WrestleMania 42, Night One - The LIVE Results

We see Wade Barrett's interview with Randy Orton from earlier today.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews AJ Lee. AJ Lee says that everything she has fought for a decade ago has now come to fruition, and that Becky Lynch is her Mount Everest tonight. She says that 11 years ago, she walked in and out of WrestleMania victorious for what was almost the last time, and tonight, she will do it again.

Vic Joseph interviews Sol Ruca regarding tonight's Women World Championship match.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Stephanie Vaquer. Vaquer says she has worked her entire life to get to WrestleMania and hold the Women's World Championship, and tonight is the most important match of her career. She says that it is about fame and attention for Liv Morgan, but it is about years of sacrifice for her, and tonight, she will beat Liv Morgan.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says that he is not playing mind games and that he is telling the truth, and that one cannot play mind games with someone who is mindless. He insults Jacob Fatu's intelligence and says that Jacob has re-offended since he left prison. McIntyre says he will take every weapon and beat Jacob within an inch of his life, and that Jacob will re-offend, hurt everyone around him and head back to prison. McIntyre then says that he is not the hero the people want, but the hero the people need.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews iShowSpeed. He feels like he is at the point where he has to do it, and while he is nervous about his first WrestleMania match, he is here. He says the training has been hectic and very different, and he hopes everything goes well.

We hear from The Miz, but he is suddenly interrupted by footage of Danhausen on the Good Year blimp.

We see Michael Cole's interview with Roman Reigns from earlier this week.

We see Joe Tessitore's interview with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes from earlier this week.

We see Joe Tessitore's interview with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque from earlier this week.

The Las Vegas Mass Choir sings sings God Bless America.

Lin-Manuel Miranda welcomes us to the show in the cold open.

John Cena heads to the ring as host of tonight's show. He admits that the road to this year's WrestleMania has been chaos, unpredictable and "very, very vocal," and that one could say that it is polarizing. He says that the time to talk is up and that the time to deliver is now, and that everyone is here to see who will stand up and deliver. Cena then welcomes everyone to tonight's show.

LA Knight shows up in a custom LA Knight pick-up truck on the way to the ring for the next match. The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) and iShowSpeed show up with multiple camera anglesafter a large banner with The Vision's logo drops down.

The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) and LA Knight beat The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) and iShowSpeed after Theory holds Knight down for iShowSpeed to attack Knight only for Knight to send Theory into Speed and then hit Speed with the BFT for the win. After the match, Logan Paul confronts iShowSpeed and smacks him for costing him a WrestleMania win. He then sends Speed to the commentary table and goes up to the top rope, but The Usos and LA Knight get back into the ring for a 1D on Logan. After the match, Knight gets Logan Paul on the commentary table, and Speed goes up to the top of the ring post and splashes Logan through the table, breaking it apart. The Usos, LA Knight and iShowSpeed all celebrate in the ring.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, three-time Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler Jahmyr Gibbs, two-time NBA All-Star Tyrese Halliburton and ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith are seen in the crowd.

Jacob Fatu beats Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned match after hitting McIntyre with a toolbox and putting him through a table with a moonsault from the top rope.

We see Marcelo Rodriguez and Jerry Soto at the Spanish commentary table.

Demolition (Ax and Smash) are in the crowd before the next match as The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) show up in white Demolition-esque gear.

Before the next match, The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) show up, with Nikki holding a crutch. Nikki says she could not get cleared in time and called up an old friend: Paige, formerly known as Saraya.

Brie Bella and Paige beat Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria and The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) in a Fatal 4-Way tag team match to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after Nikki Bella pulls Charlotte out of the ring and hits her with her crutch, allowing Paige to get the knees up to counter Twisted Bliss and hit Ram-Paige for the win and the title in what is Paige's first match in WWE in around eight years.

Comedians Tony Hinchcliffe and Jeff Ross are seen in the crowd. We also see the Drumstick Squad in The Cone Zone.

Rock band The Wonder Years perform Becky Lynch's entrance theme before the next match. For AJ Lee's entrance, kids dressed like AJ Lee, complete with replica WWE Women's Intercontinental Championships, skip and dance their way to the ring with AJ Lee.

Becky Lynch beats AJ Lee to win the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship for the third time after removing a turnbuckle cover that she previously removed earlier in the match, using referee Jessika Carr as a shield, sending AJ into the exposed turnbuckle as the referee is disoriented, and hitting the Manhandle Slam to win the match and the title.

Actor and boxer Chuck Zito (and George Kittle, still drinking beers), recently retired boxer Terence Crawford, comedian Funny Marco, Zuffa boxer Conor Benn, and The General - who has given the Dorfman Family the Big Break Seat Upgrade - are seen in the crowd.

Gunther beats Seth "Freakin'" Rollins by submission with a sleeper hold after Rollins puts Gunther through the commentary table with a Pedrigree only for Bron Breakker to return and nearly Spear Rollins through the barricade, allowing Gunther to get Rollins back into the ring for a sleeper hold and the win when Rollins passes out. After the match, Breakker runs down the ramp and hits Rollins with another Spear. Paul Heyman welcomes Bron Breakker back into The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) at the top of the ramp.

The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is seen on the stage.

Before the next match, Liv Morgan performs the dance routine for her new theme song "Trouble," which contains her vocals. The dancers from the music video are also on stage with Liv as they rip her clothes off to reveal her wrestling gear underneath.

Liv Morgan beats Stephanie Vaquer to win the Women's World Championship for the third time after Vaquer takes out both Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez on the outside only for Liv to send Vaquer into the ring steps and hit a top rope Backstabber and a second Ob-Liv-Ion to win the match and the title.

John Cena announces that tonight's official attendance is 50,816.

Bianca Belair heads to the ring in her first appearance in WWE in months. Bianca thanks the fans for their support, then announces that she is pregnant. Cena adds one more to the attendance count, then announces that the main event is next.

Staff Sergeant Yari Arista is tonight's Wheatley American Vodka's Military Spotlight.

Before the next match, Randy Orton's theme starts with the sound of a hissing viper, while "The American Nightmare" Cody Rohdes' entrance shows Cody Rhodes' history in WWE up until tonight.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton. As per pre-match stipulation, Pat McAfee must leave the business permanently. Before the match starts, Pat McAfee hits Cody Rhodes with a cheap shot, but Cody hits him with a Cross Rhodes. Cody then gets McAfee on the commentary table, and Jelly Roll jumps from one commentary table to the other to put McAfee through the table with an elbow drop before McAfee is taken out on a stretcher. McAfee flips the bird on the way out. Later in the match, Cody pokes Orton in the eyes, and Orton inadvertently hits the RKO on referee Charles Robinson, taking him out. Orton goes for a low blow, but Cody goes low first. Cody then goes for a Super Cody Cutter, but Orton counters with an RKO. Pat McAfee shows up in a neck brace dressed like a referee afterwards. Shortly afterwards, Orton hits McAfee with an RKO, then Cody hits a Cross Rhodes on Orton to win and retain after original referee Charles Robinson comes to. After the match, Orton grabs the Undisputed WWE Championship and blasts Cody with it, then hits his trademark punt to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Here are all the entrances from tonight's show!

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for April 18, 2026

Lince Dorado beats Aerostar and Joaquin Wilde in a Triple Threat Match after Lince counters a top rope hurricanrana into a Sunset Flip for the pin and the win.

Backstage, The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) attack Murder Clown until Psycho Clown and Pagano come to his aid.

In footage from earlier today, Dorian Roldan tells his mother, AAA President Marisela Pena, that they are losing out on opportunities and that they had the most important moment of AAA in their hands with El Hijo del Vikingo entering WrestleMania as Intercontinental Champion until it did not happen thanks to Mini Vikingo. He says that AAA left a lot of money on the table without WrestleMania exposure, and says that things have been chaotic as there has been no leadership or clear vision. Roldan wants to be named as an associate in the family business as well as General Manager of AAA, as he has the vision, education and the leadership to take AAA to the next level. Marisela Pena says that it has been a tough year and that Dorian Roldan has had to make some difficult choices, ans tells him to give her a week to think about it.

