Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 31, 2021

Sarray beats Mandy Rose by count-out after Sarray drop kicks Mandy out of the ring and Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne carry Mandy to the back with a towel across her face.

We hear from Tommaso Ciampa in backstage footage from earlier today, who says that Ridge Holland did what he was expected to do, but after Timothy Thatcher was put on the shelf, it did not sit well to him, and tonight, he dedicates tonight's match to Thatcher. He says that Pete Dunne and Ridge Holland picked a fight with the wrong man and that a focused Ciampa is a dangerous Ciampa.

Kyle O'Reilly beats Duke Hudson with the heel hook following a top rope knee drop to the back of Hudson's knee.

Ilya Dragunov heads to the ring. Dragunov limps to the ring, still feeling the effects of his match with Walter for the NXT UK Championship from NXT TakeOver 36. Dragunov tells the fans that he wants them to know that he is still alive before he goes back home, and says that he feels more alive than he has ever felt before. Dragunov says he feels like a man who has survived the most fierce and intense battle of his life, then says that he likes it here and that the fans will see him again, as he has shown the world what it is like to be NXT UK Champion. He then asks who is willing to go through everything to take the title away from him.

In footage from earlier today, Arash Markazi interviews Kay Lee Ray, who says that she makes an impact wherever she goes and that she thrives in the biggest moment, so she used the biggest moment to state that she is in the United States now. She says the women's division needs a boost and a new top player, but when told of some of the big names in the division, Kay Lee Ray says she does not care about them and that Zoey Stark is lucky to have Io Shirai to hide behind. She also calls Ember Moon "yesterday's news" and is one step away from a broken hip, and that General Manager William Regal knows what she is capable of: whatever she wants. She says she has dominated the United Kingdom, and now, she will dominate the United States.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Carmelo Hayes, who says he feels like a champion already with a shot at any title he wants. As he entertains his options, Electra Lopez says that the North American title is Santos Escobar's to win, not his. Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) shows up, and Escobar gives him a one-time pass to allow him to walk into his title opportunity before telling him to stay out of his business.

Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat Grayson Waller and Drake Maverick after Grayson tags himself into the match.

Backstage, Indi Hartwell asks Johnny Gargano to give Dexter Lumis a chance. Gargano says he'll think about it, then gets scared out of his wits by Dexter's sudden appearance and tells him to stop doing that.

We hear from Pete Dunne, Oney Lorcan, Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan. Danny Burch says five months is a long time to be on the shelf, and Oney Lorcan demands an answer from MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) on when they will get a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships. Pete Dunne says that tonight, it is time for Tommaso Ciampa to prove he is a bad man. Ridge Holland says that if Ciampa wants to dedicate his match to Timothy Thatcher, he will send Ciampa to the hospital along with him.

In backstage footage from earlier, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne are revealed to have attacked Sarray in her dressing room.

LA Knight beats Johnny Gargano after Gargano and Dexter Lumis attempt a high-five across the ropes. During the match, Lumis catches Gargano when Gargano gets hit out of the One Final Beat, and soon pushes Gargano out of the way when Knight charges at him from behind.

Backstage, MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) head to General Manager William Regal's office to give Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan an NXT tag team title shot. Regal said he considered taking that title shot away from Burch and Lorcan, but he will allow it, as MSK wants the match.

We hear from Boa, who says that he let Mei Ying down and that Mei Ying will show the true strength of Tian Sha (Xia Li, Boa, Mei Ying). Mei Ying will debut next week.

Raquel Gonzalez beats Jessi Kamea.

Backstage, Ember Moon says she was trying to enjoy her birthday backstage when Kay Lee Ray wanted to run her mouth, and while she cannot take away her championship reign, she can take away her ability to talk crap, and challenges Kay Lee Ray to a match next week.

Backstage, Wade Barrett interviews Samoa Joe. Joe says that his expectations lie in redefining what it means to be NXT Champion, and that he planned this out before he won the championship and that the precedent needs to be set. He says that his third reign with the NXT Championship has taught him that legacy is important and that it needs to be upheld, and that the path that he paves will be the way to championship gold. He then wants to know who will step up to challenge him for the championship.

Roderick Strong beats Ikemen Jiro.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Io Shirai, Zoey Stark, Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter, who will all be in a match for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships next week. Kacy says she and Kayden are an established team. Stark says she would take a bullet for Io Shirai, who says she does not like any of them and that she and Stark will win.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cameron Grimes, who says there is only one "Million Dollar Man" and only one Cameron Grimes, then Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up to mock Grimes and the Million Dollar Championship. Grimes takes the title from Zack Gibson's hands, then drops it on his foot when he realizes it's heavier than the replica Ted DiBiase gave him before tossing him and James Drake a dollar bill.

Next week: Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch vs. MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) for the NXT Tag Team Championships! Ember Moon vs. Kay Lee Ray! Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter vs. Io Shirai and Zoey Stark for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships!

Tommaso Ciampa beats Ridge Holland. After the match, Pete Dunne attacks Ciampa, and Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch join in. Before they can do anything, MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) show up, brawl with Burch and Lorcan and come out on top before chasing Dunne and Ridge out of the ring.

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

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for August 31, 2021

It is announced that Kiera Hogan has been added to the Casino Battle Royal to decide a #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship at All Out, and that more competitors will be announced for the match tomorrow night on Dynamite.

Kris Statlander beats Selene Grey.

"The Bad Boy" Joey Janela beats Robert Anthony. After the match, Janela continues to attack Anthony, then an androgynous-looking, muscular woman shows up and powerbombs Anthony. It becomes very apparent that Janela knows her, and the two of them head to the back.

Emi Sakura beats Laynie Luck.

Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page) beat GPA and Mat Fitchett.

Frankie Kazarian beats Serpentico with the crossface chickenwing.

"Legit" Leyla Hirsch quickly beats Blair Onyx with the cross arm breaker.

2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) beats Travis Titan and Jason Hotch.

The Bunny beats Sierra.

Tay Conti beats Heather Reckless.

QT Marshall beats Evil Uno.

Andrade el Idolo and Chavo Guerrero guest on commentary for the next match (and briefly confront PAC on the ramp).

PAC beats Matt Sydal after countering the Lightning Spiral with the Brutalizer.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 30, 2021

Damian Priest heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Priest welcomes everyone to tonight's show and talks about how he became United States Champion at SummerSlam before stating he will show the title the honor and respect it deserves. After naming names like John Cena, Jeff Hardy and Rey Mysterio who did the same, he says that Sheamus showed the kind of champion he was last week when he ran like a coward, and says that will not be him and that he will handle this correctly. Priest then issues a United States Championship open challenge, and the challenge is answered by Sheamus. Sheamus says he agrees with Priest after seeing Bobby Lashley run from a fight before saying he will Brogue Kick Priest and take back the gold. Suddenly, Drew McIntyre shows up and says that while it would be fun to see Sheamus lose for the 500th time, the fans want something new and the Unite States title is the only one to elude him. After answering the open challenge, Sheamus tells McIntyre to get back in line, then MVP and Bobby Lashley show up. MVP says that Lashley wanted to hold an open challenge every single week, but that challenge has already been dealt with and Lashley has beaten the entire roster. He says this is admirable, but not good for business in Priest's case. He then says Lashley facing Priest and becoming a double champion would be good for business, then Randy Orton and Matt Riddle show up. Orton says that everything MVP just said sucks, and that Lashley is a "greedy son-of-a-bitch" who wants something he can't have: a second champion. Lashley then entertains the idea of taking the tag team titles. Riddle then proposes that MVP and Lashley face off against him and Orton. MVP accepts the challenge, then tells Sheamus to kick Priest's ass for the United States Championship. Suddenly, WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville show up. They declare that Damian Priest will defend the United States Championship against Sheamus and Drew McIntyre in a Triple Threat Match, and that the tag team title match between the team of MVP and Lashley vs. the team of Orton and Matt Riddle is official. Rhea Ripley then heads to the ring for the next match.

