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.
The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry).
Emi Sakura and Serena Deeb beat KC Spinelli and Taylor Rising by submission.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Nick Comoroto.
We hear from "Pretty" Peter Avalon and Brandon Cutler. Both men said that two years ago was a double count-out and a double disqualification, followed by the worst night of Avalon's life and the best night of Cutler's life. Next Tuesday, they will have a rematch.
Darby Allin beats Brody King after choking Brody with his own chain from the ring ropes, despite inteference from the rest of The House of Black and a surprise appearance by Sting from inside the coffin.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who calls the Interim AEW World Championship the "FYI belt," saying that his championship is about pain and how much one can endure. He says that for twenty years, Jericho and his fighting spirit have been on full display, and he will test that fighting spirit and push it to its breaking point. He says that if it does not break, his body will.
We hear from Chris Jericho, who says that after two-and-a-half years, he will take back what is rightfully is and become AEW World Champion. He says that Jon Moxley wanted to face "The Lionheart," and reminds Moxley that Stu Hart was a masochist and a sadist, and says that while teeth and cuts can be fixed, he will "stretch the shit out of" Moxley and become champion.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Andrade el Idolo and Rush) beat The Lucha Brothers (Penta Oscuro and Rey Fenix) in a tornado tag team match after Andrade and Rush tie Penta's mask to the ring ropes. Even after Penta unmasks himself to break up a pinfall attempt, Andrade keeps Penta from re-masking himself.
Backstage, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) meet with The Dark Order and "Hangman" Adam Page. The Bucks thank Adam Page for saving them last week and apologize to everything they have done to him. Matt reminisces about the camaraderie in the build-up to AEW and how he got "weird" and "selfish," and wishes he could take it all back as he apologizes. He also wishes he thanked Page when he won the World title. He says that The Young Bucks may be "bad people" at this point, but he admits Adam Page brings out the good in them, and asks Page to help them bring back "The Hung Bucks." Page says he cannot, saying that The Dark Order have been there for him like The Young Bucks have been in the past and that the Trios Title Tournament is The Dark Order's chance as he says he cannot be in two corners at once.
Jungle Boy guests on commentary for the next match.
Luchasaurus quickly beats Anthony Henry. After the match, Chrisian Cage is seen on the video screen. He congratulates Luchsaurus saying he thought better of beating up Jungle Boy when the fans did not deserve to see him in person. It does not take long for Jungle Boy to run from the commentary table to Christian Cage, and when security catches Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus beats them up. Pat Buck tries to stop Luchasaurus only to get headbutted.
We hear from Miro. Julia Hart shows up and tells Miro and tells him to embrace the gift, then says only one woman can tough The Redeemer and tells him that he he will accept their gift.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews Powerhouse Hobbs when The Factory shows up. QT Marshall says they will spread the crumbs of "Absolute" Ricky Starks like bread crumbs on spaghetti, then says that they will take care of Starks. Hobbs says that The Factory's problem will become his, and he leaves.
Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh head to the ring. Sonjay Dutt says they did the unthinkable to Wardlow after Satnam Singh choke slammed Wardlow through a table, then says they are not done with Wardlow by a long shot. Lethal tells Wardlow to either defend the TNT Championship against him one more time, or else the three of them will find him and just take it. It does not take long for Wardlow to show up. Wardlow tells Lethal that if he wants another shot, he has got it, but tonight, he will beat all three of them. Suddenly, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) arrive and head to the ring with him. Satnam Singh, Sonjay Dutt and Jay Lethal get out of the ring when they enter, and Lethal goes for a cheap shot only to get completely laid out.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews The Jericho Appreciation Society. "Magic Daddy" Matt Menard says Jon Moxley had a hell of a run, but it ends tonight, and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker says that they will be throwing a party tonight after Jericho becomes champion. Daniel Garcia brags about giving Bryan Danielson "another paid vacation" and brags about being "The Dragon Slayer," then Anna Jay chokes a random woman out.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Aaron Solo. After the match, Nick Comoroto goes after Starks with a chair, but Starks lays him out with a chair. As he goes for the Ro-Sham-Bo, Aaron Solo attacks him from behind.Starks throws Solo into Comoroto and escapes, then jumps the barricade to avoid QT Marshall and Anthony Ogogo. Starks throws Solo into Comoroto and escapes, then jumps the barricade to avoid QT Marshall and Anthony Ogogo. Meanwhile, Powerhouse Hobbs - having seen what has happened - shatters a TV on the floor.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn). Billy Gunn wants to know how his sons ruined the one match he made famous when Stokely Hathaway tells Billy Gunn to go back to catering so he can manage them. Stokely leaves when Billy Gunn stops him and threatens to give him a bad day, then Danhausen shows up and says he will see them Friday night.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Berettta, Orange Cassidy) when The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Bordreaux) show up. Ari Daivari wants to know why he is not hearing from Orange Cassidy and tells him to get rid of Best Friends if he wants to shoot to superstardom. Orange says he is not interested, and Ari Daivari tells Orange he will see what happens to people who say no to him.
