Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 30, 2021

Matt Cardona beats Raj Singh in the BTI match after he and Chelsea Green beat up Rohit Taju on the outside.

Trey Miguel beats Laredo Kid and Alex Zayne (who is no longer performing in WWE as "Ari Sterling") in a three-way match to advance to the finals of the X Division Championship Tournament.

We hear from Matthew Rehwoldt, who says he saw command of Laredo Kid's lucha libre style, and says there are people in his position who would attack his mask and says that the world does not understand his art. He also says people do not understand him, then says he understands Laredo Kid, and he wants to bring Laredo Kid to his canvas to make the world accept what they create, and all Laredo Kid has to do is accept him.

In footage from earlier today, medical staff wrap Sami Callihan's foot in a cast before being taken to the hospital following a backstage attack from W. Morrissey and Eddie Edwards. As a result, tonight's main event is Eddie Edwards vs. W. Morrisey in a Street Fight, and Moose has been banned from ringside. We hear from Eddie Edwards, who says that there will be no Moose and no Sami Callihan. He says that he and Sami knew what they were getting into, that Sami will be okay and that it ends between him and W. Morrissey tonight before he comes for Moose.

The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) beat Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering to become #1 contenders to the Impact Knockout Tag Team Championships after Kaleb with a K keeps Jordynne Grace distracted.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Christopher Daniels, who says that "the Forbidden Door" brought him back, then says he didn't have to knock on the door when he helped build the house. As he says that he will read the gospel to Madman Fulton tonight, Josh Alexander shows up and thanks Daniels for the help last week. Christian Cage shows up and blames what happened on Josh, but Daniels tells them to keep it civil. Daniels says that he has an agenda that he will tell them about later on the way out, then Christian Cage tells Josh Alexander that he only came out last week so that Alexander would have no excuses.He then tells Alexander to keep his emotions in check if he wants to become world champ.

Backstage, Brian Myers teaches physical fitness to Sam Beale, Zicky Dice and Manny Lemons by having them do 250 push-ups. VSK is also there, and he finished ten minutes ago. Sam, Manny and Zicky find out from Brian Myers that VSK is "a cut above them," and Brian Myers blames them for costing him a tag team title shot. Sam Beale tells Manny and Zicky to start taking notes.

We hear from The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), who are still on vacation, drinking beers, putting themselves over on Twitter and beating up Jon Moxley. Doc Gallows plus Impact Insiders on YouTube before he and Anderson brag about who they've beaten. Doc Gallows then says they need opponents for Bound For Glory, and that a #1 contender's match between FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) and Bullet Club (Chris Bey, "Switchblade" Jay White, El Phantasmo) has been set up with the winner facing them for the Impact World Tag Team Championships. Anderson says they have a future in the business as bookers, and that everyone will begin to hate them more than they already have.

We see Deonna Purrazzo drive to Mickie James' residence. When she enters the stable, she finds Mickie James and the two of them brawl. Deonna knocks Mickie James, but Mickie stops her before she can lock her in the stall and fights back and eventually lays her out with a helmet before taking it outside. Mickie blinds Deonna with a water hose before trying to drown her in a bucket of water, and when someone starts noticing that something is going on, Deonna leaves.

Backstage, we hear from FinJuice (Juice Robinson and David Finlay). Juice Robinson says they were outnumbered by Bullet Club (Chris Bey, "Switchblade" Jay White, El Phantasmo) yet again last week, and David Finlay says that they have found a way to even the odds: Chris Sabin. Sabin shows up and proposes they beat Bullet Club next week before partying with a few beers.

"The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels beats Madman Fulton after "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander stops Ace Austin and despite Fulton kicking out of Angel's Wings at one.

At Swinger's Palace, Scott D'Amore shows up, and Johnny Swinger tells him not to take Bound For Glory for Las Vegas, Nevada so Swinger's Palace doesn't get shut down. D'Amore wants to know what is in it for him. Johnny Swinger then says he will pack up and head to Las Vegas to shut down the competition, and Scott D'Amore says that sould not be a problem without a Nevada state casino license. When Swinger says he doesn't have a license to run a casino in Tennessee, D'Amore tells Swinger that he just incriminated himself and that he has no choice but to shut the whole thing down, much to the displeasure of Swinger.

Backstage, Ace Austin tells Madman Fulton he has nothing to be ashamed of, then he has Fulton take the cameraman to Scott D'Amore's office. Austin meets with D'Amore, saying the inmates are running the asylum and that Josh Alexander keeps getting involved in his and Fulton's matches. Scott D'Amore says that he has given his word to someone else last week and that with Christian Cage now being medically cleared, Fulton and Austin will face Christian and Josh Alexander in a tag team match next week.

Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner) head to the ring. Eric Young says they had all the momentum, power and control until someone made a mistake and let the sickness back in and take control, and that someone was Rhino. He says that he knows Rhino knows he made a mistake and that he forced their hand, and left him lying so he could see the truth and be his purest form, then tells him he has a decision to make and is either with them or against them. Eric Young says that nobody walks away from Violent By Design and that Rhino needs to make the right choice. Rhino shows up, and Eric Young asks him if he will do the right thing, and says that his voice is the only thing that matters, not the fans'. Eric Young tells Rhino that he needs to make a decision and make the right choice, and tells him not to force their hand and make them violent again. Violent By Design surround Rhino as Eric Young tells Rhino he brought this crossroads on himself. Eric Young tells Rhino to do the right thing. All of a sudden, Heath shows up for the first time in months and brawls with Violent By Design, sending them into a retreat while Rhino stands in a corner. When Heath stands in the middle of the ring to welcome Rhino back, however, Rhino leaves, but he does not leave with Violent By Design and instead leaves through the crowd.

A tournament to crown the first Impact Digital Media Champion starts October 5th on Impact Plus and Impact Ultimate Insiders.

Eddie Edwards beats W. Morrissey in a Street Fight in which Moose in banned from ringside following a Boston Knee Party to a barbed wire chair into Morrissey's face, thanks to Alisha. After the match, Moose runs into the ring and attacks Eddie before Spearing him through a table. Alisha checks on Eddie afterwards, but Morrissey and Moose gang up on Alisha. Morrissey forces Alisha to watch as Moose wraps a chair around Eddie's neck before sending Eddie into the ring post and smashing it into his neck and throat with another chair. Morrissey and Moose walk away, and Alisha and a referee check on Eddie to end the show.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for September 30, 2021

Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) beat Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter. During the match, Symbiosis (Eddie Dennis, Primate, T-Bone) shows up, and their appearance proves a distraction to Moustache Mountain until Jack Starz and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff fight Primate and T-Bone. Oliver Carter and Ashton Smith hit dives to the outside and take everyone else out, which makes it easier for other referees to restore order as the match continues.

Backstage, Joseph Conners and Jinny run into Emilia McKenzie and Meiko Satomura, and Jinny tells Emilia that nobody cares about her, saying she is merely stating facts and that Emilia is pathetic. Emilia is unfazed.

Backstage during the break, Jack Starz and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff's interview is interrupted by Nina Samuels as part of "The Nina Samuels Show." Mastiff mentions Symbiosis (Eddie Dennis, Primate, T-Bone) sticking their noses where they don't belong, but as soon as Nina Samuels makes the interview about her, Mastiff and Starz walk off before she can notice.

Dani Luna beats Xia Brookside. When Luna offers to shake Xia's hand, a frustrated Xia slaps it away.

We see a video package for Blair Davenport.

Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is met by Stevie Turner, who tells Sid Scala to reinstate Blair Davenport to ensure that Scala never has to suspend her again. Scala says he and General Manager Johnny Saint will take it into consideration.

In footage from earlier this week, Sam Gradwell says he vandalized Subculture's ("Flash" Morgan Webster, Mark Andrews, Dani Luna) mural because he has been here since day one and he is tired of people like Subculture getting like all the attention. He says he is better than Mark Andrews, then Mark Andrews shows up with a broken skateboard and hits Gradwell with it. Both men are immediately held back.

Charlie Dempsey beats Josh Morrell by submission in his NXT UK debut.

