Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Joaquin Wilde beats Raul Mendoza. Both men show respect after the match.
Danny Burch beats The Brian Kendrick by disqualification after Kendrick and Ariya Daivari's repeat of last week's wind by grabbing each other for leverage fails when they get caught by the referee and Daivari gets involved as Burch locks in the crossface. After the match, Daivari attacks Burch, and Kendrick hits Burch with a chair before placing Burch's leg through it. Before Daivari and Kendrick can do more damage, Oney Lorcan runs in with his own steel chair to save Burch.
Roman Reigns shows up to start tonight's show, and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) soon join him. Roman Reigns says that while he beat King Corbin at Royal Rumble, he lost the men's Royal Rumble match. He plans to bounce back tonight by winning tonight's six-man tag team match. Suddenly, King Corbin, Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler show up. Corbin tells Roman that he knows that without The Usos, he couldn't have beaten him without having to cheat his way to victory, and says that if the three of them had not attacked him, he would have won the men's Royal Rumble match. As a result, he has demanded a six-man tag team match so they can pay for what they did. The Usos remind Corbin that the three of them did all the damage, not just them, and Corbin calls The Usos an embarrassment to their family as his crew embarrassed Roman. Roman says Corbin is still living in the past as if embarrassing him was the greatest moment of his career, and after stating that Corbin, Ziggler and Roode may have a dog food fetish, he then proposes that the losers of their match eat dog food. Corbin accepts this stipulation, and The Usos bring out a surprise for them: a whole table of dog food.
The team of The Miz and John Morrison beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) in a tag team Fatal 4-Way match.
Backstage, Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) are met by Fire and Desire (Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville). Mandy Rose thanks Otis for the help in the women's Royal Rumble match, then Otis asks Mandy out on a date next Friday. Mandy says she has plans next week, but she is free the Friday after that. Fire and Desire leave, then Tucker reminds Otis that the following Friday is Valentine's Day.
We see a video of Daniel Bryan backstage following Royal Rumble.
We look back on the Halftime Heat Empty Arena Match between Mankind and The Rock from 1999.
Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross beat Fire and Desire (Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville).
Braun Strowman beats Shinsuke Nakamura to become the WWE Intercontinental Championship after Sami Zayn and Cesaro's plan to distract the referee so that they can expose a turnbuckle fails when Strowman quickly uses that exposed turnbuckle in his favor. After two Raw tag team titles, Strowman finally wins singles gold.
Backstage, a frantic Sami Zayn is interrupted by Elias, who is in the ring playing guitar. Elias tells Sami that nobody wants to hear him talk and that he is moving things along. Sami tells Elias that nobody cares about him or his "little jingles," then tells him to shut his mouth as what he has to say is more important. Elias gives Sami the floor, then proceeds to play guitar anyway. He continues to interrupt Sami, who commands Cesaro to take care of the situation. Elias proceeds to perform a song, but he is quickly interrupted by Cesaro. Cesaro and Elias brawl in the ring, and Elias quickly overpowers Cesaro.
Sheamus beats Shorty G.
Bayley shows up. Bayley says there is something about her that can't be taught, produced or touched after she showed how to win at Royal Rumble and made good on all of her promises regarding Lacey Evans. After bragging about doing everything she did to Lacey in front of Lacey's own daughter, she says that Lacey's daughter will see Lacey as a failure, and tells Lacey to look to her as an inspiration along with the rest of the fans, as a true champion surpasses them all. She says that she has beaten them all, and says that Charlotte Flair will predictably choose to challenge her for the SmackDown Women's Championship. As she calls Charlotte out, however, she gets Naomi instead. Naomi says she could not help but overhear Bayley's trash talk, bragging, and lying, and tells Bayley she has yet to beat her before saying the SmackDown Women's title could use some glow. Bayley attacks Naomi as she keeps talking, but when she tries to hit her with the SmackDown Women's Championship, Naomi ducks and overpowers Bayley, forcing her to retreat.
Next week: the return of The Dirt Sheet! Daniel Bryan live! Firefly Fun House returns!
Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat King Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. As per pre-match stipulation, Corbin, Ziggler and Roode must eat dog food. After the match, The Usos handcuff Corbin, and Roman hits Corbin with a Spear to ensure he does not get away. The chains of the shackles are placed over the ring post, and Corbin is covered in dog food.
Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beat The Hunt (Wild Boar and The Primate).
Backstage during Worlds Collide, Toni Storm says Kay Lee Ray is still in her head, and it has to end.
Eddie Dennis shows up. Dennis boasts about what he did to Trent Seven at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, and as he does so, Seven shows up and tells Dennis he is boring, a liar and a cheat after winning with the help of an exposed turnbuckle while removing a turnbuckle himself. He proposes they go again, and this time, all the turnbuckle pads will be removed and all four corners will be completely exposed as part of a Street Fight. Dennis tries to take a swing at Seven, but Seven ducks it and sends him out of the ring.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, A-Kid meets with Tyler Bate. Bate proposes they have a match next week, and A-Kid loves the idea.
Aoife (pronounced EE-fuh) Valkyrie debuts in two weeks.
Isla Dawn beats Nina Samuels.
Backstage during Worlds Collide, Ilja Dragonuv says he is looking for big battlegrounds and he got one from Finn Balor. Despite losing, he did not miss against Finn Balor. He then says he must refocus, as Joe Coffey is waiting and he will not miss again.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch, who says there are here in NXT UK to beat 'em up and throw 'em up. After beating The Hunt tonight, they are looking for tag team gold and they are up for a fight.
Ridge Holland beats Tyson T-Bone.
Next week: Tyler Bate vs. A-Kid! Trent Seven vs. Eddie Dennis in a Steel Corners Street Fight!
Imperium (Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel and Alexander Wolfe) beat Mark Andrews, "Flash" Morgan Webster and "The Bomber" Dave Mastiff following a run-in from Walter, despite Mastiff punching Walter in the face after Walter tries to run in and attack him for mocking him.
The show begins with Mike and Maryse celebrating the fact that their show has received a second season. It is revealed that there is a second child on the way, Monroe is now walking, Mike and Maryse are moving back to Los Angeles, and that WrestleMania 35 is around the corner.
In New York City, Mike, Maryse, Monroe and Marjo head to their hotel room. Maryse wants a birthday bash in New York City for Monroe's first birthday, but Mike thinks that Maryse is doing this for herself while he wants to keep it simple.
Maryse takes an online sex personality test for Mike, much to the chagrin of Mike.
Mike and Maryse head to a cotton candy spa as a potential venue for Monroe's first birthday. Mike - who is surprised by the fact that this place gives manicure and massages for kids - is amazed that everything Maryse wants costs $10,000. Maryse tells Mike that she can do it on $500, and Mike takes that a challenge that Maryse can't rise up to.
Mike and Maryse head to a coffee shop. As the driver goes out to get their coffee, Mike proposes they have sex in the back of the car. As soon as the driver leaves, they get it on as much as they can before their driver gets back.
At WrestleMania Axxess, Mike and Maryse meet with fans and do interviews, then Mike and Maryse go to a bakery for a birthday cake for Monroe. The cake is $250 - half of the $500 that Maryse has limited herself to - much to the hilarity of Mike. Maryse fakes having to go to the bathroom so that she can give the bakery a shout-out to all her Instagram followers in exchange for getting the cake for free, which she manages to do.
At the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, Mike and Maryse meet with Zack Ryder and talk about the online sex personality test.
Maryse checks out a playplace for a potential venue for Monroe's first birthday. Maryse tries to do a social media shout-out trade-off, and manages to get a 50% discount at best.
