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.
In memoriam: "PAC" Benjamin Satterley, 1986 - 2026. Excalibur eulogizes PAC at the announce desk, while Tony Schiavone is in the ring to thank the fans for their support tonight. We then see backstage footage from after All Out. We hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir). Jon Moxley says that Will Ospreay was the better man in their match and that Ospreay took everything he had, and says that when you realize you cannot win them all, all you can do is give your best every time. He says that there is nothing like being in the ring for the fan and that every day is a gift, and that Ospreay has earned nothing but more hard work. He says that there are two kinds of eulogies: what a guy did and what a guy was. He knows what kind of eulogy he wants and that nobody sees what Ospreay has like he can and what they have been gifted. Moxley says knows what kind of eulogy he wants and that nobody sees what Ospreay has like he can and what they have been gifted. He states that pro wrestling can be what they make it, as they have what it takes to really be great and do something with their gift. Everyone else follows Moxley, and PAC is the last to walk out of shot. PAC is then honored with a ten-bell salute as the AEW locker room is on the stage. The Death Riders' theme then plays, and a red light is focused on an empty metal folding chair as the camera focuses on Jon Moxley, who heads to the ring for the first match.
Jon Moxley retains the AEW Continental Championship against Orange Cassidy in an emotional opening match that sees Moxley hit a PAC-style lariat before both men try to lock in the Brutalizer in tribute. After the match, a tearful Bryan Danielson shows up, and he and Moxley hug it out in the middle of the ring.
"Hangman" Adam Page reminisces about his memories of PAC.
The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page) beat The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Jet" Kevin Knight, Trent Beretta, Rocky "Azucar" Romero) in an eight-man tag match. The match is Kenny's first since losing the AEW World Championship to Will Ospreay at All In.
We get more tributes to PAC from Cash Wheeler and "Switchblade" Jay White.
Renee Paquette thanks the fans for being here tonight, then shares a statement from PAC's family, who is devasted by the loss of their son and amazed by the support from the fans. They thank AEW and PAC's fans for their support throughout the years as they eulogize their son.
Swerve Strickland, Prince Nana and The New Level (Kofi and "Awesome" Austin Creed) had to the ring. Swerve and The New Level lay the AEW World Trios Championships on the mat, with a memorial towel draped on top of them.
Ricochet reminisces about his memories of PAC.
Will Ospreay beats Ricochet with a Black Arrow from the top rope. Ospreay and Ricochet hug after the match.
Will Ospreay talks about his memories of learning about, meeting and eventually wrestling PAC.
Swerve Strickland and Darby Allin pay tribute to PAC.
Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.
The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, Gabe Kidd) and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beat The Don Callis Family (Lance Archer, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Jake Doyle, Mark Davis, Wardlow) in a ten-man tag match. The match is Danielson's first since losing the AEW World Championship to Jon Moxley and his first since retiring from full-time competition. The match is also Wardlow's first match since Big Business in 2024. After the match, The Death Riders and Danielson hug each other in the ring before we see a video tribute to PAC, followed by one last look at PAC's empty metal folding chair with The Death Riders and Bryan Danielson standing behind it to end the show.
Zaria retains the NXT Women's North American Championship against Thea Hail.
Backstage, Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar are talking with The Wagner Brothers (El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. and Galena) regarding the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic when Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) shows up. As Fraxiom look back on coming together as a team in a past tournament and look forward to the competition in the current one, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood) show up and look forward to facing The Wagner Brothers, if they can get that far.
Myles Borne heads to the ring. Borne says that he meant what he said to Tavion Heights, but he went back to being the man that he did not want to be. He says he wanted to just be himself, and that Tavion was never going to play him for a sucker, he was setting himself up for it. He says that in the moment, he thought he could have everything, but he lost both of his title, and he could only think of one man: "All Ego" Ethan Page, who kept telling him that he needed a killer instinct, and according to Borne, was right about the business. Borne says he was standing still and that he could continue to be "one half" or become the star he knew that he always was, which led to him attacking Tavion with the chair like he did to Ethan Page. He says that he became his true self, but in return, the fans just made him feel guilty. Borne says the fans only liked him because they felt sorry for him because he was deaf and because he was another way to fill "the fans' social justice warrior cup." Borne says that without him, Tavion would never have become a tag team champion, but without Tavion, he would still be North American Champion. He tells the fans not to feel sorry for him, as he feels sorry for the fans, as he is the deaf one and they all watch him. He says the fans acted shocked when he became champion, but his shoulders were meant to carry that burden. He then dares the fans to continue to make fun of him and tells them to turn closed captions on or else he can show him something they can understand. Borne says that he is done being the bigger person and that he does not need to listen to the fans, as it has only surrounded him with hypocrites. He then says he is done treating people the way he wants to be treated and that he will be "the successful version of Myles Borne," then tells the fans to go to Hell.
Backstage, Lizzy Rain meets with General Manager Robert Stone regarding opportunity. Chaz "Starboy" Hall and Mini Vikingo meet with Stone, who wishes them luck in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic as both men look forward to winning tonight.
Backstage, Emily Agard interviews Grayson Waller. Waller says that Mason Rook was the rightful #1 contender, but Mason does not have to quit tonight, because the doctors did it for him. He then says he sees a fire in the locker room, but nobody is hungry enough to take his title. He says that if anyone wants to be champion, then they should do something about, as the first person who gets in the ring with him will get "the Grayson Waller rub."
Chaz "Starboy" Hall and Mini Vikingo beat Birthright (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Uriah Connors) to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, Birthright attack Mini Vikingo and Starboy, with Charlie Dempsey and Lexis King joining in, until Zilla Fatu runs in and cleans house against the whole of Birthright, with Stacks getting hit with the Triple Z. Zilla Fatu then tells Birthright that he is done with the numbers game and that he is taking them down one by one, then says he will answer Grayson Waller's open challenge for the NXT Championship and taking the title home.
On NXT Chronicle, we hear from Cruz Montana, who also plans to answer Grayson Waller's open challenge. He says that his fire has been burning forever, as he has been taught not to tolerate disrespect like that from Dion Lennox. He realizes that he is blessed that his daughter does not have to go through anything he had to go through, as he never really got to be a kid, as he had to help raise his siblings. Montana says his mother did what she had to do so that they could all survive, and he is proud of that woman, as she survived things that are unimaginable and she is now the greatest version of herself. He then mentions his late father, and tears up when he says that despite his father's flaws and shortcomings, his presence was the greatest gift his father gave him. Montana talks about how he got out of rehab and became his greatest version of himself, and says that if Dion Lennox wants to start something, he will finish it.
Backstage, Zaria runs into Izzi Dame before entering the rest of the locker room. Zaria then sees a lot of pink things, including a dress, at her locker, much to her chagrin.
Kelani Jordan heads to the ring. Kelani says that one of the things she loves about being NXT Women's Champion is that she is no longer an afterthought. She says that women can step up to take her title, but they will not, then wonders who she will be defending her title against next. She then says that she is just that good, as she has cleared just about every single challenger, then says that she will not just give anyone a title shot, as nobody has handed her anything. She says she is "the standout, not the handout." Kelani then states that when a true challenger steps up, she will defend her championship, and that regardless of who is up next now, the results will be the same, as nobody can do it like her. General Manager Robert Stone shows up and announces that there will be a 20-woman battle royal, with the winner facing Kelani for the NXT Women's Championship at Halloween Havoc. He also announces that Raw, SmackDown, AAA, Evolve and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling superstars will be in the battle royal. All of a sudden, Kelani is attacked from behind by Reina Vulcan, who declares for the battle royal.
Backstage, Naraku looks forward to answering Grayson Waller's open challenge. Saquon Shugars shows up and says the NXT Championship is his and that he is not waiting two weeks to face Tristan Angels. When General Manager Robert Stone mentions Naraku's upcoming match with Shiloh Hill, Saquon says that the only difference between Shiloh and the "evil" Naraku is that Shiloh has a brain, and when he feels that Shiloh will be Naraku, Naraku says "We'll see about that," laughing on his way out.
