Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 3, 2026

Randy Orton heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Orton asks the fans what they want to talk about, much like "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, then says that it is no secret that St. Louis, Missouri is his hometown and has been for years, and that the next time he is here, he will be world champion. Orton then says he is becoming world champion again for him and for his family, who he considers his real home, and that Cody Rhodes will be heading home from WrestleMania empty-handed. He says that Cody gave him his blessing and told him that he needed to be "The Viper" and be the best version of himself, then says that the voices are talking to Cody and that Stephanie McMahon was right when she said Cody cannot beat him. He says that Cody is not a killer that and that there is no putting back to bed what Cody has awoken. Suddenly, Cody Rhodes shows up and heads to the ring. Cody and Orton brawl, and Cody quickly gets the momentum. All of a sudden, Pat McAfee gets in the ring and kicks Cody in the groin, revealing himself to be the one that Orton talked to on the phone. Orton then grabs a chair and hits Cody with it, then McAfee makes fun of the local sports team as General Manager Nick Aldis shows up with officials and states that it is a tough night for St. Louis. McAfee says that a month ago, he was asked when he would return WWE, and he said that he thought the business passed him by and that it was "absolute shit." He says Orton called him and told him it went in a direction that some people did not like. He says that the older fans who put WWE on their back to take it where it is now feel forgotten about as Orton chokes Cody with the chair, and says he has to watch two 5'5" guys wrestle each other in 45-minute Iron Man Matches for ten weeks straight for no rhyme or reason while Randy Orton is around. He says that gorilla positions keeps circlejerking themselves, that tickets are WrestleMania are somehow still available, and SmackDown has a puppet for a champion after its worst-rated episode of the year while Orton is around, and tells Orton to kick Cody's ass. Orton attacks Cody as McAfee says he has been the one on the phone telling Orton to kill everything, as the business Cody is leading is terrible and that Orton is going to "save the fucking business." Randy places the Undisputed WWE Championship on Cody before whispering into Cody's ear and leaving with Pat McAfee. Officials check on Cody.

Backstage, Pat McAfee and Randy Orton celebrate what they have done to "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes on their way out of the building.

Rhea Ripley beats "Michin" Mia Yim by submission with the Prism Trap. Jade Cargill shows up shortly after the beginning of the match to watch from ringside. After the match, B-Fab attacks Rhea, and while Rhea takes her out, Michin attacks Rhea from behind as Rhea is focused on Cargill, which leads to a beatdown. As Cargill is about to hit Rhea Ripley with Jaded, Iyo Sky shows up and fends off Michin and B-Fab, and she and Rhea clean house.

Backstage, Matt Cardona is met by Aleister Black and Zelina Vega. Aleister says that Randy Orton went back to being himself and that the universe is right again, and Zelina says that Cardona cannot accept that. Cardona says he has talked to General Manager Nick Aldis, and that they can fight tonight. Aleister says that Cardona is a fan of making bad decisions before he leaves.

Backstage, Solo Sikoa talks with the MFT's (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo). He says that Uncle Howdy wants to challenge for the lantern, and wants to know who will take care of Uncle Howdy. Tama Tonga says that the lantern has been nothing but trouble for all of them, including Solo. Solo tells Tama to take care of Howdy, and while Tama obliges, he will do this alone. Solo says he is okay with this, then tells him not to mess this up.

Backstage, Rhea Ripley tells Iyo Sky that she owes her one before Cathy Kelley interviews her. Rhea says that Jade Cargill has proven that she cannot do this one on her own, and that she did not know she had a back-up plan. She says Cargill has followers while she has friends, and Iyo tells Rhea she will always have her back. Rhea says she will always have Iyo's back and that she will walk out of WrestleMania as champion.

Uncle Howdy beats Tama Tonga when Solo Sikoa shows up and almost hits Uncle Howdy with the lantern only to get caught by the referee. This leads to Solo arguing with Tama followed by Uncle Howdy hitting Tama Tonga for the win. After the match, Solo and Tama argue, and Tama takes the lantern, saying that Solo does not need this. He lets Howdy take the lantern and holds Solo back, telling Solo to let the lantern go.

Backstage, Kit Wilson and The Miz - the latter looking sweaty and having had a rough day - are worried about Danhausen's curse when they run into R-Truth, who is setting up a new clubhouse. Miz says R-Truth takes nothing seriously and challenges R-Truth to inspire someone, saying he has never earned anything in WWE. R-Truth takes this as a challenge for the WWE tag team championships and goes to talk to General Manager Nick Aldis.

