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.
The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) beat Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz, KJ Rockett, Jay Pariah) in a six-person tag match. After the match, The Bizness Dawgs embarrass Jake Pryor by slamming him and pretending to pee on him. (Jay Pariah is formerly known as Jake Pryor.)
Jaymes (as Derrick King) beats Peyton Presley in a King vs. King Match. Peyton raises Jaymes' hand after the match.
Peter Griffin (played by Big John Dalton) beats The Chicken.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats VaShawn Harvey and CJ Blaine in a Triple Threat Match despite the involvement of Oso Suave throughout the match.
The Super Friends (Makkari Kandy and Wonder Boy) beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).
A Halloween costume contest is held. A family dressed as The Wyatt Family (more accurately, Bray Wyatt, Nikki Cross and Dexter Lumis) wins the contest.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders last eliminates VaShawn Harvey to win the Trick or Treat Battle Royal.
The show ends with somebody winning a WWF "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Smoking Skull Championship.
We look back on Mickie James vs. Velvet Sky for the TNA Knockouts Championship with ODB as the special guest referee from the May 23, 2013 episode of Impact Wrestling.
We look back on Mickie James vs. Tara from Turning Point 2010.
We look back on "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo vs. Mickie James for the TNA Knockouts World Championship from Bound for Glory 2021.
We look back on Mickie James' TNA Hall of Fame induction from Bound for Glory 2025.
Tiffany Stratton suddenly shows up in the ring to start tonight's show to call out Jade Cargill. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and reminds Tiffany that she is "cleared as tolerated" and that her match cannot be jeopardized via physical contact. Jade Cargill shows up, but so does security, and an unfazed Cargill says that "Taffy time is up" on Saturday. Security keeps Tiffany away from Cargill.
We see a vignette for Ilja Dragunov, who says that difficulty shows what men are. He says that suffering is the true test of life, and that the pain will entertain you.
Backstage, R-Truth is dressed as Santa Claus thinking it is Christmas and hands The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) candy, then leaves. Solo Sikoa shows up and calls them bums taking candy from a stranger, then taking offense to them mentioning his family as part of their road back to being tag team champions. Solo then says that the MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) are first in line for tag gold. This leads to Sabin challenging the MFTs to a tag team match.
Before the next match, Tommaso Ciampa rushes past Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) to try to get a United States title shot off of Ilja Dragunov, but Dragunov gives Nathan Frazer the match and tells Ciampa that while the open challenge is for everyone, "there is no reward for jackasses." Ciampa leaves.
Ilja Dragunov retains the WWE United States Championship against Nathan Frazer. After the match, Frazer is attacked from behind by Tommaso Ciampa.
We find out that security have had to break up a brawl between Tommaso Ciampa and Nathan Frazer, then Tama Tonga shows up after the brawl is stopped with the WWE United States Championship in his hands and hands the title back to Ilja Dragunov.
Carmelo Hayes beats Kit Wilson despite interference from The Miz, who attacks Carmelo after the match with a Skull Crushing Finale and tells him it is not over until he says it is over.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Alexa says that The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) are chasing what they have and that they are not hard to find. Charlotte says everyone wants what they have because it works, then says that she let Alexa in and Alexa's life is better for it. Alexa says Nia Jax has been bitter for years and that Nia will find out that she outgrew her.
Backstage, Sami Zayn speaks with General Manager Nick Aldis and asks to be in The Motor City Machine Guns' (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) corner. Aldis tells Sami that he is not cleared and that his presence will make things worse, and asks him to sit this one. Sami agrees, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up. Cody says he is proud of Sami for what he has recently done, then Sami wishes Cody luck before he leaves. Aldis asks Cody if he had anything to do with the attack on Jacob Fatu - which Cody says he has nothing to do with - then mentions the contract signing. Cody says he has seen the contract and that Drew McIntyre now has to read it.
Alexa Bliss beats Nia Jax after Charlotte Flair distracts Nia as she goes for the A-Nia-Lator.
Backstage, The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) run into Rey Fenix. Fenix tells Solo Sikoa he does not want to fight him, then grabs a stool, tells Talla Tonga he wants to fight him, then slaps Talla when Solo says it is on for next week. Solo holds Talla back, telling him to focus on tonight.
We hear from Damian Priest, who says that he should hate Aleister Black for everything he has done to him, but he does not. He says that it is now personal for him and that when he finally gets his hand on Aleister, not even the Devil can save him. He says Aleister spit his poison, but now he will taste his venom when he comes for him.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton speaks with General Manager Nick Aldis when Kiana James and Giulia butt in, with Kiana saying Tiffany should have accepted their help. Tiffany threatens to beat Kiana up, then Giulia says she will not be talking like that - or at all - again after Saturday. Meanwhile, Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre shows up wanting a match for the WWE Women's United States Championship. Giulia gives it to Chelsea so she can prove she is the better champion, then she and Kiana leave, as does Aldis. Chelsea celebrates, then she and Alba notice Nikki Cross, freak out and run.
We see a dark match from earlier today between the mascots of the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Univesrity of Utah Utes. Swoop, the Utes' mascot, gets the win.
The MFTs (Tama Tonga and JC Mateo) beat The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) after Solo Sikoa distracts the referee so that Tonga Loa can shove Alex Shelley off the top rope and onto the floor. After the match, Talla Tonga choke slams Sabin while Tonga Loa beats Alex Shelley down. All of a sudden, Rey Fenix shows up and fights Talla Tonga. Talla lays him out, then Loa goes for the ground and pound until Shinsuke Nakamura shows up. Nakamura fights his way to the ring, but he too gets choke slammed by Talla Tonga.
Backstage, Drew McIntyre meets with General Manager Nick Aldis and says there is no issue with the contract, then tells Aldis he needs to learn to relax when Aldis makes it known that he fears McIntyre will say something on the mike that he should not.
General Manager Nick Aldis oversees the contract signing for the WWE Championship match at Saturday Night's Main Event. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes arrives first. Cody wishes everyone a happy Halloween, then Drew McIntyre is introduced second. McIntyre almost signs the contract, then says he cannot sign it. Cody takes the contract and signs it, then McIntyre says it is lopsided. Aldis says it is in standard legalese and demands McIntyre signs it, but McIntyre refuses, citing the champion's advantage. He also says that Cody will get himself disqualified intentionally again before stating that he will not sign the contract. Aldis says he has had enough of this and says there is a whole locker room full of people who can take his place. McIntyre says "Okay, get one of them." As McIntyre is about to leave, Cody stops McIntyre and says he is "110% fine" with a clause that allows the title to change hands on a disqualification, saying he does not an easy way out against McIntyre. Aldis makes his displeasure known, but Cody tells Aldis that this needs to end and McIntyre tells Aldis to do the right thing. McIntyre then signs the contract. McIntyre calls this a happy moment, but he is also sad, and while Cody finished his story, he comes off as "corporate." McIntyre then says he does things the right way and that he is "the real American Dream." Cody finds it commendable that McIntyre still brings up their parallel pasts as well as McIntyre's return to WWE. He then says that while he grew some balls and walked from WWE, McIntyre just got fired. Cody wishes McIntyre luck, saying that nice guys finished last until he showed up. McIntyre stops Cody on his way out and says Cody keeps giving and the fans keep taking, and that one day, the fans will turn on Cody like they have turned on him. He then says that Cody may be in orange for the fans, then brings up his daughters, saying they would be happy for him to be at home right now trick or treating. Cody nearly attacks McIntyre, but McInytre slips out of the ring. As Aldis reasons with Cody, McIntyre slips back into the ring and hits Cody with a Claymore Kick before looking at the WWE Championship and powerbombing Cody through a table. McIntyre tells Cody to spend time with his family before he takes what is most precious to him - the WWE Championship - away.
