We hear from Kylie Rae, who reveals that the teddy bear that Wendy Choo gave Zarah Zacker last week is really her own son's teddy bear and that she has no idea how Wendy got it. She says that her son has been crying every single night, and that this ends between her and Wendy tonight.
"The Real Deal" Zayda Steel beats Layla Diggs.
Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe beat Aaron Rourke and Freedom Ramsay.
Next week: Prime Minster Stevie Turner has a major announcement!
Wendy Choo beats Kylie Rae by submission with the Dirt Nap after ripping the head off of Kylie's son's teddy bear, which causes Kylie to briefly become enraged and punch at Wendy before becoming subsceptible to the Dirt Nap as she looks at the bear. Afterwards, Wendry draws a frown across Kylie's face with a black marker.
Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Kali Armstrong. Armstrong says she knew she would win the women's Fatal 4-Way Match and that she is looking forward to winning the rumored Women's Evolve Championship. She says the locker room had better watch out, and that she wants to be not only the first champion, but also the best. She tells all the kids out there to dream big and then go do it, and that she dares somebody to put her fire out because she is here to burn the house down.
Haze Jameson is in the VIP Section before the next match.
Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis beat Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes). After the match, a few more referees show up when Carver and Lewis get into a verbal altercation.
Backstage, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) tell Prime Minister Stevie Turner that they want a fight with Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for April 30, 2025
Ricochet and The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) beat Mark Briscoe, Kevin Knight, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Kenny Omega in an All-Star Eight-Man Tag Match.
Backstage, The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley) are met by a few people chanting their them song. The Hurt Syndicate proceed to hurt said people. MVP and Shelton then ask Lashley to trust in MJF, saying that he can be beneficial to The Hurt Syndicate and that they can hurt him like he has never been hurt before if he screws them. Lashley quickly and happily gets on board.
The Opps (Samoa Joe, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Powerhouse Hobbs) beat Rhett Titus, Nick Comoroto and Myles Hawkins in a trios match. After the match, The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) attack The Opps from behind, and as Samoa Joe has Jon Moxley in a sleeper hold, Claudio hits Shibata with a Neutralizer in an open metal folding chair, injuring Shibata. As The Death Riders leave through the crowd, Samoa Joe calls out Moxley, saying he likes to act like a boss but acts like "a little bitch" when The Opps throw hands. He says that Moxley begged for a one-on-one match from him and that he is giving Moxley what he wants, but Moxley does not seem to want that. He then says Moxley has already made his request, and that if he is going to fight him for the AEW World Championship, then he will fight him inside a steel cage.
We see Renee Paquette's sit-down with Mercedes Moné. Mercedes says she can go on about honoring Owen Hart's legacy, but it is about her and her own legacy in the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. She says that she has been undefeated in AEW for over a year and has beaten the best in AEW and all over the globe, and while Jamie Hayter is talented, she has a "terrible Scooby-Doo style" and looks like a cartoon.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian, Mother Wayne). Jay Lethal is nearby as Christian is about to speak, and he says that Nick Wayne has a lot to learn and prove. Lethal then challenges Nick Wayne to a match for the ROH World Television Championship. Nick Wayne is reluctant, but Christian accepts on his behalf. Lethal leaves, then Christian tells Nick Wayne to get his head in the game if you want to be a champion.
We see a video package of "Timeless" Toni Storm at the TCM Classic Film Festival and Miyu Yamashita accepting "Timeless" Toni Storm's challenge.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Miyu Yamashita in an AEW World Women's Championship Elimination Match. After the match, Mercedes Moné shows up and tells Toni Storm that she is coming for what she deserves after she beats Jamie Hayter. Hayter shows up and confronts Mercedes, and when Mercedes tries to slap her, Hayter blocks and hits her. Mercedes runs away after ducking a punch from Hayter. Toni Storm then flails around on the mat to Jamie Hayter's theme.
We hear from The Don Callis Family (Don Callis, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Don Callis says he likes making history and that Alexander and Takeshita made history by putting down Will Ospreay and Brody King. He says he loved watching it so much that he wants to make history again with Kyle Fletcher dismantling "Hangman" Adam Page and putting Ospreay down to win the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Fletcher says he will go on to All In and win the AEW World Championship, and that anyone who opposes the family will have no choice but to say his full name: "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher.
The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley) head to the ring. MVP announces that they have been discussing adding a fourth member to their ranks, and according to their corporate by-laws, that prospect must receive the unanimous three thumbs up. He proclaims that after consulting with Shelton and Lashley, they will try this one more time, and invites MJF to the ring. MJF shows up and heads to the ring. After MJF has some small talk with The Hurt Syndicate, MVP and Shelton give their thumbs up. Lashley, however, still gives a thumbs down, and MJF says he is "sick of [Lashley's] shit" and wants to know what would please Lashley other than Rogaine. Lashley grabs MJF and tells him that The Hurt Syndicate hurts people, and if he wants to impress him, he needs to hurt somebody. MVP and Shelton back Lashley off, then The Hurt Syndicate leave.
We see a video package of Stokely Hathaway looking for a tag team and finding one in FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). He says that he can get things done and that he and FTR have proved that they will not be stopped. He says FTR has two goals: solidify their legacy and win back the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne retains the Ring of Honor World Television Championship against Jay Lethal. After the match, Christian Cage personally puts the title around Nick Wayne's waist.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher to advance to the finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and face Will Ospreay at Double or Nothing.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Backstage, The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley) are met by a few people chanting their them song. The Hurt Syndicate proceed to hurt said people. MVP and Shelton then ask Lashley to trust in MJF, saying that he can be beneficial to The Hurt Syndicate and that they can hurt him like he has never been hurt before if he screws them. Lashley quickly and happily gets on board.
The Opps (Samoa Joe, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Powerhouse Hobbs) beat Rhett Titus, Nick Comoroto and Myles Hawkins in a trios match. After the match, The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) attack The Opps from behind, and as Samoa Joe has Jon Moxley in a sleeper hold, Claudio hits Shibata with a Neutralizer in an open metal folding chair, injuring Shibata. As The Death Riders leave through the crowd, Samoa Joe calls out Moxley, saying he likes to act like a boss but acts like "a little bitch" when The Opps throw hands. He says that Moxley begged for a one-on-one match from him and that he is giving Moxley what he wants, but Moxley does not seem to want that. He then says Moxley has already made his request, and that if he is going to fight him for the AEW World Championship, then he will fight him inside a steel cage.
We see Renee Paquette's sit-down with Mercedes Moné. Mercedes says she can go on about honoring Owen Hart's legacy, but it is about her and her own legacy in the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. She says that she has been undefeated in AEW for over a year and has beaten the best in AEW and all over the globe, and while Jamie Hayter is talented, she has a "terrible Scooby-Doo style" and looks like a cartoon.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian, Mother Wayne). Jay Lethal is nearby as Christian is about to speak, and he says that Nick Wayne has a lot to learn and prove. Lethal then challenges Nick Wayne to a match for the ROH World Television Championship. Nick Wayne is reluctant, but Christian accepts on his behalf. Lethal leaves, then Christian tells Nick Wayne to get his head in the game if you want to be a champion.
We see a video package of "Timeless" Toni Storm at the TCM Classic Film Festival and Miyu Yamashita accepting "Timeless" Toni Storm's challenge.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Miyu Yamashita in an AEW World Women's Championship Elimination Match. After the match, Mercedes Moné shows up and tells Toni Storm that she is coming for what she deserves after she beats Jamie Hayter. Hayter shows up and confronts Mercedes, and when Mercedes tries to slap her, Hayter blocks and hits her. Mercedes runs away after ducking a punch from Hayter. Toni Storm then flails around on the mat to Jamie Hayter's theme.
We hear from The Don Callis Family (Don Callis, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Don Callis says he likes making history and that Alexander and Takeshita made history by putting down Will Ospreay and Brody King. He says he loved watching it so much that he wants to make history again with Kyle Fletcher dismantling "Hangman" Adam Page and putting Ospreay down to win the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Fletcher says he will go on to All In and win the AEW World Championship, and that anyone who opposes the family will have no choice but to say his full name: "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher.
The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley) head to the ring. MVP announces that they have been discussing adding a fourth member to their ranks, and according to their corporate by-laws, that prospect must receive the unanimous three thumbs up. He proclaims that after consulting with Shelton and Lashley, they will try this one more time, and invites MJF to the ring. MJF shows up and heads to the ring. After MJF has some small talk with The Hurt Syndicate, MVP and Shelton give their thumbs up. Lashley, however, still gives a thumbs down, and MJF says he is "sick of [Lashley's] shit" and wants to know what would please Lashley other than Rogaine. Lashley grabs MJF and tells him that The Hurt Syndicate hurts people, and if he wants to impress him, he needs to hurt somebody. MVP and Shelton back Lashley off, then The Hurt Syndicate leave.
We see a video package of Stokely Hathaway looking for a tag team and finding one in FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). He says that he can get things done and that he and FTR have proved that they will not be stopped. He says FTR has two goals: solidify their legacy and win back the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne retains the Ring of Honor World Television Championship against Jay Lethal. After the match, Christian Cage personally puts the title around Nick Wayne's waist.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher to advance to the finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and face Will Ospreay at Double or Nothing.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Speed Demon - Speed recap for April 30, 2025
El Grande Americano beats Alex Shelley after loading his mask outside of the ring midway through the match to advance in the tenth men's tournament to decide a #1 contender to Dragon Lee's WWE Speed Championship.
Next Wednesday: El Grande Americano vs. Dragon Lee for the WWE Speed Championship!
Next Wednesday: El Grande Americano vs. Dragon Lee for the WWE Speed Championship!
TODAY on #WWESpeed!
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2025
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 29, 2025
Joe Hendry heads to the ring. Hendry talks about his match with Randy Orton at WrestleMania as well as his successful TNA World Championship defense at Rebellion and Trick Williams attack on him post-match. He says he expected retaliation from Trick, but Trick crossed the line, and that Trick is not only entitled, but arrogant, and he blames everyone else for his inability to win back the NXT Championship. He says that his inability to win the NXT Championship led Trick to TNA, and while he is an entertainer, he has an antagonistic side. He calls out Trick Williams, then the lights go out and DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) attack Hendry.
In footage from earlier today, General Manager Ava introduces Iyo Sky back to Ava, then Jordynne Grace shows up and offers to be Iyo's tag team partner tonight. Iyo accepts.
Backstage, Karmen Petrovic talks with Tatum Paxley and Gigi Dolin when Ashante "Thee" Adonis shows up and tells Karmen Petrovic she has a match with Sol Ruca tonight, much to Petrovic's surprise.
Ricky Saints retains the NXT North American Championship against Lexis King.
The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) meets. Shawn Spears says everyone has come up short recently, but failure but teach - not define - them. Spears tells Izzi Dame to stand out and rip the spotlight away and put it on herself. He also says that Brooks Jensen and Niko Vance must work as a team in order to take the NXT Tag Team Championships, and that everyone needs to rise up and take control.
Tony D'Angelo heads to the ring. As members of the family are near him on the apron, D'Angelo says he did not expect what happened at Stand & Deliver. He says that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo is passionate, and that he has given him the benefit of the doubt and always had his back. He also says that Stacks has wanted to lead the family, and that Stacks has handled business in the past and proved himself worthy of being underboss when he was down. He also says that Stacks' impulsivity has been a problem. D'Angelo says Stacks waited for the moment the whole world was watching to stick the knife in his back, and says that Stacks will pay for his sins. He says that nobody has heard from Luca Crusifino and that Adrianna Rizzo is in hiding. Security shows up and Stacks appears on the video screen, and tells D'Angelo that he is sick of taking orders from him when he is getting soft and making decisions that make people like DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) think they can push the family around. Stacks says he had to take the reins and put D'Angelo in his place, and now, D'Angelo losing more power every day and losing trust in his own family, stating that D'Angelo does not know if he can trust anyone right now. The security guards try to attack D'Angelo, but D'Angelo takes them down and says Stacks will have to take him down himself.
Backstage, Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) - now as one for the first time in months - celebrate Noam Dar's Heritage Cup Championship win. Lash says a lot has happened since Noam Dar, then says it is time for everyone to do their thing. Noam Dar agrees, and says it is time for everyone to meet their individual needs. Everyone leaves, then Noam Dar says it is just him and the Heritage Cup again.
Sol Ruca beats Karmen Petrovic. After the match, Karmen kicks Ashante "Thee" Adonis in the head.
Trick Williams heads to the ring. Trick calls out Joe Hendry, and says Hendry should be glad DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) got to him before he did, as Hendry does not belong here. He admits Hendry got the better of him, and took advantage of Rebellion to get back at him. He brags about attacking Hendry before plugging his debut on the season finale of "All-American," then says that he and Hendry are not on the same level, saying he is Hollywood while Hendry is local talent. Trick says that he is on the same lane as The Rock and John Cena while Hendry cannot see him, and that he is moving on to bigger and better things. He tells Oba Femi that he said what he said and that he wants the NXT Championship back. General Manager Ava shows up, and Trick Williams says that he is "bigger than NXT" and is the biggest superstar here and in TNA. Ava then announces a 25-man battle royal for #1 contendership, and is Trick wins it, he will face Oba Femi at Battleground for the NXT Championship.
Backstage, Roxanne Perez admits she was not the biggest fan of Giulia, but changed her mind after being in the ring with her. Giulia says Roxanne is a great champion and that Roxanne was right, and that together, they are unstoppable.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Oba Femi. Oba Femi says that no matter how many times he faces Trick, the NXT Championship will stay on his shoulder. The Undertaker shows up and tells Oba that this is his yard for now, then his LFG - Shiloh Hill, Jasper Troy and Anthony Luke - team shows up as The Undertaker says they will be coming for him soon. Oba says he looks forward to the challenge, then shakes The Undertaker's hand and leaves.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura.
Backstage, Myles Borne tells Tavion Heights and Wren Sinclair about next week's 25-man battle royal. He also finds out that Charlie Dempsey is still mad about him for teaming with Je'Von Evans, then decides to take part in the battle royal after telling Tavion and Wren that they need to think for themselves. Tavion also decides to jump in. After Myles leaves, Tavion asks what Charlie Dempsey would think, but Wren Sinclair basically tells him that it's complicated.
We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), who brag about attacking Joe Hendry as they proclaim that they are just getting started.