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) beat DarkState (Cutler James and Osiris Griffin) to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
This week on NXT Spotlight, Kendal Grey talks with the sports psychologist. Kendal Grey says that wrestling is her life and that she cannot focus on anything but wrestling outside of her career and is just focused on getting back in the ring. She says that "work harder" was always her answer to everything, and that she does not know how stop. She also does not know what to do when working harder is not enough.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone meets with Izzi Dame, who says that she made Zaria's locker more pink and wanted to show everyone the true NXT Women's North American Champion. She also finds out that she and Zaria are both in the 20-woman battle royal.
Grayson Waller heads to the ring. He says that the fans should be thanking him for showing up for work, unlike Mason Rook, then says that the locker room has their chance to show who is ready for him. He declares the first person in the ring the first person to get a shot. The men's locker room spills out, and more men backstage race to the ring. Numerous men and officials show up, and Zilla Fatu comes out ahead only to be joined by Cruz Montana. Montana and Zilla fight, and they soon get beat up. All of a sudden, EK Prosper shows up from behind, gets in the ring, and becomes Grayson Waller's opponent.
Grayson Waller retains the NXT Championship against EK Prosper.
Backstage, Zilla Fatu says that nobody wants to see him win and that Birthright is why he is not standing as NXT Champion. He then says he will "fuck Lexis King up."
We see footage of 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price) putting a black bag on Solo Sikoa's head and dumping him in the desert, making him walk away from them with the bag on his head, all at the start of the show.
The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Jimmy mentions that they have a problem with 946, who did something that they cannot come back from after they kidnapped Solo Sikoa, who he says is still their little brother and "their blood." Jacob Fatu says he has told his brothers to "lay low and play it slow," their first move is their worst move, and not to attack yet week by week. He says that this is his mistake, and tonight, none of that matters, everything is out of the window, and they dog walk 946. Jey Uso finally fires the warning shot at 946, then The Bloodline see what appears to be 946's gray SUV arrive backstage. The worker who opens the back door of the car gets pounced on by Jacob, and instead of 946, Jaida Parker - who is here to talk to General Manager Adam Pearce - is revealed to be the occupant of the car.
Backstage, Je'Von Evans meets with Penta regarding the Money in the Bank Ladder Match when "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh show up, with Dominik accusing Penta of taking his spot, stating that he could have won and qualified for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match if it were not for General Manager Adam Pearce's "power trip" and putting him in a "random match," and asking if Penta cares is Solo Sikoa got kidnapped. Je'Von makes fun of the size of McDonagh's head, and McDonagh threatens to knock Je'Von's teeth out. Penta tells Dominik that if he wants another match, he and McDonagh can face him and Je'Von tonight.
Lola Vice beats Roxanne Perez. After the match, Lola is attacked by Raquel Rodriguez, but all of a sudden, Sol Ruca runs to the ring and fights Raquel. Roxanne soon gets involved, and Raquel hits Sol Ruca with the Tejana Bomb. Roxanne and Raquel then double-team Lola Vice, who Roxanne soon hits with Pop Rox.
Singer/rapper/songwriter Ty Dolla $ign is seen in the front row.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Dragon Lee and Rey Mysterio. Dragon Lee says he is feeling great and that he has not forgotten what Big Cass done to them. Rey says that Dragon Lee has put on great matches and is destined for greatness, and as Dragon Lee says that he will bring the fire tonight, Big Cass shows up and says he will stomp Dragon Lee's fire out quickly.
We see a video from 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price). Royce Keys says that somebody is not making it off the block tonight after The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) finally called the play.
Oba Femi heads to the ring. Oba says he is not dressed for combat tonight, although that could easily change, and tonight, he is here for business, as there is a certain way and matter for business to be handled in WWE. He says he has had his own personal issues with The Vision (Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri) in the last couple of months and while he has done his best to keep them at bay, the temperature changed with the return of "Big" Bronson Reed. He says that Bronson sucks and is "one disrespectful SOB," and if given an inch, Bronson takes a mile. He mentions Bronson being gone for the last seven months, and that Bronson does not understand that he is the captain now. Oba says that Bronson will find out at Money in the Bank, as he has a contract for a match between the two of them, and he cannot wait to put pen to paper. He then demands Bronson head to the ring to sign the contract and make things official. Bronson Reed shows up and heads to the ring, where Oba Femi offers him the contract. Bronson takes the contract, then says Oba has some balls, as he has put Oba down in both of their meetings in the ring despite Oba putting Brock Lesnar down twice. He then says that he is not Brock Lesnar, and that he is not here to compete, but to dethrone "The Ruler." Bronson then signs the contract. Bronson leaves the ring, then Oba says Bronson has some balls sealing his fate tonight. He says that Paul Heyman sent him to stop the one man who cannot be stopped, then wishes Bronson luck, saying he will need it.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Iyo Sky meets with General Manager Adam Pearce when Lyra Valkyria butts in. Iyo Sky questions Lyra's shift in behavior, and when Lyra starts disrespecting Iyo, Pearce puts them both in a one-on-one match tonight.
Dragon Lee beats Big Cass after countering a choke slam with a Sunset Flip into a jackknife pin.
Backstage, The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) are focused on 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price). Jacob Fatu says 946 will try to separate them, and that they must stick together.
Members of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Milwaukee Brewers are seen in the front row.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Stephanie Vaquer. Vaquer says Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch want her title. She says that she is ready to defend her title, but if they want to face her, they will have to face each other. She then says she has met with General Manager Adam Pearce to make that match official next week, with the winner facing her for the Women's World Championship.
We hear from LA Knight, who talks about his sudden rise in 2022 and how it took three years to get back to where he was, and yet he still finds himself challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship. He says that he is bulletproof and the last of a dying breed, and that this might be his last shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. Knight says he has never needed anybody to help him succeed like Roman has, and that he must rise. He says that he will make himself World Heavyweight Championship the way that Roman Reigns made himself a mega-star.
Iyo Sky beats Lyra Valkyria following the distraction from a suddenly appearing Bayley.
Backstage, The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) are ready to attack 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price) when LA Knight shows up. LA Knight tells The Bloodline that they created the monster that they are fighting, but Jey Uso says Solo Sikoa would be back in the family if Knight was not in his ear. Knight tells The Bloodline that if they survive, they can tell Roman Reigns that he will be waiting for him with open arms next week. Jacob Fatu has to hold The Usos back, saying that Knight is not the problem tonight.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Rey Fenix. Fenix announces that he will be defending the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship across all brands. Chad Gable shows up and congratulates Fenix on winning at Worlds Collide, then "All Ego" Ethan Page says that Gable is giving another title opportunity away. Fenix says Ethan is not a cruiserweight, but he wants to kick his ass next week. Ethan accepts Fenix's challenge.
Penta and Je'Von Evans beat The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh) after Joe Hendry shows up with a guy wearing a Funko Pop head, which angers and distracts McDonagh. After the match, Bron Breakker shows up and takes out Penta, then hits Je'Von Evans with a Spear.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Becky Lynch. Becky says it has been two years since she had a shot at the Women's World Championship and two months since she has been in the title picture, then Liv Morgan shows up and says makes the title interesting more than Becky ever has and is more deserving of the title. Becky says that if Liv feels she is so deserving, then Liv should have no problem beating her one-on-one. She then doubts that Liv can even do it.
946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price) are seen entering the arena.
