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.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Butcher and The Blade and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy).
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews The Firm. The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) make fun of FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) for having multiple tag team titles and no television time, then say they will leapfrog FTR and go straight for the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Jade Cargill and Leila Grey. Jade Cargill says she has not been getting competition when Nyla Rose, Marina Shafir and Vickie Guerrero. Jade says she will beat Nyla and Marina on her own time as Nyla asks Jade if she afraid of a little competition. Jade says she will beat Nyla and Marina on her own time as Nyla asks Jade if she afraid of a little competition. Vickie then tells Leila to cover up and Nyla tells Leila that her eyebrows are ashy.
Lee Moriarty beats Fuego del Sol with the Border City Stretch. After the match, W. Morrissey puts the claw on Fuego del Sol before choke slamming him.
Backstage, Lexi Nari interviews "Hangman" Adam Page, Preston "10" Vance and Evil Uno. Page says he has been looking forward to facing Jon Moxley for some time, then Jose the Assistant makes fun of 10 for being eliminated by Adam Page in the recent battle royal. Andrade then challenges 10 to a one-on-one match where if Andrade wins, he will take 10's mask. 10 agrees, on the condition that if he wins, Andrade leaves AEW for good. Stokely Hathaway and Ethan Page show up, and Page says that there is some contract tampering between Matt Hardy and Private Party and that Andrade should be more firm with them.
Jamie Hayter beats Willow Nightingale following the distraction from Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D.
We hear from Samoa Joe and Wardlow. Wardlow says the strength and the power is limitless, and Joe says that all will fall when they are left wanting.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is in the ring making fun of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when Hook shows up, gets in the ring and annihilates him. Afterwards, Ari Daivari, Jeeves Kay, and Sonny Kiss leave an envelope for Hook on the stage, which Hook takes to read.
We see footage of Swerve Strickland at the Rolling Loud Festival.
We see a video package for "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship next week.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews John Silver, Alex Reynolds, Andrade, Jose the Assistant and Rush. Silver says Andrade and Rush's "man crush" on 10 is a little bit creepy, and Alex Reynolds says Dark Order is a real family before Silver says he will beat Rush's ass. Andrade says he and Rush will prove they are winners and that 10 does not deserve his number. After Jose the Assistant mentions Silver's elimination in the recent battle royal, Rush says that he will see Silver in the ring.
We hear from Trent Barretta, who tells PAC that he will hurt him in response to PAC hurting Orange Cassidy.
Rush beats John Silver following the distraction from both Jose the Assistant and Andrade. After the match, Alex Reynolds checks on Silver, but he gets ganged up on by Andrade and Rush. Rush and 10 rush into the ring, as does The Butcher and The Blade. Adam Page soon shows up and fights his way to Rush, and he and Rush brawl. Rush almost throws Page out of the ring, then retreats when he sees the Buckshot Lariat coming. Jose the Assistant is in the ring after this, however, and he ends up eating the lariat instead.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Guru Raaj and Ikemen Jiro. Guru Raaj says that he and Jiro train and study together and want to become better wrestlers together. Ikemen Jiro says that even if they speak different languages, they have a real understanding of one another and that they can succeed together thanks to the universal language of wrestling.
Thea Hail beats Valentina Feroz after reversing a headlock into an inside cradle-like pin.
Edris Enofe and Malik Blade beat Guru Raaj and Ikemen Jiro.
Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa beat Ricochet and Madcap Moss. After the match, Madcap Moss grabs Sami by the jaw, and Solo Sikoa beats him up in the corner for it.
Backstage, Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa are met by Jey Uso. Jey says he is here to make sure Solo is doing alright, then tells Sami that he can see through him and that if he thinks about putting the family in jeopardy, he will get him. Sami tells Jey that he will have to take it up with Roman Reigns.
We hear from Karrion Kross and Scarlett. Kross says that Drew McIntyre has been trying to lure him out of the darkness for quite some time, and that McIntyre has been on top for some time as well. Kross says he is the kind of guy one has to put in the hospital to put down, and at Extreme Rules, he will take McIntyre to a point of no return, as they both want the same thing and only one has it; because of that, they are bound together through suffering. He says that once the world knows what he has seen through the cards and McIntyre is out of the way, he will soon become undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Kross says that when the strap is on, he will drag McIntyre through hell and leave him lying to burn away forever when he has had enough. (Right after this, a QR code is show; it leads to this.)
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Austin Theory. Theory says that Brock Lesnar and Tyson Fury may have ruined his cash-in attempts, then calls Wales "Europe's version of Winnipeg." He then says Drew McIntyre embarrassed himself more than he did to himself before McIntyre shows up behind him. McIntyre watches Theory as Theory says that he is not very smart, then McIntyte puts his hand on Theory's shoulder and says "You. Me. In the ring. Now."
Austin Theory is accompanied to the ring by Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) before the next match.
Drew McIntyre beats Austin Theory by disqualification after Otis pulls McIntyre out of the ring to throw him into the ring steps. After the match, Austin Theory, Chad Gable and Otis gang up on McIntyre before Johnny Gargano runs into the ring and fending off all three men only for the numbers game to take over. Kevin Owens soon shows up to even the numbers game.
Backstage, Max Dupri is met by Maximum Male Models (Mansoor, Mace, Maxxine Dupri). Mansoor and Mace say they will make Dupri proud, and Maxxine Dupri says it will be when they break the Canadian record for the longest pose. The pose is soon ruined by Hit Row (B-Fab, Top Dolla, Ashante "Thee" Adonis), and they start over.
Backstage, Shotzi says that Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) showed what they were all about - a bunch of scheming jackals - and says she will shove her nose and her boots wherever she wants. She says Bayley will find out what it is like when her boots stomp all over her.
Hit Row (Top Dolla and Ashante "Thee" Adonis) beat Los Lotharios (Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza).
Someone is seen holding a sign saying "REVEL IN WHAT YOU ARE" behind the announce table.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, who says that she could still kick Liv Morgan's ass and that she is still the most dangerous woman on the planet.
Drew McIntyre, Johnny Gargano and Kevin Owens vs. Austin Theory and Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) is official for later tonight.
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey beats Natalya with the ankle lock. After the match, Liv Morgan shows up with a baseball bat and stands in Ronda's way. Both women brawl, but Ronda hits Liv with Piper's Pit. Both women then fight over the bat, then security steps in. At this point, Ronda has the baseball bat, and she teases hitting security with the bat before leaving. Liv Morgan gets up and goes after Ronda, and security has to separate both of them.
Backstage, Drew McIntyre, Johnny Gargano and Kevin Owens have a conversation. The three of them agree that Austin Theory needs his ass kicked, then Kevin Owens only to run into Maximum Male Models, then Sami Zayn. After telling Maximum Male Models (Maxxine Dupri, Mansoor, Mace) that one of their hands needs to be higher to be more effective, Owens tells Sami he needs a new shirt.
Backstage, Shinsuke Nakamura checks out Mansoor and Mace posing, as does Sonya Deville.
Imperium (GUNTHER, Giovanni Vinci, Ludwig Kaiser) head to the ring. Kaiser says there have been few things more insulting to the mat than the presence of The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch). Vinci says none of them exhibit the qualities of a champion, and that GUNTHER is what a champion looks like. GUNTHER says that he will beat Sheamus next week and grind him down for the final time and enjoy the look of defeat in his eyes when he breaks his spirit once and for all. He then says Imperium will obliterate all three of The Brawling Brutes before Sheamus shows up. Sheamus says Imperium loves talking a big game about The Brawling Brutes, then says that while Ridge Holland and Butch are stuck in Florida, he is here, and he is more than happy to kick all three of their heads right off their shoulders. Sheamus pulls out a shillelagh as Vinci and Kaiser charge at him and lays them out with it, then confronts GUNTHER. Sheamus tosses the shillelagh out of the ring and tosses his hat off, then both men brawl. Sheamus nails GUNTHER with a knee to the jaw, but Vinci and Kaiser stop the Brogue Kick, allowing GUNTHER to rip Sheamus's shirt off in the corner and chop him several times before hitting him with a powerbomb. As Imperium leaves, Sheamus grabs the microphone and says "Is that all you got?" He tells GUNTHER he will have to do better than that, then Vinci and Kaiser gang up on Sheamus. GUNTHER then knocks Sheamus out with his own shillelagh.
