Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 18, 2026

Cruz Montana heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Montana calls out Zilla Fatu, saying that he made his intention to take a spot and come for the NXT Championship clear, and says that Zilla has added himself to that list for keeping him from becoming #1 contender. He says he does not care what the world says about him, as he will not allow Zilla to come to NXT take what is his. One of the ringside workers tells Montana that Zilla is not here, then all of a sudden, Rey Fenix shows up. Fenix says he is happy to see Montana again, and that he is here to find out who he is defending the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against after the match, and says that if anyone costs him a title shot, he is ready for them, too. Fenix tells Montana "I got you," and Montana talks about their wars in the indies and in Total Nonstop Action, and compliments him for how he represents himself and the culture, then gives him the floor. Montana says the most dangerous place in NXT is the parking lot, and that he will meet Zilla Fatu there.

EK Prosper beats Romeo Moreno, Tristan Angels and La Parka in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship. After the match, Rey Fenix shakes hands with EK Prosper in the middle of the ring.

Backstage, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair are focused on their match tonight when The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood) showing up wanting to assist. This leads to The Vanity Project getting insulted at every turn after Kendal and Sinclair refuse, and Myka has to tell Drake to lock in and prove them wrong.

Nattie beats Thea Hail by submission with the Sharpshooter. After the match, Karmen Petrovic and Nikkita Lyons force Jaida Parker to watch as Nattie briefly puts Thea in the Sharpshooter again.

Backstage, Lucien Price is focused on getting the WWE Speed Championship as he chats with Bronco Nima, and Lucien says that he will get the job done against Lexis King tonight.

Lexis King retains the WWE Speed Championship against Lucien Price after Charlie Dempsey and Uriah Connors grabs at Lucien Price on the outside while Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace distract the referee. After the match, Birthright (Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Uriah Connors) attacks Lucien Price, and Bronco Nima makes the save. Bronco and Lucien hug afterwards.

Grayson Waller heads to the ring. Grayson says that for weeks, he has been begging for someone to try to end his takeover, but instead of one of those "TikTok tough guys" trying to do something, he has to deal with Zilla Fatu. He says that Zilla made a big mistake and that he is not scared of him or his family before mockingly stating that he is happy Zilla is here because the ankle monitor is off and he can finally roam free. He claims that Zilla cost him #1 contendership for the NXT Championship, then says he is the #1 contender before Tony D'Angelo says that he has beaten all challengers for his title and will continue to do so. Cruz Montana suddenly shows up, and he reminds Grayson that he was on his back looking up at the lights before Zilla jumped him. He then proposes that he and Grayson finish their business, then he and D'Angelo can go toe-to-toe for the NXT Championship. Montana then says that if Zilla wants to get involved, he will beat him, too. General Manager Robert Stone shows up and says that Zilla is yet to be signed to a contract, then makes Grayson Waller vs. Cruz Montana vs. Tony D'Angelo for the NXT Championship at Heatwave. Stone says that when the time comes, he will be the one to deal with Zilla.

Backstage, Shiloh Hill and Lizzy Rain talk about last week when Myles Borne shows up. Borne says that Jackson Drake gets something for winning tonight, but not Shiloh. Borne then says that he has gotten with General Manager Robert Stone, and if Shiloh wins tonight, he gets a shot at the North American Championship.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone gets off the phone with Zilla Fatu when he sees Keanu Carver in his office, wanting a shot at the NXT Championship. Carver insists that Stone drink the coffee he made for him, then Kam Hendrix shows up saying he should be kept in mind for the NXT Championship. Carver gets angry with Hendrix and leaves.

Kali Armstrong and Kelani Jordan beat Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair.

On this week's NXT Spotlight, we see Dion Lennox and Saquon Shugars have a face-to-face meeting through separate rooms. Saquon says that Lennox cannot beat him on his own and needs help to do it, and Lennox says he will prove that he is the leader of DarkState (Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin). Saquon proposes they have a steel cage match, and Lennox proposes they have weapons in the cage.

