PCO beats Jay Briscoe by disqualification after Briscoe hits PCO with a steel chair. After the match, Jay Briscoe scares referee Benjamin Roberts away as Mark Briscoe heads to the ring to attack PCO along with Jay and put PCO through a table with the Froggy 'Bow. PCO gets up afterwards as if the Froggy 'Bow through the table hs no effect, and he overpowers both Briscoes as officials rush to the ring.
We hear from "Overkill" Mark Haskins, who says that he has wanted a match with Jeff Cobb for a long time. However, things have not gone his way lately, and a win against Cobb would do wonders for his career. Respect aside, he is going to get it. We then hear from Jeff Cobb, who applauds the ability to face new competition in ROH before promising to throw Haskins so far that he may end up back in England.
In the locker room, "Number One" Brian Johnson tells Josh "The Goods" Woods that he will bring respect back to the Top Prospect Tournament and that he will not be a failure like him. As soon as Woods gazes at Johnson, however, Johnson backs off.
Before the next match, Bully Ray bullies ring announcer Bobby Cruise out of the ring before looking down at Coast To Coast (LSG and Shaheem Ali) and announcing that he has a partner who is a step up from what he is used to: Shane Taylor.
Bully Ray and Shane Taylor beat Coast To Coast (LSG and Shaheem Ali).
Jeff Cobb beats "Overkill" Mark Haskins.
Next week: "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams vs. Matt Taven for the ROH World Championship!
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Fyter Fest - The Results
Q.T. Marshall is seen mentioning that he had trouble getting the ring into the building for tonight's event due to a lack of funds. It soon becomes apparent that the ring is in the building anyway.
Best Friends (Trent Baretta and Chuckie T) beat Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marc Quen) and SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) in a three-way tag team match. After the match, Super Smash Bros. (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson) show up on the video screen, with Evil Uno stating that they have a few thing to correct at the behest of The Dark Order and that Best Friends are the first. Stu Grayson says he wants to enjoy every second of this. The lights go out, and when they come back on, the minions of the Dark Order surround the ring. The lights go out again, and when they come back on, the minions are gone. (After the match, Private Party were offered full time contracts.)
Backstage, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) make fun of Fyre Fest, as does Kenny Omega. Omega tells the Bucks that the seamstresses are making new gear for the three of them, and the Bucks say that while the gear is made, they lost half the budget for the models on the stage in the process. Two of the models are replaced with department store mannequins in bikinis by Q.T. Marshall.
Leva Bates shows up to shush the crowd, but is shushed by someone off camera. She looks in the tent on the stage only to find the other librarian, Peter Avalon. When Bates refuses to have Avalon accompany her to the ring, he topples the tent and one of the mannequins. Bates says that the crowd is full of gamers, and that their lives would be better if they would just read a book. As Bates states that there are books with books and that people should read, Avalon keeps repeating the last word Bates says. The two of them then shush each other.
Allie beats Leva Bates after Peter Avalon's tactic of throwing a book into the ring for Bates to use as a weapon backfires.
Backstage, Kenny Omega finds out that all of the musical talent has pulled out of the event. Kenny is distraught.
Before the next match, Michael Nakazawa tells Alex Jebailey that he cheated to win last year, and says that CEO Gaming sucks and that EVO is better than whatever CEO is doing. He then congratulates Jebailey for the recovery of his right leg, but Jebailey says it was his left. Nakazawa thanks Jebailey for the information, then gets the next match started by kicking Jebailey in the left leg.
Michael Nakazawa beats Alex Jebailey in a hardcore match after reversing the La Magistral Cradle with a pinfall of his own.
CIMA beats "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels.
Riho beats Nyla Rose and Yuka Sakazaki with a surprise roll-up to Nyla Rose. After the match, Nyla Rose attacks Riho from behind, but Yuka makes the save and she and Riho drop kick Nyla Rose out of the ring. Riho then shoves Yuka away.
"Superbad" Kip Sabian guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, MJF mocks the fans and says that when you have a dollar store Tarzan, 65-year-old man who is still in his emo phase, Sea Biscuit and him in the ring at the same, you see him getting the win. After stating that he would rather watch re-runs of My 600-Pound Life on TLC if he wanted the fan's opinions, he stated that he used to love video games before he lost his virginity.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Jimmy Havoc, Jungle Boy and MJF in a four-way match to face "Superbad" Kip Sabian at Fight For The Fallen.
Darby Allin vs. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes wrestle to a 20-minute time limit draw. After the match, Shawn Spears shows up with a steel chair and smashes it into Cody's head with an unprotected chair shot, busting the side and back of Cody's head open in the process. Referees and members of the locker room both check on Cody and help him to the back. (AEW later takes to Twitter to announce that Cody had to get twelve stitches but did not suffer a concussion.)
Before the next match, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) come out on stage as Ken and Ryu from the Street Fighter series with the arcade version of the Street Fighter II theme playing, and Kenny Omega comes out with red-colored hair to an Akuma-esque entrance where per performs the Raging Demon on someone who gets involved in the entrance. At the behest of The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega, ring announcer Justin Roberts says "Round 1...Fight!" before the bell rings.
The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) beat The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) and Laredo Kid.
Jon Moxley beats Joey Janela in a "lights out" unsanctioned match following a Paradigm Shift (the new name for Dirty Deeds) into thumbtacks. After the match, Kenny Omega runs out and hits Moxley with a V-Trigger before piledriving him through a table and stomping through it onto Moxley with a springboard double stomp. As referees try to stop everything, the brawl goes into the performance area for the musical acts that never showed up. Kenny then leaves, and referes help Moxley to the back only for Moxley to shove them away. Kenny then shows up again and hits Moxley with a garbage can before hitting Moxley on it with a Paradigm Shift on the stage. Moxley is seen smiling and laughing while flat on his back, and the show ends.
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling Presented By PRO Shingle recap for June 29, 2019
Celebrating the lives of Connie M. Ward, 1943 - 2019, and Walter P. Ward Jr., 1927 - 2019.
Before the next match, Howdy Price says he has seen things corn that is more gold than Jordan Clearwater, then sics Rogelio on him.
Rogelio beats Jordan Clearwater.
Super Beetle and Gentleman Jervis beat Adriel Noctis and Sketch.
Kathy Campanelli interviews Robert Baines, who has been absent for months. He says it did not take much convincing to get a championship opportunity; all he needed was a clean win-loss record with no pins or submission losses and the fact that he was never eliminated from the Red Carpet Rumble match. He thanks "Uptown" Andy Brown for holding on to the Hollywood Heritage Championship for him, and states that when he takes it, it will be more of a respectable championship than a belt.
Watts beats Pirana. After the match, Watts states that due to the road to Red Carpet Rumble, nobody is safe from him.
Kathy Campanelli interviews Adrian Quest, who is interrupted by "Uptown" Andy Brown. He says he doesn't need his help, but he will have his title shot after Robert Baines, who he says he can handle. Quest agrees to stay out of the match.
The Rocknes Monsters (YUMA and BHK) and Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) beat The Soul Burners (Ryan Taylor and Thomaste) and Double Platinum (Suede Thompson and Chris Bey) after Double Platinum leave The Soul Burners high and dry. After the match, Vermin (Kevin Martinson and Johnny Yuma) show up on the video screen and reveal that they know who attacked The Rocknes Monsters weeks ago, and that they are a lot closer than The Rocknes Monsters think. It is soon revealed to be Reno Scum, who attack The Rocknes Monsters and hit them in the head with the UWN tag team titles.
Before the next match, Howdy Price says he has seen things corn that is more gold than Jordan Clearwater, then sics Rogelio on him.
Rogelio beats Jordan Clearwater.
Super Beetle and Gentleman Jervis beat Adriel Noctis and Sketch.
Kathy Campanelli interviews Robert Baines, who has been absent for months. He says it did not take much convincing to get a championship opportunity; all he needed was a clean win-loss record with no pins or submission losses and the fact that he was never eliminated from the Red Carpet Rumble match. He thanks "Uptown" Andy Brown for holding on to the Hollywood Heritage Championship for him, and states that when he takes it, it will be more of a respectable championship than a belt.
Watts beats Pirana. After the match, Watts states that due to the road to Red Carpet Rumble, nobody is safe from him.
Kathy Campanelli interviews Adrian Quest, who is interrupted by "Uptown" Andy Brown. He says he doesn't need his help, but he will have his title shot after Robert Baines, who he says he can handle. Quest agrees to stay out of the match.
The Rocknes Monsters (YUMA and BHK) and Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) beat The Soul Burners (Ryan Taylor and Thomaste) and Double Platinum (Suede Thompson and Chris Bey) after Double Platinum leave The Soul Burners high and dry. After the match, Vermin (Kevin Martinson and Johnny Yuma) show up on the video screen and reveal that they know who attacked The Rocknes Monsters weeks ago, and that they are a lot closer than The Rocknes Monsters think. It is soon revealed to be Reno Scum, who attack The Rocknes Monsters and hit them in the head with the UWN tag team titles.
Friday, June 28, 2019
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 28, 2019
The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) beat The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake).
Backstage, Taya and Rosemary meet in the boiler room concerning the Monster Ball's Match. Taya wants none of this, but Rosemary warns her there are consequences if she does not hold up her end of the bargain. Meanwhile, Taya and Rosemary have a tag team match against Su Yung and Havok. Rosemary ensures Taya she will make it to Slammiversary, and that the Monster's Ball Match will be fun.
Backstage, Rolando Melendez interviews Dr. Ariel, who says that "The Machine" Brian Cage put his health and the company in jeopardy last week and that he is seeing to it he does not do it this week.
We see footage from House of Hardcore's Farewell To The Fairgrounds where Moose attacks Tommy Dreamer while telling Rob Van Dam that this is all his fault.
Killer Kross vs. Eddie Edwards in a First Blood Match is official for Slammiversary.
Su Yung and Havok vs. Taya Valkyrie and Rosemary ends in a double count-out. After the match, Su Yung gets the Mandible Claw on Taya Valkyrie, but Rosemary hits Su Yung with a spear to save Taya. Havok gets some steel chairs, and Taya grabs one out of Havok's hands before using it against her. As Taya takes the boots to Havok and Su Yung, Rosemary pulls out a red bag full of thumbtacks and dumps them out in one corner of the ring. Taya and Valkyrie get Su Yung up, but Havok saves Su Yung and hits Taya. Su Yung inadvertently hits Havok with a palm strike after Rosemary ducks it, and Father James Mitchell has to separate both of them to reason with them.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Ace Austin, who says he was unprepared for someone who wasn't even in the company until last week, and says TJP got the better of him because he was not ready. TJP shows up and says they can have a rematch where he takes Austin to school again.
The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) talk at the bar to regroup when The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) and Gama Singh show up to make fun of them.
The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is Abyss and Taylor Wilde vs. Raven and Daffney in a Monster's Ball Match at Slammiversary in 2009.
At a church in Boston, Massachusetts, Eddie Edwards prays before confession, where he tells the priest he has lost a lot on the path of doing bad things he is on. He then finds out he is talking to Killer Kross. Kross tells Eddie he is looking for forgiveness in all the wrong places, and asks if Eddie is losing himself or finding himself. Eddie tells Kross that while there are rules in the church, there are none outside and that he will be waiting outside, but Kross says he will make himself comfortable here. Kross is then met by the same priest who talked to Eddie earlier, and says he confesses his sins everyday before asking the man how much time he has.
Backstage, John E. Bravo brags about his time with Johnny Impact with the referees and security, but they make fun of Bravo's closeness to Johnny and laugh at him. John E. Bravo takes offense to this and threatens to do something to Rich Swann. Swann shows up, and so Johnny Impact and Willie Mack, and all four men have to be held back. Rich Swann challenges Bravo and Impact to a tag team match against him and Mack. Bravo accepts on Impact's behalf.
Sami Callihan beats Fallah Bahh. During the match, Madman Fulton gets ejected for getting involved in the match. After the match, Sami Callihan says he is as over as a male performer can be and that he is tired of Knockouts being considered as equals. He threatens to hold the show hostage and sits down. He then calls out Tessa Blanchard, who shows up and jumps over the top rope when Sami opens the ropes up for her. Sami notes that Tessa is wearing heels and says she will do nothing to him because he is a man, and says that if Tessa wants to be seen as an equal, she will get what she wished for before booting her in the face. After saying that this is what happens when a Knockout gets in the ring with him, Tessa gets up and pounds on Sami Callihan. Jake and Dave Crist show up to hold Tessa down, and Sami hits Tessa in the gut with a bat. Sami and The Crist Brothers tease leaving the ring, then Sami hits Tessa with a spike piledriver after Tessa spits in his face.
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) beat Laredo Kid and The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz).
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Madison Rayne says she should be proud of her win against Jordynne Grace, but the finish was clouded in controversy when Kiera Hogan got involved. Kiera Hogan shows up as Madison says Jordynne is deserving of a rematch, saying Jordynne is deserving of nothing and that Madison reminds her of the old her before saying everyone in the division is a bunch of "selfish bitches." Hogan then states that unlike the other women in the division, she is not afraid to admit how selfish she is. Madison Rayne says that Kiera Hogan is right to a point and that the rematch with Jordynne can wait, and if Kiera wants to pull the dark out of her, then they can get in the ring and she can show how ugly she can get.
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) head back to the treehouse after their match. When Trey Miguel says he is a credit to the team for hitting the Meteora from the top rope for two big wins - one of them being the match where they won and then lost the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Championships - the three of them argue over who will team with who before deciding on having a Triple Threat Match where the loser doesn't go to Slammiversary.
Next week: TJP vs. Ace Austin! Kiera Hogan vs. Madison Rayne! Johnny Impact and John E. Bravo vs. Rich Swann and Willie Mack!
Backstage, "The Machine" Brian Cage lifts Dr. Ariel out of the way as he heads to the ring.
"The Machine" Brian Cage shows up. Cage tells Michael Elgin is has taken him 14 years to stake his claim as the best in professional wrestling and become Impact World Champion, and says that Elgin took his moment from him and sent him to the hospital. He says he is still standing and that he isn't going anywhere, and that Elgin will learn that he cannot break this machine. He says that Elgin will learn that first-hand at Slammiversary when Dr. Ariel shows up to confront him, and Dr. Ariel is hit with an F5. Afterwards, Elgin shows up and assaults Cage from behind. Elgin hits a powerbomb to the turnbuckle followed by an Elgin Bomb, then stands over him before declaring that the World title is his. As he leaves however, Cage grabs at his pants leg in an attempt to get up. Elgin responds by hitting Cage with another Elgin Bomb, then he pulls a table out from underneath the ring and sets it up outside. He then powerbombs Cage through the table, and proclaims that he will become World champion as referees and officials check on Cage. Elgin walks up to Cage, and when Don Callis threatens to fire him, he punches Callis. Elgin throws Callis into the ring and kicks him in the gut before hitting him with an Elgin Bomb. Suddenly, Brian Cage gets up as he is fitted with a neck break, and Cage and Elgin brawl. The show ends.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Best In The World 2019 - The Results
Rush beats Flip Gordon. After the match, Rush says he did not come to ROH to play, and that he is here to destroy and become the very best in Ring of Honor.
