Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
We look back on Jeff Hardy vs. Jeff Jarrett in a steel cage match from Final Resolution 2011 (which is mislabeled as Jeff Hardy vs. Jeff Jarrett in a ladder match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Victory Road 2004).
Gia Miller interviews McKenzie Mitchell for Around the Ring. McKenzie talks about her own jewelry brand and being a fourth-generation female jeweler as well as creating a fidget ring for autism awareness.
We look back on Oba Femi and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) from last night's show.
Before the next match, John Skyler says there is a difference in being good and being great, and says the fans would not know the difference because they are "terrible losers." He then says that with the proper leadership, he and Jason Hotch can make the people great again, then demands that their opponents be brought out so they can pummel them with - after Hotch corrects him - "these Great Hands." Their opponents are Laredo Kid and Cody Deaner, who tells Hotch and Skyler to shut their mouths and that it would be a great idea for them to punch the two of them right in the mouth, yet it is the people's choice whether or not they do it. Not surprisingly, the fans want Cody and Laredo Kid to punch them in the mouth, and Skyler and Hotch get punched in the mouth.
The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch; now known as "The Great Hands") beat Cody Deaner and Laredo Kid.
Backstage, two men lead "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes to his locker room, which is "courtesy of The Final Boss."
Trish Stratus heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Trish says "It's the jersey, isn't it?" referring to her Toronto Maple Stars, thanks ring announce Lillian Garcia for the intro, then asks what year it is, as she is wrestling in Toronto, Ontario, Canada tomorrow night. After addressing a man and his daughter in his front row - the man being old enough to have a Trish poster on the wall - she says tomorrow night will be the first time her children will see her wrestle live with the next generation. Trish says she will be teaming with someone who has been taking the women's division by storm: Tiffany Stratton, who heads to the ring. It is declared both "Trishy Time" and "Tiffy Time" before they both reveal they are wearing custom-made Toronto Maple Leaf jerseys, which they then throw into the front row. It then becomes apparent that they have spent time together and that they agree that they will beat Nia Jax and Candice LeRae tomorrow, then Chelsea Green and Piper Niven show up. Chelsea says nobody wants Trish and Tiffany hogging the airtime, because she deserves it and she is WWE United States Women's Champion, and she is the best thing to step into the arena tonight like Austin Matthews and that, unlike Austin Matthews, she actually wins. She says that since she left Canada, she became a champion and became honored to represent the people of North America, as it has better people. Tiffany says Chelsea does not represent her, but Chelsea says she does not represent losers. She says it is not "tacky time" and that it is her time, then mocks Trish's age before Tiffany challenges her to a match so they can see who the real center of the universe is. Chelsea tries to wriggle her way out of it, but Trish says the fans think this is a good idea and that if General Manager Nick Aldis thinks it is a good idea, he can send a referee out right now. A referee then runs to the ring to Chelsea's dismay.
Tiffany Stratton beats Chelsea Green by disqualification when Nia Jax and Candice LeRae show up to attack Tiffany and Trish Stratus. After the match, Nia and Candice toss Trish and Tiffany into the ring to attack them some more. While Tiffany gets back on her feet, she is still overpowered. Trish Stratus soon gets back up, and it is then that she and Trish clean house, with Nia helping Candice out of the ring.
We hear from General Manager Nick Aldis in footage from earlier today. Aldis says he will give six men the opportunity to face off in three matches, with the winners of these matches squaring off to become #1 contender for the United States Championship.
Backstage, Jacob Fatu tells Solo Sikoa that last week was an accident, then mentions Solo's qualifying match tonight. Solo says they need to make a statement tonight, and asks Jacob Fatu to bring the United States Championship home to the family. He says he is doing this to show Jacob how much he loves him.
We see "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' locker room, which has a gigantic wine rack and lots of sushi and shrimp. Somehow, R-Truth is in the room, and he is in awe. Cody tells R-Truth to help himself, and R-Truth says The Rock should add some jelly rolls to the list next time.
Jacob Fatu beats Andrade in a WWE United States Championship #1 contender's qualifier.
In backstage footage from earlier today, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) talk with General Manager Nick Aldis when Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Berto, Garza) show up and demand an apology for falsely accusing them of taking them out. They refuse, and Santos Escobar says they will beat an apology out of them. Aldis tells Santos to save that energy for LA Knight, then puts the Street Profits in a tag match with Berto and Garza.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. Los Garza (Angel and Berto) ends before it can begin. Before the match, The Street Profits are attacked from behind by #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa). Angel and Berto attack #DIY and go at it in the ring, and this leads to a three-way tag team brawl. As The Street Profits stomp mudholes in #DIY, they are attacked by Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince). Officials and security show up before The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) run in to fight #DIY, then get in the ring with The Street Profits only for Pretty Deadly and Los Garza to jump back into the brawl. Los Garza and Pretty Deadly get dropped, and The Street Profits and The Motor City Machine Guns beat down #DIY before brawling with each other and being separated by security.
Backstage, Drew McIntyre meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. He looks back on their days at the bottom of the card and mentions that Cody did not reply to The Rock right away, which he thinks says a lot. He then says he will not know what The Rock will do when he finds out that Cody sold his soul a long time ago.
It is announced that WWE will return to Perth, Australia later this year.
Drew McIntyre shows up from out of the crowd and says that John Cena will either die the hero or live long enough to see himself the hypocrite, then says he cannot help but wonder what past Cena would say about present Cena. He says past Cena would make some childish jokes before being shocked at present Cena's part-time status and making fun of his bald spot, then says Cena can snap his fingers and end a career. After McIntyre says that he will bury Cena, he then talks about how everyone cheered as he was screwed out of the World Heavyweight Championship after cashing in the Money In The Bank Briefcase before Damian Priest shows up. Priest tells McIntyre to shut up, as all he does is ask the fans for sympathy, and says R-Truth makes more sense than McIntyre does. He says that McIntyre's "weird obsession with CM Punk" - which McIntyre then denies before making a reference to - is the cause for McIntyre's downfall. Priest says he will take pride in beating McIntyre in the Elimination Chamber tomorrow, then says he has dropped him before and he will do it again. Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and says that if it were not for some questionable refereeing, CM Punk laying in the middle of the ring and McIntyre having the worst cash-in of all time, he would have beaten Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship. He then says he is here to talk about the future, not the past, and proclaims that Priest and McIntyre do not stand a chance before CM Punk shows up. Punk says Rollins looks like an oven mitt and that he cooked him once and will cook him again. He says he has no issue with Priest, but if it is just the two of them, he will be collateral damage. He says that he is obsessed with WrestleMania like McIntyre is obsessed with him, and if he has to beat everyone else, he will do it. He talks about The Rock wanting "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' soul and how he snatched McIntyre's in Hell In A Cell in October, then says that if nobody else feels like waking up in the morning after tomorrow night, he will understand. Rollins says Punk will not main event WrestleMania over his dead body, and says if he cannot, neither can Punk. McIntyre says he will take Punk out again, but Punk says he will do the same for McIntyre for fun. Priest says McIntyre will just complain on the Internet when he loses, and Rollins says Punk's chants will die tomorrow with his WrestleMania dreams. John Cena's music hits, but Logan Paul shows up instead, and Logan Paul makes fun of the crowd, saying Cena does not care about them, and while they can't see Cena, they can see him. He calls Cena a "classic celebrity wrestler" who could not even show up, then makes fun of Rollins' clothes, says McIntyre cannot win a title just like the Toronto Maple Leafs, and says Priest is irrelevant, saying you can have a Priest in the ring while he is still the answer to WWE's prayers. After Logan Paul makes fun of punching CM Punk in the jaw, he then runs away and CM Punk runs up to him.
LA Knight beats Santos Escobar in a WWE United States Championship #1 contender's qualifier after catching Escobar out of the air to hit a BFT.
