Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow says he has taken care of "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, then says that whoever wants some can come get some. All of a sudden, Sycho Simon suddenly shows up and slowly approaches the announce desk, then he grabs Dustin's fist along with the microphone and tells him to put his money where his mouth is regarding fighting anybody in the locker room. Simon and The GunShow brawl at the announce desk, then both men grab metal folding chairs before Matchmaker King Cobra shows up with referees and security. King Cobra calls for an end to the brawling and says they can have this match right here, right now, today, anything goes and with the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship on the line.
Sycho Simon beats "The GunShow" Brett Michaels in a no rules match to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion after hitting GunShow in the face with his spiked shoulder pad. After the match, Simon celebrates by tearing up a pro-GunShow sign before leaving through the lobby the same way he arrived.
Makkari Kandy and J. Webb beat Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett in a mixed tag match with a submission hold from J. Webb to KJ Rockett.
Dustin Starr interviews Scorpio Sky at the announce desk. Scorpio admits that while he usually calls every town he goes to the worst he has ever been in, he has a soft spot for Memphis, saying the city has changed his mind and that he is here to show the fans that everything they have heard about him is true. As he says that he is the best, Justin Case, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington show up, and Washington says he is tired of people from other cities showing up claiming they are the best. Washington says he is the best and that if Scorpio is the best like he claims, then he has to prove it. Scorpio challenges Washington a match next week, and Washington accepts.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, who has not been seen in Memphis Wrestling for quite some time (mostly due to being in Bluff City Wrestling and winning the Southern Heavyweight Championship there).
We hear from "Hangtime" Marko Harris, who says that while he has proved he is a top player, he has not proved that he is the best, and he plans to change that by challenging "The Problem" Aaron Roberts to a match.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) vs. The Big Manes (Big John Dalton and K-Toomer) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest after The Big Manes are attacked by The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service). The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) show up and fight The L.A. Hustlers to the back as The Hollywood Clique attack The Big Manes with pipes, chairs and even Jimmy Blaylock's cane before striking K-Toomer in the head with a chair and celebrating with the tag team titles to end the show.
Claudio Castagnoli beats Komander in an AEW International Championship 4-Way qualifier.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Renee Paquette interviews Swerve Strickland. Swerve says he and "Hangman" Adam Page will never be a team, then Will Ospreay confronts Swerve. Swerve says he is done with being part of a team, and when he tries to leave, he and Ospreay brawl. Security quickly moves in to break things up.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero) beat Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) and Tomohiro Ishii in a trios match after Takeshita knocks Ishii into the referee, downing the referee and allowing Romero to hit Ishii with a low blow.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats Anthony Bowens in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Daniel Garcia and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Don Callis and Lance Archer show up, and Callis wants Garcia as part of his family. Garcia and Menard want nothing of this, but Callis tells Garcia to think about it.
Tony Schiavone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway in the ring. Stokely takes the microphone and declares that FTR have proved that they are the best in the world, that they are "living legend killers," and that they are better than Nigel McGuiness, who is back on commentary where he feels Nigel belongs. He then announces that FTR has issued a challenge to any tag team from Mexico on a future Dynamite or Collision. After Stokely quotes the chorus to Nelly's "E.I.," Atlantis Jr. and Templario show up. Harwood says they respect both luchadoes, then says that FTR are "living lucha legends" themselves due to being former AAA Tag Team Champions. Dax says that they have no issues with them and that he wants to know them better before the joint AEW/CMLL show at Arena Mexico, then asks them questions but does not allow them to answer. FTR says that Tony Khan has big plans for them and that Templario and Atlantis Jr. will not be able to face them, even though Dax is a big fan of Atlantis. He then sends a message to Atlantis through Atlantis Jr. to stay at home and not to mess with FTR. Atlantis Jr. takes offense to this and is ready to defend his father, then FTR his Templario with a cheap shot with the microphone. As FTR is about to hit Templario with a spike piledriver, Atlantis Jr. makes the save and cleans house. Templario then hits FTR with a Space Flying Tiger Drop, then Atlantis Jr. tells FTR that they will see them soon and that they are going to kick their asses.
Mina Shirakawa beats Skye Blue. After the match, Mina is attacked from behind by Julia Hart, who puts Mina in Hartless. Suddenly, "Timeless" Toni Storm shows up and makes the save. Julia has to save Skye Blue from a hip attack in the corner.
We see a vignette for Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona), who want to know if any potential opponents are willing to do anything to face them.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Aerospace (GMO Kaminari and Cosmo Orion).
In footage from earlier today, "Platinum" Max Caster gets a bunch of people to do his chant, then has them sign the petition that affirms that he is the best wrestler alive.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and AR Fox in a trios match. After the match, La Faccion Ingobernable go back on the attack on Darius Martin, with Rush using some camera cables. Komander and "Speedball" Mike Bailey rush in and make the save, but get outnumbered. Dante Martin and AR Fox get back in the ring, and La Faccion Ingobernable retreats.
We hear from Mark Briscoe, who says that his children are doubting him after his loss to Jon Moxley, and that next week, Moxley had better be ready to man up as his kids watch him kick a man's ass.
Mascara Dorado beats Hechicero in an AEW International Championship 4-Way qualifier.
Bianca Belair heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Her parents can be seen in the front row. Bianca leads the crowd into "Rocky Top," then says that Knoxville, Tennessee is special to her as both her hometown and her safe space, and that she has her family and her fans to show out for her. She addresses what has happened in the past year and that she had to come back home to heal, and while she is not 100%, she is doing all she can to return to the ring and show why she is "the EST of Tennessee" and "the EST of WWE." As she then welcomes everyone to tonight's show, Naomi shows up. Bianca says this is not the time, but Naomi says it has been way too long and that there is not a day where she does not think about what happened between them. Bianca asks Naomi what she wants, and Naomi asks and begs for Bianca's friendship, and admits that while their friendship is off the rails, she wants to fix things, but she cannot. She has tried to reach Bianca, but Bianca has not answered. She then mentions that she let herself into Bianca's parents' home and looked into Bianca's photo album, and how she noticed how happy Bianca was and how it reminder her of their tag team title reign. Bianca tells Naomi that she betrayed her trust and that she meant what she said, and says that what Naomi did to Jade Cargill will be nothing compared to what she does to her if she ever approaches her parents' house again. Naomi breaks down into tears, then becomes angry, saying it would not be good for Bianca and her mother to both be in wheelchairs and that she would hate to have something bad happen to her right here and now. Jade Cargill shows up and fights Naomi, and Bianca keeps her distance as Jade easily overpowers Naomi. Suddenly, Nia Jax shows up for the next match, now that Jade Cargill and Naomi are already here for it.
Naomi beats Nia Jax and Jade Cargill in a women's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier after escaping a double A-Nia-Lator from Nia Jax and rolling Nia Jax up for the pin and the win.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu and JC Mateo encounter R-Truth talking to Little Jimmy. When JC Mateo approaches R-Truth for touching Solo, R-Truth challenges JC Mateo to a match. Jacob Fatu tells Solo and JC that he has business backstage.
Backstage, Chelsea Green - now wearing a rainbow-colored mask - demands the WWE Women's United States Championship after what Zelina Vega has done to her as well as Zelina's suspension from General Manager Nick Aldis. When Piper Niven and Alba Fyre are unhappy that nothing will be done regarding Zelina, Aldis puts Alba Fyre in a match against Zelina on the condition that Chelsea leaves him alone.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Tiffany Stratton, who says that she is being prepared and that anyone who cashes in on her will be making a big mistake. Naomi shows up and says that if Tiffany thought Nia Jax was a problem, then she has not seen anything yet, as she will cash in on her and show her what happens to those who stay in her way. Alexa Bliss then shows up after Naomi leaves and tells Tiffany she should be worried about her and not Naomi.