Jackson Drake beats Shiloh Hill in an NXT North American Championship #1 contender' match despite Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes getting ejected from ringside for attacking Shiloh on the outside. Late in the match, Shiloh fends off Drake on the top rope, but sends Drake tumbling into the referee. Naraku suddenly pops up from underneath the ring and sprays red mist into Shiloh's eyes, and that allows Drake to get the win and the title shot.

Backstage, Zaria meets with General Manager Robert Stone when Kali Armstrong shows up. Kali wants championship gold, and Zaria makes it clear that there will soon be one dominant NXT Women's North American Champion. This soon leads to a verbal confrontation between Kali and Zaria, and Stone makes a match between the two of them where if Kali wins, the Women's North American Championship-Women's Speed Championship unification match becomes a Triple Threat Match.

General Manager Robert Stone is in the ring for Zilla Fatu's contract signing. Stone introduces Zilla to the ring. Tony D'Angelo is seen watching from the balcony before Zilla says this is a big moment to sign with the #1 wrestling company in the world and start in NXT. Zilla admits he never thought he would be here, but he is here now, and he aims to prove that he is not just "another nepo baby" and that he will let his talent speak for itself. He says that he made a lot of people mad last week, then tells everyone to get used to it. Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana show up from different angles, with Grayson being held back by security, and Zilla is ready for them. Stone then announces that Zilla's first match is an NXT Championship match as per his contract. Zilla says that the Triple Threat Match for the NXT Championship is a Fatal 4-Way as security goes from just holding Grayson back to also holding D'Angelo and Montana back.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 17, 2026

Stephanie Vaquer heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Vaquer says she is here tonight for only one reason: the Women's World Championship. She does not want to talk, and wrestling is her first language. Vaquer calls out Liv Morgan, and Liv shows up with Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez. Liv says Vaquer may not feel like talking a lot tonight, but she has a lot on her night. She mentions Becky Lynch mentioning her reign negating all the hard work she put in the Women's World Championship, then says that she does not care. Liv says she does not care about those before her and those coming after her, as she is not a champion for them, and she certainly does not care for any of the fans. Liv also talks about how she put Stephanie Vaquer on the shelf for three month and states that all that matters is that she is champion, and as long as she is, Vaquer and Becky never will be. She says that the woman that Becky and Vaquer berated on a regular basis is now the greatest Women's World Champion of all time. Vaquer then dares Liv to get in the ring, and Liv tells Vaquer she will regret this when Roxanne and Raquel join her in a three-on-one attack. Vaquer soon fights back, but the numbers game takes back over. All of a sudden, Becky Lynch shows up and fights the threesome, bumping into Vaquer as she does. Vaquer and Becky confront each other again, and the confrontation soon gets physical. Liv pulls Becky out of the ring and sends her into a ring post, but Vaquer takes Liv down from the ring apron only to eat a big boot from Raquel. Liv, Roxanne and Raquel soon get the better of Vaquer.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) are excited to bring Solo Sikoa back home to The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu), and Solo Sikoa is with them. The three of them then run into LA Knight, and Jey Uso tells Solo and Knight that they both know the play as Jimmy laughs as Knight. Solo is then brought into The Bloodline's locker room.

Je'Von Evans beats JD McDonagh. After the match, Big Cass appears and attacks Je'Von Evans for a third time, then bear hugs him and hits him with the East River Crossing. Je'Von then grabs a microphone and ask Big Cass if that is all he has got, and Big Cass makes up his mind to return to the ring. Je'Von clocks Cass with a right hand, then hits him with a tope suicida despite a tweaked left ankle. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio suddenly grabs Je'Von and sends him into the ring post, and that allows Big Cass to launch Je'Von into the barricade before hitting him with a big boot back in the ring.

It is announced that next week's show will start at 6 PM Eastern/3 PM Pacific.

We hear from Rey Fenix, who says that the power of lucha libre grows stronger with every step he takes. He says that El Fiscal is an incredible fighter, but he is unstoppable. Fenix says this is his chance to fight for the World Heavyweight Championship. We then hear from El Fiscal, who calls the tournament his big opportunity He says that his match will Rey Fenix will be historic and that he will get one step closer to Roman Reigns, then declares that he is the law and that after him comes total darkness.

