Sunday, April 30, 2017

Payback 2017 - The LIVE Results

Enzo Amore and Big Cass beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson) after Big Cass stops the Magic Killer with a big boot.





The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) meet The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) in the locker room, wanting a match after being glad that The Hardys are back to bring a shot to the arm of the Raw tag team division. The Hardys are all too happy to have the match.

Charly Caruso interviews Sheamus and Cesaro in the Social Media Lounge. Cesaro says their main strategy in tonight's tag team match is winning, and Sheamus says they don't really have a plan and are simply going out there to do whatever they need to do. Cesaro says they have something to prove against The Hardys, while Sheamus says they have nothing to prove as they are the best. When asked who is the better athlete of the two, Cesaro refuses to answer due to the question possibly causing dissent between them, but Sheamus says he's the better athlete, anyway. Cesaro settles it by saying they're the two best athletes in WWE.

It's time for Miz TV, with hosts The Miz and Maryse and special guest Finn Balor. After The Miz complains about Balor's entrance and asks what it is, Balor simply says "This is Balor Club!" The Balor Club doesn't really want The Miz and Maryse in their ranks, however, when Miz asks how to join. After this, The Miz says that Balor showed so much promise when he entered the main roster, as he became champion wherever he went and was a first-round pick in last year's WWE Draft. When asked if he feels like a failure after how last year panned out, and Balor reminds him that he won the Universal Championship while heavily injured. Miz then calls Balor and the Balor Club "failures," and says that while Balor was rehabbing his shoulder for eight months, Miz was ruling the roost on SmackDown Live. When asked what's Finn Balor says he will take the Universal title back. Miz reminds him the Universal champ is Brock Lesnar, but Balor says he's fought bigger men all his life. He then threatens to kick Miz's ass, saying there's two clubs for him to join: the Balor Club and the "Finn Balor Just Kicked My Ass" Club. Miz uses Maryse as a shield, and Balor says Miz TV usually ends with Miz getting his ass kicked, but tonight, Miz isn't worth it. Balor is about to leave when The Miz stops him, wanting a piece of him. This quickly comes to an end when Balor hits Miz with a Sling Blade.



Chris Jericho beats Kevin Owens with the Walls of Jericho to win the WWE United States Championship after injuring Kevin Owens' left hand, leaving Owens unable to grab the bottom rope to break the hold. As a result of his win, Jericho is transferred to SmackDown Live.



Austin Aries beats Neville by disqualification after Aries grabs the referee and pulls him back while in the Last Chancery. Neville retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.



The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Sheamus and Cesaro. During the match, Sheamus kicks Jeff Hardy in the mouth so hard that one of his teeth legitimately flies out. Both teams shake hands and show respect after the match, then Sheamus and Cesaro turn around and blindside The Hardys.



Braun Strowman says Roman Reigns showed up looking for the big fight, but what he found was the biggest mistake of his life. When Braun is done with him, the only thing Roman will be looking for is for Braun to put him out of his misery.

Alexa Bliss beats Bayley with a DDT after Bayley is sent head-first into the ring post after a kick-out from a Sunset Flip Powerbomb counter to become the WWE Raw Womens's Champion! With this victory, Alexa Bliss becomes the first Superstar to win both the Raw and SmackDown Women's titles.



Randy Orton heads to Bray Wyatt's house of horrors for the House of Horrors in a limousine. The fight between Orton and Wyatt ends with Wyatt dumping a refrigerator on top of Orton in the kitchen. Wyatt slowly ambles out of the house and gets in the limo, and asks the driver to take him to the arena.



Seth Rollins beats Samoa Joe by rolling Joe onto his back during the Coaquina Clutch.



Bray Wyatt returns to the arena and makes his way to the ring. When the lights come back on, Randy Orton can be seen behind him with a steel chair, and their match continues.

Bray Wyatt beats Randy Orton in a House of Horrors Match after interference by The Singh Brothers (formerly The Bollywood Boyz, Harv and Gurv Sihra) and two blasts to the back of the head with the absconded WWE Championship by Jinder Mahal.

Braun Strowman beats Roman Reigns. After the match, Braun Strowman tosses some steel steps into the ring, and referees try in vain to convince Strowman not to continue the assault as Strowman tosses Roman into the steps so hard that the side of the steps are dented, then rams the steps into Roman's ribs. Strowman then leaves, and Roman is seen bleeding from his mouth. Referees and officials have to help Roman to the back. A stretcher is brought out, but Roman doesn't want to get on and wants to leave under his own power.



During Raw Talk, Roman Reigns is seen coughing up more blood backstage, and is heard wheezing as he is brought onto an ambulance. Braun Strowman tries to take out Roman again, but Roman miraculously dodges Braun, who destroys one of the doors to the back of the ambulance and runs into a stack of empty boxes. Braun heads back towards the ambulance, but Roman smashes the other back door of the ambulance into Braun. Braun runs away after this.



Saturday, April 29, 2017

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 29, 2017

The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Vinny Marseglia) beat Coast To Coast (LSG and Shaheem Ali) after Taven hits Ali with Angel's Wings in an attempt to mock "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels.

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) show up, and Matt says all is right in the world again today, as they are now Ring of Honor World Tag Team Champions and Superkick Party Champions again. Nick says not everything is all right, as Adam Cole tried to fire them from Bullet Club. Matt says he has talked with Adam and that everything is fine with Bullet Club, then announces something special for next week: he and Nick are issuing an open invitation to any tag team in the back from the past, present or future who think they can beat them. This challenge is surprisingly answered by Mikey and Kenny of The Spirit Squad, who says they have come to ROH to take the tag titles and say they can do this right now. Mikey and Kenny get in the ring only to be immediately superkicked.

"Reborn" Matt Sydal beats Flip Gordon. Before the match, it is confirmed that Sydal will take on "The Villain" Marty Scurll for the ROH World Television Championship at War of the Worlds. After the match, Scurll tries to lock the Chicken Wing on Sydal, but Sydal kicks his way out of it and sends Scurll out of the ring.

Ian Riccobonni interviews Adam Cole on the stage...or tries to. Cole takes the microphone and tells Ian to shut up as everyone is here to listen to him. He insists that he did not fire The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), saying the news of their firing is only not true but also a mistake, and that Bullet Club is stronger than ever and ready for their tag match of himself and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes vs. "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels and Dalton Castle next week. He then says that Bullet Club is the greatest wrestling faction of all time and putting the entire ROH locker room on notice.

"The Almighty" Christopher Daniels guests on commentary for the next match.

Jay Lethal beats "The Last Real Man" Silas Young, Hangman Page and Jay White in a Four Corners Survival Match contested under Tornado Rules to earn a shot at the ROH World Championship at War of the Worlds. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is seen on the stage staring down Lethal, and "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels is also seen nearby, staring down Cody.

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 29, 2017

Results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.

Rhyno beats Titus O'Neil.

Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik beat Tony Nese and Drew Gulak.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 27, 2017

Josh Mathews shows up. He says Impact Wrestling will not tolerating bullying, and announces he has spent the entire week in Nashville, Tennessee in meetings to make sure he has the breaking news tonight. As of tonight, Borash is removed and suspended from the commentary team, and is forced to leave. Pope whispers something into Borash's ear as Borash is walked out through the crowd. Mathews takes his place on commentary.



"Reborn" Matt Sydal beats Trevor Lee after knocking Gregory Shane Helms off the apron just after he tricks Trevor Lee into almost inadvertently doing it for him.





Sienna runs into Karen Jarrett backstage, saying she hasn't seen the GFW Women's Champion yet. Jarrett says her match is up next, and that Sienna has a match against her next week.