Before the next match, Rhea Ripley announces that Nikki A.S.H. will be in her corner tonight. When Shayna Baszler shows up with Nia Jax after Nikki A.S.H. heads to the ring, Nia tells her that while she does not know what Baszler will do to Rhea, she will splatter both her and Nikki before doing the same thing to Charlotte Flair.

Rhea Ripley beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. During the match, Nia Jax attacks Nikki A.S.H. on the outside, distracting Rhea Ripley as she is about to counter the Kirifuda Clutch with the Riptide. Baszler tries to roll up a distracted Ripley, but Ripley counters with an inside cradle for the win. After the match, Nia Jax hits Rhea Ripley with a Samoan Drop.

We hear from The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik). Ivar and Erik say their pride themselves in valor and unbridled bravery, and tonight, the fans will see the true nature and the brutality they inflict on their enemies in battle, as the raid is on.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Jinder Mahal and Veer.

Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Drew McIntyre and Sheamus in a Triple Threat Match. After the match, McIntyre shakes hands with Priest.

In a WWE Digital Exclusive, Goldberg says he has ligament damage and that he will need knee surgery. As he is about to enter his vehicle, he says that Gage's shoulder is jacked up thanks to Bobby Lashley, and next time, he is coming for Lashley's soul and he will rip it from his chest.

In footage from earlier today, we hear from Reggie, who talks about leaving his neighborhood and travelling the country, and now, he can. As he takes in the sights of the park he is in, R-Truth and Akira Tozawa are seen clearly in disguise as a woman and a dog. Once again, Reggie has to outwit them, this time in a public playground area. Afterwards, R-Truth and Tozawa argue again.

Doudrop vs. Eva Marie ends before it can even start when Doudrop attacks Eva Marie before the bell rings. Eva Marie ends up being unable to compete after this, then Doudrop declares herself the winner.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Charlotte Flair, who says that she will slay Nia Jax tonight.

Karrion Kross beats Humberto Carrillo with the Kross Jacket.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nia Jax, who says she will crush Charlotte Flair and anyone who gets in her way, and that what happened earlier was a taste of how she will take Charlotte's crown and shove it up her royal behind.

Backstage, Matt Riddle talks with Randy Orton about their match tonight. As Riddle talks about what he is good at, Orton tells Riddle that if they both do what they are best at, they will do fine.

Nia Jax beats Charlotte Flair. (During the match, the whole match suddenly gets odd when Charlotte grabs onto Nia Jax's head to block a Samoan Drop, runs the ropes, slows down tremendously and leaps on Nia Jax for a Samoan Drop only to counter it and hit a reverse DDT in an awkward fashion.)

Backstage, John Morrison is talking to somebody about how he was supposed to have a match against The Miz tonight only for The Miz to disappear, then says he has gotten a match against Omos to prove to The Miz - and his acting coach - that he is the bigger man. We then find out Morrison is talking to Omos, who then says to Morrison "Sucks to be you."

Omos beats John Morrison. After the match, Xavier Woods shows up for the next match.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Xavier Woods with the Calf Crusher. After the match, Matt Riddle and Randy Orton show up for the next match, while Styles and Omos guest on commentary.

RK-Bro (Matt Riddle and Randy Orton) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against MVP and Bobby Lashley, even as "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos fight Randy Orton at ringside. After the match, Randy grabs Riddle, but Orton gets in the ring and hits Lashley with an RKO.

Raw Talk: We hear from Nia Jax, Sheamus and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik)!

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

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for August 30, 2021

It is announced that Hikaru Shida and Emi Sakura are in the Casino Battle Royal to decide a #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship on the Buy-In for All Out.

Daniel Garcia beats Tylor Sullivan by submission.

Jora Johl beats Kal Herro, earning his first AEW win in the process.

Emi Sakura beats Ashley D'Amboise.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Diamante beat Julia Hart and Big Swole.

Matt Hardy praises Jora Johl for winning his match tonight, and also says that he loves it when Jora Johl gets angry as he switches gears. At Hardy's behest, Jora Johl tells his fans in India that AEW is coming to Eurosport and that when he and Matt come to India, they will be making lots of money together, and that Matt Hardy has a big head.

Dante Martin beats Adam Grace.

Thunder Rosa beats Laynie Luck.

We heat from "Smart" Mark Sterling and Jade Cargill. Sterling states that Cargill made history by winning the fastest match on Rampage before being on the red carpet at the Culture Ball on the same weekend, and that Cargill will make more history by winning the Casion Battle Royal during the Buy-In at All Out, telling everyone to bet on Cargill as she throws everyone over the top rope.

Powerhouse Hobbs and Hook guest on commentary for the next match.

"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Anthony Bowens. After the match, Powerhouse Hobbs attacks Cage after Hook provites the distraction, then "Absolute" Ricky Starks shows up and mocks Cage on the microphone.

Hikaru Shida beats Heather Reckless.

Fuego del Sol and Sammy Guevara beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 28, 2021

Ian Riccoboni substitutes for Quinn McKay at the start of tonight's show.

We hear from Angelina Love before the next match. She says that she will not give up the next match and lay down for Max The Impaler despite Amy Rose's threats, and that everyone should expect her hand to be raised in victory.

Before the next match, Amy Rose asks Angelina Rose if she still wants to have the match before telling her "I warned you."

Angelina Love beats Max The Impaler by disqualification to advance to the semi-finals of the ROH Women's Championship Tournament when Max chokes Angelina on the top rope and refuses to let go before referee Joe Mandak's five count.

Trish Adora beats Allysin Kay to advance to the semi-finals of the ROH Women's Championship Tournament.

Dalton Castle guests on commentary for the next match.

Dragon Lee retains the ROH World Television Championship against Eli Isom.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for August 28, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies play-by-play announcer Pete Pranica guests on commentary this week.

The Allied Empire (Meklakov and Ken Dang) beat Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Allied Empire. Meklakov says they are the next tag team champions, and Ken Dang says that the next time they meet The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington), they will take the tag titles.

Dustin Starr interviews Precious at the announce table. Precious shows up wearing all black and with sunglasses, and accompanied by Jay Smooth and Kross, the latter of whom insists Precious' name is "Martin." When Dustin Starr asks what Kross and Smooth have done with Precious, Kross says "We don't know who that is," as does Precious, who does not seem like himself.

Jay Smooth beats Carlos Alexander Rios after Smooth grabs onto Kross' hands during a sit-down pin, which the referee does not see. After the match, Kross says he and Jay Smooth are going straight to the top, and insists that Precious' name is Martin.

Backstage, Van Viciouss apologizes to "INKredible" Darius Lee about what happened last week at the insistence of Miss Beronica.

Mike Anthony beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole to become #1 contender for the Memphis Heritage Championship.

Alan Steel retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against Simon. During the match, Lil Chris and Johnny Dotson both get ejected from the match after constant interference. Later in the match, The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) shows up carrying a laid-out Lil Chris, distracting Simon, giving Johnny Dotson a chance to return to ringside and allowing Steel to hit Simon with the Memphis Heritage Championship to retain and win. After the match, Simon fights The Hollywood Horror Show, but the numbers game takes over and Jacksyn Crowley applies a cloth covered in ether on Simon before pulling out a pair of scissors and cutting off his ponytail.