We hear from Jacob Fatu, who says that is just him and Drew McIntyre one-on-one in an unsanctioned match at WrestleMania. He says his life has been one big rollercoaster, and one is forced into the gutter, one is forced to be part of the environmental and that it all comes down to survival. He says that every decision he made and every day he was locked up brought him to this moment, and in this match, there are no rules, no one to stop him, no one to break it up and no one to tell him what to do. Jacob says that at WrestleMania, McIntyre is in his world, and he will see if McIntyre can make it out.

Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with General Manager Nick Aldis. He finds out that he has pyro, then apologizes for last week. Aldis says it is not necessary, saying that Sami did what he had to, then tells him to go out to the ring and talk to the fans before Trick Williams' theme plays. Rapper Lil Yachty accompanies Trick to the ring, and Trick celebrates having his first WrestleMania match before stating that since the guests are rolling out, it was only right to bring out Lil Yachty. Lil Yachty says that WrestleMania is for legends in the making like Trick, and Trick mentions that the two of them have history before stating that he will do what it takes to win the United States title and that he will "take no lip from no Gingerbread Man." He then says to hit Sami Zayn's pyro, because Trick Williams runs SmackDown. Sami Zayn shows up and says Trick Williams is celebrating before he has won and that pageantry has never really been his thing. He says that he is focused on winning, then says that 50,000 signs will be pointed at the ring at WrestleMania and that all the presentation, pageantry and celebration will not save him from one of the best to ever do it in the ring. Sami tells Trick that he will "humble [his] ass" at WrestleMania, and Trick tells Lil Yachty that "Ginger Snap is pretty upset" and fails to realize that he only has the United States Championship and is going to WrestleMania because of him. Carmelo Hayes shows up and heads to the ring and says he cannot sit back and watch things go down like this, then mentions his history with Trick, saying that he will spin the block and give Trick his receipt. Carmelo says that the end of their match does not sit well with him and that he carried the United States Championship on his back only for Sami to win it in the fashion that he did, and that the fans want him, not Sami, at WrestleMania. Carmelo tells Sami to listen to the fans and give him his rematch. Sami agrees with Carmelo and that he deserves a rematch and does not want to take anything from him, and that while he is sorry that this happened at his expense, he will have to wait until after WrestleMania. Sami acknowledges that Trick Williams got involved in their match, and says the same thing happened to him regarding Cody Rhodes. He says this may have worked in his favor this time around, but he is not happy about it. Carmelo tells Sami to do the right thing. Sami tells Carmelo that he has his rematch tonight. If Carmelo wins, he gets Trick Williams; if he wins, he gets Trick, and this is the last he hears of this. Carmelo accepts and heads to the back. Trick laughs and thanks Sami for finally saving some time, and Sami clotheslines Trick out of the ring.

Backstage, Solo Sikoa confronts Tama Tonga for returning the lantern to Uncle Howdy. Tama says the lantern tore them apart and that it is time to get back to business and take all the titles. Solo agrees, then says that once they finish The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross), they will get back to business. Tama looks at the MFT's (Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) while Solo looks at Tama with a side eye.

Aleister Black beats Matt Cardona.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. Bayley says that losing last year's opportunity sucked, but she has made a career out of fighting with her back against the wall, and they will win the women's tag titles on Monday after Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss get a taste of what will happen at WrestleMania. Lyra Valkyria says that if Charlotte and Alexa had gone through what they did, they would not be a team. Lyra says this is more than about friendship or championship gold, but about making it iup to Bayley and making the last year worth it.

Backstage, R-Truth speaks with Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano. R-Truth admits that he thought Gargano was dead when he found him on the floor, but Gargano says that he is still alive and about to win the North American Championship before he and Candice leave. Damian Priest then shows up wanting to know why they are facing The Miz and Kit Wilson with their titles on the line, but R-Truth says that Asuka cursed them. Priest reminds him that he is really talking about Danhausen, but R-Truth insists that it is Asuka who did it and that it will not only be like taking candy from a baby, but that St. Louis, Missouri gets to see that it "It's 'Wepa' Time."

We hear from Drew McIntyre. He says that his family was about to see him walk out as Undisputed WWE Champion, but the title was stolen from him again, this time by Jacob Fatu. He says that Jacob has made excuses, justifications and lies as well as a criminal and a thief who has the potential to change but never will because he is a convict. He says Jacob's family made his life hell and that Jacob is the worst of all to the point that he cannot outrun his past. McIntyre says he will prove Jacob "guilty as charged" and show who Jacob really is.

