Let's Go! - LFG recap for April 26, 2026

Shawn Michaels thanks Bubba Ray Dudley and Booker T for returning for LFG. With The Undertaker being part of AAA creative, Shawn Michaels needs athletes ready for NXT, and while he wants to do away with the scoring system, he does want others to help him, such as trainer and head coach Matt Bloom, who is also in the room. He says that with everything going on, he needs people in the pipeline at all times.

We are introduced to trainer and head coach Matt Bloom, and talks about his time in WWE as Prince Albert, A-Train, and Lord Tensai. We are then introduced to Kevin Owens, who is hoping to reach the next generation of WWE Superstars as he recovers from injury. Owens has been in the business for 25 years and professional wrestling is all he has ever done. He is glad to be around people after being out for eight to nine months. We are also introduced to Natalya, who is aware of the machine that WWE is and is also hoping to pass on her knowledge as well. We hear from Elijah Holyfield, who is back from injury. We also hear from Harlem Lewis, who was runner up in Season 2. For him, it is not just about winning; he is here to be better than all the rest.

Matt Bloom meets with Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley, Kevin Owens and Natalya. He says that Shawn Michaels has some people who he needs to be ready. Two of them are Nikkita Lyons and. Meanwhile, Bubba Ray gets to work with Drake Morreaux again while Kevin Owens is introduced to Keanu Carver. Kendal Grey is viewed as having the highest potential, and Natalya gets to coach her. Penina Tuilalepa, now known as PJ Vasa, will be coached by Booker T.

We are introduced to Nikkita Lyons, who mentions her injured right knee and the ten months of rehab that she had to undergo. She says that he has been trying to find herself again, and that she is the one writing the story. She then teaches Bubba Ray a secret handshake, as Bubba Ray is hoping to get Nikkita Lyons back to where she was before her injury. We then get introduced to Kali Armstrong, who ran track and field both in college and professionally before coming to WWE.

Kali Armstrong beats Nikkita Lyons. Bubba Ray Dudley and Booker T agree that the match was entertaining and that both women have plenty of star power. After the match, Booker T wants Kali Armstrong to think like she did in the match in future matches. Bubba Ray likes the physicality from both women, even though they could have sold moves a little more appropriately. He also reminds Nikkita not to do something that could take the eyes off of her opponent during entrances.

Before the next match, Booker T and Bubba Ray Dudley get frustrated with Keanu Carver, and Carver gets frustrated in turn. We learn more about Keanu Carver, such as how he got in a fight with his college football coach, wisely decided that he would not make it to professional football, and then became an Uber Eats driver before people asked him what he was even doing. This led to him coming to WWE through their recruiting page. Bubba Ray tells Drake Morreaux that Carver made a bad first impression before Kevin Owens speaks with Carver. Owens tells Carver to think about what is more important to him and to be more coachable. Meanwhile, Bubba Ray reminds Drake that he will have his fair share of doubters. We then hear from Drake Morreaux, whose contract with WWE is about to expire and that it is "nut up or shut up." Matt Bloom says that the clock is ticking and that if Drake Morreaux cannot come up with something that will make him more noticeable, his WWE career may come to an end.

Drake Morreaux beats Keanu Carver. Both men notice that the match is not very physical. Bubba Ray states that Drake did better in the beginning and the end than in the middle. After the match, Owens tells Carver that both men looked "too light" and were too careful, and that his offense and his presence needs to match and that he needs to be more vicious. Bubba Ray tells Drake mostly the same thing, and tells him that both of them need to bring it and lay it in. He tells Drake to dive into the swamp and fight the alligator with his bare hands, and to "let it go." Drake feels happy, but also pissed off, to be back.

We are introducd to Kendal Grey, who talks about her amateur wrestling past and being on the boys' varsity theme before saying that she will not stop until she gets what she wants. Natalya feels that Kendal is someone to watch out for as she and Booker T look into how to make Kendal vs. PJ Vasa look like a David vs. Goliath-style match. Booker T notes that PJ Vasa has a lot of pressure on her right now after the progress she has made in the first two seasons.

Kendal Grey beats PJ Vasa. Shawn Michaels and Matt Bloom agree that Kendal Grey will do great, and when Kendal goes behind the curtain, she finds out that Shawn and Matt Bloom have talked and that she will be going to NXT. Natalya is proud of Kendal, who says that she is where she wants to be. PJ Vasa says that the crowd was on fire. Booker T is proud of both women, saying they did what they needed to do perfectly. PJ Vasa is happy that Kendal is on NXT and is proud to be the one to push her upwards. We then see Kendal Grey sign her NXT contract.

The Dark Knight Rises - Gotham Wrestling recap for April 26, 2026

We hear from Commissioner Little Guido, who announces that the Five Boroughs Classic is starting. Each episode starts with a six-man tag match, one for each borough, with the teammates of the winning team facing each other in three-way matches for the main event. The five winners of these three-way matches will face each other in a Skyscraper Match in Los Angeles, California on Sunday Night Slam, with the winner receiving $50,000 that will be personally awarded by Commissioner Little Guido. This week's block represents The Bronx.

"Thicc Daddy" Andy Brown, Jarrett Diaz and "Platinum" Max Caster beats The Backseat Boyz (JP and Tommy Grayson) and Nick Dos Santos to move on in the Bronx block of the Five Boroughs Classic and will go on to the three-way main event later on. During the match, Jarrett Diaz tags himself in to get the pin and the win, much to the chagrin of Andy Brown and Max Caster, the latter of whom confronts Diaz afterwards.

Backstage, Brandon Sokler interviews "The Greek God" Papadon, who says that having a championship around his waist is a huge opportunity, and that when "Main Evant" Evan Daniels wanted the best and the baddest, he just got it.

Before the next match, "Main Evant" Evan Daniels tells the fans that they are in the presence of a literal star, and goes on to diss West Nyack, New York and its people before bragging about his Television Championship reign. "The Greek God" Papadon shows up, says that Daniels is dressed like "a Temu Power Ranger" while acting like a tough guy, and says that while he and Gotham Wrestling do not see eye to eye, Gotham Wrestling is still his house. He questions Daniels' sobriety before stating that the only stars he sees will be the one when he is looking up on the lights before going back home, crying to his mother, and becoming "the Temu Loser Ranger."

"Main Evant" Evan Daniels retains the UWN Television Championship against "The Greek God" Papadon after grabbing at the referee while trapping him in the corner, which allows Evan Daniels to kick Papadon in the groin and hit the Lasting Impressesion to win and retain.

We hear from 5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie), who are in Los Angeles, California. Danny Limelight says it is time to pay Commissioner Little Guido a visit, then compares Guido to The Penguin before stating they are tired of all the tag teams being thrown at them. Slice Boogie says they are trying to go down as the greatest tag team champions of all time and want real competition from real tag teams that have been doing it for a long time and not just teams that have been randomly thrown together.

Backstage, Jarett Diaz and "Thicc Daddy" Andy Brown argue over how Diaz got the win, and Max Caster shows up that he was the captain of the team. Andy Brown says he is sick of both men, saying they won and that this is all that matters, and tonight, he is beating both of them.

Alyssa Marino is in the ring with All Elite Wrestling Vice President of Talent Development Pat Buck. Pat Buck says that everyone here has gotten his attention before thanking the fans here for tonight's show, then Leo Sparrow suddenly shows up and offers Pat Buck some spinach. Leo Sparrow says that Pat Buck had a hand in training him, yet he is barely noticed backstage even though he was born a star. He says it is time that Pat Buck opened his eyes. Pat Buck says it took nineteen years to get on the map and that most of the fans do not know who he is, then tells Leo Sparrow that he is impatient and that he does not respect him due to cutting corners to become Create A Pro Wrestling instead of being the wrestler he trained him to be. Pat Buck says it took nineteen years to get on the map and that most of the fans do not know who he is, then tells Sparrow that he is impatient and that he does not respect him due to cutting corners to become Create A Pro Wrestling instead of being the wrestler he trained him to be. He says he will be watching his upcoming match, and that he will apologize and shake his hands if he wins, as he knows Sparrow will be a big star one day. Sparrow says Pat Buck will be shaking his hand when he wins, and that he will see what the fans have known all along: that he is "the son of the Son" and that the pro wrestling world revolves around him.

