Tristan Angels and Myka Lockwood take part in a photoshoot, then Tristan asks Myka if she can accompany him for his match tonight.
Coach Bloom meets with Booker T, Booker T gets Dorian Van Dux vs. Braxton Cole. Bloom needs Van Dux to be less of a "moves" guy, and wants Braxton to work with the "weiner" chants and show some more emotion with it. Kevin Owens gets Layla Diggs vs. Myka Lockwood; Coach Bloom says the light bulb is going on for both women when it comes to storytelling and wants to see what both women can do. Bubba Ray gets Harlem Lewis vs. Tristan Angels, who Bloom says will get his opportunity yet is not as good as he thinks he is, and feels Tristan Angels is getting comfortable in the ring and getting things together yet needs to learn to be a great heel. Bully Ray notes that Harlem Lewis feels frustrated and that both men should get some freedom, but Coach Bloom tells Bubba Ray to make sure they do not overcomplicate.
Booker T meets with Braxton Cole and Dorian Van Dux. Braxton looks forward to working with Van Dux, Booker T says Braxton has a lot of talent and is pretty close, and Dorian Van Dux has some fun learning from Booker T.
Dorian Van Dux beats Braxton Cole with an inside cradle. Braxton Cole has a "How to Speak Belgian" book on the way to the ring, and has some fun with the "weiner" chants. After the match, Booker T calls the match a learning experience, and Coach Bloom tells Dorian that while he can do a lot, he needs to work on psychology. Bloom says Braxton did a lot better playing into the "weiner" chants, then mentions that there needs to be an entrance where he can play into the "winner/weiner" exchange with the fans.
Kevin Owens meets with Myka Lockwood and Layla Diggs. Owens likes what Myka and Layla are working with. Layla wants to show that she can fight back and hang with Myka in their match.
Myka Lockwood beats Layla Diggs. Before the match, Tristan Angels does a less-than-flattering ring introduction for Myla Lockwood's through a megaphone, and after the match, he hilariously declares Myka the winner. After the match, Owens says everything went great, but says that Layla Diggs' entrance fits more for a heel, while Tristan Angels on the microphone makes Myka Lockwood more likeable; nevertheless, he says it is good that they are able to switch between heel and face when they need to. Bloom says Tristan should have been at ringside rather than in the crowd. Myka says that she felt challenged having to react to Tristan. Bloom says that Layla Diggs had a solid match and says that the cut-off spot was great. Layla feels that her strikes could have been tighter, and Bloom compliments Layla for calling herself out on what she needs to work on.
Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Harlem Lewis and Tristan Angels. Bubba Ray tells Harlem that he is not as good as he thinks he is, but he agrees that Harlem feels overproduced, and gives both men freedom for their match. Tristan wants Harlem to be a beast while he is a chickenshit heel, and Bubba wants Tristan to give him reasons to really hate him by being scummy however he can. He tells both men to do the match they want to do and to live or die by it, and that the success or failure of their match will fall squarely on them.
Tristan Angels beats Harlem Lewis. During the match, Myka Lockwood shows up and watches from ringisde, and that distracts Harlem to the point that Tristan gets the advantage. Tristan is also confused as to why Myka is at ringside. Bubba Ray is impressed by Harlem's slingshot vertical suplex. Near the end of the match, Myka Lockwood trips Harlem Lewis behind the referee's back, and that allows Tristan Angels to get the win. After the match, Myka Lockwood carries Tristan Angels to the back. Afterwards, Shawn Michaels tells Harlem to work on his overhand chops, and Bubba Ray Dudley shows his approval for the match. Harlem Lewis is satisfied with how the match went, and Tristan Angels says that they rose to the occasion and it paid off.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Let's Go! - LFG recap for August 23, 2026 (Episode One)
At the Performance Center, Romeo Moreno spraypaints a mural on the mat of one of the practice rings. He compares it to a wrestling match, as there are moments where you can get something cool out of it, but there are moments where you can really mess up.
Coach Matt Bloom meets with Kevin Owens, Bubba Ray Dudley and Booker T. Bubba Ray gets Harley Riggins vs. Shady Elhanas, and Bloom wants to get the "goofy" out of Riggins and to see more aggression out of Kevin Owens gets Kali Armstrong vs. Nikkita Lyons, with Kali being too good of a heel to get cheered to the point that Bloom wants to get the crowd to turn on her, while Nikkita Lyons is "a star in the making" and wants to see if she can get better following her return from injury. Booker T gets Kam Hendrix and Romeo Moreno. Hendrix is Moreno is not pandering to the crowd as much, but Moreno wants Romeo to "go straight, rather than left or right."
Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Harley Riggins and Shady Elnahas. Bubba tells Riggins to stop being goofy and "be fucking big," and tells Elnahas to show his toughness and his ability. Riggins learns how to properly boot someone after they get off the top rope.
Shady Elnahas beats Harley Riggins. During the match, Riggins runs to Elnahas to kick him following his jump out of the corner rather than doing it the same way he learned practicing the match, which upsets Bubba Ray to the point that Booker T has to tell him to relax. After the match, Bubba Ray wants Shady Elnahas to give him some excitement when he comes to the ring. He mentions that there is no extension to Riggins' kick at the beginning of the match. Bubba also wants Elnahas to be more crisp on getting to the top rope, and Riggins feels that he is to blame for the hiccup at the end. Coach Matt Bloom tells Riggins not to grab the top rope while being hit in the gut, and tells Elnahas that he will get better at adding more flavor to his perception with time.
Jazz meets with Nikkia Lyons and Kali Armstrong for their match and gives some pointers. Kali notes that she is a swaggy and likeable person with a vibe people like, but knows that she needs to be booed for this match. Kevin Owens also gives some pointers for the match, as well.
Nikkita Lyons beats Kali Armstrong after countering the Kali Connection with a roundhouse kick to the face. Nikkita's parents are seen in the front row before the match. After the match, Kevin Owens says everything looked good, but Nikkita and Kali need to get more out of everything, as everything felt rushed. Kali says she felt good feedback. Owens feels that both women are the future. Coach Bloom tells Nikkita to give the fans something when they are cheering for her, and mentions that Nikkita's finisher was really good. Coach Bloom also gets to meet Nikkita's parents.
Booker T meets with Romeo Moreno and Kam Hendrix. Hendrix feels connected to Booker T, and Moreno says that he and Hendrix are telling two different stories, both of them about their abilities. Booker T mentions that both men's body languages have to look clean and artistic.