Nick Aldis shows up. He calls Colt Cabana "a true professional wrestler and a warrior," and wishes him the best in a full recovery. He then says that his match will go on due to Baltimore, Maryland being both ROH and NWA country, then announces his tag team partner. Suddenly "The Cowboy" James Storm, and Storm admits that he and Aldis know that he is not the replacement, and that he was sure NWA would call him due to having both Colt Cabana and Nick Aldis. He says that he spent 22 years earning respect in the business, then wants to know who Aldis' partner is. Aldis then brings out his replacement: Eli Drake. Drake says he is finally standing on a Ring of Honor stage, and says that every single offer from every single company came in, and he has decided to it his own way. Drake says that he wants to join a company who is the past, present and future, then talks about how he used to watch men walk around with the NWA World Heavyweight Championship not far from Baltimore as a kid. He announces that he is the newest acquisition in NWA, that nobody can stop him, that ROH and NWA are going to be turned upside and that The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) will get a boot up their asses.
Dalton Castle beats Dragon Lee.
The Allure (Angelina Love and "The Exotic Goddess" Mandy Leon) beat Jenny Rose and Kelly Klein after Mandy Leon hits Kelly Klein in the back with a high-heeled shoe. After the match, the lights go out and a video with dolls and ukulele music plays. In the video, a hand grabs the doll, then the video goes to black and white, the music goes silent before heavy metal music plays and the snapping of the doll's head is heard, then the words "Maneater" appear on the video screen after the doll's head drops down. When the lights come back on, Maria Manic is in the ring, and The Allure (Love, Leon, Velvet Sky) back out of the ring as security shows up only for Manic to decimate them.
Kenny King beats Jay Lethal to win the best-of-three series two falls to one. During the match, timekeeper Amy Rose hands Kenny King his walking stick, but King fails to get it and Amy Rose eventually runs to the back.
Jonathan Gresham beats "The Last Real Man" Silas Young in a Pure Rules Match with the Octopus following a low blow behind referee Todd Sinclair's back.
"The Cowboy" James Storm guests on commentary for the next match.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) vs. Nick Aldis and Eli Drake ends in a double count-out after Jay Briscoe and Eli Drake fight their way to the commentary table. "The Cowboy" James Storm leaves the commentary and brawls with Eli Drake to the back, then The Briscoes attack Aldis. They are about to put him through a table when Kamille shows up and stops it with a Spear to Mark Briscoe. At this point, security shows up and gets Kamile out of the ring, then The Briscoes beat up security before Mark Briscoe puts Aldis through the table with a Froggy Bow. Afterwards, "The Villain" Marty Scurll gets in the ring and helps Adlis to the back.
Shane Taylor retains the ROH World Television Championship against Bandido.
Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, PCO) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against LifeBlood ("Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams and "Overkill" Mark Haskins) and "The Darewolf" PJ Black. After the match, The Soldiers of Savagery (Malcolm Moses and Bishop Khan) show up and attack LifeBlood, and Bandido has to run into the ring to fight them off and make the save. This does not last, however, as Bully Ray shows up and attacks Bandido from behind. As Bully Ray is about to hit Bandido with a steel chair, Flip Gordon shows up with a Kendo stick, and Bully Ray runs away along with The Soldiers of Savagery. LifeBlood offers Flip Gordon a shirt with their logo, which Flip puts on. The lights then go out, and the Villain Enterprises logo appears on the screen. Scurll appears on the screen and congratulates LifeBlood, then reveals the newest employee of Villain Enterprises, who was under their nose their entire time: Flip Gordon. When the lights come back on, Flip Gordon superkicks Bandido, and Villain Enterprises runs back to ringside. Lifeblood fights off the now-foursome, but they are overpowered. Security shows up, but Villain Enterprises continues their attack, which ends with Flip Gordon putting Williams through a table with a top rope 450 splash.
Matt Taven retains the ROH World Championship against Jeff Cobb.
Nick Aldis shows up. He calls Colt Cabana "a true professional wrestler and a warrior," and wishes him the best in a full recovery. He then says that his match will go on due to Baltimore, Maryland being both ROH and NWA country, then announces his tag team partner. Suddenly "The Cowboy" James Storm, and Storm admits that he and Aldis know that he is not the replacement, and that he was sure NWA would call him due to having both Colt Cabana and Nick Aldis. He says that he spent 22 years earning respect in the business, then wants to know who Aldis' partner is. Aldis then brings out his replacement: Eli Drake. Drake says he is finally standing on a Ring of Honor stage, and says that every single offer from every single company came in, and he has decided to it his own way. Drake says that he wants to join a company who is the past, present and future, then talks about how he used to watch men walk around with the NWA World Heavyweight Championship not far from Baltimore as a kid. He announces that he is the newest acquisition in NWA, that nobody can stop him, that ROH and NWA are going to be turned upside and that The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) will get a boot up their asses.
Dalton Castle beats Dragon Lee.
The Allure (Angelina Love and "The Exotic Goddess" Mandy Leon) beat Jenny Rose and Kelly Klein after Mandy Leon hits Kelly Klein in the back with a high-heeled shoe. After the match, the lights go out and a video with dolls and ukulele music plays. In the video, a hand grabs the doll, then the video goes to black and white, the music goes silent before heavy metal music plays and the snapping of the doll's head is heard, then the words "Maneater" appear on the video screen after the doll's head drops down. When the lights come back on, Maria Manic is in the ring, and The Allure (Love, Leon, Velvet Sky) back out of the ring as security shows up only for Manic to decimate them.
Kenny King beats Jay Lethal to win the best-of-three series two falls to one. During the match, timekeeper Amy Rose hands Kenny King his walking stick, but King fails to get it and Amy Rose eventually runs to the back.
Jonathan Gresham beats "The Last Real Man" Silas Young in a Pure Rules Match with the Octopus following a low blow behind referee Todd Sinclair's back.
"The Cowboy" James Storm guests on commentary for the next match.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) vs. Nick Aldis and Eli Drake ends in a double count-out after Jay Briscoe and Eli Drake fight their way to the commentary table. "The Cowboy" James Storm leaves the commentary and brawls with Eli Drake to the back, then The Briscoes attack Aldis. They are about to put him through a table when Kamille shows up and stops it with a Spear to Mark Briscoe. At this point, security shows up and gets Kamile out of the ring, then The Briscoes beat up security before Mark Briscoe puts Aldis through the table with a Froggy Bow. Afterwards, "The Villain" Marty Scurll gets in the ring and helps Adlis to the back.
Shane Taylor retains the ROH World Television Championship against Bandido.
Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, PCO) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against LifeBlood ("Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams and "Overkill" Mark Haskins) and "The Darewolf" PJ Black. After the match, The Soldiers of Savagery (Malcolm Moses and Bishop Khan) show up and attack LifeBlood, and Bandido has to run into the ring to fight them off and make the save. This does not last, however, as Bully Ray shows up and attacks Bandido from behind. As Bully Ray is about to hit Bandido with a steel chair, Flip Gordon shows up with a Kendo stick, and Bully Ray runs away along with The Soldiers of Savagery. LifeBlood offers Flip Gordon a shirt with their logo, which Flip puts on. The lights then go out, and the Villain Enterprises logo appears on the screen. Scurll appears on the screen and congratulates LifeBlood, then reveals the newest employee of Villain Enterprises, who was under their nose their entire time: Flip Gordon. When the lights come back on, Flip Gordon superkicks Bandido, and Villain Enterprises runs back to ringside. Lifeblood fights off the now-foursome, but they are overpowered. Security shows up, but Villain Enterprises continues their attack, which ends with Flip Gordon putting Williams through a table with a top rope 450 splash.
Matt Taven retains the ROH World Championship against Jeff Cobb.
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 28, 2019
Results courtesy of Daily Wrestling News.
Dana Brooke beats Sarah Logan with a top rope Swanton bomb.
EC3, Cesaro and Robert Roode beat The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik).
Dana Brooke beats Sarah Logan with a top rope Swanton bomb.
EC3, Cesaro and Robert Roode beat The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik).
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 26, 2019
Angel Garza beats Joaquin Wilde to advance in the NXT Breakout Tournament.
We see a video package for KUSHIDA, who is awaiting future challenges in NXT.
In footage from last week, Damian Priest says there will be plenty of time for questions and that nobody has seen anything yet, and that his name will live forever.
Before the next match, Street Profits make fun of The Forgotten Sons for thinking they can take them, but they have been giving out "free smoke" lately. They decide to put the NXT tag titles on the line, then say that The Forgotten Sons will be remembered for losing to them.
Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake) by disqualification after Jaxson Ryker gets involved. After the match, The Forgotten Sons continue to attack Street Profits, then Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch rush in to fight them off. Lorcan and Burch then pick up and look at the tag team titles, then hand them back to Street Profits and tells them "Don't forget...you owe us."
We see a short vignette of Killian Dain watching film.
In footage from earlier today, Aliyah and Vanessa Borne make fun of Mia Yim's life story, and says no book is going to help her. Aliyah says she is glad to have the opportunity to put Mia Yim in her place. They also tell Mia Yim to keep her face covered.
Keith Lee quickly beats Nikos Rikos.
We see footage of Adam Cole heading to Download Festival on a private jet and competing on NXT UK with the NXT championship on the line against "Bomber" Dave Mastiff. On the way back, he takes a call from Roderick Strong, then heads to Gargano's Restaurant.
Next week: Roderick Strong vs. Tyler Breeze! Isaiah "Swerve" Scott vs. Cameron Grimes in the NXT Breakout Tournament!
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler retains the NXT Women's Championship against Io Shirai in a steel cage match that also sees Jessamyn Duke, Marina Shafir and Candice LeRae get involved after falling out through the cage door, despite having the door rammed into her head as he has Shirai in the Kirafuda Clutch. After the match, Io Shirai attacks Candice LeRae, then leaves only to pull out a steel chair from underneath the ring. She then hits LeRae with the steel chair. Io Shirai then hits Candice LeRae with a vertical suplex on the steel chair. Shirai is then seen saying "I don't need friend" as she heads to the back.
We see a video package for KUSHIDA, who is awaiting future challenges in NXT.
In footage from last week, Damian Priest says there will be plenty of time for questions and that nobody has seen anything yet, and that his name will live forever.
Before the next match, Street Profits make fun of The Forgotten Sons for thinking they can take them, but they have been giving out "free smoke" lately. They decide to put the NXT tag titles on the line, then say that The Forgotten Sons will be remembered for losing to them.
Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake) by disqualification after Jaxson Ryker gets involved. After the match, The Forgotten Sons continue to attack Street Profits, then Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch rush in to fight them off. Lorcan and Burch then pick up and look at the tag team titles, then hand them back to Street Profits and tells them "Don't forget...you owe us."
We see a short vignette of Killian Dain watching film.
In footage from earlier today, Aliyah and Vanessa Borne make fun of Mia Yim's life story, and says no book is going to help her. Aliyah says she is glad to have the opportunity to put Mia Yim in her place. They also tell Mia Yim to keep her face covered.
Keith Lee quickly beats Nikos Rikos.
We see footage of Adam Cole heading to Download Festival on a private jet and competing on NXT UK with the NXT championship on the line against "Bomber" Dave Mastiff. On the way back, he takes a call from Roderick Strong, then heads to Gargano's Restaurant.
Next week: Roderick Strong vs. Tyler Breeze! Isaiah "Swerve" Scott vs. Cameron Grimes in the NXT Breakout Tournament!
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler retains the NXT Women's Championship against Io Shirai in a steel cage match that also sees Jessamyn Duke, Marina Shafir and Candice LeRae get involved after falling out through the cage door, despite having the door rammed into her head as he has Shirai in the Kirafuda Clutch. After the match, Io Shirai attacks Candice LeRae, then leaves only to pull out a steel chair from underneath the ring. She then hits LeRae with the steel chair. Io Shirai then hits Candice LeRae with a vertical suplex on the steel chair. Shirai is then seen saying "I don't need friend" as she heads to the back.
Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for June 26, 2019
In footage from earlier today, "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks says he may be the underdog and that Walter is prepared, but he is prepared too.
Mark Andrews beats Joseph Conners.
In footage from earlier today, The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose) are met by "Bomber" Dave Mastiff, who says that they all have the same problem before firing them up for a potential war with Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mike Coffey, Wolfgang).
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) shows up. Gibson says they are champions and locker room leaders, but General Manage Johnny Saint thinks it is funny to drag them to a muddy field to perform in front of a bunch of "dirty, sweaty goths." He tells the fans not to clap, for this is not a compliment, but they cheer anyway. He berates the fans for spending the money to come to Download Festival but not for deodorant, and that he has been staying away from all of them. He says that he has not heard any music despite the venue being in a festival, and has instead heard noise and nonsense and not a single instrument. Gibson says they do not want to be here any longer than necessary. While they will be defending their titles against Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven), but until then, they will be relaxing and preparing in their five-star hotel room.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Rhea Ripley and Piper Niven. Rhea Ripley vs. Piper Niven will take place next week.
As per General Manager Johnny Saint on Twitter, "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose) vs. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mike Coffey, Wolfgang) is official and will take place in two weeks.
Xia Brookside beats Killer Kelly despite the distraction from Jinny and Jazzy Gabert.
Backstage, Toni Storm says that Kay Lee Ray has an opportunity against her, but she is ready for somebody who is all talk like Kay Lee Ray. She states that she will be back in action in two weeks.
Ligero beats Noam Dar. During the match, "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams shows up with a steel chair and watches from ringside. Later in the match, Noam Dar fakes a knee injury to get Williams to give him his steel chair, but Williams fails to let go on the hand-off and takes it away, allowing Ligero to win with a roll-up.
Next week: Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships!
Walter retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks.
Mark Andrews beats Joseph Conners.
In footage from earlier today, The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose) are met by "Bomber" Dave Mastiff, who says that they all have the same problem before firing them up for a potential war with Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mike Coffey, Wolfgang).