Derrick King beats Tiger Joe (formerly known as Joe Exotic and Joe) with a superkick and a piledriver after Tiger Joe uses stalling tactics such as being with a few fans and emptying out his packets. (When he empties his pockets, the camera shows the business cards that he dropped, identifying him as Las Vegas Joe Exotic impersonator and body double Vegas Joe X - real name Bradley Weldon - who played the role of Joe Exotic in the Netflix series "Tiger King" and was Carole Baskin's process server in her lawsuit against the real Joe Exotic in real life. He also made waves on TMZ showing up in Las Vegas, Nevada with Tiger King co-stars Jeff and Lauren Lowe, with his resemblance to the real Joe Exotic being uncanny enough to cause fans to believe the real Joe Exotic got out of prison.) After the match, Tiger Joe (formerly known as Joe Exotic and Joe) is checked on, and Danny B. Good shows up looking confused. A stretcher is brought out to the arena courtesy of LifeTech, and Derrick has to be kept in the corner away from Tiger Joe. Tiger Joe is fitted with a neck brace and strapped into the stretcher, all while referees and security keep Derrick King - who is just watching at this point - back in a corner until Tiger Joe is out of the building.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Hollywood recap for August 28, 2021

This week's episode is the best of the Arizona State Championship. Matches and moments include:

Jayme Beachler II vs. Ray Rosas for the vacant Arizona State Championship from the June 21, 2020 episode of Championship Wrestling From Arizona

Dan Joseph vs. Ray Rosas for the Arizona State Championship from March 27, 2021

Dan Joseph vs. Ray Rosas for the Arizona State Championship from April 17, 2021

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 27, 2021

Results from The Smackdown Hotel.

Jeff Hardy beats Shelton Benjamin.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado).

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for August 27, 2021

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) show up to watch the next match from the stage.

The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero M and Rey Fenix) beat Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament and face The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. During the match, Giannis Antetokounmpo is seen in the front row. After the match, The Young Bucks rush into the ring and attack The Lucha Brothers, but Jurassic Express makes the save.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to CM Punk vs. Darby Allin at All Out.

Miro throws Fuego del Sol out to the stage and kicks him down the ramp as he approaches the ring, then Tony Schiavone tosses the microphone to the mat towards Miro and runs off. Miro tells Fuego del Sol he accepted something he should not have, then says he forgives him before unmasking and superkicking him. Suddenly, Eddie Kingston shows up, and when he is about to speak into the microphone, he puts it down and rushes the ring. Eddie Kingston gets the upper hand on Miro before referees run into the ring to separate them both.

The Bunny beats Tay Conti after Penelope Ford shows up and distracts Tay Conti, allowing The Blade to pass brass knuckles to The Bunny to get the win behind the referee's back. After the match, Penelope Ford celebrates with The Bunny and The Blade.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Powerhouse Hobbs vs. "The Machine" Brian Cage this Wednesday on Dynamite.

Backstage, Mark Henry interviews The Elite (Don Callis, Kenny Omega, Brandon Cutler), Christian Cage and Frankie Kazarian. Omega calls tonight "public exercise," and says that if he gets his way, he will hit Christian with the One-Winged Angel. Christian says he wants no excuses from Omega, and says he will take the AEW World Championship from him at All Out as he has figured out the puzzle. Kazaraian tells Omega to get in the ring and now throw in his "manbaby stooge."

Christian Cage and Frankie Kazarian beats The Elite (Kenny Omega and Brandon Cutler) after Christian sends Omega into a retreat.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for August 27, 2021

Drake Maverick guests on commentary for the next match.

Grayson Waller beats Andre Chase.

Next week: Joe Gacy vs. Josh Briggs! Cora Jade vs. Amari Miller!

Ikemen Jiro beats Trey Baxter with an inside cradle.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 27, 2021

Corey Graves and Kevin Owens replace Pat McAfee on commentary this week.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Becky says she is glad to be back and on top, and that she missed the fans. She says that when she had to give up the Raw Women's Championship, it was one of the hardest things to do as she was also giving up an identity. She says she had to work back to where she once was, and while she has a new life and new priorities, and she is deadler than ever now that she has a family to fight for. On the subject of SummerSlam, Becky says she is sorry for absolutely nothing, as she has been in WWE long enough to know that everything is about timing and preparation, and all she needed was an opportunity. Suddenly, Bianca Belair shows up. Bianca says she is not here to make excuses, and tells Becky Lynch that she is not okay with what happened at SummerSlam, as she has been working too hard and too long for Becky to erase it all in twenty-six seconds. She then proposes that the two of them tear it down for the SmackDown Women's Championship tonight, then Zelina Vega shows up and says Bianca has been reduced to crying for a rematch. Zelina tells Bianca that she has embarrassed herself once before and that nobody wants to see that again, and that she should fall back and let her have the match with Becky Lynch. Suddenly, Carmella shows up. Carmella tells both Bianca and Zelina to step out of the way so Becky Lynch faces the most beautiful woman in WWE, then mentions being Sasha Banks' last-minute replacement before Becky showed up. Suddenly, Liv Morgan arrives. Liv says Carmella and Zelina are undeserving of the title picture when they lose week after week, and tells Becky that if she is looking for a contender, she is right here. Bianca tells Carmella, Zelina and Liv that they have lost their minds and that this is all between her and Becky, then asks Becky to give the people the match they want, which is the two of them tonight. Becky says "Nah," and leaves. After Becky leaves, Zelina and Carmella make fun of Bianca, and Bianca punches Zelina. As Carmella attacks Bianca, Liv pushes Carmella out of the ring. Zelina and Carmella keep Bianca out of the ring, but Liv levels them, too.

Bianca Belair beats Zelina Vega, Carmell and Bianca Belair in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match to face Becky Lynch for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Paul Heyman. Paul Heyman says he stands where he always stands: behind and somewhat to the side of Roman Reigns. He then says he has to help Roman prepare for his family celebration. Suddenly, he finds that the door to Roman's dressing room is locked.

Backstage, Paul Heyman asks Kayla Braxton if she has anything better to do as he waits for Roman Reigns. Suddenly, the door opens and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) come out, saying Roman has not arrived yet. When The Usos ask if Heyman will re-join Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman asks why he would tear down all they have worked to build up and that he did not know Lesnar would be here. When The Usos asks why they were sent back to the locker room, Heyman says Roman sent the order, not him, but The Usos doubt this.

Cesaro beats Chad Gable by disqualification after Otis attacks Cesaro during the Cesaro Swing. After the match, Chad Gable and Otis attack Cesaro, then Otis splashes Cesaro from the middle rope.

Kayla Braxton reports that Roman Reigns is arriving shortly when a white Bentley arrives. Baron Corbin steps out of the driver's seat with a new suit and hat, and asks to be addressed as "Happy Corbin." Corbin says that luck is finally on his side for the first time in months and that he is finally happy.

Happy Corbin heads to the ring. He asks the fans if they ever thought he would have a smile again, saying he thought his career and life was over and at rock bottom, but now, he looks incredible. Corbin also says that he did it all by himself and that he is the happiest man in the world before we see a video package where Corbin goes from rags to riches after taking $35 and getting lucky in the Las Vegas casinos. Corbin then says he was "the mayor of Jackpot City" and says he deserves it after betting on himself, and says he has new expensive clothes and that his wife welcomed him home with roast beef on the table. Corbin says again that he deserves it, then asks the fans to call him "Happy Corbin" before saying that there is something that could make him happier and asks Big E to come to the ring. Big E arrives. Big E says he is happy for Corbin and glad he does not smell anymore, and Corbin makes up for stealing the Money In The Bank contract by buying it for $20,000. Big E declines. Corbin goes for $50,000. Big E declines again. Corbin says Big E might cash in and lose it, and after Big E reminds Corbin that he also cashed in and lost it, Corbin admits he did and puts out one last offer: $100,000. Big E is tempted, but he says "Hell no." He then says he has a list of things Corbin can spend $100,000 on, such as a half-eaten sandwich, a pencil he found outside, and an Arkansas Razorback plushie. Corbin says it is fine, and that he is way too rich and way too happy for this. He then tells Big E to be miserable, cash in, lose and regret not taking the $100,000. Big E tells Corbin he is tired of him and his game and tells him to leave before he slaps him. Corbin leaves.