Romeo Moreno beats Kam Hendrix. Moreno's parents are seen in the front row before the match. After the match, Coach Bloom and Shawn Michaels compliment both men, and Booker T says he saw a lot of improvement in both men, and says that Moreno will have to settle himself in and figure out what he needs to do, while Hendrix is so close to getting to the next level. Afterwards, Romeo meets with his mother outside of the Performance Center.
Coach Matt Bloom meets with Kevin Owens, Bubba Ray Dudley and Booker T. Bubba Ray gets Harley Riggins vs. Shady Elhanas, and Bloom wants to get the "goofy" out of Riggins and to see more aggression out of Kevin Owens gets Kali Armstrong vs. Nikkita Lyons, with Kali being too good of a heel to get cheered to the point that Bloom wants to get the crowd to turn on her, while Nikkita Lyons is "a star in the making" and wants to see if she can get better following her return from injury. Booker T gets Kam Hendrix and Romeo Moreno. Hendrix is Moreno is not pandering to the crowd as much, but Moreno wants Romeo to "go straight, rather than left or right."
Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Harley Riggins and Shady Elnahas. Bubba tells Riggins to stop being goofy and "be fucking big," and tells Elnahas to show his toughness and his ability. Riggins learns how to properly boot someone after they get off the top rope.
Shady Elnahas beats Harley Riggins. During the match, Riggins runs to Elnahas to kick him following his jump out of the corner rather than doing it the same way he learned practicing the match, which upsets Bubba Ray to the point that Booker T has to tell him to relax. After the match, Bubba Ray wants Shady Elnahas to give him some excitement when he comes to the ring. He mentions that there is no extension to Riggins' kick at the beginning of the match. Bubba also wants Elnahas to be more crisp on getting to the top rope, and Riggins feels that he is to blame for the hiccup at the end. Coach Matt Bloom tells Riggins not to grab the top rope while being hit in the gut, and tells Elnahas that he will get better at adding more flavor to his perception with time.
Jazz meets with Nikkia Lyons and Kali Armstrong for their match and gives some pointers. Kali notes that she is a swaggy and likeable person with a vibe people like, but knows that she needs to be booed for this match. Kevin Owens also gives some pointers for the match, as well.
Nikkita Lyons beats Kali Armstrong after countering the Kali Connection with a roundhouse kick to the face. Nikkita's parents are seen in the front row before the match. After the match, Kevin Owens says everything looked good, but Nikkita and Kali need to get more out of everything, as everything felt rushed. Kali says she felt good feedback. Owens feels that both women are the future. Coach Bloom tells Nikkita to give the fans something when they are cheering for her, and mentions that Nikkita's finisher was really good. Coach Bloom also gets to meet Nikkita's parents.
Booker T meets with Romeo Moreno and Kam Hendrix. Hendrix feels connected to Booker T, and Moreno says that he and Hendrix are telling two different stories, both of them about their abilities. Booker T mentions that both men's body languages have to look clean and artistic.
Romeo Moreno beats Kam Hendrix. Moreno's parents are seen in the front row before the match. After the match, Coach Bloom and Shawn Michaels compliment both men, and Booker T says he saw a lot of improvement in both men, and says that Moreno will have to settle himself in and figure out what he needs to do, while Hendrix is so close to getting to the next level. Afterwards, Romeo meets with his mother outside of the Performance Center.
Lockdown 2026 - The LIVE Results
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Rich Swann and BDE on the countdown after BDE defiantly fights The Righteous in a two-on-one situation only to get overpowered.
We hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson, Cedric Alexander). Alisha Edwards says that tonight is about to make history, and Eddie Edwards says that for the first time in ten years, Lethal Lockdown is back, and he will go three for three in Lethal Lockdown matches tonight. Brian Myers says the gatekeepers of TNA are on the grand stage, and that tonight will be no different. Bear Bronson says he has made a name for himself around the world collecting scars as personal trophies, and that Lethal Lockdown is going to be hist world. Cedric Alexander says that it is all over tonight for Leon Slater when he makes history tonight by erasing Slater's.
Daria Rae and Candice Michelle guest on the pre-show panel.
Trey Miguel (who shows up in Spider-Man-based gear) beats Special Agent Zero on the Countdown after reversing a Falcon Arrow into a victory roll, giving Zero his first-ever singles loss.
During the pre-show, Indi Hartwell shows up, much to Daria Rae's chagrin. Indi says she has earned a title shot and that everyone knows it, but Daria Rae tells Indi that she is the one who makes the decisions, not Indi. Indi says that this is why the decisions made in TNA suck. Daria Rae warns Indi not to question her authority, but Indi says that the only thing Daria Rae is good at is "stinking up the joint" and that everyone should call her "Diarrhea Rae." Daria Rae tells Indi that this is her only warning and that she should watch herself.
Ace Steel guests on the pre-show panel.
The Star Spangled Banner is played before the start of the show.
AJ Francis beats Elijah in a steel cage match dubbed "The Last Encore." During the match, Expressions is wheeled out to ringside, and he eventually reveals that he is no longer hurt. Expressions gets in the cage and gets involved in the match, and that eventually leads to Elijah hitting Expressions with the Highwayman's Farewell as he has AJ Francis dazed at the top rope. When he does that, Francis recovers enough to hit a top rope moonsault followed by the Down Payment for the win. After the match, The Home Town Man shows up with a guitar and hands it to Elijah. As Francis celebrates with Expressions, Elijah goes to the top rope and smashes a guitar on AJ Francis' head.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Allie. Allie says she has not heard from Rosemary and has even used an Ouija board, but she knows Rosemary would not want her to lose the Knockouts Tag Team titles. She says she has made some calls and that everyone will find out will tag with her when The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) finds out.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge says that The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) should not be locked animals and felons; instead, the fans should be. He says the fans should show more class as they will become three-time Knockouts World Tag Team Champions and leave like the Chicago Bears. The Personal Concierge then tells the fans to calm down before he calls "The Sexy Police," who end up being Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance dressed like sexy police officers.
Allie's partner is revealed to be none other than Kiera Hogan, who has not been seen in the company in five years.
Allie and Kiera Hogan retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) in a steel cage match, even after Heather by Elegance slips out of the cage to handcuff Allie to the cage wall, when Kiera is able to overpower M by Elegance and get the win.
Before the next match, violinists play Moose to the ring. When Frankie Kazarian makes his way to the ring afterwards, he sits on Moose's throne, much to the chagrin of Moose's violinists.
Frankie Kazarian beats Moose in an Escape the Cage Match after baiting Moose into sending him through the cage door and clear out of the ring with the third of three Spears.
