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.
Before the next match, it is revealed that Aaron Roberts' left ankle has been injured with a chair outside of the WrestleCenter, and Matchmaker King Cobra says that another match will have to open this week's show while he takes care of things backstage.
Mike Mondo retains the NWA National Championship against Wonderboy.
Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, who says that he is here for a fight despite an injured leg, and that he is going to fight despite his injury. He then tells Brewer to go tell Matchmaker King Cobra.
Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.
The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick), The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow), The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte), The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) and Muddy Waters ("The Judge" RJW and Gio Savage) in Tag Team Turmoil after Tim Grind and Xya Wolf stop "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock from running off with the tag team titles by shoving a Twinkie in his mouth.
"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts following a chair shot from the outside to Roberts' hurt leg by Justin Case followed by two top rope moonsaults by Washington.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats Mike Anthony and Tim Bosby in a Triple Threat Match to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for the second time. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels is the special enforcer. During the match, Tim Bosby pulls senior official David Knight out of the ring after Mike Anthony hits Ray Sanders with a brainbuster, shoves Derrick King down when Derrick confronts him, then takes the Heritage Championship and attacks Mike Anthony with it. Derrick King gets in the ring and hits Bosby with the Superkick, then Ray Sanders hits The Slice on Mike Anthony. The GunShow makes the count, and Ray Sanders is champion once again.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Before he can say much, however, Jacob Fatu makes his way to the ring. Jacob says Cody would not even be out here talking about the Elimination Chamber if it were not for Drew McIntyre, and that he had Cody and Sami beaten and that they both know it. He then says his concern right now is not with Cody, but with McIntyre, who he then calls out so he can dog walk all over Fort Lauderdale, Florida. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and announces that he gave McIntyre the night off as he saw this coming, and that he cannot take any unnecessary risk given what is happening on the road to WrestleMania. Aldis tells Jacob to come to his office so they can discuss Jacob getting his hands on McIntyre, who is unexpectedly in the luxury box. McIntyre appreciates the night off, but tells Aldis that he is the champion, he does what he wants and that he bought the entire luxury box to watch tonight's show because he loves SmackDown so much. He then tells Jacob Fatu what he is going to do about it, and Jacob Fatu almost jumps the barricade only for Aldis to stop him and remove him from the building. McIntyre says that the whole world is against him, and that everyone is jealous and wants to be him because he is the champion. Cody disagrees, saying McIntyre is an asshole.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov meets with Carmelo Hayes and says that Carmelo is not only the United States Champion and that he does not miss when he shoots, but he will qualify for and win the Elimination Chamber Match and go on to WrestleMania. Carmelo tells Dragunov he does not need him to tell him that, but Dragunov does mention that there is still a fight open for the United States Championship. He then tells him that he has some business to take care of with Tama Tonga.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis tells Jacob Fatu to be patient and wait, as he will give him Drew McIntyre, but Jacob Fatu says he will not wait much longer before he leaves the building.
Tama Tonga beats Ilja Dragunov following the distraction by Tama Tonga. After the match, Solo Sikoa says that he is not playing, then Dragunov attacks Solo from behind only to be manhandled by The MFT's. Matt Cardona runs to the ring, but he is also overpowered. Apollo Crews runs to the ring and is also decimated by Talla Tonga, then the lights go out and Uncle Howdy appears on the TitanTron. He tells Solo that he uses his family as a crutch and that it is time hat he proves he can stand on his own. Uncle Howdy says that the next time he is in the ring, he will be alone and he will expose all of Solo's securities to the Fireflies, then asks if Solo will show up.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis confronts Drew McIntyre and dares McIntyre to keep testing him.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Randy Orton. Orton says the competition for the Elimination Chamber is on edge, then Zelina Vega shows up and says there is only road left. Aleister Black says there was a time when the locker room would not be able to get close to Orton as they would wake up with a headache from the punt. Aleister wants to know where the old Orton is and wants to get in his head a bit, and Orton tells Aleister that he will see him in the ring. Aleister says that Orton may consider the old him buried, but he will dig it back up.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Nia Jax and Lash Legend. Nia says this is the busiest time of the year for the busiest Superstars, and that she plans on qualifying for the Elimination Chamber. Lash Legend says that they are coming for it all, and any doubt that anyone has against them will be wiped out at WrestleMania.
Jade Cargill heads to the ring. Cargill says that she defends her title on her time, and says that Jordynne Grace's best was not good enough. He says that everyone runs their mouth, but when they step up, they fold. She addresses Liv Morgan's WrestleMania decision and says she wants to hear it face-to-face, then says that regardless of whoever comes out of the Elimination Chamber, she is walking out of WrestleMania as champion. Charlotte Flair heads to the ring for the next match as Cargill is on her way to the back, and Cargill gets in her face. A referee has to show up to get Cargill away from Charlotte.
Kiana James beats Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax in a women's Elimination Chamber qualifier after getting under Charlotte as she has Nia in the Figure Eight and pins her shoulders to the mat.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Rhea is impressed that Kiana James has qualified for the Elimination Chamber, then Iyo Sky says Giulia will not be so lucky. Rhea says they are both focused on the Elimination Chamber, but they are tag team champions for a reason. Iyo Sky says The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) do not stand a chance.
Oba Femi beats Kit Wilson. During the match, Kit Wilson tries to reason with Oba Femi by reading him a poem where he tries to compliment him. He then says he sees a teddy bear instead of a brute, and Oba grabs Kit Wilson and demands that he read another poem. Kit Wilson then reads a poem called "Nine Things I Hate About Men," then gets thrown back in the ring as soon as he mentions Oba Femi again. One Fall From Grace later, Oba Femi wins.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is met by R-Truth, who thinks that "an Elimination Chamber award" is in the giant crate. Aldis thinks that R-Truth has it confused with a Slammy award (which R-Truth states he has never head of), then has the crate taken back to Raw before Damian Priest shows up. R-Truth tells Damian Priest that only one of them is heading to WrestleMania, but Aldis tells him that only Priest has an Elimination Chamber qualifier. R-Truth says that Aldis got the balls mixed up and that he wants "the bald Nick Aldis" back before he leaves.
Clash in Italy has been announced for Sunday, May 31st.
Tiffany Stratton beats Alba Fyre despite the distraction by Chelsea Green.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes meets with Sami Zayn. Cody tells Sami he has nothing to be ashamed of regarding their Elimination Chamber qualifier, but Sami says that Cody should be ashamed of himself after he hit him with a Cross Rhodes. Rhodes says it was an opportunity and that opportunities have to be taken advantage of, which is why Sami is not WWE Champion. Sami says that is easy for Cody to say as he has finished his story, but he has tried to do the right thing and it has never worked. Cody says he has been in that situation and it cost him everything, then tells Sami that the only thing in his way is himself. Cody leaves, Sami gets angry, and Trick Williams shows up and says he will get the job done, unlike Sami. Trick leaves, then Sami catches up with Cody and apologizes before telling him he is right. He says that Cody will be WWE Champion again, and to remember that he had a little help along the way.
Trick Williams beats Damian Priest and Carmelo Hayes in a men's Elimination Chamber qualifier after hitting Damian Priest with two Trick Shots as Priest goes for the Razor's Edge on Carmelo.
Backstage, the tag team division are near the giant crate. General Manager Nick Aldis and Candice LeRae show up, and Johnny Gargano is sulking and lying on the top of the crate. Jordynne Grace shows up, and Candice tells Jordyne to wait her turn as she talks to Aldis. Jordynne takes exception to this, and Aldis makes a match between Jordynne and Candice for next week.
Backstage, Jade Cargill runs into B-Fab after a photo shoot. Michin shows up with a shinai and confronts Cargill for injuring her months ago before threatening to take Cargill's title.
Rhea Ripley beats Giulia by disqualificaton after being booted in the face by Lash Legend as she knocks Nia Jax off the apron. After the match, Nia and Lash gang up on Rhea, but Iyo Sky shows up and makes the save so that Rhea can clean house.
Backstage, Oba Femi is met by The Miz, who congratulates him on tonight's win and says that he is a WrestleMania main event waiting to happen. He says that he wants to fill John Cena's spot as locker room leader by getting the next generation ready and showing them the ropes, and Oba takes this as a challenge. Oba says he will talk to General Manager Nick Aldis and get a match set up for next week. It is only after Oba Femi leaves that The Miz realizes what he has gotten himself into.