"Platinum" Max Caster beats Jarrett Diaz and "Thicc Daddy" Andy Brown in a three-way match in the Bronx block to advance to the Skyscraper Match in the Five Broughs Classic after Castler rolls up Jarrett Diaz as Diaz pins Andy Brown.

Playoffpalooza - Collision recap for April 26, 2025

Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland head to the ring to start tonight's show. The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) arrive before Swerve can even utter a word. They move Swerve's match against Blake Christian from later in the show to right now, leaving Swerve to wrestle in his street clothes, and watch the match from the top of the ramp.

Swerve Strickland beats Blake Christian. After the match, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson attacks Swerve from behind as The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) approach the ring, but Swerve outwits him and hits him with a jumping Flatliner. The Young Bucks then rush into the ring and go on the attack. They then lay Swerve out with an EVP-Trigger, and Prince Nana delays the Tony Khan Driver long enough for Kenny Omega to show up. Omega is ganged up on at first, but he soon gets the upper hand. Matthew flees, and he has to save Nicholas from getting more of a beating than he already does.

We hear from Samoa Joe, who says that Jon Moxley is simply motivated and that he and The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir) love to create chaos. Moxley says he does not face his problems, but distracts them so they cannot find him. He says he will not be a problem that will be distracted or will go away, and that he is coming for the AEW World Championship, and there is nothing The Death Riders can do about it.

"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Queen Aminata in a AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Match. During the match, it is announced that Collision will air next week at its regular time, but on TBS, not on TNT.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Satnam Singh and Jay Lethal. Sonjay Dutt shows up, and Lexy Nair leaves before Lethal asks where Sonjay has been while they have been sitting on the sidelines. Jeff Jarrett says that he has been wanting championship gold since the beginning of the year, and that he has been listening to the wrong people. Lethal says he will be taking the reigns from here on in, then everyone else walks out on Sonjay. Sonjay Dutt stops Satnam Singh, but even Satnam wants nothing to do with him now.

"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. After stating that he will bring "a playoff-like atmosphere" to New Orleans, Louisiana to the chagrin of the fans and getting his own chant over, he says that New Orleans' streets smell like "horse urine." He issues the open challenge, and it is answered by Hologram.

Hologram beats "Platinum" Max Caster, bringing his undefeated win streak to 23-0.

We see backstage footage from Wednesday where Master P talks about the events that took place when he was in the ring with The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katusyori Shibata) while also mentioning his community work.

Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) beats Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) in a tornado tag match after Leila Gray is knocked off the ring apron after stopping Lio Rush from using a chain, which distracts Top Flight just enough to give Cru the victory.

Anna Jay beats Taylor Gainey. After the match, Penelope Ford shows up and has a staredown with Anna Jay, and when Megan Bayne's theme hits, Penelope Ford hits Anna Jay with a cheap shot as Bayne makes her way to the ring. We see a video package for Mercedes Moné vs. Jamie Hayter in the finals of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

Bandido retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against Dralistico.

Backstage, we hear from The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith). Bryan Keith sizes up their situation and says they need to crack some skulls and get some wins. Big Bill agrees they need to do this for themselves, then asks whose skulls they should crack. Big Bill says they need a challenge, and that they have found two men who have made a name for themselves: Gates of Agony. Big Bill and Bryan Keith then call Gates of Agony out for a match.

Rush beats AR Fox.

We hear from Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta. Beretta says they have been called "underrated," which he calls an insult twenty years into his career. After Rocky Romero mentions not even being on The Conglomeration's (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly) shirt, The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) show up only to get jumped. Beretta says that the fans will appreciate everything they have done for them after all is said and done.

We see a video package for "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher vs. "Hangman" Adam Page in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Paragon (Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly). After the match, Stokely Hathaway grabs at Adam Cole after Cole checks on O'Reilly so that FTR can hit the Shatter Machine on Roddy, then Daniel Garcia shows up with a crowbar and chases FTR out of the ring. Garcia then goes on to call FTR "two of the biggest fakest pieces of shit he has ever met in his entire life" and tells them that they did not dig the knife deep enough to finish the job during their betrayal. He then warns FTR he will be after them until he gets hands on them and makes them pay.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 26, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says Roberts had a problem and took care of it, and Washington says he is tired of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels getting opportunities and that he will beat him and become the Heritage Champion. Robert tells the WWE ID Prospects that this is his house and threatens to fight any one of them. All of a sudden, Jackson Drake shows up, introduces himself and says he is here to solve a problem. He says he looks at Roberts and sees not a problem, but a joke and "a 400 lb. parade floatie with anger issues" who wants to fight people, then says he is just "the baddest man talking." Referees have to stop a brawl from breaking out after Drake challenges Roberts for next week.

We see footage from earlier in the week of Oso watching "The Gift" Ray Sanders training in the WrestleCenter. Oso tells Sanders that he hopes to hear from him.

The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow), now without Reverend Ash Taylor, beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

We see footage of Reverend Ash Taylor travelling down a dirt road and into a forest with his jacket in one hand and his collection plate in the other. He soon finds a sign in the leaves, and it leads him to an abandoned barn-like building. We then hear a news report for The Slaugterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James).

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats CJ Blaine following the distraction by CJ Money and Mama Money. After the match, CJ Money and Mama Money get in the ring, and CJ hits Blaine in the back with a leather belt.

Backstage, Nixi XS tries to call someone to help her deal with Diana Taylor when Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett show up and propose to back Nixi up against Diana.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against J. Webb after taking a piece of candy out of Makkari Kandy's candy bucket. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. After mentioning that the sour candy he just got was extra sour, Anthony declares another victory before asking who is next.

Backstage, Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe are met by Lil' Homie Lance, who shows up with new jerseys and a new name - the Bizzness Dawgs - and makes it clear he wants a piece of The L.A. Hustlers. Grind says Lance is not ready, but Lance says they can work as a team.

Wonderboy beats Larintiz X.

In backstage footage from earlier this week, Matchmaker King Cobra meets with Tim Bosby. He finds out that his rematch with Marko Harris will be two-out-of-three falls and will have the Cobra Cup on the line. Bosby is okay with the first stipulation, but has to think about the second one.

Indi Hartwell and Diana Taylor beat Nixi XS and KJ Rockett.

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for April 26, 2024

We look back at Ace Austin vs. Acey Romero vs. Tessa Blanchard vs. Daga vs. Jake Crist in a five-way X Division Championship Ladder Match from Bound For Glory 2019.

Gia Miller interviews Havok for Around The Ring. We find out that Gia Miller and Havok are really good friends, as well as how Gia Miller had to room with Havok for several months during the COVID-19 lockdowns as well as when her and "Inevitable" Ace Austin's apartment burned down. Havok also talks about her weekly podcast, her video game streams on Twitch and her three cats and her dog.

We look back on Steve Maclin vs. El Phantasmo vs. Trey Miguel for the vacant IMPACT Wrestling X Divison Championship from Bound For Glory 2021.

Zachary Wentz beats Leon Slater following the distraction by Trey Miguel.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 26, 2024

Ivar beats Apollo Crews.

The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) after Julius knocks Joe Coffey off the apron.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for April 26, 2024

Jakara Jackson beats Arianna Grace following the distraction by Oro Mensah, allowing Jakara to poke Arianna's left eye and drive Arianna into the mat for the win.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Dante Chen and Dion Lennox. Dion Lennox says it is early days for him and that he want to learn and grow, and with Dante as the gatekeeper of NXT, he wants to learn with him and not against him. Dante says he has his eye on everyone in NXT, and Dion has impressed him with his strength, agility and the ability to gain knowledge. Both of them agree that they need to focus on film study.

Jaida Parker beats Carlee Bright.

Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat Dante Chen and Dion Lennox.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 26, 2024

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Paul Heyman, who announces that Roman Reigns has voluntarily withdrawn from eligibility from the 2024 Draft, saying that this is a positive and not a negative after everything Roman has done and that Roman will not be returning in the immediate future so as not to hog the number one draft kick. He says that the first two draft picks will make history, and that he is intrigued as to who they will be. Meanwhile, back in the Performance Center, Jackie Redmond announces that NXT Superstars are eligible to be drafted.

