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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Spring Break Thru - Dynamite recap for April 15, 2026

Backstage, Renee Paquette manages to get an interview with MJF. MJF puts himself on a pedestal regarding his recent title defenses, including against Kenny Omega, then speaks with Don Callis, who apologizes about "the Andrade thing." He finds out from Callis that Darby Allin beat Andrade el Idolo and got a world title shot, then tells Callis that he owes him one. Renee has to interrupt, telling MJF that the world title match with Darby is not just tonight, but right now. MJF shows up angrily to the match, saying he is not taking part in an impromptu match that he found out about three seconds ago. He says that he has a lot of money and says that if something will not happen, it will not happen. MJF threatens to sue numerous people, including the fans, referee Aubrey Edwards, ring announcer Justin Roberts and even Warner Bros. Discovery, but that leads to a "Ring the bell!" chant that just angers MJF further. He says that his back hurts from wrestling for almost an hour against Kenny Omega three days ago, and says it would be a bad look if he wrestled with a back injury. He says he is doing Darby a favor, saying he is talented, but that fans like him because he is "like them." He says he is doing Darby a favor, saying he is talented, but that fans like him because he is "like them." MJF tells Darby that he is good, but not great, and is not championship material and not ready to be the AEW World Champion. Darby snatches the microphone from MJF and says it takes one night to turn the wrestling world on its head, and if he is not ready now, he will never be ready. He says he has done so much to represent the company, and talks about how he started his career ten miles from tonight's arena. As Darby demands the bell be rung, MJF begs Darby off. Bryan Danielson then relays a message from founder Tony Khan, saying that while he agrees with MJF, this match will be the main event. Also, if MJF refuses, he will be stripped of the AEW World Championship. Darby then tells MJF that tonight, he will beat his ass with a headlock takeover.



In backstage footage from after Dynasty, Tony Schiavone interviews Kenny Omega, who has nothing to say after his loss to MJF before heading into the trainer's room. He is met by Will Ospreay, and Omega says that the night did not go their way. Omega says he feels like he let everybody down, and while Ospreay tells Omega not to doubt himself, Omega admits he does not have much time in his career left before telling Ospreay that he has plenty of time and that it is all up to him now. Ospreay says he has been sad, dejected and crying for the last 40 minutes, but he still aims to be AEW World Champion, and he is not giving up on that dream. He tells Omega that he can still do it before telling him he has his back and leaving the room, saying that Omega is his hero. Omega then says that maybe he cannot give up and that maybe there is still a chance.

Tommaso Ciampa beats Dezmond Xavier. After the match, Ciampa calls Dezmond "the example," stating that he is sick of waiting and that he wants all of the gold, and if he hasn't made himself clear, he will come after who wins the AEW World Championship tonight. Ciampa then knocks Dezmond out of the ring with another knee and tears up a fan's sign on the way to the back.



FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway head to the ring. Harwood says he has read all of the talk online and says that the fact that FTR has won again has made everyone angry. He understands that the fans are angry because they love an underdog story because they think they can relate to it when they are just losers. He calls the fans "fat losers" and that FTR gave Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, yet they could not get the job done. He declares that while FTR are tag team champions, Copeland and Christian will never get another shot at their titles again. Stokely says that he does not need hoes because he has the AEW World Tag Team Champions as he addresses the fans who seemingly know everything, and compares FTR to Goliath while stating the locker room is full of "wanna-be Davids." Stokely says that every time David steps up to the lion, they get put down, and states that while Tony Khan will throw teams from CMLL and New Japan Pro Wrestling at them, they will all fall to the Goliath in FTR. Wheeler pays homage to Copeland and Christian's careers now that they have gotten rid of them, and asks that the fans join them in a moment of silence only to get booed. After a fraction of a second of silence, the fans get a ten-second pose. Wheeler thanks the fans and wishes them a great night.



"The Jet" Kevin Knight retains the TNT Championship against Claudio Castagnoli. After the match, Knight gives Claudio credit for being one of the hardest-hitting wrestlers in AEW, then says that will not stop him as he is the new TNT Champion. He addresses losing the Trios titles the night before he became TNT Champion, then says that one door closes and one door opens and that one must slow down to speed back up before proclaiming that he is riding high. Knight then says that he will be keeping an eye on Darby Allin vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship as "Jet 2 Belts" sounds "too fly."



Renee Young interviews Chris Jericho in the ring. Jericho says he feels so happy to be back in AEW and to be back in the ring at Dynasty, saying it was one of his best matches in a long time, even though he lost because he was outnumbered three-to-one. All of a sudden, The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) shows up, and Ricochet says he meant it when he respected him and that Jericho got himself hurt like he said he would, and that he took him out with the Lionsault, which he calls "the Rico-sault." Ricochet says that while Jericho did not embarrass himself, he did not overcome "the rise of Ricochet," and tells Jericho to quit while he is ahead unless he wants to re-invent himself as "the guy who gets his ass beat by Ricochet every time he shows up." Jericho thanks Ricochet for his insight while making fun of Ricochet for his baldness and calling Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona "dumb and ugly," then dares Ricochet to get in the ring with him one-on-one. Ricochet tells Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona to let him handle this one alone before heading to the ring, but it is not long before Kaun and Toa Liona get in the ring when Jericho gets the upper hand. Jericho tries to fight back, but he is still overpowered and eventually laid out, and Ricochet gets the last word with "the Rico-sault."



In backstage footage from after Dynasty, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita runs by, but Callis wants to know what happened from him. Takeshita sarcastically says it was an accident and sarcastically apologizes to Okada, who gets angry.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

Will Ospreay beats Hechicero. "The Problem" Marina Shafir is seen watching the match from the front row. After the match, Ospreay is attacked from behind by Mark Davis, who hits Ospreay with a piledriver.



Renee Paquette is interrupted by "The Toxic Spider" Thekla from out of the crowd. Thekla brags about how she beat Jamie Hayter at Dynasty, then tells the fans to get used to her winning as the industry is full of nothing but "dumb bitches." Alex Windsor shows up and calls Thekla out for how she beat Hayter and says she should be the one to beat the piss out of her right now. Thekla tells Windsor not to get angry because she and Will Ospreay lost at Dynasty. Ospreay says she is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Women's Champion and that Thekla is famous in Japan for getting herself fired. Thekla says Japan could not handle her just like how nobody here can handle her. Windsor says she can handle Thekla right now, but Thekla says no. Windsor then tells Thekla to put her title on the line so that she can face her on Collision, and Thekla accepts before Julia Hart and Skye Blue try and fail to ambush Windsor.



We hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia). Jon Moxley says he likes to be surprised and that Will Ospreay never surprises him. "The Problem" Marina Shafir shows up, and Moxley notes from her that Ospreay is not looking good. Moxley says Ospreay showed him his cards, and contrary to popular belief, he does not enjoy the suffering of others, even though he appreciates the beauty of it. Moxley also addresses "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, saying he knows nothing about him at all and wants Nick Wayne to surprise him. He says that Continental Championship rules are "adult stuff" and tells Nick Wayne to leave his mother in the back.

Willow Nightingale retains the TBS Championship against Kamille with a backslide pin despite Kamille attacking her shoulder during the match.



Backstage, we hear from Hikaru Shida and Kris Statalnder. Shida congratulates Willow Nightingale on her win, then says she and Statlander make a great team and that they will team up again on Collision, much to Statlander's confusion.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Darby Allin. Darby suddenly runs into Sting, who tells Darby that he knows what he needs to do and to go out there and do it. Darby says "It's showtime," but Sting says "It's your time. Go take it."



Darby Allin beats MJF to become the AEW World Champion! During the match, MJF hits Darby with a cheap shot behind the referee's back. Darby responds by nearly sending MJF into referee Aubrey Edwards, and when MJF stops himself, Darby hits a low blow, a Scorpion Deathdrop, four Coffin Drops, and - finally - a side headlock takover to beat MJF and become the champion. After the match, the locker room empties to celebrate with Darby Allin in the ring to end the show. Sting is the last to show up, and he hugs Darby before the show fades to black.