Andre Chase restarts Chase University five months after Ridge Holland ended it. He admits that he did not think he would ever open the doors to the university again, but today is a new semester. Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors show up late, and when a student named Chad calls them out for it, Chase embarrasses him.
Backstage, Kelani Jordan takes issue with Sol Ruca being NXT Women's North American Champion. Sol Ruca offers to defend her title against Kelani, but Zaria steps in, saying that Sol Ruca is not just going to throw title shots around and that Kelani will have to go through her first.
Backstage, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger check on Joe Hendry. Hendry says he is fine, but he wants to take care of DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). Hank and Tank offer their assistance, which Hendry accepts.
Iyo Sky and Jordynne Grace beat Giulia and Roxanne Perez.
Backstage, Stephanie Vaquer meets with General Manager Ava regarding her next championship defense. Ava says that Giulia and Jordynne Grace will have a #1 contender's match, and whoever wins will face her for the NXT Women's Championship at Battleground.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
In footage from earlier today, General Manager Ava introduces Iyo Sky back to Ava, then Jordynne Grace shows up and offers to be Iyo's tag team partner tonight. Iyo accepts.
Backstage, Karmen Petrovic talks with Tatum Paxley and Gigi Dolin when Ashante "Thee" Adonis shows up and tells Karmen Petrovic she has a match with Sol Ruca tonight, much to Petrovic's surprise.
Ricky Saints retains the NXT North American Championship against Lexis King.
The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) meets. Shawn Spears says everyone has come up short recently, but failure but teach - not define - them. Spears tells Izzi Dame to stand out and rip the spotlight away and put it on herself. He also says that Brooks Jensen and Niko Vance must work as a team in order to take the NXT Tag Team Championships, and that everyone needs to rise up and take control.
Tony D'Angelo heads to the ring. As members of the family are near him on the apron, D'Angelo says he did not expect what happened at Stand & Deliver. He says that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo is passionate, and that he has given him the benefit of the doubt and always had his back. He also says that Stacks has wanted to lead the family, and that Stacks has handled business in the past and proved himself worthy of being underboss when he was down. He also says that Stacks' impulsivity has been a problem. D'Angelo says Stacks waited for the moment the whole world was watching to stick the knife in his back, and says that Stacks will pay for his sins. He says that nobody has heard from Luca Crusifino and that Adrianna Rizzo is in hiding. Security shows up and Stacks appears on the video screen, and tells D'Angelo that he is sick of taking orders from him when he is getting soft and making decisions that make people like DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) think they can push the family around. Stacks says he had to take the reins and put D'Angelo in his place, and now, D'Angelo losing more power every day and losing trust in his own family, stating that D'Angelo does not know if he can trust anyone right now. The security guards try to attack D'Angelo, but D'Angelo takes them down and says Stacks will have to take him down himself.
Backstage, Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) - now as one for the first time in months - celebrate Noam Dar's Heritage Cup Championship win. Lash says a lot has happened since Noam Dar, then says it is time for everyone to do their thing. Noam Dar agrees, and says it is time for everyone to meet their individual needs. Everyone leaves, then Noam Dar says it is just him and the Heritage Cup again.
Sol Ruca beats Karmen Petrovic. After the match, Karmen kicks Ashante "Thee" Adonis in the head.
Trick Williams heads to the ring. Trick calls out Joe Hendry, and says Hendry should be glad DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) got to him before he did, as Hendry does not belong here. He admits Hendry got the better of him, and took advantage of Rebellion to get back at him. He brags about attacking Hendry before plugging his debut on the season finale of "All-American," then says that he and Hendry are not on the same level, saying he is Hollywood while Hendry is local talent. Trick says that he is on the same lane as The Rock and John Cena while Hendry cannot see him, and that he is moving on to bigger and better things. He tells Oba Femi that he said what he said and that he wants the NXT Championship back. General Manager Ava shows up, and Trick Williams says that he is "bigger than NXT" and is the biggest superstar here and in TNA. Ava then announces a 25-man battle royal for #1 contendership, and is Trick wins it, he will face Oba Femi at Battleground for the NXT Championship.
Backstage, Roxanne Perez admits she was not the biggest fan of Giulia, but changed her mind after being in the ring with her. Giulia says Roxanne is a great champion and that Roxanne was right, and that together, they are unstoppable.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Oba Femi. Oba Femi says that no matter how many times he faces Trick, the NXT Championship will stay on his shoulder. The Undertaker shows up and tells Oba that this is his yard for now, then his LFG - Shiloh Hill, Jasper Troy and Anthony Luke - team shows up as The Undertaker says they will be coming for him soon. Oba says he looks forward to the challenge, then shakes The Undertaker's hand and leaves.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura.
Backstage, Myles Borne tells Tavion Heights and Wren Sinclair about next week's 25-man battle royal. He also finds out that Charlie Dempsey is still mad about him for teaming with Je'Von Evans, then decides to take part in the battle royal after telling Tavion and Wren that they need to think for themselves. Tavion also decides to jump in. After Myles leaves, Tavion asks what Charlie Dempsey would think, but Wren Sinclair basically tells him that it's complicated.
We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), who brag about attacking Joe Hendry as they proclaim that they are just getting started.
Andre Chase restarts Chase University five months after Ridge Holland ended it. He admits that he did not think he would ever open the doors to the university again, but today is a new semester. Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors show up late, and when a student named Chad calls them out for it, Chase embarrasses him.
Backstage, Kelani Jordan takes issue with Sol Ruca being NXT Women's North American Champion. Sol Ruca offers to defend her title against Kelani, but Zaria steps in, saying that Sol Ruca is not just going to throw title shots around and that Kelani will have to go through her first.
Backstage, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger check on Joe Hendry. Hendry says he is fine, but he wants to take care of DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). Hank and Tank offer their assistance, which Hendry accepts.
Iyo Sky and Jordynne Grace beat Giulia and Roxanne Perez.
Backstage, Stephanie Vaquer meets with General Manager Ava regarding her next championship defense. Ava says that Giulia and Jordynne Grace will have a #1 contender's match, and whoever wins will face her for the NXT Women's Championship at Battleground.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Monday, April 28, 2025
Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 28, 2025
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, Bron Breakker and Paul Heyman head to the ring to start tonight's show. Rollins says it may be painful for CM Punk and Roman Reigns fans, but the three of them are the future of the industry, which he says runs through him. Suddenly, Sami Zayn shows up. Sami calls the threesome "a load of crap," and wants to know how this is any different from CM Punk or Roman Reigns. He also thinks that Rollins is more jealous than angry and wanted to be in the position they are in. Rollins says they are the vision of the future, but Sami calls what he is doing "hypocritical" and says it is no different from The Bloodline. Rollins says Sami is either with them or "a target," and that he does not want Sami to be a target. Rollins says the three of them can pull some strings to get Sami out of harm's way and out of Raw, as they know that he will not buy in and they might as well "cash [him] out" as a favor. He then asks Sami to think about it, but gives him until the end of the night for an answer.
Rhea Ripley beats Roxanne Perez by disqualification. During the match, Giulia shows up, and after Rhea pulls Giulia towards the ring and gets Roxanne in position for a Riptide, Giulia hits Rhea with a chop block, ending the match. After the match, as Giulia and Roxanne attack Rhea, Iyo Sky runs into the ring and fights both Giulia and Roxanne off until the two of them outsmart and outnumber her. Rhea Ripley gets back in the ring, and when she does, Giulia and Roxanne retreat.
Backstage, JD McDonagh is welcomed back by the rest of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez). McDonagh and Finn catch up, and through Liv, McDonagh reveals that he and Finn have an opportunity at the World Tag titles. Finn looks forward to it.
Logan Paul is in the ring. Logan brags about his WrestleMania win against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles before mocking the fans of Kansas City, Missouri for not knowing what a real legend looks like and that "Main Event" Jey Uso is not a real legend. He then says he has done everything to do in the business except win a world title, and when he tells Jey Uso his days are numbered, Jey Uso shows up. Jey Uso says he is not just going to hand the World Heavyweight Championship over to "a punk ass YouTuber" after what he went through to beat Gunther for it, and says the title is earned, not given. Logan says he has done more in four years than Jey Uso has done in fifteen, and says that he will take the title from Jey while Jey crashes out and screws up before losing the title in less time than he lost the Intercontinental title. This earns Logan a superkick from Jey.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) guest on commentary for the next match.
The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) after Ivar throws Finn into The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Carlito distracts the referee only for Penta to show up and shove JD McDonagh off the top rope.
Backstage, Sami is talking with Otis when Paul Heyman shows up. Otis leaves at Heyman's behest, and Heyman says Seth "Freakin'" Rollins views himself as the future while Bron Breakker is a key to their plans. He says that Bron Breakker wants a match with Sami Zayn, and also says that if Sami accepts Rollins' offer to move to SmackDown, he will face the winner of John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash. Heyman then runs into Breakker on his way out.
ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan, and NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney are seen in the crowd.
Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says that she was the one to attack Bayley and take her out, saying that Bayley has attacked her non-stop since 2019. As for Lyra Valkyria, Lyra was friends with Bayley, and she would not be in the business if not for her. Becky says she tries to save Lyra, stating that she would never be women's tag champion with Bayley, but she was compromised and already a loser. As Becky says she had high hopes for Lyra Vakyria, Lyra shows up and says Bayley was among the first to warn her about Becky. She admits she did not buy it because of the hopes she had for Becky. She says that after multiple Manhandle Slams, she declares that "the illusion of Becky Lynch is dead" and taht she will make Becky pay for what she did to her and Bayley. Becky tries to run, but Lyra reminds her of how she beat her last time. Becky says she only fights when it matters and that Kansas City, Missouri does not matter. Lyra then challenges Becky for Backlash for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, then says she will be a better person than her because she is already a better wrestler. Becky goes off and says she would be nothing if it were not for her, but Lyra drop kicks her and beats her up. Becky flees through the crowd. Before Lyra heads to the back, she is attacked from behind by Becky.
Backstage, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis - filling in for General Manager Adam Pearce, who is taking time off - meets with Penta. Next week, Penta gets a match with JD McDonagh. Aldis leaves, then Chad Gable and Ivy Nile shows up, and Gable mocks Penta before mocking Rey Fenix for losing to El Grande Americano at WrestleMania. Penta kicks Gable in the chest and takes this as a challenge.
We hear from Rusev. He talks about how at one time, he had it all, but then he lost himself. He says he left WWE and headed back to Bulgaria. It was there that he redeemed and fixed himself, and that he will use his talent for good and go after those who wasted their talent like he did. He then says he will fix his targets like he fixed himself.
Stephanie Vaquer beats Ivy Nile.
Backstage, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis meets with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, having a long list of opponents to get back on track with. Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio show up. Liv Morgan brags about her time off to shoot a movie, but Dirty Dom doesn't get any. Dominik mocks Styles' and Aldis' conversation, saying it is about Styles' future retirement home, and that gives Styles an idea for his next challenge.
Sami Zayn is met by Karrion Kross backstage. Kross says Sami has a big decision tonight and that he hopes Sami makes the right one.
It is announced that Gunther has been fined and suspended indefinitely by General Manager Adam Pearce. Pat McAfee then gets on the microphone and stands on the announce table, and says that people have forgotten who he is and that he wants to be remembered for leaving the world better than he came into it as well as being "a loyal motherfucker." He says that one must ride for all who ride with them, and that he will ride for Michael Cole. He says that when Gunther put his hands on Cole, he had no other option than to protect him. He tells Gunther that if he has a problem with Cole, he has a problem with him, then asks SmackDown General Nick Aldis to show up. Aldis shows up and asks McAfee to keep it professional, and Aldis demands Gunther's suspension be lifted so he can beat his ass. Aldis, having already discussed this with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce, says he cannot take that risk are both men are valuable assets to the company, but then says that he can do that for a sanctioned one-on-one match at Backlash. McAfee accepts the match.
We see a video package chronicling the history between John Cena and Randy Orton.
Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso meets with Sami Zayn regarding his decision, and tells him to make the decision that is best for him. After Sami leaves, Jey Uso is blindsided by Logan Paul.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is in the ring. He asks Sami Zayn to come to the ring so they can talk things out. Sami shows up and heads to the ring. Rollins tells Sami that he has put him in a really tough spot, as they have a history and he does not want to see anything bad happen to him. He says that he, Bron Breakker and Paul Heyman are the way forward and the best future for WWE. Rollins says he wishes he had somebody better to believe in, but he feels he must lead the future, and says it hurts that Sami does not believe in him, especially when he considers Sami "a true friend." He says that Sami did him a favor when he gave him advice as a new father, and asks him to return the favor. He tells Sami to take the out and head to SmackDown. Sami apologizes if he has hurt him as a friend, and acknowledges their friendship, but says that Rollins is "playing games." He says that Rollins knows what cards to play with him, and asks Rollins if he has ever known him to run away. He says he will not stand here while his friend threatens him, as he has been a target before and can live with being a target but will not live with being threatened, blackmailed and extorted. He says he will be a World Champion, and when he does, he will have done it his way. Sami says he loves and respects Rollins, then tells him to "Go to Hell." Paul Heyman and Bron Breakker then show up for the next match.
Bron Breakker beats Sami Zayn by referee stoppage following multiple Spears from Breakker, with the last one hitting as officials check on Sami. After the match, Rollins hits Sami with The Stomp after telling Breakker that Sami has made his bed and that he must now lay in it.
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Rhea Ripley beats Roxanne Perez by disqualification. During the match, Giulia shows up, and after Rhea pulls Giulia towards the ring and gets Roxanne in position for a Riptide, Giulia hits Rhea with a chop block, ending the match. After the match, as Giulia and Roxanne attack Rhea, Iyo Sky runs into the ring and fights both Giulia and Roxanne off until the two of them outsmart and outnumber her. Rhea Ripley gets back in the ring, and when she does, Giulia and Roxanne retreat.
Backstage, JD McDonagh is welcomed back by the rest of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez). McDonagh and Finn catch up, and through Liv, McDonagh reveals that he and Finn have an opportunity at the World Tag titles. Finn looks forward to it.
