Double or Nothing 2026 - The LIVE Results

Mick Foley makes his AEW debut on the Buy-In. Noelle Foley is seen in the crowd.

The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) beat Zayda Steel and Viva Van in a five-minute AEW World Women's Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match with 0:15 (fifteen seconds) left on the clock during the Buy-In. After the match, Bayne hits Christopher Daniels with a big boot before she and Lena Kross hit a double choke slam on Viva Van. TayJay (Tay Melo and Anna Jay) then show up a metal pipe and a 2x4, and The Divine Dominion get out of the ring.

The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia) beat The Opps (Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Anthony Bowens) in a trios match.

Boom and Doom ("Big Boom!" A.J. and Q. T. Marshall) and The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong) beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Anthony Ogogo, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattos" Carlie Bravo, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) in a ten-man tag match after Harley Cameron hits Christyan XO with the ground and pound for standing up to The Rizzler and Vita Life coconut water gets thrown in Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo's face to stop a Tower of Doom spot. After the match, Eddie Kingston, Ortiz and Mance Warner show up and go after Shante Taylor Promotions, chasing them out of the ring in the process.

MJF shows up during the pre-show and says that Mick Foley failed during every pivotal moment of his career, then says he would only care about the fans' opinion if he actually thought the New York Knicks would win the NBA Championship. He says that Darby Allin reminds him of Mick Foley in that they are both underdogs and that losing is what they do best. Mick Foley admits he lost a lot, but he never lost in two minutes and fifteen seconds like MJF and says MJF's losses can time an egg. He says that he can be seen in Darby Allin, but it is a much younger him, and that Darby Allin will walk off with both the AEW World Championship and MJF's hair. After Mick Foley says that his wavy hair is "wavy goodbye," MJF kicks him in the groin. Darby Allin rushes into the ring and chases MJF out before MJF can hit Mick Foley with the Dynamite Diamond Ring. Foley says he did not know he inspired Darby's career, and that he knew him as the weird, shy kid who was not picked for stardom. Foley tells Darby to win one for the weird ones tonight and prove not just what it takes to be a champion, but a legend.

Adam Copeland and Christian Cage beat FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) in an "I Quit" Match to become the AEW World Tag Team Champions! This is after Beth Phoenix, who finally gets her revenge after dragging Stokely Hathaway into a burning table, pulls out Spike from underneath the ring spikes and hands it to Adam Copeland, who takes Spike's nails to Harwood's head as Christian has Harwood in a Sharpshooter while Copeland has Harwood in a simultaneous crossface, which causes Harwood to quit. (Had Copeland and Christian lost, they would have had to retire as a tag team.)

We see footage of "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita reflecting on his career and his rivalry with "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada in Japan, pledging to beat Okada once and for all.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada to become the AEW International Champion! During the match, Don Callis stops Okada from hitting a spike piledriver on the outside in order to "protect his assets." After the match, Takeshita confronts The Don Callis Family after Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Mark Davis show up, then "The Protstar" Kyle Fletcher shows up for the first time in a while in a lavender suit and tie. Fletcher confronts Okada, and The Don Callis Family backs down, then smiles at Takeshita and hugs him. As Fletcher raises Takeshita's hand however, he hits Takeshita with a clothesline, then picks him up and hits him with a brainbuster. Fletcher and Okada then pick up the International Championship at the same time, but Okada lets Fletcher smash Takeshita in the face with the title.

Athena beats Mina Shirakawa to advance in the Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Roderick Strong, Orange Cassidy) wishes Kyle O'Reilly luck before the next match.

Jon Moxley retains the AEW Continental Championship against Kyle O'Reilly by submission with an ankle lock after O'Reilly tries to pin Moxley in the middle of dueling ankle locks. Both men shake hands after the match.

Will Ospreay beats Samoa Joe to advance in the Men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament after slipping out of the Muscle Buster to hit a Hidden Blade before hitting another Hidden Blade for the pin and the win.

Swerve Strickland beats Bandido to advance in the Men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament after Bandido's neck to give out during the bridge pin of the 21-Plex, allowing Swerve to hit the House Call to win and advance.

