Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Dustin Star interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett says he remembers last time he and Mike Anthony were in the ring together, then tells Anthony that if he wants a shot at the Memphis Heritage Championship, then he can meet him in the ring right now. Mike Anthony shows up and teases getting in the ring, then leaps off the ring apron and tells Brett that he does not dictate the pace or flow and that it is his shot, his call and his time, and that his time is next week.
"The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown beats "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane at the announce desk. Nikki Lane says it is good to be back, then says she cannot get a hold of Diana Taylor and wants to see her face-to-face right here, right now. After the commercial break, Diana Taylor shows up, and Nikki Lane reminds her of their pact to make women's wrestling relevant and asks why she did something so dangerous, but Diana just walks away. Nikki says she does not know what is going through Diana's head, but she will get to the bottom of this.
Backstage, The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) admire the Memphis Trios Championship rings, then Brad entertains the idea of joining Evil Uno and The Dark Order. Uncle Mikey asks why they can't join them in "The Light Order."
Uncle Mikey guests on commentary for the next match.
Brad Skimahorn beats Carlos Alexander Rios after countering a vertical suplex into an inside cradle. After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) at the announce desk. Brad Skimahorn says that Evil Uno has promised The Skimahorns their own action figures if they join The Dark Order, but Uncle Mikey says he does not trust Evil Uno. Brad is not bothered by Evil Uno's comments about Memphis, and Uncle Mikey proposes The Dark Order join them in "The Light Order."
We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole, who says that the last year has been amazing. He talks about the concussion that he suffered in the #1 contender's match against Mike Anthony, then says he has not been himself then and the distractions that have cost him big wins. Cole says that next week, it is just him and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and that there will be no distractions, because if Mike Anthony shows up, they will both take care of him.
Scotty 2 Hotty shows up and interacts with the fans, then Dustin Starr interviews him at the announce desk. Scotty talks about how he picked up his high school diploma in 1993, moved to Memphis and wrestled six to seven days a week, then mentions his history with "Grandmaster Sexay" Brian Christopher and Rikishi before thanking the fans for their support through the years. Scotty 2 Hotty then decides to have fun with the fans before having a "Worm-off" with the fans. After the break, Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) head to the ring to find contestants for the Worm-Off. Suddenly, Big Jack and Bruce show up, and this starts the main event, and Scotty 2 Hotty guests on commentary.
Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) beat Big Jack and Bruce with a schoolkid pin from Carter Matthews to Big Jack after Big Jack brings a chair into the ring only for Scotty 2 Hotty to take it away, distracting Big Jack and allowing Carter Matthews to get the win. After the match, Bruce has to hold Big Jack back, then Country Rock do The Worm with Scotty 2 Hotty.
Darby Allin beats Swerve Strickland to qualify for the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament after "Absolute" Ricky Starks walks down the ramp only for Sting to force him to back off, which distracts Swerve.
We hear from Shawn Spears, who says that Wardlow's opponent is over seven feet tall and has lots of Pinnacle potential before telling Wardlow he is alone and going to slaughter.
The Baddies (Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan, Red Velvet) beat Skye Blue, Trish Adora and Willow Nightingale.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin and Swerve Strickland. Darby says he did not things want to end like they did and they can go another five minutes. Strickland says he knew that was not him and that he is rooting for him to win the tournament. Strickland says that this means more unfinished between him and "Absolute" Ricky Starks.
Keith Lee beats Colten Gunn.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews The Hardys. Jeff says they love and miss Owen Hart and that he hopes to qualify for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament by beating Bobby Fish. Matt Hardy says the potential matches in the tournament are endless. Matt Hardy says Bobby Fish is not qualifying. We then hear from The Undisputed Elite. Adam Cole says there is no way Jeff Hardy will beat Bobby Fish, and three of their members will be in the tournament and one of them will win it. Bobby Fish tells Jeff Hardy's days are numbered.
Danhausen heads to the ring and says Hook has been menacing out for too long with no repercussions, then calls Hook out, saying "Send Hook!" Hook gets in the ring, and Danhausen gets cold feet. Suddenly, "Smart" Mark Sterling shows up and asks the fans if they want to see them fight, then says he does not before Tony Nese shows up from behind and blindsides both men. Hook takes out both "Smart" Mark Sterling and Tony Nese, and both men move away from the ring when Danhausen curses them. Danhausen then looks at Hook to shake his hand, but Hook shoves him out of the way on his way out.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Austin and Colten Gunn. Austin says Colten went toe-to-toe with Keith Lee and that The Gunn Club can do it all, then The Acclaimed show up and want to team up again. Colten gets up and says he will talk to Billy Gunn.
We hear from Mercedes Martinez, who tells Deonna Purrazzo that she is a true champion and that she will become the true ROH Women's World Champion.
Mark Henry interviews Samoa Joe and Trent Barretta. Samoa Joe says that Trent Barretta has convinced himself that he will leave the arena alive and that he will pass out before that can happen. Ian Riccaboni guests on commentary for the next match.
Ian Riccaboni guests on commentary for the next match.
Samoa Joe retains the ROH World Television Championship against Trent Berretta with the rear naked choke. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Samoa Joe in the ring, but Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh show up and head to the ring. Orange Cassidy, Trent Barretta, and Chuck Taylor confronts them on the way there, but Jay Lethal decks Cassidy and brawls with Joe until officials hold them back.
Drew McIntyre beats Sami Zayn in a steel cage match.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says she does not get humiliated or embarrassed, as she is Charlotte Flair, and says that "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey will be so embarrassed that she will never show her face again when she finds out she is better than her at everything.
It's time for Happy Talk. Happy Corbin says the show is "new and improved" now that Madcap Moss is no longer on the show, for his awful jokes dragged the show down. He says that the only thing that Madcap did that was funny was think he was him. Corbin says that Madcap is still living off his Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and that Madcap owes that victory to him, because he molded him with his own two hands and turned him to gold. After saying that he will destroy Madcap Moss at WrestleMania Backlash, Corbin than says that he will destroy what matters to him: the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy, which Corbin has brought out to the ring. Corbin says that he cannot wait to see the look on Madcap Moss's face when the trophy is broken into pieces, then asks for a sledgehammer. The sledgehammer is brought out by a stage hand who happens to be Madcap Moss. Corbin tries to run away, but Madcap Moss gets his hands on him and beats him up, forcing Corbin to retreat.
Ricochet retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Shanky with a stack-up pin despite Jinder Mahal tripping Ricochet off the top rope. After the match, Jinder Mahal chews out Shanky, and Shanky walks out on him.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Raquel Rodriguez. Raquel says she is used to having all eyes on her before admitting she is nervous, but she does like being the center of attention and plans to put on a show and make an impact no one will ever forget.
Raquel Rodriguez beats Cat Cardoza (who is really independent wrestler Leila Gray) in her SmackDown debut.
We hear from Ludwig Kaiser and Gunther. Kaiser says that Gunther is the embodiment of the greatest as he pulverizes any and every opponent he faces. Gunther says respect will be taken by "The Ring General."
Make-A-Wish Kid Giovanna is seen in the front row.
RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) head to the ring for the contract signing for their tag team championship unification match at WrestleMania Backlash. WWE official Adam Pearce is in the ring as The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring for the contract signing after the commercial break. Pearce welcomes both teams to the contract signing, then Jimmy Uso says they have nothing to prove to him or RK-Bro because everybody knows that The Usos are "the ones." Jey says their bloodline will be draped with gold and Jimmy says that they will need bigger luggage as they get more acknowledgement. Riddle admits that he cannot tell Jimmy and Jey Uso apart, then Orton calls Jey "the right hand man" and Jimmy "the little bitch." This immediately leads to a brawl, and Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman head to the ring. As Orton and Riddle wait for Roman, The Usos attack them from behind. Orton gets the double superkicks, and Riddle gets hit with the 1D. Roman picks up the contract and rips it up before stuffing it in Riddle's mouth and punching Riddle in the face. Suddenly, Drew McIntyre shows up and lays out The Usos, then gets in the ring and brawls with Roman. Roman retreats after McIntyre throws him across the ring with a belly-to-belly suplex.
Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce is met by Paul Heyman, who says that Roman Reigns is not happy and proposes that RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) and Drew McIntyre team up against Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) at WrestleMania Backlash. Pearce says he cannot do that because of the tag team titles, but Heyman says he will once he goes to the board of directors.
Drew Gulak is the timekeeper for the next match.
Naomi beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. After the match, Natalya attacks Naomi, and Sasha Banks fights her. Natalya drives Sasha knee-first into the ring apron before putting her in the Sharpshooter around the bottom rope while Baszler plants Naomi. Natalya forces Sasha to watch as Baszler stomps Naomi's elbow.
It is announced that Butch has been missing since last week's SmackDown. Backstage, Sheamus tells Ridge Holland that they have to find Butch and that he has put posters everywhere, then brag about what they are going to do to Xavier Woods.
The six-man tag match between the team of Drew McIntyre and RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) and the team of Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) at WrestleMania Backlash is official.
Before the next match, Kofi Kingston make fun of Sheamus and Ridge Holland for losing Butch after a month-and-a-half while he and Xavier Woods have been together since 2014. Xavier Woods makes fun of "Shake-It Sheamus" for having more tag team partners than Kofi, saying Sheamus will be shaking it outside of the ring while he is destroying Ridge inside the ring.
Xavier Woods beats Ridge Holland with the Backwoods. After the match, Sheamus tells Ridge he will show how it it done and challenges Kofi Kingston a one-on-one match. Kofi accepts.
Sheamus beats Kofi Kingston. After the match, Ridge Holland attacks Xavier Woods from behind on the outside, then Sheamus pulls a table out from underneath the ring and sets it up as Ridge holds Woods down. Ridge then powerbombs Woods through the table.
We hear from Lacey Evans, who talks about how she was kicked out of her home at age 17 before graduating high school and graduating out of boot camp and military police school and finding out that her father failed to show up for her graduation. She said she had to find a different driving force while her parents failed to understand that drug addiction and homelessness was not an option, and that force is what drives her to take on every Superstar in the locker room. Lacey says that while she is not any better than the other Superstars, they are no better than her.
Charlotte Flair shows up to watch the next match from ringside.
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey beats Shotzi in a Beat The Clock Challenge with an ankle lock in 1:41 (one minute, forty-one seconds). After the match, Charlotte Flair congratulates Ronda and tells her to take her victory lap as it will be her last win for a very long time. Charlotte then demands Aliyah get in the ring for her "ten seconds of fame with Charlotte Flair."
Charlotte Flair fails to beat Aliyah in the Beat The Clock Challenge after Aliyah boots her way out of a Figure Eight Challenge and refuses to submit to the second successful attempt. "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey wins the Beat The Clock Challenge. After the match, Charlotte Flair confronts Drew Gulak and tells him he cannot do his job as a timekeeper before booting him in the face. Charlotte then grabs the ring bell and hits Gulak in the back of his neck with it.
Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner) head to the ring. Eric Young says that power and control are what Violent By Design desired and took after running through an eight-team gauntlet match at Rebellion, and that the picture the fans are looking at right now is permanent. Young says that picture is forever, and if the people are being honest, there is nothing that they or any team in this world or the next can do about it. After he says this world belongs to Violent By Design, Rhino and Heath show up. Rhino says that at Rebellion, he and Heath did not get the retribution they deserved, then says he still hears Eric Young's voice in the back of his mind from when he brainwashed him and that they have unfinished business. He then says that they not only want retribution, but the tag team titles, and as Rhino asks if that is what they want to see, The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) show up. Jay Brisco says the fans must be crazy if they thought they wouldn't come back after Multiverse of Matches, then makes it clear that they are coming for the Impact World Tag Team Championships. Heath welcomes The Briscoes to Impact, then tells them that Impact is a new world and he and Rhino are at the front of the line while The Briscoes are at the back. Jay says he goes to the back of the line for nobody, but Heath says he and Rhino made a New Year's resolution to become tag team champions. Eric Young says this is The Briscoes' and Heath and Rhino's problem while Violent By Design themselves are the problem, and tells them to figure it out themselves. After Young says to come see them when they do, Violent By Design leave. Rhino says that while he and Heath want the tag team titles, The Briscoes do not want them as badly as they do, and asks The Briscoes if they want a fight. The Briscoes are game, and Jay Briscoe asks for a referee. A referee shows up, and the match begins.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat Heath and Rhino to earn a shot at the Impact World Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, Moose meets with Scott D'Amore for not giving him proper time to prepare for "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, whom Moose accuses Scott D'Amore of favoring. Scott D'Amore tells Moose that he has stayed out of his way and let him set the wrestling world again, and that he is giving him another chance to prove that he is the best, as the world champion will defend against a hand-picked opponent at Under Siege. Moose says he will get the world title back as he tells D'Amore to concentrate on consoling Josh Alexander's family after what he does to him.
We see a vignette for EGV.
Bhupinder Gujjar beats VSK. After the match, Raj Singh and Shera show up. Raj Singh talks with Bhupinder Gujjar, but Shera gets involved and nearly comes to blows with Gujjar. Shera then grabs VSK and slams him, and Raj Singh has to keep Shera back.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "Inevitable" Ace Austin, who says he became X Division Champion for a third time on his own. He calls himself "Trey Miguel's greatest weakness," and he will keep meeting Trey with The Fold as he stays champion. Suddenly, Rocky Romero shows up and tells Ace Austin that The Best of the Super Juniors is coming up and that he can put a good word in for him. Austin entertains the idea before telling him to get off his set. Rocky Romero then challenges Ace Austin for the X Division Championship, and when Ace says he does not make the matches, Romero says he will talk to Scott D'Amore, then leaves. When Ace leaves, "Speedball" Mike Bailey shows up to shake Ace's hand, but Ace walks away.
We hear from Steve Maclin, who says that Scott D'Amore is hand-picking an opponent for the world champion at Under Siege. Maclin says he has done nothing but stack up bodies since he showed up, and that there is only one obvious choice for the match. He then asks what will happen if a walking weapon or a wrestling god meets mayhem.
Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) beat "Speedball" Mike Bailey and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) in a six-man tag team match. As Honor No More head up the ramp, Bullet Club ("Switchblade" Jay White, Chris Bey, "The Big LG" Doc Gallows, "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) shows up, and both teams brawl on the outside. Bullet Club comes out on top in the brouhaha.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, who says he is no longer the one world champion who never had time to wear the title around his waist after all he has been through, then mentions Moose accusing him of having an advantage. Alexander says he will shut Moose up during their rematch, then says he cannot wait to see who his opponent will be at Under Siege.
Taya Valkyrie heads to the ring. Taya says she has had a long time to self-reflect over the last year away from friends and family and seeing her passion and creativity being held captive, and now she stands in the ring in Impact knowing who she is. Taya says she knows her worth and that sometimes, you have to hit rock bottom to get the motivation to reach the top again, which is what she did at Rebellion when she beat Deonna Purrazzo to become a four-time AAA Reina de Reinas Champion. Suddenly, Taya is attacked from behind by Deonna Purrazzo, but Taya fires back and the two women brawl. Deonna gets Taya in the Fujiwara Armbar, then Decay (Rosemary and Havok) show up. Deonna gets out of the ring, then Rosemary confronts Taya before Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans show up.
Decay (Rosemary and Havok) beat Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans.
