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.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling complains about having to be in the next match, then says it is okay, because The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) have promised that nobody will lay a hand on him. As usual, the "Athletes Rule" chant turns into "Athletes Suck."
"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Van Erich) beat The Premier Athletes ("Smart" Mark Sterling, Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari) in an ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship Proving Ground Match.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Katie Arquette.
Backstage, Athena holds a special emergency Minion Empowerment Meeting, as they are planning a surprise celebration for Athena for being the longest-reigning champion in ROH history. Athena says they will require everyone to attend and that there will be cupcakes, whiskey, punch, and kittens as Lexy Nair tries to come up with a musical guest. They both soon see a disinterested looking Billie Starkz, and Athena tells Billie she would not have put her in the ring with Abadon if she knew she could not handle the situation, then tells her to stop moping because it is her time and it is about time that she got her flowers. She says that the last thing she wants is Billie having a problem, and that the first step in solving a problem is admitting there is a problem, but Billie says Athena is the problem and that she left her in the ring even though she had her back. Athena counters by saying Billie did not have hers or Lexy's, and tells Billie to either be there for her special day or just stay home. Billie says "Okay," and walks off. Athena then asks Lexy to deal with Billie, and after Lexy leaves, Athena asks why there is always drama as Abadon is suddenly behind her try to lay a hand on her. Athena walks away, not knowing Abadon is behind her, and Abadon smiles before following her.
Anthony Henry and Beef beat Anthony Catena and Wes Barkley.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) after Truth Magnum trips Shawn Dean as The Infantry goes for Boot Camp. Both teams shake hands before and after the match, but The Infantry does not sell the handshake after the match.
Backstage, Beef gets Anthony Henry to cut a tag team promo. Henry is reluctant, saying that he and Beef are not a tag team. Beef tries to get JD Drake's phone number from Henry, but Henry refuses, saying the chances of him getting that number is "one in a million" when Beef asks what the odds of getting JD Drake's number. Beef takes that as Henry saying there is chance after Henry leaves, then says that he is that one in a million.
Ian Riccaboni and Caprice Coleman back on Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi from October 1, 2005.
Mark Briscoe retains the ROH World Championsip against Matt Taven. Taven and Mike Bennett celebrate with Briscoe after the match.
"Scapegoat" Jack Perry retains the TNT Championship against "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. After the match, Jack Perry says people who do not like him are the people who cannot handle the truth as he makes his way back to his van.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Wheeler Yuta, who says that out of respect for "The American Nightmare" Bryan Danielson and his family, he does not want to share too much and that Danielson is doing the best he can. He also says he has not talked to The Blackpool Combat Club. He says that Anthony Henry is one hell of a competitor who is pretty tough and not to be taken lightly, then says he will try to channel Danielson's energy tonight.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) are teaming with The Beast Mortos because The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly, Orange Cassidy) have been a thorn in their side for the past two months and they have used Ariya Daivar's cash to stick two horns up theirs. He also says that they have decided to do a team building exercise where when they say "Athletes," the fans say "Rule," but the fans say "Suck" instead.
The Congolomeration (Mark Briscoe and Kyle O'Reilly) and Hologram beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and The Beast Mortos in a trios match. After the match, The Beast Mortos goes on the attack, and Mark Briscoe has to hit him with the ROH World Championship before he and O'Reilly can clothesline him out of the ring.
We see footage of AEW stars at a recent CMLL show.
Backstage, Renee Paquette is about to interviews Orange Cassidy when he is attacked by "The Redwood" Big Cass and has his head covered with his backpack by "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith. "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho then smacks Orange in the head with the picture frame with the photo of best Friends, then says he will see him on Dynamite.
We see Stokely Hathaway watch DVDs of recent tag team matches in AEW.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mariah May, who says that she will not be holding her championship celebration in Dayton, Ohio, and that she has always had the best times with Mina Shirakawa before bad things just happened and she needed her, and says she cannot celebrate without Mina. Suddenly, Yuka Sakazaki shows up wanting the AEW Women's World Championship, and Mariah May tells her to get in line so she can rip her head off. Yuka then says "Okay! Bye bye!" and leaves, much to Mariah's irritation.