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) shows up. Gibson says they are champions and locker room leaders, but General Manage Johnny Saint thinks it is funny to drag them to a muddy field to perform in front of a bunch of "dirty, sweaty goths." He tells the fans not to clap, for this is not a compliment, but they cheer anyway. He berates the fans for spending the money to come to Download Festival but not for deodorant, and that he has been staying away from all of them. He says that he has not heard any music despite the venue being in a festival, and has instead heard noise and nonsense and not a single instrument. Gibson says they do not want to be here any longer than necessary. While they will be defending their titles against Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven), but until then, they will be relaxing and preparing in their five-star hotel room.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Rhea Ripley and Piper Niven. Rhea Ripley vs. Piper Niven will take place next week.
As per General Manager Johnny Saint on Twitter, "Bomber" Dave Mastiff and The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose) vs. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mike Coffey, Wolfgang) is official and will take place in two weeks.
Xia Brookside beats Killer Kelly despite the distraction from Jinny and Jazzy Gabert.
Backstage, Toni Storm says that Kay Lee Ray has an opportunity against her, but she is ready for somebody who is all talk like Kay Lee Ray. She states that she will be back in action in two weeks.
Ligero beats Noam Dar. During the match, "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams shows up with a steel chair and watches from ringside. Later in the match, Noam Dar fakes a knee injury to get Williams to give him his steel chair, but Williams fails to let go on the hand-off and takes it away, allowing Ligero to win with a roll-up.
Next week: Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships!
Walter retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
205:Alive - 205 Live recap for June 25, 2019
We hear from Drew Gulak, who says that the time of community is over and that the pillars 205 Live is built on are weak. He gave up on a better 205 Live in exchange for a better him, and at Stomping Grounds, 205 Live felt his wrath. After stripping away everything that held him back, he is finally champion. He says to let "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Akira Tozawa fight, and that he will put down whoever is victorious at Extreme Rules.
"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beats Mike Kanellis with a headbutt after Kanellis gets caught by the referee pulling on Gallagher's tights during a pinfall attempt. On the way to the back, Mike tells Maria Kanellis "You tell him. This was a mistake. I'm done." Mike Kanellis then leaves through the crowd while Maria heads to the back.
We hear from "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, who says that he has no excuses following Stomping Grounds and that he will take back control in his match tonight against Akira Tozawa. Nese tells Drew Gulak to remember that he did not beat him for the Cruiserweight Championship, and after tonight, he is taking it back. We then hear from Akira Tozawa, who says that victory slipped from his grasp at Stomping Grounds, and that it will not happen again tonight. He plans to beat Gulak at Extreme Rules for the Cruiserweight Championship.
Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick calls Mike Kanellis and calls his recent behavior completely unacceptable.
Humberto Carrillo beats Rob Rollenbeck.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ariya Daivari, who says that his fighting skills are simpler than his fashion sense and that he is smarter and tougher than Oney Lorcan. He is then smacked with a steel chair by Oney Lorcan. Oney Lorcan repeatedly screams "How does it feel?" as he wails on Ariya Daivari and even after referees hold him back.
We hear from The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado), who state that The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) are playing with fire and that next week, both teams will be in a tornado tag team match.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Akira Tozawa to face Drew Gulak for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Extreme Rules. Both men show respect after the match.
"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beats Mike Kanellis with a headbutt after Kanellis gets caught by the referee pulling on Gallagher's tights during a pinfall attempt. On the way to the back, Mike tells Maria Kanellis "You tell him. This was a mistake. I'm done." Mike Kanellis then leaves through the crowd while Maria heads to the back.
We hear from "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, who says that he has no excuses following Stomping Grounds and that he will take back control in his match tonight against Akira Tozawa. Nese tells Drew Gulak to remember that he did not beat him for the Cruiserweight Championship, and after tonight, he is taking it back. We then hear from Akira Tozawa, who says that victory slipped from his grasp at Stomping Grounds, and that it will not happen again tonight. He plans to beat Gulak at Extreme Rules for the Cruiserweight Championship.
Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick calls Mike Kanellis and calls his recent behavior completely unacceptable.
Humberto Carrillo beats Rob Rollenbeck.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ariya Daivari, who says that his fighting skills are simpler than his fashion sense and that he is smarter and tougher than Oney Lorcan. He is then smacked with a steel chair by Oney Lorcan. Oney Lorcan repeatedly screams "How does it feel?" as he wails on Ariya Daivari and even after referees hold him back.
We hear from The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado), who state that The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) are playing with fire and that next week, both teams will be in a tornado tag team match.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Akira Tozawa to face Drew Gulak for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Extreme Rules. Both men show respect after the match.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for June 25, 2019
We hear from Shane McMahon, who says that The Undertaker only showed up because Roman Reigns called him up, and says that if Roman wants 'Taker to fight his battles, he and Drew McIntyre will make them dead men. Shane says he's not going anywhere and that he has a job to do, and warns the SmackDown Live roster not to get on his bad side, because he is pissed.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) shows up to start tonight's show. After it is announced that Samoa Joe vs. Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship is official for Extreme Rules, Kofi says he has achieved some of the greatest moments of his career and life since becoming WWE Champion. Kofi then says he has also experience some of the most painful, excruciating and devastating moments in his career as well, such as his steel cage match with Dolph Ziggler at Stomping Grounds and Samoa Joe's attack on him last night. Kofi says Samoa Joe's Coaquina Clutch is like a shark's jaws squeezing on you until you fade to black, but he will not let Joe eat him alive. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler shows up. Ziggler says he refuses to let this happen again, and says he did all the heavy lifting only to let another Superstar take his spot. He tells Kofi he knows that Xavier Woods saved him at Super ShowDown and took the coward's way out at Stomping Grounds. Ziggler states that he should be WWE Champion, and states that if he beats Kofi Kingston later tonight, he will be in the WWE Championship match at Extreme Rules and he will get what he truly deserves. He also announces that the match will be two-out-of-three falls, and that Kofi won't be able to take the coward's way out again.
Backstage, The Miz meets up with Elias, who states that Shane McMahon is fired up after last night and that he should not barge into his locker room until he wants to be a dead man walking. When Elias refuses to get out of the way and continues to play his guitar, Miz stops him and tells Shane that they have unfinished business after Extreme Rules and that he and the fans are sick of it. Shane walks out, and Elias tells him what just happened. Shane tells Elias that Miz has his match tonight if he can beat Elias in a two-out-of-three falls match.
The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan. After the match, Big E and Woods are attacked from behind by Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, and Rowan joins in. Suddenly, Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) run in and overpower Owens and Sami. It takes them and The New Day to send Rowan out of the ring.
The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat "The New" Daniel Bryan, Rowan, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
We see WWE.com-exclusive footage from last night where Nikki Cross tells Alexa Bliss that she has a match with Bayley and that if she beats her, Alexa Bliss gets a championship match against Bayley at Extreme Rules. Alexa does not seem very confident in Nikki Cross' ability to get the job done.
Before the next match, Elias says that he will sweep The Miz faster than the Golden State Warriors swept the Portland Trailblazers.
Elias beats The Miz two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. (Had The Miz won, he would have gotten a match with Shane McMahon after Extreme Rules.) Elias earns the first fall after Shane McMahon grabs at The Miz's ankle, allowing Elias to hit a high knee followed by Drift Away. The Miz is awarded the second fall by disqualification after Shane McMahon attacks him, and Elias and Shane continue to attack him afterwards. This allows Elias to win the third fall following a top rope elbow drop. After the match, Elias and Shane head back to the ring and set Miz up for a Coast To Coast from Shane. Shane yells at Miz to not come at him ever again.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Finn Balor, who says that he has all the respect in the world for Andrade for pushing him to his limit, and that the better the opposition, the better he has to be to overcome. When asked who is next to challenge, Finn Balor is met by Shinsuke Nakamura, who looks at the Intercontinental Championship and leaves.
Nikki Cross beats Bayley with a crucifix pin to earn Alexa Bliss a match against Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Extreme Rules.
Backstage, Carmella is looking for R-Truth when she runs into Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. R-Truth comes out of hiding, and Drake Maverick shows up, saying he has nothing, much less a referee. Maverick tells R-Truth that he not only ruined his marriage, but also his life. R-Truth apologizes, saying he thought it was Carmella's wedding and tells him to get a referee if it means that much to him. R-Truth teases considering this, then says he loves the title more than Maverick loves his wife and runs off with everyone chasing after him afterwards.
Sonya Deville beats Ember Moon after shoving Ember Moon into the ring post following the distraction by Mandy Rose.
We hear from Aleister Black, who is impatiently waiting for somebody to fight him. He says he cannot be the only condemned person who walks these halls, and he thinks not one person is man enough to pick a fight with him. As the light goes out, somebody knocks on the door. Aleister then smiles at the camera.
Kofi Kingston beats Dolph Ziggler two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Kofi earns the first fall by countering a pinfall attempt with one of his own after Ziggler is caught grabbing the middle rope by the referee. Ziggler earns the second fall soon after Kofi earns the first with a superkick. Kofi earns the third fall following Trouble In Paradise.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) shows up to start tonight's show. After it is announced that Samoa Joe vs. Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship is official for Extreme Rules, Kofi says he has achieved some of the greatest moments of his career and life since becoming WWE Champion. Kofi then says he has also experience some of the most painful, excruciating and devastating moments in his career as well, such as his steel cage match with Dolph Ziggler at Stomping Grounds and Samoa Joe's attack on him last night. Kofi says Samoa Joe's Coaquina Clutch is like a shark's jaws squeezing on you until you fade to black, but he will not let Joe eat him alive. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler shows up. Ziggler says he refuses to let this happen again, and says he did all the heavy lifting only to let another Superstar take his spot. He tells Kofi he knows that Xavier Woods saved him at Super ShowDown and took the coward's way out at Stomping Grounds. Ziggler states that he should be WWE Champion, and states that if he beats Kofi Kingston later tonight, he will be in the WWE Championship match at Extreme Rules and he will get what he truly deserves. He also announces that the match will be two-out-of-three falls, and that Kofi won't be able to take the coward's way out again.
Backstage, The Miz meets up with Elias, who states that Shane McMahon is fired up after last night and that he should not barge into his locker room until he wants to be a dead man walking. When Elias refuses to get out of the way and continues to play his guitar, Miz stops him and tells Shane that they have unfinished business after Extreme Rules and that he and the fans are sick of it. Shane walks out, and Elias tells him what just happened. Shane tells Elias that Miz has his match tonight if he can beat Elias in a two-out-of-three falls match.
The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan. After the match, Big E and Woods are attacked from behind by Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, and Rowan joins in. Suddenly, Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) run in and overpower Owens and Sami. It takes them and The New Day to send Rowan out of the ring.
The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat "The New" Daniel Bryan, Rowan, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
We see WWE.com-exclusive footage from last night where Nikki Cross tells Alexa Bliss that she has a match with Bayley and that if she beats her, Alexa Bliss gets a championship match against Bayley at Extreme Rules. Alexa does not seem very confident in Nikki Cross' ability to get the job done.
Before the next match, Elias says that he will sweep The Miz faster than the Golden State Warriors swept the Portland Trailblazers.
Elias beats The Miz two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. (Had The Miz won, he would have gotten a match with Shane McMahon after Extreme Rules.) Elias earns the first fall after Shane McMahon grabs at The Miz's ankle, allowing Elias to hit a high knee followed by Drift Away. The Miz is awarded the second fall by disqualification after Shane McMahon attacks him, and Elias and Shane continue to attack him afterwards. This allows Elias to win the third fall following a top rope elbow drop. After the match, Elias and Shane head back to the ring and set Miz up for a Coast To Coast from Shane. Shane yells at Miz to not come at him ever again.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Finn Balor, who says that he has all the respect in the world for Andrade for pushing him to his limit, and that the better the opposition, the better he has to be to overcome. When asked who is next to challenge, Finn Balor is met by Shinsuke Nakamura, who looks at the Intercontinental Championship and leaves.
Nikki Cross beats Bayley with a crucifix pin to earn Alexa Bliss a match against Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Extreme Rules.
Backstage, Carmella is looking for R-Truth when she runs into Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. R-Truth comes out of hiding, and Drake Maverick shows up, saying he has nothing, much less a referee. Maverick tells R-Truth that he not only ruined his marriage, but also his life. R-Truth apologizes, saying he thought it was Carmella's wedding and tells him to get a referee if it means that much to him. R-Truth teases considering this, then says he loves the title more than Maverick loves his wife and runs off with everyone chasing after him afterwards.
Sonya Deville beats Ember Moon after shoving Ember Moon into the ring post following the distraction by Mandy Rose.
We hear from Aleister Black, who is impatiently waiting for somebody to fight him. He says he cannot be the only condemned person who walks these halls, and he thinks not one person is man enough to pick a fight with him. As the light goes out, somebody knocks on the door. Aleister then smiles at the camera.
Kofi Kingston beats Dolph Ziggler two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Kofi earns the first fall by countering a pinfall attempt with one of his own after Ziggler is caught grabbing the middle rope by the referee. Ziggler earns the second fall soon after Kofi earns the first with a superkick. Kofi earns the third fall following Trouble In Paradise.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Monday, June 24, 2019
Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 24, 2019
Seth Rollins shows up to start tonight's show. Rollins says Baron Corbin thought he would take the WWE Universal Championship from him. Suddenly, Becky Lynch shows up. Rollins gives Corbin some credit for knowing he could not wrestle him and finding a referee that he couldn't hit with a steel chair who would also do everything in her power to help him win, but says Corbin wasn't smart enough to know he had the best back-up on the planet. Becky says it might pay to be "The Man's man" and that they proved individually why they are the champions of their divisions. She says Lacey Evans had all that talk, but had nothing when it came time to fight, and tried to steal a title for someone else. When that happened, she had to slap Lacey Evans' empty head off of her shoulders once again. Baron Corbin's entrance them hits, but Becky is attacked from behind by Lacey Evans. Becky quickly gets the upper hand. Rollins tries to break it up, but when Becky shoves him, he lets them go at it before Corbin shows up. Rollins and Becky quickly send Corbin and Lacey packing. Corbin tells Rollins to put the Universal Championship around Becky's waist and make a sandwich for Becky at home, since she is handling all his business. Lacey tells Becky to get Rollins out before she lays her hands on him again. Corbin then says he would be Universal Champion if it weren't for Becky, and says he picked Lacey because she is "the only real woman around here" before proposing a mixed tag team match any time, anywhere. Lacey proposes they have the match at Extreme Rules, which Becky accepts under the condition that if Corbin and Lacey lose, they cannot face Rollins and Becky in the ring again, respectively. Corbin and Lacey talk it over, then accept the stipulation and raise them one. Rollins accepts the challenge unhesitatingly, and Corbin says that both the Universal and Women's Championships will be on the line, making it a "winner takes all" match.
