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.
In memory of Ole Anderson, 1942 - 2024. In memory of Mike "Virgil" Jones, 1951 - 2024.
Steve Maclin beats "Speedball" Mike Bailey. After the match, Maclin says that this is what he does best and that he continues to stack body after body, and that is why he took out "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. He says that Nemeth is nowhere to be found and is going to suck the life out of TNA before making opportunity elsewhere. Suddenly, Nic Nemeth shows up on the video screen and says he is in New Japan as the new Global Champion, and that he cannot wait to come back and face him at Sacrifice.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Frankie Kazarian finds out from Gia Miler that he has been suspended for his actions at No Surrender. Frankie tells Gia to ask Santino Marella if he thinks this is the right thing to do.
Jake Something beats Laredo Kid.
It's time for The Sound Check. A late Alan Angels' guest backstage is Kon. Angels says he has bought the best security nobody can buy and that he is proud of what Kon is doing right now. Kon says he does not anyone leading him anywhere and that he goes where he wants, then says that he is the baddest man in TNA and that after No Surrender, PCO may still be dead. Suddenly, the lights go out, and everything is black and white when PCO shoves Angels out of the way and confronts Kon.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry states that tonight is the TNA Wrestling in-ring debut of AJ Francis, and while the two of them have not always gotten along, tonight he sympathizes as everyone is watching Francis and the pressure is running high. He says the last thing AJ Francis wants to do is flop, and therefore he wants to give Francis a warm welcome, which means nobody should chant "AJ sucks." The people chant it anyway, then Hendry apologizes and says the fans also love to chant "We Believe."
Joe Hendry and Rich Swann beat Cody Deaner and AJ Francis.
We hear from Decay (Rosemary and Havok). Rosemary says they had the element of surprise at Hard To Kill, but those powers can be so fleeting. Havok says patience is a virtue that not everyone possesses, and that they are not patient. They say they have come to a city like New Orleans where the streets are filled with darkness and spirits are invited for dinner, and Rosemary makes it clear that she and Havok want the Knockouts tag team titles again.
It is announced that Alex Hammerstone has been signed to TNA Wrestling and that he will face "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander again at Sacrifice.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. As he talks about his match with Alex Hammerstone at Sacrifice, Dirty Dango, Oleg Prudius and Alpha Bravo show up to plug Dango's wrestling school. Alexander takes this as a challenge and leaves to set up a match for next week.
The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) are in the ring. John Skyler says Mustafa Ali brought the change that the X Division, TNA and the fans needed, calls Louisiana "Mississippi," then introduces Mustafa Ali to the ring. Mustafa announces that change has come to the X Division and that it all happened because the fans believed that "In Ali, we trust." He declares that as new X Division Champion, he will declare his first executive order. Suddenly, Chris Sabin shows up. Sabin demands that Mustafa leave the podium and face him like a man, then says that while they are both different, they both believe in change. Sabin says change is about selflessness, self-betterment, and accomplishing goals by believing in one's self. Mustafa then says it is all about him and that he has other people make change while he takes the credit for himself, and says that if The Good Hands were not at Mustafa's side, he would still be champion. Mustafa calls this "a slanderous accusation" and that The Good Hands are here because they support the campaign, and that there was not one soul in the building who supported him at No Surrender. Sabin says he is no politician and is not here to debate, and that he is only here to fight. He punches Mustafa in the face, and as The Good Hands hold Sabin down, KUSHIDA and Kevin Knight show up to even the numbers. The Good Hands get a beatdown as Mustafa Ali escapes with the help of his own security detail.
George Iceman introduces Ash By Elegance. Ash announces that next week, she will be having her second match in TNA Wrestling.
Backstage, Mustafa Ali is furious with The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) for letting Chris Sabin, KUSHIDA and Kevin Knight through and ruin everything. He says actions have consequences, then everyone leaves.
Tasha Steelz vs. Xia Brookside for a shot at the Knockouts World Championship ends in a double count-out. After the match, Jordynne Grace shows up and says she has been watching from backstage and has seen enough. She says that both of them want a title shot and that they will both get it at Sacrifice.
Backstage, we hear from Rhino, who wants Crazzy Steve in a no-disqualification match so Steve can hit him with whatever he wants while he will hit Steve with a Gore.
The System (Moose, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers) beat ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) and Eric Young in a six-man tag match.
Queen Aminata beats Taya Valkyrie to advance to the semi-finals of the ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Mike Sydal.
Komander beats "All Heart" Blake Christian.
Lexy Nair brings out Athena and Billie Starkz on the stage. Athena says that she has read things on social media about the three of them drifting apart, then tells Lexy Nair to stop chasing everyone for interviews as she belongs next to her and Billie. Athen also admits that "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose took her to her limit in their two-out-of-three falls Tables Match before she "yeeted" her through a table. Billie mentions her progress in the ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament and says she will win the whole thing, and Athena tells her she had better win it or else. Athen says that this is their year and that this is her show with her rules, and if anyone does not like it, they can step up and step out.
Taiji Ishimori beats Jacoby Watts by submission.
Backstage, we hear from Queen Aminata, who says that she beat Taya Valkyrie like she said she would, which was not easy, and that she can still feel the pain from the match. She says the ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament started with sixteen women and will end with only one: Queen Aminata.
Johnny TV beats Dalton Castle to acquire custody of The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) after Taya Valkyrie knocks Dalton Castle off the top rope so that Johnny can hit Starship Pain for the win. Before the match, The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson) reinvigorate Dalton Castle to his former self with the Savage Sauce. Dalton Castle is inconsolable after the match.
"Hangman" Adam Page heads to the ring to start tonight's show, and he is seen carrying a crutch under his right arm. Adam Page says that when AEW started, it was an important endeavor for his friends, but for him, it was a goal to meet and exceed the fans' expectations, which is why it hurts to have the World Championship in front of him only for him to be injured. He talks about how he considered a three-way match for the AEW World Championship "bullshit" and that the potential singles match had the wrong two competitors, then refuses to apologize for that before announcing he will not be able to compete at Revolution. Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland show up, and Swerve says that he and Hangman have been through war in the last six months and that he did not expect this to happen. He says that he targeted Hangman because of everything he accomplished, then says that one cannot fight fate or escape destiny and that his destiny is to go on to become AEW World Champion. Samoa Joe shows up and says it looks like Hangman and Swerve are trying to hug it out, and says they have only gone after each other because they forgot who the real man around AEW is and says they are hungry because he is starving them. Joe says that regardless of whoever he faces at Revolution, he will whip both of their asses. Swerve says he went from unemployed to main eventing pay-per-views and from a cruiserweight to a world champion, and that he will do what it takes to become champion. He also mentions what he did to "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne - breaking into his father's gym and leaving him in a pool of his own blood - as he says he will do whatever it takes and that he is on the verge of making history, and on Sunday, he will become world champion. Swerve is then attacked from behind by Hangman, who is actually not injured at all. Hangman then tells Swerve he will not have the world title and then tells Joe that he will become world champion.
In footage from earlier today, The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) arrive at the arena and are interviews by Renee Paquette. Nicholas says that their meeting with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair went well, and Matthew asks if Ric Flair has shown up so they can thank Sting for his contributions before conducting their exit interview. The two of them produce white baseball bats and look for Sting.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) beat Eddie Kingston and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) in a trios match after Danielson knocks Eddie out before putting him in a submission hold.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho, who talks about how he was thrown into the deep end in Mexico when he had matches with legends, one of whom was Atlantis, whom he called a mentor and a friend. He says that he is facing Atlantis Jr. tonight to repay the favor and show him a lesson in what he can do.