Logan Paul is in the ring. Logan brags about his WrestleMania win against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles before mocking the fans of Kansas City, Missouri for not knowing what a real legend looks like and that "Main Event" Jey Uso is not a real legend. He then says he has done everything to do in the business except win a world title, and when he tells Jey Uso his days are numbered, Jey Uso shows up. Jey Uso says he is not just going to hand the World Heavyweight Championship over to "a punk ass YouTuber" after what he went through to beat Gunther for it, and says the title is earned, not given. Logan says he has done more in four years than Jey Uso has done in fifteen, and says that he will take the title from Jey while Jey crashes out and screws up before losing the title in less time than he lost the Intercontinental title. This earns Logan a superkick from Jey.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) guest on commentary for the next match.
The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) after Ivar throws Finn into The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Carlito distracts the referee only for Penta to show up and shove JD McDonagh off the top rope.
Backstage, Sami is talking with Otis when Paul Heyman shows up. Otis leaves at Heyman's behest, and Heyman says Seth "Freakin'" Rollins views himself as the future while Bron Breakker is a key to their plans. He says that Bron Breakker wants a match with Sami Zayn, and also says that if Sami accepts Rollins' offer to move to SmackDown, he will face the winner of John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash. Heyman then runs into Breakker on his way out.
ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan, and NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney are seen in the crowd.
Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says that she was the one to attack Bayley and take her out, saying that Bayley has attacked her non-stop since 2019. As for Lyra Valkyria, Lyra was friends with Bayley, and she would not be in the business if not for her. Becky says she tries to save Lyra, stating that she would never be women's tag champion with Bayley, but she was compromised and already a loser. As Becky says she had high hopes for Lyra Vakyria, Lyra shows up and says Bayley was among the first to warn her about Becky. She admits she did not buy it because of the hopes she had for Becky. She says that after multiple Manhandle Slams, she declares that "the illusion of Becky Lynch is dead" and taht she will make Becky pay for what she did to her and Bayley. Becky tries to run, but Lyra reminds her of how she beat her last time. Becky says she only fights when it matters and that Kansas City, Missouri does not matter. Lyra then challenges Becky for Backlash for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, then says she will be a better person than her because she is already a better wrestler. Becky goes off and says she would be nothing if it were not for her, but Lyra drop kicks her and beats her up. Becky flees through the crowd. Before Lyra heads to the back, she is attacked from behind by Becky.
Backstage, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis - filling in for General Manager Adam Pearce, who is taking time off - meets with Penta. Next week, Penta gets a match with JD McDonagh. Aldis leaves, then Chad Gable and Ivy Nile shows up, and Gable mocks Penta before mocking Rey Fenix for losing to El Grande Americano at WrestleMania. Penta kicks Gable in the chest and takes this as a challenge.
We hear from Rusev. He talks about how at one time, he had it all, but then he lost himself. He says he left WWE and headed back to Bulgaria. It was there that he redeemed and fixed himself, and that he will use his talent for good and go after those who wasted their talent like he did. He then says he will fix his targets like he fixed himself.
Stephanie Vaquer beats Ivy Nile.
Backstage, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis meets with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, having a long list of opponents to get back on track with. Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio show up. Liv Morgan brags about her time off to shoot a movie, but Dirty Dom doesn't get any. Dominik mocks Styles' and Aldis' conversation, saying it is about Styles' future retirement home, and that gives Styles an idea for his next challenge.
Sami Zayn is met by Karrion Kross backstage. Kross says Sami has a big decision tonight and that he hopes Sami makes the right one.
It is announced that Gunther has been fined and suspended indefinitely by General Manager Adam Pearce. Pat McAfee then gets on the microphone and stands on the announce table, and says that people have forgotten who he is and that he wants to be remembered for leaving the world better than he came into it as well as being "a loyal motherfucker." He says that one must ride for all who ride with them, and that he will ride for Michael Cole. He says that when Gunther put his hands on Cole, he had no other option than to protect him. He tells Gunther that if he has a problem with Cole, he has a problem with him, then asks SmackDown General Nick Aldis to show up. Aldis shows up and asks McAfee to keep it professional, and Aldis demands Gunther's suspension be lifted so he can beat his ass. Aldis, having already discussed this with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce, says he cannot take that risk are both men are valuable assets to the company, but then says that he can do that for a sanctioned one-on-one match at Backlash. McAfee accepts the match.
We see a video package chronicling the history between John Cena and Randy Orton.
Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso meets with Sami Zayn regarding his decision, and tells him to make the decision that is best for him. After Sami leaves, Jey Uso is blindsided by Logan Paul.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is in the ring. He asks Sami Zayn to come to the ring so they can talk things out. Sami shows up and heads to the ring. Rollins tells Sami that he has put him in a really tough spot, as they have a history and he does not want to see anything bad happen to him. He says that he, Bron Breakker and Paul Heyman are the way forward and the best future for WWE. Rollins says he wishes he had somebody better to believe in, but he feels he must lead the future, and says it hurts that Sami does not believe in him, especially when he considers Sami "a true friend." He says that Sami did him a favor when he gave him advice as a new father, and asks him to return the favor. He tells Sami to take the out and head to SmackDown. Sami apologizes if he has hurt him as a friend, and acknowledges their friendship, but says that Rollins is "playing games." He says that Rollins knows what cards to play with him, and asks Rollins if he has ever known him to run away. He says he will not stand here while his friend threatens him, as he has been a target before and can live with being a target but will not live with being threatened, blackmailed and extorted. He says he will be a World Champion, and when he does, he will have done it his way. Sami says he loves and respects Rollins, then tells him to "Go to Hell." Paul Heyman and Bron Breakker then show up for the next match.
Bron Breakker beats Sami Zayn by referee stoppage following multiple Spears from Breakker, with the last one hitting as officials check on Sami. After the match, Rollins hits Sami with The Stomp after telling Breakker that Sami has made his bed and that he must now lay in it.
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Sunday, April 27, 2025
Rebellion 2025 - The LIVE Results
The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) beat Rosemary, Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee in a six-woman tag match on the Countdown after Rosemary hands Brookside some brass knuckles only for Brookside to refuse to use them and toss them back to Rosemary, allowing Jacy Jayne to take advantage of the situation and get the win for The Fatal Influence.
We hear from Eric Young backstage. He says that the word "rebellion" means something to him and that Steve Maclin is a military man who needed disicpline, structure, and a team to back him up. Eric says a lone soldier is a dead one, and says that while he does not come alone, Maclin does, and reiterates that tonight will be an experience for them both.
We hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC). Moose celebrates retaining the X Divison Championship as well as the victories that they will score tonight. Alisha Edwards says that he has Sean Waltman's number, then Cody Deaner shows up wanting an opportunity tonight, wanting to take JDC's spot in tonight's tag team match. Eddie tells him he had an opportunity, but he dropped the ball because he was a loser, and The System walks away.
Before the next match, Elijah sings a parody of Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under The Bridge" about the local Los Angeles sports scene, then issues an open challenge. The open challenge is answered by Shane Haste.
Elijah beats Shane Haste.
Backstage, we hear from Frankie Kazarian, who says that he will finally call his shot tonight and act as the last line of defense against an intruder in "All Ego" Ethan Page who thinks he can just show up and walk off with the TNA World Championship. He then says he will end Joe Hendry's fifteen minutes of fame as he believes he should never have been champion, and that while Hendry is about being viral and a meme, he aspires to be victorious and a king in a company that he built, and he will get his crown.
Singer-songwriter Alanah sings the United States national anthem.
Moose retains the TNA X Division Championship against Leon Slater, KC Navarro, Matt Cardona, El Hijo del Vikingo and Sidney Akeem in an Ultimate X Match after Leon Slater unhooks the title only for Moose to hit him with a Spear on the way down and collect the championship afterwards.
We are introduced to the French announce team of Handsome JF and Marc Blondin.
Jeff Tremaine is seen in the crowd. NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace guests on commentary for the next match.
Ash and Heather By Elegance retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna), the team of Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley, and Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) in a Fatal 4-Way Match after Maggie Lee saves Ash By Elegance from a Tower of Doom spot.
It is announced on the TNA Injury Report that Joe Hendry and Zachary Wentz will be able to compete tonight, although Sami Callihan and Mance Warner are out.
Backstage, Elijah thanks the fans for their support tonight, then looks forward to Joe Hendry's World Championship match and believes that Hendry will retain.
Sean Waltman shows up with "Inevitable" Ace Austin and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) before the next match.
"Inevitable" Ace Austin and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) in a six-man tag match after Sean Waltman gets involved following Alisha stopping Austin and The Rascalz from doing a crotch chop and Wentz counters the Spear with an X-Factor before hitting the UFO Cutter on Moose for the win. (JDC is supposed to be part of this match, but is replaced by Moose due to travel issues.)
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin, who is stone silent before giving a smirk and heading towards the ring.
Steve Maclin retains the TNA International Championship against Eric Young after countering a piledriver attempt with a back body drop into a sit-down pin. After the match, Travis Williams and Judas Icarus come back from being ejected from ringside and attack Maclin with chains, which The Northern Armory (Young, Icarus, Williams0 uses to hang Maclin from the side of the ring.
Actor/producer Barbara Crampton and actress Anna Lore are seen in the crowd.
The Svetlana Tulasi Dance Company performs before Mustafa Ali's entrance. Meanwhile, Mike Santana is accompanied to the ring by Gilberto and John Ramirez.
Mike Santana beats Mustafa Ali in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.
Gia Miller interviews Indi Hartwell, who is the newest signee to the TNA Knockouts Division. Indi says this is a dream come true and that she has officially crossed the line.
Masha Slamovich retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Tessa Blanchard by submission with an Air Raid Crash and a knee strike followed by an arm bar.
Social influencers The Haroon Twins are seen in the crowd.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) to become the TNA World Tag Team Champions following a low blow from Nic to Jeff behind the referee's back before hitting the Danger Zone for the win and the titles.
Under Siege is live on TNA+ on May 23rd!
Joe Hendry retains the TNA World Championship against "All Ego" Ethan Page and Frankie Kazarian in a Triple Threat Match. After the match, Joe Hendry is hit from out of nowhere by Trick Williams, who then hits Hendry with the Trick Shot.
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Let's Go! - LFG recap for April 27, 2025 (Episode Two)
Shawn Michaels meets with the Legends and Future Greats. He explains that next week, the "LFG Playoffs" begin and that eliminations will start. This week's challenge is monikers and nicknames, and this week's guest is "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. AJ Styles says that "Phenomenal" is a feeling to embody and is not just about doing flips. Afterwards, the Future Greats pitch ideas to the Legends. Sirena goes with "La Diablita," which means "The Little Devil" in Spanish. Leigh Laurel wants to be "The Silent Killer," but Booker T tells her that she needs to be able to display that instead of being the "butterfly" she has already is. Dani picks "The Shooting Star," as she sees herself as unlimited potential. Tatyanna calls herself "The Gold Standard" at the behest of Bubba Ray, which Tyra Mae thinks is a lie as there is nothing golden about her. Tatyanna sees that as an insecurity on Tyra Mae's part. Tyra Mae goes with "The Real Deal," but Booker T calls that disrespectful after what Evander Holyfield did, and this leds to Elijah Holyfield seizing the moment and calling himself "The Holyfield Warrior," saying that being a warrior is in his blood and that he will conquer everything in his path, inflict pain and win championships while doing it, as it is "the Holyfield Warrior way." AJ Styles reminds him that sometimes, the war can be in his head and not just in the ring. The Undertaker is impressed by Elijah's initiative, but Booker T states that he brought that out of him. Zena goes with "The Oxymoron," stating that she was viewed as a moron at the beginning but is now the one to beat. Styles is a bit weirded out by the explanation, but he understands the meaning behind it. (Bully Ray holds Zena's gum both before and after BJ goes with "The West Coast Gangsta" and says he grew up on the streets of Orange County, California and that there were years were his father barely made half a million dollars. Drake Morreaux goes with "The Bayou Boy," which impresses the Legends with his ability to lean into the swampy New Orleans side of himself. Shiloh Hill goes with "The Hellraiser," and brings out his intensity as he does. Jasper Troy goes with "The Reaper," which brings up an Undertaker comparison from Styles. Chris Island goes with "The Promised Child," which Jasper Troy takes as Chris Island wanting to always be known as "little brother." He also tells Chris Island that he was looking for a grown man.
Zena "The Oxymoron" Sterling and "The Gold Standard" Tatyanna Dumas beat Dani "The Shooting Star" Sekelsky and "La Diablita" Sirena Linton. Styles says that he expected Dani and Sirena to stand out a little more. Dani feels like she was run over in the tail end of the competition. Booker says that Zena is excelling and that she knows how to get herself and others over. Bubba Ray wants to see more out of Tatyanna, and calls the match "a good effort." Afterwards, Tatyanna feels that she did not deliver and that her performance is unacceptable.
"The West Coast Gangsta" BJ Ray and "The Bayou Boy" Drake Morreaux beat Anthony "Showtime" Luke and "The Reaper" Jasper Troy. Bubba Ray says BJ Ray and Morreaux worked together, but feels he did not see enough of "The West Coast Gangster." Styles says BJ "worked small" and looked small as a result. BJ says he did not want to come across as a heel, as he was working as a babyface in the match. Mickie James says she enjoyed watching Morreaux and BJ, and Morreaux is glad that the Legends enjoyed. Booker T says Anthony Luke did a good job but could have done better, and he and The Undertaker agree that Anthony has too much talent to be hokey. Anthony says he has a lot to improve on. Everyone agrees that Jasper Troy as "The Reaper" felt genuine, especially The Undertaker, and that Jasper Troy believed his moniker. Styles says Jasper was not trying to send someone to the hospital; he was trying to send someone to the morgue. Jasper says The Undertaker was the one man he wanted to impress, as he held the keys, and that means the world to him.
Leigh "The Detonator" Laurel and Penina "P-Nasty" Tuilalepa beat "The Real Deal" Tyla Mae Steele and Bayley "The Bone Collector" Humphrey. AJ Styles says Leigh had her moniker down from the get-go, but expected Penina to be a little nastier. The Undertaker says Penina scratched the surface for her moniker. Mickie tells Leigh that something has clicked and that she has brought her A-game. Booker T says Tyra Mae could have been more structured, but she did a good job. He also tells Bayley to put more of a focus of looking good in the ring.
"The Promised Child" Chris Island and "The Superhuman Superstar" Troy Yearwood beat Shiloh "The Hellraiser" Hill and Elijah "The Holyfield Warrior." The Undertaker feels that everyone's monikers were not showcased well enough, and Bubba Ray agrees. Styles says everyone will get there, but he agrees with The Undertaker and Bubba Ray.