946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price) makes their way to the ring through the crowd. Security shows up to stop them from jumping over the barricade and tell them to go back, but they are soon attacked by 946. The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) soon show up and slowly approach 946 before the inevitable brawl between them is on. The Bloodline get the upper hand even as General Manager Adam Pearce wants the brawling to stop, but they are soon overpowered as Bronco and Lucien brawl with Jimmy and Jey. A whole line of fans gets wiped out during the brawl, and a random fan yells at Bronco and gets punched by Bronco for it before the crowd brawl makes its way to the tech area. Meanwhile, back in the ring, Royce Keys hits Jacob Fatu with a metal folding chair, but Jacob Fatu fights back with a superkick before getting the upper hand on Keys. Jacob then grabs the chair, wraps it around Keys' head, then goes for the hip attack only for Keys to toss the chair off of himself and roll out of the ring. Jacob grabs the chair, follows Keys and hits Keys with the chai on the way to the back. The brawl is now backstage at the loading dock, and officials try in vain to break it all up. Keys and Fatu brawl at a backstage stairwell leading into an indoor parking area. Keys gets the better of Jacob and gets into his gray SUV, but Jacob catches up and gts the Tongan Death Grip on him. Keys attacks Jacob with the car, then a black car runs Jacob over. Jaida Parker gets out of the black car and says she did not see Jacob at all, then immediately changers her tune, saying "Ain't nobody safe," then gets in the gray SUV with Keys, who mocking says "All gas, no brakes" before driving off to end the show.
"Main Evant" Evan Daniels meets with Jonny Loquasto in his office. He says that he has lost the groove, the big match at Red Carpet Rumble and the UWN Television Championship. He says that losing everything the best thing to happen to him as he has gained is a fresh start, which he says both of them need. Loquasto says that if Daniels needs a fresh start, then he can consider it done.
"Main Evant" Evan Daniels beats Cisco Ayala.
LiveDanger (Livewire Charlie and Danger Ross) beat Mariachi Montana (Juli and Ro Montana).
Pat Buck vs. Leo Sparrow from Gotham Wrestling is replayed.
Backstage, Jonny Loquasto meets with Jordan Castle and "One in a Million" Maximilien. He states that Mathias has been suspended for thirty days as requested by Castle, then reminds Maximilien that he must defend the UWN Heritage Championship every thirty days and that he will be defending the title against Jake Redondo. Castle is aghast, even as Loquasto mentions that Redondo made the final four of the Red Carpet Rumble, and states that Redondo will regret getting in the ring with Maximilien.
5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) retain the UWN Tag Team Championships against Delirium (Slade and McCalleon) after Slade inadvertently hits McCalleon with a tope suicida meant for Slice Boogie. After the match, Slade, McCalleon and Skynr argue with each other in the ring.
Andrade el Idolo retains the AEW National Championship against PAC after a Brutalizer following "The Problem" Marina Shafir trying to beg Andrade off on the ring apron is countered by Andrade, who pushes PAC back and pins his shoulders to the mat to win and retain.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Jet" Kevin Knight beat Darby Allin and Steven Borden by doctor stoppage after both he and Knight go into the air - with Borden going airborne noticeably earlier - and Borden hits the back of his head on the mat on the way down after hitting Knight with a palm strike in mid-air. "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Jet" Kevin Knight become #1 contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. After the match, the commentary team of Taz, Exaclibur and Tony Schiavone take the situation gravely seriously, stating that wrestling is a high-contact sport and that things like this happen.
Persephone's opponent for the TBS Championship open challenge is Dani Luna.
Persephone retains the TBS Championship against Dani Luna after Dani hits a tope suicida on Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. for pulling her back by the hair on a sit-out powerbomb pin.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada retains the AEW International Championship against Tommaso Ciampa, even after Ciampa beats Okada up for messing with his daughter in the front row and stopping Ciampa from using a screwdriver hidden in the top turnbuckle as a weapon.
It is announced that Steven Borden is conscious, responsive and at the hospital to be evaluated, as per Tony Khan.
Nigel McGuinness replaces Taz on commentary for the rest of the show.
The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) retain the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships against The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) in a Chicago Street Fight.
The fans in the arena are updated about Steven Borden's condition.
Swerve Strickland and The New Level (Kofi and "Awesome" Austin Creed) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against "Hangman" Adam Page and Brodido (Brody King and Bandido).
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) and Christian Cage and Adam Copeland in a three-way ladder match for the AEW World Tag Team Championships, winning the titles for a record fourth time.
It is announced that Wardlow is returning to AEW soon.
An introduction voiced by Matt Ryan, reprising his role of Edward Kenway from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and the upcoming Black Flag Resynced remake, is shown as a violinist performs at the bottom of the ramp. We then see Will Ospreay lighting a Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) flag on fire with help from Francesco Akira and "Speedball" Mike Bailey. As he heads to the ring, Ospreay stops, looks towards the camera and says "Let's fucking end this" before entering the gorilla position.
Will Ospreay retains the AEW World Championship against Jon Moxley in a match that sees referee Paul Turner get hit with an inadvertent big boot from Ospreay and replaced by Bryce Rembsurg after Andrade el Idolo, "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Francesco Akira and The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) deal with The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, PAC, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) as well as the briefcase from Jon Moxley's last reign as AEW World Champion being introduced into the match as a weapon. After the match, Moxley takes the AEW World Championship from Ospreay, then places it on Ospreay's shoulder before shaking hands with him.
"Jungle" Jack Perry beats "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata after Perry rolls back and pins Shibata's shoulders to the mat as both men exchange blows. After the match, Perry demands Samoa Joe, and the rest of The Opps (Hook, Anthony Bowens, Action Andretti) show up. Perry says "Not you. Where's Joe?" Joe then shows up and has a staredown with Perry. Perry offers his hand, and when Joe turns away, Perry demands he shake his hand. Joe goes to shake Perry's hand only to headbutt Perry, then leaves the ring. Security shows up to escort The Opps to the back.
Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue) beat Queen Aminata and Mina Shirakawa.
Backstage, Mick Foley interviews The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Ace Austin). Juice Robinson says that they are focused on the fundamentals tonight and that they will be exploiting the defense. He also notes that since there are no rules, the match is in their favor, and that it is all about keeping their heads on a swivel and persevering.
The Bang Bang Bang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, Ace Austin) beat The Dogs (Clark Connors and David Finlay) and The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia) in a no-disqualification eight-man Tailgate Brawl.
The show begins with a moment of silence and ten-bell salute to the late "Superstar" Bill Dundee.
Dustin Starr interviews Dem White Boyz (Kevin and Gavin White) at the announce desk. Kevin White says that "Superstar" Bill Dundee was a man of class and character who touched millions, and that he is grateful to have been trained by Dundee and have spent several years with the guy. He says that he will dedicated the weekend to Dundee as he talks about how Dundee wanted others to succeed, then declares that this will be the last time he will be out in the ring with his son Gavin. All of a sudden, Terry Golden and the Kick-Ass Wrestling collective show up. Golden mentions his history with Kevin White and says that while he respects what he is doing for his son, he says that he is no friend and trainee of Dundee and that he just carried Dundee's bags and made his lunch. Golden says he had been friends with Dundee for 30 years and that he will be the one dedicating the match to him, and this leads to officials having to break up a brawl before it can begin.
We hear from "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, who thanks "Superstar" Bill Dundee and mentions the people that Dundee will meet in Heaven before hoping that if there is ever a wrestling hall of fame in Memphis, Tennessee, that Dundee is the first person in it.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox after kicking Moses off of the ring apron before hitting a cutter on Eli Knox. After the match, Marko Harris looks at the Heritage Championship before taking it from the referee, then Dustin Starr interviews Marko at the announce desk. Marko Harris asks Matchmaker King Cobra to come to the announce desk. Marko says that the wrong call was made and that his shoulders were up, but he is not here to make excuses, and he hands the Internet Championship to King Cobra, saying there is a list of people he needs to beat, but he needs to do as the Heritage Champion. King Cobra takes the title and says that he understands his feelings and frustrations and may not agree with it, but he sees where Marko is coming from, and announces that Friday night in Jackson, Tennessee, Marko will get his shot.
At the WrestleCenter, Jake Brewer interviews the fans about what "Superstar" Bill Dundee meant to them.
We see The Modern Day Monsters (Warwolf, Marrow, Asa) walking around in a graveyard as they announce that they will be in Jackson, Tennessee on October 2nd. We also find out that The Infection (Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker, Barnabas the Bizarre) will be returning on October 2nd. We hear from Barnabas the Bizarre, who hypes up the Halloween Spooktacular as well as the return of Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker and their match with The Modern Day Monsters.