Backstage, A-Kid and Ilja Dragunov have a face-to-face meeting. A-Kid congratulates Ilja Dragunov on beating Walter, then says that they are not enemies and that he is the only one right now who understands Dragunov, saying that he too felt the pressure before defending the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship. He says he needs to create a legacy, and to do that, he has to win the NXT UK Championship. Dragunov says he understands A-Kid's motivation, then says he just came off of beating NXT UK's most dominant champion in Walter and tells A-Kid not to be naive and not to compare himself to him. A-Kid says he does not have to compare himself to anyone, and asks Dragunov how it felt to think about one man and one championship for an entire year, then says it is about making mistakes, not will or enduring pain. He also says that when Dragunov loses his temper, he will catch him, and Dragunov will either "tap, snap or nap." Dragunov says it does not matter what trick A-Kid brings out of his pocket, as he did not win the NXT UK Championship through technical abilities. He says that the title needs pain, struggle and will and that one must be "more than human" to hold it. He says that he has to put A-Kid in his place in two weeks, for now, he is the tsar while A-Kid is "just a kid." Both men then shake hands.

We hear from Wolfgang. Wolfgang says that he wants to inspire future generations much like how past generations inspired him. We also hear from Noam Dar, who says that the heritage of the business means everything to him, and says being humble is not as good as being aware. He says that he is getting better, and if he hasn't caught up to anyone yet, he will soon. Wolfgang says the difference between him and Noam Dar is that he cares about heritage while Noam Dar cares more about money and material things. Noam Dar says Wolfgang may have built these roads, but he is breaking speed records and he is moving at the speed of light and will run him over next week. Wolfgang says this is about himself and what he can do, and all that is standing in his way is Noam Dar. Noam Dar says that Wolfgang is not the only dangerous animal in town and that he is a wolf in sheep's clothing, and next week, he will eat him alive. Wolfgang and Noam Dar face off in the finals of the NXT UK Heritage Cup #1 Contender's Tournament next week.

Next week: Jinny vs. Emilia McKenzie! Sam Gradwell vs. Mark Andrews!

Joe Coffey beats Jordan Devlin after Wolfgang holds on to Joe Coffey from ringside as Mark Coffey distracts the referee.

Down The Rhodes - Rhodes To The Top recap for September 29, 2021 (Episodes One and Two)

We are introduced to Cody and Brandi Rhodes at the start of the show, and we get a preview of what will happen throughout the season.

At Daly's Place in Jacksonville, Florida, Cody and Brandi head to the arena. We get a look at what Cody and Brandi do as part of their jobs, then we see Cody meet with Tony Khan, founder and CEO of All Elite Wrestling. Khan and Cody talk about Cody's promo with up-and-coming rookie Anthony Ogogo, and both of them agree that they have to make the promo work in order to build up Ogogo has a talent.

Cody and Brandi talk about Brandi's upcoming pregnancy. Brandi thinks that Cody will be overwhelmed by her giving birth, but Cody says that is not true. They also talk about Cody's promo with Anthony Ogogo, and Cody says he will make it somwhat personal.

An hour before showtime, Cody meets with Darby Allin, who is about to drop the TNT Championship to Miro. Darby admits that he slept in his car in the Daly's Place parking lot the night he faced Cody for the TNT Championship just to remind himself where he came from.

Cody goes over his promo ready as Dynamite is up and running. The promo is a smashing success.

Cody and Brandi head to the doctor. Afterwards, Cody prepares the dinner for Brandi's first Mother's Day. Cody makes a cake, which Brandi is surprised to learn that Cody has put the time in to make, much less make perfectly. Brandi says that she could have their baby at any moment, and while Brandi says she is ready, Cody does not feel ready for the idea that he will be responsible for a human life. Cody then gifts Brandi with pink boxing gloves with "CBO" on the wrist straps.

Cody talks with Darby Allin after Darby took a tumble down some stairs outside of the arena. We hear from Sammy Guevara and Preston "10" Vance about how dangerous being a professional wrestler can be. Brandi talks with Vickie Guerrero, feeling tonight's show may be the last one for a while. Meanwhile, Brandi has to talk with Jade Cargill following a hard slap to Red Velvet's face, while Cody has to meet with Ricky Starks, who is currently injured and cannot wrestle for three months, and Cody, Ricky and Tony Khan figure out how to keep Ricky relevant.

Brandi has a chat with Jade Cargill, and asks her to lighten up a bit on the physicality after nearly hurting Red Velvet. Brandi also recommends talking to Red Velvet backstage. Meanwhile, Ricky Starks is worried about making sure his promo for tonight's show counts.

Ricky Starks' promo takes place, and the promo is a smashing success.

In Atlanta, Georgia, Brandi's parents are in town for the baby shower. Cody and Brandi's friends and members of Cody's family also show up for the baby shower. Brandi talks how she and Teil did not get along very well at first, as Teil and others felt that Brandi was not a true member of the Rhodes family. Brandi's mother offers to be the night nanny, but Cody feels that she can "cameo in," but Brandi's mother says she will pop in whenever she feels like it and to go tell Brandi.

Cody tells members of his family that much like his father Dusty, he will not be taking paternity leave when his and Brandi's baby is born. Meanwhile, Brandi says that the baby she is having will be the only one she will have, as she still has a lot of things she wants to do. Brandi also talks about having to sit out of a mixed tag match against Shaquille O'Neil and Jade Cagrill.

Brandi meets with her sommeleier Zaco for her new "Whoa Baby!" wine. Jade Cargill and Red Velvet show up despite their issues with each other to be Brandi's wine tasters, and tension between Jade and Red Velvet becomes appearent. At Brandi's behest, Brandi and Jade patch things up.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for September 29, 2021

In memory of Jon Huber "Brodie Lee," 1979 - 2020.

CM Punk is on commentary this week.

Adam Cole beats Jungle Boy after pulling Jungle Boy towards himself and referee Aubrey Edwards to hit Jungle Boy with a low blow before nailing the Last Shot for the win. After the match, The Elite shows up.After the commercial break, Karl Anderson says that to be elite, one has to have people like him, Doc Gallows, Adam Cole and Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks, who are still EVP's, "Extremely Violent People." Adam Cole says he told everyone he would beat Jungle Boy and that he did it by himself because he is elite and undefeated. Brandon Cutler takes the microphone, then Matt Jackson takes it and hands it to MT Nakazawa. MT Nakazawa says he has nothing to say, then Kenny Omega says his telephone and social media is full of people saying his match with Bryan Danielson was AEW's greatest match, and admits that while Danielson took him to the limit, he couldn't get the job done when it counted. He also says that Bryan Danielson will not get a rematch or face him in the ring ever again, then Bryan Danielson shows up and asks the fans if they want to see a rematch. The fans soon make it known that they do. Danielson says he also wants the rematch and accuses Omega of not "having the balls" to give him one before calling him "Kenny 'No Balls' Omega." He then wants to see if any member of The Elite has any balls and challenges the rest of The Elite to a one-on-one match on Rampage, but Omega interrupts and says it can happen right now. Danielson says he is not along and brings out Frankie Kazarian, Christian Cage, Luchasaurus, Marko Stunt and Jungle Boy, and The Elite retreat.

Backstage, The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) are met by Andrade el Idolo, who asks how many luchadores it will take to take both the AAA and AEW World Tag Team Championships from theme. Fenix and Penta say they will take on anyone, any time.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beat Matt Sydal and Dante Martin. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Cody and Johnson in the ring. Cody demands Malakai Blackget into the ring right now, but Arn Anderson tells Cody to stop talking, saying that Malakai has systematically destroyed everyone since he showed up. Arn says that Cody that he should have finished the job the second time, for Malakai is an assassin and predator who will do what it takes to win, and while he could step in, he is just "too damn old." Arn says the difference between him and Cody is that Cody would give his car to a carjacker while he would shoot the carjacker (which almost immediately becomes an Internet meme). Anderson then tells Cody he will be damned if he coaches a loser, then tells Johnson to come with him because he at least listens to him.

Jon Moxley, Eddie Kingston and Darby Allin beat Bear County (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson) and Anthony Green. After the match, Sting hits Anthony Green with the Scorpion Death Drop while Eddie holds up a "Brodie Lee" sign.

We see a video package chronicling the events between Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Ruby Soho.

Before the next match, Matt Hardy says that he was supposed to make his debut in Rochester, New York, but that was "deleted" because Rochester did not deserve his debut. As he insults the town, Orange Cassidy shows up with The Dark Order.

