Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 27, 2026

General Manager Adam Pearce and WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque are in the ring to start tonight's show as the Cell comes down. Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman) are escorted to the ring for the official weigh-in for their match. Oba comes out first, followed by Lesnar and Heyman. Oba steps on the scale for his weigh-in first, and weighs in at 302 lbs. Lesnar and Heyman then arrive and make their way to the Cell for Lesnar's weigh-in. When Lesnar's police escort enters the Cell, however, Lesnar locks the Cell door, trapping Oba Femi in the Cell. Heyman announces there is a slight change of plans, as allowing Lesnar in the Cell is not a very good idea. Heyman calls Brock Lensar the most non-PG, most successful and most violent individual in the history of combat sports before telling Oba Femi that he is an underdog going into his Hell in a Cell match with Lesnar. Heyman says that Oba Femi will not beat Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell, then says that Lesnar stepped on a scale backstage and weighed in at 303 lbs. Lesnar then lays the key to the Cell on the floor to taunt Oba Femi, then tells Oba "I'll see you at SummerSlam, bitch!" As Lesnar and Heyman leave, Oba Femi takes his anger out on all of the police officers in the ring and attacks them. (Some of the police officers escoring Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar are played by indepedent wrestlers Lucas Riley, Dom Kubrick and Mathias.)

We look at "Chapter VI: Surprise," which chronicles Seth "Freakin'" Rollins vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble 2022 and their hatred for each other at the time.

The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) are seen arriving to the arena in two black SUV's.

WBC Welterweight World Champion Ryan Garcia is seen in the front row.

The Vision (Bron Breakker and Austin Theory) beats Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) after Logan Paul distracts the referee, allowing Theory to get the knees up to block Tozawa's top rope senton. After the match, The Vision continue to attack Tozawa, but Otis makes the save and stops Breakker from hitting another Spear. Maxxine distracts Otis as Otis goes up top, and Breakker and Theory powerbomb Otis out of the corner for a Bron Breakker Spear. On the way out, Theory grabs a metal folding chair and smacks Otis' head against the ring post with it.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews LA Knight. Knight says he is paranoid, as everything he has said would happen has happened, and at SummerSlam, he will be doing some fighting and putting The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) in a hole.

We hear from Raquel Rodriguez and Sol Ruca. Raquel says that Sol Ruca will not get lucky again and will not let the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship slip through her fingers. Sol Ruca says she knows what she is getting into and that Raquel will throw everything at her, but she has beaten her once and she will beat her again.

Comedian Fluffy, Hot Ones: Extra Heat host Sean Evans, All the Smoke Podcast host Matt Barnes, and "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart are seen in the crowd.

We see a video package of Chad Gable's road to SummerSlam.

We hear from Iyo Sky, who says that she has been in Liv Morgan's head since Queen of the Ring and that Liv is not as strong as she thinks she is. She says that Liv is not the greatest challenge of all time, which she has been in the presence of great champions and wrestlers that Liv pales in comparison to. Iyo says that Liv's arrogance will be her downfall and that Liv is scared to lose. She says she will prove Liv wrong again and face her for the World Women's Championship at SummerSlam, stating that she has beaten her once and she will do it again.

Je'Von Evans beats Rusev after escaping the Accolade twice.

We look at "Chapter VII: Old Ghosts," which chronicles what happened between Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.

Joe Hendry and Danhausen perform a concert in the ring regarding their feud with The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh). The Minihausens join in to dance and play tambourine, and "The Clipperhausens" (really the Los Angeles Clippers dance team) dance at ringside. WBC Welterweight Champion Ryan Garcia jumps the line and joins the ringside dancers before playing guitar in the ring. When Joe Hendry turns his back after noticing Garcia, Garcia hits Hendry from behind with the guitar before JD McDonagh and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio show up and lay out Danhausen. Dominik and McDonagh celebrate with Ryan Garcia.

We hear from Penta. He says that he is glad Chad Gable changed, but forgiveness does not erase the past and winning the International Championship will not earn him redemption.

Actor Harry Jowsey, actor and TV host Mario Lopez, actor and rapper O'Shea Jackson Jr., and actor Ashton Kutcher are seen in the crowd.

We see another vignette for Big Cass, who will return to WWE next week.

"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Rey Mysterio after blocking the 619 with the ring skirt.

