Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for August 31, 2022

Jon Moxley heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Moxley says that CM Punk is far from a "sixty-minute man" and that he has 57 minutes left in him, and that when people step in the ring with him, he finds out what people are made of. He says that CM Punk found out that he could take what he could dish up, then started looking for a way out before eventually folding. He says champions never fold, and CM Punk did not turn out to be what the fans wanted him to be. Moxley also says that Punk was not what the fans wanted him to be when he came back to pro wrestling, and while the fans may love Punk, he has zero sympathy for him because of his fragile ego, fragile body, weak mind and weak spirit. Moxley then announces he has an open contract - which he produces - for an AEW World Championship match at All Out, and says that when he says "anyone, anywhere, any time," he means it. Moxley says anybody could sign that contract and show what they are made of, then reminds potential opponents that he can outsprint, outfight, out-marathon and outwrestle them and cares less about anything than they do. He then says that "wrestling Jon Moxley may be hazardous to your health," and that whoever will be opponent has been warned. After Moxley leaves, backstage producer Ace Steel shows up, gets in the ring, takes the contract and takes it with him, teasing that he either is the opponent or knows somebody who wants to take him on.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho. He says that his match with Bryan Danielson is a dream match for them but a nightmare for Danielson, as the legends may appreciate Danielson's skills as a wrestler, they will appreciate his accomplishments and accolades more. He says that one of them will be beating Danielson, then Daniel Garcia shows up and apologizes for being "ungrateful and immature" before pledging his loyalty to the Jericho Appreciation Society and stating that Jericho will soundly beat Danielson by being the best version of himself. After Jericho tells Garcia that he is the most technically gifted sports entertainer in the world, he tells Danielson that all is fair in wrestling and romance, and tells Danielson to watch his back.

Chris Jericho and William Regal guest on commentary for the next match.

Bryan Danielson beats Jake Hager. After the match, "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard run in and attack Danielson, then Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta show up to make the save for Danielson and brawl their way to the back. Jericho then runs to the ring with a chair, but Daniel Garcia shows up and takes the chair away. The ensuing argument allows Danielson to hit Jericho with a Busaiku Knee.

The Wingmen are in the ring with signs stating that The Wingmen want to be on TV more often. Ryan Nemeth says that the sexiest and hunkiest men on the roster have not been booked again. As Peter Avalon christens Dynamite "Wingmen Wednesdays," W. Morrissey suddenly shows up, stares them down and demolishes them. Stokely Hathaway shows up as W. Morrissey choke slams Nemeth and boots Cezar Bononi, and gets on the apron as Morrissey choke slams Avalon. Morrissey then sees Stokely, who hands him a business card. Morrissey then joins Stokely, who is interviewed by Tony Schiavone. When Schiavone interviews Stokely, Stokely grabs him and says the business cards are none of his business, and Schiavone refuses to probe further when Morrissey stares him down.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews The United Empire (Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis). Don Callis shows up and shakes hands with Will Ospreay and compliments everything he has been doing as of late, saying that Ospreay is his own man and that this is the most exciting night since Ospreay's match with Omega.

Hikaru Shida and Toni Storm beat Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter.

We see a video package chronicling the recent happenings between PAC and Kip Sabian, which is leading to an AEW All-Atlantic Championship Match between the two at All Out.

We hear from Miro, who says he only wanted to be redeemed. He also warns Darby Allin and Sting that the last one to help him ended up shaking three hands in Hell. Darby shows up and says Brody King needs The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart), but the House does not need Brody. Sting then shows up and says the enemy of an enemy is a friend and that showtime begins. Miro then says that The House of Black will soon see his power.

CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk talks about how he broke his foot and wrestled an entire on it to the point that he pulverized the bones on it, then got surgery for the foot - three plates and sixteen screws. (When a fan tries to chant for Colt Cabana, Punk points at the fan and says that is "sixteen more times than this fat guy has ever gotten screwed in his life.") He admits that he may have come back too early from a serious injury, then got beat up in Cleveland, Ohio and had to drive home with just his thoughts, and something did not sit well with him. He says that his foot was 100% and that he was cleared for competition, but this 100% is "a new 100%" and he is afraid this 100% is not good enough. Punk says he came back to professional wrestling a year ago because he loves the business - which does not always love one back - and the fans, who always do love him back. He feels that he let the fans down, and he felt like he let his dog Larry down after not walking him for two months and let his little sister down. Punk then feels that the love of the fans is not enough anymore. Suddenly, backstage producer Ace Steel - who trained Punk - shows up and says that this is not the CM Punk that he knows, then introduces himself to the fans and says he is proud of creating CM Punk's career and to be part of his family. He tells Punk that he did not let anyone down, especially after filling an arena entirely on a rumor that he was coming back to wrestling after seven years, then says that it is about how many times you get up after getting knocked down. He slaps Punk in the face, then tells him to get back up and gives him Jon Moxley's open contract and a pen and tells him to get back up before staring a "CM Punk" chant and telling him to sign the contract. Punk takes off his jacket, hugs Ace Steel, then says he was born a punk rock kid before saying that everybody has been trying to kill him since day one and that Moxley is not that man. Punk moves through the crowd and says that Moxley is not wild enough and that Chicago, Illinois is where the weak get killed and eaten. He says that the people of Chicago are all different, but they have the same heartbeat. He says there is one pulse running through the city and that he will pump the blood until it stops, then says Moxley cannot stop him because "We are Chicago. He then signs the open contract in the middle of the crowd.

Jim Ross has a sit-down interview - with no physicality - between Christian Cage and Jungle Boy. Christian Cage says Jungle Boy will realize that he is not in his league and that he will destroy him at less than 100%. Jungle Boy says he has cared about Christian a lot and his relationship felt familiar. Christian says he is here for himself and to make money, not to be a father figure, but Jungle Boy says his father taught him to be a man. He says that at All Out, he will not wrestle Jungle Boy; he will fight Jack Perry.

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Wardlow beat "The Last Real Man" Silas Young, "Icepick" Vic Capri and Ray Jones in a trios match.

Jon Moxley suddenly heads to the ring. He says that if CM Punk wants to go out on his shield in front of the fans who made him who he is, then he owes him at least that much, then says that he and Punk will wrestle for the AEW World Championship again at All Out. He tells Punk that if he thinks he has one more miracle left in him, he had better find it fast, for he will take his head off when the bell rings and put on a display of brutality and violence that Punk has never experienced. He also says that he will show the difference between a punk messiah and a legend being made right before the fans' eyes.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Evil Uno and Preston "10" Vance. 10 is now injured and cannot compete, but Evil Uno says that he will be taking his place on Rampage when Andrade el Idolo and Jose the Assistant shows up. Jose hands Evil Uno cash and a contract for 10 and Evil Uno to work for him after Andrade says that The Dark Order used to have power and asks what happened. Evil Uno rejects the money and the power only to get punched and hit with a stun gun by Andrade.

William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.

Wheeler Yuta beats Dante Martin, Rush and Rey Fenix in a four-way match.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Alex Reynolds and John Silver. Reynolds says the Trios Tournament is their biggest opportunity, but as he and Silver consider going in as a duo, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up. He says he wanted the Trios Tournament finals to be their moment, but if Evil Uno and Preston "10" cannot do it, then he will gladly take their place.

The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) beat The United Empire (Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis) to advance to the finals of the Trios Title Tournament. After the match, Kenny Omega calls Chicago, Illinois the birthplace of AEW, and says that while there are some ta they will not take a loss from anyone from any other company, because when they started a revolution and a professional wrestling alternative, the fans trusted them and they took their words to heart. He says it is not only a passion, but a purpose, to perform for the fans, and while it is a pleasure to treating the fans to some interesting and fun guests, they will not lose. All of a sudden, The United Empire attacks The Elite, and Ospreay says it is not over by a long shot. He then hits Omega with a chair before Fletcher and Davis wrap the chair around Omega's head and hold him down so that Ospreay can go for the Hidden Blade, but Ospready gets superkicked by Matt Jackson. Ospreay soon kick Matt Jackson in the groin, and Matt is soon slammed into the chair. Nick Jackson fights back, but he too meets the same fate. Ospreay then hits Omega with Hidden Blade.