Ethan Carter III shows up. He has a message for the new regime in Impact Wrestling: he has carried the company on his back for three years, and demands respect. He says he took Bruce Prichard's advice, looked in the mirror, and saw a demigod who ran roughshod in the company and was undefeated for the better part of two years. He tells everyone in the locker room that he will destroy them and send them to the glory hole from which they came. As for the fans, anyone who said they liked him better as a heel can kiss his "privileged, perfectly round, ass." He tells Lashley that he will take the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship from him, and then tells "The Cowboy" James Storm that he is "an overrated piece of crap" who harkens back to a past that he destroyed. Storm shows up, and EC3 rolls out of the ring. Storm says he doesn't blame him at all for what he did last week, as EC3 is just jealous. Storm admits he was out of the World title picture for a long time, simply because he wanted upstart punks to make a name for themselves at Impact and says he can beat EC3's ass anytime he wants. He also says cowboys don't dance, they just boogie. He says he's not drunk right now, and EC3's not pretty. Storm considers him "fugly," and says that if he wants to dance, to get in the ring, because his family won't protect him anymore. EC3 says this isn't happening, and as EC3 leaves, Storm says "How about instead of calling it 'EC3,' we call it 'E-C-Bitch.'" This starts a brawl which ends with a One Percenter to Storm after EC3 uses a producer as a human shield. After the brawl, EC3 says "Sorry, Cowboy...but I'm a Carter. And this company...needs me."





In footage from earlier today, KM treats a waiter like garbage.



We get a look at Christina Von Eerie.

Christina Von Eerie retains the GFW Women's Championship against Ava Storie. After the match, Swoggle is seen in the crowd, messing with Rockstar Spud's hair.



We hear from Low Ki, who talks about his past in the X Division before saying it is time to take the division to a new era.

We see a video package covering the recent history between Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards.

McKenzie Mitchell interviews Alberto El Patron, then Magnus shows up and stakes his claim to the Impact Wrestling World title. Karen Jarrett stops the arguing, and announces that in two weeks, Magnus and Alberto El Patron will wrestle for the GFW World Heavyweight Championship.



We see a video package for Moose.

Before the next match, Moose shows up with NFL players DeAngelo Williams and Gary Barnidge.



Davey Richards vs. Moose for the Impact Grand Championship comes to an end after Eddie Edwards rushes into the ring and attacks Davey Richards. Security stops Eddie Edwards, then Davey Richards is confronted by DeAngelo Williams and Gary Barnidge in the ring, who leave him flat on his back after a tackle from Williams and a scoop slam from Varnage.



Swoggle is seen stealing Rockstar Spud's format and tearing it up. Spud chases him into the ring and accidentally rips his pants off, causing Swoggle to run.



Kongo Kong beats Matt Sigmon.

The Veterans of War (Wilcox and Crimson - the latter of whom is now known as Mayweather) beat Fallah Bahh and Mario Bokara. Crimson confirms his name is Mayweather, and introduces Wilcox. He talks about their pasts in the United States military, and says that the warrior spirit in them thrives on. He thanks the fans for their support, and makes it know that they want the tag team titles.





Swoggle is seen wearing a towel and attacking Spud with a hammer. Referees and security try to stop him.



Eli Drake is talking to Tyrus backstage, tired of being ignored and not getting championship opportunities. Eli says it's up to him to make something happen.



The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) retain the Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championships against Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) in a Street Fight.



Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 26, 2017

The show starts with Nikki Cross slinking into the ring before slinking back out and calling out Ruby Riot. Ruby Riot shows up and approaches the ring, then both women get in. After a brief staredown, both women brawl until referees and security are able to pull both women apart and carry Nikki Cross to the back.

Bobby Roode calls Hideo Itami's attack on him cowardly, and says this is his NXT now. If Hideo wants to challenge him, he can, but if he thinks he can challenge him for the NXT Championship, he'll have to earn that glorious opportunity.

Drew McIntyre beats Andrade "Cien" Almas.



NXT General Manager William Regal announces that Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot will compete in a one-on-one match later on this evening.

We take a closer look at Roderick Strong in part 1 of "Who Is Roderick Strong?".





Aleister Black beats Kona Reeves.

Christy St. Cloud interviews Ruby Riot. She says SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain, Nikki Cross) doesn't conform to the norm...but wants everyone to conform to them. If they want to push, she'll push back, and she plans to push Nikki Cross out of her way tonight.

Andrade "Cien" Almas is seen entering an SUV full of women, and is in no mood for interviews. His loss to Drew McIntyre does not faze him, either.

Nikki Cross attacks Ruby Riot from behind before the match can begin, and referees and security have to pull both women apart again. Nikki has to be carried to the back this time.



NXT General Manager talks to Asuka, and says he will find out who will be the #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship in a battle royal next week. Asuka doesn't really seem to care.

Tyler Bate retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. Wolfgang, Pete Dunne, Mark Andrews and Trent Seven are seen in the front row after the match.



Total Divas Island - Total Divas recap for April 26, 2017

John Cena and Nikki Bella are at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards, which Cena is hosting. Nikki and Brie are not only nominated for an award, but they are also announcing some awards. Nikki handles some questions regarding her recent neck surgery.

Rusev and Lana land in Bulgaria, where they are met by Rusev's mom. At this point, Rusev just wants to relax.

Eva Marie is with her parents again. Her dad Barry just had knee replacement surgery, and has just started eating after three weeks.

Lana and Rusev meet up with some friends, and go over the plans for the Bulgarian wedding. Lana doesn't know some of the people whom Rusev is friends with who will be involved in the wedding, however.

Brie and Nikki do a photo shoot. During the shoot, Nikki entertains the idea of going on Dancing With The Stars to make her career bigger, as she has been offered a spot on the show.



Eva Marie and her family have dinner on the patio. Eva Marie is concerned about her dad's diet, due to what he's gone through with his colon cancer, and wants him to eat healthier. Eva Marie and Johnathan try to get rid of the leftovers, but they get caught, and Eva Marie's intentions for her dad are front and center.

Lana gets christened in a Greek Orthodox church. Rusev, who did not tell her about this beforehand, walks her through this. Lana reluctantly lets a piece of her hair be cut, and while she respects all religion, she is absolutely livid at not knowing what to expect out of this.



Brie, Nikki, Kathy, Lauren and J.J. have a meal out. Nikki says she has a choice between wrestling and Dancing With The Stars, and doesn't know if she'll ever be medically cleared to wrestle again.

Lana confronts Rusev for not being transparent about his traditions, and is violated to the point that she threatens to head back to America.

Eva Marie and Johnathan get some groceries to make some healthier meals for Eva's father, but Barry is not having it...and neither is the rest of the family. Eva's brother Neal says this isn't exactly a good idea, and Eva Marie feels her family is not seeing the gravity of the situation.

Trinity, Jon Uso and Nattie land in Bulgaria.

Eva Marie and Johnathan are in Eva's old room. Eva says she's been snooping around to see if she can find any cigarettes to see if her dad is still smoking, and goes ahead and does it again with Jonathan, especially at the patio. Not surprisingly, they find cigarettes, and Eva Marie feels there needs to be a change as she wants him around for several more years.

Lana meets up Nattie in the hotel, and tells Nattie about her day.

Eva Marie and Johnathan are walking the dogs, and Eva Marie is trying to figure out what her next move concerning her dad is. Johnathan knows where Eva is coming from, but says it's "rather bullish," and that the change is not gradual enough.

Nikki is at home with John Cena. Nikki has gotten Dancing With The Stars, but still wants to do wrestling and dancing at the same time. Cena says she has to choose, as doing both will be impossible as she will be overworking herself is she does. Nikki realizes she has to make a decision.



Lana, Rusev and friends have dinner together. Rusev thanks everyone, and says she has some clothes for the girls. Nattie, Trinity and Lana wear traditional Bulgarian clothes as they have a dance with some of the locals in the restaurant.