Before the next match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) make fun of The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat "The New" Daniel Bryan, Rowan and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) in an eight-man tag team elimination match after Dash Wilder is used as the springboard for a top rope Uso splash following a superplex from Dawson.
In footage from earlier today, Braun Strowman is seen pulling a 17,000 lb. tractor trailer towards the arena with a big rope tied around his waist.
It's time for Miz TV with special guests Carmella and R-Truth. Carmella and R-Truth are introduced, and when Carmella and R-Truth show up, they look around for any potential challengers in hiding. Miz says he has made it so that 24/7 title rules will be suspended during the interview. Miz lists the weirdest places where the WWE 24/7 Championship has changed hands, culminating with the situation at Drake Maverick's wedding last Friday, of which footage is shown. R-Truth says the championship is not a joke, and says he has not been able to eat, drink or be merry since he has had it, even so far as having WWE Superstars showing up to his house, sometimes in disguise. Carmella says that while disrupting Drake Maverick was a bit extreme, the 24/7 Championship is important to R-Truth. Suddenly, Drake Maverick shows up, saying that R-Truth ruined both his championship accolade and his marriage. Maverick says he cannot even consummate the marriage, but R-Truth hilariously confuses it with constipation. Drake Maverick then challenges R-Truth to a championship rematch. Miz gets word from producers, and tells R-Truth that if he accepts the challenge, all other competitors are banned from ringside. R-Truth calls Maverick "Hornswoggle" before telling him his challenge is accepted. The championship match officially takes place next.
R-Truth retains the WWE 24/7 Championship against Drake Maverick in mere seconds. After the match, a bastion of Superstars show up with a referee to take the WWE 24/7 Championship. Cedric Alexander almost wins it, but everyone beats him up as Carmella and R-Truth run away through the crowd. As Carmella and R-Truth are being chased, Drake Maverick is distraught. Charly Caruso interviews Maverick, who has no words before leaving the ring.
Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans vs. Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in a Winner Takes All mixed tag team match for the WWE Universal Championship and the WWE Raw Women's Championship is made official for Extreme Rules.
Backstage, Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans talk about their upcoming match at Extreme Rules, and both of them agree that Becky Lynch is Seth Rollins' weakness. They believe that if they destroy Becky, they can both become champions.
It is announced that Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre will be wrestling Roman Reigns at the same time in the next match.
Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns in a two-on-one tornado handicap match ends with The Undertaker showing up out of nowhere to attack Shane and McIntyre.
Before the tug of war between Bobby Lasley and Braun Strowman, we see footage from earlier today where Lashley pulls on a large rope tied to a telephone pole so hard that the rope breaks in half.
Braun Strowman beats Bobby Lashley in a game of tug of war. After the match, Lashley viciously attacks Braun Strowman after blinding him with the tug of war rope.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says he is ready to go in the ring. Before he can state why he is challenging Ricochet for the United States Championship, No Way Jose seemingly shows up with his conga line. Instead of No Way Jose, it is Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson), who say they have The Viking Raiders tonight. Styles chews them out for not taking their competition seriously, and Gallows says they will prove him wrong right now.
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The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) after Luke Anderson gets cocky during the match.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss is met by Nikki Cross, who blames herself Alexa losing last night. Alexa chalks it up to Bayley's manipulation skills, and says there may be a way to get a championship rematch. After the commercial break, Natalya and Naomi show up and meet with Nikki Cross, telling her that they are looking out for her and that Alexa Bliss is manipulating her. When Alexa shows up, Naomi challenges her to a match.
Before Heath Slater vs. Mojo Rawley can begin, R-Truth shows up and is surrounded by other Superstars. R-Truth fights them off, but Slater hits a neckbreaker on a distracted R-Truth to become the WWE 24/7 Champion. Slater makes the mistake of running back into the ring, and R-Truth beats Slater to regain the 24/7 title. Cedric Alexander then hits the Lumbar Check on R-Truth to win the title. When Cedric tries to escape, EC3 hits the One Percenter on Cedric from behind to win the title, Carmella then takes the title from EC3, and Truth pins EC3 with a schoolkid pin to win the title yet again. Everyone then chases R-Truth and Carmella to the back.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ricochet, who says that while he is trying to digest the fact that he is United States Champion, it took a lot of fan support to get to this point, and tonight, he has to face "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. He calls Styles a trailblazer for athletes like him, and tonight, he has to prove he is worthy of holding the championship.
Charly Caruso is about to interview Kofi Kingston in the ring when Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens show up. Kevin Owens says he has some questions of his own, and kicks Charly Caruso out of the ring so he and Sami can host The Kevin and Sami Show. Owens and Sami ask Kofi why he is here, who he thinks he is, and why he cannot just leave. After Kofi makes fun of a bump on Owens' head, Sami asks why Kofi is a paper champion who gets by with help from his friends. He then asks Kofi why he uses his friends as WWE Champion, and Kofi says that when it comes to The New Day, they are a brotherhood. He then reminds Owens that he beat him as well as Ziggler on his own. Kofi says that he will also beat Sami Zayn all by himself, and Sami chalks up Kofi's answer to arrogance and delusions of grandeur before saying he is going to give him a dose of reality. Kofi says it is about perseverance, not ego, and that is about the fans, not himself. He then asks the fans if they are tired of Sami and Owens talking about themselves before daring Sami to get in the ring with him so they can have their match right now.
Kofi Kingston beats Sami Zayn. After the match, Kevin Owens tells Kofi Kingston that he is not as great a champion as he thinks he is, and dares him to come back into the ring to face him. Kofi accepts his challenge.
Kofi Kingston beats Kevin Owens by count-out following a S.O.S. on the steel ramp partition. After the match, Sami Zayn tries to attack Kofi, but Kofi throws him out of the ring. As Kofi celebrates, he is attacked from behind by Samoa Joe. Referees show up to break up the brawl and help Kofi to the back, but Joe returns and puts Kofi in the Coaquina Clutch.
Roman Reigns and The Undertaker vs. Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre is made official for Extreme Rules.
Alexa Bliss beats Naomi after Naomi inadvertently hits Nikki Cross with a baseball slide. After the match, Alexa demands that Nikki attack Naomi, and a reluctant Nikki shoves Naomi. Natalya then shows up and runs both Alexa and Naomi out of the ring.
Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross beat Natalya and Naomi with Alexa getting the pinfall after Nikki does all the work..
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Ricochet. During the match, Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up. Gallows & Anderson chew Styles out at ringside, and Styles tells them that they will ruin this match. He states that the match will not continue until they leave, and Gallows & Anderson reluctantly leave. Both men show respect after the match.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's Raw!
Before the next match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) make fun of The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat "The New" Daniel Bryan, Rowan and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) in an eight-man tag team elimination match after Dash Wilder is used as the springboard for a top rope Uso splash following a superplex from Dawson.
In footage from earlier today, Braun Strowman is seen pulling a 17,000 lb. tractor trailer towards the arena with a big rope tied around his waist.
It's time for Miz TV with special guests Carmella and R-Truth. Carmella and R-Truth are introduced, and when Carmella and R-Truth show up, they look around for any potential challengers in hiding. Miz says he has made it so that 24/7 title rules will be suspended during the interview. Miz lists the weirdest places where the WWE 24/7 Championship has changed hands, culminating with the situation at Drake Maverick's wedding last Friday, of which footage is shown. R-Truth says the championship is not a joke, and says he has not been able to eat, drink or be merry since he has had it, even so far as having WWE Superstars showing up to his house, sometimes in disguise. Carmella says that while disrupting Drake Maverick was a bit extreme, the 24/7 Championship is important to R-Truth. Suddenly, Drake Maverick shows up, saying that R-Truth ruined both his championship accolade and his marriage. Maverick says he cannot even consummate the marriage, but R-Truth hilariously confuses it with constipation. Drake Maverick then challenges R-Truth to a championship rematch. Miz gets word from producers, and tells R-Truth that if he accepts the challenge, all other competitors are banned from ringside. R-Truth calls Maverick "Hornswoggle" before telling him his challenge is accepted. The championship match officially takes place next.
R-Truth retains the WWE 24/7 Championship against Drake Maverick in mere seconds. After the match, a bastion of Superstars show up with a referee to take the WWE 24/7 Championship. Cedric Alexander almost wins it, but everyone beats him up as Carmella and R-Truth run away through the crowd. As Carmella and R-Truth are being chased, Drake Maverick is distraught. Charly Caruso interviews Maverick, who has no words before leaving the ring.
Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans vs. Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in a Winner Takes All mixed tag team match for the WWE Universal Championship and the WWE Raw Women's Championship is made official for Extreme Rules.
Backstage, Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans talk about their upcoming match at Extreme Rules, and both of them agree that Becky Lynch is Seth Rollins' weakness. They believe that if they destroy Becky, they can both become champions.
It is announced that Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre will be wrestling Roman Reigns at the same time in the next match.
Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns in a two-on-one tornado handicap match ends with The Undertaker showing up out of nowhere to attack Shane and McIntyre.
Before the tug of war between Bobby Lasley and Braun Strowman, we see footage from earlier today where Lashley pulls on a large rope tied to a telephone pole so hard that the rope breaks in half.
Braun Strowman beats Bobby Lashley in a game of tug of war. After the match, Lashley viciously attacks Braun Strowman after blinding him with the tug of war rope.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says he is ready to go in the ring. Before he can state why he is challenging Ricochet for the United States Championship, No Way Jose seemingly shows up with his conga line. Instead of No Way Jose, it is Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson), who say they have The Viking Raiders tonight. Styles chews them out for not taking their competition seriously, and Gallows says they will prove him wrong right now.
Voting for the Best WWE Moment for The ESPYs is running now until July 10th!
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) after Luke Anderson gets cocky during the match.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss is met by Nikki Cross, who blames herself Alexa losing last night. Alexa chalks it up to Bayley's manipulation skills, and says there may be a way to get a championship rematch. After the commercial break, Natalya and Naomi show up and meet with Nikki Cross, telling her that they are looking out for her and that Alexa Bliss is manipulating her. When Alexa shows up, Naomi challenges her to a match.
Before Heath Slater vs. Mojo Rawley can begin, R-Truth shows up and is surrounded by other Superstars. R-Truth fights them off, but Slater hits a neckbreaker on a distracted R-Truth to become the WWE 24/7 Champion. Slater makes the mistake of running back into the ring, and R-Truth beats Slater to regain the 24/7 title. Cedric Alexander then hits the Lumbar Check on R-Truth to win the title. When Cedric tries to escape, EC3 hits the One Percenter on Cedric from behind to win the title, Carmella then takes the title from EC3, and Truth pins EC3 with a schoolkid pin to win the title yet again. Everyone then chases R-Truth and Carmella to the back.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ricochet, who says that while he is trying to digest the fact that he is United States Champion, it took a lot of fan support to get to this point, and tonight, he has to face "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. He calls Styles a trailblazer for athletes like him, and tonight, he has to prove he is worthy of holding the championship.
Charly Caruso is about to interview Kofi Kingston in the ring when Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens show up. Kevin Owens says he has some questions of his own, and kicks Charly Caruso out of the ring so he and Sami can host The Kevin and Sami Show. Owens and Sami ask Kofi why he is here, who he thinks he is, and why he cannot just leave. After Kofi makes fun of a bump on Owens' head, Sami asks why Kofi is a paper champion who gets by with help from his friends. He then asks Kofi why he uses his friends as WWE Champion, and Kofi says that when it comes to The New Day, they are a brotherhood. He then reminds Owens that he beat him as well as Ziggler on his own. Kofi says that he will also beat Sami Zayn all by himself, and Sami chalks up Kofi's answer to arrogance and delusions of grandeur before saying he is going to give him a dose of reality. Kofi says it is about perseverance, not ego, and that is about the fans, not himself. He then asks the fans if they are tired of Sami and Owens talking about themselves before daring Sami to get in the ring with him so they can have their match right now.
Kofi Kingston beats Sami Zayn. After the match, Kevin Owens tells Kofi Kingston that he is not as great a champion as he thinks he is, and dares him to come back into the ring to face him. Kofi accepts his challenge.
Kofi Kingston beats Kevin Owens by count-out following a S.O.S. on the steel ramp partition. After the match, Sami Zayn tries to attack Kofi, but Kofi throws him out of the ring. As Kofi celebrates, he is attacked from behind by Samoa Joe. Referees show up to break up the brawl and help Kofi to the back, but Joe returns and puts Kofi in the Coaquina Clutch.
Roman Reigns and The Undertaker vs. Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre is made official for Extreme Rules.
Alexa Bliss beats Naomi after Naomi inadvertently hits Nikki Cross with a baseball slide. After the match, Alexa demands that Nikki attack Naomi, and a reluctant Nikki shoves Naomi. Natalya then shows up and runs both Alexa and Naomi out of the ring.
Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross beat Natalya and Naomi with Alexa getting the pinfall after Nikki does all the work..
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Ricochet. During the match, Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up. Gallows & Anderson chew Styles out at ringside, and Styles tells them that they will ruin this match. He states that the match will not continue until they leave, and Gallows & Anderson reluctantly leave. Both men show respect after the match.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's Raw!
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Stomping Grounds - The LIVE Results
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Baron Corbin, who says that people are clamoring to be his chosen special guest referee, and that he is keeping who it is a secret to get an edge on Seth Rollins. He says that Rollins' actions not only make him a bad person, but also prove he is scared, and says that he will win the WWE Universal Championship.
We hear from "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan. Daniel Bryan says nobody has respect for the tag team division due to talented teams joking around, and tonight, they not only defend titles, they are defending the idea of a respected tag team division. Daniel Bryan says Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) do nothing but thrust their hips despite their talents, and Rowan says that Heavy Machinery as champions would be "an idiocracy." Daniel says they are trying to keep the tag team division from being made into a joke, and while they are not thanked for their efforts, they are doing it for the division and the planet as they are the planet's champions.
We hear from Shane McMahon, who says she smells victory tonight. Drew McIntyre shows up and says Roman Reigns is too emotional when all he has ever done is tell the truth. He says that he will beat Roman beyond recognition, and that the truth will not hurt half as badly as what he will do to him tonight.
Drew Gulak beats Akira Tozawa and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese to win the WWE Cruiserweight Champion!
Becky Lynch retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Lacey Evans with the Dis-Arm-Her after yanking Lacey Evans off the top turnbuckle.
We see a vignette for Ali.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Paul Heyman, who is coming out of Baron Corbin's locker room. Heyman is more concerned with Brock Lesnar's Money In The Bank contract cash-in plans. Baron Corbin then comes out of his locker room, and says that he has chosen his referee for his match, and claims that he will be unbiased and calling it down the middle, as he does not need help to defeat Seth Rollins. He says that he will deal with Brock Lesnar afterwards if he has to.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn beat The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods).