Wheeler Yuta beats Anthony Henry by submission with the Cattle Mutilation after Anthony Henry mocks "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and gets annihilated.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Queen Aminata and Serena Deeb. Serena thanks Aminata for her time and says that Aminata has a lot of potential, but is still not ready. However, she says that she is very forgiving, and she knows where her locker room is. Aminata says she has no time for this and that she has a match tonight, but Serena asks her to let her show her how it is done.
We hear from Anna Jay, who says that she has been in Japan being the best that she can be, and now she wants more. She wants a shot at the AEW World Women's Championship and also wants to face Mercedes Moné, and dares anyone to try her.
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) and Komander beat Jon Cruz, Lord Crewe and Wren Jones in a trios match.
We see a video package chronicling the rivalry between Nigel McGuinness and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson after McGuinness says that his match with Danielson has been created only out of speculation and that Danielson will not show up only because he is scared of him. McGuinness says Danielson is a physical wreck, and while Danielson will still be the AEW World Champion, he will end his career if he shows up.
"The Glamour" Mariah May guests on commentary for the next match.
Yuka Sakazaki beats Serena Deeb, much to the chagrin of "The Glamour" Mariah May, who belittles Yuka throughout the match. After the match, Mariah May attacks Yuka from behind, and when she goes for Storm Zero on the stage, Yuka blocks it and kicks Mariah in the head. Afterwards, she looks at the Women's World Championship before handing it to Mariah.
We see a vignette of The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) working out.
Backstage, Top Flight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey), Action Andretti and Lio Rush are outside of the building. Andretti says they all have so much potential, yet they have been losing as of late and all they are talking about is the food they just ate, which Andretti throws at a nearby production truck. Leila Grey says they need to get it together, and Andretti agrees, walking away.
The Bang Bang Gang ("Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) beats Cage of Agony ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) in a trios match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Serena Deeb when Queen Aminata shows up, asking if that is how it is done before walking off.
Queen Aminata beats Robyn Renegade. After the match, Aminata is attacked from behind by Serena Deeb, who puts her in the Serenity Lock. Multiple referees show up to restore order.
We hear from The House of Black (Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews, Brody King). Buddy Matthews says everyone wants a piece of them, and while Malakai Black says their chances are 50-50, Brody King says it is more like 80-20. Buddy then says "Come one, come all."
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) with a Sharpshooter from Dax to Drake. After the match, both teams continue to fight after Gibson goes on the attack, and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) show up to fight The Grizzled Young Veterans and clean house. The show ends with FTR and The Outrunners having a Predator-esque handshake.
We hear from Lady Frost, who says that her last match was too easy and that Red Velvet has something she wants: the ROH Women's World Television Championship. She says she has been winning championships and tournaments all over the world and plans to add another in Ring of Honor, and that there will be no love lost.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Nick Comoroto. After the match, "The Judge" EJ Nduka shows up and hits Comoroto with a spinebuster, then celebrates wtih Lee Johnson.
Backstage, Paul Wight interviews Anthony Henry and Beef. Henry says it is not "The Workhorsemen" without JD Drake, then walks off, much to Beef's disappointment.
Rachael Ellering beats Gigi Rey.
Anthony Henry and Beef beat Top Team (Jay Lucas and Terry Yaki).
Before the next match, Jacked Jameson mocks both the crowd and tonight's opponents.
Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) with the Navarro Death Roll from Angelico to Bronson.
Red Velvet beats Lady Frost in an ROH World Women's Television Championship Proving Grounds Match following a series of pinfall attempts.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie. Taya says her problem is with Mina Shirakawa, as she has been here week after week and Mina can dip in and out to go back to Japan like it is summer camp, and if she wants this to be a vacation, she can make it as miserable as possible. Mina shows up and dares Taya to say whatever she has to say to her face. Taya says "no," and Mina says that while everyone wants her, Taya does not.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Lights, Camera, Faction (Action Braxton, Fresco, Watson).
Diamanté beats Tiara James. After the match, Diamanté continues to attack Tiara James, then Red Velvet runs in and fights Diamanté, who slides out of the ring.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, who says that he was attacked by two cowards but had to look no further than someone who was not just a friend, but a judge. "The Judge" EJ Nduka introduces himself, and says that attacks that cowards are not happening on his watch and will end today.