"The Toxic Spider" Thekla retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida and Jamie Hayter in a four-way match. During the match, Statlander and Shida finally go at it, and when Statlander hits Thekla with Staturday Night Fever, Shida stops the pinfall attempt with her shinai. Hayter pulls Shida to the outside by the shinai, then Thekla hits Statlander with a curb stomp to win and retain.

Both teams in Stadium Stampede have their own entrance videos prior to their entrances in the match.

Chris Jericho, The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) and The Elite (Kenny Omega, "Jungle" Jack Perry, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) beat The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona), The Don Callis Family (Mark Davis and Andrade el Idolo) and The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) in a Stadium Stampede Match that sees Mark Davis punching out Tommy Invincible, Satnam Singh starting a food fight, multiple broken tables, Luther with an oversized tennis racket, a sudden appearance by Lio Rush, and Mark Davis nearly getting hit by the Jurassic Express bus.

We see footage of Darby Allin underneath the roads of New York City on a skateboard before the next match.

MJF beats Darby Allin in a Title vs. Hair Match to win the AEW World Championship for the third time with a jumping piledriver off the second rope followed by the standing headlock takedown into a pin. (Had MJF lost, he would have lost his hair.) After the match, Darby has to be taken out on a stretcher, and when MJF stands on the stretcher to pose, he is chased away by "The Jet' Kevin Knight, who then jumps off the top rope to hit Darby with a UFO Splash to end the show.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for May 24, 2026

Delirium (Slade and McCallion) beat The Slick Sensations (Pedro and Grayson).

Backstage, OXP says that he is here to play and to win, and that whoever steps in front of him is going to get that kick right to the head. Buck Skynyr shows up and challenges OXP to a match next week, then tells him to watch what he does in the next match.
Buck Skynyr beats BYP.

Mathias, OXP and Joey Lancaster beat World's Finest (Steve El Lycan, LJ Ramos, Aguila) in a six-man tag match.

Leo Sparrow and Shawn Donovan vs. Aaron Rourke and Pat Buck is replayed.

Backstage, we hear from Jordan Castle and "One in a Million" Maximilien. Jordan says that Royce Isaacs put up a fight and proved he was one of the best in the world, but he was not good enough against Maximilien. He then says that Maximilien will take some rest in Montenegro, then Jonny Loquasto shows up and brings up Jordan Castle's involvement in Maximilien's match with Mathias. He announces that there is a number one contender's match for the Heritage title in the coming weeks that Mathias has already qualified for. Castle says that he has looked at the contract, as he has seen this coming a mile away, and tells Loquasto that Mathias will have to face three opponents. He then says that whoever wins that match will get put down by Maximilien.

Jordan Cruz and The Epic head to the ring. Cruz says he is the greatest fighting champion the fans have ever seen, as he shows up and shows out unlike his opponent. He says that Willie Mack "pulled a Hammerstone" and ducked him, and says he is not the first or the last to be scared. When Jordan Cruz asks who has "a bigger willie than The Mack" and calls out for a challenger, he gets Alex Ace and Christian Rosenberg. Rosenburg says there is no need to open the door for an opportunity, for a seven-foot anomaly is about to kick it down. He tells Jordan Cruz that destruction is in his destiny and that Alex Ace is the next UWN World Champion.

Alex Ace beats Jordan Cruz by disqualification after The Epic attacks Alex Ace in the ring. After the match, Cruz and The Epic double-team Alex Ace, but Alex Ace boots Cruz out of the ring before choke slamming The Epic.

Saturday Night's Main Event 44 - The Results

Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab beat Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and Rhea Ripley in a six-woman tag match after Charlotte and Rhea finally put their differences aside only for Cargill to shove Rhea into everyone else and hit Rhea with Jaded.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page. Ethan says that this is an important night for him, Cathy Kelley and even the Intercontinental Championship, as he will win it and give it the attention it deserves, and also because it is the last time he is interviewed before he becomes champion. He says that Penta is only champion so he can hand him the title.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Sol Ruca, who wants to know if Becky Lynch is ready. She says that she is taking this match seriously and that it will take just one Sol Snatcher to beat Becky and snatch the spotlight. We then hear from Becky Lynch, who says that everyone is going to say that she is the greatest tonight as she makes her way to the ring.