Xya retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Ally X.
We see footage of "Superstar" Bill Dundee with "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart and Jerry "The King" Lawler one more time.
We see never-been-footage of Maria Starr confronting "Superstar" Bill Dundee during Dundee's radio show, demanding Dundee apologize for putting his hands on her. Dundee refuses to apologize, and Maria slaps him before stating that Dustin Starr will beat Dundee in the parking lot. Dundee refuses to apologize, and Maria slaps him before stating that Dustin Starr will beat Dundee in the parking lot. When Dundee heads to the parking lot, Dustin attacks Dundee at the bottom of the steps leaving up to the building, and when security shows up, they also get jumped.
We hear from The Away Team (Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, "The Hybrid" Aries Clark, Big Nico 5XL). Justin Case tells Main Event Bradley to bring CJ Squared with him to Jackson, Tennessee. Zay Washington says that Bradley has never been on his level and not worthy enough to take the Junior Heritage Championship from him.
We see never-before-seen private footage of "Superstar" Bill Dundee as well as a message from Jamie Dundee, aka JC Ice, who says that for the first time ever, he has nothing to say before stating that he loves his father.
Dem White Boyz (Kevin and Gavin White) beat Chris Rocker and Bullwhip Ballard by disqualification after Preston Blake attacks Kevin White on the outside in full view of senior official David Knight. After the match, Terry Golden hits Kevin White with the BMF Championship, then K-Toomer and "The Gift" Ray Sanders shows up and clear the ring before Derrick King joins them.
We look back on Samuel Shaw vs. Crazzy Steve from One Night Only: World Cup from August 2015.
We look back on Kiera Hogan vs. M by Elegance for the TNA Knockouts Television Championship from last night's show.
We look back on Samuel Shaw vs. Mr. Anderson in a steel cage match from Lockdown 2014.
The Home Town Man beats Daddy Davis after Davis confronts Brampton City Councillor Rod Power and Brampton Board of Trade CEO Jaipaul Massey-Singh with a baby bottle only for Massey-Singh to squirt the milk from the bottle into Daddy Davis' eyes, allowing Rod Power to hit Davis with the Brampton Honey Badgers' mascot costume's head and allowing The Home Town Man to get the win.
Trick Williams retains the WWE United States Championship against Baron Corbin in a steel cage match.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend). Lash Legend gives credit where credit is due for her opponent, but says she is not worried. Nia Jax says that Lash is better than Charlotte Flair and Giulia, then "interviews" Lash, who says that she will win the gold.
Backstage, CM Punk is met by General Manager Nick Aldis. Aldis asks Punk to meet him in his office.
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Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis gets CM Punk in his office with Kevin Owens, and demands that both Owens and Punk stop attacking each other so it does not bleed into tonight's men's Money in the Bank qualifier. Punk agrees, and Owens walks out of the room.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton meets with Chelsea Green, who is panicking about the Money in the Bank briefcase as well as Nikki Bella. Paige shows up and says he and Tiffany have her back, then Paige and Tiffany leave before Nikki shows up and says Chelsea is an idiot to listen to Paige. She says that last week was a warning before Tiffany and Paige come back and confront Nikki. Nikki leaves, and Chelsea says "Never meet your heroes."
Lash Legend beats Giulia and Charlotte Flair in a women's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier after hitting Giulia with the Lash Extension after Guilia hits Charlotte with the Arrivederci Knee and the Northern Lights Bomb.
In backstage footage from last Friday, Michael Cole's interview with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes has ended. Cody says "If it happens again, I'll kick his fucking head off." We then see footage from before the show where Randy Orton shows up and mentions Michael Cole's interview with Cody before stating that Michael will interview him tonight and that he does not have a say in the matter.
Backstage, Giulia is met by Blake Monroe, who tells Giulia to go back to obscurity only for Giulia to slap her in the face. Officials get involved as Blake slaps back, and General Manager Nick Aldis makes a match between Giulia and Blake next week, and says that this time, it will happen.
Backstage, Michael Cole "interviews" Randy Orton. Orton mentions what Cody had said about kicking his head off after the camera stopped rolling, stating that everyone thinks Cody is a good guy and that he does not believe Cody to be a liar. He says that Cody is not the same man he was twenty years ago and that a lot of compromises were made a long way despite saying that he is not compromised, and that Cody has changed throughout his career despite still being a good guy. Orton says he has never changed and that he has always been himself, and says that if Cody really does kick his head off, he has been compromised; if he does not, he has peaked. Orton asks if Cody has the capability to kick his head off, Michael says no. Orton says that Michael is dead on with his answer, then ends the "interview," takes the clip-on microphone off and leaves the room.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Sami Zayn, who says that a lot of people who either want to be WWE Champion or do not want him to be WWE Champion. He says that he will prevail against whatever is thrown at him, as he is doing everything for the right reasons. He calls the Undisputed WWE Championship a lesson in hope and perseverance, and as he talks about his opposition, he is met by Finn Balor, who says that everyone is coming after Sami after he screwed everyone else on the way to the top. He says that he will come for Sami and the Undisputed WWE Championship, and when he does, everyone will see what justice is truly like. Finn leaves, then Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae show up, with Gargano wondering where his title match is. Sami says that Gargano deserves a championship match, but Nick Aldis said no. Sami says he was not going to leave empty-handed, and got Gargano and Candice qualifying matches for Money in the Bank. Sami says that he has Gargano's back, and wants to know if Gargano has his back and is "ride or die." Gargano looks at Candice, then says "ride or die."
Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) beat Chelsea Green, Tiffany Stratton and Paige in a six-woman tag match after Nikki Bella trips Paige on the outside. After the match, Jacy and Nikki blow kisses at one another.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, R-Truth is being interviewed in the trainer's room when he is attacked from behind by Damian Priest, who then chokes Truth with a chair and stating that he should be a champion instead of wasting his time with him. He then tells R-Truth to go bother somebody else.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Gunther, who considers it a travesty that he has qualify for a ladder climbing contest. He then says Finn Balor has a major opportunity tonight, but he does not have his emotions in check, and tonight, he will find out who he is dealing with: the legendary Finn Balor, or a ghost of Finn Balor. Danhausen shows up wanting Gunther to split the money, then realizes Gunther will not split the money with him and tries to curse him. Gunther shoves Danhausen to the wall and chokes him, telling Danhausen to get out of his way.
We see footage of CM Punk at the Chicago Cubs' recent game against the Florida Marlins.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody mentions his recent issues with Randy Orton as well as CM Punk losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Sami Zayn - who he knows he can beat - then says what he knows and what he must do are two different things. He mentions Orton turning him kicking his head off into an unwinnable situation, then says he has been through stuff like this before and that he is "the king of unwinnable situations." Cody then says that Orton will be in the same position where he hesitated, but this time, he promises to kick Orton's head off his shoulders. He then admits he cannot promise that Orton will be the only one. As Cody leaves, CM Punk heads to the ring for the next match. Cody and Punk look at each other, then Cody heads to the back.
CM Punk beats Gunther and Finn Balor in a men's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifer after Finn Balor hits the Coup de Grace on Gunther as Gunther has Punk in a sleeper hold, allowing Punk to float over and pin Gunther for a three-count before Finn Balor can break it up. After the match, Finn Balor and CM Punk shake hands to end the show while Gunther is angry.
