Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Before the next match, The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) announce that they are back in town, and despite traveling the world for two years and taking on world champions, they are still undefeated in 205 Live and plan to take the show into the future (despite being in the very first match of the very first episode of 205 Live as The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra).)
The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) beat The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh).
Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick speaks with Humberto Carrillo, who advises him to steer clear of Drew Gulak, but Humberto tells Maverick he doesn't need him. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher - who is not medically cleared for the next two weeks - shows up and congratulates Humberto on serving Gulak "the humble crumpet" before telling him they have unsettled business as opponents. Both men shake hands, then Gallagher leaves.
The Brian Kendrick is attacked from behind by Mike Kanellis before the next match begins. Akira Tozawa runs out and fights Kanellis, and Tozawa has to be pulled off of him by officials and General Manager Drake Maverick while Kanellis escapes through the crowd.
We hear from Ariya Daivari, who says that everything is going according to plan and that he is next in line for a Cruiserweight Championship opportunity. He says that Drew Gulak will tear "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese limb from limb. He then brags that this will end in him becoming Cruiserweight Champion.
Next week: Akira Tozawa vs. Mike Kanellis in a no-disqualification match!
"The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beats Drew Gulak.
Michael Cole interviews Kofi Kingston in the ring to start tonight's show. Kofi says he has learned he would have highs and lows through his career, and that he had to fight through all those lows to become WWE Champion, and says this would not have been possible without Big E and Xavier Woods. Kofi states that the three of them proved that the impossible could be made possible, and as the fans chant "You deserve it," Kofi says the emotions from WrestleMania are still vivid and that winning the WWE Championship was one of the greatest moments of his entire life. On the subject of Kevin Owens, Kofi says a lot of people told him he should have seen Owens' betrayal coming, and that those people could be right. He then blames himself for opening himself up to treachery. He says The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) believed that Kevin Owens wanted to change, but at the end of the day, Owens will be Owens, and if Owens wanted to challenge him for the WWE title, all he had to do was ask and he would have had no problem giving him that title match. He says that Owens said he was coming for the title, and he says that he will let him come for the title at Money In The Bank. As he states that he is not afraid of Owens or losing the WWE Championship, Owens shows up. Owens tells Kofi "Challenge accepted," and says that while Kofi gave everyone an unforgettable WrestleMania moment, moments are fleeting and none of the fans believe Kofi is championship material. Owens says he believes that even Kofi doesn't even think of himself as championship material, and as he tells Kofi that his head is barely above water and that he is slowly going in over his head, Owens is suddenly attacked by Xavier Woods, whom Owens quickly lays out.
Backstage, Kofi Kingston reminds Xavier Woods that his back is messed up, but Xavier tells Kofi he refuses to let Owens talk to Kofi like he does. Kofi asks Woods to take care of himself and tells him that he has the situation under control.
Bayley is the first person revealed to be representing SmackDown Live in the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Becky Lynch beats Bayley with the Dis-Arm-Her after getting the knees up to block a top rope elbow drop. After the match, Charlotte Flair shows up and attacks both women.
We hear from Aleister Black, who says that fear is a powerful, paralyzing tool and that is in man's nature to fear what it does not understand. He says his opponents try to figure him out, but by the time they do, the battle has turned in his favor, and any hope of conquering that fear has simply left the earth. As soon as his opponents take one look in his eyes, they do not like the abyss that stares back at them, for it reveals a truth that allows them to fade to black.
The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) shows up, and Jeff is seen walking to the ring on one crutch. In an in-ring interview with Kayla Braxton, it is revealed that Jeff was injured when he was attacked by Lars Sullivan. Jeff says he cannot walk on his own and will need surgery, and that he will be out for a long time. Matt says that as a result of this, they must give up the SmackDown tag team titles. Jeff says this is not the end of their journey, but when he comes back, The Hardy Boyz will reign supreme and go extreme. Suddenly, Lars shows up, and after Jeff leaves the ring, Matt faces Lars himself only to be quickly overpowered. Lars then focuses on Jeff, but Matt gets back in the ring and fights Lars again, but Lars is ready for it. Matt falls victim to the Freak Accident, and Jeff tries to fight Lars with his crutch when Lars is suddenly attacked with a steel chair from behind by R-Truth. Lars punches the chair out of Truth's hands, but Truth is hit with the Freak Accident. Lars then hits Truth with a running sit-out powerbomb.
Ali, Finn Balor, Andrade and Randy Orton will represent SmackDown Live in the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) guest on commentary for the next match.
Kairi Sane and Asuka beat two unnamed opponents.
Backstage, Mandy Rose tells Sonya Deville that she has found out that one of them has a chance to enter the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Sonya tells Mandy that she came close to winning the SmackDown Women's title and that she should finish the job.
Roman Reigns shows up. Roman says you only have one shot at making a first impression, and that he decided to do exactly that on his first night by knocking out WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. He says it could have been anybody, but he wanted to get the point that he is "The Big Dog" across. He says that SmackDown Live is his yard now, then Shane McMahon shows up. After Shane demands a "proper" introduction for himself from Greg Hamilton - which he gets - he tells Roman that while this may be his yard, the McMahon family owns all the land. Roman tells Shane that his father owns the land, and when he was in the ring with Vince, he was on his feet while Vince was on his back. Shane reminds Roman that he was on his back in the end, but Roman reminds Shane he needed Elias' help and dares him to do it on his own. Shane declines, as he is getting ready for his steel cage match with The Miz. However, some people are lining up to welcome Roman to SmackDown Live, and he introduces two of them: The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel). Shane states that The B-Team want to make a great first impression, too, and Roman will be taking both Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel on in a 2-on-1 handicap match. Roman is unimpressed, and jokingly asks if Shane will add more caveats. Shane says the match should have a little extra, and introduces the "special guest ring enforcer" for the match: Elias, who shows up in a white-and-black striped tanktop.
Roman Reigns beats The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) in a 2-on-1 handicap match despite the interference of special guest ring enforcer Elias, who pulls the referee out of the ring and tries to help The B-Team get the win only for all three men to be overpowered by Roman.
Before the next match, Zelina Vega introduces Andrade gracing the ring as "the best part of your night," then Andrade says he has no respect for Finn Balor or Ali before offering how to teach Randy Orton some respect.
Ali and Finn Balor beat Andrade and Randy Orton. After the match, Orton hits Finn Balor with an RKO, but Ali quickly fends Orton off.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews the last two women's Money In The Bank ladder match participants: Ember Moon - who says that her career will change with this match - and Carmella, who says that the contract is hers after having won the match once before.
It's time for The Kevin Owens Show. Tonight's guest is Xavier Woods. After stating that the pageantry from the show is gone because it is something The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) would do, Owens states that he is the show and that is all he needs. He then states that he was trying to make a point earlier by saying that Kofi Kingston is in over his head and is drowning, and that help is on the way in the form of him relieving him of the burden that is the WWE Championship at Money In The Bank. After stating that he is positive he will take the WWE title from Kofi, Owens asks for Woods to show up, and when Woods fails to show, Owens produces a Xavier Woods action figure. As he talks to the action figure, Owens pulls out a Big E action figure with the left leg taped up before kicking down the chair he puts them on, then Kofi Kingston shows up. Kofi runs into the ring, and he and Owens brawl. Owens escapes through the crowd after raking Kofi in the eyes.
Mike and Maryse have a hilarious conversation in the car about a mystery stain on Maryse's shirt, which also includes an Instagram video of somebody going to the gym with "#FindTime."
Mike sets up a beer cooler for a night watching the game with some friends, and Mike proposes to Maryse that she should set up a day for herself.
Ryan Cabrera shows up at Castle Marmiz, and finds out he is sleeping on an air mattress in Monroe's room tonight.
As Ryan and Mike watch the game, Dolph Ziggler shows up. Mike, Dolph and Ryan almost wake Monroe as the Cleveland Browns win the game. The chains on the beer cooler come down electronically, and the three of them party with some beer while the three of them take turns on Marjo's paddle boat.