It's time for All About Me, which now has a new set. Tennille Dashwood and Madison Rayne talk about how they got rid of Kaleb with a K and The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) when the lights go out. When they come back on, "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw is on the set. Tennille and Madison take exception to her being on the set, then Gisele challenges Tennille to a match, which Madison accepts on her behalf.
We hear from Vincent, who says that JONAH is a monster in human form while PCO was once human but not anymore. He says that next week, the colosseum will be known as "The Monster's Ball."
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact World Championship against Moose. After the match, Tomohiro Ishii shows up and has a staredown with Alexander where he points to the Impact World Championship to end the show.
Mark Andrews and Wild Boar beat Symbiosis (Primate and Tyson T-Bone) despite the distraction from Eddie Dennis. After the match, Wild Boar hits Eddie Dennnis with a tope suicida and chases him through the crowd and into the back.
We hear from Robert Stone, who announces that Von Wagner is in NXT UK and that Saxon Huxley will find out why Von Wagner is like no other athlete and why this is Von Wagner's world and everyone else is living in it.
In footage from earlier this week, Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) are interviewed in the parking lot. Tyler Bate says he is not exactly happy about how they retained their titles and has talked with Trent Seven, and Trent Seven says it is water under a bridge and that a win is a win after saying "It's not cheating unless you get caught." Trent then says that they will be looking for their next challengers.
In footage from during the break, Eddie Dennis gets with Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala and asks him to do something with Wild Boar. Sid Scala puts Eddie Dennis in a match with Wild Boar, and to ensure he competes, he makes it a dog collar match. Wild Boar shows up and chases after Eddie Dennis again, then Sid Scala has to chase after Wild Boar.
Xia Brookside beats Angel Hayze following the distraction from Eliza Alexander. After the match, Xia and Eliza attack Angel Hayze, and Amale runs into the ring, chasing Xia and Eliza away.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, A-Kid meets with Charlie Dempsey and tells them that they need a rematch to set the record straight and that there is something in Dempsey's heritage that will make him say "yes."
Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala introduces the newest acquisition to NXT UK: Damon Kemp. Kemp says it is an honor to be here and learn about the British style, and Scala says that he has a VIP who would love to teach him the style. General Manager Johnny Saint shows up and shakes hands with Kemp.
Von Wagner beats Saxon Huxley. After the match, Von Wagner says that Huxley is the first man to fall and that the fans have never seen anything like him before.
In footage from earlier this week, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) hold a press conference. Wolfgang says they have seen a lot of talk about their integrity online and that Gallus is united and stronger than ever. Mark Coffey says Gallus is fine and that what happened to them happens to every other team and that the media managed to catch it. Joe Coffey says that they push each other and that they are not hungry; they are starving for more success, which they plan to bring.
We see a vignette for Tiger Turan, the masked luchador who distracted Kenny Williams in his match last week. Tiger Turan debuts next week.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Isla Dawn vs. Meiko Satomura in a World of Darkness Match for the NXT UK Women's Championship, which takes place next week.
We see a vignette for Lash Legend, who will be on SPRNVA Sessions with Noam Dar next week.
General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala moderate a contract signing for the main event for the 200th episode of NXT UK: a rematch for the NXT UK Championship between Jordan Devlin and Ilya Dragunov in an Empty Arena Match. Devlin is introduced first, followed by Dragunov. Jordan Devlin says he hears the winds of change blowing, but Dragunov says he fought and suffered to make NXT UK strong while Devlin belittles the brand. Devlin says he is the brand, which he says is on his back, and that he is the reason why they are signing a contract. Dragunov says the NXT UK Championship made him who is he and that he defines the championship, and that his worst nightmare is Devlin as champion. He says that he will do whatever he cannot to make sure this does not happen. Devlin says he will walk away with the NXT UK Championship and make Dragunov live that nightmare, then Dragunov says that they might as well raise the stakes. Devlin agrees, and Dragunov adds the caveat that whoever wins will be champion and whoever loses will leave NXT UK. Devlin says that Dragunov will not want to show his face after he beats him for the championship anyway, and accepts the stipulation. Johnny Saint and Sid Scala make the "Loser Leaves NXT UK stipulation, then both men sign the contract. Both men have a staredown, then Devlin goes for a headbutt only for Dragunov to dodge it and get headbutted himself. Both men brawl, then Dragunov puts the table in the corner. Sid Scala tries to stop them, but Devlin uses Scala as a human shield to headbutt Dragonuv and put him through the table with a Devlinside.
Dax Harwood beats Cash Wheeler after reversing an inside cradle with one of his own to qualify for the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
It is announced that CM Punk will face "Hangman" Adam Page for the AEW World Championship at Double Or Nothing. Afterwards, CM Punk leaves the announce table and heads to the ring. He says that he has never seen a locker room with more talent than the one in AEW, then says that he asked himself seven years ago if he could still do this before confidently proclaiming that he can. Punk says he is a fan of Adam Page, and says that from Darby Allin to Dustin Rhodes, everything has been a warm-up, and while he cannot promise a win, he promises he can give his all, for without the fans, there is no CM Punk. Punk then admits that he has never been a gambling man, but tells Adam Page he will always bet on himself and that he will know he has been in a fight with him, and says that he will fight until the wheels fall off.
We hear from Dan Lambert and Scorpio Sky. He says it is no conincidence that Scorpio Sky is in a match for the TNT Championship, and Scorpio says his AEW success is also no coincidence. After saying he was screwed out of the TNT title in his second defense, he gives Sammy Guevara credit where credit is due before telling him he will beat his ass and take what is rightfully his.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta) beat The Factory (QT Marshall, Aaron Solo, Nick Comoroto) in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Jamie Hayter, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Toni Storm. Toni tells Jamie Hayter she will see her in the first round again, then introduces a new friend in the form of Ruby Soho, who shows up and calls Hayter and Britt out for throwing their weight around and says "Enough is enough and it's time for a change." After Ruby says that she can make a change by dropping them both, Britt and Hayter leave, with Britt saying they have things to do in catering.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus and Christian Cage. Jungle Boy says last week stung because he knew he could have won, but Christian tells Jungle Boy last week was a teachable moment and that he can right a wrong. As Christian Cage throws an open challenge to any of the top five tag teams, Team Taz ("Absolute" Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs) shows up and "Absolute" Ricky Starks answers it.
Before the next match, MJF and Shawn Spears are seen in the skybox. MJF says the women in town use their personalities as birth control, then says that if people want to boo, then they will be even more upset when Lance Archer decimates Wardlow.
Wardlow beats Lance Archer.
The Jericho Appreciation Society head to the ring for a sit-down with meeting with Santana, Ortiz and Eddie Kingston. Angelo Parker says that Tony Khan gave them time for this meeting because he knows "sports entertainers are best for business." He says the Society have given their word to Khan and will give their word to "the AEW galaxy" that there will be no physicality, then Santana, Ortiz and Eddie Kingston head to the ring. Santana, Ortiz and Eddie Kingston throw away the chairs and the water bottles on their side of the table, then Chris Jericho shows his anger for the Society being barred from the arena last week. Jericho then demands an apology to the Society, then says he has something better than an apology: the middle finger. Santana also flips Jericho off, then says Jericho turned his back on "the two dudes who [knew him] best." Daniel Garcia calls Santana and Ortiz a couple of "tough guys" and that threats mean nothing, then tries to taunt Santana, Ortiz and Eddie into hitting them. It does not work. Eddie says he is not a fan of anything going on and topples the table before telling Jericho that he will get him and to "stop with the crap." Jericho reminds Eddie that it is five-on-three and that the Society will put a hit on them and take them out one by one. Eddie asks Jericho that when you put a hit on someone, you end things, but Jericho tells Eddie to stand there and shut up. Eddie tells Jericho he can smell the fear in him and that Jericho had better be ready to put them in the ground before they do it to him, then tells Jericho that he is not prepared.