Griff Garrison beats "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker after Maria Kanellis-Bennett tosses a a boot to Garrison in full view of the ref, which allows her to hit Parker with her other boot behind the referee's back and net Garrison the win.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that the fans love The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and they thought the Texas residency would be great, but it has been terrible because of the fans. He says that they will win as fast as possible and get on a plane out of Texas as quickly as possible to get away from the fans.
The Premiere Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) beat Joe Alonzo Jr. and Josiah Jean.
John Silver beats Fuego del Sol despite a big boot from Evil Uno after the attempted distraction by Alex Reynolds.
Abadon beats Raché Chanel.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats Josh Woods with the Iron Claw into the cross arm breaker.
Mina Shirakawa beats Taya Valkyrie with the Figure Four Leg Lock.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Paul Wight, who says that ROH has been great and has been on fire. Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie show up to compliment Paul Wight, and Johnny TV wants a shot at Mark Briscoe and the ROH World Championship. Wight thanks them, then tells Johnny that he has his match.
Mark Briscoe retains the ROH World Championship against Johnny TV. During the match, Taya Valkyrie is ejected from ringside for protecting Johnny TV.
In backstage footage from last week, Robbie Eagles says he has yet to get real competition in ROH and that he wants harder, more meaningful matches. He proclaims that he wants Ring of Honor gold, and challenges Atlantis Jr. for the ROH World Television Championship.
Lio Rush beats "All Heat" Blake Christian despite his left arm being injured during the match. After the match, Blake Christian bumps into Lio Rush's left arm on purpose during the post-match Code of Honor handshake.
Athena and Billie Starkz head to the ring. Athena announces the first-ever live minion training session, then makes Billie Starkz do some sit-ups as she speaks. Athena says her genorosity extends to all the minions, but she took two - Billie Starkz and Lexy Nair - under her wing. Billie asks why Lexy Nair is not here training, and Athena says that Lexy is not here because she did not lose "her" ROH World Women's Television Championship. Athena makes Billie do more sit-ups as she puts Lexy on a pedestal, and says Lexy is the only reason why she is still champion and why she does not have to deal with Queen Aminata and is able to move on to bigger and better things, like being the longest-reigning champion in ROH history. She says that all the "porcelain hussies" in the back are afraid of her, but Abadon suddenly shows up. Athena does not see her until she suddenly turns around, and Abadon scares out of the ring with a screen. Athena barely gets the World Women's Championship out of the ring before she and Billie leave.
We hear from Mark Briscoe and Tomohiro Ishii. Briscoe says he got to share the ring with Johnny TV and says it was an honor, but the champion is still the champion and he picked up the victory. He then addresses being pinned by The Beast Mortos a few weeks ago, and says that Mortos has earned a shot at the ROH World Championship and that he wants a rematch so he can beat him one-on-one.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says he has signed a very important match against a wrestler tonight. Ariya Daivari says his opponent calls himself "The Wrestler" because that is the only thing he is good at, then brags that he is good at just about every other sport out there. He then tells the "Texas hillbillies" in the crowd that after he beats his opponent tonight, they will learn the difference between a Premier Athlete and a wrestler.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats Ariya Daivari by submission. During the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling and Tony Nese are ejeced from ringside for getting involved in the match, and Shibata takes them out before applying the Von Erich claw followed by the cross arm breaker for the submission win.
We hear from MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden). Mansoor says the fans have been loving them, and while arena are usually full of manchildren, their fans hve come out in fullforce. Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Griff Garrison show up, and Maria introduces herself before proposing that they take in Griff Garrison and become a trio. Mason Madden admits that Griff Garrison is attractive, but Mansoor wants to know if he would do the tip touch. Griff grabs their fingers instead, which offends MxM Collection to the point that they leave.
Harley Cameron beats Viva Van.
Serpentico beats Griff Garrison. During the match, Garrison inadvertently punches out the referee, and Maria Kanellis-Bennett passes a metal folding chair to Garrison. Garrison sets the chair up in the corner, then Angelico shows up and confronts Maria. As this goes on, Serpentico tosses Garrison into the chair in the corner, sets the chair up on its side next to Garrison, then grabs another chair and smacks it into the first one to knock it right into Garrison's groin. Serpentico disposes of the evidence, but the referee is still down, and Serpentico has to revive the referee for a near-fall. Shortly after this, Garrison removes the mask on Serpentico's face, but it is revealed that Serpentico has another mask underneath. The referee comes to after Serpentico hits Garrison with a splash and makes the three-count, giving Serpentico the victory and his mask back.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Athena and Billie Starkz. Athena says she is not afraid of anyone, then tells Billie to get the car ready as she is not dealing with Abadon.