We hear from Edge, who says he defeated a generational talent in Seth Rollins. He says he does not like having to go to a dark place to find a savage version of himself, as it affected him wherever he went, but he did it. Edge says that the albatross around his neck that is Seth Rollins is over and done with, and that he is now moving on to the WWE Universal Championship. We then hear from Seth Rollins, who says that he has only one thing to say to Edge: congratulations. He says he has had a week to think about things, as it has been a great match and a great victory for Edge while it was a loss for him. He says their match taught him something about himself, and as much as he hates to admit this, Edge has his respect and admiration for what he has done for himself, and says that if he has to fight his way to the Universal Championship, he should be more like him.

Backstage, Roman Reigns finds Paul Heyman outside of his dressing room door and asks him what he is doing. A nervous Heyman apologizes and opens the door, then enters the dressing room with him.

King Nakamura and Rick Boogs beat Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. During the match, we hear from Apollo Crews, who says that King Nakamura will soil the Intercontinental Championship that he made and that everyone - including his ancestors - is ashamed about what happened.

Backstage, WWE official Sonya Deville is met by Naomi, who is thrilled to be the newest member of the SmackDown roster once again and is ready to show and glow up. Deville admits nobody told her Naomi was coming, then says she will not measure up to the current roster. As Naomi says she is a two-time SmackDown Women's Champion, Deville says she will get with her next week. Noami leaves the room feeling discouraged and flustered.

Backstage, Rey Mysterio talks with Dominik Mysterio, saying it is time for him to step back and let Dominik fly on his own. He says he does not know who his opponent is, but is Dominik goes in focused, he can get the win.

Dominik Mysterio's opponent is Sami Zayn.

Sami Zayn beats Dominik Mysterio. Rey Mysterio shows up during the match to get a closer look at ringside. After the match, Rey tries to console Dominik, but Dominik just heads to the back.

Backstage, Paul Heyman is about to hand Roman Reigns the WWE Universal Championship on the way out, saying it is a family celebration, but Roman says Heyman is family and that he loves him. Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) then head to the ring. Heyman announces that Roman Reigns has given the fans permission to acknowledge him, and that they have the unique opportunity to acknowledge The Usos as SmackDown Tag Team Champions. He then says this is the moment in the show where everyone gets to celebrate the fact that "we've Cena 'nough" after Roman beat John Cena at SummerSlam. Suddenly, Finn Balor shows up. Finn states that Cena screwed them out of a Finn Balor vs. Roman Reigns match at SummerSlam and that he will deal with Cena in due time, and now that Cena is gone and Brock Lesnar is back, he does not trust anyone and he is not waiting in line. Finn Balor challenges Roman Reigns to a match for the WWE Universal Championship anext week, then punches Roman. Roman and The Usos gang up on Finn Balor, then The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) run into the ring to even the odds. Roman Reigns walks away as Jimmy Uso gets a Street Profits beating and the Coup de Grace from Finn Balor to end the show.

Talking Smack: This week: Happy Corbin, Liv Morgan and Finn Balor!

Here are the top ten moments from this week's show!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 26, 2021

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jake Something, who says that he came so close to becoming X Division Champion and that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander knew it. He says that this is only a setback and that this has only just begun, then John Skyler shows up and tells him to go to the back of the line before asking why Impact is "wasting time on a loser like Jake Something" while he won in his debut. Jake tells Skyler he got lucky, then challenges him to a match so they can see if he gets lucky again.

Steve Maclin takes the microphone, but is booed and told he sucks by the crowd briefly. Maclin says what really sucks is that he has asked for competition only to be given "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams, and that ever since he showed up in Impact. Suddenly, TJP shows up and answers Steve Maclin's open challenge.

Steve Maclin beats TJP by disqualification in the BTI match. During the match, Maclin grabs TJP's walis and tries to use it as a weapon, but the referee takes it away from him. Maclin grabs a steel chair as the referee is distracted, but "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams shows up and hits Maclin with a Canadian Destroyer. The referee sees this and calls for the disqualification, and TJP is not happy with Petey for getting involved, even as Petey explains to TJP what happened.

Chris Sabin beats Sami Callihan with the Cradle Shock after nearly winning with an O'Connor Roll. After the match, Moose runs into the ring and tosses Sabin out of the ring before hitting Sami with a Spear. Moose then grabs a chair and metal baseball bat from underneath the ring, then places the open chair on Sami. As Moose is about to swing, Eddie Edwards shows up with Kenny the Kendo Stick and attacks Moose, forcing him to retreat. Sami Callihan is less than appreciative about the help.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Taylor Wilde, who has requested a 3-on-1 match against The Influence (Tenille Dashwood, Kaleb with a K, Madison Rayne). She says she had no idea Emergence would be a 3-on-1 match, and shows how unimpressed she is with them as she proclaims she will take them all on at once.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eddie Edwards, but Sami Callihan interrupts Eddie. Eddie says Sami helped him once, and that he helped him. He then says that Sami does not help to him and that they are done.

Mickie James heads to the ring. Mickie says that NWA is two nights away from making "her-story," when wrestling returns to the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri with NWA Empowerrr, which she says will be the greatest wrestling show anyone has ever seen. She thanks the fans of the Impact Zone for putting Deonna Purrazzo and the Impact Knockouts Championship on the map before Deonna goes one-on-one with Melina, which Mickie says will be a great match. We then see a video package for Melina vs. Deonna Purrazzo at NWA Empowerrr, then Deonna shows up with Matthew Rehwoldt. Deonna asks Mickie James how it feels to have her spotlight stolen from here, then gets serious and says she knows Mickie is creating buzz for NWA Empowerrr, the history it will make and what she will be a part of. She then says that Mickie James is being dishonest with herself by thinking her match with Melina will be competitive, saying that nobody likes to see a movie when they already know the ending and that Mickie conveniently left out her beating Melina at Emergence. Mickie then says she say Rehwoldt beating Melina, not Deonna, then says the difference between Emergence and Empowerrr is that Rehwoldt will not be there before asking Deonna how confident she is about being in the ring with Melina. Deonna says that everyone will see Saturday, then says nobody has to wait until Saturday to see her kick Mickie's ass. Deonna attacks Mickie, then Trey Miguel enters the ring and brawls with Rehwoldt. Mickie fights back, but as Deonna attacks again, Melina runs into the ring and makes quick work of Melina.

Backstage, Brian Myers tries to teach Sam Beale how to look professional, which leads to Beale wearing a crop top and a sleeve as a headband while Beale notes that Myers is trying to avoid talking about losing a world title match.

Chris Bey beats David Finlay after using the ropes for leverage.

We hear from Rich Swann and Willie Mack. Swann says Emergence was not their night, but they were not the ones who were pinned. Swann then challenges The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) to a match against them to prove they are still the best.

Bound For Glory is live on pay-per-view from Las Vegas, Nevada on October 23rd!

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. He says his match at Emergence was "as advertised," and while Jake Something was good, he is still champion. He then announces an open challenge for any ex-X Division Champions who want to try him next week.

Christian Cage heads to the ring. He says that Emergence has come and gone and that he has beaten Brian Myers like he said he would, then says there is a target on his chest at all times and that the new #1 contender is "Inevitable" Ace Austin. Christian then says that Ace Austin will not beat him for the Impact World Championship, then Tommy Dreamer shows up. Dreamer says that for the longest time, he was against the Kenny Omega-Don Callis relationship and did things that compromised his integrity, but at the same time, he did it for everyone in the back. He then says that if there is one person who does it for the business, it is Christian Cage, and that for seven years, Christian Cage went elsewhere and left Impact without a proper goodbye. Dreamer says that Christian has found the fountain of youth and has done well since being in Impact Wrestling, saying he has done it for the business and the fans before thanking Christian for everything he has done and for representing Impact like a true champion. Dreamer then says that he has not earned it, but one day, he would like to wrestle Christian one more time, and until then, he will outwork everyone like Christian has. Suddenly, Ace Austin and Madman Fulton show up. Ace Austin says he knows that Christian knows him through his reputation that precedes him, then properly introduces himself before stating that he will make the history he was always meant to make at Victory Road when he becomes a world champ at 24. He then says he is a credible threat - unlike Dreamer, whom he says will never win the world title again - and says that while Christian has been travelling the world, Christian's schedule and luggage will get lighter when he meets "the inevitable." Christian Cage tells Ace Austin to set his goals high, then says he will be the guy, but never the man, as long as he is around. After Christian mocks Austin for his height, Fulton and Austin strike only for Christian and Dreamer to clean house.

