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.
Mike Kanellis beats Lince Dorado after snapping the top rope into the side of Dorado's face.
We hear from General Manager Drake Maverick, who thanks the fans for their support over the past two years, as tonight's 100th episode in an example of what the show is supposed to be about: the greatest cruiserweight wrestling the world has to offer, such as Mustafa Ali and Hideo Itami. He then announces a match for next week where the winner will face Buddy Murphy for the Cruiserweight title.
We hear from The Brian Kendrick, who says that Drew Gulak and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher cannot get rid of him as better wrestlers have tried. He says that Gulak will receive no mercy next week.
We hear from Lio Rush, who says that he was not defeated last week and that Cedric Alexander did not beat him with the Lumbar Check. He says that multi-man matches are won by luck, and that the better man is defined in one-on-one competition. He says that because of this, he is still undefeated on 205 Live.
Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews Buddy Murphy and "The Premier Athlete." Murphy says next week will shot what kind of General Manager Drake Maverick will be, and Nese says he will beat who Drake has lined up for him next week. He says that regardless of whoever between them is Cruiserweight Champion, it is a new era and the road to the title both begins - and ends - with them.
Mustafa Ali beats Hideo Itami in a Falls Count Anywhere Match after a 450 splash through a table.
Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews General Manager Drake Maverick, who announces that "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese will face Mustafa Ali in a match next week where the winner will face Buddy Murphy for the Cruiserweight Championship.
In footage from earlier today, General Manager William Regal asks security to make sure Aleister Black sees him before he enters the arena.
The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up to start tonight's show. Adam Cole announces that Bobby Fish is back and that The Undisputed Era is now at 100%, and says this is a warning for the NXT locker room. He tells anyone to ask War Raiders about what happened last week in case they don't believe them. He also says that if anyone else wants to get in their way, they will make short work of them like they have everyone else, as they will soon make everyone fear NXT as they are NXT, not the fans. Cole then addresses Ricochet, and says he beat Pete Dunne and not him for the North American title. Before he can say much else to Ricochet, Ethan Carter III shows up. EC3 imparts knowledge to Cole, telling him he does not deserve a rematch for the title, but Cole says it is not a smart idea to mess with The Undisputed Era. EC3 says Cole did not win, but that it doesn't matter if they are 100%, as he is the top one percent. Cole immediately challenges EC3 to a match in the ring to make an example out of him, and calls for a referee. EC3 is game for a wrestling match, and a wrestling match begins.
Ethan Carter III beats Adam Cole with a surprise schoolboy pin despite the distraction from the rest of The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). After the match, The Undisputed Era gang up on EC3, and Adam Cole hits EC3 with a running knee to the back of the head on the stage. Just when The Undisputed Era is about to leave, Bobby Fish grabs a steel chair and smashes it into EC3's knee.
Outside of the arena, Nikki Cross approaches security, repeatedly saying "He's coming."
Mia Yim beats Aliyah in her NXT debut.
Bianca Belair demands a title shot from General Manager William Regal, then Cathy Kelley interviews Regal. Regal says he does not know the name that Nikki Cross gave to Aleister Black. Meanwhile, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up and tell Regal to get his act together and stop EC3 from running around. Regal tells them to get their act together instead, and that they will be facing War Machine again next week.
NXT looks back on Roman Reigns' announcement about the return of his leukemia on Raw.
We see a video package for Lacey Evans.
Kassius Ohno beats Justin Xavier. After the match, Nikki Cross shows up and points and laughs at Kassius Ohno from the stage, saying "He's coming."
We get our first look at NXT's newest signee, Matt Riddle, who debuts next week.