Backstage, Charlotte Flair is met by Alexa Bliss. Charlotte says she knows she lost and that Alexa will be okay, and that she is not upset. Kiana James and Giulia show up to mock the two of them, and Kiana claims she and Giulia are the most powerful duo on the roster. Alexa tells Kiana to prove it, and Giulia screams at Alexa until Kiana pulls her out of the room.
Backstage, The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) are leaving the building. Solo Sikoa congratulates Tama Tonga on the big win tonight, and says that he has never betrayed him and that he will be United States Champion one day. He says that for now, they must focus on The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross), for without the lantern, they are nothing. Solo leaves, then Shinsuke Nakamura shows up and tells Tama Tonga that Solo Sikoa has been led into a war where he is nothing but a soldier and he is being held back from being his own man. Nakamura then wants to see what Tama Tonga is truly capable of.
Aleister Black beats Randy Orton after Drew McIntyre blasts Orton with the WWE Championship on the outside before being chased out through the crowd by "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, which allows Aleister to hit Black Mass for the win. After the match, Cody Rhodes checks on Randy Orton, then notices Drew McIntyre in the crowd.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman says that the only "tens" he sees in Tennessee are The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance).
Indi Hartwell beats Heather by Elegance despite distractions by the rest of The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance), which get all but Ash ejected from ringside. During the match, Ash by Elegance wants Mickie James face-to-face next week.
In footage from earlier today, Tom Hannifan meets with Steve Maclin and tries to reason with him. Maclin tells Hannifan to talk to management so he can get in the building and tell his side of the story, then leaves after Hannifan says he will see what he can do.
Mike Santana heads to the ring. Santana mentions Steve Maclin trying to sneak attack him at No Surrender because he was not man enough to meet him face to face, and tells Maclin that he knows him better than anyone in the back and knows what he is trying to do. He knows that Maclin knows him, too, and if Maclin knocks on Death's door, Death will answer and step to him like a man before dropping him. Santana admits his head was on a swivel when he asked Slater if he had his back and Slater told him that he did, what with Daria Rae getting in his head about Option C, then admits that he did not have Slater's and left him by himself. Santana apologizes for that, and both men shake hands, and says that if Moose did not even the odds, things would have happened differently, but Slater pinned a former World Champion. Slater does not blame Santana for what happened, for this is professional wrestling at the end of the day, then mentions that he pinned "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth, who suddenly heads to the ring with his brother "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. Ryan speaks, but Santana threatens to make Ryan swallow his microphone in the fans. Nic says Slater got lucky at No Surrender and now has a target on his back thanks to him, but Santana says that was not luck and that Slater is one of the best in the world. Nic says Slater and Santana were the better man, but he is the best man and the draw around here. Slater proposes that he and Santana have a tag team match with The Nemeths right here, right now. Daria Rae shows up and declares that she makes the matches, not the wrestlers, and that this match will not happen tonight. He says that she will squeeze them in next week if they are lucky, then tells everyone to get out of the ring for the next match.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Brian Myers mentions that Moose could not stay away at No Surrender and made a huge statement, but he made a huge mistake. Bear Bronson says this is Moose's final warning, and Cedric Alexander says that he is Moose's kryptonite. Eddie Edwards tells Moose to move on as The System has bigger things in their sights, such as getting all of the gold in TNA.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian meets with Daria Rae and asks to be part of commentary for The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) vs. Mike Santana and Leon Slater next week. Daria allows it.
Before the next match, Arianna Grace proclaims that No Surrender was amazing, and that while TNA's best was on display, everyone was talking about her at the end of the night after she walked out TNA Knockouts World Champion. She tells the fans to accept it, then says that she has heard all the hate and all the whispers, and while her father Director of Authority Santino Marella got her the match, she was the one to win the title, and she admits that she played Santino like a fiddle. Arianna tells those who think she does not deserve this that she does, and says that wrestling is not just about being tough, but also about leverage, power and using what you have to get what you want, and she got everything. She then declares that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo will use his rematch clause to win back the TNA International Championship and become part of the biggest power couple in wrestling.
Trey Miguel retains the TNA International Championship (now with a neon green leather strap) against Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo despite the distraction from Arianna Grace. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally places the TNA International Championship around Trey's waist.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: BDE is cleared despite dealing with neck issues from Eric Young's piledriver at No Surrender. Jeff Hardy is banged up and will not be cleared for action until next week. Elijah is cleared despite his triceps still not being at 100%.
Backstage, Eric Young forces a cameraman to let him deliver a message. Eric Young says that he will cleanse TNA of the false prophets, liars, cheats, thieves and bandits, either by his hand or someone else's. He says Leon Slater is among them, and says that Slater is seeking validation from the wrong people and wrecking TNA's legacy, and that he has to step in and fix this and channel the truth. He says that the second phase of "the cleanse" is saving the X Division, and dares someone to stop him.
Jody Threat beats Tessa Blanchard by disqualification after she is suddenly attacked by Victoria Crawford. After the match, Blanchard, Victoria and Mila Moore gang up on Jody Threat and attack her, with Blanchard telling Jody she will never be on their level. Myla Grace and Harley Hudson make the save for Jody Threat, and Blachard, Victoria and Mila Moore simply walk away.
Sinner and Saint (Travis Wiliams and Judas Icarus) beat BDE and Rich Swann. Both teams shake hands after the match.
Backstage, we hear from Mance Warner and Steph de Lander. Steph says that AJ Francis crossed a line at No Surrender, and Mance has read about everything AJ had to say. Mance jumps AJ Francis' personal security, then Steph goes in and AJ Francis' dressing room. Steph confronts AJ, then Mance goes in and punches AJ, and security has to break up the brawl.
Backstage, we hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Matt Hardy warns The System that if they come for the GOATs, they will get the horns, as does Jeff, then The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) show up. The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up after Jeff says that he and Matt will not get laid out this time. Vincent says nature always balances itself, and Dutch is ready for a fight. Brian Myers mentions that there is still so mistrust between The Righteous and The Hardys before The System leaves. Dutch apologizes for the miscommunication at No Surrender and will continue to apologize until The Hardys regain their trust. Jeff appreciates the timing, and Matt apologizes before he and Jeff leave. Vincent tells Dutch that Daria Rae will ensure they get their foot in the door before it closes.
Elayna Black heads to the ring. Elayna says she was so close to a Knockouts title shot before Mara Sadé stole her moment, then proclaims that everyone is out for her. She states that at the end of the day, she is the only one who should have walked out with the title. She says that Mara Sadé taking that title shot from her when she is the only one who matters is absolutely sickening to her, and wants Mara Sadé to explain herself before stating that the Knockouts title will be hers. Mara Sadé shows up and mentions that the two of them have a shared history, but Elayna says the big difference between them is that she sacrificed on the indies to get here while Mara Sadé was handed the opportunity to be a pro wrestler. She says that she earned this, and that regardless of who is in her way, she will be Knockouts Champion while Mara Sadé will continue to be an obvious industry plant who does not deserve a single second here. Mara Sadé says Elayna hates her because the industry did not break her, and tells Elayna to prove she is a fraud if she wants to expose her. Elayna calls Mara Sadé another step in the obstacle course that she will overcome.
It is announced that Steve Maclin has been allowed to tell his side of the story regarding his recent events next week via an interview from Tom Hannifan.
Elijah beats Mustafa Ali in a Guitar Case Casket Match.
We hear from Mina Shirakawa, Willow Nightingale, Megan Bayne, Swerve Strickland and Kenny Omega before tonight's show.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Orange Cassidy has a replacement for Roderick Strong tonight: Tomohiro Ishii.
Jon Moxley beats Mark Davis in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match by submission with the bulldog choke.