"Macho Man" Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior vehicle decals will be available on Rocket League this summer!
Backstage, Alexa Bliss thanks Nikki Cross for being in her corner tonight. Both of them agree that Bayley cost them the women's tag team titles and that Bayley is not deserving of a championship. Nikki says she is glad to be there to see Alexa take it from her.
Ricochet beats Samoa Joe to win the WWE United States Championship! Backstage, everyone congratulates Ricochet on winning the United States Championship, including Triple H. Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis), who also happens to be there, head to the ring for the next match.
"The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) with a roll-up from Daniel Bryan to Tucker.
Extreme Rules is live on WWE Network on July 14th!
Bayley retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss after Nikki Cross tries to protect Alexa only for it to backfire.
We look back at Drake Maverick's WWE 24/7 Championship win, as well as R-Truth winning it back from him during Maverick's wedding.
Backstage, AJ Styles and Gallows and Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) take pics with Ricochet, then Styles tells Ricochet he will see him tomorrow night.
Roman Reigns beats Drew McIntyre despite the interference attempts by Shane McMahon, one of which involves Shane grabbing the referee and pulling him out of the ring to hit Roman with the Coast To Coast.
Kofi Kingston retains the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler in a steel cage match after jumping over Ziggler to get through the door and hit the ground first. After the match, Charly Caruso interviews Kofi, who says that he respects Ziggler but promised that he would walk out WWE Champion.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Drew McIntyre and Shane McMahon, who announce that they will take out Roman Reigns tomorrow night in a 2-on-1 handicap match and let him know it's Shane's yard.
Before the next match, Seth Rollins warns Baron Corbin that if his specially picked special guest referee screws him out of the WWE Universal Championship, he will be smacked with a steel chair. Baron Corbin announces that the special guest referee is none other than Lacey Evans.
Seth Rollins retains the WWE Universal Championship against Baron Corbin. During the match, Lacey Evans heavily favors Corbin and even makes the match no count-outs and no-disqualifications. In the end, Becky Lynch beats up Lacey Evans and two referees have to break it up. One of the referees breaking up the brawl is John Cone, whom Corbin blames for his loss at Super ShowDown, and he ends up taking Lacey Evans' place as referee. Rollins hits the superkick followed by The Stomp to retain. After the match, Rollins celebrates with Becky.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for June 22, 2019
Colt Cabana retains the NWA National Championship against Mark Briscoe. After the match, Jay Briscoe rushes in and attacks Cobana along with Mark and smacks him in the head with the National Championship.
We hear from Shane Taylor, who states that the best thing about revenge is seeing the look on the face of the people who said you would never make it. He says he cannot think of a better way to shove it down the throats of all the naysayers than by breaking Jay Lethal's records with the championship.
We hear from The Allure (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, "The Exotic Goddess" Mandy Leon), who announce that they will be making their in-ring debut against Best In The World against Kelly Klein and Jenny Rose and that they are the best in the world. They say that they will wrestle on their time, and their time is now.
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young shows up in a robe that says "Technician of Honor" on the back. He says that for the last few weeks, everyone has had the privilege and honor to watch him exhibit pro wrestling prowess and it's most base and purest form. He says that he has continually proved why he is the best pure wrestler walking the planet today, and if Jonathan Gresham wants to issue a challenge, he will accept it. Silas then says that at Best In The World, it will be the two of them in a Pure Rules Match, but before then, it appears that somebody has a problem with him, wants to make a name off of him and wants to avenge their father's loss: El Hijo de Squid Jr. Once again, a guy in red trunks and knee pads, white boots and a white squid mask who looks much like The Squid shows up.
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young beats El Hijo de Squid Jr. with an abdominal stretch.
We hear from LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) and "The Darewolf" PJ Black. Haskins says that while they have lost some members, he and William state that they are on the up-and-up after having found a potential new member in PJ Black. Black says that they will win the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships at Best In The World.
Jay Lethal beats Kenny King by disqualification after Kenny King hits Lethal with a microphone in the second match of their best-of-three series. The series is now tied 1-1. After the match, Kenny continues to attack Lethal and kicks him in the ground prior to a post-match Lethal Injection. He then proceeds to put Lethal's arm through a steel chair before stomping on the chair, then says he could have beaten Lethal but chose not to because it was not where the world could see. He tells Lethal he will see him at Best In The World and hopes he will feel a lot better.
We hear from Matt Taven, who says that is about time that an actual star was on camera following two weeks of Jeff Cobb interviews. Taven says that nobody has accomplished more in Ring of Honor than he has, and while he does not know why people are not talking about him, the World Championship is staying around his waist after Best In The World.
We hear from Shane Taylor, who states that the best thing about revenge is seeing the look on the face of the people who said you would never make it. He says he cannot think of a better way to shove it down the throats of all the naysayers than by breaking Jay Lethal's records with the championship.
We hear from The Allure (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, "The Exotic Goddess" Mandy Leon), who announce that they will be making their in-ring debut against Best In The World against Kelly Klein and Jenny Rose and that they are the best in the world. They say that they will wrestle on their time, and their time is now.
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young shows up in a robe that says "Technician of Honor" on the back. He says that for the last few weeks, everyone has had the privilege and honor to watch him exhibit pro wrestling prowess and it's most base and purest form. He says that he has continually proved why he is the best pure wrestler walking the planet today, and if Jonathan Gresham wants to issue a challenge, he will accept it. Silas then says that at Best In The World, it will be the two of them in a Pure Rules Match, but before then, it appears that somebody has a problem with him, wants to make a name off of him and wants to avenge their father's loss: El Hijo de Squid Jr. Once again, a guy in red trunks and knee pads, white boots and a white squid mask who looks much like The Squid shows up.
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young beats El Hijo de Squid Jr. with an abdominal stretch.
We hear from LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) and "The Darewolf" PJ Black. Haskins says that while they have lost some members, he and William state that they are on the up-and-up after having found a potential new member in PJ Black. Black says that they will win the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships at Best In The World.
Jay Lethal beats Kenny King by disqualification after Kenny King hits Lethal with a microphone in the second match of their best-of-three series. The series is now tied 1-1. After the match, Kenny continues to attack Lethal and kicks him in the ground prior to a post-match Lethal Injection. He then proceeds to put Lethal's arm through a steel chair before stomping on the chair, then says he could have beaten Lethal but chose not to because it was not where the world could see. He tells Lethal he will see him at Best In The World and hopes he will feel a lot better.
We hear from Matt Taven, who says that is about time that an actual star was on camera following two weeks of Jeff Cobb interviews. Taven says that nobody has accomplished more in Ring of Honor than he has, and while he does not know why people are not talking about him, the World Championship is staying around his waist after Best In The World.
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling Presented By PRO Shingle recap for June 22, 2019
Watts beats the debuting Vinny Wasco.
Heather Monroe beats the debuting Christy Jaynes with the Seven Year Stretch. After the match, Monroe says she does not share the ring with anybody, and says everyone wants an opportunity against her because she built the women's division. Jamie Iovine says that they are taking all comers, as Monroe is the true face of the women's division.
Adrian Quest beats Brandon Cutler.
Kathy Campanelli interviews Bateman. Sarah Wolfe says she is doing well after being abducted by The Upper Class, and says they grow more powerful the more they are pulled apart. Bateman says that Sarah Wolfe picked the perfect time to cash in the PP3 Cup, and says that Royce Isaacs will learn that if he walks with his nose up in the air long enough, someone will come and break it.
Bateman retains the UWN Television Championship against Royce Isaacs. After the match, Scorpio Sky shows up out of nowhere and gives Bateman credit for giving Royce Isaacs his rightful rematch, then says that Ray Rosas failed to do the same when he lost it. He then says Nikki Marquez called him, promising him a shot at the title any time he wanted if he returned, and states that he wants his title shot right now. Bateman answers the challenge.
Scorpio Sky beats Bateman to become the UWN Television Champion for the fifth time - and become the first person to do so - following a low blow behind the referee's back, after Sky pushes the referee away.
Heather Monroe beats the debuting Christy Jaynes with the Seven Year Stretch. After the match, Monroe says she does not share the ring with anybody, and says everyone wants an opportunity against her because she built the women's division. Jamie Iovine says that they are taking all comers, as Monroe is the true face of the women's division.
Adrian Quest beats Brandon Cutler.
Kathy Campanelli interviews Bateman. Sarah Wolfe says she is doing well after being abducted by The Upper Class, and says they grow more powerful the more they are pulled apart. Bateman says that Sarah Wolfe picked the perfect time to cash in the PP3 Cup, and says that Royce Isaacs will learn that if he walks with his nose up in the air long enough, someone will come and break it.
Bateman retains the UWN Television Championship against Royce Isaacs. After the match, Scorpio Sky shows up out of nowhere and gives Bateman credit for giving Royce Isaacs his rightful rematch, then says that Ray Rosas failed to do the same when he lost it. He then says Nikki Marquez called him, promising him a shot at the title any time he wanted if he returned, and states that he wants his title shot right now. Bateman answers the challenge.
Scorpio Sky beats Bateman to become the UWN Television Champion for the fifth time - and become the first person to do so - following a low blow behind the referee's back, after Sky pushes the referee away.
Friday, June 21, 2019
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for June 21, 2019
Tessa Blanchard beats Jake Crist. After the match, Sami Callihan shows up with Dave Crist and Madman Fulton, and Blanchard gets out of there as Sami chews Jake out. Tessa dares Sami Callihan to take her on. Eddie Edwards then shows up, and the next match is underway.
Madman Fulton beats Eddie Edwards. During the match, Killer Kross shows up on the video screen. Killer Kross tells Eddie that he has The Sandman held hostage with a bag over his head, and he pours water over The Sandman's covered head in an attempt to get Eddie to come to the rescue. This distraction gives Fulton the win.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards tells Eddie Edwards he is falling for a trap, but Eddie is determined to save The Sandman.
Moose beats Tommy Dreamer after kicking Dreamer's steel chair into his face after using the referee as a human shield. Moose then hits No Jackhammer Needed for the win. After the match, Moose continues to attack Dreamer. He is about to go for a Van Terminator on Moose when Rob Van Dam shows up to run Moose out of the ring.
Backstage, Taya Valkyrie and John E. Bravo come across Rosemary. Taya tells Rosemary to deal with "her goblin friends," and Rosemary reminds her that she used to be a thunder goddess and that now she has to come grovelling to her. Rosemary wants something in return for "exterminating some little flea goblins," and tells her "Our people will call your people" when Taya insists she helps her out.
Backstage, Johnny Impact says only he does his own pose as John E. Bravo bosses Melissa Santos around, and says Michael Elgin made a big mistake by attacking him last week. He says he will get some big payback on Big Mike and it will be him and Rich Swann, and at Slammiversary, he will be leaving as the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship.
Taya Valkyrie retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Su Yung by disqualification after Havok gets on the apron and hits Taya Valkyrie with a forearm. After the match, Havok, Father James Mitchell and Su Yung surround Taya, and Rosemary shows up before it can worse for Taya. Father James Mitchell tells Rosemary they are not here to incite violence, as this is a time of celebration. He then invites Rosemary, Havok, Su Yung and Rosemary to a Monster's Ball Match at Slammiversary.
Before the next match, Ace Austin thanks the fans for the warm welcome, then calls himself the only person on Impact Wrestling who is undefeated and unlike anything the fans have ever seen. He also states that his name has been synonymous with the future of the X Division, then says he is so much more and that he is transcending the division until all of Impact is "The Ace Division." He says this will start by winning the X Division Championship, and he dares someone to stop him. His challenge is answered by none other than former WWE Superstar TJP.
TJP beats Ace Austin, ending Ace Austin's undefeated streak.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards looks for Killer Kross and The Sandman.
At The Rascalz' (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) treehouse, The Rascalz are disappointed about coming up short against The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) when Konnan shows up. Konnan says that The Rascalz remind him of LAX, but says that The Rascalz lack the respect that LAX has. He tells them to "go out and get that work" if they want their tag team title shot, and that their match will be a "Dallas massacre" instead of a five-star match. Konnan then asks who has "the good stuff."
The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is Pentagon Jr. vs. Sami Callihan in a Mask vs. Hair Match at Slammiversary 2018.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards finds out that the kidnapped man is not really The Sandman, and is nearly attacked by Killer Kross. Alisha Edwards stops Eddie as he beats up Kross, but a bloodied Kross wants more. Alisha cannot believe what is happening, and backs away before Eddie violently stomps at Kross.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who says that Tessa Blanchard wants to be looked at as an equal and that he will give her than chance in a one-on-one match at Slammiversary, assuming she accepts the challenge. He says that he will beat her to a bloody pulp just like Pentagon Jr. and "The Machine" Brian Cage.
Next week: a medical update from "The Machine" Brian Cage!
Rich Swann beats Johnny Impact and Michael Elgin in a Triple Threat Match. After the match, Elgin confronts Swann, but Swann lays him out. Impact gets back up, but Swann drops him, too. John E. Bravo then shows up and attacks Swann with the Ultimate X before Impact chokes Swann with it. Impact and Elgin are about to attack Swann when "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and makes quick work of Bravo and Impact before having a staredown with Elgin. Elgin tries to fight Cage, but Cage clotheslines him and hits him with a massive powerbomb.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Chronicles of the 24/7 Championship - R-Truth, Wedding Crasher
Well, it had to happen, didn't it? Drake Maverick managed to nick the 24/7 title from R-Truth before speeding off in a car to his wedding to former Mae Young Classic competitor Renee Michelle on Raw. Unfortunately for him, R-Truth has a knack for doing basically anything, and at the wedding (in reality, from footage shot afterwards), R-Truth manages to get the schoolkid pin for his sixth WWE 24/7 Championship.
If you pay attention, you can see R-Truth attempting to sneak up on Maverick in the lower-right corner at the 41-second mark. Also, former Impact Wrestling star Diamante, Matt Hardy, Reby Hardy, King Maxel, Natalya and Tyson Kidd were here, too, and EC3 - who I will always pair up with Maverick mentally, thanks to Impact Wrestling - and Jeremy Borash were two of the best men.
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 21, 2019
Results courtesy of Daily Wrestling News.
Sarah Logan vs. Dana Brooke ends in a no contest when Dana Brooke busts her head open after Logan whips her into the ring post.
Robert Roode beats Cedric Alexander.
Sarah Logan vs. Dana Brooke ends in a no contest when Dana Brooke busts her head open after Logan whips her into the ring post.