The points are awarded. Booker T says some people stood out more than others, but everyone is on the right path. He says that it is only going to get harder from here. Mickie James says everyone put on some good matches, but it was all about monikers this week. The Undertaker says everyone is getting better, and that this is what they need to see and that everyone needs to set themselves apart from the path. Bubba Ray says there is no excuses, especially since everyone knew the assignment. Styles awards a point to Jasper Troy for the men for showing a lot of intensity, and a point to Zena for the women for showing what her moniker was all about, even if he did not understand it at first. Team Undertaker is first at seven points, Team Booker is at six points, Team Bubba Ray is now in third place with four points, and Team Mickie is still at three points and is now in last place.
Zena "The Oxymoron" Sterling and "The Gold Standard" Tatyanna Dumas beat Dani "The Shooting Star" Sekelsky and "La Diablita" Sirena Linton. Styles says that he expected Dani and Sirena to stand out a little more. Dani feels like she was run over in the tail end of the competition. Booker says that Zena is excelling and that she knows how to get herself and others over. Bubba Ray wants to see more out of Tatyanna, and calls the match "a good effort." Afterwards, Tatyanna feels that she did not deliver and that her performance is unacceptable.
"The West Coast Gangsta" BJ Ray and "The Bayou Boy" Drake Morreaux beat Anthony "Showtime" Luke and "The Reaper" Jasper Troy. Bubba Ray says BJ Ray and Morreaux worked together, but feels he did not see enough of "The West Coast Gangster." Styles says BJ "worked small" and looked small as a result. BJ says he did not want to come across as a heel, as he was working as a babyface in the match. Mickie James says she enjoyed watching Morreaux and BJ, and Morreaux is glad that the Legends enjoyed. Booker T says Anthony Luke did a good job but could have done better, and he and The Undertaker agree that Anthony has too much talent to be hokey. Anthony says he has a lot to improve on. Everyone agrees that Jasper Troy as "The Reaper" felt genuine, especially The Undertaker, and that Jasper Troy believed his moniker. Styles says Jasper was not trying to send someone to the hospital; he was trying to send someone to the morgue. Jasper says The Undertaker was the one man he wanted to impress, as he held the keys, and that means the world to him.
Leigh "The Detonator" Laurel and Penina "P-Nasty" Tuilalepa beat "The Real Deal" Tyla Mae Steele and Bayley "The Bone Collector" Humphrey. AJ Styles says Leigh had her moniker down from the get-go, but expected Penina to be a little nastier. The Undertaker says Penina scratched the surface for her moniker. Mickie tells Leigh that something has clicked and that she has brought her A-game. Booker T says Tyra Mae could have been more structured, but she did a good job. He also tells Bayley to put more of a focus of looking good in the ring.
"The Promised Child" Chris Island and "The Superhuman Superstar" Troy Yearwood beat Shiloh "The Hellraiser" Hill and Elijah "The Holyfield Warrior." The Undertaker feels that everyone's monikers were not showcased well enough, and Bubba Ray agrees. Styles says everyone will get there, but he agrees with The Undertaker and Bubba Ray.
The points are awarded. Booker T says some people stood out more than others, but everyone is on the right path. He says that it is only going to get harder from here. Mickie James says everyone put on some good matches, but it was all about monikers this week. The Undertaker says everyone is getting better, and that this is what they need to see and that everyone needs to set themselves apart from the path. Bubba Ray says there is no excuses, especially since everyone knew the assignment. Styles awards a point to Jasper Troy for the men for showing a lot of intensity, and a point to Zena for the women for showing what her moniker was all about, even if he did not understand it at first. Team Undertaker is first at seven points, Team Booker is at six points, Team Bubba Ray is now in third place with four points, and Team Mickie is still at three points and is now in last place.
Let's Go! - LFG recap for April 27, 2025 (Episode One)
The show begins with Bubba Ray chewing out both BJ Ray and Cutler James, the former for going into business for himself and Cutler James for walking out on the match, which Bubba Ray says would get BJ an ass-kicking and Cutler a firing. He then pits the two of them against each other in a match, which is going to happen right now.
BJ Ray beats Cutler James with a sleeper. The Legends are not impressed with the match, and Cutler James mentions that BJ was gassed after the first 30 seconds. BJ accuses Cutler James of being stuff and not selling his offense. Cutler says he is still learning and trying to be a good communicator, but says there is no excuse for not being in shape. Afterwards, Bubba Ray chews both men out for having an awful match, and tells them both to show something. He tells them to have another match, with the stipulation that the winner stays and the loser goes.
Shawn Michaels meets with the Future Greats. He announces that this week's challenge is about being prepared for the unexpected, whether it be a power outage in the venue or a fight breaking out in the stands. He says that sometimes, things will go wrong, and that Superstars should know how to deal with things. Afterwards, The Legends wonder what Shawn Michaels has in store, and know the Future Greats will have to be ready for anything. Bubba Ray says he needs to put Drake Morreaux in a match to make up for last week. Mickie James wants to see aggression out of Troy Yearwood. The Undertaker wants to get aggression out of Tyra Mae, and Booker T says that Leigh Laurel needs to be seen in a babyface role. A mixed tag match is proposed, and Booker T wants to see Penina in the mix, and Bubba Ray also wants to see Zena in the mix, as he has high hopes for her. Chris Island and Penia are put in a mixed tag with Zena and Shiloh Hill.
Tyra Mae Steele beats Leigh Laurel by submission with a single leg crab. During the match, the top rope breaks apart after Tyra Mae whips Leigh into the corner, but the match goes on. Afterwards, The Undertaker and Booker T feel there is a lot of work to do, and Bubba Ray says they are taking steps back and not forward. Bubba Ray takes Tyra Mae moving her eyes upwards as rolling her eyes instead of trying to calm down. Leigh feels they lost sight of the match.
Drake Morreaux beats Troy Yearwood. During the match, three more minutes is suddenly added to the match time. Mickie James says both men handled it, but not in the best way. Booker T mentions Troy Yearwood missing multiple punches, and The Undertaker tells Drake Morreaux to make his moves look bigger and to "work big." He does compliment both men on getting their time. Bubba Ray takes umbrage to Morreaux throwing Yearwood out of the ring, and The Undertaker says that he should have taken more advantage of the three minutes instead of just filling time. Morreaux says he will remember the advice for next time, and Yearwood says he is deep in thought after being chewed out along with his opponent, and that he does not want to bring others down.
Chris Island and Penina Tuilalepa beat Shiloh Hill and Zena Sterling in a mixed tag match. During the match, there is a power surge, and the arena goes dark. Bubba Ray enjoyed the match and felt everyone took a step forward and shined, and The Undertaker says Penina had her best match. Booker T praises everyone, saying that Penina has found what has gotten her on track, but mentions that Chris Island cannot stomp opponents well. Island says he will practice his stomps, and Shiloh takes the blame for him doing a stomp in the match. Penina is happy to get good feedback, and Zena says this has been her favorite match in the competition so far.
The points are awarded. Booker T says Shiloh Hill stood out for the men and that Penina stood out for the women by a sliver. Mickie James picks Shiloh for the men and Zena for the women, but does note that Penina had a fine match thanks to Zena. The Undertaker picks Zena, and says Penina and Zena had their best day, then picks Shiloh for the men. Bubba Ray picks Shiloh Hill for the men, stating that he loved his intensity and the little things that he has improved on, and that Shiloh has earned the point. He agrees with the rest of the Legends about Penina and tells her to feel proud about taking the definitive step forward, and states that Zena continues to blow them all away, even mentioning commitment and professionalism by stating that she watched old matches of luchadors, which explains the rolling around at the beginning of the match. Shiloh wins unanimously for the men, and Zena wins for the women. Zena notes her improvement from the start of the competition until now, and Mickie James says that while part of her wanted to vote for Chris Island, she still stands firm on Shiloh being the better man tonight and that it would not do anyone good to lie. The Undertaker praises Shiloh's range as a professional wrestler. Team Undertaker has 7 points, Team Booker T has five points, and Team Bubba Ray and Team Mickie James are now tied at 3 points each.
BJ Ray beats Cutler James in a Loser Leaves Town match with a crucifix pin. Mickie James mentions that she expected something more after the match. After the match, Bubba Ray gets with both men and says that neither man have impressed him, with BJ's problems being evident and with Cutler starting out strong only to taper off. Booker T says BJ talks a good game, but he cannot back it up. Mickie agrees with Booker T, saying he pulled for BJ at the beginning, but Cutler James has a better look and is more respectful. The Undertaker says Bubba Ray has a tough decision, and says he does not know what the stakes have to be in order to bring out more fire and emotion, and also agrees that BJ can talk the talk but not walk the walk. He does admit there is potential. Bubba tells BJ and Cutler that he would have them both their money back and told them to go home, and says that BJ is "a headache and a problem and an issue" and that there is something to be said everywhere he goes. He says that if there is one thing he learned about pro wrestling, it is that entertainment trumps wrestling. He then picks BJ to stay, causing Cutler James, and wishes him best of luck in his future endeavors before shaking his hand. Cutler leaves, and Bubba Ray notices that BJ's smirk is gone. Bubba Ray says that BJ is finally taking seriously, and despite the Legends wanting him gone for being a screw-up, he still sees something in him, and says that he will have to sink or swim on his own or else he will hold the door while everyone else kicks him out. Afterwards, BJ makes the decision to be more coachable. Cutler says he will have to do some digging and figure out his path to the top, and whatever he does, he knows it will be big.
BJ Ray beats Cutler James with a sleeper. The Legends are not impressed with the match, and Cutler James mentions that BJ was gassed after the first 30 seconds. BJ accuses Cutler James of being stuff and not selling his offense. Cutler says he is still learning and trying to be a good communicator, but says there is no excuse for not being in shape. Afterwards, Bubba Ray chews both men out for having an awful match, and tells them both to show something. He tells them to have another match, with the stipulation that the winner stays and the loser goes.
Shawn Michaels meets with the Future Greats. He announces that this week's challenge is about being prepared for the unexpected, whether it be a power outage in the venue or a fight breaking out in the stands. He says that sometimes, things will go wrong, and that Superstars should know how to deal with things. Afterwards, The Legends wonder what Shawn Michaels has in store, and know the Future Greats will have to be ready for anything. Bubba Ray says he needs to put Drake Morreaux in a match to make up for last week. Mickie James wants to see aggression out of Troy Yearwood. The Undertaker wants to get aggression out of Tyra Mae, and Booker T says that Leigh Laurel needs to be seen in a babyface role. A mixed tag match is proposed, and Booker T wants to see Penina in the mix, and Bubba Ray also wants to see Zena in the mix, as he has high hopes for her. Chris Island and Penia are put in a mixed tag with Zena and Shiloh Hill.
Tyra Mae Steele beats Leigh Laurel by submission with a single leg crab. During the match, the top rope breaks apart after Tyra Mae whips Leigh into the corner, but the match goes on. Afterwards, The Undertaker and Booker T feel there is a lot of work to do, and Bubba Ray says they are taking steps back and not forward. Bubba Ray takes Tyra Mae moving her eyes upwards as rolling her eyes instead of trying to calm down. Leigh feels they lost sight of the match.
Drake Morreaux beats Troy Yearwood. During the match, three more minutes is suddenly added to the match time. Mickie James says both men handled it, but not in the best way. Booker T mentions Troy Yearwood missing multiple punches, and The Undertaker tells Drake Morreaux to make his moves look bigger and to "work big." He does compliment both men on getting their time. Bubba Ray takes umbrage to Morreaux throwing Yearwood out of the ring, and The Undertaker says that he should have taken more advantage of the three minutes instead of just filling time. Morreaux says he will remember the advice for next time, and Yearwood says he is deep in thought after being chewed out along with his opponent, and that he does not want to bring others down.
Chris Island and Penina Tuilalepa beat Shiloh Hill and Zena Sterling in a mixed tag match. During the match, there is a power surge, and the arena goes dark. Bubba Ray enjoyed the match and felt everyone took a step forward and shined, and The Undertaker says Penina had her best match. Booker T praises everyone, saying that Penina has found what has gotten her on track, but mentions that Chris Island cannot stomp opponents well. Island says he will practice his stomps, and Shiloh takes the blame for him doing a stomp in the match. Penina is happy to get good feedback, and Zena says this has been her favorite match in the competition so far.
The points are awarded. Booker T says Shiloh Hill stood out for the men and that Penina stood out for the women by a sliver. Mickie James picks Shiloh for the men and Zena for the women, but does note that Penina had a fine match thanks to Zena. The Undertaker picks Zena, and says Penina and Zena had their best day, then picks Shiloh for the men. Bubba Ray picks Shiloh Hill for the men, stating that he loved his intensity and the little things that he has improved on, and that Shiloh has earned the point. He agrees with the rest of the Legends about Penina and tells her to feel proud about taking the definitive step forward, and states that Zena continues to blow them all away, even mentioning commitment and professionalism by stating that she watched old matches of luchadors, which explains the rolling around at the beginning of the match. Shiloh wins unanimously for the men, and Zena wins for the women. Zena notes her improvement from the start of the competition until now, and Mickie James says that while part of her wanted to vote for Chris Island, she still stands firm on Shiloh being the better man tonight and that it would not do anyone good to lie. The Undertaker praises Shiloh's range as a professional wrestler. Team Undertaker has 7 points, Team Booker T has five points, and Team Bubba Ray and Team Mickie James are now tied at 3 points each.
BJ Ray beats Cutler James in a Loser Leaves Town match with a crucifix pin. Mickie James mentions that she expected something more after the match. After the match, Bubba Ray gets with both men and says that neither man have impressed him, with BJ's problems being evident and with Cutler starting out strong only to taper off. Booker T says BJ talks a good game, but he cannot back it up. Mickie agrees with Booker T, saying he pulled for BJ at the beginning, but Cutler James has a better look and is more respectful. The Undertaker says Bubba Ray has a tough decision, and says he does not know what the stakes have to be in order to bring out more fire and emotion, and also agrees that BJ can talk the talk but not walk the walk. He does admit there is potential. Bubba tells BJ and Cutler that he would have them both their money back and told them to go home, and says that BJ is "a headache and a problem and an issue" and that there is something to be said everywhere he goes. He says that if there is one thing he learned about pro wrestling, it is that entertainment trumps wrestling. He then picks BJ to stay, causing Cutler James, and wishes him best of luck in his future endeavors before shaking his hand. Cutler leaves, and Bubba Ray notices that BJ's smirk is gone. Bubba Ray says that BJ is finally taking seriously, and despite the Legends wanting him gone for being a screw-up, he still sees something in him, and says that he will have to sink or swim on his own or else he will hold the door while everyone else kicks him out. Afterwards, BJ makes the decision to be more coachable. Cutler says he will have to do some digging and figure out his path to the top, and whatever he does, he knows it will be big.
