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.
Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) beat Miggy Rose and Michael Hopkins after Hopkins inadvertently hits Miggy Rose. After the match, Guy Twakacetti shows up and says that while Beef Candy have been in the ring beating other teams, Midnight Heat have been singing contracts and getting a United World Tag Team title rematch. He says that Beef Candy stole the titles from Midnight Heat and that they are "champions of thievery," but that does not matter to the crowd, which angers Tweakacetti.
Lord Crewe quickly beats Dustin Daniels.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning talks to his men in The Institution (Hunter Freeman, Brendan Divine, Honest John). He says that it is time for the four of them to get what they deserve and the full value of what their labor produces, and for the inmates to run the asylum.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning beats Big Hoss to qualify for the Golden Opportunity after Honest John takes a clothesline from Big Hoss, allowing Brendan Divine and Hunter Freeman to double-team Big Hoss behind the refere's back.
Backstage, Jack Farmer asks Zicky Dice who his mystery partner in tonight's main event. Zicky says he has found the most outlandish tag team partner of all time, and after they win, Danny Limelight cannot challenge for the Heritage Championship.
Before the next match, which takes place in a collegiate-style wrestling ring, Prince Nana welcomes everyone to The Embassy Collegiate Rules Invitational. When Raymond Jazikoff shows up, Prince Nana states they are doing this by his rules.
Raymond Jazikoff vs. Invictus Khash in a collegiate rules wrestling match ends with Khash kicking Jazikoff in the ribs before hitting a full nelson slam. After the match, Jordan Clearwater holds Mike Goga hostage as Khash puts Jazikoff in an arm bar.
Bateman beats Cezar Bononi.
Before the next match, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice says he knows better than to take on The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) by himself, then introduces his tag team partner: Jordan Cruz. Slice Boogie guests on commentary for the next match.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Jordan Cruz beat The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) despite having no cohesion or teamwork after Zicky Dice hits Papo Esco in the head with the United Heritage Championship behind the referee's back before Jordan Cruz pins Paco Esco with a schoolkid pin.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Austin Theory, who says that he feels like he is on top of the world and that after tonight, it might as well be "The Theory Era," after he takes the United States Championship back and cashes in his Money In The Bank contract to become the youngest undisputed WWE Champion.
WWE and WWE Global Ambassador Titus O'Neil recognizes local Nashville, Tennessee community organizations Meals of Hope, Pencil and Musicians on Call with custom WWE Championships as well as $20,000.
We see another weird vignette with the message "I Am Coming Tonite."
Bianca Belair retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Becky Lynch. After the match, Bianca and Becky shake hands and hug. After Becky leaves, Bayley appears for the first time in over a year, and as Bayley stops halfway across the ramp to ask Bianca if she remembers her, Dakota Kai suddenly appears on the main roster. After Dakota Kai shows up, Io Shirai - now known as "Iyo Sky" - also shows up for the first time since going down with an injury after NXT Stand & Deliver, then the three of them get in the ring together. As Bayley steps up to Bianca, Becky shows up again and stands with Bianca. Bianca and Becky want to go at it, but Iyo, Bayley and Dakota Kai back off.
Logan Paul beats The Miz. During the match, Ciampa gets ejected for trying to attack Logan Paul, and when he refuses to leave, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up from behind the barricade and takes out Ciampa before chasing him out through the crowd. Shortly after Logan Paul hits Miz with a frog splash from the top rope to the announce table, Maryse tries to distract the referee so that Miz can use a Polaroid of himself and Logan Paul on a chain as a weapon, but Logan Paul sees it coming, ducks and causes Miz to nearly hit Maryse. Logan Paul then hits The Miz with a Skull Crushing Finale to win.
Backstage, Mace and Mansoor are doing a photoshoot when they are parched. The rest of the segment turns into an advertisement for Nestle Pure Life. Max Dupri proclaims Nestle Pure Life the official water of Maximum Male Models.
Bobby Lashley retains the WWE United States Championship against Austin Theory.
Rey and Dominik Mysterio beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) after Edge makes a sudden return and attacks The Judgment Day.
Before the next match, a chorus of male singers chants "Bum-Ass Corbin" before leading into Pat McAfee's entrance theme.
Pat McAfee beats Happy Corbin. During the match, McAfee knocks Corbin into referee Charles Robinson, which allows McAfee to kick Corbin in the groin followed by a top rope Sunset Flip for the win.
Drew McIntyre shows up. He says that he will beat Roman Reigns' ass at Clash at the Castle and become undisputed WWE Champion, then raises his sword and fireworks go off.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) with Jeff Jarrett as special guest referee.
Kid Rock is seen in the crowd.
Matt Riddle - despite having a spinal injury - suddenly shows up and calls Seth "Freakin'" Rollins out for a fight despite pleas from security. Seth Rollins shows up, but so does multiple officials. Rollins and Riddle run at each other in the aisleway and brawl. Seth Rollins soon hits Riddle with The Stomp before leaving.
Liv Morgan retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey after pinning Ronda's shoulders to the mat. During the pinfall attempt, however, Liv Morgan taps just before the three count. After the match, Ronda attacks Liv Morgan and puts her in a cross arm breaker, then puts the referee in the cross arm breaker. When officials show up, she breaks the hold.
Clash at the Castle is live on WWE Network and Peacock on Saturday, September 3rd!
Nashville, Tennessee mayor Glenn Jacobs - aka Kane - announces tonight's attendance is 48,449.
Before the next match, Brock Lesnar shows up on a tractor.
Roman Reigns retains the undisputed WWE Championship against Brock Lesnar in a Last Man Standing Match that sees Theory get destroyed with an F5 from Brock Lesnar for even daring to cash in and Lesnar shifting and tilting the wrestling ring with a tractor. The match ends with Lesnar being buried with nearby objects such as ring steps and announce table parts after being smacked in the head with the WWE Universal Championship.
Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Bradley and Lamont) to become #1 contenders for the Memphis Tag Team Championships after Lamont inadvertently punches Bradley with a chain wrapped around his fist. Country Rock also expose the chain when they go for the pin.
"Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt beats Movie Myke with a half crab with the arm trapped.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett says that he is sick and tired of the games and calls out Money Mark, telling him to bring Big Jack and Bruce as he has something for all three of them. Money Mark, Big Jack and Bruce show up. Mark gives credit to Brett for still standing as Big Jack and Bruce surround the ring. After Money Mark tells Brett to pay up, King Cobra and "Big Swole" Justin Cole show up to even the numbers. Big Jack and Bruce tease getting back in the ring, but ultimately back out. On the way out, Big Jack and Bruce approach the ring again, but Money Mark holds them back.
We hear from "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who says that he has both the Memphis Heritage Championship and the United Heritage Championship with him. We then see him at the WrestleCenter.
Dustin Starr interviews King Cobra, "Big Swole" Justin Cole and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels. Brett asks the fans what they want to see and gets a "three-on-three" chant, then challenges Big Jack, Bruce and Money Mark to a match. King Cobra tells Money Mark to put his money where his mouth is.
We see the aftermath of last week's main event between Derrick King and Van Viciouss.
In footage from earlier this week, we hear from Austin Lane, who says that you either die a hero or live long enough to become the villian. He regrets the piledriver that he gave Matt Williams, but Matt pushed him and saw "The Wrestling Machine." Next week, he is coming back and he is looking for Matt. He says Matt wanted to run with the lion and found out that the lion hunts, and that it is time for the lion to eat.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says he is tired of Dustin's "snotty" attitude, and Van Viciouss says that Derrick King is doing all of the tasks that Ray Sanders used to do. Blaylock also proclaims that "Dirty" Diana Taylor will win Women's Gauntlet For The Gold 2.