Mike and Maryse go to the playplace for Monroe's birthday, and all of Mike and Maryse's friends are there. Mike finds out from Maryse that she got everything for free in exchange for Mike showing up as The Miz. The Miz gets in costume, and Elias plays a special concert in which Mike and his friend and recording artist Ryan Cabrera also take part. Maryse reveals she spent $426.72 on the birthday, meeting the $500 challenge.
At the hotel, Mike and Maryse have sex in a room off to the side in the hallway. Mike misplaces his robe and ends up having to cover his extremities with two metal dinner plates as they run back to the room.
Mike repays Maryse with a private skybox at the arena at WrestleMania, then has his match with Shane McMahon. Maryse says that Monroe enjoyed the match, even though Monroe was actually asleep before the end.
We see footage from WWE.com from last night where Finn Balor aggressively warns Trent Seven not to get in his business while forcing a car door against Seven's throat.
Finn Balor beats Trent Seven.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne. Riddle says he and Dunne will make history, and Dunne says tonight is the chance to redeem himself and win the Dusty Cup after coming up short last year, even if it means snapping Zack Gibson's fingers.
The numbers 5, 20 and 2 appear on the screen.
Shotzi Blackheart beats Deonna Purrazzo. Before the match, Shotzi Blackheart comes out riding a tiny tank, and after the match, she drives back to the back in it.
Keith Lee shows up. He talks about how he told The Undisputed Era that he would take the NXT North American Championship from them, and with the title in his possession, he is not only a moment maker or a game changer, he is also a "prophecy ender." Before he can announce what he has planned next, Damian Priest shows up. Damian says that he likes taking things that are meaningful to him, whether it be a group of women or a prized possession, and that he always gets what he wants and he wants the North American Championship. Dominik Dijakovic then shows up, saying they have had their fair share of battles and that Lee is deserving of the North American title. He then says it will be him to challenge Lee first and not "bootleg Marilyn Manson." Keith Lee leaves as Dijakovic and Priest argue, and as Dijakovic tells Lee to come back, Priest hits Dijakovic in the face. A referee shows up, starting the next match.
Dominik Dijakovic beats Damian Priest.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tommaso Ciampa, who says that "Goldy" is coming home at NXT TakeOver: Portland, and that tonight, he will make sure of it.
Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong are found laid out backstage. Tommaso Ciampa then walks out with the pipe he had from earlier in his hands, which he drops on the way to the ring. Ciampa then grabs a table and takes it with him to the ring, where he sets it up before spray painting a yellow X on it. Meanwhile, the scene backstage is on the video screen, and Adam Cole finds out what is going on. Cole says nobody should feel sorry for Ciampa and that he has no right to attack his teammates, but Ciampa says that he never lost the NXT Championship and that tonight, Cole will get in the ring so he can whup his ass and put him through the table. Cole says nobody should feel sorry for Ciampa and that he has no right to attack his teammates, but Ciampa says that he never lost the NXT Championship and that tonight, Cole will get in the ring so he can whup his ass and put him through the table. General Manager William Regal shows up with a contract, then Cole takes the contract, and when he approaches the ring, he hits Ciampa with the microphone as Ciampa charges at him. When Cole goes for the belt shot to Ciampa's head, however, Ciampa boots Cole in the face and puts him through the table before signing the contract and smearing his blood on it at the fans' request.
Next week: Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair meet face-to-face!
Next week: Jordan Devlin live!
Tegan Nox beats Dakota Kai with the knee brace as the referee is distracted by Candice LeRae, who keeps Dakota Kai from using a steel chair as a weapon.
The numbers 5, 20 and 2 from earlier soon line up and become 2, 5, 20 - a reference to next week.
Kayden Carter gets a surprise win on a showboating Chelsea Green with an inside cradle.
Pete Dunne and Matt Riddle beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) to win the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and earn a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships at NXT TakeOver: Portland.
Jon Moxley shows up through the crowd to start tonight's show. He says it was around the time he was stabbed in the eye with a spike that it occurred to him that the fun and games with Chris Jericho were over, and now he faces Jericho for the AEW World Championship at Revolution. He says that Jericho is the final obstacle between himself and the top of the mountain in AEW, but it is not just a wrestling match for him; it is also about The Inner Circle being with him as well, as Jericho is the guy to orchestrate five-on-one gang-style beatdowns and hides behind his men as he tried to take his eyesight, injure "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, maim "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, steal Rey Mysterio's mask and even punch a woman. Moxley then admits he is far from perfect, as he is no hero, role model or saint, but he makes sure that he can look at himself in the mirror at the end of the day, as money and championship means nothing if he has no honor or a code to live by. He says he does not know what guy Jericho sees when he sees himself in the mirror, but he knows that he sees insecure egomaniac, a manipulator, a liar, a coward and a bully, and he hates bullies. He says that at Revolution, Jericho will have a target on his head, but he will not blink, flinch or hesitate as he takes the AEW World Championship from Jericho, for it is not about the kind of man Jericho is, but the kind of man he is not. He then says that will be if Jericho even makes to Revolution, as he will not the patience to watch his back for the rest of The Inner Circle. He decides they might as well get it over with now as he tells Jericho to take his beating like a man. Jericho shows up and says it makes him laugh when he hears Moxley talk about all he has done, and says that all Moxley has earned is a spike to the eye, as all he had to do was join The Inner Circle. Jericho then says he apologized to Moxley's mother for what happened to Moxley, then says it was all Moxley's fault, as he offered him "the keys to the kingdom" only to have a bottle smashed over his head. He tells Moxley that if he wants to challenge him for the AEW World Championship, despite not having what it takes to blink both eyes, Moxley will have to wait, as Cleveland, Ohio does not deserve to see him compete one-on-one. He then brings out the rest of The Inner Circle. Moxley tells Jericho that their plans of a five-on-one beatdown is really them against him and the fans, and he likes his odds. Jericho calls Moxley "a stupid son-of-a-bitch just like everyone from Ohio," and says Moxley is stupid enough to take them all one at once, and he decides to bring out some street punks courtesy of Santana and Ortiz. Jericho then says it is now a ten-on-one beatdown before walking down the ramp in a group. Moxley headbutts Ortiz and DDT's him, then charges at everyone else. Security and referees quickly move in to break up the brawl, and a member of security gets DDT'd on the floor before Moxley escapes through the crowd.
We see footage of MJF and Wardlow entering The Butcher and The Blade's butcher shop. MJF and Wardlow hand The Bunny an envelope with the words "Young Bucks" on it, and The Butcher, The Blade and The Bunny all go from wearing work clothing to their wrestling gear.
MJF and Wardlow guest on commentary for the next match.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat The Butcher and The Blade. After the match, The Butcher and The Blade regroup and attack The Young Bucks, then Kenny Omega runs in and hits The Butcher with a V-Trigger. "Hangman" Adam Page shows up with a beer in his hand, asks Matt Jackson to hold his beer, then hits The Blade with the Buckshot Lariat before taking his beer back and leaving.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Big Swole.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats "Superbad" Kip Sabian. During the match, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson gets ejected from ringside after bumping into the referee as he confronts him for not laying down the line when it comes to Penelope Ford's distractions, and "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela comes between a kiss between Sabian and Penelope in the front row near the entrance ramp.
Tony Schiavone interviews Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. on the stage. Baker tells Jim Ross not to interrupt her when she speaks ever again, and accuses him of being smug and pretentious towards the women's division. She then says the women's division is hers, as she was the first woman signed to AEW and she is the one on all the billboards, and says she will be here every week unlike Riho. Baker then pretentiously diagnoses Schiavone with moderate to severe gingivitis and tells him to "pick up a damn toothbrush," then tells the Cleveland, Ohio fans that they finally have a Baker they can trust in before heading to the back.