Corey Graves moderates the contract signing between AJ Styles and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for their Undisputed WWE Championship match at Backlash. Styles arrives first, followed by Cody. Styles says that "two Georgia boys are about ready to mix it up for the biggest prize in the game," and that he does not respect LA Knight for getting under his skin and it caused him to lose at WrestleMania. He after getting his composure back, he realized he was phenomenal and beat Knight to get to this moment, then says that he respect Cody as they traveled down the same roads to end up in WWE. He says that the same person who gave him advice a long time ago also gave Cody that advice, and that person is Cody's father, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. He says that he learned a lot from Dusty and that Dusty was a good man, as he taught him how to carry himself and be a champion, and at Backlash, he and Cody will see if Cody can carry the gold. Styles signs the contract. Corey Graves hands the contract to Cody, then Cody says there is not a single locker room where everyone respects AJ Styles, and while he respects Styles and what he has done, that respect goes out the window at Backlash. He says that Styles has been in this position before and is not fit to carry the championship, then says it is not about winning the title, but keeping it, and as soon as he signs, it is not a dream match, but a "must win." Cody signs the contract. Both men stand up, and as Cody extends his hand, Styles says that while it was great to see Cody finish his story, his reign will end at Backlash. Cody looks back at Styles leaves the ring, ignoring the attempt at a handshake. Cody leaves, then WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque shows up, raises Cody's hand, and announces the first round draft picks. Triple H has Cody read the SmackDown picks while he reads the Raw picks, with SmackDown going first. #1 is Bianca Belair for SmackDown. #2 is "Main Event" Jey Uso for Raw. #3 is Carmelo Hayes for SmackDown, making him the first NXT Superstar to ever be drafted in the first round. #4 is Seth "Freakin'" Rollins for Raw. Carmelo Hayes shows up and introduces himself, saying that when they talk about who the hottest out it, they call him "Carmelo Hayes," and warns Cody that when he shoots, he does not miss, and as a first-round draft kick, he wants to shoot his first shot at him. Cody says fortune favors the bold, then asks if the fans want to see him tonight, then says he has his gear and tells Carmelo that he is on. Both men shake hands.

The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee) beat Legado del Fantasma (Humberto and Garza). After the match, Santos Escobar and Elektra Lopez show up, and Escobar says that while he is many things, he is not a liar, and that he meant it when he said he did not attack Dragon Lee. He says Elektra has tracked down the security footage and has found it, and says Rey will find it very interesting. The footage reveals that Carlito attacked Dragon Lee, and when Carlito realizes he is found out, Carlito attacks Dragon Lee again before fleeing through the crowd.

Bron Breakker quickly beats Cedric Alexander. Strange images are shown during the replay.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is met by Tiffany Stratton, who brags about what she did to Naomi and Bayley and asks where her title shot is. Aldis says somebody convinced her not to send her to the back of the line, and puts her in a match with Naomi where the winner gets a shot at the title. Tiffany asks whose idea this was, and Bayley shows up and says it was hers. Bayley says that if Naomi wins, she gets he rematch, and if Tiffany wins, she will see what it is like to step up to her. Tiffany says she will beat Naomi, then leaves.

Michelle McCool and Torrie Wilson head to the stage for the Round 2 draft picks.

Michelle McCool and Torrie Wilson head to the podium for the Round 2 draft picks. #5 is Randy Orton for SmackDown. #6 is Bron Breakker for Raw. #7 is Nia Jax for SmackDown. #8 is Liv Morgan for Raw.

Backstage, Paul Heyman apologizes to Solo Sikoa, who wants to know if The Bloodline have been drafted, then asks for all the details about Roman Reigns withdrawing from the Draft. Heyman gives him that, then says both sides not knowing what they will get when The Bloodline (Heyman, Solo, Tama Tonga) is drafted due to Solo adding new members. Tama Tonga shows up, and when Solo asks Heyman to repeat himself. Heyman runs away when he notices Kevin Owens going for a cheap shot from behind, and referees have to break up the ensuing brawl.

Kayla Braxton interviews Bianca Belair on the stage. Bianca says that she hopes that Jade Cargill is drafted with her to SmackDown, as she wants to put an end to everything Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka, Kairi Sane) has done and Jade is the perfect person to help her with that. She says Damage CTRL is falling apart, and when she and Jade have the women's tag team titles, they will have no reason to return to SmackDown. Solo Sikoa shows up and security and officials show up to try to break up the brawl, and security is quickly laid out. Randy Orton shows up and fights off both Solo and Tonga, and officials and security are able to move into place to break up the brawl. Owens hugs, then tries to get another piece of Solo and Tonga.

The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) head to the stage for the Round 3 draft picks.

The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) head to the podium for the Round 3 draft picks, with Bubba Ray covering SmackDown and D-Von Dudley covering Raw. The Dudleys put on their signature glasses before naming the picks. #9 is LA Knight for SmackDown. #10 is Ricochet for Raw. #11 is The Bloodline (Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga) for SmackDown. #12 is Sheamus for Raw.

Bayley guests on commentary for the next match.

Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton to decide a #1 contender for the WWE Women's Championship ends when Nia Jax shows up and attacks Bayley before throwing Naomi into the ring post. After the match, Tiffany gets Naomi and Bayley back into the ring to hit them both with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab. B-Fab says it does not matter where they get drafted, as The Street Profits will win the WWE Tag Team Championships and earn a one-way ticket back to SmackDown. Grayson Waller and Austin Theory butt into the interview, and Grayson says the Cincinnati Bengals know nothing about championships to get Angelo's goat for wearing a Bengals jersey. Grayson and Theory run away when Bobby Lashley sneaks up on them.

Teddy Long and JBL head to the stage for the Round 4 draft picks.

Backstage, Karrion Kross and Scarlett reveal that The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) have attacked New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne), and Kross says that regardless of where they are drafted, the violence will not stop until The Final Testament (Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar, Paul Ellering) gets what they want.

Teddy Long and JBL head to the podium for the Round 4 draft picks. #13 is AJ Styles for SmackDown. #14 is Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa) for Raw. #15 is Andrade for SmackDown. #16 is Kiana James for Raw. After a vignette for Kiana James, Jackie Redmond interviews Kiana, who says that she is filled with gratitude and that all her decisions have been made to lead to this moment and she hopes to prove that she is the "one percent" on Raw.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews General Manager Nick Aldis, who says that he is happy with his draft pick and hopes that the SmackDown roster will show out. He also announces that Tiffany Stratton, Naomi and Bayley will face each other in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Women's Championship at Backlash. Teddy Long shows up and announces that The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga) will take on Kevin Owens and Randy Orton, also at Backlash.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Carmelo Hayes. After the match, AJ Styles shows up and has a staredown with Cody Rhodes in the ring to end the show.

#1: Bianca Belair (SmackDown)

#2: "Main Event" Jey Uso (Raw)

#3: Carmelo Hayes (SmackDown)

#4: Seth "Freakin'" Rollins (Raw)

#5: Randy Orton (SmackDown)

#6: Bron Breakker (Raw)

#7: Nia Jax (SmackDown)

#8: Liv Morgan (Raw)

#9: LA Knight (SmackDown)

#10: Ricochet (Raw)

#11: The Bloodline (Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga) (SmackDown)

#12: Sheamus (Raw)

#13: AJ Styles (SmackDown)

#14: Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa) (Raw)

#15: Andrade (SmackDown)

#16: Kiana James (Raw)

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Bayley! Grayson Waller and Austin Theory! Carmelo Hayes!

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

All Access Pass - AEW All Access recap for April 26, 2023

At Nick Jackson's home, The Young Bucks watch their recently match with Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) as they get ready for their next challenge: a best-of-seven series between The Elite and Death Triangle. Nick says he considered retiring after the events of All Out, but he is still here. Both of them know that the Chicago, Illinois crowd will be hostile, as All Out took place there, and Matt admits he is not exactly looking forward to it.

At AEW Dynamite, MJF does a photo shoot. Meanwhile, Tay Melo finds out from Britt Baker that Thunder Rosa as she has a three-way tag team match. She also mentions that Ruby Soho is back from injury after that she does not know what to expect after she accidentally broke her nose. Britt tells Tay to just be professional.