Sami Zayn heads to the ring. He says that Kevin Owens may be doing a lot of hiding, but he knows that Owens is here tonight. He says that he is in the middle of the ring, and if Owens has anything to say to him, then he invites him to stand in the ring with him and say his final piece so he can say his. After Sami says that there will be nothing left to say after tomorrow night, we see footage of Kevin Owens in the arena where tomorrow night's show will take place is. Owens says that this will be the biggest match he and Sami will ever have against each other and that Sami is painting him as the bad guy in the situation when he is not, and that everything that happens to Sami tomorrow night will be deserved. He then says that after he ends Sami's career and that Sami is stuck in a wheelchair unable to provide for his family, he will do nothing and watch his family suffer, as this is all Sami's fault. Sami admits he has been nervous about this match all week, but he is not nervous about what will happen to him; he is nervous about what he will do to Owens and what his family will have to go through. He says that if Owens' family will not forgive him, that is okay, for he is prepared to end this and to end Owens. Owens tells Sami he will see him tomorrow night.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes has warmed up to The Miz, who continues to make "Melo Don't Miz" a thing. Carmelo leaves, Cody Rhodes shows up, and The Miz says that The Rock is giving him a great offer and Cody will only become more if he takes it before someone else does.
Carmelo Hayes beats Braun Strowman in a WWE United States Championship #1 contender's qualifier by disqualification. During the match, Tama Tonga runs into the ring and distracts the referee so that Solo Sikoa can smack Strowman in the back with a metal folding chair. It has no effect, and Solo gets smacked with the chair before Strowman choke slams Tama. He then places the chair in the ring, and that allows Carmelo to grab the chair, smack it on the mat, toss the chair to Strowman and lie on the mat just in time for the referee to turn around and see Strowman with the chair, which gets Strowman disqualified. After the match, Strowman grabs Tama Tonga and throws him into the ring, where he powerbombs him.
Backstage, Bayley meets with Bianca Belair and Naomi. The three of them entertain what they want to do tonight and tomorrow night, then agree that it is every woman for themselves at Elimination Chamber.
Roxanne Perez, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez beat Bianca Belair, Naomi and Bayley after Roxanne hits Bayley with a chop block and hits the Pop Rox on the second attempt. After the match, Alexa Bliss gets in the ring and hits Roxanne Perez with Sister Abigail. We then see a Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Hody, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) image.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says Tiffany Stratton and Trish Stratus are a "cute" tag team, but when the smoke clears, Tiffany will have her to deal with. She says nobody is going to help Tiffany, and that she will see Tiffany at WrestleMania 41.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamaura. He says a dog is satisfied with scraps from his master's table, and says that if everyone wants a fight for the opportunity to be humbled by him, then he will allow it. Nakamura then warns that he will make an example out of whoever wins while the others will see what happens when one bite the hand that feeds them, and that the winner prays that they lose as they will experience absolute hell.
Before the next match, Solo Sikoa tells Jacob Fatu to get the job done, then Jacob Fatu says that the United States Championship is coming to him and that he will dog walk whoever gets in his way.
LA Knight beats Jacob Fatu and Carmelo Hayes in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship after pulling Jacob Fatu out of the ring following a top rope moonsault on Carmelo to get the pin and the win.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes runs into CM Punk, who wants to know what is going on between Cody and The Rock and what The Rock could possibly offer Cody. He says he would have taken that if he were younger, but he is wise enough to know now that he is glad that the offer never came to him. He feels that Cody should take the offer, shine it up, turn it sideways and stick it up The Rock's ass, as he got here by listening to his heart, but tells him to make his own decision.
Michael Cole interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes in the ring. As this goes on, however, Michael Cole finds out that there is a gift for Cody, which ends up being delivered on the stage. It is a red Ford truck with Cody's logo on it. On the TitanTron, footage of The Rock from earlier today plays. Near him is a private jet as The Rock says that Cody will be making the decision of a lifetime and will do the right thing. He then tells Cody to enjoy the gift, then makes a reference to Cody's father before saying that even he knows Cody will do the right thing.The Rock then says Cody will embrace him as a brother while he will embrace Cody as a champion while all of Cody's dreams will come true when he gives The Rock his soul. The Rock then produces a weight belt with the words "Cody's Soul - June 11th, 2015" - the date of "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes' death - before getting on the private jet.
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio beats Chris Sabin to advance in the ninth men's tournament after crotching Sabin on the ropes before hitting the top rope frog splash.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) head to the ring to start tonight's show. After Alisha brags that The System is always ten steps ahead, Eddie talks about how they made an example out of Leon Slater and how JDC took him out, and brags that another young talent found out what happens when you cross The System. JDC says that Leon Slater chose to get run over instead of getting with The System, then Moose brags about shaking Oba Femi's world and says Oba Femi tried to do the same, and that Oba will learn there is a difference between ruling NXT and being the face of the franchise.Moose then addresses Jeff Hardy, saying that Jeff Hardy has pinned him twice now despite not being who he used to be. He says Jeff got lucky, but tonight, his luck runs out. Brian Myers says that Leon Slater and Oba Femi are not "System material," then says "two dirty rotten scoundrels" in the form of Eddie and Orlando Colon just might have what it takes. Suddenly, The Colons (Eddie and Orlando Colon) show up, and Eddie says that their last name means something. He says that there is respect between them, then Orlando says that they are here to show what it means to be a Colon and that instead of fighting against The System, they should fight with hit. Orlando proposes an alliance where they have each others' backs, and Moose says that he likes these guys, as they know things go a little easier when you always trust The System.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat). Dani says Ash and Heather By Elegance are preoccupied with their looks when they are focused on the fight, which is why they are champions. Jody says they are used to doing things themselves, but if Ash and Heather wants to be their concierges, she has no problem with that. Spitfire contemplate what they will have Ash and Heather do, then warns Ash and Heather that they have a long list of things to do.
Backstage, Leon Slater confronts The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC), then The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) back him up. Security has to step in between both sides.
Mike Santana beats Oro Mensah. After the match, Mustafa Ali and his cabinet (Tasha Steelz, Jason Hotch, John Skyler) ask "Who really is Mike Santana?", which ends up becoming an excuse for all of them to make fun of Santana for his past problems with alcohol.
Backstage, Mike Santana finds Mustafa Ali's cabinet Tasha Steelz, Jason Hotch, John Skyler) and wants to know where Mustafa is. Jason Hotch says Mustafa has no time for him, but Santana says that if Mustafa wants to play dumb, they can meet face-to-face.
Tessa Blanchard beats Kelsey Heather.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Masha Slamovich, when all of a sudden, Cora Jade attacks Masha from behind and tells her that she will take her title at Sacrifice.
Backstage, Elijah and Joe Hendry talk about their match from last week and how they both know how to put on a show and make moments. Hendry says it a moment, but he has the feeling Elijah will turn on him. Elijah says he gets it, but tells Hendry that he has nothing to worry about, and asks why he would stab in the back when they could make music together. Hendry says that as long as Elijah believes in him, then maybe he can walk with Elijah. Suddenly, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) shows up, and JDC tells Elijah that they run the show around here.
Steve Maclin beats KC Navarro. During the match, The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) shows up to watch the match from the stage.
Backstage, Tessa Blanchard is stared down by Lei Ying Lee. Tessa takes this as a challenge, and says she does not deserve to breathe the same air as her as Lei Ying Lee says that Tessa talks too much. Director of Authority Santino Marella steps in and makes the match between them official for Sacrifice.
Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions against Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance. As per pre-match stipulation, the losers must be the winners' personal concierges. After the match, Dani Luna declare that Ash and Heather are Spitfire's personal concierges as of right now.
Backstage, Ash by Heather and Heather by Elegance has to carry Spitfire's (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) bags, which also includes their smelly gear. When personal concierge George Iceman tries to help out, Director of Authority Santino Marella steps in and states that Iceman has to stay out of it.
