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.
Lio Rush shows up to start tonight's show. Lio Rush says this is his time, and at any moment, anybody could become famous. He says the fans may be used to fast cars going around a fast track, but there is nobody faster than him. He then gives an opportunity of a lifetime to anyone who wants to prove him wrong, and tells his potential opponent to come correct, because he came to collect. The challenge is answered by Lince Dorado.
Lio Rush vs. Lince Dorado ends with Maria Kanellis showing up on the stage and Mike Kanellis suddenly showing up on the apron. Mike Kanellis proceeds to decimate Dorado.
We hear from Buddy Murphy, who says he proved you can't stop the unstoppable when he became Cruiserweight Champion on Saturday. He will not be here tonight, as he is spending time at home because the champ does what he wants, when he wants. Murphy says he will return when he is ready.
Mustafa Ali meets with Cedric Alexander, and talks about his match with Hideo Itami in a Falls Count Anywhere Match in two weeks. Cedric wishes Ali luck, then Ali asks Cedric about his match against "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese, asking him if he may be coming back too soon. Cedric addresses Ali's concerns that he is coming back too soon by saying he is doing what he has to do to get back the Cruiserweight title, starting with tonight.
We hear from Drew Gulak and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. He says a dissolving partnership can be tough to deal with, but they did what they had to do with The Brian Kendrick. Gallagher says it was difficult, but necessary. Gallagher said that while he and Kendrick were scoundrels, Kendrick was too sentimental. Gulak says this is a weakness, and regrets that he did not deal with this sooner. Next week, they will take out Akira Tozawa. He says their message is clear and their constitutions are committed, and that nothing will stand in their way of a better 205 Live.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Cedric Alexander after grabbing onto the ropes to counter the Lumbar Check, giving him his biggest win in WWE so far.
Tommaso Ciampa shows up to start tonight's show. Ciampa says the greatest sports entertainer of all time has the greatest entrance music of all time. He says the best part is that it has brought silence to the sheep, but in every flock, there is always one who tries to break away from the pack. He says that in this case, it is Velveteen Dream, whom the crowd immediately chants for. He says Dream has his attention, but he has gone about it the wrong way when he pointed fingers, made accusations and stuck his nose in other people's business. Dream then shows up. Dream considers Ciampa's speech amusing, and says he does not appreciate his threats. He can only assume Ciampa speaks like he does because he believes he is a bad man, but he believes the NXT title deserves a real experience and not a guilt trip from "an angry little bald man" with insecurities. Ciampa says he may be a "angry little bald man," but he is the one with the title, and says Dream wants what he has: the main event, the spotlight and the NXT Championship. He says Dream does not even believe himself when he accuses him of attacking Aleister Black, saying Dream wants attention. He says everyone is listening, and tells him to be an admit "it." He then says the title says that maybe Dream is just not tough enough. After the thinly veiled Tough Enough reference, Dream says he is tough enough and man enough, and more man than Ciampa can handle. He tells Ciampa that if he wants to find that out, all he has to do is give him a moment with him and the NXT title. All of a sudden, Nikki Cross shows up. The crowd immediately chants for a Triple Threat match before Nikki Cross smiles at both Ciampa and Dream, and the crowd then chants "Nikki knows a secret!" Nikki tells Dream she knows what the Dream doesn't, then swats at him before listening to the NXT Championship and swatting the microphone out of Ciampa's hand. She then drops down and says into the microphone "I know what you don't, too!" She then repeatedly says "I know" before charging the Dream out of the ring and kicking the microphone away from Ciampa. Nikki Cross leaves while repeatedly saying "I know!" The crowd then chants "She knows!"
Keith Lee beats "The Finest" Kona Reeves with a powerslam called the Supernova.
We see another video package of "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler training as she talks about her time in NXT, how she lost the NXT Women's Championship, and how she will get it back.
We see footage from earlier today where Kairi Sane talks about how she is excited to head to Evolution to face "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. She says Shayna can train all she wants, but she will beat her again.
General Manager William Regal says he will not reveal his list of remaining suspects, but he needs more information and says that Nikki Cross keeps saying she knows. Suddenly, Kassius Ohno meets up with Regal, who wants to know when his "shiny new toy" will show up, saying that this person may be the one who did it. Regal refuses to answer and enters his office, then Nikki Cross shows up saying she knows what Ohno doesn't.
Next week: War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) vs. Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) for the NXT Tag Team Championships! Nikki Cross vs. Bianca Belair!
Ricochet retains the NXT North American Championship against Pete Dunne and Adam Cole.
At Nattie and TJ's house, Nattie shares yogurt with a cat as she tells TJ that she is having a barbecue party for twenty people. TJ reminds her of the last time she hosted a party, but Nattie asks TJ to let her redeem herself. TJ gives her the opportunity, and Lana becomes the first person Nattie invites. Lana accepts the invitation despite being more than an hour today, and also invites her to spend the night in their spare bedroom.
In San Diego, California, Brie and Nikki meet Bryan at Brie and Bryan's house. Brie talks about breastfeeding, and Nikki is amazed about what Brie knows - and has done - concerning it. Nikki tries using Brie's pump, but feels awkward using it in front of people.
Nia Jax meets Paige in Paige's house. They head out to buy things for Nia's house as somebody works on Paige's house. Meanwhile, Nia feels that Paige has not been very lucky in the dating game, and tries to hook Paige up with her brother.
Nattie prepares the spare bedroom for Lana when Lana shows up. Lana is surprised by the complimentary gifts that Nattie has left out for her. Meanwhile, Nattie asks Jim and Ellie to help her buy some meat for the barbecue. Jim, Ellie and Lana give Nattie a hard time.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Bryan cleans up after the dogs when Brie talks about how she is burned out about having to pump breast milk for Birdie, especially with her packed everyday schedule. She considers quitting pumping and breastfeeding.