Tony Schiavone interviews Will Ospreay - who is now All Elite - in the ring. Ospreay thanks the fans for their receptions, then announces that his obligations with New Japan Pro Wrestling, went on holiday, nearly lost his bags and is now in All Elite Wrestling for full-time work. He talks about how he beat Orange Cassidy in an AEW ring and beat Kenny Omega in Canada before pinning Chris Jericho in Wembley Stadium, and while the territory is different, he is ready to pick up where he left off with The Don Callis Family. Don Callis, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and Powerhouse Hobbs show up and head to the ring, and Callis says there is nothing he likes more than a family reunion. He says that when he thinks of talent, he thinks of Kyle Fletcher, Konosuke Takeshita and Will Ospreay, and says that Will Ospreay needs to top what he has done by having the match of the decade with Konosuke Takeshita. Callis says that no matter who wins at Revolution, because the Don Callis Family will win either way. He then asks Takeshita and Ospreay to shake hands. Ospreay extends his hand, and when both men shake hands, both men have a staredown.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Eddie Kingston. Eddie is soon approached by The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) as they look for Sting, and Nicholas threatens to fine Eddie for talking crap about him before Matthew tells him to "work on the presentation" and follow the dress code.
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne. During the match, the rest of The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Shayna Wayne, Killswitch) is ejected from ringside after Christian trips Orange Cassidy off the top rope, despite interfering when the referee is not looking. Later in the match, The Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) show up from behind the barricade and distract Orange Cassidy, but Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Trent Beretta run out and fight them. Nick Wayne removes a top turnbuckle cover, but is caught by Daniel Garcia. Orange hits the Orange Punch to retain. After the match, Roderick Strong attacks Orange Cassidy out of nowhere, but they are chased out of the ring by Beretta and Romero.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Bang Bang Scissor Gang. "Switchblade" Jay White admits he was apprehensive at first, but they have proven how well they can work together. After the team brings up "Platinum" Max Caster choking before Saturday's match, Anthony Bowens proposes Austin Gunn team up with him and Max after Austin Gunn initially brings up the idea.
Skye Blue beats Kris Statlander after Stokely Hathaway inadvertently distracts the referee with a chain that he tries to pass to Statlander, allowing Julia Hart to hit Statlander with the TBS Championship before Skye Blue hits the Code Blue for the win.
Backstage, The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) find Sting's dressing room, and after Matthew warns that the only sure thing about Sting is that nothing is for sure, Matthew and Nicholas bust into the room to find nothing but bats hanging off the ceiling.
"Lionheart" Chris Jericho beats Atlantis Jr. after Atlantis throws in the towel while Jericho has Atlantis Jr. in the Walls of Jericho. After the match, Jericho raises both Atlantis' and Atlantis Jr.'s hands, and Atlantis and Jericho hug.
The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) head to the ring, still carrying white baseball bats. As they taunt fans wearing Sting masks in the front row, one of them reveals themselves to be Darby Allin and brawls with The Young Bucks. The Young Bucks soon overpower Darby, then hit him with the EVP-Trigger before bringing out "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair gets in the ring, but when Matthew hands him a bat, Ric Flair fights the Bucks instead only for Nicholas to hit him with a low blow. Sting's music hits, and The Young Bucks wait at the entrance ramp only for Sting to come down from the rafters from behind. Sting overpowers The Young Bucks, and Darby Allin hits them with the Coffin Drop. Nicholas then receives a Scorpion Deathdrop before standing tall with Darby and Flair in the ring.
Ilja Dragunov heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says he is not in the mood to wait around all tonight, for this is Stand & Deliver season, and calls out Carmelo Hayes so they can have a discussion regarding the NXT Championship. Carmelo shows up and says Dragunov may be champion for now, but he is the one that makes the brand go. Security shows up to stand between him and Dragunov, who Carmelo says makes him sick with his custom suits and has to be ticked off that he used him. Dragunov says that he can be spiteful, and Carmelo says that he will not step into the ring until he sees a contract. Carmelo says Dragunov's biggest fear is losing the NXT Championship, then tells Dragunov to get everything in order before the end of the night so they can talk business. Dragunov approaches the ropes, and when a few members of Carmelo's security approach him, they get laid out.
Backstage, General Manager Ava is met by Gigi Dolin, who wants to talk about her NXT future. When Ava heads to her office, Jaida Parker is already there, and this leads to an argument between Gigi and Jaida. Ava kicks Jaida out.
Kiana James beats Kelani Jordan after Izzi Dame trips Kelani off the apron, which allows Kiana to hit the Dealbreaker for the win.
In backstage footage from last week, an irritated and enraged Roxanne Perez beats Jakara Jackson up in the locker room after losing out on another opportunity for the NXT Women's Championship.
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Edris Enofe and Malik Blade. After the match, Andre Chase and Duke Hudson show up from the Chase U section and challenge Gallows and Anderson to a match when Nathan Frazer and Axiom show up also wanting a piece of Gallows and Anderson. All of a sudden, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro hit Gallows and Anderson from the top rope from behind, and all three teams clear Gallows and Anderson out of the ring. Meanwhile, Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker are on the nearby balcony.
Backstage, Oba Femi meets with General Manager Ava concerning his next challenger. After Ava says she is figuring this out, Ilja Dragunov shows up, wanting to speak with her.
Roxanne Perez beats Jakara Jackson with the crossface. During the match, Lash Legend gets ejected when Jakara grabs onto Lash Legend to counter the Pop Rox.
Backstage, Thea Hail talks about Riley Osbourne, who says that that the Thea Hail he dated was not the one that he got to know and that they are better off as friends. Jacy Jayne says "the old Thea" was a loser, Fallon Henley is a moron who begs people to be her friends, and that Andre Chase and Duke Hudson are also losers. Suddenly, Kiana James and Izzi Dame show up to talk about the calenders, which leaves Thea alone with her thoughts.
Backstage, Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker are met by The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Anderson makes fun of "Comedian Corbin" "liking it in NXT," then says it will not take him and Gallows long . Corbin says the only thing funny was the sound Anderson's made when AJ Styles slapped in the mouth. A fight almost breaks out, and Breakker says that when they get in the ring, the dogs come out. Gallows says they will see if Breakker and Corbin can get past Chase University, and if they do, he and Anderson will be waiting for them.
Dijak beats Luca Crusifino. After the match, Joe Gacy shows up freeing himself from his straitjacket, and Crusifino hits Dijak from behind with a crowbar before Gacy and Dijak brawl their way to the back.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo tells Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo to go get Luca Crusifino for him after the two of them and Adriana Rizzo watch the previous match.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Noam Dar and Oro Mensah. Noam says Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) is ready for anything and that nobody is doing it like they are right now, and that regardless of who he faces, it will end the same way.
Lyra Valkyria heads to the ring. She wishes Shotzi a speedy recovery and tells her that she still owes her a title shot, then gives credit where credit is due to Lash Legend for stepping up afterwards. She says she promised to stand in the ring as NXT Women's Champion and held up that promise, then mentions she made a promise to Tatum Paxley for staying in the background like she asked her to and asks her to come to the ring. Lyra crawls out from behind the barricade and says she would do anything for her, then says she has proven that she is a woman of her word after trying to come off as less creepy. Lyra tells Tatum that she has gotten with General Manager Ava and that they will face The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. As Tatum gets excited for the match, Ridge Holland shows up and wishes the both of them the best of luck, then asks for the ring in order to get something off his chest. Tatum and Lyra leave. Ridge says he is a man of action than he is a man of words, and that his actions have gotten him in this predicament. He says that when he retaliates against someone, he takes it too far, and he apologizes for defending himself and his family. As he says that there was no malicious intent in his actions, the lights go out, and a message stating "Truth will ultimately prevail, but there is bringing it to light" is heard. A man then hits Ridge with a chair when a spotlight is on the ring, and the man is Shawn Spears, previously known as Tye Dillinger.