We hear from Liv Morgan, who says that Iyo Sky does not understand who she is facing at SummerSlam. Liv says that everyone overlooked and underestimated her on her way to the top, and that she will do whatever it takes to stay there. She says she does not care about what people think; only the Women's World Championship, which means she has to care about Iyo. She says that Iyo is not in her head and that she is stronger than Iyo thinks she is.

Backstage, it is revealed that Danhausen and the Minihausens have been laid out in Danhausen's laboratory. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and tells Danhausen to give the money back to "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh, and Danhausen tells Pearce to put it on a pole for a match. Pearce makes a Human Monies on a Pole Match official for SummerSlam.

The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) head to the ring. Jey Uso warns LA Knight, Royce Keys and Solo Sikoa with a warning shot, then Solo Sikoa shows up out of the crowd and mocks them, saying The Usos started this by running back to Roman Reigns and that "the real Bloodline" had him in it. After Solo says that The Usos have no chance at SummerSlam, Jimmy says that Solo is just playing games before telling him to "run the play or else." Solo asks why he would come back to the family when he and everyone else loves where he is at, and tells The Usos that Roman Reigns can kiss his ass, then LA Knight shows up. LA Knight says his heart does not feel for The Usos' family drama and hopes that maybe they could patch it up before they pay penances for what they did to him and Royce Keys. He says that the talking is done, and he will see them at SummerSlam. Knight turns to leave, then turns around, takes off his jacket, and says he could walk down the aisle so that he and Solo Sikoa can stomp The Usos right now. Solo soon joins Knight in the ring, starting a tag team brawl that only escalates when Jacob Fatu shows up. Royce Keys soon arrives to even the numbers game, then brawls with Jacob Fatu. Jacob soon locks the Tongan Death Grip on Royce Keys before Solo breaks the hold and hits Jacob with the Samoan Spike. Knight hits Jacob with the BFT, and he, Solo and Royce stand tall in the ring.

We see a video package of a brief history of the Hell in a Cell Match.

Raquel Rodriguez beats Sol Ruca to become the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship! During the match, Roxanne Perez runs out to the ring and is taken out by Sol Ruca. Liv Morgan shows up and yanks at Sol Ruca from the outside behind the referee's back, and that allows Raquel to hit a big boot. Iyo Sky shows up and goes at it with Liv Morgan, hitting her with the Bullet Train Attack into the ring post. Sol Ruca then goes for the Soul Snatcher on Raquel only to be yanked down by Roxanne, and Raquel hits the Tejana Bomb for the pin, the win and the championship.

We see "Chapter VIII: The Grandest Stage," which chronicles Seth "Freakin'" Rollins' World Heavyweight Championship win at WrestleMania 41.

Roman Reigns heads to the ring. Before the fans can acknowledge Reigns, however, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and heads to the ring. Rollins demands that the fans acknowledge him, and Reigns calls him an asshole. Rollins says that this is how he gets his, as some other people get things handed to them while people like him have to grind to survive. He admits that Reigns is everything he says he is and everything WWE wanted him to be, and while Reigns has an edge over him in so many departments, he will never be better than him at professional wrestling. Rollins says that when it comes to what goes on in the ring, he owns Reigns, and when it comes to what goes on inside Reigns' head, he owns Reigns there, too. He says that Reigns can call him an asshole, but he cannot call him a liar, and SummerSlam will not be any different. He says that Reigns can need to beat him all he wants, but he will not stand a chance. Reigns states that he is "the only true Superstar" and "the only true champion" around here, and that he meant it when he said that he needed to beat Rollins, and says that the whole industry needs him to beat Rollins. Rollins says it is funny what they need and that Reigns needs this so badly, then addresses Reigns needing his family to be there to see Reigns beat him as well as how he cashed in on him at WrestleMania 31 and sent him and his family home in tears. He then hopes that Reigns' family is there on Sunday so he can see them cry again after finding out that their father is a fraud, a loser and "forever Seth Rollins' bitch." Reigns punches Rollins in the face and attacks him. Reigns soon hits Rollins with the Superman Punch followed by the Spear, then grabs a metal folding chair and tries to hit Rollins with it only for Rollins to recover and hit Reigns with The Stomp.