At Paige's house, we are introduced to Paige's new boyfriend, Kalan, the "maintenance man" that Paige told Nia Jax about. Right now, she wants to be alone and herself with Kalan alone for a little while.
At Nattie and TJ's house, Nattie and her friend Mickey prepare the fruit for the barbecue. Meanwhile, Jim, Lana and Ellie go shopping for the meat. More of Nattie's friends show up, including Titus O'Neil, bring food for the barbecue while Jim, Lana and Ellie buy more than enough meat. Since there is no beer at the House of Meats, Jim, Lana and Ellie head to a bear for drinks. Nattie calls Lana to see where they are, but Lana does not pick up.
Paige meets Nia Jax's brother Ben for the date. Paige does what she can to make herself seem as repulsive as possible so that Ben never dates her again, as she does not anyone to push her into a date.
Lana, Jim and Ellie head to a bar for drinks as Nattie prepares salad at home. Nattie tries to call Lana again, and finds out that Lana and her parents are drunk and that she has to drive them all home.
Nattie finally shows up at the bar to get Jim, Lana and Ellie home. Lana gets everyone to cheer for Nattie, then Lana has to be carried over to the vehicle. Everyone makes it home, then a drunk Lana - and a drunk Ellie, who is never drunk - get everybody's attention while Nattie tries to get all the meet cooked.
Brie goes to a breastfeeding support group to see how other people handle breastfeeding. She finds out that breastfeeding is not only for nutrients, but also to strengthen mother-baby bonds, and she also finds it easier to do what she needs to do.
At Nattie and TJ's house, Nattie feels defeated, as Ellie is drunk and the barbecue does not work. Lana tells Nattie that she is putting too much pressure on herself, and Titus lends a hand in getting the food ready. Jim and Ellie are still drunk, but everyone is still enjoying themselves and having a good time.
In Orlando, Nia Jax, Ben and Kayla Braxton meet at a restaurant with Natalya and Paige to celebrate Paige becoming SmackDown Live General Manager. Nia mentions Paige's date with Ben, which Ben thought was a little weird. When Paige shows up, Paige feels bad for Ben as she feels he has suffered enough. Nia does not exactly get the message that Paige does not want to be in another date, while Nattie says that she does not see the love connection. Paige leaves the restaurant, much to the surprise of everyone else.
Nattie and Nia Jax check on Paige at her house. Instead of Paige, Kalan answers the door, and Paige announces that Kalan is her boyfriend. Nia finally gets the message that she was not interested in a date, and that Paige wants some privacy concerning her relationships.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie announces that this morning was her last breastfeed, as nothing came out when she pumped and Birdie pushed it away. Brie and Bryan accept the fact this has come to an end and that Brie tried the best she could concerning breastfeeding Birdie.
Bonus clip: Lana tries to pick up a ladder in preparation for the Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Bonus clip: Paige thanks Nia Jax for the date with Ben.
Taya is in the ring for the first time since her wedding to Johnny Mundo. She calls Antonio Cueto a "piece of shit" and tells him to get his "old ass" out here. Antonio Cueto shows up, and Taya tells him that "The Monster" Matanza Cueto not only put her and Johnny Mundo in the hospital, but sacrificed two of her friends in Joey Wrestling and Jack Evans. He says that he will sacrifice Matanza in return, and demands a match against him right now. Antonio Cueto says Taya is a woman who knows what she wants, but what he wants is a sacrifice to the gods. Matanza shows up, and the first match of the night begins.
"The Monster" Matanza Cueto beats Taya by disqualification after Johnny Mundo shows up for the first time in weeks, much like Taya, and assaults Matanza.
Johnny Mundo will face "The Monster' Matanza Cueto in a Sacrifice To The Gods Match at Ultima Lucha Cuatro!
Mil Muertes and Fenix beat The Mack and El Dragon Azteca Jr. in a Tornado Tag Match.
Famous B and The Beautiful Brenda show up. Famous B talks about how he presided over the wedding of Johnny Mundo and Taya six weeks ago only to be brutalized by "The Monster" Matanza Cueto, and as he laid helpless and unable to do anything, he saw his life flash before his eyes and has rehabbed his leg and gotten back in fighting condition. He has also signed a contract with himself to come out of retirement and fight. Suddenly, Ricky Mundo shows up with Rosa and tells Famous B to shut up, and says he will have to beat some sense into him.
Ricky Mundo beats Famous B. After the match, Ricky says that he has heard that Johnny Mundo and Taya have left the building, which he says is too bad, as he wanted to reveal that it was him who unleashed "The Monster" Matanza Cueto at their wedding in revenge for being treated like a nobody for years. He says that as long as Taya is in the picture, Johnny will never respect him the way that he should, and he tells Taya to consider this an official challenge for Ultima Lucha Cuatro. He then grabs The Beautiful Brenda and chokes her in a crossface to show what he will do to Taya.
Pentagon Dark beats the debuting Reklusa. After the match, Pentagon Dark almost breaks Reklusa's arm, but he lets go of her arm, reaches underneath the ring and pulls out a bag of thumbtacks. He is about to hit Reklusa with a package piledriver into the thumbtacks when Marty "The Moth" Martinez runs into the ring and assaults Pentagon Dark with a barbed wire baseball bat. Reklusa then looks underneath the ring and pulls out a can of gasoline. Marty pulls a lighter out of his trunks as Reklusa pours the gas on Pentagon Dark, then lights the lighter. The show ends with Marty looking at the lighter before blowing the fire out.