It is announced that Nikki Bella has suffered an ankle injury last week and that she will hopefully get better by WrestleMania 42.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss beat Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. After the match, both teams are laid out by The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend).

Backstage, The Miz tells Kit Wilson that the curse is a myth, as they have a WWE Tag Team Championship match, and the universe corrects itself. Danhausen shows up with his jar of teeth, and offers to accompany them to the ring to show them how to be him. Kit Wilson calls Danhausen toxic, but Danhausen offers to undo the curse. The Miz tells Danhausen to stay away from the ring, then Danhausen disappears the moment Miz looks away.

Rapper Sexxy Red is seen in the crowd.

Damian Priest and R-Truth retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against Kit Wilson and The Miz. During the match, Danhausen shows up and tries to tag out The Miz, but both the referee and The Miz are having none of it. R-Truth tags in Danhausen, and The Miz tells Danhausen to get out. Danhausen tries to curse The Miz, but The Miz uses referee Dan Engler as a human shield and Engler gets cursed instead. The Miz is able to hit R-Truth with a Skull Crushing Finale soon after, but Engler's wrist suddenly hurts as he makes the three count. This allows Priest to tag in and hit South of Heaven on the Miz to retain, with referee Dan Engler making the count with his other hand. After the match, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes suddenly shows up, hits Kit Wilson with a Cross Rhodes, then addresses Pat McAfee. He says this is like The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) talking about the third man, except it was Disco Inferno instead of Hulk Hogan. Rhodes says that McAfee will get his receipt and that he and everyone who represents him can kiss his ass, saying that firing him "went well the last time," then mentions everyone telling him he must go to a dark place and become a bad guy to beat Randy Orton. Cody admits he does not know if he can do it anymore, as he has two children and his dream job, and says that while he was wrestling current greats in WWE, they were also wrestling him. He says that he is finally hearing those voices in his head, then says that the fans do not want to hear what they have to say.

Trick Williams and rapper Lil Yachty show up to watch the next match from ringside.

Sami Zayn retains the WWE United States Championship against Carmelo Hayes after hitting Carmelo with the Helluva Kick when Carmelo tweaks the right knee when he misses Nothing But Net. After the match, Lil Yachty congratulates Sami Zayn before putting Trick Williams on a pedestal. Sami confronts Yachty for calling him "The Gingerbread Man," and Trick attacks Sami from behind with Yachty holding Sami down for the Trick Shot to the jaw.

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The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for April 3, 2026

We look back at Rich Swann vs. Sami Callihan in an OVE Rules Match from Rebellion 2019.

We look back at Xia Brookside vs. Arianna Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship from last night's show.

Gia Miller interviews Dutch for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include tastes in music and movies.

The Home Town Man beats Moses with the Home Town Slice after Moses misses the Vader Bomb.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 3, 2025

The Sons of Texas ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara) beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison and Kole Karter) in a ROH World Tag Team Championship Proving Ground Match after Jacked Jameson and Preston Vance's distraction of the ref backfires and The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds) showing up to distract The Frat House.

Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) vs. Deonn Rusma and Cal Bloom (formerly known as Von Wagner on NXT).

Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling puts The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) on a pedestal and calls Milwaukee, Wisconsin the capital of deadbeat dads, then says that is okay because they hate their kids, too. Sterling then says the kids can be part of a real winning family and the fans can be a part of their team. The three of them are then told that they suck.

The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari). During the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling complains that it is illegal to do drop kicks in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Truth Magnum chases after Sterling only to be hit with a drop kick by Nese. Near the end of the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling gets involved only to get punched by Turbo Floyd before The Outrunners hit Total Recall for the win.

The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds) after The Frat House (Jacked Jameson, Preston Vance, Griff Garrison, Cole Karter) show up and distract The Dark Order, allowing Shawn Dean to hit Evil Uno with a low blow for the win.

"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty retains the ROH Pure Championship against AR Fox by submission with a sleeper hold in the ropes.

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Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 3, 2025

Karrion Kross beats Akira Tozawa.

Lyra Valkyria beats Zoey Stark.

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for April 3, 2025

Joe Hendry guests on commentary for the next match.

Frankie Kazarian beats Elijah to become #1 contender for the TNA World Championship after messing with Joe Hendry at the announce table and shoving him into Elijah before beating Elijah with a stack-up pinfall attempt back in the ring. After the match, Hendry goes after Kazarian and even goes through security to do so, and Elijah has to pull Hendry off of Kazarian.

Backstage, Joe Hendry finds out that his shoulder is injured, but he refuses to go to the hospital. He soon finds out that he does not have much of a choice.