Robert Roode beats Cedric Alexander.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 19, 2019
The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up to start tonight's show. Adam Cole says "Told you so!" before stating that the NXT Championship is just the start of their 2019 prophecy of being covered in gold, and that they attack and take what they want from the guy up top. If anyone gets in their way, they make sure they regret it. Cole then states that they will reshape NXT into "an undisputed image," and states that the show should start with an intro consisting of nothing but shots of them. O'Reilly says their custom intro was "just something [he] threw together last night," and Cole says they have all the undisputed power. Cole then tells the North American and NXT Tag Team Champions to have the belts shined up for them, as they will have all the gold and all the power this year and they will not stop until they have it all and nobody will be able to touch them. He states that The Undisputed Era will have every ounce of power that NXT has to offer, then Velveteen Dream shows up. Velveteen Dream says that if nobody can touch Adam Cole, he would like to touch him, then says that he is "the NXT experience" is due to him, and while Cole looks good in gold, he looks even better, and he wants the NXT title to go along with the North American one. Roderick Strong tells Velveteen Dream to "dream on" and that he is undeserving of being North American Champion or even being in their presence. Suddenly, Matt Riddle shows up. Riddle asks Roderick Strong how hard he hit him at NXT TakeOver XXV, as he has wins against The Undisputed Era. Cole says Riddle is jealous because he has never held gold and has squandered every championship opportunity he had. Cole then tells Riddle to go back to writing reviews about wrestlers from the Attitude Era, for the Attitude Era is over and Riddle's era will never come, for he is living in their era. Suddenly, Tyler Breeze shows up. Breeze says that he has been talking with General Manager William Regal, and while he does not care who is more undisputed or who is better looking, he cares about The Undisputed Era taking credit for a brand he built before they even showed up. He announces that Regal has taken his suggestion and that he, Velveteen Dream and Matt Riddle will take on three members of The Undisputed Era in the main event.
Next week: Io Shirai vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship in a steel cage match!
Damian Priest beats Raul Mendoza in his NXT televised debut. (Damian Priest is better known for his time in Ring of Honor as Punishment Martinez.)
General Manager William Regal announces that eight NXT talents who have never been on television will be part of "The NXT Breakout Tournament" starting next week. Jordan Myles (formerly known as ACH and Albert Hardy, Jr.), Boa, Cameron Grimes (formerly known as Trevor Lee), Isaiah "Swerve" Scott (formerly known as Shane Strickland and Killshot), Dexter Lumis (formerly known as Samuel Shaw), Bronson Reed (formerly known as Jonah Rock), Angel Garza (formerly known as Garza Jr.) and Joaquin Wilde (formerly known as DJ Z) will be in the tournament.
We see a video package for Mia Yim, who talks about living in Los Angeles during the 1992 L.A. riots as well as her road to NXT.
Xia Li beats Taynara Conti.
Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) host a special championship edition of Street Talk to celebrate their tag team championship victory and talk about their match next week against The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake). They are then seen celebrating on top of a moving car in front of Full Sail University.
Next week: Joaquin Wilde vs. Angel Garza in Round 1 of the NXT Breakout Tournament!
The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Roderick Strong) beat Matt Riddle, Velveteen Dream and Tyler Breeze after miscommunication between Velveteen Dream and Tyler Breeze.
Next week: Io Shirai vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship in a steel cage match!
Damian Priest beats Raul Mendoza in his NXT televised debut. (Damian Priest is better known for his time in Ring of Honor as Punishment Martinez.)
General Manager William Regal announces that eight NXT talents who have never been on television will be part of "The NXT Breakout Tournament" starting next week. Jordan Myles (formerly known as ACH and Albert Hardy, Jr.), Boa, Cameron Grimes (formerly known as Trevor Lee), Isaiah "Swerve" Scott (formerly known as Shane Strickland and Killshot), Dexter Lumis (formerly known as Samuel Shaw), Bronson Reed (formerly known as Jonah Rock), Angel Garza (formerly known as Garza Jr.) and Joaquin Wilde (formerly known as DJ Z) will be in the tournament.
We see a video package for Mia Yim, who talks about living in Los Angeles during the 1992 L.A. riots as well as her road to NXT.
Xia Li beats Taynara Conti.
Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) host a special championship edition of Street Talk to celebrate their tag team championship victory and talk about their match next week against The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake). They are then seen celebrating on top of a moving car in front of Full Sail University.
Next week: Joaquin Wilde vs. Angel Garza in Round 1 of the NXT Breakout Tournament!
The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Roderick Strong) beat Matt Riddle, Velveteen Dream and Tyler Breeze after miscommunication between Velveteen Dream and Tyler Breeze.
Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for June 19, 2019
Kassius Ohno beats "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams.
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) shows up. Marcel Barthel says that fans think they are here to entertain them, but he assures them that they are not. Instead, they are here to bring honor to professional wrestling. Fabian Aichner announces that Imperium's numbers have increased and that their unit is now complete. He then says that the fans will respect Imperium's values and that they will obey. Alexander Wolfe says that when he joined Imperium, it felt right, because they treat professional wrestling with respect and will protect its legacy. Walter says the young people may have opportunities, but things will be done the way they want them to be done. After bringing up next week's WWE United Kingdom Championship match, he then says brave young men are fools if they think they can stand up to him. Suddenly, "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks shows up and says he has worked years for next week's title match, and promises Walter that he will need to bring everything he has got.
In footage from moments ago, Noam Dar says he has just come back from a career-threatening injury, then patronizingly claps for "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and tells him it is time he took him under his wing. Williams threatens to break his arm, but Noam Dar says he is just trying to help and that he could be a good supporting act for him.
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose). After the match, Joe Coffey shows up and attacks The Hunt with Mark Coffey and Wolfgang, but "Bomber" Dave Mastiff shows up and gets in the ring while Gallus walks out of it.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven and Tyler Bate), who will compete for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships in two weeks. Trent Seven says that they have had a lot on their plate as of late, especially with Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe), but the tag team titles are the main focus right now.
Kay Lee Ray wins a women's battle royal to become #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship, last eliminating Xia Brookside after spending the majority of the match outside of the ring after being thrown out by means other than over the top rope.
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) shows up. Marcel Barthel says that fans think they are here to entertain them, but he assures them that they are not. Instead, they are here to bring honor to professional wrestling. Fabian Aichner announces that Imperium's numbers have increased and that their unit is now complete. He then says that the fans will respect Imperium's values and that they will obey. Alexander Wolfe says that when he joined Imperium, it felt right, because they treat professional wrestling with respect and will protect its legacy. Walter says the young people may have opportunities, but things will be done the way they want them to be done. After bringing up next week's WWE United Kingdom Championship match, he then says brave young men are fools if they think they can stand up to him. Suddenly, "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks shows up and says he has worked years for next week's title match, and promises Walter that he will need to bring everything he has got.
In footage from moments ago, Noam Dar says he has just come back from a career-threatening injury, then patronizingly claps for "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and tells him it is time he took him under his wing. Williams threatens to break his arm, but Noam Dar says he is just trying to help and that he could be a good supporting act for him.
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat The Hunt ("Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman and "Primate" Jay Melrose). After the match, Joe Coffey shows up and attacks The Hunt with Mark Coffey and Wolfgang, but "Bomber" Dave Mastiff shows up and gets in the ring while Gallus walks out of it.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven and Tyler Bate), who will compete for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships in two weeks. Trent Seven says that they have had a lot on their plate as of late, especially with Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe), but the tag team titles are the main focus right now.
Kay Lee Ray wins a women's battle royal to become #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship, last eliminating Xia Brookside after spending the majority of the match outside of the ring after being thrown out by means other than over the top rope.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
205:Alive - 205 Live recap for June 18, 2019
It is announced that "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese will face both Akira Tozawa and Drew Gulak in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Stomping Grounds after the results of last week's main event.
The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) beat The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado) after ripping one of The Lucha House Party's pinatas in half and grab Lince Dorado's tights during the pinfall.
We hear from Noam Dar, who says that he rehabbing in Spain following the recent attack from Drew Gulak and that he will only return if General Manager Drake Maverick improves work conditions and meets his demands. The Brian Kendrick shows up looking for his jacket, and realizes he has to play along as it is revealed that Noam Dar is really in the arena tonight.
The Brian Kendrick beats Russ Taylor.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. He does not question the legitimacy of Chad Gable's win, but they have unfinished business. Mike and Maria Kanellis show up, and Mike tells him he blew a golden opportunity and that he is an embarrassment much like General Manager Drake Maverick. He says that guys like Gallagher are dead weight, and Maria says WWE has tried to keep her and Mike because they need people like them. Mike says they will not be overlooked while guys like Gallagher drop the ball over and over again. Gallagher proposes they have a match so he can give Mike a black eye in front of Maria. Mike says he would love to see him try.
Oney Lorcan beats Ariya Daivari by disqualification after Daivari hits Lorcan with a steel chair. After the match, Daivari attacks Lorcan on the announce table before eventually slamming Lorcan into the Minitron. As referees tell Daivari to go to the back, Daivari hammers Lorcan with a hammerlock lariat.
We hear from Akira Tozawa, Drew Gulak and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese before the WWE Cruiserweight Championship Triple Threat Match at Stomping Grounds.
The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) beat The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado) after ripping one of The Lucha House Party's pinatas in half and grab Lince Dorado's tights during the pinfall.
We hear from Noam Dar, who says that he rehabbing in Spain following the recent attack from Drew Gulak and that he will only return if General Manager Drake Maverick improves work conditions and meets his demands. The Brian Kendrick shows up looking for his jacket, and realizes he has to play along as it is revealed that Noam Dar is really in the arena tonight.
The Brian Kendrick beats Russ Taylor.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. He does not question the legitimacy of Chad Gable's win, but they have unfinished business. Mike and Maria Kanellis show up, and Mike tells him he blew a golden opportunity and that he is an embarrassment much like General Manager Drake Maverick. He says that guys like Gallagher are dead weight, and Maria says WWE has tried to keep her and Mike because they need people like them. Mike says they will not be overlooked while guys like Gallagher drop the ball over and over again. Gallagher proposes they have a match so he can give Mike a black eye in front of Maria. Mike says he would love to see him try.
Oney Lorcan beats Ariya Daivari by disqualification after Daivari hits Lorcan with a steel chair. After the match, Daivari attacks Lorcan on the announce table before eventually slamming Lorcan into the Minitron. As referees tell Daivari to go to the back, Daivari hammers Lorcan with a hammerlock lariat.
We hear from Akira Tozawa, Drew Gulak and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese before the WWE Cruiserweight Championship Triple Threat Match at Stomping Grounds.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for June 18, 2019
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up to start tonight's show. Xavier Woods begins by talking about Kofi Kingston's WWE Championship defense in a steel cage match against Dolph Ziggler at Stomping Grounds, then says it will only happen if Ziggler wins later tonight. Big E proposes "The Freaky Hour" for the last hour of Raw - which involves a slip 'n slide - before Ziggler shows up. Ziggler calls this typical behavior of The New Day made to distract from what everybody knows: that Kofi does not deserve to be WWE Champion. He goes on to say that Kofi would be nothing without The New Day, who will not be able to have his back at Stomping Grounds to the point that Kofi will return to Ghana as part of an apology tour. Ziggler then says that at Stomping Grounds, it will be him slamming Kofi's body into the unforgiving steel, rubbing him against the cage wall, kicking ass and taking names and becoming WWE Champion. Kofi reminds Ziggler that this all started in a different cage - the Elimination Chamber - and that he is fully aware of the dangers of the steel cage and that he is okay with it. He then says that regardless of how it happens, he will beat Ziggler at Stomping Grounds and remain WWE Champion. Kofi then says that Xavier Woods has been waiting to get his hands on Ziggler since Super ShowDown and will have his chance tonight. Ziggler says he would be WWE Champion had it not been for Woods. Ziggler then states that after tonight, Woods will never be able to help Kofi again, and at Stomping Grounds, all the positivity and the comedy will come crumbling down when Kofi is locked in a steel cage with him. He promises that Kofi will not be WWE Champion after Sunday, because it should have been him.
Dolph Ziggler beats Xavier Woods. During the match, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn show up and attack Big E and Kofi Kingston. Owens and Sami are ejected, as are Kofi and Big E, but not before Xavier Woods wipes Owens and Sami out with a top rope cross body to the outside.
Backstage, Bo Dallas and Curtis Alex want to be the referee for the Universal Championship match at Stomping Grounds, but Shelton Benjamin says Baron Corbin will use anyone to win a title and doesn't mind using him for a change. Matt Hardy is then seen walking out of a door, telling Shelton he is next to be interviewed.
It's time for A Moment Of Bliss with special guest Bayley. Alexa is about to introduce Bayley when she realizes her coffee is not here. Bayley shows up drinking Alexa's coffee, then tells Nikki that Alexa is not really her friend and that she is just using her. Alexa is about to introduce Bayley when she realizes her coffee is not here. Bayley shows up drinking Alexa's coffee, then tells Nikki that Alexa is not really her friend and that she is just using her. Bayley says Alexa is making up scenarios that didn't exist, and that Alexa is just "an entitled little princess who doesn't deserve a damn thing" who is using Nikki like she did Nia Jax. Alexa says she is and has always been better than Bayley, but Bayley says she has never needed to latch on to people to get ahead in order to become champion. Alexa calls Bayley "a placeholder" who peaked in NXT and says that she is living out the career that Bayley always wanted. Bayley and Alexa brawl, and Nikki Cross has to pry Bayley off of Alexa. Alexa then attacks Bayley from behind as Bayley is yelling at Nikki Cross.
Backstage, Apollo Crews meets with Zelina Vega as he is looking for Andrade. Suddenly, Andrade rushes up and attacks Apollo from behind. Chad Gable is then seen taking notes in the distance.
"The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan guest on commentary for the next match.
Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel). After the match, Seth Rollins shows up and attacks The B-Team with a steel chair.
Shane McMahon is seen exiting a limousine outside of the arena. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn shows up and alert Shane to Seth Rollins' attack on The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel), and say that something needs to be done, as only "bad people" do what Seth Rollins is doing. Shane proposes they take on Kofi Kingston and Rollins in a two-out-of-three falls match to "take care of the bad people."
We hear from Aleister Black, who asks what it takes to change the essence of a man. He says he understands why nobody has picked a fight with him: he can hear the whispers of those who pass by. He says that these whispers state that he would amount to nothing, but this is a "woe is his opponents" story, not a "woe is me" one, for when someone picks a fight with him, he will change the essence of that man.
