Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for June 28, 2023

Jon Moxley beats Tomohiro Ishii. During the match, Eddie Kingston shows up and briefly confronts Moxley and keep Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta from getting physically involved in the match. After the match, Moxley disrespectfully bumps into Eddie on the way out. Eddie yells at Moxley and both men almost meet on the ramp before Moxley heads to the back and Eddie follows him there.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Adam Cole, who has just shown up. Suddenly, MJF also shows up at the arena. MJF congratulates Cole on pretending to be sick at Forbidden Door, but Cole tells him he was actually sick. MJF then says that the Blind Tag Eliminator is a good opportunity for him, as Adam Cole is close to his level, and asks Cole to think of what they could do as a team and how they could both run AEW. He proposes they bond and hang out together, and Cole accepts the offer. MJF then gifts Adam Cole with a "Better Than You Bay Bay" shirt, much to both Cole's chagrin and outright horror.

Backstage, Renee Paquette is talking to Jon Moxley when Eddie Kingston confronts Moxley again. Renee tries to get between them as Eddie tells Moxley that his carcass belongs to him. Moxley walks away, and Renee tells Eddie to stop before telling him "You'd better fix this. I'm done."

Orange Cassidy, "Limitless" Keith Lee and El Hijo del Vikingo beat The Jericho Appreciation Society ("Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard, Daniel Garcia) in a trios match.

We hear from The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page). Adam Page says that tonight, he and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) have an open challenge, and The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) suddenly shows up and immediately answers it. Alex Reynolds wants to fight The Elite, and Evil Uno says that Page abandoned them after they were there at his lowest point.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara. Jericho says that a few days ago, he and Sting were in the ring together for the very first time and that they should have been on TBS with Tony Schiavone commentating years ago. He then proposes that he go deeper in time and become "The Painmaker" tonight, as Sting knows what it is like to be in the darkness, and that he will put the white paint in the dirt.

The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, "Hangman" Adam Page) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) in a trios match. After the match, The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta) rush in and attack The Elite while The Dark Order watch before eventually leaving. Konosuke Takeshita joins in as well, and Eddie Kingston runs in to even the numbers only to also be attacked. Moxley says it has been a real blast and that it is about time that things came to an end and that they finished this, as they pushed each other to the limit and they will now push each other beyond their limits. He says that on July 19th, there will be a Blood and Guts Match.

Backstage, Roderick Strong meets with Adam Cole and tells him he cannot trust MJF. Cole says he is playing along, then MJF shows up and tells Cole it is time to head out. Cole wishes Strong luck in his match with Samoa Joe before he and MJF leave.

"Jungle Boy" Jack Perry heads to the ring. He says that everyone has ruined "Tarzan Boy" by Baltimora for him so much that it will never be heard again. He says he is still young, still cashing "fat checks" and "still banging the hottest woman in the entire place" before asking the fans if he turned on Hook or if everyone turned on him. Jungle Boy says that after everything he has done for AEW and being robbed of two world championship, he will not sit here and watch "an entitled second-generation little prick" dangle his title in his face when it is not even officially recognized. He also tells Hook that he does not even recognize him before calling him a fraud and telling him he never needed him and that JungleHook was special because of him, especially when his last team was world tag team champions. Jungle Boy says he knows the importance of the FTW Championship to Hook and his family, and that this is why he is going to take it from him. He says that when he gets his hands on Hook, he will "beat the shit out of him." Hook shows up, but Jungle Boy jumps the barricade and Hook gives chase to the back. The chase soon goes backstage, where Jungle Boy dives into a car that soon speeds off.

Ruby Soho beats Alexia Nicole with the Lockjaw to send a message to Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (Ruby's opponent for tonight was originally Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. in the first round of the Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament, but Britt Baker is not medically cleared due to illness.) After the match, Alexia Nicole gets spray painted. Ruby Soho thanks the fans for "their disgusting, filthy, germ-ridden country" getting Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. sick before stating they will wrestle next week and that first-year rookies get what they want in AEW. She calls Adam Cole and Britt Baker's potential kids "weak little bastards" before addressing Britt telling her in their last meeting that she did not know who she was before stating she loves who she is now and that Britt is now a shell of her former self. Ruby then says that Britt barely beat her last year on her best day, and since then, The Outcasts have taken everything away from her and that next week, she will take being a two-time tournament winner away from her and ensure she is ultimately nothing.