Eddie Edwards is in the ring. He talks about how he came out last week (in a segment that is social media exclusive) and gave The System (Alisha Edwards, Moose, Brian Myers, JDC) an ultimatum: either be on board with his vision going forward or hand in their ring and be out of The System. The rest of The System comes out and heads to the ring, then says that he knows JDC is sick and tired of losing and wants to know if he is in or out of The System. JDC says he is in. Eddie then addresses Myers, mentioning their history and wanting the tag team titles back, then asks Myers if he is in or out. Myers says they must finish what they started, and says he is in. Eddie then addresses Alisha, saying he knows her better than anyone and knows he does not want to hang around losers, and asks if she is in or out. Alisha says she loves Eddie and she is in. Eddie then addresses Moose, saying he knows what greatness and wants to know if he wants to achieve it again, and asks if he is in or out. Before he can answer, Cody Deaner shows up and says he has waited for a member of The System to get fired. Eddie is bewildered by Deaner's sudden appearance, but Deaner says not everyone is on the same page and advises Moose that he does not have to make a choice and to let this be the people's choice. He says that the only thing more interesting than a public firing would be a public resignation, and asks the fans if Moose should be in or out. The fans make it clear they want Moose out. Deaner tells Moose to listen to the people, as the people have spoken, and Moose thinks on it before telling Cody Deaner that the people are absolutely right before booting him in the face. The System then give Deaner a stomping before everyone puts their fists together in the middle of the ring.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella makes Leon Slater the first competitor in the Ultimate X Challenge. It is then revealed that Matt Cardona is also in the match when he tells Moose to check TNA socials as he tells the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) they have matches.

Arianna Grace guests on commentary for the next match.

Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) beat Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna).

Backstage, Mike Santana shows up with a friend named Derek, who is three months sober, and meets with Director of Authority and thanks him for giving Derek a job on the TNA crew. Santino then shows Derek around.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) make their way to the ring. Matt says that the only thing that is for certain is that everyone's true character eventually emerges and that we saw "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth's true colors, and that all their respect for him is out of the window. He says Nic and his brother "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth have hurt him physically, but it did not scar him. It was not until he returned home and saw the fear and sadness in his kids' eyes, it scarred them, and it hurt him more than anything physical. Matt mentions the scar on his nose from Nic deviating his septum and says it will represent how Nic hurt his children, his rage for Nic and how he is still broken, and that he will delete Nic. Jeff mentions Nic and Ryan being stand-up comedians and calls what they did to them "their GOAT joke," and that they are insane for thinking they will win the tag titles and be the better brother tag team. After Jeff says that Nic and Ryan made a mistake not finishing the job, Tasha Steelz and The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) show up, and John Skyler says The Hardys may be legends, but they have a reality check for them and the fans. He says it is 2025, not 1999, but Matt says the only difference is that The Hardys are now the greatest of all time compared to when they were great. John Skyler says The Great Hands know about being great, and thanks to Mustafa Ali moving on to bigger and better things after beating Mike Santana, they have moved on to the tag titles. Jeff asks the crowd if they want to be a part of Team Extreme tonight, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes "The Great Hams vs. The Hard Boys" the next match, with The Great Hands getting a title shot if they win.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). Backstage after the match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is not impressed, then Leon Slater shows up and confronts Ryan. This leads to Ryan challenging Slater to a match before security breaks up the ensuing brawl.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Dr. Asa, who announces that Joe Hendry has a Grade III severe sprain on his rotary cuff, and that he hopes - and believes - Hendry can recover.

Steph de Lancer and Mance Warner show up on the stage. Steph calls her reign as TNA Digital Media Champion the greatest of all time and announces a party where she and Warner show what they get up to behind closed door. Mance says they are stars, champions, and even on the cover of magazines such as the non-existent "TNA Weekly," then Steph says they make history and that they rule TNA and will soon rule the whole world. Mance says there is nobody better than them before the two of them make out and Director of Authority Santino Marella interrupts. Santino says Steph and Mance cannot call themselves the TNA Digital Media Champions after getting the title from a divorce, then strips them of the title. He then announces that there will be a tournament at Unbreakable, with the winner becoming the TNA International Champion, which every match being a three-way match in honor of "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe vs. "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels for the TNA X Division Championship from Unbreakable 2005. When Santino asks for the Digital Media Championship, Steph refuses to hand it over, and Sami Callihan shows up to attack Mance and throw him off the stage into a table. Sami then hands the Digital Media title on Santino.