The next morning, the pool boy is cleaning the pool as the guys are asleep. Maryse wakes Mike - who now has a headache - up from the couch to tell him that she is doing her girl's day out today, leaving Mike with the baby. Dolph and Ryan wake up afterwards, and Maryse passes Monroe over to Mike. Maryse reminds Mike not to miss the class at 11:30.
Ryan and Dolph stay at home, but having the two of them trying to get over a hangover makes things harder (and more hilarious).
Maryse and Marjo meet Maryse's best friend Amanda, and Maryse talks about Mike's wild football party from last night. Meanwhile, Mike does his best to take care of Monroe, but he is having a hard time finding the wipes and getting to the class on time, the later of which he does not do. Mike has to lie about being on the class on time, and Maryse asks Mike to send her a photo of him and Monroe at the class.
Mike, Ryan and Dolph find out that they are at a music class for small children. Maryse tries to call Mike, but Mike does not answer, and Maryse has to relax as best she can. Mike answers, but Maryse falls off the table as she tries to get her phone when it vibrates. It is revealed that DirecTV is calling her, not Mike.
Mike does the best he can with his headache at the music class, but Monroe being happy makes it all worth it for him. Mike ends up calling it "the cure to all hangovers."
Amanda, Maryse and Marjo are at a restaurant when Maryse gets a call from Mike, who is back at home. Mike is happy that Maryse is having a good time with Amanda and Marjo. Maryse, Amanda and Marjo then have quite a bit of wine.
The next day at Castle Marmiz, Maryse is resting in bed after a long day for both her and Mike. Mike then starts pounding on a drum, much to the annoyance of Maryse, who now has a wine-induced headache much like Mike's from the other day.
Alexa Bliss shows up to start tonight's show with A Moment Of Bliss. She announces that Braun Strowman, Ricochet, Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin will represent Raw in the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, and each man shows up as their names are announced. When Corbin shows up, he admits his list of accolades can be quite a mouthful, and says everyone will enjoy them when he becomes a two-time Money In The Bank winner. Ricochet proposes he also be called "a two-time loser." McIntyre says Ricochet has a point, especially after Corbin stole his victory last week and blew the opportunity given to him, and says he is sick and tired of outside forces screwing him out of a championship opportunity. As McIntyre says that the Money In The Bank ladder match will put the power back in his hands, he tells Ricochet to shut up and stick to high-flying or else he will drop him where he stands. Corbin says he will win the match, and McIntyre threatens to drop him where he stands. Corbin then starts talking again, but Strowman him to shut up and says that nobody has what it takes to stop him from winning. He then proposes that Corbin and McIntyre face him and Ricochet in a tag team match as a preview of what is to come, and says that they will get these hands right now.
Braun Strowman and Ricochet beat Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre after McIntyre punches Corbin in the face for tagging himself in.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). After the match, The Usos show some footage from earlier today where they videotape Dash Wilder shaving Scott Dawson's back. Dawson and Wilder soon show up and explain themselves, with Dawson saying they are men and that he cannot reach every hair on his back. Wilder says that Dawson has his back and that he has Dawson's, and this leads to The Usos making back-shaving jokes before Dawson and Wilder saying that they will come after them after their match tonight.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Bobby Lashley. After Miz states that he is rejuvenated after coming back to Raw and ready for new challenges and new guests, he brings out Lashley. Lashley states that he will only address the questions he wants to answer while referring to himself in the third person. After being told that some people think that he is not reaching his full potential, Lashley says he has been back for a year and already a two-time Intercontinental Champion before asking Miz what he has done lately. Miz says that the old him would have listed all of his accomplishments and that they would have been here all night, and says that he is an overachiever and did it all without a shred of Lashley's athletics. Lashley then brings up Miz's loss at WrestleMania and Shane McMahon punching Miz's father's face in the face, then says Miz's father thinks that Miz is worthless. Miz attacks Lashley, but Lashley immediately fights back. Miz ends up booting Lashley out of the ring and throwing chairs at him before daring him to go at it in the ring.
Bobby Lashley beats The Miz after Shane McMahon shows up and puts a picture of The Miz's dad on the TitanTron. After the match, Shane hits The Miz a few times, and when Miz fights back, Lashley pulls Miz off of Shane and hits him with a massive choke slam. Shane then proceeds to punch at a downed Miz before putting him in an arm breaker. Shane tells The Miz that it is a shame that he is unconscious and that he is the best in the world.
The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik) attack The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) from behind before the next match can begin.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Lucha House Party (Kalisto and Gran Metalik). After the match, Lince Dorado fights The Viking Raiders, but they make quick work of him.
We get a closer look at The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce), courtesy of Sonic Drive-Ins.
Alexa Bliss shows up for another edition of A Moment Of Bliss. This time, she announces that Natalya will represent Raw in the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Natalya says she has never been Raw Women's Champion, but after that match, that will change. The next woman announced for the match is Dana Brooke, who says that she is tired of being told to wait her turn in line and plans to shoot straight to the top. She insists that Natalya is given every opportunity, but Natalya says she has earned her opportunities. The next person announced for the match is Naomi, who says she plans to become Raw Women's Champion after winning the SmackDown title twice, and says that whoever faces her after she gets the title will "get all this glow." Alexa asks everyone to stop arguing for once, saying that the fourth woman is waiting and praying to be in the match. She then announces that the fourth woman is her. Not surprisingly, the other three women are not thrilled. Alexa tells the other women to leave so she can get all the attention, but Naomi proposes she and Alexa have a match as a preview of things to come. Alexa's not in the mood due to not being dressed for the match and the shoes she is wearing not being hers, but after Naomi says Alexa isn't as good as she says she is, Alexa says it's on.
We see another edition of the Firefly Fun House, where Bray Wyatt is painting a picture. He talks about how painting is a good way to express yourself, and that when you express yourself, nobody can every truly hurt you. Suddenly, Rambling Rabbit shows up, and we get to see the picture of a house on fire. Abby shows up and says that this is no time for games, and Rambling Rabbit leaves before Bray apologizes for what he did, saying it is all in the past. Abby then tells Bray to keep it down while she is trying to get her beauty rest. After Bray says that Abby is a bit of a sociopath, it is revealed that "sociopath" is the word of the day, then another edition of the Firefly Fun House comes to an end.
Naomi beats Alexa Bliss after Alexa's constantly untied shoes come off.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Rey Mysterio and Dominic. Rey states that it is not easy being him in a world of giants, even after letting everyone down at WrestleMania, but he always gets back up, and he is looking ahead to Samoa Joe.
Charly Caruso interviews Becky Lynch in the ring. Becky states that there is nothing impulsive what she is doing, and the way she sees it, she can either protect all that she has or she can fight all, and she only knows how to fight. She also admits she does not care about the odds after having beaten them in the past year and beating "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey in the past month, and while her career has been a long shot, nothing she has done is an accident. She proclaims that she will not hold both women's titles hostage as a double champion, as she made history by beating everybody, not dodging everybody. After that, she says that Charlotte Flair may have a pedigree, but she has her number, and while Lacey Evans has a mean right hand, she will have her beating coming at Money In The Bank. Becky also tells Lacey to come out to the ring so she can give her payback and remind her of who she is dealing with if she isn't too busy. Lacey Evans says it is just like a man to want when he wants it, and while she is trying not to lose her manners, she told Becky not to let her emotions get to her, but she did not listen and she is through talking. Becky and Lacey then brawl on the outside as referees and officials show up to separate both women.
Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) after Dawson lies on top of Ryder for a pinfall attempt only for Ryder to turn it into a crucifix pin.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The Miz, who says that Shane McMahon has made it personal between them before challenging Shane to a steel cage match at Money In The Bank.
We see the career and legacy of Jimmy Hart courtesy of Progressive.
