Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 16, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case) at the announce desk. Justin Case says they are back on track at beating people up and that they will not stop until they are back where they belong. Aaron Roberts says that since the beginning of Memphis Wrestling, he and Zay Washington have been the measuring stick, and if the fans want to disrespect them, then they can lay out two opponents so they can show what it is about.

The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) beat Special Forces (James and Jayson).

Allie Martin asks fans who will win the Ansley Cup at Rumble on the Trail.

Tony Dabbs last eliminates Sevyn Cruz to win the Rumble Before the Trail and earn a shot at the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship at Tupelo Supershow.

We see J. Webb trying to deal with his jealousy towards Wonderboy and The Shocker before tearing a photo of Makkari Kandy in half.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) in a Hustle Hard Match after Xya Wolfe shows up and hits Ellsworth with a low blow followed by a chain for the pin and the win.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats VaShawn Harvey after Oso's plan to introduce a gold chain into the ring backfires due to VaShawn Harvey knocking Oso off the ring apron.

Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock wants security to protect him and The Hollywood Clique (Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) from The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton).

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service)at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock immediately calls out Matchmaker King Cobra, and when King Cobra shows up, Blaylock wants something done regarding The Big Manes. Blaylock wants King Cobra to fire The Big Manes, but King Cobra would rather have a match between The Hollywood Clique and The Big Manes, who soon show up. Jay Smooth and Kale brawl with The Big Manes but quickly get overpowered. The Big Manes soon get their hands on the Secret Service agents before K-Toomer is able to grab Blaylock. Jay Smooth, Kale and security get in the ring, and Jay Smooth and Kale get laid out again. Jimmy Blaylock tries to escape, but he is soon stopped by Coach Pillar, who is holding a metal folding chair. Blaylock has to be helped to the back and into a limousine by a Secret Service agent. K-Toomer says it is not over and that all of The Hollywood Clique will be dealt with.