Sol Ruca beats Becky Lynch by disqualification after Becky uses referee Jessika Carr as a human shield against the Sol Snatcher. After the match, Becky attacks Sol Ruca with the Women's Intercontinental Championship and a Manhandle Slam as Sol Ruca checks on referee Jessika Carr, then hits a second Manhandle Slam. Becky then scares referee Dan Engler off before hitting a third Manhandle Slam.

We hear from Penta, who says that "All Ego" Ethan Page keeps talking about his championship, then says he will fight with fire and pain and never back down. He says that Ethan is an arrogant clown while he fights for his people and his championship.

Backstage, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis tells Becky Lynch that as per Raw General Manager Adam Pearce, Becky will defend the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Sol Ruca at Clash in Italy.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend). Nia says they will no longer be former champions, and Lash says that they will end Paige and Brie Bella's nostalgia tour once and for all. Nia says they will make history by making Paige and Brie history.

Penta retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against "All Ego" Ethan Page after Ethan hits an exposed turnbuckle that Ethan exposed himself before Penta hits him with the Mexican Destroyer.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Paige and Brie Bella. Brie says everyone has written them off and that Paige stepped up when Nikki could not. She says she have each others' backs, and that they have beaten The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) once and they can beat them again. Paige says this was never supposed to happen, and while they are the underdogs on paper, they are winning tonight.

The next Saturday Night's Main Event is live on Peacock and YouTube on July 18th!

We hear from The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who proclaim that they will be beating The Vision to become the World Tag Team Champions tonight.

Brie Bella and Paige retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) after Brie presses Paige forward with her boot after Paige hits Nia with a Sunset Flip to get out of Nia's grasp.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Vision (Paul Heyman, Logan Paul, Austin Theory). Paul Heyman says that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) will be denied the World Tag Team titles by Logan Paul and Austin Theory. Logan says it is undeniable that they are the greatest crossover team in history and the greatest tag team champions in the history of the world. He says the tag team titles are the smoke, and Theory says that the titles are for them.

The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) retain the World Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). During the match, Bron Breakker goes for a Spear on The Street Profits only to be overpowered by Dawkins. After this, The Street Profits double-team The Vision, but Paul Heyman puts Theory's foot on the bottom rope. Montez goes after Heyman only to be blasted with brass knuckles by Logan Paul, who throws Montez back into the ring so that Theory can pin, win and retain. The show ends with Breakker hitting individual spears on The Street Profits

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 23, 2026

Backstage, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) get mentally prepared for talent reviews before Jimmy Blaylock laughs an evil laugh.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Tim Bosby says that MJF decided to get cute to social media and threatens to rip his horns off and throw them to the ground, then says that Bryan Keith could not get the job done and that it is no wonder Chris Jericho threw him by the wayside. He alos says that the bounty on Mike Anthony's head is still active and is now increased to $10,000, then tells the crowd to shut up before calling Mike Anthony "nothing more than a cockroach."

Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra tries to stop Mike Anthony from doing something regrettable. Cobra says they will do things by the book, telling him "do it right, do it all night." Mike Anthony takes his word for it.

K-Toomer retains the Big Mane Fight Championship against Big Jack (who has not been seen in Memphis Wrestling in quite some time). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer, who says that the real goes through him and that he is bringing real back. He tells anybody to send their best but not to send anyone they want back, and wants his challengers to either beat him or become another victim.

Justin Case shows up for the first time in a while. He learns from "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock that he had a big problem, but he fired him. Jimmy says he will get him somebody bigger, better and smarter to get to the top. Justin Case then hands Jimmy a chain with a ring on it.

We hear from "The Predator" Don Frye, who will be at the Tupelo Furniture Market for TBC Fights in Tupelo, Mississippi on June 20th, with a portion of the proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) after Lamonte hides behind the comentary table and then runs back to the locker room, with Bradley unable to bring him back to the ring. After the match, Lamonte hightails it away from the WrestleCenter through the parking lot, with Bradley not too far behind.

We see footage of Big John Dalton and Big Daddy at the Baptist Cancer Center interspersed with Big John Dalton's announcement from last week.

