Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 23, 2022

K-Toomer beats Zay Washington.

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.