Backstage, Brooks Jensen confronts Oba Femi and challenges him for the North American Championship, saying Josh Briggs told him to grow some balls and that this is what he is going to do. Oba Femi says that looking for a fight is one thing, but when he is done with him, he will not even be able to walk.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid is able to interview Carmelo Hayes, who is surrounded by security. Carmelo says he wants Ilja Dragunov in the ring and General Manager Ava with a contract for him to sign. He tells Dragunov "no contract, no Melo."
Von Wagner beats Lexis King with a schoolkid pin after Mr. Stone - who was accidentaly sandwiched between Von Wagner and the barricade earlier in the match - gets on the . After the match, Lexis King attacks Von Wagner's leg, and Mr. Stone grabs Lexis King by the hair only to get punched in the face. Lexis King then hits Mr. Stone with the Coronation, and referees rush in to check on Mr. Stone.
We see a video package chronicling the careers of The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane). Backstage, Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley entertain the idea of being women's tag team champions. Jaida Parker says The Kabuki Warriors will embarrass them, and Arianna Grace tries to defuse the situation through words only for Jaida Parker to make fun of her crown.
Backstage, Joe Gacy sneaks up on Dijak as he argues with General Manager Ava and attacks him. Referees have to break up the ensuing brawl.
Jaida Parker beats Gigi Dolin when Arianna Grace shows up and grabs Gigi's arm when she rears back only to get decked, which allows Jaida Parker to get the win when Gigi is distracted.
We see the message "See you soon" written on a beach followed by the NXT Roadblock logo.
Charlie Dempsey beats Noam Dar two falls to one (2-1) to become the NXT Heritage Cup Champion! Charlie Dempsey scores the first fall with a bridge pin with 1:14 (one minute, fourteen seconds) left in Round 1. Noam Dar scores the second fall with the Nova Roller with 2:39 (two minutes, thirty-nine seconds) left in Round 4. Charlie Dempsey scores the third and deciding fall with a German suplex bridge pin with 2:08 (two minutes, eight seconds) left in Round 5 following the distraction by the rest of No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) and Drew Gulak taking a Nova Roller for Dempsey.
Backstage, Shawn Spears says he likes Ridge Holland, but says Ridge has lied to himself for far too long and that the pain coursing through his body is the truth. He says the truth can bring one to their knees, and this is why he is in NXT. After Shawn Spears walks away, Roxanne Perez refuses an interview on the way out.
Ilja Dragunov and General Manager Ava are in the ring for a contract signing between Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Championship at Roadblock. Carmelo Hayes soon shows up with a security detail. Carmelo says that he and Dragunov are now speaking the same language, then states that he has brought security with him for Dragunov's protection and that he will become NXT Champion again at Roadblock. Dragunov says he and Carmelo have known each other for eight months and was initially shocked by his blatant honestly, but has realized that is who he is and that he will do anything to become champion. Carmelo mentions Dragunov saying he wants to take his soul and tells him that he is colder than Dragunov can imagine, then The D'Angelo Family shows up. Tony D'Angelo gets in the ring and says that if everyone is talking about big business, then he should be part of the conversation. Carmelo is against this, but D'Angelo says one must not be "Him" to move things around here, for there is only one Don. All of a sudden, Carmelo's security detail walks away, then D'Angelo says he has been watching this feud go on for the last eight months and that he is the one man who can flip things on their head. He says Carmelo has had more of, then tells Dragunov is the man who wants to take the NXT title from him and not Carmelo, as he has earned everything he has ever gotten and that anyone who crossed him earned what they got coming to them. He says he will earn a title match at Stand & Deliver, then Dragunov says D'Angelo has gotten his interest. Tony D'Angelo says it will be him and Carmelo Hayes at Roadblock, with the winner facing Dragunov for the title at Stand & Deliver. Dragunov says he would like nothing better than Carmelo earning something for once in his life, and tells D'Angelo he has his match before telling him "Whoop that 'Melo." D'Angelo and Dragunov shake hands as Carmelo asks if Ava will stand behind the decision of a cowardly champion before telling D'Angelo that he cannot beat him, saying D'Angelo is better suited for a menial job while he is the real Don. D'Angleo confronts Carmelo, who shoves him into Dragunov and casues D'Angelo to inadvertently elbow Dragunov, then signs the contract for the match.
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is in the ring, where he introduces Rhea Ripley as the greatest Women's World Champion of all time in a chorus of boos. Rhea Ripley then makes her way to the ring. Rhea talks about how she walked both in and out of her home country as Women's World Champion, and says that while Nia Jax may have been the biggest threat to her reign, being from "down under" does not stop her from being on top. Suddenly, Becky Lynch heads to the ring. She declares that she has come around to fight Rhea, but not without congratulating her on retaining against Nia Jax and observing that they both had a great night on Saturday. Dominik refuses to allow Becky to show disrespect Rhea, and Becky tells him to shut up before calling him "a dirty kumquat" and threatening to put him in his place, then notes that Rhea has sat back as champion while she has been the backbone of WWE while writing a book. Rhea tells Becky not to disrespect Dominik ever again, then congratulates Becky on winning the women's Elimination Chamber match before telling her to stop disappointing her and to finally get on her level. She says that Becky thinks she is the backbone of everything, but behind every great man is a greater woman, and she is not behind her, because she is always on top. As Rhea and Dominik leave, Becky is attacked from behind by Nia Jax. Officials show up to stop Nia Jax from hitting Becky with the A-Nia-Lator.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Nia Jax, who says she should be the one who should be going to WrestleMania even after she beat Becky Lynch, and that Liv Morgan will get what Becky just got, except ten times worse.
Sami Zayn beats Shinsuke Nakamura with a Helluva Kick to the back of the head followed by another one to the face.
We see a video package of the events leading up to The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. Imperium (Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci) in a Street Fight tonight.
Before the next match, Chelsea Green declares that tonight, after filing a formal complaint with WWE management, she will be competing in protest. She says that last week, she could have won the Last Chance Battle Royal and been in the Elimination Chamber had it not been for Raquel Rodriguez, and says that she should have won the match, not Raquel. She then says Raquel won the battle royal to lose in the Elimination Chamber like the San Jose Sharks, then says she will prove Raquel is a loser by kicking her ass.
Raquel Rodriguez quickly beats Chelsea Green.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Sami Zayn. Sami says that he has been trying to keep his cool, but tonight's match was in his head all week and that a loss would have disproven everything about himself. He says that he is a contender and will become a champion, even if that opportunity has to find him. Suddenly, Imperium (Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci) shows up, and Ludwig Kaiser glances at Sami before he and Vinci walk past. Gunther then shows up and looks at Sami, then laughs at him.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says The Rock slapped him in the face and he challenged him to a match, and he awaits his rebuttal at SmackDown. As for tonight, he has been watching Grayson Waller, and now Grayson will get his first Monday night main event against him.
Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci) heads to the ring. Gunther declares that after beating Jey Uso last week, he stands in the ring as the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time. Gunther admits that it was a close match and that Jey almost had him beat, and that he felt the Intercontinental title slip away from him for the first time in his reign. He says that he got lucky and that nobody is perfect, but he is "very, very close," and before Kaiser and Vinci outclass The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) later tonight, he must address his future. Gunther says he has put his heard and soul into making the Intercontinental title the most prestigious in WWE and has defeated countless opponents to do it, then asks who his WrestleMania opponent will be. He says that people have brought up potential opponents, including R-Truth, then The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) shows up. Damian Priest tells Gunther that The Judgment Day does not sweat him, but admits that Gunther has had a very good run. He says The Judgment Day ran the table on Saturday and plan to do the same thing at WrestleMania. He also says that they plan on adding more gold then, and that includes the Intercontinental Championship. Gunther says that Damian Priest will not be cashing in his Money In The Bank contract on him, then asks who will face him. Dominik steps up and says that when The Judgment Day says they will do something, they mean it, and that Gunther's title belongs to them. Gunther shoves Dominik, and the rest of The Judgment Day have to hold Damian Priest back.