Xia Brookside retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Elayna Black in a steel cage match after throwing powder into Elayna Black's eyes. Indi Hartwell is seen watching the match from backstage during the match.
Before the next match, Mustafa Ali shows up in a trenchcoat and a trilby hat with a Tommy gun, which he "shoots" at the video screen behind him with.
Mustafa Ali beats Jason Hotch in a steel cage match to win the TNA International Championship for the second time. During the match, Special Agent Zero unlocks the cage door, but Tasha Steelz refuses to let Mustafa Ali out. Mila Moore confronts Tasha, and gets punched in the face for it. Hotch knocks Mustafa into the cage door, hitting Tasha with the door and knocking her out, and Hotch and John Skyler have to help Tasha to the back, which allows Mustafa to hit Hotch with a tope suicida through the cage door opening. Soon after this, Hotch goes to the top of the cage, but Mustafa gets up and catches up with Hotch. Both men fight each other on the cage wall, and Hotch sends Mustafa tumbling down. Hotch climbs to the top, then hits Mustafa with a cross body through a table from fourteen feet above the ring. This causes Jason Hotch to start bleeding out of his mouth and coughing up blood, and Hotch has to be helped to the back. As this goes on, Mustafa Ali gets up and takes a toy from the hands of Hotch's daughter in the front row, and taunts Hotch with it. Mila Moore then hands Mustafa Ali a lighter, and as Mustafa Ali is about to light the toy on fire, Hotch gets back in the ring and fights Mustafa. In the end, Mustafa Ali gets the win and takes the International Championship back with two 450 splashes from the top rope. After the match, John Skyler checks on Jason Hotch and helps him to the back after Hotch brings the toy back to his daughter.
Gia Miller interviews Avery Styles, the son of "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, on the stage. Avery says that everyone knows what TNA means to him and his family, and that his father would not be who he is today without TNA. Avery then says he will not be who he is going to be without TNA, and he is here to announce that he has signed with TNA Wrestling. Frankie Kazarian shows up and welcomes Avery aboard, then says it is no secret that he and AJ Styles were closer than brothers and that he, Styles and Christopher Daniels formed an unbreakable bond and made TNA what it is today. He also says there are a lot of snakes in the locker room who will take him out because of his locker room, then says he is not one of them. Kazarian tells Avery he cannot trust a lot of people in the locker room and that he can always trust him.
Leon Slater beats Cedric Alexander in a Last Man Standing Steel Cage Match to win the TNA X-Division Championship for a second time following three Lumbar Checks followed by a top rope Swanton 450. (Had Leon Slater lost, his first X-Division Championship reign would have been erased from TNA history.)
Backstage, Daria Rae is on the phone, mentioning Indi Hartwell's Countdown comments to the person on the other end. As this happens, Daria Rae finds out that someone has been attacked, and Director of Authority Santino Marella is seen tending to a downed Elijah.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson) beat Ricky Sosa, Fabian Aichner, KC Navarro, and Jada Stone in an eight-person Lethal Lockdown Match.
Bound For Glory 2026 will take place on Sunday, October 11th, and Destination X will happen on Sunday, November 15th.
The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) in a Tornado Tag Steel Cage Match to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships for a second time. After the match, Leon Slater shows up and says his X-Division Championship legacy remains, then exercises Option C and challenges Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship in the bid to become the youngest TNA World Champion at Bound For Glory. After Slater hands the X-Division Championship to TNA President Carlos Silva, The Nemeths attack Leon Slater only for Slater to lay them out to end the show.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Red Carpet Rumble, Week Two - Championship Wrestling recap for August 23, 2026
Backstage, Jordan Castle says he is not going into the shark cage tonight, stating that shark cages are for animals. "One in a Million" Maximilien catches up with Jordan Castle and gets him to take a deep breath. Castle says he will get in the shark cage and that Maximilen will win tonight before he leaves the room.
"One in a Million" Maximilien retains the UWN Heritage Championship against Mathias by count-out in a match with Jordan Castle in a shark cage. Before the match, Jordan Castle walks out with the current design of the UWN World Heritage Championship while Maximilen wears the original NWA Hollywood championship belt around his waist. During the match, Maximilien sends Mathias into referee Chris Massie, sending Massie into the corner. Maximilien grabs the key from Massie and unlocks the cage, letting Castle out while he can get in. This allows Maximilien to win by count-out after Mathias chases Castle around the ring, but that allows Mathias to get his hands on Castle after the match, and Maximilien is unable to do anything for Castle as Castle gets powerbombed in the middle of the ring by a peeved Mathias.
We hear from Jordan Cruz, who says that he is a professional wrestler and all he has ever dreamed of, and while other wrestlers may say the same thing, he is better than them. In his mind, it means more to him, and he loves the life that he has created for himself. Cruz says that nobody wants to be your friend at the top, and while his time will come to an end, it will not end tonight against Che Cabrera, who he cannot knock off his own feet, and he will continue to live in his own delusion.
Backstage, Jonny Loquasto talks with Che Cabrera and says that while everyone knows what Jordan Cruz is capable of, nobody knows what Cabrera is capable of. He says that Che Cabrera has earned it and that everyone will see that, then says that this is not about tag teams anymore and that it is about Che Cabrera, and while he has nothing but respect for Jordan Cruz and his title run, it is hit time to be at the top, and when Cruz is looking up at the lights, he will realize he got beat by "Latino Meat."
Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against Che Cabrera.
Ray Jaz beats "Main Evant" Evan Daniels to become the UWN Television Champion after drop kicking Daniels at the top rope and following it up with an avalanche Olympic Slam. During the match, Daniels tries to use the Television Championship as a weapon, but gets suplexed and put in the Jazmission. The referee takes the title away, but Daniels taps as soon as the referee turns his back. This allows Daniels to hit a knee followed by the Supernova as soon as Ray Jaz turns around from telling the referee that he won, but Ray Jaz kicks out.
"One in a Million" Maximilien retains the UWN Heritage Championship against Mathias by count-out in a match with Jordan Castle in a shark cage. Before the match, Jordan Castle walks out with the current design of the UWN World Heritage Championship while Maximilen wears the original NWA Hollywood championship belt around his waist. During the match, Maximilien sends Mathias into referee Chris Massie, sending Massie into the corner. Maximilien grabs the key from Massie and unlocks the cage, letting Castle out while he can get in. This allows Maximilien to win by count-out after Mathias chases Castle around the ring, but that allows Mathias to get his hands on Castle after the match, and Maximilien is unable to do anything for Castle as Castle gets powerbombed in the middle of the ring by a peeved Mathias.