Generation NXT 2.0 - NXT 2.0 recap for August 30, 2022

Grayson Waller beats Apollo Crews after rolling into the ring and thumbing Crews in the eye before hitting a Stunner.

We get a closer look at Meiko Satomura courtesy of Progressive.

At the Diamond Mine gym, Roderick Strong tries to explain himself from two weeks ago, but The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and Damon Kemp do not want to hear it. Ivy Nile shows up and tells everyone to stop being petty and get it together.

Backstage, Bron Breakker is met by Finn Balor. Finn Balor talks about how he put the NXT Championship on the map, then tells Breakker it is on him to uphold its legacy. He tells Breakker than he has beaten men twice his size to keep the title, and tells Breakker not to underestimate his opponent.

Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) watch the next match from The Toxic Lounge.

Kayden Carter and Katana Chance beat Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley after Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne distract Ivy Nile and lead her up the ramp for a fight. After the match, Katana tells Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley that they will meet again, then she and Kayden state that they have no more challengers. As they announce that they will celebrate in the parking lot, Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. show up. Doudrop says she loves a good party, then proposes that they have a match for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships at Worlds Collide. Both teams aggressively shake hands.

We hear from Kiana James, who says that she knows how to get things done. She says that Zoey Stark had a chance at the NXT Women's Championship and blew it, then calls her a "try-hard" who overpromises and under-delivers. She says that after she beats Zoey Stark tonight, it will be a long time before Zoey has another championship match.

We hear from The Schism (Joe Gacy, Jagger Reid, Rip Fowler). Joe Gacy says that they have more chances to grow, and while Cameron Grimes may be wealthy, time is money and it is time for him to decide his future. He tells Grimes the offer is his to accept.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams are not in the mood for an interview outside of the arena.

The Schism (Joe Gacy, Jagger Reid, Rip Fowler) are in the ring. Joe Gacy says that their way of life is undeniable and that by defeating Legado del Fantasma, Reid and Fowler scored a victory for those who live in harmony, and for that, they will be rewarded. Joe Gacy gives Reid and Fowler yellow smiley-face pins for their accomplishments, and Jagger Reid and Rip Fowler thank Gacy before saying that together, they are gracious, whole and empowered. Gacy says he is pleased by their growth and hopes that others will find a home underneath their tree, then tells Grimes that he has reserved a special seat for him to join and follow in Reid and Fowler's footsteps. Cameron Grimes shows up and heads to the ring, then tells Gacy he is here not to be part of his celebration, then says that the more he thinks about it, the more it makes sense that he does not need The Schism - or anyone - to go to the moon. Gacy tells Grimes his loneliness is killing him, and while he says these words, beneath the surface is nothing but misery. He says it is tough to go all in and lose, and while Grimes is one of the toughest in NXT, he wears a mask that hides all of his insecurities. After mentioning Grimes losing the North American title and losing to Bron Breakker, he tells Grimes to admit that they are right and say that he is lonely so they can leave him alone. Grimes says he is right, but he can get back to the top. As Grimes leaves, Gacy says that it is another night without anything for Grimes, and that leads to Grimes beating up Reid and Fowler. When he confronts Gacy, Gacy hugs him, and Grimes nearly gets ambushed by Reid and Fowler. Grimes manages to get away from the ring as The Schism stretches their hands toward him.

We hear from Roxanne Perez, who looks back on Cora Jade turning on her and tearing her heart in two. She wanted to hurt Cora as much as she hurt her, but when she had the chance, she could not bring herself to do it, and she paid for it. She says that while their friendship is over, it is not over between them in the ring.

Backstage, Tyler Bate meets Fit Finley, who gives him a tablet with Pete Dunne on FaceTime. Pete Dunne tells Tyler Bate that the NXT UK title means hard work, and tells him to unify the NXT and NXT UK titles for Britain and for the future of NXT Europe.

Lash Legend and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley. During the match, Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop vs. Kayden Carter and Katana Chance for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships is made official for Worlds Collide. Later in the match, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) shows up, and when Josh Briggs fights them despite security stopping Gallus, Joe Coffey hits Brooks Jensen with a boot, giving Elton Prince the schoolkid pinfall and the win. After the match, both teams and Gallus brawl in the ring.

Backstage, Mandy Rose is met by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who says she will be lucky if she survives Worlds Collide. After saying it was no debate how good of a champion she was while it is always a debate with mandy, Baszler tells Mandy Rose to unify the NXT and NXT UK women's titles for the brand and herself, or else her words throughout her reign will mean nothing.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews JD McDonagh, who says that while his meticulous self-care may be extreme, every second is accounted for. He says that he would rather be creepy than "emotionally fragile" like Wes Lee, who called him creepy.

Andre Chase gets an upset win on Charlie Dempsey after Dempsey lets go of a grapevined ankle lock on Chase to boot Bodhi Hayward in the face and hit him with a gut wrench suplex on the outside. When he gets back in the ring, Andre Chase rolls him up for the win.

Backstage, Meiko Satomura meets Alba Fyre. Alba says the NXT UK Women's title looks good on her, but Satomura says she won it from a great champion. Alba Fyre then tells her "Win this one on Sunday."

Backstage, Tyler Bate meets Gunther. Gunther tells Tyler that the NXT UK Championship has a legacy that he helped make, and tells Tyler to bring the man who fought him for 45 minutes in Cardiff, Wales and beat Bron Breakker, as the fate of European wrestling rests on it.

Zoey Stark beats Kiana James. After the match, Nikkita Lyons shows up and nearly beats Kiana James up when Kiana tries to get back in the ring with a business bag.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Blair Davenport. Davenport says NXT and NXT UK were built off the back of the women's division, but no woman has done what she is about to do: unify both brands' women's titles. Rhea Ripley soon shows up and says she built both brands when she grabbed them by the balls and won both titles, then her she has a chance to make history and unify the titles to carry on the legacy. She then says to Davenport: "You look confident...don't screw it up."

Backstage, Nathan Frazer is reading a Seth "Freakin'" Rollins comic book and talking to someone with a New Day comic about being on both NXT and NXT UK. The person with the New Day (Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Big E) comic is Axiom. As Frazer talks about how Axiom would have loved it in NXT UK, Axiom says "Maybe our worlds will collide." Frazer brings up the Heritage Cup rules match and how Axiom could catch on to one quickly, but Axiom proposes a "best of three" match. Both men then shake hands and exchange comic books.

Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) beats Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Damon Kemp) after Roderick Strong shows up and tries to explain himself to Damon Kemp. Kemp stomps Strong's phone, then gets back in the ring only to get clobbered by Joe Coffey. After the match, Pretty Deadly show up and attack both teams, and referees and security have to break everything up as Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen also jump into the brouhaha. The locker room then runs in to help restore order.

Backstage, Bron Breakker is met by Tommaso Ciampa. Ciampa says Breakker has done a lot in his time in NXT, then says there is a responsibility and a passion to the title and that the NXT brand means a lot to him. He says the brand belongs to Breakker right now, then tells him that everything he is feeling right now is normal and that he should embrace it when the bell rings and represents NXT. He tells him to uphold NXT's legacy and win.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams bring up the fact that Carmelo is not on Worlds Collide, and Carmelo says that he is going to the ring to address this.

We hear from Quincy Elliott, who says that growing up, everything thought they knew who he was, but they never knew him at all. He says the fans are about to find out who he is. He says that he is "flyer than a reindeer in the winter" and that he is about to change. He says life is not perfect, but that nobody lives the life of Quincy Elliot, "The Super Diva." Quincy Elliott is coming soon to NXT.

Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen vs. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) vs. Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) vs. The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Tag Team Match for the NXT and NXT UK Tag Team Championships is official for Worlds Collide.