In backstage footage after Grand Slam Australia, "Hangman" Adam Page says that Andrade is one of the best, but his best was not good enough. He hopes MJF is watching, because he will ruin any idea has has of a happy future, and tells MJF to pray that he does not win, for he will come after him and take his title.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway head to the ring. Dax says he has been wracking his brain trying to understand why The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) attacked them from behind only to realize that in 2016, they were the best tag team in the world and even coined the FTR name. He then says that The Young Bucks are now in second place behind them. Stokely says the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, which is where they are with The Young Bucks. He says that this pisses him off and that it all pisses him off that The Young Bucks shook hands with The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed) and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) even though they forced Private Party out of the company. Stokely says there is hypocrisy in the situation and states that they hate their coworkers so much it is overwhelming. As Stokely mentions how much he hates The Young Bucks' family, The Young Bucks superkick FTR before confronting Stokely. The Young Bucks superkick Stokely before mentioning that they are #1 contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championships, and throw down the challenge for the titles at Revolution.
In backstage footage from after Grand Slam Australia, Brody King says he was so close to the AEW World Championship, but now he can taste it. He says that MJF weaseled his way into another win, and that he will soon get back into the world title hunt and that he is looking for another fight.
Willow Nightingale retains the TBS Championship against Mina Shirakawa, "The Problem" Marina Shafir and Megan Bayne in a four-way match after countering Mina's Figure Four Leg Lock with an inside cradle.
AEW acknowledges the passing of former WWE director Kerwin Silfies at the age of 75.
"Hangman" Adam Page heads to the ring. He is soon joined by MJF. MJF makes it clear to Hangman that he hates his guts as well as everything about him and the fans actually thinking he is anywhere near his level and that he is the main character when it is really MJF. MJF also hates the "Cowboy Shit" chant and the fact that Hangman holds two wins over him, and says that Hangman is "a lucky shot" who is nowhere near better than him. He then says that something is off about Hangman and that he can smell it, and says that Hangman is in his own head after being at the top of the mountain twice only to crumble under pressure. MJF then proposes that if Hangman were to become world champion and crumble a third time, he would be exposed as a fraud, and while he feels Hangman is a lucky shot, he is all out of bullets, and he looks forward to ending "the myth of Hangman and his cowboy shit." Hangman says that the fans carried him to the World Championship, especially as he beat the dogshit out of MJF. He says that if anyone is a lucky shot, it is the man who had a guaranteed shot and sat on it until he waited until the last second, kicked him in the balls, and collected the spoils of greater men. Hangman says that as much as MJF hates him, he hates MJF worse, not just because of his lies and deceit, but because he has never met someone more like him. He says that MJF is desperate for love and acceptance and wants to make his mark, which reminds MJF of himself. He says that he wants to end this for good at Revolution, and that MJF also feels that they cannot have a regular wrestling match. Hangman tells MJF to think of a stipulation, then lets the fans think of what the match should be. MJF says Hangman is out of his mind if he wants something other than a regular wrestling match. Hangman says he knew MJF would says that because he is scared and a coward, and agrees to give his word that if he does not win, then he will never challenge for the World Championship ever again. MJF tells Hangman that he has a deal, but as far as his stipulation goes, he thinks things through, and he needs a week to think over his stipulation, as he does not shoot first and ask questions later like Hangman. Hangman then tells MJF that he already has his answer: Texas Death.
We hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia). PAC says that The Don Callis Family is not like them, and challenges them to a match at Collision. Daniel Garcia says that "family" is just a title for The Don Callis Family and not something that they are willing to die for. Moxley says he is not done with Konosuke Takeshita and that at Revolution, there will be no time limit and that one person will get the other for as long as it takes.
The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy and Tomohiro Ishii) beat Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors after Darby Allin attacks Gabe Kidd in the crowd with a skateboard to the back and carries him off.
Backstage, we hear from The Don Callis Family. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander accepts The Death Riders' (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia) challenge as they continue to attack people, and Don Callis says he has heard Jon Moxley's challenge to "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and that he accepts. "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada shows up and says he is here to do his job because he is a champion, unlike Takeshita, and brings out Andrade, who says that his eyes are on the AEW World Championship. Don Callis then says the CMLL World Championship would look good on The Don Callis Family's mantle.
We hear from Hook, who says that his first order of business as The Opps' new boss is to get numbers up. He says that he has sent Katsuyori Shibata back to Japan for international recruiting while he recruits back at home. He also says that he is the greatest second-generation wrestler of all time.
The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) beat Viva Van and B3CCA.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Thunder Rosa and Kris Statlander. Statlander says she may not be cleared to wrestle, but she wants to fight, and she is not done with Thekla after what she did to her. Thunder Rosa says that since Statlander cannot wrestle, she is getting a piece of Thekla. Statlander warns Thunder Rosa that Thekla is dangerous.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight beats The Beast Mortos.
We see another vignette for Will Ospreay, who says that when he comes back, he will be better than ever.
Backstage, we hear from The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona). Ricochet says he has put "Jungle" Jack Perry back into the dirt and can move on to better things. Bishop Kaun wants to know where everybody's priorities lie, and Toa Liona says that they will take the AEW World Trios Championships on Collision. They then head back to the locker room only to find a knife on their door, hinting that Jack Perry may not be done with Ricochet.
Swerve Strickland beats Kenny Omega. During the match, Kenny Omega goes for a V-Trigger only to accidentally wipe out referee Aubrey Edwards. Prince Nana tries to revive referee Aubrey Edwards to no avail, and Swerve exposes a turnbuckle before sending Omega throat-first into it after hitting Omega with Big Pressure. Referee Paul Turner shows up as Swerve hits the Swerve Stomp, but Omega kicks out. Omega ducks the House Call and hits a V-Trigger followed by the Poison 'Rana, but Swerve escapes the One Winged Angel again. Omega hits a knee, but Swerve is able to hit Big Pressure for the win. After the match, Swerve goes for a ground and pound on Omega, then tosses referee Paul Turner out of the ring and takes Prince Nana's chain and chokes Omega out with it. He then sends Omega over the top rope and tries to hang him, then clears the announce desk, pulls the ring steps towards it, and puts Omega through the announce desk with a Vertebreaker.
Kelani Jordan beats Lola Vice by submission to Lola's injured right hand, which Kelani targets throughout the match, after Lola Vice hits the side of the balcony with a backfist and hurts her hand.
We hear from Tony D'Angelo, who says that he has DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) looking over their collective shoulders. He is not surprised that Cutler James wants to step up given his amateur background. D'Angelo hopes Dion Lennox is watching tonight, as DarkState took everything from him and he plans to do the same to him. We then hear from DarkState backstage. Cutler says he will make short work out of Tony D'Angelo.
Ricky Saints is attacked in the parking lot by Joe Hendry.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shiloh Hill. Shiloh Hill says he has done his research and that he has a counter for everything "All Ego" Ethan Page has. Hank Walker and Tank Ledger shows up and have faith in Shiloh Hill, who says that he is going to be champion tonight.
Joe Hendry heads to the ring and calls out Ricky Saints, saying he is in the mood to kick Saints' ass all over the arena as he wants to settle things right now. Ricky Saints shows up on the balcony and says everybody has it twisted, and says that Hendry stole the NXT Championship from him and that it does not matter how good anyone is as long as they can sing. He says that he can see through Hendry and that he brings NXT and its championship down, and states that "a meme" is now holding the NXT Championship. Saints says everyone loves Hendry because they relate to being a loser like him, and says Hendry has no championship qualities that he has. Hendry says he deals in facts and that he is the best in NXT right now, but Saints says he is only the best at marketing. Saints says he is the number one guy because he has real fashion taste and does not give people fluff answers, and says that he has worked too hard to elevate NXT to let Hendry ruin that. Hendry says Saints will have no idea coming down to the ring if he is half as good as he says he is, and Saints says that they can do this at Vengeance Day for the NXT Championship. Hendry accepts the challenge and states that he will come out the winner and kick Saints' ass.
Izzi Dame watches Tatum Paxley's promo from last week as Niko Vance and Shawn Spears show up. She says that Tatum Paxley is still convincing everyone and herself that she has a final form that she has yet to unleash, and that she is incapable of change. Izzi says that every version of Tatum will end with her beating Tatum. Vance and Spears then focus on the NXT tag team titles, and Vance says he must the variable that no one can prepare for if they are to win them.
Tony D'Angelo beats Cutler James. After the match, D'Angelo is attacked by Dion Lennox, but D'Angelo takes both him and Cutler James out. Cutler has to save Lennox from D'Angelo smashing Lennox's leg with the ring steps, and referees have to break up the brawl.
Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page says The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) are one step closer to gold when Myles Borne shows up. Ethan says he will not change his mind no matter what Borne does, but Borne says they will see about that. Ricky Saints shows up and Myles Borne leaves, then says he got what he wanted and that after Vengeance Day, he, Ethan Page and The Vanity Project will all be champions.
The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) beats The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance), OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) and the team of Hank Walker and Tank Ledger in an NXT Tag Team Championship into the ring after Ricky Smokes pushes a dazed Brad Baylor onto Shawn Spears for the pin and the win as everyone else goes at it on the outside.
We see a vignette for Keanu Carver as part of NXT Spotlight, where Carver talks about his football career before telling "Super" Sean Legacy that he will decimate him next week.
Backstage, Interim NXT General Manager Robert Stone tells Joe Hendry that he has removed Ricky Saints from the building and Joe Hendry must leave as well. Meanwhile, Sol Ruca meets with Zaria only for Zaria to be absolutely furious with her for costing her an NXT Women's Championship opportunity last week. Zaria angry tells Sol Ruca that she is done with this friendship and storms off.
Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) heads to the ring. Jacy says she looks forward to defending against Sol Ruca than against any other opponent, and says that she is extremely jealous of Sol Ruca and that no matter what she does, the fans still tell her that Sol Ruca is a bigger star. Jacy says she held NXT and Total Nonstop Action's women's titles at the same time and even beat Stephanie Vaquer to do it, and yet she had to watch Sol Ruca face Bayley at Saturday Night's Main Event. Afterwards, she debuted in the Royal Rumble, but all she heard about on the way home was about how Sol Ruca was in the final three, and Lainey Reid says that everyone could only talk about Sol Ruca. Jacy says Sol Ruca has been in everyone's faces and down everyone's throats, and that Sol Ruca only has a title shot because she sacrificed Zaria, and next week, she will not have Zaria and she will not have the NXT Women's Championship. She says that she won the women's title because she is the best woman in NXT and not because she flips every five seconds, then Sol Ruca shows up and says she has heard enough. Sol Ruca agrees that Jacy Jayne is jealous of her and that Jacy is the same person she was four years ago. Jacy says that Sol Ruca is just realizing that Sol Ruca has to dump her best friend to reach the top, and that she has no chance of winning her title Sol Ruca says that friends fight and that Zaria stands apart from her, and while Jacy has the women's title and her own little group, it is not enough. Sol promises to smash Jacy's soul, take her title, and prove that she is better than Jacy. Jacy slaps Sol Ruca, and Fatal Influence attacks her. Zaria then tells Fatal Influence to get Sol Ruca up only to hit Fallon with a Spear instead before laying all of Fatal Influence out. Zaria then helps Sol Ruca up, and the two of them hug it out.
"Super" Sean Legacy meets with Elio LeFleur and Eli Knight before their WWE Speed Championship Tournament match tonight. He hopes that the two of them bring the house down tonight, and Elio and Eli hope that Jasper Troy gets dropped after his attack on them last week.
Eli Knight vs. Elio LeFleur in a WWE Speed Championship Tournament match ends in a time-limit draw. After the match, Interim NXT General Manager Robert Stone shows up and states that he is impressed with both men's performance tonight that instead of ending the tournament then and there, they will both be in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Speed Championship with a seven-minute time limit.
Backstage, Myles Borne passes by Shiloh Hill, who asks Borne to stay out of his title match with "All Ego" Ethan Page, yet Borne wants a piece of Ethan. Two referees get between both men, then Shiloh Hill heads to the ring.
Backstage, Uriah Connors talks with Charlie Dempsey, saying they are cut from the same cloth. Dempsey leaves, then Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace show up. Lexis King gives Uriah Connors a chance to prove himself against Kale Dixon next week, and Stacks says Arianna turned a bad night into a good night by becoming Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Champion.
Interim NXT General Manager Robert Stone meets with Fallon Henley regarding the upcoming WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament when Blake Monroe shows up. Stone says Jaida Parker is suspended for attacking a referee and is out with a neck injury, then puts Blake Monroe in the WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament with Thea Hail as her first opponent.
Backstage, Dion Lennox thanks Cutler James for saving him from a trip to the hospital when Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin says that The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) are number one contenders for the NXT tag team titles. DarkState collectively agree that The Vanity Project will be put down.
Backstage, Zaria apologizes to her words to Sol Ruca, saying they make a great team and that they would not be where they are without each other. She says that things have not felt the same since Sol Ruca's knee injury and that Sol Ruca becoming NXT Women's Champion will put them back on track. Myles Borne passes by, and when Zaria asks if he is okay, he says "I know what I'm going to do now."
"All Ego" Ethan Page retains the NXT North American Championship against Shiloh Hill follwing the distraction by The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) and following two Twisted Grins, one on the exposed concrete on the outside and another in the center of the ring. After the match, The Vanity Project gangs up on Shiloh Hill, then Myles Borne shows up and lays them and Ethan Page out. Shiloh Hill wipes out The Vanity Project as Borne goes for the ground and pound on Ethan Page to beat a title shot out of him. Myles Borne then takes a chair and wraps it around Borne's left ankle, and when he is about to stomp the chair, Ethan Page surrenders and gives him the title match next week. Ethan then says "I knew you couldn't do it," Myles stomps the chair and tells him that the North American Championship is his while surrounded by referees.
"The Oracle" Paul Heyman shows up with The Vision ("Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) and interrupts The Usos' (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) entrance at the start of tonight's show. Paul Heyman shows up with The Vision and interrupts The Usos' entrance at the start of tonight's show. Logan Paul has to take the mic, and says that he has a vision to host Raw in the most beautiful city in the United States, which is not Memphis, Tennessee. He then says that The Vision is here, regardless. Heyman has the footage from last week of the attack from the man in the black hoodie replayed, and Austin Theory says that last week's main event was his match to win. General Manager Adam Pearce and says playtime is over, and Theory gets incensed by Pearce's interruption and says Pearce screwed him. Pearce has none of it and tells The Vision to come back to his office and converse like gentlemen. Heyman says he wants Bronson Reed in the Elimination Chamber in exchange for Pearce getting his show back. Pearce says Bronson will have to earn his way in, and that he will be in a qualifier next week. As Pearce demands The Vision leave the ring, LA Knight shows up. LA Knight says the chickens have come home to roost and that Theory screwed himself, then says Bronson Reed is the next and hopes he can kick his ass. Logan Paul reminds Knight of the car Bronson Reed put him through, and then proposes that he not only kicks The Vision's asses, but he also teams up with The Usos to do it, even though they do not have the best history. General Manager Adam Pearce makes the match official.
The Vision ("Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) beat LA Knight and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) in a six-man tag match. After the match, Logan Paul runs his mouth on a commentary headset only to receive The Stomp from the man in the black hoodie, who soon flees through the crowd.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce (who is accompanied by a worker played by "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox) notices a crate that says "Do not open until 02/28/26." Adam Pearce tells Eli (who actually says that his name is Eli in this segment) to send the crate to SmackDown. Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) show up, and El Grande Americano II is not happy that El Grande Americano I has qualified for the Elimination Chamber, and since he cannot qualify himself, he wants a match for the Intercontinental Championship. Pearce gives El Grande Americano II the opportunity to earn a shot tonight.
We hear from Bayley, Asuka and Nattie before their Elimination Chamber qualifier.