Mance Warner beats Sami Callihan by disqualification after Callihan hits him with a metal folding chair outside of the ring. After the match, Warner avoids the chair as Callihan swings it at him near the ring post, then Warner grabs it and hits Callihan with it. Security has no choice but to step in and keep both men separated. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and puts both Warner and Callihan in a Street Fight at Sacrifice before both men go at it again.
Wes Lee guests on commentary for the next match.
Frankie Kazarian beats "Inevitable" Ace Austin after Wes Lee grabs at Austin following Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe arguing with Austin. After the match, Tyson, Tyriek and Wes Lee attack Ace Austin, but The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) rush in with metal folding chairs and make the save.
Backstage, Heather by Elegance carries Spitfire's (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) bags. Meanwhile, Ash by Elegance accidentally badmouths Steph de Lander's dog and finds out that Jody's dog is a lot bigger. They then have to ride with Spitfire and the dog.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth announces that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth returns in fifteen days at Sacrifice.
We see footage of Moose's victory against Lexis King and the announcement of his match against Oba Femi at NXT Roadblock from this week's WWE NXT. We also see footage of The Hardys' (Jeff and Matt Hardy) victory against No Quarter Catch Crew (Tavion Heights and Myles Borne) and the announcement of their TNA World Tag Team Championship match against Nathan Frazer and Axiom at NXT Roadblock.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Oba Femi in a six-man tag match. During the match, Brian Myers shoves Jeff Hardy into referee Daniel Spencer after The Hardys hit Moose with the Plot Twist. The Colons After the match, The System and The Colons are about to attack Matt Hardy when Joe Hendry and Elijah run into the ring and chase them all off. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes Jeff Hardy vs. Moose in a Ladder Match for the X Division Championship as well as a ten-man tag match between The System and The Colons against Joe Hendry, Matt Hardy and three partners of their choice for Sacrifice.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
Atlantis Jr., Esfinge and Fuego beat Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Euforia and Gran Guerrero in a Lucha de Trios match.
La Catalina beats Lady Frost.
The Beast Mortos beats Adam Priest.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat Rosario Grillo and Jimmy Wild.
Blake Christian beats Fuego del Sol by submission with Vanilla Choke Zero.
Backstage, we hear from Athena, who congratulates La Catalina on her victory tonight, then states that La Catalina made the mistake of not introducing herself. She says that she is most dominant champion in history and the longest-reigning champion in Ring of Honor, and that she is tired of women entering Ring of Honor without giving her respect. She then tells her that she will give her some time, then warns her that she will not be so nice next time.
Dark Panther beats Gravity. Komander and Alex Abrahantes are seen watching from the crowd before the match.
We look back on Atlantis Jr. beating Kyle Fletcher for the ROH World Television Championship on June 28, 2024.
Atlantis Jr., Templario and Mascara Dorada beat Volador Jr., Soberano Jr. and Magnus in a Lucha de Trios match.
Outside of the arena, we see Adam Copeland in an ambulance. Copeland says that the ambulance will be The Death Riders' ride tonight.
In footage from earlier today, MJF says that he will get rid of the biggest mistake of his career and that he will truly bet on himself as the people continue to choose "Hangman" Adam Page instead of him, as "MJF" are the only three letters that matter.
"Hangman" Adam Page is seen entering the arena prior to his match, which is happening next.
"Hangman" Adam Page quickly beats Aaron Solo. After the match, Hangman grabs a metal folding chair and a microphone and says there are three things he hiates: running out of biscuits, English Ivy, and MJF spitting in his face. He then sits in the middle of the ring until MJF is dragged into the ring for a beating. MJF shows up with a bloody towel, then says that if Hangman wants to fight him right now, he must be nuts. MJF calls Hangman an animal devoid of an emotion, then says he will go back home to Long Island, New York and train, then tells Hangman that he is worried about Hangman's friend and that he should check on him. He then says that everyone will find out who is actually real before walking off, then we find out that Christopher Daniels has been laid out and busted open backstage. Hangman heads backstage with the metal folding chair and finds Daniels, and two people backstage (one of whom is independent wrestler Levi Shapiro) check on Daniels.
Don Callis and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher are seen in the skybox.
In backstage footage from earlier tonight, Renee Paquette interviews "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho. Jericho demands an apology from Renee Paquette, then reveals that Mark Davis and Don Callis are behind him, which explains the match between "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith and Will Ospreay tonight. Callis says that sometimes problems need to be outsourced and that he needs somebody who is used to dealing with "degenerate pieces of garbage." Jericho says he chooses to help people, and while bigger is not always better, Bryan Keith is better and has what it takes to be a champion and to beat Will Ospreay.
Will Ospreay beats "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. After the match, Don Callis and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher dare Ospreay to face them at the skybox, and Fletcher and Ospreay soon brawl in the crowd as security moves in to separate both men.
We see a video package for Momo Watanabe.
Backstage, we hear from Mercedes Moné, who says that Momo Watanabe made a big mistake choosing her. Billie Starkz shows up, and Mercedes splashes her water in her face as she tells her to tell Momo that she made a mistake. As Billie confronts Mercedes, Momo shows up with a baseball bat. Billie tells Mercedes to watch her back, then Mercedes sees Momo and runs away while dropping the TBS Championship. Momo takes the TBS title and says "Bye bye, Money Train" before stating that she wants the title at Revolution.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat Murder Machines ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Lance Archer) after The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) show up, distracting Lance Archer as he goes for Blackout on Turbo Floyd and causing Turbo Floyd to counter with a victory roll for the win and a tag team title shot.
We see a video package for the recent feud between Swerve Strickland and Ricochet, with Prince Nana caught in the middle.
Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana head to the ring. Swerve talks about how he made AEW his house as soon as he showed up and made Black history by becoming AEW World Champion and showcasing the championship to the world. He admits that Prince Nana was right about the AEW World Championship not being his main focus for some time, then says that he is still the man in AEW and that he must prove it with gold around his waist. Swerve then says that he must right some wrongs first, and one of those wrongs is Ricochet wearing Nana's robe. He says that they are done only when he says they are, then Ricochet shows up. Ricochet asks Swerve if he is either stupid or dumb, then says that he is done with Swerve and that Swerve had his chance. He says winners do not chase losers, and that the fans would not understand because of San Diego, California's sports teams. He then says that he will become something Swerve will never be - a champion - then Prince Nana makes Ricochet an offer and states that the fans deserve a rematch. He says that all Ricochet has to do is accept it and that the winner will become the #1 contender for the AEW World Championship. A flustered Ricochet accepts the challenge, then says he will not do it tonight because San Diego's fans are poor, and that they will do it at Revolution instead. Ricochet leaves, then Prince Nana says he is proud of Swerve for taking the steps to become AEW World Champion again, as that is what he and the fans want and that Swerve needs to go back to being the most dangerous man in AEW. He then says he has taken a lot of bullets for Swerve, and that he needs Swerve to get his robe back, as he does not know if he can do this anymore.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page, who says that MJF has left the building and that when he finds him, MJF will wish that he had run him over if he does not get the chance to.
Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) beat Daniel Garcia and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) in a trios match with a jackknife pin from Adam Cole to Daniel Garcia. After the match, Daniel Garcia goes for a handshake, but Kyle O'Reilly kicks it away. This leads to both teams getting heated as Adam Cole vs. Daniel Garcia for the TNT Championship is announced for Collision.
Backstage, Claudio Castagnoli looks for Adam Copeland, but Copeland finds Claudio, and the two of them brawl their way to the ring. Wheeler Yuta soon shows up from behind Copeland and helps Claudio overpower Copeland as Marina Shafir watches on in the crowd. Claudio hits a downed Copeland with a metal folding chair before Shafir grabs another one. That does not stop Yuta grabbing a third for a Con-Chair-To, but "Switchblade" Jay White shows up. This allows Copeland to recover and overpower Claudio and Yuta with a chair, then Shafir gets on top of Copeland from behind for a sleeper. As Copeland breaks the hold, he accidentally moves out of the way of a Busaiku Knee that hits Shafir. Switchblade hits Yuta with Blade Runner, and Copeland soon runs Claudio for a Con-Chair-To. Copeland then does the deed and takes Claudio out, and Moxley shows up only for Switchblade to chase him away. Copeland then goes for another Con-Chair-To, this time to Shafir, but all of a sudden, Willow Nightingale shows up, gets in the ring, grabs a chair and hits the Con-Chair-To on Shafir, much to the dismay of Moxley.