Eva Marie talks with her dad outside. Eva says she's worried about him, and Barry says he'll retire eventually, telling them he'll let the family know when it happens and that it has to be on his terms. Eva realizes that she's just as stubborn as her dad, and that she needs to slow down herself.

Lana and Rusev talk outside the restaurant. Lana wants Rusev to let her know what's going on every step of the way, and wants Rusev to respect her feelings, but they can't come to some sort of middle ground. Lana returns to the table, but she's not happy at all.

Nattie meets with Lana in the hotel. Lana hasn't talked to Rusev since last night, and is stressed out since the christening. Nattie doesn't want to see her upset and put her marriage with Lana at risk. Nattie asks Lana to live in the moment a little more and let go and surrender.



Brie and Nikki have a chat together, and Nikki calls her agent for Dancing With The Stars. She wants to build the Bella brand with the show, but has to pass, as she wants her comeback in the ring and nowhere else.

It is time for the Bulgarian wedding. Lana finally has some fun, and apologizes to Rusev for the other day.



Bonus clip: Trinity, Nattie and Jon Uso party, Bulgarian style.



Tuesday, April 25, 2017

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for April 25, 2017

Akira Tozawa and Rich Swann beat The Brian Kendrick and Noam Dar. After the match, Tozawa tells Kendrick that choosing a partner is very important and that he chose partner. He teaches Lesson #4: "Always choose wisely."



Dasha Fuentes interviews Neville. Neville says he has proven again and again that Gallagher doesn't belong in the same ring as him and that he will prove that again tonight, After stating that Austin Aries will suffer the same fate. He says he cannot be stopped, and wonders when people will realize that.

Before the next match, Drew Gulak guests on commentary after declaring the arena a no-fly zone to protest Mustafa Ali's high-flying style.

"The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beats Mustafa Ali by disqualification after Drew Gulak drags Nese out of the ring to get him away from the reverse 450 splash from the top rope. Nese wins by disqualification due to Nese making first contact with him. After the match, Mustafa Ali hits Drew Gulak with a somersault senton from the top rope.



Austin Aries is seen talking to "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher in the locker room.

Neville beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher with the Rings of Saturn. During the match, Neville takes Gallagher's umbrella William III and tosses the umbrella all the way to the stage, and Gallagher responds with a suicide dive through the ropes. After the match, Neville boots Gallagher in the face and tries to reapply the Rings of Saturn, but Austin Aries stops him and briefly locks in Last Chancery.



Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for April 25, 2017

Renee Young interviews "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. Dolph Ziggler interrupts before the interview can even start, and says if Shinsuke wants to play interview, they'll play interview. Ziggler doesn't give Nakamura much of a chance to speak, and says Nakamura is really Michael Jackson, who really disappeared into obscurity and came back as Shinsuke Nakamura, which means "petty, pathetic, overrated freak." Nakamura takes the microphone away, turns the tables by asking Ziggler what his problem is and calling Ziggler a jackass. Ziggler kicks Nakamura in the gut, but Nakamura replies with an exploder suplex, forcing Ziggler to retreat.



Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.

AJ Styles beats Baron Corbin with a roll-up despite interference from Kevin Owens. Owens and Corbin attack Styles after the match, but Sami Zayn runs in. Owens retreats, and Corbin eventually ends up eating a Helluva Kick. Owens then runs back in and hits Sami Zayn with a pop-up powerbomb.



Dasha Fuentes interviews Charlotte. She says gold runs through her veins, and that she needs it to exist. Tonight, she will complete "the drive for five" and prove she is the best WWE Superstar in history.

American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat The Colons (Primo and Epico Colon) in the first match of a Beat The Clock Challenge to decide the #1 contenders for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships with a time of 5:17 (5 minutes and 17 seconds).



We see footage from Rusev from earlier today, stating that he hates SmackDown Live's management and the Superstar Shake-Up. Unless he is given a championship match at Money In The Bank, he will pack his bags and go back home to Bulgaria.



Dasha Fuentes interviews Becky Lynch. She isn't the biggest fan of Charlotte due to what has happened between them on main roster. Carmella, Natalya, James Ellsworth and Tamina show up, wanting to know where Becky Lynch stands on Charlotte, and tell her to choose wisely.

Randy Orton beats Erick Rowan in a no-disqualification match. After the match, Orton says he doesn't exactly know what a House of Horrors Match is, but he'll find out Sunday when he makes it Bray Wyatt's hell. Jinder Mahal shows up, saying Orton is overlooking and disrespecting and that he is the real threat to the WWE Championship as he has more talent, culture and class than anyone else in the arena. He says Orton overlooks him due to how Jinder looks as well as due to arrogance and lack of tolerance, and that he will bring the WWE Championship back to his people, who he will address in Punjabi. Jinder tries to fight Orton, and Orton gets the upper hand until The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra) pin Orton down. After the beating to Orton, Jinder lifts the WWE Championship over his head.





We see Lana dance in another vignette.



During the break, Jinder Mahal and The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra) are seen leaving in a Hummer limousine with the WWE Championship.

Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) with 2:36 left on the clock in the second match of a #1 Contender's Beat The Clock Challenge to become #1 Contenders for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships.



Neville says he will dismantle "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher tonight on 205 Live, and tells Austin Aries he will suffer the same fate at Payback.

We see a video package of the events leading up to the House of Horrors Match between Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt at Payback.



Renee Young interviews Naomi. Naomi says Charlotte is a stand-out competitor, but she's no Muhammad Ali and she's going to feel the glow.

Charlotte vs. Naomi for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship ends with the interference of Natalya, Carmella, Tamina and James Ellsworth, who all attack Charlotte after a brawl that also involves Naomi.



On Talking Smack, Sami Zayn is viciously attacked by Baron Corbin.



Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Monday, April 24, 2017

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 24, 2017

Chris Jericho shows up to start the show and host The Highlight Reel. He says this is the last time he will host the segment on Raw, as he will beat Kevin Owens for the United States title and move over to SmackDown Live. Since this is the last one on Raw, he needs a striking, charismatic guest, and that guest is him. He says that for "The Face of America," Owens is an ugly face, and says he's more like "the hemorrhoid of America." Suddenly, The Miz and Maryse show up, and Miz says that Raw is no longer Jericho and hasn't been since he and Maryse arrived. He goes on to announce that Raw is all about them, and Jericho tells Miz to watch...it. Miz then announces that The Highlight Reel has officially been cancelled and replaced with Miz TV. The set is very quickly changed, and before Miz TV can formally start, it is interrupted by Dean Ambrose. Ambrose says he agrees with Jericho that The Miz is a stupid idiot. Miz says he never said that, but Jericho says he was thinking it, though. He then changes Miz TV into The Ambrose Asylum, with Jericho, Miz and Maryse as special guests. Ambrose tells Jericho he is rooting for him at Payback, even though they have a checkered past and did terrible things to each other. Jericho reminds Ambrose he still owes hims $15,000 for tearing up his light-up jacket, but Ambrose gives him a gift in the form of a jacket with Christmas lights all over it. Before Jericho can try it on, Miz interrupts with "no, no, no," but the crowd chants "yes, yes, yes." Jericho puts it on anyway, despite Miz's objections, and says he should be the one showered with attention on Raw and given gifts for saving the brand from mediocrity. Ambrose gives Miz a gift: Dirty Deeds. Jericho then puts Maryse on The List for being married to The Miz, whom he finally calls a stupid idiot.



Matt Hardy beats Sheamus as Cesaro argues with Jeff Hardy after yanking him off the apron. After the match, Cesaro continues to chew Jeff out, but Sheamus stops him and extends his hand to Matt. After some hesitation, both teams shake hands and The Hardys have their hands raised.