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AEW Redemption - The LIVE Results

"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard heads to the ring, where he introduces The Rougeau Brothers (Raymond and Jacques Rougeau) to honor the Rougeau family's 80-year wrestling dynasty. Raymond and Jacques head to the ring, and Raymond addresses the crowd in French, then says that the relationship between the fans and his family has lasted 80 years before thanking AEW and Tony Khan for honoring the Rougeau family tonight. He then thanks the fans. Jacques addresses his haters in French and tells them to kiss his ass, and thanks the fans all over the world who booed them like the haters tonight. As Jacques leads an "Olé" chant, Rocky "Azucar" Romero shows up and berates the fans for celebrating the Rougeau family like they are something special and stating that The Don Callis Family is the only one that matters. Jacques soon smacks Romero and holds him down so that Raymond can kick Romero in the breadbasket, then Jacques and Menard clothesline Romero out of the ring.

The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) guest on commentary for the pre-show match.

The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) retains the AEW World Trios Championships against The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) in the Buy-In Match.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats The Beast Mortos, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, El Clon, Komander and "Jungle" Jack Perry in a six-way ladder match to become #1 contender for the AEW International Championship.

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley in a match that sees Nick Jackson have to protect Matt Jackson to the point that Moxley has to tag himself in when Ospreay cannot bring it upon himself to curb stomp Matt Jackson. Later on in the match, Moxley gets a chair to use as a weapon, but when Ospreay stops Moxley from using it after Moxley shoves referee Rick Knox to the corner, the chair gets superkicked into his head. The Young Bucks get the win following a Superkick Party on a defiant Moxley.

"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher retains the AEW International Championship against Bandido with a brainbuster into the top turnbuckle.

The Dogs ("100 Proof" Clark Connors and David Finlay) beat The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White and Juice Robinson) in a Double Chain match after "The Problem" Marina Shafir suddenly shows up and passes a shillelagh to David Finlay after Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia attack Switchblade and brawl with The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) and Ace Austin.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Will Ospreay. Ospreay mentions the history of head trauma that Nick Jackson has, which he has to mention to Jon Moxley when Moxley shows up. Moxley tells Ospreay that he has only one shot at winning the AEW World Championship at Wembley Stadium and that it is lonely at the top, and that he does not want to be there when he learns this lesson the hard way. Moxley then says that if Ospreay will not pull the trigger, he will.

Maya World beats Hikaru Shida to become the TBS Champion! This is after Hikaru Shida argues with the referee following a rope break as Hikaru Shida thinks she has Maya World where she wants her following three knee strikes to the head and a Falcon Arrow. After the match, Hikaru Shida gets angry and swings her shinai around to the point that security has to show up and carry her to the back in the background as Maya World celebrates.

Backstage, we hear from The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona). They congratulate The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) on "a fluke win" against The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson), and Ricochet tells The Conglomeration to enjoy this while they can before demanding a rematch on Dynamite.

Adam Copeland and Christian Cage retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli and PAC). After the match, The Young Bucks show up and congratulate Copeland and Christian on retaining before both teams have a staredown. It is then revealed that their tag team title match will take place at All In at Wembley Stadium.

"The Painmaker" Chris Jericho beats Tommaso Ciampa by referee stoppage in a no holds barred match after taking a power drill to Ciampa's forehead.

Backstage, Mick Foley interviews The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross), but The Divine Dominion end up being the interviewers as they ask Mick Foley if he has seen any team like them and why there is nobody left to face them. Mick Foley says The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) are all they have left. Lena Kross says that The Brawling Birds have no chance in hell, and Megan Bayne tells Mick Foley to bow down. Mick Foley starts barking like a dog.

Andrade el Idolo - now with a new entrance revolving around his "How you know?" catchphrase - beats Mark Davis to become the AEW National Champion!

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Speedball" Mike Bailey. Speedball congratulates Andrade for taking the AEW National Championship from The Don Callis Family, then says he lived a dream by winning a title match opportunity and that he will call his shot at Grand Slam Mexico. He then says that the third time will be the charm against "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher.

Willow Nightingale beats "The Toxic Spider" Thekla to become the AEW Women's World Champion by countering the curb stomp with a backslide pin after taking out Skye Blue for interfering in the match. During the match, Mercedes Moné watches from the luxury box. After the match, it is announced that Willow will defend the Women's World Championship against Mercedes Moné at All In while Willow celebrates with The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong).

