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.
Jon Moxley beats Jeff Hardy with the rear naked choke. After the match, Mox goes to shake hands with Jeff, but Jeff flips him off. Afterwards, four wrestlers from CMLL - Mistico, Volador Jr., Hechicero and Mascara Dorada - whom Jeff Hardy whipped Moxley over the barricade into during the match - jump out from the front row and jump Moxley, and when security show up, they also get attacked. Members of the AEW locker room get into the ring to fight off the CMLL wrestlers.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Toa Liona in a Dealer's Choice Match with a crucifix pin after Toa Liona ducks the Buckshot Lariat. After the match, Toa Liona charges at Hangman, but Hangman ducks down and Toa Liona dives out of the ring. Toa Liona then bends a metal folding chair just by smashing it on the ground, and Hangman keeps him from using it.
We see footage from earlier where The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) show up at the arena. When a backstage assistant calls Nicholas "Nick", Nicholas fines him $500.
Adam Cole guests on commentary for the next match.
Warlow beats Komander (and seemingly tweaks his knee going for the powerbomb). After the match, Roderick Strong tells Komander that he should have taken the deal he offered him on Satuday, and that he will pay the price. Suddenly, Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, Rocky "Azucar" Romero) show up. The Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Wardlow) soon leave.
Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin, Sting, "Absolute" Ricky Starks and Big Bill in a sit-down meeting. Ricky Starks says Sting has had quite the journey and that it all started when he beat him at Revolution 2021, and says that this does not sit well as he demands respect. Darby says Starks knows nothing about respect and that Sting's career is not a stepping stone. Starks says that he and Big Bill will stay tag team champions and that Sting will not make it to retirement, and Big Bill says Darby and Sting have done nothing but talk and have overlooked them. Sting says he admired something about Starks two years ago when he the only one brave enough to talk smack to him, but tells him he must earn respect. Darby says that Starks blames everyone but himself for his problems, and Starks throws water at him. Darby is about to hit Starks when Sting stops him, and Sting says that they will both hit Starks next week.
Chris Jericho beats Kyle Fletcher with a Judas Effect as Fletcher goes for a tope suicida followed by a Judas Effect off the top rope.
We hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who talks about her various tattoos from various points in her life. She mentions the matching duck tattoo that she shares with "Timeless" Toni Storm that mentions a time of growth, then asks what the tattoo means to Toni.
The Bang Bang Scissor Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, "Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) heads to the ring. Max Caster says The Bang Bang Scissor Gang has , then has Bowens pull "Cardblade" out from underneath the ring. Colten Gunn then mentions that "Cardblade" got fired weeks ago, and Austin Gunn pulls out "Juiceboard." Daddy Ass then says that "If you're not down with the Bang Bang Scissor Gang...we've got two words for ya...Gunns Up."
"Timeless" Toni Storm guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Taya Valkyrie by submission after throwing Taya into "Timeless" Toni Storm at the announce table.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Darby Allin. Before Darby can say anything, The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) show up, and Matthew says Darby is the hot young star that AEW needs before he asks him why he lets Sting take more money out of his pocket before saying that they should be "the new hot trio" after Sting leaves, while Nicholas says that Darby has been ducking The Young Bucks. Darby says the only thing on his mind is the tag team titles.
Samoa Joe guests on commentary for the next match.
Swerve Strickland's opponent tonight is revealed to be Rob Van Dam. Before the match, "Hangman" Adam Page announces that Swerve Strickland's match against Rob Van Dam will be a hardcore match. Rob Van Dam then throws a chair directly at Swerve's face.
Swerve Strickland beats Rob Van Dam in a Dealer's Choice hardcore match. During the match, "The Machine" Brian Cage shoves Rob Van Dam off the top rope, but Hook shows up with a chair and hits Brian Cage with it before the two of them brawl their way to the back. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and sarcastically congratulates Swerve as he calls him an "evil bastard," then says he will never let Swerve take the AEW World Championship for he is the next World Champion, not Swerve. Swerve says Hangman does not get it and that he has beaten him twice, and that he has nothing to prove. He then says that Hangman cannot get over the fact that Hangman cannot beat him, but Hangman says it took the whole Mogul Embassy to beat him. Hangman then says Swerve cannot lace his boots, and this leads to Swerve giving him one last match. Swerve says that once he beats Hangman, he is done, and that he is going for the AEW World Championship.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams beat The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) to advance to the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, Wilde and del Toro are attacked from behind by Oba Femi, and Dragon Lee jumps in fight Femi. Oba Femi soon overpowers The Latino World Order as well as Dragon Lee with the greatest of ease.
Backstage, Ridge Holland speaks with General Manager Ava when Lexis King shows up with a Lexis King-themed gift basket. Ava tries to interrupt further, but Ava puts Lexis in a match with Ridge.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Lyra Valkyria confronts Tatum Paxley for putting Roxanne Perez through a table, saying she can fight her own battles. Paxley then refuses to listen and leaves, then Lyra sees the picture of them together in the ring.
Roxanne Perez beats Tatum Paxley. After the match, Tatum Paxley tries to attack Roxanne again, and Lyra has to pull Roxanne off of Paxley.
Backstage, Wren Sinclair is met by Arianna Grace, who considers herself a locker room leader when Fallon Henley shows up. When Arianna decides to make fun of Fallon, then leads to a match between Arianna and Fallon.
Lola Vice beats Elektra Lopez.
Dijak is met by Joe Gacy, who tells Dijak that no matter what he does, he will not be able to get rid of him. This soon leads to a brawl between Dijak and Gacy.
Lexis King beats Ridge Holland following the interference by Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). After the match, Gallus attacks Ridge Holland, then wrap a chair around Ridge's left knee so that Joe Coffey can smack another chair into it and injure Ridge's knee.
Backstage, Riley Osborne and Duke Hudson join Andre Chase before they head to the ring one more time.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams talk. Both men tell the other that they were just looking out for each other last week. Trick says he knows who Dragunov is, and Carmelo tells Trick that he will find out that he had his back from the beginning when he wins the NXT Championship.
Riley Osborne, Andre Chase and Duke Hudson are in the ring. Chase talks about the beginnings of Chase University and how it became one of NXT's biggest success stories, and says that the memories made will stand the test of time. He says that while he has no one else to blame but himself for the university, he got to live a dream and share that dream with the fans. Hudson says that Chase has been a positive influence, and says that he was a different man when he joined and knew what Chase University would do for him. He calls being named Chase University MVP the greatest of his life. He says that Chase University has been important to him and to everyone who was part of it, and that everyone should remember the university in the way that they experienced it and in a positive light. We see a tribute video of Chase University's moments while "Tell Me A Lie" plays in the background for the first part of it. After the video, Andre Chase says this has all been a , and while he looks forward to what Hudson and Osborne do next, he says that this is goodbye. Suddenly, Jacy Jayne and Thea Hail show up. Jacy says that if you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman. She admits she did not think she would fit in after coming in "a little bit toxic," but she ended up looking for friend and saw the bond in Chase U. She brings up Andre Chase bringing light back into Hudson's life and finding his overprotectiveness of Thea inspiring, then says that she is fiercely loyal to the things and people she cares about and that she went into her comfort zone to fix things. She then introduces the 2024 Chase University Calendar, then says the projected sales will not only save the university from debt, but get it to the promised land. She also says that the calendar will go on sale this Sunday. Jacy states that the calendar will also launch them into the next decade, and Chase hugs Jacy and tells her she is officially in Chase University.
We hear from The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Adrianna Rizzo). Tony says that those who want respect take it and that it is time to take over. Adrianna says that nobody has been able to shut her up yet, and D'Angelo and Stacks agree she can get the job done. D'Angelo and Stacks then state that OTM are about to find out who they are dealing with.