Mr. Iguana and Lola Vice retain the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championships against Dinamico and La Hiedra.

We see Mexican wrestling influencers' reactions to what happened between El Grande Americano I and El Grande Americano II last week.

Backstage, we hear from El Grande Americano II. He says that his words from Rey de Reyes came from the heart and were not out of obligation, then tells the person he is talking to that he is a two-time Mega Champion who has also won the Rey de Reyes Tournament. We then find out that he is talking to Texano Jr., who says that El Grande Americano II has a point, but his accolades are fleeting and lost to time and the love of the fans is forever. El Grande Americano II admits he was not here when the legends started it, but now, it is his responsibility to defend it, and it would be an honor to team with Texano Jr. to defend what Texano Jr. and the legends have built. Texano Jr. says he sees how the fans love El Grande Americano II, and he respects that, as it is not easy to get respect in Mexico. He also states that accepting a mask vs. mask match is a Mexican tradition and is also worthy of respect. Texano Jr. says it is time they team up. El Grande Americano II says they will do this for AAA and for Mexico.

Ivar beats Psycho Clown. During the match, Psycho Clown inadvertently drop kicks Ivar into the referee, sandwiching the referee in the corner. Psycho Clown then hits the Psycho Driver on Ivar, but the referee is down. Erik shows up, and he and Ivar overpower Psycho Clown before Erik revives the referee so that Ivar can get the pin and the win. After the match, Pagano shows up too late to save Psycho Clown as The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) leave the ring, then Pagano and Psycho Clown head to the back, with Psycho Clown getting angry with Pagano. Backstage, both men start shoving each other, and Pagano tells Psycho Clown to be careful of what he is accusing him of. Both men walk away from each other, then Psycho Clown finds Murder Clown laid out on the floor. He then finds a black bandana with a bunch of skulls on it, and comes to the conclusion that Pagano is responsible.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 18, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Derrick King. Sanders says he beat Tim Bosby once and he can beat him again, and calls him out so he can face him for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. Bosby shows up and says Ray Sanders is nothing more than a charity case, but if he wants another shot, he will got it on the condition that if Sanders loses again, he cannot challenge for the title again for as long as he is champion. Sanders accepts the challenge, and the match happens right now. Bosby takes this an an opportunity to ram Sanders into the ring post before the match can begin. Derrick King guests on commentary.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Gift" Ray Sanders by submission with the ankle lock. As per pre-match stipulation, Sanders cannot challenge for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship again for as long as Bosby is champion.

Jake Brewer announces that next week, The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) and The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) will face off in a steel cage match.

Xya vs. Raven Black ends in a no-contest. During the match, Raven Black grabs a bottle, and when Paige Collett tries to stop her, Raven hits her in the back of the head with the bottle when she turns her back.

CJ Money beats Main Event Bradley in a Tough Love Match after CJ Blaine and Mama Money confront Bradley for illegally choking CJ Money, allowing CJ Money to get the schoolkid pin and the win. After the match, Bradley tries to shake CJ Money's hand only for CJ Money to bring him down with a drop toe hold so that Mama Money can whip Bradley in the back with a leather belt.

We hear from Matchmaker King Cobra, who calls out Vince Russo, saying that if Russo gets out of line even once, he will send him back where he came from. Meanwhile, in the parking lot, Vince Russo tells Caleb Konley that Memphis Wrestling paid a lot of money to get him here, and that they are not going back. Konley says he has some friends in Juggalo Championship Wrestling and that they will flush the toilet that is Memphis Wrestling.

The Circus (Barnabas the Leader, Jackson Crowley, Abel Booker) returns as "The Outbreak," with Barnabas now known as "Barnabas the Bizarre" as they team with Kaleb Conley.

The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) and Big John Dalton beat Caleb Konley and The Outbreak (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) in a six-man tag match after The Outbreak inadvertently spit black poison mist into Konley's eyes, allowing Big John Dalton to hit a top rope splash on Konley back in the ring for the win.

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 18, 2025

Before the show starts, LA Knight attacks Tama Tonga and slams a car door into his right arm.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He sits down in the middle of the ring cross-legged and addresses CM Punk, references his initial AEW return, stating Punk only came back because someone wrote him a big, fat check. He then says that Punk only returned to WWE because he was written another big, fat check, then says Punk likes to pretend to care about the fans and about WWE and declares him a liar, a fraud and a coward. Rollins also says that Roman Reigns also pretends to care about the fans and does not even pretend to care about WWE, and only cares about himself, stating "Roman Reigns is in the Roman Reigns business." After claiming that Roman loves it when the fans love him, Rollins says that only he knows everything about sacrifice, as opposed to Punk and Roman, who he claims knows nothing. He then states that it all started with his debut in The Shield as a shield for Punk, and says that despite his sacrifices, he got none of the credit, as the camera was always on Roman Reigns, who he says was hand-picked. Rollins then talks about how he made every show and sacrificed everything that he had while Punk was being chanted for, and even when his knee was hanging on by a thread as his father died of cancer, he was there to ensure Roman Reigns lost. He says the story started twelve years ago when Paul Heyman him and Roman into WWE, and that it will end at WrestleMania 41, and he promises that he will do exactly what he has done all those years and lay it all on the line and sacrifice all that he has to ensure that the business moves forward, and that is not a prediction, that is a spoiler.

Carmelo Hayes last eliminates Andrade after Andrade leaps onto the middle rope as he and Carmelo go at it to win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. At the beginning of the match, R-Truth takes the apple out of Carlito's hand and munches on it, then eliminates Carlito before getting eliminated in turn by The Miz. During the match, Rey Fenix is eliminated after El Grande Americano (who is not in the match, even though Chad Gable is) suddenly shows up and trips Fenix off the top rope.

We look back on Triple H vs. The Undertaker from WrestleMania 28.

We see a sneak peak of Wade Barrett interviewing Charlotte Flair regarding her WrestleMania match with Tiffany Stratton.

Rhea Ripley heads to the ring. Rhea states that this weekend marks her sixth WrestleMania, and while they have all been championship matches, this one is the most important to her after all she has been through on the road to it. She says there is no point in talking about the past anymore, and this weekend, she gets back what she wants and does what she has to do to become a three-time World Women's Champion. Iyo Sky suddenly arrives, but before she can utter a word, Bianca Belair also makes her way to the ring. Bianca says she was showing up after her name was mentioned, then says that tonight will be her last night on SmackDown when she wins the Women's World Championship and refuses to give it up any time soon. Naomi suddenly shows up and says she has been trying to get to Bianca, but Bianca tells Naomi that she knows what she did and that she said what she said and meant it. She says Jade Cargill was not there for Bianca like she was, and as she says she will take care of business with Jade tomorrow, Jade shows up. Naomi escapes as Bianca holds her back, and Rhea confronts Jade only for Naomi to shove Jade into Rhea from behind. This starts a brawl that leads to security breaking things up as Iyo stands there only to hit everyone with a top rope moonsault.

Backstage, American Made (Chad Gable, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed) shows up and mocks Rey Fenix. Dragon Lee shows up and stands up for Rey Fenix, as does Rey Mysterio. Rey challenges American Made to a six-man tag match later tonight.

The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) vs. The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) for the WWE Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest after #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) attack both teams and run off with the titles.

Backstage, Chelsea Green, Alba Fyre and Piper Niven serve General Manager Nick Aldis with a formal complaint. Nick Aldis agrees that an injustice was done, then puts Chelsea Green in another match with Zelina Vega tonight and bans Alba and Piper from ringside.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis and security demand that #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) hand over the WWE Tag Team Championships. The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) soon show up, and Aldis takes the titles and makes a TLC Match for them between all three teams next week.

Randy Orton heads to the ring. Orton mentions the energy of this year's WrestleMania and proclaims that he will not be sitting this year's event out. He says he will be ready for battle, then issues an open challenge against anybody wanting to take him on and warns them that they will fall to the RKO.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Damian Priest, who says that he is done answering questions about WrestleMania before addressing Drew McIntyre, saying that McIntyre is not a victim yet and is not ready for this fight. He says that the fans are not ready for this kind of violence and says that he will beat McIntyre so badly he will wish that he was future endeavored again. He says that he will bring the fight at WrestleMania and that he will bury McIntyre.