General Manager Kurt Angle announces via telephone that Kalisto and Braun Strowman will be in a Dumpster Match, and that he will ask Kalisto one more time if he wants to go through this. An impatient Maryse and The Miz then vent their frustration with the beginning of the show to Angle, who puts Miz in a tag team match against Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho and tells Miz to find a partner. Maryse then says something to Angle in French (which translates to "You don't even know what you're doing!"), to which Angle counters with "Yeah? Well, right back at ya!"

"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Austin Aries beat TJ Perkins and Neville.



Before the next match, Braun Strowman says the crowd is nothing more than trash, and

General Manager Kurt Angle talks to Kalisto, who says he wants to go through with the Dumpster Match after being treated like garbage and that he is a man. If he can't fight for himself, he doesn't deserve to fight for anything.

Against all odds, Kalisto beats Braun Strowman in a Dumpster Match after kicking Strowman into the dumpster feet first after avoiding a gorilla press slam from the apron into the dumpster. After the match, Strowman takes his anger out on Kalisto, then finally puts him in the dumpster. He closes the lids, then drags the dumpster up the ramp, fastens the lids in place and pushes it off the side of the stage despite officials and referees telling him not to.



Kalisto is placed on a stretcher by medical personnel. He is taken to an ambulance and placed inside.



We see a video package covering what's been going on recently with Roman Reigns.



Bray Wyatt says some wounds never heal and continue to linger. He promises the worst for Randy Orton in his House of Horrors, and says it will be Orton's purgatory.



Dana Brooke beats Alicia Fox. After the match, Emma - who is seen approaching the ring shortly after the match begins - gets in the ring and hugs Dana, then leaves. Dana looks mortified for a a second.



Charly Caruso interviews Samoa Joe, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, who take on Enzo Amore, Big Cass and Seth Rollins tonight. Joe says it's time to destroy and annihilate, as do Gallows and Anderson. Joe then says he will break Seth Rollins for what he did to Triple H, assuming he doesn't already do it tonight.

Enzo Amore and Big Cass are attacked from the crowd by Gallows and Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) before the next match can begin. Seth Rollins rushes in, and Samoa Joe is already there. The two of them brawl, but Enzo Amore is already laid out in front of the ring, and referees and officials have to check on him.



After the break, General Manager Kurt Angle replaces Enzo Amore in the next match with Finn Balor.

Finn Balor, Seth Rollins and Big Cass beat Samoa Joe and Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Seth Rollins replaces the Pedigree as his finisher with a high knee at the end of the match.



The Miz is seen talking to Sheamus and Cesaro backstage. Needless to say, he doesn't have much luck with either of them.

Alexa Bliss shows up. She sums up every promo that takes on Raw, then sums up Bayley's promos. She says she came to Raw to win, not to talk, and she will become Raw Women's Champion this Sunday. Bayley shows up, and admits Alexa wasted no time improving how good she is, but knows she's making fun of her. Bayley tells Alexa she's not just talk, and says she works her butt off and be where she is, and will continue to do so at Payback, which takes place in her own hometown. Alexa says she will humiliate her in front of her own father before calling "a pathetic, sheltered child." She goes so far as to ask if Bayley has ever kissed a boy before saying she will take the Raw Women's title. Sasha Banks shows up. Alexa makes fun of the friendship between Sasha and Bayley, then Sasha says Bayley will shut her up on Sunday. In the meantime, she'll shut her up right now. Alexa says that's not happening, as she's getting the match cancelled by Kurt Angle and Sasha is unhinged. Sasha Banks stops her and smacks her in the face.



Bayley guests on commentary for the next match.

Sasha Banks beats Alexa Bliss after Alexa walks out on the match. After the match, Bayley tries to toss Alexa back in the ring, but Alexa escapes. As Bayley turns her back, however, Alexa Bliss returns and attacks Bayley until Sasha Banks chases her to the back for good.



Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho talk in the locker room. Ambrose asks Jericho to take him off The List, but Jericho says nobody gets taken off The List and that he still owes him $15,000 for tearing his jacket up. Jericho takes him off The List for making him a peace offering before their match, but when Ambrose likens himself and Jericho to other famous tag teams, he puts him back on it after he leaves.



Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs. Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) will face off on the Payback kick-off. Also on the kick-off, The Miz and Maryse will host Miz TV with special guest Finn Balor.

Charly Caruso interviews Heath Slater and Curtis Axel, who are soon interviewed by The Miz and Maryse. Miz wants both men to be his tag team partner, but Heath says he has Rhyno and Axel doesn't seem interested. Rhyno offers Maryse some crackers, but she bats them away. Someone then hands a note to Miz, and the note reads that somebody wants to tag with him.



Curt Hawkins is in the ring, and issues another open challenge to anyone who wants to enter "Curt Hawkins' Star Factory." Apollo Crews answers.

Apollo Crews beats Curt Hawkins. After the match, Titus O'Neil raises his hand and takes a selfie with him.



It is announced that Kalisto has suffered head and cervical trauma at the hands of Braun Strowman.

We see excerpts from Roman Reigns' latest interview on WWE.com.

We get a special look at the rivalry between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman.

Austin Aries is talking with General Manager Kurt Angle, and hands him a banana. He runs into The Miz, who announces he has a tag team partner and that Angle will soon feel sorry for Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho. "The Drifter" Elias Samson shows up and plays guitar, and Angle wishes Miz luck.



"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher takes on Neville tomorrow night on 205 Live!

The Miz introdues his tag team partner for the next match, but that person doesn't show up. Miz says the match will have to be postponed, and as he leaves, General Manager Kurt Angle shows up and tells him he's got a match and that it's happening right now.

Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho vs. The Miz ends with Bray Wyatt suddenly appearing and attacking Ambrose. Jericho goes after Wyatt, but Miz attacks him. Miz and Wyatt then bring Jericho back to the ring. Jericho hits Miz with a Codebreaker, and Wyatt hits with Sister Abigail. Miz celebrates, but Bray hits him with Sister Abigail to end the show.



Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

My predictions for WWE Payback 2017

Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs. Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson)

These two teams have been going at it for a while now. The Raw before Payback, however, saw Gallows & Anderson attack Enzo and Cass from the crowd and laid Enzo out. Now these two will go at it, probably for the last time...for a while, at least.

My prediction: Enzo and Cass will probably win this one.

Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens (c)

for the WWE United States Championship; if Jericho wins, he will be transferred to SmackDown Live

Jericho is getting his rematch against his former bestie Owens for the United States title...and it could be the last time we see these two go up against each other as well the last time we see Jericho in the ring for a while...

My prediction: Owens will retain.

Sheamus and Cesaro vs. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) (c)

for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships

After returning for the first time in about seven years, The Hardys are tag team champs and they are defending the Raw tag titles for the first time. Now Sheamus and Cesaro have a shot at the titles that they could have won at WrestleMania...

My prediction: The Hardys will probably retain.

Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt

in a House of Horrors Match

The feud between Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt that has been going on since the beginning of the year finally comes to a head in a House of Horrors Match. What a House of Horrors Match actually is, we don't know, but this definitely won't be a typical wrestling match. This will be a war. If only it was for the WWE Championship...

My prediction: Randy Orton will probably win this one and close the book on this rivarly...for now...

Austin Aries vs. Neville (c)

for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship

Here it is again. Austin Aries has another shot at Neville and the Cruiserweight title thanks to a Fatal 4-Way win that deemed him the #1 contender. Will Neville conquer a second time, or will Austin rise about Neville's level to the A-Double Level?

My prediction: Aries is taking the title. For real this time.

Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman

Well, we knew this was going to happen, especially after Strowman tipped the ambulance Roman was in to its side with his bare hands. Who is going to win between these two powerhouses?

My prediction: If I had to pick a definite winner...Roman. But I see this ending in a no-contest, too. But in case of a definite winner...I'll go with Roman.

Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe

Just when Seth Rollins has put Triple H behind him with a win in a non-sanctioned match at WrestleMania, here comes Samoa Joe wanting revenge for his "benefactor." Joe is finally getting some real action on the main roster at Payback, while Rollins is trying to rise back to the top...