Sami Zayn shows up. He says that the joy he is experience is not due to the trips he has been taking, but his soul-searching and rekindling of a love for various subjects that helped him make sense of a lot of the fans. The concept of psychological entitlement is then displayed on the TitanTron, and says that the fans have been fed the lie that "the customer is always right" for years and trained to believe that what they feel is correct and that what they want should be given to them. He then says that if the fans don't get what they want when and how they want it, they throw a fit. Sami then makes fun of a son and father to ask for an autograph at 4 AM in the airport, saying that the child has been taught that he is owed something. He then goes on to say that he owes nobody anything and that he has been more than generous after three shoulder surgeries and seventeen years of five-star classics, and from here on out, the fans get whatever he gives them. As for the people addressing him saying that he should quit if he doesn't like WWE, he admits that quitting would be amazing, but that coming out week after week holding everyone accountable for their actions and calling them out for them is better. He then says that it is high time that he takes the power back from "the critics."
Shane McMahon has accepted The Miz's challenge for a steel cage match at Money In The Bank via Twitter.
Before the next match, Samoa Joe says that Rey Mysterio's interview was touching, and while Rey's son Dominic says he loves him, he says that Dominic is ashamed of how quickly he put Rey to sleep at WrestleMania. He then says that is Rey was any kind of father, he would give Dominic a mask to hide his shame in public. Joe then says "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles used Rey to take away his Universal title opportunity, and tonight will be a reckoning. Joe goes on to say that what he did to Rey at WrestleMania will pale in comparison to what he does to him tonight.
Rey Mysterio beats Samoa Joe with a backslide pin.
Michael Cole moderates a contract signing between Seth Rollins and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the WWE Universal Championship at Money In The Bank. Styles is introduced first, followed by Rollins. Styles says he came to Raw to build on his WWE legacy, and while SmackDown Live was good to him for two years, Raw is where the fans are at. He admits that he likes Rollins, but Rollins has something he wants: the Universal title. Styles says that when you want something, you go to great lengths, and that winners find a way and that Rollins is a winner. He then asks how many times it is said that Rollins will be "the next AJ Styles." After entertaining the question, Styles tells Rollins he will never be the new him, and Rollins tells Styles that he is right and that he never wanted to be "the next AJ Styles;" he wanted to be "the first Seth Rollins." Rollins then tells Styles that things are different on Raw and that this is his turf. Styles tells Rollins he knows what Rollins went through to get the Universal Championship, and asks what the cost was before asking Rollins how he is holding up as The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Rollins, Roman Reigns) is not there for him anymore., and that he will have to be better than phenomenal to take the Universal title from him at Money In The Bank. He then states that Rollins went through hell at WrestleMania and may not have much left while he is ready to go now, and at Money In The Bank, he will be the bulldog nipping at his heels and never letting go until he is Universal Champion. Styles then signs the contract, and Rollins says that while he and Styles have a lot in common, they have a lot of differences between them, and the one thing that separates them is that Rollins beat Brock Lesnar. He then tells Styles to ask Lesnar how he is holding up, for he was at his best when he beat Lesnar and he will be at his best when he beats Styles at Money In The Bank. He then signs the contract, then Styles looks at the Universal title. Michael Cole leaves the ring, then Styles hands the Universal Championship over to Rollins before extending his hand. Rollins responds by holding up the Universal title in front of Styles, who proceeds to beat Rollins up. Rollins fights back and boots Styles out of the ring before hitting him with a tope suicida. Styles hits an elbow from the apron, then puts Rollins through the table in the ring with a Phenomenal Forearm to end the show.
Ace Austin beats "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams, Jake Crist, Aiden Prince, Cousin Jake Deaner and Eddie Edwards in a six-man X Divison Scramble after breaking up a pinfall from Jake Deaner on Williams and picks the bones to get the win.
Impact Plus - which serves the same purpose at Global Wrestling Network - premieres May 1st.
Sami Callihan talks about his friendship with Rich Swann before telling Swann that he will break his legs tonight, not because he hates him, but because he loves him.
"The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux beats Rohit Raju with a groin kick followed by a reverse piledriver.
Moose and The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) beat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz).
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie and Johnny Impact. Johnny continues to mock "The Machine" Brian Cage's intelligence and states that Lance Storm as special guest referee won't change anything tonight. Johnny says that Cage won't see him - or Starship Pain - coming. Taya then says that she will end the undefeated streak of Jordynne Grace tonight.
Taya Valkyrie retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Jordynne Grace after Jordynne's arm gives out during the match, giving Jordynne Grace her first ever loss in Impact Wrestling.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Gail Kim, who says that she loves her backstage role as an agent, but nothing got through to Tessa Blanchard, who reminds her of herself. She is coming out of retirement to teach Tessa Blanchard a lesson that nobody else will be able to teach her: respect.
Rich Swann retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Sami Callihan in an oVe Rules Match following a crossface to Callihan with a baseball bat covered in barbed wire.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Tessa Blanchard, who says she knows about respect, having earned it and come from a respected family. She says she used to respect Gail Kim and look up to her, but that ended when Gail put her hands on her. Tonight, she refuses to let Gail Kim make her a notch in her belt and she plans to teach Gail a lesson in regret. Suddenly, Tully Blanchard shows up and tells Tessa she speaks the truth and that she must earn her destiny tonight by beating Gail Kim.
Tully Blanchard and Robert Irvine are both seen in the front row before the next match.
Tessa Blanchard beats Gail Kim with a Crossface. After the match, Tessa offers to shake Gail Kim's hand, and Gail Kim hugs Tessa. The fans then chant "Thank you, Gail!" and give Gail Kim a standing ovation.
Backstage, "The Machine" Brian Cage says he should be the World Champion, and that he is tired of chasing Johnny Impact after five months. He says that Johnny cannot beat him and he knows it, and tonight, Johnny has nowhere to go and he will tear his head off.
Despite interference and match-fixing attempts from Taya Valkyrie and John E. Bravo, "The Machine" Brian Cage beats Johnny Impact to become the Impact Wrestling World Champion! After the math, Michael Elgin shows up and gets in the ring with Brian Cage before laying him out.
Slammiversary XVII is July 7th in Dallas, Texas!
Konnan tells Santana and Ortiz to go out there and be champions, and while he did not want everything to come to this, he wants the best team - which is The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) - to win.
The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) in Full Metal Mayhem to win the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Championships for the fourth time after Santana tabs Pentagon Jr. with a fork as they fight on a ladder before Ortiz powerbombs Pentagon Jr. through a table covered in thumbtacks. After the match, both teams finally make amends, and the rest of the locker room shows up to celebrate with both teams.
Matt Taven shows up. He says that he has both earned and deserved the ROH World Championship, and says that in the last year, there has not been a man more deserving of being crowned the World Champion than him. He then tells the fans to think about working at McDonald's for a whole year and going unappreciated, and talks about what he had done in the past year before declaring that it all worked out in the end and that the memory of him will live on forever. He then says he can call himself the undisputed ROH World Champion, and if anyone wants a shot at him and the title, they will have to do what he did for the past year and earn it. Flip Gordon suddenly shows up and tells Taven he forgot about him and his winning the Sea of Honor Tournament, but Taven says there's a difference between winning a tournament where everyone else is too busy at the bar and winning the big one. Gordon says that he has talked with ROH officials and assured them that his knee is at 100%, and that they have made him the new #1 contender for the ROH World Championship, which means that his knee is going to kick 100% of Taven's ass.
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young beats Johnathan Gresham by referee stoppage after Silas hits Gresham with a ring bell hammer behind referee Todd Sinclair's back.
We hear from Kelly Klein, who says that The Allure (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, "The Exotic Goddess" Mandy Leon) wants attention, but that the ROH Women of Honor World Championship is what is important to her. She says that if they want to get involved with her, she sees them and she assures that she will clean up the hot mess that they are.
We hear from Mark Haskins and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Robinson. Haskins says that he knows that Bully Ray left him laying and took out Tenille Dashwood, and that Bully Ray is a scared little boy. Williams says that they have unfinished business with The Kingdom (Matt Taven, TK O'Ryan, Vinny Marseglia), and after they lay them out, they will finish their business with Bully Ray.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat Soberano Jr. and Caristico.