Asuka beats Bayley and Nattie by submission with an Asuka Lock to Bayley in a women's Elimination Chamber qualifier. After the match, Maxxine Dupri attacks Nattie on the stage, and referees have to break it up.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce asks Oba Femi to look through a Raw contract, then tells him that "Raw needs a flagship." Oba says he needs time to decide, but Pearce tells him to take all the time he needs. On his way out, Oba Femi runs into Rusev, and both men have a staredown before Oba Femi leaves.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk says that General Manager Adam Pearce thinks he is jeopardizing the main event of WrestleMania, but Punk feels he is making things better and says that the fans deserve a fighting champion. He also states that Finn Balor deserves another shot at the World Heavyweight Championship because he deserves it as much as he deserves the ass beating he is about to give him for ruining the last time he got to share the ring with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Punk admits that while the office is pissed off at him, he does and says things that piss people off, saying he would not be who and what he is if he did not do that. Suddenly, Finn Balor shows up and heads to the ring. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is not far behind, and neither is a returning JD McDonagh. Punk is about to use the microphone as a weapon as the three of them circle the ring. Finn Balor says they are not out here to fight, and that he wants to make one thing crystal clear. He says that to be the best in the world, you must train with the best catch wrestlers in Europe, learn from the best luchadors in Mexico, survive the toughest dojos in Japan, and show up your first night on Raw and beat Roman Reigns. Finn Balor says he is the best in the world, and when he wins the World Heavyweight Championship, he will not be jeopardizing the main event of WrestleMania; instead, he will be making it better. Punk wants to know why McDonagh and Dominik are here, then says he knew who Finn Balor was and that Finn Balor did all he just bragged about by himself, and says that Finn Balor used to mean something. He says that The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) has been an anchor around his neck for some time and has only dragged him down to their level, as Dominik wears two titles he never defends and McDonagh needs help getting in the ring because his head is so big. This leads to a "bobblehead" chant, and admits that he is a smart man who does dumb things. Punk turns his back and dares the three of them to jump him from behind, saying that if Finn attacks, he will jeopardize his shot at being champion. He also says that while he does not need to prove he is the best in the world, maybe Finn Balor does. CM Punk leaves the ring and tosses his microphone towards Finn Balor, who has to hold JD McDonagh back.
Backstage, Byron Saxon interviews Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Rhea says the road to WrestleMania is always a battle and last Friday was no exception. She says that Nia Jax and Lash Legend got carried away and failed to take their titles, and now they have to take them out. As Iyo Sky speaks, The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) show up, and Kairi Sane says that Asuka is in the Elimination Chamber and that they will make sure Rhea and Iyo never win and that Asuka is champion. Asuka tells Rhea that she is not ready for the Elimination Chamber.
El Grande Americano II's opponent is revealed to be Penta.
Penta beats El Grande Americano II in a WWE Intercontinental Championship #1 contender's match. During the match, Rayo Americano distracts the referee so that Bravo Americano can hand El Grande Americano II the steel plate for his mask, but Bravo gets dragged underneath the ring. Rayo goes to save Bravo, but ends up pulling El Grande Americano I out of the ring. After the match, El Grande Americano I beats El Grande Americano II up and hits him with the Chaos Theory, then goes for an unmasking as El Grande Americano II tries to roll out of the ring. Rayo and Bravo save El Grande Americano II.
Backstage, Raquel Rodriguez walks off with Liv Morgan, then JD McDonagh tells Finn Balor that he is walking into CM Punk's hands. Finn says he has to prove to himself that he can do this, and McDonagh says he is trying to help him. Finn tells McDonagh that if he wants to help, then he needs to let him beat Punk alone. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is caught in the middle.
AJ Lee heads to the ring. She talks about how she walked in last week for moral support and walked out #1 contender for the Women's Intercontinental Championship. AJ says she had fun getting under Becky Lynch's skin, but was reminded this was serious business after being sent into a ring post. She says she has not had a singles match, let alone a shot at a title, in more than a decade, and that things have changed since the last time she was a champion, there was just one title. AJ says she loved the Divas Championship because she made that championship. She admits that she is not modest and that she knows who she is, and that the women's division that happened after she left was her gift to them. AJ says she wants to face the best of the best, but for now, all roads lead back to Becky. She says that Becky is mad at her for so many reasons, then says it is not her fault because she gave Becky a ten-year head start and Becky has failed to catch up. AJ then says that without Becky, she would not have had a reason to come back and prove that she can still be a champion, and states that if she walks out of Elimination Chamber victorious, then she is walking into WrestleMania as champion. She then calls out Becky Lynch if Becky is in the mood for a fight. Becky Lynch shows up and says this is just an opportunity for AJ to gather family and friends together for a retirement match she never had and never deserved. She says that AJ Lee's real gift was leaving, and that she has been making history while AJ Lee has been making comic books. Becky tells AJ Lee that if she can make it through Elimination Chamber, she can dictate on her computer about her match with her and maybe her comic book can actually sell. AJ Lee dares Becky Lynch to get into the ring so they can throw hands right now, but Becky says she is not stupid and knows that AJ Lee will sucker punch her, but AJ Lee lets Becky take the first shot. Becky gets in the ring and AJ Lee dares Becky to swing at her with her hands behind her back, but Becky says she knows the game that AJ Lee is playing. Becky refuses and leaves the ring, sayings he does not fight in Memphis, Tennessee.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is talking with a security guard (played by Gio Savage) when he sees The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) at his office doors. Paul Heyman has to hold Austin Theory back, then tells Theory and Logan Paul to head to the jet before demanding something be done about the masked man in the black hoodie. Pearce says the masked man is as much of a problem for him as it is for Heyman, then Bronson Reed says he solves problems and that he will take care of the masked man and win in the Elimination Chamber.
Next week: a tribute to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles!
We hear from Gunther, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Je'Von Evans before their Elimination Chamber qualifier.
Je'Von Evans beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Gunther in a men's Elimination Chamber qualifier. During the match, Gunther confronts "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio on the outside for having the ring bell hammer as a potential weapon only to be smacked with the ring bell from the top of the barricade by Dragon Lee. Dominik hits the 619 on Je'Von Evans back in the ring only to miss the top rope frog splash, and Je'Von hits Dominik with the OG Cutter to win the match and qualify.
Jordan Castle is in the ring to start this week's show. He says that he is providing an act of charity to the fans, and says "The Big Apple" gets its name from how fat the fans are. He then announces that he is providing the first title defense by a man who is more beautiful than Central Park, bigger than the Empire State Building and more significant that the Statue of Liberty: "One in a Million" Maximilien.
"One in a Million" Maximilien retains the UWN Heritage Championship against Ray Jaz by disqualification after he is attacked by "The Greek God" Papadon in order to cost Ray Jaz the Heritage title.
David Marquez interviews The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) in the ring. Gallows says it is great to be on television tonight and that he has heard that someone has issued a challenge. He accepts The Explosion's (Rex Wallace and Joe Ocasio) challenge and that they will main event tonight. Anderson talks about how they are going overseas over the weekend and touring the world, yet nothing feels better than standing in the ring next to David Marquez.
Backstage, Little Guido is confronted by "The Greek God" Papadon, who says that he does not appreciate the favoritism he is giving Ray Jaz and wants to know where his title shot. Guido puts Papadon in a match with Drew Gulak.
Sebastian Amor beats "Hollywood" Nick Dos Santos.
Before the next match, "D-Man" Dan Parker says he is tired of "amateur honor" on Gotham Wrestling and states that the ring announcer did not even get his name right and that he will be fired.
"D-Man" Dan Parker beats Brett Ryan Gosselin and VSK in a three-way match after VSK hits Gosselin with a top rope frog splash only for Dan Parker to pull VSK out of the pin and pin Gosselin for the win.
Backstage, Bobby Fish says his hamstring is much better and on the mend, then announces that he will be back in the ring not too long from now. Suddenly, Gentleman Jervis suddenly shows up and hands Bobby Fish some invisible flowers.
We see a vignette for Live Danger, who are coming to Sunday Night Slam live on March 8th.
Leo Sparrow guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Greek God" Papadon beats Drew Gulak following the distraction by Leo Sparrow. After the match, Ray Jaz gets in the ring and hits Papadon with a double leg takedown, and referees and security ahve to help both men back. Members of the locker room also have to get involved, and Ray Jaz starts slamming other people just to get to Papadon. Little Guido shows up and says that if both men want to go so badly, then they will go one-on-one in a Mulberry Street Fight next week.
The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat The Explosion (Rex Wallace and Joe Ocasio).
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW Continental Championship ends in a twenty-minute time limit draw. Jon Moxley retains the AEW Continental Championship. After the match, Takeshita hits Moxley with the Raging Fire.
We hear from Kris Statlander and "The Toxic Spider" Thekla after their Strap Match for the AEW Women's World Championship.
The Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron) retain the AEW World Women's Tag Team Championships against Megabad (Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne). After the match, Harley Cameron is suddenly laid out by Australian westler Lena Kross. Megan Bayne hits Willow with a Spear, and Lena Kross soon sides with Megabad.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Andrade el Idolo to earn a match for the AEW World Championship at Revolution. During the match, Don Callis distracts referee Aubrey Edwards as Hangman goes for a Buckshot Lariat. Andrade tries to kick Hangman in the groin, but Hangman catches it and hits a low blow of his own before chasing Callis away and hitting the Buckshot Lariat to win the match and the title shot.