Backstage, Lexi interviews Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). The Bucks are happy to have won tonight, and while they have other matters, their main objective is to climb back up to the top of the tag team rankings and get a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships. "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and says he and Omega got their name plates, then hands The Young Bucks their name plates before leaving. Omega then says that he got them and Page an eight-man tag match against The Butcher, The Blade and a team of their choosing next week.
SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) beat TheHybrid2 (Jack Evans and Angelico). We hear from The Dark Order on the video screen. Evil Uno says that The Exalted One is upset with Christopher Daniels and has told The Dark Order to target his friends in So CalSoCal Uncensored. After entertaining which one to upset first, he tells SoCal Uncensored that this is their warning.
We hear from PAC, who says that a moving vessel is no place for competition, and that AEW should hang their heads in shame. He also says that Jon Moxley has made his bed so he can lie in it, and tells him to have fun with Chris Jericho so he can pluck his other eyeball out if there is anything of him left. He also says that it took Kenny Omega long enough to hear him, and says it is his arrogance and audacity that he really cannot stand. PAC then states that everything will be done on his timetable starting next week, and that he is coming for blood.
Next week: "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes takes ten lashes from MJF! Jon Moxley vs. Ortiz! Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. vs. the debuting Yuka Sakazaki! The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page vs. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix), The Butcher and The Blade!
The Inner Circle (Chris Jericho, Santana, Ortiz) beat Darby Allin and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). After the match, The Inner Circle run back into the ring and attack the other team, and Sammy Guevara attacks Allin with his own skateboard, driving it into his gut before trying to crush Allin's windpipe with it. As Guevara goes up top with the skateboard, Jon Moxley shows up with a baseball and fights off The Inner Circle to end the show.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Shanna in a Tables Match. After the match, Nyla tries to put Shanna through another table, but Sadie Gibbs shows up and fights Nyla only to get put through the table instead.
"Superbad" Kip Sabian beats QT Marshall after grabbing the middle rope for leverage with the help of Penelope Ford.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson) beat Sonny Kiss and Brandon Cutler. Cutler is unable to be tagged in during the match.
El Hijo del Vikingo beats "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander.
Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews Taya Valkyrie, who says that she is a good, honest person, but Jordynne Grace had to get involved. She says she will watch tonight's women's three-way match very closely.
In footage from earlier today, Moose says he is not one to make excuses, and that he only lost to Taurus last week because of Rhino. He says he has nothing to prove, and hopes that Rhino is watching tonight.
The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Dezmond Xavier) beat Pagano and Murder Clown.
We hear from Michael Elgin, who says that he thought he was getting through to Eddie Edwards and seeing the man he used to know, but he was wrong. He says that the Call Your Shot Trophy should be his. He says they have a best of five series, and while he's beaten him three times, he needs three more to win, take the trophy and take what is his: the Impact World Championship.
Moose beats Taurus. After the match, Rhino gets in the ring and hits Moose with a Gore as soon as Moose turns around.
We hear from Eddie Edwards, who says that Michael Elgin wants to talk and keep score. He says it doesn't matter how much they fight, as he will be the one with the trophy in the end when he starts the path to calling his shot to gold.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Kurt Angle vs. "The Cowboy" James Storm from Genesis 2012.
Backstage, Gabi Loren interviews Joey Ryan, who finds Rob Van Dam's comments about him surprising. He says he does not buy RVD's reasoning that he is too extreme for him, and says that RVD is threatened because Katie Forbes "wants to touch it."
Taya Valkyrie guests on commentary for the next match.
Jordynne Grace beats Kiera Hogan and Madison Rayne in a three-way match to become #1 contender to the Impact Knockouts Championship.
We hear from Ace Austin, who boasts about his victories against Trey Miguel and Tessa Blanchard while stating that he has moved on to bigger and better things. He then says he plans to knock Tessa back down like he did to Trey.
Backstage, Johnny Swinger talks to Willie Mack about their loss from last week, and Willie Mack wants none of "The Mack and Pack Connection."
Backstage, Fallah Bahh is wearing matching gear alongside TJP, who says that he will beat El Hijo del Vikingo next week.
Daga and Dr. Wagner Jr. beat Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend). After the match, oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) attack Dr. Wagner Jr. and Daga while Reno Scum hold Dr. Wagner Jr.'s son back at ringside.
Backstage, Suzy encounters Rosemary in the electrical room. Rosemary asks Suzy if what she is looking for could be in the ring, then says that under the wing of the right teacher, she could make her into a warrior. Suzy is open to the idea of that, and Rosemary proposes they have a friendly match next week - which Suzy accepts - before handing Suzy some wrestling gear.
Michael Elgin beats Eddie Edwards in Match 1 of the Best of Five Series after elbowing Eddie into unconsciousness before locking in the crossface. Elgin leads 1-0.
Drew McIntyre shows up to start tonight's show. McIntyre says he needs someone to pinch him, as he is convinced that he has been dreaming for the last 24 hours. Now that he has won the men's Royal Rumble, he is going on to WrestleMania. McIntyre immediately declares that he is challenging Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship, saying that he is not terrified like most men in the back. After Claymoring Lesnar over the top rope at the Rumble, he is convinced that he can beat Lesnar for the WWE Championship. He then says he feels like giving out some Claymores tonight, and issues an open challenge to anyone who wants to make a name for themselves. The challenge is answered by Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, and Anderson accepts the challenge before Gallows stops him and says he will fight McIntyre. McIntyre allows both of them to fight him, and asks for a ref, starting a match.
Drew McIntyre beats The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). After the match, McIntyre tosses Gallows and Anderson over the top rope, but is soon assaulted out of nowhere by Brock Lensar, who hits him with an F-5.
We look back at the TLC Match for the WWE World Tag Team Championships from WrestleMania 17 between Edge & Christian, The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley).
We see a video package for MVP.
Rey Mysterio beats MVP.
Aleister Black quickly beats Kenneth Johnson. After the match, Aleister Black says that last night, he got eliminated in the men's Royal Rumble, and says the only person to blame for his loss is himself. He then says that waiting for people to pick a fight with him was a mistake, then sits in the middle of the ring and states that as of tonight, he will bring the fight to everyone else.
Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy show up. Rollins says he came so close to winning the Royal Rumble for the second year in a row, but he was eliminated by Drew McIntyre. He tells McIntyre to enjoy his win while he can, for he will be stabbed in the back quickly. He takes solace in the fact that he eliminated Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe from the Royal Rumble, as well as the fact that he won the Raw tag team titles with Buddy Murphy last week. Rollins then addresses Joe and Owens' challenge for a Raw tag team title match, and says that since he is a benevolent leader, he has accepted the challenge. Rollins then calls Joe and Owens out for the match. When Joe and Owens show up, Owens tells Joe that Rollins still talks too much, then says that Rollins is not only delusional, but an absolute jackass. After Owens says he means it from the bottom of his heart that Rollins sucks, Rollins tells him and Joe to get in the ring. Joe then notices that Rollins is not eager to fight, and Owens wants to know where AOP (Akam and Rezar) is. Rollins then says he knew this would happen, then says he told AOP to stay in the back, and shows footage of them backstage to prove it. Joe isn't quite convinced, but Rollins says he is not a liar and is able to prove the footage of AOP is live by having Rezar say something to Owens. Owens then thanks Rollins for making it so he and Joe do not have to look for AOP anymore, then AOP is suddenly attacked by The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik). Referees and officials quickly move into place backstage as Joe and Owens approach the ring.