Royce Issacs and Thom Latimer (formerly known as ex-Impact Wrestling talent Bram) win the Wild Card Over-The-Top Battle Royal to earn the either and final slot in the Crockett Cup, last eliminating The Boys.
Bandido and Flip Gordon beat Stuka Jr. and Guerrero Maya Jr. to advance to the semi-finals of the Crockett Cup.
Royce Isaacs and Thom Latimer beat The War Kings (Crimson and Jax Dane) to advance to the semi-finals of the Crockett Cup after Royce Isaacs uses the ropes for leverage while pinning Crimson.
Jim Cornette introduces The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) for the next match before the next match, and tells them that while this is a "feel-good moment," The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) do not do "feel-good moments." Morton says he and Gibson have never backed down, and that the fans made them five-time NWA World Tag Team Champions and WWE Hall of Famers. He says that they have a bucket list and that the Crockett Cup is on it. Suddenly, The Briscoes show up and admit that while The Rock 'n Roll Express are legends, they are the baddest tag team on the planet, and they give them the option to forfeit the match and remain in one piece, or become forcefully retired. Morton responds by kicking Jay Brisco in the crotch.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) to advance to the semi-finals of the Crockett Cup.
Villain Enterprises (Brody King and PCO) beat Yugi Nagata and Satoshi Kojima to advance to the semi-finals of the Crockett Cup.
Madusa shows up before the next match and announces that she is not someone's savior or insurance policy; instead, she is here as a queen of carnage who has been champion in two different companies. She has the now-vacant NWA Women's Championship, and after stating that the title has enriched NWA's history, she announces that she will present the championship to the winner of the next match and that there will be no "title trashing" tonight.
Allysin Kay beats Santana Garrett to win the vacant NWA Women's Championship! (The title was made vacant due to the previous champion Jazz suffering an injury.) After the match, Santana Garrett offers to shake Allysin Kay's hand, but Allysin raises the title up in front of Garrett and walks away.
Caprice Coleman interviews The Midnight Express ("Sweet" Stan Lee, "Loverboy" Dennis Condry and "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton). Eaton says he is happy to be here with Lane and Conley, while Lane says there are no better wrestling fans than the ones in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is also announced that Condry has won his battle with cancer, and Condry thanks his doctors and says that even without a voicebox or vocal cords, it is still possible for him to talk.
Royce Isaacs and Thom Latimer beat Bandido and Flip Gordon to advance to the finals of the Crockett Cup after Isaacs yanks Bandido off the apron as Gordon to tag him in and Latimer grabs the tights during the schoolkid pin on Gordon. During the match, Madusa is at ringside, and she whispers something into Isaacs' and Latimer's ear before walking off.
Villain Enterprises (Brody King and PCO) beat The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) by disqualification to advance to the finals of the Crockett Cup after Mark Briscoe hits Brody King with a steel chair. After the match, The Brscoes go on the attack, vicuosly attacking referee Paul Turner and hitting him with the Jay Driller before stacking multiple chairs on top of PCO's arm and shoulder before Mark landson them with a somersault senton. Jay then verbally disrespects everything from the fans to the NWA before leaving.
Colt Cabana beats Willie Mack with the Superman Press to become the NWA National Champion! After the match, "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up out of nowhere and says that nobody in NWA wanted someone like him to be champion before telling Colt Cabana to be ready to defend the National Championship against him.
Before the next match, Caprice Coleman introduces Nikita Koloff, who will be presenting the NWA World Tag Team Championships to the winner of the Crockett Cup. He thanks the Crockett family for giving him the opportunity to make a name for himself in the wrestling business, and says that the last 25 years since retiring from wrestling have been wonderful, then introduces Magnum T.A., who talks about being in the first Crockett Cup and says that tonight's events gives him the same chills as the very first one.
Villain Enterprises (Brody King and PCO) beat Royce Isaacs and Thom Latimer - who are now accompanied by Madusa - to win the Crockett Cup and the NWA World Tag Team Championships after Brody King fixes PCO's arm by driving the shoulder into the top rope. Villain Enterprises are congratulated by Nikita Koloff and Magnum T.A.
Nick Aldis retains the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against "The Villain" Marty Scurll with the Kingsland Cloverleaf. During the match, Aldis inadvertently lays out referee Brian Hebner, and Kamile gets back into the ring to get revenge on Scurll for getting her eliminated from the match only to be turned back by Aldis. Both men show respect after the match, then Scurll talks about how he started his journey to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a professional wrestler fifteen years ago, and how the very first person he met in the business and lent his hand to him was Aldis. He thanks Aldis for making him the man that he is today, and says that tonight's match was "awesome. Scurll says that the fans' response to tonight's match shows how far they both have come, and while he admits this month could have been a little bit better for him, the better man won, and no other man deserves to be NWA World Heavyweight Champion more than Aldis. Aldis says that if anything was proven tonight, it is that Scurll is the biggest self-made star in the business today, and that the NWA's rebirth is coming to fruition and that NWA's name is carrying more and more weight, and that TNA is not going anywhere.
Bateman beats Calder McColl. After the match, Bateman says he has taken interest in The Upper Class and their championship gold, and that they had a plan until he won the Percy Pringle III Memorial Cup. Now that he and Sarah Wolfe have the cup, they are currently occupying a space in the minds of The Upper Class.
Heather Monroe beats Simon Sherie with the Seven-Year Stretch.
Adrian Quest beats Takeshi Minamino with a Fujiwara Arm Bar.
Reno Scum (Adam Thornestowe and Luster The Legend) call for help after revealing just before a backstage interview that The Rocknes Monsters (YUMA and BHK) have been laid out backstage.
Backstage, Howdy Price says that "Uptown" Andy Brown's open challenge has caught his attention, and that at Coastline Clash, he will be taking the Heritage Championship.
Before the next match, it is announced that The Rocknes Monsters (YUMA and BHK) will be unable to compete in the match.
Reno Scum (Adam Thornestowe and Luster The Legend) beat Double Platinum (Suede Thompson and Chris Bey) to become the UWN Tag Team Champions!
Eli Drake shows up to start tonight's show. Eli proclaims that the old Eddie Edwards is dead, and says that Eddie is "a flappy, flaccid version of his old self." He calls Eddie "the weak link", then interviews Kenny the Kendo stick before saying he owns Kenny. Eli goes on to see that whenever he loses a friend, he gains a friend. Eddie shows up to fight Eli, and Eli turns Mikey - the microphone on a stick that he has brought with him - into a weapon. Eddie easily comes out on top in the ensuing brawl, however, and Eddie soon chases Eli backstage and out of the arena.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Gail Kim vs. Tessa Blanchard at Rebellion.
Ace Austin beats Aiden Prince after giving Prince a papercut with a playing card outside of the referee's field of vision. Austin attacks Aiden Prince after the match, but "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams shows up to make the save for Prince.
In footage from earlier today, Taya Valkyrie confronts Jordynne Grace as Grace is working out in a gym, and both women brawl before Taya overpowers Grace and DDT's her onto a 45-pound barbell weight.
We hear from Rob Van Dam, who states that there are a lot of good wrestlers in Impact that he wants to have a match with, and talks about how the X Division grew up idolizing him before saying it would be a dream for them to be kicked in the face by him.
Backstage, The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) run into each other backstage after receiving a note to meet in the hallway backstage. Moose shows up and congratulates Dezmond Xavier on his win last week, then proposes they expand the group to have him in it. Moose also tells The Rascalz that he brought his friends, then The Rascalz asks him to bring his friends. Moose's friends end up being The North (Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander), who beat up The Rascalz in the hallway alongside Moose.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to "The Machine" Brian Cage vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact World Championship at Rebellion.
The GWN Flashback of the Week is The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) at Homecoming.
Backstage, "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux announces that there will be a live Smoke Show at Rebellion.
