Ash By Elegance beats Xia Brookside and gets her rings back. (Had she lost, she would not have.) After the match, Ash By Elegance and her concierge George Iceman insist and demand that Xia Brookside give her the rings back. She does, but not after punching Ash out with them.
We hear from Rosemary, who says that they find themselves taking sanctuary despite doing what they are asked, and now Havok is gone thanks to humans claiming they are the heart and soul of TNA. They says that there is a time when everyone meant for greatness must give up their heart and soul, and it is only after one has lost everything that one is free to do anything.
Backstage, KUSHIDA is met by Director of Authority Santino Marella. He says he is okay after his match with Jonathan Gresham and discusses the sickness from the octopus ink, and says that he will be okay for Xplosion.
Leon Slater beats Alan Angels. During the match, the referee - the same one from the match between KUSHIDA and Jonathan Gresham - spits up black ink on the outside. Three referees show up, with one stepping in as the official for the match while the other two help the original referee to the back. After the match, Kon shows up and snaps Angels' neck. Slater confronts Kon, and he ends up countering is attacks and fending him off, clotheslining him out of the ring. Security has to hold Kon back, and one of the security guards gets their neck snapped by Kon.
Gabby LaSpisa interviews Jake Something on the stage. When asked what "Something" means, Jake Something says "Something" was a response to people saying he would never be anything, but he built himself up, and now he is something. When Gabby LaSpisa asks Jake if he feels like something, Jake Something feels as if he was mocked, then shows his irritation with Cody Deaner costing him last week's match. Cody Deaner shows up and says he should not be angry at the fans here, then mentions that they are cousins and that Jake is angry at people from his past, and that the people here are with him and that he is with him. Jake mentions Deaner turning on him to join Violent By Design, and Deaner apologizes for that, saying he was going down a dark path for years and that he does not want that to happen for him, and that Jake will always be family. Jake says "The hell I will!" before clocking Deaner with a clothesline.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Speedball Mountain. Mike Bailey says that he and Trent Seven have been clear about their purpose of representing the peak of professional wrestling, and Trent agrees, saying this has led them close to the summit of TNA at Under Siege. He then mentions that their path has reach an abrupt crossroad next week, where the two of them will face off in a one-on-one match to decide a #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship. Mike Bailey says "May the best man win."
Frankie Kazarian beats Steve Maclin after Trey Miguel distracts Maclin - and the referee - so that Wentz can spray paint Maclin in the eyes, allowing Kazarian to hit Fade to Black to win.
We see Gail Kim talk to "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw at the spiritual retreat, telling her that everyone needs a guiding hand from time to time and that she is here to guide her home.
We see part two of Tom Hannifan's interview with Mike Santana. Santana says that he spent so much time taking care of others that he failed to take care of himself and that he was traumatized as a kid and was forced into "survival mode." Santana says that he eventually buckled, and when his daughter wrote a letter to Santa telling him to stop using drugs, he was forced to get things together. He says that if one does not fight for themselves, no one will fight for them, and that one must be their biggest advocate and fight for what they are. Santana talks about his match with Steve Maclin at Under Siege, saying it was the fight he was looking for and that he is hungrier than ever now that he is back in TNA.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) is seen at the skybox. AJ Francis says they are here to watch tonight's main event and scope out the competition for some championship gold. Swann says it does not matter what title they win, as more gold means more money.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says tonight is a momentum occasion because for the first time, all of the champions are in the same match at the same time, and while it is exciting, it is also concerning, as it is the perfect site for an outbreak of "Hendry-Mania." He says that he has just gotten off the phone with the Surgeon General, and to control the symptoms, one must incessantly chant "We Believe."
Joe Hendry, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat), Sami Callihan, Eric Young, Steph de Lander and "Broken" Matt Hardy beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose), Masha Slamovich, Laredo Kid, Mustafa Ali and Jordynne Grace in the sixteen-person Champions Challenge. During the match, Mustafa Ali walks out of the match, stating that he is withdrawing from the match as he does not want his name associated with it. After the match, the lights go out, then we see black-and-white footage of a ruined city and a laboratory before a gurney is pushed to the ring. PCO is then revived, and he makes his way to the ring with a big black bag in his hand. PCO then confronts Steph de Lander, then pulls various objects out of the bag before pulling out a black rose and presenting it to Steph. Steph takes the rose, and the show ends.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for May 15, 2024
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) beat Kyle Fletcher and Jeff Cobb. After the match, Konosuke Takeshita gets in the ring and suplexes Moxley out of the corner, and he, Fletcher and Cobb go on the attack. Suddenly, Claudio Castagnoli shows up with a crowbar to make the save.
We see a video package of Swerve Strickland making media appearances as AEW World Champion as part of a recap of the feud between Swerve and Christian Cage.
Adam Copeland is about to head to the ring when he is attacked by Brody King and Buddy Matthews, with Malakai Black watching from not far behind. They get a metal folding chair, and Buddy and Brody hold Copeland down as Malakai says he does not care why Copeland maintains a facade of what he thinks he is, then tells Buddy to take Copeland's wedding ring. Brody chokes Copeland out to ensure Buddy does just that, then Malakai takes the wedding ring and examines it before pocketing the ring. He and Buddy place chairs next to a downed Copeland when Kyle O'Reilly rushes in. O'Reilly fights off Malakai and Buddy, but he is clotheslined by Brody. Malakai soon hits O'Reilly with The End, then he, Buddy and Brody drop kick Copeland from different angles, kicking the chairs into Copeland's skull.
We see footage of Eddie Kingston's match from New Japan Pro Wrestling Resurgence and the aftermath where The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Jack Perry) attacks him as part of a recap of the events leading up to the Anarchy In The Arena match at Double or Nothing.
We hear from The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry), who make fun of Eddie Kingston being injured and how Eddie's team might have to forfeit. Kazuchika Okada tells Dax Harwood that he will destroy him tonight before calling him a bitch.
We see a commercial for The Young Bucks' (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) own version of the Reebok Pumps.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Wheeler states that they will not forfeit the Anarchy In The Arena Match and that they may have found a new fourth member. Harwood calls "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada "The Elite's (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) bitch."
Jack Perry guests on commentary for the next match.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal in an AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Matthew mentions Christopher Daniels speaking down to them and putting his hands on him, and says he should know better as an executive. He says they are trying to clean the locker room and office for toxicity, and says that Daniels is screwing things up. Matthew then fires Daniels, then says that they will take care of his family and give him a paycheck for the next 30 days as well as a security escort.Matthew then sarcastically thanks Daniels for "five years of kick ass work" before leading the crowd in an "A-E-Dub" chant. Jack Perry makes a toast to The Elite, then pours his drink on Tony Schiavone's head. Tony calls Jack Perry a son of a bitch.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Timeless" Toni Storm, Luther and Mariah May. After it is mentioned that Saraya, Luther and Mariah are banned from ringside for the next match, Toni says that Harley Cameron will answer to her after what she did to Mariah, then thanks Serena Deeb for knocking her out so she did not have to hear the rest of her sob story and tells her that she will leave her laying and wondering where her dignity went at Double or Nothing.
Backstage, we hear from Malakai Black, who looks at Adam Copeland's ring as he says that the ring has been holding Copeland back. He then says that he knew there was a part of Copeland that still existed when he issued a challenge for a barbed wire steel cage match, and when he beats Copeland, Copeland must bend the knee to The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthew, Julia Hart).
Hook beats Sebastian Wolfe with Redrum. After the match, Hook takes the microphone and says that he is here for Chris Jericho and the FTW Championship, and calls Jericho out. Jericho shows up with Big Bill and says it is great to have Hook, hopes that Hook had learned a few lessons after last time, then says it is great to share the spotlight with Hook. Hook says he wants the spotlight on Jericho when he beats him for the FTW Championship tonight. Jericho says this is a teaching moment, not a fighting moment, and tells Hook that the world does not revolve around him and that he should be less selfish like him. Jericho says he and Big Bill are here to entertain everyone tonight, and tells Hook that he must work his way back up when he loses a championship and that he and a few others will have a qualifying match, and if Hook wins, he has the chance to face him again. Hook accepts, then hits Jericho in the head with the microphone and beats him up. Big Bill grabs Hook from behind, and the numbers game quickly takes over. Suddenly, Katsuyori Shibata shows up and makes the save for Hook as he sends Big Bill flying out of the ring.
Backstage, Swerve Strickland tells the state of Washington that he brought the AEW World Championship home, then says that The Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) bit the hand that fed them and got put down and that he is now focused on Double or Nothing. He says that Christian Cage may have put him in a casket, but he will put him in a grave. As for "The Machine" Brian Cage, he will put the final nail in The Mogul Embassy's coffin.
Swerve Strickland beats "The Machine" Brian Cage in an AEW World Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Swerve attacks Brian Cage's left shoulder while pulling out two metal folding chairs, then Christian Cage and Mother Wayne show up. Swerve is hit from behind with a low blow by Nick Wayne, and Killswitch shows up to attack Swerve alongside Nick Wayne. Nick Wayne then takes Swerve's family portrait and smashes Swerve in the face with it, busting Swerve open. Christian tells Swerve that he embarrassed Nick Wayne when he attacked him in his gym last year, and now he is forced to embarrass Swerve. He then asks Swerve if his daughter is proud of him, then rubs the portrait on Swerve's bleeding forehead. He says that he has taken Swerve's blood, and soon, he will take his World Championship.
We see an advertisement for "Meal and a Match," AEW's new YouTube series airing every Friday at 2 PM Eastern/1 PM Central on TBS' YouTube channel.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Hook and Katsuyori Shibata. Hook says the odds could not mean less to him, and he will do what it takes to face Chris Jericho again. Shibata asks Hook if that means beating him, as he wants another shot at Jericho. Hook says that is fine by him, then Samoa Joe shows up and says he thought Hook was something special until Jericho had him at Shibata's neck, and tells him that if they would stop getting at each other throats, they would be dangerous in AEW. Hook tells Joe he will fight him, and Shibata says Joe is too large to be wearing a floral pattern.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Harley Cameron in a grudge match that sees Saraya, Luther and Mariah May banned from ringside. Serena Deeb shows up early on in the match to watch from the ramp.
Backstage, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Wardlow) and Will Ospreay have a backstage interview with a "no physicality" clause. Ospreay says that he has a bad taste in his mouth after last week, and says that Roderick Strong is only comfortable as champion because he is surrounded by Undisputed Kingdom and because he has retired the Tiger Driver '91. He tells him that he has done the Tiger Driver '91 on people he has loved and respected and admits he has no respect for Roddy as Roddy has none for him. Roddy says Ospreay is right about that, as he is talented in the ring and an idiot out of it, and while Ospreay has a wife and child, he still acts like the same immature little boy. He says his neck injured, but he does not quit, and he does not care what people think of Ospreay because he knows Ospreay is a fraud. Ospreay says Roddy will learn a lesson after looking down at him for years when he shows him why he is on another level.
Renee Paquette moderates a contract signing between Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale for the TBS Championship at Double or Nothing. Mercedes arrives first, followed by Willow. Willow says she respects Mercedes and everything she has done in her career, but she wants to know if she respect the TBS Championship, which celebrates the legacy of professional wrestling over the last fifty years on a foundation built on fighting. She says that she is the face of TBS, and that "Nothing matters, smile anyway" means that her smile is her strength and that the TBS Championship matters, and she will not let Mercedes take the title from her. She then signs the contract. Mercedes says "Money changes everything" is a fact, not a catchphrase, as she was changing the game while Willow was still training and breaking glass ceilings as she made her way to the top. Mercedes tells Willow that she respects her and that she is a great champion, but there is a difference between being great and being the greatest of all time. She says that she is the new face of TBS, and while the best part of Willow's career was beating her, her loss to her at Double or Nothing will still be the best part of her career, as her legacy is all about winning. Mercedes signs the contract. Willow reminds Mercedes that she walked out as champion while Mercedes did not walk out at all last time they wrestled. Mercedes slaps Willow, starting a brawl, and Willow responds with a Doctor Bomb through the table.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada retains the AEW Continental Championship against Dax Harwood. During the match, Okada brings the Continental Championship into the ring, and when the ref takes it away, Okada hits Dax with a low blow before hitting him with the Rainmaker for the win. After the match, The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) attack Dax, and when Cash Wheeler and Bryan Danielson try to make the save, The Elite also gang up on them. All of a sudden, Darby Allin heads to the ring and attacks The Elite from behind with a skateboard, evening the odds and forcing The Elite to retreat.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) beat Kyle Fletcher and Jeff Cobb. After the match, Konosuke Takeshita gets in the ring and suplexes Moxley out of the corner, and he, Fletcher and Cobb go on the attack. Suddenly, Claudio Castagnoli shows up with a crowbar to make the save.
We see a video package of Swerve Strickland making media appearances as AEW World Champion as part of a recap of the feud between Swerve and Christian Cage.
Adam Copeland is about to head to the ring when he is attacked by Brody King and Buddy Matthews, with Malakai Black watching from not far behind. They get a metal folding chair, and Buddy and Brody hold Copeland down as Malakai says he does not care why Copeland maintains a facade of what he thinks he is, then tells Buddy to take Copeland's wedding ring. Brody chokes Copeland out to ensure Buddy does just that, then Malakai takes the wedding ring and examines it before pocketing the ring. He and Buddy place chairs next to a downed Copeland when Kyle O'Reilly rushes in. O'Reilly fights off Malakai and Buddy, but he is clotheslined by Brody. Malakai soon hits O'Reilly with The End, then he, Buddy and Brody drop kick Copeland from different angles, kicking the chairs into Copeland's skull.
We see footage of Eddie Kingston's match from New Japan Pro Wrestling Resurgence and the aftermath where The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Jack Perry) attacks him as part of a recap of the events leading up to the Anarchy In The Arena match at Double or Nothing.
We hear from The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry), who make fun of Eddie Kingston being injured and how Eddie's team might have to forfeit. Kazuchika Okada tells Dax Harwood that he will destroy him tonight before calling him a bitch.
We see a commercial for The Young Bucks' (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) own version of the Reebok Pumps.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Wheeler states that they will not forfeit the Anarchy In The Arena Match and that they may have found a new fourth member. Harwood calls "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada "The Elite's (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) bitch."