We hear from Jordan Cruz, who says that he is a professional wrestler and all he has ever dreamed of, and while other wrestlers may say the same thing, he is better than them. In his mind, it means more to him, and he loves the life that he has created for himself. Cruz says that nobody wants to be your friend at the top, and while his time will come to an end, it will not end tonight against Che Cabrera, who he cannot knock off his own feet, and he will continue to live in his own delusion.
Backstage, Jonny Loquasto talks with Che Cabrera and says that while everyone knows what Jordan Cruz is capable of, nobody knows what Cabrera is capable of. He says that Che Cabrera has earned it and that everyone will see that, then says that this is not about tag teams anymore and that it is about Che Cabrera, and while he has nothing but respect for Jordan Cruz and his title run, it is hit time to be at the top, and when Cruz is looking up at the lights, he will realize he got beat by "Latino Meat."
Jordan Cruz retains the UWN World Championship against Che Cabrera.
Ray Jaz beats "Main Evant" Evan Daniels to become the UWN Television Champion after drop kicking Daniels at the top rope and following it up with an avalanche Olympic Slam. During the match, Daniels tries to use the Television Championship as a weapon, but gets suplexed and put in the Jazmission. The referee takes the title away, but Daniels taps as soon as the referee turns his back. This allows Daniels to hit a knee followed by the Supernova as soon as Ray Jaz turns around from telling the referee that he won, but Ray Jaz kicks out.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Collision Course - Collision recap for August 22, 2026
Kyle O'Reilly beats Orange Cassidy by submission with a grapevined ankle lock to advance in the AEW Continental Challenge Cup.
In backstage footage from Dynamite, Renee Paquette interviews Nigel McGuinness, who has had to withdraw from his match at Death Before Dishonor due to injury. Will Ospreay shows up for ice for his back as Nigel says he feels overwhelmed and does not know what to do. Ospreay talks about how watching McGuinness when he was a kid gave him hope that he could succeed and that there is thanks that should come his way. McGuinness says that Ospreay is one of the best in the world and has done everything except win the World Championship in Britain, and that everyone will be watching and cheering Ospreay on. Nigel says he has no idea how long he has left for his career, but Ospreay's career will not go until he wins that World title.
The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) Erica Leigh and Tiara James in a five-minute AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match with 3:27 (three minutes, twenty-seven seconds) left.
We hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry, who says that he has spent a whole week thinking about what Swerve Strickland had to say to him. He challenges Swerve to a match at next week's Dynamite in Glasgow, Scotland.
Claudio Castagnoli beats Daniel Garcia by submission with a Sharpshooter to advance in the AEW Continental Challenge Cup after targeting Garcia's left ankle during the match.
It is announced that in the AEW Continental Challenge Cup Semi-Finals on next week's Dynamite, which have been decided by blind draw by Tony Khan, Kyle O'Reilly will face Nigel McGuinness, while Jon Moxley will face Claudio Castagnoli.
The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty beat Ryan O'Neill, Nic Nolan and Matt Mako in a trios match by submission with a Border City Stretch from Lee Moriarty to Matt Mako after The Hurt Syndicate walk off, saying they have done what they came to do. After the match, Shane Taylor says that the fans do not know what greatness looks like, and states that it looks like Lee Moriarty cleaning out the Ring of Honor Pure Division on his way to become the greatest of all time. He also says that greatness is Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) becoming the greatest World Trios Champions of all time, and calls out any trio, past or present, who wants to step up. The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) answers the challenge.
The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a trios match. After the match, Jay White admits his Continental Challenge Cap match with Jon Moxley did not go his way, but when one door closes, another door opens, and after telling Brodido and "Hangman" Adam Page they did not need their help, he makes it clear The Bang Bang Gang wants the Trios titles.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, O'Reilly, Strong, Willow). O'Reilly says he knew the AEW Continental Challenge Cup with test him, and he got his two best friends on the way to the semi-finals. He says that this cup is his for the taking and that Nigel McGuinness is all that stands in his way in Wembley Stadium. Willow hopes to walk into Wembley Stadium, and while he thinks highly of Maya World and her future, she plans to stay champion and face Mercedes Moné at All In.
We see a video package chronicling the histories of Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay leading up to their AEW World Championship match at All In.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne and Tommaso Ciampa beat Komander and "Speedball" Mike Bailey after Ciampa grabs at Komander's mask, allowing Nick Wayne to hit the Protoplex. After the match, Ciampa shoves Nick Wayne to the mat, then leaves.
Backstage, we hear from The Death Riders. Wheeler Yuta says the draw for the Continental Challenge Cup sucks, but this is still an opportunity for The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) to show what they can do. Moxley tells Wheeler to shut up, and Claudio says "Sucks for who?" Wheeler asks Daniel Garcia about his ankle. Garcia says "Sucks."
Willow Nightingale retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Maya World with a backslide pin.
In backstage footage from Dynamite, Renee Paquette interviews Nigel McGuinness, who has had to withdraw from his match at Death Before Dishonor due to injury. Will Ospreay shows up for ice for his back as Nigel says he feels overwhelmed and does not know what to do. Ospreay talks about how watching McGuinness when he was a kid gave him hope that he could succeed and that there is thanks that should come his way. McGuinness says that Ospreay is one of the best in the world and has done everything except win the World Championship in Britain, and that everyone will be watching and cheering Ospreay on. Nigel says he has no idea how long he has left for his career, but Ospreay's career will not go until he wins that World title.
The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) Erica Leigh and Tiara James in a five-minute AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match with 3:27 (three minutes, twenty-seven seconds) left.
We hear from "Jungle" Jack Perry, who says that he has spent a whole week thinking about what Swerve Strickland had to say to him. He challenges Swerve to a match at next week's Dynamite in Glasgow, Scotland.
Claudio Castagnoli beats Daniel Garcia by submission with a Sharpshooter to advance in the AEW Continental Challenge Cup after targeting Garcia's left ankle during the match.
It is announced that in the AEW Continental Challenge Cup Semi-Finals on next week's Dynamite, which have been decided by blind draw by Tony Khan, Kyle O'Reilly will face Nigel McGuinness, while Jon Moxley will face Claudio Castagnoli.
The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty beat Ryan O'Neill, Nic Nolan and Matt Mako in a trios match by submission with a Border City Stretch from Lee Moriarty to Matt Mako after The Hurt Syndicate walk off, saying they have done what they came to do. After the match, Shane Taylor says that the fans do not know what greatness looks like, and states that it looks like Lee Moriarty cleaning out the Ring of Honor Pure Division on his way to become the greatest of all time. He also says that greatness is Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) becoming the greatest World Trios Champions of all time, and calls out any trio, past or present, who wants to step up. The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) answers the challenge.