Rosemary beats The Undead Maid of Honor after spitting green mist into the Maid of Honor's face as the referee is preoccupied with Su Yung on the apron. After the match, Rosemary wraps a chain around The Undead Maid of Honor's neck and leaves with her.
Rich Swann arrives at oVe's compound and is met by Jake and Dave Crist, who tell him that Sami Callihan is not here. Swann decides to see for himself if Sami is not here, and after getting no answer at the door, Swann recollects memories of his time spent being friends with Sami and says that if Sami won't face him like a man right now, then he will see him at Rebellion. Swann leaves, then Sami Callihan opens the door and looks out towards Swann before going back into the compound and slamming the door shut.
Backstage, The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) are met by Johnny Impact and John E. Bravo, and The Lucha Bros. tells Johnny that they do not need to follow his lead in their match tonight.
Killer Kross beats Willie Mack by submission after reversing a standing moonsault into the Kross Jacket.
We see a video package chronicling The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) in Full Metal Mayhem for the Impact World Tag Team Championships at Rebellion.
The Deaners (Cody and Jake Deaner) beat Halal Beefcake (Idris Abraham and Joe Coleman) in their Impact debut. (Jake Deaner has formerly appeared on One Night Only events under the name Jake Something).
Before the next match, Johnny Impact says he is not bothered about Lance Storm being the special guest referee in the World title match as Rebellion, as he trained both him and Taya and they invited him to their wedding. After admitting that they want to name a dog after Lance Storm, he says that it will be great to see him on Sunday, as it is nice to have someone who has their back. Suddenly, Lance Storm shows up. After Johnny and Taya are all too happy to see him, Storm says that they have a bit of a misunderstanding, and while it is true that he trained them and that Taya is one of the best to come through his door, he reminds them to be an asset to the business. Johnny says that Lance Storm taught them to trust the people they work with, but Storm says that his integrity is not for sale and that Johnny is beating "The Machine" Brian Cage on his own if he wants to retain. After Storm says that the fans would rather see a World Champion that they can respect and trust rather than one they do not, Taya slaps him and Johnny tries to fight him, but Storm hits Johnny with a superkick.
"The Machine" Brian Cage and The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat Johnny Impact and The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix). During the match, John E. Bravo yanks the referee out of the ring and Taya knocks the referee out. Cage hits Johnny with the Drill Claw, but Pentagon Jr. hits Cage with a steel chair and busts him open. As LAX and The Lucha Bros. fight each other with ladders and chairs, Cage and Johnny still go at it in the ring, and Cage hits Johnny with Weapon X as the referee makes it back into the ring to score the win.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Jaxson Ryker vs. Humberto Carrillo ends when Ryker mercilessly assaults Carrillo in the crowd. After the match, Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch confront The Forgotten Sons (Ryker, Wesley Blake, Steve Cutler) with steel chairs. Blake and Cutler have to physically restrain Ryker.
Backstage, Adam Cole says that Johnny Gargano is scared of him and that Roderick Strong will beat Gargano at to a pulp. Suddenly, Matt Riddle is seen laughing at Cole and saying that Cole is jealous of Strong getting a match with Gargano. This almost leads to a confrontation, but Cole walks away.
Candice LeRae's partner is revealed to be Kacy Catanzaro.
Candice LeRae and Kacy Catanzaro beat Vanessa Borne and Aliyah.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Io Shirai, who condemns what "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler did when she is suddenly attacked by Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir before Baszler kicks her in the face.
KUSHIDA debuts next week!
General Manager William Regal says it took a lot of hard work to sign KUSHIDA, and that it is the most exciting thing to happen in NXT. Suddenly, Kassius Ohno shows up. Regal congratulates Ohno on his work in NXT UK, and Ohno congratulates Regal on signing KUSHIDA before stating nobody knows the Japanese style better than him and proposes a match between him and KUSHIDA. After Ohno leaves, Regal announces that KUSHIDA will face Kassius Ohno in his NXT debut next week.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) - still going by the name War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) in this match - beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in an all-out match.
Backstage, Mia Yim admts that "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler is unstoppable and that she learned about herself and Shayna in their match together. She wants another shot at stopping Shayna and proving why she is a threat to her.
Johnny Gargano beats Roderick Strong. During the match, Adam Cole shows up to distract Gargano, and when Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly show up, Matt Riddle shows up from behind and fights them off as Gargano grabs Cole. Cole tries to hit Gargano with an enziguri from the outside, but accidentally nails Strong, allowing Gargano to hit the slingshot DDT for the win. After the match, Cole tries to iron things out with Strong.
Kassius Ohno beats Ligero after attempting to remove Ligero's mask to give himself time to hit a discus elbow to the back of Ligero's head.
In footage from earlier today, Jordan Devlin admits he is not happy that his match with Walter is a non-title match, and that he does not care about the UK title rematch between Walter and Pete Dunne. He plans to hurt Walter and prove himself in the process.
We see a vignette for The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose), who will be in action next week.
In footage from WrestleMania Axxess, Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner are not happy with fans making a mockery of wrestling and not taking the road to becoming a wrestling legend seriously, saying that the mat is sacred.
Toni Storm shows up. She says she is proud to represent NXT UK at WrestleMania Axxess, and says that her championship match with Jinny was very close. She also exclaims that NXT UK is home to some of the most talented women in the world, and after listing a few names, declares that she will be champion for a long time. As Toni leaves, Kay Lee Ray shows up for the next match and is seen mouthing the words "You forgot about me."
Kay Lee Ray beats Xia Li.
In footage from WrestleMania Axxess, Piper Niven admits that Rhea Ripley is talented, but says she is a bully. She wants to see how Rhea Ripley likes it now that there is someone else to push her around on the scene.
Backstage, an angry Zack Gibson and James Gibson state that Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan do not deserve a title shot against them, and says that they can change their clothes in the corridor.
Next week: Walter vs. Jordan Devlin!
Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) beat "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews. Both teams shake hands after the match.
We hear from Drew Gulak, who says that these are strange days in the Cruiserweight Division, then announces that Oney Lorcan and Ariya Daivari will face each other for an opportunity at the Cruiserweight title. He then proclaims that the Cruiserweight title will eventually reach his waist, then says he will take Humberto Carrillo back to school and teach him that when he steps to Gulak, he will tap out.
In an Instagram video, "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher says that he attacked Drew Gulak for furthering his goals at the cost of his own, and while Gulak did not respect him as a friend, he will respect him as an adversary.
Humberto Carrillo beats Drew Gulak.
Oney Lorcan says he has been training, competing and making sacrifices for a decade to make it to WWE and become a champion. Ariya Daivari stands in his way and wants to hit as hard as he can, and fortunately for him, this is the kind of fight he likes. Ariya Daivari says he has become untouchable since he has focused on himself and plans to keep it that way. Regardless of who he faces, nobody will keep him from becoming the next Cruiserweight Champion.
Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick is chewing out Mike and Maria Kanellis for Maria's interference last week when The Brian Kendrick shows up wanting to talk. Maria says Akira Tozawa should look in the mirror to see why he lost as Kendrick says that Tozawa does not need him and can do his own fighting. As Mike and Maria ask why Kendrick is here, Kendrick says he is leaving and was only a distraction anyway. Tozawa then attacks Mike Kannelis and has to be quickly held back.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese watches from ringside for the next match.
Ariya Daivari beats Oney Lorcan to face "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. After the match, Tony Nese offers to shake Ariya's hand at ringside, but Ariya would rather have the Cruiserweight Championship than a handshake. Nese dares Ariya to take the title from him.
Shane McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. Shane demands that ring announcer Greg Hamilton give him a "proper" introduction - which Hamilton does - then Shane addresses Roman Reigns hitting his father, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. After a replay of the footage, Shane asks what kind of man hits another man's father like Roman did before declaring that Vince is of the greatest men to ever live before comparing hitting Vince to disgracing American flags and monuments. He also says that he cannot get the image of Roman hitting Vince with a Superman Punch out of his head, and states that there will be repercussions before pondering what to do regarding Roman. He then admits that maybe his emotions are getting the best of him and states that he and Roman will settle things right now in the ring. Shane calls out Roman and reminds Roman that he works for him. Roman shows up, then looks at his microphone before tossing it to the side. Shane does the same with his, and Elias shows up before both men fight. The standoff turns into a planned ambush from Shane, but Roman fights back. The numbers game quickly catches up to Roman, however, and Elias is able to hit Roman with Drift Away.
