows how important his biggest matches have been, he knows how important All In is, and that he is entering the Men's Casino Gauntlet. Jericho then says that he will be part of a six-man tag match later tonight.
Nigel McGuinness beats Kyle O'Reilly by submission with London Dungeon to advance to the finals of the AEW Continental Challenge Cup.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher. Callis says there is always competition among alpha athletes, but at the end of the day, he expects the family to run the play. Fletcher says that he trusts Don Callis with all of his heart and that he is willing to run the play at All In, but wants to know if "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada will do the same. Okada shows up and says family is the most important thing and that Fletcher can trust him, but Fletcher asks what he should trust Okada to do when Okada was nowhere to be seen when he was attacked last week. Okada says Fletcher thinks only of himself, and reiterates the importance of family.
Persephone and The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) beat Maya World and The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) in a trios match after Persephone hits Maya World with a top rope splash while The Divine Dominion and The Brawling Birds brawl their way to the back.
Swerve Strickland beats "Jungle" Jack Perry after blocking a casadora and pulling Jack Perry up by the hair for Big Pressure.
We see Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay preparing for their match at All In.
Saquon Shugars beats Dion Lennox in a Weaponized Steel Cage Match.
Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Tony D'Angelo. D'Angelo says that it has been big premium live event after big premium live event for him and that his new competitors have forgotten who they are dealing with. He says they Zilla Fatu, Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana are only concerned with the NXT Championship due to what it can do for their careers, then says that he beat three men to win the title and will beat three men to keep it.
Sarah Schreiber is at a local bowling alley with The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood), who think that Myles Borne and Tavion Heights are not real friends like they are, saying that their road to NXT has created a bond between them. The Vanity Project are focused on winning the NXT North American and Tag Team Championships at Heatwave.
Nattie is in the ring. Nattie sayss he came to NXT to fight Jaida Parker, as she saw something in Jaida was special and something she has not seen in a long time, saying that Jaida is a million bucks and can knock her on her ass. She also says that Jaida has wasted potential, as she has all the tools, and that when Jaida wrestled her, she stepped up. Nattie tells Jaida she gave her her attention, which she calls the most prestigious thing in women's wrestling. Jaida Parker shows up and says the fans feel otherwise about her, then admits that she doubted herself and took some losses and that Nattie is not special. She says she can see through Nattie, as she was on the come-up and Nattie tried to break her. Jaida says Nattie reminded her of who she was, and that she does not want her acceptance or her guidance. After Jaida says that Nattie came to her to become relevant again, Nattie challenges Jaida to a submission match. Jaida accepts the challenge, and says that she will be the one to tap Nattie out.
Keanu Carver beats Kam Hendrix after Mason Rook shows up from out of nowhere and takes out Kam Hendrix on the outside.
On tonight's NXT Spotlight, Kelani Jordan talks about her road to NXT and to where she is now. She says that Oba Femi, Lola Vice and Kendal Grey followed her path, but she did it faster and that she did not need a group to make herself relevant. Kelani says that she will beat Kendal Grey for the NXT Women's Championship on the first shot just like she did the NXT Women's North American Championship and the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Championship.
We hear from Zilla Fatu, who says that Heatwave became a whole lot hotter when he went from #1 free again to #1 contender. He mentions the necklace that reminds him of his father Umaga, then says that his last name is a blessing and a curse. He says the fans will remember his first name more than his last, and while he gets excited when he talks, he gets more excited in the ring. Zilla says that he will win the NXT Championship at Heatwave, and that everyone will know why they call him "The Main One."
Kali Armstrong beats Zaria after countering the F5 with a roll-up. As per pre-match stipulation, Kali is added to Kendal Grey vs. Zaria for the NXT North American Championship-WWE Women's Speed Championship Unification Match at Heatwave, making the match a Triple Threat Match.
Backstage, Kendal Grey meets the doctor with NASCAR driver William Sawalich. Kendal finds out that she is cleared, but further damage to her right ear could lead to hearing loss and further balance issues. Wren Sinclair mentions that Kali Armstrong has been added to her match at Heatwave, then everyone takes a deep breath.
Birthright (Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Uriah Connors) beat Noam Dar, Romeo Moreno, Dorian Van Dux and "Super" Sean Legacy in an eight-man tag match.
Backstage, after General Manager Robert Stone makes sure officials are ready for chaos at tonight's NXT Heatwave Summit, Keanu Carver shows up and says he is in no mood for a rematch after Mason Rook's interference, saying that the referee's decision is final. Shiloh Hill shows up and gets a match with Naraku after he tells Stone that he has gotten his vision back.
Rey Fenix retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against EK Prosper.
Backstage, Myles Borne and Tavion Heights are with NASCAR Driver Sam Mayer. Tavion is ready to do the heavy lifting if their tag team title match first, but Myles says that he will be fine and that Tavion cannot let nerves control him, as it is "one lap at a time, one match at a time." All of a sudden, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger show up, wanting a shot at the tag titles after Heatwave, but Tavion says they're handling their reign one match at a time.
Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair head to the ring for the NXT Heatwave Summit. Kendal says she has heard everything that Kelani Jordan has had to say, and while Kelani is good, she keeps making excuses. Kendal says she has gone from being Evolve Women's Champion from NXT Women's Champion in the last year. Kendal says that Kelani can keep calling herself "the standout," but she is the benchmark, especially when she took risks, defended her titles more often than every 100 days and did not take time off. Kendal says the target is on her back, and Kelani had better not miss. Kelani shows up and says she put that target on Kendal's back and that it will only take her one shot to beat her, because on Sunday, she will take Kendal's title and put her on the bench. Sinclair says they will be in her home state, and that she and Kendal will stay champions. Zaria shows up and mocks Sinclair before stating that she will unify her title and remove every bad memory of the Women's Speed title forever. Kali Armstrong shows up and says she has beaten both Zaria and Wren Sinclair back to back and that she will come home with both titles. Grayson Waller shows up and says that while the women are easy to look at, they are hard to listen to. He appreciates them being part of the ten percent he talks about, then says he has taken over NXT and while the women will do well, the world will be talking about him. Tony D'Angelo shows up and says Grayson came back to reinvent himself, but Grayson will do what he always does, which is being a disappointment. Cruz Montana shows up from out of the crowd and says he knew NXT was dysfunctional, but now he believes every word, and he somewhat likes it. He then says the difference between himself and everyone else is that everyone came to talk and he came here to throw hands. He beats up two members of security, and a brawl breaks out. Security quickly moves in to restore order. Zilla Fatu suddenly shows up and takes out multiple people with a dive off the top rope to the outside before taking the NXT Championship and raising it up in the corner while Kendal and Sinclair raise their titles up to end the show.