Rey Fenix beats El Fiscal to advance in the World Heavyweight Championship #1 contender's tournament.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Stephanie Vaquer, who will face Roxanne Perez next week. Vaquer says that Liv always needs three people to deal with her, and that she has not forgotten what Roxanne has done to her. Becky Lynch shows up and annoys Vaquer over what recently happens. Vaquer says that Roxanne is her problem, and warns Becky not to become her next one. Becky says that as Vaquer goes after the Women's World Championship, she will be her biggest problem. She then sarcastically wishes Vaquer luck against Roxanne next week, and sarcastically hopes that the match will be a clean one-on-one match where nobody interferes.

We hear from Lyra Valkyria, who brags about decimating Bayley and how everything is about Sol Ruca these days. Lyra says she can do anything Sol Ruca does, but she does not because she is smart, and that when one flies and flips around, bad things happen. Lyra says Sol Ruca is out of her mind if she thinks she can beat her, and that she will make Sol Ruca crash and burn before she gets her title back.

Sol Ruca beats Lyra Valkyria.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) meet up with Jacob Fatu. Jey brags about delivering Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns when Jacob could not do it, then says "Who's a punk ass now, Jacob?"

Members of the Buffalo Bills football team are seen in the front row.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri). Logan Paul states that last week was all about showing that they run this place, and that anybody that wants to step up will get put down. Maxxine Dupri laughs about Austin Theory smashing Otis' head into the ring post and squashing Tozawa over and over again. Theory says Oba Femi took a cheap shot on him last week, and that this will not go unnoticed. He also notes that he and Bron Breakker are the World Tag Team Champions and he has Maxxine on his arm. Breakker states that anything he has to say to Oba Femi will be said right to his face. Breakker heads to the ring and calls Oba Femi out, telling him he will have to take the future of WWE from him if he wants to be it. Paul Heyman suddenly shows up and says he was once an advocate and still an oracle and wiseman. Heyman says he knows what is wise and not wise to do, and notes that the question going around is "Who is the future of WWE?" Breakker demands that Heyman tell him who he thinks is the future of WWE. Suddenly, the lights go out, and Oba Femi makes his way to the ring. Oba says that Breakker is asking stupid questions and that he already knows who the future is, as does he, the fans and Brock Lesnar. Oba states that "the future is Oba Femi," and if Breakker has a problem with the answer, he can take it up with him any day, any time. Breakker proposes right here and right now, and Heyman says that if Breakker takes one more step towards Oba, he takes a permanent step away from him. Heyman says that WWE is a publicly traded company and the biggest wrestling company on the face of the planet, and that they answer to shareholders. Heyman admits that this will not a popular thing to say, especially in Buffalo, New York, and says that while two people in the ring understand, one is learning. Heyman says that the future does not propose an impromptu match and that the match must be prepared and marketed, and that he has already set this up for Sunday Night's Main Event in Breakker's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Breakker and Oba Femi will square off then to see who is really the future of WWE. Breakker shakes hands with Heyman, and Oba Femi does the same. Breakker takes exception to this as Heyman says "That's good business!"

We hear from Dragon Lee, who says that lucha libre is not just a style, but a part of his family's legacy. He says that he is an extension of lucha libre and that failure is not an option. He welcomes El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. to the fire as he declares that only one of them will become World Haeavyeight Champion. We then hear from El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., who says that the tournament is not about the gold, but about his family, his mask and his legacy, and after tonight is over, nobody will forget why he is known as "The Aztec Warrior."

Dragon Lee beats El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. to advance in the World Heavyweight Championship #1 contender's tournament.

Chad Gable retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Rey Mysterio. After the match, Rey Mysterio places the Intercontinental Championship around Chad Gable's waist, and Gable raises Rey's hand.