Harley Cameron beats "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo after escaping the Fujiwara Arm Bar.
Backstage, Marina Shafir and Claudio Castagnoli are taken out in an ambulance while Adam Copeland, "Switchblade" Jay White and Willow Nightingale watch.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita retains the AEW International Championship against Orange Cassidy in a Revolution International Championship Series match after countering the Orange Punch with Raging Fire.
Candice LeRae retains the WWE Women's Speed Championship against Zoey Stark in a time limit draw, ending the third women's tournament. In the last moments of the match, Stark hits the Z360, but LeRae rolls out of the ring. Starks gets LeRae back in the ring for a pinfall attempt, but not in time.
This Friday: the ninth men's tournament to decide a #1 contender for Dragon Lee's WWE Speed Championship begins with Chris Sabin vs. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio!
Stephanie Vaquer retains the NXT Women's North American Championship against Karmen Petrovic. After the match, Giulia shows up and congratulates Vaquer, then says that while Vaquer considers herself the best champion, she is the NXT Women's Champion. She proposes that they find out who the best woman is, and Vaquer is in for a title vs. title match.
In footage from earlier today, NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace and TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella talk about the TNA-related matches for tonight. All of a sudden, Lola Vice shows up and says she is looking for a fight, and when Arianna takes her into consideration, Lola takes it as Arianna wanting a fight and tells her that she will see her tonight.
Backstage, Lexis King runs into Oba Femi and says that while everyone wants Oba to take on Moose, he has the home field advantage and that everybody will be talking about his match.
Moose retains the Total Nonstop Action X Division Championship against Lexis King. After the match, Oba Femi shows up and congratulates Moose, then challenges Moose to a title vs. title match at Roadblock in two weeks.
We see a vignette for Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance and Izzi Dame. Shawn Spears brags about guiding young Superstars and how he has transformed Jensen, then brings up the strengths of Niko and izzi and states that his family is complete. Spears then says that all that is left is taking the NXT North American Championship away from Tony D'Angelo.
We see Instagram video from Arianna Grace of Kelani Jordan and Jaida Parker almost going at it on a bus when Kelani talks about Jaida to Arianna.
Jordynne Grace heads to the ring. Jordynne says that when she steps into an NXT ring for the first time last year, she knew where she belonged, even as she held TNA on her back, but the more time she spent in NXT, the more she wanted to be a part of it. She says that when it came time to put pen to paper, she did not hesitate, as she wanted to be the champion of the best women's division in the world. Jordynne says that the last time she stood in the ring, it was between two women nobody knew before, but she believes that Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer felt the shift of the foundation that began to crack when she arrived. She says it is only a matter of time before she stands across the ring from one of them, then Roxanne Perez shows up and welcomes Jordynne back. Roxanne says it was only a matter of time before Jordynne "outgrew TNA" and that she came to the place to be and be part of the division that she made famous. She also says that she has also had NXT on her back for the last twelve months, and says it is one thing to be "a big fish in a small pond," but warns her that she is in her division and that she does not call the shots. Jordynne asks where Roxanne's title is if this is her division. Roxanne says that she can send her back to TNA and that the gap between them is still there, which is why she will win the Elimination Chamber and going to WrestleMania to become Women's World Champion. Roxanne says she will then come back and become a three-time NXT Women's Champion to become "Roxxy Two Belts." Jordynne says "Everyone has a plan, until," then punches Roxanne in the face.
Backstage, Trick Williams is met by Je'Von Evans. As Je'Von tries to tell Trick not to let things get him down, Trick gets angry at him, saying Je'Von is fighting over a smile while he is fighting over a title. Ricky Saints shows up and introduces himself to Trick, and Trick gives him a fist bump before leaving. Ricky wonders if everyone is angry all the time in NXT.
We find out that the four mystery men are in the buiding from a recent Instagram video from earlier tonight.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat No Quarter Catch Crew (Myles Borne and Tavion Heights). During the match, Nathan Frazer and Axiom show up to get a closer look at the match from the entrance ramp. After the match, Axiom congratulates The Hardys on winning and welcomes them to NXT. Matt says he is loving NXT so far, then says that Nathan Frazer and Axiom are killing it on an incredible run. Frazer says he and Axiom are the best tag team today standing in front of the best tag team of all time, and Jeff Hardy proposes a tag team match. Suddenly, TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up, and says that he has been talking with General Manager Ava. He announces that both teams will face each other for the Total Nonstop Action World Tag Team Championships at Roadblock.
At the restaurant, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo says he was in control until Shawn Spears' family (Brooks Jenson, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) got involved. Tony D'Angelo shows up, and Stacks tries to apologize to him. D'Angelo says he cannot win them all, then says he had to lay low and make things right. He also says he appreciates Stacks standing up for the family, then says he has to handle business next week, despite not being in the best condition.
In footage from over the weekend, Sol Ruca and Zaria are in the trainer's room for Zaria's sprained wrist when Piper Niven shows up and demands the trainer's room be cleared for Chelsea Green. Zaria and Sol Ruca stand up to her, and this leads to a challenge to a tag team match next week.
Lola Vice beats Arianna Grace.
It is revealed that The No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne, Tavion Heights) has been attacked by the four mystery men backstage.
We hear from Eddy Thorpe. He talks about how his people used to be part of the land that Cleveland, Ohio is on until they were forced out by a higher authority. He then brags about beating Trick Williams in a strap match, yet still says he is treated like the bad guy, and says that if he has to do this again, then all Trick has to do is name the time and place.
General Manager Ava announces Roadblock in two weeks, and makes official Stephanie Vaquer vs. Giulia in a title vs. title match for the NXT Women's and Women's North American Championships for the event.
Je'Von Evans and Ricky Saints beat Wes Lee and "All Ego" Ethan Page in the latter's NXT debut match after Je'Von and Ethan brawl their way to the back in the crowd and Saints catches the Kardiak Kick to hit the Ro-Sham-Bo for the win.
Logan Paul heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Logan calls Cincinnati "depressing" and talks about how he almost did not stop there only to perform for the "peasants" there because of how humble he is, and says Cincinnati wastes talent like Joe Burrow. He also Logan Paul says CM Punk is jealous of him and does not like him for succeeding at everything he does out of the ring while everything Punk does is a series of failures. talks about how he beat Rey Mysterio so he can beat "three doorknobs and John Cena" in the Elimination Chamber. Suddenly, CM Punk shows up. Punk says he does not know Logan well enough personally to have a problem with him, yet what he sees of him is "dime a dozen" and is just some kid who says things for the shock of it and has no character. After Punk says that the fans deserve better, Logan says Punk broke under pressure and tore his tricep because he could not handle the spotlight, which is why he is here. He says that the name at the top changes, and that it is now his name. Punk says the names that have come and gone are legends and history makers, and that he makes history while Logan has not and will not be around long enough to do so. Punk tells him he will eliminate him at Elimination Chamber and go on to WrestleMania to face "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and leave as Undisputed WWE Champion while nobody thinks about Logan. Punk says that in this business, he is Satan himself, while Logan is a nobody. Logan slaps Punk in the face, then rolls out of the ring and laughs about it. Punk tells Logan to run while his legs still work, as he will be locked in a cage with him, and when he gets his hands on him, he will understand why the fans chant his name.
Ludwig Kaiser beats Pete Dunne and Penta in a Triple Threat Match after shoving Penta out of the ring before he can hit Dunne with the Penta Driver.