We hear from QT Marshall, Johnny TV and Harley Cameron. Johnny TV says he is now in production, and this Friday, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) will find out that Johnny TV and QTV always make hits.

Sting and Darby Allin beat The Jericho Appreciation Society ("The Painmaker" Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara) in a Texas Tornado Tag Match with a Scorpion Deathlock from Sting to Jericho.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for November 12, 2019

Ace Austin guests on commentary for the next match.

Trey Miguel beats Petey Williams, Rohit Raju, Aiden Prince, Brett Banks and Willie Mack to become #1 contender for the Impact X Division Championship.

Next week: Michael Elgin vs. Rich Swann vs. Moose vs. Tessa Blanchard vs. Daga in a five-person elimination challenge match for #1 contendership of the World Championship!

Backstage, Rich Swann is interviewed. Swann says he showed up a year-and-a-half ago and kicked down the door to show that he can hang with bigger opponents, and when he gets his opportunity, he will prove his doubters wrong when he becomes World Champion.

Backstage, Michael Elgin says that a lot of people can hope and wish, but he is the only one he can do, and while he loves hearing people talk about how great he is, the World Championship proves your greatness. Elgin tells Sami Callihan that all he achieved was a path for him to take the World title from him, and he tells Sami Callihan to enjoy the World title while he can, for he will become the next challenger.

Madison Rayne beats Alexia Nicole.

In the locker room, Johnny Swinger tries to make Aiden Prince his "young boy" as he says he pooped in Petey Williams' bag. Suddenly, Petey shows up, and it becomes known that the bag does not belong to Petey when Petey says that the bag is not his. When Aiden and Petey leave, it is revealed that the bag belongs to Ken Shamrock.

We hear from Rob Van Dam, who says that he and Katie Forbes will be back in action next week.

Daga beats Jake Crist.

Backstage, The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) is interviewed. Page says that they are putting the tag team titles on the line to prove they are fighting champions. Alexander says he could not be happier, as their match is a perfect opportunity to get the respect they deserve. He says that if they don't get that respect, the headlines will still say they are victorious. When asked what will happen if they do not win, Page ends the interview, and says that they will say whatever else they have to say in the ring.

oVe (Sami Callihan and Madman Fulton) beat Rich Swann and Tessa Blanchard after Callihan hits Swann with the World title as referee Brandon Tolle is taking Callihan's baseball bat out of the ring. After the match, oVe continues to attack Swann, and Sami hits Tessa Blanchard with the World Championship. Suddenly, "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and fights off oVe, forcing them to retreat.

Backstage, "The Machine" Brian Cage says he is not done with oVe and the World Title. He says that if there is a match to decide a #1 contender for the World title next week, he is going to be in it.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Rich Swann vs. Ethan Page vs. Jake Crist vs. Trey Miguel in an Ultimate X Match for the Impact X Division Championship at Homecoming.

In the locker room, Johnny Swinger brags to Jimmy Jacobs and two other guys about pooping in Ken Shamrock's bag. Nobody sees this as a rib as they walk away.

Backstage, Jordynne Grace confronts Taya Valkyrie and tells her that she has beaten her once and will beat her again. Taya tells Jordynne she cannot just challenge her for the Knockouts title, but Jordynne says it doesn't have to be any match. John E. Bravo accepts the challenge on Taya's behalf, then Jordynne proposes a two-on-one handicap match against Taya and John E. Bravo.

We hear from Moose, who boasts that he will beat Ken Shamrock to become the best MMA fighter of all time and earn a shot at the World title beating another guy at tennis.

Havok beats Crystal Moon. After the match, Havok meets Suzy, but when she lays a hand on her, Suzy has memories of being Su Yung for a brief moment.