Roman Reigns arrives at the arena, and Jacob Fatu gets the door of the limo for him. The two of them then head to the ring. Roman Reigns demands that Solo Sikoa be brought to him, and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) do just that. The Usos bring Solo Sikoa to the ring, and Reigns says that regardless of what the fans think, the sight of Solo pisses him off. Reigns says that he is a blessed man and has everything one can ever imagine, but some say he is petty and cannot understand how he can hold a receipt for so long. Reigns recalls his and Solo's Tribal Combat match, which is revisited in video package form and interspersed with recent footage of Solo Sikoa being cheeky towards The Usos and Roman Reigns, leading to a "Solo" chant. Reigns then says the fans may think it is funny, then asks why Solo thinks this is funny before noticing his jewelry and stepping on his sunglasses after nudging them off. Reigns asks Solo why he is looking at him and not on his knees begging. Solo is suddenly superkicked by Jacob Fatu, who then locks in the Tongan Death Grip. Reigns calls Jacob off, then tells Solo to wait on the mat while he has other business. Reigns praises The Usos and calls them his captains, and declares that if anyone disrespects them, they disrespect Reigns. Jimmy and Jey are both awarded black ula falas, then Reigns and The Usos focus on Solo again before LA Knight shows up. Knight sends The Usos out of the ring, then confronts Reigns. Jacob Fatu attacks Knight from behind, but Reigns stops him before he can lock in the Tongan Death Grip so he can hit Knight with a Superman Punch. As Reigns is about to go for the ground and pound on Knight, Reigns decides to force Solo to lay Knight out, saying that his father is watching and that he is here to serve his family now. Solo apologizes to Knight, then goes for the Samoan Spike only to hit Reigns with it. The Usos are enraged by Solo's behavior, then points his finger at The Usos like a gun. Solo and LA Knight take The Usos out, and LA Knight comes face-to-face with Jacob Fatu. Jacob Fatu refuses to lift a finger, and Roman Reigns goes for a Superman Punch only for Knight to turn around and reverse it with a BFT. Knight and Solo fist bump, then leave the ring.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

Let's Go! - LFG recap for August 16, 2026 (Episode Two)

We see Layla Diggs sewing her own ring gear and Masyn Holiday painting. Both women talk about the pressure of being in the Performance Center as they do.

Coach Matt Bloom meets with Booker T, Kevin Owens and Bubba Ray Dudley. Kevn Owens gets Tate Wilder vs. Romemo Moreno. Bloom says Wilder is moving away from the cowboy gimmick, and that Romeo Moreno is still a work in progress with a lot of wasted movement. Bubba Ray gets Layla Diggs vs. Masyn Holiday. Coach Bloom wants to see Diggs as the heel, and says that both women need to work on their gas tanks and be able to go for longer in the ring. She says that Masyn's offense looks weaker the longer the match goes. Booker T gets Trill London vs. Harlem Lewis. Booker T sees Jeff Hardy in Trill London and that it will just be a part of him, which he feels will not be a bad thing as long as he learns to do the small things. Bloom says that Trill needs to be a student of the game more, and that Harlem Lewis needs to show more intensity.

Kevin Owens meets with Romeo Moreno and Tate Wilder. Both men note that Owens allows for some leeway in their matches, but that comes with pressure. Tate Wilder notes that Romeo Moreno has ten times the experience that he has and that he made sure that their story was being told. Before the match, Tate Wilder is met by his wife and daughter.

Tate Wilder beats Romeo Moreno. Wilder says he is at the beginning of something awesome and is glad to have his family there for him. After the match, Kevin Owens says that both men did well, but their opening lock-up did not feel intense enough, and notes that the set-up for both men's top rope moonsaults were a bit awkward. Coach Matt Bloom notes that Moreno "worked angry" tonight and that he needs to that. He wants to see both men work on their chops, especially when Moreno's first chop was great, and that both men did well tonight.

Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Layla Diggs and Masyn Holiday. Layla says that one of them eventually has to turn on each other, and that she and Bubba Ray are on the same page for what the story calls for. He also wants both women to work on their in-ring endurance so that Masyn is ready for the comeback, and Layla notes that tonight's match will be the night to bring the aggression and unfriendlinesss out. Bubba also brings up the idea of both women coming out for their entrance at the same time, and when the fans find out that they are not teaming up and are facing each other in a one-on-one match, they immediately boo upon coming to the revelation that the match is a singles match.