JC Mateo beats R-Truth after Mateo flattens Truth as he goes for the Attitude Adjustment. After the match, Solo Sikoa and JC Mateo attack R-Truth, then Jimmy Uso shows up with a metal folding chair. Mateo retreats, but Solo does not, and as Solo slowly leaves, Mateo attacks Jimmy from behind. Solo holds Mateo back, as he wants Jimmy Uso back on his side.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) head to the ring. Montez Ford says that The Street Profits are leading the charge, and Angelo Dawkins says that all the teams are coming for them. Montez says they will defend against anybody, then Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) shows up. Nathan Frazer says that he and Axiom did not get a fair shake last week, but Montez Ford says he and Dawkins had them beat until The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) showed up. As Axiom says that is to be determined and Frazer demands a rematch, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up. Alex Shelley says The Street Profits did not beat Fraxiom, but they have yet to defeat The Motor City Machine Guns, and demands a title shot. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa)and Candice LeRae show up, and Gargano says Candice was brought in to even the odds as he and Ciampa continue to be brought down. Ciampa says that all the other teams in the ring have killed the tag team division that he and Gargano have built, and demands a moment of silence for the SmackDown tag team division. That moment of silence is interrupted by The Wyatt Sicks, who immediately clean house, with Nikki Cross taking out Candice LeRae before Nathan Frazer receives a Sister Abigail from Uncle Howdy.
"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.
Los Garza (Angel and Berto) beat Rey Fenix and Je'Von Evans. During the match, Fenix and Je'Von have a brief staredown with "All Ego" Ethan Page, who then shoves Fenix into Je'Von before shoving him into the announce table. Je'Von superkicks Ethan, but Santos Escobar soon distracts the ref, allowing Ethan Page to shove Je'Von Evans off the top rope to give Los Garza the win.
We see a video message from Uncle Howdy, who says that The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) will not stop until they get what is owed.
Zelina Vega beats Alba Fyre. During the match, Chelsea Green takes off her protective face mask and swings it at Zelina only to hit Piper Niven. Back in the ring, Alba nearly collides with Chelsea Green, and Zelina soon hits Alba with a Code Red for the win.
Backstage, The Miz tells Carmelo Hayes that if they follow the plan and make no mistakes, Carmelo will win, and Miz will be able to guide him into becoming Mr. Money in the Bank. Carmelo appreciates the help, but says he has to run the play and asks Miz to let him be "Him." Miz agrees.
We hear from Giulia. She says it is her goal not to be the best, but to be indisputable. She says that the fans can love or hate her, but she is impossible to deny. Giulia sees her opponents as opportunities to cement her legacy. She says she will hit harder, move faster, think smarter, and come for everything like she always has. She then asks who will stop her before daring anyone to do just that.
Backstage, Zelina Vega meets Giulia, who shows interest in the WWE Women's United States Championship.
Damien Priest heads to the ring. Priest talks about how he lived on the street and had feuds that lasted for years, then talks about how he and Drew McIntyre had a feud for a year and ended it in a steel cage after he hit him with a Con-Chair-To and walked out of the cage. Priest tells McIntyre "I still can't stand your ass," then says that the McIntyre that he faced in the steel cage was the old McIntyre who was a warrior, which he appreciates. Priest then states that he is back on the hunt for championship gold, and while he cannot take part in Money in the Bank, he still has unfinished business with Jacob Fatu. He admits he respects Jacob Fatu as he knows where Jacob has come from before congratulating him on what he has done, but then states that he has no respect for Jacob's crew and that they will eventually handle business in the ring. Priest states that if his crew wants to step in, they can catch a beatdown, too. He then states that he will be champion again and that "El Campeon" will not be just a nickname anymore. On the way to the back, Priest encounters Jacob Fatu. Both men have a brief but knowing staredown, then Jacob Fatu heads to the ring.
Andrade beats Carmelo Hayes and Jacob Fatu in a men's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier. During the match, Solo Sikoa and JC Mateo shows up, and after Jacob hits Carmelo with a top rope moonsault, Solo and JC want him to do another one. Jimmy Uso shows up and attacks JC and Solo, and that allows Andrade to hit Carmelo with The Message to qualify.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews LA Knight. He talks about the state of the men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, saying it is his third time in the match and while it is anyone's game. He is then met by Aleister Black, who says that LA Knight's win is partially his, then says "You're welcome, though."
Backstage, Jacob Fatu throws things around when Solo Sikoa shows up, saying he was just trying to help. Jacob tells Solo he does not need his help, then walks off as JC Mateo arrives.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody talks about the aftermath of WrestleMania 41 and how he reached out to a friend after he had a doubtful moment and asked if he was a good champion. His friend told him that he was a good champion after all that he had been through, then he thought about everything that happened in the past year, including John Cena doing what he said he would do and how he hesitated when given the choice. Cody admits he feels partially to blame for Cena ruining wrestling, then proclaims that he will never hesitate with him again no matter what Cena says, saying that Cena's expiration is on the other side of his eyes and that it burns Cena up. Cody then admits that he is fired up as it is his first night back on SmackDown, then brings out "Main Event" Jey Uso, who shows up from out of the crowd. After the commercial break, John Cena shows up and calls Cody and Jey professional wrestling's biggest "John Cena wanna-bes," and that both of them want to be him but will never do it because Cody is too desperate and Jey is too lazy. John Cena says that only Logan Paul matches him in fortune and fame as well as hustle, loyalty, and respect, and that Logan is here. Logan Paul shows up and heads to the ring. Cena says that Logan does not have to pay his dues like everyone else and that "Logan Paul is paying your mortgage," and that everybody came to see him and Logan Paul. Logan says he could walk on water and people will say it is because he cannot swim. He says that Cena can speak his language and that is the truth, and that "the stupid, simple Tennessee people" get to witness the moment he and Cena stood side by side. Logan states that the fans will get to live long, pathetic lives but will be able to claim that they saw that. He then states that he should be standing next to the Undipusted WWE Champion as a WWE Champion, and that he should have beaten Jey for his title. He tells Jey Uso that he got lucky and that Jey and Cody both know it, and that Jey needed Cody to save him, as they cannot do anything in the business without it being handed to them. He calls Jey and Cody "two nepo babies born on third thinking they hit a triple" and calls Cena "a self-made man," then says that nobody believed he would be a WWE Superstar or tag teaming with the greatest of all time, but he has done both and he is "The Superstar in WWE."After Logan tells Jey and Cody to come get some if they want some, Jey says they can handle things right now. After Cody asks what Logan and Cena are arguing about and asks Logan if he will "clean [Cena's] Peacemaker," both sides brawl. Jey and Cody take out Cena, then do the same to Logan Paul. Cody then raises the Undisputed WWE Championship to end the show.
We look back on Steve Maclin vs. Mike Santana from Rebellion 2024.
Gia Miller interviews Heather by Elegance for Around the Ring. Topics include a trip to Venice Beach, the two bunnies that Heather has back home, and wanting to go to Italy one day.
We look back on Matt Cardona vs. Steve Maclin for the TNA International Championship from last night's show.
Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee beat Myla Grace and Harley Hudson. Both teams shake hands after the match.
Roxanne Perez beats Natalya after grabbing the ring skirt as Natalya goes for the Sharpshooter, allowing Roxanne to go for Natalya's eyes as the referee puts the ring skirt back and win with a schoolkid pin.
New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne)
A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller and Austin Theory)
Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt are shocked following Trick Williams becoming TNA World Champion.
In footage from earlier today, Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers attack Octagon Jr., leaving him unable to compete When Laredo heads to the ring for the next match, he heads to the ring alone without a tag team partner.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat Laredo Kid, the team of Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) and the team of The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) to become #1 contenders for the TNA World Tag Team Championships at Against All Odds after AJ Francis hits Laredo with a Down Payment in the corner only for Trey Miguel to tag himself in, hit AJ Francis with a top rope meteora and pick the bones. Backstage, Nic Nemeth says The Rascalz did a good job, but they are not The Nemeths. Ryan Nemeth says that they will be tag team champions forever.
In backstage footage from during the break, AJ Francis is attacked by Mike Santana.