Orange Cassidy and The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Alex "3" Reynolds, John "4' Silver, Alan "5" Angels, Preston "10" Vance, Colt Cabana) beat The Hardy Family Office (Matt Hardy, Marq Quen, Isiah Kassidy, The Butcher, The Blade, Angelico, Jack Evans, Jora Johl) in a 16-man tag team match. During the match, Evil Uno walks out on the match. Tay Conti, Anna Jay, -1 and Amanda Huber then show up. After -1 throws the rolled-up paper at Evil Uno, Amanda tells Evil Uno to get back into the match, and this leads to The Dark Order turning the match around. After the match, The Dark Order reconciles.

We hear from Lio Rush, who says that he is an "LBO" who is wanting to do business with All Elite Wrestling and make some money.

Backstage, we hear from FTR. Dax Harwood says that while they have gotten lost, they are steering the ship again and they are revitalized.

Dan Lambert and The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page) are in the ring. Lambert insults Chris Jericho, then gives him credit for putting AEW on his shoulders and making it the hottest wrestling company in decades. He then says that Jericho ended his career when he decided to confront America's Top Team and The Men of the Year, and says that Jericho is now retired after they "cut the head off the AEW snake." Scorpio Sky says that he stood in the ring a year ago and asked the fans if they were paying attention, as he was one of the first champions in AEW and got an impressive win-loss record, and says that the only who paid attention to him was Lambert. He says that Lambert saw him and Ethan Page as main-eventers, and Ethan Page says that the fans have overlooked them because they don't come off as tough guys despite the fact that he is undefeated so far in AEW. Ethan Page says that he and Scorpio Sky will not be overlooked, and after walking and talking like a champion, he now rolls with champions.

We hear from Hikaru Shida, who says that she will get her 50th win in addition to her other AEW accolades. We then hear from Serena Deeb, who says it won't happen if she cannot get past her next week.

Anna Jay and Tay Conti beat Penelope Ford and The Bunny.

We see a video package for Jade Cargill vs. "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose vs. Thunder Rosa next week.

MJF and Wardlow head to the ring. MJF says he wants AEW to be successful and that he is willing to do whatever it takes to make that happens as long as he gets what he deserves, and that AEW is continuing to grow and there a few others who have been here since the beginning to make AEW grow. He says he has beaten all three of those pillars, then says that without him, AEW is nothing, and he claims to be the past, present and future of the company as he says he deserves to be AEW World Champion.He then says that he wants the opportunities that he deserves, and says that he has some old friends in high places who will ensure he gets them if Tony Khan does not give them to him. Darby Allin shows up, and MJF says that Allin is only interrupting him because he is jealous of him while calling him a "number two guy" and saying he is number one around here. Darby Allin tells MJF to leave if he cannot get what he wants, as nobody will miss him, and says he will be "AEW till death" and that MJF is not the number one pillar because he is the only pillar to win a championship. MJF says Darby Allin is only straight edge because he and his uncle went on a joyride only for his uncle to die from drunken driving that night, and says it is a travesty because "the wrong man died." MJF dares Darby Allin, but Darby says he will not do it because MJF will not break him mentally, and tells MJF to keep talking. MJF tells Wardlow they are done, and they walk away.

We see a video package for Sammy Guevara vs. Miro for the TNT Championship, which is coming up next.

Sammy Guevara beats Miro to become the TNT Champion! During the match, Sammy rolls out of the ring as Miro calls for Game Over, and an angry Miro tears off some top turnbuckle covers.

During the first commercial break of Rhodes to the Top, Tony Schiavone interviews Sammy Guevara says he will become the best TNT Champion there ever was. He reveals that Bobby Fish - who does not even work in AEW - wants to be the first to face him for the title. Dan Lambert and The Men of the Year show up and mock Sammy for taking Bobby Fish as an opponent (with Lambert calling Bobby Fish "the only ride [he is] tall enough to get on) while tellng Sammy that from here on, he will face the best. Sammy says that Bobby may be next week, but they can do this right now. Sammy and Scorpio almost come to blows.

Generation NXT 2.0 - NXT 2.0 recap for September 28, 2021

Hit Row (Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla, B-Fab) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Ashante "Thee" Adonis says tonight is all about the ladies, and says it is a honor and a gift to be in the ladies' presence as he also hypes up the NXT Women's Championship match betweeen Franky Monet and Raquel Gonzalez, saying today is the ladies' day. Top Dolla also mentions the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship match between Toxic Attraction and the team of Zoey Stark and Io Shirai, then Swerve says his title is not on the line because nobody is going after it like Santos Escobar. Top Dolla also mentions the NXT Cruiserweight Championship match between Grayson Waller and Roderick Strong, then B-Fab says the spotlight will be on her when she beats Elektra Lopez like she owes her money. Elektra Lopez then shows up with the rest of Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) as B-Fab says that Elektra is big but not bad, and that she will be "big mad" when she gets in the ring with her.

Elektra Lopez beats B-Fab in a no-disqualification match. During the match, the rest of Hit Row (Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla) and the rest of Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) are ejected from ringside when they all brawl with each other on the outside.

We see some footage of Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis' honeymoon where the two of them spend time on the beach. Meanwhile, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae spy on them from the balcony. When Dexter and Indi head to the ocean, Gargano scares them off by disguising himself as a shark.

Joe Gacy is in the ring. Gacy says that contrary to popular opinion, the ring is still a safe space. He says that last week, he made a huge impact, and he has not been cancelled. He says he has made a bigger impact than Superstars like Tommaso Ciampa, Roderick Strong and Bron Breakker using only his words. He says he did not have to throw one single punch, as he speaks for a generation that nobody understands except for "the enlightened ones." He says everyone else lives in a "darkened, obsolete world," and when he went back to the locker room, he saw nothing but "triggered" faces, and says that he is nothing but inclusive and that conflicts can be resolved with discussion and not violence. He says that while one person can change the world, he is here to introduce "a new normal," and thanks the crowd for their open minds before Xyon Quinn shows up for the next match.

Xyon Quinn beats Oney Lorcan.

We hear from Grayson Waller, who says that he is a thriller junkie who surfs, snowboards and parachutes. He says he saw his opportunity last week and took it, and now his first singles match is for the Cruiserweight Championship and everyone will know his name.

MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) head to the ring. After the match, Samantha Irving interviews MSK. Nash Carter says they will keep smoking the tag team division and that they are not content, and Wes Lee says they will continue to be the fighting champions they promised they would be. Both of them agree that all the teams can step up and get knocked back, then Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up. James Drake questions their claims of being fighting champions and wants to know where their opportunity is. Zack Gibson says that their reign means nothing until they face them, then Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams show up. Carmelo says he might as well be mentioned in the conversation, and he and Trick Williams tease going for the tag team titles. Zack Gibson says the line starts behind him and James Drake, then Nash Carter tells Grizzled Young Veterans to shut up before Wes Lee dares Carmelo Hayes to use his contract and find out quickly what he and Trick are up against. As Wes Lee says he and Carter are the better team and Zack Gibson fails to understand slang, Brooks Jensen and Josh Briggs show up only for Trick Williams to mouth off at them. Jensen punches Trick in the mouth, and this starts a brawl between the team of Carmelo and Trick, the team of Jensen and Briggs and the team of Grizzled Young Veterans.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Raquel Gonzalez, who says that while Franky Monet is a good opponent, she is not overlooking her and she will be another name on a list of who she's beaten. As she speaks, Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) shows up, and Mandy Rose says the women's title looks a lot better on her than on Raquel.

Io Shirai and Zoey Stark retain the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships against Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne).

We see a video package for Bron Breakker. Breakker says that for the last two weeks, he feels like he has been shot out of a cannon, and he is not here to make friends; he is here to become NXT Champion and he is not a patient guy.

Tommaso Ciampa is interviewed virtually via FaceTime. He says that he hears Bron Breakker loud and clear and that it took 908 days to get the title that he never lost back, and that nobody has beaten him for it before and nobody will be doing it now. He says that when Breakker faces him for the NXT Championship, he will drown in an ocean of experience.

Boa beats Andre Chase after a livid Chase yells at Mei Ying only for Mei Ying to blow smoke into his face.