Leon Slater heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Slater says he is doing a lot better than he was last week when he had to share the ring with "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, but by the end of it, he beat him. He then says that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth laid him out with the World Championship afterwards, and now he wonders why Nic is a coward. Slater chalks it up to Nic seeing him getting stronger, bigger, smarter and faster as a threat and knowing that Slater can beat him, then says he is feeling ready to go right now and that he is not going to wait until Bound For Glory before calling out Nic Nemeth. Nic Nemeth shows up and says there is a difference between a kid with a bright future and being the World Champion, then mentions Ryan being in a qualifying match on the way to becoming X-Division Champion tonight. He then says that when that happens, he and Ryan will run TNA for "practically forever." Ryan is suddenly behind Slater as Nic tells Slater that he does not have what it takes, but Slater somehow knows that Ryan is behind before attacking him and Nic. Security tries to stop the brawl, but Nic and Slater fight through them and start fighting each other before officials and more security show up to hold them back as Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Santino announces that from this point forward, both Nic and Slater are forbidden to lay a hand on each other. If Nic gets physical, he will lose the World title; if Slater gets physical, he will lose his title shot; the match will be off either way.
Backstage, we hear from Matt Hardy, who says that the mysterious backstage attacker attacked him, and now he knows there could be two or more. He mentions their attack on his brother, but they did not finish the job, and now, Jeff Hardy is back. Jeff appears and says he is back and that he will not forget what happened what happened until he attacks the attackers. Matt says he has put out a message on social media, and in one hour, they will demand the attackers reveal themselves in the ring.
Backstage, Indi Hartwell meets with Daria Rae and says she is not scared of her, then wants to know who gave Daria authority, saying that Daria is a bully and a bad person. Daria advises Indi to walk away, but Indi says that Daria is scared of her and "a joke." Daria slaps Indi in the face, then Indi says "Gotcha." It is then revealed that Director of Authority Santino Marella was recording the whole encounter, much to Daria's chagrin.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth beats KJ Orso in a Bound For Glory X-Division Championship qualifier after using the referee as a means to hit Orso with a cheap shot.
We hear from Rosemary, who is in a white straitjacket with the number 666 on it. On the other end of the table is Courtney Rush, who says "Why don't we start over from the beginning?"
Backstage, Mustafa Ali meets with Mila Moore and John Skyler. Mustafa Ali is not happy that he is in the main event defending the International Championship, saying that whoever thought of this was dumb. He then realizes that Mila Moore did it, then says that Mila Moore is "no brains, all bimbo." John Skyler tells Mustafa Ali not to take his anger out on Mila, saying that she kept Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) together and did a good job. When Skyler says that Mila is also a good person, Mustafa reminds Skyler of Mila rejecting him last week, then leaves. Mila thanks Skyler, but Skyler also walks away.
Hernandez is seen in the front row.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Rich Swann and BDE in a Dot Combat Match (which is the first in three years). After the match, Dutch wraps an open chair around BDE's neck, then Vincent smacks that chair with another chair, busting BDE open.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian tells Avery Styles that he will be in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match at Bound For Glory for his TNA debut match, and says that Avery has a chance to prove he belongs in TNA. He then tells Avery that he will be in the match as well.
As per the TNA Injury Report: Members of security are being evaluated following the brawl between Leon Slater and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth at the beginning of the show. Jeff Hardy is cleared to return to competition with no restrictions after being attacked backstage. Moose is still dealing with neck issues following his career-threatening match with Frankie Kazarian, and as a precaution, he is out of action tonight, although he will be cleared next week.
Backstage, Indi Hartwell and Harley Hudson mention what just happened to Daria Rae when Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and tells them that Daria Rae is suspended immediately, as per the TNA Board of Directors. He also says that at Bound For Glory, Indi Hartwell finally has her Knockouts World title shot. Xia Brookside shows up, saying that Daria Rae has made it clear Indi is not getting a title shot, but Santino says he is in charge and making it happen, much to Brookside's dissatisfaction.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring. Matt Hardy says that mystery attackers have been attacking people backstage for weeks, including the both of them, then says that the fun is over and that it ends tonight. Matt demands that the attackers reveal themselves in the ring, and Jeff states that he has run out of patience and wants to know who is being all of the attacks. Static then appears on the video screen above the stage, and the lights start flicking before totally going out. Two men appear in the ring wearing hoods and attack The Hardys from behind. The masked men are Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy, now known as Samuel Shaw and Joseph Sawyer, and the word "Syx" is seen on the video screen above the stage.
Elijah beats Eddie Edwards after Brian Myers and Bear Bronson get on the ring apron only to be taken down by Ricky Sosa, allowing Elijah to hit the Highwayman's Farewell for the win.
Backstage, we hear from Moose, who talks about how he beat one of the best TNA has to offer in Frankie Kazarian to save his career. He says his neck may be hurt, but he is still the face of the franchise. AJ Francis and Expressions show up, with Expressions saying nobody wants to hear Moose talk and Francis saying that his face is all over the media and not Moose's. Francis also brags about bringing a Dude Wipes sponsorship to TNA, and Moose says it is only because Francis' ass stinks before Moose challenges Francis to a one-on-one match. Expressions accepts on AJ Francis' behalf before Moose punks him out, sending Expressions retreating behind AJ Francis.
Elayna Black beats Jada Stone, Harley Hudson and Gabby Forza to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts Television Championship as The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) watches from the stage near the end of the match.
Backstage, Mila Moore catches up with John Skyler and thanks him for standing up for her. Skyler says he meant every word and that he knows Mila better than she knows herself and that Mila deserves better. When Mila is about to move in for the kiss, Mustafa interrupts alongside Special Agent Zero, and is ticked off at what is going on. Mila quits Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore), then takes Skyler with her and says that Skyler quits, too. Mila and Skyler walk off, and Mustafa tells Special Agent Zero to go follow them as he looks for Tasha Steelz.
Backstage, Zoey Serrano is on the phone with an irate Daria Rae. She tells Daria that Indi Hartwell will not make it to Bound For Glory.
Mustafa Ali retains the TNA International Championship against Trey Miguel and Jason Hotch after Hotch inadvertently hits Tasha Steelz with a top rope doubel foot stomp meant for Mustafa Ali and Mustafa hits Trey with the International Championship. After the match, Mustafa Ali helps Tasha Steelz up, then drops her before celebrating to end the show.
Backstage, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) challenge Syx (Joseph Sawyer and Samuel Shaw) next week, telling them to prepare to go to war.
At MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts:
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty beats Serpentico by submission with the Border City Stretch in an ROH Pure Championship Proving Ground Match.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Rebecca Scott by submission with the Venus de Milo in an ROH Women's Pure Championship Proving Ground Match.
At WJCT Studios in Jacksonville, Florida:
Mark Davis beats "Main Man" Oro.
Caprice Coleman chops it up with The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee). The IInspiration talk about how they went to high school together, trained together and even moved halfway across the world together, as well as the new child that Jessie is expecting. They also mention their ideal man.
Athena and Billie Starkz beat Viva Van and VertVixen.
"Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington beats Alan Angels.
Backstage, we hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who says that Emi Sakura did not need to put on a whole charade to be her friend, and if she wanted a match, all she had to do was ask. She says that this is her fault because she let her guard down, then says that "Jersey girls always settle their vendettas."
Preston Vance beats Jarett Diaz by submission with the full nelson. After the match, The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) head to the ring as Vance is on his way out. Uno and Reynolds are happy to see him; Silver is not.
The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver). After the match, Preston Vance comes back after The Lethal Twist leave, and Silver refuses to recognize Vance as part of the group before walking out of the ring to the back.
Backstage, we hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry, who says that Samoa Joe does not speak for himself anymore and that he got The Opps (Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Anthony Bowens, Action Andretti) instead. On the subject of Katsuyori Shibata, there is no more of a killer anywhere in the world than Shibata. Perry says he will have to claw and scratch and survive Shibata before he can get to Samoa Joe.
Renee Paquette moderates a face-to-face meeting between The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) and The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) on the stage. A table with a tea set - and biscuits - is brought onto the stage at the behest of The Divine Dominion, who state that The Brawling Birds are not special and are not deserving of the Women's World Tag Team Championships. Lena Kross states that they have beaten The Brawling Birds before in singles matches and that they will beat them within an inch of their lives, and Megan Bayne tells them to have a cup before it all comes crumbling down. This leads to Jamie Hayter smashing the tea pot into Megan Bayne's head before The Divine Dominion get the upper hand.