Carmelo Hayes ang Trick Williams head to the ring. Trick Williams says that Carmelo Hayes puts out "banger after banger" in the ring, yet Carmelo is not on Worlds Collide. He says they are serious tonight, and tells Carmelo to tell the fans what he told him in the back. Carmelo wants to know why he is being kept off Worlds Collide, especially when he unified two titles eight months ago. He says that he is the greatest North American champ of all time, and says that he is not "secondary" like the title. He then says that he will not be defending his title at Worlds Collide, as there is no one beneath him, let alone at his level. Suddenly, the lights go out, and Ricochet shows up. Ricochet tells Carmelo and Trick to shut up for five seconds - which leads to a "Shut the hell up" chant from the fans - then says Worlds Collide should not be just NXT and NXT UK and needs SmackDown. He then tells Hayes that Hayes cannot do it like he does, and Hayes tells Ricochet that while he is "the one and only," he will be one of many to get stepped on, and that there is no room for the both of them. Ricochet says it is amazing that Hayes has had multiple title defenses because nobody remembers any of them, then says he is a giving man and will be giving the fans "a 'Melo match they can remember." Ricochet then says he has held the North American title once and can hold it again, then Trick Williams tries to go for a cheap shot only to get rocked with a roundhouse kick. Carmelo Hayes leaps off the ropes, but he too gets laid out. Ricochet then raises up the North American title to end the show.

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After Dark - AEW Dark recap for August 30, 2022

John Silver beats Luther.

Diamante beats Charlette Renegade.

"Cool Hand" Angelo Parker beats Gus de la Vega.

Kiera Hogan beats Mylo.

The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Boudreax) beat Logan Cruz, Tyshaun Perez and Hermano in a trios match.

Julia Hart beats Vicky Dreamboat by submission. Hart's submission hold is now known as "Hartless."

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Parker and Menard make it known that Parker won in 17 seconds and that Hook beat Zack Clayton in 27 seconds. Parker then tells Hook that he has caught their attention and while Hook is incredible, he and Menard want to know if Hook is a tough guy or a pretty boy. Menard then asks what Hook would do if they stole his hair gel, then Parker proposes taking the FTW Championship from him.

Kayla Rossi beats Vipress.

The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Rosario Grillo and Dean Alexander.

Dante Martin beats AR Fox.

Brock Anderson beats Tyson Maddux.

The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and ANthony Henry) beat Oliver Sawyer and Manny Lo. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Workhorsemen. JD Drake says that while he likes The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Cezar Bononi) and The Wingmen have been good to him, he had to take some time for himself, and after calling up Anthony Henry, the two of them are "possessed and obsessed with success," and failure is not an option. Anthony Henry says he was sick and tired of what JD Drake was doing, and while he has nothing against The Wingmen, what everyone just saw was the real JD Drake. He says that going forward, they know what they have to do: punch in and knock out.

Leila Grey beats Renee Michelle.

Rush beats Blake Christian.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 29, 2022

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damien Priest) beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dolph Ziggler. After the match, The Judgment Day (Finn, Priest, Rhea Ripley) look up at the TitanTron and find out that Edge has made it to the arena, then head back to the ring to stand their ground. After the commercial break, Rhea Ripley calls Edge out so she can smash what is left of his manhood, and Finn Balor says he is sick of legends getting the documentaries while he gets nothing. Damien Priest says he had Edge beat last week, then says that Edge does not have friends and family to save him like he did last week and that they will finish what they started. Edge shows up and says that he and Rey Mysterio did not come back to steal their glory, but instead, to teach people how to reach it, and that The Judgment Day's egos got in the way. Edge admits he does not have family to back him up, even though Beth Phoenix is "a badass" and both of them wear the pants in the family, then tells The Judgment Day that they did not pay attention under his learning tree and that he did not show up alone. The Judgment Day are attacked from behind with Kendo sticks by Rey and Dominik Mysterio, and they and Edge soon brawl with The Judgment Day around the ring. Dominik soon comes face to face with Rhea Ripley in the ring, and Rhea Ripley soon coaxes Dominik to let her have it. Edge and Rey get in the ring, and Finn and Priest have to drag Rhea to the outside.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Kevin Patrick interviews The Miz and Tommaso Ciampa. The Miz refuses to give any insight on what Dexter Lumis did to him.

We hear from Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez. Raquel says that she and Aliyah will become tag team champions tonight.

Alexa Bliss, Asuka and Bianca Belair beat Dani Mo, Katie Hart (who is Katie Arquette, who has just appeared on tonight's AEW Dark Elevation), and Kayla Sparks (who is not even mentioned by name). (With this match, Katie Arquette becomes the first wrestler since Cameron Stewart to be seen on AEW programming and WWE programming on the same night.) After the match, Bianca says Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai weren't even here a month ago and that they are going down. Alexa says that things are about to get twisted, and that they are not ready for any of them. Bianca says Iyo Sky, Dakota and Bayley may be doing damage control, but at Clash at the Castle, they will be taking control.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Priest meets with The Miz and Tommaso Ciampa and tells The Miz that he has his back regarding Dexter Lumis, who is now free due to Miz not talking to the police and not pressing charges. The Miz insists that there is nothing to talk about regarding Dexter Lumis and tells Pearce to leave so he can focus on his match, even as Pearce says that saying and doing nothing is making it easier for Dexter Lumis to do what he is doing.

Kurt Angle heads to the ring. Angle says it is great to be back home, then hypes up Clash at the Castle before Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) shows up. After the commercial break, Chad Gable admits that Kurt Angle was an inspiration, a motivation and a hero to him. He then says that Alpha Academy is looking for a new member, and that nobody has accepted his open challenge. Gable then says that he and Angle can change the world, and announces that for one night only, he is guaranteeing him 100% acceptance into Alpha Academy for one night. Otis hands him a red-and-white varsity jacket, but Angle says he will pass and tosses the jacket back to them. Gable is shocked that Angle turned his offer down, then Angle takes offenses to being "shooshed." Angle and Gable then "shoosh" each other, then Gable gets enraged for Angle "shooshing a shoosher" and sics Otis on him. Suddenly, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up. Montez says Alpha Academy wants to get hurt, then mentions Maximum Male Models (Max Dupri, Maxxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) and Los Lotharios (Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza) messing up their bus last week and that Alpha Academy is at the right place at the wrong time. After Montez challenges Alpha Academy to a match, Chad Gable accepts on one condition: if Alpha Academy wins, Kurt Angle will have to join them. The Street Profits accept the stipulation. Angle watches the next match from ringside.

Edge and Rey Mysterio vs. The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) is official for Clash at the Castle.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). (Had Alpha Academy won, Kurt Angle would have been forced to join them.) After the match, The Street Profits offer a red Solo cup to Angle, who spits it out after taking a sip, then pulls out some milk bottles that the three of them drink instead. Angle then throws milk bottles to some people in the front row on his way to the back.

Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team are seen in the front row.

In footage from earlier today, Matt Riddle and Seth "Freakin'" Rollins have a physical confrontation in the parking lot that is quickly broken up.

Corey Graves interviews Matt Riddle (who now goes by his full name again) and Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who are both in separate rooms. Rollins says Riddle was creeping around his bus and has been a thorn in its side, then says it is his time, not Riddle's. Riddle says Rollins knows he is going to embarrass him, and Rollins retorts by saying that nobody can stand Riddle and that when he finishes what he started a few weeks ago, he will be doing everyone a favor. Riddle says it will take a lot more than what Rollins has been doing to get rid of him, and Rollins says that if he has to put him on the shelf next to Cody Rhodes, so be it. He then says that after this, he will move on to beating Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship. Rollins says he will stomp Riddle's head into the mat one more time and show who the man really is, and Riddle says that he will show everyone that there is one man in Rollins' marriage and that it is Becky Lynch.

On the way to the ring, The Miz is briefly spooked by a security guard, thinking he is Dexter Lumis.

We see footage from after the Matt Riddle-Seth "Freakin'" Rollins interview where Seth Rollins makes fun of Riddle for his wife divorcing him and not being able to see his kids anymore, which angers Riddle and causes him to cuss Rollins out.