Jade Cargill retains the TBS Championship against Madison Rayne. After the match, Athena shows up from behind Jade Cargill and punches her. Jade and Kiera Hogan retreat before Athena raises the TBS Championship.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Thunderstorm (Thunder Rosa and Toni Storm). Thunder Rosa and Toni Storm are floored that Toni is now #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship after Kris Statlander is down with an injury.
Jon Moxley retains the Interim AEW World Championship against "Lionheart" Chris Jericho with a sleeper hold, despite interference from Sammy Guevara, who throws a baseball bat to Jericho from the front row. After the match, Sammy Guevara and Jake Hager attack Moxley, but Claudio Castagnoli, Eddie Kingston, Wheeler Yuta and Santana run into the ring to make the save for Moxley. Daniel Garcia, Angelo Parker and Matt Menard run into the ring to jump into the brawl, and Jericho is about to hit Moxley in the head with the Interim AEW World Championship when CM Punk suddenly shows up. CM Punk takes outall the members of The Jericho Appreciation Society one by one, ducks the belt shot from Jericho, then beats Jericho up and clears out the ring. Punk and Moxley then have a staredown in the middle of the ring, then Moxley flips Punk off and bumps into him on the way out of the ring.
Adam Cole beats Jake Atlas with a knee bar. After the match, Adam Cole celebrates with Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish, then wishes Atlas a happy new year before telling him he has earned another ass-whupping. Suddenly, Orange Cassidy shows up with a chain, and Trent Barretta, Chuck Taylor and Wheeler Yuta join him.Suddenly, Orange Cassidy shows up with a chain, and Trent Barretta, Chuck Taylor and Wheeler Yuta join him. Cole, O'Reilly and Fish leave.
It is announced that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes will not be medically cleared in time for Battle For The Belts and that "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes will take his place in his match against Sammy Guevara to crown an interim TNT Champion.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Andrade el Idolo. Andrade wants to know why Darby Allin works for Sting, then says he and Jose need a new assistant and tells Sting to name his price for Darby.
Hook beats Aaron Solo with Redrum. After the match, QT Marshall confronts Hook, and when he goes for a cheap shot, Hook hits him with a Tazzplex and walks away.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks announces he will defend the FTW Championship against Matt Sydal to prove that he can beat Matt Sydal in one match.
We see a video package for last week's Street Fight between the team of Penelope Ford and The Bunny and the team of Tay Conti and Anna Jay.
Ruby Soho and Riho beat Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter after Hayter inadvertently punches Britt Baker.
We hear from Dan Lambert and The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page). Dan Lambert says there is a lot of "sucking" in AEW with the TNT Championship involved, and Scorpio Sky and Ethan Page agree that Scorpio should be TNT Champion right now. After Scorpio says that he could beat Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara at the same time easily, Ethan Page says that they will be watching the TNT Championship match closely.
Mark Henry interviews 2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee), Daniel Garcia, Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) and Eddie Kingston. As 2point0 and Daniel Garcia talk about how they are better, Kingston, Santa and Ortiz walk away, find them and jump them.
Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) and Eddie Kingston beat 2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee)and Daniel Garcia in a no-holds barred six-man tag match. After the match, 2point0 and Daniel Garcia attack Proud 'n Powerful and Eddie Kingston, and duct tape Eddie Kingston to the top rope. Chris Jerico leaves the commentary table and chases 2point0 and Garcia out of the ring.
SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) Midas Black and Jay Lyon.
Matt Sydal beats Luther.
The Dark Order (Alan "5" Angels and Preston "10" Vance) beat Kit Sackett and Hayden Backlund with a full nelson from 10 to Kit Sackett.
Colt Cabana beats Jake Manning with the Billy Goat's Curse.
Red Velvet and Big Swole beat Amber Nova and Queen Aminata. After the match, Jade Cargill shows up and mouths off at Red Velvet, and Red Velvet tackles Jade with a dive through the ropes. Both omwn are almost immediately held back by officials.
Aaron Solow beats Fuego del Sol.
We hear from "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, who says that he proves he is a dominant force in AEW, and when it comes to Alex "3" Reynolds, he beats him about half the time. He says he is not scared of Reynolds or The Dark Order, and while he admits that Reynolds is good, he is no hunk.
The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) beat Andrew Palace, Stone Rockwell and Mike Magnum.
KiLynn King beats Madi Wrenkowski.
We hear from The Dark Order. After The Dark Order has to ensure -1 that "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth - whom -1 claims sat on him as a baby - is not inside the camera, Alex "3" Reynolds says that he is not taking Nemeth lightly, and he has come up with some new moves with the help of The Dark Order and Superfan Aaron. He says he will not win this for him or for The Dark Order, but for Superfan Aaron and State Farm Insurance, who is sponsoring this match.
Matt Hardy beats Ken Broadway with The Leech after noticing Darby Allin watching from a distance and telling him that will be his fate on Dynamite. After the match, Matt Hardy tells Darby Allin that he will show him just how extreme "Big Money Matt" can still be, and promises to leech the TNT Championship from around his waist.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson) beats Vary Morales and Spencer Slade.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beats Shawna Reed with the Lockjaw.
Team Taz ("The Machine" Brian Cage and "Absolute" Ricky Starks) beat Carlie Bravo and Dean Alexander after Ricky lets Cage hit all of his finishers.
Vickie Guerrero introduces "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose to the ring before the next match.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Leila Grey.
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Prince Kai and Will Allday.
Jake "The Snake" Roberts guests on commentary for the next match.
Lance Archer beats Cole Karter.
John "4" Silver guests on commentary for the next match.
Alex "3" Reynolds" beats The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth.
The Dark Order (Alex "3" Reynolds and John "4" Silver) beats Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian). Daniels says that the rankings are what matters, and that they are the top ranked team. Daniels also says that while Death Triangle (PAC and Rey Fenix) have a right to a title shot after winning the Casino Battle Royal, they will be quietly winning match after match and continue to win until they face the AEW Tag Team Champions and remind everyone why they should have. Kazarian says they have been friends for twenty years and tag team partners for ten years, and they are willing to sacrifice everything to become tag team champions.
SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) beat Jorel Nelson and Royce Isaacs.
Penelope Ford beats Miranda Alize.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks guests on commentary for the next three matches.
The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) beats Adam Priest, Jake St. Patrick and Baron Black.
Dante Martin beats Jack Evans. After the match, Dante is attacked by Angelico, but Darius Martin shows up wanting to pick a fight with Angelico and Evans despite not being medically cleared.
"The Machine" Brian Cage retains the FTW World Championship against Brandon Cutler.
Ashley Vox beats Alex Gracia with the Fish Hook.
Sonny Kiss and "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela beat Vary Morales and Seth Gargis.
Anthony Ogogo guests on commentary for the next two matches.
JD Drake beats Fuego del Sol.
QT Marshall beats Shawn Dean.
The Bunny beats Jazmin Allure.
The Dark Order (Colt Cabana, Evil Uno, Stu Grayson) beat Carlie Bravo, Brick Aldridge and Dean Alexander.