Jack Perry guests on commentary for the next match.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal in an AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Matthew mentions Christopher Daniels speaking down to them and putting his hands on him, and says he should know better as an executive. He says they are trying to clean the locker room and office for toxicity, and says that Daniels is screwing things up. Matthew then fires Daniels, then says that they will take care of his family and give him a paycheck for the next 30 days as well as a security escort.Matthew then sarcastically thanks Daniels for "five years of kick ass work" before leading the crowd in an "A-E-Dub" chant. Jack Perry makes a toast to The Elite, then pours his drink on Tony Schiavone's head. Tony calls Jack Perry a son of a bitch.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Timeless" Toni Storm, Luther and Mariah May. After it is mentioned that Saraya, Luther and Mariah are banned from ringside for the next match, Toni says that Harley Cameron will answer to her after what she did to Mariah, then thanks Serena Deeb for knocking her out so she did not have to hear the rest of her sob story and tells her that she will leave her laying and wondering where her dignity went at Double or Nothing.
Backstage, we hear from Malakai Black, who looks at Adam Copeland's ring as he says that the ring has been holding Copeland back. He then says that he knew there was a part of Copeland that still existed when he issued a challenge for a barbed wire steel cage match, and when he beats Copeland, Copeland must bend the knee to The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthew, Julia Hart).
Hook beats Sebastian Wolfe with Redrum. After the match, Hook takes the microphone and says that he is here for Chris Jericho and the FTW Championship, and calls Jericho out. Jericho shows up with Big Bill and says it is great to have Hook, hopes that Hook had learned a few lessons after last time, then says it is great to share the spotlight with Hook. Hook says he wants the spotlight on Jericho when he beats him for the FTW Championship tonight. Jericho says this is a teaching moment, not a fighting moment, and tells Hook that the world does not revolve around him and that he should be less selfish like him. Jericho says he and Big Bill are here to entertain everyone tonight, and tells Hook that he must work his way back up when he loses a championship and that he and a few others will have a qualifying match, and if Hook wins, he has the chance to face him again. Hook accepts, then hits Jericho in the head with the microphone and beats him up. Big Bill grabs Hook from behind, and the numbers game quickly takes over. Suddenly, Katsuyori Shibata shows up and makes the save for Hook as he sends Big Bill flying out of the ring.
Backstage, Swerve Strickland tells the state of Washington that he brought the AEW World Championship home, then says that The Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) bit the hand that fed them and got put down and that he is now focused on Double or Nothing. He says that Christian Cage may have put him in a casket, but he will put him in a grave. As for "The Machine" Brian Cage, he will put the final nail in The Mogul Embassy's coffin.
Swerve Strickland beats "The Machine" Brian Cage in an AEW World Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Swerve attacks Brian Cage's left shoulder while pulling out two metal folding chairs, then Christian Cage and Mother Wayne show up. Swerve is hit from behind with a low blow by Nick Wayne, and Killswitch shows up to attack Swerve alongside Nick Wayne. Nick Wayne then takes Swerve's family portrait and smashes Swerve in the face with it, busting Swerve open. Christian tells Swerve that he embarrassed Nick Wayne when he attacked him in his gym last year, and now he is forced to embarrass Swerve. He then asks Swerve if his daughter is proud of him, then rubs the portrait on Swerve's bleeding forehead. He says that he has taken Swerve's blood, and soon, he will take his World Championship.
We see an advertisement for "Meal and a Match," AEW's new YouTube series airing every Friday at 2 PM Eastern/1 PM Central on TBS' YouTube channel.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Hook and Katsuyori Shibata. Hook says the odds could not mean less to him, and he will do what it takes to face Chris Jericho again. Shibata asks Hook if that means beating him, as he wants another shot at Jericho. Hook says that is fine by him, then Samoa Joe shows up and says he thought Hook was something special until Jericho had him at Shibata's neck, and tells him that if they would stop getting at each other throats, they would be dangerous in AEW. Hook tells Joe he will fight him, and Shibata says Joe is too large to be wearing a floral pattern.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Harley Cameron in a grudge match that sees Saraya, Luther and Mariah May banned from ringside. Serena Deeb shows up early on in the match to watch from the ramp.
Backstage, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Wardlow) and Will Ospreay have a backstage interview with a "no physicality" clause. Ospreay says that he has a bad taste in his mouth after last week, and says that Roderick Strong is only comfortable as champion because he is surrounded by Undisputed Kingdom and because he has retired the Tiger Driver '91. He tells him that he has done the Tiger Driver '91 on people he has loved and respected and admits he has no respect for Roddy as Roddy has none for him. Roddy says Ospreay is right about that, as he is talented in the ring and an idiot out of it, and while Ospreay has a wife and child, he still acts like the same immature little boy. He says his neck injured, but he does not quit, and he does not care what people think of Ospreay because he knows Ospreay is a fraud. Ospreay says Roddy will learn a lesson after looking down at him for years when he shows him why he is on another level.
Renee Paquette moderates a contract signing between Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale for the TBS Championship at Double or Nothing. Mercedes arrives first, followed by Willow. Willow says she respects Mercedes and everything she has done in her career, but she wants to know if she respect the TBS Championship, which celebrates the legacy of professional wrestling over the last fifty years on a foundation built on fighting. She says that she is the face of TBS, and that "Nothing matters, smile anyway" means that her smile is her strength and that the TBS Championship matters, and she will not let Mercedes take the title from her. She then signs the contract. Mercedes says "Money changes everything" is a fact, not a catchphrase, as she was changing the game while Willow was still training and breaking glass ceilings as she made her way to the top. Mercedes tells Willow that she respects her and that she is a great champion, but there is a difference between being great and being the greatest of all time. She says that she is the new face of TBS, and while the best part of Willow's career was beating her, her loss to her at Double or Nothing will still be the best part of her career, as her legacy is all about winning. Mercedes signs the contract. Willow reminds Mercedes that she walked out as champion while Mercedes did not walk out at all last time they wrestled. Mercedes slaps Willow, starting a brawl, and Willow responds with a Doctor Bomb through the table.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada retains the AEW Continental Championship against Dax Harwood. During the match, Okada brings the Continental Championship into the ring, and when the ref takes it away, Okada hits Dax with a low blow before hitting him with the Rainmaker for the win. After the match, The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) attack Dax, and when Cash Wheeler and Bryan Danielson try to make the save, The Elite also gang up on them. All of a sudden, Darby Allin heads to the ring and attacks The Elite from behind with a skateboard, evening the odds and forcing The Elite to retreat.
Speed Demon - Speed recap for May 15, 2024
Tyler Bate beats Berto with six seconds to advance in the WWE Speed Championship #1 Contender's Tournament after a counter into a Victory Roll.
Next week: Ivar vs. Tyler Bate!
Next week: Ivar vs. Tyler Bate!
THERE'S NO TIME TO WASTE ⏰
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 14, 2024
The show starts with Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) learning that Noam Dar has been attacked backstage.
Backstage, Kiana James talks with Izzi Dame. As Kiana says there is a reason why she is a friend to her unlike everyone else in the locker room, she says she will run Raw while Izzi runs NXT. We then hear from Sol Ruca, who says that she ranked #1 in the women's combine and that she will ride that wave to the NXT North American Women's Championship.
Sol Ruca beats Izzi Dame to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match.
General Manager Ava meets with The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Ariana Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) regarding their recent actions, and fines them $20,000. Tony D'Angelo pays the fine in cash, and demands "no funny business" tonight.
Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofé get ready for their tag team match. Malik says that as long as they stick to the plan, they will win. Meanwhile, Edris is holding a lucky rabbit's foot. Brinley Reece shows up and throws the rabbit foot away, then the three of them head to the ring.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice. Shayna says she knows nothing but dominance, and that she and Lola are curious about who Roxanne Perez's opponent will be. Suddenly, they are attacked by Natalya and Karmen Petrovic. The women's locker room shows up to break up the brawl, followed by an official.
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofé after Enofé's boot comes loose during the match. During the match, Jaida Parker and Brinley Reece brawl on the outside twice, with both teams trying to break it up the first time and officials trying to break it up the second time.
Backstage, the rest of Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) finds out that Noam Dar is out indefinitely. Oro tells Noam that he will step up tonight, while Lash Legend heads to the ring for the next match.
Backstage, Nathan Frazer and Axiom are chatting with Ridge Holland when The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) shows up and mock Ridge, who is not in the mood for anything from them. The O.C. challenge Ridge to a tag team match, then make fun of him for having no friends.
Lash Legend beats Ivy Nile to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match after Jakara Jackson grabs Ivy Nile's ankle.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans, who says that he did not attack Noam Dar and does not know who did, then says that it is going to get "real wicked and real bouncy" against Oro Mensah in the next match.
Backstage, Carlee Bright meets with General Manager Ava about getting a match with Lola Vice tonight, and Ava grants it. Meanwhile, Tatum Paxley watches from inside Ava's office.
Je'Von Evans beats Oro Mensah after Trick Williams shows up to stop Lash Legend from introducing a metal folding chair into the match.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Charlie Dempsey, who says that Myles Borne and Damon Kemp are in rough shape after last week but will be here tonight. He says that the Heritage Cup is staying with No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Kemp, Borne) after he beats Tony D'Angelo within an inch of his life.
Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes says things were a bit different when he was last in an NXT ring with a microphone, and he admits he was in a dark period of his life and was unsure of whether he would make it back. He says that he loves NXT and that he still wants the NXT North American Championship back, and that he missed NXT while he was gone. Wes Lee talks about how he was back up and training after his surgery and how his main goal was to get back into NXT, and instead of missing nearly a year, he fought to get back in the ring in six months. Before he can think of what to say next, Oba Femi shows up and says he is impressed with him due to the heights he took the North American title to, but tells him that he has taken it as far as he can, and that he will take the title to heights Wes never could. He says that Wes' trials and tribulations prove that Wes has the heart of a lion and the spirit of a warrior, but he is an actual warrior that Wes cannot conquer. He tells Wes that if he wants a title shot, he must prove himself for an opportunity. Wes says Oba checks all the box of what a champion is supposed to look like, and as Wes says that he may not check as many boxes, Ivar shows up and says everyone is happy to have Wes back, including him, as he has been through a career-ending injury. Ivar says that when he came back, he had to fight for everything he got, and says that he knows Wes is not afraid to do the same. He says they both want a shot at Oba Femi before Josh Briggs shows up. Josh Briggs mockingly says everyone in the ring is so emotional regarding the North American title before proclaiming that this is "a man's game," and while he and Oba tore the house down, he did it with broken ribs and he is now healed. He says that he and Oba should run it back and that he will give Wes and Ivar title shots when he wins. Oba says everyone has very compelling arguments, and tells the three of them to fight among themselves, with the winner getting a title shot.
Backstage, Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) meets with Ridge Holland during his interview with Kelly Kincaid, and Andre Chase offers Ridge the opportunity to team with Riley Osborne.
We hear snoring again, followed by an alarm clock.
Backstage, Lexis King brags about his winning streak when Jazmyn Nyx asks everyone to sign a "Get Well Card" for Jacy Jayne. Nobody is interested, except for Lexis King, who signs while spelling Jacy's name "Jacky."
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Ridge Holland and Riley Osborne after Riley inadvertently drop kicks Ridge as Gallows has Ridge in his grasp.
We see a vignette for Carlee Bright.
Lola Vice beats Carlee Bright. After the match, Natalya and Karmen Petrovic rush into the ring and brawl with Lola and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, then they challenge them to a tag team match next week.
Backstage, Riley Osborne apologizes to Ridge Holland, who tells him that accidents happen, then hopes that Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) can trust him. Riley and Ridge shake hands.
Tony D'Angelo beats Charlie Dempsey two falls to one (2-1) to win the NXT Heritage Cup Championship! D'Angelo scores the first fall with 15 seconds (0:15) left in Round 1 with a Victory Roll. Charlie Dempsey scores the second fall with 51 seconds (0:51) left in Round 3 with a German suplex. During Round 5, Damon Kemp and Myles Borne rush out and attack Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino before going after D'Angelo. D'Angelo fends them off before hitting Dempsey with the Fisherman's Buster to win the match and the title with 1:53 (one minute, fifty-three seconds) left in Round 5.
Backstage, it is revealed that Wes Lee has been attacked, as is Josh Briggs and Ivar. The attackers are none other than Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang), who have not been seen in NXT in some time.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Kiana James talks with Izzi Dame. As Kiana says there is a reason why she is a friend to her unlike everyone else in the locker room, she says she will run Raw while Izzi runs NXT. We then hear from Sol Ruca, who says that she ranked #1 in the women's combine and that she will ride that wave to the NXT North American Women's Championship.
Sol Ruca beats Izzi Dame to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match.
General Manager Ava meets with The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Ariana Rizzo, Luca Crusifino) regarding their recent actions, and fines them $20,000. Tony D'Angelo pays the fine in cash, and demands "no funny business" tonight.
Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofé get ready for their tag team match. Malik says that as long as they stick to the plan, they will win. Meanwhile, Edris is holding a lucky rabbit's foot. Brinley Reece shows up and throws the rabbit foot away, then the three of them head to the ring.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice. Shayna says she knows nothing but dominance, and that she and Lola are curious about who Roxanne Perez's opponent will be. Suddenly, they are attacked by Natalya and Karmen Petrovic. The women's locker room shows up to break up the brawl, followed by an official.
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofé after Enofé's boot comes loose during the match. During the match, Jaida Parker and Brinley Reece brawl on the outside twice, with both teams trying to break it up the first time and officials trying to break it up the second time.
Backstage, the rest of Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) finds out that Noam Dar is out indefinitely. Oro tells Noam that he will step up tonight, while Lash Legend heads to the ring for the next match.
Backstage, Nathan Frazer and Axiom are chatting with Ridge Holland when The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) shows up and mock Ridge, who is not in the mood for anything from them. The O.C. challenge Ridge to a tag team match, then make fun of him for having no friends.
Lash Legend beats Ivy Nile to qualify for the NXT Women's North American Championship Ladder Match after Jakara Jackson grabs Ivy Nile's ankle.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans, who says that he did not attack Noam Dar and does not know who did, then says that it is going to get "real wicked and real bouncy" against Oro Mensah in the next match.
Backstage, Carlee Bright meets with General Manager Ava about getting a match with Lola Vice tonight, and Ava grants it. Meanwhile, Tatum Paxley watches from inside Ava's office.
Je'Von Evans beats Oro Mensah after Trick Williams shows up to stop Lash Legend from introducing a metal folding chair into the match.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Charlie Dempsey, who says that Myles Borne and Damon Kemp are in rough shape after last week but will be here tonight. He says that the Heritage Cup is staying with No Quarter Catch Crew (Dempsey, Kemp, Borne) after he beats Tony D'Angelo within an inch of his life.
Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes says things were a bit different when he was last in an NXT ring with a microphone, and he admits he was in a dark period of his life and was unsure of whether he would make it back. He says that he loves NXT and that he still wants the NXT North American Championship back, and that he missed NXT while he was gone. Wes Lee talks about how he was back up and training after his surgery and how his main goal was to get back into NXT, and instead of missing nearly a year, he fought to get back in the ring in six months. Before he can think of what to say next, Oba Femi shows up and says he is impressed with him due to the heights he took the North American title to, but tells him that he has taken it as far as he can, and that he will take the title to heights Wes never could. He says that Wes' trials and tribulations prove that Wes has the heart of a lion and the spirit of a warrior, but he is an actual warrior that Wes cannot conquer. He tells Wes that if he wants a title shot, he must prove himself for an opportunity. Wes says Oba checks all the box of what a champion is supposed to look like, and as Wes says that he may not check as many boxes, Ivar shows up and says everyone is happy to have Wes back, including him, as he has been through a career-ending injury. Ivar says that when he came back, he had to fight for everything he got, and says that he knows Wes is not afraid to do the same. He says they both want a shot at Oba Femi before Josh Briggs shows up. Josh Briggs mockingly says everyone in the ring is so emotional regarding the North American title before proclaiming that this is "a man's game," and while he and Oba tore the house down, he did it with broken ribs and he is now healed. He says that he and Oba should run it back and that he will give Wes and Ivar title shots when he wins. Oba says everyone has very compelling arguments, and tells the three of them to fight among themselves, with the winner getting a title shot.
Backstage, Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) meets with Ridge Holland during his interview with Kelly Kincaid, and Andre Chase offers Ridge the opportunity to team with Riley Osborne.
We hear snoring again, followed by an alarm clock.
Backstage, Lexis King brags about his winning streak when Jazmyn Nyx asks everyone to sign a "Get Well Card" for Jacy Jayne. Nobody is interested, except for Lexis King, who signs while spelling Jacy's name "Jacky."
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Ridge Holland and Riley Osborne after Riley inadvertently drop kicks Ridge as Gallows has Ridge in his grasp.
We see a vignette for Carlee Bright.
Lola Vice beats Carlee Bright. After the match, Natalya and Karmen Petrovic rush into the ring and brawl with Lola and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, then they challenge them to a tag team match next week.
Backstage, Riley Osborne apologizes to Ridge Holland, who tells him that accidents happen, then hopes that Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, Riley Osborne) can trust him. Riley and Ridge shake hands.
Tony D'Angelo beats Charlie Dempsey two falls to one (2-1) to win the NXT Heritage Cup Championship! D'Angelo scores the first fall with 15 seconds (0:15) left in Round 1 with a Victory Roll. Charlie Dempsey scores the second fall with 51 seconds (0:51) left in Round 3 with a German suplex. During Round 5, Damon Kemp and Myles Borne rush out and attack Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino before going after D'Angelo. D'Angelo fends them off before hitting Dempsey with the Fisherman's Buster to win the match and the title with 1:53 (one minute, fifty-three seconds) left in Round 5.
Backstage, it is revealed that Wes Lee has been attacked, as is Josh Briggs and Ivar. The attackers are none other than Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang), who have not been seen in NXT in some time.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Monday, May 13, 2024
Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 13, 2024
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring to start tonight's show. McIntyre says the greatest trick the Devil pulled was convincing everyone he does not exist, and that the greatest trick CM Punk pullled was looking like a drug addict without taking any drugs, and that he manages to get the fans to take him back every time he messes up. He calls CM Punk fans "stupid," then shows his irritation towards CM Punk somehow being one step ahead of him, and says he will not waste his time with someone "who will not be cleared after 20 years." He says he will deal with "Main Event" Jey Uso when the times comes, as he has "the paper champion" Damian Priest to deal with.As McIntyre continues to talk about Priest, Priest shows up and enters the ring, then says McIntyre has some serious issues before telling him to say what he has to say to somebody's face. McIntyre reiterates that CM Punk keeps running away from him, then puts Priest over for putting in the work and being an inspirational success story before telling him he does not deserve to be champion, as the title is making the man, not the other way around. As McIntyre says the World Heavyweight Championship needs him to make it and that Damian Priest knew he could not beat him, Priest gets sick of McIntyre talking and asks him if he even picked this life before telling him to find a mirror and "blame that asshole" in it. He says he wanted to cash in earlier, but McIntyre kept stopping him from doing, and that him being cashed in was all on him. He says that all he had to do was leave and have his moment with his wife, but he saw CM Punk and made him more important than anything else. After making fun of him for being beaten up by a one-armed man, he tells him that he will get his World title shot, and while McIntyre can call him a paper champion all he wants, he will make him eat those words.
During the recap of the first round of the Queen of the Ring Tournament, it is announced that "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Maxxine Dupri in a house show in Macon, Georgia to advance to the quarterfinals. (Maxxine Dupri replaced Baszler's original opponent Zelina Vega, who is out with an injury.)
We see footage from the parking lot from earlier today, where Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kari Sane) confronts "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark and officials quickly step in.
Iyo Sky beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to advance to the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Another random QR code is seen during this match. After the match, Jackie Redmond interviews Iyo Sky in the ring. Iyo Sky speaks in Japanese as says she will soon become Queen of the Ring.
Backstage, Damian Priest sees Carlito in the clubhouse with The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio). Carlito says they all agree that Rey Mysterio is a selfish bastard and they could use a little extra muscle with Rhea and Dominik injured. Priest says he is okay with this, but tells Carlito he is not welcome in the clubhouse. Carlito chalks it up to himself not being trustworthy, but tells Priest that the most stubborn minds can be changed and that "one day, we can all be amigos."
Backstage, Chad Gable meets with the rest of Alpha Academy (Otis, Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa) and chews out Maxxine Dupri for losing in the Queen of the Tournament before syaing that Akira Tozawa and Otis have chances at redemption with Sami Zayn. He makes it clear to Otis that he wants him to be serious, then tells Tozawa not to blow it against "Big" Bronson Reed before threatening to do something if he dances. Ivy Nile shows up after Chad Gable leaves and tells Maxxine she should not have to put up with Gable after Gable is now keeping her training outside of Alpha Academy. Gable tells Ivy Nile has potential, then tells her to stop wasting time with Maxxine.
In the recap for the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament, it is announced that Kofi Kingston beat Rey Mysterio in a house show in Macon, Georgia to advance to the quarterfinals.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi says he is not stranger to doing the unthinkable, but tonight is about revenge after what Gunther did to Xavier Woods, and there is no room for fear, self-doubt or failure as the King of the Ring Tournament means a lot. Woods says everyone knows how dangerous Gunther is, and while he is injured, Kofi is the man who will be able to defend his honor and prove The New Day rocks.
Lilian Garcia is the special guest ring announcer for the next match, after giving Samantha Irvin kudos for doing a great job as a ring announcer.
Backstage, R-Truth proposes something to General Manager Adam Pearce. The Miz shows up, and Pearce mentions that The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) needs number one contenders for the World Tag Team Championships. Kiana James shows up, stating she is glad to be on Raw. Pearce tells Kiana not to hesitate to give him a call if she needs anything, to which she says "I don't hesitate; I adjudicate." When Kiana leaves, R-Truth wonders if that is even PG.
Gunther beats Kofi Kingston with a Boston Crab to advance to the semifinals of the King of the Ring Tournament despite Kofi attacking and weakening Gunther's left leg before the bell.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Lyra Valkyria, who says that last week was a perfect way to kickstart being on Raw. She tells Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka, Kairi Sane) to get used to seeing her on Mondays, for she is here to stay and she has no problem backing up Becky Lynch, who shows up to thank Lyra. After this, Liv Morgan shows up and welcomes and congratulate Lyra before asking if Becky has always been such a bitch. Lyra tells Liv to ask Becky herself, and Liv turns around only to get punched in the face by Becky, who tells her that she is not the one who is afraid of a face-to-face fight.
Backstage, Kofi Kingston is met by Karrion Kross, who says there is always more time to turn things around after his tough loss. Xavier Woods shows up after Kross leaves to give Kofi a bag of ice, and Woods is also confused as to why Kross was there.
"Big" Bronson Reed beats Akira Tozawa.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interivews Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser. Kaiser says Gunther does not have to prove anything to anyone after Gunther walks out of the interview, and says that if Sheamus believes he lost because of him, then he is delusional. He admits Sheamus has had an incredible career, then says Sheamus will never beat Gunther and that Sheamus should be thanking him right now for saving him from Gunther, who will be the man who can expose and embarrass him in front of the world.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews General Manager Adam Pearce when New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) shows up to thank Pearce for the opportunity next week, then Pearce says that a new era means new opportunities, such as a Fatal 4-Way Match to decide new number one contenders for the World Tag Team Championships between New Catch Republic, The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh). When asked why Bron Breakker is not in the King of the Ring Tournament, Bron Breakker shows up and says his opponents are in the deep end with him, and he would have drowned everyone in the tournament and smiled. He then says he should have been in the tournament and leaves.
Lyra Valkyria beats Zoey Stark by countering the Z360 with the Nightwing to advance to the semifinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. After the match, Jackie Redmond interviews Lyra Valkyria in the ring. Lyra says she is travelling where the crow flies, which is straight to the top.
Backstage, we hear from "Main Event" Jey Uso, who says that Finn Balor got the "Yeet-Down" last week and that Ilja Dragunov will get it too before he beats Gunther and becomes King of the Ring.
Sami Zayn beats Otis after avoiding the Vader Bomb and hitting the Helluva Kick. After the match, Chad Gable chews out Otis post-match like he did Akira Tozawa earlier tonight, but shoves Otis by the face. Sami gets back in the ring and hits Gable with an Exploder Suplex before Gable avoids the Helluva Kick. When Otis helps Gable out of the ring, Gable blames the attack on Otis and slaps him.
Backstage, Braun Strowman wishes The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) luck tonight and compares muscles with Ivy Nile when JD McDonagh shows up and warns Strowman not to stick his nose in Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) business.
Becky Lynch beats Dakota Kai by disqualification after Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane attack her as she has Dakota in the Dis-Arm-Her. After the match, Iyo and Kairi continue to attack Becky, then Lyra Valkyria runs in to make the save. As Damage CTRL (Dakota, Iyo, Kairi) retreat, Liv Morgan sneaks up from behind Becky and throws Becky into the ring post.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Ilja Dragunov, who says that it is a dream or destiny to be in WWE and feel moments like this, but for him, it is not enough to be here; he is here to make an impact and it starts by becoming "The Tsar of the Ring." He says that he took Gunther to the limit, and he promises to take Jey Uso to that limit. He also says that he is not just a different kind of animal, but a different kind of dragon. As he says it is not over between him and Gunther, Gunther shows up and smiles, then walks away.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) beat New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne), The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contenders for the World Tag Team Championships after Carlito hits Pete Dunne with a Backstabber on the announce table.
Backstage, Ricochet meets with Ilja Dragunov and tells them they had one hell of a fight and that next time will be different, then tells Dragunov to beat Jey Uso and get the King of the Ring crown tonight.
Backstage, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh celebrate with Carlito, and Damian Priest approves of Carlito's actions from earlier before reminding Carlito to take care of his business with Rey Mysterio as "the crew does not ride with cowards."
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Ilja Dragunov to advance to the semifinals of the King of the Ring Tournament after countering Torpedo Moscow with the Spear. After the match, Gunther shows up and briefly glances at Dragunov before having a staredown with Jey Uso in the middle of the ring.
This week on Raw Talk: Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane)! The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth)! "Big" Bronson Reed!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
During the recap of the first round of the Queen of the Ring Tournament, it is announced that "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Maxxine Dupri in a house show in Macon, Georgia to advance to the quarterfinals. (Maxxine Dupri replaced Baszler's original opponent Zelina Vega, who is out with an injury.)
We see footage from the parking lot from earlier today, where Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kari Sane) confronts "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark and officials quickly step in.
Iyo Sky beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to advance to the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Another random QR code is seen during this match. After the match, Jackie Redmond interviews Iyo Sky in the ring. Iyo Sky speaks in Japanese as says she will soon become Queen of the Ring.
Backstage, Damian Priest sees Carlito in the clubhouse with The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio). Carlito says they all agree that Rey Mysterio is a selfish bastard and they could use a little extra muscle with Rhea and Dominik injured. Priest says he is okay with this, but tells Carlito he is not welcome in the clubhouse. Carlito chalks it up to himself not being trustworthy, but tells Priest that the most stubborn minds can be changed and that "one day, we can all be amigos."
Backstage, Chad Gable meets with the rest of Alpha Academy (Otis, Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa) and chews out Maxxine Dupri for losing in the Queen of the Tournament before syaing that Akira Tozawa and Otis have chances at redemption with Sami Zayn. He makes it clear to Otis that he wants him to be serious, then tells Tozawa not to blow it against "Big" Bronson Reed before threatening to do something if he dances. Ivy Nile shows up after Chad Gable leaves and tells Maxxine she should not have to put up with Gable after Gable is now keeping her training outside of Alpha Academy. Gable tells Ivy Nile has potential, then tells her to stop wasting time with Maxxine.
In the recap for the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament, it is announced that Kofi Kingston beat Rey Mysterio in a house show in Macon, Georgia to advance to the quarterfinals.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi says he is not stranger to doing the unthinkable, but tonight is about revenge after what Gunther did to Xavier Woods, and there is no room for fear, self-doubt or failure as the King of the Ring Tournament means a lot. Woods says everyone knows how dangerous Gunther is, and while he is injured, Kofi is the man who will be able to defend his honor and prove The New Day rocks.
Lilian Garcia is the special guest ring announcer for the next match, after giving Samantha Irvin kudos for doing a great job as a ring announcer.
Backstage, R-Truth proposes something to General Manager Adam Pearce. The Miz shows up, and Pearce mentions that The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) needs number one contenders for the World Tag Team Championships. Kiana James shows up, stating she is glad to be on Raw. Pearce tells Kiana not to hesitate to give him a call if she needs anything, to which she says "I don't hesitate; I adjudicate." When Kiana leaves, R-Truth wonders if that is even PG.
Gunther beats Kofi Kingston with a Boston Crab to advance to the semifinals of the King of the Ring Tournament despite Kofi attacking and weakening Gunther's left leg before the bell.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Lyra Valkyria, who says that last week was a perfect way to kickstart being on Raw. She tells Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka, Kairi Sane) to get used to seeing her on Mondays, for she is here to stay and she has no problem backing up Becky Lynch, who shows up to thank Lyra. After this, Liv Morgan shows up and welcomes and congratulate Lyra before asking if Becky has always been such a bitch. Lyra tells Liv to ask Becky herself, and Liv turns around only to get punched in the face by Becky, who tells her that she is not the one who is afraid of a face-to-face fight.