Jackie Redmond interviews Rhea Ripley in the crowd. Rhea says she will keep an eye on Elimination Chamber, but she is focused on Iyo Sky, as she will have to beat her in order to keep her championship. She says it has been five years since she and Iyo last fought each other, and since then, she has become the most dominant woman in WWE and defeated everyone who has stepped up to her. Rhea says that after next week, Iyo's name will be added to that list. Iyo suddenly shows up and says that next week, she will beat Rhea again and head to WrestleMania as Women's World Champion.
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) says the crowd should be thanking them for their benevolence before The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) show up to chase them out of the ring.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) after Woods distracts the referee so that Kofi can stop a double-team. After the match, The New Day continue to go on the attack until Dragon Lee shows up to make the save. The New Day eventually outsmart Dragon Lee and powerbomb him.
Backstage, Finn Balor calls last week the most embarrassing day in the history of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez) because of "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. Dominik reminds Finn because of his loss to Rollins and insists they need a new member, which Finn shoots down. Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez show up, and Liv says that the fighting needs to stop and that things will look up, as they will soon become tag team champions. Finn reminds them of what happened to Jade Cargill, but Liv says they are simply not involved and that business will be taken care of.
We see footage of WWE Superstars at card collecting shops around the country for Topps Rip Night.
Members of the University of Cincinnati Bearcats football team and former NFL all-pro cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones are seen in the front row.
Gunther is in the ring. Gunther says that he was initially angry when "Main Event" Jey Uso won the Royal Rumble, but he has since warmed up to the idea of embarrassing Jey on the world's biggest stage. He then mentions that he has opened the gate for a chance of a lifetime against the World Heavyweight Champion against a hand-picked opponent: Akira Tozawa, who shows up with Maxxine Dupri and Otis. Before the match, Gunther tells Tozawa that he picked him because of his TikTok dance with Maxxine Dupri and Otis from the start of the show. He does mention that they have things in common, yet Tozawa wastes his opportunity in WWE by goofing around for the fans. He says that Jey Uso made terrible choices and that it will cost them at WrestleMania, yet Tozawa has the chance to earn his respect. He then keeps shoving Tozawa until Tozawa finally kicks him in the face. Gunther soon blasts Tozawa with a big boot and knocks him down with authority, and Tozawa chops Gunther only to be chopped back and knocked down where he stands. Tozawa avoids the powerbomb, but Gunther hits a shotgun drop kick and goes for another powerbomb. Tozawa counters with a Sunset Flip, then goes up top only to get caught for a Boston Crab. Otis wills Tozawa towards the bottom rope, and Tozawa reaches it. Tozawa goes into another chop war with Gunther, and this time, Tozawa gets powerbombed. Gunther goes for the pin, but pulls Tozawa back up at the last second. Gunther then puts Tozawa in a sleeper hold and lifts him off the mat, and Tozawa is out. Gunther beats Akira Tozawa by submission and referee stoppage, and after the match, Gunther continues to attack Tozawa until Otis steps in. Gunther shoves Otis, but this just fires Otis up, and Gunther gets out of the ring. When Otis and Maxxine Dupri check on Tozawa, Gunther gets back in, puts Otis in a sleeper and puts him to sleep. "Main Event" Jey Uso runs to the ring to make the save, and this time, Gunther gets out of the ring and stays out.
We see footage of Michael Cole on Impaulsive.
Lyra Valkyria retains the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Dakota Kai. After the match, Ivy Nile attacks Dakota Kai on the way to the ring, then slides into the ring and beats Lyra Valkyria up.
We see Jackie Redmond interview Sami Zayn in footage from earlier today. Sami mentions that he took a trip to Kevin Owens' home and that while Owens was not home, he did meet Owens' mother, who was in good health and spirits as they caught up on things. He then says that he looked in the mirror and did not recognize himself after his own intentions, and up until then, family has never been involved. Sami says that he does not know what he or Owens is capable of and that neither of them is in a good headspace, and that while he understands why their match is unsanctioned, WWE should be concerned about what will happen. He says that this match with Owens will be worse than any of the others that they have ever had, and warns Owens that it will be a bad time and that he hopes Owens is ready.
We hear from Bianca Belair and Naomi. Bianca says Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez are as dumb as they look, and Naomi says they could not leave things alone and had to go after their tag team titles. The two of them agree that they will retain their titles and move on to the Elimination Chamber.
Bron Breakker beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio by disqualification after Finn Balor and Carlito pull Breakker out of the ring and attack him as Breakker goes for a Spear. After the match, Dominik, Finn and Carlito go on the attack, but Breakker overpowers Dominik and Carlito and sees Finn Balor coming at him with the metal folding chair, which forces Finn Balor to back off.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Ivy Nile as The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) celebrate Ivy Nile's attack on Dakota Kai. Ivy Nile says she is getting back on the road to the Women's Intercontinental title while the Creeds go for the WWE tag titles and she beats up Dakota Kai every single week. The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) soon show up and attack The Creed Brothers.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody asks what it means to ask for one man's soul, and after growing up in the business, he can read between the lines and know what kind of offer The Rock has made to him. He says it is "Good Guy 101" to not lie to the fans, and that he wants them to know that he is an incredibly blessed man and that this decision not only affects him, but his family and those whose lives he touches everyday. Cody also says he does not want his father's legacy to mirror his future, and as he talks further about The Rock's offer, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and heads to the ring. Rollins says he and Cody have not been in a ring together since last year's WrestleMania, and while he wants to celebrate this moment, he wants to know what Cody is thinking. Rollins is shocked that The Rock wants Cody to sell his soul to him and become his champion after all they have been through, and says that Cody not slapping The Rock in the face is a slap in his face. He tells Cody not to make him regret everything he did to help him win the WWE Championship, and asks if the WWE Championship has become a burden to him. Cody says he wishes this conversation was going differently, and says The Rock may not have asked Rollins' because Rollins may already be compromised. He says they both know each other well and that their paths, but he has not forgotten what they went through at WrestleMania 40. Rollins says he is not here to judge Cody, and feels that he may be keeping him from making the same mistakes he made years ago. He says he has been full of hate lately and while it has pointed him in the right direction, he does not want to hate Cody. He tells Cody that he can make whatever decision he wants, but he wants to make sure that he does not face "a soulless Cody Rhodes" and instead, the same Cody Rhodes who beat him in Hell in a Cell and the same Cody he helped make champion. Rollins says Cody can do what he wants, as that is what he wants, and while he is not coming for his soul, he is coming for his title.
We see a video package of the events leading up to Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez vs. Bianca Belair and Naomi for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso gives Akira Tozawa props for stepping up to Gunther in the medical room, then runs into A-Town Down Under, who call Jey Uso selfish. When they ask Jey if he has anything to say for himself, Jey says "Yeet," then Grayson says everyone chants "Yeet" because he is nothing more than a meme. Jey does another "Yeet," but Grayson tells Jey that he is not on Gunther's level and that Gunther will run through him at WrestleMania, and that everyone knows it. Jey says everyone doubts him, but he will beat Gunther and become World Heavyweight Champion. Theory does the "Yeet" with Jey, then Grayson argues with Theory about it before Jey comes back to superkick Grayson.
Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez beat Bianca Belair and Naomi to become WWE Women's Tag Team Champions for the third time following the interference and distractions by "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio.
Shiloh Hill and Dana Sekelsky beat Tyra Mae Steele and Anthony Luke in a mixed tag match, this time in front of a crowd, after Tyra Mae inadvertently hits Luke with a Spear.