In footage from after last week's Dynamite, we hear from The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Roderick Strong becomes frustrated with not being able to do things his way and with other people succeeding while they themselves are world championship material.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd). After the match, Renee Paquette interviews Knight and Fletcher. Fletcher addresses Darby Allin and Steven Borden, saying that running into the fire means they will get burned sooner or later, and that they will get burned at All Out. Fletcher admits he did not like Knight at first, but they are now working not just as a well-oiled machine, but as a family, and whether they are on the same page or not, Saturday will be a cakewalk and they will become #1 contenders for the World Tag Team Championships. Darby Allin's theme plays, and Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero lie in wait on the stage only for Darby and Borden to be in the rafters. Darby says they are not running before All Out and that he is too smart from this, saying he learned his lesson. Knight says Darby is only TNT Champion because Borden and his friends jumped him, but on Saturday, Darby will be playing by his and Fletcher's rules. Darby says it will be anything but and that Knight will be humbled when he and Fletcher lose. Darby then tells Knight and Fletcher not to call their upcoming loss an upset.
Chris Jericho makes his way to the ring. Jericho talks about how he beat "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne last week only for Nick Wayne to kick him in the groin. He says he did not like that, but admits he likes Nick Wayne taking advantage of an opportunity and making it work. He then gives Nick Wayne the opportunity to stand in the ring with him again tonight, and Nick Wayne heads to the ring before saying that Jericho is here to backstab him and not just to talk. Jericho says he is not mad at Nick Wayne and that he has to hit a cheap shot to succeed in the business, then feigns going low again as he states he could do it right now but will not. Jericho notes their similar young starts in the business and how Nick Wayne is "an egotistical son of a bitch" like he used to be, then talks about how he was on the same show as Nick Bockwinkel. Bockwinkel noted that Jericho worked too fast and did too many moves, and asks what would have happened if he did not ignore his advice and did not act like an arrogant prick. Nick Wayne says that this is not about a necklace and all about being beaten by Jericho, saying Jericho will not beat him again, as wrestling is all he has ever known and all Jericho has taught him is that he must change who he is to beat him. Nick Wayne then challenges Chris Jericho to a rematch at Grand Slam France in less than two weeks' time, and hopes that the man who knows more wins. This leads to a staredown where Jericho tells Nick Wayne is not a man, but a kid that he will get "the shit kicked out of him" again.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Hyan. Hyan introduces Thunder Rosa to counter Britt Baker's comments that she is just a tag team wrestler, and Thunder Rosa looks forward to teaming up with Hyan against Britt and Persephone next week.
Queen Aminata beats Skye Blue. After the match, Julia Hart attacks Queen Aminata from behind. Mina Shirakawa gets in the ring to even up the numbers game, then "The Toxic Spider" Thekla shows up and punches out both Mina and Aminata. Willow Nightingale shows up and makes the save for Mina and Aminata, and Skye Blue has to save Thekla on the way out of the ring.
Backstage, we hear from Persephone and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Britt Baker says that Hyan and Thunder Rosa are dumb for challenging them to a tag team match in her hometown next week. She accepts their challenge, then Persephone issues an open challenge for the TBS Championship for anyone not named Hyan and Maya World at All Out.
PAC beats Ace Austin. After the match, PAC puts Austin in the Brualizer. "Switchblade" Jay White runs into the ring and fights PAC only for The Bang Bang Gang, The Dogs and Wheeler Yuta to jump in and make this a multi-man brawl. When Andrade el Idolo's music hits, PAC lets go of the Brutalizer and leaves the ring only for Andrade to attack him from out of the crowd.
Backstage, we hear from The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona). Ricochet says Swerve Strickland and The New Level (Kofi and "Awesome" Austin Creed) make up what is wrong with AEW, stating that they were suddenly thrown together into a trio. He says he saw the future and brotherhood in Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona and that they will become the World Trios Champions. Bishop Kaun says Swerve and The New Level are "not a real trio," and Toa Liona says they will be doing them a favor when The Demand puts them down. We then hear from Swerve Strickland, The New Level and Prince Nana. Prince Nana reminds Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona that he was the one who bring him into AEW, and says that Swerve and The New Level will take The Demand out. Creed says that they have revenge in mind tonight and will be leaving as champions tonight, then gets up to speed with what happened between Swerve and team of Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun. Kofi says that they will move on to All Out, then gets up to speed with Swerve's history with Bandido and "Hangman" Adam Page. Creed then asks if Swerve had any friends before The New Level showed up, and Swerve is awkwardly silent before his music hits.
Swerve Strickland and The New Level (Kofi and "Awesome" Austin Creed) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) in a trios match. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page and Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) show up, and Hangman congratulate Swerve and The New Level on becoming Trios Champions, saying that the titles feel important in their hands and that he is glad they are here. He then says that Swerve has no idea who he is really dealing with, then wants to know what Swerve is. Creed says he is teaming with the greatest team in professional wrestling and making sure the Trios titles are the most prestigious in professional wrestling. Creed says Swerve is a changed man, and Kofi says that Swerve has been "nothing but cool." Brody King says it has only been three weeks, and Hangman says Swerve will show his true colors given enough time. Swerve says that Hangman has been abandoned by other trios before and that he will abandon Brodido, too, as Hangman showed his true colors in Chicago and he is no better than him. Brody King says that at All Out, both teams will represent the trios division as it was meant to be, and they will see if three weeks was long enough to keep the titles. Bandido says the Trios titles are the most wanted and that they belong to Hangman and Brodido.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Will Ospreay and Francesco Akira. Ospreay says not many men would throw themselves into the line of fire against The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir), and while he and Speedball have history, Speedball made the save for Francesco Akira, and would like for him to join his version of United Empire. Speedball says that Ospreay is the kind of man he would stand next to, then says he will team up with him tonight, joining Ospreay's United Empire in the process. Ospreay has to stop Akira from saying something not fit for international broadcast again.
Backstage, we hear from "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, who says that inside everyone, there are two bitches: a dumb bitch who is full of love, happiness, kindness and dancing, and a true bitch who is violent. Thekla then says she will have a good time tonight, because "Thekla is for the children," then says she will be "all nice" until Saturday, when she becomes "all toxic."
Jon Moxley beats Dezmond Xavier by submission with a modified rear choke in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Darby Allin and Steven Borden, who are soon met by Adam Copeland. Copeland says that Christian Cage is sitting this one out so things do not get volatile, then says that he things greatly of both men and thinks Borden has potential. Copeland says that while Borden has the potential to be massive, he is one-half of the World Tag Team Champions that he wants to challenge and that he is reaching for legends now, and also reminds Darby that he is going to be climbing two mountains if that happens. Darby says he has a lot he wants to say to Copeland, then accepts his challenge. Copeland tells Darby to be careful what he wishes for.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) head to the ring. They are soon joined by FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway as well as the team of Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. Stokely says they are only here so that they do not get fined by Tony Khan, then tells Copeland to "Wrap this shit up; we got things to do." Matt Jackson compares FTR to The Dudley Boyz, and Nick says they had multiple chances to be the tag team champions, then admits this may be their last chance. He says that if it is, The Young Bucks will fight like hell to be the first four-time tag team champions. Christian says that this will be their last opportunity and that he and Copeland will stay one-time tag team champions because they are generational, then says he looks forward to meeting The Young Bucks' mother like he did FTR's mothers. Copeland takes the microphone away from Christian, saying he has issues, then says that the other two teams are disregarding the legends standing before them and that they have been in so many TLC matches that they can do nothing to him and Christian. Matt says that everything Copeland said would be true if it were 1999, and the last time Copeland leapt off something high, he crippled himself for almost a year. This soon starts a brawl between all three teams when Harwood tries to lighten the mood. Security had to show up and get involved before things get worse, but they all get laid out. Christian and Copeland is the last team standing, and one security guard gets the Con-Chair-To.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Tommaso Ciampa beats Jake Doyle. After the match, Ciampa says this is as much for Don Callis as much as it is for "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. Callis backs off before Ciampa tells Okada that they do not have to wait until All Out to do this. Okada shows up in a suit and tells Ciampa that while he asked for him, he has bad news for him: he will not get him tonight, then says they will both get what they want at All Out, and he will prove that Ciampa is not on his level. Ciampa says that if Okada thinks he is scared of him, he has another thing coming, as he will get a version of "The Psycho Killer" that nobody has ever seen before, and he will expose Okada and take the International title.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. guests on commentary for the next match.