We see Dexter Lumis and Indi Hartwell on their honeymoon again. Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae soon realize they will be back in their room, then somehow makes his way in the room thanks to the cleaning lady. As Gargano looks around - and notices a whole load of condoms in the suitcase - he notices Indi and Dexter have entered the room and hides. Indi and Dexter have a pillow fight, but it sounds like they are having sex. When Gargano leaves, Dexter notices him and gives him the thumbs up before showing the condoms.

Roderick Strong retains the NXT Cruiserweight Championship against Grayson Waller.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews LA Knight, who says he is the uncrowned NXT Champion and that he will not let Odyssey Jones trash talk him. Odyssey Jones shows up and says LA Knight has never seen anyone like him. When Andre Chase shows up angry about his loss saying that it should have been a disqualification, LA Knights attacks a distracted Odyssey Jones, says he has seen men like him before and that he will see him down on the mat next week.

We hear from Dante Chen, who says he represents the spirit of Singapore and its people, and that he plans to make his own path and that his journey has just begun.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cora Jade and Trey Baxter. On the subject of her debut match next week, Cora Jade says that she is excited for the future and hopes that she will soon make NXT "The Generation of Jade," then Trey Baxter tells her that she will do better than he did last week. The two of them then kiss again.

It's time for Lashing Out With Lash Legend. Lash Legends mentions the WWE Draft starting soon and mentions her record of 27 rebounds in a single WNBA game that earned her a draft spot. She mentions Cora Jade kissing Trey Baxter, then tells her to get a real man that looks like Ikemen Jiro. As for the "Lash Out of the Week," it goes to Andre Chase for going off on his students and says she would whup him if he did that to her.

Pete Dunne and Ridge Holland attack and brawl with Kyle O'Reilly before the start of the next match, and referees have to quickly step in.

Kyle O'Reilly beats Ridge Holland after sending Ridge Holland into Pete Dunne, knocking him off the ring apron before stacking Ridge Holland up for the win. After the match, Ridge Holland and Pete Dunne attack Kyle O'Reilly, then Von Wagner shows up and makes the save for O'Reilly again, fighting both Ridge adnd Dunne alongside O'Reilly.

We hear from Tony D'Angelo. He says the docks here represents the transportation of items and how his uncle makes sure that nobody takes too much off the top, or else he gets a call. He calls this a tradition, and says the tradition will continue. Tony D'Angelo debuts next week.

Raquel Gonzalez retains the NXT Women's Championship against Franky Monet. After the match, Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) shows up, attack Franky, Robert Stone and Jessi Kamea from behind, then surround the ring. Raquel fights them, but the numbers game catches up to her and Mandy Rose knees her in the face. Mandy Rose then raises the NXT Women's Championship as Toxic Attraction stands before a downed Raquel to end the show.

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

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for September 28, 2021

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Santana Garrett, who says that the venue looks familiar, then says she is excited to be here and is excited to prove she is elite. As she says that you have to beat the best to be the best, Diamante shows up saying she smells fresh meat before welcoming her the only she knows how by proposing a match. Santana agrees, and after Diamante shoves her, Santana hits her with a forearm. Security runs in to stop a brawl.

Thunder Rosa beats Nikita Knight with the Peruivan Necktie.

Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beats Carlie Bravo and JDX.

Kiera Hogan beats Leila Grey.

Preston "10" Vance beats Brandon Gore with the full nelson.

Cezar Bononi and Adrian Jaoude (the latter of whom is making his AEW debut) and Jake St. Patrick and Ryzin.

Lance Archer beats Arjun Singh after giving most of the beating before the bell rings.

"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Darius Lockhart.

The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson ) beat Adrian Alanis and Liam Gray.

Julia Hart beats Reka Tehaka.

Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson) beats Jameson Ryan and Brick Aldridge.

Matt Sydal and Dante Martin beatTHe Factory (QT Marshall and Aaron Solo).

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 27, 2021

Bobby Lashley vs. Big E for the WWE Championship ends after Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin suddenly show up with Hurt Business T-shirts on, signifying a re-formed Hurt Business of Lashley, Cedric and Shelton. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods get in the ring and brawl with Shelton and Cedric as they try to interfere in the match, ending the match in the process. Big E retains the WWE Championship. After the match, The New Day and a re-formed Hurt Business brawl, and The New Day come out on top as referees and officials try to stop the brawl. An angry Adam Pearce shows up and makes the match again for later tonight inside a steel cage.

Angel Garza beats Erik following the distraction by Humberto Carrillo.

Drake Maverick, Drew Gulak and R-Truth are seen in the crowd before the next match.

Reggie vs. Ricochet for the WWE 24/7 Championship ends with R-Truth, Drew Gulak and Drake Maverick attacking Ricochet in order to get to Reggie. Drake Maverick is seen yelling into a walkie-talkie, and Akira Tozawa shows up as Reggie escapes. Once again, Reggie outsmarts Akira Tozawa and escapes.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Matt Riddle, who is curious where Randy Orton is right now before saying he will make Orton proud tonight against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Suddenly, Riddle comes face-to-face with Styles and Omos.

Akira Tozawa is still in the ring. He says he wants a match with R-Truth, Drake Maverick or Drew Gulak and does not care who it is. Suddenly, Keith Lee shows up, now going by the name Keith "Bearcat" Lee. Keith "Bearcat" Lee quickly beats Akira Tozawa in seconds.

We get a closer look at Damian Priest courtesy of Head & Shoulders.

It is announced that Royal Rumble 2022 is coming to St. Louis, Missouri in January.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Big E. He says that if Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin want to get in his business, that is fine, because when the steel cage goes down, so will Bobby Lashley. Big E says he did what he set out to do with the Money In The Bank contract, and tonight, he will walk out of the steel cage as WWE Champion.

Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Sheamus in a no-disqualification match after throwing Sheamus through a table.

Backstage, Mustafa Ali meets with Mansoor about putting them in a six-man tag team match with Jeff Hardy as their partner. Mansoor says this could be the difference between whether they get drafter or not. Jeff Hardy shows up as Mustafa Ali is about to reveal what he would say when he gives Jeff Hardy a piece of his mind, then says Jinder Mahal, Veer and Shanky are big and nasty, then says he has bigger and nastier opponents and that he cannot wait to team with Mustafa and Mansoor and twist their opponents' fate.

Jinder Mahal, Veer and Shanky beat Jeff Hardy, Mustafa Ali and Mansoor in a six-man tag match.

In footage from earlier today, Karrion Kross says he has never felt more rejuvenated, reinvigorated or more alive than now, as he has only begun to taste the vindication of erasing souls, calling it "a preliminary trial." He says it is not known where his opponents will end up, but he says that in the end, they will all fall and pray.

Karrion Kross beats Jaxson Ryker with the Kross Jacket.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville are met by Doudrop, who wants to face Charlotte Flair for the WWE Raw Women's Championship. After Sonya Deville puts down Naomi, Sonya makes it happen, saying Charlotte won't see it happen, and asks her to do the dance if she wins.

Backstage, we hear from Bobby Lashley, who says it makes his blood boil and makes him sick after hearing Big E call himself the rightful WWE Champion, and says he is happy to have a steel cage match where he has options to beat Big E with to become champion again.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Matt Riddle. After the match, Omos choke slams Riddle in the center of the ring.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who refuses to express the feelings she had when she injured Nia Jax last week.

Charlotte Flair retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Doudrop following the distraction from Eva Marie. After the match, Charlotte takes offense to Eva Marie trying to take her spotlight and clotheslines her.

We hear from Goldberg live via satellite. He hopes that Bobby Lashley is better father than he is a liar, for when he put his son Gage in the Hurt Lock, he called it "a misunderstanding." Goldberg says he has sworn to protect his son, and promises he will hurt Lashley badly. He also says that if he is lucky, he will kill Lashley, and that he will enjoy every minute it, for Gage is his son and Lashley is about to be his victim.