We hear from Ruby Soho, who talks about how wrestling gave her an identity of her own and an environment where she did not feel like a misfit as she returns for the first time in three months since Tay Melo broke her nose. Backstage, she and Eddie Kingston catch up on things, and Eddie Kingston admits that he likes Ruby more than he likes himself. Ruby is not cleared to wrestle just yet, and she hopes to get cleared tonight so she can wrestle next week. Ruby admits to Eddie that she has not talked to Tay Melo since the injury, and Eddie tells her to be professional.

Thunder Rosa trains to get her confidence back in the ring, as she knows she will have to alter her wrestling style and move forward, and if she cannot get back in the month, AEW will need a new women's champion. As she trains, she feels a lot fo pain in her back, and says she may have to do more to heal up.

Two hours before Dynamite in Chicago, Britt Baker makes it to the arena. She finds out that there will be a big announcement later in the show.

Sammy Guevara finds out that he does not have a match this week. For fun, he tries out one of the camera crew's cameras.

The show finally starts. Tay Melo says that it has been a while since she has a match and that she needs to prove what she can do. She hopes that she will keep getting chances to prove herself and put her personality out there.

The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) head out for their match with Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix), and find out that the crowd is against them. Nevertheless, the match goes well, but Nick Jackson is fearful that he will overthink things and Matt wonders what will happen if the crowds continue to boo them.

The women's division finds out that Thunder Rosa has been asked to relinquish the AEW Women's World Championship. Britt Baker feels relieved that the women's division can finally move forward.

In Indianapolis, Indiana, Britt Baker tells Tony Schiavone that the women's division received a big morale boost with the recent announcement. Tony mentions that Jamie Hayter is stressed about being a champion, and Britt mentions that she is cautious about being the women's champion again because of all the drama that came with her championship reign.

Eight hours before Dynamite, Sammy Guevara does not have a match again this week. Meanwhile, Tay Melo finds out that she and Ruby Soho will be working together again, and that she needs to clear the air with her so they can be on the same page.

During the show, Tay Melo meets with Ruby Soho and apologizes to her and makes sure everything is okay. Ruby Soho wants to make sure that what Tay Melo did was an accident, and says that if it happens again, they will have a problem. Tay Melo hopes for the best and hopes that both of them will be professional, and Ruby Soho thinks that people will think that people will see the problems between them manifest on screen. After the women's tag team match, things go well, but Tay Melo knows that things are getting tense between her and Rubyl she is, however, prepared for what is to come.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for April 26, 2023

"Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against Bandido. After the match, Orange helps Bandido up and gives him a pair of sunglasses.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Adam Cole, who says that he will go out to the ring and call out Chris Jericho. He says that he will show Jericho the mistake he made, and if he does not show up, he will find him. After Adam Cole leaves, Orange Cassidy and Bandido show up, but they find out that she has already interviewed Adam Cole. Both Orange and Bandido go "Oh."

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Darby Allin and "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry. Darby says they both said things that they should not have and took things too far, and that they should squash things, especially with how Jack Perry lost last week. Darby also says he should have been ringside and not in the rafters. Jungle Boy agrees, and says it would have been nice if it were the two of them in the ring tonight. Darby says he would beat him again, but Jungle Boy begs to differ.

Before the next match, Jeff Jarrett finds out that the rest of his team is ejected from ringside by referees. When Dax Harwood shows up, Cash Wheeler sees him to the ramp, then heads to the back.

Jeff Jarrett beats Dax Harwood after Sonjay Dutt shows up and trips Dax on the outside, causing Dax to chase him around until he runs into The Stroke. After the match, Jarrett celebrates with one of the AEW World Tag Team titles.

We hear from Tony Khan, who announces that the opening ceremonies for The Owen Hart Cup will take place at Double or Nothing, and that the cup will be held in Canada as well as at Forbidden Door with the finals taking place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Wardlow beats an unnamed opponent. After the match, Arn Anderson says he has been in the business for 40 years and that he has walked the halls of AEW in three years and knows who is who, then mentions the NFL Draft and calls Wardlow "AEW's dynasty." He says nobody else has the power or the future he has, then says that Wardlow will one day have to do whatever it takes to win when Christian Cage and Luchasaurus show up. Christian teases heading into the ring, but does not do it.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Sammy Guevara. MJF soon shows up and tells Sammy that this is his moment, then kisses him on the forehead. Sammy kisses him on the forehead back and says it is "[their] big moment." MJF then says some people consider him "a gutless coward," and Sammy says that his agreement to lay down for MJF at Double or Nothing has made a mockery of the sport. Both of them then agree that they don't care, and Sammy says he has a fat check while MJF says his title reign has just begun, and Sammy says he will kick Darby Allin's ass before giving MJF a vest that matches his. MJF returns the favor with his own Burberry scarf. Both men then hug.

Backstage, RJ City is jumped by Jon Moxley while Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta show also. Moxley says tonight will be a big night for them, as they have scars to leave tonight. Wheeler Yuta then stomps RJ City.

Sammy Guevara beats Darby Allin after Tay Melo distracts the referee and MJF takes Darby's skateboard and hands it to him, which leads to Sammy Guevara falling to the mat after MJF leaves. The referees sees the aftermath of this and disqualifies Darby, giving Sammy the win. After the match, Sammy and MJF attack Darby, then "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry shows up and chases them out of the ring as Tony Schaivone gets a message from Tony Khan. Darby Allin then yells at Jungle Boy for allowing this to happen, then MJF says that he and Sammy are the main event of Double or Nothing before telling Jungle Boy and Darby Allin to kick rocks back to the undercard. Suddenly, Tony Schiavone tells MJF and Sammy Guevara that as per Tony Khan, Sammy has earned the title shot, but he may not be the only one, as next week, there will be a tag team match where MJF and Sammy will face Jungle Boy and Darby Allin. If MJF and Sammy win, they will have their one-on-one match, but if Jungle Boy and Darby Allin win, it will be a four-way match.

Backstage, MJF is furious with Tony Khan's announcement and says that wherever he goes, the "Triple B" follows. He then rides out of the arena alone after telling Sammy Guevara that the car is full when it is not.

Adam Cole heads to the ring. He says it is one thing for Chris Jericho and Daniel Garcia to beat him up, but the beating of him and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. that they orchestrated is unforgiveable. He then calls Jericho out, promising to beat him within an inch of his life. When Jericho refuses to show up immediately, Adam Cole threatens to come find him. Jericho's music hits, then we find out he is backstage. Jericho says that he does not want to be anywhere near a man like Cole who will allow the love of his life to be beaten in front of his eyes and do nothing, and calls Adam Cole a coward. He then says that while he wants nothing to do with him, the rest of the Jericho Appreciation Society does. As the rest of the Society goes on the attack, Orange Cassidy and Bandido run into the ring, but they are still overpowered. All of a sudden, Roderick Strong suddenly shows up and overpowers the Society to make the save for Adam Cole. Cole and Strong then hug in the middle of the ring.

It's time for QTV. Powerhouse Hobbs grabs QT Marshall and pins him to the wall, and Marshall says there is a conspiracy against them and that Hobbs will become a champion again. Hobbs tells him "Fix it," then leaves. QT then tells the QTV staff to "go to Plan B."

Rampage starts this Friday at 5:30 PM Eastern/2:30 PM Pacific.

Jade Cargill retains the TBS Championship against Taya Valkyrie with an Oklahoma Roll after Taya has to be warned not to use the Road to Valhalla or else become disqualified. After the match, Taya Valkyrie attacks Jade Cargill and Leila Grey and nearly puts Aubrey Edwards in the Road to Valhalla, but the rest of the AEW referees stop her from doing it.

We hear from Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter. Britt says that The Outcasts (Saraya, Toni Storm, Ruby Soho) do not know what they are capable and that she and Hayter are reasonable people until they have a reason not to be. Hayter chews out The Outcasts for declaring war against them and that the only way this will end is if they send them to the morgue.

We see a video package for "Absolute" Ricky Starks and Shawn Spears vs. "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson and "Switchblade" Jay White.

"The American Nightmare" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match.

Kenny Omega and Konosuke Takeshita beat The Butcher and The Blade.