Bobby Lashley beats The Miz with the Hurt Lock after The Miz sees Dexter Lumis in the crowd. Miz tells Tommaso Ciampa to turn around, but when he does, Lumis is gone.

Backstage, Kurt Angle is met by Edge, who shows him some pictures of their biggest moments in the ring. This time, the pictures have messages on the back where Edge apologizes for beating him for titles, shaving him bald and starting the "You Suck" chant. The messages end with "But you still suck." After Edge leaves, he shows the photos to Rey and Dominik Mysterio, then realizes he has been tricked by Edge again. Afterwards, Dominik talks to Rey about his match at Clash at the Castle, and Rey says that he is teaming with Edge because he needs experience on his side. He then asks Dominik to be in their corner. Dominik accepts.

We see a video package of the history of Connor's Cure.

WWE Global Ambassador Titus O'Neil, Dana Warrior and some of the kids from the first Connor's Cure campaign are seen in the front row.

Sami Zayn and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring. The Usos announce that this Friday, Roman Reigns will have been WWE Universal Champion for two straight years, and that there will be a huge celebration for him on SmackDown. Sami Zayn announces that Roman Reigns has made him Master of Ceremonies for the night, much to the chagrin of Jey, then calls The Usos the most dominant tag team champions in WWE history. Jey says nothing changes, Jimmy says they are running both Raw and SmackDown, and Jey says that Roman Reigns will beat Drew McIntyre at Clash at the Castle. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Owens says that they run nothing on Raw, because it is still "The Kevin Owens Show," then tells them to tell Roman that he still owes him one. After Jey ask Sami if Owens is "his boy," Sami says "technically yes," then tells Sami to get Owens before he does. Sami tells Owens that Roman owes nobody anything ever, then Owens says Sami couldn't make himself look stupider than when he grew his hair out until he joined The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso) and forgot that he was being one of the best of all time. He calls Sami "The Bloodline's personal clown," and says that he still views him as a friend before telling Sami to look in the mirror and reflet on things, but Sami says Owens has no idea what he is talking about and that The Bloodline actually likes him. Sami then says that Jimmy likes him, that he and Jey are still working on things, and that Roman has personally invited him into his personal locker room. He says that the four of them personally destroyed McIntyre, then Jey threatens to destroy Owens like he did McIntyre. Owens reminds Jey that they and Paul Heyman are the only reason he did not beat Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship, then tells The Usos they can celebrate two years of their heads up Roman's ass. Sami tells Owens that he is trying to keep the peace and that he does not want a problem, then warns Owens that he is making Jey Uso want to kick his ass. Owens then proposes he and Jey just drop the microphones, call for a referee and fight.

Kevin Owens beats Jey Uso after Sami Zayn fails to hit Owens with a chair when Jey holds Owens down while Jimmy distracts the referee.

Backstage, Bayley tells Bianca Belair that she, Alexa Bliss and Asuka have been holding the women's division back, and that the division needs them to bring it back up. After Bayley says that she, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai will beat them at Clash at the Castle, Dakota says they will take over the company starting with the WWE Women's Tag Team titles after they send Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez back to SmackDown. Iyo Sky says that she and Dakota Kai will run Raw as the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.

Kevin Patrick interviews The Miz as he tries to hurriedly leave the arena, but The Miz is not in the mood. As The Miz drives off, Dexter Lumis is in the back of the vehicle.

We get a closer look at Johnny Gargano, courtesy of Pizza Hut.

In footage from earlier today, Johnny Gargano says his return from last week meant everything and that he is glad to be back after wrestling has been out of his life for the last nine months. He says that he was happy to see Austin Theory and that he is happy for his success, then Theory shows up wanting to talk to Gargano as he says that he has not heard from Theory in all that time. Theory wants to know why Gargano hasn't called him while he was being successful on the main roster, then says that he has been busy being jealous of him and playing stay-at-home father, then wishes him luck because he is swimming with the sharks after saying he expected more from him.

Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez beat Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after Bianca Belair, Asuka and Alexa Bliss show up and chase Bayley through the crowd and Raquel tags in Aliyah - who wins with a schoolkid pin on Dakota Kai - unbeknownst to Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky. After the match, Raquel and Aliyah celebrate with Bianca, Asuka and Alexa, and pyro goes off on the stage.

This week on Raw Talk: Edge! The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley)! The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)!

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

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for August 29, 2022

"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for this week.

Dante Martin beats Wes Barkley.

Julia Hart beats Arie Alexander by submission.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Marin aShafir beat Queen Aminata and Skye Blue.

Matt Hardy beats RSP. During the match, Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) show up to watch the match from the stage, and Matt Hardy notices them after the match.

Serena Deeb beats Katie Arquette with the Serenity Lock.

Frankie Kazarian beats Andrea Guercio with the crossface chickenwing.

Rush, The Butcher and The Blade beat Elijah, Zach Nystrom and Chase Oliver in a trios match.

Hikaru Shida retains the Pro Wrestling Wave Regina di Wave Championship (also known as the Wave Single Championship) against Emi Sakura.

Golden Opportunity, Part 2 - Championship Wresting presented by CarShield recap for August 28, 2022

The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Edwards) beat Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) to become the United World Tag Team Champions after Guy Tweakacetti holds Richie Slade down with his tie as he suplexes Eddie Pearl back into the ring.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Jordan Cruz, who says that his life in the past few months has been nothing short of a nightmare. He says he has no beef with "King FatBoy" Papo Esco and wanted nothing to do with Zicky Dice, but he wants to be Television Champion. After he says that the title will end his nightmare, Papo Esco shows up and asks him if he is ready. Cruz says he is ready, and Papo Esco says that while he makes the title look good, he wants to make sure he is ready to handle the pressure, as everyone will be watching. He says that Jordan Cruz is not ready for that pressure and that he will be walking out as the champion as he was born "the man," then tells him that not only will his nightmare continue, but his dream will end, too.

Jordan Cruz beats "King FatBoy" Papo Esco to win the United World Television Championship despite both men being distracted by Guy Tweakacetti during the match. After the match, Jordan Cruz and Papo Esco shake hands.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice retains the United Heritage Championship against "Poppin'" EJ Sparks after using the referee as a human shield, allowing him to hit a low blow followed by Snake, Rattle and Roll to retain the title when Sparks gently moves the referee out of the way.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 27, 2022

Maria Starr returns to commentary for the first time in weeks.

Dustin Starr interviews Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) at the announce desk. Brett Michaels says it felt pretty good to put someone through a table for a change, and Justin Cole says he was sick and tired of being sick and tired and was glad to help Brett out. Justin Cole then asks Brett Michaels to help him out one more time, as he wants a match with The Posse for the Memphis Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) shows up. Simon says that if Memphis Muscle puts their hands on them, it will be the last thing they ever do, but Brett Michaels asks The Posse what they can do to him that hasn't been done to him already. Security and officials have to separate both teams.

We hear from Zay Washington, who calls Aaron Roberts out for stabbing him in the back after he won the Internet title and for not returning any texts or calls. He says that winning the title is cool, but it was cooler with Aaron Roberts at his side. Washington then says he will get answers when he sees Roberts again.

Matt Williams guests on commentary for the next match.

Austin Lane, "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt and Gio Savage beats The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss, "Casanova" Colton Cage, Derrick King) with a schoolkid pin from Austin Lane to Van Viciouss when "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tosses his cane to Derrick King, who then tosses it back to Blaylock when the referee sees it. After Derrick King says he did what he asked and that Van Viciouss lost again, Blaylock mentions the fan that attacked him last week, saying she had "obesity" disease, then we find out that the two bodyguards for the Clique are named Jake and Elwood (an obvious Blues Brothers reference). Blaylock pays Elwood for saving him last week, then Dustin Starr announces that, as per the Championship Committee, Ray Sanders is no longer a referee for The Hollywood Clique. Dustin Starr then gives Diana Taylor an ultimatum: relinquish the Memphis Women's title, or defend it in two weeks against Cassandra Golden and Nyxx. Blaylock says she will defend it, then says he is mad and that things will change around here.