"The Machine" Brian Cage is official in next week's elimination match for #1 contendership for the World Championship.

The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against Eddie Edwards and Naomichi Marufuji.

Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 16, 2019

Moose beats Fallah Bahh after playing possum to kick the middle rope out from underneath Fallah Bahh as Fallah Bahh goes for the Banzai Drop.

Backstage, Tommy Dreamer talks with Tessa Blanchard, saying that her relatives have realized that they have needed the help of others to rise in the business, and that he wants to stand with her for the betterment of the business. After Tommy's hinting that Tessa will eventually need help to beat oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton), Tessa tells Tommy that she is with him.

We see a video package of Su Yung, who speaks in tongues as her undead bridesmaids place rose petals on a casket meant for Havok.

Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan beat Jordynne Grace and Alexia Nicole after Alexia goes for the pinfall despite not being the legal woman. After the match, Madison and Kiera continue to attack Jordynne and Alexia, then the lights go out. When they come back, Rosemary is in the ring, and she makes quick work of Madison and Kiera.

The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is the Super X Cup finals between Chris Sabin and Juventud Guerrera from NWA-TNA PPV #61 from September 3, 2003.

Backstage, Alisha Edwards checks on Ace Austin, who says that he does not feel safe due to Eddie Edwards. Alisha agrees that they are both friends, but on the subject of her safety, Alisha tells Austin to leave Eddie to her.
Backstage, Ace Austin proceeds to lay down and play possum when Alisha Edwards returns. Eddie Edwards shows up and pounds on Austin, then Ace leans up and taunts Eddie behind Alisha's back.

We see footage of John E. Bravo catering to Taya Valkyrie's every need at the beach.

Rhino and Michael Elgin are seen fighting each other outside of the arena. Security quickly moves into place to separate both men.

Rich Swann, Willie Mack and Rob Van Dam beat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz).

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Alexander says they were the best in Canada, and now they are taking it coast to coast as they prove they are the best in the world. Page says they are knocking everyone put in front of them down, and demands management give them the best they can find.

Backstage, Rich Swann, Willie Mack, Rob Van Dam and The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) are confronted and annoyed by Jake Crist.

The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh). As per pre-match stipulation, the losing team has to be servants for the winning team.

We hear from oVe (Sami Callihan and Dave Crist). Sami says that they will end Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard once and for all, that they will put Tommy out like an old dog and that Tessa will never beat him.

Backstage, The Deaners put The Desi Hit Squad and Gama Singh to work at the Deaner compound.

Next week: Rhino vs. Michael Elgin! The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) issue an open challenge for the tag team titles! Taya Valkyrie has a huge announcement! Rich Swann vs. Jake Crist for the X Division title!

Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard beat oVe (Sami Callihan and Dave Crist). During the match, Sami Callihan hits referee Kris Levin with an elbow drop to stop the pinfall following a Magnum to Dave Crist. Referee Brandon Tolle runs into the ring to count a double pinfall, then checks on Kris Levin. As this goes on, oVe hits double low blows, but only Tommy Dreamer is affected. Sami hits Tessa in the back with a Kendo stick. Dave Crist almost hits Dreamer with a Kendo stick, but inadvertently hits Sami instead, and Tessa wins the match for herself and Dreamer with a top rope Magnum with a Kendo stick.

Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 9, 2019

Jake Crist retains the Impact X Division Championship against Aiden Prince.

Konnan is talking with Daga about The Latin-American Xchange's (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz) current situation. He tells Daga that he will talk to Ortiz, who suddenly shows up. Daga tells Ortiz he wants no apologies; he just wants the tag team titles. Ortiz, who is already drinking liquor, hands Daga a bottle and they both drink to it.

Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs interviews Taya Valkyrie, who states that management wants her to defend the Knockouts Championship against Havok again after walking out of their match.