We see a vignette for Myla Grace and Harley Hudson, the two newest Knockouts in TNA. Both of them talk about their careers as well as the sacrifices that they have made to get to TNA. All of a sudden, personal concierge George Iceman shows up looking for Director of Authority Santino Marella due to Ash by Elegance being put in a match, and Xia Brookside, who is listening in the background, tells him he is not here. Myla and Harley find the situation hilarious.
Mustafa Ali beats Raj Singh following John Skyler distracting the referee, which allows Tasha Steelz to save Mustafa Ali from a drop kick in the corner. After the match, The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) stomp Raj Singh in the corner. All of a sudden, Mustafa Ali grabs Tasha Steelz, then commands The Great Hands to finish the job.
Backstage, Arianna Grace tells Director of Authority Santino Marella that she feels like she let him and herself down, but Santino tells Arianna that she did her best and that he is proud of her for standing up for herself against Tessa Blanchard. Santino Marella then says that they will both head to the ring tonight as a team on the same page, then Arianna then brings out referee Jimmy Korderas, who will referee their match against Robert Stone and Tessa Blanchard tonight right down the middle.
On the Bioflex Injury Report, Tessa Bllanchard is day-to-day for TMJ, and her medical clearance is yet to be determind. Octagon Jr. has an upper body injury from The System's backstage attack that is also day-to-day. Steve Maclin is now medically cleared following a skull fracture sustained in his Dog Collar Match with Eric Young.
Before the next match, personal concierge George Iceman says there are no ladies in town, only "ugly Canadians," before introducing Ash by Elegance for the next match.
Lei Ying Lee beats Ash by Elegance after getting the upper hand following both women firing themselves up. After the match, Masha Slamovich shows up and tells Lei Ying Lee she will see her at Against All Odds before the two of them shake hands.
We hear from Trick Williams, who says that he wishes he could be here tonight, but he has standards, and in order to show up, he needs a first class plane ticket and a five-star hotel. He says he feels bad, then warns Mike Santana not to get in his face again. He says TNA is "Trick-NA" and that he will show up where and when he wants, and makes it clear that he will take everything from Joe Hendry.
Mance Warner beats Bryce Hansen. After the match, Steph de Lancer welcomes everyone to the "Mance and de Lancer" era, then says they never lost the Digital Media title and that they are still champions, and that they are watching Steve Maclin. She says that when Mance Warner hits the pay window, the International Championship is coming home with him.
We hear from Rosemary, who proclaims that Xia Brookside had it in her all along and that it took a big push due to her strong willpower, then says it was only a matter of time before the darkness took over and that there is one last step. They ask if Brookside is ready to absorb the darkness and become part of the shadows in one last test.
Before the next match, Robert Stone says he has some good news and bad news. The bad news is that Tessa Blanchard has a case of TMJ due to Arianna Grace injuring here, and Tessa cannot compete. However, Victoria Crawford will be replacing here. The good news is that there are three rules: this match cannot go over ten minutes, he has assigned Alisha Edwards - who has suddenly shown up with the three of them - as a special guest enforcer in case something happens to Jimmy Korderas, and the Cobra is officially banned for this match. Should Director of Authority Santino Marella whip out the Cobra, he will officially take over his job.
Robert Stone and Victoria Crawford beat Santino Marella and Arianna Grace (who make history by being the first father-daughter tag team in a TNA match). During the match, Robert Stone pulls special guest referee Jimmy Korderas out of the ring, then blames it on Santino Marella before shoving Korderas into Santino. With Korderas down, Alisha Edwards is the referee for the match, and after Crawford hits Arianna with an axe kick, Robert Stone gets the pin and the win.
Backstage, we hear from The Northern Armory (Eric Young, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams). Eric Young says he has done everything in TNA, but he looks forward to being a three-time X Division Champion. Moose and JDC show up, and Moose calls Eric Young "a mad dog scratching for one last bone," then says Canadians are stupid. JDC says Canada is "America's ugly top hat," then Moose reminds Young that he has beaten him in his home country for gold and he will do it again next week.
Personal Concierge George Iceman is on the stage. He announces that due to unfair circumstances from tonight's match, Ash by Elegance will not be part of the upcoming celebration. He then welcomes Heather by Elegance. After Heather shows up, George Iceman then introduces "M by Elegance," formerly Maggie Lee, to the stage. Iceman then proposes a toast to elegance, but before they can sip chardonnay, Myla Grace and Harley Hudson show up. Myla introduces the two of themselves before taking offense to Iceman interrupting them, then Harley says they will do the same before throwing chardonnay at M's face. Security stands between both sides as Myla and Harley leave.
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer tells Steve Maclin to fight for the fans as well as for TNA.
Steve Maclin retains the TNA International Championship against Matt Cardona despite the championship almost being introduced into the match as a weapon and after Maclin nearly taking out the referee.
Backstage, Mike Santana says he came here to handle his business with AJ Francis, then says he has a lot to say about Trick Williams and that the TNA World Championship is coming back home where it belongs.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, we hear from Taya Valkyrie, who says that she has been "pure" her entire life, and says eveyrone has grappled around like it is amateur hour while she has been to the Oscars. She tells everyone to bring their skils and their rules, as she is chaos wrapped in technical excellence and she is the headline.
Lance Archer beats Diego Hill by submission, then hits him with the Blackout after the match.
We see a vignette for Athena, who returns next week.
We look back on Matt Mako vs. Lee Moriarty for the ROH Pure Championship from the recent Action Dean~!!!2 event.
We look back on the ten-man Cibernetico between the team of Dr. Cerebro, Hologram, Xelhua, Volador Jr. and Averno vs. the team of Neon, Valiente, Virus, Euforia and Blue Panther from the recent Action Dean~!!!2 event.
Satnam Singh beats Facade.
Before the next match, Preston Vance and Jacked Jameson beat up two of The Frat House's (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson) pledges after one of them drops the Frat House flag.
Hologram and Rhino beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison and Cole Karter). The match is Hologram's ROH debut.
Jackson Drake beats Jordan Oasis and Lince Dorado in a Play-In Triple Threat Match for the Evolve Championship. During the match, Brad Baylor tries to pull Lince Dorado out of the ring but fails, and that leads to Lince Dorado chasing both Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes to the back before Jackson Drake hits Jordan Oasis with The Unaliving for the win and the title shot.
Backstage, The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) talk about their match with Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel. Tyson says they are quick and exciting, but Tyriek says they are not explosive and powerful like they are. He says it will be their power vs. Cappuccino and Cartwheel's speed, and Tyson says they will run into a brick wall. Tyriek says speed vs. power will apply pressure and that the pressure will make Cappuccino and Cartwheel explode.
We hear from It's Gal, who is poolside at home after a workout. He calls Troy Yearwood "a Gal wannabe" and says he has the best physique, not Yearwood, and gives him his first and final warning to stay out of his way, as "when you're in mint condition, there is no competiton."
Jackson Drake shows up unannounced and says that weeek after week, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel, Bryce Donovan) have proven that they are the hottest thing going on Evolve in more ways that one and that they are just getting started. Drake says he will bring more drip to The Vanity Project next week when he wins the Evolve Championship, then Edris Enofé shows up and says he finds it hilarious that Drake calls himself the hottest thing going when he is standing here right now. He says that next week is a moment he has waited for for a very long time, as he has worked for the last four years to keep this from slipping through his fingers. He then tells Drake that he is leaving empty-handed when he leaves with the title, then "Super" Sean Legacy shows up. Legacy brings up The Vanity Project recruiting the help of Lexis King to keep him from competing in the Fatal 4-Way for the Evolve Championship, and while Lexis King was the better man that night, he is still standing. Legacy tells Enofé that he respects his journey, but they both have an opportunity waiting and that he has waited eight years and fought up the food chain to start his legacy and become Evolve Champion. Jackson Drake says he is tired of listening to Enofé and Legacy, and says that neither of them are qualified like he is. As he leaves, he backs into Keanu Carver. Enofé and Legacy approach Drake, then they and Carver all get a free punch to the face before referees show up to restore order.
Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel. Cappuccino says the pot is hot and extra large tonight, and while The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) are big, they cannot hit what they cannot catch. Cartwheel says it is their speed against their power, and Cappuccino says the gameplan is "stick and move." Cappuccino says they have a triple shot of energy ready to hit them in the mouth and that he and Cartwheel are about to turn Evolve on its head.
The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) beat Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel. During the match, Wes Lee shows up in Tyson and Tyriek's corner.
Backstage, Prime Minister Stevie Turner meets with Leigh Laurel, the newest signee to the Evolve Women's Division. She now goes by the name Jin Tala, and she signs her Evolve contract as Carlee Bright shows up. Stevie Turner tells Carlee Bright that there will be nobody at ringside for the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Women's Championship, which Carlee Bright totally understands. Carlee is then introduced to Jin Tala, who will be her opponent next week. Carlee and Jin Tala shake hands.
Backstage, Natalya announces that she will be watching the women's Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Women's Champonship tonight and that she will be awarding the championship to the winner of the match.
Backstage, we hear from The High Ryze (Wes Lee, Tyriek Igwe, Tyson Dupont). Tyriek says power beats speed everytime, but Tyson admits that Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel are pretty fast and that training with the fastest makes it so that they do not stand a chance. Wes Lee states that Tyriek and Tyson have been causing a ruckus in Evolve and that he has arrived to see what the noise is about. He says that Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel has plenty of potential, but that potential does not measure up to theirs, and if they have a problem, they can see him next week. Tyson says they have not seen the last of them, then The High Ryze leave to celebrate.
Kali Armstrong beats Wendy Choo, Kendal Grey and Kylie Rae in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match to become the first-ever Evolve Women's Champion! After the match, Kali Armstrong snatches the championship from Natalya's hands and celebrates in the ring to end the show.
Tony Schiavone interviews "Hangman" Adam Page in the ring to start tonight's show. Hangman says triumph in life is fleeting and momentary, as is defeat, and in the past three years, he lost sight of that. He says it is not the win or the loss, but what is done with it, that matters, and at Double or Nothing, two men entered the ring and one knew they would have to leave defeated. Hangman thanks Will Ospreay for the fight of his life and reminding him why he became a professional wrestler and dispelling any notion that he was not a man who could take AEW forward, because Ospreay is that kind of man.He then says that while one man had to taste defeat, one man had to taste victory. He states that there will be another Owen Hart Tournament winner, and hands the title to Schiavone before he looks forward to winning the AEW World Championship. He says that the AEW World Championship is the responsibility that he has chased since AEW started, and for seven months, it has been hidden from the world and locked away in a briefcase. Hangman says the AEW World Championship was supposed to be a beacon and a guiding light as well as what AEW is all about, and on his first days in AEW, he told everyone that while he was here, the fans will be his boss. Hangman promises the fans that in seven weeks, he will win the AEW World Championship, free it from the briefcase, hold it over his head for the world to see, and defend it with every last of his being. Swerve Strickland shows up, and shows Hangman footage from the Dynamite after Dynasty of The Young Bucks telling Hangman that they did him a favor by keeping Swerve from being champion. Swerve says he had the AEW World Championship won, and curiously finds it convenient that Hangman has a clear path to the title. He also mentions Hangman's promise to prevent him from being AEW World Champion again. He wants to know if Hangman had anything to do with this, and Hangman says that while he locked his eyes on Swerve, he also locked them on Moxley, and for even one second, he thought about helping him. He says that if he wanted to cost Swerve the match, he would have done it himself to his face, as he has done it before. Swerve says "Sounds good, but you're still full of shit." Suddenly, Will Ospreay shows up, and says that while he looks at Swerve like a brother, Swerve is wrong about Hangman. He says Hangman shook his hand like a man after their match, and he could look in his eyes and tell he cares about AEW. Ospreay says that he had the same feeling about Swerve when he did the same for him, then says it is not him or Swerve, but Hangman, who will win the title. He says that they have one shot, but Swerve knocks the microphone out of his hand when he proposes working together. Swerve says he will never work with Hangman, and walks out of the ring as Ospreay tries to reason with him. Hangman tells Ospreay that he will not work with Swerve, and he also leaves.
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, Gabe Kidd, Marina Shafir) are seen entering the arena before the next match.
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Gabe Kidd, Marina Shafir) beat Willow Nightingale, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Mark Briscoe in a mixed trios match after Kidd and Shafir stop Speedball and Willow from breaking up the Bulldog Choke on Mark Briscoe. This is despite Wheeler Yuta getting taken out when he tries to interfere a second time and after Komander shows up and goes after Claudio Castagnoli and brawls with him to the back.
We hear from MVP, who celebrates the fifth successful tag time title defense of The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley, MJF) and MJF's debut in the group. MJF says he will make sure The Hurt Syndicate not only keeps the tag titles, but is completely drenched in gold. He says that he will soon become AEW World Champion again, and proclaims that anyone who gets in their way will wake up in a puddle of their own piss and blood.
Backstage, we hear from Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne, who says that Anna Jay and Harley Cameron have a no-disqualification match against them tonight like they wanted. Megan Bayne says that Anna and Harley will become her next sacrifice.
Backstage, we hear from Ricochet, who states that he will continue his quest for gold and that he has seen the lay of the land in AEW. He realizes he needs his own crew of loyal subjects who will help him on his quest for gold. He then says that when he finds the perfect crew, he will prove why he is out of the world.
Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford beat Anna Jay and Harley Cameron in a no-disqualification tag team match that sees Harley get busted open when Megan sends Harley face-first into the ring steps.
Mercedes Moné is seen arriving to the arena in a Chevrolet Caprice low rider convertible.
Before the next match, Jacked Jameson talks about The Frat House's (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson) pledge party at a nearby bar in search of their next member. He then says "El Paso Strong" makes no sense because the men are weak and skinny and the women are fat and ugly. They also found no new member. They also found no new member. Jameson then states that it does not matter because they will become the new Trios Champions. As Preston Vance gets in The Opps' (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) faces as he says that The Frat House will booze, win or lose, Samoa Joe gets the match started with a headbutt.
The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance).
Renee Paquette interviews Jamie Hayter in the middle of the ring. Before Hayter can answer much in the way of questions, however, the lights go out. When they come back on, Thekla suddenly shows up in the ring, having laid Hayter out, and she attacks Hayter again.
We see a video package for CMLL luchador Mistico.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next two matches.
Adam Cole retains the TNT Championship against "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher by disqualification after Cole is attacked by "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. After the match, Fletcher and Alexander continue to gang up on Adam Cole, then Brody King shows up with a metal folding chair, forcing them to retreat. Security gets between Brody King and The Don Callis Family before the next match.
Brody King beats "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander to quaify for the AEW International Championship four-way match next week at Fyter Fest, which is advertised as a four-hour event.
Backstage, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher says he did not need anyone's help to beat Adam Cole and that he should be TNT Champion. He is then attacked by dam Cole, and security moves in to stop the brawl.
Mercedes Moné heads to the ring. As Mercedes Moné brags about how she is the CEO of AEW, "Timeless" Toni Storm and Luther show up, and Toni lays her title between herself and Mercedes. Mercedes is happy to see Toni, but says the fans are sick of black and white and want a champion full of color. Toni is happy to see Mercedes, and is impressed with her championship accolades in and out of AEW since her debut. She says that Mercedes has never once spoken to or looked at her, yet Mercedes has been watching her and has professed this to be the one match she has wanted, and asks what took her so long. Mercedes says it is all patience, and that it is all about her legacy, not Toni's. Mercedes says she is the revolution, and Toni says Mercedes has never seen anyone like her. Mercedes admits Toni is different now, but so is she, and that they will bring the house down. Toni says they both achieved so much on the indies, but when all that was not enough, they both came to AEW and became exactly what they wanted to be. Toni then states that while Mercedes wants all the titles, she needs only one, as she has bled, cried, and died for the AEW World Women's Championship, and if Mercedes wants to ride the money train through the Toni Tunnel, she hopes she can get deep enough. Mercedes says even Toni's hips are not even wide enough for the money train. Toni says they will meet again in 45 days, and a girl with big dreams will watch and say "Holy shit, these bitches are crazy," and then, she will find out who the better woman is. She says Mercedes may think she is the best in the world, but she herself is timeless. Mercedes says Toni may be timeless, but she deserves to have her time run out. Both Toni and Mercedes state they will see each other at All In Texas, then Mercedes and Toni shake hands before having the close-in and the staredown. Toni gets a sniff of Mercedes' scent, then Mercedes goes for a cheap shot only for Toni to fight back, which causes Mercedes to retreat.