Anthony Henry and Beef beat Vinnie Massaro and Dante Leon.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty beats Action Andretti with a crossface in a ROH Pure Championship Proving Ground Match after Andretti runs out of rope breaks.
In post-match backstage footage from Death Before Dishonor, "Legit" Leyla Hirsch says people know her as a wrestler, but she has always been a fighter and has always been underestimated because of her size. She says that she proved she was one of the best and that Diamanté took her to the limit, but when her back is against the wall, she finds a way to get back on top. Leyla says that there is more to her than meets the eye, and if anyone wants to step up, she will prove how legit she really is.
Atlantis Jr. retains the ROH World Television Championship against Robbie Eagles with a backbreaker rack.
Backstage, we hear from ROH Board of Directors member Paul Wight, who announces that Mark Briscoe will get his rematch with The Beast Mortos, this time with the ROH World Championship on the line. All of a sudden, Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari show up, and Nese says opportunities are being given to people who do not deserve it. He also says that Ariya Daivari took "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata - who he says should be fined or suspended for his attack on "Smart' Mark Sterling - to his limit. Paul Wight reminds him that Daivari lost and that he himself lost his recent match with Tomohiro Ishii, then tells him that he has a match with Lio Rush, and if he wins, then they can talk about championship opportunities. Nese says he will be the giant in that match, then thanks Paul Wight for the lay-up.
Cage of Agony (Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona, "The Machine" Brian Cage) vs. "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships ends with Dustin and The Von Erichs being attacked by The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) and Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). Sammy Guevera shows up to try to make the save, but he is still outmatched. Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) and Fuego del Sol show up to fight The Dark Order, and this leads to a multiple trios brawl. Two security guards gets in the ring only to be attacked, and Cage of Agony, Undisputed Kingdom and The Dark Order lay waste to everyone else. ROH Board of Directors members Christopher Daniels and Jerry Lynn show up with two referees to restore order as the show ends.
Cole Karter, Griff Garrison and Anthony Henry beat Serpentico and The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a six-man tag team match following the distraction by Maria Kanellis-Bennett, allowing Griff Garrison to win with a metal folding chair.
We see a video package for "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson vs. Kyle Fletcher in a two-out-of-three falls match for the ROH World Television Championship.
Lexy Nair interviews Athena and Billie Starks as part of an emergency Minion Empowerment Meeting. Athena shows up on crutches and a boot, and she confirms that she is injured. Athena says she tore a couple of ligaments in her ankle and that she will be out for four to six months. She says that she has put the ROH women's division on her back and that she did not think her championship reign would end like this, and that is is best for the division, Ring of Honor and MIT if she keeps the ROH Women's World Championship around her waist, as this is not how her reign will end and she will be ROH Women's World Champion forever. Queen Aminata and Red Velvet show up with a referee, and Aminata says that Athena's head and ego are way too big for the boot on her foot, and questions if she is really hurt before threatening to hurt her for real. Red Velvet says Athena and Billie have been ducking them for weeks, for they have met their match and they are scared. She says that Athena is faking her injury much like Billie Starks faked one to win, and when Billie shoves Aminata, Aminata shoves Billie into Athena, knocking her down. The referee has to keep Billie from going after Queen Aminata and Red Velvet before the medical staff checks on Athena.
Before the next match, Jacoby Watts gets in the ring. All of a sudden, Brandon Cutler says everyone has heard enough and asks if the fans here are educated enough to know what Watts is talkinga bout, then calls Nick Comoroto "[Watts'] little wet noodle" and tells him to put his microphone away for him. Comoroto responds with a headbutt, then Cutler hits Watts with a chop block.
Jacoby Watts beats Brandon Cutler.
"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats Maggie Minerva by submission.
Backstage, we hear from Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). Bennett says they have many tag team titles, but they are never mentioned as one of the best tag team titles of all time, and that allows teams like "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard to think they can get a match against them whenever they want. Taven wants to know what their opponents have done since they have been here while they have been cementing their legacy, and says that their success is not a trend that will not be ending any time soon.