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for April 27, 2025
Jonny Loquasto and "Producer" Peter Avalon welcome everyone to this week's show, and Avalon welcomes back Nikko Marquez. Loquasto reminds Avalon of what Nikko did last time he was hear, then Coastline Clash is announced. When Loquasto tells Nikko that they need to talk, Nikko says his car is double parked and runs off.
Before the next match, Ice Williams tells Jack Cartwheel that he has beaten him too many times and is now bored of him. He says that he is not worried about him as he is on a win streak, then has Joe "The Action" Braxton face Cartwheel instead.
Joe "The Action" Braxton beats Jack Cartwheel after Ice Williams hits Cartwheel with a superkick on the ring apron after Braxton distracts the referee.
We hear from "Poppin'" EJ Sparks, who talks about winning the Heritage Championship before Stunt Marshall shows up and says this is only the end, and that he will put Sparks through everything he went through.
Danny Limelight heads to the ring. Limelight says that his UWN World Championship reign continues to get longer and that with the help of the fans, he has put every challenger to his title down. He talks about his recent match with Kenny King and how he put him down after King exposed himself as a snake in the grass, then addresses Scorpio Sky showing up after the match. He knows that Scorpio Sky wants the United World Championship, and demands Scorpio head to the ring so that he can tell him to his face what he was thinking, as he does not do subliminal messages. Scorpio shows up and says that he has been watching the United Wrestling Network for a long time, and that Danny Limelight is a champion who has fought with honor and integrity. He says that he is here to give Limelight the flowers that he deserves, not to pick a fight, then says that Limelight can have the flowers, as he just wants the title. Limelight knows that Scorpio Sky can hang with him and that he has looked up to him for a long time, and since the fans love Scorpio Sky, they can have this match right now. All of a sudden, "Inevitable" Ace Austin shows up and declares that he is the next challenger for the United World Championship, and while he thinks Limelight is stupid for looking past him, he does want to face Scorpio Sky. Limelight tells Austin that he will put Austin down and look at Scorpio next.
Vipress beats Alex Gracia.
We see the unknown man from last week, who states: "Upon evalutation, I determined that the only way society could ever be rebuilt was is if I entered one of its greatest exports."
It's time for ZDTV with "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. Zicky brags about retaining the UWN Television Championship against QT Marshall, then issues an open challenge for the Television title can be answered via e-mail.
"Poppin'" EJ Sparks retains the UWN Heritage Championship against Stunt Marshall.
Before the next match, Ice Williams tells Jack Cartwheel that he has beaten him too many times and is now bored of him. He says that he is not worried about him as he is on a win streak, then has Joe "The Action" Braxton face Cartwheel instead.
Joe "The Action" Braxton beats Jack Cartwheel after Ice Williams hits Cartwheel with a superkick on the ring apron after Braxton distracts the referee.
We hear from "Poppin'" EJ Sparks, who talks about winning the Heritage Championship before Stunt Marshall shows up and says this is only the end, and that he will put Sparks through everything he went through.
Danny Limelight heads to the ring. Limelight says that his UWN World Championship reign continues to get longer and that with the help of the fans, he has put every challenger to his title down. He talks about his recent match with Kenny King and how he put him down after King exposed himself as a snake in the grass, then addresses Scorpio Sky showing up after the match. He knows that Scorpio Sky wants the United World Championship, and demands Scorpio head to the ring so that he can tell him to his face what he was thinking, as he does not do subliminal messages. Scorpio shows up and says that he has been watching the United Wrestling Network for a long time, and that Danny Limelight is a champion who has fought with honor and integrity. He says that he is here to give Limelight the flowers that he deserves, not to pick a fight, then says that Limelight can have the flowers, as he just wants the title. Limelight knows that Scorpio Sky can hang with him and that he has looked up to him for a long time, and since the fans love Scorpio Sky, they can have this match right now. All of a sudden, "Inevitable" Ace Austin shows up and declares that he is the next challenger for the United World Championship, and while he thinks Limelight is stupid for looking past him, he does want to face Scorpio Sky. Limelight tells Austin that he will put Austin down and look at Scorpio next.
Vipress beats Alex Gracia.
We see the unknown man from last week, who states: "Upon evalutation, I determined that the only way society could ever be rebuilt was is if I entered one of its greatest exports."
It's time for ZDTV with "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. Zicky brags about retaining the UWN Television Championship against QT Marshall, then issues an open challenge for the Television title can be answered via e-mail.
"Poppin'" EJ Sparks retains the UWN Heritage Championship against Stunt Marshall.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Playoffpalooza - Collision recap for April 26, 2025
Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland head to the ring to start tonight's show. The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) arrive before Swerve can even utter a word. They move Swerve's match against Blake Christian from later in the show to right now, leaving Swerve to wrestle in his street clothes, and watch the match from the top of the ramp.
Swerve Strickland beats Blake Christian. After the match, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson attacks Swerve from behind as The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) approach the ring, but Swerve outwits him and hits him with a jumping Flatliner. The Young Bucks then rush into the ring and go on the attack. They then lay Swerve out with an EVP-Trigger, and Prince Nana delays the Tony Khan Driver long enough for Kenny Omega to show up. Omega is ganged up on at first, but he soon gets the upper hand. Matthew flees, and he has to save Nicholas from getting more of a beating than he already does.
We hear from Samoa Joe, who says that Jon Moxley is simply motivated and that he and The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir) love to create chaos. Moxley says he does not face his problems, but distracts them so they cannot find him. He says he will not be a problem that will be distracted or will go away, and that he is coming for the AEW World Championship, and there is nothing The Death Riders can do about it.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Queen Aminata in a AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Match. During the match, it is announced that Collision will air next week at its regular time, but on TBS, not on TNT.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Satnam Singh and Jay Lethal. Sonjay Dutt shows up, and Lexy Nair leaves before Lethal asks where Sonjay has been while they have been sitting on the sidelines. Jeff Jarrett says that he has been wanting championship gold since the beginning of the year, and that he has been listening to the wrong people. Lethal says he will be taking the reigns from here on in, then everyone else walks out on Sonjay. Sonjay Dutt stops Satnam Singh, but even Satnam wants nothing to do with him now.
"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. After stating that he will bring "a playoff-like atmosphere" to New Orleans, Louisiana to the chagrin of the fans and getting his own chant over, he says that New Orleans' streets smell like "horse urine." He issues the open challenge, and it is answered by Hologram.
Hologram beats "Platinum" Max Caster, bringing his undefeated win streak to 23-0.
We see backstage footage from Wednesday where Master P talks about the events that took place when he was in the ring with The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katusyori Shibata) while also mentioning his community work.
Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) beats Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) in a tornado tag match after Leila Gray is knocked off the ring apron after stopping Lio Rush from using a chain, which distracts Top Flight just enough to give Cru the victory.
Anna Jay beats Taylor Gainey. After the match, Penelope Ford shows up and has a staredown with Anna Jay, and when Megan Bayne's theme hits, Penelope Ford hits Anna Jay with a cheap shot as Bayne makes her way to the ring. We see a video package for Mercedes Moné vs. Jamie Hayter in the finals of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Bandido retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against Dralistico.
Backstage, we hear from The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith). Bryan Keith sizes up their situation and says they need to crack some skulls and get some wins. Big Bill agrees they need to do this for themselves, then asks whose skulls they should crack. Big Bill says they need a challenge, and that they have found two men who have made a name for themselves: Gates of Agony. Big Bill and Bryan Keith then call Gates of Agony out for a match.
Rush beats AR Fox.
We hear from Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta. Beretta says they have been called "underrated," which he calls an insult twenty years into his career. After Rocky Romero mentions not even being on The Conglomeration's (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly) shirt, The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) show up only to get jumped. Beretta says that the fans will appreciate everything they have done for them after all is said and done.
We see a video package for "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher vs. "Hangman" Adam Page in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Paragon (Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly). After the match, Stokely Hathaway grabs at Adam Cole after Cole checks on O'Reilly so that FTR can hit the Shatter Machine on Roddy, then Daniel Garcia shows up with a crowbar and chases FTR out of the ring. Garcia then goes on to call FTR "two of the biggest fakest pieces of shit he has ever met in his entire life" and tells them that they did not dig the knife deep enough to finish the job during their betrayal. He then warns FTR he will be after them until he gets hands on them and makes them pay.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Swerve Strickland beats Blake Christian. After the match, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson attacks Swerve from behind as The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) approach the ring, but Swerve outwits him and hits him with a jumping Flatliner. The Young Bucks then rush into the ring and go on the attack. They then lay Swerve out with an EVP-Trigger, and Prince Nana delays the Tony Khan Driver long enough for Kenny Omega to show up. Omega is ganged up on at first, but he soon gets the upper hand. Matthew flees, and he has to save Nicholas from getting more of a beating than he already does.
We hear from Samoa Joe, who says that Jon Moxley is simply motivated and that he and The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir) love to create chaos. Moxley says he does not face his problems, but distracts them so they cannot find him. He says he will not be a problem that will be distracted or will go away, and that he is coming for the AEW World Championship, and there is nothing The Death Riders can do about it.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Queen Aminata in a AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Match. During the match, it is announced that Collision will air next week at its regular time, but on TBS, not on TNT.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Satnam Singh and Jay Lethal. Sonjay Dutt shows up, and Lexy Nair leaves before Lethal asks where Sonjay has been while they have been sitting on the sidelines. Jeff Jarrett says that he has been wanting championship gold since the beginning of the year, and that he has been listening to the wrong people. Lethal says he will be taking the reigns from here on in, then everyone else walks out on Sonjay. Sonjay Dutt stops Satnam Singh, but even Satnam wants nothing to do with him now.
"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. After stating that he will bring "a playoff-like atmosphere" to New Orleans, Louisiana to the chagrin of the fans and getting his own chant over, he says that New Orleans' streets smell like "horse urine." He issues the open challenge, and it is answered by Hologram.
Hologram beats "Platinum" Max Caster, bringing his undefeated win streak to 23-0.
We see backstage footage from Wednesday where Master P talks about the events that took place when he was in the ring with The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katusyori Shibata) while also mentioning his community work.
Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) beats Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) in a tornado tag match after Leila Gray is knocked off the ring apron after stopping Lio Rush from using a chain, which distracts Top Flight just enough to give Cru the victory.
Anna Jay beats Taylor Gainey. After the match, Penelope Ford shows up and has a staredown with Anna Jay, and when Megan Bayne's theme hits, Penelope Ford hits Anna Jay with a cheap shot as Bayne makes her way to the ring. We see a video package for Mercedes Moné vs. Jamie Hayter in the finals of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Bandido retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against Dralistico.
Backstage, we hear from The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith). Bryan Keith sizes up their situation and says they need to crack some skulls and get some wins. Big Bill agrees they need to do this for themselves, then asks whose skulls they should crack. Big Bill says they need a challenge, and that they have found two men who have made a name for themselves: Gates of Agony. Big Bill and Bryan Keith then call Gates of Agony out for a match.
Rush beats AR Fox.
We hear from Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta. Beretta says they have been called "underrated," which he calls an insult twenty years into his career. After Rocky Romero mentions not even being on The Conglomeration's (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly) shirt, The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) show up only to get jumped. Beretta says that the fans will appreciate everything they have done for them after all is said and done.
We see a video package for "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher vs. "Hangman" Adam Page in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Paragon (Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly). After the match, Stokely Hathaway grabs at Adam Cole after Cole checks on O'Reilly so that FTR can hit the Shatter Machine on Roddy, then Daniel Garcia shows up with a crowbar and chases FTR out of the ring. Garcia then goes on to call FTR "two of the biggest fakest pieces of shit he has ever met in his entire life" and tells them that they did not dig the knife deep enough to finish the job during their betrayal. He then warns FTR he will be after them until he gets hands on them and makes them pay.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 26, 2025
Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says Roberts had a problem and took care of it, and Washington says he is tired of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels getting opportunities and that he will beat him and become the Heritage Champion. Robert tells the WWE ID Prospects that this is his house and threatens to fight any one of them. All of a sudden, Jackson Drake shows up, introduces himself and says he is here to solve a problem. He says he looks at Roberts and sees not a problem, but a joke and "a 400 lb. parade floatie with anger issues" who wants to fight people, then says he is just "the baddest man talking." Referees have to stop a brawl from breaking out after Drake challenges Roberts for next week.
We see footage from earlier in the week of Oso watching "The Gift" Ray Sanders training in the WrestleCenter. Oso tells Sanders that he hopes to hear from him.
The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow), now without Reverend Ash Taylor, beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).
We see footage of Reverend Ash Taylor travelling down a dirt road and into a forest with his jacket in one hand and his collection plate in the other. He soon finds a sign in the leaves, and it leads him to an abandoned barn-like building. We then hear a news report for The Slaugterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James).
"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats CJ Blaine following the distraction by CJ Money and Mama Money. After the match, CJ Money and Mama Money get in the ring, and CJ hits Blaine in the back with a leather belt.
Backstage, Nixi XS tries to call someone to help her deal with Diana Taylor when Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett show up and propose to back Nixi up against Diana.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against J. Webb after taking a piece of candy out of Makkari Kandy's candy bucket. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. After mentioning that the sour candy he just got was extra sour, Anthony declares another victory before asking who is next.
Backstage, Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe are met by Lil' Homie Lance, who shows up with new jerseys and a new name - the Bizzness Dawgs - and makes it clear he wants a piece of The L.A. Hustlers. Grind says Lance is not ready, but Lance says they can work as a team.
Wonderboy beats Larintiz X.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Matchmaker King Cobra meets with Tim Bosby. He finds out that his rematch with Marko Harris will be two-out-of-three falls and will have the Cobra Cup on the line. Bosby is okay with the first stipulation, but has to think about the second one.
Indi Hartwell and Diana Taylor beat Nixi XS and KJ Rockett.