Ring announcer Alicia Taylor picks the legends for the remaining Future Greats via a tumbler. lation Zena Sterling gets Bubba Ray Dudley as her mentor. Chris Island gets Mickie James. Troy Yearwood gets Mickie James. Penina Tuialepa gets Booker T. Drake Morreaux gets Bubba Ray Dudley. Shiloh Hill gets The Undertaker. Jasper Troy gets Booker T. Leigh Laurel gets Booker T. Tatyanna Dumas gets Bubba Ray Dudley. Dana Sekelsky gets Mickie James. Bayley Humphrey gets The Undertaker. Sirena Linton gets Mickie James. Brayden "BJ" Ray gets Bubba Ray Dudley, much to Brayden's delight. Elijah Holyfield gets The Undertaker. Bubba Ray feels Brayden "BJ" Ray has more potential and personality than anyone else here, but he does not like his "shit" attitude. Meanwhile, Elijah looks forward to working with one of the best ever in The Undertaker. The Legends like the teams that they have been given. Afterwards, the Legends give the Future Greats on their teams a few pointers. We get a closer look at Tatyanna Dumas, a former basketball player who previously worked on Australian Gladiators. When Bubba Ray gives Tatyanna an earful about her positioning during a headlock, Tatyanna gets into her own head.
The next day during morning workouts, Bubba Ray Dudley tells Zena that she has a commanding personality and that she needs to get the spotlight to come to her. We also get a closer look at Zena, who has done marathons and ironmans prior to coming to WWE. The Future Greats meet with Shawn Michaels, and eight of them will be in matches today. Brayden tries to get in one of these matches by talking with Bubba Ray and wanting to wrestle first, and Bubba Ray's team has a promo-off to see who Bubba will actually pick, and Bradley is not impressed.
The Legends pick who will be in the four upcoming matches. Tatyanna Dumas is paired up with Leigh Laurel, Jasper Troy is paired up with Chris Island, Shiloh Hill is paired up with Troy Yearwood, and Zena Sterling is paired up with Penina Tuialepa. We get a closer look at Jasper Troy, who credits his baby daughter for becoming a better man. Yearwood and Shiloh mouth off against each other to the point that Shiloh shoves Yearwood, which The Undertaker and Mickie James like. Afterwards, Bubba Ray Dudley tells Brayden that he does not like his attitude or the fact that he as a "perma-smirk" on his face. Booker T and Bubba Ray give Penina and Zena advice before their match.
Zena Sterling beats Penina Tuialepa with a schoolkid pin. Penina mentions that she loves being the heel in her match. Zena admits Penina is a little intimidating, and knows that she has to let loose and do what she has to do. Both Penina and Zena are praised for their personalities, and the Legends want a little more aggressiveness out of Penina. Bubba Ray congratules Zena on a job well done. Performance Center coach Terry Taylor tells Chris Island to let emotion come out of him in the ring. Booker T tells Jasper Troy not to forsake the fans.
Chris Island beats Jasper Troy. Jasper Troy is praised over Chris Island, who is told that he needs to improve so as not to make it look as if anyone is "leading" the match. Undertaker and Mickie James tell Shiloh and Yearwood to bring out the aggression from earlier in their match.
Troy Yearwood beats Shiloh Hill. Both men are praised for their athletics and how they handled the match by The Undertaker, and Booker T tells them both that they need to work on the small things. Bubba Ray commends Shiloh for hitting a clothesline that popped enough to make him stand to attention.
We get a closer look at Leigh Laurel, who made waves in powerlifting and cosplay before entering professional wrestling. Booker T tells Leigh that she is the star in the ring and to have a star presence. Meanwhile, Bubba Ray tells Tatyanna - who is in her first match ever - to wrestle to the best of her ability and not to get into her own head.
Leigh Laurel beats Tatyanna Dumas by reversing an inside cradle with one of her own. Leigh gives Tatyanna Dumas for giving it their all in this match, and Tatyanna feels that she had a great first match, as did The Undertaker, who commends both Leigh and Tatyanna for having a great match, and praises Tatyanna for her confidence in the ring. Mickie praises Leigh for leading Tatyanna through the match. Bully Ray praises Leigh and Tatyanna for getting the crowd to pop for the opening lock-up. Tatyanna realizes the power of correcting her own mistakes, as it is nowhere but up from here.
The Legends pick who stood out to them, with Shawn Michaels acting as the tie-breaker. Jasper and Yearwood get two points apiece from the Legends, and Shawn Michaels picks Troy over Jasper due to his star power. Leigh is picked over Tatyanna despite Tatyanna's best efforts. Team Booker T and Team Mickie James both get one point. Bubba Ray says he knows what he has in Bradley, while Bradley is like "I told you so" to Bubba Ray. Meanwhile, Mickie James is liking her chances of winning, while The Undertaker says that he has to win and that there is no playing for second place with him.
Backstage, "The Glamour" Mariah May attacks "Timeless" Toni Storm and drags her to the stage before headbutting her in the jaw and hitting her with Storm Zero. She then demands that a spotlight hit the stage and says "Look what you made me do" to Toni and says that since Toni does not know how to write an ending, she will write it for her in her own blood. She says that this is their spotlight and their moment, and at Revolution, there will be a Hollywood ending.
Backstage, we hear from "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, who says that he put the dog down because that is what he does with a bitch. He say that if any other bitch wants to step up, he will put them down, too.
Hologram beats The Beast Mortos. After the match, Mortos attacks Hologram, but Komander shows up and makes the save. Komander and Hologram double-team Mortos and send him packing.
We see a vignette for "Speedball" Mike Bailey, who is coming to AEW.
Lexy Nair interviews Harley Cameron in the ring. Harley says that her match at Grand Slam Australia with Mercedes Moné was part of a childhood dream come true, saying it was only the beginning and that she will not stop until every single person knows what it feels like to feel the wrath.
Gabe Kidd beats The Butcher.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Don Callis and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher. Callis accuses Lexy of getting in his and Fletcher's head, then tells Will Ospreay that he is mentally deficient for challenging Fletcher to a steel cage match. He says that Fletcher will use the steel cage like a Veg-o-Matic on Ospreay, who Fletcher says has done nothing but take from him. He says that this will end at Revolution, as he accepts the challenge to a steel cage match.
Julia Hart beats Queen Aminata by submission with the Octopus hold.
Murder Machines ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Lance Archer) beat Sky High (Mondo and Robby Avion). After the match, Brian Cage calls out The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), saying that he and Lance Archer will hurt them. Archer says they are just getting started, because in the end, everybody dies. The Hurt Syndicate shows up, and the fans chant "We hurt people" as MVP asks The Murder Machines who they think they are for calling them out. He then has to tell Lashley to stand down, then tells Archer to take himself and The Hurt Syndicate more seriously. He also says that The Hurt Syndicate dictate the time and the place, but says he feels generous, and instead of setting Lashley and Shelton loose on them right now, Murder Machines can beat a serious tag team before they talk business.
We see a vignette for Lio Rush and Action Andretti. Lio Rush says they are held back by their pasts and fueled by their present, then announces that they go by the name "Cru."
In exclusive backstage footage from last week's Dynamite, Kris Statlander and Thunder Rosa agree that the next time Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford get in their faces, they will swing on them.
The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Wheeler Yuta) retain the AEW World Trios Championships on Daniel Garcia, "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard by submission with a Brutalizer from PAC to Parker. After the match, The Death Riders continue to go on the attack until Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) shows up and helps Garcia, Parker and Menard clean house. Garcia and Cole fistbump in a sign of respect, then Undisputed Kingdom decimate PAC. Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir show up, but Adam Copeland shows up with two metal folding chair and hits twoCon-Chair-Tos on PAC after Undisputed Kingdom, Garcia, Parker and Menard keep Claudio and Yuta away.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Vendetta ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Taya Valkyrie). They give Harley Cameron credit where credit is due for her comedy, but call her victory against Taya a fluke and mock Harley for losing at Grand Slam Australia. Purrazzo tells Harley to move or be moved.
"Platinum" Max Caster heads to the ring to issue another open challenge and says that he was disrespected by "Hangman" Adam Page last week, and wants his next challenger to look him in the eye and shake his hand like a man. He then says it will not happen because everyone is afraid of him, then wants to know who will survive "The Best Wrestler Alive." The open challenge is answered by Brody King.