Backstage, Rhea Ripley runs into the rest of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) and questions Dominik Mysterio wanting to challenge Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship, and tells him that he had better take care of it. After Finn tells Dominik that he will need to smooth things over with Rhea, Dominik runs into Andrade, who says that he has a meeting with General Manager Adam Pearce tonight regarding his first opponent.
Imperium (Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) in a Street Fight.
We see a vignette for Grayson Waller.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is met by Chad Gable. Pearce congratulates Gable on his victory last week, and says he is here not as a competitor, but as a father, and that he wants Gunther again after he reduced his daughter to tears and called him a terrible father. He says his reasons for wanting Gunther are honest, and while he wants to face him for a championship, for him, it means more.
The Wells Family are the recipients of tonight's Cricket Fan Seat Upgrade.
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark beat Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell with a Kirifuda Clutch from Baszler to Hartwell.
Backstage, R-Truth is met by The Miz and #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) in The Judgment Day's (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) clubhouse. #DIY and The Miz want to get revenge on The Judgment Day, and R-Truth is interested. R-Truth also gets his CRT TV - with no cord in it - back.
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. McIntyre thanks the fans for praying harder than they have ever prayed in their entire lives, for one does not achieve success alone, and now he faces Seth "Freakin'" Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. He admits that he feels like hell after the Elimination Chamber match, and when a backstage doctor told him he was hurt, he says he is not CM Punk and that nothing will stop him from getting to WrestleMania. Drew then sits cross-legged in the middle of the ring and says he thought of CM Punk after the match, and drank twice as much as he usually did to celebrate his victory. McIntyre then calls out Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, and Rollins shows up. Rollins says congratulations are in order for McIntyre, who now has the opportunity to win a world title at WrestleMania in front of a crowd. McIntyre asks Rollins why he is making things hard on himself and fighting other people's battles on SmackDown when he wants Rollins on Raw at 100%, and tells him to back off The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) so they do not taint his victory. Rollins says he respect everything McIntyre has said, but some risks are worth taking. He says he has thought about everything and that McIntyre might be right when he says he may not be ready and that The Bloodline may strike again. He then considers the possibility that McIntyre might be wrong, and says that he has been selfish in his life and his career, and every time he accomplished a goal to fill a void, he felt empty inside. Rollins says it was not until he had his daughter that he realized not everything is about him, and says that taking down The Bloodline is bigger than him and McIntyre, for if they do not take them down, they will come for the World title for more power. Rollins asks what could happen if they could tear The Bloodline apart together and save the industry, and says that it could mean just the two of them for the World Heavyweight Championship. He then says "May the best man win." He then says once again that some risks are worth taking, then leaves the ring.
WrestleMania 40 is in 40 days!
Nia Jax beats Liv Morgan by disqualification after she is suddenly attacked on the outside by Becky Lynch.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Grayson Waller and Austin Theory. He says he is not surprised he got the biggest scoop on Saturday, but "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes still disrespected him in his home, and now he will do the same to Cody in his to make sure he never finishes his story. (During the interview, Paul Heyman can be seen walking by in the background.)
It is announced that Ole Anderson passed away earlier today at the age of 81. In memory of Ole Anderson, 1942 - 2024.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with Becky Lynch, who says that she wants Nia Jax if she wants to move on with her WrestleMania match. Pearce gives her a match with Nia for next week, then leaves. Liv Morgan shows up and tells Becky that not everything has to be about her.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews "Main Event" Jey Uso. Jey Uso says he will keep being him and showing up on Monday. He says he came close to winning the Intercontinental Championship, but every time he tries to complete the mission, he falls short. Drew McIntyre shows up and says he can relate to what Jey is going through and that he deserves this. Jey punches McIntyre, and this starts a brawl officials have to break up.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Grayson Waller. During the match, it is announced that Paul Heyman has been spotted backstage. After the match, Paul Heyman shows up with three men in suits. Cody Rhodes grabs a metal folding chair and a microphone and dares The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) to come and get him. Heyman says this is not a set-up and that he is the only member of The Bloodline who is here, and says the three men are police officers. He says nobody is asking for an apology, then tells Cody to take The Rock's name out of his mouth. He says that he may forgive Cody, but The Rock will not, and that he has been authorized by Roman Reigns to tell Cody to withdraw his challenge towards The Rock or else. Cody tells Heyman that the only reason why he hasn't trashed The Rock in the media yet is because he and the fans were all fans of The Rock, but now he is fed up with being nice, and he dares The Bloodline to come and get him. Heyman and the three police officers get on the ring apron, but Cody tells Heyman not to get in the ring. The three officers, on the other hand, do, and Cody says if any of them take another step, he will drop them all. Heyman says that threat does not apply to him before trying to step in the ring, and Cody says it does before dropping all three officers. Heyman calls Roman Reigns and The Rock on two different phones before Cody tells him to call them, as he is now hunting them, not the other way around. The officers get in the ring again, and this time, Cody attacks them all with the metal folding chair before tossing them all out of the ring.
This week on Raw Talk: Liv Morgan! "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark! Drew McIntyre!
General Manager Jonny Loquasto is in the ring to start this week's show. He states that as General Manager, he felt that the perfect way to kick off this week was to bring out an individual who has been the face of the United Wrestling Network for over 400 days and has clawed his way up from the bottom to reach the pinnacle and become the United World Champion: Danny Limelight. Limelight heads to the ring, and asks the fans if they missed him before stating that he has not spent his entire time at home, as he has been on a world tour with the United World Championship. He states that he has been champion for over 400 days and has taken the title to Mexico, Puerto Rico and all the states in-between to be a fighting champion for himself as well as the fans. Limelight runs down his title defenses, such as Moose, Clark Connors, "Filthy" Tom Lawlor, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, and Eddie Kingston, then mentions that the Red Carpet Rumble is around the corner and that someone else will be after his title. He brings up Slice Boogie, then mentions that he is first Golden Opportunity and the World Champion and that Slice is playing a game of "anything you can do, I can do better." Limelight then says that he or anyone who steps up for the title will get put down. As Loquasto declares that Limelight will be defending his championship next week, Slice Boogie shows up. He says the time for rice and beans and pina coladas is over, then says "I'm your papi now!" and wants Limelight for the world title tonight. Loquasto acknowledges that Slice has a shot at the world title, but announces that he is not Limelight's opponent next week. That opponent is announced to be "Pretty" Peter Avalon, the longest reigning Heritage Champion. Slice Boogie tells Avalon he is in a good mood when he shows up. Avalon tells Slice Boogie that he admires his confidence and says that he is talented, and if he wins the title, he will gladly defend it against him. He then says it is him and Limelight next week, and that he will leave with the title and "that is deadass." Limelight states that "PPA" will soon stand for "Papi pins Avalon."
Dylan Bostic beats "The Desirable" Damian Desire.
Backstage, General Manager Jonny Loquasto meets with "Benevolent" Jack Banning, who tells him that based on his actions, he wants his main event match for the Television Championship is against a man who has been by his side and has helped him during his title reign, and was even stripped of his first name before he left him in the dust: Honest John. Banning says that is fine with him, as he gets to teach Honest John one fnal lesson. When Banning walks off, it is revealed that Honest John has been overhearing him in secret.
"Poppin'" EJ Sparks beats "Highly Recommended" Cameron Gates.
We hear from Jordan Cruz, who says Ju Dizz beating him means absolutely nothing and that he was right to cross him all along. He says he is still the baddest man in the locker room and that his fire is fueled even further, and if anyone thought he had a mean streak before, they haven't seen anything yet. We hear from "Timeless" Levi Shapiro and Rob McKnight, and Shapiro says that they are coming back to the United Wrestling Network to wreak all kinds of havoc and beat all of the tag teams. Rob McKnight says that when they step in the ring, everyone had better watch out.
Jordan Cruz beats CJ Tino.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning retains the United Television Championship against Honest John following two pop-up cutters and a DDT into the guillotine choke.