Three-time award winning musical artists Speed are seen in the crowd.
Orange Cassidy and "Timeless" Toni Storm beat The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and "The Problem" Marina Shafir) in a hair vs. hair match. As Wheeler Yuta is the one to take the pin from "Timeless" Toni Storm, he must have his head shaved per pre-match stipulation. As Wheeler Yuta is the one to take the pin, he must have his head shaved per pre-match stipulation. Mina Shirakawa brings a stool while Luther, dressed like a barber complete with the fake mustache, brings the cutting implements. Wheeler Yuta leaves through the crowd, but Jon Moxley shows up and makes him reconsider. Wheeler Yuta heads back to the ring, and Mina, Toni, Orange and even Luther cut Wheeler's hair. Moxley is in the ring, embarrassed.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher retains the TNT Championship against Mark Briscoe in a ladder match, having beaten Briscoe four times.
MJF retains the AEW World Championship against Brody King after exposing and attacking Brody's left knee near the end of the match. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page heads to the ring with a contract in his hand. He signs the contract before throwing it to the mat, and MJF tells Hangman that he will stay champion. Hangman rears back for a punch, but foes not follow through after MJF flinches, and throws the pen to MJF before heading to the back.
We see Mini Vikingo at the hospital. He says it hurts physically, but his heart hurts even more, and he cannot believe El Hijo del Vikingo did this to him. He says he took his name to honor Vikingo before talking about the attack he suffered at the hands of El Ojo (Dorian Rolda, Omos, El Hijo del Vikingo) that broke his neck. He is not sure if he will come back from this, but finds a silver lining in his mother being by his side and praying for him. Mini Vikingo's note finds a note in a vase of flowers from Vikingo stating "See you soon!"
We hear from Santos Escobar. He says that nothing has changed upon his return to Mexico and that the cheaters, liars and imposters dance and humiliate themselve sin public for applause when they are hollow and empty and inside. He says that like everything hollow and empty, they break easily, and that makes him judge, jury and executioner. He says that he will put El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. on trial to see if he is worthy to exist in his world at Rey de Reyes. Escobar then proclaims that he is just the ghost of the man he used to be and that he is not here for vengeance or retribution, as he is not his own fate, but the hands of fate.
Las Toxicas (La Hiedra, Flammer, Maravilla) beat Faby Apache, Jessy Jackson and Adelicious in a six-woman tag match.
We hear from El Grande Americano I. He states that he is a victim of identity theft, and that for the last six months, he has watched some guy impersonating a Mexican luchador singing songs in Spanish and going so far as to date a Mexican women only to try and convince everyone that he is the real El Grande Americano. He says that El Grande Americano II is a fraud and an imposter, and he wants everyone to know that with his victory in the Rey de Reyes tournament, he will go on to win the sword, represent lucha libre and become the AAA Mega Champion.
We hear from Psycho Clown, Pagano, Murder Clown and Dave the Clown. Psycho Clown says that he has visited Panic Clown in the hospital, and not only is Panic Clown hurt, but he does not know who attacked him. He asks that they stay alert while they also watch to see who will be #1 contenders for the AAA World Tag Team Championships. Dave the Clown proposes that they see Panic Clown in the hospital before mentioning that he left something in the locker room.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Abismo Negro and El Fiscal, who will face each other in the ring next week.
Psycho Clown and Pagano guest on Spanish commentary for the next match.
The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Money Machine (Colmillo De Plata and Garra De Oro) and Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match to become #1 contenders for the AAA World Tag Team Championships. After the match, Murder Clown shows up and tells Psycho Clown and Pagano that something has happened, and the three of them head to the back, and it is revealed that Dave the Clown has been attacked. Dave the Clown is in an ambulance, which leaves the arena as the show ends.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow says it is good to be back home, then says he has a bit of a fork in the road and asks if he should call it quits or come back stronger than before. He says he changed his mind on his way to the show today, and that it is not over. He mentions that he has been in the main event of every SuperBout and that this year's event will not be any different, as you cannot have SuperBout without him. He says that he will be ringside when Mike Anthony, "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Tim Bosby face off for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship, and that he will be the special enforcer.
Mike Mondo guests on commentary for the next match.
Wonderboy last eliminates Jack Passion to win the SuperBout Battle Royal and face Mike Mondo for the NWA National Championship next week.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that is is a new year, a new beginning and a new vision and that her sights are on Su Yung. She says that she will see Su Yung soon.
Backstage, Jack Brewer interviews VaShawn Harvey, who says that he is the hottest free agent in Memphis Wrestling and that he is taking the Cobra Cup home.
VaShawn Harvey beats CJ Blaine to advance to the finals of the Cobra Cup finals.
Backstage, Mama Money tells CJ Money to take care of things, then leaves. Big Nasty Phil catches up with CJ Money. He tells CJ Money that their match would not have happened if Main Event Bradley did not throw him under the bus, then tells him that Bradley is only here for Mama Money and that Bradley is using him.
Big Nasty Phil beats Main Event Bradley after CJ Money refuses to get in the ring when Bradley tells him to. CJ Money walks out on Bradley and Mama Money after the match.
We hear from "The Gift" Ray Sanders, who thanks the fans for fighting for him not just for SuperBout, but since day one, and thanks Derrick King for fighting for him as well. He says he will prove why he is "The Gift" and he will not let the fans down.
Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship in a Memphis Street Fight against Su Yung after countering a powerbomb into a barbed wire chair into a DDT into a barbed wire chair.
We look back on W. Morrissey vs. Moose for the IMPACT World Championship from No Surrender 2022.
We look back on The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) and Indi Hartwell vs. The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) from last night's show.
Gia Miller interviews Ash by Elegance. Topics discussed include the injury that caused her to be out for a few months (which was real, serious, and is something that she will discuss when she is comfortable doing so), how TNA is her home and how there will always be a job for her, the hope that TNA will come to Cleveland, Ohio and Miami, Florida, and the Jericho Cruise.
Mila Moore beats Big Mama following the distraction by Victoria Crawford.
Tiffany Stratton heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Tiffany talks about how she lost the WWE Women's Championship three months ago after having a rookie year most women would dream of having. She says that she wants to qualify for the Elimination Chamber because when she says something, she will do it. Tiffany also says she is going into the chamber expects to win, and says that the WWE Women's Championship misses her. Suddenly, Nia Jax and Lash Legend show up, not exactly happy to see her, and Lash says that Tiffany got lucky last week. Tiffany asks Nia if she has learned her lesson after being obsessed with her and calls Lash Legend Nia's "replacement." Lash Legend says she is "the upgrade" and that after tonight, when they beat Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, Nia will win her qualifying match and pin Tiffany faster than she can say "It's Tiffy Time." Tiffany gets a "Tiffy Time" chant going, then Nia says they should save Tiffany the embarrassment and take care of this tonight. Nia tells Tiffany that she knows what she is capable of, to which Tiffany replies "Losing another title match." Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky show up, and Rhea Ripley says that neither Nia or Tiffany will be walking out of the Elimination Chamber as a winner because she is in it, and soon, Iyo Sky will be in there, and the two of them will work together until they are the last two standing. She then says that the two of them will beat the crap out of Nia and Lash for thinking they will walk out with the Women's Tag Team Championships.
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky vs. Nia Jax and Lash Legend for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest when the match gets out of control. After the match, both teams continue to brawl on the outside, and the brawl ends with Iyo Sky putting Nia Jax through a table and Lash Legend tackling Rhea Ripley through the barricade of the timekeeper's area.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says he can do what he did last week and speak with conviction, or he can do the "Golden Boy" thing and control his emotions. He says there are posting along live with the show and streams broadcasting their reaction to everything the Superstars say, and that there are people who hope that he, Sami Zayn and Jacob Fatu tear each other apart and bring the house down. He then says that when the pressure builds, he asks himself where he is, which is two matches away from the dream of main eventing WrestleMania, in Texas. Cody says not to bet against him, especially in Texas.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes meets with Matt Cardona and Apollo Crews. Apollo says he is loving what Carmelo Hayes is doing with the United States Open Challenge and would love to get back in the game, and Cardona also mentions holding the WWE United States Championship at one time and that he is back for some gold. Carmelo says that the challenge is open every Friday, but this week, it is closed. Carmelo then runs into The Miz, who says that Carmelo is just handing out title shots to anyone, to which Carmelo responds "Anyone but you." Miz says he is the locker room leader and is filling the role that John Cena left, and Carmelo is testing his three core values: master, inspire, zone in. Miz then says he is zoning in on teaching Carmelo a lesson in respect. Carmelo says he hopes Miz teaches better than he wrestle and leaves, then Apollo Crews shows up and says that "zone in" is two words, to which Matt Cardona shows up and agrees. Miz gets flustered and leaves.