Shane McMahon shows up with Elias and Drew McIntyre. Shane states it is time to place a spotlight exactly where it should be: Drew McIntyre, who will defeat Roman Reigns at Stomping Grounds. Drew prays that Roman is listening to him tonight, because Shane asked him not to end his career, for "they are better than that." He talks about Roman's assault on them in the VIP Lounge last night, and says that he wants Roman at 100% on Sunday. Suddenly, The Miz shows up and and shows the video of Roman Reigns' attack at the VIP Lounge from last night, then shows slow-motion footage of Shane running away from Roman and Shane getting beaten up by Roman Reigns. After reminding Shane that he's "the boss' son," he states that he will fill Miz TV with highlights of Roman Reigns knocking Drew McIntyre out. Miz says that Shane McMahon made SmackDown Live "the land of opportunities," but now all the opportunities go to Shane to feed his ego and everyone is tired of it. He then feels that he has created a monster when he got injured at the World Cup, and states that Shane is his responsibility, for he started Shane on his current path and it is time for him to end it. Shane says he had to take care of things himself, since Miz could not get the job done, then proposes that Miz face Elias and Drew McIntyre in a tag team match with a partner of his choosing, should he find a partner in the next ten seconds. Suddenly, R-Truth pops out from underneath the ring, and The Miz notices him. He declares R-Truth to be his partner, and that Awesome Truth is back. Shane then makes the match a tag team elimination match, and announces that the match is up next.
We look back on the life and career of Mr. Fuji, courtesy of Progressive Auto Insurance.
The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) meet AOP (Akam and Rezar) before meeting Paige and The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), who challenges them for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships before telling them that they have been given a match against them in Tokyo, Japan. Should The Kabuki Warriors beat them, they get a match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.
Drew McIntyre and Elias beat Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) in a tag team elimination match. After R-Truth is eliminated following the involvement of Shane McMahon, the 205 Live roster and Shelton Benjamin run around the ring, with Shelton holding the WWE 24/7 Championship. When Shelton is told by a referee that he has to pin R-Truth, R-Truth takes the WWE 24/7 Championship back and runs away through the crowd. After the match, Drew McIntyre hits The Miz with two more Claymore Kicks.
Backstage, Ember Moon is looking for Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose as Carmella looks for R-Truth. Carmella reminds Ember Moon that she has unfinished business with them. She finally finds Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville eating donuts, confronts them, and when told they were just giving her a healthier outlet for her time, knocks the donuts out of their hands and starts a brawl that referees have to break up.
Backstage, R-Truth is looking for Carmella when he runs into a referee as well as Drake Maverick, who ditches his Carmella disguise and pins R-Truth to win the WWE 24/7 Championship before stealing the referee's car.
Seth Rollins and Kofi Kingston beat Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in a two-out-of-three falls tag team match. The first fall happens at the beginning of the match when Kofi hits Sami with Trouble In Paradise and Rollins knocks Owens off the apron. The second fall happens after Rollins hits The Stomp on Owens.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Dolph Ziggler beats Xavier Woods. During the match, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn show up and attack Big E and Kofi Kingston. Owens and Sami are ejected, as are Kofi and Big E, but not before Xavier Woods wipes Owens and Sami out with a top rope cross body to the outside.
Backstage, Bo Dallas and Curtis Alex want to be the referee for the Universal Championship match at Stomping Grounds, but Shelton Benjamin says Baron Corbin will use anyone to win a title and doesn't mind using him for a change. Matt Hardy is then seen walking out of a door, telling Shelton he is next to be interviewed.
It's time for A Moment Of Bliss with special guest Bayley. Alexa is about to introduce Bayley when she realizes her coffee is not here. Bayley shows up drinking Alexa's coffee, then tells Nikki that Alexa is not really her friend and that she is just using her. Alexa is about to introduce Bayley when she realizes her coffee is not here. Bayley shows up drinking Alexa's coffee, then tells Nikki that Alexa is not really her friend and that she is just using her. Bayley says Alexa is making up scenarios that didn't exist, and that Alexa is just "an entitled little princess who doesn't deserve a damn thing" who is using Nikki like she did Nia Jax. Alexa says she is and has always been better than Bayley, but Bayley says she has never needed to latch on to people to get ahead in order to become champion. Alexa calls Bayley "a placeholder" who peaked in NXT and says that she is living out the career that Bayley always wanted. Bayley and Alexa brawl, and Nikki Cross has to pry Bayley off of Alexa. Alexa then attacks Bayley from behind as Bayley is yelling at Nikki Cross.
Backstage, Apollo Crews meets with Zelina Vega as he is looking for Andrade. Suddenly, Andrade rushes up and attacks Apollo from behind. Chad Gable is then seen taking notes in the distance.
"The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan guest on commentary for the next match.
Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel). After the match, Seth Rollins shows up and attacks The B-Team with a steel chair.
Shane McMahon is seen exiting a limousine outside of the arena. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn shows up and alert Shane to Seth Rollins' attack on The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel), and say that something needs to be done, as only "bad people" do what Seth Rollins is doing. Shane proposes they take on Kofi Kingston and Rollins in a two-out-of-three falls match to "take care of the bad people."
We hear from Aleister Black, who asks what it takes to change the essence of a man. He says he understands why nobody has picked a fight with him: he can hear the whispers of those who pass by. He says that these whispers state that he would amount to nothing, but this is a "woe is his opponents" story, not a "woe is me" one, for when someone picks a fight with him, he will change the essence of that man.
Shane McMahon shows up with Elias and Drew McIntyre. Shane states it is time to place a spotlight exactly where it should be: Drew McIntyre, who will defeat Roman Reigns at Stomping Grounds. Drew prays that Roman is listening to him tonight, because Shane asked him not to end his career, for "they are better than that." He talks about Roman's assault on them in the VIP Lounge last night, and says that he wants Roman at 100% on Sunday. Suddenly, The Miz shows up and and shows the video of Roman Reigns' attack at the VIP Lounge from last night, then shows slow-motion footage of Shane running away from Roman and Shane getting beaten up by Roman Reigns. After reminding Shane that he's "the boss' son," he states that he will fill Miz TV with highlights of Roman Reigns knocking Drew McIntyre out. Miz says that Shane McMahon made SmackDown Live "the land of opportunities," but now all the opportunities go to Shane to feed his ego and everyone is tired of it. He then feels that he has created a monster when he got injured at the World Cup, and states that Shane is his responsibility, for he started Shane on his current path and it is time for him to end it. Shane says he had to take care of things himself, since Miz could not get the job done, then proposes that Miz face Elias and Drew McIntyre in a tag team match with a partner of his choosing, should he find a partner in the next ten seconds. Suddenly, R-Truth pops out from underneath the ring, and The Miz notices him. He declares R-Truth to be his partner, and that Awesome Truth is back. Shane then makes the match a tag team elimination match, and announces that the match is up next.
We look back on the life and career of Mr. Fuji, courtesy of Progressive Auto Insurance.
The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) meet AOP (Akam and Rezar) before meeting Paige and The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), who challenges them for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships before telling them that they have been given a match against them in Tokyo, Japan. Should The Kabuki Warriors beat them, they get a match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.
Drew McIntyre and Elias beat Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) in a tag team elimination match. After R-Truth is eliminated following the involvement of Shane McMahon, the 205 Live roster and Shelton Benjamin run around the ring, with Shelton holding the WWE 24/7 Championship. When Shelton is told by a referee that he has to pin R-Truth, R-Truth takes the WWE 24/7 Championship back and runs away through the crowd. After the match, Drew McIntyre hits The Miz with two more Claymore Kicks.
Backstage, Ember Moon is looking for Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose as Carmella looks for R-Truth. Carmella reminds Ember Moon that she has unfinished business with them. She finally finds Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville eating donuts, confronts them, and when told they were just giving her a healthier outlet for her time, knocks the donuts out of their hands and starts a brawl that referees have to break up.
Backstage, R-Truth is looking for Carmella when he runs into a referee as well as Drake Maverick, who ditches his Carmella disguise and pins R-Truth to win the WWE 24/7 Championship before stealing the referee's car.
Seth Rollins and Kofi Kingston beat Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in a two-out-of-three falls tag team match. The first fall happens at the beginning of the match when Kofi hits Sami with Trouble In Paradise and Rollins knocks Owens off the apron. The second fall happens after Rollins hits The Stomp on Owens.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Monday, June 17, 2019
Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 17, 2019
Elias is in the middle of the ring to start tonight's show. He says that Anthony Davis told him he is a piece of garbage and wanted to be with other pieces of garbage, and to do that, he had to go to a place where people are more toxic than the air. Elias then takes his jacket off to reveal a black-and-white striped tanktop, stating that Baron Corbin picked him to be the special guest referee for his match against Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship at Stomping Grounds. Right after this, Seth Rollins shows up from behind and smashes a steel chair into his back multiple times. Rollins then takes the microphone and says that after all he has been through with Brock Lesnar, he is done playing games, and calls his attack on Elias the first and last warning to anyone who sides with Corbin as well as what awaits them if they do. After Rollins leaves, The Miz shows up for the next match and puts Elias in the Skull Crushing Finale. When Bobby Lashley shows up, he hits Elias with a Spear. Cesaro then becomes the third man to enter for the next match and puts Elias in the giant swing while The Miz counts in the corner. Ricochet arrives next and hits Elias with a Codebreaker, then Braun Strowman shows up and plants Elias with a running powerslam.
Samoa Joe watches the next match from ringside.
Ricochet beats The Miz, Bobby Lashley, Cesaro and Braun Strowman to face Samoa Joe for the WWE United States Championship at Stomping Grounds. During the match, Strowman eliminates Lashley and Cesaro in short order, and both Lashley and Cesaro stay around after being eliminated to help Ricochet eliminate Strowman. Strowman responds by Biel Tossing Ricochet into Lashley before shoving Cesaro into the Mini-Tron on his way out. After the match, Samoa Joe gets in the ring and assaults Ricochet from behind, but Ricochet gets the last word.
Becky Lynch shows up. She wastes no time calling out Lacey Evans, saying she has to listen to her every week about what she deserves and stating that she will give her exactly what she deserves when she comes into striking distance. She also says that since Lacey Evans likes to curry favor, she will do the fans a favor by kicking her ass all over Los Angeles, California. Lacey Evans shows up and says nobody cares and that Becky Lynch has it all wrong again. Becky gives Lacey a choice between talking as slow as humanly possible or getting her ass kicked again. Lacey tells Becky she may have a flawless image, but she has been through things Becky cannot comprehend. Becky says that since they are in Hollywood, Lacey can give a performance where she tugs on the fans' heartstrings. Lacey reminds Becky - and the fans - that she is a real United States Marine and can do a lot with dignity and grace that she brings to the ring, as it is what the women's division deserves. Becky tells Lacey she knows her story, and says it makes it harder to understand why Lacey does what she does and that Lacey is "a steaming pile of trash." Lacey says the women's division needs a legitimate, confident classy lady like her, not Becky. She then says that she cost Becky one of her championships before as she slowly enters the ring, and Becky immediately runs up to Lacey and hits her with a Bexploder Suplex.
Backstage, The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) are seen meeting with Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre in the VIP lounge drinking champagne.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Baron Corbin, who says that he is not scrambling for another guest referee and that he has a lot of great choice. He says he has somebody in mind already, and will reveal who it is on The Kevin and Sami Show. He is then attacked with a steel chair by Seth Rollins, who tells Corbin he would hand him a seat, but he has work to do.
We look back on Seth Rollins' road to WWE, courtesy of Modelo Especial.
"The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan show up. Bryan says he understands why he needed to be brought in as a wild card tonight, as Los Angeles, California and Raw both suck. He states it is no secret that Los Angeles is the smog capital of the world and is filled with ignorant and impotent people, and says that he and Rowan are here to lift people above the fog while educating and exciting them. Tonight, he will excite the fans by destroying Seth Rollins and proving that one-half of the planet's tag team champions is better than all of Raw and that they are the greatest tag team in history. After Daniel Bryan tells the people of Los Angeles to prepare to be excited, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) suddenly show up and stare at Daniel Bryan and Rowan before heading to the ring.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Russ and Randy Taylor. After the match, R-Truth and Carmella are seen in disguise in the front row, but they are quickly discovered. R-Truth and Carmella dive underneath the ring, but the only person everyone finds is Titus O'Neil. R-Truth and Carmella escape through the crowd with everyone giving chase.
At the VIP Lounge, Heath Slater show up to talk business with Shane McMahon, saying he needs more money. Shane says Slater has guts, but tells him the answer is no. However, since he walked in like a man, he will let him walk out like a man. Outside of the VIP Lounge, Slater is met by Drew McIntyre, who tells him that it kills him to see him like this. He drops some money, and when Slater picks it up for him, he attacks Slater, and Shane McMahon and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) have to hold him back.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn show up to host The Kevin and Sami Show. They announce tonight's guest, Baron Corbin, who shows up. Sami calls his and Kevin's show "a safe working environment" compared to the rest of WWE, and therefore he is withdrawing any eligibility from being Baron Corbin's hand-picked referee. Kevin Owens does the same in solidarity with Sami. The subject of who will be Baron Corbin's hand-picked referee, Corbin says he had a lot of options and that he picked someone who was born to count to three: EC3. EC3 shows up, but he is soon nailed with a steel chair from behind by Seth Rollins. After showing frustration with Seth Rollins, Corbin says it's back to the drawing board before The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. After Big E drapes his cape over EC3, Sami Zayn tells The New Day that they are not even part of tonight's show and that they should leave, but Kofi Kingston says he is the WWE Champion and he and his guys go where they want. Kevin Owens warns Kofi Kingston that he will be losing the WWE Championship to him the next chance he gets, but Kofi reminds Owens that he lost at Money In The Bank and that it will be him and Dolph Ziggler in a steel cage, where he will still retain the WWE Championship. Corbin proposes to Sami and Owens that they give The New Day a beating back to SmackDown Live. Xavier Woods considers that a challenge, and if a referee were here to sanction the match, it is on. The New Day then pick up EC3 and move him up and down to get him to sanction the match, then ask him to sanction the match. Kofi does his best ventriloquism to get EC3 to sanction the match in Weekend At Bernie's fashion, and the match is on.
In the trainer's room, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is met by Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Styles talks about Gallows & Anderson's debut three years ago, but tells them that while they have made a lot of money, they have gotten comfortable. He asks them the last time they have won a match or even been on TV, and says he misses the old Gallows & Anderson. Anderson says that if he wants serious, then he should watch when they beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) tonight.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat Baron Corbin, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in a two-out-of-three falls. The New Day get the first fall after Woods pushes Sami's shoulders to the mat as Sami pulls Xavier away from The New Day to keep him from tagging out of the match. They then score the second fall after Corbin inadvertently clotheslines Sami, causing Owens to confront - and superkick - Corbin before he and Sami walk out on him.