This week's show is "A Very Hardy Halloween," with the best of The Broken Hardys (Jeff Hardy/Brother Nero and "Broken" Matt Hardy) with The Broken Hardys as the hosts. Matches and moments include:
"The Final Deletion" ("Broken" Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy) from the July 5, 2016 episode of Impact Wrestling
"Delete or Decay" (The Broken Hardys ["Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero] vs. Decay [Rosemary, Abyss, Crazzy Steve]) from the September 8, 2016 episode of Impact Wrestling
"Tag Team Apocalypto" from the December 15, 2016 episode of Impact Wrestling
King Maxel's debut against Rockstar Spud from "Total Nonstop Action" from the December 15, 2016 episode of Impact Wrestling
The Nemeths' ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) visit to The Hardy Compound from the April 24, 2025 episode of TNA iMPACT!
The System's (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) invasion of The Hardy Compound from the June 13, 2024 episode of TNA iMPACT!
The show ends with "Broken" Matt Hardy having a premonition that The Hardy Compound will see its biggest battle in 2026.
Backstage, we hear from The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and Lee Johnson). Christian says there is nobody like them and that they always outshine who they are up against in the ring, yet Mascara Dorada is getting another title shot before he does. Lee Johnson says he is sorry that Komander is just a bystander in all this, but as for Mascara Dorada, it is personal and it is up to them to make sure they do not make it to Saturday.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Dalton Castle beat The Gifted (Lognan Cruz and TyShaun Perez) and Leeroy Shogun in a six-man tag match.
Billie Starkz beats Aleah James after using the bottom rope for leverage.
Before the next match, Don Callis says it has been sad watching QT Marshall get himself involved with Big Boom AJ and Big Justice, and calls QT Marshall a disappointment to him, the locker room and his family before calling him "a pathetic sack of garbage." He also says he would light QT Marshall on fire and leave him like the bag of trash that he is. Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Lance Archer head to the ring, then Callis says that Azucar could beat QT Marshall with one hand tied behind his match. QT Marshall and Aaron Solo run into the ring and get the next match started quickly. Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
QT Marshall and Aaron Solo beat The Don Callis Family (Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Lance Archer) following interference from Trent Beretta. After the match, Beretta and Romero attack QT Marshall, who is held down by Lance Archer. Big Boom AJ shows up, sends Lance Archer into the ring steps, then clotheslines Romero out of the ring. Beretta kicks AJ in the gut, but QT Marshall is able to send Beretta retreating out of the ring. AJ and QT Marshall unknowingly back into each other, and after AJ confronts QT Marshall, both men embrace and challenge The Don Callis Family to a match at Full Gear.
Backstage, The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Dalton Castle celebrate their win. Dalton Catle says that he is unstoppable with The Outrunners, but then realizes that he may have set the bar too high again when he runs into a Jacksonville Jaguars statue. The Outrunners say they are "built for go, not for show," and Dalton Castle is inspired again.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty beats Alex Zayne by submission in a Pure Rules Match with the Border City Stretch.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling announces The Premier Athletes' (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Story Denali) return to "the worst city in Florida" as well as his own return, then introduces Story Denali. He then has the fans tell The Premier Athletes that they rule only to be told they suck.
The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Story Denali) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) and Isla Dawn in a six-person tag match.
Komander and Mascara Dorada beat The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and Lee Johnson).
Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin beat The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia) by submission in a Trick or Treat Tornado Tag Team Match following a Scorpion Death Lock from Darby to Yuta.
Backstage, we hear from Hook, who says that he is the underdog in his match tonight as he is up against three decorated veterans. He wants his shot at the AEW World Championship, and he will make sure Samoa Joe does not advance after he showed who he really was.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis, who says that he will show everyone that the family has never been stronger when The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) show up. Callis says it is "criminal" what AEW has done to The Young Bucks as of late and that it would help them to have a family to have their backs. He then has production start the special entrance that he has for them. When they head tot he ring, Don Callis introduces The Young Bucks himself, even calling them "the former friends of that rat bastard Kenny Omega," then the pyro goes off. Stokely Hathaway guests on commentary for the next match.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight), The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) and Jurassic Express ("Jungle" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus) in a Fright Night Four-Way #1 contender's match to face Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) for the AEW World Tag Team Championships at Full Gear.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events between "Hangman" Adam Page and Samoa Joe.
The Don Callis Family heads to the ring for the Don Callis Family summit. Callis addresses what is going between "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, the latter of whom is not here ronight. Rocky "Azucar" Romero calls The Don Callis Family the largest and most dominant faction in wrestling today, and says that while some of their members are not here for various reasons, including Takeshita for travel reasons, before unveiling Callis' latest painting, "La Familia." "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander then puts the focus on a video package for The Don Callis Family before "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher recites the family pledge. Suddenly, Takeshita suddenly shows up. Takeshita and Okada have a staredown in the middle of the ring in front of Callis, who tells Takeshita that the family is full of alphas and that there will understandably - and desirably - be some push and pull. Callis then states that they are a family at the end of the day, then states that the family succeeds by listening to what he wants, saying there is no I in team, but an I in family. Callis says that he and Takeshita built the family off the ashes of Kenny Omega's career, and while Takeshita may be the first one, he can be the last out. He tells Takeshita to put his ego aside and shake Okada's hand. He also tells Takeshita that this is not about his ego, but his honor, as Takeshita is hesitant. Takeshita then puts his hand out, but Okada flips him off. The rest of the family has to get between them. Callis admits there is some work to be done and that he will make Takeshita and Okada work together like a family in a tag team match on Collision.
Kyle O'Reilly vs. Jon Moxley ends in a double count-out as O'Reilly counters a Death Rider with a guillotine choke. After the match, Marina Shafir punches out referee Aubrey Edwards, then Claudio Castagnoli runs into the ring and hits O'Reilly with a European Uppercut. Roderick Strong shows up as Shafir grabs a chair, then hits an Angle Slam on Claudio before Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia attack Roderick from behind. Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy and Mark Briscoe show up to even the numbers game, and Darby gives The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio, Yuta, Garcia, Shafir) to face them and suffer. Mark Briscoe says The Death Riders are "fake-ass tough guys" who run away when it is time to fight. Briscoe then challenges The Death Riders to a match , which Orange Cassidy flatly announces is Blood and Guts.
We see a video package of Bandido with his family along with clips of his recent success in both AEW and Ring of Honor.
Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue) beat Queen Aminata and Jamie Hayter to advance in the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne. The former is wearing a cast, and Penelope says she is out indefinitely after tearing her UCL. She says that the women's tag titles were their destiny and that she will make the rest of the women's division feel her pain. Megan Bayne says their fate may be delayed, then says she will decide who is worthy if they step up. All of a sudden, Marina Shafir shows up and says she is listening, then Jon Moxley shows up and realizes that they have potential as a team.