We hear from Aleister Black and Zelina Vega. Aleister gives Randy Orton credit where credit is due, and says that their match was shades of "2009 Randy Orton." He then says he cannot help but wonder what happens if "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes qualifies tonight, or the road that Orton will take and whether or not he will see Orton soon. Zelina tells Guilia and Alexa Bliss hold on to her title and a fragile friendship respectively, and she canot help but wonder but poke and play until those porcelain egos finally break. She says she knows who Alexa is, but that time will come. Tonight, shoe hopes to get to the Elimination Chamber, and tonight, change will come.
Before the next match, Carmelo Hayes says that for the last 48 days that he has been WWE United States Championship, he has chosen to bring honor and prestige to the championship the same way the champions before him did, and as the "US-A-Champion," he is on the road to WrestleMania and he has earned his opportunity to WrestleMania, and since he can shoot his shot, he will shoot for the main event. Carmelo proclaims that next week, he will qualify for the Elimination Chamber, for when he shoots, he does not miss. He says that he made a promise to somebody that has been chasing him, and he owes it to him. Carmelo then calls out Ilja Dragunov, and after Dragunov heads to the ring, The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) show up, and Solo Sikoa says that Dragunov has already lost twice and should get to the back of the line, as the line starts with him. Dragunov reminds Solo Sikoa that his family abandoned him during his qualifying match, which Solo takes exception to before stating that what happened to The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) will happen to Carmelo and Dragunov. Dragunov takes this as Solo Sikoa looking for a fight, and that he and Carmelo are ready for one. Carmelo then says that he was hoping to leave with one title, but now he looks forward to leaving with two. Solo says it did not have to be like this before snapping his finger and siccing the rest of The MFT's on them. The numbers game quickly takes over, but Matt Cardona and Apollo Crews quickly show up to even the numbers game up slightly before Shinsuke Nakamura arrives to even them completely. Carmelo, Dragunov, Apollo, Cardona and Nakamura quickly clean house, and General Manager Nick Aldis shows up liking what he is seeing and pushing back the United States Championship back before making a ten-man tag match official.
The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) beat Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov, Apollo Crews, Matt Cardona and Shinsuke Nakamura in a ten-man tag match after Talla Tonga shoves Carmelo Hayes off the top rope into a Samoan Spike, allowing Tama Tonga to hit Cutthroat for the win. After the match, The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) show up in the crowd and stare down The MFT's.
Backstage, Charlotte Flair meets with Alexa Bliss and apologizes about what happened in the women's Royal Rumble match. Alexa says Nia Jax eliminated her, and Charlotte Flair says that while Nia ruins everything, she will not ruin today, which is "Galentine's Day." Charlotte hands Alexa her favorite flowers and a signed picture of herself, then tells Alexa she will be at ringside for her match tonight.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis speaks with R-Truth and Damian Priest. Priest learns from Aldis that next week, he is in a Triple Threat Match with Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams in an Elimination Chamber qualifier. All of a sudden, Kit Wilson confronts Aldis, and says he has chosen to weaponise his words instead of his fists and recites a poem where he calls Nick Aldis toxic. R-Truth and Damian Priest laugh, and Kit Wilson accuses Priest and R-Truth of lacking emotional intelligence that allows them to be able to enjoy a poem from the most real man in the room. R-Truth makes fun of Kit Wilson's manhood, which causes Kit Wilson to call R-Truth "vile," and calls Priest and Aldis "children" for laughing, then says he is not toxic and that everyone is toxic as he leaves.
Alexa Bliss beats Zelina Vega and Giulia in an Elimination Chamber qualifier.
Backstage, Jordynne Grace welcomes Tiffany Stratton back. Tiffany admits that things have become different around here, and while she wants to beat Jade Cargill, she wants to see Jordynne Grace win the women's Elimination Chamber Match. Jordynne Grace that when she wins, she would not mind seeing Tiffany at WrestleMania. Jordynne leaves, then Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre bump into Tiffany. Chelsea Green, who is now in a wheelchair, says that her now-injured right foot is "grotesque," all because Tiffany had to take her spot at Elimination Chamber, then proclaims that jealousy is a disease and that Tiffany is riddled with it. Alba then demands an apology and compensation, and Tiffany tells Chelsea that if she wanted an apology, all she had to do was step up and ask, then realizes Chelsea is in a wheelchair and that she cannot.
We see a video package chronicling what has happened between "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu.
Backstage, Rey Fenix is met by Sami Zayn, who tells Fenix to teach Trick Williams a lesson for talking a lot of trash despite having all the talent in the world. Rey Fenix says he will take care of that, then Sami Zayn admits that the last time Rey Fenix talked to him, he was not all there and that the last few weeks have been rough, but tonight is a new chance to punch a ticket to WrestleMania, and Rey Fenix's words meant a lot to him. Fenix says that tonight, Sami Zayn has this.
Before the next match, Trick Williams says that nobody in Dallas, Texas wants to hear Sami Zayn tell another sob story after he comes out every single week begging for another opportunity, then says that Sami has another opportunity tonight and that if he comes out moping around, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu will eat him alive. Trick then says that next week, he will do whatever it takes to qualify for the Elimination Chamber, but as for tonight, he has Rey Fenix, and says the people of Dallas, Texas would rather see a lion like him get up than watch a squirrel do a flip.
Trick Williams beats Rey Fenix.
Backstage, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky are disappointed with their match against Nia Jax and Lash Legend, then tells Iyo to let her focus on Nia while she qualifies for the Elimination Chamber. Suddenly, Giulia and Kiana James show up, and when Rhea Ripley mocks Giulia for not qualifying before Iyo Sky entertains the idea of taking the Women's United States Championship from her, Giulia becomes enraged and has to be held back by Kiana. Jade Cargill shows up and smiles, then leaves.
We see a video package for Jordynne Grace vs. Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship.
We hear from Jacob Fatu, who says that the odds have been stacked against him his whole life, and while he has never been in the Elimination Chamber is like, he has been in prison. He says he has been written off and scratched out, and that even "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn are wondering what he is going to do. He says that he will qualify tonight and that he has Elimination Chamber in the bag on the way to WrestleMania with nobody doubting what he will do then.
Before the next match, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio show up. Dominik says that Liv is watching this match up close, and Liv Morgan mentions that Jade Cargill has reached 100 days as champion. Dominik then announces that he has arranged a romantic Valentine's Day date between himself and Liv Morgan. Stage hands bring out two chairs and a table with candy and chicken nuggets, and Liv Morgan says that she will watch Jordynne Grace and Jade Cargill tear each other apart.
Jade Cargill retains the WWE Women's Championship against Jordynne Grace. After the match, Jade Cargill tells Liv Morgan that if she challenges her at WrestleMania, what happened to Jordynne will happen to her.
Backstage, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) and Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) notice that Johnny Gargano is still sulking with Candice LeRae by his side. Gargano mentions that Tommaso Ciampa is gone and that he has no title and no friends and that he has nothing left. Gargano then lays on a road crate, and Candice says she will fix this as she pushes the road crate and wheels Gargano out. The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) soon show up and tells everyone else to take note and get in line if they want shots at the WWE Tag Team Championships. All of a sudden, Solo Sikoa sees a picture of his head as a lantern as drawn by Dexter Lumis, and tears it off in anger.
We see footage from yesterday where WWE Superstars visited the National Medal of Honor Museum.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is handing a SmackDown contract to Oba Femi when Kit Wilson shows up. Aldis takes Kit Wilson's book and reads his poem about Oba Femi, and Oba Femi proposes that he and Kit Wilson meet in the ring next week so they can discuss their feelings. Kit Wilson calls Oba Femi "toxic" and leaves.