Tuesday, April 14, 2026

NXT Revenge, Week One - NXT recap for April 15, 2026

Kelani Jordan beats Jaida Parker after Jaida hits Hipnotic into a turnbuckle exposed by Kelani earlier in the match, when Jaida hits a German suplex on Kelani as Kelani held on to the corner for dear life.



In locker room footage from earlier today, Shiloh Hill has a clipboard and a hammer when Ricky Saints shows up wanting to know what he is doing. "All Ego" Ethan Page shows up and tries to extend an olive branch to Ricky Saints, saying they are powerful united and distracted divided. He says that if Saints helps him win the NXT Championship, Saints will be the first person he defends against. Both men hug on it.

Tonight's NXT Focus focuses on the events leading up to the break-up of Sol Ruca and Zaria, their match at Stand & Deliver and their Last Woman Standing Match next week.

Joe Hendry shows up to perform live in concert in the ring. Hendry says that he has lost the NXT Championships and must ask himself if this is the end of the road, then says "Joe Says No." Hendry says that he has lost the NXT Championship and must ask himself if this is the end of the road, then says "Joe Says No." He lifts everyone's spirits with a concert where he sings about the current state of the NXT Championship picture. In the middle of the song, Keanu Carver shows up. Hendry says they are not doing this, but Carver shoves him. This leads to a brawl, but when Hendry hits him with a guitar, it has no effect on Carver. Hendry is busted open before security gets in the ring only to be manhandled, and Carver puts three members of security as well as Hendry through the barricade with a Spear.



We hear from Tony D'Angelo, who says that he will set the tone for his NXT Championship reign against "All Ego" Ethan Page tonight. He mentions what Ethan has accomplished in NXT, including dethroning Oba Femi, then says he beat Oba Femi first. He says that while he hates Ethan, Ethan has been the forefront of NXT for the past two years. D'Angelo says he has changed himself to win the title, and that he will break Ethan Page to keep it.

Backstage in the locker room, Lola Vice is met by Stephanie Vaquer, who wishes Lola good luck tonight.

Kali Armstrong beats Skylar Raye in her NXT debut.



Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone meets with Blake Monroe and The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake). Blake Monroe learns from Stone that Tatum Paxley agreed to a match for the Women's North American Championship next week, but that Tatum wants to select the stipulation. Blake reluctantly accepts.

Tony D'Angelo retains the NXT Championship against "All Ego" Ethan Page. During the match, Ricky Saints gets grabbed and pulled into the ring by an unknown set of hands. Not long after this, Shiloh Hill crawls out and pulls a rope, dragging Saints by hits feet as he forces him to the back.



Backstage, Ricky Saints confronts Shiloh Hill with a referee holding him back. Shiloh Hill responds by comedically approaching him with an electric saw while talking about all the things he is working on.

Myles Borne is in the ring. He talks about what happened at Stand & Deliver as well as how Dion Lennox attacked him, then calls out DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), stating that they are not safe after attacking him. DarkState appears in the crowd, and Dion Lennox says that DarkState's slump is over and that their future is on Borne's shoulder. He gives Borne two options: accept his face, or deny the inevitable. Borne says that if Lennox wants a title match, they can have one next week. He then picks Option C, where he keeps his title, and says that while Lennox can get his match, he may not get it if all of DarkState jumps him. As Borne says that Lennox has a decision to make as the leader of DarkState, Saquon says that DarkState has no leader and threatens to break Borne's neck. Lennox interrupts, and after he and Saquon briefly quarrel over the title, they go after Borne only to be outsmarted.



We hear from Zaria, who says that gold was all that mattered to Sol Ruca and that Sol kicked her off the ladder. She says she tried to be the supportive friend, but Sol Ruca screwed it up when tag team gold was on the line and she got the worst of it. She also blames Sol Ruca for losing the Women's North American Championship, saying that she made the match about her. She also says that she should not have thrown in the towel for her, because Sol Ruca was handpicked for everything afterwards. She says that every time she got close to something, Sol Ruca kept her in her shadow, as she has always been better than her. She also says it took three Sol Snatchers to keep her down at Stand & Deliver, and promises this will never happen again. Zaria says that she would have let the world burn for Sol Ruca, but now, she will burn beside it when she is last woman standing.

EK Prosper beats Dorian Van Dux with eight seconds left to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone confronts Carver for his actions towards Joe Hendry, but Carver says he is done with the singing. When Stone mentions his plans for next week, Carver says that next week will be Joe Hendry's funeral.

This week's NXT Chronicle is a video package for Kendal Grey, who talks about how the last year has gone, her partnership with Wren Sinclair, her time in Evolve, being picked for the 2025 Women's Iron Survivor Challenge and winning it, and her transition to pro wrestling.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone meets with Tatum Paxley high up in the Performance Center. Tatum Paxley says she will send Blake Monroe and her fake title to Hell. Shiloh Hill shows up with a giant black coffin and Tatum Paxley picks the Casket Match as her stipulation.

Backstage, Dion Lennox and Saquon Shugars argue, with Lennox saying that Shugars is not listening and Shugars says Lennox got what he wanted and that Lennox keeps changing the plan. Lennox says he is trying to be smart as he goes off on Shugars, and says that they need g\old. He says that this is their only shot, and that they cannot risk it. Shugars is still not happy.

Lola Vice retains the NXT Women's Championship against Jacy Jayne after hitting the spinning back fist on Jacy Jayne despite being smacked from the outside by Lainey Reid. After the match, Kali Armstrong shows up, blasts through Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Helney, Lainey Reid) and stares down Lola. Kendal Grey stares down Lola from the other end of the ring, and The Culling stares down Lola from the balcony. Zaria shows up, but he is attacked by Sol Ruca, and they brawl their way to the back.



Here are the highlights from tonight's show!



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



Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 15, 2025

Ricky Saints guests on commentary for the next match.

"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Lexis King, Eddy Thorpe and Wes Lee in a Fatal 4-Way match to become #1 contender for the NXT North American Championship. During the match, Ethan Page shoves Eddy Thorpe into Ricky Saints at the commentary table, and when Saints confronts Ethan, he is ejected from commentary and from ringside. After the match, "All Ego" Ethan Page says that he will ruin Ricky Saints' first title defense only for Saints to show up and break Ethan in half with a Spear.



We see a vignette from Jordynne Grace, who talks about how she got started in professional wrestling and how she built her body to separate herself from the pack and become the wrestling superstar that she is today on her way to her first NXT title.

Backstage, Sol Ruca, Zaria, Kelani Jordan and Izzi Dame argue over who will win the NXT North American Women's Champion.

Lola Vice beats Tatum Paxley to qualify for the NXT North American Women's Championship Ladder Match.

We hear from Giulia, who has watched Stephanie Vaquer bask in the glory of being a double champion, and that she has waited for a rematch, but it never happened. She says friendships only go so far when it comes to the NXT Women's Championship, and she reminded Vaquer of the Beautiful Madness. She says Jaida Parker is very confident, and can dish it out, but cannot take it. She says Jordynne Grace is strong, but she will introduce her to Strong Style. She calls Jordynne and Jaida obstacles on the way to Vaquer and becoming Women's Champion once again.

We see Trick Williams entering the arena.

Backstage, General Manager Ava meets with the losers of the ladder match qualfiers. Ava says there will be a triple threat tag team match between them, and that the winners will get a shot at the North American Women's Championship. Roxanne Perez shows up annoyed, but Ava tells her that if she can find a tag team partner, she can be part of the match.

Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat the team of Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe, The Culling (Brooks Jensen and Niko Vance), No Quarter Catch Crew (Myles Borne and Tavion Heights), and the team of Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura in a tag team gauntlet match to become #1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championships. All of their wins come from inside cradles or from being able to reverse and/or counter devastating moves.



Backstage, Stevie Turner meets with Kali Armstrong concerning tomorrow night's main event on Evolve. Ava says that she has a mystery competitor for the last women's ladder match qualifier.

As Oba Femi is seen entering the arena, Dark State (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) is seen behind him.

We hear from Jaida Parker. She talks about her origins in Port St. Lucie, how she started out in soccer and how her father and her uncle were among her earliest supporters.

The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo), minus Tony D'Angelo and with other members of the family, show up with crowbars and go after Dark State (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). Stacks and Luca Crusifino end up holding their own and brawl with Shugars and Lennox backstage. Cutler James strikes from behind, and members of security get taken down before Osiris Griffin puts Stacks through a wall. Lennox nearly smashes Stacks with a row of lockers as security tries to intervene, and Shugars sprays a fire extinguisher everywhere. Crusifino is choke slammed onto a car, then another cars shows up. Tony D'Angelo shows up with a crowbar and starts swinging, then the police show up. D'Angelo says he called the police, then chides Stacks for going over his head and tells him that they will take down Dark State at Stand & Deliver.



We see Stephanie Vaquer doing media appearances in her native Chile before Stand & Deliver.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. Hank says they have gotten tons of advice, but they stayed true to who they were. Tank says they learned who they are who they are not, and now, they have a chance at a title. Nathan Frazer and Axiom congratulate Hank and Tank, but Frazer says that Hank and Tank will not win. Axiom shakes Hank and Tank's hands, but Frazer does not.

Backstage, Roxanne Perez tells General Manager Ava she will wrestle in the Triple Threat Tag Team Match alone if she has to. Suddenly, Cora Jade shows up.

Backstage, Andre Chase thanks Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors for everything they have done for him, but feels he is scared he will ruin their lives. Thea Hail shows up and says Chase did not ruin her life before heading to the ring.

Thea Hail beats Karmen Petrovic by submission with the Kimura Lock to qualify for the NXT North American Women's Championship Ladder Match. After the match, the other qualifiers of the ladder match are seen on the balcony and in the crowd.



Trick Williams heads to the ring. Trick says he has been doing a lot of thinking about who he is and that you die the hero or live long enough to become the villain. he says that he is still alive and that Oba's head may be heavy, but he is coming back for his crown. Oba Femi shows up and says Trick talks like he is still the man around here, then says that Trick is a broken record playing the same hits over and over again with nobody singing along. Oba says the spotlight is moving on and that so should Trick, because this is Trick's last chance at the NXT Championship and when he beats him, he will be moving on as well. Trick makes it clear that he will help Oba and everyone else out when he takes the NXT Championship from him, then Je'Von Evans shows up and says he was right about Trick a couple of weeks ago, as Trick shows up week after week talking about a match he deserves. Je'Von says everyone is tired of it and that Trick should talk about something else, then addresses Oba Femi, saying Oba has been glued to championship gold and attracting success since he showed up, then mentions he has beaten Oba twice. He then says Oba walks around like everything revolves around him, then Je'Von talks about how he was not supposed to make it to WWE yet somehow did and how he is the underdog coming into the NXT Championship match. Oba says the future is not here yet, but he is the present, and NXT revolves around him because he is NXT Championship. He says Je'Von cannot handle this because he is a child. Trick says he will become champion again, but Je'Von says Trick and Oba will not win because he can run circles around them. Trick and Oba toss Je'Von out of the ring as they brawl with each other, but Je'Von drops them both with a double cutter to end the show.



Here are the highlights from tonight's show!



Monday, April 15, 2024

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 15, 2024

Rhea Ripley shows up with her right arm in a sling to start tonight's show. General Manager Adam Pearce is also in the ring. Rhea announces that she is injured and that she will be on the shelf for a few months, and that she must vacate the Women's World Championship. This leads to "Bullshit!" chants by the crowd, which Rhea acknowledges. Rhea states that the Women's World Championship means more than anything in her life, then lays the belt down on the mat before the fans chant "Thank You Mami!" before blaming all of this of Liv Morgan's revenge tour. She says she would have had respect for Liv Morgan if she only faced her, but she had to blindside her. She also says that she would dropped Liv where she stood, and warns whoever wins the title that when she comes back, she is coming back for blood. She also says that she will have to be put in jail after what she does to Liv Morgan, who shows up with multiple members of security trying to stop her. Rhea wants a piece of Liv, but security also stops her. After Liv leaves, Rhea headbutts a security guard.



Backstage, Rhea Ripley meets with The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh). They all have a group hug, and Damian Priest says that Rhea will make Liv Morgan pay and become more bad-ass than she is now when she returns. Rhea tells the group to stay on top.

In his first match since last August, Sheamus beats Ivar.



WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque heads to the ring. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque heads to the ring. General Manager Adam Pearce is also in the ring, and so it a table with what looks like a new championship belt draped under a black mantle. Triple H says it is hard to believe that the greatest Wrestlemania of all time was only eight days ago and that kingdoms fell, nightmares began and whole new era started. Adam Pearce says that a new era started for the tag team division, and that Raw and SmackDown deserve titles worthy of that new era. Pearce then introduces The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) to the ring. After R-Truth does the splits for the fans, Triple H says "What's up?" to R-Truth and congratulates The Awesome Truth for making history at WrestleMania, and that R-Truth having his WrestleMania moment was awesome. He then says that this is a new era, and in order to represent the tag team titles in a new era, they need championships that represent that era. The WWE Raw Tag Team Championships are now renamed the World Tag Team Championships, and now have new championship belts, which are uncovered. An astonished R-Truth says he has seen plenty of magic tricks, but not one like that, then says he knows a good magician when he sees one and thinks that Triple H made the titles pop out of thin air. The Miz says Triple H is not a magician, but R-Truth says that is what a magician would see. He then mentions that he does not trust magicians after what happened to Lil' Jimmy, and asks what else Triple H is hiding. The Miz explains to R-Truth that this is what they wanted and that they are taking the titles to new heights. When he is told that Triple H is in front of him, R-Truth is convinced Triple H is Tommaso Ciampa. When The Miz explains R-Truth everything again, this time in French, he suddenly gets it. The old Raw tag titles are replaced with the new World Tag Team titles, then Triple H wishes Pearce luck before leaving. Pearce then says that opponents are needed for the World tag titles, and that a Triple Threat Match to decide them will happen right now.



The Awesome Truth watch the next match from ringside. A random QR code pops up from out of nowhere as The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) makes their entrance.

#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) in a Triple Threat Match to decide #1 contenders for the World Tag Team Championships.



Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre is smiling and laughing before kicking the TV down after a replay of what happened to him last week.

Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell beat Ivy Nile and Maxxine Dupri after Indi distracts the referee, keeping the referee from seeing Ivy tag in and allowing Indi to hit Maxxine with a big boot before placing Candice on top of her.



We see a video package chronicling Damian Priest's road to the World Heavyweight Championship.



Backstage, Damian Priest reminds the rest of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) that they still run WWE. He tells Dominik Mysterio to take care of Andrade and JD McDonagh to have Dominik's back. When Finn says he and Priest should be focused on getting the tag team titles back, Priest says he should be focused on teaching Jey Uso the meaning of the word "loss" while he focuses on Backlash.

In footage from earlier today, Jackie Redmond interviews Chad Gable. Gable says that the Intercontinental Championship means everything to him and is vindication for everything that has happened to him, and he plans to win tonight against Sami Zayn like he won at the Olympics. He says that by training with Sami, he has learned Sami's weaknesses, and he plans to take advantage of them tonight.

Andrade beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. After the match, JD McDonagh attacks Andrade, and Dominik joins in. Suddenly, Ricochet runs into the ring and makes the save for Andrade.



Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "Main Event" Jey Uso. He says that to mess with The Bloodline is to go down a deep, dark, dangerous road, then says he needs to focus on Finn Balor tonight.

Chelsea Green and Piper Niven beat Katana Chance and Kayden Carter.



Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Liv Morgan. Liv Morgan says that everyone is mad at her for injuring Rhea Ripley, and asks where the sympathy for her was when Rhea injured her. She says this is karma and that Rhea got what she deserved, and that her revenge tour has only just begun and will end with her as World Champion.



"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. He thanks General Manager Adam Pearce for allowing him to be on Raw even though he is a SmackDown Superstar, and says that he is not going anywhere. He says that WrestleMania 40 cannot be reflected on forever when there is a contender to be found to defend the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against at Backlash, but there is a man who he can talk about briefly. Cody then brings up Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and his help leading up and during WrestleMania 40, thanking Rollins for his help as he watches from home. After a "Thank You Seth!" chant and addressing The Rock, saying that he has more that one last match left in him and addressing The Rock's claims that he would make him bleed again. He says The Rock may be right, but nothing he does will stop the fact that if he bleeds, The Rock will bleed with him. Cody then addresses the introduction of Tama Tonga last week on SmackDown and how Roman Reigns was nowhere in sight before bringing in someone who knows The Bloodline well: "Main Event" Jey Uso. Jey Uso heads to the ring, and Cody states that Jey Uso is #1 contender for the World title and that Raw is about to be his. He says Jey helped him finish his story, then asks to have his back like Jey had his against The Judgment Day in Jey's match tonight. Jey says that he appreciates it, but says that he has to do it on his and that he has to be himself. Cody says that he understands, and wishes Jey luck. Before he leaves, Cody tells Jey "Until we Yeet again."



Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Nia Jax, who says that there are two types of people in this world: those who care for Rhea Ripley and those who want revenge against her. She says she is among neither and that Rhea was hers before WrestleMania, just like Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch. She then focuses on the WWE Draft, then says that she may face somebody she has never faced before. Nia then says there are two types of people in this world: those who fear her and those who learn to fear her. She then says that World Women's title is hers.

"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Finn Balor. After the match, Damian Priest shows up and has a staredown with Jey Uso in the middle of the ring. Suddenly, Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh attack Jey Uso from behind, and Finn Balor joins in while Damian Priest looks on. Jey Uso soon fights back and flees through the crowd. Jey Uso soon fights back and flees through the crowd. He then makes his way through the concourse, much to the delight of the fans, then sees Sami Zayn, who is looking up. Sami talks about how he saw his first WWE show in tonight's venue, then says he is walking through the front door to defend the Intercontinental Championship. He then makes his way through the concourse through the crowd to the ring.





Backstage before the next match, "Big" Bronson Reed tells Chad Gable that regardless of who wins between himself and Sami Zayn will not be Intercontinental Champion for long, for they will have to answer to him.

Sami Zayn retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Chad Gable. After the match, Sami hugs Gable in a sign of respect, and as Sami celebrates with his wife in the front, Gable grabs him for a German suplex and attacks him at ringside. Gable then puts the ankle lock on Sami from the top rope, and referees demand that Gable let go of the hold as the show ends.





This week on Raw Talk: #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa)...and R-Truth! Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell! Chelsea Green and Piper Niven!



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



Saturday, April 15, 2023

Spring Break, Part Two - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 15, 2023

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin says their spring break is a little different, as they like to break jaws, legs, arms and backs. He then demands someone they can do that to, as problems with Aaron Roberts are settled in the ring.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts quickly beats "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt. After the match, Roberts demands the biggest and the baddest and tells Dustin Starr to send him that or send him something, for he is not done. After the commercial break, Mike Anthony - who has not been seen since losing the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship on Milestone 100 - answers Aaron Roberts' challenge.

Mike Anthony quickly beats "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts.



We hear from Ellsworth Enterprises (Storybook Prince Gaston and Matt Williams). Matt says he has a permanent smile on his face and that their perfect plan is going to happen, and Matt has Gaston call James Ellsworth to tell him the plan is happening today and that it is "golden."



We hear from Derrick King, who says that Ray Ray Sanders will get better and that they will win the tag team titles and get rid of The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) for good.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin Lane talks about how Jerry Lynn got him on the path to being the best of the best, then gives credit where credit is due to Tim Bosby for beating him twice in a row. He then says that it is time to get back to the "Best of the Best Challenge" and prove he is the best of the best in the world and that he is "that guy."



"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats Kenway with a guillotine choke. After the match, it takes a while for Austin Lane to relinquish the hold, and he seems conflicted afterwards.



Uncle Mikey and "Casanova" Colton Cage beat The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss and Jason Vain) in a tag team grudge match. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Colton cage and Uncle Mikey. Uncle Mikey says "We did it, Colton!" On the subject of his mustache being shaved off, he taught Brad Skimahorn everything he knows but not everything Mikey knows, and if "Main Event Bradley" wants to take it to the next level, then he will have to deal with "Memphis Michael" and Michael is not having it. He then says Brad is man enough to step in the ring with him for a hair vs. hair match. Colton Cage says The Hollywood Clique have done nothing but run from him, then challenges Van Viciouss to a one-on-one match and says that if he wins one more time, he gets "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock in the ring.



Before the next match, Big John Dalton finally warns Mackenzie Morgan about Cassandra Golden, but Mackenzie does not believe him.



"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Cassandra Golden, Mackenzie Morgan and "Dirty" Diana Taylor in a four-way match to become the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion! During the match, Ellsworth Enterprises shows up and throw a chair in the ring, and demand Cassandra Golden hit Mackenzie Morgan with it. Cassandra raises the chair, but drops it and helps Mackenzie up before threatening to fight Ellsworth Enterprises along with Mackenzie. Unbeknownst to them, Nyxx grabs the chair and hits Mackenzie first before hitting Cassandra, and pins Cassandra to win the women's title before celebrating with Ellsworth Enterprises.





Friday, April 15, 2022

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 15, 2022

Tommaso Ciampa beats T-Bar with a roll-up.

Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez beat The Hurt Business (Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin).

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for April 15, 2022

Roxanne Perez beats Sloane Jacobs. (Roxanne Perez is formerly known as Rok-C, who held the Ring of Honor Women's World Championship before losing it to "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo at Supercard of Honor.)



Damon Kemp beats Troy Donovan after knocking Channing Lauren off the apron.



Tatum Paxley beats Kiana James. During the match, Ivy Nile shows up to watch the match from the stage.



Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 15, 2022

RK-Bro (Matt Riddle and Randy Orton) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Riddle says he is stoked to be back on SmackDown, especially with Randy Orton, then mentions how Worcestershire sauce is named after Worcester in England, not in Massachusetts. Orton says they are here after what The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) did on Raw and demand that they face them in the ring, then The Usos show up. The Usos tell RK-Bro that they are behind enemy lines and that they know about Randy Orton, then remind RK-Bro of who they are dealing with. Orton says he respects The Usos' family, then calls The Usos assholes and that SmackDown is his show. After reminding The Usos of who they are dealing with, Orton then tells The Usos that he and Riddle accept their challenge, and both teams raise up their respective tag team titles. The Usos feign leaving, then pull Riddle off the top rope and run.



Backstage, Naomi and Sasha Banks talk about their match tonight when Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan show up. Sasha says Naomi just has to be Naomi in order to win tonight.

Backstage, RK-Bro (Matt Riddle and Randy Orton) meet with Adam Pearce regarding the tag team title unification match. Pearce says he is awaiting an answer on the match, then Matt Riddle says he wants Jimmy Uso tonight. Pearce makes the match official.

Rhea Ripley beats Naomi.



Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), but they just go straight into Roman Reigns' locker room.