General Manager Jonny Loquasto is in the ring to start this week's show. He states that as General Manager, he felt that the perfect way to kick off this week was to bring out an individual who has been the face of the United Wrestling Network for over 400 days and has clawed his way up from the bottom to reach the pinnacle and become the United World Champion: Danny Limelight. Limelight heads to the ring, and asks the fans if they missed him before stating that he has not spent his entire time at home, as he has been on a world tour with the United World Championship. He states that he has been champion for over 400 days and has taken the title to Mexico, Puerto Rico and all the states in-between to be a fighting champion for himself as well as the fans. Limelight runs down his title defenses, such as Moose, Clark Connors, "Filthy" Tom Lawlor, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, and Eddie Kingston, then mentions that the Red Carpet Rumble is around the corner and that someone else will be after his title. He brings up Slice Boogie, then mentions that he is first Golden Opportunity and the World Champion and that Slice is playing a game of "anything you can do, I can do better." Limelight then says that he or anyone who steps up for the title will get put down. As Loquasto declares that Limelight will be defending his championship next week, Slice Boogie shows up. He says the time for rice and beans and pina coladas is over, then says "I'm your papi now!" and wants Limelight for the world title tonight. Loquasto acknowledges that Slice has a shot at the world title, but announces that he is not Limelight's opponent next week. That opponent is announced to be "Pretty" Peter Avalon, the longest reigning Heritage Champion. Slice Boogie tells Avalon he is in a good mood when he shows up. Avalon tells Slice Boogie that he admires his confidence and says that he is talented, and if he wins the title, he will gladly defend it against him. He then says it is him and Limelight next week, and that he will leave with the title and "that is deadass." Limelight states that "PPA" will soon stand for "Papi pins Avalon."
Mikey O'Shea beats "Main Event" Evan Daniels by disqualification after Daniels hits O'Shea with a canned beverage from the crowd on the outside.
Backstage, General Manager Jonny Loquasto meets with "Benevolent" Jack Banning, who tells him that based on his actions, he wants his main event match for the Television Championship is against a man who has been by his side and has helped him during his title reign, and was even stripped of his first name before he left him in the dust: Honest John. Banning says that is fine with him, as he gets to teach Honest John one fnal lesson. When Banning walks off, it is revealed that Honest John has been overhearing him in secret.
"Poppin'" EJ Sparks beats "Highly Recommended" Cameron Gates.
Backstage, General Manager Jonny Loquasto talks with Jason Levels. He says he understands that he is wanting to be a giant killer, but tells him to stick to opponents his own size. He leaves, then Guy Cool shows up trying to catch up with Jonny. Levels asks if they have a problem, but Guy Cool says "No, I'm cool." Guy Cool runs off, and Levels is confused.
We hear from Jordan Cruz, who says Ju Dizz beating him means absolutely nothing and that he was right to cross him all along. He says he is still the baddest man in the locker room and that his fire is fueled even further, and if anyone thought he had a mean streak before, they haven't seen anything yet. We hear from Savanna Stone, who says that she has lived in uncertainty and listened to others for too long, but she knows for certain that her time in The Institution ("Benevolent" Jack Banning, Savanna, Honest John) has taught her pain and growth, which equals struggle. She says she is one with herself, and that the Women's World Championship is hers for the taking. We hear from "Timeless" Levi Shapiro and Rob McKnight, and Shapiro says that they are coming back to the United Wrestling Network to wreak all kinds of havoc and beat all of the tag teams. Rob McKnight says that when they step in the ring, everyone had better watch out.
El Primohenio Tribeca beats CJ Tino.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning retains the United Television Championship against Honest John following two pop-up cutters and a DDT into the guillotine choke.
Note: The matches here are shown in upload order and is not indicative of the match order of the event.
Two other matches - Mackenzie Morgan vs. Diana Taylor and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels vs. Simon - are only available on Memphis Wrestling Plus.
The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat The Nyxx Network (Sir Matt and Lord Gaston). Jackson's sons Cole and JC are also part of the match.
Before the next match, Reverend Ash Taylor states that the DJ for the event could not even catch a good beat with a bear trap, then says Strayhorn, Mississippi is the kind of place that is full of worthless people, then says Brother Bruce will show Big John Dalton that The Righteous Path (Taylor, Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) always get what they want.
Big John Dalton and K-Toomer beat The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor and Brother Bruce). During the match, Reverend Ash Taylor repeatedly trips Dalton and almost attacks him from the apron only for Dalton to avoid him and Bruce to nearly run into him. Dalton soon brings back-up in the form of K-Toomer, and the match soon becomes a tag team match, much to Bruce's chagrin. Local student Emmett gets the pinfall. After the match, Dalton and K-Toomer throw The Righteous Path out of the ring.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole and "All The Way" Ray Collins beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).
Before the next match, Justin Case tells Dustin Starr that he runs his mouth too much, then says he does not like coming to places like Strayhorn, Mississippi and that he is embarrassed to tell people he is coming here. He then says that he and Aaron Roberts will make things quick so they can leave.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Sammy Guevara in a no-disqualification match after shoving referee Mike Posey into Guevara while lying on a table, tripping Guevara off the top rope so he can hit an avalanche World's Most Dangerous Slam through a table for the win.
We hear from Claudio Castagnoli and Jon Moxley. Moxley talks about how Claudio walked twenty miles on his first day of training and how twenty minutes is nothing to him, then says that it will be a war of attrition with them in the ring. He says a time limit draw is unsatisfactory and that FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) pissed them off before accepting their challenge at Revolution. Claudio says Moxley is thinking about historical tag teams, then mentions that FTR wants to bring back the past while he and Moxley look to the future and create the wrestling that they want to see today. He says it is fine if FTR wants to live in the past, but if they want to step into the future, the path lies through them, and all they have to do is be better than them. Moxley then says that FTR did not give all they had in those twenty minutes while they barely pulled the trigger, and if FTR want to be big names after Revolution, they will have to swim in deep, deep water.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty). After the match, Cash Wheeler brings up Jon Moxley's dare to step up and get stepped on, and that it will take much more than stepping on to get rid of FTR. He then says Moxley knows where they are going to be if he has anything more to say. Dax Harwood brings up what Moxley has said about different styles and eras, then says AEW is Moxley's castle and that he is king, and that he sees how people are afraid of him. He says Moxley is pissed off because FTR is not scared of them, and if AEW is his castle, then to be a king, one must kill a king, and at Revolution, FTR will come for his head.
We see a video package for "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson vs. Jun Akiyama later tonight.
Thunder Rosa beats Lady Bird Monroe.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Willow Nightingale, Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway. Stokely says he is not happy with the hostility from Skye Blue and Julia Hart, and Kris Statlander says that they are looking for a fight and proposes that she beats Skye Blue in their rubber match.
The Bang Bang Scissor Gang ("Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn, "Switchblade" Jay White, Colten Gunn) beat Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson).
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, who considers Jun Akiyama legendary and someone that he respects. Danielson says he knows Eddie Kingston - who views Akiyama as a hero - will be on commentary, and while he respects Akiyama, he does not respect Eddie. He then makes fun of Eddie's promo style and says he is not a professional, as he has had more potential than anyone and has wasted it until the last year. He also says Eddie's wasted potential pisses him off, and that this is why he will beat Eddie for the Continental Crown.
Malakai Black beats "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. After the match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Mark Briscoe is in the ring with a Kendo Stick while Bryan Keith is nowhere to be seen. Buddy Matthews and Brody King run to the ring, but Mark takes them down before pulling out a steel spike and going for Malakai Black, who dodges and hits The End before Brody King hits Mark with Dante's Inferno.
We see a video package for The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) vs. Sting and Darby Allin in a Tornado Tag Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships at Revolution.