Kenny Omega retains the AEW World Championship against "The Jet" Kevin Knight despite Knight trying to use both the TNT Championship and the AEW World Championship during the match to get the win, throwing one title across the ring to distract the referee while driving Omega into the other. After the match, The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, attack Kenny Omega. When The Young Bucks rush to the ring, they are overpowered, and Claudio wraps a metal folding chair around Omega's head before Will Ospreay shows up, stops the attack and looks for Jon Moxley. Wheeler Yuta tries to keep Ospreay from interfering on Claudio's attack on Omega, but Ospreay sees it coming, takes the chair and swings it around, scaring off The Death Riders. Jon Moxley gets in the ring to reason with Ospreay, and takes the chair out of Ospreay's hands. Moxley then pulls out a plastic bag to choke Omega out with, then wants Ospreay to choke Omega out with the bag. Ospreay gets close to Omega, but he rips the bag in half, then punches Moxley in the face. The rest of The Death Riders rush at Ospreay, and Ospreay sends them all tumbling out of the ring before hitting PAC with the Hidden Blade. Moxley holds Claudio back before tossing away the knee pad with the Death Riders' logo on it, then takes the AEW World Championship and offers it to Omega, who sees the plastic bag and realizes what has gone on. Omega takes the title from Ospreay's hands, then shakes hands with Ospreay before the two of them have a staredown. Ospreay then says "From this moment on...it's you and me." As both men celebrate to end the show, Omega suddenly grabs Ospreay out of the corner and hits him with the One Winged Angel.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for July 26, 2026

Jonny Loquasto in the ring to start this week's show. He says that the Red Carpet Rumble is coming and that the winner will receive a guaranteed opportunity at the UWN World Championship, then introduces Jordan Cruz, who has now held the title for a full calendar year, to the ring. Jordan Cruz yanks the microphone out of Loquasto's hand and berates the fans, then says the Red Carpet Rumble has nothing to do him and that he has handled his business. He also says that if Che Cabrera sticks his nose in his business again, he will rip it off his face.Che Cabrera shows up and heads to the ring, then yanks the microphone out of Cruz's hand and reminds Cruz that he stuck his nose "all up in [his] meat," and if he wanted a fight, all he had to do was ask. He says that Cruz talks trash about his opponents, but this is different because he is in Cruz's face and he is "the meat that you can't beat." Loquasto makes it official that Jordan Cruz will defend the UWN World Championship against Che Cabrera at Red Carpet Rumble. Che offers to shake Cruz's hand, but Cruz laughs and has a staredown with him after he pulls him forward. Jordan Cruz then tries to hit a cheap shot on Che Cabrera, but it has no effect and he quickly runs out of the ring.

Delirium (Slade and McCalleon) beats DREtino (DRE and Kid Destino) (This is the Delirium debut of Buck Skynyr, who now wears a half-white, half-black mask with an uppercase D on the center of the forehead and goes simply by "Skynyr".) After the match, Skynyr choke slams DRE on the ring apron on the outside.

Backstage, we hear from Delilah Doom, who has finally arrived in Championship Wrestling. She says she is taking over the women's division, and no matter who she faces in the ring, she will run circles around them, because "Doomies never say die."

Bad Dude Tito beats Angel Verduzco. After the match, Tito says it is Red Carpet Rumble season, and that he cannot think of a better way to celebrate than winning the Rumble and cashing in his title shot. Regardless of who he faces, he is here for his legacy, and he will see everyone at the Rumble.

Delilah Doom beats Candy Girl.

5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) beat Mariachi Montaña (Juli and Ro Montaña). After the match, Danny Limelight berates the fans for living in Oxnard, California because they are too broke to live in the better parts of California, then says he is happy 5150 are not coming back because he cannot stand them. He then says that 5150 are defending the UWN Tag Team Championships against Will Allday and Cam Clarke, and says that when they are stepping into the bodega for a beatdown regardless of how good they are. Slice Boogie mocks a nearby table for having twelve beers, then says that 5150 is the best tag team in the country.

Collision Course - Collision recap for July 25, 2026

Tommaso Ciampa beats Zachary Wentz. After the match, Ciampa declares that he is better than Chris Jericho. before drawing crosses on his eyes in black marker to mock "The Painmaker," and says that "The Psycho Killer" is better than "The Painmaker." He says that in one more night, he will beat The Painmaker, and it will be violent.

Backstage, we hear from "Speedball" Mike Bailey, who will be in the ladder match for the International Championship at Redemption. He says that he will win the match in front of his family and friends and eventually win the International title.

Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia) after PAC and Claudio Castagnoli show up and interfere in the match only to be attacked by Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. After the match, The Young Bucks confront Jon Moxley, then Nick is hit out of nowhere by a Hidden Blade from Will Ospreay while Moxley hits the Death Rider on Matt.