Before the next match, Jacked Jameson mocks the fans as well as their opponents, calling them "anorexic" and stating that "Boulder's morning BM" weighs more than them before threatening to relocate them from the "nowhere town" that they come from.
The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson) beat Isaiah Harris, Jay Marston and Eric Eznite.
Lance Archer beats Deonn Rusman.
Backstage, we hear from Atlantis Jr., who wants to challenge the winner of tonight's main event of "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson vs. Kyle Fletcher in a two-out-of-three falls match for the ROH World Television Championship in Mexico in order to show that the best wrestlers come from Mexico and CMLL.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Diamanté with a counter into an inside cradle. Diamanté attacks Leyla after the match.
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard as Menard entertains the idea of using one of the tag team titles - which is introduced into the ring by Matt Taven - as a weapon.
Kyle Fletcher retains the ROH World Television Championship against "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Fletcher wins the first fall with a brainbuster followed by a piledriver after the near-fall, after a brainbuster on the apron and a powerbomb afterwards fails to finish the job. Afterwards, Lee Johnson is checked on by medical, and is deemed able to continue. Johnson scores the second fall with an inside cradle after shoving Fletcher into the corner to counter a move. Kyle Fletcher scores the third and deciding fall after Fletcher shoves Johnson into the ref, which allows Fletcher to kick Johnson in the groin and hit a brainbuster into the top turnbuckle to win and retain.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Chris Jericho beats Matt Sydal. After the match, Don Callis leaves the commentary table, but comes back when Jericho is attacked from behind on the stage by "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. When "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels helps referees and security break up the brawl, Takeshita takes him out with a big boot.
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard replaces Don Callis on commentary for the rest of the show.
Penta el Zero Miedo beats Anthony Henry.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Outcasts (Saraya and Ruby Soho). When Harley Cameron shows up, Ruby Soho grabs her by the neck and asks why she did what she did last week. Harley says Anna Jay told her to do it. Saraya tells Ruby to go after Anna Jay, and tells Harley to help Ruby.
Stokely Hathaway accompanies Kris Statlander to the ring for the next match.
Kris Statlander beats Queen Aminata.
Backstage, we hear from Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh. Lethal says he wants to get back to great in-ring action and he cannot do this with Jeff and Karen Jarrett in the group. Sonjay considers kicking out Karen, but Satnam considers they kick Jeff out instead. Lethal stops them, saying he wants to win gold and that it may be singles gold he is after he admits he cannot take much more of what is going on.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway. Suddenly, Willow Nightingale shows up late because someone cancelled her flight. This causes Stokely and Willow to yell at each other while Statlander is caught in the middle.
Darby Allin beats Jef Hardy afte countering the Twist of Fate with a jackknife pin. After the match, Darby Allin goes for a fist bump with Jeff Hardy, but Jeff rolls out of the ring.
We hear from Powerhouse Hobbs, Dustin Rhodes, Roderick Strong and Samoa Joe prior to the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament quarterfinals tonight.
MJF quickly beats Kip Morst with the Lebell Lock. After the match, MJF says he was supposed to have the day off, but he had to come to "crappy ass Hamilton" which is full of "the dumbest, most worthless pieces of trash" he has ever seen in his life. He also says he can beat anybody in the back who is from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada who is in the back, and he will even put the AEW World Championship on the line. A larger man shows up, but all of a sudden, "All Ego" Ethan Page stops him and heads to the ring instead. As MJF tells Ethan Page he is not on his level, Ethan Page slaps the microphone out of his hand and that not only does MJF does not even know what he is capable of, everyone else in the back does not care. He talks about how his father moved to Hamilton and worked his way up to being president of multiple companies before telling him that he is not a "bare minimum bitch" like MJF. He then says that MJF is not his champion and that he is the man who AEW calls to do something and not MJF, then says that AEW will pay him back for all the extra stuff he does in due time and that now is "due time." Ethan then dares MJF to put his money where his mouth is and stay true to his word against him, and MJF actually does. This starts a match.
MJF retains the AEW World Championship against "All Ego" Ethan Page after working the left knee during the match.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes to advance to the semi-finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
We see a video package for Roderick Strong vs. Samoa Joe in the quarterfinals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament later tonight.