The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a trios match. After the match, Jay White admits his Continental Challenge Cap match with Jon Moxley did not go his way, but when one door closes, another door opens, and after telling Brodido and "Hangman" Adam Page they did not need their help, he makes it clear The Bang Bang Gang wants the Trios titles.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, O'Reilly, Strong, Willow). O'Reilly says he knew the AEW Continental Challenge Cup with test him, and he got his two best friends on the way to the semi-finals. He says that this cup is his for the taking and that Nigel McGuinness is all that stands in his way in Wembley Stadium. Willow hopes to walk into Wembley Stadium, and while he thinks highly of Maya World and her future, she plans to stay champion and face Mercedes Moné at All In.
We see a video package chronicling the histories of Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay leading up to their AEW World Championship match at All In.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne and Tommaso Ciampa beat Komander and "Speedball" Mike Bailey after Ciampa grabs at Komander's mask, allowing Nick Wayne to hit the Protoplex. After the match, Ciampa shoves Nick Wayne to the mat, then leaves.
Backstage, we hear from The Death Riders. Wheeler Yuta says the draw for the Continental Challenge Cup sucks, but this is still an opportunity for The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) to show what they can do. Moxley tells Wheeler to shut up, and Claudio says "Sucks for who?" Wheeler asks Daniel Garcia about his ankle. Garcia says "Sucks."
Willow Nightingale retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Maya World with a backslide pin.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 21, 2026
Backstage, Sami Zayn argues with General Manager Nick Aldis, saying that it should be him that should be defending the Undisputed WWE Championship in Toronto and demands to know when he will get justice, especially after Randy Orton got involved last week. Orton shows up and confronts Sami, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes - who is already in the ring - calls Orton out. Aldis tells Orton to let him deal with this, and Sami furiously demands not to run away from him. As Aldis talks with Cody, Orton shows up and tells Cody that he will be whupping his ass at Sunday Night's Main Event, but Cody says he knows Orton well enough that he will not wait until then. Aldis butts in, saying that they are not doing this again after putting other people in danger, and says that they will tear each other apart at Sunday Night's Main event and not one minute sooner. Aldis also warns both Orton and Cody that if they lay a hand on each other before them, they will never get another shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship. Orton says he will not jeapordize his chance of becoming a 15-time world champion, then addresses the attack on him at the end of last week's show, saying that Cody did not swing the chair down on his head because he would not be able to live with himself, while he swung the chair because he knew how to "go there" and become the worst version fo himself. Orton says that Cody is and will always be "a good guy," and is more like "The American Daydream" rather than "The American Nightmare." He says that Cody says will not be the one to end "The Legend Killer," but Cody says that Orton is operating on a very dangerous assumption, and that he has learned from Orton and his enemies that he will come back to him and that this is not a prediction, but a spoiler.
Backstage, we hear from The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga). Tama wants to see everyone talking trash, as it is about their family now. Talla says the WWE Tag Team Championships are theirs now, and threatens to put down anyone who challenges them. Haku shows up and says it is time they show them who is "the motherfuckin' Tongans here."
The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against Damian Priest and R-Truth with the Red Cross. After the match, Priest helps Truth up.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews CM Punk. Punk says that he thrives in pressure situations and hostile territories, and that Kevin Owens has been fighting imaginary, one-sided beefs and ghosts from twenty years ago in his head. He says that while Owens has claimed he has never changed, Punk says he has grown and evolved while he sees the same Owens from twenty years ago. Randy Orton shows up and gives CM Punk fair warning that after he whups "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, he will be coming for him. Punk says he looks forward to it.
Backstage, Chelsea Green meets with Tiffany Stratton. Chelsea wants to take Stratton out for a big steak dinner after what happened last week, but Stratton says it is okay and tells Chelsea not to be at ringside because she does not want anything jeopardizing Chelsea's championship reign. Chelsea and Stratton pass by Paige, who tells Chelsea that she will be a great champion after having an injury threaten to take away somethings he loved just like an injury did to her. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) show up and mock the situation, and Jacy tells Chelsea not to take advice from anyone who cannot hold a championship before Fallon says it is only a matter of time before they take the Interim WWE Women's Championship from her. Lainey says last week was "cute," but words are no match for actually getting in the ring with Fatal Influence. Chelsea says that if anybody will be taking titles, it will be them taking Fatal Influence's, and Paige says that she misses gold being around her waist and proposes taking the Women's United States Championship from Jacy, which prompts Stratton to tell Fatal Influence to continue being irrelevant like they were before they got to SmackDown. Jacy tells Stratton to keep wrapping tape around her waist while Fatal Influence continues to wrap gold around theirs.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Blake Monroe. Blake says that she sees herself as world championship material and that her match should be for the WWE Women's Championship, even if it is against Chelsea Green, but instead, she has a rendezvous with Giulia and she is trying to find something appropriate to wear for "this dump Toronto." Blake then agrees with Cathy that she will look great regardless of what she wears as she reveals he ring gear and says that even if she is given nothing, she will do what she does best and make everyone talk about her.
Giulia vs. Blake Monroe ends before it can begin when Blake attacks Giulia from behind during Giulia's ring entrance and hits her with a Gotch-style Neutralizer in the ring.
Backstage, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss talk about Alexa's upcoming birthday brunch when Alexa mentions that Tatum Paxley will be with them. Tatum shows up and says she cannot wait to hang out with Charlotte and Alexa, then gets confused as to what a Bloody Mary is. Charlotte asks what is happening, then Jade Cargill, B-Fab and "Michin" Mia Yim show up. Cargill says that Alexa needs "that freak show" in Tatum to bail herself out of a match before Tatum introduces herself, asks which one of them is Mary, and says that she needs their blood as she extends her hand towards B-Fab. B-Fab is grossed out, and Charlotte says that while Tatum may be a freak show with no sense of personal space, she still handled B-Fab and Michin. B-Fab says that if Tatum is so impressive, then they can see what Tatum can do on her own, which leads Michin to challenge Tatum to a one-on-one match next week. An excited Tatum accepts, and B-Fab has to get Cargill out of there while Tatum is happy that Charlotte defended her.