We see footage of "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher brawling with Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) at San Diego Comic Con.

Persephone beats Angelica Risk.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena, Billie Starkz and Diamanté. Athena says that The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) thought they were brave, but when the three of them showed up, they flew the coop. Diamanté says she has a bullet for two birds, but Billie Starkz says she thought it was "two birds with one stone." Athena says that when The Brawling Birds are done playing chicken, the three of them will be waiting to whoop that ass.

The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) and Jeff Jarrett guest on commentary for the next match. (Jeff Jarrett will also guest on commentary for the two matches after this.)

The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) beat Skyflight (Matt Sydal, Scorpio Sky, Dante Martin) after Ricochet distracts Dante Martin on the ring apron.

"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats AR Foxx in a 6-Way International Championship #1 Contender's Ladder Match qualifier.

In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Darby Allin says he should have taken "The Jet" Kevin Knight's head off when he had the chance. He then wants to know how far Kevin Knight is willing to go.

The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against Dalton Castle and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd). After the match, The Demand and The Lethal Twist attack both teams. Jeff Jarrett leaves the commentary table only to be decked by Ricochet, and the brawl ends with Ricochet surrounded. Jarrett grabs his guitar and smashes it on Ricochet's head.

Backstage, we hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry. Perry says that while he aims to be AEW World Championship, when opportunities fall out of the sky, he will take them. Perry says he is part of the 6-Way Ladder Match for a shot at the International Championship. Nick Wayne shows up and says that while that opportunity fell in Perry's lap, he has had to chase and run with opportunities, and not one has flopped. He says he will be the one to win the title shot, and he will hurt Perry in the process. Perry says that Nick Wayne earned his opportunity, and that he will have to do a lot more of that now that his "sugar daddy" is gone.

El Clon beats "Blackheart" Lio Rush in a 6-Way International Championship #1 Contender's Ladder Match qualifier after using the bottom rope for leverage. After the match, El Clon attacks Lio Rush again, but all of a sudden, "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up and fights El Clon. Komander shows up and takes out El Clon on the outside.

We see a video package for the double chain match between The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White and Juice Robinson) and The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) at Redemption.

Hikaru Shida and "The Toxic Spider" Thekla beat Maya World and Willow Nightingale.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 25, 2026

In footage from last Sunday, the Terry Golden and the Kick Ass Wrestling outlaws have to be forced away from the ring.

Dustin Starr interviews Sycho Simon at the announce desk. Simon is about to speak when Robbie Maddux and Major Curtis suddenly show up. Major Curtis accuses Simon of brainwashing Maddux only for Simon to grab him and throw him into the ring. Simon then grabs a metal folding chair and smashes it across Major Curtis' back before hitting him with the elbow drop. He then grabs the spiked shoulder pad, and Robbie Maddux and members of security have to stop Simon from hitting Curtis with the spikes.

Backstage, we hear from "Action" Mike Jackson, who talks about his history with wrestling in Memphis, Tennessee before declaring he wants to be the longest-reigning Junior Heritage Champion.

In footage from last Sunday at Ghost River Brewing Company on Main Street, Team Memphis Wrestling (Derrick King and "The Gift" Ray Sanders) beat Team Kick Ass Wrestling (Danny B. Good and Chris Rocker) in a steel cage match after Sanders climbs out of the cage. After the match, Motley Crews and Terry Golden get in the steel cage and attack Derrick King before being escorted away from the ring.

We hear from James Elllsworth, who has not been in Memphis Wrestling for some time. James Ellsworth messes with Big Dan and is met by The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker), who think that Ellsworth is looking for them. Ellsworth says he is looking for The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte), then he finds out the hard way that "plug it in" is more than a gimmick.

Backstage, Bobbi Thunder is confronted by Xya, who says that she will be watching her match with Raven Black and that she wants the winner.

Raven Black retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Bobbi Thunder. After the match, Raven Black grabs a bottle, but Xya shows up with a metal folding chair and chases her out of the ring.

Backstage, James Ellsworth is still feeling the effects of being shocked by The Shocker when Notorious Bradley tries to call Ellsworth. Ellsworth touches Ruffshot Lamonte's shoulder from behind and gets knocked out cold by Lamonte with one punch. The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) have to get Ellsworth some medical assistance.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby admits that he lost the Heritage Championship and that Mike Anthony beat him on July 4th, then says that this is still his era and he will get the title back to become a three-time Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion. Bosby wants his championship rematch in two weeks, and he wants his rematch to be a two-out-of-three falls match, which he has never lost. He says Mike Anthony got lucky, but he will not get lucky again. He then proclaims that when he wins, he will shove his victory down everyone's throats.