Backstage, Kofi Kingston is met by Karrion Kross, who says there is always more time to turn things around after his tough loss. Xavier Woods shows up after Kross leaves to give Kofi a bag of ice, and Woods is also confused as to why Kross was there.
"Big" Bronson Reed beats Akira Tozawa.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interivews Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser. Kaiser says Gunther does not have to prove anything to anyone after Gunther walks out of the interview, and says that if Sheamus believes he lost because of him, then he is delusional. He admits Sheamus has had an incredible career, then says Sheamus will never beat Gunther and that Sheamus should be thanking him right now for saving him from Gunther, who will be the man who can expose and embarrass him in front of the world.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews General Manager Adam Pearce when New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) shows up to thank Pearce for the opportunity next week, then Pearce says that a new era means new opportunities, such as a Fatal 4-Way Match to decide new number one contenders for the World Tag Team Championships between New Catch Republic, The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh). When asked why Bron Breakker is not in the King of the Ring Tournament, Bron Breakker shows up and says his opponents are in the deep end with him, and he would have drowned everyone in the tournament and smiled. He then says he should have been in the tournament and leaves.
Lyra Valkyria beats Zoey Stark by countering the Z360 with the Nightwing to advance to the semifinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. After the match, Jackie Redmond interviews Lyra Valkyria in the ring. Lyra says she is travelling where the crow flies, which is straight to the top.
Backstage, we hear from "Main Event" Jey Uso, who says that Finn Balor got the "Yeet-Down" last week and that Ilja Dragunov will get it too before he beats Gunther and becomes King of the Ring.
Sami Zayn beats Otis after avoiding the Vader Bomb and hitting the Helluva Kick. After the match, Chad Gable chews out Otis post-match like he did Akira Tozawa earlier tonight, but shoves Otis by the face. Sami gets back in the ring and hits Gable with an Exploder Suplex before Gable avoids the Helluva Kick. When Otis helps Gable out of the ring, Gable blames the attack on Otis and slaps him.
Backstage, Braun Strowman wishes The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) luck tonight and compares muscles with Ivy Nile when JD McDonagh shows up and warns Strowman not to stick his nose in Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) business.
Becky Lynch beats Dakota Kai by disqualification after Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane attack her as she has Dakota in the Dis-Arm-Her. After the match, Iyo and Kairi continue to attack Becky, then Lyra Valkyria runs in to make the save. As Damage CTRL (Dakota, Iyo, Kairi) retreat, Liv Morgan sneaks up from behind Becky and throws Becky into the ring post.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Ilja Dragunov, who says that it is a dream or destiny to be in WWE and feel moments like this, but for him, it is not enough to be here; he is here to make an impact and it starts by becoming "The Tsar of the Ring." He says that he took Gunther to the limit, and he promises to take Jey Uso to that limit. He also says that he is not just a different kind of animal, but a different kind of dragon. As he says it is not over between him and Gunther, Gunther shows up and smiles, then walks away.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) beat New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne), The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contenders for the World Tag Team Championships after Carlito hits Pete Dunne with a Backstabber on the announce table.
Backstage, Ricochet meets with Ilja Dragunov and tells them they had one hell of a fight and that next time will be different, then tells Dragunov to beat Jey Uso and get the King of the Ring crown tonight.
Backstage, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh celebrate with Carlito, and Damian Priest approves of Carlito's actions from earlier before reminding Carlito to take care of his business with Rey Mysterio as "the crew does not ride with cowards."
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Ilja Dragunov to advance to the semifinals of the King of the Ring Tournament after countering Torpedo Moscow with the Spear. After the match, Gunther shows up and briefly glances at Dragunov before having a staredown with Jey Uso in the middle of the ring.
This week on Raw Talk: Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane)! The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth)! "Big" Bronson Reed!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Sunday, May 12, 2024
At The Derby - Derby City Wrestling recap for May 12, 2024
Note: This episode is a re-broadcast of the very first episode of Championship Wrestling From Atlanta from September 18, 2021.
Dustin Starr and David Marquez welcome everyone to Championship Wrestling From Atlanta, the newest addition to the United Wrestling Network. Suddenly, Zicky Dice shows up in a suit and a pink fanny pack carring pink balloons welcoming everyone to "Outlandia," and says that within seconds, he became the face of Atlanta. He also says that it is his birthday today, then says he has a gift for everyone in . He then says that today's show has become "Zicky Dice's Outlanta surprise party." When he asks for a surprise, Dustin and David pop his balloons.
"Uptown" Andy Brown beats Manny Lemons.
Dustin King interviews "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt. Rehwoldt says he has been fortunate enough in his entire career to travel the world and that everyone has their parts, entrances and exits. Tonight, he comes to Center Stage to face Ashton Star, and says that "star" is a tough name to live up to in any business or show. He hopes Ashton Starr is ready, as he is an artist on the verge of a breakthrough and a masterpiece and that he will make it in his image at the expense of Ashton Starr or any opponent. He hopes that Ashton Star is ready for his stage tonight.
Reka Tehaka beats Heather Monroe with a claw-style pinfall.
Marti Belle interviews Juicy Finau. Juicy says he has flown in from California and the locker room looks like an all-you-can-eat buffet, and he is hungry.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie). Slice says he has jet leg from the flight from Los Angeles, California and needs some Red Bulls for his awakening, then Danny Limelight asks why they are not main eventing the premiere episode and are defending the titles next week against The Awakening (Big Kon and Vik). Danny tells The Awakening that he and Slice do not care who they are, where they've been or what championships they have held, as they will not be stepping . He says that next week, they will drag The Awakening into the deep water and prove there will be no ascension in the tag division.
Juicy Finau beats Landon Hale.
We see a vignette for Carlie Bravo.
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Recusants (Tom Coffey and Brandon Espinosa).
"The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt beats Ashton Star.
Dustin Starr and David Marquez welcome everyone to Championship Wrestling From Atlanta, the newest addition to the United Wrestling Network. Suddenly, Zicky Dice shows up in a suit and a pink fanny pack carring pink balloons welcoming everyone to "Outlandia," and says that within seconds, he became the face of Atlanta. He also says that it is his birthday today, then says he has a gift for everyone in . He then says that today's show has become "Zicky Dice's Outlanta surprise party." When he asks for a surprise, Dustin and David pop his balloons.
"Uptown" Andy Brown beats Manny Lemons.
Dustin King interviews "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt. Rehwoldt says he has been fortunate enough in his entire career to travel the world and that everyone has their parts, entrances and exits. Tonight, he comes to Center Stage to face Ashton Star, and says that "star" is a tough name to live up to in any business or show. He hopes Ashton Starr is ready, as he is an artist on the verge of a breakthrough and a masterpiece and that he will make it in his image at the expense of Ashton Starr or any opponent. He hopes that Ashton Star is ready for his stage tonight.
Reka Tehaka beats Heather Monroe with a claw-style pinfall.
Marti Belle interviews Juicy Finau. Juicy says he has flown in from California and the locker room looks like an all-you-can-eat buffet, and he is hungry.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie). Slice says he has jet leg from the flight from Los Angeles, California and needs some Red Bulls for his awakening, then Danny Limelight asks why they are not main eventing the premiere episode and are defending the titles next week against The Awakening (Big Kon and Vik). Danny tells The Awakening that he and Slice do not care who they are, where they've been or what championships they have held, as they will not be stepping . He says that next week, they will drag The Awakening into the deep water and prove there will be no ascension in the tag division.
Juicy Finau beats Landon Hale.
We see a vignette for Carlie Bravo.
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Recusants (Tom Coffey and Brandon Espinosa).
"The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt beats Ashton Star.
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for May 12, 2024
Note: This episode is a re-airing of an interview with Adam Pearce from 2010.
The show starts with David Marquez interviewing NWA World Heavyweight Champion Adam Pearce. He says taht he grew up to be a hard worker and that those in the West Coast lack the kind of integrity that he does. He talks about how he found out about professional wrestling as a kid in the Mid-West and saw his first show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He says that he looked up to Jack Brisco, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Harley Race and Terry Funk on his way to becoming a professional wrestler. Pearce also talks about his first match at the age of 17 where he tagged with his trainers in a six-man tag match and that when the match start, it is "kill or be killed." He also says that he knew he would become an NWA World Heavyweight Champion as he knew that he was great from the get-go.
David Marquez interviews Adam Pearce about the tournament to crown a new NWA World Heavyweight Champion in 2006. Pearce says that when NWA was bringing their World Heavyweight title, he started petitioning to be part of the tournament. He also talks about his match with Brent Albright in Puerto Rico, and mentions how Bryan Danielson beat him in the semi-finals of the tournament only to be injured in a match in Japan, which brought him back to the tournament in the finals and back to being World Heavyweight Champion. On the subject of Danielson being special guest enforcer, he says that Danielson made the right call on that night despite wearing an eyepatch to protect his injured eye, and for the first time in his fifteen-year career, he had respect for Brent Albright in what would become a rivalry, although he will never be over Albright cementing his legacy at his expense to become World Heavyweight Champion.
We look back on Adam Pearce vs. Brent Albright for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in a bullrope match.
David Marquez continues to interview Adam Pearce. Pearce calls Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "a cesspool" and "a dump" full of "maniacs" who only like hardcore wrestling and that he had to head there to face Brent Albright in order to reclaim the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. He talks about how Shane Douglas threw down the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and became "champion of a toilet," and calls himself a real champion who put the title back on the pedestal it needed to be on. He calls Sean Waltman "a deadbeat" who calls himself a degenerate who has also ridden his coattails because he is not great and wants to taste greatness he will never taste. He calls Phil Shatter "a Neanderthal," and says that while Colt Cabana is talented, there is something off about someone who calls himself "Boom Boom." He calls Charlie Haas a technician and somebody he can respect, and says that while he is tough as nails, he did not get the job done, but tells him to come back for round two because he is a man. On the subject of Joey Ryan, he says that Joey Ryan only cares about what the fans think about him, and says that he would still be tag team champion and not coming after him if he was on the path he is supposed to be on.
We look back on the recent match from two months ago from So-Cal Pro Wrestling between Joey Ryan and Adam Pearce.
David Marquez interviews Adam Pearce regarding The Sheik. Adam Pearce says he knows very little about The Sheik and that his attack on him from behind during his NWA World Championship match with Phil Shatter was a black eye on professional wrestling as well as an injustice, and asks what kind of man would attack anybody like that. He says that he knows that The Sheik is watching and that he will take him beyond his limits, and says that he is not a man to be played with and that he can take things underground and not via the high road if necessary. As for what he looks for in this new television show, he hopes to introduce shining stars as well as veterans and legends to people's homes. He calls Scorpio Sky an unparalleled athlete and says he has all the tools except for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. As for who the rising star of 2010 will be, he says that is not up to him to decide. As for who he would love to face from the past or present, Pearce would face himself and see who would win in a match between Adam Pearce and Adam Pearce, even though he knows the winner would be Adam Pearce.
The show starts with David Marquez interviewing NWA World Heavyweight Champion Adam Pearce. He says taht he grew up to be a hard worker and that those in the West Coast lack the kind of integrity that he does. He talks about how he found out about professional wrestling as a kid in the Mid-West and saw his first show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He says that he looked up to Jack Brisco, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Harley Race and Terry Funk on his way to becoming a professional wrestler. Pearce also talks about his first match at the age of 17 where he tagged with his trainers in a six-man tag match and that when the match start, it is "kill or be killed." He also says that he knew he would become an NWA World Heavyweight Champion as he knew that he was great from the get-go.
David Marquez interviews Adam Pearce about the tournament to crown a new NWA World Heavyweight Champion in 2006. Pearce says that when NWA was bringing their World Heavyweight title, he started petitioning to be part of the tournament. He also talks about his match with Brent Albright in Puerto Rico, and mentions how Bryan Danielson beat him in the semi-finals of the tournament only to be injured in a match in Japan, which brought him back to the tournament in the finals and back to being World Heavyweight Champion. On the subject of Danielson being special guest enforcer, he says that Danielson made the right call on that night despite wearing an eyepatch to protect his injured eye, and for the first time in his fifteen-year career, he had respect for Brent Albright in what would become a rivalry, although he will never be over Albright cementing his legacy at his expense to become World Heavyweight Champion.
We look back on Adam Pearce vs. Brent Albright for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in a bullrope match.
David Marquez continues to interview Adam Pearce. Pearce calls Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "a cesspool" and "a dump" full of "maniacs" who only like hardcore wrestling and that he had to head there to face Brent Albright in order to reclaim the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. He talks about how Shane Douglas threw down the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and became "champion of a toilet," and calls himself a real champion who put the title back on the pedestal it needed to be on. He calls Sean Waltman "a deadbeat" who calls himself a degenerate who has also ridden his coattails because he is not great and wants to taste greatness he will never taste. He calls Phil Shatter "a Neanderthal," and says that while Colt Cabana is talented, there is something off about someone who calls himself "Boom Boom." He calls Charlie Haas a technician and somebody he can respect, and says that while he is tough as nails, he did not get the job done, but tells him to come back for round two because he is a man. On the subject of Joey Ryan, he says that Joey Ryan only cares about what the fans think about him, and says that he would still be tag team champion and not coming after him if he was on the path he is supposed to be on.
We look back on the recent match from two months ago from So-Cal Pro Wrestling between Joey Ryan and Adam Pearce.
David Marquez interviews Adam Pearce regarding The Sheik. Adam Pearce says he knows very little about The Sheik and that his attack on him from behind during his NWA World Championship match with Phil Shatter was a black eye on professional wrestling as well as an injustice, and asks what kind of man would attack anybody like that. He says that he knows that The Sheik is watching and that he will take him beyond his limits, and says that he is not a man to be played with and that he can take things underground and not via the high road if necessary. As for what he looks for in this new television show, he hopes to introduce shining stars as well as veterans and legends to people's homes. He calls Scorpio Sky an unparalleled athlete and says he has all the tools except for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. As for who the rising star of 2010 will be, he says that is not up to him to decide. As for who he would love to face from the past or present, Pearce would face himself and see who would win in a match between Adam Pearce and Adam Pearce, even though he knows the winner would be Adam Pearce.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for May 11, 2024
The show begins with Adam Copeland and Kyle O'Reilly showing good sportsmanship following their TNT Championship match on Collision. However, Copeland does not immediately let go of O'Reilly's hand after raising it.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Claudio Castagnoli, who says that he understands "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson wanting to defend AEW and beat up The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry), but mentions that the first Anarchy In The Arena almost ended Danielson's career, that he still does not trust Eddie Kingston and that he wants Danielson to retire healthy, and that he wants nothing to do with the match even though he wants to support Danielson.