My prediction: Something tells me Joe might win this one.

Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley (c)

for the WWE Raw Women's Championship

Well, it was bound to happen eventually now that Alexa Bliss is on the red brand thanks to the Superstar Shake-Up. After two title reigns on the blue brand, Alexa is going for her first title reign on Raw. Her main obstacle to doing just that? Bayley...and she's not going to give up the title easily...

My prediction: Bayley will probably retain.

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 22, 2017

Christopher Daniels welcomes everyone to the show. He says that Dalton Castle was just the first challenger, and Matt Taven and the winner of next week's four-way dance between Jay White, "The Last Real Man" Silas Young, Adam Page and Jay Lethal. However, during Supercard of Honor IX, Cody Rhodes attacked him from behind to make his intentions known, and says if Cody wanted a title shot, all he had to do was ask. He demands that a title match be made between he and Cody Rhodes be made as soon as possible. Cody then shows up in a suit and tie, and wants to know why his title shot isn't tonight. He then says it's not happening tonight, as it's not worth it for him to compete for the ROH World Title in Baltimore, Maryland. He wants War of the Worlds in New York City to be the place, and Daniels says if it were up to him, he would put him in the World title match at War of the Worlds. Cody Rhodes says he doesn't care about any red tape or chain of command, and says that as long as Daniels is World champion, ROH has integrity, and tells Daniels to imagine what it would be like if someone who doesn't work in ROH full-time like him takes the World title from him.

"The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian says "The Villain" Marty Scurll makes a great villain, but tonight, Scurll faces an unsung hero who is about to rip the chip off his shoulder.

Before the next match, Caprice Coleman says he almost feels bad for Lio Rush because it didn't have to end with him facing Shane Taylor.

Shane Taylor beats Lio Rush. When The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up to check on Rush, they are attacked by Taylor and Caprice Coleman.

We see a video package of Josh "The Goods" Woods and John Skyler.

Josh "The Goods" Woods beats John Skyler with the Cross Arm Breaker to win the 2017 Top Prospect Tournament, then is attacked by David Starr, who says he is the true top international prospect and really good at professional wrestling.

Adam Cole says he will not beg or plead, and asks The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). He says they have both said things they didn't mean, and that they need to go back to being Bullet Club.

"The Villain" Marty Scurll retains the ROH World Televison Championship against "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian. After the match, Scurll says he has no competition left, but he is soon ran out of the ring by "Reborn" Matt Sydal.

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 22, 2017

Results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.

Titus O'Neil beats Curtis Axel.

Ariya Daivari and "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beat Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik.

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 20, 2017

In memory of Matt "Rosey" Anoa'i.

We see footage from earlier today of "The Cowboy" James Storm and Lashley entering the building, then we see a video package about both men and their match this week.



The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat Joe Coleman and Jake Holmes. After the match, Konnan says it's time for a power grab, and that taking the Impact Wrestling tag team titles is the first step. He introduces us to the other members of LAX, then Decay (Crazzy Steve, Abyss, Rosemary) show up and both factions brawl.



Karen Jarrett makes an appearance. She says tonight is a very momentous occasion as they are coming to the fans live tonight. Since the ownership change, they are retooling things to be the best show they can be. She is overjoyed to announced that Global Force Wresting and Impact Wrestling have officially merged, and that Impact is working with other companies to bring top talent to Impact. She also says tonight will be the night of champions, as three title matches will happen tonight. Rosemary defends the Knockouts title against ODB; Trevor Lee will defend the X Division against Andrew Everett; and Lashley will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against "The Cowboy" James Storm. Suddenly, Sonjay Dutt makes a surprise appearance, and says it is great to be back in the Impact Zone. He re-introduces himself to the fans, talks about his time in Impact way back when, and says he not only wants the X Division title match to be the main event, but he wants a piece of the action so he can win the title. Everett shows up, and while he respects him, Trevor Lee and the X Division title are his and his only. Gregory Shane Helms and Trevor Lee show up, saying Dutt and Everett are ones to dictate policy as he tells them they have to go through him for a title shot against Trevor Lee. Helms tells Dutt he sucks if he's never won a title on Impact, and tells Karen he runs the X Division. Bruce Prichard shows up, tells Helms he doesn't run a thing, and says Sonjay Dutt has good ideas. Not only will the X Division title match be the main event, but Sonjay Dutt will be in it along with three other men to make it a six-way dance. Helms and Trevor Lee brawl with Sonjay Dutt and Everett, but Dutt and Everett send them running. Both men then try to pick up the X Division title at the same time, starting a staredown between the two.





We hear from Impact Wrestling veteran and alumni Crimson. He tells us about his life now as well as his life before professional wrestling, when he signed up for the military. We then see that the Veterans of War are coming to Impact Wrestling next week.



Rosemary retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against ODB.

Swoggle is seen in the stands. It is announced that LAX (Santana and Ortiz) will defend the Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championships will be defended against Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) next week in a Street Fight.

Mackenzie Mitchell finds out from Bruce Prichard and Karen Jarrett that Suicide will be the fourth man in the X Division title match. Sienna then shows up and confronts Karen Jarrett. She's not happy about the merger with Global Force Wrestling, and wants to know if Karen Jarrett is hiding the GFW Women's Champion from her. Karen says she is hiding nobody, and that the GFW Women's champ will be here, and that she had better be ready.



We see a video package of the war between Sienna and Allie and what's happened so far.



Kongo Kong beats Chris Silvio.



"The Cowboy" James Storm says Lashley can't sleep at night as he is afraid of losing the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship. He says he is the best in the company, and that he will take the title from him tonight.

Alberto El Patron is in Arizona. He says he will be keeping an eye on tonight's World title match as he wants a piece of the winner.



Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Magnus, the current Global Force Wrestling Champion. He was here to help an old friend out until he heard about Alberto El Patron, he became cross. He says Alberto El Patron did nothing to earn a title shot, and that he himself got the pinfall on last week's 8-man tag match. He will be watching the Impact Wrestling World title match as well, to see who he will be facing.

When Lashley makes his way to the ring before the next match, Josh Mathews accompanies him before guesting on commentary for the rest of the show.

Lashley retains the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship against "The Cowboy" James Storm. During the match, Ethan Carter III shows up to watch the match, and yells at Josh Mathews to stop him from giving Lashley a beer bottle to use as a weapon against Storm. Near the end, Lashley sends Storm into the referee, knocking the referee out. Storm then takes the beer bottle from earlier and is about to use it as a weapon when EC3 gets in the ring, takes the bottle and smashes it into Lashley's forehead before shrugging and leaving, allowing Lashley the victory.



Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Dutch Mantell, who confirms that Desmond Xavier is the fifth man in the X Division title match, and if you don't know who he is, you'll find out tonight. As for the sixth man, we'll have to wait for the X Division title match to find out who that is.

We see footage of Chris Adonis beating Moose with the Adonis Lock in a match in Border City Wrestling. Mackenzie Mitchell then interviews Moose, who hasn't forgotten what Adonis has done to him in Canada and Mexico, and challenges him to a match for the Impact Wrestling Grand Championship next week. Adonis shows up with his arm in a sling, and says it is the result of Moose assaulting him. Adonis does know a man who will take his challenge for next week: Davey Richards, who attacks Moose from behind as Angelina Love eggs him on before telling Moose they'll see him next week.





We see a video package of what's been happening as of late between Trevor Lee and Andrew Everett.



The sixth man in the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship match is revealed to be Low Ki, who returns wearing his Hitman-inspired outfit that he has worn in Japan. Also, Swoggle is seen in the crowd again as everyone makes their entrances.