Backstage, Bayley says Shotzi loves to run her mouth, then says she beat Bianca Belair, not Shotzi. She says she will shut Shotzi up all by herself, then become Raw Women's Champion at Extreme Rules.
It is announced that WWE Hall of Famer, Japanese wrestling legend and former Japanese politician Antonio Inoki has passed away earlier today at the age of 79. (In memory of Antonio Inoki, 1943 - 2022.)
Shotzi arrives in her trademark tank for the first time in months before the next match.
Bayley beats Shotzi. After the match, Bayley hits Shotzi with another Rose Plant before putting a ladder out from underneath the ring and placing Shotzi in the middle of it. As Bianca goes up top, Bianca Belair shows up. Bayley retreats, but as Bianca saves Shotzi, it proves to be a cheap shot. Bianca gets Bayley up for a K.O.D., but Bayley escapes over the top rope.
Backstage, as Maximum Male Models (Maxxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) are about to break the record for the longest pose in Canada, Max Dupri bumps into Mansoor, throws his leather belt down, and says this is not for him.
Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano and Drew McIntyre beat Austin Theory and Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). After the match, Drew McIntyre hits Austin Theory with a leather strap.
Bullet Club (Chris Bey and "Inevitable" Ace Austin) beat Trey Miguel and Laredo Kid.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Bhupinder Gujjar, who says that he is feeling great despite losing last week's Ladder Match and getting a broken nose. He says he will be medically cleared next week, and at Bound For Glory, he will enter the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian, who says that in this life, the only person one must prove anything to is one's self, and he wanted to see if he could hang with today's Superstars; he not only hung, he won. He says that a skilled player does not sit on the bench, and while "Speedball" Mike Bailey is leading the charge in the X Division, he is playing the game that he created, and he will press the reset button and win the X Division Championship.
A yellow hoodied member of Violent By Design is quickly taken down by security before he can jump the guardrail.
Brian Myers retains the Impact Wrestling Digital Media Championship against Crazzy Steve after using the referee as a human shield in order to thumb Crazzy Steve in the eye. After the match, Myers says that he has turned the Digital Media Championship into the most prestigious title in Impact after three months, then says it is getting too easy before asking where the competition is. He then issues an open challenge for the Digital Media Championship at Bound For Glory.
Backstage, Johnny Swinger brings Zicky Dice to the old Swinger's Palace. The Swingerellas are still there, and the one that Swinger was egaged to is now married to John E. Bravo, who is also there. Jessicka and Taya Valkyrie show up, and Taya tells the Swingerella that she should have nothing to do with Bravo. Zicky Dice then finds a painting of Swinger on a horse as well as Hernandez's roll of money.
We see a man on a phone talk about his father dying and his wife having a child with another man, then he and some family members meet a lawyer regarding the father's estate. It turns out the entire estate has been left to Joe Hendry, who is returning to Impact Wrestling.
Backstage, Rosemary consults Father James Mitchell regarding Jessicka, saying she needs Havok back. Jessicka and Taya show up, with Taya saying she likes Jessicka and Jessicka saying she wants to prove herself. Taya tells Rosemary they have to be on the same page and that they must work together. Rosemary says there will be a lot of work to do as she quickly agrees.
Black Taurus beats Delirious.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Bobby Fish, who says he is here for competition and to pick a fight. He says the fight he is after is legitimate, and he would like to fight Josh Alexander. He says that Alexander is legitimate and that he has history with Eddie Edwards, then says the quickest path is a straight line and that the straight line is the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match. He says that he will be waiting for whoever comes out of Bound For Glory with the Impact Wrestling World Championship.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mia Yim, who admits she was shocked and a little hesitant towards Mickie James' challenge. She says that they both have history, and we see a match where they both faced each other early in Mia's career. Mia says she was intimidated in that match, but years later, she is not intimidated anymore, and that she will not take it easy on Mickie, and if she retires her, so be it. Gisele Shaw shows up and asks Mia what makes her think she can get the job done if she could not do it. Mia Yim says they will have to wait until Bound For Glory, then tells Shaw she can get the job done against her.
Honor No more head to the ring for their Victory Road victory celebration. Eddie Edwards says they are here to celebrate how successful a night Victory Road was for Honor No More, and says that if there are any doubts about them, Honor No More put them to rest and proved what they are capable of. Eddie says that he proved that he can beat "The Wealking Weapon" Josh Alexander, and that while Victory Road was a great night, there were still some setbacks, and addresses PCO losing to The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) and failing to soften them up for Matt Taven and Mike Bennett. He says that he was not supposed to step up to Heath and that he is trying to step up to him, then tells him that he will step up only when he tells him to, and to step back and shut his mouth otherwise. Vincent has to place a bag over PCO's head. Taven replaces the cube on the microphone with a purple one, saying that Impact Wrestling has done nothing for them and does not want them to survive. He says their trend of success has come to Impact and started with their tag titles. He says that he and Mike Bennett won the tag titles on pure talent, and proclaims that Eddie will pin Alexander again. Bennett says that Eddie is the first person to pin Alexander since last year when Moose did it, and Maria Kanellis-Bennett says that while Alexander had a match before losing to Moose, both men were fresh when Eddie won, making Eddie the better wrestler. We then see a video package of Eddie hitting Alexander with the Diehard Driver over and over, then Eddie says fortune favors the bold and that he made a bold decision to turn his back on Impact Wrestling to join Honor No More. He also says that fortune favors the righteous, and that he turned on everyone he fought for because they all turned their backs on him. He also says that fortune favors the righteous, and that he turned on everyone he fought for because they all turned their backs on him. Eddie says he won at Victory Road and will win again at Bound For Glory because what Honor No More fight for is truly righteous. Josh Alexander shows up and says that Eddie Edwards is so much of a broken record that he "believes his own B.S.," and says that everyone in Honor No More is functioning on fear of being passed by and made insignificant again. He says that both he and Eddie see the prize they are fighting for, yet the only difference between them is that Eddie sees the World title as job security while he sees it as proof of the best wrestler on Earth. After Alexander says that this is about who the best is, Eddie says Alexander is blinded by the lies and empty promises of Impact and that his eyes will be forced open at Bound For Glory, when he will regret not joining Honor No More. Eddie says that he walks into Bound For Glory with momentum at his side and Bound For Glory having his back while Alexander will walk into Bound For Glory all alone. Alexander says he may be alone now, but Eddie stood in his shoes and turned his back on everyone. Alexander says he fights for Impact Wrestling with the fans on his side, and that the only one who is outnumbered is Eddie. Eddie says that if the numbers game favors Alexander, Alexander says he should have no problem fighting all of Honor No More. Alexader says "Damn right, I don't," and fights them only to be outnumbered. Suddenly, Rich Swann shows up to back Alexander up, and Heath also shows up to save Alexander. Vincent then shows up and brings out PCO, but The Motor City Machine Guns show up to fully even the numbers. Alexander dares Eddie to fight him, but Eddie slides out of the ring.
Rich Swann and Heath beat Honor No More (Vincent and PCO).
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Moose. Moose says there was a deal between him and Steve Maclin, but now, that deal is out of the window and he is entering the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match. he says that in eight days, he will become a two-time Impact World Champion and he will shove it down Maclin's throat. Maclin shows up and confronts Moose, and Moose and Maclin brawl.
Backstage, Scott D'Amore is met by Sami Callihan, who wants another match with Moose and Steve Maclin, and D'Amore tells Sami Callihan that he is not cleared due to his broken orbital bone. Callihan says Moose and Maclin need a receipt, and D'Amore - knowing that all three men can be a pain in the ass - proposes Maclin and Moose wrestle next week with Callihan as the special guest referee to ensure Callihan doesn't annoy him while also getting a little bit of fun. Callihan says he will take that.
Masha Slamovich beats Allie Katch in a Monster's Ball Match.