Trent Beretta beats Dalton Castle by referee stoppage after Dalton Castle is knocked out as Trent locks in the gogoplata.
Backstage, "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo welcomes Thunder Rosa back to work before accusing Thunder Rosa of dodging her before proclaiming that she will think of Thunder Rosa as she breaks Lady Frost due to Thunder Rosa making things personal. She says that a wisem told her to keep her front towards the enemy (a reference to TNA wrestler Steve Maclin), and when her front is towards the enemy, they know their fate.
We hear from Rush, who says that everyone has fear of him destroying them, and that everyone in AEW will find out that he will drop kick anyone who gets in his way.
"The Outlaw" Bryan Keith beats JD Drake.
Backstage, we hear from Adam Copeland, who says that he just survived a war with Kyle O'Reilly, but he has more ideas. He calls out Malakai Black, saying he has already taken out Brody King and Buddy Matthews and that it is his turn. He says that his darkest side is coming out and that while Malakai does not want this, he does, and at Double or Nothing, he challenges Malakai Black to a barbed wire steel cage match for the TNT Championship. He also says he wants Malakai to accept his challenge next week on Dynamite if he is man enough.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Lady Frost following a Spear to Lady Frost as she is in the Tree of Woe position. After the match, Thunder Rosa chases after Deonna with a chair, and Deonna runs away through the crowd as security holds Thunder Rosa back.
We see another new music video from "Platinum" Max Caster, where he raps about the roll that The Acclaimed (Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Bill Gunn) has been for the last year plus.
We hear from Scorpio Sky, who says that he is better now after having been through a lot, and that the sky is the limit.
PAC beats Johnny TV with an Octopus into a Brutalizer after blocking a punch from the ring apron by Taya Valkyrie and sending Johnny into Taya, knocking her off the apron. After the match, The Bang Bang Gang is seen on the video screen, and "Switchblade" Jay White threatens to put PAC back on the shelf if he gets in their business again.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Claudio Castagnoli, who says that he understands "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson wanting to defend AEW and beat up The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry), but mentions that the first Anarchy In The Arena almost ended Danielson's career, that he still does not trust Eddie Kingston and that he wants Danielson to retire healthy, and that he wants nothing to do with the match even though he wants to support Danielson.
Trent Beretta beats Dalton Castle by referee stoppage after Dalton Castle is knocked out as Trent locks in the gogoplata.
Backstage, "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo welcomes Thunder Rosa back to work before accusing Thunder Rosa of dodging her before proclaiming that she will think of Thunder Rosa as she breaks Lady Frost due to Thunder Rosa making things personal. She says that a wisem told her to keep her front towards the enemy (a reference to TNA wrestler Steve Maclin), and when her front is towards the enemy, they know their fate.
We hear from Rush, who says that everyone has fear of him destroying them, and that everyone in AEW will find out that he will drop kick anyone who gets in his way.
"The Outlaw" Bryan Keith beats JD Drake.
Backstage, we hear from Adam Copeland, who says that he just survived a war with Kyle O'Reilly, but he has more ideas. He calls out Malakai Black, saying he has already taken out Brody King and Buddy Matthews and that it is his turn. He says that his darkest side is coming out and that while Malakai does not want this, he does, and at Double or Nothing, he challenges Malakai Black to a barbed wire steel cage match for the TNT Championship. He also says he wants Malakai to accept his challenge next week on Dynamite if he is man enough.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Lady Frost following a Spear to Lady Frost as she is in the Tree of Woe position. After the match, Thunder Rosa chases after Deonna with a chair, and Deonna runs away through the crowd as security holds Thunder Rosa back.
We see another new music video from "Platinum" Max Caster, where he raps about the roll that The Acclaimed (Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Bill Gunn) has been for the last year plus.
We hear from Scorpio Sky, who says that he is better now after having been through a lot, and that the sky is the limit.
PAC beats Johnny TV with an Octopus into a Brutalizer after blocking a punch from the ring apron by Taya Valkyrie and sending Johnny into Taya, knocking her off the apron. After the match, The Bang Bang Gang is seen on the video screen, and "Switchblade" Jay White threatens to put PAC back on the shelf if he gets in their business again.
Collision Course - Collision recap for May 11, 2024
The Blackpool Combat Club ("The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin). (With this match airing on TBS instead of TNT, this is the first time TBS has aired a wrestling match on a Saturday night since the end of WCW Saturday Night.) After the match, Danielson asks the fans to give a round of applause to Top Flight, saying that they are what AEW is all about. He says that the "AEW" chant at the start of the match warmed his heart before leading the fans into one. He also says that the first Anarchy In The Arena match almost ended his career, but he wants to be in the upcoming one so much because he loves AEW, and while The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) are part of AEW's formation, they do not represent AEW anymore. Danielson states that founder and President Tony Khan has been at every show in AEW's history while The Elite, who help run the company, are not even here, then reiterates that he is in Anarchy In The Arena again because of what AEW represents and does. He also makes it very clear that he will do anything to protect AEW.
Roderick Strong guests on commentary for the next match.
Will Ospreay beats "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty after teasing the Tiger Driver '91 only to hit Moriarty with the Storm Breaker to spite Roderick Strong. After the match, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) confront Ospreay, who is then attacked from behind by Shane Taylor, who knocks Ospreay out.
We see footage from earlier today of Mercedes Moné throwing the first pitch for the Boston Red Sox.
"The Machine" Brian Cage and Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat The Voros Twins (Chris and Patrick Voros) and Evan Rivers. After the match, Tony Schiavone interview Gates of Agony and Brian Cage. Brian Cage says it is not Swerve Strickland's house any more, then says that Swerve and Prince Nana are selfish and did nothing but take while leaving them high and dry until they needed them. He says that the three of them were looking for the leadership and guidance of someone like The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry), then Swerve Strickland's music hits. Swerve shows up and chokes Kaun from behind with a chain, and avoids Toa Liona. Brian Cage is able to catch Swerve out of the air, but Swerve escapes his grasp and lays him out before hitting Toa Liona with the Swerve Stomp off the apron. Bishop Kaun ends up being the recipient of another Swerve Stomp, much to the delight of the fans, before Swerve chokes him in the corner with the chain and tells him that he is coming for everything. Toa Liona soon barrels towards Swerve and tackles him, then tells Prince Nana that what he is going to do to Swerve will be his fault. He rushes halfway around the ring to hit Swerve again, but Swerve hits him with a cinder block. Brian Cage watches as Swerve presses Toa Liona's head on the top of the ring steps and smashes his head with a metal folding chair.
Backstage, Swerve Strickland says he tries to be the company guy and what AEW wants him to be, but people have told him that he has gotten soft since becoming AEW World Champion, including his own people. He says that he brought the former Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) into AEW and that he can take him out, and next week, he will take out "The Machine" Brian Cage.
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next match.
Daniel Garcia beats KM with the Dragon Sleeper. After the match, a fan charges the ring and is quickly subdued by security, and the camera is able to quickly cut away from the ring.
Dax Harwood beats "Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington (who is the nephew of the original Dynamite Kid, whose real name is also Tommy Billington) by countering a Victory Roll with a slingshot powerbomb.
It is announced that The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) will face Kyle Fletcher and Jeff Cobb next Wednesday on Dynamite, with Jeff Cobb being brought in by Don Callis for revenge over what happened to Powerhouse Hobbs in his recent match with Moxley.
In backstage footage from after this week's Dynamite, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada challenges Dax Harwood to a match next week, and Jack Perry says that all of his Anarchy In The Arena opponents are dead. All of a sudden, as The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) speak, they stop Christopher Daniels, and Matthew chews him out only for Daniels to yell back and threaten to beat his ass if he speaks to him like a lackey again.
Backstage, Christopher Daniels says he has not forgotten the sacrifices he has made for his success and where he has come from, but The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) has. He says he has been with AEW since day one and helped make AEW what it is, but now The Elite want to make AEW about themselves. He says The Young Bucks tried to start a riot, but after he did his job to stop, they talked down to him. He says he will not back down and cower when they speak, but now they are punishing him with a tag team much. He picks Matt Sydal as his tag team partner, and when the bell rings, his heart, not his badge, will be in play, and The Elite's titles will not matter when they get punished.
Backstage, we hear from FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Dax Harwood says he has been in the business for twenty years and has never been in a match like Anarchy In The Arena, and after facing "Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington, he now has to face "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. He tells Okada that he has never wrestled a man like him.
Thunder Rosa beats Robyn Renegade with a double foot stomp followed by a Cobra Clutch.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. After stating that Vancouver is full of "Van-Losers" after the recent NHL hockey game, Taya and Johnny say they are here in AEW because it is where the best wrestler, and Johnny TV issues a challenge to PAC and plans pull out a win before he and Taya make out.
We hear from Hook, who says that when Chris Jericho first made the offer to advise him and stand by his side, he had his hesitation, and told Jericho that he knew who he was. He says that Jericho has pissed him off, and that none of this surprised him, especially when Jericho said he knew who he could be. Hook tells Jericho he does not know who or what he can be, and that he cannot wait to show him.
Adam Copeland retains the TNT Championship against Kyle O'Reilly.
Roderick Strong guests on commentary for the next match.
Will Ospreay beats "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty after teasing the Tiger Driver '91 only to hit Moriarty with the Storm Breaker to spite Roderick Strong. After the match, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) confront Ospreay, who is then attacked from behind by Shane Taylor, who knocks Ospreay out.
We see footage from earlier today of Mercedes Moné throwing the first pitch for the Boston Red Sox.
"The Machine" Brian Cage and Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat The Voros Twins (Chris and Patrick Voros) and Evan Rivers. After the match, Tony Schiavone interview Gates of Agony and Brian Cage. Brian Cage says it is not Swerve Strickland's house any more, then says that Swerve and Prince Nana are selfish and did nothing but take while leaving them high and dry until they needed them. He says that the three of them were looking for the leadership and guidance of someone like The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry), then Swerve Strickland's music hits. Swerve shows up and chokes Kaun from behind with a chain, and avoids Toa Liona. Brian Cage is able to catch Swerve out of the air, but Swerve escapes his grasp and lays him out before hitting Toa Liona with the Swerve Stomp off the apron. Bishop Kaun ends up being the recipient of another Swerve Stomp, much to the delight of the fans, before Swerve chokes him in the corner with the chain and tells him that he is coming for everything. Toa Liona soon barrels towards Swerve and tackles him, then tells Prince Nana that what he is going to do to Swerve will be his fault. He rushes halfway around the ring to hit Swerve again, but Swerve hits him with a cinder block. Brian Cage watches as Swerve presses Toa Liona's head on the top of the ring steps and smashes his head with a metal folding chair.
Backstage, Swerve Strickland says he tries to be the company guy and what AEW wants him to be, but people have told him that he has gotten soft since becoming AEW World Champion, including his own people. He says that he brought the former Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) into AEW and that he can take him out, and next week, he will take out "The Machine" Brian Cage.
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next match.
Daniel Garcia beats KM with the Dragon Sleeper. After the match, a fan charges the ring and is quickly subdued by security, and the camera is able to quickly cut away from the ring.
Dax Harwood beats "Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington (who is the nephew of the original Dynamite Kid, whose real name is also Tommy Billington) by countering a Victory Roll with a slingshot powerbomb.
It is announced that The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) will face Kyle Fletcher and Jeff Cobb next Wednesday on Dynamite, with Jeff Cobb being brought in by Don Callis for revenge over what happened to Powerhouse Hobbs in his recent match with Moxley.
In backstage footage from after this week's Dynamite, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada challenges Dax Harwood to a match next week, and Jack Perry says that all of his Anarchy In The Arena opponents are dead. All of a sudden, as The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) speak, they stop Christopher Daniels, and Matthew chews him out only for Daniels to yell back and threaten to beat his ass if he speaks to him like a lackey again.
Backstage, Christopher Daniels says he has not forgotten the sacrifices he has made for his success and where he has come from, but The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) has. He says he has been with AEW since day one and helped make AEW what it is, but now The Elite want to make AEW about themselves. He says The Young Bucks tried to start a riot, but after he did his job to stop, they talked down to him. He says he will not back down and cower when they speak, but now they are punishing him with a tag team much. He picks Matt Sydal as his tag team partner, and when the bell rings, his heart, not his badge, will be in play, and The Elite's titles will not matter when they get punished.
Backstage, we hear from FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Dax Harwood says he has been in the business for twenty years and has never been in a match like Anarchy In The Arena, and after facing "Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington, he now has to face "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. He tells Okada that he has never wrestled a man like him.
Thunder Rosa beats Robyn Renegade with a double foot stomp followed by a Cobra Clutch.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. After stating that Vancouver is full of "Van-Losers" after the recent NHL hockey game, Taya and Johnny say they are here in AEW because it is where the best wrestler, and Johnny TV issues a challenge to PAC and plans pull out a win before he and Taya make out.
We hear from Hook, who says that when Chris Jericho first made the offer to advise him and stand by his side, he had his hesitation, and told Jericho that he knew who he was. He says that Jericho has pissed him off, and that none of this surprised him, especially when Jericho said he knew who he could be. Hook tells Jericho he does not know who or what he can be, and that he cannot wait to show him.
Adam Copeland retains the TNT Championship against Kyle O'Reilly.
Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 11, 2024
Pete Pranica guests on commentary for this week.
Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) in a tag team lumberjack match despite all the lumberjacks fighting each other on the outside.
Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. Big John says that he recently made an important phone call to someone he loves dearly, but before he can bring that person out, Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston show up. Matthew says nobody cares who Big John was on the phone with, and asks him when he will figure out that he does not belong her and that Memphis Wrestling is their game. Big John then brings out who he was going to introduce: Buff Bagwell, who shows up and says Matthew and Gaston act tough when it is two-on-one, then proposes a tag team match. Matt and Gaston then point out the boot that Buff is wearing on his left foot. Buff also states that the tag team titles will be on the line for the match next week, assuming Matthew and Gaston want to take on someone more their size. Gaston accepts, proclaiming that Buff and Big John do not stand a chance.
"All The Way" Ray Collins beats Mike Anthony in seconds with the Sliced Bread in the corner as Mike Anthony mouths off at the fans. After the match, Mike Anthony says he could not do it again and runs at him. He blocks the Sliced Bread, but Ray Collins beats him again with an inside cradle. After this happens, Mike Anthony powerbombs Ray Collins off the top rope and demands another rematch, which gets granted. Mike Anthony has the upper hand at first and mockingly goes for the Sliced Bread, but Ray Collins counters with an Uranage, then hits the Sliced Bread three more times for a third victory.