K-Toomer shows up unexpectedly and says the fans have no idea what exactly is going to happen today, then says he will beat "the sugar honey iced tea" out of Big Kon, then says that they will fight and that they might as well go right now. Big Kon suddenly attacks K-Toomer from behind. A security guard gets involved only to be punched out by both men, and more security and some officials try their best to break up the brawl.

Jason Genesis beats Bobby Ford following the distractions and interference by his valet Goddess.

We hear from King Cobra, who says that things are getting really wild in Memphis Wrestling, then dares Mark Anthony to pick on somebody his own size after running roughshod over the trainees. He then says that Money Mark got what was coming to him, and says that there are a lot of similarities between the past and the present in that one never knows what is coming and one never knows who is next.

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Anthony says he is his own man and that Pay Up (Big Jack and Bruce) had a job to do and did not get it done, and after Dustin Starr says that Anthony could not get it done like they did, Anthony says Starr's day and the fans' day is coming. He then says he wants a refund and that Pay Up owes him money after failing to take out "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, and Pay Up and Money Mark show up. Mike Anthony tells Pay Up and Money Mark had one job, but Brett Michaels is still walking, breathing and coming after the Memphis Heritage Championship. Money Mark tells Mike Anthony says he has plenty of money and that they can get plenty of things done, but Mike Anthony simply says "You're fired" and demands his money back, as he will deal with Brett Michaels himself. He also says that if they won't give him the money, he will make it back himself because he is the highest paid. Money Mark tells Mike Anthony he will have to go through Big Jack if he wants his money back.

Before the next match, it is reported that Big Kon and K-Toomer are brawling in the VIP area and are now brawling their way to the ring.

K-Toomer beats Big Kon. During the match, Big Kon puts K-Toomer's head through a chair. He almost hits K-Toomer in the head with a sledgehammer when the referee takes the sledgehammer away and K-Toomer gets his head out of the chair before tossing the chair to Big Kon and hitting him with a Gore for the win.

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for August 26, 2022

The Dark Order (John Silver, Alex Reynolds, Preston "10" Vance) beat The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews). As Brody King and Buddy Matthews keep Reynolds and Silver out of the ring while Malakai Black has 10 in a knee bar, Miro shows up and fights them. Reynolds then pins Malakai Black with a schoolkid pin to give The Dark Order the win and the finals match and the House of Black their first trios loss. After the match, The House of Black gang up on Miro and stomp on him after Malakai Black kicks Miro in the back of the head. Darby Allin and Sting show up, and The House of Black retreats.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Hook, who says that he does not care about what The Jericho Appreciation Society have to say about him. "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard then show up as Hook leaves. Menard says they want a taste of the title, and Parker says that a weight has been placed on his shoulders by the title and the fans who have made him into a phenomenon. He proposes that they face Hook for the FTW Championship at All Out and take the weight off his shoulders.

Before the next match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth says the best part about Cleveland, Ohio is leaving and moving to a real city, and that he did that and became "The Hollywood Hunk." He also says the Cleveland Browns are the worst team in NFL history before Wardlow shows up. After Wardlow heads to the ring, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Singh and Chris Sabin show up to watch from the stage. Ryan Nemeth says this is about him and that he should be champion before calling Wardlow a loser and getting headbutted.

Wardlow quickly retains the TNT Championship against "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) and La Faccion Ingobernable (Andrade, Rush, Jose the Assistant). Andrade reminds Private Party of what happened to Dragon Lee and that everything in the world has consequences.

Powerhouse Hobbs quickly beats Ashton Day. After the match, The Factory shows up on the video screen with "Absolute" Ricky Starks held hostage. After QT Marshall says that he is a man of his word, he then wraps his watch around his knuckles and punches Starks out.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews The Baddies (Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan, Leila Grey). Jade Cargill tells Athena to "come and get these hands" after telling Kiera Hogan to get rid of Leila Grey for doing nothing for her lately and shooing Lexi away, then Athena attacks Jade Cargill and officials step in to restore order.

Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo beat Ortiz and Ruby Soho after Anna Jay shows up and throws Ruby Soho into the ring steps as the referee is distracted.

We see backstage footage of CM Punk in the trainer's room after Dynamite. CM Punk says he did not feel anything when he got injured in his match against Jon Moxley to unify the AEW World Championships.

Mark Henry interviews "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Claudio Castagnoli. Dustin says there is a lot of history between himself and Claudio, and that this is his opportunity and his shot and he is giving Claudio the best version of himself he has ever seen. Claudio says this is exactly what he wants, as The Blackpool Combat Club and the Ring of Honor World Championship is about high-level competition, then says that everyone is confident until they get in the ring and that he will shatter Dustin's dreams.

Caprice Coleman and William Regal guest on commentary for the next match. Chris Jericho, irritated by Regal's unannounced appearance on commentary, takes off his headset and heads to the back.

Claudio Castagnoli retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes despite a very inadvertent low blow from Dustin.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 26, 2022

Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop beat Tamina and Dana Brooke.

Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali beat Shelton Benjamin and T-Bar.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for August 26, 2022

Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat Bronco Nima and Lucien Price.

Kelly Kincaid interviews Nathan Frazer. Frazer says he has always looked up to Ikemen Jiro for his style, but he will meet his match tonight. Frazer also says that while he came to the United States to play soccer, then gets a basketball when he calls for a ball and says that soccet taught him agility, endurance and a powerful right foot. He then kicks the ball, but it hits somebody out of camera shot. Frazer runs away.

Kiana James beats Amari Miller.

Nathan Frazer beats Ikemen Jiro.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 26, 2022

Ricochet beats Happy Corbin.

Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) meet Hit Row (B-Fab, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla. Both teams immediately get along.

We see part one of a video package of Drew McIntyre.

We hear from Karrion Koss and Scarlett. Kross says that it may or may not be Drew McIntyre's time, then tells McIntyre to take the time and savor the moment, for at any moment, he could put his hand through the back of his and make it all for nothing.

Natalya and Sonya Deville beat the team of Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop, the team of Dana Brooke and Tamina and the team of Xia Li and Shotzi Blackheart in a "Last Chance" Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match to advance to the semi-finals of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament after Dana Brooke hits Nikki A.S.H. with a Superplex to the outside of the ring onto everyone else. Sonya then drags Nikki A.S.H. into the ring and pins her to get the win.

We see a video package for "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) head to the ring. Sheamus says that next week, they will be "starting fights and drinking pints" when he becomes Intercontinental Champion and the first-ever "ultimate Grand Slam Champion." It is not long before Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser show up. Sheamus says Gunther calls himself a ring general, but he is the real ring general after facing and beating the best of the best in a WWE ring, and he has says nobody has had "banger after banger" like him. He says he has seen a lot of himself in Gunther and that it has been a long time since he has seen brutal qualities in someone like him who also likes going to war in the ring like he does, then says Gunther has something he wants: the Intercontinental Championship. Sheamus says he will drag the Intercontinental Championship out of the belly of the best and into the red dragon, then Gunther says Sheamus is a man to be respected. Gunther then says Sheamus is nothing like him, and that to protect the title, he will show him what violence really means. He promises to not only keep his title, but chop his chest into bloody bits and break the man who supposedly cannot be broken in Sheamus. As Sheamus and Gunther have a staredown, Butch attacks Ludwig Kaiser, and when Ridge Holland tries to separate them, he also gets beaten up. Sheamus and Gunther pick their respective seconds up and hold them back. Kaiser and Gunther then leave.

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Sonya Deville and Natalya. Natalya says that they are starting to find their groove, and that Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez should be concerned tonight. Meanwhile, Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop are arguing in the background.

Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), then meets with Roman Reigns. He brings up Sami Zayn's loss from last week and that sometimes bad things happen, then thanks him for his assistance from last week. When Sami says Roman can count on his for anything, Roman asks Sami for a favor and asks Sami to help take care of Drew McIntyre. Sami thanks Roman for the opportunity.

Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai guest on commentary for the next match.

Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez beat Natalya and Sonya Deville to advance to the finals of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament. After the match, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky have a staredown with Aliyah and Raquel.

Backstage, Maximum Male Models (Max Dupri, Maxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) have a photoshoot when loud music comes out of Hit Row's bus nearby. Max Dupri is angry, but this give Maxine Dupri an idea. After the commercial break, Maxine Dupri brings out Los Lotharios, who have a solution: vandalizing the bus with spray paint.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) are in the ring. Xavier Woods is in a wheelchair and wearing a blanket. Woods mentions how they have been making fun of The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) and that they underestimated them. Kofi says that The Viking Raiders have been kicking their asses and that one of them cracked his ribs a couple of weeks ago. Woods says that they have to face a harsh reality after seeing the Viking funeral and the burning of New Day merchandise from last week and says that they may be done. As Kofi says that they have gotten to do a lot of great things as a team, The Viking Raiders show up. Erik says they gave them a proper sendoff and a warrior's rite, and Ivar says they are out here sniveling instead of leaving. Erik says the one thing a Viking despises more than anything is weakness, and that their groveling makes them sick. After Erik says that they are groveling like wounded animals, Ivar says the best thing for a wounded animal is to put it down. Kofi distracts The Viking Raiders, then Woods stands up and tosses Kofi a Kendo stick hidden in his blanket. The New Day then tee off of The Viking Raiders with the Kendo sticks, forcing them to retreat, and Woods tosses the wheelchair out of the ring.

Backstage, Maximum Male Models (Max Dupri, Maxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) and Los Lotharios (Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza) are near Hit Row's (B-Fab, Ashante "Thee Adons, Top Dolla) bus. Hit Row shows up and says they can handle things in the ring next week, then says that is not their bus. Suddenly, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) come out of the bus. Maximum Male Models and Los Lotharios run away.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) meet with Sami Zayn, and Jey tells Sami not to mess up again and to handle his business, and that he knows about Sami talking about him behind his back.

We see part two of a video package of Drew McIntyre.

Drew McIntyre beats Sami Zayn despite the distraction by The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). After the match, Roman Reigns runs in and attacks McIntyre. McIntyre fights back by throwing Roman into the ring post, then The Usos get back into the ring and attack McIntyre. Roman gets back in the ring and hits McIntyre with a Spear. The Usos then get back in the ring with chairs and hit McIntyre with them, then beat McIntyre up again behind the announce table, throw him into the barricade, and allow Sami Zayn to hit McIntyre with a Helluva Kick. The Usos then repeatedly strike McIntyre with the ring steps before rolling him back into the ring, where Roman tells McIntyre that the top of the mountain is his and that he will never have it before putting him in a guillotine choke. Roman then places a chair over McIntyre and sits in the chair with both the WWE and Universal Championships on his shoulders to end the show.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 25, 2022

Bullet Club ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Hikuleo) beat Johnny Swinger and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice in the BTI match.

VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) retain the Impact Wrestling Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against Mia Yim and Jordynne Grace.

We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Deaner, Joe Doering). Eric Young says that they are not in control and are not winning, but they have come back together and pushed back, and they got the victory at Emergence. He says that sugar is not medicine and that the status of the sickness is uncertain, then says that Violent By Design transcend time and will face Time Machine (Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, KUSHIDA), whose time will soon be up.

Backstage, Josh Alexander is met by Vincent, who says that they should me making friends around here and that he sympathizes with him, but Alexanders says the only person getting sympathy will be Vincent when he drops him on his head.

"Machine Gun" Karl Anderson beats Mike Bennett. As per pre-match stipulation, Maria Kanellis-Bennett is banned from ringside in Matt Taven and Mike Bennett's match for the Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championships against The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson). During the match, Matt Taven hits a cheap when Maria is on the apron distracting the referee, but Doc Gallows shows up and choke slams him on the ring apron on the other side of the ring. After the match, The Good Brothers are met by Scott D'Amore backstage, and D'Amore says it is time for them to do what they do best and defend the Impact World tag team titles against Honor No More. Anderson says that they will gladly defend the titles and that they are the best tag team on the planet. Gallows says Honor No More targeted the wrong tag team and that they will walk out as tag team champions.

Backstage in the doctor's room, Tasha Steelz learns that Savannah Evans may have internal damage in her neck. As she leaves, she is interrupted by Gia Miller. Killer Kelly sneaks up as Tasha Steelz says she has her attention and chokes her out. Killer Kelly tells Tasha Steelz she will be seeing her when she comes up on her from behind.

Brian Myers guests on commentary for the next match.

Bhupinder Gujjar beats Jason Hotch. (Jason Hotch won Gut Check earlier this year at the Arnold Classic and was awarded with an Impact Wrestling contract.) After the match, Brian Myers tells Bhupinder Gujjar says he is busy and does not know when he is going to give him another shot at the Digital Media Championship, then hits him with a cheap shot followed by a DDT. When referee Scott Armstrong tells Myers to get out of the ring when Myers pins Gujjar, Myers argues with him and shoves him. Gujjar then hits Myers with a Gargoyle Spear and pins Myers while Armstrong makes a fast count. Despite not being officially champion, Gujjar raises up the Digital Media Championship and takes it with him.

Backstage, VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) meet with Gail Kim. Deonna Purrazzo demands that she become #1 contender to the Knockouts World Championship after pinning Jordynne Grace, but Gail Kim says that as deserving as Purrazo is, so is Masha Slamovich. Gail Kim then puts Masha Slamovich and Deonna Purrazzo in a match next week where the winner will face Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts title at Bound For Glory.

Backstage, Bhupinder Gujjar is met by referee Scott Armstrong, who asks Gujjar to return the Digital Media Championship despite putting Brian Myers in his place. Gujjar says if Myers wants the title back, he will have to get it from him.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Vincent. After the match, Eddie Edwards shows up and congratulates Alexander on winning before saying that just because they are opponents does not mean they have to be enemies. He says the never-ending war of the industry are trying to break them down into being mindless, unquestioning grunts who do what they are told, then says he has chosen his side and have stood up to the industry and Impact Wrestling. Eddie then says the fans have clearly chosen their side and to support the machine 100%, as they love to watch great men and women reduced to their own pitiful level. He then asks Alexander which side he will choose, and says there is no reason for them to go to battle at Bound For Glory when they can stand together in this war. Eddie then says that if they band together, they can still go to battle and both of them can win. As Eddie tells Alexander what will happen if he does not join him, he is suddenly hit from behind by a Wake-Up Call from Heath.

Backstage, we hear from Raj Singh and Shera. He says that they are training with bad intention, and when they come back, they are going to turn every stone. Suddenly, Moose and Steve Maclin are overheard arguing with each other. Suddenly, both men are attacked by Sami Callihan, who takes the brawl outside. Maclin is already busted open as Moose pounds on Sami Callihan before he and Maclin grab some barbed wire to choke him out and tie him up with.

We see a video package for Masha Slamovich.

Jessicka beats Alisha Edwards.

We see a video package of Mickie James, who will have a big announcement next week.

Sami Callihan suddenly shows up and stumbles to the announce table, still bloody and covered in barbed wire. He tells Moose and Steve Maclin that this will not keep him down, saying it is a party and "a normal Friday." Callihan says he likes to party like they like to party, and challenges them to a Barbed Wire Massacre match at Victory Road.

Time Machine (Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, KUSHIDA) beat Violent By Design (Eric Young, Deaner, Joe Doering).

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for August 25, 2022

Trent Seven beats Oliver Carter with a Figure Four Leg Lock to advance to the finals of the NXT UK Championship Tournament.

Tyler Bate beats Joe Coffey to advance to the finals of the NXT UK Championship Tournament after reversing a pop-up move into a backslide pin. After the match, Trent Seven shows up, and Trent and Tyler have a staredown. Trent Seven teases getting in the ring, but ultimately does not, and tells Tyler Bate that he is better than him.