Brody King beats "Platinum" Max Caster in an open challenge.
Backstge, Lexy Nair interviews The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd). Magnum says nothing succeeds like success and that Australia loved it when they chopped down The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, "The Redwood" Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith), and Turbo talks about what they will do when The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) show up. The Outrunners soon talk business. MVP says that if they beat Murder Machines ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Lance Archer), they will get a title shot, and says it is the good and the bad news. The Hurt Syndicate leave, but The Outrunners take it in stride, saying that they cannot lose.
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against Bandido after countering the 21-Plex with a Victory Roll.
Gio Savage beats Draco in a Last Savage Standing Match.
We see footage of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth with fans at the WrestleCenter.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) complain to Matchmaker King Cobra that they are not on the SuperBout IV card. King Cobra tells them that they will be making history very soon.
Dustin Starr interviews WWE ID prospect "Super" Sean Legacy. As Legacy says it is an honor to be here, another WWE ID prospect, Sam "Hardway" Holloway, shows up. Holloway says that Legacy is "super-annoying" about getting in his business and says he will show everyone just how much of a loser they are.
"Super" Sean Legacy beats Sam "Hardway" Holloway in an WWE ID prospect match.
Xya Wolfe and Tim Grind (accompanied by Lance Kade, going by the name "Lil Homie") beat the team of Seven Cruz and AJ Rockett, the team of J. Webb and Makkari Kandy, and the team of CJ Money and Momma Money (who previously appeared on Memphis Wrestling as "Ally X") in a four-way mixed tag team match.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts despite interference by "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and after avoiding the Problem Bomb to become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for a third time.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes finds out that he is no longer part of tonight's six-man tag main event match due to The Rock, who wants to see him in the ring tonight.
Before the next match, Jimmy Uso asks if Drew McIntyre will make it to WrestleMania before saying he will not.
Jimmy Uso beats Drew McIntyre after countering the Alabama Slam with a Victory Roll. After the match, McIntyre attacks Jimmy before telling him that he will be going to WrestleMania and that Jimmy is nothing to him. He then goes for a Claymore Kick near the ring post, but he is stopped by officials. McIntyre goes halfway up the ramp before charging back into the ring and hitting Jimmy with a Claymore Kick.
Solo Sikoa is seen making his way into the arena. He meets with Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu and says that what happened to Tama last week was an accident. Jacob says he gets it, and says that if it wasn't an accident, Solo would not be standing right now. Solo says he will be in their corner tonight, but Jacob says he and Tama have been running things in the last few weeks and that the two of them will be making the plays tonight. Solo says this is why he loves Jacob, then says he will speak with General Manager Nick Aldis.
In backstage footage from earlier today, R-Truth meets with Carmelo Hayes. R-Truth says they have a tag team match, thanks to The Miz, who is Carmelo's partner. R-Truth says he has a partner in "a Louisiana legend," then leaves. Meanwhile, The Miz tries to make "Melo Don't Miz" a thing, but Carmelo is not interested.
We hear from Zelina Vega, who says that people have tried to define her on one glance. She says her size has not stopped her from winning championships or making history before, but she has never had it easy. She says that she has a fresh start and something to prove, and that her dreams are bigger than everyone's measuring sticks and that it is not over until she says it is.
R-Truth's tag team partner for the next match is revealed to be "Louisiana Knight." LA Knight shows up, and R-Truth hands him Mardi Gras beads and a po' boy sandwich.
The Miz and Carmelo Hayes beat R-Truth and LA Knight after Shinsuke Nakamura attacks LA Knight on the outside and Miz and Carmelo hit R-Truth with a Skull Crushing First 48.
We see a vignette for Charlotte Flair. She says the greatest does not have to call themselves the greatest, and that she has crafted a legacy that nobody can touch. She also says that she is back.
Before the next match, Tiffany Stratton says that everyone has been so obsessed with her ever since she became champion and that last week, she had Nia Jax beaten until Candice LeRae interfered to help "her little meal ticket." She says that she and Trish Stratus will make sure "The Unstoppable Force" comes to a definitive end, then addresses Charlotte Flair declaring her as her WrestleMania opponent. Tiffany says her dreams came true, but that nobody likes to kick a woman when she is down like Charlotte. She says she is not coming for her legacy, but for her spot as "the top girl in WWE." Nia and Candice show up, and Nia finds it cute that Tiffany thought she was going to beat her last week. Candice says Tiffany would not be standing right now if it were not for Trish, and Nia says she will win the Elimination Chamber match and come back for her title. Nia tells Tiffany that she will not see WrestleMania, and Tiffany tells Nia that the WWE Women's title is not hers anymore and that she will not have Candice to do her dirty work anymore. Nia and Candice agree to take Tiffany down together, but a referee stops that from happening.
Tiffany Stratton beats Candice LeRae. After the match, Nia Jax shoves Tiffany Stratton down before going for the A-Nia-Lator. Suddenly, Trish Stratus shows up and kicks Nia in the face before taking out Candice LeRae. Candice and Nia soon overpower Trish, and hits her and Tiffany with an A-Nia-Lator. Afterwards, Charlotte Flair gets in the ring and points at the WrestleMania sign.
Backstage, Cody Rhodes is met by Damian Priest. Priest wants to know why The Rock is here, but Cody says his guess is as good as his own before congratulating Priest on getting in the Elimination Chamber match. Priest tells Cody that he will be coming for his title when he wins, and Cody says he would not have it any other way. Cody leaves, then Braun Strowman shows up and congratulates Priest, then says he had Jacob Fatu dead to rights. Priest says he beat him to the punch, but that was last week. This week, he wants to know if they are handling business, and Strowman says he would love to get his hands on Solo Sikoa and Jacob.
We see a video package for the women's Elimination Chamber match.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Naomi and Bianca Belair. Naomi says she knows Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez for the attack on Jade Cargill, and Bianca says they are ready for their tag team title match and ready to get revenge before making their way to WrestleMania.
We hear from Alexa Bliss. She says that while this place is the same even thought the names and faces are different, and that she will change the Elimination Chamber into a playground of her own. She says that this women's division is hers and that she is in charge.
Naomi vs. Liv Morgan ends before it can begin with Liv and Raquel Rodriguez rushes into the ring and lay out Naomi and Bianca Belair.
The Rock makes his way to the arena.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis tells Liv Morgan tell Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez to leave. They leave after laughing in his face, then Chelsea Green and Piper Niven show up. Chelsea says she will be taking Naomi's place in the Elimination Chamber, but Aldis says Naomi is not going anywhere and that they are testing his patience, and that Chelsea will be in action next week.
The Rock makes his way to the ring. The Rock announces that WrestleMania is coming back to New Orleans, Louisiana at the Superdome in 2026 for WrestleMania 42, then pyrotechnics go off. We see the WrestleMania 42 logo and the fact that the show will take place on April 11th and 12th, 2026, then The Rock sings "When The Saints Go Marchin' In." The Rock then calls out "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, and Cody makes his way to the ring. The Rock and Cody hug in the middle of the ring, then The Rock says that he and Cody have become good friends since WrestleMania 40 and had fun at Raw's Netflix premiere. He tells Cody that he is a great WWE Champion, then mentions his role as a member of the board of directors on TKO and that he wants Cody to be "his champion." Cody admits they did not expect their post-WrestleMania friendship, then admits that he is the fans' champion. The Rock says he wants more than that for Cody and that Cody brings maximum joy to people all over the world. The Rock then says he has half a billion people following him and that he wants Cody to be on that level as his champion, and that if Cody can become his champion, he can open doors to opportunities Cody never knew existed. He says that he is a lucky man who has it all, but the one thing he has never had and has wanted more than anything is a brother. He also commends Cody for standing up to him last year, and says that this is why Cody is special and should be his champion. The Rock then lets Cody think about his decision, and then he will meet him at Elimination Chamber when Cody will give him his answer. The Rock then thanks the crowd before telling Cody that he wants more than anything else in the world is "this." Cody thinks The Rock wants the Undisputed WWE Championship, but The Rock says what he really wants is Cody's soul. He then tells Cody he will see him at Elimination Chamber.