Backstage, Gavin White is looking for Kevin White and cannot find him.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) vs. The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest. The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships. At the start of the match, Gavin White comes out without Kevin White, having been unable to find Kevin. Gavin tells Dustin Starr that Kevin was here, but he cannot find him. Tim Grind says that The Bizness Dawgs want this match, and Lil' Grind proclaims that Kevin is scared and demands that Gavin either relinquish the tag team titles or face them two-on-one. Gavin says he is not a quitting man and faces The Bizness Dawgs two-on-one. During the match, however, The Slaugherhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) show up and decimate both teams.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 24, 2026

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis are in the ring for Aldis' match with Gunther at SummerSlam to start tonight's show. Aldis is already in the ring, and Gunther is introduced. Pearce dictates that Aldis cannot compete as a WWE Superstar while General Manager, and that when he signs the contract, he relinquishes his position as SmackDown General Manager to Pearce. There is also a hold harmless agreement, which means that Aldis is voluntarily returning to action and that WWE is not responsible for what happens when the bell rings in the match. Aldis says he knows what he is signing up for and knows what he is giving up, even though he never wanted any of this, saying that Gunther has found his breaking point before signing the contract. Gunther says this match will be the greatest moment of Aldis' career, and says that all of this is beneath him and that he should be preparing to become champion, but cannot because Aldis cannot do his job. He says that Aldis had an issue with him and that he chalked it up to jealousy, and says that Aldis dreamed of being a WWE Superstar and never had it happen while he walked in and got it all. Gunther says that Aldis had to be honest with himself and tell himself he was not good enough to be a WWE Superstar, then says he will give him that dream, sign the contract, which he does, and make him a legend. He says that Aldis will be yet another legend like Goldberg and AJ Styles who got retired by him while looking for one more moment, and says he will end Aldis' career before it properly starts. After Gunther throws the contract at Aldis, Aldis says that Gunther keeps saying this only to get him to believe something, as Gunther thought it would never come to this, and knows Gunther wants none of this. Aldis says that Gunther has put his career in jeopardy and has put himself in a situation he cannot get out of, and at SummerSlam, Gunther will go from a career killer to a man made into a bitch by his boss. Gunther swings at Aldis, and Aldis blocks and hits back, starting a brawl. Gunther shoves Aldis into Pearce, then kicks Aldis in the groin and powerbombs him through the signing table as Pearce calls for assistance. Officials have to escort Gunther out of the ring.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley is interrupted by Sami Zayn, who says that he won the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions and that it became crystal clear as soon as he won it that he was not wanted as champion when he had to defend against Cody Rhodes. He then says that when Cody was taken out, "Corporate Poster Boy #2" CM Punk showed up and took it from him, and says that while CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes looks good on a poster and everyone is happy, he has to ride the bench. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up, and Sami says that Aldis deserves to be in the trainer's room because Aldis screwed him, too. Sami demands that Pearce make the WWE Championship match a Triple Threat. Pearce says that he cannot do that, then tells Sami that there is a Fatal Four-Way Match tonight with Damien Priest, Royce Keys, Finn Balor, and Trick Williams, and the winner faces Sami. Sami hates the option, but Pearce says "Take it or leave it." Sami has no choice but to take it, but he wants no shenanigans or funny business.

Before the next match, Lainey Reid says it is funny how Saturday Night's Main Event was supposed to be the most important night of Fatal Influence's (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) career, yet Brie Bella and Paige will be the ones remembering it forever. Fallon says they took out two legends, which he admits could keep her up at night. Jacy Jayne says that if she had gold around her waist, Fatal Influence would be the perfect pacakge, but thanks to Brie Bella and Paige, she is not in the WWE Women's Championship ladder match. Jacy then says she has the perfect solution: taking the WWE United States Women's Championship from Tiffany Stratton. She then says that tonight, Lainey will embarrass Brie and put her out of her misery once and for all.