We hear from Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, who announces that Blair Davenport vs. Amale vs. Eliza Alexander vs. Isla Dawn to decide a #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship is official for next week. (The match has already been spoiled on this week's NXT with Davenport appearing and announcing that she is #1 contender for the title.)

It is announced that NXT UK is official expanding into NXT Europe in 2023.

Next week: Trent Seven vs. Tyler Bate in the NXT UK Championship Tournament finals!

Noam Dar beats Mark Coffey two falls to one (2-1) to become the first-ever two time NXT UK Heritage Cup Champion. Mark Coffey scores the first fall with 1:27 (one minute, twenty-seven seconds) left in Round 3 following a running shoulder tackle that nearly knocks Noam Dar out. Noam Dar recovers during Round 4, and he scores the second fall in Round 4 after making Mark Coffey submit to the Champagne Superkneebar. In Round 6, Sha Samuels - now with a full set of clothes again - leaps out of the crowd and shoves Mark Coffey into the ring post, allowing Noam Dar to hit the Nova Roller and win back the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for August 24, 2022

Chris Jericho heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Jericho addresses what is going on between himself and Daniel Garcia, whom he calls one of his favorite people, and asks Garcia to head to the ring. Jericho tells Garcia that he had "a classic match" with "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and that emotions and adrenaline had run high after Garcia's loss, and asks Garcia to apologize to him. Garcia tells Jericho that he knew how special that moment was for him and to share the ring with his hero Bryan Danielson for 30 minutes, and says it is the kind of wrestling match he dreamt of having as a kid and hopes another kid has that dream. On the subject of Bryan Danielson going for a handshake, he says that he did not care if he was called a wrestler or a sports entertainer and that Jericho ruined that moment. Jericho says that he is sorry he feels that way and that there will be more moments like that for him, for he is "the best technical sports entertainer" is the business and he wants to hear him say that he is a sports entertainer. Before Garcia can say anything, Bryan Danielson shows up and mentions Jericho trying to bully him into saying he is a sports entertainer, then says Garcia can be what he wants to be, that he respects their match and that Garcia is a wrestler. Jericho demands that Garcia state publicly that he is a sports entertainer, but Garcia says he cannot make that decision publicly with his mentor on one side and his hero on the other, and tries to leave. Jericho grabs Garcia by the arm, but Garcia turns around and shoves Jericho again. Garcia ultimately leaves, then Danielson says that while he is not the greatest fan of sports entertainment, he considered that entertaining. Jericho takes offense to Bryan Danielson being called the greatest wrestler in the world, saying he has not seen it once and that he knows more about wrestling than Danielson ever will after surviving the Hart Dungeon. Danielson then asks Jericho who Stu Hart or Owen Hart would have thought is the greatest wrestler between the two of them, then asks who would be the greatest if they had a match tonight. Jericho tells Danielson that if he wants that match, then he has it at All Out, and reminds Danielson that he choked him out and put him out for two months. He then tells him to watch his back, as he never knows when he will hit him. Danielson is suddenly attacked from behind by Jake Hager.

Jay Lethal beats Dax Harwood after countering a roll-up with one of his own and grabbing the tights. After the match, Sonjay Dutt tells Dax Harwood that at All Out, Jay Lethal will team with two close personal friends of theirs - The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) - against FTR and Wardlow at All Out.

Backstage, Tony Schiavione interviews Thunder Rosa, who tearfully announces that she must step down as AEW Women's World Championship due to injury and that an interim AEW Women's World Champion will be decided at All Out. She hopes that Toni Storm becomes interim champion and makes her dreams come true, then says that this will not stop her. Thunder Rosa says she will come back better and stronger with a chip on her shoulder.

Colten Gunn beats Billy Gunn with a low blow behind the referee's back and the Colt 45 after Stokely Hathaway attacks Anthony Bowens from behind at ringside before Austin Gunn does the same. After the match, Hathaway hands Austin and Colten two of his business cards, then attack Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) before Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) show up and chase Austin and Colten away. Keith Lee then helps Billy Gunn up.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) and United Empire (Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis). Will Ospreay mentions the draw from their last match as he states United Empire will win trios gold. PAC says Death Triangle have been waiting for this moment and that they will murder - not kill - United Empire as they find out the hard way that AEW is Death Triangle territory.

Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. beats KiLynn King with the Lockjaw. After the match, Britt says it a shame what happened to Thunder Rosa before stating that she wrestled with a broken wrist while champion. Toni Storm shows up, but Jamie Hayter also shows up and attacks Toni as Rebel shows up with a Terrible Towel. Suddenly, Hikaru Shida shows up with a Kendo stick and chases Britt, Rebel and Hayter out of the ring.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). Swerve In Our Glory tell The Acclaimed that they would make worthy opponents for the AEW World Tag Team Championships at All Out. Caster says that they do not need their help or their pit, then The Acclaimed accept their challenge.

Jon Moxley beats CM Punk to become the undisputed AEW World Champion after Punk injures his left foot with a kick to Moxley's head and Moxley works on the foot before hitting two Death Riders.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Christian Cage. Christian says he extended an olive branch and one last chance to apologize last week for what he did to him, and says he did what he did out of tough love, not malice. He says that Jungle Boy will not be as smart as he is and that he had the audacity to challenge him for All Out. Christian says he has seen and done it all, and Jungle Boy will find out that he is an anomaly, as Jungle Boy is not in his league.

"Absolute" Ricky Starks heads to the ring. Starks says he is not in the best of moods and that he is pissed off from Team Taz breaking up, losing the FTW Championship, dealing with The Factory and being betrayed by Powerhouse Hobbs. Starks says that he thought he was the exception to the rule that there is no such thing as friends in wrestling when he and Hobbs were partners in crime, but the thing about people wanting to see you do well is that they don't want you doing better than them. He says that he took Powerhouse Hobbs and showed him what it was like to eat at his table, and mentions that Hobbs nearly put him back on the shelf when he hit him in the back of his neck. Starks says that Hobbs is a snake and that where he comes from, they cut the heads off of snakes, and tells Hobbs to bring his "five dollar ass" to All Out and fight him.

Backstage, Jon Moxley says that the people who are surprised that he quickly won tonight are the same people who wrote him off. He says those people do not matter, and that he is "the guy" in this industry. Moxley then says that his time is right now.

We see a video package of Kenny Omega's return.

United Empire (Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis) beat Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) to advance in the Trios Title Tournament. During the match, PAC attacks the man in the crowd with the box on his head who has been seen in the front row for months. Someone ends up being underneath the box, and Kip Sabian - who is rumored to be the one who has been wearing the box the whole time, attacks PAC from behind and takes him out. After the match, The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick jackson) show up and have a staredown with United Empire. Don Callis has to stop Kenny Omega from fighting United Empire himself.

Generation NXT 2.0 - NXT 2.0 recap for August 23, 2022

Bron Breakker heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Breakker talks about his match against JD McDonagh and how McDonagh proved he was one of the best in the world, as well as Tyler Bate's surprise appearance after the match. He tells Tyler Bate that he can go ahead and fly all the way to America for the sky miles, then calls Tyler out so they can talk. Tyler Bate shows up. Tyler thanks Breakker for the invitation and congratulates him on winning last week having been in the ring with McDonagh himself, then says he is not here for the sky miles. He says that NXT is home to some of the best talent the world has to offer, and he stands in this ring as the first and last NXT UK Champion. Tyler says that with NXT Europe around the corner, he can't think of a better to kick things off than unifying their titles. Breakker says he knows who Tyler is and has watched from afar, and knows how much of a threat to his title he is, as he is who he thinks of when he thinks of NXT UK. He then says this is "the NXT," where the greatest stars in the world are. He then agrees there should be one NXT Champion, and proposes that they make history in two weeks at Worlds Collide in a champion vs. champion, title-for-title match. Both men shake hands, then raise their respective championships.

We see a video package for Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang).

Backstage, Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen have to hold Fallon Henley back while Lash Legend is being held by two referees as Briggs and Jensen make their way to the ring for the next match.

Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen by count-out. During the match, Lash Legend attacks Fallon Henley from behind, and when Josh Briggs steps in, Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince show up and fight Briggs, and Jensen has to jump in. The brawl makes its way to the back with Gallus and Joe Coffey left in and around the ring. Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen retain the NXT UK Championships. After the match, Damon Kemp and The Creed Brothers fight Gallus while Roderick Strong directs traffic. Security soon stands between Diamond Mine (Strong, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Kemp) and Gallus.

Backstage, Grayson Waller tells a backstage worker to get the ring ready for what he has to say.

At Chase University, Andre Chase introduces the class to Charlie Dempsey, who will teach the class some moves. A student volunteers, and Andre Chase has to remind Chase that it is an exhibition when he gets the student in a submission. The next volunteer is the more advanced Bodhi Hayward. Bodhi has to tap out, and Andre Chase and Bodhi both confront Dempsey for being too rough. Dempsey says the class is too soft and tells the class to "Google Billy Robinson."

Tyler Bate vs. Bron Breakker in a title vs. title match is made official in two weeks at Worlds Collide.

It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Grayson Waller says NXT has been "aching" for a show like this, and says that this show is all about him. Grayson Waller says he is on the cutting edge of innovation and that he will ask a question from a fan on Instagram for his first guest, whom he says is here in NXT to take opportunities from everyone: Apollo Crews. Apollo shows up. Waller asks Apollo what it's like to be nothing but a clout chaser and says everyone has tried to steal from the "Grayson Waller hype train" and failed. Apollo says he was born in NXT and that he found something missing in himself, and that he came back to find it. He admits he knew someone like Grayson Waller would be jealous of this despite a lot of people like this. Grayson Waller then asks about Apollo's accent being missing and the lack of Commander Azeez, and Azeez uses the accent briefly before telling Waller not to get it twisted, as he is still a Nigerian warrior. He says that despite becoming Intercontinental Champion, he was too focused on his past and forgot about his future. Waller then asks about the visions Apollo has had in his vignettes. Apollo Crews says that there is no better thing than knowing one's self, then Waller asks Apollo where he was when Gallus attacked Diamond Mine. This leads to an argument where Waller asks Apollo what it will be like for him to be run out of NXT. Apollo responds by asking Waller what it is like to be "a low-budget Miz," but Waller asks Apollo what it is like to be in NXT after he "couldn't cut it on Mondays and Fridays." Apollo says he was champ on Monday and Friday, and will soon be champ on Tuesday. Apollo then punches Waller in the face, and says "Now that's the Apollo Crews effect!"

Backstage, Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) shows up and tells Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) that they cannot steal their thunder. Security has to hold Gallus back when Gallus tries to get a piece of them.

We see a video package for Tyler Bate.

Backstage, McKenzie interviews Robert Stone and Von Wagner. Mr. Stone says that Von Wagner does not care about Tyler Bate's accomplishments, and Von Wagner says that he is a "big strong man" and that Tyler Bate will not make it to Worlds Collide when he is done with him.

The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid) is seen watching Cameron Grimes from the balcony before the next match. Gacy wishes Grimes good luck before the bell rings.

Cameron Grimes beats Javier Bernal.

We see a video package for Blair Davenport.

We hear from Alba Fyre, who tells Lash Legend not to disrespect her ancestors or ancestry and that the fire keepers kept the embers burning. She says Lash was the first to test her, but everyone will know she is a warrior who will do whatever it takes to win. She also says that she will uphold her ancestors' legacy, and that NXT will soon that when there is smoke, there is Fyre.

Blair Davenport beats Indi Hartwell. After the match, Davenport knees Hartwell in the face and kicks her out of the ring, then says she is "the most menacing mistress of NXT" has arrived and that she has one of the best the women's division has to offer. She says that she was #1 contender in NXT UK, then says the NXT Women's Championship will do just fine, as she is the right heir to the title. Mandy Rose soon shows up. Mandy says Davenport's reputation precedes her before introducing herself, then says that Davenport is standing in her ring and entered into her world, where everyone follows her lead. Mandy says she is the most dominant women's champion and tells Davenport to put respect on her name, then Meiko Satomura shows up. Satomura tells Mandy that she is more dominant than her. Mandy gives Satomura credit for being a true legend, then says she cannot see a better way to put respect on her own name than by beating her. Satomura then proposes that they have a champion vs. champion match match at Worlds Collide, then Blair Davenport interjects herself into the conversation by saying she is the #1 contender. Satomura responds by making the match a Triple Threat Match.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Tiffany Stratton, who says that whoever walks out as Women's Champion will have to deal with her after she beats Wendy Choo, who will be too scared to show her face in NXT again and that the women's title will be all about her.

Backstage, Tony D'Angelo talks with Joaquin Wilde, Elektra Lopez and Cruz del Toro. D'Angelo brags about beating Santos Escobar before saying that he is a forgiving guy and that the future of the family starts tonight with a win from Wilde and del Toro.

We hear from JD McDonagh, who says that rehabilitation is as important as preservation. He says that he has seen what Bron Breakker can do and that he enjoyed it more than Breakker did. He says that his pain tolerance for Breakker is only growing, then says that he will see him on the other side after Worlds Collide as we find out he is hanging upside down.

Backstage, Wes Lee, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance talk about JD McDonagh's promo, then Wes Lee tells them to keep their eyes at the back of their heads as champions. Kayden says they have their eyes on a swivel, and Kayden says that they will be fighting champions.

The Triple Threat Match between Blair Davenport, Mandy Rose and Meiko Satomura for the NXT and NXT UK Women's Championships is made official for Worlds Collide.

Indi Hartwell is sitting on the ring apron. She says this is what rock bottom looks like, and while Blair Davenport is a potential champion, the problem is and always has been herself. She says she looked in the mirror four months ago and said she was done with the tears and the losses, and while she was looking to reach for the stars and reignite her career, she is in the same position as she was after Stand and Deliver. Suddenly, Dexter Lumis appears behind her, and Indi Hartwell suddenly sees him. Both of them meet in the center of the ring, and Indi hugs and kisses Dexter. As the crowd chants "In-Dex," the two of them head to the back together, with Dexter holding Indi in his arms. At the Performance Center entrance, Dexter hands Indi a drawing before kissing her, then he leaves the Performance Center and allows himself to be arrested by thea uthorities. The note reads "Goodbye Indi (for now...) I love you forever."

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cora Jade, who says that she is better and more amazing than Roxanne Perez, then tells the fans to go on a date with a real girl and that "inflatable dolls don't count."

Cameron Grimes is seen watching from the balcony before the next match.

The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid) beat The D'Angelo Family (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro).

Backstage, Javier Bernal takes out his anger on people backstage for losing when Hank Walker confronts Javier Bernal for talking disrespectfully to a female. After telling Bernal to hit the showers, Hank calls Bernal a prick behind his back.

Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro and Elektra Lopez are seen leaving the arena when a black SUV pulls up. Santos Escobar is in the driver seat, then says that he is not leaving without them and that they are ready to go. Wilde, del Toro and Lopez enter the SUV. Santos Escobar drives off, with Legado del Fantasma (Escobar, Wilde, del Toro, Lopez) as a unit once again.

Tyler Bate beats Von Wagner.

Backstage, as Damon Kemp and The Creed Brothers (Julius Creed and Brutus Creed) get hyped up to face Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) next week - and Roderick Strong finds out he's not exactly trusted - Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen show up and ask them to save a piece of Gallus for them. Roderick Strong responds by saying they will destroy Gallus, and Josh Briggs responds by saying The Creed Brothers are not even the best tag team in NXT, let alone WWE, in response to Strong running their mouth about The Creed Brothers. This leads to Julius Creed challenging Briggs and Jensen to a match at Worlds Collide. Brooks and Jensen accept.

Wendy Choo beats Tiffany Stratton in a Lights Out Match.

Mandy Rose, Blair Davenport and Meiko Satomura are seen signing the contract for their Triple Threat Match for the NXT and NXT UK Women's Championships. Also, Tyler Bate and Bron Breakker sign the contract for their match for the NXT and NXT UK Championships.

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