Backstage, Shane McMahon and Elias agree that there is more to come for Roman Reigns.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Kofi Kingston, who says that the love, support and magic the fans have given him is still with him and growing every day as he is WWE Champion. As Xavier Woods joins him in the interview, he admits that there has been a big change with Kevin Owens standing in for Big E. Owens shows up and says he knows Kofi will win his match tonight because New Day rocks.
Backstage, Zelina Vega says that Finn Balor tried to run away from her and Andrade in the Superstar Shake-Up, but there is no escape. Andrade says that he builds his legacy off of broken heroes, and wants to take the Intercontinental title and destroy the myth of Finn Balor.
Finn Balor beats Andrade when Zelina Vega's interference attempt in the form of a top rope cross body to Finn Balor backfires.
Backstage, Elias plays on his guitar and challenges Roman Reigns to a match at Money In The Bank. Shane shows up and says they should leave, then he and Elias get in a car and leave the arena.
Before the next match, Billie Kay makes fun of Paige's new partnership with Kairi Sane and Asuka, and while Peyton Royce admits Kairi got the better of her last week, it won't happen tonight.
Kairi Sane beats Peyton Royce. After the match, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville show up and patronizingly clap for Paige on the stage. Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) then show up for the next match.
We hear from Aleister Black, who says that while everyone knows who he is, he says that what he is is not the same as who he is; regardless, the world as we know it will have him condemned.
Lars Sullivan attacks Chad Gable from behind before the next match can begin, then gets in the ring and chases Jinder Mahal out of the ring before decimating The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh). Suddenly, R-Truth shows up and fights Lars, but Lars quickly makes short work of R-Truth.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Roman Reigns, who says that he will break Elias' jaw at Money In The Bank and make it so that Elias never sings again, accepting Elias' challenge in the process.
Charlotte Flair shows up. Flair says that at WrestleMania, three of the very best in the business went head-to-head for the Raw and SmackDown Women's Championships. She says that Becky Lynch won both titles, but she pinned "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and not her, and that Ronda lost the SmackDown Women's title and not her. She demands that Becky come out and explain why she thinks she is the rightful champion when Becky did not beat her. Becky shows up and asks Charlotte Flair if she knows what "winner takes all" means before saying she didn't beat her because she was too busy beating the woman that Charlotte couldn't beat: Ronda Rousey. Becky says she has beaten Charlotte countless times and knew she could beat Ronda because she knew she could beat her, and says there is nothing Charlotte can do about walking out with both titles. Charlotte tells Becky that she didn't beat her, and says that she is in Becky's head because she is all she sees when Lacey Evans knocks her out. Becky reminds Charlotte she has been on "her worst winning streak" and asks who is in whose head, but Charlotte tells Becky her days are numbered as Becky has everything to lose and she has nothing to lose. She tells Becky that she is next in line for the SmackDown Women's title, but Becky wants new challenges and calls Charlotte "the web that management will not entangle her from." She says that even if Charlotte works her way back to title contention, she will still be "Becky Two Belts," and Charlotte says she's won gold eight times and will do it nine. Bayley suddenly shows up and says the Superstar Shake-Up was supposed to be about new challenge, but all she sees is a re-run. She says that while she can count how many times Becky beat Charlotte, Becky hasn't beaten her. Charlotte patronizingly pats Bayley on the shoulder and tells her to go to the back of the line, but Bayley tells her to stop being entitled and fight for an opportunity. Charlotte wants none of this, but Bayley shoves the microphone out of her hands.
Charlotte Flair beats Bayley to get a future title opportunity against Becky Lynch. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Becky Lynch backstage. Becky says that holding both women's title means pulling double duty, and she will have Lacey Evans tapping before she gets her gloves on and that she knows she can beat Charlotte Flair. She says she is not underestimating her competition; she is betting on herself, and in the end, she will still be "Becky Two Belts."
Kevin Owens and Xavier Woods guest on the special New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) commentary table for the next match.
Kofi Kingston beats Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after Rusev gets involved after the match, After the match, Kofi, Xavier Woods and Kevin Owens fight off Rusev and Nakamura, then Kevin Owens turns on Kofi and brutally attacks him. Woods tries to make the save for Kofi, but ends up being powerbombed into the ring apron.
Much to the chagrin of Mike, more boxes full of things that Maryse has bought online make it into the house. Maryse and Marjo tells Mike that with a baby in the house and with Mike away from home all the time, it is much easier to buy everything online, but Mike reminds them that the grocery store is two miles away. Maryse proposes to go a whole month without buying anything online and letting Mike take care of everything. Also to Mike's chagrin, he has to recycle more cardboard.
At SmackDown Live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Mike is drafting his fantasy football team in order to connect with his friends, and the prize is a championship belt with Mike's dad George's face on it (and is affectionately named "The George").
Back at Castle Marmiz, Mike spends time with Monroe and Maryse when Marjo shows up. Miz and Maryse want Marjo - who has a fear of the water after something that happened at a public pool - to be able to swim in case Monroe wanders off and falls into the pool.
Mike prepares for the fantasy football draft, but Maryse wants him to go get diapers as soon as he gets ready. Mike tells Maryse that he will get everything and get the draft done. When Mike heads out, he gets a call from a neighbor and tells him he will not auto-draft this year. He then spends the time shopping, taking calls from Maryse - who is asking for more things - and drafting players for the fantasy football team all at once while dealing with spotty cellphone coverage at the Costco. Not surprisingly, some of Mike's draft picks end up becoming auto-drafts.
Mike makes it home with a few extra things, and Maryse gives him a hard time for not buying the exact brand of butt cream she asked for. Suddenly, Mike and Maryse notice that Marjo is in the pool on a pedal boat. Marjo says she has a pedal boat because she likes being on the water but does not like swimming.
Mike gets another call from his neighbor. This time around, he is waiting on the online delivery trucks to show up so he can intercept the packages when they are dropped off and pretend that he got everything from the store. During the wait, he makes some draft picks, but one of the delivery people rings the doorbell and Mike gets caught out by Maryse. Mike admits to Maryse that he had everything delivered, and Maryse - who makes it a priority for the both of them to be happy - makes it up to Mike with a ticket to Cleveland so he can go to the draft with his friends.
Mike makes it to Cleveland to meet his friends for the fantasy draft. Mike returns the favor for Maryse by buying her some new shoes. Mike's dad George shows up during the draft.
Bonus clip: Maryse calls fantasy football "cute," much to Mike's annoyance.
WWE COO Triple H shows up to start tonight's show, and is soon joined by Seth Rollins. Rollins says it is surreal to be standing in the ring in his home state as Universal Champion after all that has happened not only two weeks ago, but also over the years. As the crowd chants "Welcome home" to Rollins, Triple H acknowledges that Rollins' WrestleMania plan became reality, and that the landscape has changed since then and the whole world is gunning for him. Rollins states that he is aware of that, especially because of Money In The Bank and his history with it, but that he will not let himself be taken unaware. Triple H tells him he should be focused on his next opponent, which will not be Brock Lesnar. Rollins asks what is next, and Triple H announces that everyone will find out tonight now that the best of the best are on Raw and are competing in two Triple Threat Match where the winners will face each other in the main event to face Rollins for the title at Money In The Bank. Suddenly, Samoa Joe shows up and states that he does what he wants when he wants and that he has arrived on Raw. He admits that Becky Lynch has an interesting concept of being double champion, and he is interested in Seth's Universal title. Rey Mysterio shows up and tells Joe he's not the only SmackDown Live star looking to make an impact, and that when all is said and done, he sees himself facing Rollins at Money In The Bank. Drew McIntyre then shows up and says he doesn't care what anyone thinks they deserve, as he has spent a year cleaning Raw up of dead weight and gotten zero title opportunity and it is now his time. He then says the only reason Rollins is Universal Champion is because Rollins got to Lesnar before him, and that he will fight his way to Rollins and beat him to become Universal Champion. The Miz then shows up and announces that he is back on Raw and that Rollins has something what they want. He says he has had a reboot thanks to Shane McMahon and feels he can beat a man worthy of the Universal title in a must-see match. Baron Corbin then shows up and says he is the most deserving man to challenge Rollins, saying that Rollins slayed a beast while he retired a legend, which nobody else in the ring has done. Then, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up and asks Corbin if he ever shuts up and tells him that his face being as annoying as his voice. Styles then says that he will show why SmackDown Live was the house that he built, then give the people the Universal Championship match that they want. Rollins says he is ready, and that it does not matter who he faces at Money In The Bank, as he will burn it down.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Samoa Joe and Rey Mysterio with a powerbomb and Styles Clash to Rey on top of Joe to move on to tonight's main event for an opportunity at the WWE Universal Championship.
