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.
Akira Tozawa beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher after Gallagher spends too much time telling the fans to shut up. After the match, Drew Gulak admits his team is not living up to its full potential, and says it is time to revisit an old learning tool of his: the PowerPoint Presentation. We go to Slide #10 of 277: No mercy. Interestingly, the art of the person in the slide looks very much like The Brian Kendrick. Gulak says mercy has its place, but not in the ring, as it is weakness. He says that starting right now, the team has no weakness, sentimentality or weak links. He also says there is no place for former Cruiserweight Champions who have lost their edge and are holding him back like dead weight. The Brian Kendrick snaps and attacks Gulak and Gallagher, but is outnumbered. Gallagher and Gulka tease leaving the ring, then go back in to take the boots to Kendrick some more and go back on the attack.
We see a video package for the Cruiserweight Championship match between Buddy Murphy and Cedric Alexander at Super Show-Down.
Kayla Braxton interviews General Manager Drake Maverick. Maverick states that both Hideo Itami and Mustafa Ali have been given a week to recover, and that their rivalry must come to an end. Kayla Braxton interviews General Manager Drake Maverick. Maverick states that both Hideo Itami and Mustafa Ali have been given a week to recover, and that their rivalry must come to an end.
Next week: Lio Rush issues an open challenge!
TJP shows up in a Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik) T-shirt before the next match, and tosses it at Kalisto's face.
Kalisto beats TJP after Lince Dorado runs in as TJP rips at Kalisto's mask. After the mask, TJP rips Kalisto's mask off, and Kalisto has to cover his head and Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik run into the ring. TJP flees through the crowd with Kalisto's mask.
The show begins with Nikki Cross wanting to play a game with Bianca Belair again, hoping that Bianca isn't afraid as she did not behave last time. Nikki also claims "I know."
Lacey Evans beats Candice LeRae with The Women's Right after sullying Candice's husband Johnny Gargano's name, saying Candice is a loser just like her husband to rile her up.
We see a video package for the NXT North American Championship Triple Threat Match between Adam Cole, Pete Dunne and Ricochet for next week.
We see a vignette for The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake, Steve Cutler, Jaxson Ryker), who are coming up next.
We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that when you are at the top, "they" will always try to chop you down by talking, speculating and lying in order to steal the spotlight for themselves. He says it is to hide their own tracks and their own guilt, and says Velveteen Dream's name is fitting as he is living in a dream world by thinking he attacked Aleister Black, but they both know what Aleister experienced. Ciampa warns The Dream to be careful, to keep his accusations and insinuations to himself and to stay out of his spotlight, for he is the one who ended the fairy tale and exposed the mystique, and he might turn the Dream into a nightmare.
The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake, Steve Cutler, Jaxson Ryker) beat Vinny Mixon, Cesar Rise and Torry Kirsh. Before the match, it is noted that Steve Cutler is wearing a face protector following The Forgotten Sons' recent match against Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).
We see a video package of "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler training for the NXT Women's Championship match against Kairi Sane at Evolution.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, who says that is is time that he took over NXT after proving he is a premier athlete on 205 Live.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bianca Belair, who says she is not here to play and that it is all about what she wants, as she is still undefeated and that is not changing anytime soon. She says Nikki Cross had the chance to run away, but now she has to beat her and stay undefeated.
Johnny Gargano beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese in a well-received match with the Garga-No Escape.
We see a video package where British Strong Style (Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch) talk about how they first met each other in NXT, got a shot at the NXT tag team titles, Oney Lorcan's orbital bone injury and their future in NXT.
In two weeks: Nikki Cross vs. Bianca Belair! Next week: Keith Lee vs. "The Finest" Kona Reeves! Adam Cole vs. Pete Dunne vs. Ricochet for the NXT North American Championship!
Brie and Nikki have a light-hearted discussion involving synonyms for "penis."
Backstage at SmackDown Live, Paige is back as SmackDown Live General Manager, and she is honored to have the opportunity and be the boss.
Backstage at catering, Jon Uso has been on a healther diet that has helped him lose 50 pounds. He asks Trinity to try to eat healthier for one week after seeing things that are less than healthy on her plate.
Backstage, Lana talks to Paige about not having been on television for twelve weeks since the Women's Royal Rumble Match. She wants to be part of a compelling story line and doesn't care if she is cheered or booed, but since she is not on television right now, she has made a movie with her brother called Other Versions Of You, which also stars Rusev and is the first movie she has ever produced.
Backstage at Raw in Hartford, Connecticut, the Superstar Shake-Up has commenced. Nattie is on Raw, and cannot wait to work with "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. We also learn about Nattie's wardrobe malfunction at the Women's Royal Rumble Match. Nattie and Trinity then meet Ronda Rousey backstage.
In Pensacola, Florida, Trinity has not been sticking to health eating for a week. She comes home from a restaurant drive-thru to see Jon working out, and places the food near the garbage can before sneaking through the front door. Jon Uso immediately suspects something and finds the fast food. He then takes it upon himself to clean the pantry of anything sugary and throw it in a garbage bag.
In Los Angeles, California, Lana and Rusev are heading to meet with some movie distributors concerning Other Version Of You. Lana has the idea of tipping off the local paparazzi about where they are at in order to create some buzz, and has already called her publicist. Eventually, the paparazzi show up, and Rusev talks about his match at Greatest Royal Rumble as well as Other Versions Of You.
In Tampa, Florida, Ellie and Jim show up at Nattie's house with Kentucky Fried Chicken. Suddenly, Nattie gets a call from Paige and Nia, who joke around about her Women's Royal Rumble wardrobe malfunction.
In Los Angeles, California, Lana and Rusev head to the screening of Other Versions Of You with the movie distributors. Lana notices that TMZ has picked up on them talking about the movie and has run the interview, but only showed the part where Rusev is talking about his match at Greatest Royal Rumble.