We hear from Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti. Sammy says he will kick Scorpio Sky's ass for a third time in tonight's ladder match, then makes out with Tay Conti after asking what is brighter: his girlfriend, his title or his future.
Serena Deeb beats Hikaru Shida in a Philly Street Fight after hammering her knee on a chair before making her submit to a Texas Cloverleaf.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews MJF and Shawn Spears. MJF says he has a plan, then makes a call on his phone and offers someone six figures to face Wardlow. MJF then all but straight up says that Wardlow will be facing W. Morrissey.
The lights go out, and spotlights are focused on a downed Fuego del Sol. The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) show up and pick him up, but they are warned by Alex Abrahantes - who is in the ring - that it is sacrilegious to unmask a luchador and that they will continue to get burned for messing with Penta Oscura before they can unmask Fuego del Sol. Alex Abrahantes then shows up on the stage, and the masked man in the ring is revealed to be Rey Fenix, who has not been seen in months. Rey Fenix swings a shovel, then brawls with Buddy Matthews. As this goes on, Penta and PAC brawl with Malakai Black and Brody King. Fenix, Penta and PAC then get in the ring and take out The House of Black on the outside.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Swerve Strickland and Darby Allin. Swerve say that he and Darby are more rivals than friends, and Darby tells Swerve he can't keep entering companies saying it is his house when AEW has been his house all along.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) and Adam Cole beat The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.), "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, Brock Anderson and Dante Martin in a ten-man tag match. After the match, Adam Cole hands the rest of his team "Undisputed Elite" T-shirts.
Backstage, it is revealed that Santana, Ortiz and Eddie Kingston have been attacked by The Jericho Appreication Society. Chris Jericho throws a fireball in Eddie Kingston's eyes.
We see a vignette for Trent Barretta vs. Samoa Joe for the ROH World Television Championship this Friday on Rampage.
Scorpio Sky beats Sammy Guevara in a Ladder Match to win the TNT Championship for a second time. After the match, Frankie Kazarian briefly shows up to the ring as part of Scorpio Sky's in-ring celebration.
Nikkita Lyons beats Lash Legend. After the match, Lyons is attacked from behind by Natalya, and Lash Legend joins in. Cora Jade shows up and takes out Lash with her skateboard, then has a staredown with Natalya. She tries to her with her skateboard, but Natalya gets her in the Sharpshooter. Lyons boots Natalya away before she can lock in the hold, which forces Natalya to retreat.
Backstage, we hear from Tony D'Angelo, who says that he was supposed to face Xyon Quinn, but he is not here, and he has to face Von Wagner instead. He then says that Santos Escobar will soon be "sleeping with the fishes."
Roderick Strong meets with the rest of Diamond Mine. He says that they have been struggling and that he will not tolerate it, as their group is too good to crumble like his last group did. After Brutus Creed says that they went through three groups in the tag team gauntlet match only to be robbed by Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince), Strong says that he has set up a match between The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) next week. Ivar and Erik show up and tell The Creed Brothers that they will see them next week.
Von Wagner beats Tony D'Angelo after Santo Escobar whacks D'Angelo in the back of the knee with a nightstick as two Mafia members in suits pull Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro off the ring apron.
Backstage, Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta compliment Roxanne Perez on winning last week when Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) shows up and tell her that her victory was a fluke, but Roxanne says she can prove her victory isn't a fluke. Mandy Rose says that she knows Roxanne wants to take on "the measuring stick" and tells Roxanne she will teach her the difference between a champion and someone who dreams of becoming one.
Nathan Frazer debuts next!
Backstage, Brooks Jensen, Josh Briggs and Fallon Henley talk about their match with Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Elektra Lopez). Henley says it is time to take care of business. Suddenly, the mysterious woman that has been seen near Robert Stone walks by, distracting Brooks Jensen.
Andre Chase and Bodhi Hayward are seen in the Chase University section before Grayson Waller attacks Nathan Frazer's opponent, Guru Raaj. He says that nobody cares about Frazer's debut and that things will get embarrassing if he takes one more step, because this is his show. Grayson says he does what he wants, when he wants, then sees Chase and Hayward and tells them that their university is a scam and that their sorority is "built like refrigerators." As Hayward and Chase confront Grayson Waller, Nathan Frazer attacks Grayson with a missile drop kick out of nowhere and overpowers him, then Andre Chase says that this is a teachable moment.
We see a vignette for Arianna Grace, who will be competing in the 2022 NXT Women's Breakout Tournament. She is a model who has also trained in boxing and MMA, and she is not afraid to throw caution to the win. (Arianna Grace is former NWA wrestler Bianca Carelli, whose father, Anthony Carelli, performed in WWE as Santino Marella.)
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Tiffany Stratton, who says that Sarray is a cheater. Suddenly, Grayson Waller shows up asking who Nathan Frazer, and Tiffany Stratton makes fun of Nathan Frazer, saying he has an accent and looks homeless. Grayson agrees with her, and says Frazer might as well debut against him before the two of them walk off.
Kayden Carter and Kacy Catanzaro (the latter now known as Katana Chance) beat Yulisa Leon and Valentina Feroz.
It is revealed that Brooks Jensen has been attacked backstage. Josh Briggs is angry, and says that Legado del Fantasma has left him and Fallon Henley no choice.
We hear from Kay Lee Ray, who says that it has been eight months since the journey began. She says that she is a fighter, warrior and champion, then says she has to ressurrect her past. She says that fire is a rebirth for her, then reveals her new name: Alba Fyre.
Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Elektra Lopez) beat Josh Briggs and Fallon Henley in a 3-on-2 handicap match. Robert Stone guests on commentary in the middle of the match.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Natalya and Lash Legend. Natalya says Cora Jade did not get the message because she is young and immature, and next week, she will break Cora Jade's legs and put the locker room on notice. After Natalya says she has noticed Lash Legend, Lash says she is teaming with a legend and that it is not over between her and Nikkita Lyons. She says that after she wins, she will take her momentum into the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
Cameron Grimes guests on commentary for the next match.
We hear from Kianna James, who says that she is bringing sophisication to the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament and that she is relentless in both the wrestling and corporate worlds.
Solo Sikoa beats Trick Williams. After the match, Cameron Grimes and Solo Sikoa confront each other, then Carmelo Anthony shoves Sikoa out of the way. Sikoa tries to superkick Carmelo, but ends up hitting Grimes instead.
Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofe talk about their match with The Viking Raiders. Blade is nervous about the match, but Edris says that they have this and convinces him that he is a man with speed, power, heart and no fear.
Backstage, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Elektra Lopez) brag about their win, then Santos Escobar says that he proved that Tony D'Angelo is a low-life and a liar when he gave him a taste of his own medicine, as nobody threatens him. He then says that he got D'Angelo's message last week and that D'Angelo has finally gotten his.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofe. Both teams shake hands after the match. Afterwards, The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) stare down The Viking Raiders from across the ramp.
We hear from Wes Lee, who talks about his six-month journey back to being a tag team champion and the anger from losing the titles, then says going alone means new challenges and new risks. He says he can either bitch and complain or knuckle up and make waves. (Throughout the promo, Nash Carter - who was fired following allegations of abusing his soon-to-be-ex-wife, fellow professional wrestler Kimber Lee as well as a selfie of Nash Carter performing a "sieg heil" hand signal with a Hitler-esque mustache - is not shown or even mentioned by name.)
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Tony D'Angelo, who tells Santos Escobar that he is the one who makes the threat before introducing Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo (formerly Channing Laurent) - as his two "goombahs." He tells Santos Escobar that messing with him is dangerous to health and that he wants to talk things out with Escobar man-to-man before he takes things into his own hands, which he says is dangerous and something that Escobar won't like.
Mandy Rose beats Roxanne Perez. After the match, Wendy Choo sneaks up on Mandy Rose, and while she cannot shoot them with Super Soakers, she is able to hit a button and trap them in a net on the stage before she and Roxanne spray them with silly string.