We hear from Memphis rapper Al Kapone and his love for professional wrestling and see footage of him at the WrestleCenter. Al Kapone, Grizz and BLJ will be here next week.
"Dirty" Diana Taylor beats Nyxx, Shalonce Royal, Rebel Kel and Cassandra Golden to win the Women's Gauntlet For The Gold 2 and become the Memphis Women's Champion! When Nyxx shows up, it is implied that she has been attacked backstage. Near the end of the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock guests on commentary. Near the end of the match, Cassandra Golden inadvertently takes out referee David Knight, and when referee "Sleazy-E" Elijah shows up trying to put his shirt on, Ray Sanders shows up and attacks Elijah before making himself the ref. This distracts Cassandra Golden, and Diana Taylor hits Cassandra with the DDT to win the gauntlet match and the women's title after Ray Sanders makes the count.
Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, Chuck Taylor) beat Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh after Orange Cassidy snaps Sonjay Dutt's pencil and hits him with the Orange Punch. After the match, Satnam Singh attacks Best Friends, then Jay Lethal hits Lethal Injection on Orange. Suddenly, Wardlow shows up, and Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh have to hold Jay Lethal back.
"All Ego" Ethan Page quickly beats Leon Ruffin.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Cole Karter when The Factory (QT Marshall, Aaron Solo, Nick Comoroto, Anthony Ogogo) shows up. QT Marshall says he saw something in Karter and still does, and offers him a spot in The Factory. He also makes references to Karter's previous character in NXT, Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan.
Lee Moriarty beats Matt Sydal with the Border City Stretch following the attempted interference by Stokely Hathaway. After the match, Hathaway produces another business card, and Moriarty takes it.
We hear from Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Rebel. Baker says Thunder Rosa's title reign is coming to an end, yet she keeps Toni Storm close to her to keep her from dethroning her. She also says it is not a smart idea for Toni Storm to be close to "the carny" who has everything that she wants most, then says she will leave everything between Thunder Rosa and Toni Storm.
Tony Schiavone interviews Claudio Castagnoli and William Regal in the ring. Claudio thanks the fans for all their support, as there have been many times that he doubted himself and never thought he would reach the top, and that it is an honor to stand as ROH World Champion. He promises that this is only the beginning, then brings out Wheeler Yuta, whom he congratulates for retaining the ROH Pure Championship. Suddenly, Chris Jericho leaves the commentary table and shows his disgust towards Claudio and Yuta, then says Claudio deserves his boot straight up his ass. Yuta tells Jericho to shut up and that he retained against Daniel Garcia last week, then says he is sure he can beat Jericho. Jericho tells Yuta he cannot ever beat him, but Yuta says that Jericho knows he can beat him. Claudio and William Regal are also convinced that Yuta can beat Jericho, as Yuta repeatedly says he can beat Jericho, which gets under Jericho's skin and causes Jericho to challenge Yuta for next week's Dynamite. Yuta says "Nah," then Jericho and Yuta quickly go back and forth until Jericho says he will put his title match against Jon Moxley on the line in that match, and if Yuta wins, he gets the title shot. Yuta says "Well, guys...that was easier than I thought," then accepts the challenge.
We see The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) premiere a new music video where they diss The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn). It is also announced that their match next week will be a Dumpster Match.
Mark Henry interviews Anna Jay and Ruby Soho. Anna says she cannot wait to share the ring with her again and says she does not have to pretend to like her, then shows no regret for her actions. Ruby Soho says that Anna Jay reminds her of herself but then calls her one of those "entitled little shits" who thinks they know everything, then says that one is only as good as the company that they keep and suggests that she leaves Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti in the back and face her one-on-one. Anna Jay says that Ruby does not know here and that she knows a dark side from Brodie Lee and is learning another from Chris Jericho, then says that she will choke Ruby Soho out.
Anna Jay beats Ruby Soho with the Queenslayer after throwing her wrist covers to distract the ref so she can apply the Queenslayer with Ruby's hand cast.
Javier Bernal beats Myles Borne with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the middle rope for leverage.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Quincy Elliott. Ikemen Jiro is nowhere to be seen, but Quincy says he will be here. He says that Ikemen Jiro is a man after his own heart, as he is someone who demands attention and can walk off the set and into the pages of a glossy amgazine or the catwalks of Fashion Week. Tonight, they are a team, and Edris Enofe and Malik Blade have no idea what they are up again. Ikemen Jiro shows up and says Quincy Elliott is style strong, then they both head off.
Fallon Henley beats Sol Ruca.
Edris Enofe and Malik Blade beat Ikemen Jiro and Quincy Elliott.
Drew McIntyre beats Sheamus in a Good Old Fashioned Donnybrook Match to compete for the WWE Universal Championship at Clash at the Castle. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Drew McIntyre, who tells Sheamus it did not have to be that way but that he did what he had to do as someone had to take the Universal Championship off a part-time champion. Suddenly, McIntyre is attacked from behind by Austin Theory with the Money In The Bank briefcase, and Theory says he will be the next undisputed champion.
Happy Corbin shows up with a ticket to a seat right behind the commentary table, a basket of popcorn and a sign saying that Pat McAfee is a loser.
It is announced that Matt Riddle has suffered a concussion following his match from last week and that his match with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins at SummerSlam has been postponed.
Happy Corbin finally jumps the barricade after officials try to stand between Pat McAfee and Corbin, and Corbin sneaks behind McAfee and kicks him in the groin.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Austin Theory, who says he is sick and tired of being treated like a punching bag and that he is a future world champion in WWE. He says he cannot help it if some people are jealous of him, but nothing will stop him from cashing in at SummerSlam, becoming undisputed WWE Champion and making McIntyre his punching bag again at Clash at the Castle. Theory then runs into Paul Heyman, who then tries to reason with him.
Shotzi beats Aliyah. (Lacey Evans was supposed to be Aliyah's opponent tonight, but she is not medically cleared.)
We see untelevised footage from last week where Sonya Deville gets beaten up by "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey.
During a photoshoot between Liv Morgan and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, Natalya shows up and tells Liv that Ronda will destroy her. Sonya then shows up and verbally gangs up on Liv alongside Natalya.
As Shotzi tries to cut a promo in the ring, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey shows up and beats up her after Shotzi goes for a cheap shot. Ronda then calls out Liv Morgan so they can finally go at it. After the commercial break, Liv Morgan heads to the ring.
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and Liv Morgan beat Sonya Deville and Natalya with a knee bar from Ronda to Sonya.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) head to the ring, followed by The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Jeff Jarrett then shows up and says he has words for both teams, and says that he wanted both of them here to get some things straight. This leads to both teams insulting and threaten each other as they ask what constitutes a disqualification, then Jarrett says he is here not to constrain them, but to let them run wild, and that his only job in their match is to count the pinfall at SummerSlam. He then brings up both teams having "outstanding issues," then dares anybody to jump if they feel froggy. This almost immediately leads to both teams brawling only for Jarrett to get superkicked. When Jey Uso inadvertently superkicks Jarrett, the brawl immediately stops and The Usos check on Jarrett, who shoves The Usos. Dawkins then shoves The Usos out of the ring and Montez takes The Usos out with a dive over the top rope.
We hear from Maxxine Dupri, Mace and Mansoor, who debut the 2022 SummerSlam Beachwear collection. Max Dupri also shows up and says that Maximum Male Models is still looking for clients.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). After the match, The Viking Raiders get in the ring with their shields, and when Xavier Woods charges at them, he gets smacked with a shield. They then wrap a chair around Woods' ankle after tossing Kofi out, then smash the chair with their shields to injure Woods' ankle.