Backstage, Brooks Jensen meets with Fallon Henley and mentions the good times that they had before Fallon's match.
Backstage, Andre Chase thanks Jacy Jayne for saving Chase University and his life when Lexis King shows up wanting a signed copy of the calendar when Riley Osborne confronts him. Lexis says this is why nobody likes Osborne and walks away. After Thea Hail awkwardly admits that she likes Riley Osborne, Dijak and Joe Gacy brawl their way around backstage after a loud crash is heard.
Arianna Grace beats Fallon Henley after Jakara Jackson distracts the referee so that Lash Legend can hit Fallon Henley with a pump kick.
We hear from OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts, Jaida Parker). Jaida Parker says that she is tired of taking crap from everyone else. Bronco Nima says that when one is different, one finds out nobody likes different. Lucien Price says The D'Angelo Parker will find out why OTM is more than a slogan, and also a lifestyle. Jaida Parker says she will wipe the floor with the women's division and that she is not changing for anyone else. Scrypts says people are going to find out not play around with them, and after the. Bronco Nima says that The D'Angelo Family )Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Adrianna Rizzo) will soon learn that they should have stayed on the sidewalk.
As Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) head to the ring, Dijak and Joe Gacy's brawl ends up outside, where Dijak is about to throw Joe Gacy into a dumpster from the top of a tractor trailer. Gacy ends up taking a tumble into the dumpster after a boot to the head.
Backstage, Bron Breakker is met by Baron Corbin, who is impressed with the eliminations Breakker was able to perform at the Royal Rumble. Bron Breakker finds it hilarious that Baron Corbin is calling their tandem "The Wolf Dogs," then focus on Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. Afterwards, both men fist bump.
Noam Dar beats Von Wagner with two straight falls (2-0) to retain the NXT Heritage Cup. Noam Dar scores the first fall with 2:39 (two minutes, thirty-nine seconds) left in Round 2 with the Nova Roller as Von Wagner beats up Oro Mensah while trying to get to Noam Dar. In Round 3, Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson grab at Von Wagner's leg when Fallon Henley and Wren Sinclair show up and go after Lash and Jakara. Noam Dar scores the second and deciding fall with 1:09 (one minute, nine seconds) left in Round 4 with a jackknife pin after dodging Von Wagner as he charges at him in the corner. After the match, Von Wagner fends off Noam Dar while putting Oro Mensah through the announce table when Noam and Oro taunt Mr. Stone's two sons.
Backstage, Dijak demands a no-disqualification match against Joe Gacy from General Manager Ava. Ava refuses to make the match official until Gacy crawls out of the nearby dumpster and says he is in.
Trick Williams is in the ring. Trick says he has a lot on his mind five days before his NXT Championship match with Ilja Dragunov, and calls Dragonuv out for a face-to-face meeting. Dragunov shows up and says he loves the look on Trick's face, then says that Trick is ready and that so is he. As he says that he will "whoop that trick," he extends his hand, but Trick lowers it and says Dragunov is smarter than he looks. Trick mentions that Dragunov calls himself a tsar and that a tsar is willing to do anything to stay on top, but Dragunov tells Trick that Carmelo Hayes is willing to poison Trick's mind and reminds him that their relationship is built on respect. Trick says Dragunov pushed back their match just to play mind games, but Dragunov says that he destroyed his body for the fans to push himself and Trick to the next level in 2023 and states that he is willing to do that all over again. Trick also mentions that Dragunov knew he would be double-booked, but Dragunov says he offered him the biggest match on the biggest stage and Trick took it. he says he has played mind games, but it was with Baron Corbin, who made things personal. Dragunov tells Trick that he is a victim of his own success and that he should be worried about Carmelo, as Carmelo has been needing him ever since he had his moment in the sun. Trick says he is focused and will win the Dusty Cup and the NXT Championship. Dragunov says Trick is anything but focused, and says that their rivalry has made Trick more of the man he is today than Carmelo ever has. He also says that if Trick shows the slightest hint of weakness on Sunday, he will destroy everything Trick has built. Trick says there is nobody, not even Dragunov, who can destroy what he has built, and that Dragunov is facing a different Trick who knows what is his and knows his destiny. Dragunov says Trick will give everything, and says that while Trick will make history, it will not be the history that he wants. After Trick says "May the best man win," both men shake hands, then Dragunov hugs him, which takes Trick aback. Trick is then attacked by Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin, and when Carmelo Hayes jumps into the ring, he is almost outnumbered. Trick saves Carmelo, then the two of them knock Bron and Corbin out of the ring. As Carmelo dares Bron and Corbin to get back in the ring, Trick notices Dragunov getting back up, and the two of them have an intense staredown while Carmelo watches.
Pat McAfee shows up to accompany Michael Cole on commentary as part of Raw's new two-man announce team.
CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show with his right arm in a sling. Punk looks at the WrestleMania sign and says he came real close in the men's Royal Rumble and felt that he had WrestleMania in the palm of his hand. He says he is not mad at "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, whom he congratulates. He says it is about what one has earned, not what one has deserved, in this business, and that he hopes Cody finishes the story while comparing his win to the Tampa Bay Lightning going back-to-back and winning the Stanley Cup. Punk then admits that while he does not believe in luck, he feels unlucky, as he has torn his right triceps, and as much as he has wanted to get back in the ring, it is not in the cards. He asks nobody to feel sorry for him, and feels that maybe his WrestleMania moment may not happen. He mentions his friend Chad Gilbert and how he is always in a good mood despite being in a "soul crushing" fight with cancer. Punk admits that he loses more often than he wins, but that did not stop him from fighting in the UFC as much as it scared him, and that "Best In The World" go to those who fight cancer, help people and put their lives on the line. He says that he will entertain people until the wheels fall off and that this injury is just a bump in the road, and while WrestleMania is not in the cards, there is always next year. Suddenly, Drew McIntyre shows up. He says he has said terrible things about Punk since his return and that he has meant them, then admits he can relate to what he has been saying regarding his time in WWE. He admits he has never been much of a spiritual person, then says he prayed for CM Punk to get injured and it happened. He says that he targeted and assaulted Punk to keep him from winning the men's Royal Rumble, because he could not let Punk be the one to take it to the next level, and when he heard the news the next day, he slept like a baby. McIntyre says Punk won the battle, but he did not win the war, and that he has exorcised "the demon CM Punk." He then says he will make his way into the WrestleMania main event and live CM Punk's dream again. Punk says his heart hurts more than his triceps does and that he will go rehabbing, and when he does, he will main event WrestleMania. He also says that he will go after McIntyre first before McIntyre goes for a cheap shot. Punk tries to fight back, but McIntyre lays him out and stomps his injured right arm. Sami Zayn shows up and fights McIntyre until McIntyre retreats, then checks on Punk with referees and medical.
Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) focus on business. Rhea Ripley says that if Bayley decides to face her at WrestleMania, it will be her funeral when she reminds her of who she is. He then asks if Finn Balor and Damian Priest are done with distractions. Priest says they are done with distractions, and Finn says that people are getting too comfortable challenging them and that they will show who The Judgment Day are.
Backstage, we hear from #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa). Johnny Gargano says they have waited seven years for this moment, and Tommaso Ciampa says they have been dreaming of being tag team champions in WWE since they were kids.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) retains the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa). After the match, Damian Priest says everyone saw a different side of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) for the past few weeks after someone that he personally wants to apologize to: R-Truth, whom he asks to join them in the ring. A wary R-Truth heads to the ring after Damian Priest asks him not to be so concerned and allows him to tell the crowd to rise for The Judgment Day. Priest is about to mention what happened at the Royal Rumble when R-Truth mentions that he took care of him financially before saying that The Judgment Day was family the whole time. He calls Finn Balor unpredictable but still lovable, and calls JD McDonagh the stepbrother that nobody wants to admit is family. Priest has to stop him to tell him he is not part of The Judgment Day, then has "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh attack R-Truth to drive the point home. All of a sudden, The Miz runs into the ring, but he is also ganged up on.