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Happy Corbin. Corbin says Madcap Moss was more of a "hanger-on," "minion," "gopher" and "lackey" who was funny to laugh at until he became an anchor around his neck dragging down his career as he blames him for his WrestleMania loss. After sarcastically wishing Moss the best of luck, he says that Madcap Moss will fall flat on his face and become the laughingstock of SmackDown.

Drew Gulak interviews Madcap Moss, who says that he feels sorry for Happy Corbin, saying people liked him better as a bum. He gives credit where credit is due and says Corbin taught him a bit, even if he was telling jokes for one person, but says he is glad to move on. He says that if either member of Los Lotharios (Humberto and Angel) thinks they can make him a laughingstock, then they can stick their kiss cam right up his butt. We then see the Los Lotharios Kiss Cam on Moss' butt.





Madcap Moss beats Humberto after hitting Angel with a Spear in the corner.



Backstage, Charlotte Flair meets with Adam Pearce regarding the "I Quit" Match with "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey when Drew Gulak shows up asking how he did on his interview earlier. An offended Charlotte Flair says he can get a performance review after he interviews her in the middle of the ring in response to Gulak barging in.

The Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championship unification match is official for WrestleMania Backlash.

Drew Gulak interviews Charlotte Flair in the middle of the ring. Charlotte says that she did not refuse the "I Quit" Match with "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and that she was trying to protect Ronda due to how fragile her ego is, but Ronda went to management and got her match, which she says was a big mistake. She says that Ronda was devastated after WrestleMania and that she will be humiliated in an "I Quit" Match. When Gulak mentions that Charlotte tapped out at WrestleMania, Charlotte calls it "ridiculous" and says she was fixing her bra. Gulak then mentions that Ronda would be champion if the referee had seen what happened, Charlotte says Gulak is out of line and that she did not tap out, then responds to the fans with "What?" before asking Gulak if he stopped competing to ask stupid questions. She then says Gulak is used to quitting just like all of the fans in the arena before stating she is not a quitter and that quitting is not in her DNA, which she says contains winning. Charlotte then says she is a submission master and has been submitting people for over a decade, then tells Gulak does not deserve to interview her before telling him to get out of her ring. When Gulak tries to leave, Charlotte hits him with a chop block before putting him in the Figure Four Leg Lock and slapping him and making him scream "I Quit" as she bridges into the Figure Eight. Referees have to rush in to get Charlotte to break the hold.



We hear from Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser. Kaiser says that to them, the mat is sacred, and Gunther protects the honor of professional wrestling and is an example of elegant destruction as he punishes the weak. Gunther says that everyone will obey "The Ring General."



Before the next match, Sami Zayn says that his reputation has taken a major hit and has been made even worse after people said he ran away from his match with Drew McIntyre. Sami says he is not afraid of McIntyre or anything or anyone. He then says he is the master strategist and that everything he does is calculated and part of a master plan, then tells McIntyre that he will not run or hide and that he will beat him in the middle of the ring and regain the respect the fans owe him.

Drew McIntyre beats Sami Zayn by count-out when Sami Zayn retreats through the crowd. After the match, Drew McIntyre chases Sami Zayn through the crowd.



Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Ricochet. Ricochet says Jinder Mahal is mean and imposing, but he sees someone who cannot match his ability in the ring and is waiting to be chopped down. He says he is called "flawless" because he makes everything look perfect and that the Intercontinental title is not going anywhere.

Backstage, Sami Zayn is running away from Drew McIntyre when he runs into Adam Pearce. Sami Zayn says it will not happen again, and Pearce says it definitely will not happen again when Sami Zayn and Drew McIntyre have a lumberjack match next week.

Ricochet retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Jinder Mahal.



Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Sheamus, Ridge Holland and Butch. Sheamus says they have bigger fights over who gets the remote at home and that they have had a discussion where they have concluded that Butch needs to harness his aggression and that they are not the enemy. When Ridge and Sheamus ask who the enemy, Butch says "New Day!" and runs away, and Ridge has to remind Sheamus that they lost Butch.

Tonight's classic SmackDown moment is John Cena's debut against Kurt Angle from June 27, 2002.

Backstage, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are suddenly attacked by Butch, and Sheamus and Ridge Holland get involved shortly before referees and officials do.



We hear from Lacey Evans, who says that after her mother and siblings ran, their father found them and further abused them. Eventually, his father found himself a wanted man on an assault charge due to his bad mental health, and Lacey's family fled once again. She says that law enforcement and child protective services were in her life from the start, but neither of them protected her, and she learned how to fend herself and find positives in the middle of so much negativity. Lacey Evans says she is comfortable at rock bottom and that nobody in the locker room can faze her, because she is a caring, careful mother, daughter, U.S. Marine and WWE Superstar. Lacey says that while that does not make her better than anyone, nobody is better than her. Backstage, Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler are irritated with the returning Lacey Evans and the new faces showing up in the women's division, including Raquel Rodriquez, whom they meet.





Matt Riddle beats Jimmy Uso with an RKO out of mid-air after Randy Orton sends Jey Uso into the announce table.



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



They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for April 15, 2022



William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.

The Blackpool Combat Club ("The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley) beat The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) with a bridge pin from Wheeler Yuta to Billy Gunn.



Shawn Spears guests on commentary for the next match.

The Butcher quickly beats Barrett Brown.

We hear from "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, who says he has been on his "one last time" for quite some time, and in that time, he took Lance Archer out of the top five and the war is not over. He then issues a challenge to one of the greatest professional wrestlers on the planet who happens to be a dream match of his: CM Punk. Rhodes wants a match with Punk on Dynamite next week.

Ruby Soho beats Robyn Renegade to qualify for the Owen Hart Foundation's women's tournament despite Robyn switching places with her twin sister, Charlette Renegade.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry interviews Adam Cole and Adam Page. Adam Page says Adam Cole has been a thorn in his side for far too long over the AEW World Championship, then says Cole should have wrote a will after he finishes it - and maybe his career - tonight. Adam Cole says tonight will be the worst night of Page's career when he beats Page for the AEW World Championship and proves he is the better man in the process.

"Hangman" Adam Page retains the AEW World Championship against Adam Cole in a Texas Death Match.



Thursday, April 15, 2021

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 15, 2021



We hear from Matt Cardona, who talks about how he won big at Hardcore Justice - winning a match and getting some new action figures - and says that he wants nothing to do with Brian Myers and did not want things to come to this, but they have, and if Myers gets to pick his opponent tonight, he is always ready.

Havok beats Nevaeh.



"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats TJP.



Taylor Wilde returns to Impact Wrestling soon.

"Machine Gun" Karl Anderson beats Crazzy Steve following the distraction from "The Big LG" Doc Gallows.



At Swinger's Palace, Ace Austin and Madman Fulton show up, and Austin wants the odds on him leaving Rebellion as X Division Champion. He finds out his odds are not very good, then TJP shows up. TJP asks for his odds and finds out he is the odds-on favorite, then Josh Alexander shows up and says he does not need to worry about the odds, as his friend told him the odds. Petey Williams - dressed up like Scott Steiner - shows up and provides some Steiner Math (or in this case, either Alexander Math or Maple Leaf Math), much to the surprise of everyone at Swinger's Palace. Alexander says he is not worried about the odds as he leaves, then Johnny Swinger proclaims that he is going to be "The Million Dollar Swing Man."

Eddie Edwards and Willie Mack are in the ring. Eddie says they have been friends for a long time, but they have been in the wrestling business for a long time, and while they lost at Hardcore Justice, they are not focused on that. Eddie says they are here because Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino) thought it was a good idea to lay out Tommy Dreamer and that they are here to make this right, for when you mess with Dreamer, you messing with them and the Impact family. He says they are looking for a fight, not a rematch, and tells Violent By Design to come to the ring and take an ass whupping like a man. Violent By Design show up, and Eric Young admits that he approved of what happened to Tommy Dreamer, then says he is not a liar and told him he would take the World title from and did, then says he and his men had nothing to do with it. Nevertheless, Eddie wants a fight, and tells them to get in the ring. Suddenly, "The Cowboy" James Storm and Chris Sabin run into the ring to even the numbers, causing Violent By Design to quickly retreat. Storm compares Violent By Design to a pack of wolves, saying they are ready to attack when the odds are in their favor, then challenges them to a eight-man tag match at Rebellion.