General Manager William Regal is in the ring. As he is about to announce who Tommaso Ciampa will defend the NXT Championship against at NXT TakeOver: War Games 2018, Ciampa shows up. He tells Regal to wipe the smug look off his face and not to stare at his title, and tells him to make his announcement. Before Regal can even speak, Velveteen Dream shows up. Dream says the people want an experience at War Games, not a bunch of complaining, and he wants Regal to say his name. Suddenly, Lars Sullivan shows up. Sullivan tells everyone to be mindful where they are, as they are all standing in Lars Sullivan territory. He tells Velveteen Dream to move, as he is NXT's worst nightmare and the NXT Championship belongs to him. Dream understands that Sullivan considers himself a nightmare, then tells him to wear pants before getting in his ring. Sullivan responds by grabbing Velveteen Dream by the throat. Suddenly, Nikki Cross shows up saying "He's coming!" Aleister Black is then seen outside of the arena, laying out security and knocking down a cameraman before hitting Black Mass on Sullivan and demanding Regal telling him where his attacker is. Suddenly, Aleister is attacked from behind...by Johnny Gargano, who tells him "I'm right here!"
Toni Storm beats Meiko Satomura to advance to the finals of The Mae Young Classic. Both women bow to each other and hug in a show of respect after the match. Kairi Sane then shows up in the ring and presents Toni Storm with a bouquet of roses, while Triple H congratulates Meiko Satomura for making it this far on the stage. Toni Storm is then interviewed in the ring, and Storm says she just beat a legend and that she can stand in the ring and say she is living her dream. She says it is because of the women working their butts off in the back as well as the fans' support, and because of that, she is able to make her dreams come true. Triple H then congratulates Toni Storm on the stage.
Io Shirai beats Rhea Ripley to advance to the finals of The Mae Young Classic. After the match, Triple H congratulates Rhea Ripley for making it this far on the stage, then Kairi Sane presents Io Shirai with a bouquet of roses. Io Shirai is then interviewed in the ring, and Shirai thanks the fans for everything before saying she will win the Mae Young Classic. Io Shirai is also thanked on stage by Triple H along with WWE trainer Sara Amato, and they are joined by Toni Storm.
"The Savage" Jake Strong beats Hernandez, "The Darewolf" PJ Black, Big Bad Steve, Aerostar, King Cuerno and Dante Fox in a Seven To Survive Match to win the Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Championship! After the match, "The Savage" Jake Strong snaps Dante Fox's ankle with another ankle lock.
During the match:
Hernandez is eliminated following a backslide pin by Dante Fox
"The Darewolf" PJ Black is eliminated following an ankle lock by "The Savage" Jake Strong (who proceeds to break said ankle)
Aerostar is raised to balcony level with the help of a forklift - with traffic directed by Drago in a bright yellow safety vest and a hard hat with horns - to hit a flying cross body to the ring on King Cuerno and Big Bad Steve to pin Big Bad Steve
Aerostar is eliminated following an ankle lock by "The Savage" Jake Strong (who is stopped by King Cuerno before he can break said ankle)
King Cuerno is eliminated following the Fox Catcher by Dante Fox
Dante Fox is eliminated following an ankle lock by "The Savage" Jake Strong
Johnny Mundo is seen practicing his moves on the rooftop of the temple. Suddenly, a bright light appears, and Aerostar appears. He tells Mundo that no amount of training will prepare him for "The Monster" Matanza Cueto. He tells him that if he faces him alone, it will be his funeral, and he will be another sacrifice to the gods without his help. Mundo says he does not need his help given his performance tonight, but Aerostar calls for Drago, reminding Mundo that he saved his oldest friend and that he wants to repay the favor. In Drago's hands is the Gauntlet of the Gods, which Mundo reluctantly puts on only to find out that he feels like a god. Drago asks Aerostar if this is a good idea, but Aerostar tells him only time will tell.
At Raw in Richmond, Virginia, Nattie and Nia Jax talk about their trip to Miami, Florida tomorrow. Nia isn't excited about it, as she wants to be in her house that she is barely in. Charly Caruso and Titus O'Neil show up with birthday cupcakes for Nia as well as Nattie, who will also be celebrating her birthday along with Nia. Nia pushes a cupcake in Nattie's face and runs away as a prank.