The Jericho Appreciation Society head to the ring to celebrate Chris Jericho winning the Ring of Honor World Championship and becoming an eight-time world champion to start tonight's show. Luigi Primo is also seen in the ring. Angelo Parker says Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a "town of losers," and that The Jericho Appreciation Society will given them the gift in the form of a winner in Chris Jericho. Matt Menard then introduces Luigi Primo, who says he has made pizza for them, and Menard and Anna Jay tell the crowd that they are not getting any of it. Anna Jay threatens to choke the crowd out after they chant "We want pizza!" Anna Jay then says that the fans will get Chris Jericho, who tells the crowd that they cannot have any pizza, but they can have the most important Ring of Honor World Champion in history in "The Ocho" Chris Jericho. He says that he is the most honorable man in AEW and now it is official, and that he is the most-watched Ring of Honor World Champion because nobody has heard of Ring of Honor before saying that he will make Ring of Honor famous. Jericho says that he will defend the Ring of Honor World Championship against Bandido, who he says never got the rematch he wanted and that he will blow the fans' minds despite being a pro wrestler. Jericho then gives a black gift box to Daniel Garcia. Garcia opens the box and finds a purple bucket hat, which Jericho puts on his head. Garcia throws the hat down and punches out Luigi Primo. Garcia says he has tolerated this for a little bit, but this was not when he envisioned when he got into the business. He is about to admit something to Jericho when Jericho silences him and tells him to think about what he is going to say next. He tells him that if he makes the right decision, he will be even more famous, but if he makes the wrong decision, he will have to take him out. When asked if he is a pro wrestler or a sports entertainer, Garcia is about to answer when "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson shows up. Danielson says that it seems Jericho is telling Garcia what he thinks Garcia should be, then says he has an infinite respect for Garcia and that Garcia can do whatever he wants as he gives him a choice between the Society and the Blackpool Combat Club. Jericho tells Danielson to shut up and stop poaching Garcia, as Garcia does what he tells him to do. Garcia takes the microphone and says he does not belong to Jericho and does not have to follow any of his commands. He then entertains the idea of throwing the pizza on the ground before throwing it on the ground, then entertains waking up Luigi Primo before tossing pizzas with him and entertains tagging with ring announcer Justin Roberts. He then asks if it would be entertaining if he was in a tag team with Danielson, then he tells Jericho it would be entertaining if he and Danielson tag teamed against Jericho and Sammy Guevara. Matt Menard says confronts Daniel Garcia for turning on them after putting up with him and making him famous for a year, then says he will punch Danielson right now. Danielson then says he has been allowed to have a match with anyone who wants to fight him. Danielson then says that he and Menard will have a match right here, right now.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard with the Busaiku Knee followed by the Lebell Lock after Claudio Castagnoli runs out, uppercuts "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker for getting involved and carries him all the way to the back.
We see a video package for Jon Moxley vs. Juice Robinson later tonight.
We see a video package chronicling MJF's physical confrontation with Wheeler Yuta, who in turn is attacked by The Firm.
Wheeler Yuta heads to the ring and says that he and MJF have a serious problem after MJF had the audacity to put his hands on Tony Schaivone last week, then says actions should have consequences and that MJF should fight him in his city. He tells the fans not to get too excited as MJF loves to run and hide and is hiding his tan, his suits, The Firm and the microphone, because he knows that once the bell rings, MJF cannot hang with him. Wheeler Yuta mentions a few things that MJF will make fun of before saying that MJF will come down to the ring to get the ass beating he deserves. MJF shows up and calls Philadelphia "the place you live when you can't afford to live in New York" before mocking Tony Schiavone and calling him a coward like the rest of the fans. He then says that Wheeler Yuta is no coward as they both grew up in the business together, and that Wheeler made a mistake when he confronted him on the microphone last week. MJF says that Wheeler is taking TV time from "the biggest draw in AEW" while claiming he does not care about the company, and says he has as much charisma as Joe Frazier's dead corpse before mentioning the Phillies as Wheeler predicted. He then says he does not have to care as he is a multi-millionaire at 26 years old, then Wheeler says he does not care about his money or his jersey and says that if he does not want to fight him, he will leave him in a pool of blood on Broad Street. Wheeler tells MJF that bad things happen in Philadelphia and that tonight is no exception as he comes at MJF, but MJF is quickly backed up The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn). MJF says he does not do brawls, but he can wrestle, then teases a match before saying they will wrestle next week. MJF then says he will watch Jon Moxley "be an absolutely horrible wrestler" and "cash my check in on The Blackpool Cuckold Club." Austin Gunn then does the "MJF is better than you, and you know it" line.
We see a video package for Darby Allin vs. Jay Lethal next week. Jay Lethal says that he will beat Darby Allin on his own, while Darby Allin will remind everyone who he really is.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
Jon Moxley beats Juice Robinson in an AEW World Championship Eliminator Match with the Juujikatami. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page gets in the ring and has a staredown with Moxley.As Page takes his wallet out of his back packet and tosses it onto the mat, MJF interrupts from the luxury box, telling both men they are fighting to lose, as he just might cash his Casino Ladder Match poker chip to become AEW World Champion as security intervenes. Wheeler Yuta then appears behind MJF in the luxury box and fights him in the crowd. Security gets involved in his confrontation as well. MJF is furious afterwards.
We see a video package for Bandido vs. Chris Jericho for the Ring of Honor World Championship later tonight.
Saraya heads to the ring. Saraya says it feels fantastic to be back, and that she is in AEW to create change in the women's division, for she is the revolution. She then says that AEW is officially her house. Saraya then brings out the AEW women's division. Toni Storm comes out with the faces of the women's locker room, and Saraya says that the women's division will make a change as she reintroduces Toni Storm, Skye Blue, Willio Nightingale, Athena and Madison Rayne. Saraya says that Toni Storm is being used to her full potential and is the best women's champion AEW has ever seen. Suddenly, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D., Penelope Ford, Rebel and Jamie Hayter show up. Britt says that they have seen shiny new toys come and go, then says that she is the face of the women's division and that she has put her neck out for AEW, going so far as to say that unlike Saraya's neck, hers can handle it. Britt mocks the pronunciation of Saraya's name, then Saraya says that Britt Baker's name rhymes with "shit." Britt says she had respect for Toni Storm until she could not stay away from the problematic people in wrestling. She accuses Athena and Toni Storm of breaking her nose and making her the victim of another conspiracy, then says Toni has a match on her hands with Serena Deeb and that one misstep from Toni will lead to a new champion. Britt brings out Serena Deeb, then Saraya mentions that she has talked to Tony Khan and that the next match will be a lumberjack match for the Interim AEW Women's World Championship. Saraya guests on commentary for the next match.
Toni Storm retains the Interim AEW Women's World Championship against Serena Deeb with a piledriver from the top rope.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed. Gunn announces that next week is National Scissoring Day, and The Acclaimed tell the fans to bring the chants and signs. As Bowens announces that they have an open contract for a tag team title defense on Friday, Keith Lee shows up and says Swerve Strickland is disgruntled after Billy Gunn cost them the titles. He tells The Acclaimed that they got carried, then wishes them luck.
Backstage, Andrade el Idolo breaks up an argument between Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) and The Butcher and The Blade, then leaves with the latter team after he and Jose remind Private Party that Andrade is their boss. Matt Hardy shows up and says that the three of them felt last week, and that Andrade is worse than Big Money Matt ever was. He gives them a chance to reunite next week, and he says that this time, he will make it right.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks quickly beats Eli Isom.
In backstage footage from last week's Rampage, Jungle Boy says that he will get both Luchasaurus and Christian Cage.
Chris Jericho retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against Bandido with the Walls of Jericho following a poke to the eyes. After the match, Jericho says the "Ring of Jericho" has begun and that he will beat every champion that has held the title starting with Bryan Danielson as he destroys Ring of Honor's legacy before punching Bobby Cruise and hitting him with the Judas Effect.
Ilja Dragunov heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Dragunov talks about how he conquered an unbeatable machine to become champion and how he walked into the arena and struggled and succeeded like a gladiator, and says that he became "the Tsar" because pain has always been his best friend. He says he has returned to repeat history and destiny to become champion one more time, but instead of Gunther, he is facing Bron Breakker. Suddenly, JD McDonagh shows up. McDonagh says the people do not know Dragunov like he does and calls him "a dirty little rat" who followed him to America. Dragunov mentions beating McDonagh to force him out of NXT UK, but McDonagh says Dragunov's body was so battered and broken he had to relinquish his title.McDonagh says this is his time, not Dragunov, and tells him to stay on the sidelines like he has been doing for the last few months, because if he has to stop him one more time, he will end his career. Bron Breakker appears and welcome Dragunov to America, saying that while he is a warrior, the NXT Championship is not going anywhere. McDonagh suddenly has a great idea: Breakker and Dragunov beating each other up so he can take his shot afterwards. Bron Breakker suddenly tells McDonagh that since he is #1 contender while Dragunov never lost his championship, McDonagh has a "33 1/3 percent chance of winning" and proposes a Triple Threat Match for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc.