Backstage, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) meet with "The Gift" Ray Sanders, Derrick and Matchmaker King Cobra after they receive a text from "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, who tells the three of them to get their pink slips ready.

Dustin Starr interviews Raven Black at the announce desk. Raven Black threatens to send Dustin Starr to the ER just like all the other women she has attacked to prove she is the baddest woman in Memphis Wrestling. Suddenly, Big Mama shows up for the first time in months and starts a brawl. Officials and security have to separate both women and restore order. Big Mama says that if Raven Black wants to be the biggest and the baddest, then they can have a street fight next week.

Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock with Diana Taylor. Diana tells Blaylock that if he stays out of her way, she will stay out of his.

Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Mama Ally (formerly known as Ally X and Mama Money).

Lil' Homie meets with Tim Grind in the parking lot. Both of them are serious about today's main event match. Meanwhile, Gavin White tells Kevin White that he still has what it takes.

Tim Grind vs. Kevin White - the latter in his first televised match in twenty years - ends in a no contest. During the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's Secret Service agents briefly take Maria Starr aside for a talent review. Later on in the match, Lil' Homie and Gavin White get on the apron to fire their respective fathers up, then Lil' Homie pulls Gavin White off the ring apron. As they confront each other, Gavin White inadvertently knocks Lil' Homie off the ring apron into Gavin White off an Irish whip by Tim Grind. Lil' Homie and Gavin White go at it, and when Tim Grind breaks it up, he is attacked by Kevin White, and the match is thrown out as referees and officials spend the last few minutes of the show trying to break up the ensuing brawl.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 22, 2026

Rhea Ripley heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Rhea mentions Jade Cargill and her crew attacking her to send a message only to piss her off, and now that she is back, she is itching for a fight. Rhea tells Cargill that if she wants her rematch, she will happily beat her again at Clash in Italy for the WWE Women's Championship. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss show up, and Charlotte tells Rhea not to get ahead of herself as they all still have a six-woman tag team match, and Alexa says they need to be on the same page. Charlotte also wants to know where Rhea was when they were attacked last week. Rhea says she was with family in Australia. Charlotte says she needed her help, but Rhea mentions that Charlotte told her she did not need her help. Rhea asks Charlotte how she can trust her to have her back if she cannot have Alexa's, and Charlotte takes this as Rhea drawing a wedge between her and Alexa. Suddenly, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up. Jacy Jayne is entertained by Charlotte and Rhea arguing, which she says all started when Fatal Influence stepped onto the scene. She also says that while they have been at each others' throats, Fatal Influence have ascended to the top. She says that when there is an opportunity, Fatal Influence takes it. Charlotte challenges Fatal Influence to a tag team match later tonight. Jacy says that is all she needed to hear.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga). Solo Sikoa says Talla Tonga is more than ready and that he wants everyone, including Tama Tonga, to watch what Talla does to Shinsuke Nakamura tonight. Royce Keys shows up and confronts Solo Sikoa for costing him a title match, and tells Solo to stay out of his business. Solo says that if Royce did not need his help, all he had to do was say so. He just says that Royce needs somebody to watch his back, and asks who better to do it than family.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair meets with Alexa Bliss. Alexa tells Charlotte that she is sick and tired of Charlotte and Rhea bickering and that they will be the ones teaming up tonight out of the three of them.

Talla Tonga beats Shinsuke Nakamura following the distraction and interference attempt by Solo Sikoa. After the match, Solo Sikoa goes for the Samoan Spike as Talla Tonga holds Nakamura down. Tama Tonga stops Solo, then attacks Nakamura himself. Solo goes for a Samoan Spike again, but Damian Priest shows up with a metal folding chair. Solo, Talla and Tama leave the ring.

We see a video package for Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat at Clash in Italy.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with referee Charles Robinson regarding the power outage, then meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. He asks Cody to let him handle Gunther and make sure the contract gets signed. Cody agrees, then runs into Sami Zayn, who tells Cody that if he needs help, all he has to do is ask. Cody says "Thanks, but no thanks" and leaves. Sami then meets with Aldis, and is told that time is tight. Sami says that he is owed a little respect and cannot get a match, even though Cody can get time to address his fans while he cannot. Cody shows up, having overheard everything, makes himself Sami's opponent tonight.