We see another smoke-filled vignette with the number four. Along with a couch and what looks like a snake, we also see the numbers "4.25.25" on the screen.

Zelina Vega beats Chelsea Green with a Mexican Destroyer off the top rope in a match that sees Alba Fyre and Piper Niven banned form ringisde.

We look back on "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker from WrestleMania 25.

LA Knight heads to the ring. LA Knight says that Tama Tonga and Solo Sikoa likes to sneak around and play the numbers games, then says that he has taken care of Tama Tonga and that after he takes care of Solo Sikoa, it is just him and Jacob Fatu. He says that Jacob Fatu is a formidable opponent, but Jacob has never seen anything like him, especially after he has won the United States Championship twice. He says Solo Sikoa will eat a BFT tonight before proclaiming that Jacob will do the same at WrestleMania. Solo Sikoa heads to the ring, but LA Knight goes after him before he can get in the ring.

LA Knight beats Solo Sikoa by disqualification after Jacob Fatu shows up and trips LA Knight as Knight goes up to the top rope. This leads to Braun Strowman showing up and overpowering Solo and Jacob. Afterwards, General Manager Nick Aldis and makes LA Knight and Braun Strowman vs. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu official right now.

LA Knight and Braun Strowman beat Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.

We see a sneak peak of Wade Barrett interviewing Tiffany Stratton regarding her WrestleMania match.

Rey Fenix and The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee) beat American Made (Chad Gable, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed) in a six-man tag match.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring for his face-to-face with John Cena. Before he can utter a word, John Cena shows up for the face-to-face. Cena tells Cody to shut his mouth before Cody speaks and says this will be his 20th WrestleMania and his 12th title match at WrestleMania, and it will be the last time he ever wrestles at WrestleMania. He says nobody has ever went out the way that he is going out, and that Cody cannot prepare for a man who is prepared to die. Cena says this is so unprecedented because it has never been before and that there is always one more match, and says every other wrestler needs these people because they are insecure losers and that they are alone the moment they leave the business and come back a pathetic shell of their former selves. Cena says he is here to take the WWE Championship away from everyone forever, and that he warned everyone, including Cody, having warned him that the championship would get heavier and heavier and that he will lose it because he cares too much for the fans. Cena says the fans do not write history; winners do. Cena then admits that he found it impossible to beat Cody at WrestleMania until Cody refused to sell his soul, saying he sold his soul to the fans a long time ago. Cena says that Cody no longer stands a chance, and that the fans do not matter, for they will always make their own version of the truth that they want to believe. He says Cody will be able to do whatever he wants if he stops believing in the fans, but he is too weak for that. Cena then tells Cody that he will have to choose between believing what is right and winning. He says Cody is good, but he is scared, insecure and naive, and that Cody will either sever ties with all the losers in his life or blow his chance at winning and realize that he is just a kid in a man's world who does not have the balls of the last real champion. Cody mentions Cena saying that he is talent and that he does not burying talent, and while he knows "a graveyard of talent," this is about them. He says that this is a different WWE than what Cena has known, and back then, he worshipped him. He counters Cena's claim that he is underwhelming by claiming that Cena is overrated, overbearing and out of touch and time before making fun of his appearance as well as his "sanctimonious" comments and treating him like an errand boy. He also says it is 2025 and that Cena still cannot wrestle. Cena says that Cody is like the fans because he does not know what he wants just like they do, then says he does not have to wrestle. He pokes Cody in the eye and goes for an Attitude Adjustment, but Cody slips out and counters with a Cross Rhodes.

Here are the full highlights from tonight's show!

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

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for April 18, 2025

We look back at "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth vs. The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) from Against All Odds 2024.

Gia Miller interviews Mustafa Ali for Around the Ring. He talks about fasting during Ramadan while a professional wrestling and how appreciation and gratitude for what one has factors into it, the upcoming Eid holiday, as well as his birthday.

We look back on Leon Slater vs. Brian Myers from last night's show.

"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth beats Jake Painter.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 18, 2025

Bandido and Komander beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) after Bandido hits a Sunset Bomb on Shane Taylor into Shawn Dean and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty in response to Shane Taylor getting involved in the match.

"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) and Johnny TV.

Sammy Guevara beats "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson with a cradle. Lee Johnson is busted open after the match ends. After the match, Guevara goes to shake Lee Johnson's hand, but he is attacked from behind by Blake Christian. "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes shows up and makes the save, then MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) and Johnny TV show up and outnumber Dustin and Guevara until The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) rush in to even the numbers game. This leads to a five-on-five beatdown and Johnny TV hitting Dustin with Sammy's tag team title belt. Sammy gets on top of Dustin to save him from a further beating.

AEW Grand Slam Mexico takes place on June 18th at Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico!

The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds) beat Jon Cruz and Rosario Grillo. After the match, The Frat House (Jacked Jameson, Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance) show up with Shot Through The Heart (Love, Doug and Charles Mason) and TJ Crawford as pledges. Jameson brags about how The Dark Order is now down to two people while The Frat House everybody wants to , then says that win or lose, they booze. He says that when they say "chug," their pledges chug; when he says fight, they fight for their lives; and when he says win, The Frat House wins and the pledges lose. The Frat House then attack their pledges, and it soon becomes an official match soon after The Dark Order grab metal folding chair and sit down on them to watch from the ramp. The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance) beat Shot Through The Heart (Love, Doug and Charles Mason) and TJ Crawford in a six-man tag match. After the match, The Frat House continue to go on the attack, but The Dark Order chase them out of the ring with the metal folidng chair they were just sitting in.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Queen Aminata and Serena Deeb. Lexy Nair reveals the brand-new ROH Women's Pure Championship and that Aminata and Serena are in a first-round match in an upcoming tournament to decide the inaugural champion. Serena says she is the best pure women's wrestler in the world and that the championship was made for her, then declares that her book of 1,000 holds is not just a bible, but her life's work, and that Aminata refused to take it and learn from her. She says that Aminata disrespected her and that Aminata and her generation could not even bein to fathom the sacrifices she made to get to where she is at. Serena says she will beat and stretch Aminata and that she will make Aminata respect her. Aminata says she is the underdog going into their match, and while she does not have experience, she gets better the more she gets back in the ring and she keeps getting back up swinging like her life depends on it. She says that in her heart, she is already champion, and that not only does she know more than Serena thinks, but the student is now the master.

Atlantis Jr., Esfinge and Fuego beat Barbaro Cavernario, Euforia and Zandokan Jr. in a six-man tag match.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Speed Demon - Speed recap for April 18, 2025

Alex Shelley beats Wes Lee with a Sliced Bread #2 into a stack-up pin to advance in the tenth men's tournament to decide a #1 contender for Dragon Lee's WWE Speed Championship.

Next week: Erik vs. El Grande Americano!

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— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2025

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for April 18, 2024

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander guests on commentary for the next match.

Hammerstone beats Guido with the Torture Rack after getting Zack Clayton and Ray Jaz ejected by shoving Clayton on the outside only for Clayton to shove him back.

We hear from George Iceman and Ash by Elegance. It is announced that while Ash by Elegance has not been allowed to compete at Rebellion for the Knockouts World Championship, she will be at the match and taking on the winner. Xia Brookside shows up and questions if Ash thinks she is deserving of a title shot when she cannot even beat her, then announces that she has met with Director of Authority Santino Marella and has set up a rematch for next week.

In footage from earlier this week, Jordynne Grace says that Matt Cardona has recently gotten injured and that karma is a bitch, and while it will be a straight one-on-one match against Steph de Lander, Steph has no chance of beating her in a fair fight and that she will have a trick up her sleeve at Rebellion. Jordynne says that she will have a trick up her sleeve as well, and that she will see Steph at Rebellion.