Brie and Nikki are in Miami, Florida. They make it to very expansive hotel room, and Lana, Nattie, Paige and Nia Jax join them the following morning. On the way to the hotel, Paige finds Brandon, a guy she found on a modeling website who will be the bartender for the party. Paige and Lana drink beer from the bottom of a beer can, then Nikki announces that there will be surprises in store for Nattie and Nia. Brie, not aware of this, wonders how she is going to surprise Nattie and Nia.
As everyone is at the pool, everyone notices that a member of the media is taking pictures of all of them because Nikki is there. Nikki feels like her privacy has been violated.
Lana and Brandon take shots of Fireball, and as Brandon talks with Nikki, Lana has the munchies and Brie has to call out for pizza. When Nattie helps her to the balcony, Lana runs into the glass sliding door. Paige finds it weird she is becoming the responsible one.
Lana surprises Nattie and Nia Jax with an expensive Lamborghini, much to the surprise of Brie, who thought the gifts would be more sentimental and nothing like this. Nattie and Nia take a ride around town in the Lamborghini.
Paige surprises everyone with a naked man acting as a human sushi plate. Nobody knows what to make of this, and everyone ends up going to another table, where Nattie and Nia are greeted by an old man dressed as a naked birthday angel, which ends up being more awkward that the naked sushi guy. Everybody decides to get a drink back at the hotel. Everybody has wine and dessert at the hotel, and Nattie proposes ribbing Lana, who is the only one not there besides Nia Jax (who has already gone to bed at this point), by putting whip cream on her face. Brie thinks only part of her will get away with it, but everyone is interested. They get some whip cream, then sneak into Lana's room and spray champagne on Lana while Nattie tosses the whip cream in her face. After Lana takes a shower, Lana gets back at Natalya by pouring champagne on her and chasing her around the hotel room.
The next morning, Nia Jax, Brie and Nattie meet for breakfast, and everyone makes up with Lana.
As everyone has lunch, Nia mentions that Brie and Nikki's mother Kathy wished her a happy birthday and that she has not seen her own mother in two months. She cannot bear to talk much about it, since she feels a bit homesick. Suddenly, Nikki opens the door for two women who happen to be dancers - Sharna Burgess from Dancing With The Stars, and Brinn Nicole, the choreographer for Pumpfident - and proposes that that she and the rest of the girls practice for a dance-off at a club later on. Nia Jax has misgivings about this, since she throws people around for a living, and takes a few shots to ease her nerves.
The girls split up in two group of three and practice for the dance-off. Nikki, Nattie and Sharna almost spy on the other team, but they show up just as the other team is done.
Nikki, Brie, Nattie, Lana and Paige cool off outside and have some drinks. All of a sudden, Nikki notices a group of paparazzi hiding behind the bushes. Everyone is a tad concerned, but it ultimately doesn't bother them as they all head to the pool.
Everyone has shots on the balcony with Brandon as well as a photo on the last day of the trip to Miami, Florida, and there are now even more paparazzi then before. Nikki decides to flirt with Brandon to give the paparazzi something to take a picture of.
Later, everyone gets ready for the dance-off. Everyone has a drink as Nia Jax thanks everyone for the fun time in Miami, Florida. They head to a restaurant, and Lana has to try not to drink any more so she doesn't mess up during the dance-off. Brie surprises Nattie and Nia by having flown Nattie's mom Ellie and Nia Jax's mom Renate to the restaurant, who show up disguised as restaurant workers, much to Nia and Nattie's surprise. Everyone then takes a party bus to the club, where the dance-off takes place. Much to Nikki's surprise, Nia Jax ends up feeling very confident on the dance floor, and her team wins the dance-off. Nattie and Nia are very grateful for everything, especially Nia, who is more than overjoyed to have her mom with her for this.
Bonus clip: Trinity sends her gift to Nattie and Nia Jax.