Serena Deeb beats Lady Frost with a single leg Boston Crab. After the match, Serena Deeb says the women's division is heating up, and while he puts the locker room on notice when she returned, she makes it clear that she will be waiting for anyone who wants to be part of the division. She says that when she wrestles, the lights do not dim and the picture doesn't turn black and white, but she does wrestle, and she is back to claim the women's division and put wrestling back in All Elite Wrestling.
Eddie Kingston guests on commentary for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Jun Akiyama. After the match, Danielson flips Eddie Kingston off, and Akiyama slaps Danielson in the face for it. Danielson apologizes to Akiyama, but when they shake hands, he kicks Akiyama in the groin. Eddie then goes after Danielson, and Claudio Castagnoli goes after Eddie. FTR then rush into the ring and brawl with Claudio and Danielson. It is then announced that Eddie and FTR will face The Blackpool Combat Club in a trios match next week.
Dustin Starr interviews Hollyhood Haley J at the announce desk. Haley J wants to know where Mackenzie Morgan, but after finding out that Mackenzie is not here, she wants to hear that she is facing her for the Memphis Women's Championship. When she hears about the Fatal 4-Way to crown a new contender for the title, she says she did not come here from Kentucky for nothing and that she gets what she wants, and demands she be placed in the match to make it a Five Starr Five-Way.
Mike Anthony beats "All The Way" Ray Collins by submission and referee stoppage to advance to the Cobra Cup finals after The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) shows up and distracts Collins, allowing Mike Anthony to choke Ray Collins out to advance.
Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael come up with the "Play By The Rules Match" to keep Simon from cheating in his match with Michael at SuperBout III.
Hollywood Haley J is officially in today's women's Fatal 4-Way Match, officially making it a Five Starr Five-Way.
We hear from Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex), who brings up how The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco) want to keep bringing up how old they are and how they should be running away. Tim Grind says they have been doing it longer than everyone else, then asks The Last Savages who their daddies are. Flex says that they have done everything that The Last Savages have wanted to do.
Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) beat The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco). After the match, Draco attacks Tim Grind with a chair, and both teams brawl until Tim Grind gets a chair of his own and nails Draco with it, causing Gio Savage to retreat.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock says there is a conspiracy to bring down the Clique and that Van Viciouss should have been in the Cobra Cup Tournament. Dustin Starr then brings up Jimmy Blaylock's contract and the petition to remove Jimmy from Memphis Wrestling, and mentions that if Van Viciouss loses to Ray Collins at SuperBout III, his contract will not be renewed. Jimmy says the only way to make it in Memphis Wrestling is to be buddies with Dustin Starr, and Van Viciouss says that he is the best in Memphis.
Van Viciouss beats Jay Smooth with a curb stomp followed by the Camel Clutch.
We hear from Barnabas the Leader, who offers to sell an autographed 8x10 for $150. He ends up getting a ring and an air freshener as an equivalent payment after Maurice the Strong shows up to grab the car from the back to keep the fan from driving off.
We hear from K-Toomer, who says that today is the day that he knocks out one more person to advance to the Cobra Cup Finals, knock out Mike Anthony, and continue on to become Memphis Heritage Champion.
K-Toomer beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage by knockout to advance to the Cobra Cup finals. After the match, Mike Anthony shows up, and all of security have to stop Mike Anthony from getting in the ring with K-Toomer.
In the parking lot, Ray Ray Sanders gets a call from someone, saying that he and the person on the other line have a Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championship rematch at SuperBout III.
Cassandra Golden beats Nixi XS, Queen Nyxx, and Diana Taylor and Hollyhood Haley J with the Golden Rings to Nixi XS after Diana Taylor and Nyxx brawl their way to the back.
The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship against Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell during the kick-off.
Becky Lynch beats Naomi, Tiffany Stratton, Raquel Rodriguez, Bianca Belair and Liv Morgan to face Rhea Ripley for the World Women's Championship at WrestleMania.
Before the next match, New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) jump "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio when he takes the microphone and introduces Finn Balor and Damian Priest during the championship introductions.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) retain the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships against New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) with a double South of Heaven off the middle rope followed by the Coup de Grace to Pete Dunne.
Austin Theory is in the ring. Theory talks about how he tried Vegemite for the first time and found it disgusting before going to Outback Steakhouse for a Bloomin' Onion, then introduces Grayson Waller for The Grayson Waller Effect. Grayson Waller heads to the ring and does a shoey with UFC fighter Tai Tuivasa in the front row before introducing tonight's guests, starting with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins followed by "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Waller asks Rollins who he wants to face from the men's Elimination Chamber match, and Rollins states that he is days away from being medically cleared to compete and that whoever wins will not stand a chance. On the subject of missing out on a main event with The Rock at WrestleMania, Cody says he is a fan of The Rock, and says that if he were here, he would insult him and say something about pie while calling his fans "Cody crybabies," then says that The Rock used to be "The People's Champ" and that one needs to be around the people in order to be their champion. He says that since Rollins has an announcement, he has one of his own, and states that The Rock slapped him across the face and that he is "wide open" until WrestleMania, and that he wants to face The Rock one-on-one, anytime, any place. Rollins says it is time to cut the head off of the snake once and for all, and while he admires Cody's challenge, there is no such thing as one-on-one while The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa), and when The Rock takes him up on that challenge, he will not fight alone. As Grayson closes the segment, Theory takes the microphone and makes fun of Cody for thinking he can face The Rock, saying it does not matter what Cody thinks. As Theory keeps doing his best impression of The Rock, however, Rollins laughs along before throwing Theory into a sign and hitting him with The Stomp while Grayson Waller watches.
We see footage of WWE teaming up with three local non-profits, the Special Olympics and the Make-A-Wish Foundaton in Perth.
Drew McIntyre beats Bobby Lashley, LA Knight, Kevin Owens, Logan Paul and Randy Orton to win the Men's Elimination Chamber and face Seth "Freakin'" Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. During the match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles gets into the ring as Bobby Lashley is helped out of the ring and repeatedly hits LA Knight with a metal folding chair before ultimately planting him into the chair with a Styles Clash, and multiple referees have to get Styles out of the ring. This allows Drew McIntyre to pin and eliminate LA Knight. Orton is eliminated after an already-eliminated Logan Paul, who had laid near the entrance to the Chamber since his elimination, knocks out Orton with the brass knuckles, allowing McIntyre to get the pin and the win.
WrestleMania 40 is 42 days away!
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque thanks the fans for watching and showing up tonight and thanks Western Australia for being great hosts, then announces that the attendance for tonight is 52,590.
Rhea Ripley retains the Women's World Championship against Nia Jax.
Penta el Zero Miedo, Komander and "The Outlaw" Bryan Keith beat the team of Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) and Matt Sydal and the team of Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti in a three-way trios match.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Saraya and Harley Cameron. Saraya says she does not give a shita bout Ruby Soho, and Harley tells Saraya to breathe. Saraya then announces that her brother "Zodiac" Zak Knight is officially All Elite, then says Zak could have been Ruby's boyfriend and she messed it up. She then says things are about to get really spicy around here.
The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) beat Jonny Lyons and Cappuccino Jones. The Meltzer Driver is now known as the "Tony Khan Driver." After the match, Nicholas Jackson threatens to fine referee Paul Turner if he calls him "Nick" again, then demands Tony Schiavone join them in the ring. Matthew tells Schiavone they will not attack him, and apologizes for "tripping into him." Nicholas also gives Schiavone a $25 Amazon gift card, then says they are sorry about not getting the blood stains out of their white suits. When Schiavone asks if the $1,000 fine can be rescinded, Nicholas says that cannot happen. Matthew then says that they will not be sorry about beating Darby Allin and Sting down as they say goodbye to Sting's career. Matthews says that Darby Allin and Sting can call them "Father Time" as they are undefeated in 2024 and they will put Sting in the ground. After leading an "AEW" chant, they leave.