We see footage of John Cena as guest host of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Before the next match, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce do not think highly of Naomi, and say that they have each other's backs before jokingly asking Naomi who has hers now that Bayley has been moved to SmackDown Live.
Naomi gets a surprise roll-up win on Billie Kay after stopping an interference attempt from Peyton Royce.
Baron Corbin beats The Miz and Drew McIntyre to face "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in tonight's main event for an opportunity at the WWE Universal Championship after tossing Drew McIntyre out of the ring to pin The Miz after McIntyre hits Miz with a Claymore Kick.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says that it is the size of the fight in the dog and that he considers himself a bulldog who has more fight than Baron Corbin. He lists Corbin's accolades before listing some of his own, and says this is about picking a fight with the biggest bully in the yard and winning.
Sami Zayn shows up. He says that in the last few weeks, he has told the fans the truth about themselves and how they act and says that they have created a false narrative about him being a bitter person. Sami states that he is not bitter; he is a jubilant and happy person, and in the ten months he was away from WWE, he was having the happiest time of his life. We see Instagram pictures of Sami hiking in Switzerland, standing on fjords in Norway, relaxing on a beach in Mexico, and touring Scotland on the TitanTron, and Sami says that he was happy. When his return to WWE drew near, however, he started feeling unhappy and depressed, and he figured out that the fans were the reason why he did not look forward to it. Sami states that the fans have created a "toxic culture" that they have burdened everyone else but themselves with, and he holds the fans accountable for creating this "toxic culture." He then states that their toxic tribalism will not protect them from him and that he would rather be anywhere else but here, and says that if anyone has a problem with that, they should take a trip to Hell.
We get a video package for Cedric Alexander before the next match.
Cesaro beats Cedric Alexander in the latter's Raw debut after knocking him out of the air with a European uppercut.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). They are happy to be on Raw and line everyone up to take them down. As they talk about the opposition, they are met by The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). The Revival tells The Usos that they are in the "Revival Reformatory," then The Usos pretend to fall asleep before waking up and welcoming them to the Uso Penitentiary.
The Viking Experience (Ivar and Erik) - now renamed "The Viking Raiders" due to intense fan backlash following the initial renaming - decimate The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado) before their match can even begin.
Backstage, Sarah Schrieber interviews Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins. They admit that while The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) are powerful, but they are new. Meanwhile, they have been here a while and will not let anyone take the tag team gold that they have earned.
The Isley Family are the recipient of the Little Caesars Seat Upgrade.
Becky Lynch shows up. She says that there is something in the air tonight due to the Superstar Shake-Up, and while she doesn't mind being sucker punched - or doing the sucker punching - she does mind the woman throwing them. She also says she likes to slap bleach blondes who like to curry favors from management, and calls Lacey Evans a new face to an old approach. As she announces she is willing to face all comers and call out Alicia Fox, Lacey shows up. Lacey says she cannot understand why Becky Lynch allows her emotions to get the best of her, and chalks it up to Becky wanting to be the center of attention before telling her to stay in control, stop being a show-off and respect a lady with a Woman's Right. After Lacey proclaims that she will take both championships off Becky's waist, Becky calls Lacey "an absolute plank" who is getting on her last nerves and warns her not to confuse her happiness with contentment for she will dismantle her and go back to collecting on her debts.
Becky Lynch beats Alicia Fox with the Dis-arm-her, then Lacey Evans attacks Becky after the match.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Baron Corbin, who says that the one thing who will give him more satisfaction than proving the fans wrong is getting back at Seth Rollins for making his life miserable. He also exclaims that he is seeing through "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
We see a WWE.com interview where Bobby Roode - now with a handlebar mustache and going by "The Glorious" Robert Roode - calls Chad Gable "dead weight" and states that Ricochet reminds him of Gable.
"The Glorious" Robert Roode beats Ricochet.
We see a vignette called "Firefly Fun House" where Bray Wyatt is a children's show host who confesses that the evil part of himself is long dead and that he has a reminder of that part of himself: a cut-out of his former self that he cuts with a chainsaw. (For reasons unexplained, the segment is cut on the live Sky Sports airing in the UK.)
Next week: A Money In The Bank edition of A Moment Of Bliss where the participants of the men's and women's Money In The Bank Ladder Matches are revealed!
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Baron Corbin to face Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship at Money In The Bank.
The show starts with a video package chronicling the history of The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns).
Elias is in the ring. After playing his guitar, he says he is happy that tonight is The Shield's (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) final chapter, as he will never have to see all three of them in the ring ever again and Dean Ambrose had the foresight to see that The Shield had no future in WWE. He wishes that Seth Rollins had the same sense, but he will continue to run Raw into the ground, and says that Roman Reigns will get what is coming to him on SmackDown. After telling Corey Graves to shut his mouth, Elias bashes the live Moline, Iowa crowd through song. After a few bars, Elias is interrupted by Finn Balor. After Finn makes his entrance, Elias demands that Finn's music be cut so that Finn can explain himself. Finn says he is one of Elias' biggest fans and wants to walk with Elias, and Elias offers him the opportunity to sing with him. Elias tries to get the fans to say they love him, but Finn Balor uses the song as an opportunity to turn the crowd against him. Elias gets a cheap shot, and the match is underway.
Finn Balor retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Elias with a La Magistral Cradle after Elias barely kicks out of a Sunset Flip roll-up. After the match, Elias gets back on his stool and says that both Finn Balor and the fans got lucky, and says he will finish the song he started. Unfortunately for him, he is interrupted immediately by The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan). The Riott Squad say that they admire Elias and ask him to play his music while they sing along. After offering to be "The Elias Squad," Elias likes the sound of that and believe they won't turn on him like Finn Balor did earlier. Unfortunately for Elias, The Riott Squad make the song about themselves, and nobody - not even Elias - likes their singing voices.
Bayley and Ember Moon beat The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan) after Ember Moon hits the Eclipse on a distracted Ruby Riott after Liv Morgan is ejected from the match for keeping Ruby Riott's feet on the middle rope during a pinfall attempt.
Backstage, The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) talk about how they walked into WWE to create a legacy with their own brand of justice only to change the culture on their own terms. Tonight, they go out on their own terms in their own way.
We see footage from before the event went on the air of Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley attacking The Lucha House Party (Kalisto and Lince Dorado) and The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) during a tag team match. After the attack, Corbin calls it a preview of what the three of them will do to The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) later tonight.
Before the next match, ring announcer Mike Rome re-introduces Baron Corbin with a list of his pre-WWE and WWE accolades and achievements. Afterwards, Corbin praises the re-introduction before proclaiming that The Shield's (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) final match will not have a storybook ending when they get the exact same privilege of losing to him as Kurt Angle did. Lashley says The Shield will not be riding into the sunset, and that they will be lucky to be allowed to limp out of the ring with an ounce of dignity following the beatdown they will give them. McIntyre tells the fans to show some respect and get their cameras ready, as they will bear witness to them writing history and becoming the new dominant force in WWE.