Brie Bella beats Lainey Reid after Paige pulls Jacy Jayne off the ring apron and Brie counters with a Sunset Flip after Lainey Reid gets caught by the referee using the ropes for leverage. After the match, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) attack Brie and Paige, but Nikki Bella - who is now medically clear following a foot injury - comes back and makes the save. Nikki says that Fatal Influence will not steal from her sisters and that they are the reason they are here. Nikki then challenges Fatal Influence to a six-woman tag match at SummerSlam.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Finn Balor. Finn says he thinks about 2016 when he thinks about SummerSlam, when he had the best and worst night of his career. It has been ten years since he started clawing back to those heights, and he is close. Gunther shows up and says Finn Balor has great plans, but he is next in line, and he will take back what is his regardless of who he has to face.

Backstage, Royce Keys is met by Solo Sikoa, who looks forward to Royce Keys having two matches at SummerSlam. Royce Keys says he is focused more on tonight and becoming #1 contender and not to worry about The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu), then LA Knight shows up. He tells Royce he should always be worried about The Bloodline, but Royce says he is taking it all tonight. Solo tells both men to calm down, as they are all on the same team and The Bloodline have found an ass-whipping instead of a weakness.

Backstage, Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green are looking forward to SummerSlam. When Chelsea leaves, Blake Monroe shows up and says she actually likes Tiffany, saying she likes the finer things in life like her. Blake says that Tiffany would worry more about her championship than Chelsea, as the more she climbs, the more people look up at what she has.

Chelsea Green beats Kiana James in an Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match qualifier.

Backstage, R-Truth catches up with Damian Priest as Priest gets ready for his match. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up, and Cody is thinking about holding the WWE Tag Team Championships with CM Punk. R-Truth leaves confusedly, then says that Cody looks forward to the Fatal 4-Way tonight after what Punk said about Priest. Priest says he has respect for Punk and Cody, but he and the boys in the back are tired of the same people being the face of SmackDown, and says that whoever is champion after SummerSlam is going to get dropped. Cody says that he likes that attitude, and wishes Priest good luck.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring, then introduces CM Punk. Cody hands Punk a microphone only to accidentally drop it, much to Punk's chagrin, and Cody says it was an accident. Punk takes one from the side of the ring, then says it is a shame that they are at this point and that he cannot trust Cody. Cody says that Punk smacking him with the strap of the WWE Championship was an accident, then says he has to beat Punk for himself. Punk says there should be no other reason and that the title should not come between them. He then tells Cody that if he has another explanation, he should explain it. Cody says that he respects Punk, but he does not like him, as he says that he was inspired by Punk's "pipe bomb" promo, but while he dropped a nuke on the business, the fans wished it was Punk. He also mentions Damian Priest's comment of everyone being tired of the same people being the face of SmackDown, then mentions that he does not sweat anyone in the greatest locker room in wresting except for Punk. Cody says he can love and respect Punk, but he does not like him, and that it is only fair to say that he has to beat him at SummerSlam. Punk asks Cody if he does not like him or the fact that he is the champ, and says he casts a shadow few people can get out of. He says that brothers fight and that this is not one-way traffic, then asks Cody if did what he learned from better before stating that it is up to the fans and the history books to decide. Punk says he was learning from Cody in 2022 and that he learned that there was a way back, then tells Cody that he is lying to himself about how he feels about him. Punk says he cannot handle the pressure of taking the WWE Championship from someone that he cares about and rising to the occasion in an athletic competition with someone who is his equal, and that he has to make everyone his enemy. He says that if everyone else was Cody's enemy, then he is his only friend, and that he will stab him in the front and break his heart at SummerSlam. Cody loosens his tie and says that the both of them have said all that needs to be said, and that their upcoming tag team matches will be an apology for beating Punk at SummerSlam. Punk says he will beat Cody at SummerSlam, and that Cody will learn that not even he can touch him. Cody stops Punk, saying he will be winning the WWE Championship for a fourth time.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte does not regret her actions from last week and that all she thought about is that she is here and that her best friend is not, and while Jade Cargill can come after her all she wants, she will not go after Alexa Bliss. Charlotte says that if she has to go through Nia Jax to prove that point, then so be it.

Charlotte Flair beats Nia Jax in an Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match qualifier by disqualification after Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab show up and cause havoc around the ring before Cargill punches Charlotte in full view of the referee.

Finn Balor beats Damian Priest, Trick Williams and Royce Keys in an Undisputed WWE Championship #1 contender's match and will be facing Sami Zayn to decide a true #1 contender at SummerSlam. During the match, Solo Sikoa shows up, and soon, so do The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). The Usos attack Solo, but LA Knight shows up from out of the crowd to back Solo up, and their brawl eventually goes into the crowd as the match continues to go on while Sami Zayn and Candice LeRae watch from backstage. At one point, Royce Keys nearly gets the win, but he is pulled out of the pinfall attempt by Jacob Fatu, who sends Royce Keys into the ring post. After that, Finn is able to hit Priest with the Coup de Grace for the win.