Samoa Joe beats Hook, Ricochet and Bobby Lashley by submission in a Fright Night Four-Way Match to face "Hangman" Adam Page for the AEW World Championship at Full Gear with a Coaquina Clutch to Hook as Lashley goes after Ricochet for hitting him in the back with a metal folding chair. After the match, Lashley chases Ricochet to the back. After the match, Lashley chases Ricochet to the back. Powerhouse Hobbs and Katsuyori Shibata join Joe in the ring as Tony Schiavone shows up to bring out people in costumes, who show up with the contract for the World Championship match. Joe sics Hobbs and Shibata on the men in costume to ensure he has the safest environment possible to sign the contract. He unmasks the person in the Stay-Puft Marshmallow costume only to find out it is not "Hangman" Adam Page, then punches him and signs the contract. Joe then says that Hangman is not as creative as he used to be and apologizes for the carnage, then proclaims that he will free Hangman of the burden of being champion and become AEW World Champion. Joe, Hobbs and Shibata then have beers out of the bucket brought out by one of the costumed men, then Tony Schiavone proposes a toast. Unfortunately for them, "Hangman" Adam Page is now in the ring disguised as Tony Schiavone, and Hangman decimates all three men before security holds him back.
Backstage, Trick Williams is seen harassing the production team and bullying other people as he tells Ricky Saints not to get too comfortable with the NXT Championship and stating that NXT is his house on his way to the ring. Trick gets in the ring and says he has run things in NXT for years as the crowd chants "Trick got whupped!" Trick says he gave Saints the best he had and says that 99 out of 100, he would beat his ass, and that he beat Saints like a bum. Trick says he is not leaving until he gets his title match, and General Manager Ava shows up with two members of security. Ava says there was no controversy and that Trick just lost, but that is not enough for Trick. Trick lists off his accomplishments in NXT until Ricky Saints runs into the ring to brawl with him. Security quickly moves in to separate both men.
We hear from Axiom and Jasper Troy before their Speed Championship tournament match. Axiom says that Jasper cannot beat him because of his speed and that he is just one win away from championshi gold. Jasper Troy gives credit where credit is due to Axiom's ability, but he says there is no counter for power and that he is coming for the Speed title.
We find out that the red casino chip with "2026" is a reference to WrestleMania 42, which WWE advertises the tickets for.
Jasper Troy beats Axiom with six seconds left to advance to the finals of the WWE Speed Championship Tournament to face El Grande Americano for the title. Rayo and Bravo are seen in the crowd during the match.
Backstage, General Manager Ava meets with Sol Ruca and Axiom. Sol Ruca is in a knee brace, but is no longer using a crutch. Ava tells Sol Ruca not to rush her recovery, then brings up the WWE Women's Speed Championship. This time, Sol Ruca vacates the title, stating that the title needs a fighting champion, and a disappointed Zaria leaves before the conversation is finished.
The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame, Tatum Paxley) heads to the ring. Tatum says she has dreamed of being NXT Women's Champion for so long, and calls Halloween Havoc the greatest night of her life. She then says this is not about her, but what the title represents, and that she will not forget what she went through to win the title. She says that chances are rare, but she made the most of hers, and if she can be champion, then anyone can. Tatum then says that she wants to be a fighting champion, but Izzi interrupts, stating she cannot picture her doing that. Izzi says it has been a long four years and that Tatum has come up short before, and says that other people should earn a shot, but Izzi wants to defend against anyone and everyone, even going so far as to bring back the Halloween Havoc wheel. Izzi Dame's name is not on the wheel, but Tatum says she does not want the title to come between them. Izzi asks Tatum if she is sure she wants to do this, but Tatum says she wants to spin the wheel. The wheel lands on Lola Vice, who will face Tatum for the title tonight.
Backstage, Trick Williams is looking for Ricky Saints and General Manager Ava. Meanwhile, Wren Sinclair is talking with Kendal Grey about Kendal's match with Lash Legend, and Kendal says that she is going to put herself on the map tonight against Lash. She also allows Wren Sinclair to be in her corner at ringside.
Kendal Grey retains the Evolve Women's Championship against Lash Legend.
In an Instagram video, we hear from Myles Borne. He says that whatever happens, he and Tavion Heights will always remain friends. He tells Tavion to be ready to do whatever it takes, because he will. We then see an Instagram video from Tavion Heights, who considers Myles Borne a brother, yet knows that brothers fight. He says that he has something to prove to Myles after Myles says that he is out of No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey and Wren Sinclair) because of him.
Backstage, Lola Vice congratulates Tatum Paxley on winning the NXT Women's Championship and providing her with a fair shot for the title before telling her that she will knock her out and become the new champion. Tatum says she worked hard for the title and will not give up her title that quickly. Izzi Dame shows up, and after Lola leaves, Izzi tells Tatum that pressing Lola is not a good idea. Tatum is not shaken, and says that everything is fine.
Myles Borne beats Tavion Heights after countering a suplex with an inside cradle, despite the involvement of Josh Briggs, who shows up briefly on commentary during the match before trying to get physically involved. After the match, Josh Briggs attacks Tavion Heights, and Myles Borne is attacked from behind with a chair by Trick Williams, who calls Ricky Saints out for the NXT Championship. Saints comes out of the crowd to brawl with Trick again. Security quickly moves in to restore order.
Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page and Chelsea Green talk about Ethan Page's recent title retention, their Mixed Tag Team title match in AAA coming up and the opening in the Secret Hervice as Alba Fyre provides security. Thea Hail then summons Joe Hendry from out of a nearby garbage can by saying his name, and after Hendry tells them to focus on their Mixed Tag Title match, Chelsea and Ethan leave. Thea Hail then wheels Joe Hendry, still in the garbage can, out of camera shot.
Lola Vice vs. Tatum Paxley for the NXT Women's Championship ends in a no contest. During the match, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reed) show up and attack Izzi Dame before attacking both Tatum and Lola.
We hear from Blake Monroe, who brags about winning a title while tearing a dream apart, then calls the Women's North American Championship "a mirror" to the scandal that follows her everywhere she goes. She warns the locker room that if anybody chases her, chaos will not be far behind. She also warns that she can take everything anyone loves and make it hers, then declares that her first title defense will be in New York City.
We see a video from "NXT Anonymous" where Je'Von Evans is calling Leon Slater on the phone. Je'Von and Slater get caught up on business, then Slater gets a call from Total Nonstop Action Director of Authority Santino Marella. The phone call ends, then DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) show up and surround Je'Von, who tells them that he and Slater are gunning for the NXT tag team titles. Saquon Shugars says that DarkState is not afraid of them, then challenges Je'Von to a one-on-one match for next week.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interrupts Sol Ruca and Zaria. Zaria says she will win the WWE Women's Speed Championship back for the two of them. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reed) interrupts, with Jacy Jayne saying she has been overlooked for too long and has worked too long to lose her title the way that she did, and tells Tatum Paxley that she will see her next week.
Kelani Jordan retains the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Championship against Jordynne Grace after hitting her in the face with the Knockouts title as the referee is pre-occupied with Trick Williams and Ricky Saints brawling on the outside. After the match, Trick and Saints continue to brawl, and Saints puts Trick through the bottom of the balcony. Saints' shirt is ripped apart when he and Trick come out, then General Manager Ava shows up and puts them in a Last Man Standing Match for the NXT Championship in two weeks. Trick and Saints then continue to brawl as security tries to restore order again.