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark beat Chelsea Green and Piper Niven.
WrestleMania 40 is 68 days away!
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody addresses winning back-to-back Royal Rumble matches and his purpose as a wrestler to help the fans escape from their daily lives, but says that wrestler need an escape, too. He says that the fans will never know how much he needed them on Saturday and that while he is endlessly grateful for them, he wants to make WrestleMania 40 official. Suddenly, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring, and admits that while he and Cody have not seen eye-to-eye, they have grown a mutual respect for each other, and congratulates him on winning back-to-back Royal Rumble matches. Rollins then tells Cody that if he is going to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, he is making a big mistake, and says he should fight him instead. He knows that Cody considered himself "the guy" at the Royal Rumble press conference and says that he, not Roman Reigns, is now the guy and that the World Heavyweight Championship is "the title in WWE." Rollins tells Cody that the landscape has changed in the last year, and while he gets why Cody wants to face Roman again, he has been on the ride with him defending the World Heavyweight title all the while. He also says the World Heavyweight Championship came to be because the fans were sick and tired of Roman Reigns rarely showing up and cheating to win, and says that "this title is our title" and is "for us, by us." Rollins says that nobody needs to pretend Roman Reigns is a god or on an untouchable pedestal, and that Roman Reigns is not needed at all. He then asks Cody which title he wants: "the Hollywood title" or "the Dusty Rhodes title." He then leaves the decision up to Cody, and tells him that he wants him to think about this, for it is the biggest decision he will ever make in his entire life, as it is all about what is in Cody's heart and which kind of man Cody wants to be. Cody tells Seth he has an insane amount of respect for him, and admits that this is the last thing that he would think about it or that they would talk about. He then says he will think about it.
We hear from The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi says that when people talk about them, they talk about unicorns and pancakes and Booty-O's, but not about championships. He says that he will win one tonight when he beats Gunther tonight.
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats "Big" Bronson Reed.
Backstage, Andrade signs a Raw contract, then General Manager Adam Pearce meets with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who congratulates Andrade on the return. Andrade shakes hands with both men, then asks Aldis to say hello to Zelina Vega for him. Aldis is about to talk business with Pearce when he gets a call from Bron Breakker.
Backstage, Gunther tells Kofi Kingston that he will be in the biggest match of his career and will remember this night for the rest of his life while he will forget about Kofi. He tells Kofi to leave it all in the ring, for nobody will talk about him anymore and he will continue to be the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Becky Lynch. Becky says she let herself and a lot of people down, but the only way she stays down is to give up, which is not in her nature. She says he will train harder, think harder, fight dirtier and not stop until he takes a title back in a WrestleMania main event.
Gunther retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Kofi Kingston. After the match, Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci gang up on Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods when Woods checks on Kofi. Xavier fights back, but the numbers game catches up to him and he gets rammed into a ring post.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Sami Zayn. Sami Zayn says it has been hard to sit on the sidelines, especially when Drew McIntyre has been targeting him and injuring him. He then says McIntyre is now targeting others and blames everyone but himself for his shortcomings. He says that McIntyre needs a reality check and that he will be the one to give it to him.
The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) beat Natalya and Tegan Nox.
Backstage, Jackie Redmon interviews Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. Katana says they have talked with General Manager Adam Pearce and have gotten their title rematch. Kayden says The Kabuki Warriors have one week to enjoy the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships before they take them back.
Bayley heads to the ring. After the commercial break, she is joined by the rest of Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, Asuka, Kairi Sane). She says that the winner of the women's Royal Rumble, the Women's Tag Team Champions and the WWE Women's Champion being in the ring at the same time is history and is happening because of her. She addresses her naysayers by saying she does not listen to their opinions and that she looks at the bigger picture, and she now stands as the 2024 women's Royal Rumble winner. Bayley states that she came out on top against twenty-ninte other women in a stacked women's roster and that she lasted 63 minutes and 3 seconds doing it, then Rhea Ripley shows up. Rhea says Bayley only won the Royal Rumble only because she wasn't in it, then says that Bayley will not win the Women's World Championship before she is suddenly attacked by Nia Jax. Bayley is in the corner when the rest of Damage CTRL get out of the ring, and Nia Jax tells her that Rhea is not making it to WrestleMania. Bayley tells Nia she will make her announcement on SmackDown.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says he has told the truth and justified his actions, and that Sami Zayn has yet to beat him and will not beat him tonight.
Drew McIntyre beats Sami Zayn after ducking the Helluva Kick and hitting Sami Zayn with an inadvertent low blow as he ducks and gets his hands up.
This week on Raw Talk: The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Valhalla)! JD McDonagh! Nia Jax!
Note: This week's episode is a repeat of the February 19, 2023 episode.
In memory of Jerry Jarrett, 1942 - 2023.
Jonny Loquasto is in the ring to start tonight's show. As he is about to interview Invictus Khash after mentioning what happened between him and "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater at the Red Carpet Rumble, Clearwater shows up. Clearwater tells Loquasto to go to the corner where he belongs, and tells him to remember what happened last time. He says that Khash is a loser while he is a winner, and that Khash has done nothing without his help. He says that he got rid of that dead weight at the Red Carpet Rumble, and says that unlike him, Khash will fail when he cashes in his world title shot, because he cannot emulate his success and the World Championship is his birthright. Clearwater then tells Khash that if he is dumb enough, he will wait to cash in the title opportunity until he exercises his rematch clause and becomes champion again, and then he will have the pleasure to prove how much of a loser Khash really is. Invictus Khash shows up, get in the ring, and brawls with Jordan Clearwater before throwing him out of the ring.
Backstage, Halston Boddy tells El Primohenio Tribeca and Lord Crewe that the plan is set and that there is a Loser Leaves Town Match. Halston says that Crewe is not going anywhere and that Rob McKnight will be going back into the dumpster he belongs in. As Halston pulls out a billy club and says he has an insurance policy, Jonny Loquasto takes the billy club away and bans the managers from ringside in next week's Loser Leaves Town Match.
Charles "R-Three" Cassus and Final Destination (Bryce Saturn and Evan Daniels) beat "Pretty" Peter Avalon, "BHK" Kevin Martenson and Bateman after Bateman knockts out Martenson and walks out on Avalon.
Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie). Danny Limelight says Red Carpet Rumble was an historical night, but he has no time to sleep as the challengers are lining up. As for Jordan Clearwater, Papo Esco says he has Clearwater taken care of.
"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater beats "King FatBoy" Papo Esco after using the referee as a human shield to poke Papo Esco in the eyes before hitting the Midas Touch. After the match, Slice Boogie shows up to check on Papo Esco, and Papo Esco nearly attacks him.
Backstage, Levi Shapiro and Rob McKnight are talking with Big Hoss. Loquasto shows up and tells the three of them that Howdy Price has been banned from ringside due to Halston Boddy's billy club, and asks Rob to be on his A-game. Shapiro says he appreciates the looking out and says they are always on their A-Game, then says that Halston Boddy and his crew have been a thorn in their side for his some time. Rob McKnight has got his stench all over this town and that he is not going anywhere, and Jonny says he would hate to see Rob go back to where he came from. When Rob says "New York City?", Shapiro and Big Hoss say "New York City?!?" like in the Pace salsa ads, then Bigg Hoss tells Rob McKnight "Get a rope."
Ju Dizz guests on commentary for the next match.
It is announced that new episodes will premiere in two weeks.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning beats Jordan Cruz with the guillotine choke to become the United Television Champion! During the match, Ju Dizz - whom Banning is fixated on at least three times during the match - helps Jordan Cruz up, but Cruz shoves him away, saying he does not need his help.