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Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for July 23, 2026

Frankie Kazarian and AJ Francis beat Elijah and Moose after Expressions shakes the ropes to trip Elijah down for a powerslam from AJ Francis behind the referee's back. After the match, Expressions removes his neck brace and tries to hit Elijah with his own guitar, but Moose stops Expressions, allowing Elijah to hit Expressions with the Highwayman's Farewell.

Backstage, we hear from Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore), who holds the locker room vote for the next #1 contender for the TNA International Championship. Everyone in the locker room is eligible to cast one vote, and they cannot vote for themselves.

Wendy Choo vs. Elayna Black in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament ends in a ten-minute time limit draw. This time-limit draw has given M by Elegance a bye to the semi-finals. After the match, Elayna Black is attacked by Xia Brookside, and Wendy Choo nearly chases Brookside to the back. When Wendy Choo checks on Elayna, Brookside attacks Wendy from behind. Afterwards, Elayna Black and Wendy Choo shake hands.

Backstage, the locker room casts their vote for Mustafa Ali's next title challenger as Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) watches in the background. John Skyler nearly opens the box and spoils the vote, but Mustafa Ali stops him. As everyone leaves the room, Mila Moore tells Skyler that he is doing great.

The System (Eddie Edwads, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) heads to the ring. Alisha Edwards says that everyone loves a new toy and stating that someone new in TNA is the future of the business until reality hits. Bear Bronson says that he decimated Ricky Sosa last week, as Ricky Sosa is just a catchy song and a meme. After Bronson says that he is a killer compared to Ricky Sosa, Brian Myers says that people come and go from TNA, but the dominance of The System will remain constant because they are the gatekeepers of TNA. Cedric Alexander says that one must go through The System to see success and that the list of survivors is very short, and that "the champ is right here." Eddie says that The System is not a faction; they are TNA's quality control, and they decide who is real and ready and who truly belongs in their ring. He then mentions Alisha's match with Jada Stone in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament. He says that this is an opportunity for The System to acquire more hardware, and says that Jada Stone will end up beaten and embarrassed in what could be her last match in a TNA ring like they did to Ricky Sosa. Suddenly, Ricky Sosa shows up. Ricky Sosa says that Bear Bronson may have beaten him last week, but he cannot be kept down, and that Bronson only won because he had Brian Myers on his side. Eddie says that by turning down joining The System, he turned down them having his back. He then says that Ricky Sosa is all alone with nobody caring what happens to him before Leon Slater shows up and stands up for Sosa, and says The System cannot win without having to scheme. He then notes that he and Sosa are in their gear and that some members of The System are in wrestling gear, and challenges The System to a tag team match. Eddie says he will talk with Daria Rae and have that match next week. Slater says that the match could happen anywhere, and that regardless of where it happens, the match will end with The System going out with a "bang, bang."

Daria Rae announces that Jason Hotch is the #1 contender for the TNA International Championship. Mustafa Ali has Jason Hotch flag down Daria Rae to tell her that it is a rib.

As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Elayna Black is in evaluation after being attacked by Xia Brookside, but is not expected to miss any ring time. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is in incredible, perfect condition. Moose is in evaluation for an injury to his rib, but is not expected to miss any ring time.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) in The Righteous Deletion. After the match, The Hardys cleanse The Righteous in the Lake of Reincarnation, and Matt Hardy declares this to be a new chapter for The Hardys.

Backstage, Jason Hotch is met by Leon Slater, who asks Hotch if he is really going to listen to Mustafa Ali and that everyone has voted for him, saying that it is his time. Slater tells Hotch that he is in his own way, then he leaves. Hotch is about to knock on management's door when he gets an awaited phone call.

Jada Stone beats Alisha Edwards with a jackknife pin to advance in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament. After the match, Alisha attacks Jada, but Eddie has to make the save when Jada fights back again.

Backstage, Jason Hotch catches up with Mustafa Ali, who is not happy that Hotch disobeyed his command. Hotch then says that he talked to his wife, who has told him everything he has had to put up with and that he has a family to support. He then tells Mustafa Ali that he will see him next week.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth retains the TNA World Championship against KC Navarro.