We look back on Edge's Money in the Bank cash-in at New Year's Revolution 2006.
Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe with a schoolkid pin from Murphy to Owens. During the commercial break, Samoa Joe is forced to leave the match by a medical team after getting hurt, leaving Owens to fight on his own.
We look back on Edge winning the 2010 Royal Rumble.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Becky Lynch. Becky says that her win against Asuka caused her to realize she is in a different league than the rest of the women's division, and now that she has collected her one last debt, she looks forward to future fights. She then says that if Charlotte Flair wants to challenge her, it will be the last time she does so, then points at the back of her jacket, which has a picture of a goat and the words "G.O.A.T." below it, before leaving.
Humberto Carrillo beats Andrade by disqualification after Zelina Vega breaks up a pinfall attempt. Andrade retains the WWE United States Championship. After the match, Humberto attacks Andrade, then pulls out one of the ringside floor mats and hits Andrade with a Hammerlock DDT on the exposed concrete.
We look back on Edge's retirement speech from 2011.
Charlotte Flair shows up. She talks about her victory in the women's Royal Rumble match, then states that she is still thinking about which championship to challenge for when The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) show up. Asuka mockingly congratulates Charlotte Flair, and says she could have won if she were in the women's Royal Rumble match last night before The Kabuki Warriors immediately attack her.
Charlotte Flair beats Asuka by disqualification after Kairi Sane breaks up the Figure Eight with the In-Sane Elbow. After the match, Kairi Sane continues to attack Charlotte, but Charlotte fights back.
Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are met by Kelly Kelly as they announce the 24/7 Championship match that is coming up next.
Mojo Rawley shows up with Riddick Moss. Before the match, Rawley is accompanied by Riddick Moss, who is announced as Rawley's "offensive lineman." Mojo Rawley says that the 24/7 Championship is no longer the "Hide and Go Seek Coward's Championship" and that anybody can get it anywhere and any time. Rawley then states that he needs a good offensive lineman to watch his back and introduces Riddick Moss, then says that anybody who wants to take the 24/7 title from him is about to get blocked.
Mojo Rawley quickly retains the WWE 24/7 Championship against No Way Jose. After the match, one of the members of No Way Jose's conga line attacks Rawley and pins him to win the title to reveal themselves as R-Truth. When Riddick Moss gets in R-Truth's way, Rawley attacks R-Truth and wins back the WWE 24/7 Championship.
Liv Morgan beats Lana in a match that sees Rusev and Bobby Lashley banned from ringside.
Erick Rowan beats Brendan Vice.
Edge shows up. Edge thanks the fans for their raucous reaction to his return last night, then talks about how he was medically disqualified almost nine years ago from ever wrestling again. He says that he has made the "what if" of his return disappear, after he starting feeling better a few years ago, he asked himself "What if I came back home?" He got to work, got a second neck surgery, then got in the best shape of his life to return to the ring so he could end his career on his terms. Edge then talks about meeting familiar faces in the Rumble, saying he hopes to see them down the road. He admits that his return may not last long, but he hopes that the fans will join him on this ride, and while he may be older and grayer, he still has grit, and he will get back up if knocked down. Suddenly, Randy Orton shows up and embraces Edge, then says it is no secret that he has a self-destructive personality and that Edge was the guy who would pull him out of the hole when he dug a hole too deep to get out of. He welcomes Edge back, saying he is a brother and family to him, and says that the chemistry from last night that only they have was special. He then asks "What if Rated-RKO got back together one more time?" The crowd is overwhelmingly positive, then Orton attacks Edge, hitting an RKO and then striking him with a steel chair, going so far as to target his neck in the process. Orton then puts Edge's head through a chair, sits on the top turnbuckle, then steps off, removes the chair, and leaves. He then grabs another chair, puts Edge's head on top of it, then takes the first chair and smashes it into the back of Edge's head.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley, who calls Lacey Evans' image a facade as she says that Lacey's dream will not come true and that Lacey's daughter will see that first-hand.
Sheamus beats Shorty G in his first match in months.
Andrade retains the WWE United States Championship against Humberto Carrillo.
R-Truth tries to go into the ring for the men's Royal Rumble, despite declaring and un-declaring himself for the match, even though the match has not started yet.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says she let her emotions get the better of her last year, and this year, instead of seeing 29 competitors, she sees numbers, and when they see her, they will see "The Queen."
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Kofi Kingston, who says that the Royal Rumble is the most exciting night of the year and a one-way ticket to WrestleMania. He also states that he does not know when he is entering the Royal Rumble, and that he stays ready for the Rumble to get into the main event of WrestleMania. He also says that he has talked strategy with Big E, and that if either of them win, The New Day (Kofi, Big E, Xavier Woods) wins as a whole.
Roman Reigns beats King Corbin in a Falls Count Anywhere Match following a Superman Punch and Spear on top of the dugout in a match that also sees The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) brawl with Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler.
Backstage, Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe talk about Owens' history of winning in Houston, Texas as well as the men's Royal Rumble match. Joe tells Owens that he will plow through him if he gets in his way.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Fire and Desire (Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville). Deville says that she will let Mandy win if they are the last two left.
WWE expresses their condolences to the family of Kobe Bryant and the families of those who perished in a helicopter crash this morning.
#17 Charlotte Flair last eliminates #30 "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to win the 2020 Women's Royal Rumble match. After the match, Charly Caruso interviews Charlotte, who says she has been "a diamond cut to last" since day one, and regardless of what the fans wanted, she reminded the fans that this is her division. During the match:
Mighty Molly makes a surprise appearance at #3. She is eliminated by #2 Bianca Belair.
Lana shows up at #5 to put herself on a pedestal as "the greatest WWE Superstar in the world" and says that she is better than all the fans and that she will win the women's Royal Rumble match for Bobby Lashley. She is eliminated by #7 Liv Morgan, who eliminates Liv in turn before both women brawl on the outside.
#8 Mandy Rose avoids elimination by suddenly landing on Otis, who pops up out of nowhere on the ringside floor. She is eliminated alongside #10 Dana Brooke when #2 Bianca Belair knocks Deville off the apron after Otis has to catch Mandy and save her from elimination again, knocking Deville into both Mandy and Otis and causing Otis to drop them both, eliminating Mandy and Deville simultaneously.
#18 Naomi returns in the women's Royal Rumble for her first match in months. At one point in the match, she grabs onto the barricade without her feet touching the floor after being pushed off the steel steps by #23 Natalya. After pulling herself up, she pushes herself across the barricade, gets on an announce table and sizes up the situation. Eventually, Naomi uses a piece of the commentary table as a bridge to the steps and gets back in the ring, but ends up being eliminated by #30 "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.
Beth Phoenix makes a surprise appearance at #19. She scores a surprise elimination on #23 Natalya near the end of the match, but is eliminated by #30 "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.
#2 Bianca Belair is eliminated by #17 Charlotte Flair after making eight eliminations (#1 Alexa Bliss, #3 Mighty Molly, #4 Nikki Cross, #8 Mandy Rose, #9 Candice LeRae, #10 Sonya Deville, #13 Dana Brooke, #14 Tamina) and lasting 33 minutes and 21 seconds (33:21). Despite appearing last, #30 "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler also scores eight eliminations (#18 Naomi, #19 Beth Phoenix, #20 Toni Storm, #24 Xia Li, #25 Zelina Vega, #26 Shotzi Blackheart, #27 Carmella, #28 Tegan Nox).