"Main Event" Jey Uso heads to the ring to start tonight's show. The World Heavyweight Championship is on a podium in the middle of the ring. Jey says that people are getting in his ear, but he does not care what they think, as it is just him for the World Heavyweight Championship, but all of a sudden, CM Punk shows up. CM Punk playfully mocks Jey Uso by calling for an encore of his own entrance theme, then says that while he is happy for Jey for listening to himself and avoiding all of the noise before mentioning his friendship with Jey. He says he has never been in Jey's situation because he listened to himself and followed his own heart, which he admits is harder to do when is either losing or about to lose. Punk says he has a lot of questions and that Jey's body language answers a lot of them for him. He says that Jey has what it takes, then asks Jey how far he is willing to go. He says that both of them need to be champion again, as his own time holding the World Heavyweight Championship after beating Gunther was way too short and he knows how far he is willing to go. Punk says that Jey will find himself in a situation that he cannot "yeet" himself out of and asks him again how far he is willing to go. Jey says "Let's go, Punk...let's go, Uce." He says he has swam in deep water before, then says Punk will spin the block and get the fans to think he is the man to get behind while painting him as the bad guy. He then tells Punk to screw himself, as he is about to show him who the best in the world really is.
Backstage, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio meets with the rest of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez). Dominik says they have a real problem and says that Penta and Rusev has a #1 contender's match, stating that General Manager Adam Pearce has a vendetta against him. He then says that he will have to face the winner at Saturday Night's Main Event. JD McDonagh has to stop Finn Balor from getting mad at Dominik, then Dominik has to take a phone call.
Actor and musician O'Shea Jackson, Jr. and members of the LA Galaxy MLS team are seen in the crowd.
Penta vs. Rusev to decide a #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship ends with El Grande Americano and Los Americanos (Rayo and Bravo) attacking both men. Soon afterwards, Rusev takes out Rayo and Bravo, and Penta nearly hits El Grande Americano with a Penta Driver before Rayo and Bravo make the save.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews LA Knight. Knight says that sometimes, one needs a bit of a drive to keep pushing, and while he did not come out with what he needed, he can do what he needs to do, and he will be gunning for whoever becomes World Heavyweight Champion after Saturday.
The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed) meet backstage. Bron Breakker feels they should have been in last week's battle royal, but Paul Heyman reminds him that General Manager Adam Pearce would have suspended them all and kept him away from the promised land. Heyman says there is one man who shares their vision right now, and that he will soon be victimized by someone who is a victimizer. Heyman tells Breakker that if he can beat him, then his path to the World title is clear. Breakker asks Heyman to make a match with that man tonight, and Heyman tells him it is already done and that the match will happen very soon against LA Knight.
We see a video package of Asuka's ten years in WWE.
Backstage, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh meet with General Manager Adam Pearce and find out that one of them will be going one-on-one with Sheamus after they illegally eliminated him in last week's battle royal. McDonagh volunteers to beat Sheamus, and Finn Balor reminds Adam Pearce that they have a tag team title rematch.
Comedienne Cristela Alonzo is seen in the crowd.
Roxanne Perez beats Nikki Bella after hitting Pop Rox out of the corner. After the match, Raquel Rodriguez attacks Nikki Bella, then Stephanie Vaquer runs to the ring. Raquel and Roxanne almost leave the ring, but Raquel confronts Vaquer. Nikki stands alongside Vaquer, and Raquel backs off.
We see a social media video from Bayley, who says that Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss need a real challenge against two of the best: herself and Lyra Valkyria.
Lyra Valkyria runs into The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), and Asuka is not happy that Lyra and Bayley have a tag team title match, which ends up being the surprise Bayley had for Lyra. Bayley arrives as The Kabuki Warriors leave with a matching jacket, and Lyra has never faced Charlotte Flair or Alexa Bliss. Bayley wonders what happens if they lose, but Lyra wonders what happens if they win.
Backstage, Jimmy Uso reminds "Main Event" Jey Uso that he saved him twice, then tells Jey that Jey saved himself in the battle royal.
Bron Breakker beats LA Knight.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce looks for "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, and he soon finds him with Los Americanos (El Grande Americano, Rayo, Bravo), who take their leave. Dominik says that Los Americanos attacked Penta and Rusev on their own, but Adam Pearce puts Dominik in a Triple Threat Match against Penta and Rusev for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event.
Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso meets with Jimmy Uso. He tells Jimmy that he loves it and that nothing will change that, but tells him that he did not send him over the top rope and did not betray him. He also says he has a lot on his plate and that he does not have much real estate for anyone left. Jimmy and Jey come to an understanding.
JD McDonagh beats Sheamus after Finn Balor hits Sheamus with his shillelagh as Sheamus goes to the top rope.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with Maxxine Dupri, who has earned a shot at the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship. Maxxine says she needs to contact a friend to be ready for whatever Becky Lynch throws at her and give Becky the shock of her life.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Alexa says they do not back down from a challenge, and Charlotte says they are two matches away from having the most successful defenses as Women's Tag Team Champions. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) show up, and Asuka says they should be the one with the title shot, then says Bayley and Lyra Valkyria do not stand a chance, and neither do Charlotte and Alexa. Charlotte says that she has beaten her before and looks forward to facing her, but Asuka says Charlotte is not ready for her.
Backstage, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee talk with General Manager Adam Pearce. Styles says next year may be his last year, but right now, he and Dragon Lee are World Tag Team Champions and are looking for challengers. Finn Balor and JD McDonagh show up demanding their World Tag Team Championship rematch, and AJ Styles and Dragon Lee are game for a rematch next week. Pearce makes it official.
We see a spinning red poker chip with "2026" on it.
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. After the match, The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) run into the ring and attack everyone, but they run away when Bayley stands up to them to protect Lyra.
Backstage, The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire) runs into Jonny Loquasto. The Evantourage try to get out of Evan Daniels' title match against Fidel Bravo, mention that Fidel Bravo is not here and try to leave, but Loquasto puts Evan Daniels in tonight's main event against Gregory Sharpe.
Jordan Cruz and The Epic head to the ring. Cruz says the UWN World title means everything to him and calls it a "screw you" to everyone who has doubted him and proclaims that he will do anything to keep it. He then addresses his opponent, Javi, saying it was hard to find footage of any matches lasting more than a couple of minutes and that Javi is way below his level. Cruz says he is head and shoulders above everyone and that Javi will be lucky to even beat him. All of a sudden, Javi (formerly known as Javier Bernal in WWE) shows up, and The Epic confronts Javi when he gets on the ring apron.
The Epic beats Halex.
Alex Gracia beats Nina. Alex Gracia attacks Nina after the match, then Jack Farmer interviews Gracia, who tells Big Mama that it is cute that she still thinks the UWN Women's Championship belongs to her because she is keeping it warm for her. Gracia says she did not become #1 contender to be second to someone with "all size and no shine."
Delirium (Slade and McCallion) beat Honest John and Hex.
We hear from Gregory Sharpe, who says that the world is in on the fact that he can fight. He says he has nothing but malice and ill intent in the ring, then says he knows how good "Main Evant" Evan Daniels good is and how to break him in half to become champion.
"Main Evant" Evan Daniels retains the UWN Television Championship against Gregory Sharpe after Saturn gets on the apron and distracts Sharpe, which allows Daniels to stack Sharpe up and use the ropes for leverage to retain.
We see Blake Howard's interview with "All Ego" Ethan Page from earlier this week.
We see Kelly Kincaid's interview with Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley from earlier this week.
We see Vic Joseph's interview with Leon Slater and Je'Von Evans from earlier this week.
Je'Von Evans and Leon Slater beat Mr. Iguana and La Parka.
Backstage, Zaria is speaking with Sol Ruca. Sol Ruca says there is still a lot to process, but Zaria tells her she will still be champion after tonight. Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley show up, and Izzi states that Tatum will be NXT Women's Champion. Zaria tells Izzi she will not be walking out as champion, but Izzi says she cannot say the same about Zaria or Sol Ruca.