Dustin Starr interviews Assistant Matchmaker Michael at the announce desk. Michael addresses Van Viciouss, and The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) arrives. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock stares down Michael and tells him to keep Van Viciouss' name out of his mouth and says he has never been a coward as he pokes him in the chest. Michael calls Van Viciouss "a white liver, no-good, yellow bellied coward," and Van Vicouss dares him to say it again. As the fans call Van Viciouss a coward, Michaels says everyone knows Viciouss is a coward. Viciouss hits him with a cheap shot before he and the secret service agents throw him in the ring and gang up on him. Referees show up as Jimmy Blaylock spray paints a yellow line on the back of Michael's suit jacket, and at this point, security shows up to get The Hollywood Clique to the back.
Sycho Simon beats Brad Martin by forfeit when Brad Martin fails to show. A disgruntled Simon responds by throwing a fan towards the ring and choking him with a chain as referees get him to stop.
Big John Dalton vs. Buff Bagwell vs. Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships is official for next week.
The man with the brown robe and the walking stick is seen putting an axe and a baseball in a garbage can on his way to Memphis. He makes it to East Kiehl Avenue in Sherwood, Arkansas, which is where show sponsor KAPOW! Comics is located.
K-Toomer retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Maurice the Strong in dominant fashion despite The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) getting involved. After the match, Barnabas is furious.
Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) in a tag team lumberjack match despite all the lumberjacks fighting each other on the outside.
Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. Big John says that he recently made an important phone call to someone he loves dearly, but before he can bring that person out, Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston show up. Matthew says nobody cares who Big John was on the phone with, and asks him when he will figure out that he does not belong her and that Memphis Wrestling is their game. Big John then brings out who he was going to introduce: Buff Bagwell, who shows up and says Matthew and Gaston act tough when it is two-on-one, then proposes a tag team match. Matt and Gaston then point out the boot that Buff is wearing on his left foot. Buff also states that the tag team titles will be on the line for the match next week, assuming Matthew and Gaston want to take on someone more their size. Gaston accepts, proclaiming that Buff and Big John do not stand a chance.
"All The Way" Ray Collins beats Mike Anthony in seconds with the Sliced Bread in the corner as Mike Anthony mouths off at the fans. After the match, Mike Anthony says he could not do it again and runs at him. He blocks the Sliced Bread, but Ray Collins beats him again with an inside cradle. After this happens, Mike Anthony powerbombs Ray Collins off the top rope and demands another rematch, which gets granted. Mike Anthony has the upper hand at first and mockingly goes for the Sliced Bread, but Ray Collins counters with an Uranage, then hits the Sliced Bread three more times for a third victory.
Dustin Starr interviews Assistant Matchmaker Michael at the announce desk. Michael addresses Van Viciouss, and The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) arrives. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock stares down Michael and tells him to keep Van Viciouss' name out of his mouth and says he has never been a coward as he pokes him in the chest. Michael calls Van Viciouss "a white liver, no-good, yellow bellied coward," and Van Vicouss dares him to say it again. As the fans call Van Viciouss a coward, Michaels says everyone knows Viciouss is a coward. Viciouss hits him with a cheap shot before he and the secret service agents throw him in the ring and gang up on him. Referees show up as Jimmy Blaylock spray paints a yellow line on the back of Michael's suit jacket, and at this point, security shows up to get The Hollywood Clique to the back.
Sycho Simon beats Brad Martin by forfeit when Brad Martin fails to show. A disgruntled Simon responds by throwing a fan towards the ring and choking him with a chain as referees get him to stop.
Big John Dalton vs. Buff Bagwell vs. Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships is official for next week.
The man with the brown robe and the walking stick is seen putting an axe and a baseball in a garbage can on his way to Memphis. He makes it to East Kiehl Avenue in Sherwood, Arkansas, which is where show sponsor KAPOW! Comics is located.
K-Toomer retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Maurice the Strong in dominant fashion despite The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) getting involved. After the match, Barnabas is furious.
Friday, May 10, 2024
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for May 10, 2024
Wendy Choo beats Wren Sinclair in her first match in almost a year.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Cutler James. He says he is a friendly neighborhood guy, but he is a competitor and hometown hero who brings his best to face the best, and he plans to grow his legacy in WWE, starting with Josh Briggs.
Josh Briggs beats Cutler James.
The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino) beat Dion Lennox and Dante Chen.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Cutler James. He says he is a friendly neighborhood guy, but he is a competitor and hometown hero who brings his best to face the best, and he plans to grow his legacy in WWE, starting with Josh Briggs.
Josh Briggs beats Cutler James.
The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino) beat Dion Lennox and Dante Chen.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 10, 2024
General Manager Nick Aldis welcomes everyone to tonight's show, then brings out "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Aldis congratulates Cody for retaining against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles at Backlash, then brings up King and Queen of the Ring and tells him that his next challenger has been determined. He then introduces that challenger: Logan Paul. Logan Paul makes it clear he wants to win the Undisputed WWE title to truly kick off the "Logan Paul Levesque era," and Cody says that he likes the challenge, then Logan toots his own horn about being the longest reigning champion in WWE, among other things. After addressing a fan's sign saying it is their birthday, Logan also mentions Cody winning the Royal Rumble before saying that people remember his collision with Ricochet more than his Royal Rumble win. He says that while Cody Rhodes became champion at WrestleMania, everybody was still talking about his match and his moments, and also mentions how he and Cody showed up in WWE at the same time. Logan says he has been the rocket fuel for the spaceship that is WWE, then asks how Cody can finish his story when it is not even his story before proclaiming that he will walk out as Undisputed WWE Champion. Cody says that people stand across from Logan and assume that he is a dumbass, then says that he has gotten a sense of who Logan Paul is from his other accomplishments. Cody says that if he were to win the United States Championship, that would make him a Grand Slam Champion. He also says Logan is disrespectful, self-centered, delusional, reliant on brass knuckles and takes credit for stuff he should not take credit for. He then says that Logan Paul will find out where he stands at King and Queen of the Ring.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says he had "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes on the ropes and head him beat, and says the crowd distracted him enough to cause him to lose. He says he should be next to Logan Paul, and says that he will beat Cody next time and earn a shot at his title, and that winning the King and Queen of the Ring Tournament will be a step in the right direction.
Nia Jax beats Naomi to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Another QR code is shown before the match.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Baron Corbin. He says that he was lost before heading to NXT and figuring things out, and now he is going to do things as himself. He is then met by Carmelo Hayes, who tells him that he will be running circles around him tonight.
We see a vignette for #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), who are coming to SmackDown.
Carmelo Hayes beats Baron Corbin with an inside cradle to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley, who is interested in how far Jade Cargill will go in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven show up, and Chelsea says that the French air has made Bayley forget about them and that Piper will beat Jade in the tournament.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Randy Orton. Orton says he has accomplished a lot in WWE, but he has never become King of the Ring. He says that everyone knows how great AJ Styles is, but it felt phenomenal hitting AJ Styles with an RKO out of nowhere. He also brings up Tama Tonga taking out Kevin Owens and says that the two of them will cross paths, and that when they do, he will make sure Tama Tonga sees the RKO coming.
Jade Cargill beats Piper Niven to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Afterwards, Bianca Belair heads to the ring for the next match.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who aims now to compete but to conquer those he gets in the ring with, because he is here to claim the pinnacle of SmackDown. He says that no one is safe now that he is here, as he plans not just to rise, but to reign supreme. He tells everyone to watch closely, as everything on SmackDown is about to change, and it will never be the same again.
Bianca Belair beats Candice LeRae to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament despite Indi Hartwell weakening Bianca's left knee on the outside.
Backstage, Paul Heyman meets Solo Sikoa privately. Solo is irritated that Paul Heyman's lie got The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa) drafted in the third round and cost him and his family money, and also thinks that Heyman wanted Jey Uso to help him. He says that he gets what Paul Heyman is trying to do and knows that Heyman has not been able to speak to Roman Reigns, then says he has spoken with Roman and that until Roman comes back, he calls the shots with Paul as his wise man under Roman's orders. Solo Sikoa then hugs an astonished Heyman.
We hear from Andrade, who says that his destiny is in WWE and that "The Era of Andrade El Idolo" has begun.
Tama Tonga beats Angelo Dawkins to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament after Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga lay out Montez Ford in responds to Dawkins and Montez taking out Solo Sikoa on the outside. (Bobby Lashley was supposed to be in this match, but was injured during training and is replaced by Angelo Dawkins.) After the match, Solo hits Dawkins with a Samoan Spike.
We hear from Blair Davenport, who says that she has been unfairly labeled, and that in order to succeed, one has to send a message. She says she has done just that and that she plans to break her opponents. Blair says that anyone can be appreciated and respected, but she plans to be feared.
Randy Orton beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament after countering the Styles Clash with an RKO.
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Carmelo Hayes! Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill! Nia Jax!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says he had "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes on the ropes and head him beat, and says the crowd distracted him enough to cause him to lose. He says he should be next to Logan Paul, and says that he will beat Cody next time and earn a shot at his title, and that winning the King and Queen of the Ring Tournament will be a step in the right direction.
Nia Jax beats Naomi to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Another QR code is shown before the match.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Baron Corbin. He says that he was lost before heading to NXT and figuring things out, and now he is going to do things as himself. He is then met by Carmelo Hayes, who tells him that he will be running circles around him tonight.
We see a vignette for #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), who are coming to SmackDown.
Carmelo Hayes beats Baron Corbin with an inside cradle to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley, who is interested in how far Jade Cargill will go in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven show up, and Chelsea says that the French air has made Bayley forget about them and that Piper will beat Jade in the tournament.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Randy Orton. Orton says he has accomplished a lot in WWE, but he has never become King of the Ring. He says that everyone knows how great AJ Styles is, but it felt phenomenal hitting AJ Styles with an RKO out of nowhere. He also brings up Tama Tonga taking out Kevin Owens and says that the two of them will cross paths, and that when they do, he will make sure Tama Tonga sees the RKO coming.
Jade Cargill beats Piper Niven to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Afterwards, Bianca Belair heads to the ring for the next match.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who aims now to compete but to conquer those he gets in the ring with, because he is here to claim the pinnacle of SmackDown. He says that no one is safe now that he is here, as he plans not just to rise, but to reign supreme. He tells everyone to watch closely, as everything on SmackDown is about to change, and it will never be the same again.
Bianca Belair beats Candice LeRae to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament despite Indi Hartwell weakening Bianca's left knee on the outside.
Backstage, Paul Heyman meets Solo Sikoa privately. Solo is irritated that Paul Heyman's lie got The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa) drafted in the third round and cost him and his family money, and also thinks that Heyman wanted Jey Uso to help him. He says that he gets what Paul Heyman is trying to do and knows that Heyman has not been able to speak to Roman Reigns, then says he has spoken with Roman and that until Roman comes back, he calls the shots with Paul as his wise man under Roman's orders. Solo Sikoa then hugs an astonished Heyman.
We hear from Andrade, who says that his destiny is in WWE and that "The Era of Andrade El Idolo" has begun.
Tama Tonga beats Angelo Dawkins to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament after Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga lay out Montez Ford in responds to Dawkins and Montez taking out Solo Sikoa on the outside. (Bobby Lashley was supposed to be in this match, but was injured during training and is replaced by Angelo Dawkins.) After the match, Solo hits Dawkins with a Samoan Spike.
We hear from Blair Davenport, who says that she has been unfairly labeled, and that in order to succeed, one has to send a message. She says she has done just that and that she plans to break her opponents. Blair says that anyone can be appreciated and respected, but she plans to be feared.
Randy Orton beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament after countering the Styles Clash with an RKO.
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Carmelo Hayes! Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill! Nia Jax!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for May 9, 2024
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) show up to start tonight's show with a System Championship Celebration, which also includes cheerleaders from the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League. Brian Myers announces that as of Under Siege, every member of The System is a champion, then says that nobody should be surprised as they have been winning championships their entire careers. He says that The System runs on gold and is an absolute dynasty. Moose says he has played on a lot of great teams and that The System is "the greatest team of all time." He says they are not the 1996 Chicago Bulls, for they are far greater than them, and if no one believes them, they can ask "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "Broken" Matt Hardy, as they ran them off like the 1992 Dream Team did to Croatia. Eddie says their reputations speak for themselves and that they walked in as champions, and after nearly a decade, Alisha realized her potential, picked her spot and became a world champion. He says that Alisha stands above everyone in the Knockouts Division and is the greatest TNA Knockout of all time, then Alisha thanks Eddie before saying she wants to put a little more flare on the celebration. She then presents a video package of The System that she made herself, but the video package is interrupted by Matt Hardy, who shows up with a metal folding chair. Hardy congratulates The System on winning the battle at Under Siege, but says the war is far from over and that nothing will deter him from procuring the World Championship. Hardy calls Under Siege "a lesson" after pledging to break The System, and that he now understands The System a little better and knows what he has to do to make them obsolete. He tells Moose that this is not over, and that this is merely the beginning before mentioning The System's accolades and asking to see Moose's Super Bowl ring (which does not exist). Alisha says nobody can understand what Matt Hardy is saying, but he calls her "a snow witch" and tells her not to get on Reby Sky's radar. Moose tells Matt Hardy that there is four of The System and only one of him, then Matt Hardy says he does not like their odds and hits eveyrone with the metal folding chair. Alisha tries to hit Matt Hardy with a shinai only for Matt to block it, but that allows Eddie, Myers and Moose to gang up on him and wrap a chair around his neck in the corner. All of a sudden, Ryan Nemeth shows up with a shinai and attacks The System before they can injure Matt Hardy like they did Nic Nemeth, and The System is forced to retreat. The cheerleaders then side with Matt Hardy and perform the "delete" hand signal.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Chris Bey says winning tonight's match, which puts the winning team's members for their match against each other for an X Division Championship, and that they have put their tag team title rematch aside so that Ace Austin can become X Division Champion. Austin says that he would be champion if someone had watched his back and that Mustafa Ali's secret service detail is the deal breaker, and that ABC will earn X Division gold.
Backstage, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) tells Director of Authority Santino Marella to do their jobs, and Santino says that he has something for them and just has one more piece of his plan before he can put it into action.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) beat The Full-Blooded Italians (Ray Jaz and Zack Clayton).