Pat McAfee reappears on commentary for tonight's show.
#3 Bayley last eliminates #30 Liv Morgan to win the 2024 Women's Royal Rumble after one hour, three minutes and three seconds, making her the longest-lasting competitor in women's Royal Rumble history.
Trinity returns under the "Naomi" name at #2. Her time away in TNA as well as winning the Impact Wrestling/TNA Knockouts World Championship is mentioned on commentary She eliminates #21 Becky Lynch and #22 Alba Fyre, and is eliminated by #28 Jade Cargill after one hour, two minutes and ten seconds (1:02:10).
TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace makes a surprise appearance at #5. Her victory against Naomi for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. She is eliminated by #10 Bianca Belair with a K.O.D. on the ring apron.
#15 Piper Niven and #19 Nia Jax go at it and repeatedly inadvertently beat up #14 Chelsea Green as they do it. Nia eventually eliminates Piper, and Chelsea is eliminated by #21 Becky Lynch.
#18 Maxxine Dupri and #29 Tiffany Stratton make their Royal Rumble debuts. Maxxine is eliminated by #19 Nia Jax, and Tiffany elminates #27 Roxanne Perez before being eliminated alongside #10 Bianca Belair by #3 Bayley.
#19 Nia Jax has eight eliminations before being eliminated by #28 Jade Cargill.
#24 Valhalla is interrupted on the way to the ring by R-Truth, who is thrown out of the ring by Nia Jax by chewed out by Raw General Manager Adam Pearce. Valhalla is soon eliminated in five seconds by #19 Nia Jax.
Jade Cargill debuts in WWE at #28. She eliminates #19 Nia Jax in seconds, and is eliminated by #30 Liv Morgan just before the end of the match.
Liv Morgan retuns from a shoulder injury at #30. She eliminates #26 Zoey Stark, and is eliminated by #3 Bayley at the end of the match.
Natalya
Naomi
Bayley
Candice LeRae
Jordynne Grace
Indi Hartwell
Asuka
Ivy Nile
Katana Chance
Kairi Sane
Tegan Nox
Kayden Carter
Chelsea Green
Piper Niven
Xia Li
Zelina Vega
Maxxine Dupri
Nia Jax
Shotzi
Becky Lynch
Alba Fyre
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler
Valhalla
"Michin" Mia Yim
Zoey Stark
Roxanne Perez
Jade Cargill
Tiffany Stratton
Liv Morgan
Roman Reigns retains the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, LA Knight and Randy Orton after sending Knight into the ropes and tripping Styles off the top as Knight goes for the BFT, followed by a Superman Punch to Knight and a Spear to Styles.
Recording artist Jelly Roll is seen in the crowd.
Logan Paul retains the WWE United States Championship against Kevin Owens by disqualification. During the match, a friend of Logan Paul jumps the barricade and is stopped by security. As this goes on, Grayson Waller and Austin Theory shows up, and Theory takes the brass knuckles from the friends and passes them to Logan Paul. Owens takes the knuckles away from Logan and punches them out with them, but when he pins Logan, he does not take the knuckles off, and the referee catches the knuckles on Owens' hand and disqualifies him. After the match, Owens puts Logan Paul through the announce table with a powerbomb, then goes back to take a cough drop.
Tonight's show sets a new Tropicana Field attendance record of 48,044 people.
#15 "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes last eliminates #27 CM Punk to win the 2024 Men's Royal Rumble and become the first person since "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in 1997 and 1998 to win back-to-back Royal Rumble matches.
The first two men in the match are #1 "Main Event" Jey Uso and #2 Jimmy Uso. Jey is eliminated by #18 Gunther after 50:50 (fifty minutes, fifty seconds), while Jimmy is eliminated by #20 Bron Breakker.
#3 Grayson Waller shows up with a microphone and mocks #1 "Main Event" Jey Uso before starting an alliance with #2 Jimmy Uso. He is eliminated by #5 Carmelo Hayes.
#4 is Andrade el Idolo, coming back as Andrade after 3 1/2 years in All Elite Wrestling. He is eliminated by #16 "Big" Bronson Reed.
#7 Santos Escobar is eliminated by #10 Carlito after Carlito spits apple in his face when Escobar tries to eliminate him.
#11 Bobby Lashley eliminates #10 Carlito followed by #9 Karrion Kross. Kross eliminates Lashley by pulling him off the ring apron after Paul Ellering and AOP (Akam and Rezar show up), and this leads to a brawl between Kross and Lashley in which AOP and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are also involved.
#17 Kofi Kingston enters his 16th Royal Rumble match, which is second only to Kane's eighteen (18). He is eliminated by #18 Gunther.
Pat McAfee leaves the announce table to enter at #22. Upon seeing both #20 Bron Brakker and #21 Omos, he climbs back over the top rope, gets back in, then climbs back over the top rope again, and steps off to eliminate himself in 38 seconds.
When #24 R-Truth shows up, he helps #23 JD McDonagh into the ring only for #1 "Main Event" Jey Uso to eliminate McDonagh. He then has #10 "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio tag him in, and he eventually has an alliance with #25 The Miz. He is eliminated by #26 Damian Priest.
#27 CM Punk enters the Rumble in what is his first WWE match in ten years. He eliminates #10 "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and #29 Drew McIntyre, but is eliminated by winner #15 "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Jon Moxley) beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) with a rear naked choke from Moxley to Shane Taylor.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Komander and Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett). Roderick Strong tells Komander to imagine himself as AEW International Champion for five weeks until he beats him at Revolution, and syas this can only happen with their help. Roderick then forcefully shakes Komander's hand when he asks if they have a deal.
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Champioship against Komander. During the match, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) watch the match from ringside. Near the end of the match, Komander wipes Taven and Bennett out from the top rope as Roddy is on the apron. After the match, Roderick pretends to hand the International Championship to Orange only to drop it on the mat.
It is revealed that Daniel Garcia has been laid out and bloodied backstage.
In backstage footage from Dynamite, "Timeless" Toni Storm says it is not over between her and "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, then says she cannot watch Mariah May's match on Collision due to having some race horses in Bossier City, Lousiana that had to be put down.
Mariah May beats Lady Frost.
Backstage, we hear from Swerve Strickland, who says AEW has a bright idea to have him and "Hangman" Adam Page go at each other again with Dealer's Choice matches. He asks who Adam Page could have left in store for him before he says that he will send Toa Liona after Hangman.
Backstage, we hear from "Hangman" Adam Page. He says that Wednesday will be Toa Liona's first loss, then says that Swerve Strickland will have to wait the whole show to find out who he will be facing.
Eddie Kingston beats Willie Mack. He then guests on commentary for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Yuji Nagata.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Wheeler says they are worried about Daniel Garcia, but they will face The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews). Mark Brisoce shows up and says that if Garcia cannot be cleared tonight, he would like to tag with them tonight. Harwood says it is touch and go and that it is also Garcia's decision, but he is the first person they will call.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Machine" Brian Cage, who wants to know why everybody is talking about Hook, especially when he made the FTW Championship relevant. All of a sudden, Hook shows up and tells him that if he wants another shot at the title, he is right here.
Serena Deeb beats Robyn Renegade with the Serenity Lock. After the match, Serena Deeb asks the fans if they missed her, then says that for the past fifteen months, she has asked herself if, when and how she would come back, and now, she is standing in the ring and it feels "damn good" to be back. She says that she is back to elevate the women's division, put the wrestling back in All Elite Wrestling and become champion. Serena says this is not just what she does, but who she is, and she is back.