Before the next match, Joe Hendry states that at Rebellion, he will be facing Rich Swann, and that Swann will be accompanied to the ring by AJ Francis. He says it will be his goal to make Rich Swann say "Uncle Phil, where did you get that hideous dollar bill spandex? Was it at the dollar discount store, where the discounts are flyin'?" Meanwhile, he will have a whole arena proclaiming that they believe in Joe Hendry.

Joe Hendry beats LSG.

We see a video package for The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) vs. The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) for the TNA World Tag Team Championships later tonight.

Before the next match, Cody Deaner says Jake Something would like nothing more than to get his hands on Mustafa Ali, and says that they can do this either 3-on-2 or have a third partner. He then leaves the choice to the fans as to whether or not he gets to bring out Rhino. The fans make it clear that they want Rhino, and Rhino joins Deaner and Jake to make it a six-man tag match.

The Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson and James Drake) and Mustafa Ali beat Jake Something, Cody Deaner and Rhino in a six-man tag match.

We hear from Steve Maclin, who says that TNA got a fresh start in Las Vegas, Nevada and that he got the first victory in TNA's new era. He says he has stacked up the victories as TNA has gone full circle, and he will make his presence felt.

Backstage, Eric Young is haunted by visions of a red mask crying out for help. He soon finds a masked version of himself, and tells him that he needs him to come back. The masked Eric Young says he is necessary and never really leaves, and that he is always under the surface and easily brought up. When Frankie Kazarian is mentioned, both Eric Youngs agree on facing Kazarian in Full Metal Mayhem, although Eric Young is hesitant about who he will become. The masked Eric says he has adapted a thousand times and that this will be no different. Both Erics become one, and Eric says he will baptize Kazarian in the waters of change.

Rosemary beats Jody Threat as Havok and Dani Luna have a stand-off on the ring apron.

We see a vignette for Jonathan Gresham. Gresham explains the third mask, saying he wears a mask because he has been embarrassed and has gone unheard for years, and that he is ashamed that he has just now learned that life is a costume party and he has shown up with his real face. We also see an image of Gresham sitting with an octopus mask-clad version of himself.

The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) after Alisha Edwards grabs at Alex Shelley as the referee is tending to Eddie Edwards.

"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth heads to the ring. Nemeth says that in two days, he will go face to face with Moose in Las Vegas, Nevada. As he talks about his debut, the lights go out, and Moose shows up. Moose says Nemeth may have a story to tell "the idiots" in the crowd who are willing to believe what comes out of Nemeth's mouth, then says that he is putting an end to all that and that Nemeth will lose at Rebellion because he cannot beat the system. Nemeth tells Moose his head games will not work, and says that when he debuted, TNA was where his interests lie, and that he is here to stay. Moose says everyone would love to see Nemeth beat him, then says Nemeth will fumble the ball like he always does. Moose calls Nemeth "a choke artist," and Nemeth threatens to choke Moose out, saying that he made a big mistake as he is in the best shape of his life physically and mentally and he is feeling something he has not felt in a long time. Nemeth says Moose thinks he is getting in the ring with "the old Dolph Ziggler" when he will really be looking across the ring at the man who will beat his ass and walk out with the world title. Moose and Nemeth then have a staredown in the middle of the ring to end the show.

We see a rundown of the card for Rebellion.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 18, 2024

"The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith beats Aaron Solo.

Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Jon Cruz, Savion Truitt and and Damian Chambers.br />
We hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling, who puts "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese on a pedestal in a vignette.

We hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Premier Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, Josh Woods, Ariya Daivari). Sterling says that he had a plan and put the plan to utilize the best resources to work, and now, The Premier Athletes are better than ever and racking up wins. He says that The Premier Athletes are the most underappreciated athletes in ROH despite looking and walking like stars, and proclaims that they will be champions by the end of the year. He says that Phase 1 is successful and that Phase 2 is underway.

"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats JD Drake.

Abadon beats Allysin Kay.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Taya Valkyria. Taya says Johnny TV is recovering from his Fight Without Honor with Dalton Castle and does not seem "TV ready," and is rehabbing his abs so he looks "TV ready." Because of this, she will be carrying the TV name on her back in trios action tonight.

The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson). After the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Premier Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, Josh Woods, Ariya Daivari) show up, and The Infantry and The Premier Athletes brawl before the numbers game takes over. All of a sudden, Dalton Castle shows up, takes off his shower shoes, and walks down the ramp before Mark Briscoe, "The Bounty Hunter" Brian Keith and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson join him to force The Premier Athletes to retreat.

"Legit" Leyla Hirsch, Kiera Hogan and Trish Adora beat Taya Valkyrie, Leila Grey and Diamante in a six-woman tag match.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Griff Garrison, Cole Karter and Maria Kanellis-Bennett. Karter says they are not returning Serpentico, and Garrison says that he does not care what Serpentico's mask represents as it is a stepping stone for them. He says that Serpentico does not have to trick them into a match and that they will beat him anytime and anywhere. Maria tells Garrison that he will need that confidence in his upcoming Proving Grounds Match against Mark Briscoe.

The Beast Mortos beats Nick Comoroto.

Lady Frost beats Marti Belle.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Nick Comoroto. Before Comoroto can speak, Jacoby Watts shows up and tells Comoroto to turn the page and start a new chapter, as "nothing changes if nothing changes." He says Comoroto has questions, but he is the answer and he can lead him to the light.

The Dark Order (Evil Uno and John Silver) beat Zak Patterson and Frank Milano.

Mark Briscoe beats Griff Garrison in a Proving Grounds Match for the ROH World Championship.

Here is the recap for tonight's show!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 18, 2023

Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid) after Ivy Nile confronts Ava Raine for distracting Julius only for Jagger Reid to fall on her from the apron in an act of incidental contact as Brutus shoves Jagger off the top rope and hits the Brutus Ball on Rip Fowler. As Julius checks on Ivy Nile on the outside, Gallus double-team Brutus Creed to retain.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Dijak says that if the main roster wants hard justice, they know where to find him. Dijak then shoves the cameraman to the ground after being asked about his actions towards Ilja Dragunov, then Apollo Crews confronts Dijak and challenges him to a match.

Noam Dar is next!

It's time for Nathan Frazer presents Hard Hitting Home Truths with Nathan Frazer. Frazer admits his return to NXT since Halloween Havoc has not been going so well and feels something is missing, but he soon realized that NXT is cutthroat and says that everyone is quality or else they would not be here. He says all one has to do is look inward and that nothing can affect if he does not slow down, and says that if one constantly improves, nothing can catch him. He then says it is time to practice what he preaches and turn things around.

Noam Dar beats Myles Borne.

We hear from Roxanne Perez, who says that while Zoey Stark can go in the ring, that does not give her free reign to run people down like she does and prey on people who she perceives as weak, which makes her the weakest one. She says that she will shut Stark up on her way back to the NXT Women's Championship, and if she has to beat Tiffany Stratton and her self-entitlement to get the title back, so be it.

Josh Briggs meets with Kiana James and asks her to talk to Brooks Jensen, but Kiana asks Briggs to talk to Jensen himself. Jensen shows up with cleaner clothes, his hair tailed back and a moustache, and when Briggs asks him to come back, Jensen says he is not a kid or part of his family, then says that Kiana has always treated him like a man before telling Briggs to leave.

Odyssey Jones is attacked by Bron Breakker before the next match, then says that this is what happens when someone gets in his way. He then says he had to put a stop to the "pathetic" Chase University assembly where everyone got a trophy. He says that if anyone wants to be a clown, they can go to the circus, because he is not allowing it anymore. Bron says that Odyssey Jones, Carmelo Hayes and Andre Chase felt it, then Duke Hudson shows up and tells Bron to keep Andre Chase's name out of his mouth and that he made a big mistake interrupting his MVP ceremony and tearing the Chase University flag in half before placing it on top of Andre Chase. After mocking Bron Breakker for being sad and moping about, he says that nobody puts down the Chase University name, not even Bron Breakker, and on behalf of the university, he challenges Bron to a match. Bron says the last time he saw Hudson, he took off and ran with the trophy faster than he had ever seen, then Hudson laughs at Bron for thinking he was done talking and says next week will be "a battle of the giants" when he faces Andre Chase and gets a Chase University-sized ass-whipping. Bron looks at the camera and tells Andre Chase to enjoy the next seven days, he will Spear his little ass in half and it will be the end of Chase U.