Backstage, Susan tells Deonna Purrazzo that she feels like her self. Scott D'Amore shows up and tells them to let Jazz have her moment during her retirement ceremony and to not ruin the moment. Purrazzo agrees, saying she was not planning on it.

Tennille Dashwood hosts the first-ever edition of All About Me. Tonight's guests are herself and Kaleb. Tennille and Kaleb bring out Gia Miller, who notices that the set is the same as Madison Rayne's Locker Room Talk. Tennille says she is sure she will win the Knockouts Championship because she is good at just about everything. She says that Impact Wrestling kickstarted women's wrestling, but she spread it with her influence, then says that Deonna Purrazzo has never beat her and that she will win because of this.

Jazz heads to the ring with Jordynne Grace for her retirement ceremony. Jazz says that she came to Impact hoping that she would have one more title run, but that did not happen at Hardcore Justice. She says that going into Hardcore Justice, she knew Deonna Purrazzo would give her a run for her money, but she felt she had one more run. She says that she felt that fire that she had fifteen years ago, but Deonna, being the true champion that she is, is the present and the future of women's wrestling. Jazz says that when Jordynne Grace gave her the call and asked her to tag with her, she knew they would end up victorious, and while they had a few wins, she had the Knockouts tag titles on their minds. She thanks Jordynne for considering her as a tag team partner and tells her that her future is bright, and thanks her and the Impact family for welcoming her with open arms, saying the last few months made for a great farewell. Suddenly, Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) show up. Hogan says it is about time that Jazz left, as Jazz could win when it counted, and Tasha says it was about time Jazz went to the retirement home. As they mock Jazz, Jordynne tells Fire 'n Flava that they were not invited because they talk too much and tells them to shut up for once in their lives or at least say what they want to say in the ring. A referee shows up and tells Fire 'n Flava that they have a match, and they find out that the match is against Jazz and Jordynne Grace.



Jazz and Jordynne Grace beat Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz). After the match, Jazz says that it is time that she fully says that this is it, and announces her retirement. She thanks the fans over the years for the love and support, for without them, there would be no "female fighting phenom" or "baddest bitch." The Impact locker room surrounds the ring to show support for Jazz one more time.

Backstage, Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) confront Scott D'Amore, who puts them in another match against Jazz and Jordynne Grace with the Knockouts Tag Team Championships on the line. Jazz and Jordynne show up, but Jazz says she is a woman of her word. Jazz then says that she has just the right person to team with Jordynne, and Scott D'Amore says she is fine with whoever she has in mind.

Before the next match, Matt Cardona announces that he has picked Jake Something as Brian Myers' opponent for tonight's match.

Brian Myers beats Jake Something. After the match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Matt Cardona is laid out on the stage by Sami Callihan.



Sami Callihan beats Matt Cardona after thumbing Cardona in the eye. After the match, Sami Callihan mocks Matt Cardona, making a reference to his old Zack Ryder persona, before saying he is moving on to bigger and better things and calling out Trey Miguel. Trey shows up, and Sami says he is proud of Trey for taking an opportunity, being in the main event where he belonged, and showing passion. Trey says he did not do this to validate him and that he was doing the right thing, but Sami asks him if he felt good feeling that rage and says that his temper is true power is channeled the right way. He says he can channel that rage and bring him to the next level, and all he has to do is shake his hand and they can take over everything, but Trey refuses. Sami tells Trey to show some gratitude, saying he would not be on Hardcore Justice because of him, and admits that he was the one who laid out Tommy Dreamer and not Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino). When Sami demands that Trey shake his hand in one final offer, Trey fights Sami only to get kicked in the groin, and Sami lays him out with a powerful clothesline. When Trey refuses to stay down, Sami hits him with a chair, throws it into the ring where it lands on Trey, then slams Trey into the chair with a vertical suplex, bending it.





We hear from Juice Robinson and David Finlay, and says that they like to see The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) squirm and say The Good Brothers need to know who dangerous they are. After comparing accolades, David Finlay says that they beat The Good Brothers to become the best in the world, and at Rebellion, they will prove they are the best in the world again.

Sami Callihan vs. Trey Miguel in a Last Man Standing Match is official for Rebellion.

We see the press conference for the match between Rich Swann and Kenny Omega for the AEW and Impact World Championships at Rebellion. Kenny Omega is absent during the press conference. Rich Swann says he has battled with adversity his whole life, and while Omega is the best in the world, if he wins both titles, it will be a very historical night. Tony Khan says he believes Kenny Omega will win the match, and that he hopes that whoever wins the match will be able to make all commitments for both Impact Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling. Scott D'Amore says that all the preparations have been made, and that what Tony Khan has laid out is a testament to both companies and puts fans first. He also says that both sides will make sure that there is a definite winner to the match. Before a third question can be asked, Kenny Omega and Don Callis show up late. Don Callis says Omega is a great champion and that he advocated for Swann to be in Impact Wrestling and in the main event. He also says that Swann knows that Omega is family to him, and says that Omega is the greatest living athlete and wrestler in the business, saying all other legends are insects compared to him. Omega says this a press conference like this is not new to him as he has done this so many times before to the point that it is natural and that he takes what he does seriously and means what he says. He says that Swann is nervous and a little scared after not having to carry this responsibility before, then tells Swann - who confronts Omega - that he was put on the planet to make a change. He then says that while Swann loves wrestling and will try his hardest, he does not belong in this history making event and is just a means to an end, and when everyone looks back at the match, he will not be remembered. Omega then says that he hopes Swann brings his A-game, as he will be part of history, then says this will be the last time he is cordial with Swann. When he offers to shake Swann's hand, he slaps Swann instead, and security swiftly steps in.



Here are all the backstage segements from tonight's show!



Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for April 15, 2021

Nathan Frazer beats Saxon Huxley.

In footage from earlier this week, Sha Samuels says it winds him up when Noam Dar works hard every single day to ensure NXT UK is on top only for Moustache Mountain Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) to be handed every single opportunity on a silver platter. Noam Dar says they play chess while Moustache Mountain plays checkers, and next week, he and Sha Samuels have a tag team match against Moustache Mountain.

It's time for SPRNVA Sessions. After mentioning next week's match with Sha Samuels against Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven), Noam Dar introduces tonight's guests: Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang), who help themselves to the couch, forcing Noam Dar to sit on the fold-out metal chairs. Mark Coffey says they have taken time to re-train and re-focus, and have realized they are held to a higher standard in the tag team division and have picked themselves back up. Wolfgang says he is trying to keep his temper under control, not let anyone get under his skin and focus on the Gallus goals. Joe Coffey says he wants to go on a rampage, then Eddie Dennis shows up and addresses Mark Coffey's statement of Gallus being held to a higher standard in the tag team division, and says the only reason they had championships to lose to Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) is because they got involved in his business. Joe Cofey confronts Eddie Dennis, who says that if he wants to go on a rampage, then he can face the one person he has avoided since NXT UK started: him. Joe Coffey says he is ready to go next week, then T-Bone and Primate attack Gallus from behind. This leads to a brawl between Gallus and the team of Eddie Dennis, T-Bone and Primate that referees have to quickly break up; all the while, Noam Dar enjoys a carrot stick and a glass of orange juice.

In footage from earlier this week, Sam Gradwell is not in the mood for an interview. He finds out that the UK Performance Center is locked, and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff refuses to let him in.