We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino) . Eric Young says that weakness can teach things, even if it a direct symptom of the sickness. He blames Rhino for the loss of the tag team titles and the rematch, and says he cannot allow Rhino to drag them down any further. He says that Rhino is in the wrong and knows what must be done, and that the only treatment for the sickness is violence. He then says that they will wash Impact in the holy waters of change.

Backstage, "Inevitable" Ace Austin meets with Scott D'Amore, saying he wants Tommy Dreamer next week. D'Amore makes the match official, then says to get something, he must give something, and if Dreamer wins, Dreamer will be in the world title match at Victory Road.

The Influence (Tenille Dashwood, Kaleb with a K, Madison Rayne) beats Taylor Wilde in a 3-on-1 handicap match after Tenille hits Taylor with the Spotlight Kick as she has Madison Rayne rolled up. After the match, The Influence continues to attack Taylor Wilde until Rachael Ellering and Jordynne Grace charge the ring, forcing The Influence to retreat.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Brandi Lauren, who says that Deonna Purrazzo has her work cut out for her when Su Yung and Kimber Lee show up. Gia Miller gets away, but Brandi Lauren becomes Su Yung and Kimber's next victim.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews TJP, who says that his match on BTI did not end the way it wanted. He says that Fallah Bahh is his partner, not Petey Williams, but Petey shows up and wants to know what is going on. TJP reminds Petey that they are not "a full-time thing," but TJP says he will not thank him for something he did not ask for. Petey says that they will stay out of each other's way. TJP agrees to this.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Monty Brown vs. Christian Cage for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at Destination X 2006.

We hear from Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green. Cardona says that it should be over between him and Rohit Raju, and says that he will beat Shera and Rohit before Chelsea says that Cardona is not alone at Impact and has no problems hitting a man. Chelsea then proposes a tag team match between the teams of her and Cardona and the team of Rohit and Shera, and when Cardona asks her if she is up to it, Chelsea says she is always ready.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans. Tasha blames Fallah Bahh for their loss at Emergence, and cost them their only opportunity to be Knockouts Tag Team Champions. Fallah and No Way show up, and after Fallah asks how they can make up for it, Tasha says there will be no making up. Fallah offers to take out take out Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus while she and Savannah focus on the Knockouts tag titles. Tasha simply says "We'll see."

Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) after Gallows knocks Willie Mack off the apron only for Swann to pin Anderson with a schoolkid pin. After the match, The Good Brothers attack Rich Swann. Willie Mack makes the save as they go for the Magic Killer, but the numbers game takes over. Gallows then sets up a chair in the corner before he and Anderson throw Swann into it and hit Willie Mack with the Magic Killer. The Good Brothers then run Swann into a chair again, this time at ringside, before producing a table from underneath the ring. Willie Mack then gets powerbombed through the table.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for August 26, 2021

Aoife Valkyrie beats Jinny in a no-disqualification match with Joseph Conners locked in a steel cage despite almost injuring her knee. Before the match starts, Jinny attacks Aoife Valkyrie from behind, but Aoife is able to fend her off and lock Joseph Conners in the cage.

Backstage, Amale confronts Meiko Satomura, wanting a rematch after coming close to beating Satomura. Emilia McKenzie stands between Amale and Satomura, and Amale says that Emilia is doing this just to impress Satmoura and that she will go through "Meiko's pet project" if she has to just to get her rematch.

We hear from Ilya Dragunov, who wishes he could put into words how it feels to be the new NXT UK Champion and what he had to go through to get there. He says that his will and his fists are everything he has to give and everything he needs to stop everyone who wants to take the NXT UK Championship away from him.

Kenny Williams beats Oliver Carter two falls to one (2-1) to advance in the NXT UK Heritage Cup #1 Contender Tournament. Kenny Williams scores the first fall with a Sunset Flip with 48 seconds left in Round 2. Oliver Carter scores the second fall with 1:26 (one minute, twenty-six seconds) left in Round 3 following a flurry of offense. Kenny Williams scores the third and deciding fall with 1:18 (one minute, eighteen seconds) left in Round 4 after removing a turnbuckle and distracting the referee in order to nail Carter with an aluminum water bottle.

Nina Samuels meets with Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala and wants a match with Amale after what happened two weeks ago. Sid Scala says that someone else has been looking for competition as well, and says that next week, she is in a match with Blair Davenport. Nina Samuels pretends nothing is wrong as she leaves the office, then can be heard screaming.

We see Isla Dawn heading to the ruins in the forest again. This time, she places the snippet of Dani Luna's hair that she has in the lockbox, which she hides away again.

We hear from Teoman, who says that he is officially in the Heritage Cup #1 Contender Tournament. We also hear from his opening round opponent Nathan Frazer, who says that British Rounds matches are fun to watch and even more fun to be in. Teoman says he is relaxed because he is the one to beat, while Frazer says there are a lot of people who said that he would fail and that the tournament is a chance to prove them wrong. Teoman says that Frazer has no purpose in life and that his purpose is his family, which he considers the most important thing in his life. Frazer tells Teoman that everything he does is for his family, as well. Teoman says he knows how to stop Frazer, and Frazer says he knows how dangerous Teoman is, and that he will be the first man to beat him and go on to face Tyler Bate for the Heritage Cup. Teoman says the eye sees everything and that it sees him holding the Heritage Cup. This match happens next week.

Rampage Brown beats Joe Coffey by knockout in a Knockout or Submission Match.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for August 25, 2021

Orange Cassidy beats Matt Hardy after sitting down on Matt Hardy and putting his hands in his pockets for the three count.

We hear from Malakai Black, who says that Brock Anderson is in over his head and proposes a way out: Anderson rolls out and takes a count-out loss before looking him in the eyes, apologizing to him and walking back to the back and thinking about what he was going to do. He then says that if Brock does not, he will take his anger out on him, his father, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and anyone associated with The Nightmare Family.

Chris Jericho heads to the ring. Jericho says that this week has been the biggest in AEW history for everyone except for him, because when he had the chance to end the Five Labours of Jericho by beating MJF, he did not, and lost to MJF for the third time and tapped out when he did. He says that this has bothered him all week because he is Chris Jericho and because he has always strived to keep getting better, and put himself in this position because he had to, as it is who he is and what he does. Jericho calls his loss to MJF a mantra in his head that he cannot fulfill, and until this ends, he will keep attacking MJF every chance he gets. He then proposes a way to end this, and asks MJF to come to the ring. He then realizes that MJF will not show up, and Jericho then proposes one final fight at All Out. Jericho states that if he cannot beat MJF, then maybe he does not belong in AEW any more. Jericho says that if MJF wins, he will join the commentary table full-time and will never wrestle in AEW again, and tells MJF that he will have to get rid of him if he wants to beat him this time. MJF shows up and says it is starting to get embarrassing between the two of them and that he wanted nothing to do with this, saying he sees through Jericho and that Jericho saw his rise to the top and needed the rub from him to stay relevant. He then says that he promised to himself that their match last week would be the last match between them ever, and says that while it is incredible to hear he tapped Jericho out, ending Jericho's career would be legendary. MJF accepts Jericho's challenge, but tells Jericho to mull his decision over, as he has mopped the floor with him three times.