Sol Ruca retains the WWE Women's Speed Championship against Ivy Nile with seven seconds left on the clock. The match is Sol Ruca's first successful defense of the title. This brings the fifth women's tournament to a close.
Next week: Kit Wilson vs. Berto in the 11th men's tournament!
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Ricky Saints to become the NXT North American Champion in a violent match that sees Ethan Page hit a cutter into the crossbar of an upside-down opened metal folding chair and target Saints' throat throughout the match.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx). Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley argue over who should be taking the NXT Women's Championship, and it leads to Jacy not caring if Fallon is in her corner tonight.
We see a vignette for Mike Santana.
Backstage, Yoshiki Inamura tells Josh Briggs that he returned to Japan, but came back to the United States for him. Inamura receives his leather vest, and while Briggs looks forward to become tag team champions, Inamura has a bigger goal in mind.
Mike Santana beats Tavion Heights.
We see a vignette for The High Ryze (Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe).
Backstage, Andre Chase tells Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors to develop a strategy, but Dixon and Connors only hear the part about taking risks and ask General Manager Ava for a match. They get a six-man tag match against DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). Once again, Andre Chase is disappointed with Dixion and Connors.
Backstage, Luca Crusifino meets with Tony D'Angelo, and tells him that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo has kicked him out of the family. He says that he is putting everyone at risk by reaching out to D'Angelo, and that he had to come back after everything that has happened. D'Angelo admits he does not know who to trust anymore, and Crusifino asks D'Angelo to trust him.
Trick Williams heads to the ring. Trick proclaims that he is making history by holding the Total Nonstop Action World Championship as an NXT Superstar, and calls out the fans cheering for him, stating that some of them were booing him before Battleground. He then says that he is the line between NXT and TNA and that he will wear the TNA World Championship with pride after naming off some of the greatest champions and stating none of them compare to him, then says he is turning on the back because they turned his back on him. He says that he will head back to TNA and make some changes, such as renaming TNA "Trick-NA," before Mike Santana shows up and congratulates Trick. Trick tells Santana he made a mistake interrupting "his champion," but Santana says Trick is not his champion after winning the title and trashing TNA, and he will not carry the flag and watch Trick tear TNA down after how he and the locker room built it up. Trick tells Santana he can call the shots only if he carries the weight, and Santana says Trick has already ticked him off and that he says seen people like Trick come and go before calling him "a pretender." He then says he is the realest and illest that Trick has ever come across, and that he will be the one to take the TNA World Championship from him. Trick tells Santana to keep popping off, as he will beat his ass. TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up on the TitanTron and announces that Trick will defend the title against Santana next week. Santana offers to shake Trick's hand, but Trick feigns walking away before going for a cheap shot and ultimately getting knocked out of the ring. Santana then raises up the TNA World Championship.
Backstage, Stephanie Vaquer is met by General Manager Ava, who announces that she will have a tag team match against Dalys and Chik Tormenta at Worlds Collide. Stephanie wants to defend her title first, but Lola Vice shows up and states that she wants to team with Stephanie at Worlds Collide.
Jaida Parker beats Tatum Paxley after distracting Tatum with one of her own dolls. After the match, Thea Hail rushes into the ring and attacks Jaida Parker.
Jasper Troy is coming up next!
Jasper Troy beats Dante Chen, who has not been seen since the final episode of NXT LVL UP. After the match, Oba Femi shows up on the balcony and admits that Jasper has impressed him, then hopes Jasper has enjoyed his five seconds of fame, because they are over now that he has his attention.
Backstage, Charlie Dempsey wants Tavion Heights and Myles Borne to return back to tag team wrestling, stating they have both failed, but Myles says he refuses to retreat back into his shell after wrestling Oba Femi. He challenges Dempsey to a match, and if he wins, he leaves No Quarter Catch Crew. Dempsey also makes it so that the match has rounds like in British wrestling. Myles and Dempsey shake hands.
"All Ego" Ethan Page is in the ring to celebrate his championship win, then Je'Von Evans shows up. He mockingly congratulates Ethan before announcing that he will be defending the North American Championship against him. Je'Von then states that he will not be Ethan's only opponent, as Laredo Kid shows up out of the crowd and says he wants Ethan's title. Je'Von then says Ethan has another opponent besides them: Rey Fenix. Rey Fenix comes out of the crowd and states that Ethan will lose his title as quickly as he won it in a Fatal 4-Way Match.
Robert Stone and Stevie Turner meet with General Manager Ava backstage. Ava states she wants the best of NXT and AAA competing for the title, and that "Super" Sean Legacy will face whoever wins the title match at Worlds Collide. Turner then mentions that the first Evolve Women's Champion will soon be crowned, and Stone says he will be there.
Backstage, Tatum Paxley is met by Zaria and Sol Ruca, who offer their friendship as The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) watches from the distance.
Jacy Jayne beats Stephanie Vaquer to become the NXT Women's Champion! During the match, Dalsy and Chik Tormenta show up and distract . Near the end of the match, Jacy Jayne collides with Fallon Henley as the latter is on the apron. Jacy and Fallon argue, and when Jazmyn Nyx gets between them, she gets shoved. Jazmyn moves to the other side of the ring, but it is to distract the referee so that Fallon can hit Vaquer with a Tiger Feint Kick as Vaquer has Jacy in the Tarantula. Jacy then hits the Rolling Encore to win the match and the title.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed and Paul Heyman head to the ring to start tonight's show. Heyman puts Breakker and Bronson on a pedestal while introducing them as only he can, and also mentions that CM Punk is not here thanks to Bronson Reed, who Heyman says is considered so dangerous by WWE that WWE will not put top tier talent in front of him. He then praises the sacrifices that Rollins has made to make the business bigger and better than ever, calling Rollins the most generous man he has ever met in his life. The fans chant "We want Roman" before Rollins says the four of them are not just the vision, but his vision and his way of securing the future through total control, total domination and complete power. The fans then chant "You sold out!" before Rollins proclaims he said what he was going to do at WrestleMania and did it, and when the fans chant "Fuck you, Rollins!", Rollins accuses the fans of questioning his integrity five minutes after singing his song. The fans then sing his entrance theme again, and Rollins finds humor in the situation, saying the fans do not know right from left and that they consider him the bad guy when he is the only one capable of leading WWE into the future. He says that the power he seeks comes through championships, and that he would have the World Heavyweight Championship if it were not for Sami Zayn and CM Punk. This leads to another "CM Punk" chant, and Rollins states that Punk found out what happens to those who underestimate him, and that Sami Zayn will find out tonight, as he has found something more powerful than championships: the Money in the Bank Briefcase. Rollins announces that he will qualify for Money in the Bank, win the contract, and cash in when, how and who he wants, and that nobody will be able to stop him, calling it complete domination and total power.
El Hijo del Vikingo is seen in the crowd.
Penta beats Chad Gable and Dragon Lee in a men's Money in the Bank Triple Threat qualifier. During the match, Vikingo stares down Gable from the front row, and Gable eventually attacks him after avoiding a speeding tope suicida from Dragon Lee. Later on, Vikingo attacks Gable as he is on the top rope, and Penta soon gets the win and a slot in the men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match with the Penta Driver on Gable.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Raquel Rodriguez) meets backstage. Roxanne Perez shows up, but so does Liv Morgan, who knows what is going on thanks to Raquel before heading out to get a women's Money in the Bank qualifier match.