Paul Heyman is in the ring. Heyman says that Roman Reigns will be the last man standing tomorrow night, then mentions Roman's 700-day reign as Universal Champion and Brock Lesnar wanting to be the spoiler. Heyman says that will happen "over [his] damn dead body" and that Roman will put Lesnar down for ten seconds and be done with Lesnar once and for all. Suddenly, Lesnar shows up. As Lesnar is about to corner Heyman, he is attacked from behind by Austin Theory, but Lesnar turns around and violently overpowers him. Theory stumbles out of the ring only to turn around eat a Claymore Kick from Drew McIntyre, who has a staredown with Lesnar.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Happy Corbin! Liv Morgan! The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)!
Brian Myers guests on commentary for the BTI match.
Bhupinder Gujjar beats Vincent after Maria Kanellis-Bennett is ejected from ringside and Vincent is distracted by Heath's theme. After the match, Heath shows up from behind and hits Vincent with a Wake-Up Call.
In a recap of what happened last week, we find out that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander did not make it to the ring at the end of last week's show because he was attacked by Shera.
Eddie Edwards beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin after Kenny King and Chris Bey both get ejected and brawl their way to the back.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Heath. He says he tried to do it the right way with Honor No More, but the right way is impossible with those who have no honor. He says if Honor No More wants to be dishonorable, he will hit them all with a Wake-Up Call.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander says Shera is a challenge, but as World Champion, there are challengers coming at him from all angles at all times. He says he has beaten some tough opponents as of late and cannot back down, then Alex Shelley shows up. Shelley says that being the biggest and the strongest does not make the best wrestler, and Alexander says skill makes the best. Shelley tells Alexander to take care of Shera and asks him to come out unscathed so he can take the World title from the best.
Trey Miguel and Laredo Kid beat Johnny Swinger and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice.
Backstage, Brian Myers runs into Bhupinder Gujjar and says someone else has a shot at the Digital Media Championship. Crazzy Steve and says it is Black Taurus, then Scott D'Amore shows up to make the match between Myers and Taurus official.
Tiffany Nieves beats Jada Stone in an Ohio Valley Wrestling showcase match. After the match, Killer Kelly shows up. Tiffany Nieves confronts Killer Kelly and shoves her, and Killer Kelly answers with a boot in the face followed by a sleeper hold before laying out Jada Stone.
Backstage, Eric Young tells Deaner and Doering that they failed last week. Deaner admits that they did not expect KUSHIDA. Eric Young tells them that they will take out The Motor City Machine Guns first, then they will take out KUSHIDA.
We see a video package for Alex Shelley's World title shot at Emergence.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Shera with an ankle lock after making Raj Singh think twice about tangling with him on the outside.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Moose, who says there is no alliance between himself and Steve Maclin, and that he did not need him tainting his victory against Sami Callihan.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards tells the rest of Honor No More that Impact is trying to screw them and that it is time to take what they want. They soon run into Scott D'Amore. Vincent wants D'Amore to do something about Heath, and Matt Taven demands a tag team title shot. Suddenly, Bennett is implied to be attacked backstage, and D'Amore wishes Eddie Edwards good luck with being Honor No More's leader.
Backstage, VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) are met by Jessicka as they talk about a party. Rosemary and Taya Valkyrie show up and tell Jessica not to wander off and that she is not partying, even though Jessicka has a killer mimosa recipe.
In the ring, Raj Singh says "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander should be disqualified for what he did and that Shera should be the winner, and that he is not leaving until there is justice. All the while, a referee checks on Shera. The lights go out, and when they come back on, Sami Callihan is in the ring. He hits Raj Singh with a baseball bat followed by a Cactus Driver '97, then says he does not care if Moose and Steve Maclin are working together. He then says both men have a date with The Death Machine.
The Impact Plus Ric Flair Moment of the Week is the formation of Fortune 4 and the Woo-Off between Flair and Jay Lethal from the June 17, 2010 episode of Impact.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mia Yim. Mia says she came back to Impact to show that he can still go with the best and the baddest and that she is better than before. She says that while she respects Jordynne Grace and considers her a great champion, she will find out why she is the HBIC when she becomes Knockouts World Champion. All of a sudden, a burst of static is heard and the rest of the interview - which is not much - is silent. When Tom Hannifan and "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt apologize, Scott D'Amore finds out Honor No More is trying to invade the production truck. After the commercial break, Mike Bennett says that Scott D'Amore has never wanted them to be here since day one. D'Amore puts Honor No More in a five-on-five match against Bullet Club, and if they win, they get a tag team title shot. However, if Honor No More loses, they will be forced to disband, as D'Amore gives them the same chance that Team Canada was given years ago. Honor No More is furious.
KUSHIDA beats Rich Swann with a Hoverboard Lock off the top rope.
Here are all the vignettes and backstage segments!
Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen retain the NXT UK Tag Team Championships against Mark Andrews and Wild Boar.
In backstage footage from last week, Tyler Bate tells Trent Seven that he broke his heart and that he loved him like a brother, then tells him that he cannot run forever and that he is coming for him.
We see a press conference between Meiko Satomura and Sarray from last week. Sarry states that Satomura is recognized in Japan and around the world, but she will not stay down forever. She says that next week, she will be NXT UK Women's Champion. Sarry also proclaims that she is the sunrise while Satomura is the sunset. Satomura says that everyone tries to beat her, but no one can, and that while Sarray has the ability to challenge her, she will remain the strongest until someone beats her. Sarray vs. Meiko Satomura for the NXT UK Women's Championship is next week.
Blair Davenport beats Amale.
We hear from Oliver Carter, who sets a table for Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey) and sends a message to them saying he will run through them and that Rohan Raja is next. Die Familie is furious.
On this week's East End Bookie, Sha Samuels just wants some peace and quiet. Unfortunately for him, he has no money left and he ends up giving the clothes on his back to whoever asks for money.
Chase University (Andre Chase, Bodhi Hayward, Thea Hail) debut next week!
Next week: Rohan Raja vs. Oliver Carter!
Ilja Dragunov retains the NXT UK Championship against Wolfgang despite injuring his lower back earlier in the match and further injuring it throughout. Both men shake hands after the match.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
Jon Moxley retains the Interim AEW World Championship against Rush with the bulldog choke. After the match, The Jericho Appreciation Society shows up. Chris Jericho congratulates Jon Moxley on his win, but says his roll is nothing compared to the one that the Society is on and that Daniel Garcia and Sammy Guevara will win their respective matches. Anna Jay says that she is "the new Anna Jay" as in "Anna J.A.S." and says she is not afraid to prove she is the sexiest as well as the toughest by choking people out. Jericho then says that while Eddie Kingston brutalized him in their barbed wire match last week, he beat him, and he will beat Jon Moxley. He then demands a match for the Interim AEW World Championship in two weeks so he can become champion again. Moxley says he hates Jericho and his sports entertainment gimmick, that he is a real two-time world champion and that he used to look up to Jericho until everything he had going on became pathetic. He also calls his title a wrestling championship and not a sports entertainment championship, and tells him to leave the sports entertainment gimmick at home as he wants "The Lionheart" and "the last survivor of The Hart Dungeon." Moxley then says he is the champion and that anyone else but the best need not apply.
We get our first look at the AEW World Trios Championships and learn that there will be a World Trios Championships tournament coming soon.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Dante Martin, who says that Sammy Guevara knows he cannot hack it on the roster after taking too many vacations while he has worked week in and week out. He then announces that Skye Blue will be in his corner as a counter to Tay Conti.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks quickly retains the FTW Championship against Danhausen. After the match, Starks says Danhausen may be very nice and very evil, but he is not absolute. He then demands another challenger and promises that he is game to face someone else right now. That challenge is answered by Hook.