Eva Marie is still in the ring. She says that if he had the same opportunity Doudrop had, she would be Raw Women's Champion. She also says she is tired of being taken advantage of as well as the disrespect the fans give her. She says that the rest of the women's division knows she can beat them, then Shayna Baszler shows up as Eva Marie is about to leave. Shyana puts Eva in the Kirifuda Clutch as she leaves, and Eva quickly taps. Baszler then kicks at Eva Marie's left elbow, then stomps the shoulder on the ring steps.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. Rhea says she and Nikki are opposites, but opposites attract and the WWE women's tag titles are what they have in common. After Rhea Ripley says the women's tag titles are their tickets to going wherever they want, Nikki says that "Super Brutality" is ready to fly and that they need matching outfits. When Nikki proposes matching outfits in blue, Rhea says blue looks better on Nikki.

Big E retains the WWE Championship against Bobby Lashley in a steel cage match following a Big Ending from the second rope. During the match, Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander keep Big E from climbing out of the cage, but they are soon beaten up by Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods after Woods slams the cage door into Lashley's head and Lashley leaves through it. All four men are ejected from the match during the commercial break. After the match, Drew McIntyre shows up and points his sword at Big E.

This week on Raw Talk: "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Drew McIntyre and Keith "Bearcat" Lee!

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

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for September 27, 2021

Thunder Rosa beats Kayla Sparks.

The Dark Order (Alex "3" Reynolds, John "4" Silver, Alan "5" Angels and Preston "10" Vance) beat TJ Crawford, Eric James, Kevin Tibbs and Dean Alexander with the full nelson from 10.

Paul Wight beats CPA, VSK and RSP in a three-on-one handicap match. During the match, The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) show up and watch from the stage.

We hear from Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D, Jamie Hayer and Rebel in footage from last week. Britt says Ruby Soho thought that she was a big shot until she beat her after her "two minutes in the ring." She says that she has made history with her recent main event matches.

We hear from MJF in footage from last week, who says that Queens in New York City is "a rat-infested dump" and that Plainview, Long Island, New York is his real hometown, then dares the locker room to stop him as no one has been able to. MJF says that AEW is nothing with him, and that they can bringing him people that "came from VKM."

We hear from Bryan Danielson in footage from last week. Danielson says he feels alive after facing the best guy in AEW, saying he wanted to come in hot. While he did not win, he says that professional wrestling is a wonderful thing and that while he is grateful for all the opp. He says it was his hardest match as there was so much fun even in the pain, and that he missed going to the ring and giving all that he had, and while he has been away from the ring since April, he has been gone from going full bore even longer. He mentions Kenny Omega not wanting a rematch, then says he will go through the locker room to get to the AEW World Championship.

In backstage footage from last Friday's Rampage, The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page) are interviewed. Page says he grew up idolizing Chris Jericho, and tonight, he and America's Top Team embarassed him. Page says he and Scorpio are proud of this and plan to celebrate. Scorpio Sky says he did not want to go this far, but if anyone wants to step up to the plate, they can take their shot and will have to go through his dead body, starting with Jericho, who made AEW what it is today. He says that Jericho took it too far and wouldn't step aside, and now, it is their time.

We see some interviews from before Grand Slam from Eddie Kingston, Homicide, Brian Pillman Jr., Oritz, Anthony Bowens and "Platinum" Max Caster. We also see Max Caster's anti-Tony Khan rap, both the rehearsal and the final performance, before Anthony Bowens wants to know why Tony Khan won't answer their open rap challenge. Tony Khan shows up and says that while he has written a lot of wrestling cards, he has never written a rap song and will not start today. He then brings out Lil Uzi Vert, thratens to suspend Bowens and Caster for thirty days, then brings out The Varisty Blonds, who level them on the ramp to the point that are sent running to the back. Tony Khan then hypes up the crowd.

Paul Wight talks about how he joined AEW to be part of something that is changing and growing, and that he is seeing the ebb and flow of what is happening in professional wrestling, and that while New York City is a tough environment to do a show for, AEW was able to get it done. He says that the talent in AEW is hungry to define the company and make their mark in the world, and says that the word is out and that anyone who is drawn to top-tier wrestling will be drawn to AEW, and hope that AEW gets to do more shows in New York City.

Extreme Rules 2021 - The LIVE Results

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber gets an impromptu interview "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos when The New Day show up. Suddenly, Bobby Lashley attacks Big E, and Styles and Omos attack Kofi and Woods. The ensuing brawl is quickly broken up.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Omos and Bobby Lashley is made official for later tonight.

In a WWE Digital Exclusive from earlier today, Angelo Dawkins tells Montez Ford that he has his back when it comes to winning the SmackDown Tag Team Championships.

Before the next match, Carmella confronts Liv Morgan for sending her face-first into a turnbuckle, then says she is the most beautiful woman in the WWE and that her face is her biggest asset and lets her pay her bills. She says that her face separates her from "nasty people" like Liv Morgan, then says Liv Morgan attacked her face because she cannot stand her. She then says that she is not and that Liv is not, then Liv Morgan attacks her as soon as she turns her back.

Liv Morgan beats Carmella in the kick-off match.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Paul Heyman, who says that Roman Reigns will still be Universal Champion going into Crown Jewel tonight even after the events of last week.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Omos and Bobby Lashley.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).

Backstage, we hear from Bobby Lashley, who calls Big E a coward for cashing in the Money In The Bank contract, then calls him a "chickenshit" after his win tonight, daring him to defend the WWE Championship against him on Raw, as he wants his title back.

Charlotte Flair retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss after tossing Lilly at Alexa Bliss. After the match, Charlotte Flair tells Lilly apart and lifts Lilly's torn shell along with the Raw Women's Championship. Alexa Bliss attacks Charlotte for this, but Charlotte sends Alexa over the announce table. After Charlotte leaves, we see the remnants of what was Lilly, and Alexa screams and cries after seeing Lilly's remains. Alexa is also seen foaming at the mouth with rage.

Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Sheamus and Jeff Hardy in a Triple Threat Match after Sheamus hits Jeff Hardy with a Brogue Kick only for Priest to beat him with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Jeff Hardy and Damian Priest share a sign of respect in the ring.

We hear from Big E, who says Bobby Lashley has lost his mind and that he will help him find it. He says he hides behind no one and tells Lashley to be ready when he defends the WWE Championship tomorrow night on Raw.

Bianca Belair beats Becky Lynch by disqualification after Sasha Banks runs in from out of nowhere and attacks Bianca as she is about to reverse the Dis-Arm-Her into a K.O.D. Becky Lynch retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. After the match, Becky Lynch gives Sasha Banks the thumbs-up, then Sasha attacks her, too. Bianca fights back, but Sasha lays them both out.

It is announced that Bobby Lashley vs. Big E for the WWE Championship will kick off Raw tomorrow night.

Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship against "The Demon" Finn Balor in an Extreme Rules Match after The Demon revives while his theme music suddenly plays. As The Demon goes for the Coup De Grace, the top turnbuckle collapses on all four corners of the ring, causing The Demon to tweak his knee and allowing Roman Reigns to hit the Spear to retain.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for September 25, 2021

Before the next match, "The Mecca" Brian Johnson says he has told everyone who would listen that he is an equal opportunity ass-whupper, and that he is now going up against his own mentor, "The Darewolf" PJ Black. He says the only belt he is concerned about is the ROH Pure Championship, and that tonight, he will show everyone how to spell "Pure": M-E-C-C-A.

"The Mecca" Brian Johnson beats "The Darewolf" PJ Black in a Pure Rules Match. After the match, PJ Black says that while Brian Johnson cheated to win, he is capable of great things. He then tells Brian Johnson that he is here if he needs him, then both men shake hands.

Backstage, Brian Zane interviews "The Mecca" Brian Johnson. "The Darewolf" PJ Black shows up and says it sucks to lose, yet he is proud of PJ Black for applying everything he taught him and tthat he owes him a black belt ceremony. Johnson says that PJ Black is a well-traveled man and that he knows how to spell "Pure": M-E-C-C-A.

We see a vignette for ROH's women's division.

We hear from Eli Isom, who says that he and Ryan Nova were equals along with World Famous CB in the Shinobi Shadow Squad and that while Ryan will to show his power, passion and desire, he will not win, because he is set on his goal of being ROH World Television Champion and that Ryan will not get in his way. We then hear from Ryan Nova, who says that there is no hard feelings between him and Eli Isom and that it is all about who is the best. He says a lot of people think Eli Isom is better than him, but he has yet to prove it, and that when it comes to Ryan Nova - who is now known as Ryan Mooney - nobody is better than him.