Backstage, Jake Something meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding Under Siege, as does The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Jake Something takes offense to the interruption, and Trey Miguel says that he was attacked backstage, with Zachary Wentz saying that this is why he lost that night. Santino makes a tag team match between the two parties, and Cody Deaner shows up to become Jake Something's tag team partner before giving Santino an idea for the tag team match.
It's time for The Sound Check. Alan Angels interviews Kon and Steph de Lander backstage. Steph de Lander has to make it clear that she and Kon are not dating, then Alan tries to hit on Steph. Both Kon and Steph get annoyed with him, and they leave after Kon takes out Alan's security.
Before the next match, Cody Deaner says he has just talked to Director of Authority Santino Marella, and since Albany, New York is so hot tonight, they can spice the match up a little bit. He gives the fans the choice between a standard tag team match or an "Albany Tornado Tag Match" with no count-outs. The fans pick the tornado tag match.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat Jake Something and Cody Deaner in an Albany Tornado Tag Match after Trey Miguel sprays Jake Something in the eyes with spray paint on the outside before he and Wentz double team Cody Deaner for the win. After the match, The Rascalz are attacked from behind and laid out by Steve Maclin. Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin. He says that The Rascalz walked out on him twice, so he took them out twice. When Frankie Kazarian says that this unfinished business was the reason he and Maclin lost their recent tag match, Kazarian and Maclin argue, and they end up going their separate ways.
We see Tom Hennifan's interview with Mike Santana. Santana says he could not have picked a better time to come home, and says that being in The Latin-American Xchange (Santana, Ortiz, Konnan) and winning four tag titles was like a shotgun blast going off and that Konnan's mentorship meant a lot. He says that LAX accomplished a lot of things after they were thrown into the ocean after cutting their teeth on the independents. Santana then talks about his five years away from TNA. He talks about how he lost his father just before the pandemic happened and that a lot of things had to change, and some unsolved problems came up and he had to deal with them. Santana also talks about going sober a year ago, saying he had to save his own life.
Gabby LaSpisa is in the ring. She talks about her podcast and admits that there is a TNA superstar that she knows little about, and has scored an interview with Ash By Elegance. George Iceman shows up to introduce Ash, and Gabby wants to know who George Iceman is. George slyly refuses to identify himself as he introduces Ash By Elegance. Ash By Elegance heads to the ring, and Gabby wants to know why Ash By Elegance by Ash By Elegance and what elegance means. Ash says Elegance is a lifestyle brand and is surprised that Gabby has never heard of the brand. Ash calls the interview "classless" after George Iceman says that Gabby is from New Jersey and threatens to leave, then Gabby brings up Ash's post-match attack on Havok at Under Siege. Gabby also brings up Ash's loss to Xia Brookside from two week ago, and George Iceman says it is all camera trickery. Ash says the referee stole her jewelry, but Gabby says she can get it back if she can beat Xia Brookside. Xia proposes a rematch next week for Ash's rings that she tried to use as knuckles, and Ash reluctantly shakes her hand and accepts.
We see Joe Hendry in a Heart Radio interview, where Hendry talks about his entrance theme hitting the UK pop chart as well as wrestling in TNA.
Director of Authority Santino Marella announces the Champions Challenge, where all eight TNA champions face a team of all-stars. All eight champions (Moose, Mustafa Ali, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Jordynne Grace, Alisha Edwards, Masha Slamovich, Laredo Kid) will face Matt Hardy, Steph de Lander, Sami Callihan, Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna), Ryan Nemeth (who replaces "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth), Eric Young and Joe Hendry in an 8-on-8 tag match.
Jonathan Gresham beats Will Ferrara after applying black ink to Ferrara's mouth.
We see Gail Kim meet with "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw at a wellness retreat. Gail tells Gisele that they need to talk as Gisele meditates. Gisele opens her eyes.
Mustafa Ali guests on commentary for the next match.
Speedball Mountain ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven) beats ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) to face each other for a shot at the TNA X Division Championship after Ace Austin is preoccupied with Mustafa Ali at ringside.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Chris Bey says winning tonight's match, which puts the winning team's members for their match against each other for an X Division Championship, and that they have put their tag team title rematch aside so that Ace Austin can become X Division Champion. Austin says that he would be champion if someone had watched his back and that Mustafa Ali's secret service detail is the deal breaker, and that ABC will earn X Division gold.
Backstage, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) tells Director of Authority Santino Marella to do their jobs, and Santino says that he has something for them and just has one more piece of his plan before he can put it into action.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) beat The Full-Blooded Italians (Ray Jaz and Zack Clayton).
Backstage, Jake Something meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding Under Siege, as does The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Jake Something takes offense to the interruption, and Trey Miguel says that he was attacked backstage, with Zachary Wentz saying that this is why he lost that night. Santino makes a tag team match between the two parties, and Cody Deaner shows up to become Jake Something's tag team partner before giving Santino an idea for the tag team match.
It's time for The Sound Check. Alan Angels interviews Kon and Steph de Lander backstage. Steph de Lander has to make it clear that she and Kon are not dating, then Alan tries to hit on Steph. Both Kon and Steph get annoyed with him, and they leave after Kon takes out Alan's security.
Before the next match, Cody Deaner says he has just talked to Director of Authority Santino Marella, and since Albany, New York is so hot tonight, they can spice the match up a little bit. He gives the fans the choice between a standard tag team match or an "Albany Tornado Tag Match" with no count-outs. The fans pick the tornado tag match.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat Jake Something and Cody Deaner in an Albany Tornado Tag Match after Trey Miguel sprays Jake Something in the eyes with spray paint on the outside before he and Wentz double team Cody Deaner for the win. After the match, The Rascalz are attacked from behind and laid out by Steve Maclin. Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin. He says that The Rascalz walked out on him twice, so he took them out twice. When Frankie Kazarian says that this unfinished business was the reason he and Maclin lost their recent tag match, Kazarian and Maclin argue, and they end up going their separate ways.
We see Tom Hennifan's interview with Mike Santana. Santana says he could not have picked a better time to come home, and says that being in The Latin-American Xchange (Santana, Ortiz, Konnan) and winning four tag titles was like a shotgun blast going off and that Konnan's mentorship meant a lot. He says that LAX accomplished a lot of things after they were thrown into the ocean after cutting their teeth on the independents. Santana then talks about his five years away from TNA. He talks about how he lost his father just before the pandemic happened and that a lot of things had to change, and some unsolved problems came up and he had to deal with them. Santana also talks about going sober a year ago, saying he had to save his own life.
Gabby LaSpisa is in the ring. She talks about her podcast and admits that there is a TNA superstar that she knows little about, and has scored an interview with Ash By Elegance. George Iceman shows up to introduce Ash, and Gabby wants to know who George Iceman is. George slyly refuses to identify himself as he introduces Ash By Elegance. Ash By Elegance heads to the ring, and Gabby wants to know why Ash By Elegance by Ash By Elegance and what elegance means. Ash says Elegance is a lifestyle brand and is surprised that Gabby has never heard of the brand. Ash calls the interview "classless" after George Iceman says that Gabby is from New Jersey and threatens to leave, then Gabby brings up Ash's post-match attack on Havok at Under Siege. Gabby also brings up Ash's loss to Xia Brookside from two week ago, and George Iceman says it is all camera trickery. Ash says the referee stole her jewelry, but Gabby says she can get it back if she can beat Xia Brookside. Xia proposes a rematch next week for Ash's rings that she tried to use as knuckles, and Ash reluctantly shakes her hand and accepts.
We see Joe Hendry in a Heart Radio interview, where Hendry talks about his entrance theme hitting the UK pop chart as well as wrestling in TNA.
Director of Authority Santino Marella announces the Champions Challenge, where all eight TNA champions face a team of all-stars. All eight champions (Moose, Mustafa Ali, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Jordynne Grace, Alisha Edwards, Masha Slamovich, Laredo Kid) will face Matt Hardy, Steph de Lander, Sami Callihan, Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna), Ryan Nemeth (who replaces "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth), Eric Young and Joe Hendry in an 8-on-8 tag match.
Jonathan Gresham beats Will Ferrara after applying black ink to Ferrara's mouth.
We see Gail Kim meet with "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw at a wellness retreat. Gail tells Gisele that they need to talk as Gisele meditates. Gisele opens her eyes.
Mustafa Ali guests on commentary for the next match.
Speedball Mountain ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and Trent Seven) beats ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) to face each other for a shot at the TNA X Division Championship after Ace Austin is preoccupied with Mustafa Ali at ringside.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for May 9, 2024
Backstage, we hear from The Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). Matt Taven says that they are well-oiled machines and that "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard have no idea who they are dealing with after putting their names in their mouths. Mike Bennett says that they are the best tag team in the worldand prays that Parker is a better father than he is a wrestler, because if he is not, then he should have done his unborn son a favor and retired.
Mercedes Martinez, Diamante and Taya Valkyrie beats Lady Frost, "Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Abadon in a six-woman tag match.
Anthony Ogogo beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice by knockout. After the match, Ogogo says that he is the "skull cracking, jaw cracking Governor" of All Elite Wrestling, a ten-time British boxing champion, former junior champion and Olympic medalist, and the newest addition to Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, Ogogo).
Backstage, Rachael Ellering admits 2024 has not gone her way, but she is desperate to prove she belongs and that she loves nothing more than professional wrestling. Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up and says Rachael is only desperate because she did not accept her help, then says women's wrestling does not sell tickets and what Rachael had will not sell anything. Rachael walks away, and Maria says Rachael cannot handle the truth.
Kiera Hogan beats Ashley D'Amboise.
Backstage, Nick Comoroto says the words of Jacoby Watts resonate with him very deeply, and in a world surrounded by darkness, Jacoby is a beacon of light. He says that words are power and that they control their own destinies, and together, the two of them can conquer this dark world, and that anybody can rise above. Jacoby shows up and asks the fans to join his brigade.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat "Lighting" Parker Lee and The Supastarz (Nikki Eight and Tommy Mars) in a six-man tag match.
Billie Starkz beats Dream Girl Ellie in an ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground Match.
Backstage, "Smart" Mark Sterling tells The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) that they have not been up front with the fans and that they should start naming names, as they want competition and that Daivari and Nese want something. Daivari says they want the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships, and Nese says that they do not care who they have to beat to get them. Josh Woods says he is undeniably one of the best technical wrestlers in the world, and he aims to become ROH World Champion. Sterling says The Premier Athletes live by the three A's: anybody, any time, anywhere.
Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beats Cole Karter and Griff Garrison with a La Magistral Cradle from Angelico to Cole Karter. After the match, Maria gets angry at Karter and throws Serpentico's mask into the ring, and Serpentico gets his mask back. Karter and Garrison then attack Spanish Announce Project before placing a chair in the corner. Serpentico fights back, but Karter and Garrison throws Serpentico in the chair before Maria takes the mask back.
Here is the recap for tonight's show!
Mercedes Martinez, Diamante and Taya Valkyrie beats Lady Frost, "Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Abadon in a six-woman tag match.
Anthony Ogogo beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice by knockout. After the match, Ogogo says that he is the "skull cracking, jaw cracking Governor" of All Elite Wrestling, a ten-time British boxing champion, former junior champion and Olympic medalist, and the newest addition to Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, Ogogo).
Backstage, Rachael Ellering admits 2024 has not gone her way, but she is desperate to prove she belongs and that she loves nothing more than professional wrestling. Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up and says Rachael is only desperate because she did not accept her help, then says women's wrestling does not sell tickets and what Rachael had will not sell anything. Rachael walks away, and Maria says Rachael cannot handle the truth.
Kiera Hogan beats Ashley D'Amboise.
Backstage, Nick Comoroto says the words of Jacoby Watts resonate with him very deeply, and in a world surrounded by darkness, Jacoby is a beacon of light. He says that words are power and that they control their own destinies, and together, the two of them can conquer this dark world, and that anybody can rise above. Jacoby shows up and asks the fans to join his brigade.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat "Lighting" Parker Lee and The Supastarz (Nikki Eight and Tommy Mars) in a six-man tag match.
Billie Starkz beats Dream Girl Ellie in an ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground Match.
Backstage, "Smart" Mark Sterling tells The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) that they have not been up front with the fans and that they should start naming names, as they want competition and that Daivari and Nese want something. Daivari says they want the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships, and Nese says that they do not care who they have to beat to get them. Josh Woods says he is undeniably one of the best technical wrestlers in the world, and he aims to become ROH World Champion. Sterling says The Premier Athletes live by the three A's: anybody, any time, anywhere.
Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beats Cole Karter and Griff Garrison with a La Magistral Cradle from Angelico to Cole Karter. After the match, Maria gets angry at Karter and throws Serpentico's mask into the ring, and Serpentico gets his mask back. Karter and Garrison then attack Spanish Announce Project before placing a chair in the corner. Serpentico fights back, but Karter and Garrison throws Serpentico in the chair before Maria takes the mask back.
Here is the recap for tonight's show!
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for May 8, 2024
Backstage, Adam Copeland says he is not feeling too great and that his mind has been wandering to places he does not want it to, and tonight, he will put a stop to that. He says tonight's match with Brody King will be a no-disqualification match.
Orange Cassidy beats Trent Beretta. During the match, Don Callis shows up to get a closer look at the match and to guest on commentary. Later in the match, Trent exposes a turnbuckle, but Orange does as well as the referee confronts Trent for his actions, and Orange sends Trent into his exposed turnbuckle before winning with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Trent attacks Orange out of anger and even gouges the eyes before hitting Orange with a piledriver on the ring steps. Trent continues to attack Orange by slingshotting him into the ring frame, then pulls a toolbox out from underneath the ring. Orange grabs a metal folding chair, then Don Callis runs to Orange Cassidy and helps him to the back while Kris Statlander confronts Trent.
In footage from earlier today, The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) arrives at the arena and park in AEW founder and President Tony Khan's spot.
In footage from after last week's Dynamite, Jack Perry says Kenny Omega is not as bad as he thinks he is and hopes he had fun hitting his moves for the last time, then says Kenny is not the hero The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) needed him to be, and that he is a coward. He says that The Elite and AEW do not need him anymore, and that they will change the world without him. Jack Perry says everyone will have to sacrifice, and that Kenny made his.
We hear from Kenny Omega, who is sitting in a hospital bed. He says that The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) were like family to him for the past fifteen years, but here he is in the emergency room. He knows that what happened last week was business, and that Double or Nothing is AEW's fifth anniversary. Kenny then challenges The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) to Anarchy In The Arena, and announces that FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) will be the first two members of his team and that the other two will reveal themselves sooner than The Elite think.