We hear from Sloane Jacobs, who says that she learned how to fight growing up with her two sisters and that she dreams big. She plans to become the youngest women's champion in NXT history at 19 and plans to win the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
Backstage, we see Joe Gacy surrounded by people cloaked in black robes as he says "Let's go change the world."
Joe Gacy heads to the ring. Gacy says the journey to change and embrace the world has come far as his black-cloaked figures approach the ring. He says that NXT is clay of acceptance of everyone that he has molded for the last six months, but the mission is not done. He says that not everyone buys into his way of life and asks why, before saying it is time to break away from the masses of people who want to live in the past and commit to the future and his vision willingly, because after next week, there will be no choice. Gacy says that Bron Breakker has not mentioned his injury because he knows that Breakker is not cleared to defend the NXT Championship because of what he did and because of Breakker's "fall from grace." Gacy says he will become the next NXT Champion, and the clay that he molded will be hardened into the vision of how he sees the world. Suddenly, Rick Steiner shows up. Rick tells Gacy that he has it all wrong and that Bron Breakker is cleared to defend the NXT Championship next week, then Gacy tells Rick that he picked either a great time or the worst possible time to come back before the black-cloaked figures surround the ring. They all step off the apron when Bron Breakker shows up, and Breakker levels a few of the black-cloaked figures on the way to the ring before levelling even more. As this happens, some of the black-cloaked figures hold Rick Steiner back in the corner. Gacy, however, is able to take out Breakker with a clothesline. The black-cloaked figures then pass the NXT Championship over to Joe Gacy, who lifts it over a downed Bron Breakker to end the show.
Anna Jay and Skye Blue beat The Bunny and Raychell Rose with the Queenslayer from Anna Jay to Raychell Rose.
Before the next match, QT Marshall talks about how everyone chanted his name a few years ago only to be told he sucks now, and says that he helped AEW exist. He then demands Justin Roberts re-introduce him so that he gets the reception he deserves, but he does not get the reception he desires. Marshall then demands that a fan flipping the bird at him be thrown out.
Penta Oscuro beats QT Marshall. During the match, QT Marshall gets on the microphone and says "Let the records show that QT does not suck!"
Abadon beats Charlette Renegade.
Frankie Kazarian, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat "Platinum" Max Caster and The Andrade Family Office (Angelico, The Blade, Marc Quen, Isiah Kassidy).
Matt Riddle is in the ring while the rest of the locker room surrounds the ring. Riddle welcomes everyone to the show and to the 20th anniversary celebration of Randy Orton, who debuted on SmackDown in a match against Hardcore Holly twenty years ago tonight. After a video package chronicling Orton's WWE career, Riddle then introduces Orton. Orton says he appreciates the gesture, then mentions that he was born in Knoxville, Tennessee before stating that even through there have been twists and turns, he is not going anywhere. Orton says he has made a lot of killer relationships and had some awesome matches with other great wrestlers in the last twenty years, and credits Mick Foley for him becoming "The Legend Killer." He then says he is having more fun now than he has had throughout his career and credits that to Riddle, then says that he and the fans have both had twists and turns and yet have always come back to him, and thanks them for their support throughout the years. Riddle then says that he has a surprise for him: a second-generation Superstar who says Orton has been like a mentor to him: "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who shows up. As Cody and Orton hug and shake hands, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins interrupts and tells Orton not to trust Cody, as he is here to steal Orton's spotlight like he stole his at WrestleMania. Rollins tells Cody that not everything is about him, then tells Orton that his best years are behind him and that he is the past, not the present or the future. He also says that Cody is not the future, either, and that future Superstars will be inspired by him. Ezekiel interrupts Rollins, then introduces himself to Orton before talking about how he and his brother Elias watched him as "The Legend Killer." Kevin Owens then shows up from the crowd and says Ezekiel is Elias. Owens asks Orton if he is going to let Ezekiel lie to him, and as Riddle tries to tell Owens to calm down, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. The Usos also talk about how they saw Orton in the ring growing up and promise that they will enjoy beating RK-Bro to unify the Raw and SmackDown tag titles at WrestleMania Backlash. WWE official Adam Pearce then shows up and makes a match where Seth Rollins tags with Kevin Owens and The Usos against Cody Rhodes, Ezekiel and RK-Bro later tonight. Owens punches Ezekiel, then Orton hits Owens with an RKO. Everyone else on Owens' newly-formed team backs off.
Bianca Belair is seen talking with Knoxville, Tennessee mayor Glenn Jacobs (aka Kane) backstage.
Bianca Belair retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Sonya Deville. At first Bianca beats Sonya Deville by count-out, but Sonya uses her powers as an official to restart the match with no count-outs. Not long after, Sonya hits Bianca with a steel chair after Bianca hits her with her ponytail and gets disqualified, then Sonya restarts the match with no count-outs and no disqualifications before bringing out Carmella and Queen Zelina. Despite all this, Bianca is able to fend Carmella and Zelina off and hit Sonya with the K.O.D. for the win.
Backstage, Sonya Deville confronts Carmella and Queen Zelina as they argue and tells them that since they cost her the Raw Women's title, they have lost their women's tag title opportunity. Sonya slaps Zelina, and when Carmella tries to slap her, Sonya catches it and reminds Carmella that she is still her boss. When Carmella blames it all on Zelina, Sonya slaps her anyway.
We hear from Edge and Damian Priest. Edge says that they lok down on everyone from their mountain of omnipotence and that anyone who gets too close will get kicked down the mountain. After stating that Priest will take care of unfinished business tonight, he says that they have yet to show their true potential. Edge says they are better than the fans' favorites, then makes fun of AJ Styles' shoulder injury that they caused last week. Edge says AJ Styles will not have a chance of beating him at WrestleMania Backlash with one good arm, then tells him not to get over his head and to stay at home. Priest then tells Finn Balor his fate has been decided and that judgment day has arrived.
Veer Mahaan quickly beats Sam Smothers with the cervical clutch. After the match, Veer sends Smothers into the ring post, then puts him in the cervical clutch again on the outside. Referees have to get Veer to break the hold, then Veer grabs Smothers and slams him on the announce table. Veer then puts Smothers on the cervical clutch on top of the announce table. (Sam Smothers is independent wrestler "Marvelous" Michael Stevens, who previously performed in WWE under the name "Gary Heck.")
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bobby Lashley as he shadow boxes backstage. Lashley says that he is stronger than Omos, but if things go wrong, he has to be ready for Omos and MVP.
Omos and MVP are in the ring. MVP says he has waited for the day that Bobby Lashley was destroyed by his own ego that made him "The All Mighty," made him think he could do without him and made him challenge Omos to an arm wrestling match. He says that Omos will crush Lashley's hand and rip it off straight from the wrist, then Lashley shows up. The arm wrestling match then happens, and MVP tries to get in Lashley's head by saying he is nothing without him, but that fires Lashley up. Lashley is able to get the upper hand on Omos and beat him. Omos attacks Lashley after the arm wrestling match and slams him into the table, then lays him out with a short arm clothesline. At the behest of MVP, Omos then grabs the arm wrestling table and slams it into Lashley's chest before burying the table in it, and multiple referees have to tell Omos to stop. Omos then takes the table and throws it out of the ring.
In backstage footage from earlier today, R-Truth plays group couple counselor for Dana Brooke, Reggie, Tamina and Akira Tozawa, then says that he will tear them apart to keep them together before announcing he has set up a mixed tag team match. He states that WWE 24/7 Championship rules are suspended during the match and that he will be special guest referee.
Akira Tozawa and Tamina beat Dana Brooke and Reggie in a mixed tag team match with R-Truth as special guest referee. After the match, Tamina attacks Dana so that Tozawa can pin her, but Truth pulls Tozawa off. R-Truth then tries to pin Dana Brooke for the WWE 24/7 Championship, but Dana Brooke is able to get away.
Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says it has been three years since she has walked out to the ring without a championship and that nobody ahs beaten her in that time, then says she does not know who she is without a championship. She says that she has rock bottom, but there is nowhere else to go but up. Becky calls this the beginning of her comeback and that nobody can do a comeback like her, and that she cannot be down with "the shlubs of the Earth." She says that people will be inspired to her rise back to the top and championship gold, and that she will be champion forever and nobody wills top her. Suddenly, Asuka shows up for the first time in months. Asuka says to Becky "I will stop you, because nobody is ready for Asuka!" Becky punches at Asuka after Asuka flicks at her nose, but Asuka punches back and Becky retreats.
We hear from The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who recap the night so far before hyping up tonight's eight-man tag match and making it known that they want tag team gold.
Damian Priest beats Finn Balor.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Theory. Miz reminisces on being United States Champion back in 2010, and Theory talks about how he grew up watching The Miz overcome the odds and succeed in WWE, then says he will uphold The Miz's standards and prove why he is the best investment Vince McMahon ever made. Theory also says that he will take the United States Championship to new heights, and that while he is the youngest to hold the title, he plans to be the best to ever hold it. Miz tells Theory that when one has a title, everyone becomes jealous, and says everyone should earn a shot at the United States Championship. Suddenly, Mustafa Ali shows up for the first time in months. Miz asks Ali if he still works here, and Theory asks Ali if he the guy who took his ball and went home. Miz then calls Ali "Mufasa, Mustafa Ali's younger brother," but Ali says that if he needs a laugh, all he needs to do is watch him wrestle. Ali then says he was discussing matters with WWE official Adam Pearce and that he is here for a United States title shot tonight. Theory says "no," but Ali questions Theory's courage and accuses him of running away from a fight like The Miz. Theory defends The Miz's accomplishment and says The Miz would not run away, and The Miz says Ali is using his name to get notoriety. He says he does not have a magic wand to make a match, but Theory texts Vince and makes the match between Miz and Ali official. Miz - who did not expect to get a match - tells Ali that after he is done with him, he will wish he got his walking papers, which earns him a smack in the face from Ali.
Randy Orton is seen talking with Knoxville, Tennessee mayor Glenn Jacobs (aka Kane) backstage.
Mustafa Ali beats The Miz after countering the Figure Four Leg Lock into a roll-up. After the match, Ali is suddenly attacked on the stage by Tommaso Ciampa.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Rhea Ripley, who says she attacked Liv Morgan last week because she finally opened up her eyes. She says that when she first showed up, she became champion on her own, and since then, she has been in the tag division where everyone has dragged her down to their level. As Rhea says she is done, she is attacked by Liv Morgan. Officials rush in to break up the brawl.
Backstage, Kevin Owens wants Chad Gable to give him results that prove that Ezekiel is Elias, then Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up. After Alpha Academy (Gable and Otis) leaves and Owens refuses to pay Gable, Owens confronts Rollins for his words and actions last week. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) then show up and says that everyone needs to be on the same page, and that they need to win. As Rollins laugh and says this is his and Owens' show, Owens takes Rollins' arm off from around his shoulder.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Omos. MVP says that tonight's arm wrestling match was about brains, not brawn, and that Bobby Lashley could not see that. He also says that Lashley is nothing without him. MVP then announces that Omos has challenged Lashley to a match at WrestleMania Baclash, and Omos says that after he is done with Lashley, there will not be much left of him.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Ezekiel and RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) beat Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, Kevin Owens and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in an eight-man tag match.
This week on Raw Talk: Asuka! Mustafa Ali! Sonya Deville!
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Alex Reynolds, Alan "5" Angels, Preston "10" Vance) beat Luther, Bulk Nasty, Tito Oric, Jake Omen and RC Dupree.
Kris Statlander beats Julia Hart.
Konosuke Takeshita beats Brandon Cutler.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling brags about "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese - whom he calls "the best free agent signing in history" - winning two matches in a row and asking for the best local competition there is to offer, then complains that The Steel City Brawler. He then says there are plenty of jokes getting opportunities over guys like Nese, and that people want to chant Nese's name instead of the The Steel City Brawler's. This leads to people chanting for The Steel City Brawler.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats The Steel City Brawler.
Minoru Suzuki beats QT Marshall.
John Silver beats Vince Valor.
Ruby Soho, Anna Jay, and Skye Blue beat "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, Emi Sakura and The Bunny with the Queenslayer from Anna Jay to The Bunny.
James Kincaid, Todd Kennelly, and United World Champion Chris Dickinson - who guests on commentary for this week's show - welcome everyone to tonight's show. Dickinson says he had been on the shelf with a hip injury for five months with people telling him he may be out for a year and that he may never wrestle again, then told everyone to kiss his ass before coming back in the shortest time possible. Suddenly, Prince Nana shows up and introduces himself before saying he has flown here from Ghana in west Africa to take one man under his wing, and that man is Invictus Khash. He then tells the fans to look up Khash as well as The Embassy, because "we are forever."
It is announced by host Gilbert Corsey that Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, Arizona and Atlanta will now be combined in one hour each week on the new Championship Wrestling.
Johnnie Robbie beats Mylo Matters (now known as just Mylo).
Jeremy McPeete interviews The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) and Guy Tweakacetti. Gibson says they are the unbeatable world tag team champions and defending the title all over the world, but unlike two guys thrown together, they are not happy to be there or proving themselves to their friends, because when people see them, they see money signs. Tweakacetti says they have been spending money like it is going out of style and has the receipts to prove it, then says they have new jackets and new gear to look good against all the tag teams, such as Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend) and PPRay (Peter Avalon and Ray Rosas). He says that if anyone wants the tag team titles, they will be partying until the sun goes down.
Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend) beat The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito).
"The Alpha Wolf" Karl Fredericks heads to the ring. Fredericks introduces himself, then says it has been a while since he has been in a United Wrestling Network ring and that he was supposed to compete in a tournament for the United World Championship two years ago. Suddenly, The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) show up, and Danny Limelight says he finds it funny that Frederick has decided to come back after two years to complain about a title shot that he should have had, and that it was a choice for him to "sell [his] soul to the cerulean blue ring" of New Japan Pro Wrestling and "put on some black panties" similar to what a member of the audience is wearing (before handing her a pair of panties), become a young lion, put in the work and become "The Alpha Wolf," then says he could not cut it and is trying to become the alpha wolf of United Wrestling Network. He then says the UWN jungle belongs to The Bodega and that he is the lion, and if he wants to wrestle him, then he can put his black panties back on and be his young boy. Frederick says that if that is how he feels, then they can have a match right now.
Marc Blondin and "Handsome" JF are the French announce team for this evening.
Eddie Edwards beats Chris Bey in the countdown show.
The Influence (Tenille Dashwood and Madison Rayne) retain the Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) in the countdown show.
Steve Maclin beats Chris Sabin and "Switchblade" Jay White in a Triple Threat Match after Sabin hits Jay White with Cradle Shock only for Maclin to pin Sabin with a schoolkid pin from out of nowhere.
Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up with his wife and son. His wife tells Josh to worry about himself tonight and that this match has been six months in the making. Josh tells his wife and son that Moose will learn that actions have consequence. Scott D'Amore - who says Josh needs a coach, not an executive - tells Josh that Moose is trying to get into his head and is doing that through his family, and tells him to take what means the most to Moose: the Impact World Championship. Scott D'Amore tells Josh to put his anger in his back pocket and to become the wrestler he needs to be, and to take what is his.