Backstage, The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga) meet in the locker room. Tama Tonga says that everyone thinks they are weak, and says that Solo Sikoa has to handle Damian Priest and show that they are not weak, and that he must do this on his own for the family. Solo agrees, and tells Tama to get the match made.

Before the next match, The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) show up. Nia says that tomorrow night she and Lash will end Paige and Brie Bella's nostalgia tour and take the women's tag titles back, and Lash says that taking Tiffany Stratton's title will be the perfect beginning to a golden weekend.

Tiffany Stratton retains the WWE Women's United States Championship against Lash Legend in an open challenge match. During the match, Chelsea Green shows up to support Tiffany Stratton from ringside. Near the end of the match, Nia Jax grabs at Tiffany as Tiffany is at the top rope, but Tiffany kicks her away. Chelsea soon sends Nia into the ring post, and when Lash grabs at Chelsea, Tiffany gets the schoolkid pin and the win to retain.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis finds out that the power issue in the arena is being caused by Danhausen working with his cloning machine. Danhausen disappears when he presses a button and the power goes out in the room.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Miz and Kit Wilson. The Miz insists that he is not cursed by Danhausen, despite what has happened to them as of late, then Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) shows up. Axiom says that Danhausen has cursed The Miz, and Kit Wilson calls this disrespectful and toxic. The Miz then challenges Axiom to a match next week in his hometown, to which Axiom agrees.

Trick Williams and Lil Yachty head to the ring. As Trick Williams and Lil Yachty talk about The Miz interrupting them, Carmelo Hayes suddenly shows up and tells Trick to do the right thing, as Trick screwed him out of his championship opportunity. He also says that if it were not for Trick, he would still be United States Championship. Carmelo says that he is not here to discredit Trick and that he has always believed in him, then says there is a difference between carrying a title and being a champion. He says that he won the fans over with his hard work and his blood, sweat and tears, and tells Trick to give what both him and the fans want: a match for the WWE United States Championship right here, right now. Lil Yachty says that Trick Williams has a tight schedule, Carmelo tells Trick to make time for a title defense if his secretary allows for it, as the old Trick Williams would not have anyone telling him what to do. After Carmelo says that Trick was always good at playing second fiddle, Trick says that he does not eat dirty rice or chew his cabbage twice, and says that while he ended the open challenge, Carmelo will get his match tonight, and the ass-whupping is on the house. Trick Williams then calls for a referee for this impromptu title match.

Trick Williams beats Carmelo Hayes. During the match, Ricky Saints shows up to watch the match from ringside. Near the end of the match, Saints mouths off at Carmelo at ringside only to be shoved out of the way by authority at ringside, and when Saints' argument with referee Charles Robinson costs Carmelo the win, Carmelo knocks Saints off the ring apron. That allows Trick to hit the Trick Shot for the win.

Backstage, Sami Zayn is angry with himself again when he notices Johnny Gargano lying on a road crate. He tells Gargano what is going on, saying he knows what is going on around here and that Gargano is "the last good guy left" for letting nobody change who he is. When Sami leaves, Gargano knocks over the water bottle near his own head in reference to the two other water bottles that Sami has just angrily smacked around.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Ricky Saints, who is then immediately punched in the face by Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo then tells Saints to stay out of his business.

Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) after Charlotte gets a revenge-filled hot tag and hits Lainey Reid with Natural Selection following Rhea's Riptide in response to Lainey Reid hitting her with a superkick meant for Rhea. After the match, Rhea, Charlotte and Alexa Bliss are attacked by Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab. Cargill and Rhea are the only ones left near the ring, and Cargill hits Rhea with a pump kick followed by Jaded.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says he and Sami Zayn are friends, but he does not recognize Sami so much and says that his change in attitude has become too much. He hopes to make Sami Zayn look in the mirror and become accountable, then says than Gunther can do whatever he wants, as he cannot change the fact that he is facing him.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab. Michin says that the women's division is lying about who is the best when they are the best, and that they will prove they are the best again. B-Fab says it is best their opponents not just show up. Jade Cargill says it is time to do the work and get her title back.