Tony Schiavone interviews Sammy Guevara in the ring. Sammy Guevara says he is pissed off after Powerhouse Hobbs put him through a table, and while Hobbs is a star on his own and has a lot of potential, he does not need Don Callis sucking his career dry. Guevara calls out Powerhouse Hobbs, but Don Callis shows up instead. He says Guevara used to be a great athlete that he wanted in his family, but has become weak and "a pathetic little cuck." Powerhouse Hobbs tries to attack Guevara from behind, but Guevara sees him coming and gets the upper hand, even hitting Hobbs with a metal folding chair. He goes for the GTH, but Hobbs clobbers him with a lariat and two spinebusters. Hobbs then hits Guevara with The World's Most Dangerous Slam for good measure.
We hear from Skye Blue, who says that she would have won if it were not for Stokely Hathaway. Julia Hart shows up and says they will get their comeuppance and dig three graves: one for Stokely, one for Kris Statlander and one for Willow Nightingale. Skye then says she wants whoever will step up and fight her.
Mariah May beats Anna Jay after biting Anna Jay in the arm to counter the Queenslayer and hit May Day.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Angelo Parker and Ruby Soho. Both of them agree the date was incredible, then Ruby admits she is weirded out by Saraya trying to hook her up with her brother and states that Saraya needed her, not the other way around. She says she needed space away from Saraya and found someone real out of it, then proposes that she end things with Saraya once and for all.
Roderick Strong beats Jake Hager (who is accompanied to the ring by Hornsby, the mascot of the Tulsa Drillers). Near the end of the match, Matt Taven and Mike Bennett confronts Hornsby for getting the fans to cheer for Hager when Orange Cassidy shows up and throws a purple bucket hat to Hager.Hager puts on the hat and gets the better of Roderick Strong, but Orange Cassidy is beaten up, and Taven and Bennett distract Hager to allow Roddy the win.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven in the countdown with a knee bar from Zachary Wentz to Mike Bailey folowing a chop block to Bailey from Steve Maclin behind the referee's back.
We hear from Frankie Kazarian, who says that he is interested in tonight's world title match, as the winner will face him at Sacrifice. He says that Eric Young wants to fight him, and that Director of Authority Santino Marella wanted to make the match. He says "That doesn't work for me, brother," as that he is not in the business of having meanlingless matches and needs to be in the world title match and that Santino needs a main event for Sacrifice, hence why his match with Eric Young is for #1 contendership. He says he should have been in the world title match a year ago when he returned and saved TNA, and that Eric Young will get his shot if he wins, which Kazarian says is not happening. Kazarian says that tonight, he will take his first step, for he is the king of TNA, and if anyone does not like it, they have his permission to hate him now.
The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) beat Intergalactic Jet Setters (KUSHIDA and Kevin Knight) in the countdown.
Eric Young beats Frankie Kazarian with a crucifix pin as Kazarian argues with the referee to earn a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. At the start of the match, Kazarian demands that ring announcer Jade Chung address him as "The King of TNA." After the match, Kazarian grabs the referee from behind and hits him with a lariat and attacks him after initially confronting him for the near-fall off the Fade to Black. Referees and security get in the ring to stop him from attacking the referee further.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson and James Drake). Gibson says they came to TNA for the tag team titles and for this match right now, as they have conquered all of Europe and they are never going to stop. He says that this will not be pretty or enjoyable for ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey), and Drake tells ABC to grit their teeth when they see them coming.
Westside Gunn is seen in the crowd.
ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson and James Drake) and win their best-of-three series two matches to one (2-1).
Backstage, we hear from Steve Maclin and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz), who brag about the roll they are on in the tag team division as of late.
PCO beats Kon by disqualification after Kon hits PCO with a steel chair. After the match, Kon snaps PCO's neck, then goes after the timekeeper and throws him around at ringside. All of a sudden, PCO gets back up, and both men grab each other by the neck. PCO forces Kon out of the ring and hits him with a chair as he crawls towards the back, but Kon soo hits PCO with a low blow and choke slams him on the entranceway. Kon then straps PCO to the entranceway tress with a ziptie before wrapping a chair around his neck and snapping his neck with the chair. PCO still shows signs of life as Kon heads to the back.
Backstage, Time Machine (KUSHIDA, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley) and Kevin Knight converse. Shelley says that if anyone can handle a loss, it is KUSHIDA, and that KUSHIDA is a legend of New Japan Pro Wrestling for a reason. He says he needs KUSHIDA and Knight on point tonight, as his success depends on both of them tonight. Shelley tells Sabin that he will not need him at ringside, and both Shelley and Sabin tell KUSHIDA and Knight not to throw the towel under any circumstances.
MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly) beat Decay (Rosemary and Havok) to become two-time TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions! After the match, MK Ultra attack Decay until Jody Threat and Dani Luna show up to chase them out of the ring.
Backstage, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards and Alisha Edwards meet with Moose and tell him that they pulled him out of the Border City Stretch last night just to keep him fresh for this match. Moose tells them not to throw in the towel under any circumstances, as the only way they work is by rolling on all cylinders. He says he will enjoy his last opportunity beating the hell out of Alex Shelley.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Simon Gotch.
Backstage, Rich Swann is met by AJ Francis, who says it must sting to watch someone like "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander thrive while he loses to The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). Swann takes this as Francis getting into his head before their match on Thursday, but Francis says that just becuse they are opponents on Thursday does not mean that they have to be enemies.
Moose retains the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Alex Shelley in a No Surrender Match after KUSHIDA is forced to throw in the towel after a Spear from Moose to Shelley that with a chain wrapped around Moose's shoulder. After the towel is thrown, Moose hits the Spear with the chain a second time.
Before the next match, George Iceman shows up and announces that Ash By Elegance will be watching the next match from ringside.
Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw. After the match, Ash By Elegance leaves unimpressed.
We hear from Jake Something, who says that for the first time since 2005, the X Division title is where it rightfully belongs in the main event. He says that Mustafa Ali and Chris Sabin will have the whole world watching, but he will also be watching, and 2024 will be the year he takes the title.
Mustafa Ali beats Chris Sabin to become the TNA X Division Champion! During the match, The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) show up and briefly distract Sabin after Sabin takes out Mustafa Ali's security with a top rope cross body to the outside, and despite being able to fend them off, Mustafa Ali is still able to kick out after Sabin hits the Cradle Shock. It takes Mustafa Ali avoiding an avalanche Cradle Shock, nailing Sabin with a Sunset Bomb and hitting the 450 from the top rope to win the title.
Karmen Petrovic beats Brinley Reece following a series of pinfall attempts.
Backstage, Hank Walker, Tank Ledger, Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont play dominoes, with Igwe and Dupont coming out on the winning side. As Hank and Tank proposes best two-out-of-three, Igwe and Dupont come up with the idea of a best-of-three series, with their recent match being the first match in the series. Hank and Tank agree with the idea before everyone goes back to playing dominoes.
Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, bringing their series to one apiece (1-1).
Bianca Belair watches the next match from ringside.
Tiffany Stratton beats Liv Morgan. During the match, Tiffany Stratton slaps Bianca Belair at the announce table, and when Liv Morgan goes for an O'Connor Roll on Tiffany, Bianca gets on the apron, distracting the referee. Tiffany kicks out and sends Liv into Bianca, knocking Bianca off the ring apron and getting the win.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says every moment has led him to this moment where the World Heavyweight title needs him as much as he needs it. He says that if he loses, it will be all for nothing and his career will be as useless as CM Punk's return to WWE. Bobby Lashley shows up and finds Drew McIntyre and his new shirt "as comical as WrestleMania 37," then walks away laughing.
We see Ashante "Thee" Adonis at his home with Cedric Alexander. It takes several hours for Cedric Alexander to come up with an outfit choice that Adonis likes.