Ace Austin beats Eddie Edwards by disqualification after Edwards shoves referee Brandon Tolle away as Tolle tries to stop him from pounding on Austin. After the match, Alisha Edwards runs into the ring and confronts Eddie before telling him to stop. Eddie wants to know if Alisha is with him, but Alisha does not give him an answer. Eddie tells Alisha "Stay with him" and walks away.

We hear from Tessa Blanchard, who says that she should be one of the best wrestlers in the world, but Sami Callihan had some tricks up his sleeve in the form of Jake Crist interfering. Tessa says that she is now coming for Sami.

In footage from earlier today, Moose makes fun of Fallah Bahh for eating a salad, saying that if he loses weight, Impact will replace him with another joke. After telling him he will always be a fat joke, Bahh attacks Moose, but Moose gets the upper hand.
br /> Kiera Hogan guests on commentary for the next match.

Madison Rayne beats Alexia Nicole. After the match, Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan have an argument. as they do, they both kick at Alexia Nicole, who fight them both. Hogan and Rayne suddenly get along and gang up on Alexia Nicole before Jordynne Grace runs into the ring. Grace tosses Madison Rayne out of the ring, forcing her and Hogan to retreat.

At the treehouse, Zachary Wentz tells Dezmond Xavier and Trey Miguel that he has met Rob Van Dam, who suddenly shows up. The three of them then fight over how to do RVD's self-double thumb point right in front of RVD, who is so amazed by what is going on that he says "I thought this stuff was supposed to mellow you out."

Havok vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Impact Knockouts Championships ends with the arrival of Su Yung. During the match, Su Yung shows up with undead brides and an undead flower girl. Su Yung and Havok have a staredown, then Su Yung and Havok brawl until Su Yung knocks Havok out of the ring, forcing her to retreat.

Jimmy Jacobs interviews Melissa Santos in Chico, California. Melissa Santos talks about her relationship with "The Machine" Brian Cage, and says that Cage's career is everything to him. She says she had to stop Elgin from ending it, and that other than his family, wrestling is Cage's life, and she has seen the toll this has taken on him. She says there is no timetable for Cage's return, as they have no idea where his injury is and that Cage is mobile on some days and others not. She says there may come a time where Cage's life may become more important than his career.

In footage from earlier this week, The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) are met by The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raju Singh), who proceed to make fun of them before starting a bar room brawl. The Deaners get the upper hand before focusing on Gama Singh, who runs into the door as he runs away. When the Deaners get back to drinking beer, The Desi Hit Squad smash beer bottles into their heads, knocking them out before telling them that they should be underneath them. We then see more recent footage of The Deaners, where Cody Deaner calls out The Desi Hit Squad for jumping them before challenging them to a match in the Deaner compound where they will show them what hard work is all about.

Stone Rockwell vs. Nate Madsen ends with Rhino showing up and Goring both men. Rhino then says Michael Elgin is talking trash saying he is hiding under a hood, and calls him out so he can beat him up. Elgin shows up and says he is impressed with Rhino for not attacking him from behind, and says Rhino made himself relevant by coming after him. Elgin says that everyone put in front of him is sent to the hospital, and that he does what he wants when he wants. Rhino says that if Elgin doesn't want to come into the ring, he'll come to him and beat him up. Both men brawl outside of the ring, and security and referees have to keep both men apart.

Backstage, Ace Austin brags about beating Eddie Edwards - albeit by disqualification - and says that he has a foolproof plan for Eddie Edwards: having sex with his wife Alisha.

The Impact Plus Flashback is the Four-Way Monster's Ball Match between Rhino, Sabu, Jeff Hardy and Abyss from Bound For Glory 2005.

Backstage, The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) tell Gama Singh about The Deaners' (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) recent challenge. Rohit Raju says there is no way The Deaners will beat them, and Gama steals Rohit's idea of making The Deaners their servants if The Desi Hit Squad wins.

We hear from oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton). Sami Callihan mentions his win against Tessa Blanchard at Unbreakable, then says oVe will take its rightful place in the company and make sure Tessa Blanchard will not stick her nose in their business again. He then says that Jake and Dave Crist will end Tessa Blanchard and Tommy Dreamer once and for all next week.