In what is advertised as their last match in WWE, The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley following a three-man powerbomb to Lashley. After the match, the crowd chants "Thank you, Ambrose," and "Please don't go," then Rollins mentions that the hometown crowd knows him and his story as the culmination of the last fifteen years of his life. He thanks the fans and his friends and family for the support, and says that the WWE Universal Championship would not have been possible without The Shield's brotherhood. Seth says that he will always love The Shield, and that the Universal title win is for them. The crowd chants "Thank you, Shield," then Dean says it is no secret that Seth Rollins grew up in the area and that if you work until you get to the finish line, you can do whatever you want in life and that Seth is proof of that. The crowd chants "Thank you, Ambrose" one more time as The Shield goes for the traditional Shield fist bump.
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) beat Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend).
Bandido beats "The Darewolf" PJ Black. Both men show respect after the match.
We see footage where Tennile Dashwood is seen having been put through a table. Bully Ray sits near her and asks why bad things always seems to happen to good people. He says that for six months, people have been trying to figure out who did it, then asks "Do you know who I am?" before telling Tennille that he will tell LifeBlood she said goodbye.
The Rocknes Monsters (Yuma and BHK) beat Pinx and Fidel Bravo, the latter of whom have not teamed together in months. During the month, Vermin (Kevin Martinson and Johnny Yuma) take over the video feed and announce their plan to sound and look just like The Rocknes Monsters to ruin their reputation. Despite this, The Rocknes Monsters get the victory.
Dicky Mayer beats Ray Roses despite Jordan Clearwater stopping Ty Mathews from interfering in the match.
Double Platinum (Chris Bey and Suede Thompson) says that whether or not Jimmy Iovine is injured is up for debate, and that they do not have to defend the UWN tag team titles against two teams as it is not in their contract.
Watts beats Adriel Noctis after calling for his music before the win.
Backstage, Royce Isaacs states that Bateman is scared of being in the ring with him, and that he was not shaken by him. He also says that he and Jamie Iovine will not take this disrespect, either, and that Bateman will be facing a brand new opponent next week as part of Iovine and Nikko Marquez's new talent initiative.
Before the next match, "D-Man" Dan Parker admits "Uptown" Andy Brown is a good wrestler but could use work on his promo skills, and says that Brown is "a product of the American education system" like all the fans and that Americans are some of the stupidest people on the planet. He says that he is born great because he is Canadian, and that while Andy Brown will be a good champion and that good is "good enough" for America, Championship Wrestling From Hollywood needs a champion who is great like him.
"Uptown" Andy Brown retains the CWFH Heritage Championship. During the match, Howdy Price shows up to get a closer look at the match.
The show ends with Muck Sticky - who is performing at Memphis In May - bringing brownies in place of a cake.
"The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux and Fallah Bahh beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh).
We hear from Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix), who tell Eli Drake and Eddie Edwards that they have the opportunity to face the best tag team on the planet and that nobody will take the tag team titles from them.
We see The Deaners (Cody and Jake Deaner) train for their Impact Wrestling debut next week.
Backstage, Eli Drake and Eddie Edwards know they have tag team gold in the palms of their hands, and believe that tonight, everything will come to fruition.
We hear from Tommy Dreamer, who says that he and Madman Fulton are quite similar and that tonight, Fulton will be in the fight of his life and that their similarities will collide.
Dezmond Xavier beats Moose after the interference attempts from Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz.
Backstage, Kiera Hogan is met by Rosemary, who tells her to go away. Kiera refuses to back down, and Rosemary attacks her before choking her with a chain.
Backstage, Moose tells the producers to cut his match because him losing to The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, Trey Miguel) on national television is not happening, and says that if The Rascalz want to gang up on him, then two can play that game.
The GWN Flashback of the Week is The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. The OGz (Homicide and Hernandez) in a 5150 Street Fight at Slammiversary 2018.
We hear from Tessa Blanchard, who says that Gail Kim can't help but anger her and that she is trying to stop her from surpassing her, and says that at 23 years old, she is the greatest women's wrestler on the planet and on her way to becoming the best of all time. She says that Gail is famous for "screwing some famous chef" and wonders if her husband knows the real Gail Kim, and says that if he doesn't, she will tell him herself. It is then apparent that she is in Gail's husband Robert Irvine's restaurant, and she goes inside to look for Robert. She harasses everyone and causes a scene before finding out Robert is not here, then sends the message that if Gail wants to make it personal, it is now personal.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Gail Kim, who says that she and Robert will not be pressing charges against "an entitled, spoiled brat" as Tessa Blanchard reminds her of her younger self and that the only thing that will teach Tessa a lesson is beating her in the ring.
Madman Fulton beats Tommy Dreamer despite Dreamer running at him with a Kendo stick. After the match, Fulton attacks Dreamer again, but Willie Mack stops him with a steel chair. Jake and Dave Crist run out to ambush Mack from behind, but Rich Swann makes the save and takes down both Crist brothers. Suddenly, Sami Callihan returns from being ejected at the beginning of the match and chokes Swann with a baseball bat before hitting him with a piledriver. Sami Callihan puts a chair around Dreamer's right arm and smacks the chair with the baseball bat as Fulton and the Crist brothers hold Willie Mack and Rich Swann back, then hits Swann in the gut with the bat.
We hear from Rob Van Dam, who says that he is still wrestling internationally and bringing back memories for former fans to this day. He says he will have to teach some wrestlers the difference between imitating him and actually being him.
We hear from The Deaners (Cody and Jake Deaner), who go big with a John Deere tractor.
In the trainer's room, Willie Mack and Rich Swann learn that Tommy Dreamer has limited mobility and is headed to a hospital. Swann thanks Mack for having his back, then Killer Kross shows up after Swann leaves. Kross tells Mack that Swann is less than trustworthy, and asks him if he has Johnny Impact to mess with before challenging him to a match next week.
Before the next match, Taya Valkyrie says she left Canada because it is a black hole that is popular for being apologetic, and says she is not sorry for announcing that she is not wrestling tonight for the fans and definitely not against Madison Rayne. Not surprisingly, Madison Rayne attacks Taya Valkyrie as she tries to leave.
Madison Rayne beats Taya Valkyrie with a schoolkid pin after Taya is distracted by Jordynne Grace, who tosses Taya back into the ring as Taya tries to back out of the match.
Rolando Menendez interviews Johnny Impact in the latter's home. As John E. Bravo cleans the pool in the background, Johnny says he has no apologies for his actions, and says that while "The Machine" Brian Cage is good, he is not good at thinking. As for John E. Bravo, Johnny says he is whatever he wants him to be, and that John E. Bravo is an upgrade from being clobbered by Brian Cage. He says that Brian Cage doesn't get that it doesn't matter what people think. Johnny says that at Rebellion, Cage will have thought nothing through, and that he can get at anybody in Cage's life before retaining the World title as the fans talk about Cage never living up to his full potential due to a lack of understanding about the business due to his inability to think creatively and his lack of understanding of the business becoming his downfall.
"The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and grabs Don Callis as he demands to know what is going on here. Callis says there is a plan between himself and Scott D'Amore for a special guest referee, then Cage heads to the back. After Cage leaves, Callis tries to call Scott D'Amore before Cage gets his hands on him.
Backstage, Don Callis calls Scott D'Amore, telling him that "The Machine" Brian Cage is coming after him. Cage shows up demanding a plan, then Lance Storm shows up and tells Cage to be professional and have some integrity. Cage proposes to D'Amore that Storm be the special guest referee, and D'Amore likes the idea, much to the confusion of Storm.
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) retain the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Eli Drake and Eddie Edwards despite the interference attempts by The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz). After the match, LAX and Lucha Bros. brawl their way to the back. Eddie Edwards checks on Eli Drake afterwards, and Eli forgives Eddie. Eli then attacks Eddie from behind as soon as Eddie turns his back, then smacks him with a Kendo stick.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