In the locker room, Nikki Cross is met by Alexa Bliss, who brings her a coffee mug with a note inside, which is an invitation to a tag team title match vs. The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). Alexa tells Nikki she worked her match to get a title match, and that the fans will soon have a champion who will know how to treat them with respect.
Paul Heyman shows up. He admits that he is not comfortable being out here following Seth Rollins hitting other people with steel chairs, even though he is not a physical threat to Rollins. He states he will not be the special guest referee at Stomping Ground, and that he does not want to be. He says that he would respectfully decline the position, given that everyone who has accepted the position has been beaten with a steel chair, then states that the Los Angeles Lakers and Seth Rollins both "traded away their balls." He says that the Lakers traded their balls for a "playmate for Lebron James" and that Rollins traded his balls for a steel chair, and says that Brock Lesnar knows how to swing a steel chair pretty well himself. Heyman states that if Rollins is here and has a formidable opponent tonight - which he is and does - then Lesnar may or may not be here. He then states that nobody knows when Lesnar will cash in and strike, not even Rollins.
Backstage, Baron Corbin speaks with Eric Young, who says he will think about being special guest referee for Corbin. He is then met by Seth Rollins, and tells him that he has turned down the offer. Rollins says he has known him for a while and that he knows he would not do anything, then strikes him with a steel chair as soon as he turns his back.
We hear from The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who says that Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) are about to run up and get done up tonight.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) after Anderson showboats too long before he and Gallows go for the Magic Killer.
We hear from Hulk Hogan, who rooted for the USA Women's Soccer Team this past Sunday.
Roman Reigns shows up. He admits that Super ShowDown was not a good night, and while excuses are not entertaining, him whipping somebody's ass tonight is. Roman then gives Shane McMahon the opportunity to face him on his own one-on-one tonight. Shane appears on the Titantron, and after Greg Hamilton gives him "the proper introduction," he tells Roman he should not be ashamed of losing to the best in the world. As for Roman's offer, the answer is no, and Shane says he should be more concerned with Drew McIntyre, who tells Roman he is not out there beating him up because of Shane McMahon, and at Stomping Ground, he will not stop him from destroying him. He then tells Roman that he wants Roman to come home to his family disfigured, and Roman leaves through the crowd and heads to the VIP lounge as Drew continues to speak. Roman then fights off The Revival in the back, then makes his way to the VIP lounge and confronts Shane and McIntyre before punching McIntyre and cornering Shane. Roman and McIntyre brawl, and Roman puts McIntyre through a table before chasing Shane through the crowd. When Shane looks for Roman, Roman finds him and pummels him. Roman gets Shane in the ring and hits him with a Superman Punch followed by a Spear. He then tells Shane to crawl to the back and tell McIntyre that he will whup his ass on Sunday.
Backstage, Bayley is interviewed by Charly Caruso about Alexa Bliss' accusations in front of Naomi and Natalya. Bayley leaves, while Naomi and Natalya look at a tweet.
Before the next match, The IIconics make fun of Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross, comparing them to Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers not making the NBA Playoffs.
Bayley shows up to get a closer look at the next match.
The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross after Bayley and Alexa Bliss have a physical confrontation outside of the ring.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss apologizes to Nikki Cross for costing them the Women's Tag Team Championships. Nikki says Bayley is not the person she says she is after crushing her dreams, and says she wants to be in Alexa's corner when Alexa crushes her dreams at Stomping Grounds.
On this week's Firefly Fun House, Bray Waytt is watering flowers at the windowsill. After telling kids that authority figures have lied to them and that he built the fun house so that everybody can be together and the fun never ends. Everyone in the funhouse says "Join us," then Bray Wyatt says that people worship what they fear and that fear is power. After a bizarre montage that has the words "Let Him In," we see Bray Wyatt in his dark alter-ego, then the segment ends.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews "The New" Daniel Bryan, who asks Charly why nobody has had the common sense to take the steel chair out of Seth Rollins and says that Rollins' rampage is about to end when he finds out he is not the better wrestler. He goes on to say that Seth Rollins never beaten him, and that he will not beat him tonight.
Seth Rollins beats "The New" Daniel Bryan by disqualification after Rowan slams Rollins on the apron. After the match, Rowan and Daniel Bryan continue to attack Rollins. The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) run in to fight Rowan, but The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn rush in to beat them up. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) then run in, and they and The New Day overpower the opposition. As referees keep everyone separated at ringside, the match is restarted one-on-one with nobody allowed at ringside.
Seth Rollins beats "The New" Daniel Bryan. After the match, Baron Corbin hits Seth Rollins from behind with a steel chair on the stage. After a couple of chair shots, Corbin hits Rollins with End of Days in the ring.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Samoa Joe watches the next match from ringside.
Ricochet beats The Miz, Bobby Lashley, Cesaro and Braun Strowman to face Samoa Joe for the WWE United States Championship at Stomping Grounds. During the match, Strowman eliminates Lashley and Cesaro in short order, and both Lashley and Cesaro stay around after being eliminated to help Ricochet eliminate Strowman. Strowman responds by Biel Tossing Ricochet into Lashley before shoving Cesaro into the Mini-Tron on his way out. After the match, Samoa Joe gets in the ring and assaults Ricochet from behind, but Ricochet gets the last word.
Becky Lynch shows up. She wastes no time calling out Lacey Evans, saying she has to listen to her every week about what she deserves and stating that she will give her exactly what she deserves when she comes into striking distance. She also says that since Lacey Evans likes to curry favor, she will do the fans a favor by kicking her ass all over Los Angeles, California. Lacey Evans shows up and says nobody cares and that Becky Lynch has it all wrong again. Becky gives Lacey a choice between talking as slow as humanly possible or getting her ass kicked again. Lacey tells Becky she may have a flawless image, but she has been through things Becky cannot comprehend. Becky says that since they are in Hollywood, Lacey can give a performance where she tugs on the fans' heartstrings. Lacey reminds Becky - and the fans - that she is a real United States Marine and can do a lot with dignity and grace that she brings to the ring, as it is what the women's division deserves. Becky tells Lacey she knows her story, and says it makes it harder to understand why Lacey does what she does and that Lacey is "a steaming pile of trash." Lacey says the women's division needs a legitimate, confident classy lady like her, not Becky. She then says that she cost Becky one of her championships before as she slowly enters the ring, and Becky immediately runs up to Lacey and hits her with a Bexploder Suplex.
Backstage, The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) are seen meeting with Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre in the VIP lounge drinking champagne.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Baron Corbin, who says that he is not scrambling for another guest referee and that he has a lot of great choice. He says he has somebody in mind already, and will reveal who it is on The Kevin and Sami Show. He is then attacked with a steel chair by Seth Rollins, who tells Corbin he would hand him a seat, but he has work to do.
We look back on Seth Rollins' road to WWE, courtesy of Modelo Especial.
"The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan show up. Bryan says he understands why he needed to be brought in as a wild card tonight, as Los Angeles, California and Raw both suck. He states it is no secret that Los Angeles is the smog capital of the world and is filled with ignorant and impotent people, and says that he and Rowan are here to lift people above the fog while educating and exciting them. Tonight, he will excite the fans by destroying Seth Rollins and proving that one-half of the planet's tag team champions is better than all of Raw and that they are the greatest tag team in history. After Daniel Bryan tells the people of Los Angeles to prepare to be excited, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) suddenly show up and stare at Daniel Bryan and Rowan before heading to the ring.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Russ and Randy Taylor. After the match, R-Truth and Carmella are seen in disguise in the front row, but they are quickly discovered. R-Truth and Carmella dive underneath the ring, but the only person everyone finds is Titus O'Neil. R-Truth and Carmella escape through the crowd with everyone giving chase.
At the VIP Lounge, Heath Slater show up to talk business with Shane McMahon, saying he needs more money. Shane says Slater has guts, but tells him the answer is no. However, since he walked in like a man, he will let him walk out like a man. Outside of the VIP Lounge, Slater is met by Drew McIntyre, who tells him that it kills him to see him like this. He drops some money, and when Slater picks it up for him, he attacks Slater, and Shane McMahon and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) have to hold him back.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn show up to host The Kevin and Sami Show. They announce tonight's guest, Baron Corbin, who shows up. Sami calls his and Kevin's show "a safe working environment" compared to the rest of WWE, and therefore he is withdrawing any eligibility from being Baron Corbin's hand-picked referee. Kevin Owens does the same in solidarity with Sami. The subject of who will be Baron Corbin's hand-picked referee, Corbin says he had a lot of options and that he picked someone who was born to count to three: EC3. EC3 shows up, but he is soon nailed with a steel chair from behind by Seth Rollins. After showing frustration with Seth Rollins, Corbin says it's back to the drawing board before The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. After Big E drapes his cape over EC3, Sami Zayn tells The New Day that they are not even part of tonight's show and that they should leave, but Kofi Kingston says he is the WWE Champion and he and his guys go where they want. Kevin Owens warns Kofi Kingston that he will be losing the WWE Championship to him the next chance he gets, but Kofi reminds Owens that he lost at Money In The Bank and that it will be him and Dolph Ziggler in a steel cage, where he will still retain the WWE Championship. Corbin proposes to Sami and Owens that they give The New Day a beating back to SmackDown Live. Xavier Woods considers that a challenge, and if a referee were here to sanction the match, it is on. The New Day then pick up EC3 and move him up and down to get him to sanction the match, then ask him to sanction the match. Kofi does his best ventriloquism to get EC3 to sanction the match in Weekend At Bernie's fashion, and the match is on.
In the trainer's room, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is met by Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Styles talks about Gallows & Anderson's debut three years ago, but tells them that while they have made a lot of money, they have gotten comfortable. He asks them the last time they have won a match or even been on TV, and says he misses the old Gallows & Anderson. Anderson says that if he wants serious, then he should watch when they beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) tonight.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat Baron Corbin, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in a two-out-of-three falls. The New Day get the first fall after Woods pushes Sami's shoulders to the mat as Sami pulls Xavier away from The New Day to keep him from tagging out of the match. They then score the second fall after Corbin inadvertently clotheslines Sami, causing Owens to confront - and superkick - Corbin before he and Sami walk out on him.
In the locker room, Nikki Cross is met by Alexa Bliss, who brings her a coffee mug with a note inside, which is an invitation to a tag team title match vs. The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). Alexa tells Nikki she worked her match to get a title match, and that the fans will soon have a champion who will know how to treat them with respect.
Paul Heyman shows up. He admits that he is not comfortable being out here following Seth Rollins hitting other people with steel chairs, even though he is not a physical threat to Rollins. He states he will not be the special guest referee at Stomping Ground, and that he does not want to be. He says that he would respectfully decline the position, given that everyone who has accepted the position has been beaten with a steel chair, then states that the Los Angeles Lakers and Seth Rollins both "traded away their balls." He says that the Lakers traded their balls for a "playmate for Lebron James" and that Rollins traded his balls for a steel chair, and says that Brock Lesnar knows how to swing a steel chair pretty well himself. Heyman states that if Rollins is here and has a formidable opponent tonight - which he is and does - then Lesnar may or may not be here. He then states that nobody knows when Lesnar will cash in and strike, not even Rollins.
Backstage, Baron Corbin speaks with Eric Young, who says he will think about being special guest referee for Corbin. He is then met by Seth Rollins, and tells him that he has turned down the offer. Rollins says he has known him for a while and that he knows he would not do anything, then strikes him with a steel chair as soon as he turns his back.
We hear from The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who says that Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) are about to run up and get done up tonight.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) after Anderson showboats too long before he and Gallows go for the Magic Killer.
We hear from Hulk Hogan, who rooted for the USA Women's Soccer Team this past Sunday.
Roman Reigns shows up. He admits that Super ShowDown was not a good night, and while excuses are not entertaining, him whipping somebody's ass tonight is. Roman then gives Shane McMahon the opportunity to face him on his own one-on-one tonight. Shane appears on the Titantron, and after Greg Hamilton gives him "the proper introduction," he tells Roman he should not be ashamed of losing to the best in the world. As for Roman's offer, the answer is no, and Shane says he should be more concerned with Drew McIntyre, who tells Roman he is not out there beating him up because of Shane McMahon, and at Stomping Ground, he will not stop him from destroying him. He then tells Roman that he wants Roman to come home to his family disfigured, and Roman leaves through the crowd and heads to the VIP lounge as Drew continues to speak. Roman then fights off The Revival in the back, then makes his way to the VIP lounge and confronts Shane and McIntyre before punching McIntyre and cornering Shane. Roman and McIntyre brawl, and Roman puts McIntyre through a table before chasing Shane through the crowd. When Shane looks for Roman, Roman finds him and pummels him. Roman gets Shane in the ring and hits him with a Superman Punch followed by a Spear. He then tells Shane to crawl to the back and tell McIntyre that he will whup his ass on Sunday.
Backstage, Bayley is interviewed by Charly Caruso about Alexa Bliss' accusations in front of Naomi and Natalya. Bayley leaves, while Naomi and Natalya look at a tweet.
Before the next match, The IIconics make fun of Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross, comparing them to Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers not making the NBA Playoffs.
Bayley shows up to get a closer look at the next match.
The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross after Bayley and Alexa Bliss have a physical confrontation outside of the ring.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss apologizes to Nikki Cross for costing them the Women's Tag Team Championships. Nikki says Bayley is not the person she says she is after crushing her dreams, and says she wants to be in Alexa's corner when Alexa crushes her dreams at Stomping Grounds.
On this week's Firefly Fun House, Bray Waytt is watering flowers at the windowsill. After telling kids that authority figures have lied to them and that he built the fun house so that everybody can be together and the fun never ends. Everyone in the funhouse says "Join us," then Bray Wyatt says that people worship what they fear and that fear is power. After a bizarre montage that has the words "Let Him In," we see Bray Wyatt in his dark alter-ego, then the segment ends.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews "The New" Daniel Bryan, who asks Charly why nobody has had the common sense to take the steel chair out of Seth Rollins and says that Rollins' rampage is about to end when he finds out he is not the better wrestler. He goes on to say that Seth Rollins never beaten him, and that he will not beat him tonight.
Seth Rollins beats "The New" Daniel Bryan by disqualification after Rowan slams Rollins on the apron. After the match, Rowan and Daniel Bryan continue to attack Rollins. The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) run in to fight Rowan, but The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn rush in to beat them up. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) then run in, and they and The New Day overpower the opposition. As referees keep everyone separated at ringside, the match is restarted one-on-one with nobody allowed at ringside.
Seth Rollins beats "The New" Daniel Bryan. After the match, Baron Corbin hits Seth Rollins from behind with a steel chair on the stage. After a couple of chair shots, Corbin hits Rollins with End of Days in the ring.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
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