Before the next match, Mark Briscoe is attacked by The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) and tossed off the ramp into a table. Not long after, Daniel Garcia, with his forehead wrapped in bandages, gets in the match
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Daniel Garcia beat The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) in an Escape The Cage Trios Elimination Match. During the match, Julia Hart spits black mist into Garcia's face, and as Malakai Black tries to leave the cage, Garcia demands he finish the job. Garcia gets the upper hand on Malakai and piledrives him into a chair, then climbs over the cage wall while the cage door is slammed on Malakai's head by none other than Mark Briscoe.
We see Van Viciouss, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and AJ Francis step out of a limo. Waldo is seen in the background.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss) at the announce desk. Blaylock says everyone is jealous of them because they have the fame, the muscle and the money, which he pays top dollar for tax. Blaylock then brings out AJ Francis and hands him a stack of $100 bills, and AJ Francis says that "When money calls, you answer the phone." He says that just like cash, he is on demand, then pretends to take a call on the stack of money as he holds it to his ear while disaparaging Elvis Presley. After Francis says they call him "Dolla" because he is all about business, "All The Way" Ray Collins shows up. Collins says he had the feeling Blaylock would buy out AJ Francis with his money, then says he has some cash of his own in the form of Ohio Valley wrestler Cash Flo, who shows up and confronts Francis. Cash Flo says it is great to be back in Memphis, Tennessee, then says listening to The Hollywood Clique and AJ Francis is not great. He says he is tired of them talking down on Ray Collins, who has more heart in one finger than Van Viciouss does in his "pink panties," and tells Viciouss to "nut up or shut up" in a match, and if Viciouss steps up to him, he will punch him right in the mouth. Cash Flo also warns Francis that he knows where he comes from and how he makes his money, then says he makes his money by taking it from fools like Francis.
In the WrestleCenter parking lot, Mackenzie Morgan and Tim Bosby talk in the parking lot and talk about their future plans for 2024 as well as their tag team match today.
Mackenzie Morgan and Tim Bosby beat Devin O'Neal and Nixi XS.
We hear from Cameron Cole, who announces that he has signed with Memphis Wrestling. He says that the fans are a lot of friendly faces, than says he is "really, really good" at being bad. He says it is 2024 and it is time to kick some bad habits, and he has even given up smoking. He then says that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," and that it is time for everyone to keep their eyes on him and that it is time for "the bad attitude era."
We see a vignette for "The Atrocity" Krule, where Kruel approaches an abandoned house with the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship in his hands. He hands the title on a wooden post chained to the ceiling, much to the delight of Brooklynn.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole shows up for an impromptu interview at the announce desk. He says he will not sit in the back and allow nothing to be done regarding "The Atrocity" Krule's attack on "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, and that he wants Krule in a match next week.
Backstage, Big Nasty Phil and "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn" talk about Brad's lastest loss when Phil notices J. Webb in the background. Phil does not notice J. Webb at all, and thinks that Bradley is seeing things.
We hear from "The Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony, who says that there are levels to violence and that the ultimate level of violence has been reached. He says that this will end between himself and K-Toomer this Sunday.
The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowler and Abel Booker) beat Steele Cross (Ethan Steele and Alex Cross).
We hear from Simon, who says that everyone in Memphis Wrestling hates The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) and deems everything their fault. He says that everything they do is the fault of the person behind the camera, who he then beats down. He says that it had to be done, and that nobody ever in Memphis Wrestling or in life will ever stop him, not even the person he beat up. We then find out that the person Simon beat up was Mr. Chris. He then warns the locker room, because he is coming for everybody.
Dustin Starr interviews "DDT" Diana Taylor at the announce desk. She says that her injury was worse than previously thought, but she is on the mend and she will be back at the WrestleCenter. Suddenly, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx shows up and says that what happened to Diana Taylor is what happens to people who mess with her. As soon as Nyxx turns her back to mock Diana Taylor, Diana hits Nyxx with one of her crutches. Suddenly, Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston show up and attack Diana Taylor from behind before wrapping a metal folding chair around Diana Taylor's injured foot. All of a sudden, Ray Ray Sanders shows up, takes one of Diana's crutches, and scares The Nyxx Network (Nyxx, Sir Matthew, Lord Gaston) out of the ring.
"All The Way" Ray Collins and Cash Flo beat Van Viciouss and AJ Francis. After the match, Francis gets angry with Van Viciouss and eventually punches him out.
Jon Moxley beats "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty by submission. When Moxley goes to shake Moriarty's hand after the match, Shane Taylor punches Moxley out before he and Moriarty attack Moxley.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Angelo Parker and Anna Jay. Parker says Anna always has his support, but he cannot be out there tonight and asks her if she had anything to do with Harley Cameron's actions two weeks ago. Anna Jay slaps Angelo in the face and says she is tired of having other people's backs when nobody has hers, and states that she is done.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. After the match, Don Callis says his family takes everything that can be taken. He says Chris Jericho took 33 years away from him that he can never get back, and while his family has taken Kenny Omega and Sammy Guevara, Jericho kept coming back. He says that in two weeks on Dynamite, he challenges Jericho to a match against Takeshita, and this time, there will be nothing left when his family takes everything else. Kyle Fletcher stops Don Callis and states that Takeshita and Hobbs have had their shots at Jericho, and wants to face him. Callis likes the idea, and challenges Jericho to a match with Fletcher next week, then says there will be nothing left in two weeks but tears.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy), Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti. This interview leads to Private Party and Top Flight having another match next week and Marq Quen slapping the water bottle out of Action Andretti's hands.
Anna Jay beats Ruby Soho with the Queenslayer after Harley Cameron and Saraya get caught ganging up on Anna at ringside and get ejected from ringside.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Eddie Kingston. He says that the lack of respect from "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson is mutual, then says he wants to get his on Collision and take on Willie Mack in a Continental Crown Eliminator before wishing Danielson luck with Yuji Nagata.
Komander beats Kip Sabian, El Hijo del Vikingo and The Butcher in a Freshly Squeezed Four-Way to face Orange Cassidy for the AEW International Championship on Collision tomorrow night. After the match, Orange Cassidy has a staredown with Komander.
Gia Miller interviews "Inevitable" Ace Austin for Around The Ring. Austin admits his biggest fear is being paralyzed after working hard for many years to have total control over his body. His favorite subject in school (other than gym) was English, as he connected with his teachers and the subject more, with math being his least favorite. Austin's favorite animal is the monkey, and he has always dreamt of owning one he could dress up in costumes and have sit upon his shoulder, though he admits he would not be ready to take care of one right now due to the demands of being a professional wrestler. His favorite food (other than donuts) is ground turkey due to how versatile it can be, especially lean turkey, and he also favors tacos (though he does not use sour cream due to his low-calorie diet).
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says that everyone is on a roll because Hard To Kill was the jackpot for TNA. He then says that some people have been having bad luck, such as DJ Whoo Kid. Hendry then brings up AJ Francis, and says he is here to kick ass and eat Cheez-Its, and he is all out of Cheez-Its. He does, however, have a room full of people chanting "We Believe" and believing in Joe Hendry.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Luca Crusifino. He says that if Chase University had him on retainer, they would have had plans in place to transfer assets and intellectual property, but they thought of him as a worthless ambulance chaser. He tells Riley Osborne to stand toe-to-toe with him, and tells him that he will ground "The Riley Osborne Rise" and legally restrict his flight path while he will be the only one flying tonight.
Kiana James and Izzi Dame beat Kelani Jordan and Brinley Reece.