Low Ki beats Trevor Lee, Andrew Everett, Suicide, Desmond Xavier and Sonjay Dutt in a six-way dance to win the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship for a fifth time. After the match, Da Pope and Jeremy Borash finally had enough of Josh Mathews after he tells them to stop congratulating Low Ki and be impartial, completely oblivious to the fact that he tried to help Lashley in the World title match from earlier tonight. Da Pope tells Mathews to go to hell, while Borash finally punches Mathews in the face after Mathews tells Borash "What are you gonna do? Hit me?"



Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 19, 2017

Bobby Roode shows up. He says he made WrestleMania weekend glorious by selling out NXT TakeOver: Orlando, giving 15,000 people the treat of him wrestling and flickering out the light of the old NXT and bringing it under his control. This was until last week, when he had to sit at home and watch "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura bid the NXT fans farewell. He wasn't there last week, as he didn't want to hear anything that Nakamura had to say and because he beat Nakamura for a second time to retain the NXT Championship. He says that Nakamura turned tail and ran after he beat him again, and that nobody in the crowd deserves to be in his NXT, and those who were on the stage for Nakamura's farewell do not even belong there. He gives the fans an ultimatum: become part of his NXT, or hit the bricks like Nakamura did. Suddenly, Hideo Itami shows up, and after a brief staredown between him and Roode, Hideo slaps Roode in the face. Roode gets ready to fight Hideo, but he runs smack into a GTS.



Kayla Braxton interviews "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Tyler Bate, who will square off for the WWE United Kingdom Championship next week on NXT. They have the most gentlemanly of conversations where they wish each other luck.

A trainer and referees help Bobby Roode out of the ring.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovich) witness Andrade "Cien" Almas talk trash to Drew McIntyre in the Performance Center from footage from earlier today.



Andrade "Cien" Almas beats Danny Burch.

We hear what the NXT Women's Division has to say about Asuka.

We see a video package of what has happened as of late between "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger and Eric Young.

Aliyah and Liv Morgan beat Billie Kay and Peyton Royce after Liv Morgan stops Peyton Royce from grabbing on to Billie Kay with a drop kick, allowing Aliyah to roll Peyton up for the win.



Next week: Aleister Black! Drew McIntyre vs. Andrade "Cien" Almas! "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher vs. Tyler Bate for the WWE United Kingdom Championship!

Despite interference from the rest of SAnitY (Nikki Cross, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) which also necessitates the help from Roderick Strong, Kassius Ohno and Ruby Riot, "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger beats Eric Young in a steel cage match after making it out through the steel cage door in what is advertised as Dillinger's final match in NXT.



Total Divas Island - Total Divas recap for April 19, 2017

Brie and Nikki have a meal out, and it becomes obvious from Brie that having a baby isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Eva Marie finds out she is starting a brand-new storyline on the main roster. Meanwhile, Mike and Maryse check their schedules, and Mike teases Maryse about her eyesight.



We see Eva Marie's storyline, where various excuses are made for why she cannot compete. She is grateful, but a little disappointed as she wants to be on television again.

Brie talks to a fertility doctor to see why she can't conceive. Brie's vegetarian diet is viewed as a potential reason for why she can't conceive.



Lana and Rusev talk about their upcoming trip to Anguilla.

Mike and Maryse are at home. He hands her a card, and she cannot read the writing on it. He gives her a gift: a series of glasses. She doesn't like any of the pairs, and Maryse isn't interested in getting laser eye surgery.

Backstage, Mark Carrano pulls Paige aside to talk to her. We then find out as she calls Alberto Del Rio on the phone that she has been suspended for 30 days as per the Wellness Policy due to not taking the test in a timely fashion.

Natalya and Eva Marie talk about Eva Marie's storyline. Eva Marie hopes the payoff for her storyline will be huge, or her time in NXT will be for nothing. We then see another excuse for her not being able to wrestle: a leg injury.

Lana, Renee and Rusev are at Anguilla for a charity trip. They head to a beautiful rental house, and it is revealed that Rusev isn't exactly supposed to be on the trip.

Brie and Nikki are in a hotel. Brie gets a bunch of salads while Nikki gets one steak to show how much salad she would have to eat to get the same amount of iron from one steak. As a matter of fact, she gets ten. Brie does not want to give up being a vegetarian.



Lana, Rusev and Renee head to the beach. They take a few pictures, then go swimming. Renee feels like she is the third wheel between Lana and Rusev, but she's going with it.

Brie gets a phone call from Rosa Mendes. Rosa talks to Brie about her experience of going back to eating meat, telling her it was hard at first but she then realized she was doing it for her daughter Jordan. Brie still feels disheartened, and still doesn't want to give up eating vegetarian.



Trinity finally shows up at Anguilla as Renee and Lana go cliff-diving. Back at the vacation home, Trinity and Renee are weirded out by Lana wanting to take pictures of them.

Maryse and Mike are talking about a revealing picture of herself that Maryse sent Mike. Maryse finds out from Mike that she sent the picture to other people besides Mike, and Maryse realizes she did it on accident.

Natalya and Eva Marie meet with contest winner Kayleen, who wrestled in high school and aspires to be a professional wrestler. Eva Marie realizes it is an honor to be here from the conversation taking place.

Mike and Maryse make it backstage. Zack Ryder and Dolph Ziggler tease her about sending them the revealing picture of herself.

We see Eva Marie's wardrobe malfunction in the ring.

Renee, Trinity, Lana and Rusev have dinner in Anguilla. Trinity and Renee have some fun at a bar while Lana and Rusev have dinner. Trinity and Renee make it known to Lana they're having fun without her, and Lana feels left out.

Renee and Trinity make it back to the house and try to pull a prank on Lana and Rusev. It doesn't work very well.

Brie and Nikki try cryotherapy. Brie finds out it won't exactly help her conceive due to all the stress it will put on her body. Brie finally realizes she can't have kids because she keeps stressing herself out.

Trinity and Renee have some loud fun at the house. Lana tells them to quiet down and that they're needy for attention, but Renee tells Lana she keeps taking pictures of her. Lana tells Renee to leave at this point, and Trinity has to separate Lana from Renee.



The next morning, Lana and Renee refuse to speak to each other over last night. Rusev tells Lana to do whatever she needs to do to repair their friendship.

Renee, Lana, Rusev and Trinity have fun with the kids at Hope Center.

Mike and Maryse go to a Lasik eye center to help fix Maryse's vision. Maryse is amazed by how quick and easy it is, and wondes why she put it off for so long.

Lana apologizes for last night, saying that she feels jealous about not being part of SmackDown Live and feels disconnected from everybody from being on Raw.

Maryse is relieved to be able to read small print on cards and see clearly again.

Bonus clip: Lana, Renee and Trinity head to Carnival at Anguilla, and find out that they're the only ones dressed up for the occasion.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for April 18, 2017

Akira Tozawa beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. The Brian Kendrick shows up to serve as a distraction for Akira Tozawa, but it backfires and Tony Nese ends up being distraced when Kendrick tries to interfere. After the match, Kendrick tries to apologize to Nese, but Nese clotheslines him from behind. Tozawa then teaches Kendrick "Lesson #3:" You need to have eyes in the back of your head.



Rich Swann shows up. He tells Alicia Fox she's had a week to think things over, but before he asks her to come to the ring, Noam Dar shows up. He isn't too thrilled about last week, and he calls Swann "a stinking, little rat" before telling him he's here to slap him about. Alicia finally shows up, and Swann asks Alicia who it's going to be. Alicia says that she thought Noam Dar was the future face of 205 Live and that he was charismatic, but as she got to knew him, she found out she never cared for him and that she really used him, saying he's immature, his cologne stinks and that he can't cook. She also hated how he said her name, and says they're done as a pair. Noam Dar leaves the ring dejectedly, and Alicia Fox then thanks Swann for all the gifts. Swann says all the gifts came form the heart and that they were all something she deserved. Alicia Fox leans in for a kiss to "give Swann what he deserves," but Swann leans away. When Alicia Fox asks for an explanation, Swann calls her out for leaving Cedric Alexander for Noam Dar in the first place, then leaves the ring. After Swann leaves, Alicia Fox snaps on the audience.



