The Dark Knight Rises - Gotham Wrestling recap for May 24, 2026

"D-Man" Dan Parker, Brett Ryan Gosselin and Jake Redondo beat Joey Conway, Javi and Bam Sullivan to advance in the Manhattan Block of the Five Boroughs Classic despite the three of them not getting along in any way whatsoever as Parker and Gosselin both simultaneously tag Redondo out and then simultaneously pin Bam Sullivan.

Backstage, Chris Dickinson, when asked how he is feeling after advancing in the Five Boroughs Classic, says "Never...better...where's the pay window?"

We hear from "Overtime" Nick Dos Santos, who talks about his training and work at Battle Arts Academy, on the job and in the ring. Nick Dos Santos is punching in soon.

Nat Castle beats Amity LaVey with her feet on the bottom rope for leverage following the distraction by Sebastion Amore. After the match, Dan Joseph shows up and stops Amity LaVey, then kicks Sebastian Amore in the chest. All of a sudden, Dan Joseph comes to and has no idea what he has done, and is it implied on commentary that Amity LaVey may have taken control of him and caused him to do this.

"D-Man" Dan Parker and Brett Ryan Gosselin argue with each other over who won when Jake Redondo confronts them for their tactics. Parker and Gosselin argue over who won with said tactics, and Parker says that those tactics will cause him to win the three-way match. He leaves, then Gosselin says that he will win and leaves. Redondo says he will show them both how to win and that he will do it the right way.

Gyspy Mac vs. Simone from April's Sunday Night Slam is replayed.

"VSK" Vinny Scalise and Bryce Donovan are in the ring. VSK introduces Bryce Donovan and says that because of him, he does not have to get to the back of any line. He says that there was a snowstorm and an injury that prevented him from becoming a champion and part of the Five Boroughs Classic, and says "The Verdict" is here and taking over and "The Verdict" is in.

"VSK" Vinny Scalise beats "Beautiful" Buddy Tomas.

Backstage, Drew Gulak says that Jordan Cruz is one hell of a competitor and looks forward to face him again, but to do that, he has to tag with "The Greek God" Papadon and Leo Sparrow in the Five Boroughs Classic. He says that the strategy changes a little bit, but the goal stays the same, and if he wins, he looks forward to punching both of them in the face.

Jake Redondo beats "D-Man" Dan Parker and Brett Ryan Gosselin to advance in the Manhattan block of the Five Boroughs Classic after Bam Sullivan shows up and distracts Dan Parker and Gosselin, allowing Redondo to ram Parker into Gosselin and roll Parker up for the win. Parker and Gosselin keep arguing as the show ends.