"All Ego" Ethan Page retains the NXT North American Championship against El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. in a Day of the Dead Match after turning El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.'s ripped-apart mask around to blind him and throwing powder into his eyes when he turns the mask back around. Ethan then bulldogs El Hijo del Dr. Dr. Wagner Jr. off the top rope through a table to retain the title.
Backstage, Kelani Jordan is met by Jordynne Grace, who tells Jordynne that she does not know her. Jordynne then makes it known she is coming for her title after thanks to Total Nonstop Action Director of Authority Santino Marella. Kelani sees this as Jordynne going back to her comfort zone and says that the TNA Knockouts World Championship holds more weight now that she is carrying it, which causes Jordynne to slap her.
NXT Gold Rush is taking place on November 18th and 25th!
Blake Monroe beats Zaria to become the NXT Women's North American Champion after punching Zaria from behind as Zaria checks on Sol Ruca and hitting her with two Glamour Shot DDT's.
In backstage footage from yesterday, Wren Sinclair talks with Karmen Petrovic and Kendal Grey about Lash Legend with Charlie Dempsey on the phone. Lash Legend shows up and confronts Wren and Kendal, and says Kendal may be a champion in Evolve, she should face a real Superstar. Kendal takes this as a challenge, and even puts the Evolve Women's Championship on the line when Wren mentions it. Lash says Kendal is delusional and leaves, but Kendal says they will see if Lash is ready for "The Gray Area."
Tatum Paxley beats Jacy Jayne to become NXT Women's Champion! During the match, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid gets ejected from ringside along with the rest of The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame), who Fallon and Lainey attacked before everyone was ejected from ringside. Near the end of the match, The Culling, Fallon and Lainey come back, and as the referee is distracted with the commotion that is being brokenup by other referees, Izzi Dame grabs the NXT Women's Championship, and while it looks like she is about to hit Tatum, she strikes at Jacy only for Jacy to take her out. Tatum then hits Jacy with the Cemetery Drive to win the match and the title.
Backstage, Myles Borne brings up what happened with Josh Briggs with General Manager Ava when Tavion Heights shows up. Both of them want Josh Briggs, and Ava puts them both of them in a match on Tuesday.
NXT Deadline is live on Saturday, December 6th!
DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) beat The Broken Hardys (Brother Nero and "Broken" Matt Hardy) in a Broken Rules Match to become NXT Tag Team Champions for a second time after Lennox and Osiris put Brother Nero through a table with a Doomsday Device.
Backstage, Je'Von Evans and Leon Slater are disappointed that DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) are NXT Tag Team Champions again, but realize they have unfinished business with DarkState and decide to go after the NXT tag team titles.
We hear from El Grande Americano, who says that he is currently with friends in Mexico and that the WWE Speed Championship belongs to the Americano family.
Ricky Saints retains the NXT Championship against Trick Williams.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame, Tatum Paxley). Tatum Paxley is ecstatic to be champion, and Izzi Dame says that the moment is Tatum's, not hers. Tatum then says that if NXT wasn't crazy enough, it is about to get even crazier on Tuesday.
"Hangman" Adam Page heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that one dies the hero or lives long enough to be the villian, then addresses The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata), saying The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta) may have hurt them, but never killed them, and that when they had the opportunity, The Opps cleared the way for someone to finally take the AEW World Championship from Jon Moxley, which he owes Samoa Joe for. He says that he gave Joe a shot at the AEW World Championship and told him what was going to happen, and while it took everything he had, he knocked Joe on his "big, burly ass" and beat him at WrestleDream. Hangman then says that Joe not only felt anger, but also embarrassment at being unable to beat him, and in that anger and embarrassment, The Opps stabbed him in the back. He tells The Opps that they have become the very thing they have fought against for so long and that they should have known better. He says that Joe should have known better than to think he could beat him and that The Opps should have known better than to make an enemy out of him. Hangman tells Joe that he is hunting him in response to Joe saying that he is hunting Hangman, as he is the World Champion and he is going to find him not when he is hurt or angry while off his game, but at the exact moment he decides to, and when he does, he will do far worse than embarass or beat Joe; he will ruin his entire life.
In footage from earlier today, PAC says that The Death Riders are playing the long game and that tonight, he will play his part once again. He tells Tomohiro Ishii that he will smoke him in the ring and remind everyone of who The Death Riders The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, Marina Shafir) are.
PAC beats Tomohiro Ishii following the interference from Wheeler Yuta behind the referee's back.
"The Toxic Spider" Thekla beats Mina Shirakawa by submission with the Death Trap to end Mina Shirakawa's undefeated singles match streak and extend her own. During the match, Julia Hart and Skye Blue show up to watch the match from ringside, and their distraction near the end of the match allows Thekla to get the win.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews TayJay (Anna Jay and Tay Melo). Anna Jay says they have been fighting for the women's tag team division for the last five years. All of a sudden, Nixon Newell (formerly known as Tegan Nox in WWE) and Miranda Alize suddenly show up and challenge TayJay to a match, and Tay Melo accepts.
MxM TV (Mansoor, Mason Madden, Johnny TV, Taya Valkyrie) head to the ring for a casting call. After Mansoor mocks the fans for getting fatter and makes fun of the ring announcer's looks, the open challenge is answered by CMLL luchadora Olympia.
Olympia beats Taya Valkyrie.
We see a video package for Samoa Joe vs. Hook vs. Ricochet vs. Bobby Lashley in a Fright Night Four-Way Fight to decide a #1 contender for the AEW World Championship at Full Gear on next week's Dynamite.
Ace Austin beats "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Don Callis. Callis calls Lexy Nair "a high school gossiper" and makes fun of her for being Southern before stating that families has little disagreements and that when you have a family full of alphas, they will test each other, and one has to manage it. Don Callis says that he knows his family and that "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada are just fine because they take direction from him. He says that they know what he wants, which is unity and harmony as well as championship gold. Callis announces that there will be a "Don Callis Family summit" next week.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Dalton Castle. The three of them are soon interrupted by "Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens arguing with each other, and the secret to their success is not revealed.
Hook beats Griff Garrison by submission with Redrum. Eddie Kingston gets in the ring with a chair to ensure there is no funny business from the rest of The Frat House (Cole Karter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson) after the match.
We see a video package for Jamie Hayter and Queen Aminata vs. Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue) in the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Tournament.
JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) and Jurassic Express ("Jungle" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus) beat FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) in a $400,000 All-Star Eight-Man Tag Team Match.
Vickie Guerrero shows up dressed as Cruella de Ville at the announce desk with a microphone. She says that Memphis has "the most horrible, disgusting dogs" and that it is time for her to get a new outfit, and to do that, she has hired her own dogcatchers to hunt for some dogs. The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) shows up, and Jimmy Blaylock shows up wearing a "Dawg Catcher" hat and a biant net. He says that when The Hollywood Clique catches dogs, he neuters and spays them. He has Dustin Starr hold a carrot while cutting the carrot with a pair of scissors to prove a point. The Bizness Dawgs show up dressed as dalmatians and tells Blaylock that he has "a dawg problem" and that these old dogs can still "whoop that trick." This starts a brawl that leads into the next match, with Vickie Guerrero guesting on commentary.
We see footage of candy being handed out in the WrestleCenter parking lot.
The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) in a Trick or Street Fight after Jay Smooth distracts the referee, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock catches Xya Wolfe with a net, and Vickie Guerrero goes to slap Xya only for Xya to duck, causing Vickie to slap Blaylock instead. Blaylock and Vickie argue, and Vickie slaps Blaylock again, this time on purpose.