Miro beats Anthony Henry with Game Over.
Tony Schiavone interviews Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson) - now including The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) as new members - in the ring. Jay White announces that "The Golden Gunns" are new members, and that "The Golden Era" continues tonight when Juice Robinson absolutely wipes the floor with Ricky Starks. The Gunns state that Bullet Club Gold have travelled the world and that Jay White is a grand slam champion, and state that in the last sixteen months, they have become tag team champions and beaten everyone's favorites. Austin says they are the future, but Colten says they are the present and the best tag team in the world. When Schiavone mentions that the rest of Bullet Club Gold is banned from ringside for the next match, Jay White says that Schiavone is just making things up. He then addresses CM Punk, saying that if the goody in his bag is the AEW World Championship, he should leave it in the bag. Jay White then says FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) now have Bullet Club Gold's attention due to having the AEW World Tag Team Championships, and dares them to put their titles on the line against himself and Juice so they can beat them again for the title. Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews CM Punk, FTR and "Absolute" Ricky Starks, and the interview appears on the video screen. He says Jay White can get a replica title at AEW Shop, then says he has friends and not bodyguards. Dax Harwood says that Bullet Club Gold has some guns that are shooting blanks, but if they want the tag team gold, they are okay with having a match. Starks then says that no matter how hard they pray or dream about winning the tournament, he will beat Juice Robinson again to advance in the tournament.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson to advance to the semi-finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. After the match, the rest of Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) surround the ring, but CM Punk and FTR get in the ring to even the odds and force them to retreat.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Christian Cage and Luchasaurus. Christian is soon interrupted by Shawn Spears, and Christian tells Spears that he will not be dangerous and never will be before telling him to walk away. Shawn Spears says that everyone is capable of being dangerous and that one just needs to meet the right person. He then tells Christian that he will see him soon before leaving, and Christian has to hold Luchasaurus back.
Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against Lady Frost.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Andrade el Idolo. Andrade says The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) stole his mask - which he is here for - and dares them to show their faces. Suddenly, The House of Black shows up on the screen behind him, ad Malakai Black says he will get it back in due time.
CM Punk guests on commentary for the next match.
Samoa Joe beats Roderick Strong via referee stoppage with the rear naked choke to advance to the semi-finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. After the match, Samoa Joe grabs a chair, and security gets between Joe and CM Punk. Punk grabs a chair, and security and referees have to hold CM Puk back. Joe then gets back in the ring and drops Roderick Strong onto the chair with a running powerslam. Adam Cole shows up to check on Strong as medical staff have to bring a stretcher out and fit Strong with a neck brace.
Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) beats Justin Corino, Jaden Valo and Defarge in a trios match.
Abadon beats Leva Bates.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Leon Ruffin. After the match, Prince Nana says he has told everyone from day one and that Brian Cage has exemplied "Embassy excellence." Brian Cage says he is the "Weapon X-cellence of execution," then Prince Nana says The Embassy is both forever and on the hunt.
Before the next match, Sonjay Dutt asks The Brick City Boyz (Julio Cruz and Victor Chase) where they are, and they say "North New Jersey." Sonjay mentions Jay Lethal being from New Jersey and Jeff jarrett being "the king of Tennessee" before introducing them to Sonjay Dutt and telling them that Brick City is going to crumble.
Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh beat The Brick City Boyz (Julio Cruz and Victor Chase).
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) retain the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships against Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin). After the match, The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) taunt FTR from the stage.
We see a video package of Powerhouse Hobbs driving around Oakland, California. Hobbs says that like every time someone has take everything that means something from him, he will take everything that means something from them.