We look back on The Foundation (Jay Lethal, Jonathan Gresham, Rhett Titus, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) vs. VLNCE UNLTD (Brody King, Tony Deppen, Homicide, Chris Dickinson) from Night Two of Glory By Honor.

Brody King beats Shane Taylor, Kenny King and Jay Lethal in a Four Corners Survival Match.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for September 25, 2021

Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson are seen on their own announce table as "The Steel & Johnny Show" directly across from Dustin and Maria Starr's at the start of the show.

Uncle Mikey guests on commentary for the next match.

The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) beat Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) after Brad distracts the ref and Uncle Mikey hits Chris Hayes with a cheap shot from ringside.

We hear from Mike Anthony, who says that he is next to become the Memphis Heritage Championship after being #1 contender, but Brett Michaels is in front of him. He says this had better be fixed, for it he has to fix it, bodies will hit the floor.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels heads to the announce table, where Alan Steel takes over on interviewing duties. Steel asks Michaels how may tears Brett shed when he crushed the Cobra Cup, then says the Memphis Heritage Championship belongs to him, not Brett. Steel then asks Brett how much of a chance he thinks he would have if he had another shot at the Memphis Heritage Championship, then says that chance is zero. Dustin Starr then announces that in two weeks, there will be another Championship Saturday. On that day, Steel will defend the Memphis Heritage Championship against Brett Michaels, and a brawl almost ensues.

K-Toomer beats Carlos Alexander Rios.

Backstage, Van Viciouss meets with Rebel Kel and hits on her only to get slapped.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Van Viciouss. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Justin Cole. It is announced that $25 gets donated to fight cancer when Cole slams someone. Cole says that after a hypothetical $100 from this week, he will go for $200 next week.

We see Big Jack working out in the gym in a mission to "rebuild and reclaim."

We hear from "Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles. Pyles says that while Danny B. Good is good for his time, they are the best right now and they have more money than anyone else, and soon, Danny B. Good will be "Danny B. Gone."

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.

Danny B. Good beats "Casanova" Colton Cage after Ryan Pyles grabs Danny B. Good from behind at the ring apron only to be punched off the ring apron inadvertently by Colton Cage. After the match, Derrick King gets in the ring and punches Colton Cage.

Dustin Starr interviews Jordan Cruz at the announce table. Jordan Cruz says he is enjoying himself in Memphis, Tennessee, then announces that he came here to be a fighting champion and will defend the Hollywood Heritage Championship in two weeks, then says he is ready to fight right now. Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson shows up, and Steel says he wants the title as there is only one Heritage Championship. He then says Dotson is looking for some gold, and Dotson challenges Cruz to a title match before attacking him alongside Alan Steel. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels runs into the ring and stops Steel and Dotson from getting into the ring, and Steel says he and Dotson will do this on their own time.

Dustin Starr is about to interview NWA Women's World Champion Kamille in the ring when "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane shows up. Both of them have a staredown in the middle of the ring while holding up their respective championships, then Amber Rodriguez and Skyler show up. Amber tells Nikki Lane that she never "finished her consultation," and that she is willing to offer her "aesthetic services" to her and re-arrange her face.

Kamille guests on commentary for the next match.

"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane beats Amber Rodriguez - now wearing purple hospital scrubs and calling herself "The Mad Esthetician" - by disqualificaton after Amber refuses to let go of an illegal hold at the instruction of the referee. After the match, Skyler takes the boots to Nikki Lane, then Kamille gets in the ring and beats Amber and Skylar up before checking on Nikki Lane.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Atlanta recap for September 25, 201

Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Awakening (Big Kon and Vik). (The Awakening are formerly known as The Ascension - Konnor and Viktor, respectively - in WWE.) Big Kon says that tonight, they are going to take the squared circle and do what they do best. He says it is a shame it will be against two helpless individuals. He says that they are like two great white sharks and that they have been in the ring with the best and have been record holders, and that there is a reason that they do what they do. Vik says they do not care about The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) or where they are going, because they will be stepping into the ring with the most violent and intense team to ever step foot in Championship Wrestling and it will only take a three count for them to become the new United World Tag Team Champions when they rise at Center Stage.

Violence of Action (Roman Rozell and Derick Pisaturo) beat The Rapture (Jay Sky and Richard King).

David Ali beats Sal Rinaruro.

Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews Owen Knight. Owen says The Working Team captain is here and that he has faced the best all over the southeast, and now, he brings his talent to Center Stage. He says today is a do or die and asks if anyone is ready for this work.

Dani Jordyn beats Gemma Jewels by submission. After the match, Marti Bell interviews Dani Jordyn, who says that Marti looks very cute today, then asks if she got her dress at the Goodwill before saying she was there to drop it off. She says she has won Georgia's female wrestler of the year three years in a row, then says she squashes her competition and plans to do the same to anybody who shows up here. She then tells Marti Bell to stick to what she does best: interviewing.

We hear from Levi Shapiro, who says he will take an extra week for himself before he and Howdy Price, saying they did not want to show up on the first episode and decided to wait and let things settle. He says that Center Stage is the home of some of the most timeless wrestling moments of all time and that some of the legends from the area are cut from the same cloth as him. Shapiro states that Howdy Price wants to deliver punishment to the area and that he will do it for him, and tells the fans to get ready because they are coming next week.

Marti Bell interviews Suge D. Suge D says he can smell the lemon pepper in the air and while has has seen a lot of beautiful spaces and beautiful faces, the most beautiful thing of all is new opportunities and new competition. Suddenly, Kaleb with a K shows up and interrupts, saying his bandanna is last season and that burgundy is not Marti Bell's color before saying he is ready to perform here. Kaleb then has Marti Bell take a picture of him while moving Suge D out of the way. Suge D compliments Marti Bell on her dress before tellng Kaleb to remember his recent picture before telling him he will play Tetris with his face and rearrange it next week. Kaleb accepts the challenge.

Owen Knight beats Chip Day with a roll-up.

The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) retain the United World Tag Team Championships against The Awakening (Big Kon and Vik) after Slice Boogie crotches Big Kon on the ring post and Danny Limelight throws powder into Vik's face behind the referee's back.

Grand Slam - Rampage recap for September 24, 2021

CM Punk beats Powerhouse Hobbs in his first televised wrestling match in seven years after Hobbs inadvertently knocks Hook off the apron.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to the three-way match between Thunder Rosa, Nyla Rose and Jade Cargill.

The Superkliq (Adam Cole, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) beat Christian Cage and Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus).

The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page) beat The Inner Circle (Chris Jericho and Jake Hager) after Dan Lambert grabs Hager's leg on the outside, allowing Scorpio Sky to win with an inside cradle. After the match, Hager lays out The Men of the Year, then Jericho and Hager get Lambert into the ring. Suddenly, membersof America's Top Team show up to stand with Lambert, then get in the ring and attack Jericho and Hager.

Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) and The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) beat The Hardy Family Office (Marq Queen, Isiah Kassidy, The Butcher and the Blade) in an eight-man tag team match. During the match, Matt Hardy almost cuts Santana's hair, but Orange Cassidy shows up and hits Jack Evans with an Orange Punch.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Matt Hardy and Jack Evans. Matt Hardy says tonight was a tough night, but it is not over, as Penelope Ford ends Anna Jay's triumphant return. He also calls out Orange Cassidy for showing up and sticking his nose in his business when he tries to cut someone else's hair, and challenges Orange Cassidy to a Hair vs. Hair Match against Jack Evans.

Miro attacks Fuego del Sol and Sammy Guevara on the stage near the commentary table as Sammy Guevara hypes up his TNT Championship Match against Miro on Wednesday. Fuego del Sol ends up thrown into a table off the edge of the stage before Miro puts Sammy Guevara in Game Over.

We hear from Andrade, who says he is in AEW to fight and that he knows when he needs help. He says he did not need help from Chavo Guerrero against PAC, then says that he will beat PAC and that PAC will have no excuse.