Backstage, MacKenzie Mitchell interviews Cora Jade. Jade says she was being nice, but Lyra Valkyria interrupted her before she could get to the rest of the locker and say more about the rest of the locker room. Gigi Dolin shows up and says she took out her anger on people in the ring, and that her "Instagram ass" will beat hers tonight.

Backstage, MacKenzie Mitchell interviews Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince). Elton Prince says the only way to get through The D'Angelo Family is to speak their language, and Kit Wilson almost panics when he mentions what he went through. He says Pretty Deadly will never be ambushed again, and that they will happily hand them another beating as they speak their language, play by their rules and leave them "sleeping with the fishes" next week.

Roxanne Perez beats Zoey Stark. After the match, Indi Hartwell shows up and congratulates Roxanne Perez, then says she would not be champion if it were not for her and that it would not be fair if she did not return the favor with a title match next week as a fighting champion. Roxanne says Indi is her friend in and out of the ring, but when it comes to the NXT women's title, it is every woman for herself, and she accepts the challenge. Tiffany Stratton shows up and takes offense to not being considered for a title shot, and calls Indi's title reign "pure dumb luck" after she barely climbed up the ladder and challenged beatable opponents. After Roxanne says Tiffany could not even beat her to win the Women's Breakout Tournament, Indi says she does not care if her challenger is an ex-champion or "some bimbo who thinks she has her number," as she will prove herself by beating both of them.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Grayson Waller, who says he is still on top of NXT and that Carmelo Hayes has what he wants, and next week, he will beat Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Championship.

In backstage footage from last week, Von Wagner opens up to Mr. Stone, saying that the WWE is in his blood and that his father "was a Beverly Brother." (Von Wagner's father is Wayne Bloom, who wrestled as Beau Beverly in the WWE back in the early 1990s.) Mr. Stone tells him that is a start.

We see Axiom look into a mirror and say that he only sees Axiom, as it is his identity. He wants to know why Scrypts is speaking in riddles to him, then says that Scrypts is not his nemesis and that he will be done with him when he beats him.

We see a Tiktok video of everyone in the Performance Center congratulating Tank Ledger on his NXT debut. Ledger says he felt the energy when he debuted, and that Dani Palmer will feel that energy when she debuts and crushes it.

Cora Jade beats Gigi Dolin after Jacy Jayne tries to attack Gigi Dolin only to be thrown into the ring steps and into Booker T at the announce table. After the match, Lyra Valkyria shows up as Cora Jade is about to speak on the microphone and tells Cora that the time for talking is over and that next week, her claim to be "the savior of the women's division" will be tested when they engage in battle at Spring Breakin'.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mithell interviews Eddy Thorpe, who says that he travelled all around the world to see if he could make it in the wrestling business and he focused on enhancing his skill set and gaining knowledge so he could make his family proud. As he says that people have stereotypical images about Native Americans in their mind and that he plans to succeed in NXT, Damon Kemp shows up and says he was impressed with him and that he might have something.

At Big Daddy's Bar, Josh Briggs talks with Fallon Henley about Brooks Jensen, and Fallon says that Kiana has Jensen wrapped around her finger. Kiana and Jensen soon show up. Jensen says that Briggs has held him back since they started teaming and that he is the star of the team, and that Briggs and Fallon are jealous of his great relationship. Briggs refuses to take the disrespect, and Fallon Henley asks Kiana why she is here. Jensen and Kiana then challenge Briggs and Fallon to a mixed tag match at Spring Breakin'. Briggs says that if this is the way he will knock sense into him, and Fallon says that she has wanted to get her hands on Kiana before kicking Kiana and Jensen out of the bar.

Dijak beats Apollo Crews. After the match, Dijak grabs Apollo Crews, but Ilja Dragunov runs into the ring and attacks Dijak. Referees and security have to separate both men.

Backstage, Jacy Jayne says that if Gigi Dolin thought her life was hard before, it is nothing compared to what she will do to her. She then says that Gigi abandoned her brother to suffer the wrath of their mother and would rather wrestle than protect his brother. She then says that when she is done with Gigi Dolin, she will run away from NXT like she did her mother and her brother.

Wes Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Charlie Dempsey after fending off both Dempsey and Drew Gulak. After the match, Gulak and Dempsey gang up on Wes Lee and attack him.

At an Italian restaurant, Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo think about how to get revenge on Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince). D'Angelo proposes that they do what they did to Paulie Montgomery, then says that the gloves come off and that they will face Pretty Deadly in a Trunk Match. D'Angelo then says that after Pretty Deadly get stuffed in the trunk, he will take them for a nice, long drive.

We see a vignette for Oba Femi where Femi throws numerous objects over great distances. Oba Femi debuts next week.

It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Tonight's guest is Carmelo Hayes, who shows up with Trick Williams. Carmelo Hayes gives Grayson Waller credit for finding himself in the main event despite continually losing. Waller says that he has become the biggest star without a title as much as Carmelo has with one, and says he is what a championship needs. Grayson Waller then questions "He is Him," then says that "Him" is Trick Williams and that Carmelo would not be a champion without him. Carmelo, having seen this coming, says Waller stole every opportunity he had and that Waller may not be "that guy." Carmelo then has Grayson Waller's accomplishments on the TitanTron, then nothing shows up, and Carmelo says Waller does not have any. Waller says Carmelo may have won the NXT Championship, but he stole the show. After Waller says he was the main event before Carmelo's music hit, Carmelo says that his "six out of ten" is three more points than any woman Waller has dated. After both men say they should be carrying other people's bags and roast each other, Waller says he will be champion and Carmelo says he will retain.

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

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for April 18, 2023

"Rock Hard" Juice Robinson beats Pat Buck. (This is the first televised AEW match, YouTube or otherwise, for Pat Buck, who works as a backstage official, having already recently wrestled QT Marshall at AEW House Rules in Troy, Ohio on March 18th.)

The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade) beat Brittany J and Kiah Dream.

Cole Karter beats Hunter James.

Tony Schiavone interviews The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson). Boulder says they are the biggest arms in the world, and Bronson tells Boulder not to explode on him. Meanwhile, a third man in orange Zubaz and sunglasses shows up and fires The Iron Savages up.

The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) - accompanied by Jameson Ryan, the third man from earlier - beat The Trustbusters (Jeeves Kay and Sonny Kiss)

Backstage, we hear from Cole Karter, who is interrupted by "The Reality" Zack Clayton, who says that they are two young, athletically and genetically gifted superstars who have a lot in common, even though he is already a star and Karter is on the rise. Cole Karter says he can see where Zack Clayton is going, and Clayton says "think about it."

"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats Dream Girl Ellie by submission.

Jora Johl and Rohit Raju beat Ariel Levy and Jarett Diaz.

"The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels beats Angelico.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 18, 2022

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Rollins welcomes everyone to the show, then says tonight is a party and nobody wants to party alone, so he extends an invitation to "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody shows up, then Rollins asks him how it feels to be on top of the world. Cody says this feels familiar, as they have been in the ring together in Buffalo, New York, and Buffalo is "Rhodes Country." Rollins says he has had a lot on his mind since WrestleMania and that this is about respect, but as Rollins tries to speak, Cody keeps getting cheers from the crowd. Rollins tells Cody he was going to mention how much respect he had for him and his family name, then reminds him that the hard work he put in is nothing, because he made Cody into a star in one night. Cody tells Rollins to dispense with the pleasantries and get to the point, and Rollins tells Cody that at WrestleMania, he had "an unfair advantage" as Vince McMahon's surprise opponent, which gave him no time to prepare, causing him to lose. Rollins calls this a tough pill to swallow, and calls it tougher that fans take this as a sign that Cody is tougher than him and says he cannot live with that, for he is better than Cody Rhodes in every single possible way. He says that Cody may be the flavor of the month, but he is not the flavor of the industry and he talks the talk, walks the walk, and dresses better than him, and he has been to the mountaintop that Cody aspires to reach, making him better than Cody. Cody tells Rollins that he has been to the mountaintop four times compared to his zero, but nothing Rollins says can change what happened at WrestleMania. He then proposes they ask the fans if he is better than Rollins, to which the fans agree. Rollins tells Cody it is not that easy and proposes putting the shoe on the other foot, with Cody taking on an opponent hand-picked by him. Cody tells Rollins he and the fans know the answer and that he did not come back to run from challenges, then accepts.