We hear from The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pilman Jr.). Garrison says The Lucha Brothers will be their toughest opponents yet, then says he and Pillman Jr. are family, as blood does not define family. Pillman says they have a bond deep as blood, and that they will see to their goal of winning the AEW World Tag Team Championships.

The Elite show up to watch the next match from the stage, and Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) is seen watching the match from the front row.

The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) beat The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pilman Jr.) to advance to the finals of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament. After the match, Jurassic Express enters the ring and shakes hands with The Lucha Brothers, then The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) push Jurassic Express into The Lucha Brothers to drive a wedge. It fails when both teams attack The Elite.

We see a video package for PAC vs. Andrade el Idolo at All Out.

Jamie Hayter beats Red Velvet in her first AEW match since 2019. After teh match, Hayter and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. attack Red Velvet, but Kris Statlander rushes into the ring, leaving only her and Britt in the ring. Kris fights Britt, but Britt quickly retreats.

We hear from The Dark Order. Evil Uno says The Dark Order is a unit and that all units face obstacles, stating that despite their divide, they are still together, as they support their friends. Alex "3" Reynolds confronts Evil Uno and says it is his fault that Adam Page got injured, and when Uno tells Reynolds to step back into John "4" Silver's shadow if he doesn't like it, Reynolds says he is tired of The Dark Order and leaves. Silver tries to catch up Reynolds as Evil Uno apologizes only to be told by Reynolds that having "Uno" in his name does not make him the leader, and Alan "5" Angels says that Evil Uno went too far.

Tony Schiavone interviews CM Punk in the ring. CM Punk says that he can no longer be "The Voice of the Voiceless", as AEW has a voice and that there are people in the back who listen. He then mentions what Darby Allin is doing as well as all of the other young talent is doing, and asks himself if he can still go, still has what it takes and is still the best in the world, and to answer yes, he must start with Allin. He also sees himself as well as his favorite wrestler at fifteen years old in Allin, and says that while Darby is not the biggest or strongest, he has heart. After hinting to the fans that Bryan Danielson (formerlly Daniel Bryan) might appear in AEW, Punk then says that at All Out, it is less about proving the haters wrong and proving himself right. He then says hello to his wife April (former WWE Superstar AJ Lee).

We hear from Miro, who says that God reminded him of an original sinner after he took out Fuego de Sol. He says that he forgives Fuego del Sol, then says he will drag Eddie Kingston to the river before demanding "The Mad King."

Darby Allin, Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston beat The Wingmen ("The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Cezar Bononi, JD Drake). After the match, Darby is attacked from behind by Daniel Garcia, who runs out of the ring when Sting and Eddie Kingston enter.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Tay Conti, who is met by The Bunny, who calls The Dark Order "losers" who cannot get along with each other before offering her a spot in The Hardy Family Office. Tay Conti tears up the contract and says no, then The Bunny slaps her. Referees and officials have to separate both of them before things get more physical.

We hear from Dax Harwood, who says that while he cannot say how FTR (Harwood and Cash Wheeler) can return, they want one more match. Cash Wheeler says his arm may not be firing right, but that is fine, as FTR will not stop until they get their pound of flesh against Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz).

Tony Schiavone intervews The Elite. Don Callis says that at All Out, The Elite will take out Christian Cage once and for all. Suddenly, Christian Cage shows up. Christian shows a brief video package that shows Callis trying to get Kenny Omega hired as a wrestler at ten years old before calling Callis "a carny piece of shit," but Omega says that at ten, he was the better athlete. Callis says that his actions make him just like Bill Watts, Eddie Graham, Vince McMahon and Verne Gagne, and that the only difference is Kenny Omega and his talent. Christian says that the only thing worse than Callis manipulating a ten-year-old Kenny Omega is an adult Omega still letting it happen, and Callis says that at All Out, Christian will be proven as second-best. Christian grabs Callis only to be attacked by The Elite, then Frankie Kazarian chases The Elite out of the ring with a metal pipe.

We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that the only guy with the balls to step through "The Forbidden Door" was Satoshi Kojima, which he calls "a real treat for the fans." On the news that Kojima wants to step in the ring with him, Moxley says Kojima has a death wish and that he will try to kill him every time he hits him in the ring. Moxley then calls All Out "the public execution of Satoshi Kojima."

Paul Wight guests on commentary for the next match.

The Gunn Club (Billy, Colten and Austin Gunn) beat The Factory (QT Marshall, Nick Comoroto, Aaron Solow) after Marshall taunts Paul Wight only to fall victim from an inside cradle from Colten Gunn.

We hear from Dan Lambert and The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page), who says once against that AEW isn't what the "soft and weak" fans make it out to be and that the fans want to see substandard wrestlers and wrestling instead of "real men." He says that the only way to help the new generation and the "woke masses" is with "real men" like Scorpio Sky and Ethan Page, who he says will fight for the people and set a good example for the masses.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, who says that Brock Anderson is in over his head, but is stubborn and has guts and that every dog does not always have his day. Nevertheless, he has his son Brock's back.

Malakai Black beats Brock Anderson. During the match, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson almost throws in the towel, but slams it down on the ground instead. After the match, Malakai Black grabs a chair and re-enters the ring, but when Arn Anderson wants to fight him, Black throws the chair away. Arn blocks the Black Mass, but Black kicks him in the groin before landing a roundhouse. "Big Shotty" Lee JOhnson gets in the ring, but Malakai Black climbs out and heads to the back while Johnson checks on Arn Anderson.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 24, 2021

The show begins with Cameron Grimes and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Biase entering the arena after leaving the back of a limousine. Grimes and DiBiase then make their way to the ring. DiBiase talks about how he came to NXT to look for the special someone who was worthy of being a Million Dollar Champion and carrying on his legacy, and how that someone had to be strong of body, mind and heart. He says that strength of heart is important, and says that Cameron Grimes is no quitter, and because of that, Cameron Grimes is a champion right now. Grimes admits DiBiase first drove him nuts, as he was looking only at his money and thought he was something, but says he did not have the accomplishment to make him something. When he was LA Knight's butler, he knew that he had to do something, and at NXT TakeOver 36, he became the Million Dollar Champion. Grimes then asks "Where does Cameron Grimes go now?" Grimes and DiBiase agree that they both have to go to the moon, then laugh as smoke and dollar bills with Cameron Grimes' face on them spray throughout the arena.

Hit Row (Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla, B-Fab) is seen entering the arena.

Ridge Holland beats Timothy Thatcher. After the match, Pete Dunne and Ridge Holland attack Thatcher, and when Tommaso Ciampa jumps in, Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch attack him, and Ridge Holland lays him out. As Holland leaves, Thatcher pulls Ridge out of the ring. Ridge attacks Thatcher, but Dunne soon holds him back.

Backstage, Arash Markazi interviews Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo Hayes says that he has never seen himself as an underdog, and that he worked hard to beat men twice his size just to get to the finals of the NXT Breakout Tournament. Carmelo says that when it comes to Odyssey Jones, you cannot prepare for a man like him. He says he cannot get ahead of himself when it comes to winning the finals.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Dexter Lumis and Indi Hartwell. After Indi Hartwell talks about their time together, Dexter produces an invitation to the wedding, which takes place on September 14th.

Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter beat Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Raquel Gonzalez. Raquel says she meant every word she said, and says that while Dakota Kai is tough, it is not over between them if she knows her well enough. She also says she has been waiting for Kay Lee Ray and knows about her NXT UK Women's Championship reign, and says that she will beat anyone who challenges her, Franky Monet shows up and says she will take Raquel's shine and title.

Backstage, Arash Markazi interviews Odyssey Jones, who says tonight is the biggest night of his WWE career, and that he never thought things would come to fruition for him so quickly. He plans to be the best man he can be just like every other night, and that he does not know what is next for him after this. He also admits Carmelo Hayes is his toughest opponent yet, but he has to win.