Tony Schiavone interviews Serena Deeb on the stage. Serena says that she is aware everyone loves "Timeless" Toni Storm and is aware that people think she will not win, and says it is important to make it known that losing at Double or Nothing is not an option. She talks about her return to the ring earlier this year after fifteen months on the shelf following three unprovoked seizures, which she calls "a scary, traumatizing experience" as she did not know what caused them. Serena says the vision of becoming AEW Women's World Championship has been stuck in her mind, and as she is about to mention what it would be like to be world champion, Toni Storm shows up. Toni says that all she has heard is a charity case, and Serena tells Toni to start giving a shit and start taking this seriously, as she has fought for her life and will do it again to become AEW Women's World Champion. Toni tells Serena that she does not give "a single solitary shit" about what Serena has been through, which leads to an intense stand-off. Toni then tries to go for a cheap shot, but Serena lays her out with a right hand.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Orange Cassidy in the trainer's room. Rocky "Azucar" Romero shows up to check on Orange and says that if he wins his match tonight, he, Orange and another party can get a Trios title shot. Rocky wants to mend fences with him and Trent so that they can all go for the Unified Trios titles, but Orange says they will figure things out.
Mariah May beats Harley Cameron. After the match, Saraya attacks Mariah May while Harley joins in, then Mina Shirakawa runs in and lays out Harley with a spinning back fist before teasing a kiss with Mariah May. Mariah and Mina eventually celebrate with champagne.
Backstage, PAC says he is not concerned with Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo) when The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) shows up. Jay White says Death Triangle is dead and that PAC should be concerned about himself while he says he should be getting all the gold. He then says PAC should watch him to learn a thing or two about winning.
We hear from Malakai Black, who tells a story about how Adam Copeland manifested his dreams into reality and became so influential in pro wrestling that he changed its landscape but soon became aware of his own mortality. He talks about Copeland started a family and created a facade for what he really was, and how Copeland had to be reminded of who he really was. He says he has to kill this facade and bring Copeland to the brink of death so that he will live again.
We see a video package for The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) and their mission to change the world. We then see The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) backstage, saying they need more Elite video packages and less Kenny Omega updates. Matthew Jackson finds out that Swerve Strickland's face-to-face meeting with Christian Cage is next.
Swerve Strickland heads to the ring. Swerve says he is in a "pissed off" and fighting mood due to what happened last week, and says that since becoming World Champion, everyone wants a piece of him. He says he cannot blame Christian Cage for his actions and that he has done things like cutting his hair, too, and calls himself "the Donovan David of professional wrestling." Swerve calls Christian out so that they can have their conversation right now, and The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Mama Wayne) shows up. Christian says there will be no championship in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada when the Edmonton Oilers lose tonight, then says that The Patriarchy's actions are by design and that he will take something from Swerve until he takes what he wants. He says Swerve has rode a wave of momentum to the World Championship, but waves crash and his wave will crash at his feet, for Swerve is not in his league and he deserves to stand at the top of the mountain as World Champion. Christian says that Swerve can take comfort that he can see gold whenever he wants and look at his teeth when his house has been foreclosed on, unless he takes those from him right now. Swerve tells Christian he did not come alone, then The Mogul Embassy (Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona, "The Machine" Brian Cage) shows up from behind Swerve, and dares Christian to get in the ring so he can beat him down like Kendrick Lamar beat Drake. Swerve says he has gotten knocked down and stood right back up to become World Champion, then says Christian will not get in the ring because it will put him in an uncomfortable position and say "I Quit." Christian seems to say nothing at first, but Swerve is soon attacked from behind by The Mogul Embassy. When referees get in the ring, The Mogul Embassy forces them to retreat. After Swerve is tossed out of the ring, The Mogul Embassy then put Swerve through the announce table.
Backstage, The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) congratulate The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Mama Wayne), and Christian says that they look forward to working with them further and that this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The Young Bucks then laugh about what happened to Swerve.
Backstage, Willow Nightingale says she is not feeling so great, but her smile cannot be beaten off her face. She says she is ready for any challenge, and that Double or Nothing is another stop at being champion. She asks if Mercedes Moné is ready for her, because last time, she walked out the victor, and while she respects Mercedes, she has been on the run of her life. She says Mercedes may get all the attention, but in a wrestling match, she will be the winner.
"Switchblade" Jay White beats Rocky "Azucar" Romero. After the match, The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) attacks Rocky Romero, then PAC shows up and forces them to retreat.
We hear from Samoa Joe, who talks about what drives a warrior as he trains for a return, and says that he is not the warrior that fears, but what men fear in the first place.
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and Big Bill beat Mo Jabari and Harlon Abbott after Big Bill does all the heavy lifting before tagging Jericho in to hit Harlon Abbott with the Judas Effect for the win. After the match, Jericho accidentally calls Edmonton, Alberta, Canada "Calgary" and that the learning tree is about learning from mistakes. He says that the FTW Championship is for all the fans, then thanks the fans and thanks Big Bill for a good job tonight. He thanks Katsuyori Shibata for giving him a good fight for the FTW Championship and thanks Hook before telling him to take as long as he needs before facing him again. Tony Schiavone then gets in the ring and tells Jericho that Hook will be back next week. Jericho says that he and Hook will celebrate next week on Dynamite together before thanking the fans.
Adam Copeland retains the TNT Championship against Brody King in a no-disqualification match. After the match, Brody King attacks Copeland, then Kyle O'Reilly gets in the ring and fights Brody King. Kyle and Copeland work together to clothesline Brody King out of the ring.
Backstage, Mercedes Moné says that she is close to making an in-ring return and that she thrives in the spotlight. She says she is ready for Willow Nightingale at Double or Nothing, as Willow took a year of time away from her career that she can never get back. Mercedes she is back on a whole new level and that she will wipe the smile off Willow's face as she takes her title.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Adam Copeland and Kyle O'Reilly. Copeland thanks Kyle O'Reilly for the help, but O'Reilly wants a favor in the form of Saturday night's Cope Open match. Copeland accepts.
The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) shows up to mockingly tell Kenny Omega to get well soon, and Matthew says that Tony Khan should have gotten out of his own way and realized that they wanted to make AEW a better place, but they had no choice but to piledrive him. Matthew questions Kenny Omega ending their friendship, and Nicholas says FTR only saved Kenny because they hate them before accepting the challenge for Anarchy In The Arena and wishing Kenny luck finding two other people who want to face them. FTR show up, and Dax Harwood says that after a little bit of convincing, he has found two men with big enough balls for the job: Eddie Kingston and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. A now complete Team AEW confronts The Elite before both sides brawl, with security, officials and the locker room trying to break things up to end the show.
Orange Cassidy beats Trent Beretta. During the match, Don Callis shows up to get a closer look at the match and to guest on commentary. Later in the match, Trent exposes a turnbuckle, but Orange does as well as the referee confronts Trent for his actions, and Orange sends Trent into his exposed turnbuckle before winning with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Trent attacks Orange out of anger and even gouges the eyes before hitting Orange with a piledriver on the ring steps. Trent continues to attack Orange by slingshotting him into the ring frame, then pulls a toolbox out from underneath the ring. Orange grabs a metal folding chair, then Don Callis runs to Orange Cassidy and helps him to the back while Kris Statlander confronts Trent.
In footage from earlier today, The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) arrives at the arena and park in AEW founder and President Tony Khan's spot.
In footage from after last week's Dynamite, Jack Perry says Kenny Omega is not as bad as he thinks he is and hopes he had fun hitting his moves for the last time, then says Kenny is not the hero The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) needed him to be, and that he is a coward. He says that The Elite and AEW do not need him anymore, and that they will change the world without him. Jack Perry says everyone will have to sacrifice, and that Kenny made his.
We hear from Kenny Omega, who is sitting in a hospital bed. He says that The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) were like family to him for the past fifteen years, but here he is in the emergency room. He knows that what happened last week was business, and that Double or Nothing is AEW's fifth anniversary. Kenny then challenges The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) to Anarchy In The Arena, and announces that FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) will be the first two members of his team and that the other two will reveal themselves sooner than The Elite think.
Tony Schiavone interviews Serena Deeb on the stage. Serena says that she is aware everyone loves "Timeless" Toni Storm and is aware that people think she will not win, and says it is important to make it known that losing at Double or Nothing is not an option. She talks about her return to the ring earlier this year after fifteen months on the shelf following three unprovoked seizures, which she calls "a scary, traumatizing experience" as she did not know what caused them. Serena says the vision of becoming AEW Women's World Championship has been stuck in her mind, and as she is about to mention what it would be like to be world champion, Toni Storm shows up. Toni says that all she has heard is a charity case, and Serena tells Toni to start giving a shit and start taking this seriously, as she has fought for her life and will do it again to become AEW Women's World Champion. Toni tells Serena that she does not give "a single solitary shit" about what Serena has been through, which leads to an intense stand-off. Toni then tries to go for a cheap shot, but Serena lays her out with a right hand.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Orange Cassidy in the trainer's room. Rocky "Azucar" Romero shows up to check on Orange and says that if he wins his match tonight, he, Orange and another party can get a Trios title shot. Rocky wants to mend fences with him and Trent so that they can all go for the Unified Trios titles, but Orange says they will figure things out.
Mariah May beats Harley Cameron. After the match, Saraya attacks Mariah May while Harley joins in, then Mina Shirakawa runs in and lays out Harley with a spinning back fist before teasing a kiss with Mariah May. Mariah and Mina eventually celebrate with champagne.
Backstage, PAC says he is not concerned with Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo) when The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) shows up. Jay White says Death Triangle is dead and that PAC should be concerned about himself while he says he should be getting all the gold. He then says PAC should watch him to learn a thing or two about winning.
We hear from Malakai Black, who tells a story about how Adam Copeland manifested his dreams into reality and became so influential in pro wrestling that he changed its landscape but soon became aware of his own mortality. He talks about Copeland started a family and created a facade for what he really was, and how Copeland had to be reminded of who he really was. He says he has to kill this facade and bring Copeland to the brink of death so that he will live again.
We see a video package for The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) and their mission to change the world. We then see The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) backstage, saying they need more Elite video packages and less Kenny Omega updates. Matthew Jackson finds out that Swerve Strickland's face-to-face meeting with Christian Cage is next.
Swerve Strickland heads to the ring. Swerve says he is in a "pissed off" and fighting mood due to what happened last week, and says that since becoming World Champion, everyone wants a piece of him. He says he cannot blame Christian Cage for his actions and that he has done things like cutting his hair, too, and calls himself "the Donovan David of professional wrestling." Swerve calls Christian out so that they can have their conversation right now, and The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Mama Wayne) shows up. Christian says there will be no championship in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada when the Edmonton Oilers lose tonight, then says that The Patriarchy's actions are by design and that he will take something from Swerve until he takes what he wants. He says Swerve has rode a wave of momentum to the World Championship, but waves crash and his wave will crash at his feet, for Swerve is not in his league and he deserves to stand at the top of the mountain as World Champion. Christian says that Swerve can take comfort that he can see gold whenever he wants and look at his teeth when his house has been foreclosed on, unless he takes those from him right now. Swerve tells Christian he did not come alone, then The Mogul Embassy (Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona, "The Machine" Brian Cage) shows up from behind Swerve, and dares Christian to get in the ring so he can beat him down like Kendrick Lamar beat Drake. Swerve says he has gotten knocked down and stood right back up to become World Champion, then says Christian will not get in the ring because it will put him in an uncomfortable position and say "I Quit." Christian seems to say nothing at first, but Swerve is soon attacked from behind by The Mogul Embassy. When referees get in the ring, The Mogul Embassy forces them to retreat. After Swerve is tossed out of the ring, The Mogul Embassy then put Swerve through the announce table.
Backstage, The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) congratulate The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Mama Wayne), and Christian says that they look forward to working with them further and that this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The Young Bucks then laugh about what happened to Swerve.
Backstage, Willow Nightingale says she is not feeling so great, but her smile cannot be beaten off her face. She says she is ready for any challenge, and that Double or Nothing is another stop at being champion. She asks if Mercedes Moné is ready for her, because last time, she walked out the victor, and while she respects Mercedes, she has been on the run of her life. She says Mercedes may get all the attention, but in a wrestling match, she will be the winner.
"Switchblade" Jay White beats Rocky "Azucar" Romero. After the match, The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) attacks Rocky Romero, then PAC shows up and forces them to retreat.
We hear from Samoa Joe, who talks about what drives a warrior as he trains for a return, and says that he is not the warrior that fears, but what men fear in the first place.
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and Big Bill beat Mo Jabari and Harlon Abbott after Big Bill does all the heavy lifting before tagging Jericho in to hit Harlon Abbott with the Judas Effect for the win. After the match, Jericho accidentally calls Edmonton, Alberta, Canada "Calgary" and that the learning tree is about learning from mistakes. He says that the FTW Championship is for all the fans, then thanks the fans and thanks Big Bill for a good job tonight. He thanks Katsuyori Shibata for giving him a good fight for the FTW Championship and thanks Hook before telling him to take as long as he needs before facing him again. Tony Schiavone then gets in the ring and tells Jericho that Hook will be back next week. Jericho says that he and Hook will celebrate next week on Dynamite together before thanking the fans.
Adam Copeland retains the TNT Championship against Brody King in a no-disqualification match. After the match, Brody King attacks Copeland, then Kyle O'Reilly gets in the ring and fights Brody King. Kyle and Copeland work together to clothesline Brody King out of the ring.
Backstage, Mercedes Moné says that she is close to making an in-ring return and that she thrives in the spotlight. She says she is ready for Willow Nightingale at Double or Nothing, as Willow took a year of time away from her career that she can never get back. Mercedes she is back on a whole new level and that she will wipe the smile off Willow's face as she takes her title.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Adam Copeland and Kyle O'Reilly. Copeland thanks Kyle O'Reilly for the help, but O'Reilly wants a favor in the form of Saturday night's Cope Open match. Copeland accepts.
The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry) shows up to mockingly tell Kenny Omega to get well soon, and Matthew says that Tony Khan should have gotten out of his own way and realized that they wanted to make AEW a better place, but they had no choice but to piledrive him. Matthew questions Kenny Omega ending their friendship, and Nicholas says FTR only saved Kenny because they hate them before accepting the challenge for Anarchy In The Arena and wishing Kenny luck finding two other people who want to face them. FTR show up, and Dax Harwood says that after a little bit of convincing, he has found two men with big enough balls for the job: Eddie Kingston and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. A now complete Team AEW confronts The Elite before both sides brawl, with security, officials and the locker room trying to break things up to end the show.
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