Persephone retains the TBS Championship against Hyan after using the bottom rope for leverage as the referee makes the count from outside of the ring, being unable to see what is going on in the process.
Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.
Will Ospreay and "Speedball" Mike Bailey beat The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli and Gabe Kidd). After the match, Ospreay says that he is grateful for the fans, and says that because of them, AEW is here today, and he is honored to be its World Champion. He then says that for as long as AEW has been alive, so has Jon Moxley. Ospreay thanks Moxley for his guidance, for being "the ace," and for breaking him, and for that, he is the man he is today. He says that the one thing that will stick with him out of all the things he learned for Moxley is that the AEW World Championship is what it is all about, and this time, Moxley is the challenge while he is the champion. Moxley gets in the ring and asks Ospreay if he feels like a champion standing across the ring from him. Gabe Kidd tries to attack Ospreay from behind, but Ospreay sees it coming. Kidd nearly strikes Moxley, and Ospreay takes Kidd down before saying he does.
The show starts with a video package for The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, narrated by "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.
Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno beat Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
We see Kendal Grey talk with the sports psychologist. She says that the hardest part of being out is that she cannot fight for what she lost, and also how she had to redshirt in her freshman year due to injury. She says that this time feels different. She knew she would be cleared for the next season in college, but this time, she has no timetable for her return, everything is gone in the snap of a finger and she is afraid that she will not come back the same. The sports psychologist asks Kendal Grey to think about who she is if she is not competing. Kendal says "I don't know."
Grammy-nominated recording artist Jimmie Allen is seen in the crowd.
Skylar Raye beats Kali Armstrong. During the match, Kali Armstrong inadvertently knocks the referee out of the ring with the Kali Connection when Skylar Raye does it. Shortly after this, Reina Volcan shows up and attacks both women. When referee Dallas Irving comes to, Skylar's arm is draped over Kali Armstrong, and Skylar Raye gets the win.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone meets with Shiloh Hill and Saquon Shugars, who both want Naraku and Tristan Angels, respectively. After both men scheme about how to deal with their current target with mist and parking lot attacks, Stone tells them to get back with him next week.
In backstage footage from an hour ago, Wren Sinclair is escorted from the premises by security and General Manager Robert Stone due to her suspension.
La Catalina and Thea Hail beat Kelani Jordan and Zaria after Thea Hail counters the F5 from Zaria into a sunset flip into a jackknife pin.
Backstage, Zilla Fatu and "Super" Sean Legacy mention Dorian Van Dux's punctured lung regarding their match against Birthright (Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Uriah Connors) tonight. Dorian shows up and says he can go, but Sean reminds him he has a hole in his lung. EK Prosper shows up, and he is Zilla and Legacy's third man.
Cruz Montana heads to the ring. Montana says that he made his intentions clear since entering NXT and that he is learning lessons instead of taking losses, then says he will be watching who wins the NXT Championship before DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) shows up in the crowd. Lennox says that Montana does a good job of making himself sound more important than he really is, then says that DarkState will run through the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Montana says Lennox talks tough when he has his crew, then tells him to face him in the ring like a man. Lennox says Montana was the guy in TNA and won titles in every promotions, then says that does not make Montana better than him and that Montana shakes at the very idea of structure. He says he will never relate to "eating dirt like [Montana] did" on the subject of Montana calling EK Prosper "the future." Montana says he cleaned up his own mistakes, spent years overcoming demons and learned from some of the best in the game. Montana says he has paid his dues every step of the way and earned everything he has been blessed with in and out of the ring, and that Lennox has nothing on him and that he could have used some of that. Montana says he can run rings around Lennox in every aspect of the business every single day, and says Lennox walked into wrestling because he could not cut it anywhere else, including the NFL, while he earned his way in. Montana says he carries his city, his family and his people on his back while Lennox thinks he is entitled to what he wants. Lennox mentions Montana's mother being a drug dealer, saying his wasn't and that he did things right to the point WWE begged him to be here. He then notes that despite that, the fans hate him but love Montana because Montana was a drug dealer who has it all together and walks around like a hero when he became the man he should have been from day one. Lennox says Montana had to lose everything to become somebody while he has been somebody his entire life. Montana punches him in the face, and officials have to break up the brawl as it heads to the back.
Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone congratulates Mason Rook on becoming #1 contender for the NXT Championship and has given him an open mic tonight. Hank Walker and Tank Ledger tell Mason Rook to go with his gut tonight. Mason Rook leaves, then Hank and Tank address the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, saying that they are helping themselves to the tag team division for the time being.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Jax Presley and Harley Riggins to advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
In this week's NXT Spotlight, we look back on Myles Borne's betrayal of Tavion Heights from last week.
Birthright (Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Uriah Connors) beat Zilla Fatu, EK Prosper and "Super" Sean Legacy in a six-man tag match after Arianna Grace distracts the referee, keeping EK Prosper from tagging in and allowing Uriah Connors to take advantage and pin Sean Legacy with an inside cradle for the win. After the match, Lexis King gets in Zilla Fatu's face, and Zilla smacks him before Stacks can save Lexis King from the Triple Z.
Backstage, Emily Agard interviews Zaria, who says there is a difference between beating her in a tag match and beating her in a championship match. All of a sudden, some old footage shows up on the nearby monitor as Izzi Dame shows up. Zaria leaves embarrassed, and Izzi says no good deed goes unpunished.
Grayson Waller heads to the ring. He is soon joined by Mason Rook, and the two of them have a face-to-face meeting in the ring. Grayson refuses to let Mason have a microphone before asking if the spotlight is too bright before saying it is where he wants to be, then says he is bringing prestige back to the NXT Championship against the best and that nobody is better - or hungrier - than Mason Rook. Grayson addresses all they left behind to chase their dreams, then states that they are not the same before mocking Mason and stating he could roast Mason like a pig in a luau with a twenty-minute stand-up routine before giving Mason credit where credit is due. He says that Mason has so much potential, but is not willing to do that much extra hard work to become what he is meant to be, then says that Mason is soft, complacent and happy to be here, then says he will take Mason to the deepest waters and drown him. After stating that Mason will eventually quit against him, then hands him the microphone. Mason tells Grayson that he is not an idiot, then says there is a theory about why Grayson in NXT and that he did not quite fit the vision on the main roster. He also mentions that unlike Grayson, John Cena knew who he was before he stepped in a WWE ring, then says he will not play Grayson's game because Grayson cannot play his. Mason then asks what will really happen when the bell rings. Mason says Grayson will drown in his deepest water and that he is here because he earned the right to be in WWE by being the best big man in the ring, and that as great as Grayson is at running his mouth, he will realize that he is over his head and his promo skills will not save him.
Penta heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Penta says that last Monday night was one of the biggest nights of his life, as he fought for the World Heavyweight Championship in front of his friends and family, his fans, his people, and the world. Penta says that Roman Reigns was the better man that night and that he respects him, then tells him that this is not over, that he wants another fight and that he wants the World Heavyweight Championship. He says that this is only the beginning, then "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh show up. Dominik says nobody cares about Penta's hopes and dreams, and that the people would rather hear from someone who stood talk in Mexico like them, as they left El Grande Americano, Stephanie Vaquer and Rey Mysterio laying. McDonagh says he does not even know why Penta is talking about the World Heavyweight Championship, as he had his shot and lost, and tells him to go to the back of the line as Dominik wins Money in the Bank and the title before he ever gets a shot again. Dominik then tells Penta to put some respect on his name, for Penta is just a luchador while he is the king of the luchadors. Penta calls Dominik "el rey de los pendejos" and says that Dominik's father is the only king. Dominik and McDonagh jump Penta immediately for this, but Penta fights back as they are about to put him through the announce table. Dominik and McDonagh soon retreat.