Hook beats "Absolute" Ricky Starks with Redrum to become the FTW Champion. After the match, both men fistbump. After the commercial break, Tony Schiavone interviews "Absolute" Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs. Starks admits he lost against Hook, then says he turned the FTW Championship from a noose into a tie and brought it back to prominence. Starks says that he gave no less than 110% and that he deserves to talk to the fans for more than 40 seconds, saying that his time is right now. As he says his bad luck is just bad timing, Hobbs lays out Starks from behind. Hobbs then hits Starks with a spinebuster.
We hear from The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). Max Caster says they roasted The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) in a rap battle only to get attacked, and this week, they will roast them again. Anthony Bowens then says that on Friday, he and Caster will take out the trash, and Max Caster teases a new music video.
Sammy Guevara beats Dante Martin following the distraction by Tay Conti. After the match, Sammy and Tai attack Dante, and when Sammy goes to the top rope, Skye Blue confronts him only for Tay to confront Skye. Anna Jay runs into the ring and attacks Skye from behind, then she and Anna gang up on her. Ruby Soho, Eddie Kingston and Ortiz then run into the ring and chase Sammy, Tay and Anna away.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Daniel Garcia, who asks where Bryan Danielson has been while he has been getting sharper and better in the ring. He says that if Bryan hesitates, he will send him back home and he will be called the greatest technical sports entertainer of all time.
We hear from Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh. Letal says they have unfinished business with Best Friends, then Best Friends shows up and say their dance card is empty and that Sonjay does not have what it takes anymore. This gets Sonjay Dutt so riled up that he challenges Best Friends to a six-man tag match, much to the surprise of himself, much less Lethal and Singh.
Tony Schiavone interviews Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus in the ring. Jungle Boy calls Christian Cage the biggest pussy he has ever met in his entire life, and that he has watched him come out for weeks to talk bullshit about his family to become the most relevant he has ever been in his entire career. He then says Christian tucked his tail and ran as soon as he returned, and says that for someone wrestling as long as Christian Cage has, losing out in a battle royal and the money from it a year ago should not be a big deal. Jungle Boy then says he realized that Christian Cage needed the money because his wife "divorced his bitch ass." He says that Chrisian Cage got Luchasaurus to protect him, but Luchasaurus is also his best friend. He then dares Christian Cage to talk shit and hit him in the head with a chair, and as Jungle Boy continues to speak, Christian interrupts on the video screen. Christian tells Luchasaurus that he made a mistake after he guided him to where he could have been, and says Luchasaurus threw everything away to be "Jungle Boy's lap dog." He also says he ran away from Jungle Boy because of what he would do to him and that the one-man Con-Chair-To is nothing, then says the next thing he will drape on him is a bodybag when he buries him next to his father. Christian then mentions that Jungle Boy told him all his secrets, and now, he will prey on his weakness.
Backstage, Brandon Cutler tells The Young Bucks about the AEW World Trios Championship Tournament and wants to be the third man. Suddenly, Adam Page shows up, but as Matt Jackson wants to talk to him, The Dark Order interrupts.
Swerve Strickland beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "Smart" Mark Sterling in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, it is revealed that "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods has attacked Keith Lee from behind. Swerve sees the video screen and finds out what has happened, then Nese attacks Swerve from behind.
We hear from Malakai Black. He tells Miro that the world is a giant hoax in which people worship celebrities who add nothing of value, then says that this is where men like them come in. He says that Miro has always worshipped a throne, but he can make it so Miro can sit on that throne. Brody King shows up and says he attacks Darby Allin because he can and that it will not stop until the casket drops. Brody then challenges Darby to a coffin match, then tells him what flowers he wants on his tombstone.
Thunder Rosa retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Miyu Yamashita.
Daniel Garcia beats Bryan Danielson in Danielson's first match in months with the Sharpshooter after a hand grabs Danielson's leg from underneath the ring. After the match, it is revealed that Jake Hager is the man behind the mystery hand before Chris Jericho congratulates Garcia.
Zoey Stark heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Stark says it feels good to be back in the ring and that she was never sure if she would be here ever again after tearing her ACL straight off the bone at Halloween Havoc, and doctors told her she would be out for well over a year. She says that was a hard pill to swallow, but she knew she could beat that timetable and got straight to work at physical therapy. She also says that her only concern would be whether or not the fans would still remember her. Stark says she got back four months ahead of schedule, and when she returned in last week's battle royal, the fan reaction made all the hard work and hard times worth it. Now that she is #1 contender to the NXT Women's Championship, Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) - the same women who took her out and nearly ended her career - stand in her way. Suddenly, Cora Jade is on the balcony. Cora Jade makes it clear she is not happy to see Zoey Stark, and says she would have been #1 contender if nineteen people were not chasing after her and Zoey Stark ruined her moment. Zoey says Cora is the piece of trash, not the tag team title belt she threw in the garbage, but as Cora says she did more with the NXT women's tag team titles in one week than Zoey ever did, Toxic Attraction show up. Mandy says Cora and Zoey talk a big game, but when it comes to the NXT Women's Championship, only she wins, and tomorrow, she becomes the fourth-longest reigning NXT Women's Champion in history. As Mandy demands respect be put on her name, Zoey tells Mandy to put the title up on the line against her tonight, but Gigi Dolin tells Zoey she does not call the shots and that she will put her back on the shelf.
Backstage, Grayson Waller brags about his social media clout and tells everyone to watch when the Grayson Waller effect kicks in as he embarrasses Wes Lee.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo talks with his family. He says that he likes the direction the family is going, but he says that respect is not a "one-and-done thing." He says they will crush Diamond Mine, which he says is just business.
Grayson Waller beats Wes Lee after Wes Lee is knocked out near the guardrail by a disguised Trick Williams.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews The Schism (Joe Gacy, Jagger Reid, Rip Fowler). Jagger Reid says they have stepped into the light and they can see and reach potential they have never knew existed. Rip Fowler says they are now in a community where they have been recognized. Joe Gacy says he sees the loss of a father figure and that he can be that father figure for Cameron Grimes if he just reaches out.
Backstage, Ariana Grace expresses her irritation with Indi Hartwell from last week's battle royal with the women's division when Indi shows up and says she would have done the same thing and that NXT is not a beauty pageant.
Apollo Crews beats Xyon Quinn.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne). Mandy says that tonight, Gigi will put Zoey Stark back in the hospital when Sarray shows up wanting a title opportunity. Jacy entertains beating her up, and Mandy says she did not forget her ruining her face. She says that next week, she does not care which version of Sarray she gets.
We hear from Solo Sikoa, who gives Von Wagner props for being able to scrap. He says that if Von Wagner wants to throw the rules out the window, then they can keep that going in a Falls Count Anywhere match.
Zoey Stark beats Gigi Dolin, then superkicks Jacy Jayne and nearly gets her hands on Mandy Rose. Afterwards, Zoey Stark is attacked from behind with a Kendo stick by Cora Jade, then Roxanne Perez shows up and chases Cora Jade out of the ring.
JD McDonagh is seen entering the arena.
We see Wendy Choo having nightmares about Tiffany Stratton before remembering how she landed on her body pillow in last week's battle royal. She then drops her body pillow before eventually waking up. Wendy Choo says this is not over and that it will be lights out for Tiffany Stratton when they meet again.
JD McDonagh cuts a promo from the crowd to re-introduce himself to the fans. After telling a fan about the odds of choking to death on popcorn, he cuts a promo on how a timekeeper's hammer can break a human finger. After complimenting ring announcer Alicia Taylor's voice and mentioning the calcium deposits on Wade Barrett's hands, he threatens to break Vic Joseph's collarbone for mentioning his family before calling out Bron Breakker. Bron Breakker shows up and says that JD McDonagh will get acclimated to him in the next three week and that he will not like it. McDonagh headbutts Bron, but Bron fights back with a shoulder tackle and gives him a taste of his own blood. McDonagh smiles.