Backstage, a brawl between Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) and the team of Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen has to be broken up by security.
Backstage, Mandy Rose says she know Alba Fyre is watching and that Fallon Henley is about to find out what happens to those who mess with her before telling Fyre to put down the baseball bat and take some notes.
We hear from The Schism (Joe Gacy, Jagger Reid, Rip Fowler). Gacy says that The Schism could solve all of Cameron Grimes' problem, but he refused them. Reid says he has been warned, and Gacy and Fowler says their wrath is imminent. Gacy then says that afterwards, Grimes will be alone like he always has.
Mandy Rose beats Fallon Henley. After the match, Mandy Rose says that Alba Fyre is jealous that she unified two titles from two continents while she was throwing another log on a fire. Alba shows up on the video screen and says she does not do visual warnings as she is more of a visual person. She then places the flaming tip of her bat on some ashes, which spell out "#AndNew."
We hear from Apollo Crews, who says that Grayson Waller got a taste of what vengeance is after trying to impair his vision, and that his mere presences blinded him from an opportunity at the North American Championship. He says that while things still have a haze to them, one thing is crystal clear: Grayson Waller had better keep an eye out for him, as he is not done yet.
Backstage, Ilja Dragonuv runs into Xyon Quinn, who tells him that he has hear about him and says he could not hold the weight that comes at being champion, then says that he has never carried the ball because no one would get it back. Dragunov says that he has heard about Quinn, saying he has unlimited potential but is "a mental moron" that nobody would call champion, then proposes that they see who is right before telling Quinn the ball is in his court.
Wes Lee is accompanied by Connor's Cure Thriver Quinn "The King Crusher" Molitor before the next match.
Wes Lee beats Tony D'Angelo by referee stoppage after D'Angelo's left knee hits the mat hard as Wes Lee trips him head-first into the middle turnbuckle.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. As Carmelo says he does not care about Wes Lee, Oro Mensah introduces himself to Carmelo and Trick and says he looks forward to his match with Carmelo. Carmelo tells him that it is every man for himself around here, to which Oro Mensah simply replies "Looking forward to it."
We see a vignette for Sol Ruca, who debuts next.
We see a day in the life of Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Price), where the twosome get up at 10:00 AM, have breakfast in bed, go through their wardrobe, brush their hair, have some tea, train in the gym, have some tea again, then go to bed.
Sol Ruca beats Amari Miller. During the match, it is announced that Ilja Dragunov vs. Xyon Quinn is official for later tonight.
Backstage, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) are forced into their dressing room by security after one of the security guards gets headbutted.
Joe Gacy beats Cameron Grimes following the distraction by Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Grayson Waller, who says that he will hire extra security for Apollo Crews after he announces he has Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade booked for the second episode of The Grayson Waller Effect and will not let Apollo Crews' vision come true.
Nikkita Lyons beats Kayden Carter.
In footage from earlier today, Andre Chase announces to Chase University that due to their victory against Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams, he has earned a chance to face Von Wagner for a shot at the North American Championship. He says that he will beat Von Wagner, win the ladder match and become North American Champion. A student names Dave mentions that Chase has never been Von Wagner as he asks how confident he has, and Chase asks Dave what he has accomplished before calling this "a teachable moment."
We hear from Nathan Frazer, who says that he was the guy that his soccer team turned to in order to get the win. He says that Axiom will pull out moves no one has ever seen before, but so will he, as this is the biggest match of their careers and it is "go big or go home." The third match in their best-of-three match
We hear from both Wendy Choo and Lash Legend, who talk trash about each other. Wendy Choo says Lash Legend is obnoxious and is taking her lightly, while Lash Legend wants Wendy Choo to get out of her way before she tastes the bottom of her heel again. Wendy Choo says Lash Legend will learn humility, while Lash Legend says she will put Wendy Choo to bed.
Ilja Dragunov beats Xyon Quinn.
Brutus Creed beats Damon Kemp by disqualification after Kemp hits Brutus with a chair on the outside in full view of the referee. After the match, referees run in to take the chair away as Kemp continues to attack Brutus, then Kemp tells Julius Creed to come get some if he wants some.
Backstage, Sanga gets some encouraging words from "The SuperDiva" Quincy Elliott following his loss from last week. After Sanga leaves, Xyon Quinn shows up. Quincy tells Xyon Quinn that he does not see the X Factor that Quinn claims that he has.
In footage from during the break, Nikkita Lyons says Kayden Carter put up a good fight, but she and Zoey Stark are going for the tag team titles. Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Jacy Jayne, Gigi Dolin) shows up and says that is not happening, and Mandy says there are three of Toxic Attraction and two of them. A line of fire suddenly lights between them, and Alba Fyre shows up saying the odds have been evened. Toxic Attraction leave in their white SUV.
Anna Jay - now officially known as Anna Jay A.S. in in-ring action - beats Kelly Madan with the Queenslayer.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth beats Arjun Singh.
Leon Ruffin beats BSHP King.
Angelico beats Caleb Konley by.
The Renegade Twins (Charlette and Robyn Renegade) quickly beat Mila Moore and Mylo.
Nick Comoroto beats Shaheem Ali.
Dante Martin beats Anthony Henry. After the match, JD Drake shows up and attacks Dante Martin, and Anthony Henry joins in. Matt Sydal soon runs into the ring with a chair, and Drake and Henry retreat. Afterwards, Tony Schiavone interviews Martin and Sydal. Martin says that if Drake and Henry want to run into the ring and attack them, then they should do it on their terms. He then challenges The Workhorsemen (Drake and Henry) to a tag team match next week.
Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss and Asuka head to the ring to start tonight's show. Bianca says she considered challenging Bayley again tonight, but then she remembered that Bayley would make it about more than them and that she would not come alone. She says that she learned from her mistake, and Bayley should have faced Alexa one-on-one; instead, she had to get help to beat Alexa. As she says that Alexa and Asuka will watch Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky), Damage CTRL show up. Bayley says that Bianca was handpicked and trained how to become a champion while she had to groom and train herself, then says that she is taking over WWE and that while Bianca has her accomplishments, she was chosen. Bianca says she has earned everything that she has gotten and that she has been "showing up and showing out" while Bayley was in rehab, then says she will downgrade her accomplishments to a level that Bayley is comfortable. Bayley says that while she had to go through rehab, she was able to be the first to beat Bianca in over 300 days and that Bianca only accomplished things because she was injured. Bianca says Bayley was here while she was at the top of her game, then says she came back with Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai because she was not ready to face her alone. Bayley says they are not talking about the past, then says that Bianca says that gave her a good idea, and says she wants to beat Bianca for the Raw Women's Championship in a Ladder Match. Bianca tells Bayley to consider the ante up, then says that if she can't face her, then she might as well face Iyo Sky. Iyo Sky calls for a referee, then the match is on.
Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa are seen entering the arena.
Bianca Belair beats Iyo Sky after taking out Bayley and Dakota Kai on the outside.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Rey Mysterio. Rey says there is nothing like holding one's baby son and wanting to give them the world. He says he will always love Dominik Mysterio and will not fight him under any circumstances, and wondered what happened to the man that he raised as he did not recognize him. He says that this is not his son and that Rhea Ripley is manipulating his heart and mind. Rey says that he must be at his best against Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who he says can also be a savage. He says he may have mercy for his flesh and blood, but he has no mercy for Rollins.
Backstage, The Miz talks to six security guards. He says he wants "smart and stealthy" security, then calls them the "Miz Force" before sending them off to find Dexter Lumis.