We see footage of past Halloween Spectacular episodes.
Backstage at the WrestleCenter, Derrick King welcomes Vickie Guerrero to Memphis, then sees somebody in costume as a younger Derrick King.
We see previous winners of the Halloween costume costume, then we see the many participants of this year's contest alongside The Shocker and Wonderboy before "Main Event" Bradley, Mama Money and CJ Money show up to crash the proceedings. This leads into the Costume Chaos Battle Royal.
Sycho Simon last eliminates Marko "Hangtime" Harris to win the Costume Chaos battle royal.
We see somebody pretending to be AJ Francis, saying that he will take anyone on except for Big John Dalton due to Big John being a future Hall of Famer.
We see a video package of the events leading up to today's main event between The Slaughterhouse and Reverend Ash Taylor's Righteous Path, now known as The Modern Day Monsters.
The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow) beat The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) and Reverend Ash Taylor in a Slaughterhouse Rules Match after Bruce choke slams Reverend Ash Taylor into thumbtacks following the sudden appearance of Sister Asa.
We look back on Angelina Love and Velvet Sky vs. ODB and Roxxi Laveaux from Turning Point 2007.
We look back on Tara vs. Gail Kim vs. Velvet Sky vs Miss Tessmacher in a four-way elimination match for the TNA Knockouts Championship from the January 26, 2013 episode of Impact Wrestling.
We look back on Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne for the TNA Knockouts Championship from Sacrifice 2014.
We look back on The Beautiful People's (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) induction into the TNA Hall of Fame from Bound for Glory 2025.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Jimmy Uso. Jimmy thanks Cody for what he did for Jacob Fatu, then says he is looking for General Manager Nick Aldis. Cody asks Jimmy if everything is okay with Jey Uso, but Jimmy says that Cody has to have seen what has happened. Cody tells Jimmy that he gets what is happening and that he has to do what is right for himself. Cody then heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cody talks about how he smacked the WWE Championship across Drew McIntyre's head, and almost as soon as Cody asks if he should apologize for that, McIntyre shows up out of the crowd not wanting an apology from Cody. He questions the fans for what he thinks is having the gall for cheering for Cody and booing him, stating that the fans are complicit in Cody's crimes and that the fans have been brainwashed by "Corporate Cody's propaganda" and keep cheering no matter what he does. McIntyre says he has been screwed so many times that it is now about him finishing his own story and that he will finish it next week at Saturday Night's Main Event. McIntyre says that everyone wants to blame him and says it is always him, then starts blaming Jimmy Uso before Cody interrupts him, stating that he will fight McIntyre right now if he wants another fight. As McIntyre approaches the ring, he is attacked from out of the crowd by Jimmy Uso. Security and officials quickly move in to separate both men, even as Jimmy hits McIntyre with a tope suicida. Even Cody has to calm Jimmy down as General Manager Nick Aldis is in the background, and MFT (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) soon heads to the ring for the next match.
Backstage, Drew McIntyre is arguing with General Manager Nick Aldis when he is attacked by Jimmy Uso again. Security shows up again to break up the brawl.
MFT (JC Mateo and Tama Tonga) beats Rey Fenix and Shinsuke Nakamura after Solo Sikoa distracts the referee so that Talla Tonga can choke slam Rey Fenix into the ring apron.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis tells Jimmy Uso, who now wants to take things into his own hands, that he cannot have any more chaos and says he and Drew McIntyre can have a match, but Jimmy says he wants a fight. Aldis makes their match no-disqualification.
Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre meet with Giulia to run a campaign with Chelsea as champion and Giulia as "Vice President." Kiana James shows up and says Giulia has no time for her before mentioning her match with Tiffany Stratton. Alba Fyre tries to give Giulia a flyer to fill the position for a new member of The Secret Hervice, but Giulia rejects it.
Tiffany Stratton beats Kiana James. After the match, Tiffany is attacked from behind by Giulia, who hits Tiffany with the Arrivederci before Jade Cargill runs into the ring and lays Giulia out. Cargill then helps Tiffany up and shakes and raiser her hand before handing the WWE Women's Championship to her. Jade then turns to leave before clocking Tiffany with a clothesline, attacking her further and throwing her into the ring post. Cargill continues to attack Tiffany on the outside even as referees try to keep her back, even stomping her left knee into the ring steps.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov runs into Sami Zayn, who congratulates Dragunov on his win. Dragunov tells Sami that he respects him as a fighter and his open challenges were legendary, then Sami passes the open challenge on to Dragunov, knowing that he can leave it in the ring every single week.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill, who says that consequences only happen when one makes mistakes and that she made a mistake allowing patience to be rewarded rather than power. She says that she will take the WWE Women's Championship.
Before the next match, Ilja Dragunov says that he has missed the fans and that his year of recovery has had many highs and lows, but he does not give up, and because of the obsession in his heart, he stands as the new WWE United States Champion. He says that he will defend the title with all his obsession after winning it from a great man in Sami Zayn and that he must continue the legacy of the open challenge. The open challenge is answered by Aleister Black.
Ilja Dragunov retains the WWE United States Championship against Aleister Black in an open challenge after Zelina Vega gets ejected from ringside for tripping Dragunov on the outside and Damian Priest shows up to show the burn around his left eye. After the match, Damian Priest gives Aleister Black a beating. He goes for a Con-Chair-To on the announce table, but Zelina Vega goes for Priest's bad eye, allowing both her and Aleister to escape.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Carmelo Hayes, who says that while The Miz taught him a lot and he is a future Hall of Famer, he crossed a line. He says that he and Miz are even and that he is back to fulfilling his destiny. He says that he owes it to his fans and himself to get back on track to being "Him," then Kit Wilson shows up and tells Carmelo Hayes that his patriarchal and hierarchal. Carmelo tells Kit Wilson he will see him in the ring next week.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov runs into Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom). Both of them look forward to facing Dragunov in the open challenge, and Dragunov says he will look forward to seeing them. He leaves, then #DIY (Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Candice LeRae) shows up and tells them to make their dreams smaller. Axiom says Gargano wanted to wrestle him, then chalks it up to Gargano being scared. Candice LeRae says they are not worth their time, then they leave. Tama Tonga then shows up and makes a throat slash gesture towards them.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Charlotte and Alexa accept Bayley and Lyra Valkyria's challenge, then Nia Jax shows up wanting to see Charlotte and Alexa stab each other in the back. Charlotte says Nia is projecting, but Nia mentions her history with Alexa. Alexa says people can change, but if Nia is looking for the old her, she is not hard to find. Nia takes this as a challenge and says she will see Alexa next week.
Drew McIntyre beats Jimmy Uso in a no-disqualification match after throwing a chair into Jimmy's face as Jimmy goes for an Uso Splash before hitting him with a Claymore Kick for the win. After the match, McIntyre wraps a chair around Jimmy's throat and tries to choke Jimmy out with it. Officials show up to try to stop McIntyre, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes rush into the ring and fights McIntyre. He takes out McIntyre before checking on Jimmy Uso, but McIntyre gets back in the ring and hits Cody with a Claymore Kick.
This week's edition is Bound for Glory: Fade to Black, a documentary that goes behind the scenes of Bound for Glory 2025.