Backstage, Thea Hail, Andre Chase and Bodhi Hayward cannot seem to get why Giovanni Vinci is such a jerk. Nathan Frazer shows up asking to be the honorary flag bearer, which everyone is in agreement with as Andre Chase promises to give Giovanni Vinci a Chase University-style ass-whupping.
We see a comic book-style video package of Axiom's debut.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Roxanne Perez, who says that Cora Jade can break up their friendship and hurt her with words, but throwing half of the women's tag titles in the garbage is crossing the line. After Roxanne says that the women's tag team titles should be treated with respect, Alundra Blayze shows up with a trash can, which Roxanne Perez pulls the other belt out of. Alundra talks about how she threw the WWF Women's Championship in the trash and how it took years to crown a new champion, then announces that a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match where the winners becomes the next NXT Women's Tag Team Champions will happen next week.
Giovanni Vinci beats Andre Chase. Nathan Frazer is seen watching the match from the Chase U student section during the match.
After the match, Nathan Frazer comes out from the Chase U student section and chases Vinci out of the ring when Vinci attacks Andre Chase again.
Diamond Mine trains and celebrates the fact that they are a united front once again. Justin Creed says that The D'Angelo Family may have knocked them down, but they are getting back up.
Backstage, Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon talk virtually about their entry in the Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match next week. Sanga shows up and says that they are ready, but tells them not just to become champions, but to become inspirations.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. Kayden says Cora Jade does not deserve to be a champion, and Katana says the NXT women's tag titles deserve respect. Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley show up, and when Kayden says they are not a tag team, Ivy says they will look like one next week. Elektra Lopez soon shows up and says Diamond Mine will lose tonight until she gets punched, starting a backstage brawl.
Indi Hartwell beats Arianna Grace after Arianna gets caught putting her feet on the middle rope for leverage.
We hear from Robert Stone and Von Wagner. Mr. Stone says that Von Wagner has no remorse and that he is doing Solo Sikoa a favor by declining, but Von Wagner stops him and tells Solo that if he wants his crown back, he can come get it next week.
We see Kiana James deliver a PowerPoint presentation on what is wrong with the NXT Women's Division. She says that Nikkita Lyons' parents are far from role models and that her education come a tour bus. She also says that Nikkita Lyons does not fit the model of what a woman should be, especially through her behavior and dress, and that she will peel away at the layers of Nikkita Lyons and report back with her findings. We see a video package chronicling the feud between Alba Fyre and Lash Legend.
The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro) beat Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Damon Kemp) in an eight-man tag match.
Backstage, Alundra Blayze says all four teams in the Fatal 4-Way are excellent and that the last team standing will be champions. Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne show up and say that is them, then tell her to give her the title belt. Alundra tells them to fight for the titles and leaves.
Alex Reynolds beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth.
Marina Shafir beats Tracy Nyxx with Greed.
Slim J beats Blake Li with an STF.
Julia Hart beats Renee Michelle by submission.
Cole Karter beats Mike Orlando.
"Cool Hand" Angelo Parker beats Cameron Stewart.
Ari Daivari - accompanied by Slim J - beats Blake Christian. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Daivari, who announces that after the 4th of July, his trust kicked in, making him the richest man in professional wrestling, even more richer than Tony Khan. He says that he was watching Slim J tonight and that Slim J impressed him, and he has now purchased his contract, making it so that Slim J works for him. Daivari says he will scouting the wrestling world to see who else wants to join him.
Dante Martin beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon.
PAC retains the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against LJ Cleary.
At Manor Marmiz, Mike and Maryse are getting ready for their match against Edge and Beth Phoenix. Maryse goes for a hurricanrana as they play with Madison and Monroe, and Madison ends up kicking Mike.
Mike and Ryan Cabrera play cornhole at Manor Marmiz. Mike mentions that Maryse wants to bring Madison and Monroe with them to Royal Rumble, but Mike thinks it is easier if Madison and Monroe stay home.
The family heads to a gym so Mike can get one more in-ring session to train in. Madison and Monroe end up getting involved for a little bit before Mike and Maryse do some serious training. Maryse practices a top rope hurricanrana, which she was never able to do because her opponents were not tall enough and because it was a dangerous move. Maryse gets the basic gist of the move.
At Manor Marmiz, Maryse takes an ice bath. Mike is amazed at how quickly Maryse has picked things back up. Maryse realizes that Madison and Monroe will be a distraction if they bring them to Royal Rumble, and Mike tells Maryse that being her best self will teach their daughters that they can do anything they put their mind to.
In St. Louis, Missouri, Mike and Maryse get a FaceTime call from Marjo. Mike mentions that a new person is making his gear and that he is afraid that it will not be done in time for Royal Rumble, but Mike mentions that he has a back-up plan. Maryse is afraid that she will have a slight wardrobe malfunction, but she is comfortable with being back in the ring.
Mike and Maryse make it to the arena and get an early look at where they will be performing.
Backstage, Mike finds out that his gear is done. Mike and Maryse have a photo taken in their gear thirty minutes before showtime. Not long afer, the match begins. Eventually, Maryse goes for the top rope hurricanrana on Edge and hits it to a big crowd reaction. After the match - which is a big success - Mike and Maryse check on Madison and Monroe. We then see a brief montage of Season 3.
At Manor Marmiz, Mike and Maryse pack for a vacation. She soon finds out that some of her pants are a bit small for her, and Mike finds one of her snow suits ridiculous to the point that he makes a snow suit top out of a garbage bag to prove a point.
The family heads to Big Bear Lake. Mike and Maryse try to sing some songs for Madison and Monroe, but Madison is not having it, even when Mike tries to get past copyright. Meanwhile, Maryse admits that she did not think a WWE return through.
The family arrives at Big Bear Lake and are amazed by their cabin, including the hot tub. Afterwards, the family has fun in the snow.
Mike tells Maryse that he has a training regiment set up for her. Mike starts out with chopping logs, hitting the tire with a sledgehammer and pulling a sled with Mike on it. Maryse ends up kicking Mike on the sled after admitting she had her nails done.
Mike and Maryse go sled riding with Madison and Monroe, which Madison and Monroe enjoy. Madison goes sledding by herself, but soon runs into a tree, but Mike quickly consoles her and Madison soon goes back to sledding, much to the surprise of Mike. Maryse admits she is nervous about getting back in the ring now that she has two kids and is not as wild as she used to be, but Mike says he will be there every step of the way.
The family head to the lake. Mike strips down to his underwater and jumps in, much to the surprise of Maryse.
Mike and Maryse train for Maryse's in-ring return, and at one point, Maryse chases and catches Pumpkin.
That night, the family makes s'mores. Afterwards, Mike and Maryse have some alone time in the hot tub.
The show begins with The Miz and Logan Paul brawling in the ring. Multiple officials run in to stop the brawl.
Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring. Roman tells Heyman that he does not feel like talking anymore, then Heyman takes the microphone and welcomes everyone to the island of relevancy and tonight's show, and states that this Sunday marks 700 days as Universal Champion for Roman Reigns. He then says that Brock Lesnar likes to "piss on everyone's parade," saying that Lesnar ruined The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak and burst John Cena's bubble and now looks to "ruin the party for Roman Reigns." Heyman says that Roman takes this personally and that he is tired of his legacy and Brock's legacy being intertwined, then says that nobody will have to think of Lesnar when they think of Roman because Roman will exercise the demon of Lesnar out of his legacy. He says that he, Roman and The Usos are tired of Brock Lesnar and that it is time for Lesnar to head back to Saskatchewan and slaughter some hogs, and because of Lesnar, Roman has nothing to say tonight. Heyman also says that after SummerSlam, Brock Lesnar will not be able to stand at all. Suddenly, Austin Theory shows up. Theory says The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso) talk a lot but forget that he is coming for the undisputed WWE Championship, then Roman asks Theory if he is going to stop just short of the ring before telling him to get in the ring and acknowledge him. Theory gets in the ring, then Roman and Heyman agree that they like Theory and what he is trying to do before Roman says Theory has no idea what he is doing with the Money In The Bank briefcase and that he needs a wise man. Roman tells Theory to look around and analyze the situation because "[his] daddy isn't here anymore" and this is his ring. This starts "Daddy's gone" and "Who's your daddy?" chants, and Roman tells Theory "I run the Garden now." As everyone leaves, Jey Uso smacks Austin Theory in the back of the head. Theory hits Jey Uso with the briefcase, and Roman holds Jey back before The Bloodline ultimately leave.