Before the next match, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins says he should be standing in the ring as the brand-new United States Champion, but the only reason he is not champion is because of Matt Riddle. He says he had Bobby Lashley dead to rights until Riddle took his eyes off the ball and cost him the title. He says Riddle has been a thorn in his side for months and has cost him for the last time, and they will finish things at Extreme Rules in the Fight Pit. Rollins says he has been hearing the whispers and reading the tweets stating he has no chance in the Fight Pit, which is Riddle's type of match, but he realized that no matter what match he is in, he has won them all. He says that while Riddle may be good in the Fight Pit, he has "an Einstein-level acumen for the fight game," and when the dust settles, Riddle will be flat on his back and everyone will sing his song as they call him "King of the Fight Pit." Rollins says he hopes Matt Riddle is taking notes, as he is about to give "Father of the Year" Rey Mysterio the beating that he is too cowardly to give to his own son.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Rey Mysterio with a Peruvian necktie. During the match, Dominik Mysterio shows up with a chair and allows Rollins to continue to have at it with Rey. As this goes on, a QR code quickly appears and disappears. Later in the match, Dominik dares Rey to hit him with a chair, which allows Rhea Ripley to attack Rey from behind. Rollins then hits Rey with The Stomp, then locks in the Peruvian necktie as Rey is knocked out for the win.
Backstage, Matt Riddle is met by Bobby Lashley, who wishes him luck in his match against Damian Priest, then says they both know how to fight in a cage and Rollins does not, and that Rollins is afraid of getting knocked out. Riddle says he will beat Rollins by knockout or submission, then Lashley tells Riddle not to help out in his matches again.
Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano find a knocked out security guard backstage on the way to the ring.
Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) after Gargano ducks a briefcase shot from Austin Theory on the outside and hits him with a superkick before hitting Chad Gable with One Final Beat.
Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles finds two members of security laid out before Kevin Patrick interviews him. Styles says he has not forgotten what The Judgment Day did to him and that to get respect, one must give respect. Suddenly, Finn Balor shows up and says it is important to have a few friends around here and that The Judgment Day have accomplished much. He says that if Styles joins them, the two of them could change the business again. Finn then offers an olive branch again, but Styles says he will watch his own back.
We look back on the 1998 Royal Rumble.
Backstage, Austin Theory wants to know what is going on with Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). Gable blames Brawn Strowman for Otis not being 100%. As he says that he will not be embarrassed again, he gets a phone call that is for Gable. Braun Strowman is on the other end, and challenges Gable to a match in his hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota so that nobody has to fly his body home for the funeral. Theory then tells Otis to show what he is made of next week. Theory also says that this will be last match of Gargano's "short and sad" career.
Omos beats Greg Lister and Joey Gibson in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Omos places Lister and Gibson on the announce table, then stands on the table and raises his fist.
Backstage, The Miz finds all of his security force laid out. Miz then realizes Dexter Lumis is nearby, and the statue in the Edmonton Oilers uniforms moves. The statue is Dexter Lumis, who hits Miz with a hockey stick and knocks him out. Lumis then locks in Silence on The Miz and sends him into unconsciousness.
Candice LeRae makes a surprise return and beats Nikki A.S.H. After the match, Nikki A.S.H. is seen sobbing with her mask removed in the corner.
Backstage, Finn Balor tells the rest of The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles will come around when Kevin Patrick comes to them for an interview. Damian Priest says he will not only hold back against Styles, but he has zero remorse about what he will do to Matt Riddle. He says that The Judgment Day is his family and is running Raw and that Riddle's head is in the clouds. He tells Riddle that he is not a viper, a cage fighter or his friend, and says Riddle will fall while The Judgment Day will rise.
It is announced that D-Generation X will celebrate 25 years in two weeks on Raw.
Sami Zayn beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles after Solo Siko hits Styles with a Uranagi on the ring apron behind the referee's back. After the match, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) shows up. Finn Balor tells Styles it pains him to see Styles like this and says that if Styles had accepted their offer, the results could have been a little bit different. He says that Styles deserves better than this, and says that since he is a fair and generous person, he asks him as a friend to rise up and join The Judgment Day. Styles gets up, and Finn Balor goes for a "Too Sweet" only for Styles to flip him off. The Judgment Day then gangs up on him. Rhea grabs a chair, which is wrapped around Styles' neck. Finn Balor nearly stomps the chair, but Finn stops himself and tells Styles that he is his friend and that this is not what friends do.
Backstage, Candice LeRae meets with Bianca Belair, Asuka and Alexa Bliss. As Candice hopes that Bianca shuts Bayley up and Bianca compliments Candice on her win, Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) shows up and Bayley mouths off at them, saying that compliments are just compliments in disguise. This leads to Candice confronting Damage CTRL, saying that bullies are just cowards in disguise. Dakota Kai tells Bayley that she has Extreme Rules to worry about, but Candice tells Dakota that she doesn't. Bayley tells Candice that if she wants a match with Dakota, she will have to wait until next week.
Matt Riddle beats Damian Priest with a roll-up. After the match, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio)gang up on Matt Riddle, then Edge runs into the ring and hits a Spear on both Priest and Finn Balor while Rhea Ripley helps Dominik Mysterio retreat. Edge tells The Judgment Day that they have tried to finish him over and over, but he always comes back. He says he does not quit, then challenges Finn Balor to an I Quit Match at Extreme Rules.
This week on Raw Talk: Candice LeRae! Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa! Bianca Belair, Asuka and Alexa Bliss!
Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford beat Skye Blue and Capt. Shawn Dean despite Skye Blue stopping Penelope Ford from pulling Kip Sabian away from the Last Salute, which allows Kip Sabian to get the knees up and hit the Anarchist's Suplex for the win.
"BHK" Kevin Martenson beats Atticus Coger. During the match, Martenson puts Coger in the Rat Trap, and Coger pulls out a set of skewers. He gets caught with them by the referee, and Coger throws the skewers to the referee's feet. As the referee picks up the skewers, Coger tries to bite Martenson's hand, but Martenson blocks the bite with a foreign object and hits the brainbuster for the win.
El Primohenio Tribeca is in the ring. He says he is sick and tired of Lord Crewe sticking his nose in other people's business and keeping people like him from excelling in the wrestling business, then immediately calls out Lord Crewe for a fight. Lord Crewe and Halston Boddy show up, and this leads to a match.
El Primohenio Tribeca beats Lord Crewe and gives Crewe his first loss in Championship Wrestling. During the match, Halston Boddy gets on the ring apron and distracts the referee, when a man in a black hoodie shows up and attacks Crewe before putting Primohenio on top of him. He takes off the hoodie to reveal himself as Dom Kubrick, then yanks Boddy off the ring apron and alerts the referee to the pinfall attempt, and Primohenio gets the upset win.
Backstage, Jeremy McPeet interviews Brendan Divine, now known as just "Divine." "Benevolent" Jack Banning shows up and tells Honest to stay in the back and tells Devine that he will be learning how to do things on his own as Ju Dizz gets some "divine intervention." He says that there will be no Lesson 2 after Lesson 1 after Ju Dizz learns a lesson he will remember for a long time.
Zeda Zhang guests on commentary for the next match.
Savanna Stone beats Candy Girl. After the match, Savanna Stone and Zeda Zhang trade insults across the ring.
Backstage, Jeremy McPeet interviews Prince Nana and "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater. Clearwater says he did not want to even wrestle Willie Mack in front of the "Los Angeles losers," then says he has defended the world title more than anyone else. He says that when he steps into the ring, the people will know that he will come out champion. Nana says that Clearwater is the golden boy with the golden key to the golden door, and they will prove why The Embassy is forever.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning guests on commentary for the next match.
Ju Dizz beats Divine after Honest suddenly runs out towards the ring only for "Benevolent" Jack Banning to stop him. Divine is distracted as he goes for Left For Dead, and Ju Dizz is able to hit a second Knowledge Drop and Black Magic to win.
Before the match, Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) is seen making their way to the WrestleCenter.
"Mr. All Day" Will Allday beats "Casanova" Colton Cage. On the subject of Teddy Long's new talent initiative and the big plans he has for him, Allday says that he wanted to face Colton Cage - whom he gives props to for putting up a fight and for also winning the recent battle royal - so he could earn his spot, then says that this was a #1 contender's match, and that next time he is in Memphis, Mike Anthony had better watch out.
In footage from earlier today, Aaron Roberts is on the phone with someone. He asks the person on the other end when they are coming to Memphis, then pushes the cameraman out of the way.
Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Austin Lane, who says that he has gotten done talking with Teddy Long and that next week, he will have a match against Matt Williams in a bullrope match. He says there is no more running for Matt and that it is in on.