Naomi and Sasha Banks retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan. After the match, Rhea gets frustrated with Liv and blames her for their loss, then attacks Liv from behind when she tries to leave the ring. Rhea then hits Liv Morgan with the Riptide.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Rhea Ripley, who says nobody is entitled to an explanation as to why she attacked Liv Morgan.

WWE official Sonya Deville heads to the ring. Sonya says that as of late, she has heard chatter throughout WWE that she is misusing her power by making herself Bianca Belair's first title defense, then says she is a competitor and that she was forced to be an official until she could go back to being a Superstar. She says she made the most of her opportunity, and when she found a window of opportunity, she took it, because she knew she wanted to be in the ring with the best and she wanted to win the Raw Women's title off the best and nothing less. Sonya then says the fans can continue to scrutinize her, then says Bianca Belair wanted a competitor and gave her one, and that it is nothing personal and just business. Suddenly, Bianca Belair shows up. Sonya tells Bianca not to lay a hand on her or else there will be repercussions, but Bianca says they can have their match right now. Sonya says she did not wait three years to have this match in a "rusted out suburb," then says their match will happen next week. She says that next week, they will be in Bianca's hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee where her family and friends are used to seeing her lose her title quickly. Bianca gets Sonya up for the K.O.D., then throws her down without slamming her.

Veer Mahaan beats Jeff Brooks with the cervical clutch. (Jeff Brooks is James Alexander, who has competed on WWE before under the name "Jeff Brooks" and "Justin Alexander.") After the match, Veer Mahaan puts the cervical clutch back on Jeff Brooks until multiple referees and officials get him to stop.

Backstage, Sonya Deville meets with Adam Pearce, who tells her to worry about her repercussions and that an official investigation, even though Bianca Belair has been fined. Bianca Belair then shows up to pay her fine: one dollar.

Jeff Brooks is taken out on a stretcher backstage.

It's time for The KO Show. Tonight's guest is Ezekiel. Kevin Owens - who has Chad Gable running a lie detector test a the table - says that Ezekiel is Elias and will be exposed as the fraud as he is and beaten in a match against Gable. Gable thanks Owens for bringing him back to the show and says he will remain objective as he gets the truth, and if he does not get it, he will beat the truth out of Ezekiel in a match.Ezekiel shows up, then asks the fans if they want to "hear Zeke speak." Owens and Gable then start the lie detector test. Gable asks Ezekiel some control questions, and Owens tells Gable to control himself when he asks about Gable Stevenson, saying he is paying him $150 Canadian. When asked if his real name is Ezekiel, Ezekiel says "Yes." Gable says that Ezekiel is telling the truth.When asked if Elias is his older brother, Ezekiel says "Yes." Gable determines Ezekiel is telling the truth, then Kevin Owens asks Ezekiel if his real name is Elias. Ezekiel says "No," telling the truth further. Kevin Owens kicks Chad Gable out of the ring, then Ezekiel tells Kevin Owens that he is tired of being called a liar by the biggest liar in the WWE and he is having his first WWE match right here, right now. Owens is convinced that Ezekiel is lying and tells him to admit that he is Elias or else. Ezekiel says "Or else what?" Owens leaves the ring again, and Gable attacks Ezekiel from behind.

Ezekiel beats Chad Gable by disqualification after Otis pounces on him as he has Gable in a single leg crab.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle). Before the match begins, The Usos' (Jimmy and Jey Uso) music plays, and after the match, Montez Ford says that The Usos are not the only tag team to worry about.

We hear from Edge and Damian Priest. Edge says last week was just mind games and that the seeds were planted when he was in The Brood, and that the seeds will be watered by their opponents' tears. He says that he and Priest have not lived up to their potential and have not lived up to their abilities. Edge says that if it were not for Priest, Bad Bunny would have been smeared across the canvas, and says that he decided not to care what the fans think. Edge says he is here to take back his position at the top of the business and that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles stands in his way, and since he and Priest did not get their point across, he is challenging Styles to a match at WrestleMania Backlash. He says he does not care if their verdict is far and that he and Priest have decided to seize the day, then proclaims it is Styles' judgment day.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says that he accepts Edge's challenge, then the lights start flickering until they go out. When they come back on, they are a purple hue, and Edge and Damian Priest attack him before slamming the lid of a storage box on Styles' left arm.

We see a vignette for Theory.

Theory beats Finn Balor with the A-Town Down after Finn Balor misses the Coup de Grace to become the WWE United States Champion! After the match, the heels of the locker room celebrate with Theory in the ring. Afterwards, Vince McMahon shows up and celebrates with Theory on the stage, and the two of them take a selfie.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Seth Rollins, who says he has picked "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' opponent for tonight. Rollins also states that he wants Cody to feel the same way he did at WrestleMania, then gets a call from Cody's opponent.

R-Truth head to the ring for the double commitment ceremony for Dana Brooke and Reggie as well as Akira Tozawa and Tamina. Reggie and Tozawa are in the ring after the commercial break, along with invited guests. R-Truth reminds everyone that the WWE 24/7 Championship is off-limits during the ceremony. Dana Brooke and Tamina head to the ring, and Naomi and Sasha Banks help hold the back of Tamina's dress up. Dana Brooke and Reggie exchange their vows, then Tamina and Tozawa do the same, with Tamina saying "What she said," and Tozawa saying "Same." When R-Truth asks for any objections, Tamina suddenly objects and switches Tozawa with Reggie, then objects again and switches herself with Tozawa to be with Dana Brooke before objecting a third time and getting back with Tozawa. Both couples are officially deemed committed by R-Truth after Reggie and Tozawa place the rings. Both couples then kiss, but when Reggie gets Dana on the mat, a referee counts to three and wins the 24/7 Championship, then Tamina wins it off of him. Tozawa then gets Tamina in a schoolkid pin to win the 24/7 Championship, then Dana Brooke wins it back off Tozawa with a top rope cross body. Tozawa then gets away with a ride on R-Truth's back.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bobby Lashley. We see a message from earlier today from MVP and Omos where MVP tells Lashley that he will realize how much of a big mistake he has made hogging the spotlight for himself without him before stating he has moved on to bigger, meaner things. He says that Omos is superior to him in every way and he is teaching him everything that he taught Lashley about how to become a WWE Champion, then challenges Lashley to a feat of strength in the form of an arm wrestling match. Omos states that "The All Mighty Era" is coming to an end. Lashley says that to get to MVP, he must get through Omos, an while Omos is big, strong and scary, so is he, and he accepts the arm wrestling match.

Before the next match, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins reveals "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' opponent: Kevin Owens.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Kevin Owens by count-out after Seth "Freakin'" Rollins tells Owens to get back in the ring only for Owens to tell Rollins that this is Rollins' own match and not his. During the match, Rollins shows up during the match to watch from ringside. After the match, an angry Seth Rollins shoves Cody Rhodes off the middle rope to the outside.

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

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for April 18, 2022

Kris Statlander beats Ashley D'Amboise.

Andrade el Idolo beats Alan "5" Angels with the Cross Arm Breaker.

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese - now managed by "Smart" Mark Sterling - beats J. Spade.

The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) beat Da Russell Twins (Allen and Cameron Russell), Dale Springs and Izaiah Zane.

Roppongi Vice (Trent Beretta and Rocky Romero) beat The Factory (Nick Comoroto and Aaron Solo).