Austin Theory is back in the ring. He does not get to say much before Drew McIntyre suddenly shows up.
Drew McIntyre beats Austin Theory by disqualification after McIntyre is attacked by The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch). After the match, Austin Theory joins in on The Brawling Brutes' attack, then Bobby Lashley runs in and helps McIntyre clear the ring. Both McIntyre and Theory stare each other down, but when Theory goes for a cheap shot, McIntyre and Theory chase him away.
Drew McIntyre and Bobby Lashley beat Austin Theory and Sheamus with a Hurt Lock from Lashley to Theory after Theory is distracted by the sudden appearance of Dolph Ziggler. After the match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) superkick Theory on the stage, then Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman return. Roman then places the Money In The Bank briefcase on top of Theory while another "Who's your daddy?" chant erupts.
We see a video package of Rey Mysterio's 20-year history in WWE.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Rey and Dominik Mysterio arrive with Aliyah and Rey's wife Angie.
We see yet another weird vignette.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler says that Austin Theory needs to be taught a lesson, saying that Theory is a hell of an athlete and can do it all. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up to agree with Ziggler, then Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) shows up and Gable says that Styles is jealous of Theory. He says that jealousy is a disease, and that the cure is Alpha Academy beating it out of Dolph Ziggler and AJ Styles. Styles and Ziggler accept Alpha Academy's challenge.
Rey and Dominik Mysterio head to the ring. Rey talks about his first match in Tijuana at the age of 14 and that he never thought he would perform in WWE, travel the world, make money and create legendary rivalries for everyone to enjoy. He says that guys his size were not part of the business, but he broke that stereotype and the blueprint of what a superstar should look like, and as a smaller guy and a proud Latino, he became world champion at WrestleMania 22. Rey also says that he also made a lot of friends along the way that he wants to thank, such as Dean Malenko, Konnan, Batista, Kurt Angle, Edge, and especially Eddie Guerrero. He says that he loves Eddie and misses him everyday, then says he would not be here without him and that he knows Eddie is watching over him. Rey then says he stands before the fans humbled by and thankful to the fans for the support over the years. He also says that to celebrate with his family means that much more, then thanks his daughter Aliyah and his wife Angie for always being there. He also says he is proud of his son Dominik and the man he has become. Rey also says that one day, when he is no longer here, Dominik will be representing the Mysterio family to the fullest, then thanks the fans for rolling with the Mysterios and for rolling with him twenty of the best years. Rey also thanks all of the fans in the arena tonight, as he could have been in any place in the world, but he is here in Madison Square Garden tonight. He also thanks the Latin community for their support over the years in Spanish, then Dominik alerts Rey to the presence of Finn Balor in the crowd. Damian Priest also comes out of the crowd, and he and Finn Balor surround the ring.
Rey and Dominik Mysterio beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest). During the match, Damian Priest hands a chair to Finn Balor and distracts the referee. Finn Balor tosses the chair to Rey, then feigns being hit by the chair. Dominik then distracts the referee before the ref can turn around, then Rey hits Finn with the chair and then feigns being hit. Before a disqualification can be declared, Rey sets both Finn and Priest up for a double 619. Rey then drops the dime on Finn for the win.
We see footage of "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes winning an ESPY Award for Best WWE Moment.
Backstage, Rey and Dominik show up for a party in Rey's honor in Rey's dressing room. Aliyah gifts Rey with his gear from Halloween Havoc 1997. Suddenly, Rhea Ripley shows up, and Aliyah confronts Rhea only to get shoved and Rhea to grab Dominik out of the room. Rey goes after Rhea and falls into a trap where Finn Balor and Damian Priest beat Rey up before Priest powerbombs Rey through a table.
Bianca Belair heads to the ring. Before Bianca can even say a word, Becky Lynch also arrives. Bianca quickly interrupts Becky and reminds Becky exactly who she is, and as she continues to comically interrupt her, Becky takes offense to the interruptions and strikes Bianca. This starts a brawl. Becky pulls Bianca out of the ring by her braid, then the two of them tumble over the announce table and continue to go at it until officials stop them.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Alexa Bliss. Alexa says Doudrop keeps demanding matches, but she does not understand her and Nikki A.S.H.'s dynamic and wonders why they are friends. After stating that she and Lilly are independent of each other to the point that Lilly makes her own money and is the #1 seller on WWEShop.com, she then says that regardless of who wins at SummerSlam, she is reclaiming her place on top of the women's division.
Backstage, Finn Balor and Damian Priest show up as Adam Pearce, Dominik Mysterio and the medical team check on Rey Mysterio, which proves to be a distraction that allows Rhea Ripley to superkick Rey in the jaw.
Alexa Bliss beats Doudrop after countering with a DDT despite being shoved off the top rope by Nikki A.S.H.
Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles talks with Logan Paul and is impressed with what he did to The Miz, then tells him that he has his back and to shut The Miz's mouth at SummerSlam.
It's time for Impaulsive TV with Logan Paul. Logan Paul calls out The Miz so they can finish what they started, but instead of getting The Miz, he gets Maryse. Maryse shows up and chews Logan out for disrespecting The Miz and mentioning their kids, then has a problem saying "genitalia" before settling for "package" on the subject of the size on The Miz's balls, which leads to a "tiny balls" chant. She also says that Miz has average-sized testicles, which leads Logan Paul to ask who measures their testicles. Miz shows up and says "I do, and so does every single man in this arena." Miz tells Logan that he gave him everything and that if it were not for him, Logan would have had nothing. He says Logan owes everything in WWE to him, then says he did not teach him everything and that he is getting the real Miz. Logan tells Miz to shut up and that all Miz does is talk, then makes fun of Miz's testicle size only to be slapped by Maryse, whom Logan says has "bigger balls than her husband." Logan is suddenly attacked from behind by Tommaso Ciampa, but Logan sees him coming and fends off both him and Miz. The numbers game soon takes over, and Miz hits Logan with a Skull Crushing Finale.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), The Usos and special guest referee Jeff Jarrett. Montez Ford says that The Usos will get a preview of SummerSlam tonight, but Jimmy Uso says The Usos will body them tonight. Jarrett gets between them and says that if anyone gets out of line, he will remember it come SummerSlam, and warns them to keep the peace. As The Street Profits and The Usos spout out catchphrases, Jarrett gets between them a second time.
Before the next match, Chad Gable mocks the New York City fans and says that New York City will collapse into the ocean due to its "human garbage," then says "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dolph Ziggler will be a bigger embarrassment of a team than the New York Yankees. He then tells them to step aside for a real tag team.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dolph Ziggler beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). After the match, Styles and Ziggler narrowly avoid a post-match attack from Alpha Academy.
Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Matt Riddle and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). After the match, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up, gets in the ring and attacks Matt Riddle before hitting him with the ring steps followed by The Stomp on the outside. Rollins then lays Riddle on the steps and hits The Stomp again, this time into the steps.
This week on Raw Talk: The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damien Priest, Rhea Ripley)! Tommaso Ciampa, The Miz and Maryse! Bobby Lashley!