Before the next match, Tommaso Ciampa says tonight has been electrifying, then says that he and Johnny Gargano will crush Pretty Deadly's (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) hopes and dreams of ever being tag team champion, and asks for a moment of silence for Pretty Deadly.
Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) vs. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) for the WWE Tag Team Championships ends with The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) laying both teams out. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships. The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) rush into the ring to fight The Street Profits, but even they get overpowered.
We look back on Elimination Chamber 2010, which took place on this day fifteen years ago.
We see a video package for the men's Elimination Chamber match.
We see another message from Kevin Owens. Owens mentions Sami Zayn wanting to end his career, then reveals that he is at Sami's house as he sends a message to Sami and asks him what will happen if he ends Sami's career. He says that Sami is selfish for making him want to do this and that he will never forgive him for this, then says he will see him at Elimination Chamber and tells him that he asked for this.
Before the next match, Solo Sikoa says that they will handle business, starting with Damian Priest and Braun Strowman. Jacob Fatu says that tonight, they will settle the score, as he is all gas and no breaks and they have been dropping bodies like bread crumbs.
Damian Priest and Braun Strowman beat Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.
A-Town Down Under (Grayson Theory and Austin Theory) beats Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) after Austin Theory sends Otis into Tozawa head-first in order to grab Tozawa and hit him with A-Town Down.
Lyra Valkyria beats Alba Fyre after getting the knees up for the Swanton Bomb before hitting Nightwing for the win.
The show starts with Joe Hendry in the ring and in the concert with an "encore championship concert." Hendry says he will face any challenger from any company for the TNA World Championship, then sings a song about being in the Royal Rumble as well as who he wants to face when Eddie and Orlando Colon (formerly Primo and Epico) suddenly show up. Eddie says they are here to make their TNA debuts and that it is all about business, and are met with a "Where's Carlito?" chant as he and Orlando are about to attack Hendry. Suddenly, Elijah shows up as back-up for Joe Hendry, and as he offers to tag with Hendry, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes this the main event for tonight's show. The concert concludes with Elijah playing guitar while he and Hendry both sing.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Leon Slater. Slater does not take well to being seen by The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) as a lackey while he has bigger plans in TNA, and that he will earn respect not just from The System, but from the fans.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Colons (Eddie and Orlando Colon). Orlando says they have followed TNA for a very long time and says that TNA needs their family history, legacy and tradition. He says TNA has had the wrong group of guys at the top for a very long time, and that he and Eddie are history and legacy.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe after "Inevitable" Ace Austin confronts Wes Lee when he gets involved in the match. After the match, Wes Lee tells "Inevitable" Ace Austin to stay out of his business and says that his alliance with The Rascalz is why he left them in the first place. He then challenges the three of them to a six-man tag match at Sacrifice.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) show up with an entourage for the first-ever edition of "The Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse." AJ Francis introduces each member of his entourage, which includes Noelle Foley and Frank the Clown, and brags about how he got his own talk segment as well as how he never gets the credit he deserves for "Hendry-mania." He also brags about getting more money from Cheez-Its in two days that he got from TNA in two years, and also complains about not getting the respect he deserves in Reality of Wrestling before KC Navarro stops him, reminding him they have a guest. AJ Francis then introduces tonight's guest: himself. Francis then brags about coming back to TNA in order to save it.
Lei Ying Lee beats Rosemary. After the match, Rosemary spits green mist into Lei Ying Lee's face.
Backstage, Sami Callihan hosts a special edition of "SCTV," where he "hunts dumbasses" and looks for Mance Warner. He soon finds him and Steph de Lander, and Warner and Callihan brawl. Callihan then grabs the nearby camera and hits Warner with it.
Tessa Blanchard demands the doctor's attention as Dr. Asa checks on Lei Ying Lee, telling him to take care of the undercard after taking care of the star. Dr. Asa has none of it, and an angry Tessa says "This is on you."
The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) shows up. Eric Young says he did what he said he would do and eliminated "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander forever, calling it a celebration of his unmitigated power. He says that Alexander started The Northern Armory, but he was too weak to hold it and he took it from him. He says that Judas Icarus and Travis Williams were boys and pawns under Alexander, but they will soon be men and champions under him. Eric Young says nobody has seen or done as much as he has and that nobody has sacrificed more than he has, and that no matter what anybody claims to be, he is the foundation, the life blood, the gatekeeper and "the one." He says that there should be a man standing with them taking TNA by storm with them, and that man is Steve Maclin. He tells Maclin to take his position next to him so they can control the company forever. Maclin fails to show, but Eric Young says he knows Maclin can trust him even though he cannot trust others, because they are beyond brothers and family, and says he may have taken out Alexander not just for himself, but for Maclin. He then says that there is no right or wrong within the business and that the business is "red...blood red."
We see footage of Santana in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting when Mustafa Ali shows up with his cabinet and calls everyone in the room an inspiration for going to war with their addiction. He tells everyone to take things one day at a time and not to get into high-pressure situations, as the addiction still lies within them and there is so much their shoulders can bear. He says to let leaders lead so that followers can follow. Afterwards, Mustafa tells Santana that things change, but people like him do not.
Moose's appearance in NXT from last week and his TNA X Divison Championship match against Lexis King next week are mentioned, as is No Quarter Catch Crew's (Tavion Heights and Myles Borne) challenge to The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy).
JDC beats Leon Slater in a no-disqualification match after the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) pull Slater out of a pinfall attempt from the outside and put him through a table. After the match, The System are about to beat up Leon Slater some more when The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up. The Hardys are overpowered, but that comes to an end when Oba Femi finally shows up. Oba Femi quickly makes work of every member of The System and stands tall in the ring with Leon Slater and The Hardys.
Backstage, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) are furious when Director of Authority Santino Marella and puts The System in a match with The Hardys and Oba Femi next week.
Tessa Blanchard shows up. As Tessa is blanketed with "Tessa, we comin' for you!" chants, Tessa says she is not wrestling tonight because Dr. Asa "decided [she] was not a priority" and that Lei Ying Lee is not on her level. This leads to "Shut the fuck up" and "Tessa, the door!" chants before Tessa tells the fans to sit down and shut up and says that the business runs on her time. The crowds then chants "She's a racist" before Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up while Tessa further berates the fans. Tessa tells Santino to let the fans have it, but Santino is focused more on Tessa. Santino confronts Tessa for weaseling her way out of a match and says he and the fans are sick and tired of it, and declares that if Tessa does not wrestle next week, she is fired. Suddenly, Masha Slamovich shows up. She hopes that Tessa wrestles next week and does not get fired before she gets a chance to beat and brutalize her. This leads to a "Please don't wrestle!" chant. Masha then asks to have who was supposed to be Tessa Blanchard's opponent tonight, and Santino allows her to have the match. Masha then gets in the ring and quickly beats Mila Moore. After the match, Cora Jade shows up from behind Masha Slamovich and attacks her. Tessa Blanchard watches and laughs as Cora Jade hits Masha with Jaded. Cora then tells Tessa that she is not worried about her on her way up the ramp.
Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace announce that at Sacrifice, Masha Slamovich will defend the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Cora Jade and make history in an interpromotional bout. Suddenly, personal concierge George Iceman shows up with Ash and Heather by Elegance demanding a Knockouts Tag Team title rematch. Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) also show up and says they will be happy to give them the rematch, but they will leave it up to Santino. Santino makes the match, and with the help of Spitfire, announces that whoever loses will be the other team's personal concierges.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up. He announces that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth will return to TNA in 22 days at Sacrifice.
Joe Hendry and Elijah beat The Colons (Eddie and Orlando Colon).
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