WWE acknowledges the Memorial Day holiday in the United States.
Rusev quickly beats Akira Tozawa by submission with the Accolade. After the match, Rusev refuses to let go of the hold before Sheamus shows up and confronts him. Rusev walks away, but not without continuing to stare Sheamus down on his way out.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura. Both men plug their shows on Netflix before Kreischer runs off and finds The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik).
Backstage, Sami Zayn speaks with "Main Event" Jey Uso, saying he should have gone after Seth "Freakin'" Rollins at the start of the show, but Jey Uso says they must be smart about their actions. He tells Sami that he must qualify for Money in the Bank, and that he will be there if Rollins' group tries something.
Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura are seen in the crowd.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) retain the World Tag Team Championships against American Made (Julius and Brutus Creed) and The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) after Xavier Woods grabs the tights while pinning Julius Creed with a schoolkid pin as The New Day have American Made convinced that they are temporarily working together against The War Raiders.
Backstage, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez run into Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane. Liv mocks them before Iyo tells them to keep walking, and when Liv says that she will do something Kairi could not and qualify for Money in the Bank, Kairi challenges Liv to a match.
"Main Event" Jey Uso heads to the ring. Jey says that Logan Paul and John Cena will "get yeeted on" at Money in the Bank before Gunther shows up. Gunther congratulates Jey on retaining against Logan Paul and on fifteen years in WWE, and says that Jey has held on to the World Heavyweight Championship longer than he expected and commends him on wanting to be "captain of the ship" on Raw. He admits that Jey has great qualities for a human being, but states that those are terrible qualities for a champion and that Jey does not know better, as being World Champion does not come natural to him. Gunther says he was champion for almost a year because he only had himself to care about, and that Jey does not have the intellect to carry himself as a great champion, and in two weeks, he will relieve him from that position and make things right when he chokes him out. Jey says he is done with everyone saying his days as champion are numbered and using the title as an excuse to turn one's back on friends and family, as he fights for them and they fight for him. He says that what Gunther is fighting for is less than what he fights for, and that he has Gunther figured out. He says he will see him in two weeks, and that at the end of the day, he fights for the fans and he will make him tap him out again.
Three-time Stanley Cup Champion Patrick Maroon, rapper Waka Flocka Flame, and Titus O'Neil are seen in the crowd.
Kairi Sane beats Liv Morgan by countering Ob-Liv-Ion with a schoolkid pin after Raquel Rodriguez argues with Roxanne Perez.
We hear from Rhea Ripley, who plans to be on top again after winning the Money in the Bank contract, and advises Iyo Sky and Tiffany Stratton to hold their titles tightly, as nobody is safe from "Mami in the Bank."
Backstage, Liv Morgan confronts Roxanne Perez, then says Raquel Rodriguez should have known better, as she is the veteran.
Lyra Valkyria heads to the ring. Lyra wishes she was facing a new challenger for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, then says Becky Lynch has talked herself into a title rematch at Money in the Bank. She says she has nothing left to prove by beating her twice, and while she felt like the ultimate winner against all her other challengers, she felt no satisfaction after beating Becky, who acted like she won the match afterwards. Lyra says she just wanted to pin Becky to the mat for three seconds at Backlash, but she got in her fiancée's face and tried to take her out, and now, it is personal. Lyra then says she will hurt Becky at Money in the Bank and break her ego, and if she has to bash her head in, then she will do it. Becky shows up and says Lyra cost her her opportunity, and says that she was done with her, saying that while Lyra won the match, she won the night, and says Lyra cannot let things go because she is the best thing to ever happen to Lyra and her title. Lyra tells Becky that this is not how it works and that people are talking about her because she beat Becky, and Becky proposes that if Lyra can beat her again, she will never challenge her for the Women's Intercontinental Championship again. Lyra says she has no problem with that, especially after she beat her the second time around with her eyes closed. Becky also says that if she wins, Lyra has to look her in the eye and raise her hand like she did for her when she beat her for the NXT Women's Championship. Lyra says she has never had a problem raising the hand of anyone who has ever beaten her, then says that Becky has yet to beat her.
Backstage, Sami Zayn runs into Karrion Kross, but Sami tells Karrion he has no time for his mind games. Karrion tells Sami that he will never win the title as Sami walks away, but Sami tells Karrion he will deal with him later.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Finn Balor and Sami Zayn in a men's Money in the Bank qualifier after Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed take out Sami Zayn as well as "Main Event" Jey Uso when the latter comes out of the entrance to fight Breakker and Bronson. As this goes on, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up to pass a metal folding chair to Finn Balor, but Rollins sends Finn into the chair face-first with The Stomp to win the match and qualify for Money in the Bank. After the match, CM Punk shows up as Rollins has Breakker and Bronson do more damage, and Punk shows up from behind Rollins to hit him with a GTS as Breakker, Bronson and Paul Heyman block the front entryway. Punk flees through the crowd to end the show.
Anna Jay and Harley Cameron beat Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford during the Buy-In.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews The Sons of Texas ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara). Sammy Guevara says a lot of things have changed in five years, and that tonight, he and Dustin will be AEW World Tag Team Champions. Dustin says he had been pondering on this day when he saw a storm that looked "really bad," then tells The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Sammy Guevara) that he wants more gold and that he wants them to hurt him, as there is nothing that he has not already been through. He says that this is for all the gold, and that he and Sammy have a chance, as anything can happen any given Sunday. He tells The Hurt Syndicate to bring their best, as it will not be enough.
AR Fox, Komander, Hologram and Bandido beat Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) and RPG Vice (Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero) in an eight-man tag team match during the Buy-In.
Mercedes Moné beats Jamie Hayter to win the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament after countering the Hayterade with an inside cradle.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Daniel Garcia and Nigel McGuinness by submission after Daniel Garcia passes out from Dax Harwood's Sharpshooter.
Ricochet beats Mark Briscoe in a Stretcher Match after producing a second set of golden scissors out of the audience before hitting Briscoe with those, a low blow and a Spirit Gun before tossing Briscoe into the ambulance for the win.
The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Sons of Texas ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara).
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada retains the AEW Continental Championship against "Speedball" Mike Bailey.
"Timeless" Toni Storm retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Mina Shirakawa. Both women kiss after the match.
Kenny Omega, Willow Nightingale, Swerve Strickland and The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) beat The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) and The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) in an Anarchy in the Arena match that sees Swerve Strickland dressed as the Predator, The Young Bucks dressed in colonial American outfits, Samoa Joe attacking Claudio Castagnoli from the concourse entrance, I'm So Excited by The Pointer Sisters being played before Kenny Omega changes it to Bodies by Drowning Pool, Willow Nightingale being chained to the ring post by her ear piercings, almost everyone getting hit with a staple gun, referee Rick Knox receiving a double Young Bucks superkick, Hook returning to hit Cesaro with a golf club only to not rejoin The Opps, Gabe Kidd getting involved with the briefcase containing the AEW World Championship, Mark Briscoe returning to fight Gabe Kidd, The Death Riders being shoved and trapped in an ambulance, Swerve wearing sneakers with thumbtacks on the bottom for the Swerve Stomp, and Kenny Omega putting Matthew Jackson through a table connected to the pyro system.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match (and later, Lance Archer).
The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher) beats Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) in a trios match. After the match, Paragon fights back when The Don Callis Family approaches them, and Lance Archer, Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero also get involved. Suddenly, Brody King and Tomohiro Ishii show up, and they bring Hiroshi Tanahashi with them. They go to town on The Don Callis Family, with Kyle Fletcher receiving a Sling Blade from Tanahashi before Adam Cole hits Fletcher with The Boom.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Will Ospreay to win the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament to challenge for the AEW World Championship at All In Texas. After the match, Hangman is always all the way up the ramp when he returns to the ring to shake Ospreay's hand.
The Canadian and American national anthems, "O Canada" and "The Star Spangled Banner" respectively, are played.