Penelope Ford beats Anna Jay after The Bunny distracts the referee while tossing brass knuckles to Penelope Ford, who knocks Anna Jay out for the win. After the match, Penelope Ford and The Bunny take the boots to Anna Jay, then Tay Conti runs into the ring to make the same. She is outnumbered, however, and Penelope Ford hits Tay Conti with the knuckles as the rest of The Hardy Family Office arrives. Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander show up, but they are soon joined by a re-unified Dark Order, forcing The Hardy Family Office to retreat. Before both sides of The Dark Order can bury the hatchet, however, Evil Uno walks out of the ring.

Mark Henry interviews Minoru Suzuki, Lance Archer, Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston. Lance Archer says Moxley and Eddie had the home field advantage last time, but Eddie and Moxley are in no mood for talk and are ready to fight.

Lil Uzi Vert is seen in the crowd for tonight's show.

Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston beat Lance Archer and Minoru Suzuki in a Lights Out unsanctioned match after Homicide shows up and frees Moxley from having his hands bound with duct tape.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for September 24, 2021

Results from The Smackdown Hotel.

Cedric Alexander beats Lince Dorado.

Karrion Kross beats Ricochet.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for September 24, 2021

Xyon Quinn beats Oney Lorcan.

Ikemen Jiro beats Malik Blade.

Ember Moon beats Cora Jade.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 24, 2021

Becky Lynch heads to the ring to start tonight's show. After a video package replaying what happened last week at Bianca Belair's homecoming, Becky says she has made something of herself in the last year much like how Belair has made something of herself the entire life, yet nobody threw her a party. Becky then says that is okay and that she went to Bianca's homecoming to shake her hand, but Bianca wanted to assert her dominance. She says greatness is made in the mind, not in the body, and said she had no other choice but to embarrass Bianca. Becky says she is "the better man" and that she wanted to give Bianca time to recalibrate after her title shot, but Bianca had to goad her. Suddenly, Bianca Belair shows up. Bianca tells Becky to keep her family out of her mouth, then admits that Becky embarrassed her at SummerSlam and last week before saying it will not happen again next week. Becky says Bianca was not ready for her and that "the EST" is just a catchphrase. Bianca tells Becky that she proved she was "the EST" by lifting her up like it was nothing and accomplishing what Becky did in a quarter of the time while winning an ESPY Award. Becky says Bianca is only succeeding because she showed the world how to be great first, but Bianca says their Extreme Rules match will not end in 26 seconds before proclaiming she will become SmackDown Women's Champion once again. Bianca then offers to shake Becky's hand, but Becky slaps her in the face. Bianca responds by fighting back and reversing the Manhandle Slam with a K.O.D.

Toni Storm is seen rocking out with Rick Boogs and King Nakamura backstage.

King Nakamura retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship after Rick Boogs suplexes Commander Azeez.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Montez Ford. Montez Ford says he has a lot of feelings about this Sunday, and that he and Angelo Dawkins will take back the SmackDown Tag Team Champions again. He says that Angelo Dawkins has business with a friend to attend to and that he will be back on Sunday. Montez Ford goes on to say that Roman Reigns treats The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) like "his bloodline bitches," and that this Sunday, the chips are down and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) want the smoke.

Backstage, Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns have been watching. Roman Reigns is wondernig what Montez Ford said, then Heyman brings up the "bloodline bitches" line. Roman wants a match with Montez Ford tonight.

Backstage, WWE officials Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce are met by Paul Heyman, who proposes Roman Reigns vs. Montez Ford. Pearce says he and Deville can make it happen.

Backstage, we hear from Seth Rollins, who says that while he is a patient made, it has been a week since he made an ultimatum to Edge and has gotten no response. He then says that this is okay, for the sound of Edge's silence is defeaning and reveals the truth that Edge is hurt badly and cannot admit that he is the reason that he cannot compete in a WWE ring ever again. He says that while he likes this, that is not good enough, and he is not waiting for an answer anymore. He says that Edge will show up next week, look him in the eye and tell the world that he is not "Edge Light" and superior to him in every way. He also says that Edge will admit that he ended his career. Rollins says that he will not be made a liar of and that he will find Edge where he sleeps and beat the words out of him in front of his family. He says that the choice is Edge's and that he knows he will make the right one.

Carmella guests on commentary for the next match.

Zelina Vega beats Liv Morgan after Carmella distracts Liv Morgan and Zelina kicks Liv in the head as Liv grabs Carmella from inside the ring.

In a WWE Digitial Exclusive from earlier today, Happy Corbin goes shopping for custom suits as he announces the premiere of his new segment called "Happy Talk."

It's time for Happy Talk. Happy Corbin says his show will not be like "The Kevin Owens Show" where people are broken down and made sad, and that his show is about happiness and joy and putting smiles on people's faces. Corbin brings out his first guest, who he says embodies happiness: himself. Corbin calls himself the happiest person in the world following a wonderful dinner from a chef who knew him from last night and from being rich, in a custom suit and coming to the show in a private jet. Corbin then says that Kevin Owens is one of the toughest people on the WWE roster, yet he beat him with ease, and that it brings him joy to be that powerful. Suddenly, Owens shows up. As Owens approaches the ring, a man in all black attacks Owens, but Owens fights back. The man in black is none other than Riddick Moss, and he and Happy Corbin gang up on Owens and slam him on some ring steps.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Montez Ford, who says that he does not regret calling The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) "bloodline bitches" and that the truth will set one free. He says he is tired of people walking on eggshells around Roman Reigns and that he cannot wait to beat Roman.

It is announced that Edge has announced via Twitter that he will be on SmackDown next week.

Nikki A.S.H. beats Natalya with an inside cradle after Rhea Ripley stops Tamina from entering the ring. After the match, Shotzi and Nox show up on Shotzi's tank, and Shotzi shoots a missile out of the cannon.

Backstage, Dominik Mysterio talks with Rey Mysterio, saying that Rey is suffocating him and not letting him fly on his own. Rey says that Dominik is not thinking straight and giving him space. After Rey leaves, Sami Zayn shows up and tells Dominik that there is no shame in losing to him and that he is getting better in the ring, then says that while Rey means well, he should listen to Rey less and his instincts more.

Naomi heads to the ring. Naomi says she is here to compete, but WWE official Sonya Deville refuses to put her in a match. After saying she has been fined, disrespected and ignored, she demands a match right now. Deville shows up and says she makes the matches, not her. Naomi tells her to make the match, and after Sonya says she could smack the glow out of her but cannot due to being her boss and no longer a competitor. Naomi starts a "Make the match" chant, but Sonya cuts her mic and sends out security. Sonya Deville tells Naomi to "Tiktok dance her way into obscurity" while she builds the future as security escorts her to the back.

As The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring with Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns, they have a staredown with Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis).

Backstage, Becky Lynch says Bianca Belair had every opportunity to back out but kept pushing her. She says that Bianca Belair is "the dumb-EST" and that while life has changed, the ring has not, and she will not only beat Bianca, she will break her.

Roman Reigns beats Montez Ford with a guillotine choke. After the match, Paul Heyman says the guillotine choke was not enough for Montez Ford's sins, and says that Roman Reigns will show what it is like when he gets extreme. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) then show up, and Roman Reigns hits Montez Ford with a chair before The Usos setup a table on the outside. Roman tosses Montez out of the ring, then puts him through the table. The lights go out, then Finn Balor is seen on the ring post as red lights turn on. He dives onto Roman and The Usos, then attacks them all with a Kendo stick from underneath the ring. Roman tries to beat up Finn with a chair in the ring, but Finn Balor hits him with a chair and hits Roman and The Usos with a chair before hitting Roman with a tope con hiro to end the show.

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

This week on Talking Smack: Liv Morgan, Rey Mysterio and Bianca Belair!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for September 23, 2021

We hear from John Skyler, who says he worked thirteen years to get to Impact Wrestling and that Victory Road was supposed to be his moment. He then says that Laredo Kid took the moment from him, and from here, they have one win apiece. Skyler says he is the better man and that tonight on BTI, he will win and he will embarrass Laredo Kid.

Laredo Kid beats John Skyler with a roll-up, winning their rubber match. Matthew Rehwoldt is seen watching the match from backstage during the match and after its conclusion.