Kelly Kelly makes a surprise appearance at #21. She is eliminated by #17 Charlotte Flair.
Santina Marella makes a surprise appearance at #29. She eliminates herself after being caught between #19 Beth Phoenix and #23 Natalya by hitting herself with the Cobra.
Alexa Bliss
Bianca Belair
Mighty Molly
Nikki Cross
Lana
Mercedes Martinez
Liv Morgan
Mandy Rose
Candice LeRae
Sonya Deville
Kairi Sane
Mia Yim
Dana Brooke
Tamina
Dakota Kai
Chelsea Green
Charlotte Flair
Naomi
Beth Phoenix
Toni Storm
Kelly Kelly
Sarah Logan
Natalya
Xia Li
Zelina Vega
Shotzi Blackheart
Carmella
Tegan Nox
Santina Marella
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler
Backstage, King Corbin says that Roman Reigns is relying on The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and that he is so scared that they had to help him get the job done, then says he cannot hide behind The Usos a second time when he eliminates him in the men's Royal Rumble match to headline WrestleMania.
Bayley retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Lacey Evans after getting the knees up to block the top rope moonsault from Lacey and grabs the tights during the pinfall.
"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt retains the WWE Universal Championship against Daniel Bryan in a Strap Match. After the match, the lights go out, and when they come back, The Fiend has disappeared. Officials and referees then check on Daniel Bryan. Daniel Bryan is able to get up before he is helped to the back. Halfway up the ramp, Daniel Bryan falls down, but he gets back up under his own power and limps to the back.
Super Show-Down is live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the WWE Network on February 27th!
42,715 fans are in attendance for tonight's event.
Becky Lynch retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Asuka after kicking Asuka in the gut before she can hit her with the green mist.
Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) hype up the men's Royal Rumble match, with Montez Ford wondering who will win while Angelo Dawkins beatboxes.
It is announced that Bobby Lashley and Rusev will not be in the men's Royal Rumble match following a brawl in the parking lot that has left both men not medically cleared to compete tonight.
#16 Drew McIntyre last eliminates #26 Roman Reigns to win the 2020 men's Royal Rumble match. During the match:
#2 Elias says that there is "a brain-dead gorilla and his fat zookeeper" in the ring during his entrance to the ring, then sings a song called "Sacrificial Lamb" before #1 Brock Lesnar attacks him, smacks him with his own guitar and eventually eliminates him.
When #10 Shelton Benjamin shows up, #1 Brock Lesnar pretends to ally with him after Paul Heyman tells him he is proud of him and wants him to reunite with Lesnar. Lesnar eliminates him.
MVP makes a surprise appearance at #12. He chases Paul Heyman around the ring before #1 Brock Lesnar nabs him and eventually eliminates him. For the first time in years, #6 Kofi Kingston does not creatively save himself from being eliminated.
#1 Brock Lesnar is eliminated by eventual winner #16 Drew McIntyre - being McIntyre's first elimination in the process - following a kick to the groin from #15 Ricochet after eliminating the first thirteen men to enter after him and lasting 26 minutes and 23 seconds (26:23).
Edge makes a surprise entrance at #21. He eliminates #18 "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles (who injures himself after landing on the shoulder during a Spear) and turns on #25 Randy Orton to eliminate him, but is eliminated by #26 Roman Reigns near the end of the match. (During the initial broadcast, Edge hits #19 Dolph Ziggler with a Spear; the cameras unintentionally cut to the crowd as soon as it happens. Less than two weeks later, the camera angle that caught the Spear is edited into the program on WWE Network.)
#30 Seth Rollins comes out with Buddy Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar), who help him eliminate other competitors and save him from elimination once, with AOP catching Rollins as he is tossed over the top rope by #27 Kevin Owens. He is eliminated by #26 Roman Reigns.
Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of recent events. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
Rush vs. PCO for the ROH World Championship at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Andrew Everett vs. Dragon Lee for the ROH World Television Championship at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Backstage, 2 Guys 1 Tag ("The Last Real Man" Silas Young and Josh "The Goods" Woods) argue over who gets to go through a narrow hallway first, and Woods almost runs into Quinn McKay in the process.
Vincent and Bateman beat The Wrestling Buddies (Michael Stevens and Sal Rinauro) in a television-exclusive match. During the match, Vincent speaks on the microphone, but the audio is removed due to Vincent making controversial statements.
Backstage, Nick Aldis says he was telling the truth when he said that anyone who gets in the ring with him becomes a bigger deal, and that it is not enough for "The Villain" Marty Scurll to have an incredible run and sign a big contract with ROH, but also to steal his spotlight and show him off. He says the gloves are off and they are not friends right now, and he will expose him as the fraud that he is, and if he wants a turf war, he's got it. He also says he has nothing against Rush, calling him "a means to an end" to getting his hands on Scurll for making the biggest mistake of his life.
Shane Taylor's promo from Saturday Night at Center Stage
Jonathan Gresham vs. Josh "The Goods" Woods at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Flamita, Bandido and Rey Horus vs. Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon) for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Kay Lee Ray beats Mia Yim in the pre-show after countering a roll-up with one of her own and grabbing the ropes at the last second.
Finn Balor beats Ilja Dragunov.
Cathy Kelly stands between the team of Pete Dunne and Matt Riddle and Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) at ringside. She announces that the winning team of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic will earn a shot at the NXT UK tag team titles at NXT TakeOver: Portland. Gibson says he is surprised Dunne and Riddle have made it this far, and while they are talented performers, they have nothing going for them as far as tag team wrestling goes. He says that the Dusty Cup will be a big boost for them. Riddle says he has a smile across his face - as does Dunne, who is unperturbed - upon hearing the news of a tag team title shot, and Dunne says that Riddle will smoke Grizzled Young Veterans as they walk out with the Dusty Cup.
Jordan Devlin beats Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Travis Banks and Angel Garza in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become the NXT Cruiserweight Champion! After the match, Jordan Devlin says he has proved what he has said all along: that he is the best and to never bet against "The Ace."
Mia Yim and Keith Lee are seen in the front row; meanwhile, Chelsea Green and Robert Stone are seen taking seats in the front row.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) beat Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven). Both teams show respect after the match.
Mercedes Martinez and Dakota Kai are seen in the front row in separate seats, and Dakota is attacked from behind by Tegan Nox. Security and referees have to hold both women back.
Bianca Belair is seen in the front row.
Rhea Ripley retains the NXT Women's Championship against Toni Storm. After the match, Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair have a staredown across ringside.
We see footage from backstage from moments ago where Johnny Gargano is attacked by Finn Balor during an interview. Officials and NXT UK Superstars keep Finn Balor away from Gargano.
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) beat The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). During the match, Wolfe is helped out of the ring and to the back by medical staff after being rocked by a double-team attack.
The eight participants of the PP3 Tournament are introduced in the ring before the first match.
Jordan Clearwater beats Ryan Kidd with a schoolkid pin to advance to the semi-finals of the PP3 Tournament. After the match, John Roberts interviews Clearwater, who says that he was given a second chance and did not squander. He says he has made the most of it and is now in the semi-finals. He says he is not stopping until he has the PP3 Cup in his hands, because he is "The Golden Boy" and he has the Midas touch.
Anthony Idol beats Zicky Dice to advance to the semi-finals of the PP3 Tournament.
Adrian Quest beats Johnny Yuma as Ray Rosas and Andy Brown watch from the stage during the match.
Tomaste guests on commentary for the next match.