Layla Diggs beats Masyn Holiday. Upon the beginning of the match, Layla goes full heel on Masyn, much to the delight of Bubba Ray Dudley and the amazement of the fans. Later in the match, Masyna has Layla by the hair, but she cannot pull the trigger, and Layla wins with an inside cradle. After the match, Bubba Ray Dudley says that he loved the match due to the emotion throughout the match. Layla feels like she has unlocked a new character in herself and says that she has layers now. Coach Bloom says he enjoyed the match, and liked the bad side that Layla showed off. He also says that both women looked comfortable in the ring.

Booker T meets with Harlem Lewis and Trill London. Booker T says that Trill checks off a lot of boxes and looks the part, but feels that something is missing. He wants Trill to work on the basic and the little things, and says that if Trill can do that, he can get anywhere. Harlem and Trill also find out that the match will only be five minutes, and that there will be only so much they can do in the match. Before the match, Booker wants Harlem Lewis to be the ring general.

Harlem Lewis beats Trill London. After the match, Booker T says both men did well, but wants Trill to watch his body language and show some more "cat-like precision." Meanwhile, Harlem Lewis wants to be able to wrestle his own match without it being completely thrown out by a producer and forcing him to start from scratch.

Let's Go! - LFG recap for August 16, 2026 (Episode One)

Bayley Humphrey meets with NXT lead writer Johnny Russo, and finds out that "Myka Lockwood" and "Sage Blackwood" are available for wrestling names. Bayley picks "Myka Lockwood," especially given that "Myka" is more chantable.

Coach Matt Bloom meets with Kevin Owens, Bubba Ray Dudley and Booker T. Booker T gets Braxton Cole vs. Shady Elnahas. Bloom says Braxton needs character work, and that Shady needs to focus on his own moveset than someone else's. Owens gets Malik Blade vs. Chris Island. Bloom says Malik has the talent but not the charisma, and says that Island is inconsistent and underperformes when Bubba Ray Dudley gets Bayley Humprey - now Myka Lockwood - vs. PJ Vasa. Bloom wants both women to be physical, and that he wants confidence out of Myka and wants PJ Vasa to show more aggression in her entrance.

Booker T meets with Braxton Cole and Shady Elnahas. Elnahas says that he has been asked to be himself and incorporate judo into his moveset, and Booker T notes that Elnahas is "disconnected" as he wants him to also be able to wrestle. Elnahas notes that Booker T is good with the little things that make a match, and Braxton notes that Booker has given him some advice on things during a match, and that while he should be the smart one in the ring, he should not be smarter than the babyface. Braxton then mentions his book choice for the next match, which happens to be a book about judo, which he hopes will help tell the story for the match.

Braxton Cole beats Shady Elnahas. Before the match, Braxton Cole is hit with a "weiner" chant. Booker T notes that Braxton Cole's movement does not feel natural yet. Bubba Ray compliments Shady Elnahas' incorporation of judo in his moveset. Owens mentions that Elnahas lacks a bit of intensity. After the match, Elnahas felt he could have performed more cleanly, and Booker T wants Elnahas to show more intensity and aggression, and that he should have went after Braxton on the outside. Coach Bloom tells Braxton to have fun with the "weiner" chant during his entrance, and tells Elnahas him not to keep his face down during the selling.

Kevin Owens meets with Malik Blade and Chris Island, both of them for the first time. Malik Blade notes the advice that Owens gives, as it is more focused on what the main roster, where Owens is right now, wants. Owens wants Chris Island to be more gritty with his style if he will wrestle in jeans, as he comes across as a street fighter. Island says it is time to stop figuring things out and start settling in.

Malik Blade beats Chris Island. Owens feels that Chris Island's amateur wrestling background is not translating very well, and he and Booker T agree that Island and Malik have no energy to them. After the match, Owens tells Island and Malik that their match lacked a lot of energy and that Island's clothesline had the most energy and body language, and Owens mentions that while Island shows arrogance, he comes off as timid. Island agrees that he needs to do more. Owens wants Malik to be more energetic and confident, and to own the "Malik the Freak" chants. Coach Bloom mentions that the wrestling was good and had the fans' attention, but then the energy dropped and they needed to keep the fans. Bloom compliments the "Malik, you weak" chant from Island.