Scott D'Amore mentions "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander cashing in the Impact X Division Championship for Option C to become #1 contender for the Impact World Championship at Bound For Glory, then brings out Josh Alexander. Scott D'Amore asks Josh Alexander to relinquish the Impact X Division Championship for a world title shot. and realize the weight of what he is doing. and that there will be a tournament to crown a new X Division Champion. Josh Alexander relinquishes the X Division Championship He also announces that there will be a tournament to crown a new X Division Champion. Josh Alexander says that means a lot to him after having laid in a hospital bed with regrets six years ago wondering if he would ever wrestle again. Alexander then says he has done all he can with the X Division Championship and that he is ready to be the face of the company and become the World Champion. Suddenly, Christian Cage shows up. Christian says he has heard Josh talk in the back, and says that as much as he respects him and his story, Alexander almost lost his career while he lost his own for more than seven years and fought to get it back before becoming Impact World Champion. He says he will not lay down for anyone and that he will stay the champion, and tells Alexander that if he cashes in, he may walk out of this empty-handed, saying that he is face of the X Division right now and that he will be a face in the crowd, not the face of Impact. Alexander thanks Christian for making the decision easier and relinquishes the X Division Championship. Suddenly, "Inevitable" Ace Austin and Madman Fulton show up. Austin says he came close to beating Christian Cage and becoming the youngest World Champion in Impact Wrestling history. He says going away quietly is not his style, and that he is not done with Christian. He also says Josh Alexander is obsessed with him and could not leave him alone even when he went for the World Championship, then says he is disappointed with Alexander for "being a quitter." Austin tells Alexander to listen to Christian and be "a proud champion," saying he would never relinquish the title like that, but Alexander reminds Austin that he beat him for the X Division Championship. Austin and Fulton then attack Christian and Alexander, and come out on top in the ensuing brawl.

Gia Miller interviews Willie Mack and Rich Swann. Rich Swann says Impact Wrestling is always moving forward, and after seeing "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander exercise Option C, there is opportunity for everyone. Willie Mack says there is also opportunity for him, too, and he wants to put his name in the hat for the X Division title. Swann then announces that at Bound For Glory, he will take part in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match. Suddenly, Brian Myers and company show up. He says he will also be in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match, and says that the only difference is that he will become World Champion. Swann notes Myers' confidence, and challenges him and one of his students to a tag team match. Zicky Dice asks Myers to pick him, but Myers says he needs to think about this.

Backstage, Scott D'Amore and a doctor are checking on Christian Cage. Josh Alexander wants to face Ace Austin and Mandman Fulton in a tag team match, but Christian is not medically cleared to compete after what happened earlier, and Alexander gets a one-on-one match with "Inevitable" Ace Austin later tonight instead.

David Finlay beats Hikuleo. After the match, Hikuleo attacks David Finlay. Juice Robinson tries to save Finlay, but Chris Bey puts him in a sleeper and overpowers him. Bey and Hikuleo go for a double-team, but Hikuleo runs into Bey. As FinJuice go for a Doomsday Device on Bey, El Phantasmo shows up and attacks Finlay, and Chris Bey gets the upper hand on Juice Robinson. Phantasmo then superkicks Finlay with a loaded boot.

We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner). Eric Young says Rhino was and is part of something special, and while what happened last week could look like an exodus, Rhino understands that violence is a path, the only destination, and the only thing the sickness understands. He knows that Rhino can repent and learn from his mistakes and become a war machine, and says that when he joins something like this, it is forever. He asks Rhino to think about his actions and do the right thing. Eric Young says he wants "a resounding answer from Rhino," and he wants it next week.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green. Cardona says he shut Rohit Raju up and took Shera out indefinitely. He says he is done, but Chelsea Green says she is back and out to get her retribution.

We hear from Su Yung and Kimber Lee. Kimber Lee says it is her honor to provide Su Yung with what she needs, and Brandi Lauren shows up and says it is an honor to provide Su Yung with souls. It is then revealed that the Swingerella kidnapped last week is dead and that Su Yung now has her soul.

Rohit Raju beats Chelsea Green. During the match, Matt Cardona stops Rohit Raju from using the ropes for leverage as Chelsea Green goes for a Sunset Flip only for Rohit Raju to sit down into a pinfall attempt to counter it. As Chelsea Green is about to get the win, Raj Singh - Rohit's partner in The Desi Hit Squad - suddenly runs down the ramp and attacks Cardona, distracting Chelsea so that Rohit can get the win.

Backstage, we hear from Eddie Edwards. He says that people do not learn and that W. Morrissey and Moose will pay, then Sami Callihan shows up and wants in on the action. Eddie is reluctant at first, but goes along with it.

Backstage, Eddie Edwards finds Moose and brawls with him. Sami Callihan soon joins in, and Sami and Eddie wants to know where W. Morrissey is. Moose says nothing, and Sami and Eddie soon look for Morrissey.

Before the next match, Brian Myers says the members of his learning tree are still green and not ready for a big tag team match, then says he has a partner and that he has "created this pro." He then brings out VSK.

Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat Brian Myers and VSK after Sam Beale pushes Swann off the top rope, inadvertently turning the shove into a top rope cross body into VSK for the win.

At Swinger's Palace, Johnny Swinger is worried that Bound For Glory in Las Vegas will put the casino under. Johnny Swinger has John E. Bravo write a letter to Scott D'Amore, asking him not to move the casino to Las Vegas, and invites him to Swinger's Palace next week.

Mickie James is seen heading to the ring.

We hear from The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson). Anderson says they are still on the vacation that he and Gallows deserve, and that they deserve it because they have beaten every single team put in front of them. Gallows says that just because they are on an island, that does not mean they can keep up on all the other tag teams via the Internet, and that they will have no problem taking down their opposition.

Mickie James heads to the ring. Mickie says it was a huge honor to come back at Slammiversary and that it is great to be back in "the land of Hardcore Country," but her intentions were less about herself and more about putting over the present and future of women's wrestling. She says it was great to get Deonna Purrazzo involved, but a lot of things have changed since then due to Purrazzo's unprofessional behavior, and that is was nice to give her a receipt. Mickie asks Purrazzo to come to the ring, and Deonna shows up and heads to the ring. Purrazzo takes offense to Mickie attacking her at NWA 73, and Mickie says that she can see through Purrazzo and that she is a fighter and not an executive producer anymore. Mickie then challenges Purrazzo to a match at Bound For Glory with the Impact Knockouts Championship on the line. Purrazzo says she owes Mickie nothing, and that wrestling her is "everybody's dream match" right now. Purrazzo says a match with Mickie does nothing for her, saying she never idolized her despite her accomplishments and that there is a long line of women far ahead of Mickie who made her want to be a wrestler, and that their match will not happen. She says that there is a hierarchy in Impact and that respect is earned, not given, and until she earns her title shot, the answer is no. Mickie stops Purrazzo from leaving, and this starts a brawl. Security moves quickly into place to break the brawl up, and Scott D'Amore shows up and says that wrestlers don't make matches, they don't turn them down, either. He also says that he and the fans disagree on Mickie James not being deserving a title shot, and that he would be an idiot to turn this match down. He makes the match official for Bound For Glory, then leaves while security keep another brawl from happening.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Mickie James vs. Velvet Sky for the TNA Knockouts Championship with ODB as special guest referee from the May 23, 2013 episode of Impact Wrestling.

Backstage, Sami Callihan and Eddie Edwards finds W. Morrissey, but Scott D'Amore and security stop the assault. Scott D'Amore makes an Anything Goes Street Fight between the team of Sami and Eddie and the team of Moose and Morrissey next week.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Gail Kim, who is in charge of Knockouts Knockdown on October 9th. She says there will be an eight-woman tournament where the winner will get a shot at the Knockouts Championship. The Influence (Tenille Dashwood, Madison Rayne, Kaleb with a K) shows up, and Madison Rayne proposes a match for the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championships. Gail Kim tells them they will have to earn their shot by beating Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering next week.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin. After the match, Madman Fulton attacks Josh Alexander, but Alexander fights back only for Ace Austin to stop him. Suddenly, Christian Cage shows up and evens the numbers game, and he and Alexander clear the ring. Alexander tells Christian he does not need his help, but this allows Austin and Fulton to get back in the ring and strike again. As Fulton and Austin go for a double-team choke slam/Fold combo, Christopher Daniels suddenly shows up. In his first Impact appearance in seven years, Daniels makes quick work of Fulton, and Austin has to help Fulton out of the ring.