After the match, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson says Omega is coasting off of his legacy and that Takeshita would be a "world beater" if he trained with the best instead of The Elite. The rest of The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta) then show up and attack Takeshita and Omega from behind, but as Danielson threatens to attack Omega with a screwdriver, The Young Bucks show up and level Castagnoli and Yuta before doing the same to Moxley in the ring. As Omega is about to attack Moxley with the screwdriver, Takeshita begs Omega not to do it, and that allows The Blackpool Combat Club to get the better of Omega and raise Takeshita's hand. Danielson tells Takeshita that he wants to be part of The Blackpool Combat Club, but Yuta hits Takeshita with a low blow and Moxley hits Takeshita with the screwdriver.

Generation NXT 2.0 - NXT 2.0 recap for April 26, 2022

Nikkita Lyons beats Lash Legend. After the match, Lyons is attacked from behind by Natalya, and Lash Legend joins in. Cora Jade shows up and takes out Lash with her skateboard, then has a staredown with Natalya. She tries to her with her skateboard, but Natalya gets her in the Sharpshooter. Lyons boots Natalya away before she can lock in the hold, which forces Natalya to retreat.

Backstage, we hear from Tony D'Angelo, who says that he was supposed to face Xyon Quinn, but he is not here, and he has to face Von Wagner instead. He then says that Santos Escobar will soon be "sleeping with the fishes."

Roderick Strong meets with the rest of Diamond Mine. He says that they have been struggling and that he will not tolerate it, as their group is too good to crumble like his last group did. After Brutus Creed says that they went through three groups in the tag team gauntlet match only to be robbed by Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince), Strong says that he has set up a match between The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) next week. Ivar and Erik show up and tell The Creed Brothers that they will see them next week.

Von Wagner beats Tony D'Angelo after Santo Escobar whacks D'Angelo in the back of the knee with a nightstick as two Mafia members in suits pull Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro off the ring apron.

Backstage, Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta compliment Roxanne Perez on winning last week when Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) shows up and tell her that her victory was a fluke, but Roxanne says she can prove her victory isn't a fluke. Mandy Rose says that she knows Roxanne wants to take on "the measuring stick" and tells Roxanne she will teach her the difference between a champion and someone who dreams of becoming one.

Nathan Frazer debuts next!

Backstage, Brooks Jensen, Josh Briggs and Fallon Henley talk about their match with Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Elektra Lopez). Henley says it is time to take care of business. Suddenly, the mysterious woman that has been seen near Robert Stone walks by, distracting Brooks Jensen.

Andre Chase and Bodhi Hayward are seen in the Chase University section before Grayson Waller attacks Nathan Frazer's opponent, Guru Raaj. He says that nobody cares about Frazer's debut and that things will get embarrassing if he takes one more step, because this is his show. Grayson says he does what he wants, when he wants, then sees Chase and Hayward and tells them that their university is a scam and that their sorority is "built like refrigerators." As Hayward and Chase confront Grayson Waller, Nathan Frazer attacks Grayson with a missile drop kick out of nowhere and overpowers him, then Andre Chase says that this is a teachable moment.

We see a vignette for Arianna Grace, who will be competing in the 2022 NXT Women's Breakout Tournament. She is a model who has also trained in boxing and MMA, and she is not afraid to throw caution to the win. (Arianna Grace is former NWA wrestler Bianca Carelli, whose father, Anthony Carelli, performed in WWE as Santino Marella.)

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Tiffany Stratton, who says that Sarray is a cheater. Suddenly, Grayson Waller shows up asking who Nathan Frazer, and Tiffany Stratton makes fun of Nathan Frazer, saying he has an accent and looks homeless. Grayson agrees with her, and says Frazer might as well debut against him before the two of them walk off.

Kayden Carter and Kacy Catanzaro (the latter now known as Katana Chance) beat Yulisa Leon and Valentina Feroz.

It is revealed that Brooks Jensen has been attacked backstage. Josh Briggs is angry, and says that Legado del Fantasma has left him and Fallon Henley no choice.

We hear from Kay Lee Ray, who says that it has been eight months since the journey began. She says that she is a fighter, warrior and champion, then says she has to ressurrect her past. She says that fire is a rebirth for her, then reveals her new name: Alba Fyre.

Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Elektra Lopez) beat Josh Briggs and Fallon Henley in a 3-on-2 handicap match. Robert Stone guests on commentary in the middle of the match.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Natalya and Lash Legend. Natalya says Cora Jade did not get the message because she is young and immature, and next week, she will break Cora Jade's legs and put the locker room on notice. After Natalya says she has noticed Lash Legend, Lash says she is teaming with a legend and that it is not over between her and Nikkita Lyons. She says that after she wins, she will take her momentum into the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.

Cameron Grimes guests on commentary for the next match.

We hear from Kianna James, who says that she is bringing sophisication to the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament and that she is relentless in both the wrestling and corporate worlds.

Solo Sikoa beats Trick Williams. After the match, Cameron Grimes and Solo Sikoa confront each other, then Carmelo Anthony shoves Sikoa out of the way. Sikoa tries to superkick Carmelo, but ends up hitting Grimes instead.

Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofe talk about their match with The Viking Raiders. Blade is nervous about the match, but Edris says that they have this and convinces him that he is a man with speed, power, heart and no fear.

Backstage, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Elektra Lopez) brag about their win, then Santos Escobar says that he proved that Tony D'Angelo is a low-life and a liar when he gave him a taste of his own medicine, as nobody threatens him. He then says that he got D'Angelo's message last week and that D'Angelo has finally gotten his.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofe. Both teams shake hands after the match. Afterwards, The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) stare down The Viking Raiders from across the ramp.

We hear from Wes Lee, who talks about his six-month journey back to being a tag team champion and the anger from losing the titles, then says going alone means new challenges and new risks. He says he can either bitch and complain or knuckle up and make waves. (Throughout the promo, Nash Carter - who was fired following allegations of abusing his soon-to-be-ex-wife, fellow professional wrestler Kimber Lee as well as a selfie of Nash Carter performing a "sieg heil" hand signal with a Hitler-esque mustache - is not shown or even mentioned by name.)

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Tony D'Angelo, who tells Santos Escobar that he is the one who makes the threat before introducing Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo (formerly Channing Laurent) - as his two "goombahs." He tells Santos Escobar that messing with him is dangerous to health and that he wants to talk things out with Escobar man-to-man before he takes things into his own hands, which he says is dangerous and something that Escobar won't like.

Mandy Rose beats Roxanne Perez. After the match, Wendy Choo sneaks up on Mandy Rose, and while she cannot shoot them with Super Soakers, she is able to hit a button and trap them in a net on the stage before she and Roxanne spray them with silly string.

We hear from Sloane Jacobs, who says that she learned how to fight growing up with her two sisters and that she dreams big. She plans to become the youngest women's champion in NXT history at 19 and plans to win the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.

Backstage, we see Joe Gacy surrounded by people cloaked in black robes as he says "Let's go change the world."

Joe Gacy heads to the ring. Gacy says the journey to change and embrace the world has come far as his black-cloaked figures approach the ring. He says that NXT is clay of acceptance of everyone that he has molded for the last six months, but the mission is not done. He says that not everyone buys into his way of life and asks why, before saying it is time to break away from the masses of people who want to live in the past and commit to the future and his vision willingly, because after next week, there will be no choice. Gacy says that Bron Breakker has not mentioned his injury because he knows that Breakker is not cleared to defend the NXT Championship because of what he did and because of Breakker's "fall from grace." Gacy says he will become the next NXT Champion, and the clay that he molded will be hardened into the vision of how he sees the world. Suddenly, Rick Steiner shows up. Rick tells Gacy that he has it all wrong and that Bron Breakker is cleared to defend the NXT Championship next week, then Gacy tells Rick that he picked either a great time or the worst possible time to come back before the black-cloaked figures surround the ring. They all step off the apron when Bron Breakker shows up, and Breakker levels a few of the black-cloaked figures on the way to the ring before levelling even more. As this happens, some of the black-cloaked figures hold Rick Steiner back in the corner. Gacy, however, is able to take out Breakker with a clothesline. The black-cloaked figures then pass the NXT Championship over to Joe Gacy, who lifts it over a downed Bron Breakker to end the show.