Angelico and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat The Skulk (Liam Gray and Adrian Alanis) and AR Fox with the Navarro Death Roll from Angelico to AR Fox.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Marina Shafir beat Shalonce Royal and Angelica Risk.
Toni Storm beats Emi Sakura (who is accompanied by Baliyan Akki).
Kris Statlander beats Brittany.
Hikaru Shida beats Robyn Renegade.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Preston "10" Vance) beat The Factory (Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto) after QT Marshall gets ejected for putting Solo's feet on the ropes for leverage.
Before the next match, Brandon Cutler brags about being friends with The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), and says that . He asked to get a match with the biggest loser in the company, which ended up being Baron Black. After mocking Baron Black's losing streak (currently at 50 losses) and the fact that he comes from Atlanta, Georgia, Cutler tells Baron Black he does not have a chance before getting chopped in the chest.
Despite being hit with cold spray in the eyes, Baron Black beats Brandon Cutler with a roll-up, giving Baron Black his first-ever win.
"Poppin'" EJ Sparks beats "La Mariposa" Dom Kubrick after Halson Boddy shows up and distracts Kubrick.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Bateman, who says that time is running around and he wants the United World Champion, and Ray Rosas is his way. He says that his exit from the United Wrestling Network was orchestrated by Rosas, and toight, he gets revenge.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning beats Koto Hiro with a guillotine choke.
Backstage, Brandon Peete interviews "Outlandish Zicky Dice, who has no regrets over how he kept the Heritage Championship and that he is an honest champion, then Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco show up. Danny Limelight says that he worked hard to become #1 contender only for Zicky Dice to cut in line. Zicky Dice challenges Danny and Papo Esco to a tag team match against him and a mystery partner of his choosing, and Danny says he wants a title shot if he wins. Zicky says they have a deal.
Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) retain the United World Tag Team Championships against Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend). After the match, both teams brawl, and The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) and The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) also get involved. Multiple referees have to break the brawl up.
Backstage, Jeremy McPeet interviews Ray Rosas, who says that he is trying to move on after getting rid of "Pretty" Peter Avalon and is going to become World Champion, and it will start with him beating Bateman.
"Timeless" Levi Shapiro beats Vinnie Massaro.
Ray Rosas beats Bateman to advance to the Golden Opportunity.
The Trustbusters (Ari Daivari and Slim J) beat Shinobi Shadow Squad (Eli Isom and Cheeseburger) in the kick-off.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Lexi Nair interviews Prince Nana. Prince Nana says he was able to close a huge deal and purchase Tully Blanchard Enterprises today, and that he will be accompanying its talent to the ring tonight. With this purchase, Tully Blanchard Enterprises has become The Embassy.
The Embassy (Kaun, Toa, "The Machine" Brian Cage) beat Blake Christian, Tony Deppen and Alex Zayne in a six-man tag match in the kick-off.
Willow Nightingale beats Allysin Kay in the kick-off.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
Claudio Castagnoli beats Jonathan Gresham to become the ROH World Champion and win his first major world title. (Before the match, Gresham shows up without his usual entrance gear, and after the match, he quickly leaves the ring without Prince Nana. It is later reported that Gresham was unhappy with the way that he was booked, asked to be released before the match took place, and also cursed out new ROH owner Tony Khan.)
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Daniel Garcia. He says that as a sports entertainer, he is above the Pure Championship, then asks who wants more rules in a wrestling match. He says he wants to take the Pure Championship so he and the rest of the Jericho Appreciation Society can break it into a thousand pieces.
Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Righteous (Vincent, Dutch, Bateman) to become the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions for a second time.
Backstage, we hear from Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Sign and Jay Lethal. Sonjay Dutt says white signifies a lot of things, including someone's funeral, and tonight is Samoa Joe's funeral. Jay Lethal says everyone can feel a changing of the guard and the passing of the torch, and he is leaving as the ROH World Television Championship. He also says that the choice between death and dishonor has already been made for Joe.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
Wheeler Yuta retains the ROH Pure Championship against Daniel Garcia. After the match, Daniel Garcia flips off Wheeler Yuta and the ROH logo.
Rush beats Dragon Lee.
Mercedes Martinez retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Serena Deeb with the Brass City Sleeper.
Samoa Joe retains the ROH World Television Championship against Jay Lethal with a rear naked choke.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe). The Briscoes get the first fall after hitting the Doomsday Device. FTR score the second fall with Big Rig. FTR then score the third and deciding fall following a piledriver from the bottom rope from Dax Harwood to Jay Briscoe. After the match, FTR ask The Briscoes to join them in the ring so the fans can give them the adulation that they truly deserve. Both teams hug in a show of respect. Wheeler says everything around them in the ring is "fighting like an eight-year-old," and Harwood says that professional wrestling saved their lives and that they "love this shit," and that they will see the fans on Dynamite. Afterwards, Claudio Castagnoli, William Regal and Wheeler Yuta stare at FTR from the stage, and everyone raises their respective title to end the show.
We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who says it will take more than putting him through a table to stop him and that next week, he wants Money Mark, Big Jack and Bruce 3-on-1 before coming for Mike Anthony and the Memphis Heritage title.
Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony says he does not care if "The GunShow" Brett Michaels wants him, as the prey does not hunt the predator and that he is the predator around here.
Mike Anthony beats "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt.
"Big Trouble" Ben Bishop beats Martin in a match that sees Martin go back to being Precious - and back to Martin again - every time he gets hit in the head.
Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Rebel Kel, who says that she is excited about Gauntlet For The Gold 2 and plans to give it her all and win the Memphis Women's Championship.
We see footage of "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane being attacked with a chair by "Dirty" Diana Taylor at the WrestleCenter.
In footage from earlier this week, Matt Williams says that Austin Lane broke his neck, but the doctor tells him that he suffered a stinger. Matt Williams demands repercussions or else he will sue Memphis Wrestling. Meanwhile, Austin Lane has been suspended.
We see footage from last week's EPW show at TupeloCon in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood' Jimmy Blaylock says that "Dirty" Diana Taylor is the best and that every woman wants to be her, and when Dustin Starr mentions Diana's attack on Nikki Lane, Blaylock calls Dustin a "biased announcer" and tells him to shut up. Blaylock then says that Derrick King will be the greatest assistant ever and that there is nothing anybody can do to stop him.
Van Viciouss beats Derrick King to make Derrick King his personal assistant. During the match, Van Viciouss inadvertently lays out the referee with a clothesline. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock gets on the apron, and gets his cane in the ring as he ducks a punch from Derrick. Van Viciouss swings the cane at Derrick King, but Derrick ducks and takes it away from him. As he is about to hit Van Viciouss with the cane, Ray Ray Sanders takes it away from Derrick and distracts him so that Van Viciouss can wrap a chain around his fist. When Derrick turns around, Van Viciouss punches Derrick out with the loaded fist, then Ray Ray Sanders removes his jacket to reveal a yellow-striped referee shirt. Ray Ray makes the count, and Van Viciouss gets the win.
John Silver and "Hangman" Adam Page beat The Butcher and The Blade.
We see a video package for Daniel Garcia vs. Wheeler Yuta for the ROH Pure Championship at Death Before Dishonor.
Claudio Castagnoli heads to the ring. Claudio says the ROH World Championship has been the one championship that has eluded him his entire career, and says that he is the best because of the fans' support and belief in him. He talks about how Gresham has boasted he will outclass and outwrestle anyone in the ring, then says Jonathan Gresham has never faced him and that "The Foundation" is about to get cracked, as nobody can do what he can in the ring. He says he cannot think of a better way to start this new chapter in his career than to beat Gresham for the ROH World Championship. Tully Blanchard Enterprises is seen in the luxury box.