The L.A. Husters (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) by count-out after they find out from Dustin Starr that their vehicle is in the middle of the parking lot with all the doors open, as if it were broken into. When Memphis Muscle investigate, Justin Cole is hit in the back with a sledgehammer by Simon. Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.
We see some more interview footage from Dyer Country Clash at the Dyer County Fair.
Jason Genesis beats "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt after Goddess trips Trace Lee Hunt off the top rope as Genesis distracts the referee.
We hear from "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop, who thanks the fans for embracing him in the WrestleCenter and announces that he will back soon. He tells the fans to enjoy Memphis Wrestling and to get ready, because here comes trouble.
Teddy Long guests on commentary for the next match.
Derrick King beats Van Viciouss with Ray Sanders as the referee. As per pre-match stipulation, Derrick King is free from The Hollywood Clique. Despite numerous distractions by Van Viciouss, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and one of The Hollywood Clique's bodyguards, and despite very briefly hesitating at the end of the three-count, Ray Sanders calls the match down the middle and awards the win to Derrick King. (As per pre-match stipulation, had Ray Sanders not called the match down the middle, he would have been fired from Memphis Wrestling.) After the match, Ray Sanders is twice seen kneeling down in the corner as if to wonder what will happen next.
Sting and Darby Allin beat The House of Black (Buddy Matthews and Brody King) in a no-disqualification match after The Great Muta shows up and beats up Buddy Matthews before spitting the green mist in his face, allowing Sting to break out of his handcuffs and hit Buddy with the Scorpion Deathdrop to win. After the match, Sting and Muta hug.
Hook and Action Bronson beat The Jericho Appreciation Society ("Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard) with a double Redrum.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods will make quick work of Wardlow and Samoa Joe when Wardlow's entrance cuts them off.
Wardlow and Samoa Joe beat "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods. After the match, Woods and Nese attack Samoa Joe, but Wardlow gets in the ring and clotheslines them both despite having a hurt leg. "Smart" Mark Sterling tries to stop the Powerbomb Symphony with a belt shot to the back, but it does not work. Joe tosses Sterling to Wardlow, who immediately powerbombs him three times, with Joe tossing Sterling to Wardlow for each powerbomb.
We see a video package for Rey Fenix vs. Jungle Boy.
Jungle Boy beats Rey Fenix after countering the Black Fire Driver into an inside cradle. At the beginning of the match, Jungle Boy is announced by his real name as "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry. After the match, both men shake hands in a sign of respect. Afterwards, Christian Cage shows up, and Luchasaurus shows up from behind Jungle Boy. Jungle Boy sees Luchasaurus coming, but he gets headbutted and planted with a Death Valley Driver. Christian then says that New York always makes him smile because they are loud and obnoxious, then tells them to do nothing "like the bitches that [they] are" while he conducts business. Christian then says Jungle Boy attacked him like a coward and broke his arm, then says he still beat Jungle Boy and that Jungle Boy will never beat him. He tells Jungle Boy not to come back or he will sic Luchasaurus on him. After wishing that Jungle Boy's mother and sister were here to witness this one last time, Luchasaurus choke slam Jungle Boy at Christian's behest.
In backstage footage from Dynamite, The Jericho Appreciation Society celebrate Chris Jericho becoming Ring of Honor World Champion, and Jericho says there will be a championship celebration next week. Daniel Garcia wants to get serious with Jericho for a moment and tell him something, but Jericho is too focused on celebrating, much to Garcia's chagrin.
Before the next match, Sammy Guevara apologizes to Eddie Kingston before telling him that he is "a fat piece of shit." Eddie responds by gouging Sammy's eyes.
Eddie Kingston beats Sammy Guevara by submission after three spinning back fists...almost. After the match, Eddie refuses to release the hold, and as Jerry Lynn tries to reason with Eddie and security guards step in, senior referee Paul Turner shows up and reverses the decision, giving Sammy Guevara the win. Afterwards, Eddie Kingston beats up the security guards, and Jerry Lynn has to reason with Eddie again.
Jade Cargill retains the TBS Championship against Diamante. After the match, hip hop artist Trina - who accompanied Diamante to the ring - gets in the ring and turns on Diamante by slapping her before siding with The Baddies (Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan, Leila Grey).
"Hangman" Adam Page last beats Rush to win the Golden Ticket Battle Royal and earn a shot at the AEW World Championship.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews Powerhouse Hobbs and "Absolute" Ricky Starks. Hobbs says it is about time that the same Starks that fought Darby Allin and Sting showed up, then says he beat that Starks in four-and-a-half minutes and will do it again. Starks says he is better than "a four-minute match" and that will not happen, and while that was a highlight for Hobbs, tonight's highlight will be him closing The Book of Hobbs and putting Hobbs' lights out once and for all.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Powerhouse Hobbs in an unsanctioned Lights Out Match after hitting Hobbs with a LED strip from one of the entryways and nailing him with the Ro-Sham-Bo afterwards.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Delirious in his ninth title defense.
Backstage, Honor No More meet. Maria Kanellis-Bennett says they are two weeks away from Bound For Glory, but tonight is Victory Road, the road to glory and the pathway to their biggest night. Kenny King says they have been building towards this moment, and says that while "Speedball" Mike Bailey is bound for glory, he is also bound to lose, as he will punch his ticket to a title match. Mike Bennett mentions their match against The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley), and Taven says that they had to find out on Twitter that there is a #1 contender's match for the Impact World Tag Team Championships and that Impact is trying to drags their names that they have been building for years down. He says that he is proud of what he has done as well as Honor No More, and that they will take Impact for everything that they own. Bennett says The Motor City Machine Guns may not make it to Bound For Glory if Vincent and PCO have their way, and when Eddie Edwards asks Vincent if he will get the job done, assuming Vincent and PCO have their way. Eddie tells PCO he defied and failed him, but Vincent stands between them, puts a bag over PCO's head, and tells him that while he cannot trust PCO, he can trust him. Vincent and PCO leave, then Eddie says the message is clear and that the message must be sent. He says he tried to get "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander to understand, but actions speak louder than words and their message will be heard loud and clear, for the victor go the spoils.
The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat Honor No More (PCO and Vincent).
Mickie James beats "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw.
Frankie Kazarian beats Laredo Kid, Alex Zayne, Mia Yim, Yuya Uemura, Trey Miguel, Black Taurus and Kenny King to face "Speedball" Mike Bailey for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship at Bound For Glory.
Backstage, Decay (Rosemary, Taya Valkyrie, Jessicka) ask Gail Kim for their rematch for the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Tag Team Championships, and Gail Kim tells them it will happen at Bound For Glory, then Taya proposes that Jessicka replace Rosemary in the match. VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) show up and says that losers will lose and that regardless of who Decay brings, VXT will leave everyone vexxed. As soon as Chelsea Green pokes Taya on the forehead, Jessicka shoves them into a nearby metal cabinet after telling them that they crossed a line by touching Taya.
Bobby Fish - now gone from All Elite Wrestling after his contract expired - makes a surprise appearance. Fish jokes that the heat has been heat on him recently and that he has turned into a bit of a lightning rod for controversy, which surprises him as he has never considered himself a problem or a controversial guy and just a guy who does his job well. He says that after more than twenty years, he is "not here for the bullshit," and says that Impact Wrestling cannot fire him for saying "bullshit" because he does not work here. Nevertheless, he has kept an eye on the locker room, as he has never been afraid to call somebody out for being "less than legit," then says the locker room is "full of legit dudes" that he knows will step between the ropes and give everything they have got and are not here "faking the funk." Bobby Fish says he is here to pick a fight, then Raj Singh and Shera show up. Raj Singh tells Bobby Fish he cannot just walk in and talk the trash that he has been talking, but Fish tells him that he just did. Singh and Shera get in the ring before Singh tells Fish that Shera is legit and will gladly rip your head off, and all Fish has to do is tell him when so he can slot him into "that slap schedule." Fish asks Singh if he is supposed to know who he is, then asks who Shera is. Singh calls Fish arrogant and a punk before shoving him, then Fish fends off Singh and Shera with ease before putting Singh in the fish hook. Shera has to pull Singh out of the ring, then Fish says that for the record, he does not know who they are and does need both of his shoes on - after losing one of his shoes in the brawl - to chew them up.
Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) beats Rich Swann, Heath and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander in a six-man tag match, and Eddie becomes the first man to pin Alexander in nearly a year.
Backstage, Mickie James meets with Mia Yim and says she is impressed for hanging with the X Division. She says that she has wanted women to be treated as equals, and Mia Yim did way more than that. Mia says that would not be possible without women like Mickie, and says that Mickie is making history right now. Mickie says she wants to face the best of the best and asks Mia Yim to wrestle her at Bound For Glory Mia accepts.
Jordynne Grace beats Maxx the Impaler in a Pick Your Poison Match. After the match, Jordynne admits Masha Slamovich picked a hard opponent, then says Pick Your Poison goes both ways. She says she did not have to search for long for an opponent for Masha and happens to be friends with someone who loves violence and wants to fight Masha under one condition. Jodynne announces that Masha is going to get demolished by Allie Katch in a Monster's Ball Match.
It is announced that Raven will be inducted into the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame at Bound For Glory.
Backstge, Gia Miller interviews Moose. Moose says this may be his first Barbed Wire Massacre match, but he has been in every extreme match Impact Wrestling has to offer and that he has the advantage here.
Steve Maclin beats Sami Callihan and Moose in a Barbed Wire Massacre.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Myles Borne. Myles says he is nervous, as this is his seventh appearance on LVL UP and he is still looking for his first win. He says that even in defeat, he learns from his matches to get stronger. Myles calls Andre Chase is an experienced veteran, but says he has a teachable moment for him: no matter what adversity he faces, he always gets back up.
Indi Hartwell beats Valentina Feroz.
Andre Chase beats Myles Borne. Both men shake hands after the match.
The Bloodline head to the ring to start tonight's show. Paul Heyman dictates that the entire universe belongs to Roman Reigns, and after stating that Drew McIntyre has another bridge to cross, he then addresses Solo Sikoa. He admits it was not his or Roman's idea for him to be in The Bloodline, but one of the elders of the dynasty for him to be there, and says someone has to stop the conspiracies against Roman Reigns. Paul Heyman then proclaims that the already-unstoppable Bloodline is even more unstoppable now that Solo Sikoa is their enforcer, which allows The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to pursue tag team greatness, history and immortality. Jimmy Uso says that he and Jey will still be the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions, but as Jey says that they are the ones, Roman glances at him, and Jey hands him his microphone. Roman addresses Solo, who says that while the elders may have sent him, he will answer to him. He tells Solo to acknowledge him. Solo says "I acknowledge you, my Tribal Chief," and both men hug. As everyone leaves, Sami Zayn interrupts him, and says that while he is not technically blood, he says that the way that The Bloodline has taken him in has led him to publicly acknowledge Roman, which he does. Roman tells Sami he likes him, then asks him why he is saying anything and why he even has their shirt on and is even with them to begin with. He then tells Roman to take the shirt off, with Jey even demanding he take the shirt off. Sami asks if this has anything to do with last week's press conference, but Roman demands he remove the Bloodline shirt that he is wearing. Jey soon rips the shirt off, and Roman tells Sami to listen to him for once and tells him not to wear one of their shirts again. He then says that he got him a new one, which he hands to Sami. It reads "SZ HONORARY UCE." Sami puts it on and thanks The Bloodline, then tells Roman "I acknowledge you, Tribal Chief." Both men hug.
Liv Morgan beats Lacey Evans with a lungblower followed by the Ob-Liv-Ion after ducking a Kendo stick swing from Lacey Evans. After the match, Liv grabs the Kendo stick, but soon throws it down before quickly picking it back up and smacking Lacey with it before driving her into the barricade with it with a side Russian leg sweep. Liv then pulls a table out from underneath the ring and sets it up, and after putting Lacey on the table, Liv goes up top and puts Lacey through it with a senton from the top turnbuckle.
Backstage, Hit Row (B-Fab, Top Dolla, Ashante "Thee" Adonis) drink champagne and have a SmackDown watch party, then talk about The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) before The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and mention Braun Strowman vs. Otis. Shinsuke Nakamura shows up and says he has Braun to win, then joins in.
Backstage, Sami Zayn talks to a member of catering before running into Madcap Moss and Ricochet, who tell him that he is more unbearable and obnoxious than before. Sami Zayn says that if they disrespect him, they disrespect The Bloodline. As Ricochet is about to call Sami a certified lapdog, he and Moss are attacked out of nowhere by Solo Sikoa.
We see a video package of The Usos' (Jimmy and Jey Uso) reign as Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, which is narrated by Paul Heyman.
We look back on "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels winning the 1995 Royal Rumble as it is announced that tickets for Royal Rumble 2023 in San Antonio, Texas will be available next Friday.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat Maximum Male Models (Mace and Mansoor) with the Backwoods from Woods to Mansoor after Mace and Mansoor are too busy posing and Maxxine Dupri is taking pictures of them. After the match, Max Dupri gets angry at Mace, Mansoor and Maxxine, then storms off.
Members of the ring crew reinforce the ring for the next match.
At the Hit Row (B-Fab, Top Dolla, Ashante "Thee" Adonis) watch party, Los Lotharios (Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza) show up univited and get shooed away by Top Dolla before everyone watches the next match.
Braun Strowman beats Otis.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch). Butch says Friday night is fight night, and Ridge Holland says that they will become the undisputed tag team champions. Sheamus says The Bloodline will face an uphill battle as they are made of strong stuff and love a good fight. He also announces that he will face Gunther again in two weeks and pull the Intercontinental Championship out of his cold, dead hands, then says that tonight is about Butch and Ridge and that the tag team championships will be theirs.
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. McIntyre says that everyone should know him by now, as he does not like playing games and would rather settle things in the ring. He says that Karrion Kross wants to keep attacking him from behind over and over again, but he will soon have his first big match now that he has gone to the top about it. McIntyre shows off the leather strap in his hand and says that their match will be one designed to inflict maximum pain, and says that their match at Extreme Rules will be a Strap Match. Scarlett shows up, and it proves to be a distraction so that Kross can attack McIntyre from behind. McIntyre sees Kross coming and throws him shoulder-first into the ring post, then ties the leather strap to Kross and wears the other end before booting Kross in the face. McIntyre hits Kross with the strap, and Kross tries to pull McIntyre out of the ring from the outside only for McIntyre to outsmart and overpower him. Scarlett gets between McIntyre and Kross, then shoots a fireball into McIntyre's face. This does not even faze McIntyre, who hits Kross with a spinebuster, then Scarlett hits McIntyre with a low blow. Kross removes the strap, then he and Scarlett tease heading to the back. Kross then gets back in the ring and locks the Kross Jacket on McIntyre before telling him that he accepts his challenge and that he will see him at Extreme Rules, as this is exactly what he and Scarlett wanted. He then tells McIntyre to "let it go" as McIntyre fades out of consciousness.
Raquel Rodriguez beats Dakota Kai with a schoolkid pin after Shotzi Blackheart runs in and attacks Bayley for getting physically involved in the match as well as Iyo Sky. After the match, Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota, Iyo) attack Shotzi before attacking Raquel, but Raquel gets back in the fight to make the save for Raquel.
At the Hit Row (B-Fab, Top Dolla, Ashante "Thee" Adonis) watch party, Los Lotharios (Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza) attack Ashante "Thee" Adonis and Top Dolla, the latter of whom has to be held back.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) after the distraction from Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci), who attack Sheamus on the outside as Sheamus stops Sami Zayn from introducing a metal folding chair into the match.
Mickie James guests on commentary for the BTI match.
"The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw beats Hyan in the BTI match.
Brian Myers retains the Impact Wrestling Digital Media Championship against Bhupinder Gujjar in a ladder match after duct taping Gujjar's left leg onto the ladder.
Backstage, Heath meets with Josh Alexander and Rich Swann. Heath takes accountability for costing them the Impact tag titles, and says they need to be on the same page against Honor No More at Victory Road. Alexander agrees, then Heath mentions that Scott D'Amore has allowed him to challenge any member of Honor No More to a street fight tonight. Swann thanks Heath for taking responsibility, then warns them that where one member goes, they all go, and they have to watch each other's backs tonight, but Heath says he has to do this on his own.