The Friendship Farm (Super Beetle and "Sweet" Robin Shaw) beats The Classic Connection (Buddy Royal and Levi Shapiro) follow some miscommunication within The Classic Connection. After the match, Shapiro shoves Royal as he yells at him. Royal walks away from Shapiro, who grabs Royal and punches him before putting him in the claw. Referees and officials have to pull Shapiro off of Royal.
Tyler Breeze beats Ariya Daivari after sitting down on a Sunset Flip attempt.
Backstage, The Brian Kendrick meets with Ariya Daivari, saying the both of them could use a friend and that he has already scratched his back before heading to the ring.
The Brian Kendrick beats Danny Burch following the assist from Ariya Daivari, who distracts Burch before Kendrick grabs his hand after sitting down on a Sunset Flip attempt by Burch.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Lio Rush by count-out after tossing him over the announce table.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Roman Reigns beat King Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. At the beginning of the match, Jimmy Uso's knee is injured, and he has to be helped to the back; he returns near the end of the match to help secure the win as Roman and Corbin brawl in the crowd.
Michael Cole interviews Lacey Evans on the stage. Lacey says that Sasha Banks and Bayley are bullies, and proved that she is not intimidated by them. She admits she did not have the easiest upbringing in the world, as her father lost his battle with addiction and depression. Nevertheless, she has played with the hand that she has been dealt, and she knows she has the chance to set a proper example and make it. After mentioning joining the Marines to get a better life and somehow making it to WWE afterwards, she says that she wants to set a proper example and become a champion that everyone can look up to. She is proud that her daughter stood up to Sasha, and as she says that she will put Bayley on the shelf, she is blindsided by Bayley. Referees have to hold Bayley back.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Carmella and Dana Brooke. Carmella says she is ready for the women's Royal Rumble and is the odds-on favorite to win, then Dana says that anyone has a chance to take a shot at anyone before saying she has to win. Suddenly, Lacey Evans and Bayley are seen brawling. Carmella and Dana have to hold Lacey back, but that does not stop Lacey from hitting Bayley with one of her shoes.
Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross vs. Fire and Desire (Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville) ends as soon as it begins after Lacey Evans and Bayley bring their brawl into the ring.
Braun Strowman meets with Elias backstage and simply says "Let's go to work."
Elias is in the ring. He states that the Royal Rumble is upon us, then plays guitar and sing about the men's Royal Rumble match before introducing Braun Strowman. Strowman shows up and Elias says that it is every man for themselves, then states that for one night only, they can perform a duet. Strowman is game for some singing, but before he can even get started, Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura and Sami Zayn interrupt him.
Elias and Braun Strowman beat Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura after Elias stops Cesaro from using a steel chair.
Backstage, a greased-up Big E talks with Kofi Kingston about his match with John Morrison before focusing on the men's Royal Rumble match.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews King Corbin, who says that he will hand Roman Reigns the beating of a lifetime all over the arena to the point that dog food and handcuffs will be child's play before winning the men's Royal Rumble match and becoming Universal Champion.
We see Royal Rumble by the numbers.
We hear from Sheamus, who says that disease-ridden vermin have invaded his home, and that Shorty G was the loudest one he could find. He tells Shorty G to "enjoy that stinkin' cheese" while he can, because he will finish what he started at Royal Rumble.
Before the next match, The Miz chastises the crowd for booing John Morrison during his return last week, then says he himself is still the same guy and has not changed before plugging Miz and Mrs. and stating that he and Morrison are entering the men's Royal Rumble match.
John Morrison beats Kofi Kingston despite Big E laying out The Miz at ringside.
Michael Cole moderates a contract signing between Daniel Bryan and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt for their Strap Match for the WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble. Daniel Bryan shows up first. Bray Wyatt shows up, but on the TitanTron where he is seen trying to fax a signed contract only to fail. He then says it would be madness for Daniel to tie himself to The Fiend, then Daniel tells Bray to show up and sign the contract. After Bray says his lawyer has told him to stay in the Firefly Fun House, Daniel tells Bray that all he does is run from his past and his mistake, and on Sunday, he will be tied to The Fiend, who won't be able to run. Bray says that this is about Daniel's big mistake of betraying him and lying to him, and that it is time to play. He then says it is only fitting that The Fiend signs the contract. The lights then go out and Michael Cole leaves the ring. When they come back on, all the lights are red and The Fiend is in the ring. Daniel Bryan fights The Fiend, who immediately applies the Mandible Claw to Daniel before hitting Sister Abigail. The Fiend then strikes Daniel in the back with a leather strap before signing the contract, not with a pen, but with his own blood after shoving the pen into his hand. The crowd chants "You've got issues" before the lights go back out. When they come back on, The Fiend is gone, and Daniel Bryan sees The Fiend's blood on the contract.
General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala are in the ring with a table covering something in the middle of the ring. Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) shows up, and Sid Scala thanks the fans for making NXT UK the fastest-growing brand in WWE history. Walter is presented with what is under the red mantle on the table: the brand new NXT UK Championship, which will replace the WWE United Kingdom Championship. Walter thanks Saint and Scala for replacing that was polluted by Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne, then says that from now on, the NXT UK Championship is the "grand prix" of European wrestling. After saying it takes a man like him to respect the title, he calls out The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) for disrespecting him and Imperium, calling them an example of what is wrong with the sport, and says that for Imperium, it is now personal. Walter states that Imperium will humiliate, disrespect and hurt The Undisputed Era at Worlds Collide.
Jordan Devlin beats Ligero to advance to the Fatal 4-Way for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship at Worlds Collide.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Kay Lee Ray, who says that her preparations haven't changed as far as Worlds Collide is concerned, and that Mia Yim is just another statistic. After Kay Lee Ray tells Radzi that she does not need his luck, Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) shows up and says he should be interviewing them when "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews show up and tells Imperium they are not as dominant as they think they are.
Next week: Eddie Dennis speaks out!
Ilja Dragunov beats Josh Morrell.
After the match, Dragunov says he is a man of few words, but the words he chooses are chosen and used very carefully. As he tells Finn Balor he will realized who he is at Worlds Collide, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) shows up. Joe Coffey tells Mark Coffey and Wolfgang to give him a minute alone with Dragunov. They do. Joe admits NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II was not the best night for Gallus, then partly blames Dragunov for his loss. He says that he and Gallus are appreciative of what he has done for them, he still cost him his big chance. He tells Dragunov that while he is off at Worlds Collide, he is safe, but when Dragunov comes back, Dragunov has him to deal with.
Backstage, Imperium meets with General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala about having a tag team match with "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews. They get their match for next week, but it will be a six-man tag with Andrews and Webster picking their own partner.
Next week: The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate) vs. Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch!
"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks beats The Brian Kendrick despite a targeted left hand to advance to the Fatal 4-Way for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship at Worlds Collide.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) beat The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) to advance to the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic following the distraction by Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe), who are seen on the balcony above the announce table.
We hear from Shotzi Blackheart, who says that she takes care of business and that predictability is not in her vocabulary. She says that she will beat "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler tonight.
Toni Storm beats Io Shirai by disqualification following an attack from Bianca Belair. Afterwards, Rhea Ripley shows up and fights Belair, then gets drop kicked by Shirai, who also fends off Belair before hitting the both of them with a Asia moonsault to the outside. Storm then hits Shirai with a tope suicida. Toni Storm then notices and holds the NXT Women's Championship before holding it upwards.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Adam Cole says that The Undisputed Era must focus on Keith Lee so that Roderick Strong can retain the North American title, and that Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) will pay.
We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says that he is driven to beat Finn Balor, and prove that he is invincible and that he will not miss.