Solo Sikoa beats Damian Priest after Priest ends off Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga only for Solo to hit him with the Samoan Spike for the win. After the match, The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga) attack Damian Priest before Royce Keys shows up and makes quick work of Tama and Talla before confronting Solo, who just walks away. Royce helps Priest up, and Priest almost choke slams Royce before realizing who he is.

Backstage, we hear from Brie Bella and Paige. Brie and Paige have talked about their successful women's tag team title reign and state that there is more to staying champion than brute strength. They state that when they step into the ring at Saturday Night's Main Event, The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) will not know what hit them.

Backstage, Chelsea Green runs into Blake Monroe. They both introduce themselves to each other, then Blake Monroe says she saw Chelsea earlier and wishes she didn't. Blake leaves, then The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) rush out and smack her into some road crates.

Backstage, Royce Keys confronts Damian Priest, asking him what his problem is and telling him that R-Truth told him to have Priest's back tonight. Priest says he does not know or trust him, and says that Royce would have done the same thing in his shoes. Royce says that if it is an issue Priest wants, it is an issue Priest will get.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Sami Zayn after Gunther suddenly shows up and puts Cody in a sleeper hold from the apron. When this happens, Sami charges at Cody, but Cody dodges and Sami nails Gunther instead. Cody then hits Sami with the Cross Rhodes for the win. After the match, Cody and Gunther brawl, and Gunther powerbombs Cody. Sami confronts Gunther before Gunther can put Cody in a sleeper hold, but Sami backs down and lets Gunther put Cody in a sleeper anyway. Sami has second thoughts about leaving Cody to Gunther as he leaves, and Gunther ultimately makes Cody pass out before holding up the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!

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Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for May 21, 2026

The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Eddie Edwards calls The System "the most dominant force in TNA history" and calls Cedric's victory from last week a statement, and says that if he were Mike Santana, he would watch his back, as he still has his eyes on the World Championship. Brian Myers says that the champions in The System do not suck, and calls Eddie "the uncrowned TNA World Champion" and a future TNA Hall of Famer for carrying TNA on his back for over a decade, as The System is full of winners. Bear Bronson says that everyone who steps up to them gets taken out, regardless of how good anyone thinks they are or how much the fans believe in them, as The System does not give a damn who believes in them, for the result will always be the same. He says that anyone who steps up to The System will be eaten alive. Cedric Alexander says Leon Slater was just one day away from reaching his dream of becoming a record-breaker, but last week, he became the record taker. He then says that afterwards, somebody decided to ruin the party, and calls out Fabian Aichner so he can say what he has to say to his face. Aichner shows up and says he came to TNA to make a name for himself. He says that he is here for respect, redemption and recognition, and that the bigger the fight, the better the result, for he is a future champion. He tells Cedric to enjoy being champion, for he is here to take his spot. The System rush at Aichner, but he takes them down before fighting Cedric in the ring and nearly choking him out.

Backstage, Daria Rae speaks with Steve Maclin, says that everyone in TNA brags about loyalty, yet as soon as Maclin put his hands on Tom Hannifan, everyone wanted him gone from TNA. She says she saw the situation differently and that everyone fears what Maclin is capable of when he is focused, and that she knows what men built like Maclin are capable of. Daria then tells Maclin that he has the opportunity to rip the heart out of the company, take out Mike Santana and put the TNA World Championship back around the waist of someone who deserves to carry it.

Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace guest on commentary for the next match.

Indi Hartwell beats Elayna Black by disqualification after Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace get on the apron so that Arianna can shove Indi Hartwell off the top rope. After the match, Arianna mentions Indi saying she had unfinished business with her and says that their business is now finished, then states she is no longer TNA Knockouts World Champion because of Director of Authority Santino Marella giving Lei Ying Lee an opportunity she did not deserve because he was mad at her. Santino shows up and calls Arianna's words "classless" before stating that Lei Ying Lee deserved the rematch because she beat her, and says the only thing unfinished around here is Arianna's attitude before calling her a brat. He also says that Stacks makes him sick and fills Arianna's head full of garbage, and when Stacks pokes at Santino, Santino pulls out the Cobra only for Daria Rae to show up. Daria says that Santino is picking fights with talent again, says that nobody is scared of the Cobra and calls judo "the weakest of all the martial arts" because she is a real fighter. She also asks Stacks to file a complaint against Santino with the board of directors.