Backstage, Cathy Kelly interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says that the men currently in the Elimination Chamber want none of him, then promises that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes will be nowhere near him, his title or the main event of WrestleMania after hearing what Cody has had to say. He says that Jacob Fatu has the best chances in the Elimination Chamber as he has spent the most time behind bars, and if Jacob Fatu makes it to the main event of WrestleMania, he will make Jacob wish he was back in the slammer. Sami Zayn shows up as McIntyre is about to address him, and says a big part of him wants Sami to win tonight, as he has paid his dues and he knows that he is going to win the big one tonight.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Sami Zayn and Jacob Fatu in an Elimination Chamber qualifier. During the match, Cody hits a Cody Cutter on Sami, then Jacob throws Cody out of the ring and hits Sami with a top rope moonsault only to be booted in the head with a Claymore by Drew McIntyre during a pinfall attempt. McIntyre then grabs Jacob Fatu and throws him around on the outside, then Cody takes out McIntyre only to be sent into the ring post. McIntyre then powerbombs Jacob Fatu through the announce table before hitting Cody with a Claymore back in the ring and placing Sami on top of Cody for a pinfall attempt. The referee gets back in the ring and counts the pinfall attempt, but Cody gets a shoulder up. McIntyre becomes furious and gets back in the ring to attack Cody, but Sami boots him with a Helluva Kick. Cody then hits Sami with the Cross Rhodes for the pin and the win.
Sinner and Saint (Travis Williams and Judas Icarus) beat Brad Attitude and TW3 in the countdown.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mike Jackson, who says that he has been wrestling for a lot of years and that when it comes to TNA Wrestling, they take a backseat to no one. Steph de Lander and Mance Warner soon interrupt, saying they are sick and tired of being disrespected and overlooked before taking her anger out on Mike Jackson, who takes exception to Steph's disrespect. Mike Jackson says he can still go, and Mance Warner takes this as a challenge. Mike Jackson warns Mance Warner that it will be a long night for him. Before the next match, Frankie Kazarian turns the next match into an impromptu edition of "The King's Speech." He tells Alan Angels and Ryan Nemeth to leave, and Ryan Nemeth tells Kazarian to go on and crush it. Alan Angels watches as Kazarian talks about how he has signed a new contract and has earned a signing bonus, and says that TNA has not only made some big moves moving to AMC, but that Daria Rae has ensured that he will make it right back into the title picture. Kazarian says that Santana stole the world title from him as he wrestled Santana with a broken (and taped up) right hand, then says that he has a target on his back and that he will be watching the main event closely tonight. He mentions that Leon Slater can exercise Option C, then notices Alan Angels. Kazarian tells him to leave, but Angels takes the microphone and says he does not remember Kazarian being such an asshole. Kazarian demands that Angels leave the ring, but Angels refuses, and Kazarian threatens to put the microphone down and punch Angels in the face. He puts the microphone down, but Angels punches first, and challenges Kazarian to a match.
Frankie Kazarian beats Alan Angels by submission with the crossface chickenwing in an impromptu match.
Backstage, we hear from Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace. Stacks that he will take care of business like he always does and that Arianna will be the champion he knew she could be. Arianna agrees and says that they will be the best power couple in wrestling ever. Stacks says they have Director of Authority Santino Marella to thanks for this, and Arianna says she will make Santino proud.
Westside Gunn is seen in the front row before the next match.
Jody Threat last eliminates Tessa Blanchard in a Knockouts Battle Royal to earn a future opportunity at the TNA Knockouts World Championship.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Mike Santana and Leon Slater. Santana says Nic Nemeth and Eddie Edwards both have shorts at the World Championship and are looking for the right time to strike, but he keeps the grass cut to see the snakes coming. He warns Eddie and Nemeth that they are stepping into the ring with two of the best today, not two regular guys. Leon Slater says that he is excited seeing TNA tear it up on AMC from home, yet Daria Rae wants him to exercise Option C. Santana tells Edwards and Nemeth that if they want to take a shot at the king, they had best not miss.
Jelly Roll is seen in the crowd.
Trey Miguel is accompanied to the ring by singer-songwriter Teddy Swims before the next match.
Trey Miguel beats Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo to become the TNA International Champion!
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Eddie Edwards is cleared following his nose getting busted open during last night's show. Mike Santana is experiencing back issues, but has been cleared to compete tonight. Jeff Hardy has been dealing with numerous issues, but is still cleared. Jade Stone is in evaluation after tonight's battle royal.
AJ Francis shows up. He congratulates the Seattle Seahawks on winning the Super Bowl, then says that he and Bad Bunny have a lot in common before mentioning that Jelly Roll is here and tells Jelly Roll that if he crosses the line, he will be waiting for him. AJ Francis says that since last summer, he has made the ratings pop, and that he has made the executive decision to be on commentary for the rest of the night because he is the best big guy in the business and business is money.
Mance Warner beats "Action" Mike Jackson. After the match, Mance Warner offers to shake Mike Jackson's hand. Both men shake hands, then Steph de Lander offers to do the same. Mike and Steph shake hands, then Steph and Mance raise Mike's hands. AJ Francis takes offense to this, and Steph de Lander has to hold Mance Warner back. AJ Francis leaves commentary after this.
Backstage, Arianna Grace is angry at Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, saying that this was their night and that they were supposed to be a power couple, and that Stacks ruined everything. She says that if anything else goes wrong tonight, she will break up with Stacks.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman says that Nashville, Tennessee is famous for hot chicken, which explains why many of the fans are morbidly obese. He then introduces The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) as "real hot chicks."
The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against Indi Hartwell and Xia Brookside after Indi puts her foot on the rope during a pinfall attempt only for Ash to move Indi's foot off of it. After the match, Mickie James suddenly shows up and beats up Ash by Elegance, and Indi and Brookside make the save when Heather and M go after Mickie. Ash avoids Mickie's trademark DDT, and The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) retreats.
Eric Young beats BDE with a piledriver after shoving the referee into the ropes, tripping BDE off the top rope in the process.
Backstage, we hear from Jody Threat, who says that 2026 is the year of the wild child and she is going straight to the top. Harley Hudson and Myla Grace root for her, as do Tessa Blanchard, Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore. Tessa says she was the one who won, but Jody asks Tessa why she did not eliminate her. Tessa says that if it were one-on-one, she would beat Jody. Jody takes this as a challenge, and Tessa is all too eager to beat Jody.
Arianna Grace beats Lei Ying Lee to become the TNA Knockouts World Champion after striking Lei Ying Lee with the Cobra when Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo's attempt to introduces the Knockouts World Championship into the ring as a weapon backfires. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva presents Arianna Grace with the TNA Knockouts World Championship.
Rebellion is live on pay-per-view on Saturday, February 11th!
Backstage, Rich Swann shows up and hands BDE a Sony PlayStation 5 controller. He tells BDE to take the passenger side for a while and let him be "Player 1." The two of them then play video games together.
Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Special Agent Zero) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) in an eight-man tag match after Tasha Steelz throws powder into Dutch's eyes, causing him to hit Death Walks on Matt Hardy inadvertently. Mustafa Ali then hits Matt Hardy with a top rope 450 for the win. After the match, men in cowboy hats show up and wheel a guitar-shaped coffin onto the stage. Mustafa Ali attacks one of the men, and when he opens the coffin, Elijah is inside. Elijah throws Mustafa inside and nearly shuts the lid on him, but Mustafa gets out and runs away.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella tries to get a hold of Arianna Grace only for Daria Rae shows up. Daria Rae stops Santino Marella and says that Santino cannot separate family from work, and threatens to have him fired if he hits her with the Cobra. She also says that she is a former MMA fight and can break the Cobra's neck.
Mike Santana and Leon Slater beat "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and Eddie Edwards. During the match, Steve Maclin shows up and fights Santana, and the two of them brawl their way to the back despite security getting between the both of them. Later on, the referee goes down inadvertently thanks to Nemeth's legs making contact with him while Nemeth is being slammed by Slater, and The System (Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander) attack Slater only for Moose to show up and clean house before brawling his way to the back with Eddie Edwards. this leads to the match being one-on-one between Slater and Nemeth, and Slater hits Nemeth with a superkick followed by a top rope Swanton 450 for the win.