In Tampa, Florida, Ellie has brought women's underwear in case of a wardrobe malfunction, but the underwear is twice the size of her waist and easily fits Jim, who says it looks like "old woman underwear."
In Los Angeles, California, Lana and Rusev and trailed by the paparazzi as they head to a restaurant together. They toast to the movie, then Lana tries to come up with a publicity stunt to get even more buzz and get booked on WWE programming. Lana feels like she's doing something wrong, but Rusev tells her she is doing everything right and that she has the talent and the passion, and that is why she is willing to help her with the movie.
In Pensacola, Florida, Jon Uso tells Trinity that he has brought a beekeeper to the house to make natural honey. Trinity cannot believe what is happening, and thinks that Jon has lost his mind. Both Jon and Trinity suit up in beekeeping suits to see the process. Naomi appreciates it, but does not want to do this permanently.
In Los Angeles, California, Lana and Rusev head to a beach for their publicity stunt: an implied nude sex photo shoot on the beach that recreates a scene from From Here To Eternity.
Backstage at SmackDown Live in Toledo, Ohio, Trinity admits to Jon that he has been cheating on him, saying she has been sneaking sweets the entire time. The one-week diet is called off. Meanwhile, Lana and Rusev meet with Vice President of Talent Relations Mark Carrano, who mentions the implied nude sex photo shoot, which has appeared on a nude celeb photo website. Carrano asks them to give them a heads-up in case they do something like this again so they can cover their bases. Lana does not regret doing what she does, and continues to be proactive in getting WWE's attention, as well-behaved women rarely make history.
Backstage at Raw in St. Louis, Missouri, Nattie finds out that not only is she working with "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, but she is also in tonight's main event. Nevertheless, people are still bringing up the wardrobe malfunction. Nattie asks for advice from Nia Jax, who tells her to worry about the stuff she can control. The main event match leaves Nattie feeling excited for what is happening in the near future, especially since everything has stayed in place as far as her wardrobe is concerned.
We see an "in memoriam" screen for Nattie's father, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.
Bonus clip: Jon becomes suspicious of Trinity's eating habits.
Outside the temple, Melissa Santos asks Aerostar what has happened concerning Fenix. Aerostar says he should not have undone what time had already done, but Fenix was his friend. However, when Catrina absorbed Fenix's life force, her evil spirit infected him like a disease, and he wasn't supposed to get it back. He says that Catrina has changed him into something evil. Melissa says she can save him, but Aerostar says he is already gone, and he is sure of that because he has seen the end of everything.
The Rabbit Tribe (Paul London, El Bunny and The White Rabbit) beat Ivelisse, XO Lishus and Joey Ryan after The White Rabbit applies a Mandible Claw to Joey Ryan with a pristine white glove. When he pulls his hand out, blood is on the fingers of the gloves.
Announced for Ultima Lucha Cuatro: Mil Muertes vs. The Mack in a Death Match! El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs. Fenix in a two-out-of-three falls match! Pentagon Dark vs. Marty "The Moth" Martinez for the Lucha Underground Championship!
Son of Havoc beats Killshot with a surprise schoolboy pin. After the match, Killshot hits Son of Havoc with a running boot to the face before wrapping his dog tags around his fist to punch Son of Havoc in the face. Killshot then removes Son of Havoc's mask, and Antonio Cueto shows up to tell him that the mask means as much to Son of Havoc as it does to him. He says their masks not only hide their faces, but symbolize the new warriors that both men have become. Antonio Cueto then puts both men in a Mask vs. Mask match at Ultima Lucha Cuatro.
Marty "The Moth" Martinez shows up with Chelsea Green, now wearing a cape instead of a T-shirt. Marty says this journey started three years ago when an "egotistical, egomaniacal" Sexy Star embarrassed his family, and that he has not forgotten. This is why he sent Chelsea Green - now known as Reklusa - after her. Reklusa pulls Sexy Star's mask out from behind the Lucha Underground Championship on Marty's waist. He then reveals that Reklusa was the one terrorizing Sexy Star for the past year, and that she beat Sexy Star to the point that her mask was all that was left at Marty's command. Marty then says there is one person who humiliated him more than Sexy Star ever could: Pentagon Dark, who broke his arm. He responded by taking the Lucha Underground Championship from Pentagon Dark. He then mentions one other person who is also more beautiful, and looks at ring announcer Melissa Santos - who gives him the Pentagon Dark "cero miedo" hand motion - before addressing his sister Mariposa. He says that Mariposa forced him to focus when he was at his lowest point, and says he owes her. He then says that his first Lucha Underground Championship defense will be against Mariposa, not Pentagon Dark, and invites her to the ring to play just like when they were kids.
During the beginning of the next match, it is announced that Marty "The Moth" Martinez has requested to Antonio Cueto that this match be no-disqualification, and that Antonio Cueto has agreed.
Marty "The Moth" Martinez retains the Lucha Underground Championship against Mariposa in a no-disqualification match with a package piledriver after mocking Pentagon Dark followed by interference by Reklusa. After the match, Marty says it was Mariposa who showed him the focus to beat her, and that it will be the same focus that keeps him Lucha Underground Champion. He then tells Pentagon Dark that he wants to challenge him at Ultima Lucha Cuatro in a Cero Miedo Match, and that when he beats him in his own match, he will dedicate the match to him, then breaks Mariposa's arm with Pentagon Dark's own arm breaker and dedicates it to him as well. Pentagon Dark then shows up with a steel chair, and Marty retreats after ducking a chair shot. Pentagon then asks him if he is challenging him to a Cero Miedo Match before telling him that he accepts and that he promises to break his bones.