The Jericho Appreciation Society heads to the ring. Chris Jericho asks if there is any doubt that he is the greatest Ring of Honor World Champion of all time, then says he has beaten everyone who has been thrown his away, including Tomohiro Ishii, and that he has earned the title. He says that not even Claudio Castagnoli can give him a cheap shot and slow him down, then asks who will uncrown "the king of Ring of Honor." Claudio shows up and says that Jericho is not the greatest champion and that he knows he can beat him, yet he doubted himself when he could beat him when it counted. He says that when he came to AEW, he wanted to be the best, and that he is the best when he does not doubt himself. After Claudio says he has to beat Jericho, Jericho tells Claudio he should be more worried about The Blackpool Combat Club falling apart at the seams. Claudio says he cannot focus on anything else since his last loss to Jericho, and wants another shot at the Ring of Honor World Championship. Jericho declines, as Claudio has nothing to offer to him. "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard says that Claudio might have something after all, then says that while Claudio is a great wrestler, there was a time when he was a great sports entertainer, and that he could make a great addition to The Jericho Appreciation Society. Jericho likes the idea and decides to give him one more shot despite the recent knockout punch on stage, but if Claudio loses, he has to join The Jericho Appreciation Society. Claudio admits he was a great sports entertainer and still is, but he knows deep in his heart, despite all his doubts, that he is an even better professional wrestler, and come Final Battle, he will throw Jericho around like a little kid and beat him for the Ring of Honor World Championship and bring honor back to the title.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Toni Storm. Toni Storm says she is proud of Jamie Hayter and knew she would become a champion when they tore the house down at Full Gear. She says that while she showed how tough she was, she still needed Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Rebel's help to win. On the subject of her women's title reign being retroactively recognized as official, she says that she never saw her reign as an interim reign and that it is what the women's division deserves. Toni then says she broke her face before defending the women's title and that she will break it again to get it back.
Darby Allin beats Anthony Henry.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Athena. After offering an "apology" to referee Aubrey Edwards and scaring Lexi Nair off, Athena says she was wondering how long it would take for Mercedes Martinez to show up, then asks when she will put the Ring of Honor Women's World Championship on the line, because she is waiting and she is game.
Hikaru Shida beats Queen Aminata. Before the next match, Penelope Ford and The Bunny show up and distract Shida before watching the entire match and leaving afterwards.
Mark Henry interviews Alex Reynolds, John Silver, The Butcher, Rush, Jose the Assistant, The Blade, and The Bunny. Preston "10" Vance is nowhere to be seen, and Silver says that 10 is supposed to be here right now and should be here, as does Alex Reynolds, who says that Andrade el Idolo's cohorts have been annoying them for months and that it comes to an end tonight. The Blade says it does not matter who shows up, as he, Rush and The Butcher are here to kick ass. The Butcher says he, The Blade and Rush are going to have an ass-whipping party and that the only people invited are Reynolds, Silver and 10. Rush says he is sick and tired of talking and that he is ready to fight.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Harwood says it has been a great 2022 and that Wheeler is his best friend in the world aside from his family, and that 2022 has allowed him to etch his name among the greatest. He then challenges "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson to a one-on-one match on next week's Dynamite.
The Butcher, The Blade and Rush beat The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) in a three-on-two handicap match. During the match, Evil Uno and -1 bring out Preston "10" Vance, then 10 suddenly hits John Silver with a discus lariat. The Butcher and The Blade hold Evil Uno down as Rush gets the win for his team, then The Butcher and The Blade throw Evil Uno into the ring steps before 10 hits Reynolds with the discus lariat. 10 then hits Evil Uno with the discus lariat and tears his mask, then puts Reynolds through a table along with Rush. 10 then unmasks and throws his mask down in front of -1 to end the show.
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.
CM Punk beats "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up, and CM Punk and "Hangman" Adam Page have a staredown on the ramp.
In footage from earlier today, "Smart" Mark Sterling tells Wardlow that he will be led to his locker room by security upon entering the arena and that he will be handcuffed while backstage.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta) beat Dante Martin, Lee Moriarty and Brock Anderson.
We hear from The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), Adam Cole and reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly). Kyle O'Reilly says he knows nobody sees eye-to-eye and that they need to live up to the "undisputed" name and he needs to qualify for the Owen Hart tournament. Cole says that as a unit, they cannot be stopped, and proposes they hold an "Undisputed Elite open challenge" for a ten-man tag match.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Samoa Joe and Jay Lethal, which now includes Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh.
Tony Khan appears on the stage. He introduces New Japan Pro Wrestling Takami Ohbari, then Adam Cole shows up on the video screen and says that this announcement would not be possible without him. Adam Cole announces an event by AEW and NJPW called Forbidden Door on June 26th and that there will be a preview of what is to come next week when he faces Tomohiro Ishii in an Owen Hart Tournament qualifier. Cole then brags that he will win the whole tournament before introducing "Switchblade" Jay White. White shows up and says it is fitting he is here for this announcement, as the last time NJPW had such an event, he single-handedly sold out Madison Square Garden. He says it is not about NJPW or AEW, but about The Undisputed Elite and Bullet Club, "because it is still our era."