We hear from Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) in footage from earlier today. After they take a look at BT Sports Stadium, Tyler Bate talks about his road to the NXT UK Heritage Cup before Trent Seven announces they are back in tag team action next week against Noam Dar and Sha Samuels.

Isla Dawn beats Emilia McKenzie.

We hear from Jinny and Joseph Conners. Jinny says she knows what Piper Niven is capable of, due to her being one of the strongest women on the brand, yet she acts like she does not want to be here. Jinny says Piper does not deserve to be here, as she is a small fish in a big pond who wears the same dirty outfit each and every week, and next week, when Piper steps in the ring with her, she will end up another fashion victim.

Next week: Eddie Dennis vs. Joe Coffey!

In backstage footage from last week, Meiko Satomura meets up with Aoife Valkyrie, and tells her that she accepts her challenge.

Jack Starz beats Ashton Smith with a folding press pinfall attempt, earning him his first one-on-one victory in NXT UK.

We see a video package chronicling the breakdown of the friendship between "The Lucky Yin" Lucky Williams and Amir Jordan.

"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams beats Amir Jordan after slamming Jordan shoulder-first into an exposed turnbuckle with the turnbuckle pad tilted downward.



Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 15, 2020

Finn Balor beats Fabian Aichner despite the distractions and interference attempts by Marcel Barthel.



We see a video package of Charlotte Flair. She says that there are women who talk a big game, but nobody backs it up like her. She admits that Rhea Ripley is talented, but she is here to dominate the past, present and future of sports entertainment. After listing some of the biggest names she has faced, she states that she has been the biggest name of the past five years and says that after hearing that NXT has the best women's division, she wants to run the division down. She says that she has her eye on Mia Yim - who she was the first opponent for in NXT - and says that after she beats the NXT Women's Division, there will be no doubt that she is the best.



Before the next match, we see a tweet from Aliyah where she takes credit for injuring Xia Li backstage.

Xia Li beats Aliyah.



Backstage, Matt Riddle is on the phone with Pete Dunne, trying to figure out who his new tag team partner tonight is.

Akira Tozawa beats Isaiah "Swerve" Scott in Group B of the NXT Interim Cruiserweight Championship Tournament. Tozawa is 1-0, while Swerve is 0-1. After the match, Tozawa says he must keep fighting and winning to become Cruiserweight Champion again.



We see a vignette for El Hijo del Fantasma, who has worked in the best companies in Mexico for the past twenty years and wants to start his career in NXT as Cruiserweight Champion.



Tegan Nox beats Raquel Gonzalez with a schoolkid pin when Gonzales tries to choke slam Shotzi Blackheart for showing up and hitting Dakota Kai with her helmet.



We see a video package where Keith Lee talks about how he first got interested in pro wrestling from his grandmother, getting kicked out of his family's house and sacrificing everything to make a name for himself in pro wrestling, and how he came to NXT from the indies. He says that he has grinded and overcome to become limitless.



Dexter Lumis beats Tehuti Miles with the Anaconda Vice.



We hear from Adam Cole, who tells Velveteen Dream that he does not deserve a shot at the NXT Championship and that he is only concerned about reality, as there is nobody who deserves a shot at the title. He says there are more important things to focus on, such as Roderick Strong and Bobby Fish taking the NXT Tag Team Championships back and becoming whole once again.

Velveteen Dream shows up. He says it is typical of Adam Cole to no-show him tonight, and says that Cole fancies himself as a mastermind and a leader when he knows him as the last remaining champion in The Undisputed Era and the greatest NXT Champion of all time. As Velveteen Dream tells Adam Cole to remember the words "Dream Over," Finn Balor shows up. Balor says he does not know or like Dream, and until now, he has said nothing to him until now. Balor says he is the greatest NXT Champion, not Cole, and tells him to be careful as comments like that will earn him a date with the Prince. Dream tells Balor to pick up next Wednesday night before Balor walks away.



We hear from Malcolm Bivens, who says that Rinku and Saurav will soon take the NXT tag titles.

Next week: more matches in the NXT Interim Championship Tournament! Shotzi Blackheart and Tegan Nox vs. Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez!

Before the next match, Pete Dunne shows up on the video screen, saying it is not possible to be in the ring tonight before announcing Matt Riddle's partner for tonight: Timothy Thatcher.

Matt Riddle and the debuting Timothy Thatcher retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against The Undisputed Era (Roderick Strong and Bobby Fish) with a Fujiwara arm bar from Thatcher to Strong. During the match, Dexter Lumis is seen watching from a distance.



We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that he is done with Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae and "all of this" and admits that Gargano and Candace showed the world and that Gargano is the better man. Suddenly, he is grabbed and attacked from behind. The camera falls down, and Killer Kross is on the floor saying "Tick tock" to Ciampa. There is also a black high-heeled boot near the camera (which is presumably Scarlett Bordeaux's).



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



Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for April 15, 2020

The show starts with Jake "The Snake" Roberts stating that the TNT Championship is made for Lance Archer, who commands attention wherever he goes and is wanted. He calls the title a "ball," and says that the title will bring him and Archer a little closer to what they wants. Roberts says that he has watched Colt Cabana for years and admits he is good, but says he is not good enough and that Archer is "pissed off" after being pushed out of America and forced to go to Japan to earn a living. He says that Archer is "a friggin' animal," and tells everyone to either listen to him or regret it.

We hear from Colt Cabana, who says that he has been wrestling for years and dominant all over the world for a long and that he has had a little bit of fun. He admits that Archer is "a big, bad dude" and may be put on a pedestal, but he is not looking past him and he has beaten "big, bad dudes" in the past. He says that becoming TNT Champion is a goal, and he is taking it one step at a time while gambling on himself to win.

Lance Archer beats Colt Cabana to advance to the semi-finals of the TNT Championship Tournament.



In footage from earlier this week, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. mentions the first rule of being a good role model: always fight fair. She says that Hikaru Shida did not do any of these things and performed vicious tactics, yet she fought on with grit, passion, determination and a deviated septum.

We hear from celebrities and notable names in the professional wrestling business picking who they think will win between Jake Hager and Jon Moxley in an Empty Arena Match for the AEW World Championship.

Taz goes in-depth about Jake Hager's technique concerning the arm triangle.

Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. beats Cassandra Golden.



We hear from more celebrities and notable names in the professional wrestling business picking who they think will win between Jake Hager and Jon Moxley in an Empty Arena Match for the AEW World Championship.

We hear from The Inner Circle in "The Bubbly Bunch," Santana and Ortiz make fun of The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) for protecting each other and holding each other's hands while also laughing about how they injured Nick Jackson. Sammy Guevara joins in, and also makes fun of "Broken" Matt Hardy for calling him a "fake Latino." Jake Hager says he will choke out The Elite and "beat the shit" out of Jon Moxley. Chris Jericho agrees, then calls "Hangman" Adam Page a loser for being missing on the show for weeks. Jericho then gets on the phone with his assistant in search of toilet paper.



Sammy Guevara beats Suge D. After the match, Guevara says that tonight's match was "light work" and says he can go longer. He then says he will beat the shit out of Darby Allin in the TNT Championship Tournament, then shows how brutal he will be by stomping on Suge D. Darby Allin then runs into the ring and chases Guevara away.



We hear from even more celebrities and notable names in the professional wrestling business picking who they think will win between Jake Hager and Jon Moxley in an Empty Arena Match for the AEW World Championship.

"Superbad" Kip Sabian beats Chuck Taylor after Orange Cassidy distracts Sabian on the apron only to be attacked by Jimmy Havoc with a DDT on the outside floor. Penelope Ford then hits Taylor with a top rope tilt-a-whirl hurricanrana before Sabian wins with a schoolkid pin.



We hear from yet even more celebrities and notable names in the professional wrestling business picking who they think will win between Jake Hager and Jon Moxley in an Empty Arena Match for the AEW World Championship.