We see Team USA (led by Barbie Blank) and Team Canada (led by Allie and Jacques Rougeau) head to the ring before Barbie Blank and Allie talk trash to each other and state that their team is better. We then see the points system: no points or a double disqualification or a draw, one point for a standard victory (either by pinfall, submission, countout or disqualification), two points for a match ending in under five minutes, and three points for a match ending in under one minute.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman puts Canada over the United States before being booed for being a fan of Justin Trudeau, then introduces the nephew of Justin Trudeau, William Trudeau (who is portrayed by "Big Time" Bill Collier).
Sami Callihan beats William Trudeau in a match that sees The Peronal Concierge George Iceman accidentally work Trudeau's arm. After the match, Callihan gives The Personal Concierge George Iceman a Stunner. Team USA leads 1-0.
Backstage, Barbie Blank interviews Allie and Jacques Rougueau. Allie says there is still a long road ahead, and Rougeau says it is never over until the fat lady sings. Gabby says that Team USA will get the full sweep by tonight.
Allie guests on commentary for the next match.
Courtney Rush quickly beats Victoria Crawford in less than five minutes. The start of the match has a dance off that Crawford barely wants to take part in. Team Canada leads 2-1.
We hear from Channing Decker and Jesse Bieber, who have the biggest match of their careers tonight against The System (Moose and JDC). Bieber says it is their time to shine before making fun of America's schools, saying they can barely afford pencils. As Decker puts canada over, Moose and JDC show up to make fun of Canada.
Barbie Blank guests on commentary for the next match.
The System (Moose and JDC) beat Channing Decker and Jesse Bieber in a match that sees Decker and Beiber sing "O Canada" and JDC reciting the United States' Pledge of Allegiance. Both teams are tied 2-2.
We hear from Brutus Beefcake, who says that he is here to support Team USA. He also pulls out shears and says that if you cut him, he bleeds red, white and blue. He says that he is supporting Team USA "110 percent."
Tommy Dreamer beats Champagne Singh in a Hardcore Match. During the match, Tom Schwartz from Vanderpump Rules and Jax Taylor from The Valley show up to help Dreamer get a table into the ring. Team USA leads 3-2.
Before the next match, Frankie Kazarian says he cannot stand Canadians, as he states that most Canadians he knows are "assholes" who are uneducated and unemployed alcoholics. He says that Canadians are no better than anyone else; instead, they are a whole lot dumber. Kazarian then talks about how hie is royalty and has claimed 50 kingdoms, and how Canada will be the 51st. He then says that his opponent tonight is just like the rest of the Canadians, stating that he is unemployed and uneducated. Cody Deaner shows up and says that if Kazarian has a problem with Canada, then he has a problem with Cody Deaner. Deaner talks about how he loves Canada, then says that he loves Americans because he is a man of the people. He then says there is one American he does not like: Kazarian, who he calls "a hoser." Deaner then proposes punching Kazarian in the face 51 times.
Frankie Kazarian beats Cody Deaner with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights as Denaer goes for his 51st punch. After the match, Deaner nails the 51st punch anyway, then high fives the fans. Team USA leads 4-2.
It is revealed that Matt Hardy has been laid out backstage.
Before the next match, Alisha Edwards says that the moment she got off the plane, she realized that she cannot stand Canadians due to "their stupid accents." Eddie Edwards says that every time they are forced to come to Canada, it is "so damn depressing," as they are surrounded by stooges and simple, weak-minded, pathetic Canadians. He then says that Canada will never be able to compete with "The United System of America." Brian Myers says he has been stuck in Canada for four days when he could be with his wife celebrating an American holiday and sitting poolside drinking an American beer, but instead, he is here with "two untalented, unfamous Canadian losers." Travis Williams says he is sick and tired of hearing them bash their nation and their people, as The Northern Armory (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) have their elbows up and they will use them to break The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers).
The Northern Armory (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) beat The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers). After the match, The System attacks The Norther Armory before Eric Young chases them out of the ring with a chair. Team USA leads 4-3.
Before the next match, Tessa Blanchard says that she is not medically cleared due to her ears ringing and her jaw is practically broken, and Bioflex had to step in and save her life. She says that Jody Threat got lucky, but she is no threat, because she is loud, local and completely out of her league. She says that standing in the ring with her is a career highlight for "some Canadian trash." She also announces that she has brought somebody who hts harder, bites meaner and does not give a crap about playing nice with some hometown hero: Vipress.
Vipress beats Jody Threat with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights following the kick to Jody's head by Victoria Crawford as Tessa Blanchard distracts the referee. Team USA leads 5-3.
It is revealed that Santino Marella has been laid out backstage.
Eric Young beats Matt Hardy while using the ropes for leverage on the pinfall attempt after Travis Williams distracts the referee while Judas Icarus distracts Matt Hardy, who has to wrestle the match with a hurt left knee. Team USA leads 5-4.
Backstage, Barbie Blank and Allie over who will win between Team USA and Team Canada.
Backstage, Gabby LaSpisa interviews Santino Marella. Santino admits he does not know who attacked him from behind, then calls Canada a land of opportunity and says he chose to live and raise his family here. He says that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is talented, but he will do his best.
Santino Marella beats "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth in a Flag Match after Santino shocks Nemeth with Jacques Rougeau's taser. During the match, Tom Schwartz from Vanderpump Rules and Jax Taylor from The Valley almost come to blows when they are met by both Santino and Nemeth at ringside, and have to be escorted out by security. Team Canada ties it up 5-5, and that the match will now continue under sudden death rules. All of a sudden, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) show up with a guy wearing a gray wig representing Mark Carney and another guy dressed up in a suit with a Donald Trump mask, and congratulates both countries for fighting over flags when nothing about the show matters. Eddie then addresses the backstage attacks on Santino Marella and Matt Hardy, saying that they orchestrated both attacks, saying they did it for themselves. Brian Myers says none of this matters because none of this matters because The System rules the world. The System then attacks the fake Mark Carney and Donald Trump, then Tommy Dreamer, Cody Deaner, Jody Threat and Matt Hardy show up. Matt Hardy says this is no longer about borders and that they will all team up to beat The System tonight. When The System leaves, this starts a brawl that leads into one more match.
Team USA and Team Canada (Tommy Dreamer, Cody Deaner, Jody Threat, Santino Marella and Matt Hardy) beat The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC). After the match, the winning team receives customized championship belts for their victory before the heels from Team Canada show up and get angry that nobody won. This leads to a brawl that ends the show.
We see Kelly Kincaid's interview with Zaria and Sol Ruca.
We see Vic Joseph's interview with Myles Borne.
We see Blake Howard's interview with Kelani Jordan from earlier this week.
Sol Ruca retains the NXT Women's North American Championship against Kelani Jordan depsite Zaria being ejected from ringside from saving Sol Ruca from a split leg moonsault.
We hear from The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame). Shawn Spears that their moment is tonight. He says they can rely on his experience tonight against Josh Briggs, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. Niko Vance says this is the biggest match of his life, and with his brothers, he will create carnage to ensure victory. Brooks Jensen says that he was hanging with the wrong people, and now he looks forward as he has three people who have his interests in mind. Izzi Dame says that the doors of the past will be closed and that the doors of the future will be open as they do whatever they need to do to win.
General Manager Ava meets with Dalys and Chik Tormenta backstage.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Mike Santana, who says that he is focused on the TNA World Championship and that he wants the winner between Joe Hendry and Trick Williams. Suddenly, as Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne argue in the background, No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair) show up, and Charlie Dempsey calls Santana another outsider he does not want in NXT. Tavion Heights steps in and wants a match with Santana, to which Santana is happy to oblige.
Hank Walker, Tank Ledger and Josh Briggs beat The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance) in a six-man tag match. After the match, The Culling go back on the attack, and when Shawn Spears commands Izzi Dame to get a metal folding chair, she is stopped by Yoshiki Inamura. Spears ends up the victim of a four-on-one beatdown before Briggs and Inamura have a reunion.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page, who says that Ricky Saints' confidence is all for show and that Saints is really the most insecure human being he has ever seen. He says Saints has followed every single footstep he has taken and that he will soon become the new North American Champion. General Manager Ava shows up and says they will open Tuesday night, and that whoever wins the North American title will defend it at Worlds Collide.
Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo beats Tony D'Angelo following the sudden re-appearance of Luca Crusifino, whic allows Stacks to hit D'Angelo with a low blow behind the ref's back. After the match, Luca Crusifino gets in the ring to hug D'Angelo, but D'Angelo pushes him away and leaves.
Stephanie Vaquer retains the NXT Women's Championship against Jordynne Grace. Before and after the match, Dalys and Chik Tormenta are seen in the front row, and Dalys is seen eyeing down Stephanie Vaquer.
Sarah Schreiber interviews Ricky Saints in the ring. Saints says that "All Ego" Ethan Page is smart, but he is more like the weird guy at a party and less of a mastermind, and Ethan has made him his new favorite obsession. He says he is putting the North American Championship on the line to take advantage of Ethan's greed, and if he has to open next week's show and kick Ethan's ass, then they can dance. Saints that if anyone wants a piece of him, they can come get it, and states that the North American Championship makes him an ambassador and that the revolution will be televised. Ethan Page tries to attack Saints from behind, but Saints sees him coming and keeps him at bay until security arrives. Saints then goes to the top rope and takes out Ethan and security with a cross body.
Oba Femi retains the NXT Championship against Myles Borne following three Fall From Grace powerbombs.
Backstage, Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne have an argument in the background while Stephanie Vaquer, Dalsy and Chik Tormenta have an argument in the foreground. Jacy enters the foreground, slaps Vaquer, and security is forced to step in.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling President Carlos Silva is seen in the crowd.
Trick Williams beats Joe Hendry to become the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling World Champion! During the match, Trick Williams tries to use the TNA World Championship as a weapon, but the referee takes it away from him. Before the referee can remove it from the ring, Hendry hits Trick with a Standing Ovation. Trick kicks out, then plants Hendry face-first into the front plate of the TNA World Championship after Hendry goes for another Standing Ovation only for Trick to thumb in the eye. He then hits the Trick Shot for the pin and the win. In an historical first, and in a type of instance not seen since Tazz (then in WWF) beat Mike Awesome (then in WCW) for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship in ECW, a WWE-contracted wrestler beats a TNA-contracted for a TNA championship in a WWE ring.
Big Mama retains the UWN Women's Championship against Brittnie Brooks. After the match, Alex Gracia turns on Brittnie Brooks.
We hear from "Outlandish" Zicky Dice on ZDTV. "Main Event" Daniel Evans suddenly shows up and answers Zicky's open challenge, then we see a video package of Daniel Evans. Zicky Dice chalks that video package up to "technical difficulties," then Daniel Evans gets away before Zicky can punch in the face.
Fidel Bravo beats Joey Lancaster. During the match, the mystery man who has made statements concerning the status of society is seen in the crowd.
We hear from Danny Limelight. He says he will not be at Coastline Clash this year, but he is in Louisville, Kentucky right now for filming of the upcoming movie "The Asylum." He says that he will be watching the #1 contender's match between Kenny King and Scorpio Sky and that he will put the winner of that match down. We then see some behind-the-scenes footage from the movie.
Scorpio Sky beats Kenny King with a jackknife pin following a series of pinfall attempts to become #1 contender for the UWN World Championship. After the match, both men bow towards to each other from across the ring, then a man in a black hoodie attacks Scorpio Sky from behind. The man is identified as Big Baby Slim, who has not been seen in Championship Wrestling in years, and security and referees are reluctant to get in the ring with him as the show ends.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and Bron Breakker beat Sami Zayn and CM Punk after "Big" Bronson Reed shows up out of nowhere and plows CM Punk through a barricade after Heyman grabs at Sami from outside the ring as Sami readies a Helluva Kick on Breakker. After the match, Breakker and Reed square off, but Rollins stands between them and hugs Reed. Breakker and Reed then shake hands before all three men and Paul Heyman celebrate. Punk grabs at Heyman, but Reed flattens Punk with a senton before Rollins and Breakker hold Punk down for a Tsunami.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Chelsea Green and The Secret Hervice (Piper Niven and Alba Fyre). Chelsea says she has risen from the ashes and she will enter her second term as Women's United States Champion.
Zelina Vega retains the WWE Women's United States Championship against Chelsea Green with a Code Red from the top rope despite interference from The Secret Hervice (Piper Niven and Alba Fyre).
WWE Hall of Famers Jimmy Hart and Bushwhacker Luke are seen in the front row. El Hijo del Vikingo is also seen in the crowd.
It is announced that Saturday Night's Main Event and WWE Evolution will take place in Atlanta, Georgia on July 12th and July 13th, respectively.
Before the next match, R-Truth comes out to the old John Cena entrance.
John Cena beats R-Truth after faking using the WWE Championship as a weapon only to hand it to the referee and kick R-Truth in the groin behind the referee's back to hit the Attitude Adjustment for the win. After the match, Cena smashes R-Truth in the face with the WWE Championship.
Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso runs into John Cena. Cena says he looks forward to their next encounter and entertains the ideas of Jey losing his title to Logan Paul and swooping in to take the World Heavyweight Champion and leave with two titles. He wishes Jey luck, and says he will watch his match closely.
Leilani Kai and Tatanka are seen in the crowd.
Damian Priest beats Drew McIntyre in a steel cage match by leaving through the door after hitting McIntyre with a Con-Chair-To. After the match, McIntyre is tended to by medical personnel, even though McIntyre wants to leave under his own power.
Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham are seen in the crowd.
"Main Event" Jey Uso retains the World Heavyweight Championship against Logan Paul. During the match, John Cena shows up and pulls the referee out of the ring after Jey hits the Uso Splash, then attacks Jey. Suddenly, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes returns for the first time since WresleMania and evens the numbers game before hitting Cena witht he Cross Rhodes. Jey then goes for the Uso Splash again and hits it to retain. After the match, Cody says that he is back and ready to fight, then challenges Cena and Logan to a tag team match against himself and Jey Uso at Money in the Bank.
Vashawn Harvey beats "The Gift" Ray Sanders in the first round of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament after Oso gets on the apron and distracts both Sanders and the referee, which allows Oso to throws a chain to Vashawn so he can knock Sanders out and advance. After the match, Vashawn and Oso celebrate, cementing Vashawn as one of Oso's clients.
The Shocker beats CJ Money in the first round of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament after Mama Money tries to hit The Shocker with one of her shoes only to inadvertently hit CJ Money instead.
We see footage of Scorpio Sky teaching at the WrestleCenter.
We hear from The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service). Jimmy Blaylock states that they mean business and that he does not care what they have to do, as there will be no peace in Memphis Wrestling until they get what they want. He does not care if anyone has to die, and he promises that they will take the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships regardless of what they have to do or when they have to do it.
Colton Cage beats Kale in the first round of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament.
In backstage footage from last week, Wonderboy says he tried his hardest and could have done, but he lost against Mike Anthony. Suddenly, The Shocker shows up to bring Wonderboy back up, and Wonderboy thanks him for repaying the favor. He tells The Shocker they should stick together for justice as well as the fans.
"Main Event" Bradley beats CJ Blaine in the first round of the Junior Heritage Championship Tournament after getting the knees up to block a splash from the top rope. When CJ Blaine heads to the ring, he is holding his ribs as if he had been attacked backstage.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) and The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, "Jagged" James Dean, "Nasty" Nick James).
We hear from Sycho Simon, who continues to drag an axe across the ground as he threatens violence on Memphis Wrestling again. We find out that Sycho Simon returns next week.
We see a video package for "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who returns next week.
Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Su Yung by disqualification after Su Yung throws a metal folding chair at Diana Taylor as Diana has a chair of her own in her hands on the top rope only for the referee to take Diana's chair away. After the match, Su Yung spits red mist into Diana's face, and two referees have to stop Su Yung from hitting Diana with a Con-Chair-To. Diana Taylor receives medical assistance as the show ends.