We hear from Wardlow, who says he wanted the TNT Championship because it was defended by the best against the best, and that he will beat the shit out of any locker room and welcome anyone into "Wardlow's World."
Lee Moriarty beats Dante Martin by reversing a roll-up with one of his own and grabbing the middle ropef or leverage. During the match, Stokely Hathaway shows up to watch the match from the stage. After the match, Matt Sydal confronts Lee Moriarty for using the rope for leverage, then tells him that next week, he is kicking his ass and Moriarty is not ready. Hathaway shows Moriarty his business card, but Moriarty simply smiles.
We see a video package for Serena Deeb vs. Mercedes Martinez for the ROH Women's World Championship at Death Before Dishonor.
Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter beat Skye Blue and Ashley D'Amboise with the Lockjaw from Britt Baker to D'Amboise.
We see a vignette for Ariya Daivari, who is just known as "Ari Daivari" and is coming to AEW soon.
Rapper Lil' Scrappy is the judge for the rap battle between Austin Gunn and "Platinum" Max Caster. Austin Gunn mentions Max Caster being one of Bobby Lashley's sisters in WWE and Max Caster dating Kris Statlander. Caster calls Austin Gunn's skills "cultural appropriation", then Ausitn Gunn says Max Caster is a bad rapping wrestler and that John Cena wants his gimmick back. Caster comes back with a scorching comeback in which he mentions Austin Gunn's brief time in ROH and says that Tony Khan bought the company to burn the match footage. After this, Austin Gunn cannot come back with a comeback and says that he is not "an ass boy," then Lil' Scrappy gets jumped by Billy Gunn when he says that Max Caster won. This leads to The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) laying everyone out.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, Sonjay Dutt and Christopher Daniels. Daniels says Samoa Joe does not need him to stand up for him and that he is tired of hearing his name being dragged through the mud. Lethal says that Daniels should not be speaking first and that he will be dragging Daniels through the mud tonight. Sonjay calls Christopher Daniels an example of what happens when running one's mouth goes wrong.
Jay Lethal beats "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. After the match, Sonja Dutt and Satnam Singh attack Christopher Daniels, then Jay Lethal puts Daniels in a rear naked choke as Sonjay Dutt tells Samoa Joe that he is going down.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Hank Walker. Hank says he makes the most of any opportunity he gets and has learned from last time. He says that Duke Hudson is big and experienced, but he is arrogant and looks down on everyone. He says he will not let Duke Hudson get the best of him and that he will make the most of tonight.
Stephanie McMahon is in the ring to start tonight's show. She announces that earlier tonight, her father Vince McMahon retired from WWE, and that he wanted to make sure that he thanked the fans, the crew and even the Superstars. She then leads a "Thank you, Vince" chant.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up from out of the crowd. Angelo Dawkins says that next Saturday, anything is possible, and they will be the next undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions. Austin Theory shows up and says no one cares what they are doing, as everyone cares what he is doing: taking back the United States title before cashing in and becoming the new WWE Undisputed Champion. Theory says he does not care who he cashes in on, then The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. Jey says some people cannot keep Roman Reigns' name out of their mouths, and Jimmy threatens to beat Theory up if he does it again. The Street Profits laugh at Theory, who says that Montez Ford and Bianca Belair are leaving SummerSlam without championship gold. Montez tells Theory that he won't be leaving without "these hands," which strangely starts a brawl between The Usos and The Profits. Theory is about to side with The Usos in the brawl when Madcap Moss shows up to even the numbers and help The Street Profits stand tall in the ring.
Ludwig Kaiser beats Shinsuke Nakamura following the cheap shot from Gunther. After the match, Gunther teases punishing Kaiser, then pats him on the back before chopping him in the chest anyway.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Madcap Moss vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Austin Theory in a six-man tag match is official for later tonight.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Liv Morgan and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Ronda dismisses Kayla so she can talk to Liv alone. Ronda tells Liv that she respects her and calls her "a breath of fresh air," then says that she will beat her at SummerSlam and expect Liv Morgan to shake her hands. Liv Morgan says she will be the one because she loves this, wants this and needs this more than her, then says that she will shake Ronda's hand. Ronda appreciates her passion and sees why everyone likes Liv except her.
Pat McAfee is attacked from out of nowhere by Happy Corbin at the announce table. McAfee chases Corbin to the back, and both men soon brawl. Officials have to separate both men, and WWE official Pat McAfee tells the other officials to get Corbin out of here.
Pat McAfee gets in the ring and says that before he returns to commentary, he has one thing to say to Happy Corbin: at SummerSlam, it will be one-on-one, and when he punts Corbin in the head, he will put Corbin down for good.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) guests on commentary for the next match.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Jinder Mahal and Shanky by count-out after tossing both men around and tossing Jinder into The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).
Backstage, as WWE official Adam Pearce is on the phone demanding that Happy Corbin be kicked out of the building, Sonya Deville shows up and mocks Pearce for not havng a handle on the show. Pearce then says that something he planned will go as intended tonight, then tells Sonya she is in a match with Raquel Rodriguez tonight.
The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland Butch) head to the ring. Sheamus says that tonight, they are going to make history. He says tonight was supposed to be the night that he kicked Drew McIntyre's face off to head to Clash at the Castle, but Sheamus tried to cut his head off last week. Sheamus says the match is not happening until McIntyre's sword is banned, and as he says that he will do everything in his power to make sure that happens, McIntyre shows up with his sword. Sheamus says the sword has no place in the ring, and promises that Ridge Holland will get Butch out of the ring if McIntyre puts the sword away. McIntyre puts the sword in a sheathe in the corner. McIntyre then asks Sheamus what happened to him and when he became a bitch after a long friendship, then says WWE's two world championships are being held hostage and that there needs to a be a new champion to bring prestige to the titles. He then tells Sheamus to have some passion and "have some balls" and that they need to have a #1 contender's match. Sheamus says he has goosebumps down his arms, then says they will have the match, just not tonight. He says that he has spoken with upper WWE management, who have agreed to make the match official for next week and that while McIntyre's sword is not allowed, shilelaghs are, as their match is an Irish Donnybrook Match. WWE official Adam Pearce shows up and makes the match official, and as Sheamus celebrates the match being official, McIntyre cuts Sheamus' shilelagh in half with his sword.
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) fire themselves up for tonight's main event when Paul Heyman tells them to exploit what Austin Theory brings to the table and get the win before they end the night with Theory face down on the canvas.
Raquel Gonzalez beats Sonya Deville.
Before the next match, Lacey Evans shows disappointment with the fans' welcome, then says that Boston, Massachusetts was founded by American heroes and good, decent people, and that it is no wonder Tom Brady left "this dump city." She also says she has done more today than everyone in the crowd has done in the past year, then says she is so accomplished because she wakes up, works and wins, then says people need to take notes as none of them could walk a mile in her shoes. Aliyah confronts Lacey Evans as she mocks the crowd, then Lacey soon hits Aliyah with a Women's Right.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett says it is an honor to be a special guest referee at SummerSlam and that the support is overwhelming, then says the tag team title match between The Street Profits and The Usos is the biggest in SummerSlam history. He says WWE management would not be swayed, intimidated or affected by the bright lights, and that is why WWE picked him to call it down the middle.
We hear from Maxxine Dupri (formerly Sofia Cromwell from NXT), Mace and Mansoor. Maxxine says that the 2022 Beachwear Collection will debut next week.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Madcap Moss beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Austin Theory by disqualification after Theory hits Moss with his Money In The Bank briefcase. After the match, Theory continues to attack Moss with the briefcase, then Brock Lesnar suddenly shows up, gets in the ring and hits Theory with an F5 before attacking Theory with the briefcase. Lesnar then hits Theory with an F5 on the briefcase.