Anthony Ogogo guests on commentary for the next match.
Nick Comoroto and Aaron Solow beat Angel Fashion and D3.
Anthony Ogogo guests on commentary for the next three matches.
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow beat Chris Peaks and Louie Valle.
Red Velvet and KiLynn King beat Ivelisse and Diamante.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beats Fuego del Sol and Jon Cruz.
The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) beat Tony Vega, Aaron Frye and Angel Fashion.
Abadon beats Renee Michelle.
Stu Grayson beats JD Drake.
The Acclaimed (Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) host The Acclaimed Shoppng Network, where they sell the Dark Order's Kool Aide. They have someone drink the purple liquid in a Gatorade bottle only for them to turn into a masked wrestler, and this segues into a music video where Max Caster raps and makes fun of Preston "10" Vance, who he will face in a qualifying match for the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match tomorrow night on Dynamite.
Bear Country (Bear Bronson and Bear Boulder) beat M'Badu and Baron Black. After the match, The Butcher, The Blade and The Bunny show up, and The Butcher and The Blade attack Bear Country, with The Blade hitting Bear Boulder with a chair before Bunny kicks that same chair into Bear Bronson's left shoulder with the assistance of The Butcher ad The Blade.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alan "5" Angels and Colt Cabana) beat Levi Shapiro, John Skyler and Ryzin.
Anthony Ogogo guests on commentary for the next two matches.
Max Caster beats JJ Garrett after Anthony Bowens throws a boombox into the ring, distracting the referee so that Caster can kick Garrett in the groin.
TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) beat Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo with a Navarro Death Roll from Evans to Bravo.
Orange Cassidy beats Steven Stetson.
Chuck Taylor beats VSK.
-1 guests on commentary for the next match.
Preston "10" Vance beats Daniel Joseph.
SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) beat Matt and Mike Sydal.
Hideo Itami and Ariya Daivari show up to start tonight's show. Daivari demands that the fans give Hideo Itami respect and shut up. He says he does not have to speak for him, but he refuses to sit idly by while Hideo is disrespected, and says Hideo's educated feet can crush skulls. He also states that Hideo has not received solid competition in two months, and until he gets it, this week's episode is cancelled. General Manager Drake Maverick shows up and threatens to suspend them, then Noam Dar shows up. Noam Dar asks Maverick to put him in the ring, and Maverick tells Hideo and Daivari that if they pull this again, it will cost them their jobs. As for right now, Hideo Itami will be facing Noam Dar in a one-on-one match.
Hideo Itami beats Noam Dar following the distraction by Ariya Daivari.
Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick speaks with Buddy Murphy, who says that he is the best Cruiserweight in the world and that the whole world needs to know that. He asks for a challenge so that when he wins, nobody can deny he is the greatest. Maverick asks Murphy to give him a few days to put something together, and he will make an announcement in the future.
Before the next match, Lio Rush says he likes to come out, say a few things and get everyone hyped up to see him before a match, but he is a busy man, and he immediately hits his opponent in the mouth.
Lio Rush quickly beats Aaron Solow (who is not even mentioned by name in the match).
We hear from Cedric Alexander, who says he has chased championships and come close only to have them slip away. He says it takes more than a slip to stop him, and tells Buddy Murphy to enjoy his win, but this is his show and that is his title, and he is coming back for his title.
Next week: the best of 205 Live!
Before the next match, The Brian Kendrick shows up in all white with a cleanly shaven face.
The Brian Kendrick and Drew Gulak beat Drew Gulak and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher in a Street Fight.
Eli Isom beats Shane Taylor, Flip Gordon and Chris Sabin in a Four Corners Survival match with a surprise schoolboy pin. After the match, Shane Taylor lays out Isom and Sabin before getting superkicked by Gordon.
We see footage from Dojo Pro of Aaron Solow getting his shot at the ROH World Television Championship against Punishment Martinez.
We hear from Marty Scurll, who says that Shane Helms has begged and cried for a rematch. He says that is not necessary, as this villian wants a hero and he wants the opportunity to vanquish The Hurricane once and for all. This match is scheduled for next week.