Backstage, Myka Lockwood meets with Tristan Angels near Tristan's car and mentions that she is debuting her new name tonight. Tristan rues the fact that "Bayley Humphrey" is on the other side of his car. Bubba Ray Dudley pictures a "Myka" chant, then asks both Myka Locwood and PJ Vasa what they fear in the ring most. PJ Vasa says she has fears about how Shawn Michaels will react behind the curtain, while Myka fears regretting that she could have done better in the ring. Bubba Ray Dudley says "fuck fear," as fear will make them second-guess themselves and they need to get rid of it quickly. He feels that they will both get to the next level, but it will take a lot of confidence and an overcoming of fears that will allow them to spread their wings and be free. He tells them to take their match seriously and bring the best out of each other. He says there needs to be a level of palatable intensity from the both of them.

Myka Lockwood beats PJ Vasa. After the match, Shawn Michaels is impressed with both women, as is Bubba Ray, but Bubba Ray wants both women need to work on the choke slam (Myka with hitting the move, PJ Vasa with getting higher and landing flat on her back). Coach Bloom is impressed with both Myka and PJ Vasa.

Red Carpet Rumble, Week One - Championship Wrestling recap for August 16, 2026

5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) retain the UWN World Tag Team Championships against Thunder and Lightning ("All Day" Will Allday and Cam Cole).

Jonny Loquasto introduces both Marty "The Moth" Casaus - accompanied by his Director of Physicality, Shane Hartline - and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice for a Slapfight rematch. Zicky Dice will slap first due to winning the coin toss, then referee Chris Massie takes over as the official. At the first two attempts, Casaus flinches, and the third time, Shane Hartline stops Zicky, and Casaus takes the table and retreats. Effy shows up to stand up for Zicky, and he tells Zicky that he has an idea.

Backstage, Zicky Dice and Effy meets with Jonny Loquasto, with Zicky wanting something to be done regarding Marty "The Moth" Casaus and Shane Hartline. Effy proposes a tag team match against Casaus and Hartline, and Loquasto says he will get it done.

Simone beats Delilah Doom. After the match, Simone tells Big Mama she is next and that she wants her title shot at the next Sunday Night Slam, stating that the UWN Women's Championship is hers.

Backstage, Jonny Loquasto confronts with Marty "The Moth" Casaus and Shane Hartline for avoiding all physicality, and Hartline says that the conditions must be perfect for Casaus to uphold the contract for the Slapfight rematch. Loquasto tells Casaus and Hartline that the conditions are perfect for a tag team match against Zicky Dice and Effy. Hartline threatens to sue Loquasto as Loquasto leaves.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Effy beat Marty "The Moth" Casaus and Shane Hartline after Effy kisses Shane Hartline as Casaus holds Zicky down, distracting referee Chris Massie so that Zicky can kick Casaus low and win with a schoolkid pin.

Collision Course - Collision recap for August 15, 2026

"Hangman" Adam Page and Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson). After the match, Ricochet shows up and says he would love to rain on Brodido and Hangman's parade, and says that if the right hand does not get them, the left hand will. Brodido and Hangman are attacked from behind by Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona. Hangman tries to fend off Kaun and Toa Liona, but The Lethal Twist get involved and Hangman is overpowered and outnumbered, as do Brodido.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Don Callis, Hechicero, "The Machine" Brian Cage and Lance Archer. Don Callis says one man's descension is another man's competition, and that there is a 100% chance of The Don Callis Family winning. He has Hechicero and Cage shake hands, and tells Archer that "nobody dies."

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Orange says that he could be facing the winner between O'Reilly and Roderick in the next round. O'Reilly mentions his history with and respect for Roderick, and says that nothing will change after tonight. Roderick says likewise.

Hechicero beats "The Machine" Brian Cage to advance in the AEW Continental Challenge Cup.

We hear from Darby Allin, who says that he fears that he will not recognize himself in the mirror when his fifteen minutes of fame is over. He says that he sacrificed everything he stood for to try to make it to the top until Sting told him he did not have to change a thing. He says that "The Jet" Kevin Knight has changed and hopes that Knight enjoys being at the top, because the foundation of his success will not last and that The Don Callis Family is not family. He says that from now until Wembley Stadium, he will ensure that he beats the best Kevin Knight possible at All In, and after that, when Knight looks at himself in the mirror, he will not recognize who he sees, as he will beat him with in an inch of his life.