Shawn Spears the debuting Justin Law.



Next week: Sammy Guevara vs. Darby Allin and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes vs. Kip Sabian in the TNT Championship Tournament! Jimmy Havoc vs. Orange Cassidy! Brodie Lee in action! Kenny Omega in action!

We hear from a fifth group of celebrities and notable names in the professional wrestling business picking who they think will win between Jake Hager and Jon Moxley in an Empty Arena Match for the AEW World Championship.

Jon Moxley retains the AEW World Championship against Jake Hager in an Empty Arena Match with a Paradigm Shift on a steel chair.



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



Saturday, April 15, 2017

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 15, 2017

Chris Sabin beats Caprice Coleman. Lio Rush shows up during the match and confronts Kenny King at ringside before the first commercial break, and he kicks Coleman's arms away from Kenny King's hands on the apron so that Sabin can roll Coleman up.

Roppongi Vice (Trent Barretta and Rocky Romero) beat Cheeseburger and Will Ferrara. After the match, a frustrated Will Ferrara refuses to take part in the post-match handshake and angrily walks out on Cheeseburger after shoving him a few times.

The finals of the 2017 Top Prospect Tournament - Josh "The Goods Woods" vs. John Skyler - is next week.

"The Last Real Man" Silas Young, Hangman Page, Jay White and Jay Lethal beat Colt Cabana, Lio Rush, Hanson and Bobby Fish in a 8-Man Wild Card Tag Team Match to take part in a Four Corners Survival Match in a future episode of Ring of Honor television. This happens despite the winning team brawling with each other and after Hangman page turns on the rest of partners after being disgusted with them.

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 15, 2017

Results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.

Big Cass beats Titus O'Neil.

Drew Gulak and "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beat Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for April 15, 2015

Dario Cueto meets Aerostar at the top of the temple, looking at the stars. The stars may drive Aerostar, but the underground drives Draco and that he will stop at nothing. Cueto tells him to make a wish on a shooting star, but to be careful what he wishes for as everything in his temple comes with a price.

King Cuerno, Texano and Cage beat Prince Puma, Johnny Mundo and Hernandez to advance to the finals of the Trios Title Tournament. Dario Cueto congratulates the winning team, then decides to have a preview of the final match by placing one member from three qualifying teams in a three-way match. The winning team is represented in that match, and that match is next.

Cage beats The Mack and Son of Havoc in a three-way dance.

Dario Cueto speaks to Drago. The meeting is much like Cueto's meeting with Aerostar.

Pentagon Jr. is in the ring, even though he doesn't have a match. His next sacrifice is dedicated to his master...and that sacrifice is the ring announcer, Melissa Santos. Vampiro is about to break this up, but Sexy Star makes the save.

Dario Cueto takes over as ring announcer.

Drago beats Aerostar to win the Best of Five Series. Both men show respect after the match. Dario Cueto rewards Drago a Lucha Underground title shot. However, if Drago loses the match, he will be banned from Lucha Underground forever.



Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 15, 2015

Solomon Crowe beats CJ Parker with the Stretch Muffler. After the match, he says "Stay tuned, because the real show is just beginning."

Baron Corbin quickly beats Steve Cutler.

Sami Zayn refuses to let Rhyno use him to get to the top.

Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady beat Sawyer Fulton and Angelo Dawkins. During the match, Blake and Murphy show up and give Carmella flowers.



Alex Riley calls out Kevin Owens and challenges him to a match next week.

Dana Brooke beats Blue Pants in her NXT debut.



Next week: Charlotte vs. Bayley vs. Becky Lynch in a Triple Threat #1 Contenders Match for the NXT Women's Championship!

Sami Zayn beats Rhyno.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Tuesday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 15, 2014

Before Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) vs 3MB (Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre) begins, Jinder Mahal announces 3MB has their own mascot: Hornswoggle.

Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) vs 3MB (Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre) ends when Hornswoggle and El Torito go at it.



Bad News Barrett beats Sin Cara.

Tamina Snuka wins a Divas battle royal to become #1 contender for the WWE Divas Championship at Extreme Rules.



Triple H addresses the WWE Universe this Friday on SmackDown!

Big Show beats Jack Swagger.



Monday, April 15, 2013

Raw Deal - Raw Recap for April 15, 2013

Randy Orton and Sheamus beat Big Show in a 2-on-1 handicap match.



Josh Mathews interviews 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal). They're calling out The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns)!

After the break, 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal) call out The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns). Brock Lesnar shows up instead and destroys 3MB! Paul Heyman shows up and stops him, then says "It's time to get extreme!" A match is proposed: Lesnar vs Triple H in a steel cage match.



Kofi Kingston beats Antonio Cesaro to win the WWE United States Championship!



Dolph Ziggler comes to the ring with AJ Lee and Big E Langston. He talks about how he cashed in the Money in the Bank briefcase last week and won the World Heavyweight title, and also talks about how much of a show-off he is. He then kisses AJ Lee, and says nobody will ever beat him...until Alberto Del Rio shows up. He invokes his rematch clause, and he wants the match right now. Vicki Guerrero shows up as Dolph just laughs as Del Rio, and Vicki makes the rematch so. As expected, the rematch happens right now! But before the match can happen, Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter show up. Colter trash-talks both Ziggler and Del Rio. Del Rio beats up Swagger and knocks him out of the ring, then Big E Langston gets involved. This gives Swagger an opening to re-injure Del Rio's knee and assault the man before connecting with the Patriot Lock. A couple of referees have to break Swagger away from Del Rio.



Next week: Undertaker joins Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) next week on RAW to take on The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) in a 6-man tag team match!

Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) beat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil).



Ryback is in the ring. He's tired of living John Cena's shadow...and after six attacks from The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns), losing at Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, and numerous letdowns from Cena despite helping Cena when he was attacked by The Shield all three times, he's had enough. He is now the biggest threat to Cena's WWE title.



R-Truth beats Wade Barrett with a surprise roll-up.

Teddy Long gets with Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox. It'll be Jack Swagger vs. Dolph Ziggler for the World Heavyweight title...and Booker T doesn't even know!



Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes) beats The Great Khali and Santino Marella as Hornswoggle attacks Rhodes with a mini-Cobra. Sandow gets a roll-up victory as Santino is distracted, grabbing the tights in the process.



Jerry Lawler tries to interview Fandango, but it doesn't last long. Fandango asks the audience if they want to go Fandangoing in. First, they have to pronounce his name correctly. They fail. Fandango leaves.





Matt Striker interviews John Cena. Cena's making it easy for Ryback to find him.

Jack Swagger beats Dolph Ziggler. Alberto Del Rio attacks Swagger after the match, and locks in the Cross Arm Breaker. The referees have to break it up.



Matt Striker interviews Sheamus, who is immediately attacked by "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry.

CM Punk appears with Paul Heyman. Punk says he never enjoyed his 434-day reign as WWE Champion as he was always looking over his shoulder and treasured the title like it was his life. The Rock was "the next challenge," as was breaking the Undertaker's streak. He then hugs Paul Heyman and walks off. Heyman is confused.



Booker T gives both Jack Swagger and Alberto Del Rio a title shot against Dolph Ziggler in a triple threat match, and tells Teddy Long to "handle his business."

Nikki Bella beats Kaitlyn with some Twin Magic.



This Friday: Sheamus and Randy Orton vs Big Show and Randy Orton.

John Cena enters the ring and calls out Ryback, who shows up. We see The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) hiding in the back. He tells him that in the WWE, friends beat each other up. Friends may be something, but the WWE title is everything. He dares Ryback to make a move in response to his actions last week, but Ryback walks away. The Shield show up, and Ryback stands outside of the ring. The Shield then pummel Cena before Ryback walks further up the entrance ramp. Cena then eats a triple-powerbomb before Ryback finally leaves.