TNA President Carlo Silva holds a meeting with the locker room and tells them to get the word going that Bound for Glory is coming up and that there are still a few tickets left. KC Navarro, despite being injured, is there. He says that NXT Showdown did good numbers and that they need to keep the momentum going. Chris Bey is also there, and the one-year anniversary of his career-halting accident is brought up, and he is given a TNA All-Star Award. Chris Bey admits it has been a tough, but fun, year and that he enjoys seeing what TNA is doing, saying it helps him push his rehab sessions - which he just got discharged from - further. Eddie Edwards talks about how he has wanted a show in Boston, Massachusetts and how he is glad that TNA has finally done a show there.
We get behind-the-scenes footage of Mickie James and The Beautiful People (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) before their TNA Hall of Fame inductions.
We get Steve Maclin and Frankie Kazarian's thoughts about their match.
We see the TNA Knockouts World Championship Match between challenger Indi Hartwell and champion Kelani Jordan, then we see Eddie Edwards at home in Boston, Massachusetts talking about how he is finally able to tell the fans in Boston that TNA is finally coming to the city.
We see the finish for Hardcore War between The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) and Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Special Agent Zero, Tasha Steelz) as well as Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards and Moose's thoughts on the match.
We hear from Leon Slater, who talks about how he has watched TNA all his life, then we see hits match with Je'Von Evans with the TNA X Division Championship on the line. Despite how the match ended, Leon Slater gets a standing ovation backstage, and Leon Slater looks forward to having another match with Je'Von Evans.
We hear from Chris Bey, who talks about his injury from a year ago and how the energy of seeing what TNA was doing got him through his recovery. We also see his return to TNA before Chris Bey talks about how he beat the odds even as they felt far away.
We see the Road to Glory segment for "The Final Table," where The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) talk about how their careers as well as the times that their paths have crossed. We also see the aftermath of "The Final Table," where Devon calls the match his very last one.
We see behind-the-scenes footage of Mike Santana after his TNA World Championship victory.
The show ends with an encore presentation of Mike Santana vs. Trick Williams for the TNA World Championship at Bound for Glory.
Mascara Dorada beats Angelico to become #1 contender for the ROH World Champion.
Jay Lethal, Adam Priest and "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) by submission with a single leg crab from Billington to Reynolds.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Angelica Risk by submission with the Venus de Milo in a Pure Rules Match to advance in the ROH Pure Women's Championship Tournament. After the match, Yuka Sakazaki shows up for the next match and stares Purrazzo down briefly before getting in the ring.
Yuka Sakazaki and Alex Windsor beat Billie Starkz and Aleah James after Billie turns on Aleah for tagging herself in.
Backstage, we hear from Jay Lethal, Adam Priest and "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington. Lethal addresses The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and Lee Johnson), who says that he does not let anybody down and challenges them to a rubber match.
Isla Dawn and Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) beat Dream Girl Ellie, Leeroy Shogun and Bryce Cannon in a six-person tag match.
In backstage footage from WrestleDream, "Hangman" Adam Page tells Samoa Joe that he warned him and that when he finds him, he will ruin "[his] goddamn life."
The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) by submission after Ricochet gets on the apron, distracting MVP as he goes for the Playmaker on Joe only for Joe to counter with a Coaquina Clutch to win and retain. After the match, Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) show up, and The Hurt Syndicate chases them and Ricochet up the ramp before Tony Schiavone interviews Samoa Joe in the ring. Joe says it is a pleasure to be in San Antonio, Texas, mostly because of the women, then says that as long as he is on Planet Earth, he will go after champions and show that they are not the best. Joe then tells "Hangman" Adam Page that he will slap his cowboy ass and make him his bitch just like how every other team has made every sports team in San Antonio their bitch. He says that The Opps stand in opposition to everyone and are never lacking.
Darby Allin heads to the ring. Darby lays his AEW flag on the mat and says that he was once viewed as irresponsible, but now he has proven that he is willing to die for AEW after climbing Mount Everest. He says that he was never going to quit against Jon Moxley and that he is wearing the scars today, then says that The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, Marina Shafir) are not just going to go away and that as long as they are breathing, he will not be far behind.
We hear from Jurassic Express ("Jungle" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus). "Jungle" Jack Perry says that they have beaten the greatest tag team of a generation and one of the greatest tag teams of all time, and that they are now going to reclaim everything that they lost. He says that they are going to take it all back, including the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
Jamie Hayter and Queen Aminata beat the team of Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford, Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart and Skye Blue), and the team of Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale in a four-way tag team match to earn the right to pick their first round opponents in the Women’s World Tag Team Title Tournament. After the match, Hayter chooses Julia Hart and Skye Blue as her and Queen Aminata's first round opponents.
Backstage, The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) are trying to speak with Tony Khan when Renee Paquette shows up. Nick says they are broke and that they are trying to get another money match and will team with or fight against anyone, then Tony Khan answers. Tony Khan makes a $400K eight-man tag match between the team of JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) and Jurassic Express ("Jungle" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus) vs. the team of The Young Bucks and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), the last of whom shows up with Stokely Hathaway, who hands Nick a $1 bill, stating the Bucks need it more than them.
In footage from WrestleDream, Jon Moxley says he did not deliver on what he promised and that tonight, Darby Allin's strength was the deciding factor. He says that one day, it will be Darby's downfall. Moxley says that tomorrow, the sun rises again, and The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, Marina Shafir) go back to work. He says their only competition is themselves and that nobody does what he does and nobody sets the standard that they set. Moxley says that he still knows who he is when he looks in the mirror.
Kyle O'Reilly beats Jon Moxley by disqualification after Moxley punches out referee Paul Turner as O'Reilly has him in the ankle lock. This causes officials to get in the ring to check on Paul Turner, disqualify Moxley, and break up a brawl when The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong) and The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia) all show up at once.
The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong) beat The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia) After the match, both The Conglomeration (Briscoe, Cassidy, Strong, Kyle O'Reilly, Tomohiro Ishii) and The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio, Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, Marina Shafir) brawl, and Marina Shafir hits Tomohiro Ishii with a low blow after Jon Moxley distracts Ishii. Claudio almost hits Orange with a military press slam, but Darby Allin shows up and smacks Claudio in the back of the knee with a baseball bat. A freed Orange hits Claudio with the Orange Punch, and The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio, Yuta, Garcia, PAC, Shafir) retreat.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and Don Callis head to the ring. Fletcher announces that he has defended the TNT Championship six times and six month and recently retained against Mark Briscoe, who he is now 3-2 against and now done with. He says that he has Mark Briscoe's number and that he could wrestle him a million more times and beat him a million more times, then proclaims that he will be TNT Champion for a very long time. Mark Briscoe shows up and tells Fletcher he does not have to talk so much all the time, then says he was about to leave after tonight's victory until he heard Fletcher run his mouth and had no choice but to retort. Briscoe says that it does not need to be a million more times and asks Fletcher to give him one more shot. Callis whispers in Fletcher's ear before telling Briscoe that while he is a great wrestler and athlete, he sounds desperate, and it is off-putting. He mentions that Briscoe has ten kids at home and that he does not have a family, but a financial burden, and says that his family supports each other and is not a bunch of "bloodsucking leeches." Callis tells Briscoe that he cannot tell him what he wants to hear, but he can tell him what he needs to hear: no.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mina Shirakawa. Mina says she has not heard from "Timeless" Toni Storm since last week but knows she is said, but together, they are "The Timeless Love Bombs," and they will fight for the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla shows up and says Mina has not lost everything yet. Mina tells Thekla she has fought her in Japan and challenges her to a match on Collision. Thekla then says Toni will cry when she sees what she does to Mina.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada retains the AEW Unified Championship against Bandido after avoiding the 21-Plex and hitting the Rainmaker. After the match, the rest of The Don Callis Family shows up to celebrate with Okada, with "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita showing up last with his own entrance theme and the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on his shoulder. Don Callis and Kyle Fletcher have to hold Takeshita back as the show ends.