Trick Williams and Lil' Yachty head to the ring. Trick says he has Lil' Yachty back, but not his title, and that Baron Corbin does not want to see him one-on-one without cheating or taking shortcuts. When Trick calls Corbin out, Corbin shows up and heads to the ring, then chases Yachty out before Trick reminds Corbin that he is the one he is looking for. Trick tells Corbin to stop ducking him and give the people what they want, right here, right now, but Corbin says that the United States title is getting "a pretty little haircut" and that Trick is not getting another shot at it after he lost the rematch. Corbin says that Trick has nothing to offer and that his rematch is not happening. As Corbin says that they are done, Yachty is back in the ring, and he hits Corbin with the Trick Stick. Trick then clotheslines Corbin out of the ring, and Corbin ends up giving Trick his title rematch at Sunday Night's Main Event, but only if he gets five minutes with Yachty and only if Yachty surives; otherwise, they are done. Yachty accepts, and Corbin tells Yachty it will be the longest five minutes of his life.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Kevin Owens. Owens notes that Finn Balor is in the room, and Finn Balor says he is glad to have seen him return at SummerSlam, then Owens notes that Gunther is now in the room. Gunther tells Owens that if he wins tonight, he will not have to worry about Finn Balor, as he is a shadow of his former self; instead, Owens will have to worry about him. Finn tells Owens not to worry about Gunther and to worry about winning the Undisputed WWE Championship, and tells him that when he does, he will be waiting on the other side.
Lash Legend beats Tiffany Stratton. After the match, The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) attack Stratton, then Chelsea Green runs to the ring with a shinai and smacks The Irresistible Forces with it.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who says that he has warned The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) for weeks, but they have not been listening. He says that what is in the dark has finally come to light. All of a sudden, Hiromu Tanahashi, no longer in New Japan Pro Wrestling, introduces himself as "Kyoki," and says that after spending years competing around the world, he is finally in WWE, and says that the stronger they are, the more fun he has. Nakamura says that Kyoki does not fear chaos; he enjoys it. Kyoki wants more fights, more gold and more madness, and Nakamura tells The MFT's that they have the WWE Tag Team Championships for now, but when Strong Style and madness combine, there will be an explosion.
CM Punk retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens. During the match, Punk pushes Owens into referee Dan Engler, and Owens soon does the same to Punk, which knocks Engler out of the ring. Owens hits a Stunner, but Engler is out. Owens calls for another referee before Punk hits him with the GTS, but Engler is still out. Punk tries to pull Engler back into the ring, but Sami Zayn comes out of the crowd and sends Punk into the ring post and back into the ring, where Owens hits Punk with another Stunner. Sami gets Engler back into the ring, but Punk kicks out in the nick of time. Sami then grabs the Undisputed WWE Championship and slides it into the ring, and tells Owens to use it as a weapon against Punk while Engler is still down. Owens is reluctant, and when Sami gets on the apron, Owens tells him he is not winning it that way and hands the title to Sami only for Sami to smack him in the head with it. Punk hits Owens with another GTS, and Engler comes to and counts the pinfall. After the match, Sami hits Punk with the WWE Championship, and when Owens gets to his feet, Sami hits Owens with it a second time before doing the same to Punk. Sami then tells Punk that he stole the WWE Championship and that the WWE Championship being back with him is justice.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Here are the top moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, we hear from The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga). Tama wants to see everyone talking trash, as it is about their family now. Talla says the WWE Tag Team Championships are theirs now, and threatens to put down anyone who challenges them. Haku shows up and says it is time they show them who is "the motherfuckin' Tongans here."
The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against Damian Priest and R-Truth with the Red Cross. After the match, Priest helps Truth up.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews CM Punk. Punk says that he thrives in pressure situations and hostile territories, and that Kevin Owens has been fighting imaginary, one-sided beefs and ghosts from twenty years ago in his head. He says that while Owens has claimed he has never changed, Punk says he has grown and evolved while he sees the same Owens from twenty years ago. Randy Orton shows up and gives CM Punk fair warning that after he whups "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, he will be coming for him. Punk says he looks forward to it.
Backstage, Chelsea Green meets with Tiffany Stratton. Chelsea wants to take Stratton out for a big steak dinner after what happened last week, but Stratton says it is okay and tells Chelsea not to be at ringside because she does not want anything jeopardizing Chelsea's championship reign. Chelsea and Stratton pass by Paige, who tells Chelsea that she will be a great champion after having an injury threaten to take away somethings he loved just like an injury did to her. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) show up and mock the situation, and Jacy tells Chelsea not to take advice from anyone who cannot hold a championship before Fallon says it is only a matter of time before they take the Interim WWE Women's Championship from her. Lainey says last week was "cute," but words are no match for actually getting in the ring with Fatal Influence. Chelsea says that if anybody will be taking titles, it will be them taking Fatal Influence's, and Paige says that she misses gold being around her waist and proposes taking the Women's United States Championship from Jacy, which prompts Stratton to tell Fatal Influence to continue being irrelevant like they were before they got to SmackDown. Jacy tells Stratton to keep wrapping tape around her waist while Fatal Influence continues to wrap gold around theirs.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Blake Monroe. Blake says that she sees herself as world championship material and that her match should be for the WWE Women's Championship, even if it is against Chelsea Green, but instead, she has a rendezvous with Giulia and she is trying to find something appropriate to wear for "this dump Toronto." Blake then agrees with Cathy that she will look great regardless of what she wears as she reveals he ring gear and says that even if she is given nothing, she will do what she does best and make everyone talk about her.
Giulia vs. Blake Monroe ends before it can begin when Blake attacks Giulia from behind during Giulia's ring entrance and hits her with a Gotch-style Neutralizer in the ring.
Backstage, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss talk about Alexa's upcoming birthday brunch when Alexa mentions that Tatum Paxley will be with them. Tatum shows up and says she cannot wait to hang out with Charlotte and Alexa, then gets confused as to what a Bloody Mary is. Charlotte asks what is happening, then Jade Cargill, B-Fab and "Michin" Mia Yim show up. Cargill says that Alexa needs "that freak show" in Tatum to bail herself out of a match before Tatum introduces herself, asks which one of them is Mary, and says that she needs their blood as she extends her hand towards B-Fab. B-Fab is grossed out, and Charlotte says that while Tatum may be a freak show with no sense of personal space, she still handled B-Fab and Michin. B-Fab says that if Tatum is so impressive, then they can see what Tatum can do on her own, which leads Michin to challenge Tatum to a one-on-one match next week. An excited Tatum accepts, and B-Fab has to get Cargill out of there while Tatum is happy that Charlotte defended her.