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) ask Jacob Fatu what they will do about 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price). Jacob says they have to play it low and play it slow every day, and that the wrong move is to make the first move. Solo Sikoa shows up pretending to wave a white flag and says that 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price) will not stop until everyone is finished and that they all have to work together. Jimmy says Solo is only here looking for protection, and Jey wants Solo to acknowledge him and Jimmy as captains and acknowledge Roman Reigns as tribal chief. Solo says that is not going to happen. Jey tells Solo to leave, which Solo does after "Back to the drawing board, then," and Jacob tells The Usos that they just made a big mistake before walking out of the room.
Roxanne Perez beats La Catalina and Iyo Sky in a women's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifer after Iyo Sky hits Over the Moonsault on La Catalina only for Roxanne to hit Pop Rox on Iyo Sky.
Backstage, LA Knight meets with Solo Sikoa, saying that they need to lay low as he tells Solo not to join The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) or to cash in on him after winning Money in the Bank before they focus on 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price). Solo says he would never do that before bumping fists with Knight and leaving.
LA Knight heads to the ring. LA Knight says that Roman Reigns and Penta gave their all last week even though Penta came up short, then addresses Money in the Bank, proclaiming that he will become World Heavyweight Champion. Knight says it has been three years of him being the uncrowned champion after everything he has been through, then says that he is "the plans." He says that Reigns wants to be acknowledged, and while he acknowledges Reigns' greatness, the fans have been behind him. He says that the fans want him to have a title shot, but deep down, the fans feel like it will never happen after everything he has been through and after he has not won the big one. Knight also admits he has wondered if anyone can beat Reigns, including himself. It wasn't until The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) failed to run into the ring that he realized that Roman Reigns wants to rewrite his legacy as a fighting champion who can win on his own, and that Reigns has never been man enough to beat him on his own. Knight says that if this is the case, more power to Reigns, as he made his case last week again and he will make it again, as he had never needed anyone's else help to beat anybody and he is the most self-made man in the game.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Je'Von Evans. Je'Von finds out that he is the youngest Money in the Bank Ladder Match competitor at the age of 22, and says that he will be the youngest Money in the Bank winner in history. The Vision (Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri) shows up, with Logan Paul saying Je'Von is dumber than he looks. Bron Breakker approaches Je'Von and congratulates him on qualifying before declaring that Money in the Bank is his. Je'Von Evans challenges Bron Breakker to his match, then notices that he is outnumbered five to one before slapping Breakker in the face.
Je'Von Evans beats Bron Breakker by disqualification after Austin Theory trips Je'Von off the top before Je'Von can hit the OG Cutter. After the match, Breakker and Theory gang up on Je'Von Evans. All of a sudden, Oba Femi shows up for the first time in weeks and overpowers them both, and when Bronson Reed hits him with a splash, Oba Femi strikes back. Oba stops Logan Paul as soon as he brings a chair into the ring, and Oba swings for the fences before Bronson gets the better of him. Bronson tries to swing the chair at him, but Oba uppercuts him and smashes the chair right into Bronson's back. Oba then lets Je'Von do the honors, and when Je'Von leaps over the top rope, Oba catches him and throws him into The Vision (Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory).
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry is seen in the front row.
We hear from 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price). Royce Keys tells The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) that they are not firing any more warning shots and that they are crossing the line.
We see footage from earlier today where Joe Hendry performs a live impromptu rendition of "JD McDonagh is a Funko Pop" in the arena.
The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) heads to the ring. JD McDonagh says that everything with Joe Hendry and the Funko Pop is sad, not funny, and that all he sees in the fans are losers with low self-esteem projecting their insecurities at him, and promises that none of it affects him and that he does not care what everyone says. He says that it is affecting his family, that his mother is stressed out over this, and that this must end before stating that he has a normal-sized head. Raquel says that as a fellow Texan, she is embarrassed by the fans' behavior and calls them all "haters," and says that Liv Morgan's music video is much better than Joe Hendry's. Liv Morgan says that they got to embarrass El Grande Americano, Stephanie Vaquer and Rey Mysterio last week, then says that Vaquer cannot hide from her forever and that what happened in Chile was a tragedy. She also calls her loss of the Women's World Championship a conspiracy that both Vaquer and Becky Lynch were in on, then dares Vaquer to defend against her so she can prove she is the best Women's World Champion of all time. Becky Lynch suddenly shows up in the crowd. She says that Liv Morgan must be embarrassed and that McDonagh's mother is stressed that McDonagh - who Becky has known since he was 12 - is hanging out with The Judgment Day. She also tells Liv Morgan that there will be no slander towards "Referee Rebecca" before telling Liv to get to the back of the line, as the first shot at the Women's World Championship is hers. Stephanie Vaquer then shows up and says Liv can talk all she wants, as she is the Women's World Champion, and that she won the title on her own. Liv says Vaquer only won because of Becky, but Vaquer says Liv is mad because she wants her title back. She says that if Liv wants a rematch, she can give her one and prove that her win in Chile was not a fluke. When Becky speaks up, Vaquer gives her a match for the title, saying she is not afraid to defend it, and says that the title is hers.
We hear from Lyra Valkyria, who says she had to take extreme measures to separate herself from Bayley, as Bayley took a year off of her career. She says that when she beat Bayley within an inch of her life, she paid the biggest price. She then says it was worth it to end Bayley, move on and move forward and upwards. She says Money in the Bank was her chance, but Bayley is still costing her opportunities when she claims to fight for all women. Lyra says she did not go far enough last time, and she will make tonight's match Bayley's last match.
Lyra Valkyria beats Bayley after sending an enraged Bayley into the ropes before grabbing the tights with a schoolkid pin for the win.
Backstage, Chad Gable meets with Dragon Lee, saying he got out of their match by the skin of his teeth and that he is down for a rematch. Dragon Lee says that tonight, he is going to qualify for Money in the Bank. "All Ego" Ethan Page shows up and says Chad Gable is giving people opportunities left and right and is living in his fantasy land trying to leave some kind of legacy, and that he will be waiting for his opportunity when he decides to come back to reality. Gable tells Ethan he had multiple opportunities and lost in all of them, then tells Ethan to show him something and to stay away from him and his title until he does.
General Manager Adam Pearce is on the stage with a Raw contract as he introduces the newest member of the Raw women's roster: Lola Vice. Lola Vice shows up on the stage and says this means everything to her, as her mother introduced her to fashion and dance while her father made her into an ass-kicker who qualified for Money in the Bank. She says she is here to show the best of both world and prove she is world champion material, and regardless of who qualifies, her fists do not lie and she will knock people out. Roxanee Perez shows up and says nobody cares about Lola's contract signing or her father teaching her how to fight, then says she can teach her a thing or two and prove Lola is levels below her. Lola yells at Roxanne and nearly knocks her out with a spinning back fist.
Backstage, Paul Heyman has been watching Lola Vice when he is approached by Bron Breakker. Heyman says that Oba Femi is still breathing, which is "bad, bad, bad" for The Vision (Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri). Breakker says that he is still breathing, which is "bad, bad, bad" for everyone.
Before the next match, Solo Sikoa is jumped by 946 (Royce Keys, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price) and thrown in the back of a black van. The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) and Jacob Fatu briefly run after the van, then LA Knight shows up and finds out what happened.
In footage from the commercial break, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio tries to get a bye into Money in the Bank out of General Manager Adam Pearce. Adam Pearce has none of it and tells Dominik to go to the ring.
Before the next match begins, General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and announces that Solo Sikoa will not be able to compete tonight, then says there will be a replacement for Solo: Penta.
Penta beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee in a men's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier after Dominik tries to send Penta head-first into an exposed top turnbuckle only for Penta to reverse it and hit Dominik with a springboard Mexican Destroyer to win and qualify.