We hear from Jade Cargill, "Smart" Mark Sterling, Kiera Hogan and Red Velvet. Once again, Cargill says she is "the problem solver" and that she will see Marina Shafir on Friday.
Before the next match, MJF is seen in the skybox with Shawn Spears. MJF calls Wardlow "a nobody" like all the fans that he throws his popcorn at, then announces that Wardlow will not come out to his own music. Wardlow is then brought out to the ring by security, and his handcuffs are removed by security at the ring steps.
Wardlow beats The Butcher. After the match, Wardlow is handcuffed and escorted from the arena.
We hear from Eddie Kingston, who says it is him and Daniel Garcia one-on-one on Rampage with no one else in the building. He tells Chris Jericho to watch what he does to Garcia, as he will do it to him. He says that nobody will recognize Garcia when he is done and tells Garcia "You reap what you sow," while all he does is reap.
Kyle O'Reilly beats Jungle Boy to qualify for the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Shawn Spears and an angry MJF. MJF says there is more money where that came from, and that he is a snake because when he decides who his prey is, all it takes is one bite. MJF then hands an envelope full of money to Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who takes the money and says he chases money, but Lance Archer shows up and says he does not need money to beat people up.
Hook beats Anthony Henry. During the match, "Smart" Mark Henry and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese take notes on Hook. Also, during the match, Danhuasen shows up to curse Hook, but it does not work as Hook makes Anthony Henry tap out to Redrum. After the match, Danhausen confronts Hook, who says Hook will fight him as he pokes his chest. Hook bumps into Danhausen as he heads to the back.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Frankie Kazarian. As Kazarian challenges Sammy Guevara, Scorpio Sky shows up and says he has had time to reflect since Battle of the Belts and says his run in AEW would not have been possible without Kazarian. Scorpio Sky asks Kazarian to wait to challenge Sammy Guevara so he can get the TNT Championship back and face him for the title. Kazarian says he has always had Scorpio's back and always will.
We hear from Thunder Rosa, who says she is nobody's stepping stone and is one of the best in the world, and that she must continue to face the most experienced and best competitors in the world as she goes double or nothing.
Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti are in the ring. Sammy says he feels on top of the world like he should be as a three-time TNT Champion and Tay Conti at his side, then thanks the fans for their support and says he will give his all for them forever because they deserve it. He then tells the fans who turned his back on him due to having Tay as a girlfriend to "shut up and be mad" before Dan Lambert and The Men of the Year show up and Scorpio Sky says "Screw you" to Sammy. "All Ego" Ethan Page says nobody came to hear Sammy and that he isn't getting twelve switches in the face is because of Lambert, who says youth is wasted on the young and that Sammy Guevara is the perfect example of that quote. He tells Sammy to give Scorpio Sky his rematch or else The Men of the Year will give him a pounding his girlfriend only dreams about. Sammy says he only cares about a match, not Lambert or his dead grandpa, and says he will give the match if they get their mixed tag match. Lambert tells Sammy to consider it done.
We hear from Brodie King and Buddy Matthews. Brodie says that they have been kept waiting because someone refused to draw blood, then Matthews says The House changed their narrative. Malakai Black shows up and says The House is owed a debt next week.
Before the next match, Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. is accompanied to the ring by Pittsburgh Steelers players Najee Harris and Pat Freiermeuth.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beats Danielle Kamela to qualify for the woen's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. After the match, Britt says that the last few weeks have been clear and that the women's division is a disaster without her before telling Ruby Soho to run away from AEW and Toni Storm that Jamie Hayter will mop her face with the ring. She then makes fun of Red Velvet being part of Jade Cargill's Baddie Section before she is the baddest woman on the block and the future Owen Hart Foundation Tournament winner.
We see a video package for Hikaru Shida and Serena Deeb's Philadelphia Street Fight to end it all next week on Dynamite.
Darby Allin beats Andrade el Idolo in a Coffin Match despite the interference of The Blade, Marq Quen and Jose the Assistant. After the match, Sting and The Hardys show up to celebrate with Darby Allin.