Kay Lee Ray beats Valentina Feroz.

Samoa Joe is seen entering the arena.

Backstage, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne are not in the mood for an interview. Suddenly, they are met by Mandy Rose, who asks them to come with her and never look back if they do not want to lose again. They follow Mandy.

Samoa Joe heads to the ring. Joe talks about how he stood across the ring from the most dominant champion in NXT history and beat him to become the first-ever three-time NXTHe says that being a three-time champion should be cause for celebration, but experience tells him that to be champion, one must be king in the land of savages, where there is no time to celebrate. Joe says he has noticed that the air is more palpable, the handshakes colder and the stares bolder, then asks who in the locker room is waiting to step up. His challenge is answered by Pete Dunne. Champion. Dunne heads to the ring in street clothes and says Joe has faced him enough times to know the truth, and says that he is the baddest around here, not Joe. Dunne tells Joe to head to the back and tell General Manager William Regal to make the match. Dunne then says "Don't make me provoke," then LA Knight shows up, says Joe is afraid of him and says he would have beaten Karrion Kross in 43.5 seconds before challenging him for the NXT Championship, saying he will be Joe's first and last challenger. Dunne threatens to break Knight's fingers if he gets in the ring, but Knight says he is just here to chat. Suddenly, Kyle O'Reilly shows up and says the only thing Knight has a chance of winning is a "Stone Cold" Steve Austin knock-off vest competition. He then says he respects Joe, then says he has earned a title match and does not have to talk his way into one when he is suddenly attacked by Ridge Holland. Dunne tries to cheap shot Joe, but Joe sees him coming and Dunne is attacked from behind by Tommaso Ciampa. Ridge Holland punches out Ciampa, then LA Knight rushes at Joe only to be headbutted out of the ring.

Backstage, Cameron Grimes and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase leave the arena, then Grimes tells DiBiase that the Million Dollar Championship is his legacy and hands it back. DiBiase tells Grimes that he should have it to remind him of who he is. When Grimes finds out that the belt suddenly feels lighter and cheaper, he checks the back only to find out it is a replica title. DiBiase laughs as the white limousine speeds off.

Backstage, Kyle O'Reilly is approached by Duek Hudson, but as soon as Hudson insults him, O'Reilly slaps him. Hudson attacks him, but O'Reilly strikes back, and referees and officials have to hold both men back.

General Manager William Regal watches the next match from ringside.

Carmelo Hayes beats Odyssey Jones to win the NXT Breakout Tournament after reversing a pinfall attempt by Jones into a crucifix pin. Both men shake hands after the match, then General Manager William Regal congratulates Hayes with a contract for a match for any championship of his choice, then Hayes thanks Odyssey Jones for putting a fight before stating that when he calls his shot, he does not miss.

We hear from Pete Dunne, Oney Lorcan, Danny Burch and Ridge Holland. Pete Dunne says he does not care who stakes their claim to the NXT Championship, as he knows that Joe knows he will beat him. Danny Burch says things will change after five months on the shelf, and Oney Lorcan says he and Burch will be champions again. Ridge Holland says that he will put Tommaso Ciampa on the shelf just like he did Timothy Thatcher, then says that they started this and that they will end this.

We hear from Boa, who says another victim will fall to Tian Sha (Xia Li, Boa, Mei Yinh).

Next week: Ilja Dragunov returns to NXT!

In a stunning upset, Xyon Quinn beats Boa with a clothesline in his NXT debut. After the match, Xyon Quinn jumps over the barricade to leave after seeing Mei Ying at the stage. (Xyon Quinn is formerly known as rugby standout Daniel Vidot.)

Backstage, Johnny Gargano tells General Manager William Regal to cancel Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis' wedding. Regal refuses. When LA Knight shows up complaining about Samoa Joe and Tommaso Ciampa, Regal kicks him and Gargano out of his office.

We hear from Malcolm Bivens as Roderick Strong teaches a masterclass with Julius and Brutus Creed, which is also overseen by Hachiman (who is mentioned by name for the first time). Bivens says Roderick Strong will be in the ring next week to show what kind of champion he truly is against KUSHDA.

Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) beats Hit Row (Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla) in a six-man tag match. During the match, B-Fab shoves Santos Escobar into the ring post behind the referee's back, and is then confronted by Electra Lopez, who hits B-Fab with a pipe before tossing it to Swerve, distracting him. Electra Lopez is also heard saying the word "Familia." This allows Escobar and Legado del Fantasma to get the win.

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

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for August 24, 2021

"Absolute" Ricky Starks guests on commentary for the next three matches.

Thunder Rosa beats Heather Reckless with the Peruvian Necktie.

The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Ren Jones and Brayden Lee.

Powerhouse Hobbs quickly beats "The Captain" Shawn Dean. After the match, "Absolute" Ricky Starks says that Shawn Dean is an example of what will happen to "The Machine" Brian Cage while Hook puts Dean in a Dragon Sleeper on the top rope.

Tony Schiavone interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., Rebel and Jamie Hayter in the ring. Britt calls the greatest name to enter the United Center and the greatest wrestler of a generation after retaining the AEW Women's World Champion. She then says she never considered Red Velvet an enemy - or anything at all - until she tried to ruin her moment in "Brittsburgh." and says that if she did this in "Britt-cago," the fans would riot. After Britt Baker mentions that she beat Red Velvet, Jamie says that the fans will see on Dynamite what they saw on Rampage: her booting Red Velvet all around the ring. Red Velvet soon runs into the ring, but Jamie Hayter attacks her. Red Velvet is about to be outnumbered when Kris Statlander runs into the ring, forcing Britt, Rebel and Jamie to retreat.

Dante Martin beats Alan "5" Angels.

The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) beat The Factory (Nick Comoroto and Aaron Solow). The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison, Brian Pillman Jr., Julia Hart) are seen watching the match from the front row, and later in the match, they almost have a physical confrontation with The Lucha Brothers at ringside.

The Dark Order (John "4" Silver and Preston "10" Vance) beat Kal Herro and Isaiah Moore.

Best Friends (Orange Cassiy, Chuck Taylor, Wheeler Yuta) beats TheHybrid2 (Jack Evans and Angelico) and Matt Hardy after Orange Cassidy sits down on a Sunset Flip attempt by Angelico and puts his hands in his pocket. After the match, Angelico attacks Orange Cassidy only to eat an Orange Punch.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 23, 2021

MVP and Bobby Lashley head to the ring to start tonight's show. MVP addresses what happened at SummerSlam, saying that when Goldberg first showed up, he and Lashley were shocked he would show up and challenge Lashley for the WWE Championship. He says that everyone knows about his history in the wreslting business and that Goldberg is still a powerhouse and a worthy challenger, but that he did not know he would show up with his son Gage. MVP says that while he and Lashley do not know why Goldberg brought his son Gage, but in the end, Goldberg looked amazing, but also succeeded at making Lashley angry, and the angrier Lashley gets, the stronger he gets. After saying that Goldberg learned this the hard way, MVP says that Lashley "beat the holy hell" out of Goldberg to the point that he did not have a leg to stand on and quit, which makes Goldberg a coward. MVP then mentions Lashley winning the match before Gage tried to attack Lashley from behind like a coward and got put in the Hurt Lock, which he says Lashley would do to anybody in the building. MPV then says that he and Lashley do not have to worry about that in San Diego, California, for the city is full of cowards, and says that if anyone thinks Lashley owes Goldberg or Gage an apology, then, according to Lashley, they can go to Hell. Suddenly, Damian Priest appears and confronts MVP and Lashley for calling Goldberg and the fans cowards, then says he won't jump Lashley from behind and is not half his size, and that he is challenging Lashley tonight. Priest goes on to call Lashley a coward if he does not want to accept the challenge. Lashley hits Priest with some right hands, but Priest fires back, and MVP tells Priest if he wants Lashley, he's got him.