Punishment Martinez retains the ROH World Television Championship against Aaron Solow.
Coast To Coast (Shaheem Ali and LSG) returns next week!
We see footage of Bully Ray and "The Last Real Man" Silas Young talking about the latter's match tonight, saying that Silas has moved backwards after main eventing with him at Death Before Dishonor.
Next week: Coast To Coast (Shaheem Ali and LSG) vs The Kingdom (Vinny Marseglia and TK O'Ryan)! Shane "Hurricane" Helms vs. "The Villain" Marty Scurll! Cheeseburger vs. Will Ferrara in a Fight Without Honor!
Bullet Club ("The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against "The Last Real Man" Silas Young and The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonis) after Silas Young leaves Brian Milonas high and dry as he receives a beating from Bullet Club.
It is announced that Rich Swann is not medically able to compete tonight, and he has been replaced by "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher in the main event.
Tony Nese beats Lince Dorado, then attacks him after the match. TJ Perkins makes the save and hits Nese with the Detonation Kick.
Tom Phillips interviews Rich Swann, who announces he hurt his ankle last night. As he intends on getting his rematch, Neville shows up. Neville calls Rich Swann a peasant, and tells him he should stay down. Swann says he'll never keep him down. Neville shoves him to the floor.
Coming soon to 205 Live: Gran Metalik!
Brian Kendrick guests on commentary for the next match.
Akita Tozawa beats Aaron Solow. After the match, Austin Aries interviews Tozawa, who says something in Japanese before leaving.
Neville is backstage when Noam Dar shows up and congratulates him on how he dealt with Rich Swann. Neville tells Noam Dar he never asked to be his partner or for his help, and that he doesn't have to injure Rich Swann to win. He also tells him he doesn't care about his love life, and tells him to leave his "baggage" at home, which Alicia Fox takes offense to.
"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Cedric Alexander beat Neville and Naom Dar - who shows up to the match without Alicia Fox - after Neville leaves Noam Dar high and dry, telling him "You lost your chance."
Bayley beats Charlotte after a Belly-to-Bayley from the top rope.
Michael Cole interviewed Kevin Owens earlier this week. Owens wants the NXT Championship back, not only because of the memento of what he did to Sami Zayn, but because it's more money in his pocket and he can't stand walking down the entrance ramp without it. He also questions William Regal's motives, thinking Regal will screw him over at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn. He proposes a ladder match in case Regal doesn't have a crooked referee screw him out of the NXT Championship. When Cole asks Owens if he can beat Finn Balor, Owens just removes the microphone and leaves.
Bull Dempsey watches the "Bull-Fit" promo again...and decides to do it right this time. But can he pull it off...?
Baron Corbin quickly beats Steve Cutler.
Bayley asks William Regal for a shot at the NXT Women's title. Regal sets up a match against Becky Lynch for next week, and whoever wins will become #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.
Tyler Breeze beats Aaron Solow. After the match, William Regal shows up and tells Breeze that his opponent at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn is none other than Japanese legend Jushin "Thunder" Liger.
Uhaa Nation - now known as Apollo Crews - debuts at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.
Byron Saxton interviewed Finn Balor earlier this week. Finn is ecstatic to be NXT Champion, but he's more focused on Kevin Owens, whose malicious actions did not surprise him at the contract signing, and he doesn't believe Owens can effectively back his words up with actions. Sami Zayn has helped Finn prepare for this match, reminding him not to take Owens lightly. As for the ladder match proposal, Finn shakes it off and says that Brooklyn will prove that Tokyo was not a fluke, and he plans to beat Owens again.
The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) beat Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder. After the match, Dawson and Dash take down Mojo and hit Ryder with the Shatter Machine.
The Vaudevillians (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) meet with William Regal and get their rematch against Blake and Murphy for the NXT Tag Team Championships at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn following the interference from Alexa Bliss. Regal asks them to come up with a way to counter Alexa's interference.
Bull Dempsey is getting it right with the fitness...but can he tackle the dreaded tire? Why, yes, he does.