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

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for April 26, 2022

Red Velvet beats Dulce Tormenta.

Lee Moriarty beats Serpentico.

Anna Jay and Skye Blue beat The Bunny and Raychell Rose with the Queenslayer from Anna Jay to Raychell Rose.

Before the next match, QT Marshall talks about how everyone chanted his name a few years ago only to be told he sucks now, and says that he helped AEW exist. He then demands Justin Roberts re-introduce him so that he gets the reception he deserves, but he does not get the reception he desires. Marshall then demands that a fan flipping the bird at him be thrown out.

Penta Oscuro beats QT Marshall. During the match, QT Marshall gets on the microphone and says "Let the records show that QT does not suck!"

Abadon beats Charlette Renegade.

Frankie Kazarian, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat "Platinum" Max Caster and The Andrade Family Office (Angelico, The Blade, Marc Quen, Isiah Kassidy).

Total Miz Island - Miz and Mrs. recap for April 26, 2021

At Manor Marmiz, Mike brings home the groceries when he notices George sunbathing at the pool. Maryse leaves as soon as George wants sun-tan lotion rubed on his back.

After Marjo inadvertently teaches Monroe a dirty word, Mike shows up and says that there is a new country club five minutes from the house, which has a golf course. Maryse feels that Mike is only interested in the golf course, and says taht sh eis not much of a country club type of person. Mike asks Maryse to check it out just once.

George accidentally wakes Monroe up by playing music. Maryse feels George needs to get out of the house. Mike and Maryse try to find a new hobby for George at a hobby store, but to no available. After beating Mike in an RC car race and getting $100 out of it, George notices a food truck outside, and he and Mike get some lunch.

Mike and Maryse show up at the country club and take a tour. They end up being amazed at all the events they have for the kids, and Mike has a beer at the gentleman's lounge while Maryse has to wait.

Mike and Maryse meet two of the golf caddies and go on a round of golf. Maryse does not make the best first expression. Suddenly, Marjo and Pumpkin show up on a gold cart, and Pumpkin is suddenly on the loose. Mike eventually catches Pumpkin.

George shows Mike a food truck, saying he bought it to start a new hobby. Mike is unsure at first, but he likes the idea of it keeping George out of his house. Unfortuantely, the truck does not run yet.

At Manor Marmiz, Maryse has a ton of cakes and sweets in the kitchen, and is also dressing conservatively. Mike asks Marsye to just act normally at the country club tomorrow, and to help ask the rest of the family to tone everything down.

Mike and Maryse have an at-home interview with two of the people from the country club. Everything goes fine until Monroe says a dirty word, Marjo asks one of the two people if they are single and George shows up in the food truck with the "La Cucharacha" horn playing and advertisements for "Mike's Lil' Weiners" on the side. The two people from the country club are impressed with the food from George's truck and want him to do catering, and Mike and Maryse are deemed an excellent choice for the country club.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 26, 2021

Before the next match, Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman are at odds with each other after Strowman saved McIntyre, with McIntyre saying he had Mace and T-Bar on his own. Strowman says he will face Mace and T-Bar himself and show McIntyre how it is done. When Strowman enters the ring, he announces that the next match will be a two-on-one handicap match and that he will get the job done.

T-Bar and Mace vs. Braun Strowman ends in a no-contest when T-Bar and Mace refuse to let Strowman out of the corner. After the match, Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. This leads to McIntyre and Strowman teaming up again and clearing out the ring.

T-Bar and Mace beat Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre by count-out after McIntyre inadvertently clotheslines Strowman on the outside. After the match, Strowman plants McIntyre with a running powerslam in the ring for clotheslining him.

Backstage, Drew McIntyre meets with Adam Pearce and tells him he wants Braun Strowman in a match tonight. Pearce tells him he can do that.

It's time for Miz TV. The Miz and John Morrison are in the ring with Elias and Jaxson Ryker, and Miz says they are here in celebration of Bad Bunny's successful world tour, saying that without his and Morrison's star power, Bad Bunny could not stell out a flea market. He says that to prove the mega-talents that they are, they present their very own concert. Elias says the idea will be incredible, saying Miz and Morrison are musical geniuses on par with him. Elias then dedicates an unplugged performance of "Hey Hey Hop Hop" to Shane McMahon, and even Ryker takes part. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Damian Priest shows up. Priest apologizes for disturbing the performance, saying it moved him to have a surprise of his own in The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods), who also show up. Xavier Woods opens up his guitar case, and he, Kofi and Priest throw tomatoes at Miz, Morrison, Elias and Ryker.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Damian Priest beat The Miz, Elias and Jaxson Ryker with an inside cradle from Woods to Ryker.

Backstage, Sonya Deville opens the back door for a suspended Charlotte Flair.

Sonya Deville is in the ring, where she introduces Charlotte Flair. Referee Eddie Orengo, who was the official for Charlotte Flair's match last week and the target of Charlotte's post-match attack, is also in the ring. Sonya calls Adam Pearce's decision rash and says that Pearce did not hear both sides of the story, and allows Charlotte to speak. Charlotte says she has reflected on the past week and understands the errors of her ways. She apologizes to Eddie Orengo, WWE management and the fans, saying that instinct took over last week and that she wants to right the wrongs that she has committed. Orengo accepts her apology, saying it was his mistake and that he did not see the interference. Sonya then mentions that with Charlotte's $100,000 fine paid in full, Charlotte's suspension is lifted and she will be back in action with Orengo as the referee for her match. Charlotte then demands that Orengo apologize for his mistake, which he does. Backstage, Sonya Deville and Charlotte Flair are confronted by Adam Pearce for not telling him about this. Sonya apologizes, but Adam Pearce says he would accept his apology if he were inclinded to believe it.

Backstage, Adam Pearce is met by Braun Strowman, who reminds Pearce that Drew McIntyre did not pin him to become #1 contender for the WWE Championship. Strowman wants in on the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania Backlash, and Pearce says he will be in it if he wins tonight.

Sheamus heads to the ring. He says he is back and better than ever as a fighting champion, and that Humberto Carrillo is the first name of many to try to take the WWE United States Championship from him. He also says that Carrillo does not belong in the ring with him and cannot stand to his level. Sheamus then announces he is issuing another open challenge, but this time, the United States Championship will not be on the line. Carrillo answers the challenge again. Sheamus asks Carrillo if he is out of his mind before hitting him with another cheap shot before the bell can ring. As Sheamus says Carrillo is all bark and no bite, Carrillo fights back. Carrillo eventually hits Sheamus with a tope suicida that sends Sheamus barrelling over the announce table. As Carrillo leaves, Sheamus is absolutely livid.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP says that Braun Strowman is not in the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania Backlash yet, and that he and Lashley have some grievances to air.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Rhea Ripley. Rhea Ripley says that Charlotte Flair's apologies mean nothing and while she enjoyed Charlotte getting fined and suspended, she is glad she is back so their paths can cross. She says she will continue to be WWE Raw Women's Champion while Charlotte continues to "play rugby with the referees."

MVP and Bobby Lashley head to the ring. Lashley said he would walk out of WrestleMania as WWE Champion and did it, and that when he grabbed McIntyre and made him pass out, he held the title in the air and demanded respect, and the crowd response was a dream come true. He compares McIntyre lying in the ring to a crumpled-up dollar bill nobody cares about as well as gum on his shoe before saying he will beat McIntyre again, and is not happy his match at WrestleMania Backlash will potentially be a Triple Threat Match. MVP says he is offended by this and wants to know why Lashley is being treated like this, and says that all business concerning the WWE Championship must be made with their opinion, and Lashley says it would be disrespectful to do otherwise. MVP says that this same type of match is how Lashley lost the WWE United States Championship without being pinned, and says he could lose the WWE Championship the same way. Lashley says that he can beat Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman at any time and that McIntyre and Strowman know it, and says that he will have to observe his business interests so he can remain champion.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Matt Riddle, who says that he is still on "Cloud Twelve" after beating Randy Orton next week. Suddenly, Orton shows up and says they have nothing in common, and that he underestimated him in the ring. He says that Riddle earned his respect, then entertains the idea of "R-K-Bro," saying it is a catchy tag team name before asking if they can give it a try. Riddle is ecstatic, but Orton asks him to see how it goes first before they have a chat.