Hikaru Shida, Ruby Soho and Anna Jay beat The Bunny, Emi Sakura and Rachell Rose in a six-woman tag match.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat The Andrade Family Office (Marq Quen, Isiah Kassidy, The Blade, Angelico).

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 18, 2020

This week's episode is a "best of 2019" episode focusing on Matt Taven. Highlights and matches include:

Matt Taven talking about making goals while injured in 2016, having to prove himself against Adam Cole to be considered World Champion material, "the real Ring of Honor World Championship," his 60-minute draw against Jay Lethal at 17th Anniversary, his ROH World Championship win in Madison Square Garden and his match against "Overkill" Mark Haskins at War of the Worlds 2019

"Overkill" Mark Haskins vs. Matt Taven for the ROH World Championship at War of the Worlds 2019

Matt Taven talking about his history with Ultimo Guerrero in Mexico and his match with him in ROH

Matt Taven vs. Ultimo Guerrero

Vincent cutting into the closing segment saying that Matt Taven has not changed and that he likes talking about himself every chance he gets before gloating about beating and injuring him at Final Battle

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Hollywood recap for April 18, 2020 (Non-PRO Shingle Edition)

Note: The following matches were taped in China in 2018 and are now being shown again as programming from the vaults.

Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) retain the United Tag Team Championships against Alex Chamberlain and Watts.

Heather Monroe beats Barbi Hayden with the Cat Lady Clutch.

Nick Aldis retains the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Colt Cabana.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by PRO Shingle recap for April 18, 2020

This week's episode is a best-of episode. Matches included and other highlights are:

Ryan Taylor and Sandra Moone vs. Royce Isaacs and Heather Monroe

Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) vs. The Rocknes Monsters (YUMA and BHK) in a steel cage match

The formation of Static (Ray Rosas, Andy Brown, Adrian Quest) and Adrian Quest and Andy Brown vs. The Soul Burners (Ryan Taylor and Tomaste) for the UWN Tag Team Championships

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 18, 2018

In memory of Bruno Sammartino, 1935 - 2018.

Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae show up to start tonight's show. The crowd chants "Welcome back," then Gargano says he has waited for the moment that he came back to NXT, and says it is great to be back home. He says that for the longest time, he was defined by Tommaso Ciampa, who broke his heart, cost him the NXT Championship and stole his career. He could not say his name as Ciampa haunted him, but after an intense, grueling 37-minute match, he has his life back. Gargano says he is back where he belongs, and the crowd cheers "Johnny Wrestling" before Gargano announces he is back in NXT. He says the last few months have been the toughest of his career, and he thanks the fans for their intense support. He also thanks Candice LeRae, whom the crowd also chants for, and Gargano says the last few months have been hard on the both of them. He then says he would not have been able to do it without her. They both hug. Gargano then says "enough of the mushy crap," and says he is back and that he and Candice have unfinished business. Candice says that tonight, she will handle that business by going one-on-one with Zelina Vega. Gargano says that if Andrade "Cien" Almas gets involved, he will drop him like his name was "Tommaso Ciampa," and after everything is said and done, he has one more place to go: becoming NXT Champion.

Ricochet beats Fabian Aichner in his NXT television debut. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Ricochet. Ricochet says he had a great television debut tonight, and that he has watched some WWE Superstars make a name for themselves in NXT. He then says it is his turn to take it up a notch and make a name for himself, and to prove why there is one and only Ricochet.

We see a vignette for Ethan Carter III, aka EC3.

We hear from Lars Sullivan, who says he has Killian Dain in a no-disqualification match, and that he can do whatever he wants to Killian and anything that comes to mind will happen. Tonight, everyone will see why he is a real-life freak of nature.

War Raiders (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) beat JC and Chris.

We see footage from earlier this week in the WWE Performance Center. "The Queen of Spades" Shayne Baszler says she is late, but she doesn't play by the rules and won't start now. Baszler then enters the locker room, interrupts a meeting, removes a piece of tape with Ember Moon's name on it and tells everyone to get in line behind her or get run over. Dakota Kai tries to leave, and Baszler harasses her as she does.

We see a vignette for Kona Reeves, who comes back in two weeks with longer, colored hair as he calls himself "The Finest."

In footage outside the WWE Performance Center from earlier this week, Pete Dunne tells an interviewer that he will see what he thinks of Roderick Strong when he comes back in a few weeks and rips Strong's head off.

Lars Sullivan beat Killian in a no-disqualification match.

We see a video package of Candice LeRae's time in NXT so far.

Next week: The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) return to NXT television! Oney Lorcan vs. Adam Cole for the NXT North American Championship!

Candice LeRae beats Zelina Vega with the Gargano Escape after Johnny Gargano stops Andrade "Cien" Almas from interfering in the match and putting him in the same hold. After the match, Johnny Gargano says the match was awesome and that they have one last piece of unfinished business. Now that Almas and Zelina are taken care of, Gargano challenges Aleister Black for the NXT Championship. Aleister Black shows up almost immediately, and stands at the stage as he tells Gargano that if he wants a match for the title, then next week, he shall have it.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for April 18, 2017

Akira Tozawa beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. The Brian Kendrick shows up to serve as a distraction for Akira Tozawa, but it backfires and Tony Nese ends up being distraced when Kendrick tries to interfere. After the match, Kendrick tries to apologize to Nese, but Nese clotheslines him from behind. Tozawa then teaches Kendrick "Lesson #3:" You need to have eyes in the back of your head.

Rich Swann shows up. He tells Alicia Fox she's had a week to think things over, but before he asks her to come to the ring, Noam Dar shows up. He isn't too thrilled about last week, and he calls Swann "a stinking, little rat" before telling him he's here to slap him about. Alicia finally shows up, and Swann asks Alicia who it's going to be. Alicia says that she thought Noam Dar was the future face of 205 Live and that he was charismatic, but as she got to knew him, she found out she never cared for him and that she really used him, saying he's immature, his cologne stinks and that he can't cook. She also hated how he said her name, and says they're done as a pair. Noam Dar leaves the ring dejectedly, and Alicia Fox then thanks Swann for all the gifts. Swann says all the gifts came form the heart and that they were all something she deserved. Alicia Fox leans in for a kiss to "give Swann what he deserves," but Swann leans away. When Alicia Fox asks for an explanation, Swann calls her out for leaving Cedric Alexander for Noam Dar in the first place, then leaves the ring. After Swann leaves, Alicia Fox snaps on the audience.

Before the next match, we see footage of Ariya Daivari showing up to the arena in a luxury car while wearing an expensive shirt, sunglasses and gold necklaces. After he leaves the car, he tells the valet not to scratch his car if he wants a tip. He still wears the shirt, sunglasses and necklaces as he makes his way to the ring.

Ariya Daivari beats Mustafa Ali after dragging Ali off the top rope and hitting the hammerlock lariat after Drew Gulak shows up with a bullhorn and a sign saying "No Fly Zone!" while chanting "I'm not lying! No high flying!"

Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews Drew Gulak, who states that his recent actions are the first steps towards a bright future for 205 Live free of high-flying moves.

Austin Aries beats TJ Perkins despite pain in his left knee during the match. A furious Neville runs in after the match and almost decimates Aries, but Aries gets the Last Chancery in. As he does, Perkins stomps Aries before sending him into the corner. Neville and Perkins then corner stomp Aries before Perkins hits him with the Detonation Kick. Neville then puts Aries in the Rings of Saturn as referees try to restore order.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for April 18, 2017

In memory of Matthew "Rosey" Anoa'i, 1970-2017.

Charlotte Flair appears to start tonight's show. Last week, she arrived at SmackDown Live, and she wants to know why she has not been granted a SmackDown Women's title match yet. Naomi shows up instead of Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan, who tells Charlotte there are no kings or queens on SmackDown Live, but there are champions, and she finds it amazing she's begging for a title shot. Naomi decides to give her what she wants, right here, right now...and belts her in the face. Shane finally dances in and makes the match official, then Shane tells Charlotte she has to earn her opportunities here. If Charlotte beats Naomi tonight, she'll be able to face her again for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship next week. After this, Charlotte and Naomi continue to brawl.