Trick Williams and Lil' Yachty head to the ring. Trick says he has Lil' Yachty back, but not his title, and that Baron Corbin does not want to see him one-on-one without cheating or taking shortcuts. When Trick calls Corbin out, Corbin shows up and heads to the ring, then chases Yachty out before Trick reminds Corbin that he is the one he is looking for. Trick tells Corbin to stop ducking him and give the people what they want, right here, right now, but Corbin says that the United States title is getting "a pretty little haircut" and that Trick is not getting another shot at it after he lost the rematch. Corbin says that Trick has nothing to offer and that his rematch is not happening. As Corbin says that they are done, Yachty is back in the ring, and he hits Corbin with the Trick Stick. Trick then clotheslines Corbin out of the ring, and Corbin ends up giving Trick his title rematch at Sunday Night's Main Event, but only if he gets five minutes with Yachty and only if Yachty surives; otherwise, they are done. Yachty accepts, and Corbin tells Yachty it will be the longest five minutes of his life.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Kevin Owens. Owens notes that Finn Balor is in the room, and Finn Balor says he is glad to have seen him return at SummerSlam, then Owens notes that Gunther is now in the room. Gunther tells Owens that if he wins tonight, he will not have to worry about Finn Balor, as he is a shadow of his former self; instead, Owens will have to worry about him. Finn tells Owens not to worry about Gunther and to worry about winning the Undisputed WWE Championship, and tells him that when he does, he will be waiting on the other side.
Lash Legend beats Tiffany Stratton. After the match, The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) attack Stratton, then Chelsea Green runs to the ring with a shinai and smacks The Irresistible Forces with it.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who says that he has warned The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) for weeks, but they have not been listening. He says that what is in the dark has finally come to light. All of a sudden, Hiromu Tanahashi, no longer in New Japan Pro Wrestling, introduces himself as "Kyoki," and says that after spending years competing around the world, he is finally in WWE, and says that the stronger they are, the more fun he has. Nakamura says that Kyoki does not fear chaos; he enjoys it. Kyoki wants more fights, more gold and more madness, and Nakamura tells The MFT's that they have the WWE Tag Team Championships for now, but when Strong Style and madness combine, there will be an explosion.
CM Punk retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens. During the match, Punk pushes Owens into referee Dan Engler, and Owens soon does the same to Punk, which knocks Engler out of the ring. Owens hits a Stunner, but Engler is out. Owens calls for another referee before Punk hits him with the GTS, but Engler is still out. Punk tries to pull Engler back into the ring, but Sami Zayn comes out of the crowd and sends Punk into the ring post and back into the ring, where Owens hits Punk with another Stunner. Sami gets Engler back into the ring, but Punk kicks out in the nick of time. Sami then grabs the Undisputed WWE Championship and slides it into the ring, and tells Owens to use it as a weapon against Punk while Engler is still down. Owens is reluctant, and when Sami gets on the apron, Owens tells him he is not winning it that way and hands the title to Sami only for Sami to smack him in the head with it. Punk hits Owens with another GTS, and Engler comes to and counts the pinfall. After the match, Sami hits Punk with the WWE Championship, and when Owens gets to his feet, Sami hits Owens with it a second time before doing the same to Punk. Sami then tells Punk that he stole the WWE Championship and that the WWE Championship being back with him is justice.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Here are the top moments from tonight's show!
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for August 20, 2026
Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) is in the ring to start tonight's show. Mustafa Ali asks the crowd to remain silent as he speaks, then says that Order 4 has a statement of emergency after Jason Hotch was crowned TNA International Champion live on AMC in front of the entire world and his family. Mustafa says that Hotch is not a good man and the man of his household, as he is the man of Hotch's house and that the life that Hotch's family has is all because of him. He says that Hotch had the audacity to stab him in the back after all he did for Hotch. This leads to a "You deserve it" chant before Mustafa says that he deserves and demands loyalty, then Mustafa says that he has gotten with Daria Rae and tells John Skyler to prove that he is still his most loyal attack dog when he wrestles Hotch not for the International Championship, but for loyalty. Skyler and Tasha are still in the ring as Mustafa, Mila Moore and Special Agent Zero leave, alienated by what is going on. Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jason Hotch, who has seen Order 4 in the ring on a nearby screen. Hotch says he does not know if he can find the words, as Skyler is his best friend as well as family and they have been through Hell and back together. He says that Mustafa Ali thinks he makes the rules and talks too much, but tonight, he will not wrestle Skyler, as Skyler is his brother. Daria Rae shows up and says Hotch will wrestle Skyler or else he will be suspended or stripped of his title before telling Hotch to be professional.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman says he may not be able to see the fans, but he can smell them, and they all smell like formaldehyde because they are all corpses. He then introduces Mr. Elegance as someone who "smells incredible and looks magnificent."
Rich Swann beats Mr. Elegance after countering Excuse Moi with a roll-up. After the match, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up on the ramp with their eyes on BDE.
Jada Stone beats Heather by Elegance to advance in the Knockouts Television Championship Tournament.
We hear from Elayna Black and Xia Brookside in a remote conversation. Elayna says that Brookside was in serious need of humility last week, and as funny as it was, there will be no fun and games at Lockdown, and it will just be the two of them in the steel cage. Brookside says the only embarrassing thing is Elayna's call for attention since she arrived in TNA and has been barking up every tree she can find and talking nonsense like she is the greatest Knockouts in history. She says that Elayna is lying to herself before Elayna tells Brookside that her days are numbered and that her claims will be proven "100% true" as there is nothing she will not do to become Knockouts World Champion. Brookside says that if she did what Elayna did, she would be telling the truth, and that Wendy Choo found out the hard way when she showed up to her division uninvited and got sent packing. She says that everyone who thought they stood a chance were left laying, and that Elayna's embarrassment will continue when her friends and family watch her fail. Brookside ends the conversation, then Elayna says "I can't wait to shut this bitch up."
Backstage, The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) is not happy with the turn of tonight's events, but The Personal Concierge says it is not the end of the world as they will win the Knockouts Tag Team Championships and the Knockouts Television Championship to become "The Empire of Elegance."
Brian Myers beats Fabian Aichner in a Lethal Lockdown Advantage match with all seconds banned from ringside after kicking Aichner low outside of the referee's field of vision when Myers traps the referee in the corner, allowing Myers to hit a second Roster Cut for the win with Aichner hacing kicked out of the first one.
As per the TNA Injury Report: Jeff Hardy is dealing with lower back pain following last week's main event, but is cleared despite not being at 100% tonight. During Lockdown, medical personnel will be on standby for any medical emergency. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth's condition is "same as the feeling of the best day of your life, slap your mother with it, and multiply it by 1000." mother with it, and multiply it by 1000."