The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame, Tatum Paxley) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Tatum Paxley talks about how she outlasted nineteen other women for a shot at the NXT Women's Championship and how it has been four years since she was at her lowest point, then thanks the fans for being there all this time. She says that she is now in her first premium live event and that she has The Culling at her side, and states that Izzi Dame has been her friend when the rest of the women's division tried to use her. Tatum says she will bring championship gold to The Culling. Suddenly, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up, and Jacy Jayne tells Tatum that she does not stand a chance on Saturday, and while Tatum has The Culling and the fans on her side, everyone is thinking that Tatum has no shot at beating her. Jacy says that she started her reign as "the most beatable champion," but she has drilled it into everyone's heads that she is unbeatable. She then tells Tatum is "barely even average," and that Izzi actually had a shot at being #1 contender. Tatum says she can tell that Jacy is trying to drive a wedge between her and Izzi, and while Jacy debuted as part of one of the biggest factions in NXT, she trained for years to get to this moment, and now is her time. As Fallon says that it will be that much sweeter when Jacy beats Tatum, Izzi says The Culling is stronger than ever, and they will accept The Culling for who she is. Jacy says she used to think highly of Izzi, and says Izzi has been more of a babysitter than a leader. Tatum says Izzi always has her back while Fatal Influence only has each others' back when it is convenient, but Fallon says Fatal Influence is ready to step. Jacy tells Tatum to be careful what she wishes for, then both teams brawl and Jacy is quickly on her own. Fallon and Lainey have to pull Jacy out of the ring in order to save her.
Backstage, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo talks with Arianna Grace regarding Total Nontstop Action Director of Authority. Arianna says she may have dropped a few hints about their relationship, then Stacks says they will take things to the next level with championship gold. Meanwhile, Leon Slater and Je'Von Evans talk about Slater's match with Stacks.
Leon Slater retains the Total Nontstop Action X Division Championship against Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. After the match, Je'Von and Slater propose that they team up for a match at Halloween Havoc, and as they welcome all comers to the challenge, Mr. Iguana and La Parka show up. Mr. Iguana says they have spoken to General Manager Ava, who has had the same idea, and that their match is on for Halloween Havoc.
We hear from Zachary Wentz, who says that the WWE Speed Championship is meant for him and that he will beat Jasper Troy. We also hear from Jasper Troy, who says that while speed has never been his game, he will destroy Wentz when he catches him.
Los Americanos (Rayo and Bravo) are seen in the crowd before the next match.
Jasper Troy beats Zachary Wentz to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Kelani Jordan finds out that the contents of her locker are being thrown out of the locker room for supposedly siding with Total Nonstop Action. Jordynne Grace shows up, not believing what is happening. Kelani does not want to hear from Jordynne, but Jordynne says she was in Kelani's position once. Kelani thinks Jordynne is trying to get herself a shot at the TNA Knockouts Championship.
We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), who brag about laying The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) out backstage. They say they are "the here and now" and that they will take back the NXT tag titles when The Hardys take over their vignette. The Hardys tell DarkState that they are more naive than they realize and that they have been through it all, and that it will take more to bring them down. They both enter the Lake of Reincarnation, and "Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero come out as Reby Hardy plays piano. They then challenge DarkState to a tag team title rematch in a Broken Rules Match.
Backstage, Sol Ruca - using a cane - and Zaria head to the ring. Zaria asks Sol Ruca if she wants to make the announcement that she is going to make in the ring, and Sol Ruca says she has to.
Sol Ruca, Zaria and General Manager Ava are in the ring. Sol Ruca says that she got injured on SmackDown, then says that she blames no one and that injuries are part of the game. She announces that she is not medically cleared to defend the North American Women's Championship and does not know when she will be cleared again. She says she does not want to hold up the women's division and that she will earn the title back, then Blake Monroe shows up and says she was #1 contender for the title and that she should be champion. Zaria tells Ava not to take anything Blake says into consideration, then tells Blake that there are no handouts in NXT. Zaria then makes the decision to take Sol Ruca's place and defend the title in her honor. Ava admits this is unconventional, but a great idea, and leaves the choice up to Sol Ruca. Sol says she fought so hard for the title, but there is no one she trusts more than Zaria, and she says yes. Blake Monroe vs. Zaria for the NXT North American Women's Champion. Blake gets angry with Ava, and Zaria hits Blake with an F-5.
We hear from Axiom, who says that no one knows speed like he does and that while he is impressed with "Super" Sean Legacy, it will be a whole new level of speed when they are in the ring. We then hear from Sean Legacy, who considers Axiom a great competitor before stating that he likes his chances of making the WWE Speed Championship "super."
We see a video from "NXT Anonymous" where Myles Borne and Tavion Heights are frustrated with coming up short when Josh Briggs shows up and brags about beating Matt Cardona before stating there is only room for one at a top, and it is him.
Axiom beats "Super" Sean Legacy with three seconds left to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament. Los Americanos (Rayo and Bravo) are seen in the crowd again at the start of the match.
We hear from "All Ego" Ethan Page, who says that El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. may be fighting to defend the honor of his past, but championship gold is also on the line. He says that El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.'s father could not touch him in his prime, and that El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. will be left for dead.
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. After the match, Bronco Nima goes on the attack with the ring steps as Lucien Price clears off the announce table so the both of them can put Tank Ledger through it.
Wren Sinclair is on the phone with Charlie Dempsey when Lash Legend shows up. Lash is not interested in Wren's attempt to give No Quarter Catch Crew "a more feminine flair." Kendal Grey shows up and does not take kindly to Lash talking down to Wren, and Lash Legend tells Kendal Grey she had better watch it.
Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Lainey Reid) beat The Culling (Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley). After the match, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid continue to attack Izzi, and they and Jacy are about to gang up on Tatum when Tatum suddenly fights back and takes them all down herself.
General Manager Ava is in the ring to oversee the contract signing for Trick Williams vs. Ricky Saints for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc, with security standing at the ring apron and a no-contact order in effect. Trick Williams makes his way to the ring first, followed by Ricky Saints. Trick says he does things on his own time and that he waits for his moment and his spotlight, and that while Saints is the champion, he is still the main event. He says he left Saints hanging at Showdown to prove that he is the one who can put NXT on his back. Trick says that he owes NXT and Total Nonstop Action nothing and that he is loyal only to himself, then says he will become a three-time NXT Champion before signing the contract. Saints admits he is an emotional man and that he knows who he is, but questions if the same can be said about Trick, as the NXT Championship can make one lazy or ambitious, and while he became more ambitious, Trick lost the plot. As Saints says that Trick was ready to leave NXT, Trick says that Saints was grinding on the indies, where he says he himself does not belong. Saints signs the contract as Trick says he says a cosplayer and a future stunt double when he looks at him. Trick says nobody can replace him and that Saints will be his stand-in at best, and says that at Halloween Havoc, "The Absolute Era" will be over. Saints says Trick would have folded like the shirt he is wearing on the indies, then says that Saints is his house. He then says that he is locked in while Trick will be locked out. Both men have a verbal confrontation that soon gets physical when Trick sucker punches Saints. Saints soon grabs Trick and puts him through the table.