We hear from The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed). Wentz says they are rolling, refreshed and riding high after last week. Myron says he is not rolling after his singles match and needs the tag team win tonight, then "Blackheart" Lio Rush shows up, saying "He needs friends." Lio Rush then mentions "the rain" and says "He has them all."

The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) beat Rachelle Riveter and Mazzerati. After the match, The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) get in the ring and brawl with The Divine Dominion, clotheslining Megan Bayne out of the ring. Lena Kross has to save Bayne from being slammed through the timekeeper's table.

In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Renee Paquette interviews Zayda Steel, who looks forward to her match at Collision. Mercedes Moné shows up, and Zayda takes exception to Mercedes' attack on Willow Nightingale from behind, stating that she has lost all respect for her. Mercedes slaps Zayda, says she does not care, and says that she will teach her some respect on Collision.

Nigel McGuinness beats "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata to advance in the AEW Continental Challenge Cup after rolling back and pinning Shibata's shoulders to the mat.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Will Ospreay. Ospreay says that he has to make a difficult phone call to "the boys over in Japan" in order to find some tag team partners to face The Don Callis Family.

We see a video package for The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. Adam Copeland and Christian Cage for the AEW World Tag Team Championships at All In.

"Blackheart" Lio Rush and The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) beat Lights Camera Faction (Frescomatic, Ice Williams, "The Action" Jeaux Braxton and Watson) in an eight-man tag match by submission following the cravat from Lio Rush. After the match, The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) shows up for the next match.

The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) and Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) beats Sonico, Mariachi Montana (Ro and Julio Montana) and Jake Redondo in an eight-man tag match despite The Hurt Syndicate and MVP leaving due to the amount of time Shane Taylor Promotion bought from them having expired.

We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that all roads lead to Wembley Stadium and that the Casino Gauntlet Match is the biggest in history. He says that the winner gets a shot at the AEW World Championship, which is why he came to AEW. He knows that Andrade and MJF are the first two entrants, and tells them that if they believe in a god, they had better pray that he is not number three.

Mercedes Moné beats "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel by submission with the Statement Maker. After the match, Mercedes attacks Christopher Daniels from behind with the Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament title before hitting Zayda with it. Willow Nightingale shows up, and Mercedes retreats. Willow Nightingale says she can fight Mercedes right now and that Mercedes knows she can beat her. Mercedes jumps on the ring apron, then jumps back off and leaves. Willow then tells Mercedes "I'm still smiling, bitch!"

In backstage footage from after Dynamite, a bloody "Jungle" Jack Perry says he has no time to be and that he must become AEW World Champion. He says he has never been so confident to become champion in his life, and thanks Jon Moxley for showing what level he has to take himself to get there. He says that iron sharpens iron, and that he must face everyone who has been at that level: Samoa Joe, "Hangman" Adam Page, Kenny Omega. He then notices Swerve Strickland, and notes that he must face him as well. Swerve says he has beaten all of Perry's friends, and says that while Perry had a tough fight with Moxley, he is not quite ready to walk along killers yet. Perry says he thinks he is, and Swerve tells him to be careful bringing a knife to a Swerve fight.

We see a video package for Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship at All In. We then hear from Kenny Omega, who calls The Don Callis Family "a stain on the underpants that is his life." He says that he does not like Don Callis and that he does not like bullies, and says that he and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) will face The Don Callis Family in six-man action next week. Adam Copeland and Christian Cage show up, and Christian wants to know what happened at Grand Slam Mexico while Copeland wants to know if The Young Bucks are focused. Kenny Omega steps aside, and Matt says that they have all done this for a long time, that these things happen, and that Copeland and Christian are old enough to be their fathers. Christian asks "Who says that I'm not?" before telling The Young Bucks "Let us know when you're done trusting those guys."