We see footage from earlier in the week of Oso watching "The Gift" Ray Sanders training in the WrestleCenter. Oso tells Sanders that he hopes to hear from him.
The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow), now without Reverend Ash Taylor, beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).
We see footage of Reverend Ash Taylor travelling down a dirt road and into a forest with his jacket in one hand and his collection plate in the other. He soon finds a sign in the leaves, and it leads him to an abandoned barn-like building. We then hear a news report for The Slaugterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James).
"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats CJ Blaine following the distraction by CJ Money and Mama Money. After the match, CJ Money and Mama Money get in the ring, and CJ hits Blaine in the back with a leather belt.
Backstage, Nixi XS tries to call someone to help her deal with Diana Taylor when Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett show up and propose to back Nixi up against Diana.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against J. Webb after taking a piece of candy out of Makkari Kandy's candy bucket. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. After mentioning that the sour candy he just got was extra sour, Anthony declares another victory before asking who is next.
Backstage, Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe are met by Lil' Homie Lance, who shows up with new jerseys and a new name - the Bizzness Dawgs - and makes it clear he wants a piece of The L.A. Hustlers. Grind says Lance is not ready, but Lance says they can work as a team.
Wonderboy beats Larintiz X.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Matchmaker King Cobra meets with Tim Bosby. He finds out that his rematch with Marko Harris will be two-out-of-three falls and will have the Cobra Cup on the line. Bosby is okay with the first stipulation, but has to think about the second one.
Indi Hartwell and Diana Taylor beat Nixi XS and KJ Rockett.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 25, 2025
John Cena heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Once again, ring announcer Mark Nash is corrected by Cena. Before Cena can utter a word, however, Randy Orton heads to the ring. Orton says that in a couple of months, it will be 25 years to the day that he and Cena first shook hands, and in those 25 years, Cena was always about hustle, loyalty and respect and it was a way of life and a mantra. He then says that has gotten him thinking, and that he feels there is a void in Cena. He says that Cena was a source of motivation that children looked up to and feels that this certainly means something to him. He also mentions the Make-a-Wish kids that were left with a piece of his heart and knows that they mean something to Cena, too. Orton then says he has figured out how to fill the void, and tells Cena that he needs to "have some damn kids." Orton feels that being a father would make Cena a better human being, but Cena takes offense to Orton trying to "parent shame" him in an attempt to make him feel better. Cena then says he has no children because he spent the last 25 years raising everyone else's, and by the sound of the fans, he has done an impeccable job. He says that for the last 25 years, he has been a better parent to everyone's children than the children's own parents and has been "policing brats." Orton says the fans are still why the reason Cena is in the ring as well as in Hollywood, and that WWE is how Cena honed his skills to get to Hollywood. Orton says he has made his mistakes, but he can stand in the locker room and hold his head up high, as he is the furniture, then says Cena is "just a guest." Cena says there is a matter of perspective, and says that everything he did, he did on his own. He then mentions the predictability of the fans and how the fans mean nothing to him and are hypocrites who put their energy into anyone else when they get tired of him. He then says that if he puts his energy into anything else, he is suddenly an outcast, and because of this, the relationship between him and the fans is abusive and manipulative. Orton admits that he is suddenly stupid for believing that his word would penetrate Cena's head, then mentions that his family is another royal family, that wrestling has given him everything, and that Cena will only ruin wrestling over his dead body. Cena tells Orton that when he leaves, Orton will be "forever frozen" as a 14-time world champion. He then calls Orton "a babbling moron" before declaring that three generations of Orton's family will be erased when he leaves. Orton tells Cena to prove he is "the last real champ" and put the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line right now, but Cena declines, telling him he is doing it to save Orton's ass and that it should not happen here. He says that it should happen at Backlash in St. Louis, Missouri, where Orton is from. Cena states that he wants Orton at his best so that when he fails, he has no excuses, for he is what the last real champion looks like and it is as close as Orton will get to the title. Cena then throws the title to Orton and sucker punches him before stomping him near the ropes. Cena then goes for a championship belt shot to the head, but Orton dodges and hits the RKO.
We see a video package for Nathan Frazer and Axiom, who are now on SmackDown from NXT.
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) beat Los Garza (Angel and Berto).
Tiffany Stratton heads to the ring. Tiffany talks about how she went toe-to-toe with Charlotte Flair and remained WWE Women's Champion in the end despite moments of doubt. She says that she is not the next Charlotte Flair, as there is only one Charlotte Flair and only one Tiffany Stratton. Suddenly, Jade Cargilll shows up. Jade admits that Tiffany's match with Charlotte was impressive, but she tells Tiffany that it put a bigger target on her back. She then says it is time to remind everyone why she came to WWE: become a champion. She also reminds Tiffany that she is not the best if she is yet to beat her. Tiffany tells Jade to put her money where her mouth is, then calls for a referee, who shows up.
Jade Cargill vs. Tiffany Stratton ends after Jade is suddenly attacked by Naomi. After the match, Naomi sends Jade shoulder-first into three ring posts before laughing maniacally. Tiffany gets back in the ring and confronts Naomi, who rolls out of the ring before Nia Jax suddenly attacks Tiffany from behind. Nia soon hits the leg drop followed by the A-Nia-Lator, then holds up the WWE Women's Championship.
Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu head to the ring. Solo says that Jacob has proven himself to be the future of WWE at WrestleMania, and mentions how nobody except him wanted Jacob in WWE, saying Jacob was trouble and too much of a risk. He says that Jacob is here and is champion because of him, then Jacob takes the microphone and says he would win the United States Championship and bring it to the family with or without Solo, and that he did what he said he would do. Jacob then says that the United States Championship makes him "America's Most Wanted" and "a menace to society," then LA Knight shows up. LA Knight says he hit Jacob Fatu with a BFT, yet Jacob managed to survive. As LA Knight demands a championship rematch, Drew McIntyre shows up. McIntyre brags about how he beat Damian Priest at WrestleMania after Priest repeatedly screwed him, then says Randy Orton jumped the line to the Undisputed WWE Championship. He says that John Cen is "a punk" now and that he wants to fight the baddest champion in the yard, which is Jacob Fatu. He also says Knight's last United States title run was a joke when Knight wants him to shut up. Knight says McIntyre's last title run could have been a joke, but he cannot remember it. Knight then dares McIntyre to fight him, then General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and makes McIntyre vs. Knight for later tonight. He declares that the winner will be #1 contender for the United States Championship.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Zelina Vega, who admits that she is speechless because she has always wanted a title match for so long. She says that she will either go big or go home and that she will not stop until she has gold around her waist.
Zelina Vega beats Chelsea Green to become the WWE Women's United States Champion!
Backstage, The Miz tells Carmelo Hayes that he will go down as the greatest Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal winner of all time due to his vision, then gifts him with a pendant of Andre the Giant's head. The Miz then says that he is inspired and that he will win tonight, then tells Carmelo to enjoy the moment because he will make his.
The Miz is in the ring. He says that he has been an integral part of WrestleMania for the last twenty years, but he did not have a WrestleMania match last year despite having main evented against John Cena and beaten him at WrestleMania 27. He complains about people who cannot even lace his boots getting positions over him, including Joe Hendry, then the lights go out. When they come back on, Malakai Black - now known as Aleister Black once again - shows up with his original NXT entrance and theme song. The Miz confronts Aleister only to get kicked right in the head with a Black Mass.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Bianca Belair. Bianca mentions that the fingers on her left hand are broken, and while she did not win, her match was still fantastic. She says that Iyo Sky was able to find a way to win and that Rhea Ripley was able to find a way into the match, but right now, she is focused on healing. Bianca says that when she returns, she will have some business to take care of.
Backstage, Nia Jax meets with Naomi. She says that she does not care about Naomi's revenge towards Jade Cargill and tells her to stay out of her way. Naomi says "As long as you proceed with caution," then leaves.
Drew McIntyre beats LA Knight by disqualification in a match to decide a #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship after Solo Sikoa hits LA Knight with the Samoan Spike and McIntyre being pulled out of the ring and attacked by Damian Priest. After the match, Priest takes McIntyre South of Heaven through the announce table. Knight confronts Priest afterwards, and both men get blasted with a surprise tope suicida by Jacob Fatu, who then throws both men into ring steps. Jacob then gets both men back into the ring and hits them both with the corner hip attack followed by the top rope moonsault.
Backstage, R-Truth talks to John Cena, saying he is glad that Cena won the championship and to give him a call if he needs him. When Jimmy Uso shows up and asks when Cena became "so wack," R-Truth says Cena is a real champion and that when he grows up, he wants to be just like him. After R-Truth leaves, Jimmy Uso says "You already grown up, though!"
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) and #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) in a TLC Match. The Street Profits celebrate in the crowd after the match.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
We see a video package for Nathan Frazer and Axiom, who are now on SmackDown from NXT.
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) beat Los Garza (Angel and Berto).
Tiffany Stratton heads to the ring. Tiffany talks about how she went toe-to-toe with Charlotte Flair and remained WWE Women's Champion in the end despite moments of doubt. She says that she is not the next Charlotte Flair, as there is only one Charlotte Flair and only one Tiffany Stratton. Suddenly, Jade Cargilll shows up. Jade admits that Tiffany's match with Charlotte was impressive, but she tells Tiffany that it put a bigger target on her back. She then says it is time to remind everyone why she came to WWE: become a champion. She also reminds Tiffany that she is not the best if she is yet to beat her. Tiffany tells Jade to put her money where her mouth is, then calls for a referee, who shows up.
Jade Cargill vs. Tiffany Stratton ends after Jade is suddenly attacked by Naomi. After the match, Naomi sends Jade shoulder-first into three ring posts before laughing maniacally. Tiffany gets back in the ring and confronts Naomi, who rolls out of the ring before Nia Jax suddenly attacks Tiffany from behind. Nia soon hits the leg drop followed by the A-Nia-Lator, then holds up the WWE Women's Championship.
Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu head to the ring. Solo says that Jacob has proven himself to be the future of WWE at WrestleMania, and mentions how nobody except him wanted Jacob in WWE, saying Jacob was trouble and too much of a risk. He says that Jacob is here and is champion because of him, then Jacob takes the microphone and says he would win the United States Championship and bring it to the family with or without Solo, and that he did what he said he would do. Jacob then says that the United States Championship makes him "America's Most Wanted" and "a menace to society," then LA Knight shows up. LA Knight says he hit Jacob Fatu with a BFT, yet Jacob managed to survive. As LA Knight demands a championship rematch, Drew McIntyre shows up. McIntyre brags about how he beat Damian Priest at WrestleMania after Priest repeatedly screwed him, then says Randy Orton jumped the line to the Undisputed WWE Championship. He says that John Cen is "a punk" now and that he wants to fight the baddest champion in the yard, which is Jacob Fatu. He also says Knight's last United States title run was a joke when Knight wants him to shut up. Knight says McIntyre's last title run could have been a joke, but he cannot remember it. Knight then dares McIntyre to fight him, then General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and makes McIntyre vs. Knight for later tonight. He declares that the winner will be #1 contender for the United States Championship.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Zelina Vega, who admits that she is speechless because she has always wanted a title match for so long. She says that she will either go big or go home and that she will not stop until she has gold around her waist.
Zelina Vega beats Chelsea Green to become the WWE Women's United States Champion!
Backstage, The Miz tells Carmelo Hayes that he will go down as the greatest Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal winner of all time due to his vision, then gifts him with a pendant of Andre the Giant's head. The Miz then says that he is inspired and that he will win tonight, then tells Carmelo to enjoy the moment because he will make his.
The Miz is in the ring. He says that he has been an integral part of WrestleMania for the last twenty years, but he did not have a WrestleMania match last year despite having main evented against John Cena and beaten him at WrestleMania 27. He complains about people who cannot even lace his boots getting positions over him, including Joe Hendry, then the lights go out. When they come back on, Malakai Black - now known as Aleister Black once again - shows up with his original NXT entrance and theme song. The Miz confronts Aleister only to get kicked right in the head with a Black Mass.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Bianca Belair. Bianca mentions that the fingers on her left hand are broken, and while she did not win, her match was still fantastic. She says that Iyo Sky was able to find a way to win and that Rhea Ripley was able to find a way into the match, but right now, she is focused on healing. Bianca says that when she returns, she will have some business to take care of.
Backstage, Nia Jax meets with Naomi. She says that she does not care about Naomi's revenge towards Jade Cargill and tells her to stay out of her way. Naomi says "As long as you proceed with caution," then leaves.
Drew McIntyre beats LA Knight by disqualification in a match to decide a #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship after Solo Sikoa hits LA Knight with the Samoan Spike and McIntyre being pulled out of the ring and attacked by Damian Priest. After the match, Priest takes McIntyre South of Heaven through the announce table. Knight confronts Priest afterwards, and both men get blasted with a surprise tope suicida by Jacob Fatu, who then throws both men into ring steps. Jacob then gets both men back into the ring and hits them both with the corner hip attack followed by the top rope moonsault.
Backstage, R-Truth talks to John Cena, saying he is glad that Cena won the championship and to give him a call if he needs him. When Jimmy Uso shows up and asks when Cena became "so wack," R-Truth says Cena is a real champion and that when he grows up, he wants to be just like him. After R-Truth leaves, Jimmy Uso says "You already grown up, though!"
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) and #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) in a TLC Match. The Street Profits celebrate in the crowd after the match.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for April 25, 2025
We look back on Tessa Blanchard vs. Gail Kim from Rebellion 2019.
Gia Miller interviews announcer Tom Hannifan for Around the Ring. Topics include Hannifan's his time at Penn State, the work that goes on behind the scenes for TNA's shows as well as their other causes, and who Gia Miller's voice is reminiscent of.
We look back on Joe Hendry and Elijah vs. "All Ego" Ethan Page and Frankie Kazarian from last night's show.
Jody Threat beats Savannah Evans.
Gia Miller interviews announcer Tom Hannifan for Around the Ring. Topics include Hannifan's his time at Penn State, the work that goes on behind the scenes for TNA's shows as well as their other causes, and who Gia Miller's voice is reminiscent of.
We look back on Joe Hendry and Elijah vs. "All Ego" Ethan Page and Frankie Kazarian from last night's show.
Jody Threat beats Savannah Evans.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 24, 2025
Ludwig Kaiser beats Joaquin Wilde.
New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) beat American Made (Julius and Brutus Creed).
New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) beat American Made (Julius and Brutus Creed).
Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for April 24, 2025
In memory of Steve "Mongo" McMichael, 1957 - 2025.
It is announced that next week's episode will be live and will air at a special start time of 10 PM Eastern, 9 PM Central.
The System (Moose and JDC) beats Trey Miguel and "Inevitable" Ace Austin after Alisha Edwards distracts the referee so that Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers can interfere.
Masha Slamovich talks about how she has sacrificed and chased the dream for ten years to win the TNA Knockouts Championship, and now Tessa Blanchard has attacked Johnny Rodz, who trained her and gave her this life. As Masha wonders if this is still worth it, Tommy Dreamer shows up and says everyone knew what they were getting into when they became wrestlers, then says that he and Johnny are both proud of her and tells Masha not to doubt herself.
Santana is in a group meeting with four other people. Santana's friend Derek thanks everyone for accepting him into the group and says that things will be different this time. Santana then talks about how he sees strength and people who made a choice to stop running, face their demons and learn to love and appreciate what is looking back when they look in the mirror. He mentions hard times and the importance of staying true to the people and places that got him to where he is at, and talks about using weakness to create strength and push forward, which brings him to Mustafa Ali. He says that Mustafa has made his presence felt in this very room, and says that a man who cannot face the truth and just wakes up every day and runs is weakness. He says that Mustafa is addicted to him and looks to someone like him who has brought himself from the very bottom and rose and will keep rising, and is obsessed because he cannot control what is meant to be. Santana says that whatever he does, he has to be the best, then defines an addict as a person who cannot admit that they have a problem. He also says that a man once said that you have to be a monster to fight the monster in the room, and at Rebellion, he will go face-to-face with the monster and Mustafa Ali comes face-to-face with what he cannot stand, and he will have no choice because he cannot run. Santana says it is over for Mustafa for him, and he will make sure, because he will fight, and fighting is what he and everyone in the room knows. He says he will fight for friends and family, and that he will keep fighting.
Backstage, personal concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance and Maggie Lee call Ash By Elegance. Ash By Elegance already knows about the four-way match for the Knockouts Tag Team Championships, and she chews Heather out. Heather hangs up, and she and George agree they must do everything in their power to keep the Knockouts Tag titles.
NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace guests on commentary for the next match.
Jacy Jayne beats Rosemary following the distraction by Jazmyn Nyx. After the match, Fatal Influence (Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn) gangs up on Rosemary, and Jacy Jayne kicks and slaps at Rosemary before Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee run in to make the save. Fatal Influence retreats, but Director of Authority Santino Marella soon shows up and makes a six-woman tag match between Fatal Influence and the team of Rosemary, Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee at Rebellion.
"The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth are heading towards The Hardy Compound in their Corvette when they see Willow, who welcomes to the compound before he suddenly disappears. Nic and Ryan arrive and are soon welcomed into the compound. Once inside the compound, Nic and Ryan notice that the gate is closed. Ryan says they should split up, and Nic agrees. Nic runs into Willow, who suddenly starts dancing before disappearing again. Nic examines Willow's umbrella, and after he notices Willow is not there, he is attacked by Jeff Hardy, and the two men brawl. Nic gets the better of Jeff and runs away, but Jeff catches up to him in front of a pick-up truck. Both men fight on the back of the truck, and Nic puts Jeff through some tables with a back body drop off the truck's roof. Nic finds a suitcase in the truck and finds one-half of the Impact World Tag Team Championships, then runs off towards the compound. He manages to find a way inside, then the show cuts to Ryan. Ryan is approached and attacked from behind by Matt Hardy as Nic finds himself in the arcade. He finds a display case f multiple championships and replaces the other TNA World Tag Team Championship belt with a light weight. As Matt fights Ryan near the fountain, he has a premonition that Nic and Ryan have the titles, and that leads to Matt spearing Ryan into a nearby swimming pool. We see Reby Hardy playing in the piano, then Ryan is in the arcade with a ticket in his hand. Ryan hands the ticket to Señor Benjamin, then sits down in the theater to see "Maxel the Great," which was written on the ticket. We see a silent black-and-white movie strangely starring Ryan as the villain being booed by the hardy Kids and Maxel being cheered. Maxel ends up hitting a drop kick from the rope and earning his flowers. Reby Hardy plays Piano again, then ends up laying on a couch playing a psychiatric patient for Wolfgang. Reby Hardy is seen playing piano again as Ryan is still in the pool, and Ryan shows up and says he and Nic are taking the tag team titles. Reby's daughter suddenly turns Ryan into The Crow. Ryan Nemeth is then seen mocking one of the Hardy kids in what looks like a joke-telling contest and is hit with vegetables and water balloons before Matt pulls the real Ryan out of the swimming pool. All of a sudden, Nic appears with the tag team titles. Nic manages to get away from Matt, but is caught by Maxel. This is enough for Matt to catch up to Nic, but Ryan shows up and hits Matt in the back with one of the tag team titles. Suddenly, Jeff Hardy returns, this time as Brother Nero. Nic and Ryan run away with the titles, while Brother Nero watches on.
Backstage, Trey Miguel and "Inevitable" Ace Austin regroup, then Trey makes a call to Sean Waltman, saying "Hey, OG! Yeah, this is THAT call."
Tessa Blanchard beats Missa Kate. After the match, Masha Slamovich shows up and attacks Tessa before hitting her with the Snow Plow and putting her in a Fujiwara Arm Bar until security shows up.
We see Steve Maclin writing in a journal near a campfire. Once again, Eric Young joins him, saying that they both knew their paths would cross again for the International Championship. The two of them have a drink together before Maclin tells Eric that he will see him in Los Angeles, then Maclin walks away. When Maclin walks away, he leaves the journal behind, and we find out that Maclin's drink has been poisoned as the journal burns. Eric tells a downed Maclin that Rebellion will be an experience for the both of them.
We look back on Joe Hendry's WrestleMania moment with Randy Orton over the weekend.
Elijah and Joe Hendry beat Frankie Kazarian and "All Ego" Ethan Page after Ethan leaves Kazarian high and dry, allowing Elijah to hit Kazarian with the Highwayman's Farewell for the win.
It is announced that next week's episode will be live and will air at a special start time of 10 PM Eastern, 9 PM Central.
The System (Moose and JDC) beats Trey Miguel and "Inevitable" Ace Austin after Alisha Edwards distracts the referee so that Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers can interfere.
Masha Slamovich talks about how she has sacrificed and chased the dream for ten years to win the TNA Knockouts Championship, and now Tessa Blanchard has attacked Johnny Rodz, who trained her and gave her this life. As Masha wonders if this is still worth it, Tommy Dreamer shows up and says everyone knew what they were getting into when they became wrestlers, then says that he and Johnny are both proud of her and tells Masha not to doubt herself.
Santana is in a group meeting with four other people. Santana's friend Derek thanks everyone for accepting him into the group and says that things will be different this time. Santana then talks about how he sees strength and people who made a choice to stop running, face their demons and learn to love and appreciate what is looking back when they look in the mirror. He mentions hard times and the importance of staying true to the people and places that got him to where he is at, and talks about using weakness to create strength and push forward, which brings him to Mustafa Ali. He says that Mustafa has made his presence felt in this very room, and says that a man who cannot face the truth and just wakes up every day and runs is weakness. He says that Mustafa is addicted to him and looks to someone like him who has brought himself from the very bottom and rose and will keep rising, and is obsessed because he cannot control what is meant to be. Santana says that whatever he does, he has to be the best, then defines an addict as a person who cannot admit that they have a problem. He also says that a man once said that you have to be a monster to fight the monster in the room, and at Rebellion, he will go face-to-face with the monster and Mustafa Ali comes face-to-face with what he cannot stand, and he will have no choice because he cannot run. Santana says it is over for Mustafa for him, and he will make sure, because he will fight, and fighting is what he and everyone in the room knows. He says he will fight for friends and family, and that he will keep fighting.
Backstage, personal concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance and Maggie Lee call Ash By Elegance. Ash By Elegance already knows about the four-way match for the Knockouts Tag Team Championships, and she chews Heather out. Heather hangs up, and she and George agree they must do everything in their power to keep the Knockouts Tag titles.
NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace guests on commentary for the next match.
Jacy Jayne beats Rosemary following the distraction by Jazmyn Nyx. After the match, Fatal Influence (Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn) gangs up on Rosemary, and Jacy Jayne kicks and slaps at Rosemary before Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee run in to make the save. Fatal Influence retreats, but Director of Authority Santino Marella soon shows up and makes a six-woman tag match between Fatal Influence and the team of Rosemary, Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee at Rebellion.
"The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth are heading towards The Hardy Compound in their Corvette when they see Willow, who welcomes to the compound before he suddenly disappears. Nic and Ryan arrive and are soon welcomed into the compound. Once inside the compound, Nic and Ryan notice that the gate is closed. Ryan says they should split up, and Nic agrees. Nic runs into Willow, who suddenly starts dancing before disappearing again. Nic examines Willow's umbrella, and after he notices Willow is not there, he is attacked by Jeff Hardy, and the two men brawl. Nic gets the better of Jeff and runs away, but Jeff catches up to him in front of a pick-up truck. Both men fight on the back of the truck, and Nic puts Jeff through some tables with a back body drop off the truck's roof. Nic finds a suitcase in the truck and finds one-half of the Impact World Tag Team Championships, then runs off towards the compound. He manages to find a way inside, then the show cuts to Ryan. Ryan is approached and attacked from behind by Matt Hardy as Nic finds himself in the arcade. He finds a display case f multiple championships and replaces the other TNA World Tag Team Championship belt with a light weight. As Matt fights Ryan near the fountain, he has a premonition that Nic and Ryan have the titles, and that leads to Matt spearing Ryan into a nearby swimming pool. We see Reby Hardy playing in the piano, then Ryan is in the arcade with a ticket in his hand. Ryan hands the ticket to Señor Benjamin, then sits down in the theater to see "Maxel the Great," which was written on the ticket. We see a silent black-and-white movie strangely starring Ryan as the villain being booed by the hardy Kids and Maxel being cheered. Maxel ends up hitting a drop kick from the rope and earning his flowers. Reby Hardy plays Piano again, then ends up laying on a couch playing a psychiatric patient for Wolfgang. Reby Hardy is seen playing piano again as Ryan is still in the pool, and Ryan shows up and says he and Nic are taking the tag team titles. Reby's daughter suddenly turns Ryan into The Crow. Ryan Nemeth is then seen mocking one of the Hardy kids in what looks like a joke-telling contest and is hit with vegetables and water balloons before Matt pulls the real Ryan out of the swimming pool. All of a sudden, Nic appears with the tag team titles. Nic manages to get away from Matt, but is caught by Maxel. This is enough for Matt to catch up to Nic, but Ryan shows up and hits Matt in the back with one of the tag team titles. Suddenly, Jeff Hardy returns, this time as Brother Nero. Nic and Ryan run away with the titles, while Brother Nero watches on.
Backstage, Trey Miguel and "Inevitable" Ace Austin regroup, then Trey makes a call to Sean Waltman, saying "Hey, OG! Yeah, this is THAT call."
Tessa Blanchard beats Missa Kate. After the match, Masha Slamovich shows up and attacks Tessa before hitting her with the Snow Plow and putting her in a Fujiwara Arm Bar until security shows up.
We see Steve Maclin writing in a journal near a campfire. Once again, Eric Young joins him, saying that they both knew their paths would cross again for the International Championship. The two of them have a drink together before Maclin tells Eric that he will see him in Los Angeles, then Maclin walks away. When Maclin walks away, he leaves the journal behind, and we find out that Maclin's drink has been poisoned as the journal burns. Eric tells a downed Maclin that Rebellion will be an experience for the both of them.
We look back on Joe Hendry's WrestleMania moment with Randy Orton over the weekend.
Elijah and Joe Hendry beat Frankie Kazarian and "All Ego" Ethan Page after Ethan leaves Kazarian high and dry, allowing Elijah to hit Kazarian with the Highwayman's Farewell for the win.
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 24, 2025
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that it took him more than twenty years of living in Boston, Massachusetts to realize that it was "East Albany" and that nothing has sprung out of it for some time, then The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) get told by the fans that they suck.
The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) and The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) in an eight-man tag match.
Lance Archer beats Crowbar (who makes his first appearance in the AEW/ROH universe in five years).
Red Velvet beats Ashley Vox in a ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground Match. After the match, La Catalina shows up and makes it known she wants the Women's World Television title.
We hear from Leila Grey, "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Taya Valkyrie, who all declare for the Women's Pure Championship Tournament. Deonna tells Taya that there can only be one winner and that this one winner will have to be the best, and it is her.
Mark Briscoe, AR Fox and Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in an eight-man tag match.
Here is the recap for tonight's show!
The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) and The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) in an eight-man tag match.
Lance Archer beats Crowbar (who makes his first appearance in the AEW/ROH universe in five years).
Red Velvet beats Ashley Vox in a ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground Match. After the match, La Catalina shows up and makes it known she wants the Women's World Television title.
We hear from Leila Grey, "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Taya Valkyrie, who all declare for the Women's Pure Championship Tournament. Deonna tells Taya that there can only be one winner and that this one winner will have to be the best, and it is her.
Mark Briscoe, AR Fox and Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in an eight-man tag match.
Here is the recap for tonight's show!
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for April 23, 2025
General Manager Stevie Turner - now known as "Evolve Prime Minister" - shows up and announces that she is finalizing a huge announcement before "The Vanity Project" - Zayda Steele, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) - show up and take the microphone. Drako Knox is watching from the VIP section wondering what is going on before Baylor says that The Vanity Project are "five future superstars" as he puts the entire faction on a pedestal and takes a liking to the name their faction has been given. He tells everyone to remember this moment, because The Vanity Project will take over Evolve. Stevie Turner, who finally has another microphone, states that she is the law around here and is the "Evolve Prime Minister," then demands that Jackson Drake have his match against "Super" Sean Legacy right now.
"Super" Sean Legacy beats Jackson Drake. During the match, the rest of "The Vanity Project" (Zayda Steele, Bryce Donovan, Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) get involved in the match only to be ejected from ringside.
In footage from earlier today, Kyle Rae tells Wendy Choo that she is no stranger to darkness and that she has overcome every obstacle that life has thrown her way in and out of the ring. She says that the darkness under her blanket was a little different, and while she has no idea who she is or what happened to her, she will not let that darkness consume Wendy. She says she can overcome Wendy, and she is not afraid to face her again. Kylie then challenges Wendy to a match next week.