Before the next match, we see footage of Ariya Daivari showing up to the arena in a luxury car while wearing an expensive shirt, sunglasses and gold necklaces. After he leaves the car, he tells the valet not to scratch his car if he wants a tip. He still wears the shirt, sunglasses and necklaces as he makes his way to the ring.

Ariya Daivari beats Mustafa Ali after dragging Ali off the top rope and hitting the hammerlock lariat after Drew Gulak shows up with a bullhorn and a sign saying "No Fly Zone!" while chanting "I'm not lying! No high flying!"



Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews Drew Gulak, who states that his recent actions are the first steps towards a bright future for 205 Live free of high-flying moves.

Austin Aries beats TJ Perkins despite pain in his left knee during the match. A furious Neville runs in after the match and almost decimates Aries, but Aries gets the Last Chancery in. As he does, Perkins stomps Aries before sending him into the corner. Neville and Perkins then corner stomp Aries before Perkins hits him with the Detonation Kick. Neville then puts Aries in the Rings of Saturn as referees try to restore order.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for April 18, 2017

In memory of Matthew "Rosey" Anoa'i, 1970-2017.

Charlotte Flair appears to start tonight's show. Last week, she arrived at SmackDown Live, and she wants to know why she has not been granted a SmackDown Women's title match yet. Naomi shows up instead of Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan, who tells Charlotte there are no kings or queens on SmackDown Live, but there are champions, and she finds it amazing she's begging for a title shot. Naomi decides to give her what she wants, right here, right now...and belts her in the face. Shane finally dances in and makes the match official, then Shane tells Charlotte she has to earn her opportunities here. If Charlotte beats Naomi tonight, she'll be able to face her again for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship next week. After this, Charlotte and Naomi continue to brawl.

Natalya confronts Commissioner Shane McMahon for giving Charlotte Flair a chance at a title shot. Carmella shows up with James Ellsworth, and agrees with Natalya, but James Ellsworth says Carmellla should be the face of SmackDown Live, not Natalya. Tamina also shows up, also angry about Charlotte Flair getting a chance at a title shot. After some arguing, Natalya tells Carmella and Tamina that she has a plan. The three of them then leave.

Jinder Mahal beats Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, Luke Harper and Mojo Rawley in a Six-Pack Challenge to become #1 contender for the WWE Championship after The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra) crawl out of the ring and stop Sami Zayn from hitting Jinder with his Helluva Kick. Renee Young interviews Jinder Mahal after the match, and Jinder Mahal accuses the crowd of racism for booing him before announcing that they will accept him as their new WWE Champion. After the match, Randy Orton shows up and congratulates him, but tells him his prize won't be the WWE Championship. Instead, it will be an RKO. Before he can take out Jinder, he's got to take out Bray Wyatt and burn down his House of Horrors. Bray appears on the TitanTron, and wants Orton to feel his pain. Bray then states that nothing will compare to the House of Horrors, and promises that Orton won't be able to walk out.





We get a look at "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura.



Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, who doesn't care who he faces for the United States Championship. Baron Corbin suddenly shows up and says Styles didn't pin him and that he and Sami Zayn stuck their noses in his business. Styles says he's in the business of winning, and tells Corbin he can give him an encore performance tonight. Corbin says he's okay with that, and tells Styles to just remember that "he asked for it."

Charlotte Flair is backstage when she runs into Natalya, Carmella, James Ellsworth and Tamina. The four of them sarcastically welcome Charlotte to SmackDown Live as she makes her way to the ring.

Charlotte Flair beats Naomi to become #1 contender for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship after booting Naomi in the back during the Rear View and hitting Natural Selection.



The hosts of Team Ninja Warrior, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila and Matt Iseman are in the front row.

Backstage, Natalya, Carmella, James Ellsworth and Tamina look down on Charlotte Flair.

Primo and Epico Colon (who are no longer called The Shining Stars) get a surprise victory on American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) after Primo scores a surprise roll-up pin on Jason Jordan.



We see another vignette of Lana dancing, as she is coming soon to SmackDown Live.



Dasha Fuentes interviews "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger. We then see a video package of Dillinger that explains why people are excited to see him on SmackDown Live and why he's "The Perfect Ten."



Kevin Owens quickly beats Gary Gandy in a Face of America Challenge. Before the match, Owens dismisses ring announcer Greg Hamilton and introduces himself (and hails from Montreal, Quebec, Canada as opposed to Marieville) before asking his opponent to state his name. After the match, he tells "the lazy citizens of the United States of America" to shut up, put the hot dogs down and listen to him as he states that he will become "The Face of America" and that Chris Jericho and AJ Styles will not take the United States title from him. He then guests on commentary for the next match.



Austin Aries promises to wipe the smile off TJ Perkins' face tonight on 205 Live.

AJ Styles beats Baron Corbin by count-out after Baron Corbin heaves him into Kevin Owens and Styles sends Corbin over the barricade.



On Talking Smack, Jinder Mahal declares himself "the new American dream."



Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Monday, April 17, 2017

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 17, 2017

Braun Strowman heads to the ring to start the show. He gloats about breaking Roman Reigns in half and taking him out of the arena in an ambulance, and says Roman won't be here tonight. As he promises to tear through the locker room to prove he is more monster than man, General Manager Kurt Angle and tells Braun he's done enough damage, but Braun says there's still more to come. Kurt makes Roman vs. Braun official for Payback, and Braun says it'll be Roman's funeral. Kurt tells Braun that he should be suspended and that he should have the night off, but Braun demands competition, or else. When Kurt asks "Or else what?", Braun simply leaves the ring and heads backstage.



Seth Rollins guests on commentary for the next match.

Samoa Joe beats Chris Jericho with the Coaquina Clutch. After the match, Joe calls out Seth Rollins, mockingly calls him "the mighty kingslayer," then describes how he injured Seth. He calls Seth "a desginated target by my benefactor, Triple H." He tells Rollins that what he did to him was business. In response to what Seth did to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon at WrestleMania, what he will do to him at Payback will be personal. Seth Rollins agrees about it being personal, as Joe nearly cost him his career. Seth then exclaims "You know what they say...'Payback is a bitch.'"



As Karl Anderson nods approvingly to "The Drifter" Elias Samson playing guitar as he and Luke Gallows walk backstage, Braun Strowman attacks The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth).

Braun Strowman is in the locker room when referee John Cone reminds him he has the night off. Strowman tells him he's not leaving, and John Cone wisely backs off.

Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) demand opponents after Braun Stromwan gave The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) "the United Airlines treatment." They get Enzo Amore and Big Cass, who are primed and ready to beat up Gallows & Anderson.



Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Enzo Amore and Big Cass when Enzo Amore leaps from the top rope only for Anderson to toss him back into it before getting the pinfall.

It's time for Miz TV with special guest Dean Ambrose. The Miz looks back at his and Maryse's meeting with Dean Ambrose at the beginning of last week's show when Ambrose interrupts. Ambrose tells Miz he's been looking forward to Miz TV all week, and apologizes for last week before proposing a truce as the both of them are from Ohio. When Ambrose asks what the big deal is with Miz's suit, Miz says he not only looks and acts the part, he is the part. He then criticizes how Dean carries himself, and says Dean is simply handed opportunity after opportunity. Miz goes on to say that Ambrose hasn't broken the glass ceiling because he is lazy and complacent. Ambrose says it's what's on the inside, not the outside, that counts and that Miz only cares about his image. Ambrose says he's not a brand, he's just Dean Ambrose, and that he performs every night because he loves doing it. Maryse calls him a "street rat" and tells him he's not a real champion because the man makes the championship, not the other way around. Dean hands his microphone to Miz, who proceeds to say that Ambrose is a joke and that he has made the Intercontinental Championsip a joke as Ambrose empties his jacket pockets, takes his jacket off, folds it, and tosses it Maryse before hitting Miz with a Spear. Miz goes for a Skull Crushing Finale when Maryse gets involved, but Ambrose fights out of it and almost hits Dirty Deeds before Miz escapes that and flees from the ring along with Maryse.