Finn Balor beats Joaquin Wilde.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The Queen of Spades" Shayn Baszler, who says that Shotzi Blackheart ended her own career before it even started last week. She says that Rhea Ripley may be a nightmare, but nightmares eventually give way to reality, and the reality is that she will go through the women's roster to become a three-time champion, starting with Shotzi.
We see a vignette for #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa).
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Shotzi Blackheart with the Kirifuda Clutch. After the match, Baszler keeps the hold on Shotzi a little bit longer before finally letting go.
We see a video package for Tegan Nox vs. Dakota Kai, which takes place next week.
We see a vignette for Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven).
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Angel Garza, who says that he will beat whoever is put in front of him at Worlds Collide as he says that the cruiserweight division is his house.
Pete Dunne and Matt Riddle beat Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) to advance to the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up. Gibson tells Dunne that he is the most selfish person to come out of NXT UK, for every time they have tried to take the next step in their careers, he is a roadblock. Next week, they will take him out and take the Dusty Cup back to Liverpool, England. Matt Riddle says he stopped concentrating after Gibson mentioned "manipulating a joint," and after a "Riddle's gonna smoke you" chant from the fans, Dunne says that everyone who steps in the ring with him has lost and that Grizzled Young Veterans will be no different when they walk away with the Dusty Cup.
Despite constant distractions and interference attempts by the rest of The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly), Keith Lee beats Roderick Strong to become the NXT North American Champion! After the match, Imperium show up, get in the ring and brawl with The Undisputed Era. Security runs in to stop the brawl as the show ends.
Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page beat SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) to become the AEW World Tag Team Champions! The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) celebrate with Page and Omega after the match.
Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. beats Priscilla Kelly with the Lockjaw. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Baker, who immediately says that AEW is Schiavone's meal ticket after working as "a shitty barista" at Starbucks, then says that she is the smart, educated and "the hottest woman on the boat." The show cuts to a commercial break shortly afterwards.
The Inner Circle (Chris Jericho, Santana, Ortiz) beat Jurassic Express (Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy, Marko Stunt) after Luchasaurus fights Jake Hager all the way to the back.
MJF beats "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela. During the match, "Superbad" Joey Janela and Penelope Ford kiss on stage, distracting Janela and giving MJF the win. After the match, MJF says that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is a poet and a real lyricists in "a world full of mumble rappers," then says that he is a chapter in Cody's book as well as "the last goddamn one." Suddenly, Cody shows up, and MJF mocks Cody as he reminds him that he cannot lay a finger on him until Revolution, then gives him the microphone jokingly. Cody admits that he cannot touch MJF, then says "they" can. "They" are The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), who superkick MJF before throwing him into the pool.
Tony Schiavone interviews "Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega. Omega says he and Page did something special tonight and Page says he did what he came to do tonight. Omega says he has not forgotten about PAC, and says that he will get his rubber match even though the tag team titles are a priority. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) show up to congratulate them, and Page mockingly mentions that he is surprised that they won the tag team titles before The Young Bucks did, much to the chagrin of everyone else.
Next week, Darby Allin and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) vs. The Inner Circle (Chris Jericho, Santana, Ortiz)! Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. The Butcher and The Blade! "Superbad" Kip Sabian" vs. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes! The number one contender for the AEW World Championship speaks!
Chris Jericho guests on commentary for the next match.
Jon Moxley beats PAC to become #1 contender for the AEW World Championship.
Tessa Blanchard shows up to start tonight's show. Tessa says it feels good to stand in the ring as Impact World Champion, and says it was a hell of a journey to get there. She says that winning the World title is only the beginning, for she will now have to defend it with a target on her chest. She knows that Sami Callihan has his rematch and loves to play mind games, and if there is one man who should watch his back and have his head on a swivel, it is him. Hard to Kill was a tough match, but she stands tougher than she has ever been. She hopes to put her feud with Sami Callihan to an end for good, and tells Sami to get in the ring and finish this once and for all so she can move on. Instead of getting Sami, she gets Taya Valkyrie. Taya says that Sami Callihan can't come out to the ring right now, then says she brought out someone even better: herself. After mentioning Tessa's recent World title win, she mentions that Tessa hasn't faced a woman since she beat her for the Knockouts title. Taya then accuses Tessa of being scared and not having what it takes anymore, and says that the only woman in the ring who has made history is her and that the World title is just a consolation prize. Tessa tells Taya to put her money where her mouth is so they can see who the real champion is, then Ace Austin shows up. Ace says that he didn't get his invitation to the winner's circle, as each of them had a successful night at Hard to Kill. After congratulating Tessa on her World title win, he tells Taya that Tessa failed to beat the both of them. Austin says he came out on top for the X Division title and says he can do it again either in the ring or at the hotel. Tessa punches Austin, and Taya and Austin then gang up on her. Suddenly, Trey Miguel runs into the ring and overpowers Ace Austin before standing tall in the ring with Tessa.
In footage from earlier today, Jimmy Jacobs interviews Willie Mack. Willie Mack says that he will have to wait and see what happens after Rich Swann comes back after nearly winning the tag team titles. Until then, he will have to push forward before Swann returns and they can go for the tag team titles. Johnny Swinger shows up and offers his services as a "premium partner," but Willie Mack declines and leaves.
Backstage, Taya Valkyrie talks with John E. Bravo when Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan show up wanting to collect on their deal. Taya asks Kiera Hogan to face each other next week to see who faces her first while she deals with Tessa Blanchard.
Taurus beats Moose and Rhino after Rhino hits Moose with a Gore only to be headbutted by Taurus.
Backstage, Gabi Lauren interviews Jordynne Grace. Grace admits she was beaten, but next week, if Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan are fighting for the Knockouts title, she wants in on it.
Backstage, Joey Ryan is summoned to Wrestler's Court again by Tommy Dreamer, but Joey says he is not doing this again.
Joey Ryan beats Maximo in a comedic match.
Backstage, Gabi Lauren interviews Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes. RVD says he is embarrassed to call himself a wrestler after the last match, then leaves with Katie.
Backstage, Michael Elgin says he is not big on talking as too many people talk to listen to their own voice, but when he speaks, it is truth, and the truth is that he beat Eddie Edwards twice and he made him tap out. He tells Eddie Edwards that he is coming at him head on and that this is far from over.
Havok beats Rosemary with a Tombstone Piledriver after Father James Mitchell gets on the apron only for Rosemary to spit green mist into his eyes. After the match, Father James Mitchell finds out that Suzy has wandered off and heads to the back.
Backstage, Gama Singh is talking with Mahabali Shera and Rohit Raju when he finds out from Shera that Shera has sent Raj Singh on a spiritual journey without consulting him. Gama slaps Rohit after Shera leaves, telling him not to get any ideas.
At the clubhouse, Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz tease Trey Miguel for teaming with Tessa Blanchard, then Wentz shows off the peyote that he bought off a guy in Mexico. Trey hightails it out of there before Wentz and Dez get high. Suddenly, Pagano and Murder Clown show up, and Wentz and Dez freak out and run.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards is about to call his shot on April 19th when Michael Elgin shows up and says that he beat him. Their confrontation soon gets physically, and officials and referees have to keep them apart.
Willie Mack beats Rohit Raju. After the match, Mahabali Shera attacks Willie Mack, then Johnny Swinger shows up and ducks the clothesline from Shera before confronting Gama Singh. Shera gets back in the ring and hits Swinger with Sky High. Gama then punches Swinger and Willie out before celebrating with Rohit Raju and Mahabali Shera.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Beer Money (Bobby Roode and "The Cowboy" James Storm) vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) at Genesis 2011.