Latin Grammy-winning recording artist Eladio Carrion, best known for his song "RKO," heads to the ring. As he says that tonight will be an amazing night, he then introduces Randy Orton to the ring. Orton says The Bloodline has had "a hell of a run" for the last year, especially since Roman Reigns has been world champion for over 1300 days. He calls his unfathomable, and says nobody can stop The Bloodline except for maybe him. He then says that after the smoke clears tomorrow night, the only number that will matter is 15, for when he beats Roman Reigns, he will be a 15-time world champion. Suddenly, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up and asks Orton if he is aware there are other people in his masks and asks him if he just looked past him. He says he wanted a match with Solo Sikoa to take his head off, but that match went to LA Knight instead of him. He says that as long as he has been in the WWE, Orton should know better, and after Orton RKO'd him last him, he has a receipt coming, and he will step over him, Roman and LA Knight. LA Knight shows up about as soon as AJ Styles is about to utter him name, and says all Styles has done since he has returned is cried, whined and complained. He also says Paul Heyman lobbied as hard as he could to put him in a match tonight because he sees him as a threat. LA Knight says he will hit Solo Sikoa so hard he will do his father's dance moves, then he will step over Orton, Styles and even Roman to become world champion. As LA Knight leaves, AJ Styles lays Randy Orton out.
Santos Escobar beats Carlito. During the match, Humberto gets on the apron so that Angel can get physically involved, and as Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro brawl with Humberto and Angel, Zelina Vega is attacked from behind by Elektra Lopez. This allows Escobar to win with a schoolkid pin.
Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is met by Jimmy Uso. He asks Styles to help The Bloodline take out LA Knight so that Saturday night is easier for them. When The O.C. (Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, "Michin" Mia Yim) show up wanting to know what this was about, Styles says "Don't worry about it."
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis congratulates NXT General Manager Ava on earning her new position when Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up to draw their Royal Rumble numbers. Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Humberto, Angel, Elektra Lopez) shows up, and Santos Escobar draws his number.
We see a video package where Bayley talks about how she will win the Royal Rumble and how The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) will become women's tag team champions.
Backstage, R-Truth draws his Royal Rumble number and does not like what he sees. He then asks if he has to quarantine before he calls General Manager Nick Aldis "Adam Pearce" and compliments him on his hair.
The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) beat Kayden Carter and Katana Chance to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions!
Backstage, Paul Heyman speaks with Solo Sikoa on the meaning of "fix," and asks Solo to fix the problem without being merciful. Solo says "Okay." Jimmy Uso is scared by the smirk Solo gives, but Heyman says what was really scary was when Roman Reigns became the Tribal Chief when he saw the opportunity and seized it, and that there is something for Jimmy Uso to seize. He tells Jimmy Uso to enter the Royal Rumble, win the match and challenge and beat Seth "Freakin'" Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship and bring the title back to The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa).
Backstage, Bianca Belair and Bayley get their Royal Rumble numbers.
Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) head to the ring. Lashley warns The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar, Paul Ellering) that they are going to bring the fight before ultimately calling them out. The Final Testament soon make their way to the ring. Scarlett is the only one to enter the ring, which does not impress Lashley, and Montez Ford chalks it up to them being scared, which Lashley and The Street Profits could never be. Paul Ellering says there is no fear in Karrion Kross, and Kross says he sees nothing but frustration and desperation, as Lashley feels like he is not in control when he truly is not. He tells Lashley that he is not getting his fight tonight. Lashley calls Kross a liar for saying they are not fighting tonight, but as he and The Street Profits charge towards The Final Testament, Scarlett blinds Lashley, and The Final Testament overpower all three of them.
Backstage, Jimmy Uso draws his Royal Rumble number, and is disappointed.
We see footage of a near-brawl between Kevin Owens and Logan Paul at the WWE Performance Center.
Austin Theory beats Carmelo Hayes after countering a roll-up with one of his own and grabbing the tights. After the match, Grayson Waller and Austin Theory gang up on Carmelo Hayes, then Trick Williams runs in to the ring and fights both men to save Carmelo.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Eladio Carrion, who says that tonight was an amazing experience for him. He predicts that Randy Orton will win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship when The Bloodline (Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) shows up. Heyman has to call Solo off as The Bloodline heads to the ring.
LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa ends with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles hitting Knight with a Phenomenal Forearm from the barricade. After the match, Jimmy Uso grabs a chair, and when he has a stand-off with Styles, Jimmy puts the chair down and tells him to do what he has to do. Solo warns Styles to take care of Knight before he takes care of him, and Styles hits Solo and Jimmy with the chair. Randy Orton then shows up and uppercuts Styles before hitting Jimmy Uso with a powerslam. Solo drags Orton out of the ring, but Orton slams Solo on the announce table. Orton then grabs Jimmy Uso before he can get out of the ring and hits him with the draping DDT, then ducks the Phenomenal Forearm and does the same to AJ Styles. Orton then hits Styles with an RKO to end the show.
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, Asuka, Kairi Sane)! Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Humberto, Angel, Elektra Lopez)! LA Knight!
Note: the matches here are in order of upload and are not indicative of when they appeared on the card.
Before the next match, Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and Brother Bruce in the ring. Taylor says that wherever there is a Memphis ring, they will be there, then proceeds to give the fans a hard time for drinking alcohol, calling them "bastard drunks" and "damn heathens" for it. He then wants to know if a certain cowboy showed up so that he and Bruce can have a word with this "hillbilly, beer swilling cowboy."
"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Brother Bruce after Bruce inadvertently nails Ash Taylor with a beer bottle. After the match, James Storm addresses a potential return to any wrestling show on television by saying there is no amount of money that could buy him time with his family, then says he is pretty proiud of who he is and where he comes from, as where he comes from still respects the American flag and kneels down for those who have given their lives for this country. He says that if the world could be a wrestling crowd, we could be alright, as there are people from all walks of life in the building and they are all here to get drunk and have a good time.
Before the next match, Dustin Starr interviews Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston. Gaston says everybody is here for his hot body and a couple of beers, and Sir Matthew says they will need two shots of Tennessee Thunder because the next match will be done quickly.
K-Toomer beats Lord Gaston after Sir Matthew gets on the top rope only for K-Toomer to slam Gaston into him and slam both men. Gaston has to be carried to the back afterwards.
Before the next match, Mike Anthony says everybody came to see him, and that "The Machine" Brian Cage has failed to realize that he has to step into the nightmare, because "The Genetic Nightmare" is loved by few, hated by many, dared by none and respected by all.
Jeff Timmons from 1990s boy band 98 Degrees is seen in the crowd before the next match.
Chris Bey beats Kevin Knight. After the match, Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) attack ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) from behind and lay Ace Austin out. Chris Bey gets in the ring and fights both men, but falls victim to Grit Your Teeth.
We see another vignette for Ash By Elegance.
We hear from Frankie Kazarian, who says that he decides when it is time to talk and that he will talk next week. Rich Swann shows up, and when Swann asks what he is doing, Kazarian says he is taking his career in tohis own hands and suggests he do the same. Kazarian leaves, then AJ Francis shows up and mentions Swann's match at Joe Hendry on Xplosion and offers to be in his corner for the match, offering to help him get from the back of the plane to first class. Swann says he is good and leaves, but AJ Francis says "We'll see."
Dirty Dango and Oleg Prudius beat Dante King and Damian Drake, with Oleg Prudius doing almost all the work while Dango is on the phone up until the end of the match.
Backstage, we hear from Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake). Zack Gibson says that they were never pinned at Hard To Kill and that they are not going to wait in line. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and confronts Grizzled Young Veterans, and security has to keep ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) back. Santino puts both teams in a best two-out-of-three series in which the winning team is the TNA World Tag Team Champions, and the series begins next week.
Backstge, Gia Miller interviews "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). Shelley says The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) are not the standard bearers of the company that they think they are, and Sabin tells everyone to pay attention when the three of them team up tonight. Okada says that tonight, TNA will feel "The Rainmaker."
Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Trinity following a series of roll-ups and countering Starstruck into a stack-up pinfall attempt. After the match, The Shaw-Tourage (Jai Vidal and Savanna Evans) get in the ring and beat up both women, and "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw shows up and hits both Trinity and Jordynne with the X from the recent Ultimate X match before nailing Trinity with the Denoument.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose). Eddie says they have been the standard bearers for a long time and that there is a reason Moose is World Champion. Myers says they will go worldwide tonight when they beat Kazuchika Okada. Moose says that when a system works, you have no choice but to trust the system.
Backstage, we hear from "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. He says today is a good day and that there have been a lot of good days lately, and that TNA got its worldbeater when he beat Will Ospreay. Suddenly, Alan Angels shows up and wants Alexander on the first episode of his new show "The Sound Check." Alexander says he is busy, but changes his mind.
"The Most Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Zachary Wentz with the Zig Zag, now known as the "Danger Zone." After the match, Trey Miguel runs into the ring, but Nemeth hits him with the Danger Zone. Steve Maclin then runs into the ring and attacks Nemeth, but Nemeth counters KIA with the Danger Zone.
We see a vignette for Crazzy Steve, who says that Tommy Dreamer thought he was helping him only to hold him back. He says he did not need Dreamer's advice and that he will use the Digital Media Championship to carve a scar in the history of TNA Wrestling. He says that he has taken everything away from Dreamer, and that as far as he is concerned, he does not need to listen to anybody. Rhino shows up and says that if he does not like taking advice, he will give him some advice wheteher he likes it or not, and shoves him into a nearby crate. Crazzy Steve cannot help but laugh.
We hear from Decay (Rosemary and Havok). Rosemary says that at Hard To Kill, TNA was reborn, and so were they. Havok says that she had to go back to her roots in the undead wastleland and remind herself of who and what she really is. Rosemary says Courtney Rush and Jessicka had a purpose, but that purpose has been served, and from here on out, Decay will no longer play by the rules and they will do things their way.
MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly) beat Dani Luna and Jody Threat. After the match, MK Ultra lays out Dani Luna with a double-team piledriver just like they did Jody Threat.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) in a six-man tag match.
At the end of the show, it is revealed that Mustafa Ali is coming to TNA.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Camaro Jackson and Anaya.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Laynie Luck.
Zak Knight beats Aaron Solo.
Griff Garrison and Cole Karter beat The Spanish Announce Project (Serpentico and Luther). After the match, Garrison and Karter continue to attack The Spanish Announce Project and unmask Serpentico, then walk off with Serpentico's mask.
"All Heart" Blake Christian and Willie Mack beat The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum).
Taya Valkyrie, Leila Grey, and Diamante beat Lady Frost, Trish Adora and Kiera Hogan in a six-woman tag match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Rachael Ellering and "Legit" Leyla Hirsch. Leyla says she and Rachael have been building chemistry in and out of the ring as they have been succeeding in the ring. She says that she feels great and confident regarding the ROH Women's Television Championship tournament, and both feel that the other have good chances in the tournament.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson and The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson and Jacked Jameson) in a six-man tag match.
Red Velvet beats Heather Reckless.
Backstage, "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose is throwing Athena's gear in the trash when Lexy Nair confronts her. Nyla Rose reminds Lexy Nair exactly who she is dealing with and tells her that she is the minion overlord and that Lexy and Billie Starkz are now her minions whether they like it or not. She then has Lexy Nair grab the camera before putting the cameraman through the nearby table, then warns Billie Starkz to fall in line or fall down like Athena.
Billie Starkz beats Tootie Lynn.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Kody Lane.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jerry Lynn when Dalton Castle tries to break into a door to smash Johnny TV's face. Jerry Lynn has to hold Dalton back and slap him in the face before Johnny TV comes out of the room. Johnny says Dalton cannot have a match until he is "TV ready," then gets dragged away on a chain by Taya Valkyrie while doing the splits.
Abadon beats Robyn Renegade.
Jack Cartwheel beats Jon Cruz.
Action Andretti beats Anthony Henry.
Rocky "Azucar" Romeo beats Slim J, JD Drake and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods in a Four Corners Survival Match.
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat Gravity and Gringo Loco in a ROH World Tag Team Championships Proving Ground Match.
Samoa Joe heads to the ring. Joe says tonight is a night of celebration due to a new championship endeavor, as opportunities must be earned, not given. He says AEW wrestlers will battle tooth and nail for a shot at his gold. He says that the opportunity at a championship will also be the opportunity for the worst night of one's night when he does to them what he did to Hook last week: beat them down unmerciful, choke them out unconscious and take everything from them. Hook shows up and tells Joe that he lost and Joe won, then both men shake hands. Hook says he does not know when or where, but he will see him again. Joe agrees, then tells him to get to the back of line and sics security on him to get him out of the ring. The three security guards who show up get laid out, and the third one gets choked out with Redrum. Two members of AEW security get in the ring to get Hook to stop. Hook stops and heads to the back.
Samoa Joe guests on commentary for the next match.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Penta el Zero Miedo.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Orange Cassidy. Orange says he will defend the International Championship against Roderick Strong at Revolution, then says he will keep doing what he does until then. He says there will be a match on Rampage where the winner will face him for the title on Collision.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). Matt says morale is through the roof and that theyare here to make sure the show is running smoothly. Top Flight then show up, and The Young Bucks give them a hard time for walking around not in gear and without credentials as a joke.
Wardlow beats Trent Beretta. After the match, Wardlow attacks Trent again, and Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Orange Cassidy, Rocky "Azucar" Romero) show up just before the rest of Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) calls Wardlow off.
We see a video package for Adam Copeland vs. Minoru Suzuki later tonight.
Renee Paquette hosts a face-to-face meeting between "The Virtuousa" Deonna Purrazzo and "Timeless" Toni Storm on the stage. Toni's half of the stage is in black-and-white and at reduced framer per second during the meeting. Toni mentions Deonna Purrazzo's recent body shaming, which she says is ridiculous as there is more to shame about her. She says they have history, but that does not mean she can use their past friendship to get a title shot. She says that she has had a lot of friends, all less talented than her, and while Deonna may be the best technical wrestling in the world today, she will twist her lips so hard she will need an epidural if she steps in the ring with her. Deonna says she is here to win gold, make friends, and that she will do it arm by arm. She says that the "delusional sham" she is looking at is not the Toni Storm she wants to face; she wants to face and beat the one who slept on dojo floors for the women's world title. She tells her to reach down and find that Toni, then tells her to look down at her ankle, as it looks a lot like hers. It is revealed that they both have identical tattooes on their ankles, then Deonna says Toni does not have her fooled. Toni tells Deonna to take her tattoo and "blow it right out of [her] bumhole." Both women throw shoes at each other, and Luther gets hit with a big boot after Deonna briefly locks in Venus de Milo on Toni. Toni and Mariah May flee.
Backstage, Jon Moxley says that The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) has won a lot of championships and have never had time for a victory party because there is always a bigger challenge ahead. He says that the party is over in AEW and that he will maim, pulverize and torture anyone who cannot get with the program and keep up with him in the ring in 2024.
Backstage, we hear from Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. Taya says she knows who Deonna Purrazzo is and challenges her to a match at next week's Dynamite so she can send her to the back of the line for the AEW Women's World Championship.
Swerve Strickland beats Jeff Hardy.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page when Swerve Strickland shows up with Prince Nana and brags about what he did to Jeff Hardy tonight as well as his undefeated streak. Hangman says he is also undefeated and if he had it his way, he would keep him from having a whiff of the World title. It is then announced that Hangman and Swerve will be in Dealer's Choice matches choosing each other's matches.
Thunder Rosa beats Red Velvet.
The Savannah Bananas baseball team is seen in the front row.
Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin and Sting in the ring. Darby says that everyone always asks him what it is like and what impact it has had in his career. Darby talks about how Sting's career was seemingly cut short in 2015 and how he flew to his house in Texas and told Sting that he still had it. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) are seen watching backstage as Darby talks about how he told Sting to get back in the ring, and now that they are undefeated as a tag team, it is high time they win the tag team titles. He says that Sting still has it, and that the fans agree. The fans do agree as they chant "You still got it!" Darby asks Sting if he wants to end his career as a champion, and Sting says that he is all in.
Backstage, we hear from "Absolute" Ricky Starks and Big Bill. Big Bill thanks Darby Allin and Sting for referring to them as champions and by name, and they accept Darby and Sting's challenge. Ricky Starks says that Sting will not make it to Revolution, and tells him and Darby Allin to lay down for them.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against The Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) after "Switchblade" Jay White stops Kaun from using a chair Nana placed into the ring as a weapon and The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) powerbomb Prince Nana into the timekeeper's table.
We hear from Serena Deeb. She says anticipation is a very powerful emotion before warning the women's division that she is ready to return and that the wait is over.
Adam Copeland beats Minoru Suzuki with the Killswitch. After the match, Christian Cage is seen having watched the match from backstage.Afterwards, Copeland says he has never been hit that hard in his life, then tells Suzuki that he has his respect. Suzuki growls at Copeland and leaves the ring, then Copeland says that was the kind of war Christian Cage knows nothing about. Copeland warns Christian that he is still coming for him, and the show ends.
Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker beat Nathan Frazer and Axiom to advance to the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov is met by Josh Briggs, who says that he wants to see where he measures up. Dragunov admits he respects his bravery, but asks him if he really wants this. Trick Williams shows up and tells Briggs to prove himself another time, and this leads to Briggs challenging Trick to a match after Briggs states that Trick is in Carmelo Hayes' back pocket. Afterwards, Trick tells Dragunov he wants him to be ready for Vengeance Day, but Dragunov asks Trick if he will be ready.
Backstage, Wren Sinclair psyches herself up for er match when she is met by Fallon Henley. Fallon says eliminating Lash Legend in last week's battle royal is a big deal, and tells Wren she will do fine.
Backstage, Ava leaves Shawn Michaels' office with William Regal. Ava is officially the General Manager of NXT, and Regal tells Ava that while it is a thankless job with egos to juggle and tough decisions to make, he knows she can do it.
Lash Legend beats Wren Sinclair following interference attempts by Jakara Jackson. After the match, Meta-Four gangs up on Wren Sinclair, but Fallon Henley shows up and makes the save for Wren, and the two of them clean house.
In footage from earlier today at the Italian restaurant, we find out OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts, Jaida Parker) have attacked Arianna Rizzo as they shake another man down.
Backstage, Elektra Lopez is looking for Lola Vice.
Dijak vs. Joe Gacy ends before it can begin and de-evolves into a ringside brawl.
Backstage, Arianna Grace is met by Elektra Lopez, who is looking for Lola Vice.
We hear from Lexis King, who says that the main event is happening a little earlier tonight and that he is the only man worth of center stage.
In footage from over the weekend, Mr. Stone and Von Wagner head back to his old college football field to help Wagner work on speed, stamina and agility with the help of Mr. Stone's two sons.
Lexis King beats Trey Bearhill.
Backstage, Trick Williams is met by Carmelo Hayes, who wants to make sure that Trick is focused and tells him to handle Josh Briggs tonight before telling him that Ilja Dragunov sees him as a threat. Trick says he has everything figured out.
It's time for Supernova Sessions. Tonight's guest is Lola Vice. Noam Dar makes fun of Von Wagner and Mr. Stone at the start of tonight's show, stating that they both have the same classes and even share crayons before bringing out Lola. Lola says that the moment she and Elektra Lopez linked up, Elektra tried to ride her hype train like a leech as long as she could and tried to use her to become relevant again. Lola says she then dumped Elektra like the baggage she is. She says that she regrets nothing, as people watch and follow her every move and all the female Superstars are jealous of her star powers, and she earned her Breakout Tournament contract on her own. Elektra Lopez shows up and confronts Lola Vice, then says she is the real deal while Lola got to NXT by shaking her ass on Instagram and being a wannabe MMA fighter, and calls Lola the biggest phony in WWE and that their match next week is the realest thing in her life. Lola asks Elektra if she knows what she is getting into, but Elektra says she wants to burn Vice City to the ground right now before hitting Lola with a Spear and getting in a brawl that referees immediately have to break up.
We hear from Tony D'Angelo, who tells OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Scrypts, Jaida Parker) they made a big mistake tearing the restaurant up and that things are about to get interesting for them.
At Chase University, things are being taken down and removed by movers. Andre Chase apologizes to Riley Osborne before Riley leaves, and Duke Hudson and Andre Chase can only watch as everything Chase has built is gone. He says that next week, Chase University will say their goodbyes.
Dragon Lee beats Scrypts after The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Arianna Rizzo) show up and attack OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker) at ringside. Oba Femi is seen watching from the balcony during the match. After the match, Oba Femi tells Dragon Lee he will see him at Vengeance Day.
Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofe wonder what they need to do to succeed as a tag team when Brinley Reece shows up trying to be a big source of positivity. Enofe says they cannot catch a break and that they need luck, but Brinley is having none of it.
Backstage, Lyra Valkyria is met by Tatum Paxley. Lyra tells Tatum that their partnership was a one time thing and that it will not work out, but Tatum says she gets it.
Blair Davenport beats Karmen Petrovic.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Ridge Holland. Ridge says he stepped away from The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Butch, Ridge Holland) to prove himself, but Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) has galvanized him as he has tried to find his redemption. He then says that he will take on Gallus by himself.
Ilja Dragunov guests on commentary for the next match.
Trick Williams beats Josh Briggs after Briggs inadvertently boots Ilja Dragunov in the face and Carmelo Hayes stops Dragunov as he gets on the apron to go after Briggs. After the match, Dragunov tries to charge at Trick, but referees hold him back.
Backstage, Thea Hail mourns the end of Chase University, but Jacy Jayne says it is not over yet. Lexis King shows up and tells Thea Hail to cry on his shoulder, then Riley Osborne shows up and tells Lexis that she and Jacy want nothing to do with him. Riley then asks Thea if they can have a quick chat alone later.
We see another vignette for No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne).
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes tells Trick Williams that Ilja Dragunov was going after him and sees him as a threat, but Trick refuses to believe it.
General Manager Ava oversees a contract signing for the NXT Women's Championship match at Vengeance Day. Challenger Roxanne Perez comes out first, followed by NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria. Roxanne says she and Lyra respect each other and that this is a big main event nine weeks early. Lyra agrees and says that she has been wanting to do this since she debuted and Roxanne won the title on that night. Roxanne says this year has been a year in the making and that Lyra is the best in NXT, then says that she was in her position a year ago and has had to pick herself back up and dig deeper while Lyra rose through the ranks to win the title she never lost. Roxanne then says she gets her one-on-one title match for the title on Sunday and that everything will be worth it when she wins. Lyra says she has seen Roxanne grow into the competitor she has become today, and says that Roxanne had a great run and that she replaced her at the top of the division. She says that she needs the "new, edgy Roxanne" on Vengeance Day in order to prove herself, and that everything Roxanne went through in the last year will mean nothing. Roxanne says Lyra will lose their match and that the real questions are going to arise, and that it will soon be seen if Lyra can handle everything and rebuild herself. Lyra says she has been physically and mentally tougher than her and that she rises where Roxanne crumbles. Ava gets between them so that they can sign the contract for their match. Lyra signs the contract first, followed by Roxanne. Both of them stare each other down and shake hands. As Lyra leaves, Tatum Paxley shows up from underneath the table and puts Roxanne through the table before hugging Lyra. Lyra shoves Tatum away and tells her to stay away as the show ends.