Damian Priest beats Bobby Lashley by disqualification. During the match, Sheamus runs into the ring and attacks Priest. As Sheamus and Lashley gang up on Priest, Drew McIntyre runs into the ring, and he and Damian Priest clean house.

Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre beat Bobby Lashley and Sheamus after Lashley and MVP leave Sheamus high and dry in the ring.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Doudrop, who says she made a mistake associating herself with Eva Marie, and even though Eva got her foot in the door, she did not sign up to be treated like she was worthless. She then says that she likes the Doudrop name and that this is her name now, but as she says what she will do to Eva Marie the next time she sees her, Eva Marie attacks her with a road crate.

Karrion Kross wears a Roman gladiator's mask on the way to the ring before the next match.

Karrion Kross beats Ricochet with the Kross Jacket.

In backstage footage from SummerSlam, Big E and Logan Paul interrupt Baron Corbin's interview. When Corbin asks why Logan Paul is suddenly being interview, Logan Paul says "Maybe it's because you're an asshole."

Logan Paul is seen with The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) backstage.

Backstage, Sheamus confronts Bobby Lashley for leaving him hanging in the ring. Lashley tells Sheamus he did not need saving, and tells him to deal with it unless they want to handle business.

It's time for Moist TV. Tonight's guest is Logan Paul. John Morrison mentions his and his brother Jake Paul's forays into boxing, then asks what is next from the Paul brothers. Before he can answer, The Miz shows up. Logan Paul talks about his brother Jake's boxing match against Tyron Woodsley and how Jake will win and make Woodsley into a meme, then Miz tells the crowd to shut up and show Logan Paul some respect. Miz says that Logan Paul and his brother are great, then asks what round his brother Jake is getting knocked in. Logan says Jake will do the knocking out, and that Miz won't be the only opponent if he keeps it up. John Morrison has to stop the argument and tells Miz that he is making the segment all about him, but Miz says Moist TV is an offshoot of Miz TV and that he gave Morrison Moist TV out of the goodness of his heart. As they argue, Logan Paul leaves. Miz and Morrison continue then argue about recent events, then Xavier Woods shows up while Logan Paul is still on the stage.

We see Elias' gravestone vignette from last week.

Xavier Woods beats The Miz with an inside cradle after John Morrison inadvertently distracts the referee with the Drip Stick. After the match, John Morrison says it was an accident and apologizes, then he and Miz spray the crowd with the Drip Sticks until Miz attacks Morrison. After Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale, the crowd chants "Why, Miz, why?" before Miz heads to the back.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Nikki A.S.H. meets with Rhea Ripley, saying she will not let what happened to her at SummerSlam bring her down. Nikki then asks Rhea to be her tag team partner against Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler in an attempt to raise her spirits. Rhea accepts.

We hear from Reggie, who talks about how he was never able to afford ice cream as a kid due to having no money and being bullied as kid as he buys two cones, and says he had to learn to be smart and agile to outsmart the bullies. Akira Tozawa and R-Truth sneak up on him, but Reggie hands them the cones, climbs a tree, gets on the top of the ice cream truck, then gets a ride from the owner of the truck. Afterwards, R-Truth and Akira Tozawa argue again.

Backstage, Matt Riddle meets with Randy Orton and says that he will love the championship celebration that he has in store for him. Orton says he is not big on surprises or celebrations, and asks Riddle not to do anything stupid. Riddle asks "Trust me, bro...would I do something stupid?" before he leaves.

In footage from earlier today, Mansoor asks Mustafa Ali not to get involved in his match with Jinder Mahal.

Mansoor beats Jinder Mahal by disqualification after refusing to listen to the referee and refusing to let Mansoor out of the corner while stomping him. After the match, Mustafa Ali tells Mansoor they can do things Mansoor's way or they can do things his way.

Backstage, Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre have a chat. Priest thanks McIntyre for having his back earlier tonight, and McIntyre congratulates Priest on beating Sheamus for the United States Championship at SummerSlam. As Damian Priest talks about how he is living a dream as United States Champion, Drew McIntyre invites Damian Priest to the bar to slam down a few pints. Priest accepts.

Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. Charlotte Flair counts her main roster singles title reigns and calls herself the most decorated woman in WWE, then says she is surprised that nobody has created a "commemorative statue of opportunity" of her. She says she will hold the Raw Women's Championship as long as she can, and says she does not need friends, family or fans because the championship is all she needs. Charlotte Flair then says she looked in the mirror this morning and saw a champion, and tonight, she wants to give the fans a chance to see her walk around with the title instead of Nikki A.S.H. After stating that she is no longer playing around anymore and that started the first Women's Evolution, she says that tonight is the start of a new one. Suddenly, Alexa Bliss shows up. Alexa congratulates Charlotte, then says she and Lilly want to say hi.

Backstage, Nia Jax talks with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, saying she saw a title opportunity and took it only to come up short. Baszler tells Nia that when they team up, nobody can stop them, and that they need to become the unstoppable force.

We hear from Elias, who says that before WWE stood for "Walk With Elias," it stood for World Wrestling Entertainment, but he is here not to entertain, but to conquer wrestling and become a champion. He says that by doing this, he can conquer the world. He says that from the ashes come opportunity, and with this comes the opportunity to become a Superstar. All the while, Elias plants a tree in front of the gravestone from last week.

Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley beat Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

Backstage, we hear from John Morrison, who faces the fact that he and The Miz are no longer friends and that he will end a double-crossing Miz next week.

Matt Riddle heads to the ring. Riddle says he and Orton have been on a wild ride before recounting more recent events, including winning the Raw Tag Team Championships, then says there is one thing left to do: "have the dopest celebration" in San Diego, California. Riddle then introduces Orton, who shows up. After Orton and Riddle are announced as Raw Tag Team Champions, the fans are given an impressive pyrotechnics display. Riddle says that as good as the tag team titles are, friendship is just as important, and Riddle gifts Orton with a scooter. Suddenly, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up. Omos catches up with Styles, then Styles makes fun of Orton's scooter before noting that Orton has not given Riddle anything before saying he has something for Riddle: a Phenomenal Forearm to the face. Styles says he will beat Riddle like he always has until he and Omos get their tag team title rematch, and that he will do it tonight. Riddle accepts Styles' challenge and says he will beat him.

Next week: Bobby Lashley vs. Sheamus! Doudrop vs. Eva Marie! John Morrison vs. The Miz!

Matt Riddle beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles after Randy Orton hits Omos with the scooter Riddle gifted to him. After the match, Orton hits Styles with an RKO.

Raw Talk: We hear from Charlotte Flair, Damian Priest and Jinder Mahal.

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

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Dante Martin beats Anthony Bowens.

We hear from Julia Hart and Big Swole. Big Swole says cheating must be a trend for Diamante, for that is all she does, and says she is pathetic. Julia Hart says Diamante may have gotten her once, but next time, she will not let it slide. Big Swole then challenges Diamante to a tag team match against her and Julia Hart, saying she may have gotten them once, but she will not get them twice.

The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Warren Johnson and Zack Mason.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Diamante. She says she has already beaten Big Swole and Julia Hart once as she says that she has no idea why they are challenging her to a tag team match, then she then says she has found a tag team partner in "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose.

Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Wheeler Yuta) beat The Blade and TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans). After the match, Matt Hardy shows up with Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) and threatens to delete Orange Cassidy, then Best Friends and Kris Statlander go for the group hug.

Tay Conti beats Promise Braxton.

Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alan "5" Angels and Colt Cabana) in a six-man tag match. At the start of the match, Andrade el Idolo, Chavo Guerrero and Andrade's interpreter Jose show up to watch the match - and mock Death Triangle - from the front row, with Chavo Guerrero producing tickets to prove they have the right to be there. After the match, Evil Uno chews out Alan Angels, and Colt Cabana and the rest of The Dark Angel show up to restore order as Alan Angels heads to the back in a huff.