Taya Valkyrie beats Deonna Purrazzo to become the AAA Reina de Reinas Champion for a recond fourth time.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans. Tasha congrulates Taya Valkyrie, saying she has a title when she has "the title." She also tells Gia to ask Rosemary how she feels about losing to her, as Rosemary has been "chasin' flava" and will get a taste only to get dragged around before Tasha retains.
"Inevitable" Ace Austin beats Trey Miguel and "Speedball" Mike Bailey to become Impact X Divison Champion for the third time.
Backstage, we hear from Honor No More. Eddie Edwards says that since they stepped into Impact, nobody would stop them from doing what they want to do. He says that Jonathan Gresham was supposed to compete tonight, but since Chris Bey stepped up, he was the one to be defeated. Matt Taven says they lead by example, and tonight, a crown will be placed on his head. HMike Bennett says that tonight, he and Taven will become Impact World Tag Team Champions and stick it to Bullet Club.
We see a vignette for EGV.
Tomohiro Ishii beats JONAH.
Violent By Design (Eric Young and Joe Doering) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against the team of Jordynne Grace and W. Morrissey, Major Players (Matt Cardona and Brian Myers), the team of Johnny Swinger and Zicky Dice, the team of Rich Swann and Willie Mack, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson), Honor No More (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) and the team of Heath and Rhino in an eight team gauntlet match. After Jordynne Grace is pinned by Cardona as Chelsea Green distracts W. Morrissey, Jordynne and Morrissey respond by laying out Major Players and putting Chelsea through a table after Chelsea hits Morrissey with a low blow only for Morrissey to reveal he is wearing a cup. Chelsea slaps Morrissey multiple times only to run into Jordynne, who sends her into Morrissey as well as a BQE through a table. Honor No More advance after Kenny King, Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Kenny King distract The Good Brothers so that Matt Taven and Mike Bennett can attack from behind, and Taven pins Anderson after using the momentum of a vertical suplex back into the ring against him.
Tasha Steelz retains the Impact Knockouts World Championship against Rosemary despite Rosemary stopping Savannah Evans with the black mist. After the match, Havok - who was ejected from ringside - chases Savannah and Tasha out of the ring.
Under Siege is live on Impact Plus on May 7th, and Slammiversary is live on pay-per-view on June 19th!
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander heads to the ring with his son before the next match.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Moose to become Impact World Champion! Alexander celebrates with his wife and son after the match.
Dustin Starr interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice in the ring. Zicky admits he is a fan of Jet's Pizza and starts a very brief "Jet's" chant, then announces that the airline have lost his luggage and that he has been wearing his wrestling gear for two days. He then says that if he gave everyone the big news, he would have to pack up and leave immediately, and says that he wants to hang out with the fans a little longer and says it is a main event announcement. Zicky Dice then guests on commentary.
K-Toomer beats Martin.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique - "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and "Delicious" Van Viciouss - in the ring. Blaylock says he has the best talent, then says he and Viciouss have been on Beale Street all day and the fans have been begging for autographs. Blaylock then calls Van Viciouss "the next action hero" who will be bigger than Rambo and The Rock. He also says he has a big surprise and that he has somebody in the back he wants to bring out, as he is always looking for talent. That person is "Dirty" Diana Taylor, and after she shows up, Blaylock says every woman wants to be her as she is the most beautiful woman in the world today. He also announces that he has gotten her parts in movies and that she will be the next starlet. Blaylock then says Van Viciouss is not scared of anybody and that they have beaten Derrick so many times.
"Delicious" Van Viciouss beats Derrick King after "Dirty" Diana Taylor distracts the referee so that Van Viciouss can hit Derrick King with "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane.
Dustin Starr interviews Norman Meklakov - now accompanied by Matt, "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane's now-former best friend - in the ring. Matt is greeted with a "traitor" chant, and Meklakov says that they do not explain themselves to anybody and that the people are uglier at night than they are during the day. Matt says his name is Matt Williams, then says he does not have to explain himself to anyone and that he and Meklalov are here to see if anyone can break the Meklalock. An angry Austin Lane suddenly shows up and that Dustin never mentioned Matt's last name because Matt was a nobody, then says he will make him famous and that he wants him, not Meklakov or the Meklalock Challenge. Matt tells Austin if he wants him, he's got it, but he will have to get through Meklakov to face him down the line. Austin says he will make Meklakiv tap, then he will either tap out or knock out Matt.
"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats Norman Meklakov by disqualification after Matt Williams attacks Austin Lane. After the match, Meklakov puts Austin Lane in the Meklalock, then Matt Williams says that Austin technically won by disqualification and that he is getting his match with him right now. With help from Meklakov behind the referee's back, Matt Williams keep beating up Austin Lane, but Austin Lane keeps kicking out. Matt goes for a fist from the top rope, but Austin gets a foot up to block it and knock Matt down. Austin Lane gets the upper hand, but Meklakov saves Matt and the two of them head to the back. "The Best of the Best' Austin Lane beats Matt Williams by count-out.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice gets in the ring to make his big announcement. Zicky Dice says he is a man of his word and that he is here to bring some big news that will change Memphis Wrestling forever. He says that he has keeping his eye on Memphis for a long time, then introduces that the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship is coming. All of a sudden, Mike Anthony shows up, takes the microphone and says he is unimpressed with Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night and that he has been listening to Zicky Dice run his mouth all night long. He says he is tired of hearing Zicky Dice and that he is ready to shut everything down, telling Zicky Dice that he has rolled the dice and crapped out. He gives Zicky Dice the choice of getting out or getting hurt. Zicky Dice says he is already in his gear and should beat his ass right now. He then teases leaving before attacking Mike Anthony, who gets the upper hand and hits him with the Genetic Dream before tossing him out of the ring. Zicky Dice is then helped to the back.
Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) beat The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) in a special grudge match.
Mike Anthony shows up and demands interview time. Anthony says borrowed time is what the champion is on, and threatens to put Dustin Starr's face out the back of his head if he keeps eyeballing him. He then says he is hungry and starving for competition, and demands a match right now.
Mike Anthony beats Brandon Espinosa. After the match, Anthony says he has something to say about the "bromance" and upcoming title match between "Big Swole" Justin Cole and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels.
Backstage, "Big Swole" Justin Cole tells "The GunShow" Justin Cole what Mike Anthony has just said, and both men agree that if Mike Anthony gets involved, they will both take him out.
Backstage, "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane texts "Dirty" Diana Taylor, telling her to meet her next week. She then looks at the camera and says she tried to do this personally, then proposes they meet face-to-face in the ring next week.
The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Rashad Lee) beat The Etiquette (Jay Smooth and Martin). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts, Zay Washington, Rashad Lee, Brandon). Brandon says that The Posse has the Memphis Tag Team titles hostage and asks Dustin Starr to help make their match with The Posse for the tag team titles a reality. He then tells The Posse to watch their back, as messing with The Yung GOATs means they are messing with the best.
We see backstage footage of Scotty 2 Hotty.
We hear from Jerry Jarrett and King Cobra, both of whom state that Memphis Wrestling is keeping the local wrestling tradition alive.
Dustin Starr interviews Evil Uno at the announce desk. Evil Uno says he has a lot of claws up, then introduces himself. He says that there are so many people here and he looks around and dissects people to see what makes them tick and where their future will go. He says he has been looking for a new member of The Dark Order, but so far, he does not see an ounce of talent here and has not found someone yet who sparks his interest. Evil Uno says Memphis has not created a star since Jerry Lawler, then says he has scouted one man here for years and states that with a bit of a push and a shove, The Dark Order can get him to the top of professional wrestling. Suddenly, Kid Wrestling shows up, and Evil Uno says he is not one man. Kid Wrestling says he has only thing in common with The Dark Order. Evil Uno thinks it is the mask, but Kid Wrestling says he is the most technically dangerous wrestler to get in the ring. Evil Uno asks the fans if Kid Wrestling should join The Dark Order, then tells Kid Wrestling that a mask does not make him fit to join and that he does not have the skill to join. He says that if he is the best Memphis has to offer, he is out of here. He then leaves.