Kyle O'Reilly beats Roderick Strong to advance in the AEW Continental Challenge Cup. After the match, Roderick Strong shoves O'Reilly before helping him up and raising his hand. Both men then leave together while Orange Cassidy joins them.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 15, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) at the announce desk. Tim Grind says The Bizness Dawgs have a message for The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White). He says they have been in wars, but their tag team title shot was their shot, and they had nothing to do with Kevin White's disappearance. He also has a message for The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick), saying that they remind him of The Moondogs and dares them to fight The Bizness Dawgs. The Slaughterhouse does just that, and that leads to a ringside brawl. Officials and security soon show up to restore order, and Matchmaker King Cobra arrives to make The Bizness Dawgs vs. The Slaughterhouse today's main event.

We hear from Marko "Hangtime" Harris from his SummerSlam tryout, thanking the fans for their support before telling them he will see them at Tupelo Supershow.

The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) beat The Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and Jae Pariah) despite Chuck Swann's interference.

"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock meets with the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth, Jay Blaylock, Secret Service), telling them to find the Cobra Cup before scattering Secret Service, Jay Smooth and Jay Blaylock in different directions.

Backstage, Robbie Maddux meets with the clown when Major Curtis interrupts. Major Curtis thinks the clown is a mime and tells him to pack himself in his little box and go back to London before the clown squirts him with a flower.

We hear from Jerry "The King" Lawler, who wants to know if "Superstar" Bill Dundee has one more match left in him for Tupelo Supershow.

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton and Coach Pillar at the announce desk. Coach Pillar has a bag as he mentions Tupelo Supershow before stating that he has a surprise in the bag: a Memphis Wrestling St. Jude Wrestling Hero championship belt from the Pontotoc Run Club. Pillar says that both he and Big John Dalton are proclaiming for the Rumble on the Trail again this year before VaShawn Harvey shows up. VaShawn tells Coach Pillar and Big John that they are looking at the real face of St. Jude and that they will get whupped down. Big John says VaShawn has done nothing but run his mouth, and that he will wait until Tupelo Supershow to whup his ass. VaShawn asks Big John if he will whup his ass like cancer is whupping Big Daddy's ass.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Xya, who says that she been and will continue to be a thorn in Raven Black's side. She says that if Raven wants a fight, she will give her one for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship at Tupelo Supershow.

We hear from "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, who says that he, Jerry "The King" Lawler and "Superstar" Bill Dundee will be together one more time at Tupelo Supershow.

Bullwhip Ballard beats "The Gift" Ray Sanders in a Memphis Wrestling vs. KAW Challenge Match. After the match, Bullwhip Ballard attacks Ray Sanders and chokes him with a bullwhip until Derrick King confronts him. Derrick is soon hit from behind with a metal folding chair by Chris Rocker before tossing both Derrick and Sanders out of the ring. Terry Golden tears a blue "We Are Memphis Wrestling" T-shirt in half in the center of the ring.

The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White) show up in the parking lot. Kevin White says that they had a target on their back as soon as they won the tag team titles and that they will have each others' backs at all time so what happened recently does not happen again. Kevin also says that "doing right" is going out the window and that they are stomping somebody out.

Backstage, Jay Smooth tells "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock that he cannot find the Cobra Cup, as does Secret Service. When Jay Blaylock does not show up, Jimmy becomes alarmed, and Jay Smooth and Secret Service says they have not seen him. Jimmy is alarmed.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock says that Jay Blaylock is missing and he cannot find him anywhere, then it is revealed that Kale is holding Jay Blaylock hostage. Jay Blaylock is tied down and gagged as Jay Smooth and Secret Service run after Kale, but the man running away is proved to be a decoy when the real Kale shows up, saying that if Jimmy wants the Cobra Cup, he will meet him at Tupelo Supershow.

We hear from "Action" Mike Jackson, who thanks the fans at Memphis Wrestling for their continuous support on the ride of his life as he continues to be the best champion he can be as well as the potentially longest-reigning Junior Heritage Champion.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) vs. The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) ends with the sudden appearance of The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White), who show up with weapons and attack The Slaughterhouse, forcing them into a retreat before standing tall with The Bizness Dawgs in the ring as the show ends.