Backstage, Jimmy Uso and Roman Reigns laugh about what Jimmy did to Jey Uso on Raw when Paul Heyman shows up to tell Roman that Grayson Waller is here. Roman asks Heyman to let Grayson see him.
We see footage of the WWE Superstars out and about in Perth, Australia.
Bron Breakker quickly beats Dante Chen in his SmackDown debut.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh). Finn Balor says Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne have no chance against them, and Damian Priest says that after tonight, all that will be left to do at Elimination Chamber is to pick the bones.
Backstage, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro talk about dealing with Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Humberto, Angel, Elektra Lopez). Elektra Lopez shows up and says she has watched them the last few weeks, and says that The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Wilde, del Toro, Zelina Vega, Carlito) is basically dead and that following Rey Mysterio has done nothing for them. She says this is a result of their choices, and next time, their loyalty will be better, if there is a next time. Elektra leaves before the two of them are jumped by Humberto and Angel. Santos Escobar shows up and says Wilde and Del Toro abandoned him, and that this is the price they will pay. Escobar says this is only the beginning before Carlito, Zelina Vega and referees appear. Escobar, Humberto and Angel flee.
Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne beat The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh). After the match, Finn Balor tries to get in the ring, but gets knocked off the apron by Tyler Bate. Damian Priest tries to overpower Tyler and Dunne, but they fight back. Both teams then brawl, but Tyler and Dunne slide out and beat up Dominik and McDonagh.
Backstage, Austin Theory, Logan Paul and Grayson Waller chat when Kevin Owens shows up. Owens dares Logan to bring the brass knuckles to Australia so that either he use the knuckles against him or Logan gets deported. Owens leaves, then Paul Heyman shows up and asks if Owens was just there before saying he never liked him. He then tells Grayson Waller that Roman Reigns wants to see him before leading him to Roman's dressing room.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis and a referee help Dakota Kai to the trainer's room.
The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) after Karrion Kross pushes Montez Ford off the top rope while Scarlett distracts the referee, causing all hell to break loose at ringside and Karrion Kross to smash Lashley's arm against the ring post with a metal folding chair.
At the trainer's room, it is revealed that Dakota Kai is injured. Bayley finds out from Dakota Kai that Asuka, Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky attacked her, and tells Dakota that they will not get away with this. Dakota says she still has Bayley's back, and if she has to regain her trust, so be it.
We see footage from the Elimination Chamber press event.
Backstage, Roman Reigns meets with Grayson Waller and wants to tell him something that is for his ears only.
Backstage, Drew McIntyre meets with Bobby Lashley in the trainer's room and tells him that he will pray for him.
Logan Paul guests on commentary for the next match. A few minutes later, Kevin Owens also guests on commentary.
Drew McIntyre beats LA Knight by disqualification after McIntyre shows Knight into Owens, causing Owens to attack McIntyre. After the match, Bobby Lashley shows up and attacks Knight, and this leads to everyone in the ring brawling with everyone else. McIntyre eventually stands tall, but he soon falls victim to an RKO out of nowhere by Randy Orton to end the show.
Gia Miller interviews "Speedball" Mike Bailey for Around The Ring. Bailey says that if he were not a professional wrestler, he would be a professional cook one way or another. He says that he even went to professional cooking school for a year to train to be a chef and worked in a kitchen for less than six months due to low pay and most jobs being on the weekend when he was wrestling. He learned from his cooking training how to cook something that fit the nutrition profile for professional wrestling while also being fun and delicious. Bailey talks about a time where he was obsessed with cooking with a slow cooker and ended up with a pulled pork brie grilled cheese recipe that he was never able to recreate. He also talks about he has created a "salad system" where he makes a whole load of nutritious, healthy salad that act as building blocks towards healthy meals.
We look back at Jeff Hardy vs. Bully Ray in the 2012 Bound For Glory Series finals from No Surrender 2012.
Dirty Dango beats Laredo Kid after Alpha Bravo distracts the referee so that Oleg Prudius can trip Laredo Kid off the top rope.
Before the next match, John Skyler says Chris Sabin is all about making history, and that Sabin will make history when he loses the X Division title for the tenth history. He then says he will get a preview of that when he faces Jason Hotch.
Chris Sabin beats Jason Hotch when Hotch inadvertently takes out John Skyler with a tope suicida meant for Chris Sabin following a John Skyler cheap shot.
We hear from Mustafa Ali, who says that the future of the X Division hinges up on choice. He says Chris Sabin is the most persistent image in the X Division, and while he is ten-time champion, he has lost the title nine times to get there and has buckled under the pressure of being champion. Mustafa Ali then sees himself as a visionary who is up to the task and ready and eager to revitalize and renew the X Division as TNA forges a brave new future.
We hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose). Eddie Edwards says KUSHIDA's team is in trouble, because The System works. Moose tells Alex Shelley that he will get the beating of a lifetime in their no-disqualification match when Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and bars The System as well as anyone on Shelley's side from ringside for that match.
Backstage, we hear from Chris Sabin. He admits that he was excited to see Mustafa Ali coming to TNA, but now that has run its course after seeing how he really is. He says Mustafa will soon find out why he is who he is.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander guests on commentary for the next match.
Simon Gotch beats Jack Price with a bulldog choke, and refuses to let go until "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander confronts him. Both men have a staredown before Gotch steps backwards out of the ring.
We hear from The Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson and James Drake). Zack Gibson says they are here to beat the best and become tag team champs, and while ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) are among the best in the world, their story will only end one way as he has seen the pain etched in them and they will drag them even deeper. James Drake says that if they have to rip Ace's Austin shoulder off or rip the head off Chris Bey, they will do it, then warns the rest of the tag team division to grit their teeth when they see them coming.
We see a video package chronicling the destruction of The Design (Deaner and Kon) and the feud between PCO and Kon.
Steve Maclin beats Trent Seven following the attempted interference by The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) and despite the help from "Speedball" Mike Bailey.
Backstage, we hear from "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw, who admits to being distracted for the past two weeks before getting rid of those distractions, and she plans to turn her big red X into gold. Gail Kim shows up and says Gisele did what she said she wanted her to do, but should have handled it with a lot more grace. Gisele says she will become champion without anyone's help or advice.
Backstage, "Speedball" Mike Bailey helps Seven to the back, then says he and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) have some fundamental disagreements regarding professional wrestling, as Bailey sees it about bettering one's self. Seven says that tomorrow, they invite The Rascalz to meet them at the peak of Speedball Mountain to see who comes down the other side as the better team and who gets knocked down in an avalanche of failure.
Before the next match, Frankie Kazarian shows up with a chair and asks Eric Young if he wants a verbal debate or a fight before he decides on his time when they fight and declares he is not in the mood. He says it is only natural for one to have ghosts in one's past when in the business for as long as he has, then introduces Eric Young to one of his ghosts: Big Damo, formerly known as Killian Dain in NXT.
Eric Young beats Big Damo. After the match, Eric Young says he does not fully understand what is going on and what is going through Kazarian's mind, but he can ensure that he is very sure what is going through his and that it will not end well for Kazarian. He tells him to get a scarf and some matching shoes and challenge him to a match at No Surrender.
Backstage, we hear from Tasha Steelz, who says that Xia Brookside cannot let things go and wants a rubber match, and now, she has to make an example out of her like she has done to others in the past next week.
Backstage, Jody Threat meets with Dani Luna regarding No Surrender, and Dani says that whoever wins the Knockouts tag titles has them waiting for them. Jody says that isn't just a promise; that's a threat.
George Iceman introduces Ash By Elegance for her debut match.
Ash By Elegance beats Savannah Thorne.
George Iceman announces that Ash By Elegance has left the building.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) beat KUSHIDA, Kevin Knight and Alex Shelley after Kevin Knight has to stop himself from knocking Alisha Edwards off the ring apron. After the match, both teams brawl, and Shelley puts Moose in the Border City Stretch. Myers and Eddie have to pull Moose out of the ring to break the hold.