Harlem Lewis and Keanu Carver have a face-off. Harlem says it is coming down to them and that he will be the first person leaving with the Evolve Championship around his waist. Carver says he has smashed everyone in his path. Lewis says Carver has yet to beat him. Evolve Prime Minster Stevie Turner shows up and puts them in a match, not as competitors, but as a tag team in a match against Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes). Carver says that Turner has just signed Swipe Right's death warrants and that Lewis will be next if he gets in his way.
Zara Zakher beats Aria Bennett. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Zakher. After Zakher says that she is always the underdog, the lights go out, and Wendy Choo's teddy bear appears on the apron bearing a note stating "KYLIE, I ACCEPT."
The Vanity Project (Zayda Steele, Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) appear in the VIP Section. Baylor says they have just gotten off the phone with his parents' lawyer and that although they were ejected from ringside, they have every right to be in the VIP Section.
Carlee Bright beats Kalyx with a reversal into a Sunset Flip. After the match, The Vanity Project (Zayda Steele, Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) cannot be removed from the VIP Section.
Bryce Donovan beats Timothy Thatcher with a Black Hole Slam following the distraction by Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes).
Backstage, Evolve Prime Minister is watching. As she states that Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) will be trouble, Harlem Lewis and Keanu Carver show up. Lewis says they will not be a problem for long, and Carver says the problem will stop after he beats the brakes off of Swipe Right.
"Super" Sean Legacy beats Jackson Drake. During the match, the rest of "The Vanity Project" (Zayda Steele, Bryce Donovan, Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) get involved in the match only to be ejected from ringside.
In footage from earlier today, Kyle Rae tells Wendy Choo that she is no stranger to darkness and that she has overcome every obstacle that life has thrown her way in and out of the ring. She says that the darkness under her blanket was a little different, and while she has no idea who she is or what happened to her, she will not let that darkness consume Wendy. She says she can overcome Wendy, and she is not afraid to face her again. Kylie then challenges Wendy to a match next week.
Harlem Lewis and Keanu Carver have a face-off. Harlem says it is coming down to them and that he will be the first person leaving with the Evolve Championship around his waist. Carver says he has smashed everyone in his path. Lewis says Carver has yet to beat him. Evolve Prime Minster Stevie Turner shows up and puts them in a match, not as competitors, but as a tag team in a match against Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes). Carver says that Turner has just signed Swipe Right's death warrants and that Lewis will be next if he gets in his way.
Zara Zakher beats Aria Bennett. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Zakher. After Zakher says that she is always the underdog, the lights go out, and Wendy Choo's teddy bear appears on the apron bearing a note stating "KYLIE, I ACCEPT."
The Vanity Project (Zayda Steele, Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) appear in the VIP Section. Baylor says they have just gotten off the phone with his parents' lawyer and that although they were ejected from ringside, they have every right to be in the VIP Section.
Carlee Bright beats Kalyx with a reversal into a Sunset Flip. After the match, The Vanity Project (Zayda Steele, Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) cannot be removed from the VIP Section.
Bryce Donovan beats Timothy Thatcher with a Black Hole Slam following the distraction by Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes).
Backstage, Evolve Prime Minister is watching. As she states that Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) will be trouble, Harlem Lewis and Keanu Carver show up. Lewis says they will not be a problem for long, and Carver says the problem will stop after he beats the brakes off of Swipe Right.
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for April 23, 2025
Rapper Master P shows up to start tonight's show and introduce The Opps (Samoa Joe, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Powerhouse Hobbs), who head to the ring. Joe briefly leads a "Make 'Em Say Uhhhhhh! Nah Nah Nah Nah!" chant along with Master P, then Joe says The Opps are here to celebrate. Joe thanks Master P for everything he does for New Orleans, Louisiana, then The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) show up and attack The Opps from behind. Master P is soon confronted by Moxley, but Samoa Joe puts Moxley in a Coaquina Clutch, and Master gets to punch Moxley a few times before Moxley goes out. Master P says The Opps are about to be a problem and taht they want all the smoke, then Master P tells Joe to put Moxley to sleep. All of a sudden, The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) shows up and attacks The Opps while Master P is able to get out of dodge. It is not long before Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana show up, and Samoa Joe comes to as both The Elite and The Death Riders retreat. The Elite, however, run into Kenny Omega, who has a metal folding chair in his hand. Samoa Joe tells Jon Moxley that if he wanted him, he has him, and he will beat his ass, choke him out and take back the AEW World Championship.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian, Mother Wayne). Christian Cage takes the Ring of Honor World Television Championship from Nick Wayne, saying that if it were not for him, he would not even be champion. He says that when he shuts up and listens, things happen. Nick Wayne says that when you stick to the plan, you win championships. Christian hands the title back, says "I love my family," then leaves.
Mark Briscoe beats Ricochet after Ricochet uses the middle turnbuckle for leverage on a pinfall attempt only for Briscoe to reverse with a pinfall attempt of his own and win. After the match, Ricochet hits Briscoe with a metal folding chair repeatedly, then pulls out his golden scissors. Suddenly, Kevin Knight shows up and fights Ricochet, then keeps him from using his scissors. Ricochet runs away. Afterwards, The Rock 'n Roll Express (Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton) are seen watching in the crowd.
Tony Schiavone is about to interview FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) in the ring when Stokely Hathaway suddenly shows up for the first time in months and introduces FTR. FTR and Stokely head to the ring, and Stokely addresses FTR's suspension and fine by stating that worse has been done by Ricochet, "Hangman" Adam Page and Jon Moxley, who have all gotten away unpunished. Stokely says he will have the suspension expunged from FTR's permanent record and their fine removed, and from here, anyone who wants to speak with FTR will have to speak with him, as he is now FTR's agent. Cash Wheeler thanks Stokely for his work and says what happened with last week with Daniel Garcia was not an easy decision, but Garcia gave them no choice and made his own decision. He also says that Matt Menard and Angelo Parker got in their face without being ready for a fight, yet they stopped in respect of Garcia, who FTR considers their friend. Wheeler reminds Garcia that FTR helped him get to the TNT Championship and that FTR put AEW first, but now, they are putting themselves first from now on. Harwood mentions that The Rock 'n Roll Express (Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton) are in the crowd, and asks them to come to the ring, which they do. Harwood declares themselves and The Rock 'n Roll Express are the best tag teams of all team, but refuses to let them speak when he asks what their best match ever was and says The Midnight Express was better. He also refuses to let them speak and says that The Rock 'n Roll Express are over 100 years old, but Ricky Gibson refuses to let them do this a third time. Stokely says there is no need for hostility and offers a "FTR: Living Legend Killers" shirt before FTR attacks them. Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly) - now known as "Paragon" - rush to the ring and force FTR to retreat as they make the save for The Rock 'n Roll Express.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight after Ricochet distracts Kevin Knight while The Young Bucks distract the referee.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Timeless" Toni Storm and Luther. Toni says the participants in the women's Owen Hart Tournament are the pre-eminent athletes in AEW, then mentions that she will be a film festival before declaring at on Collision, she will issue an open challenge AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator match. Queen Aminata shows up and accepts the challenge.
The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) heads to the ring. MVP proclaims that every team they have retained the AEW World Tag Team Championships against have yet to return after losing to The Hurt Syndicate, including Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). Before Lashley can speak, a black sports car with a spoiler shows up in the building, and MJF climbs out of the car, treats a backstage worker like a valet before punching him in the crotch, and heads to the ring. MJF wants three thumbs up from The Hurt Syndicate again. MJF gives the thumbs up, and this time, so does Shelton. MJF celebrates, but Shelton stops him, saying he did it because of MVP, not because of a watch and some women. MJF, then sensing Lashley is about to give him a thumbs down, notes that Lashley has his reservations, says Lashley brings a lot to the table, but says that he brings things to the table that Lashley cannot as he knows the company, can cut corners and can win by any means necessary better than anyone. He says that if he is in, they will not run just AEW, but all of professional wrestling. MJF admits he has been a bit prickly over the rejection, then says "I'm sorry" after some effort. He also throws the black sports car that he showed up in the arena in for free. Lashley wants to see the keys, and MJF offers to head to the back so he can see the keys. Backstage, The Hurt Syndicate checks out the car, which is a Corvette, and Lashley gives the thumbs down before driving off with Shelton.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page. Hangman says that when he sees "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, he will put him in the ground. MJF shows up, and after MJF and Hangman crack jokes at each other, MJF states he will slide through the back door and become a two-time World Champion. Hangman says that MJF will have to figure something out soon when he cannot join The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), because he cannot win matches or win championships. MJF reminds him they are 1-1 and that he will send him back to the glue factory where he belongs next time, and proclaims that Hangman will choke in the men's Owen Hart tournament. Hangman tells MJF he will give him something to choke on.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita) beat Will Ospreay and Brody King after Lance Archer shows up and distracts the referee, costing Brody King a pinfall victory. After the match, Lance Archer choke slams Will Ospreay and scares away the referee, then Kyle Fletcher shows up. Before he can do anything to Ospreay, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up, but he is attacked from behind by Trent Berretta and Rocky Romero. Hangman, Brody and Ospreay all get ganged up on, and Fletcher hits Hangman with a brainbuster.
Jamie Hayter beats Kris Statlander to advance to the finals of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Mercedes Moné, who she will face in the finals at Double or Nothing, shows up to congratulate Jamie Hayter.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian, Mother Wayne). Christian Cage takes the Ring of Honor World Television Championship from Nick Wayne, saying that if it were not for him, he would not even be champion. He says that when he shuts up and listens, things happen. Nick Wayne says that when you stick to the plan, you win championships. Christian hands the title back, says "I love my family," then leaves.
Mark Briscoe beats Ricochet after Ricochet uses the middle turnbuckle for leverage on a pinfall attempt only for Briscoe to reverse with a pinfall attempt of his own and win. After the match, Ricochet hits Briscoe with a metal folding chair repeatedly, then pulls out his golden scissors. Suddenly, Kevin Knight shows up and fights Ricochet, then keeps him from using his scissors. Ricochet runs away. Afterwards, The Rock 'n Roll Express (Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton) are seen watching in the crowd.
Tony Schiavone is about to interview FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) in the ring when Stokely Hathaway suddenly shows up for the first time in months and introduces FTR. FTR and Stokely head to the ring, and Stokely addresses FTR's suspension and fine by stating that worse has been done by Ricochet, "Hangman" Adam Page and Jon Moxley, who have all gotten away unpunished. Stokely says he will have the suspension expunged from FTR's permanent record and their fine removed, and from here, anyone who wants to speak with FTR will have to speak with him, as he is now FTR's agent. Cash Wheeler thanks Stokely for his work and says what happened with last week with Daniel Garcia was not an easy decision, but Garcia gave them no choice and made his own decision. He also says that Matt Menard and Angelo Parker got in their face without being ready for a fight, yet they stopped in respect of Garcia, who FTR considers their friend. Wheeler reminds Garcia that FTR helped him get to the TNT Championship and that FTR put AEW first, but now, they are putting themselves first from now on. Harwood mentions that The Rock 'n Roll Express (Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton) are in the crowd, and asks them to come to the ring, which they do. Harwood declares themselves and The Rock 'n Roll Express are the best tag teams of all team, but refuses to let them speak when he asks what their best match ever was and says The Midnight Express was better. He also refuses to let them speak and says that The Rock 'n Roll Express are over 100 years old, but Ricky Gibson refuses to let them do this a third time. Stokely says there is no need for hostility and offers a "FTR: Living Legend Killers" shirt before FTR attacks them. Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly) - now known as "Paragon" - rush to the ring and force FTR to retreat as they make the save for The Rock 'n Roll Express.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight after Ricochet distracts Kevin Knight while The Young Bucks distract the referee.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Timeless" Toni Storm and Luther. Toni says the participants in the women's Owen Hart Tournament are the pre-eminent athletes in AEW, then mentions that she will be a film festival before declaring at on Collision, she will issue an open challenge AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator match. Queen Aminata shows up and accepts the challenge.
The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) heads to the ring. MVP proclaims that every team they have retained the AEW World Tag Team Championships against have yet to return after losing to The Hurt Syndicate, including Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). Before Lashley can speak, a black sports car with a spoiler shows up in the building, and MJF climbs out of the car, treats a backstage worker like a valet before punching him in the crotch, and heads to the ring. MJF wants three thumbs up from The Hurt Syndicate again. MJF gives the thumbs up, and this time, so does Shelton. MJF celebrates, but Shelton stops him, saying he did it because of MVP, not because of a watch and some women. MJF, then sensing Lashley is about to give him a thumbs down, notes that Lashley has his reservations, says Lashley brings a lot to the table, but says that he brings things to the table that Lashley cannot as he knows the company, can cut corners and can win by any means necessary better than anyone. He says that if he is in, they will not run just AEW, but all of professional wrestling. MJF admits he has been a bit prickly over the rejection, then says "I'm sorry" after some effort. He also throws the black sports car that he showed up in the arena in for free. Lashley wants to see the keys, and MJF offers to head to the back so he can see the keys. Backstage, The Hurt Syndicate checks out the car, which is a Corvette, and Lashley gives the thumbs down before driving off with Shelton.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page. Hangman says that when he sees "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, he will put him in the ground. MJF shows up, and after MJF and Hangman crack jokes at each other, MJF states he will slide through the back door and become a two-time World Champion. Hangman says that MJF will have to figure something out soon when he cannot join The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), because he cannot win matches or win championships. MJF reminds him they are 1-1 and that he will send him back to the glue factory where he belongs next time, and proclaims that Hangman will choke in the men's Owen Hart tournament. Hangman tells MJF he will give him something to choke on.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita) beat Will Ospreay and Brody King after Lance Archer shows up and distracts the referee, costing Brody King a pinfall victory. After the match, Lance Archer choke slams Will Ospreay and scares away the referee, then Kyle Fletcher shows up. Before he can do anything to Ospreay, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up, but he is attacked from behind by Trent Berretta and Rocky Romero. Hangman, Brody and Ospreay all get ganged up on, and Fletcher hits Hangman with a brainbuster.
Jamie Hayter beats Kris Statlander to advance to the finals of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Mercedes Moné, who she will face in the finals at Double or Nothing, shows up to congratulate Jamie Hayter.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
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