Backstage, The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) are in their dressing room. The Personal Concierge says that Ash by Elegance is taking a few weeks off and talks about future plans before the lights go out. When they come back on, they get a message from Rosemary, Allie and Mara Sadé saying "See you soon."

Before the next match, Vincent says that he was not expected The Hardys' (Jeff and Matt Hardy) usual ring entrance theme and that he broke Matt Hardy once and he can do it again. The lights go out, and Matt's "Broken" theme plays before he shows up with Brother Nero. Dutch and Brother Nero are then handcuffed to separate ring posts.

"Broken" Matt Hardy beats Vincent. During the match, Matt Hardy goes for a Twist of Fate on Vincent only for Vincent to shove him into referee Daniel Spencer. Vincent then gets the handcuff key, but as he looks at it, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Brother Nero has disappeared, and Willow is in the ring. Willow hits Vincent with his umbrella, then runs off. Matt Hardy then hits Vincent with the Twist of Fate for the win.

Backstage, Elijah is met by AJ Francis, who wants to collaborate with Elijah in the music studio. Elijah says it has always been and always will be him and his guitar, then says that he is a drifter and the drifter walks alone. Elijah leaves, and Francis says "You'll regret that."

Both AJ Francis and KC Navarro are out following their Sactown Street Fight. Moose is out following the backstage attack on him from last week's show. Indi Hartwell is currently being evaluated after Arianna Grace's attack on her earlier tonight. Mike Santana and Steve Maclin are fully cleared for tonight's TNA World Championship main event.

Director of Authority Santino Marella announces that next week will be the return of the Champion's Challenge Match, with one all-stars vs. champions match for the men and another for the Knockouts. He also announces that this week, Mike Santana and Steve Maclin will also be wrestling to decide who will be the captain for the men's championship team. Daria Rae shows up and announces that next week, Santino will face Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo one-on-one. Santino leaves satisfied, then The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) shows up, with Eddie Edwards wanting Fabian Aichner. Daria Rae tells Eddie he has his match.

Mustafa Ali retains the TNA International Championship against Chazz "Starboy" Hall with a crucifix pin with a bridge. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally awards the TNA International Championship to Mustafa Ali.

Backstage, Keith Jardine takes a selfie with a fan, then is met by Director of Authority Santino Marella as well as Mara Sadé. Mara asks Jardine to be in her team's corner in case The Personal Concierge acts out of pocket in the Knockouts' Champion's Challenge. Jardine accepts.

Backstage, Steve Maclin is met by Eric Young. Eric Young says he offered him a real opportunity, yet Maclin turned it down and he got fired before turning into everything he wanted him to be and found his way back. He also says that Mike Santana tried to end Maclin's career and that Maclin disappeared, then says that if he beats Santana, he will face to face him and prove him wrong, for he has proved him right at every turn and is willing to tell him the truth. He says that win or lose, Maclin gets to choose his fate, and says that either he beats Santana and faces him or he loses and disappears again. He says that choices have consequences, and that Maclin is about to make the biggest choice of his life.

Xia Brookside beats Jada Stone after tripping Jada's left leg, which she damaged through out the match, on the Spark Stunner to hit Darkside.

Backstage, security gets between Steve Maclin and Mike Santana as Santana heads to the ring, and Maclin threats to put Santana in the hospital. (One of the security guards is independent wrestler Mathias.)

Backstage, we hear from Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace. Arianna says Director of Authority Santino Marella will be exposed, and Stacks says that Santino is the bad influence, not him. Arianna calls Santino a comedy act, and Stacks says Santino will not cracks joke when he cracks his jaw. Stacks says Arianna needs him, not Santino, in his life now.

Mike Santana retains the TNA World Championship against Steve Maclin. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally awards the TNA World Championship to Mike Santana.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for May 21, 2026

Matt Cardona beats Nathan Frazer.

Maxxine Dupri beats Nikkita Lyons.

Je'Von Evans beats Harlem Lewis.