In footage from last Saturday's Wrestling Revolver Tales From The Ring event in Clive, Iowa, Steve Maclin jumps the barricade and attacks Sami Callihan, and security and other wrestlers have to hold Maclin back.
Jordynne Grace quickly beats Zicky Dice.
We see a video package for Jordynne Grace vs. Maxx the Impaler in a Pick Your Poison Match at Victory Road narrated by Masha Slamovich.
Black Taurus beats Alex Zayne, Laredo Kid, Trey Miguel and Mia Yim in a five-way match to face "Speedball" Mike Bailey for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship at Victory Road.
Eric Young and Deaner tells the people clad in yellow that they are part of Violent By Design (Young and Deaner) and are now seeds that will grow and spread to be everywhere and everyone. After everyone proves their loyalty, Deaner and Young attack them all, and everyone maintains their hand signal as they do this.
We see a man and a woman in a kitchen. The woman tells the man that their son is not his, and the man asks who the father is. Suddenly, Joe Hendry shows up and everyone claps to his theme song. Joe Hendry is returning to Impact Wrestling soon.
Heath is in the ring. He says that Impact has given him the opportunity to have a street fight with any member of Honor No More, and that he is ready to get things started. He calls out Honor No More, and PCO accepts the challenge. As PCO heads to the ring, the rest of Honor No More stops him. Eddie says this match is not going to happen, but Heath tells PCO not to listen to Eddie. Eddie asks PCO who he thinks he is, but Heath says he would die a rebel than live as a coward. Eddie tells PCO his thoughts and decisions do not belong to him; they belong to Honor No More and to him. Heath says PCO is supposed to be a monster and not human, but he looks like Eddie's lap dog. PCO heads down the ramp, and Vincent has to reason with Eddie. The match begins, and Vincent stays at ringside while the rest of Honor No More head to the back.
Heath beats PCO in a street fight with a Wake Up Call into a pile of metal folding chairs. During the match, after Heath throws PCO into a giant pile of metal folding chairs in the crowd, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Eddie Edwards and Kenny King surround the ring, but Josh Alexander and Rich Swann show up and force them to retreat. Alexander puts Eddie in the ankle lock until Taven saves Eddie. Vincent tries to attack Heath from behind, but Heath hits him with the Wake-Up Call. PCO then rises from the pile of giant chairs with chairs all over his body, and he throws chairs into the ring to continue the street fight.
The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) to challenge for the Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championships at Victory Road.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans. Tasha says she wants to hurt Killer Kelly for wanting to play some games with them, and that they will introduce her to a chair. She then tells Gia Miller to go away so they can find Killer Kelly. Suddenly, Savannah evans is mysteriously taken out, and when Tasha looks for her, Killer Kelly shows up and says she knows Tasha wants to play. Tasha tells her they will play at Victory Road.
We hear from "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw, who says that Mickie James has had a great career, but tomorrow, she makes the most important contribution of her career when she passes the torch to her. She says that while people will be upset that Mickie will be retiring, she will be doing Mickie a favor when she goes back home to her family and takes the spotlight of being the best mother in the world, as the spotlight will always belong to her.
Scott D'Amore is in the ring to moderate a "hold harmless" contract signing for the Barbed Wire Massacre match between Steve Maclin, Moose and Sami Callihan at Victory Road. He says all three men are signing a waiver in case anything happens in this dangerous match. Moose is introduced first, followed by Steve Maclin, followed by Sami Callihan. When Sami's music hits, Sami fails to show up. Moose says it does not matter is Sami is here or not, as he has to be in the match, and tells Maclin that Sami will call their match "hell on earth" before telling him that his military experience is nothing compared to being in the ring with him and going through hell. Maclin tells Moose he has been turned into "a coddled prizefighter" and says Moose has not seen what he has seen or done what he has done, then says he is lucky he has all four of his limbs and that men like him transcend matches like this. He says that instead of "hell on earth," it will be "mayhem for all." After Maclin signs the contract, Sami suddenly shows up and apologizes for his tardiness, as he could not find his favorite chair: a metal folding chair that is in his hands. Sami sits down in the chair before admitting that Moose and Maclin took him off guard and that they made a grave mistake, as he is the master of puppets. He says that he has them both at each others' throats like he wants him, then Maclin tells him to shut up and sign the contract. Sami then pulls out a pen covered in barbed wire, then Moose and Maclin attack Sami with the pen. Moose gets Sami in the Tree of Woe position, and when Maclin goes for Caught In The Crosshairs on Sami, Moose hits Maclin with a Spear. Sami is bleeding as Moose sets up a table, but when Moose goes for the Spear, Sami puts him through the table, then hits him with the Cactus Driver '97. Sami then finds the contract and signs it with his own blood.
Chris Jericho beats Claudio Castagnoli to become the Ring of Honor World Champion and an eight-time world champion after nearly sending Claudio into referee Aubrey Edwards, hitting a low blow that Aubrey cannot see prior to nailing Claudio with the Judas Effect. Cary Silkin is seen watching the match from ringside (and is used like a human shield by Jericho early in the match), and referee Aubrey Edwards becomes the first-ever female referee to officiate a Ring of Honor World Championship match. After the match, The Jericho Appreciation Society celebrates with Jericho, and Daniel Garcia is not as excited as everyone else in the faction.
We see a video package for Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley for the vacant AEW World Championship.
Hip hop artist Fabolous accompanies Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) to the ring for the next match, while hip hop artist DJ Whoo Kid does the same for The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens).
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) in a rematch from All Out to win the AEW World Tag Team Championships after Billy Gunn is able to hit Swerve Strickland with a Famouser on the outside.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Wheeler congratulates The Acclaimed as he states they are #1 contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championships, then The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) show up and make fun of FTR for not being on AEW television while claiming they are a younger, better version of FTR. FTR are unfazed.
Tony Schavione interviews Wheeler Yuta on the stage. Yuta is interrupted by MJF before he can talk about tonight's main event, and MJF calls Schiavone a "fat, old prick" before telling Yuta he will never get the reaction he just got because he is a god to the fans and the fans adore and worship him. After MJF says he is "a generational talent," Wheeler Yuta congratulates MJF on the engagement before saying his fiancee may have figured out that MJF is "a spineless, worthless piece of human garbage" and may walk out on him like MJF walked out on AEW. MJF congratulates Wheeler Yuta for going beyond "watching paint dry" territory before saying he is here to wish Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley luck as they fight to lose the AEW World Championship to him. MJF then makes fun of Danielson's history of concussions, Jon Moxley, and William Regal's history of drug problems. Wheeler Yuta slaps MJF, and when Schiavone gets between them, MJF decks him. Yuta goes after MJF again, but he is choked from behind by Morrissey. MJF lays out Yuta with the Dynamite Diamond Ring, and security has to step in.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Tony Schiavone interviews The Baddies (Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan, Leila Grey). As Jade Cargill says she will win the Women's World title on her own time, Diamante shows up with hop hop artist Trina. Jade says she will see both of them on Rampage.
PAC retains the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Orange Cassidy after hitting Orange Cassidy with the ring bell hammer on the outside. Referee Bryce Remsburg is unable to see the hammer in PAC's hand, as PAC is able to obscure it with his arm.
Toni Storm retains the AEW Women's World Championship against, Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., Serena Deeb and Athena in a four-way match. After the match, a bloodied Britt Baker attacks Toni Storm, then Jamie Hayter runs in and confronts Britt Baker before the two of them lay Toni out. Meanwhile, Serena Deeb hits Athena with mounted punches. Britt Baker then hits Athena with a curb stomp, and Serena tosses Athena out of the ring before Britt goes for the Lockjaw on Toni. Suddenly, Saraya - formerly known as Paige in WWE - shows up. Serena, Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter soon clear the ring, as does Toni Storm and Athena, and everyone is shocked. Saraya, Athena and Toni stand tall in the ring.
We see footage of Darby Allin carrying a body bag all over New York City, taking the body bag into a subway car and a taxi car, where he tells the driver he is headed to a funeral at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match. Before the match starts, MJF is seen watching from the luxury box with the Casino Ladder Match poker chip.
Jon Moxley beats "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson with a sleeper to win the Grand Slam Tournament of Champions and become the first-ever three-time AEW World Champion!