Backstage, The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) brag about their win at Hard To Kill backstage to El Hijo del Vikingo, who wants none of it and challenges "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander to a match next week.
Next week: Match 1 of a Best of Five Series between Michael Elgin vs. Eddie Edwards! Jordynne Grace vs. Madison Rayne vs. Kiera Hogan for a #1 contender for the Knockouts title! Dr. Wagner Jr. returns!
Taya Valkyrie and Ace Austin beat Tessa Blanchard and Trey Miguel. Before the match, some distortion as well as a box saying "ICU" is seen during Tessa's entrance, implying that Sami Callihan may be hacking the show.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Seth Rollins, Buddy Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) show up to start tonight's show. Rollins says he wants the fans to know that every single one of them has played a small part in making him the man that he is today, and without the fans, there is no "Monday Night Messiah." After thanking the fans from the bottom of his heart for believing in him and giving him their support to lead Raw into the future as the premier program of WWE, he then introduces Buddy Murphy, who he says opened his eyes and embraced his fate last week. Rollins says that Murphy has courageous and brave enough to rise up and stand firmly etched in the right side of history following the end of last week's show, which is revisited on the TitanTron. Afterwards, Rollins declares Murphy his newest disciple, then says Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe tried to get in the way of progress and stop the future with the help of Big Show, but their plan failed because the future is inevitable. He calls his plans fate and "determinism at its finest," then says that now is a crucial time for the fans and the locker room to decide which kind of people they want to be, for the battle lines have been drawn. He says that everyone is with his group or against them, then Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe show up. Owens tells Joe that Rollins talks too much, then says Rollins and his group should be proud of taking out Big Show, who should be back to deal with them eventually, then says that they did not get rid of them. He says that he, Joe and the fans have gotten tired of hearing Rollins' voice, and demands "less talking and more fighting." Rollins says there will be no fighting, as there must be a proper time and place. Joe has none of this, calling Rollins "a lawyered-up asshat" as he says that he sees a self-professed messiah in the ring, and Rollins says that while he is forgiving, AOP is not, and if Joe and Owens want a fight, they might as well dance with destiny. Joe says one of the side effects of "being an asshat" is not having proper listening skills, and says that they were not the only ones wanting a fight. He then brings out The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) to back them up, then they head to the ring. Rollins retreats and Owens, Joe and The Viking Raiders quickly clean house.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe are hiding behind The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) before challenging The Viking Raiders for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships alongside Buddy Murphy later tonight.
Andrade retains the WWE United States Championship against Rey Mysterio in a ladder match. After the match, Zelina Vega tears off one of the floor mats at ringside to expose the concrete underneath, but when Andrade goes for a Hammerlock DDT, a man in a purple Rey Mysterio mask jumps the barricade and confronts Andrade. The man unmasks to reveal himself as Humberto Carrillo, who attacks Andrade and forces him to retreat before checking on Rey Mysterio.
WWE honors the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Aleister Black beats an unnamed opponent in seconds with a single Black Mass.
Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Heyman says that the fans take what Lesnar does for granted, as he says what Lesnar will do and Lesnar does it to the point that the fans are no longer surprised, and says that Lesnar entering the men's Royal Rumble match at #1 is unprecedented. Heyman states that Lesnar will eliminate everyone in the men's Royal Rumble and stand victorious in the end, and that not one person in the locker room will be worthy of main eventing WrestleMania against him. After Heyman asks the booing fans if they think anybody is worthy of stepping in the ring with Lesnar, Heyman dares the fans to name a single person, then Ricochet arrives. Ricochet says that Heyman talks too much about what it means for Lesnar to be the first entrant in the men's Royal Rumble match, and while there is concern in the locker room, the word "afraid" is not in his vocabulary. Heyman simply calls Ricochet "lunch meat" and tells him to go back to the locker room before he gets hurt, but Ricochet says he is not afraid to fight for a WrestleMania main event. Ricochet then tells Lesnar that he is not afraid to step in the ring with him, then steps in the ring with Lesnar and challenges him to a fight right now. Lesnar waves Ricochet off and leaves with Heyman, but Ricochet asks Lesnar if he is scared. Lesnar gets back in the ring and kicks Ricochet in the groin, then says "not scared" into the microphone and leaves.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Randy Orton. Orton says Drew McIntyre is "a hell of a guy" with "a hell of a future" and "one hell of a chop," but that it is impossible to be on par with a man who can attack from anywhere at anytime without warning with the RKO.
Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton ends with The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) attacking both men only to be overpowered. After the match, both men have a stand-off, then Orton tosses the chair down, walks past McIntyre briefly after calling him a "tough S.O.B." and hits the RKO. As Orton walks away, McIntyre tells Orton that he should have Claymored him, that this will not happen again and that they are not even. He then hopes they are in the Rumble together so he can kick his head off, win the Rumble and main event WrestleMania.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says she is prepared to face anyone or anything, then she is joined by Becky Lynch briefly before asking if anyone is prepared to face her.
Becky Lynch shows up. She says that Asuka did her a favor by spitting green mist into her eyes, as she can see things more clearly and that Asuka is the one who should be worried about her. She says that Asuka should also be worried about beating her tag team partner Kairi Sane tonight, and while they may have fought before, she will soon teach Asuka that she is the real winner and that she cannot beat her anymore.
Becky Lynch beats Kairi Sane with the Asuka Lock, then is attacked by Asuka - who is sitting on the ring post for most of the match - afterwards.
WWE celebrates the life and accomplishments of "Soul Man" Rocky Johnson.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Asuka and Kairi Sane. Asuka says that at Royal Rumble, Becky Lynch will not be ready for her.
Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) to win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships! Before the match, Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens show up with The Viking Raiders and AOP (Akam and Rezar) show up with Rollins and Murphy, and it is not longer after the match begins that AOP, Joe and Owens brawl in the crowd.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy. Rollins says tonight's tag team title win is a new beginning for the two of them, and on Sunday, they will cement their dominance when he wins the men's Royal Rumble.
Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) host another edition of Monday After Weekend Update. Angelo Dawkins takes the time to say he is sick of reboots, then says he love reboots following a graphic of John Morrison and The Miz. R-Truth then reports from the Minute Maid Park at Houston, Texas for the Royal Rumble report about Houston, Texas, and says "It hurt'z" about being F-5'd by Brock Lesnar. We then see footage of Otis with Val Venis' theme playing.
Erick Rowan beats Matt Hardy. During the match, Rowan reaches into the cage and apparently gets bitten again, then Rowan smacks the cage on the steel steps.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe. Owens says that Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy winning the Raw tag team titles is a problem they will take care of eventually, then declares himself for the men's Royal Rumble match to make sure Rollins does not win. Joe also declares that he is entering the men's Royal Rumble match, and while he will stand by Owens' side as far as Rollins is concerned, he will go through him during the Rumble.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Mojo Rawley. Mojo states that for too long, the 24/7 Championship has been carried by cowards who run at the first sign of danger. The Singh Brothers then show up try to pin Mojo, who overpowers them both.
Before the next match, Lana says that she and Bobby Lashley are trying to share their love, but everyone is jealous and envious of their love of a lifetime and love story of a millennium. She says that they have accepted that they must suffer the fans' ugliness. After mentioning that the fans are disrespectful, she demands a "Thank You, Bobby" from the fans before stating that she and Lashley will get their hands on Liv Morgan and Rusev, respectively.
Bobby Lashley and Lana beat Rusev and Liv Morgan after Lana grabs Rusev by the ankle, allowing Lashley to hit the Spear for the win.