Backstage, Nia Jax calls Charlotte Flair a "spoiled brat" who is enabled by the WWE and her fans. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler says there can be no more distractions, especially in tonight's match. Baszler leaves, then Nia gets some flowers. Angel Garz shows up and says that he delivered them to her because she is beautiful, and wishes her luck in tonight's match. As she and Reginald head to the ring, Nia hits Mandy Rose with the flowers.

Backstage, Braun Strowman is met by MVP regarding Bobby Lashley's dissatisfaction with Strowman trying to get into the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania Backlash, but Strowman tells MVP to tell Lashley that when he wins tonight, there will be nothing he can do about him becoming champion.

Randy Orton and Matt Riddle beat Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin.

Nia Jax, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Rhea Ripley beat Asuka, Lana and Naomi in a six-woman tag team match. During the match, Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke show up, and when Shayna Baszler confronts them, Mandy and Dana throw a bucket of water at her. When Nia runs towards them, she slips on the water.

Backstage, Sonya Deville chastises Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke for their actions in the last match, and tells Mandy Rose that she has a match with Charlotte Flair that is coming up next.

It's time for Alexa's Playground. She says that Lilly is more than a friend to her, and that all one has to do to have their own Lilly is to ask nicely. She then tells the fans to concentrate and think dark, twisted thoughts and says "Lilly, Lilly, Lilly." She then tells the fans to picture something peaceful, then carefully inhale and exhale and think about how peaceful it is as we see images of koi fish, lilypads and pine trees. Lilly then shows up on the screen and screams, and it is all revealed to be a prank. Alexa says that Lilly is getting restless hanging out with her, and says it is time to unleash her on the rest of WWE, saying not to blame her for what happens next, as Lilly made her do it.

Charlotte Flair beats Mandy Rose.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says that Braun Strowman may have gotten his way, but he will not make things worse for WrestleMania Backlash and that it will all end with a Claymore Kick.

Braun Strowman beats Drew McIntyre to become part of the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania Backlash. During the match, MVP and Bobby Lashley show up to keep an eye on the match. Later on in the match, Lashley distracts the referee so that MVP can pull Drew McIntyre out of a running powerslam. It works, but Strowman knocks MVP out. McIntyre knocks Strowman out, but T-Bar and Mace show up and distract McIntyre. This allows Strowman to hit the powerslam for the win.

Raw Talk: Sonya Deville defends her decision to reinstate Charlotte Flair.

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

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for April 26, 2021

Rey Fenix beats Chuck Taylor. During the match, Alex Abrahantes shows up with Penta el Zero M, but he is confronted by Orange Cassidy. Penta superkicks Orange as referees show up, but that allows Rey Fenix to win with a crucifix pin on a distracted Chuck Taylor.

"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth beats Ryzin following the distraction by "Pretty" Peter Avalon.

Orange Cassidy beats Dean Alexander.

We hear from "Pretty" Peter Avalon, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth and Cezar Bononi. Nemeth celebrates his victory tonight and says are looking up for them now that Avalon is back. JD Drake shows up in one of the shirts, much to the delight of everyone else, and Avalon unfastens one of the buttons. JD Drake says that the button is only coming off when they go to the club, then everyone puts their pinky fingers in much like a team high-five.

The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat Liam Gray and Adrian Alanis.

We hear from Alex "3" Reynolds and Alan "5" Angels. Reynolds says they have a big tag team match tonight, and while Angels is not John "4" Silver, he has faith in him. Angels says that Scorpio Sky grabbed the brass ring and did nothing with it, and that "All Ego" Ethan Page did nothing after making a wordlwide debut, while Reynolds says that they have done nothing but whining and that they will give them another thing to cry about tonight.

Nick Comoroto beats VSK, then hits him with another powerslam after the match.

We hear from "Legit" Leyal Hirsch. She talks about being adopted in the United States and adjusting to the country before excelling in sports. Shen then talks about how she discovered porfessional wrestlig and set her mind to doing it, first by joining both the boys' and girls' amateur wrestling teams in school. Despite the difficulty, she got an atheltic scholarship, and she was about to go to college before a mutual friend in the business helped her get her foot in the door. Despite her small stature, she sees herself as a person to beat and says she is lucky to travel the world and wrestling in Europe and Japan, the latter of which was cut short by COVID-19. Leyla says that she is here to win, and that when she signed to All Elite Wrestling, she knew all her work was worth it. Leyla also says she has no problem breaking an arm to make a statement, and that her style is different from that of everyone else in AEW. She says that she has always been a fighter, and that anyone who underestimates her size will see why she is "legit."

"Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Ryo Mizunami beat Amber Nova and Diamante with a cross arm breaker from Leyla to Amber. After the match, Diamante attacks Leyla, and Mizunami has to make the save.

Backstage, Dasha Gonzalez interviews Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page. Scorpio says he and Ethan are having a bit of an argument over what their tag team name should be, which is really an argument over whose name comes second. As for The Dark Order (Alex "3" Reynolds and Alan "5" Angels), Scorpio says that he does not underestimate anybody and admits that they are good, then says he is a wrestling savant and does not surround himself with anybody who isn't a certified winner. Page says that John "4" Silver is not even in The Dark Order's corner tonight, and wishes The Dark Order luck in keeping up tonight.

Kris Statlander beats Tesha Price.

Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page beat The Dark Order (Alex "3" Reynolds and Alan "5" Angels).

Big Swole and Red Velvet beat Madi Wrenkowski and "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose after Nyla hits Madi with the Beast Bomb, turning on her.

Matt Sydal beats "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela after getting the knees up on a frog splash.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 26, 2019

Eli Drake shows up to start tonight's show. Eli proclaims that the old Eddie Edwards is dead, and says that Eddie is "a flappy, flaccid version of his old self." He calls Eddie "the weak link", then interviews Kenny the Kendo stick before saying he owns Kenny. Eli goes on to see that whenever he loses a friend, he gains a friend. Eddie shows up to fight Eli, and Eli turns Mikey - the microphone on a stick that he has brought with him - into a weapon. Eddie easily comes out on top in the ensuing brawl, however, and Eddie soon chases Eli backstage and out of the arena.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Gail Kim vs. Tessa Blanchard at Rebellion.

Ace Austin beats Aiden Prince after giving Prince a papercut with a playing card outside of the referee's field of vision. Austin attacks Aiden Prince after the match, but "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams shows up to make the save for Prince.

In footage from earlier today, Taya Valkyrie confronts Jordynne Grace as Grace is working out in a gym, and both women brawl before Taya overpowers Grace and DDT's her onto a 45-pound barbell weight.

We hear from Rob Van Dam, who states that there are a lot of good wrestlers in Impact that he wants to have a match with, and talks about how the X Division grew up idolizing him before saying it would be a dream for them to be kicked in the face by him.

Backstage, The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) run into each other backstage after receiving a note to meet in the hallway backstage. Moose shows up and congratulates Dezmond Xavier on his win last week, then proposes they expand the group to have him in it. Moose also tells The Rascalz that he brought his friends, then The Rascalz asks him to bring his friends. Moose's friends end up being The North (Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander), who beat up The Rascalz in the hallway alongside Moose.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to "The Machine" Brian Cage vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact World Championship at Rebellion.

The GWN Flashback of the Week is The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) at Homecoming.

Backstage, "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux announces that there will be a live Smoke Show at Rebellion.

Rosemary beats The Undead Maid of Honor after spitting green mist into the Maid of Honor's face as the referee is preoccupied with Su Yung on the apron. After the match, Rosemary wraps a chain around The Undead Maid of Honor's neck and leaves with her.

Rich Swann arrives at oVe's compound and is met by Jake and Dave Crist, who tell him that Sami Callihan is not here. Swann decides to see for himself if Sami is not here, and after getting no answer at the door, Swann recollects memories of his time spent being friends with Sami and says that if Sami won't face him like a man right now, then he will see him at Rebellion. Swann leaves, then Sami Callihan opens the door and looks out towards Swann before going back into the compound and slamming the door shut.

Backstage, The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) are met by Johnny Impact and John E. Bravo, and The Lucha Bros. tells Johnny that they do not need to follow his lead in their match tonight.