K-Toomer beats Kid Wrestling by technical knockout. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer, who asks him to replace "yes" with "'Sho nuff!" K-Toomer says he is the meanest, hungriest and baddest, then says to help the bear if he is fighting a bear before saying "Forget the bear...I want a Rhino."
Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin Lane says it is great to be back, then gives "The GunShow" Brett Michaels credit where credit is due for his win in their championship match, then says that while he came up short, he has healed up, and that it is time to bring back the Best of the Best Challenge.
Dustin Starr interviews Trace Lee Hunt, who says it is an honor to be here before saying he is known as "The True American" because he is "230 pounds of American muscle" and "bald like an eagle," then answers Austin Lane's Best of the Best Challenge.
"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt in a Best of the Best Challenge with a triangle choke.
Adam Cole beats Tomohiro Ishii to qualify for the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament after "Switchblade" Jay White shows up and attacks Rocky Romero at ringside, distracting the ref and allowing Cole to hit a low blow followed by The Boom to qualify and win.
In footage from earlier today, The Jericho Appreciation Society finds out that management is not allowing them into the building for Daniel Garcia's match later tonight, and that security is strictly enforcing this.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Hook, but both of them run into Danhausen. Hook stops Danhausen and tells him "You wanted my attention? You got it now."
Shawn Spears guests on commentary for the next match.
Lance Archer quickly beats Serpentico, then choke slams Serpentico twice before teasing it a third time and tossing Serpentico to the side instead.
We see a vignette for "Smart" Mark Sterling and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.
Eddie Kingston beats Daniel Garcia. After the match, Eddie Kingston takes off his belt, then decides against whipping Garcia and tells Chris Jericho that he is saving the whipping for him.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland. Keith Lee says that he looked up to and studied Taz, yet he spoiled their battle with Team Taz. Swerve Strickland says Team Taz will pay in blood, as their war is far from over. Back at the announce table, "Absolute" Ricky Starks says that he and Powerhouse Hobbs have a check and they are willing to cash out.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Jamie Hayter, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Toni Storm. Storm says Baker knows nothing about her, then says she will see Hayter in the first round and will see Britt later if she makes it that far.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling, Jade Cargill and Marina Shafir. "Smart" Mark Sterling says he was initially concerned about Shafir's credentials, but Jade Cargill is the best in the world and takes her opposition seriously. After Sterling says balloons will rain down after Jade wins, Shafir says that problems do not care about plans, but Jade says she will solve the problem that is Marina Shafir.
Jade Cargill retains the TBS Championship against Marina Shafir, bringing her record to 30-0.
WWE official Adam Pearce oversees a contract signing for "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair in an I Quit Match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania Backlash. Charlotte is introduced first, followed by Rousey. Drew Gulak, who is now training to become Pearce's new assistant, shows up with the contract, then is about to present a PowerPoint presentation on the rules of an "I Quit" Match when Charlotte tells him to stop. After Ronda compliments Charlotte on her outfit and the fans remind Charlotte that she tapped out, Charlotte says that there are no rules to an "I Quit" Match before vocally contemplating how to make Ronda quit. Charlotte then says that she always finds a way to win and that at WrestleMania Backlash, she will make Ronda say "I Quit." She then signs the contract. Ronda reminds Charlotte that "I Quit" means there isn't a referee to save her from embarrassment and pull her off of her when it is over, and that Charlotte will be saying that she is better than her when she quits. Before Ronda can sign the contract, Charlotte flips the table and tries to hit her with a Kendo stick, but Ronda turns the weapon against her. Ronda then hits Gulak - who takes the Kendo stick away - with Piper's Pit before simultaneously putting him in an arm bar and signing the contract.
Xavier Woods beats Butch with a DDT into the Backwoods. After the match, Butch jumps the barricade, throws a security guard over it, then leaves through the crowd.
Backstage, Aliyah talks with Ricochet about his Intercontinental Championship reign so far. Ricochet says this is just the beginning and that holding the title is an honor, and that he wants to be one of the best to ever hold. Jinder Mahal and Shanky then show up and question Ricochet's confidence, and Ricochet says he will defend his title anywhere at anytime. Shanky then tells Ricochet to take him on, and Ricochet accepts his challenge.
Gunther beats Teddy Goodz.
Backstage, Matt Riddle says he will beat Jey Uso tonight with a sick move when Drew McIntyre shows up. Riddle says that he has made himself and Orton lumberjacks in McIntyre's match as part of a fresh start. McIntyre says that anyone who stands up to what Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) does is good in his book, and Orton says that he and McIntyre are good. Meanwhile, Sami Zayn has been listening in from a distance.
We hear from Xia Li, who says that she has not found anyone worthy of her protection and is now only protecting herself.
Matt Riddle beats Jimmy Uso after getting his knees up to block the Uso Splash.
Kayla Braxton interviews Naomi and Sasha Banks in the ring. Naomi says she knew what she and Sasha were capable of together and backed it up, and now they are tag team champions. Sasha says that they are trailblazers and history makers, and that they are a sisterhood. She says that Naomi has had her back since day one and that they flow so well in and out of the ring that they have no competition. As Naomi says it does not matter who faces them for the titles next, Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler show up. Natalya says that they did not beat them to become champions and that she is a three-time Guinness world record holder, and Baszler says they will stretch and snap every bone in their body limb by limb before taking the women's tag titles. Baszler shoves Sasha, and Naomi holds her back before daring Natalya and Baszler to come and tag the women's tag titles.
Backstage, Madcap Moss is met by Happy Corbin, who congratulates him on winning last week before saying they both said some harsh things and is willing to forgive him and take him back. Madcap Moss says there is as much chance of him going back to Corbin as there is Corbin growing back a full head of hair, and tells him that that ship sailed.
We see a vignette for Raquel Rodriguez, who debuts next week.
Madcap Moss beats Angel. After the match, Happy Corbin runs into the ring and attacks Madcap Moss before hitting him with End of Days. He then takes the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy and walks off with it.
Backstage, Sami Zayn entertains the idea of knocking on the door to Roman Reigns' dressing room.
Backstage, Roman Reigns speaks with The Usos about what happened earlier tonight when Paul Heyman tells Roman that Sami Zayn wants to see him. Sami acknowledges Roman, then tells him about Drew McIntyre "getting chummy" with RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle), who are lumberjacks in his match, and tells Roman that RK-Bro have said disrespectful things about Roman's entire family. Sami Zayn says that his reputation has taken a hit and people think he is scared of Drew McIntyre, then says he must beat McIntyre to restore his credibility and is willing to help Roman out if Roman were to help him tonight. Sami leaves the room, then Roman tells The Usos to take his name out of the mouths of those who would disrespect him.
We hear from Lacey Evans, who says that if her family were not in tents, they were in unsafe housing. She also says that the more money her dad made, the more trouble and drugs that came with it. She also says that her mother was not always there for her. Lacey says that she learned from an early age that if she needed something right, she had to do it herself, and that it was up to her to push herself and succeed and realize how unstoppable she could become. She says that she learned how unbreakable she is and that she feels sorry for anyone who has never been forced to push themselves, and says that while she is no better than the other Superstars, they are not better than her.
Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn ends with Sami Zayn running away after The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) attack RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) during the match, leading to the lumberjacks brawling and Sami Zayn getting away. He says there will be no running next week, as he and McIntyre will square off again next week in a steel cage. Jinder Mahal and Shanky then get in the ring to fight Drew McIntyre, but McIntyre fends them off and hits Jinder with a Claymore Kick. Jinder Mahal and Shanky then get in the ring to fight Drew McIntyre, but McIntyre fends them off and hits Jinder with a Claymore Kick.