Next week: Moose vs. Fallah Bahh! The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) vs. The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) with the losers becoming the winners' servants! Rich Swann, Rob Van Dam and Willie Mack vs. The Rascalz!

The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against Ortiz and Daga. After the match, Daga earns Ortiz's respect.

Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for May 10, 2019

The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat Moose and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander.

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Madison Rayne, who is liking her chances against Taya Valkryie but is aware that Taya does not want to defend the Knockouts Championship. However, she has no problem beating Taya a third time.

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Tommy Dreamer, who has a pep talk with Willie Mack, Rich Swann, "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux and Fallah Bahh as he states that while they are all misfits in one way or another, they are still standing. He says that oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) is representative of the hatred that they have experienced throughout their careers, that he fights for what is right and that their match will be a war. He says that Impact is his perfect utopia and a company and group of people he wants to fight for, as everyone regardless of age, race and creed is united as one to fight for the common cause of professional wrestling, and while he does not know how many more fights he has left in him, his career has been worth it and he is proud of his teammates.

Tessa Blanchard guests on commentary for the next match (and shows a more enlightened personality following her match against Gail Kim from Rebellion).

Madison Rayne beats Taya Valkyrie with a Boston Crab.

The Impact Plus Flashback of the Week is Su Yung vs. Allie vs. Tessa Blanchard from August 30, 2018.

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Rob Van Dam, who is excited to be here tonight and that he knows what he brings to the table against Ethan Page.

We hear from Rosemary, who proposes that she and Su Yung face each other in a winner-takes-all Demon Collar Match.

Jordynne Grace beats Alexia Nicole.

Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander meets with Ethan Page. Alexander wants to be in Page's corner when Page faces Rob Van Dam, and as Page allows Alexander into his corner for the match, Page says this match will be a big victory for them as they continue towards tag team dominance.

Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Kiera Hogan, who says that if Rosemary wants to be alone, she will let her be. She says she has tried to befriend everyone only to get nowhere, then she is met by Jordynne Grace. Grace tries to figure out what is going on, but Kiera says that she needs nobody as her friend at this point and that Rosemary can die just like Allie did.

Rob Van Dam beats Ethan Page.

We hear from "The Machine" Brian Cage, who says that he will have to have his back re-examined by the doctors and that he will have to go to rehab for his back injury.

Backstage, Rolando Melendez interviews Michael Elgin, who says that he is putting guys in the hospital and that the list of men he will do it to is growing. Suddenly, Johnny Impact shows up. Johnny tells Elgin he put "The Machine" Brian Cage in the hospital and that Elgin just picked the bones, but Elgin tells him that Cage was standing tall before he was done with him. When reminded about Willie Mack, Elgin says he will make sure he sends him to the hospital, and make sure that Johnny goes to the hospital with him.

The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh) beat The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake Deaner), the team of Aiden Prince and Brent Banks and The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) in a four-way tag team match after Rohit Raju grabs Cousin Jake's tights on the schoolkid pin after Raj Singh pushes Cousin Jake off the top rope.

We hear from Killer Kross, who says that ignorance is a universal disease and that he kidnapped Kenny the Kendo stick in an attempt to make Eddie Edwards believe that Kenny is not a real friend. He says there is a fine line between insanity and genius, and he asks who has crossed that line first before expecting an answer from Eddie.

The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) are in the Rascalz clubhouse with Trey Miguel when Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz show up and question Trey's taste in decoration. Ortiz says that LAX can take on numerous other teams, then LAX offers Trey a shot of tequila. Dezmond and Zachary also have one, but all three of them cannot handle their liquor, much to the disappointment of LAX.

Next week: Rosemary vs. Su Yung in a Demon Collar Match! Killer Kross vs. Eddie Edwards! A Knockouts Battle Royal! Rob Van Dam in action!

oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton) beat Willie Mack, Tommy Dreamer, Rich Swann, and Fallah Bahh in an oVe Rules eight-man tag match.

Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!