Braun Strowman drags Kalisto around and throws him into the garbage before he gets knocked into a garage door by Big Show, who dares him to pick on someone his own size.



Neville makes a special appearance before the next match, and stares "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher down doing the same to TJ Perkins. He then sits in a chair at ringside to watch the match, then Austin Aries shows up and joins Neville at ringside.

TJ Perkins beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. This happens when Gallagher accidentally attacks Austin Aries after Perkins moves out of the way. Aries gets on the apron to confront Perkins, but he is attacked by Neville. This distracts Gallagher, and Perkins takes advantage with a Detonation Kick for the win.



Akira Tozawa is talking with Apollo Crews backstage when Titus O'Neil shows up. Titus wants to know what Apollo plans to do to make an impact, and Apollo's answer doesn't impress him much. After a few puns on Apollo's name, Titus hands him a business card.



Mike Rome interviews The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy), who are surprised by how everything has changed since they were last in the WWE. They are excited to be back after the amazing reception at WrestleMania. Sheamus and Cesaro welcome the Hardys back, and Sheamus makes it known that he has The Hardys' respect for what they did at WrestleMania 17 and for innovating the TLC Match. Sheamus says it will also be an honor for him and Cesaro to beat them for the Raw tag titles at Payback. Matt says that at Payback, he and Jeff will prove that they don't need ladders to beat them. Cesaro butts in on the discussion in an attempt to defuse the situation and keep things civil before they get worse, and wishes them luck. Jeff Hardy then says it's good to be back.



Alexa Bliss beats Nia Jax, Sasha Banks and Mickie James in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the WWE Raw Women's Championship.



Charly Caruso interviews Big Show backstage. Show says that Braun Strowman needs to learn what it's like to be intimidated.

Curt Hawkins is in the ring. He talks about how Big Show ended up in the main event tonight after accepting his open challenge last week. He makes another open challenge to see who is next in his star factory, and that challenged is answered by Finn Balor.

Finn Balor quickly beats Curt Hawkins.



Dule Hill, star of the upcoming movie Sleight, is seen in the front row before we see a trailer for the film.





Mike Rome interviews Chris Jericho, who admits that he lost to Samoa Joe and that Joe is a fierce competitor. He says he is sidetracked due to Kevin Owens, and that the United States of America deserve "the Face of Jericho." Jericho feels he has to win the United States title, and says he will defend it wherever he will go as the fans will follow. He then pulls a Bugs Bunny with Mike Rome over whether Mike's name is Mike or Tom, and is about to put him on The List when "The Drifter" Elias Samson walks by, playing his guitar. For this, Mike Rome is off the hook and Samson ends up on The List instead.



Bray Wyatt asks what we are afraid of, then says he is not like us as he does not bow down to far and instead harnesses it. In his House of Horrors, all our fears will come to light, and we will know fear, pain and horror. He says our pain will be his ecstasy, and our pain will move him. He will eventually leave the House of Horrors alone, as he will burn it to the ground with us inside.

Alicia Fox and Dana Brooke are watching what happened to Alicia at 205 Live when Emma shows up and drives a wedge between them by saying that Dana showed the incident to the entire locker room and made fun of her. It works, and Emma tells Dana that she wants to see how good her balance is now that she wants to stand on her own.



Jeff Hardy beats Cesaro. After the match, Matt Hardy and Sheamus check on their respective tag team partners, then both teams shake hands to show respect after the match.

Mike Rome is in front of the trainer's room when Heath Slater and Rhyno suddenly appear. As Heath Slater talks about how he is finally on Raw and how his life has changed since the beginning of the Draft Extension, Braun Strowman walks by.

Tomorrow night on 205 Live: Austin Aries vs. TJ Perkins!

Big Show vs. Braun Strowman ends with Braun Strowman superplexing Big Show and breaking the ring. Somehow, Braun Strowman is able to get back on his feet afterwards and leave under his own power.



Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Saturday, April 15, 2017

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 15, 2017

Chris Sabin beats Caprice Coleman. Lio Rush shows up during the match and confronts Kenny King at ringside before the first commercial break, and he kicks Coleman's arms away from Kenny King's hands on the apron so that Sabin can roll Coleman up.

Roppongi Vice (Trent Barretta and Rocky Romero) beat Cheeseburger and Will Ferrara. After the match, a frustrated Will Ferrara refuses to take part in the post-match handshake and angrily walks out on Cheeseburger after shoving him a few times.

The finals of the 2017 Top Prospect Tournament - Josh "The Goods Woods" vs. John Skyler - is next week.

"The Last Real Man" Silas Young, Hangman Page, Jay White and Jay Lethal beat Colt Cabana, Lio Rush, Hanson and Bobby Fish in a 8-Man Wild Card Tag Team Match to take part in a Four Corners Survival Match in a future episode of Ring of Honor television. This happens despite the winning team brawling with each other and after Hangman page turns on the rest of partners after being disgusted with them.

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 15, 2017

Results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.

Big Cass beats Titus O'Neil.

Drew Gulak and "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beat Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Impact Wrestling One Night Only: April 2017 - Victory Road: Knockouts Knockdown - The Results

Here's another interesting review from Larry Csonka.

The show starts with Laurel Van Ness attacking Rachael Ellering after promising to make Ellering her victim.

It is announced that there will be eight singles matches between Impact Wrestling Knockouts and top prospects, with the winners of each match moving on to a four-on-four elimination tag team match. Gail Kim is introduced, and she co-hosts the show with Jeremy Borash, saying she is excited to watch the potential Knockouts. We are then introduced to the prospects: Kayci Quinn, Leva Bates, Amanda Carolina Rodriguez, MJ Jenkins, Santana Garrett, Alisha Edwards, Rebel and Rachael Ellering.

It is announced that Laurel Van Ness vs. Rachel Ellering may not happen due to the pre-show attack.

Before the next match, Angelina Love talks about her husband Davey Richards before mentioning that she trained her opponent for this match: Kayci Quinn.

Angelina Love beats Kayci Quinn after Davey Richards distracts the referee.

An excited Allie thinks Leva Bates is a cool person, and says that this match is a big opportunity for her.

Leva Bates beats Allie after Allie is attacked by Sienna.

Diamante beats Amanda Carolina Rodriguez following the distraction from Konnan and Homicide.

Before the next match, Crazzy Steve tells MJ Jenkins that Rosemary will kill her tonight. He then gives her a choice between fighting and failing, or joining Decay. Jenkins chooses to fight.

Rosemary beats MJ Jenkins after Crazzy Steve spits mist into Jenkins' face.

Alicia Edwards beats Sienna after the distraction from Allie.

Santana Garrett beats Brandi Rhodes.

ODB beats Rebel.

Before the next match, Laurel Van Ness announces that Rachael Ellering slipped and fell backstage, and demands that the referee declare her the winner by count-out. Ellering shows up before the ten-count.

Laurel Van Ness beats Rachael Ellering.

Leva Bates, Alisha Edwards, Santana Garrett, and ODB beat Laurel Van Ness, Rosemary, Angelina Love, and Diamante. After the match, Eddie Edwards shows up and says he is proud of his wife, Alicia, saying she has busted her ass and that she has impressed someone important. Karen Jarrett shows up and announces that Alicia Edwards has been awarded with a contract to compete in Impact Wrestling.