Harley Hudson has a FaceTime call with Traci Brooks about her career-threatening match with Alisha Edwards. Hudson says that she does not want to fail, but Traci reminds her that she is a TNA Knockout and is a part of TNA's rich history, and that Hudson needs to believe in her like she, the fans and the company do. Traci tells Hudson to remember who she is. Hudson thanks Traci for the advice, and says she cannot let anyone down and that she must beat Alisha.
Before the next match, Jason Hotch says that considers John Skyler his brother and his family and that both of their hands are being forced. He says they do not have to fight, but they can give the fans a great wrestling match and show them what TNA is all about.
Jason Hotch vs. John Skyler ends in a no-contest. Backstage, Mustafa Ali sends Mila Moore to the ring to tell John Skyler that he is to take Jason Hotch out, not wrestle him. Secret Service soon surrounds the ring and fights Hotch, and Special Agent Zero shows up and hits Hotch with a big boot. This ends the match, and Mustafa Ali places a gold badge on top of Hotch, saying that he is part of Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) until he says so.
We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says that strength has been in the garden and never in one flower, and while BDE has strength in numbers, he wants to know if the numbers believe in him. Vincent says that Rich Swann is the only thing standing in his way, and Dutch says that BDE has the opportunity to get rid of him. Dutch says some lessons are taught with open hands, while others will be shown. Vincent says the seeds are planted, and it is time to see if BDE grows from it.
Daria Rae guests on commentary for the next match.
Harley Hudson beats Alisha Edwards with a roll-up after Alisha mocks and insults her to save her job in TNA. (Had Harley lost, her TNA contract would have been terminated.) After the match, Alisha attacks Harley, and when Eddie and Alisha Edwards gang up on Harley, Jada Stone runs in and makes the save for Harley.
We see a video package for Leon Slater vs. Cedric Alexander in a Last Man Standing Match for the TNA X-Division Championship at Lockdown.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Moose and Elijah beat The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), AJ Francis and Frankie Kazarian in an eight-man tag match. The "A Matt-er of Fact" fact before the match is "Matt has more friends than The Nemeths, AJ and Kazarian combined!"
It is revealed that Cedric Alexander has been laid out backstage to end the show.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman says he may not be able to see the fans, but he can smell them, and they all smell like formaldehyde because they are all corpses. He then introduces Mr. Elegance as someone who "smells incredible and looks magnificent."
Rich Swann beats Mr. Elegance after countering Excuse Moi with a roll-up. After the match, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up on the ramp with their eyes on BDE.
Jada Stone beats Heather by Elegance to advance in the Knockouts Television Championship Tournament.
We hear from Elayna Black and Xia Brookside in a remote conversation. Elayna says that Brookside was in serious need of humility last week, and as funny as it was, there will be no fun and games at Lockdown, and it will just be the two of them in the steel cage. Brookside says the only embarrassing thing is Elayna's call for attention since she arrived in TNA and has been barking up every tree she can find and talking nonsense like she is the greatest Knockouts in history. She says that Elayna is lying to herself before Elayna tells Brookside that her days are numbered and that her claims will be proven "100% true" as there is nothing she will not do to become Knockouts World Champion. Brookside says that if she did what Elayna did, she would be telling the truth, and that Wendy Choo found out the hard way when she showed up to her division uninvited and got sent packing. She says that everyone who thought they stood a chance were left laying, and that Elayna's embarrassment will continue when her friends and family watch her fail. Brookside ends the conversation, then Elayna says "I can't wait to shut this bitch up."
Backstage, The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance, Mr. Elegance) is not happy with the turn of tonight's events, but The Personal Concierge says it is not the end of the world as they will win the Knockouts Tag Team Championships and the Knockouts Television Championship to become "The Empire of Elegance."
Brian Myers beats Fabian Aichner in a Lethal Lockdown Advantage match with all seconds banned from ringside after kicking Aichner low outside of the referee's field of vision when Myers traps the referee in the corner, allowing Myers to hit a second Roster Cut for the win with Aichner hacing kicked out of the first one.
As per the TNA Injury Report: Jeff Hardy is dealing with lower back pain following last week's main event, but is cleared despite not being at 100% tonight. During Lockdown, medical personnel will be on standby for any medical emergency. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth's condition is "same as the feeling of the best day of your life, slap your mother with it, and multiply it by 1000." mother with it, and multiply it by 1000."
Harley Hudson has a FaceTime call with Traci Brooks about her career-threatening match with Alisha Edwards. Hudson says that she does not want to fail, but Traci reminds her that she is a TNA Knockout and is a part of TNA's rich history, and that Hudson needs to believe in her like she, the fans and the company do. Traci tells Hudson to remember who she is. Hudson thanks Traci for the advice, and says she cannot let anyone down and that she must beat Alisha.
Before the next match, Jason Hotch says that considers John Skyler his brother and his family and that both of their hands are being forced. He says they do not have to fight, but they can give the fans a great wrestling match and show them what TNA is all about.
Jason Hotch vs. John Skyler ends in a no-contest. Backstage, Mustafa Ali sends Mila Moore to the ring to tell John Skyler that he is to take Jason Hotch out, not wrestle him. Secret Service soon surrounds the ring and fights Hotch, and Special Agent Zero shows up and hits Hotch with a big boot. This ends the match, and Mustafa Ali places a gold badge on top of Hotch, saying that he is part of Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero, Mila Moore) until he says so.
We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says that strength has been in the garden and never in one flower, and while BDE has strength in numbers, he wants to know if the numbers believe in him. Vincent says that Rich Swann is the only thing standing in his way, and Dutch says that BDE has the opportunity to get rid of him. Dutch says some lessons are taught with open hands, while others will be shown. Vincent says the seeds are planted, and it is time to see if BDE grows from it.
Daria Rae guests on commentary for the next match.
Harley Hudson beats Alisha Edwards with a roll-up after Alisha mocks and insults her to save her job in TNA. (Had Harley lost, her TNA contract would have been terminated.) After the match, Alisha attacks Harley, and when Eddie and Alisha Edwards gang up on Harley, Jada Stone runs in and makes the save for Harley.
We see a video package for Leon Slater vs. Cedric Alexander in a Last Man Standing Match for the TNA X-Division Championship at Lockdown.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Moose and Elijah beat The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), AJ Francis and Frankie Kazarian in an eight-man tag match. The "A Matt-er of Fact" fact before the match is "Matt has more friends than The Nemeths, AJ and Kazarian combined!"
It is revealed that Cedric Alexander has been laid out backstage to end the show.
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