Killer Kross beats Willie Mack by submission after reversing a standing moonsault into the Kross Jacket.

We see a video package chronicling The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) in Full Metal Mayhem for the Impact World Tag Team Championships at Rebellion.

The Deaners (Cody and Jake Deaner) beat Halal Beefcake (Idris Abraham and Joe Coleman) in their Impact debut. (Jake Deaner has formerly appeared on One Night Only events under the name Jake Something).

Before the next match, Johnny Impact says he is not bothered about Lance Storm being the special guest referee in the World title match as Rebellion, as he trained both him and Taya and they invited him to their wedding. After admitting that they want to name a dog after Lance Storm, he says that it will be great to see him on Sunday, as it is nice to have someone who has their back. Suddenly, Lance Storm shows up. After Johnny and Taya are all too happy to see him, Storm says that they have a bit of a misunderstanding, and while it is true that he trained them and that Taya is one of the best to come through his door, he reminds them to be an asset to the business. Johnny says that Lance Storm taught them to trust the people they work with, but Storm says that his integrity is not for sale and that Johnny is beating "The Machine" Brian Cage on his own if he wants to retain. After Storm says that the fans would rather see a World Champion that they can respect and trust rather than one they do not, Taya slaps him and Johnny tries to fight him, but Storm hits Johnny with a superkick.

"The Machine" Brian Cage and The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat Johnny Impact and The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix). During the match, John E. Bravo yanks the referee out of the ring and Taya knocks the referee out. Cage hits Johnny with the Drill Claw, but Pentagon Jr. hits Cage with a steel chair and busts him open. As LAX and The Lucha Bros. fight each other with ladders and chairs, Cage and Johnny still go at it in the ring, and Cage hits Johnny with Weapon X as the referee makes it back into the ring to score the win.

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

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 26, 2019

Results courtesy of Daily Wrestling News.

Dana Brooke beats Ruby Riott.

EC3 beats No Way Jose.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for April 26, 2018

Austin Aries - now with his right elbow in a sling - meets with the rest of the roster, and says he refuses to make excuses for losing the Impact Wrestling World title before saying that he still has the Impact Grand Championship. Moose says Austin Aries is making a lot of excuses, then tells Austin to go screw himself and leaves. The rest of the roster soon follows.

"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Trevor Lee.

Eddie Edwards is seen making his way to the arena when Tommy Dreamer tells him to go back home. Eddie says oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) is at the arena, and that he has to be here, even arguing with Dreamer over whether or not his wife Alisha Edwards is fine.

Eddie Edwards suddenly shows up unannounced. He says that he put Sami Callihan in the hospital where he belongs at Redemption, but his job is still not done, because the rest of oVe (Jake Crist and Dave Crist) are not in the hospital yet. He then says that if the Crist brothers do not have the balls to face him in the ring, he will get in a car, drive to Dayton, Ohio and put both of their wives in the intensive care unit. It doesn't take long for oVe to show up, but they come after Eddie from behind. Eddie hits a tope suicida, but oVe get the upper hand for a little while. After a clothesline to Jake Crist, Eddie pulls a Kendo stick out from underneath the ring. As he enters the ring, footage plays on the TitanTron of Sami Callihan in a wheelchair hiding his face, entering Alisha Edwards' room and revealing his battered face, telling Alisha "I just wanna talk." Eddie runs to the back.

We see a video package documenting the Impact Wrestling World Championship match at Redemption.

The Global Wrestling Network Flashback Moment of the Week is The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. Team 3D (Brother Ray and Devon) at Bound For Glory 2007 in a Two Out Of Three Falls Tables Match.

We see a video package where DJ Z talks about his return to Impact Wrestling after recovering from a ruptured colon.

Before the next match, Braxon Sutter is interrupted by Moose before he can say much.

Moose beats Braxton Sutter. After the match, the fans chant "Happy birthday" to Moose, who congratulates Pentagon Jr. for winning the Impact Wrestling World Championship before telling him that he might be the World champion, but he is "Mr. Impact Wrestling" and the guy who will take the title from him.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews "Reborn" Matt Sydal, who says that his spiritual guide has told him that he does not need him and that he has all of the answers inside of himself. Sydal says he has opened up his third eye, and nobody will be able to take the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship from him as his third eye is open and he is ready to tune in, turn on and take off against Taiji Ishimori next week. Suddenly, a backstage stand shouts for help, and it is revealed that someone has been knocked out with a red card on top of them, with a circle with an X inside of it on the card.

At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Santana and Ortiz try to figure out what to do next now that Konnan has gone missing and they no longer have the Impact Wrestling tag team titles. Santana says that he and Ortiz have to get in contact with every person that they can, including Homicide, but Ortiz says they should be more focused on the titles so LAX does not fall apart. Santana is not convinced, especially since "King" has not called back.

Allie retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Taya Valkyrie. After the match, several women sharing the same "undead bride" appearance as Su Yung show up carrying a coffin to the ring. They leave the coffin near the ring, and when Allie leans forward to get a closer look, the lights go out. When they come back on, Su Yung is in the ring. She attacks Allie from behind and hits her with a draping double underhook facebuster from the second rope. The lights then go out again, and when they come back on, Su Yung is face-to-face with Rosemary. The lights then go out a third time, and when they come bac k on, Su Yung has disappeared.

Backstage, Fallah Bahh is met by KM, who asks Fallah to hear him out. KM says he regrets fat shaming him and that he did not deserve it. He tells Fallah that he has changed his ways and that he will prove it when he stands side by side with him in a tag team match. Fallah is surprised.

At the hospital, Eddie Edwards looks for his wife Alisha Edwards. He finds her room, where Alisha is resting. Eddie asks Alisha why talk to Sami Callihan, but Alisha asks Eddie why he would leave her here alone. Eddie runs out and finds Sami Callihan, and attacks him in his own hospital bed. Two hospital workers get him off of Sami and tell him that the police are here. Eddie runs off.

Next week: Rosemary vs. Su Yung! Drago, El Hijo del Fantasma and Aerostar vs. DJ Z, Dezmond Xavier and Andrew Everett!

We see a video package chronicling the recent events between Johnny Impact and the team of Kongo Kong and Jimmy Jacobs.

Before the next match, Scott Steiner asks if there was any doubt in anybody's mind when he says he and Eli Drake would become tag team champions, then says the fans can boo all they want as he was trending #6 worldwide because he is world famous. He then says Taco Bell had a discount on burritos and that Konnan showed where his priorities were. Steiner then tells The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) that if they want to take him and Eli Drake on for the tag team titles, then they can get in the ring.

Eli Drake and Scott Steiner retain the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) after Eli Drake counters the Street Sweeper by turning his body in mid-air to hit Santana with a cross body. During the match, it is announced that Eddie Edwards has been arrested by the police after his actions at the hospital. After the match, Eli Drake says his tag team title reign with Scott Steiner is no fluke and that the tag titles are going nowhere, and that as he stands with the tag team titles, he stands with a shot at the Impact Wrestling World Championship. Eli then says it is just about time to cash in his chance at the World title, and puts everyone who thinks they might be carrying the World title any time soon on notice, saying he cannot be stopped. Suddenly, Austin Aries shows up. Aries says he did not come here to cause trouble, as his elbow is still in a sling. After Scott Steiner helps him into the ring, Aries says he has the Impact Grand Championship, and that it is the most important title around at the moment as the man makes the belt. Aries then says that every time he has faced Eli Drake, he has always won, and that whether Eli Drake faces him or Pentagon Jr., the World title will be back around his waist. Eli Drake tells Austin Aries that he came out the winner at Redemption, and that it makes no difference to him who the World Champion is as he will take the World title from them, even if the opponent is Austin Aries. Eli then wishes Aries the best of luck in the world, as he wants Aries to come out with the World title when he cashes in. Suddenly, Pentagon Jr. shows up and says she shows zero fear, then Eli Drake and Scott Steiner attack Aries and Pentagon Jr. Pentagon Jr. comes out on top in the brawl, then Austin Aries and Pentagon Jr. fight over the World Championship. Both men left up the World and Grand Championships up, then Aries leaves and Pentagon Jr. celebrates in the ring to end the show.

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