Natalya confronts Commissioner Shane McMahon for giving Charlotte Flair a chance at a title shot. Carmella shows up with James Ellsworth, and agrees with Natalya, but James Ellsworth says Carmellla should be the face of SmackDown Live, not Natalya. Tamina also shows up, also angry about Charlotte Flair getting a chance at a title shot. After some arguing, Natalya tells Carmella and Tamina that she has a plan. The three of them then leave.

Jinder Mahal beats Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, Luke Harper and Mojo Rawley in a Six-Pack Challenge to become #1 contender for the WWE Championship after The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra) crawl out of the ring and stop Sami Zayn from hitting Jinder with his Helluva Kick. Renee Young interviews Jinder Mahal after the match, and Jinder Mahal accuses the crowd of racism for booing him before announcing that they will accept him as their new WWE Champion. After the match, Randy Orton shows up and congratulates him, but tells him his prize won't be the WWE Championship. Instead, it will be an RKO. Before he can take out Jinder, he's got to take out Bray Wyatt and burn down his House of Horrors. Bray appears on the TitanTron, and wants Orton to feel his pain. Bray then states that nothing will compare to the House of Horrors, and promises that Orton won't be able to walk out.

We get a look at "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura.

Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, who doesn't care who he faces for the United States Championship. Baron Corbin suddenly shows up and says Styles didn't pin him and that he and Sami Zayn stuck their noses in his business. Styles says he's in the business of winning, and tells Corbin he can give him an encore performance tonight. Corbin says he's okay with that, and tells Styles to just remember that "he asked for it."

Charlotte Flair is backstage when she runs into Natalya, Carmella, James Ellsworth and Tamina. The four of them sarcastically welcome Charlotte to SmackDown Live as she makes her way to the ring.

Charlotte Flair beats Naomi to become #1 contender for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship after booting Naomi in the back during the Rear View and hitting Natural Selection.

The hosts of Team Ninja Warrior, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila and Matt Iseman are in the front row.

Backstage, Natalya, Carmella, James Ellsworth and Tamina look down on Charlotte Flair.

Primo and Epico Colon (who are no longer called The Shining Stars) get a surprise victory on American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) after Primo scores a surprise roll-up pin on Jason Jordan.

We see another vignette of Lana dancing, as she is coming soon to SmackDown Live.

Dasha Fuentes interviews "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger. We then see a video package of Dillinger that explains why people are excited to see him on SmackDown Live and why he's "The Perfect Ten."

Kevin Owens quickly beats Gary Gandy in a Face of America Challenge. Before the match, Owens dismisses ring announcer Greg Hamilton and introduces himself (and hails from Montreal, Quebec, Canada as opposed to Marieville) before asking his opponent to state his name. After the match, he tells "the lazy citizens of the United States of America" to shut up, put the hot dogs down and listen to him as he states that he will become "The Face of America" and that Chris Jericho and AJ Styles will not take the United States title from him. He then guests on commentary for the next match.

Austin Aries promises to wipe the smile off TJ Perkins' face tonight on 205 Live.

AJ Styles beats Baron Corbin by count-out after Baron Corbin heaves him into Kevin Owens and Styles sends Corbin over the barricade.

On Talking Smack, Jinder Mahal declares himself "the new American dream."

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 18, 2016

The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) try to recruit Apollo Crews as their new fourth member after Curtis Axel mentions that Adam Rose is on "a half-baked, transdimensional search for a bunny" (obviously a jab on Adam Rose's second Wellness Policy violation and 60-day suspension). After the three of them come up with potential punny nicknames for Crews, Crews says he'll join...if one of them can beat him tonight. If they can't, they have to leave him alone...forever.

Dean Ambrose starts tonight's show with The Ambrose Asylum. His guest tonight is Shane McMahon, whom Ambrose credits for "giving him his big break in this talk show business." We see the footage of Shane diving off the top of the Cell for an elbow drop at WrestleMania, then Ambrose gives Shane kudos for having the guts to do it. When Ambrose asks what Shane's agenda is, Shane says it's the fans as they deserve better, and that WWE has now evolved and that this is the beginning of a new era. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up, and says he's saying the same crap as ever: a McMahon mad with power who has a personal vendetta against him, especially after Shane tossed him out of the building last week for threatening to beat up Sami Zayn. Owens says that Sami Zayn isn't good enough to make it on his own, but Sami Zayn shows up and says he got the call-up before Owens, and that he knows it drives him crazy and caused him to throw their friendship down the drain. He says that Owens wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him, and that Owens has now made a name for stabbing his friends in the back. Chris Jericho shows up. Jericho agrees with Owens, saying that Shane is "drunk with power" and that Shane should remember that he is the best at what he does after ending The Highlight Reel. All four men argue, and Dean tells them all to be careful around the potted plant in the ring. Shane then makes some matches: Jericho vs. Ambrose and Owens vs. Zayn, both at Payback. Shane then gets out of the ring, and Ambrose hands him the potted plant. All four men fight, and Zayn tosses out both Jericho and Owens.

Chris Jericho beats Sami Zayn after thumbing Zayn in the eye.

Mauro Ranallo is about to interview AJ Styles when Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, who thank him for getting their foot in the door.

Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady have some words for The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) before their match.

Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady beat The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) in their Raw debut to continue to the finals of the #1 Contender's Tag Team Tournament.

Roman Reigns shows up. He says that AJ Styles won't be able to outwrestle him at Payback, and says that this "new era" is "the era of the Roman Empire and we're here to stay." AJ Styles shows up. He tells Roman he's one heck of a champion and that he has it all, but he says that having the match of his life is what he does and that it will make him champion. Roman says he feels everything AJ said, as he had the match of his life at WrestleMania and that it's the reason the WWE Universe likes AJ. Roman says he will still win at Payback, as he'd rather be respected with the title than liked with out. AJ says he'd rather have both happen, as that would make him a phenomenal champion. AJ leaves, then Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson show up and attack Roman from behind.

Backstage, AJ Styles tells Roman Reigns that he did not expect Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson to attack him, but Roman doesn't believe him because they attacked The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) last week. AJ says he doesn't need his friends to win the title, but Roman tells him to bring all his friends, as in the end, he doesn't care.

Dolph Ziggler guests on commentary for the next match.

Baron Corbin beats Fandango after throwing him into Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Ziggler attacks Corbin from behind, but Corbin lays Ziggler out before he hits End of Days on him outside of the ring.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Cesaro...who shows up after The Miz and Maryse talk about Prince George before making out. Cesaro says the only royalty Miz is is "a royal pain in the ass." Both men argue about the WWE Intercontinental Championship, then The Miz quotes Taken when he promises he will retain the Intercontinental title at Payback. When he re-does the last part twice, Cesaro shuts Miz up and says he'll be the one taking the title. After Cesaro quotes the quintessential line from "Rowdy" Roddy Piper from They Live, Miz takes that as a challenge, but tells Cesaro he has a match against Rusev, who shows up with Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio. Cesaro says he's talked with Shane McMahon, saying he knew this would happen, and says that this match is now The Miz and The League of Nations (Sheamus, Del Rio and Rusev) vs. himself and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).

Cesaro and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat The Miz and The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio).

Mauro Ranallo interviews Charlotte and Ric Flair. Charlotte says that Natalya and the rest of the women in the women's division are failures, but Natalya shows up and says that she still made Charlotte tap last week. She's talked to Shane McMahon, and she's gotten her rematch for the Women's Championship at Payback...and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will be in her corner.

Natalya, Paige, Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch beat Charlotte, Naomi, Tamina and Summer Rae after Charlotte taps to the Sharpshooter.

We see another vignette for Primo and Epico.

The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to continue to the finals of the #1 Contenders' Tag Team Tournament.

We get a special look at Apollo Crews.

Apollo Crews beats Heath Slater.

This Thursday on SmackDown: Miz TV with special guest AJ Styles!

Dean Ambrose beats Kevin Owens. After the match, Ambrose falls victim to a Codebreaker from out of nowhere by Chris Jericho.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!