Backstage, Derek is met by Tasha Steelz and The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch), and Tasha says Mustafa Ali would like a word before The Great Hands shove Derk into the trunk of a car. After the commercial break, Derek is forced to meet Mustafa Ali, who knows about Derek's sobriety and that he destroyed another family's life a year ago in an accident that he caused, and that while Derek walked away, the accident killed a little girl. He calls Derek a monster and an addict and that he has been and always will be a monster, then says he is unworthy of happiness before spitting in his face and having The Great Hands throw him out of the room. When Hotch asks why they did, Mustafa says "He's an addict. Addicts destroy themselves."

We hear from personal concierge George Iceman and Heather by Reckless, who says that Ash By Elegance is on vacation and that they will be back stronger than others. Iceman says he has his eyes on a new challenger: Maggie Lee, who has been winning matches but has a bad fashion sense. Heather says Maggie needs a new mentor like her, and the two of them plan to turn Maggie into "elegance."

El Hijo del Vikingo will be in the Ultimate X Challenge.

The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx) and Tessa Blanchard beat Lei Ying Lee, Xia Brookside and Masha Slamovich after Fallon Henley distracts Masha Slamovich so that Tessa can hit Masha with the Buzzsaw DDT for the win. Rosemary is seen watching Xia Brookside from the crowd during the match.

Backstage, Mike Santana finds out that Mustafa Ali has gotten to Derek after members of security find Derek slumped in a chair.

Frankie Kazarian is in the ring. Kazarian announces Joe Hendry's shoulder injury from earlier tonight, then says that he is sorry that he did not end Hendry's career tonight, because he could have. He then says he could have ended Hendry's career and called his shot, but he is a man of honor and will not call his shot in St. Joseph, Missouri. Kazarian then says that he will call his shot on April 27th in "the great state of California" at Rebellion, and at the end of the night, he will finally be TNA World Champion. All of a sudden, "All Ego" Ethan Page shows up in TNA for the first time in four years and shows his appreciation for how Kazarian is doing business, then says he has beaten Joe Hendry at 100% and that he has pitched a match to Director of Authority Santino Marella. Kazarian calls Santino a stooge who has no , then Ethan announces that Hendry will be defending the TNA World Championship against him at Rebellion. Kazarian takes this as Ethan coming back to his company and taking his championship, but Ethan gives him the first shot if he wins. Kazarian tries to attak Ethan with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy, but Ethan ducks and hits him with a boot to the face to end the show.

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Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for April 3, 2024

Adam Copeland heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Copeland says now is a great time to be a professional wrestling fan, and talks about how he grew up on WWF, NWA and Stampede Wrestling, to name a few, and how he had his career torn away from him and had to work to get it back. He says that when he got his career back, he realized that AEW was where he needed to end his career, as he saw "a murderer's row of talent" when he looked at the roster. He says that while he has been in great locker rooms, he will put AEW's against anybody's. Copeland says he can face Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page, Swerve Strickland, and many more for first-time-ever matches, and when friends tell him he is having a blast, they are right. He says that he has had fun everywhere he went, but AEW has been the most fun, and for that, he celebrates AEW as well as those who started it, as they have pushed everyone and the business into a better place and given more people to do what they love for a living, and that all of this should be celebrated. He says that AEW has made pro wrestling better and more fun, and that AEW is where the best wrestle. He then says that AEW is moving forward and walking into the future, saying that there is a reason why some of the biggest names, including himself, came here. Copeland then introduces Will Ospreay to the ring.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

Will Ospreay beats Powerhouse Hobbs. After the match, Hobbs gets in Ospreay's face as Don Callis tries to raise both of their hands. As Ospreay is on the ramp, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson heads to the ring for the next match.

"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Lance Archer.

Renee Paquette interviews "Lionheart" Chris Jericho on the stage. Jericho mentions his proposition to Hook to be his mentor, then calls out Hook for something he said to him when he agreed to the proposition. Hook shows up. Jericho mentions Hook telling him "I know how you are," and Jericho says it is no secret that he has turned on those that he has aligned with. He says that when one plays the game at the highest of levels, the rules are different. He says that Hook will understand what he is trying to teach him if he can understand that, and asks Hook to believe in him like he believes in Hook. Hook says he believes in him so much that he got them a match, and says he will keep his eye on him. Jericho tells Hook that he would not expect anything less, then both men fist bump.

Backstage, Lee Moriarty has a plan to shoot to the top by facing and beating "the golden child of AEW." Shane Taylor says they will add their name to the greats on Collision by beating Chris Jericho and Hook.

"Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn beats "Switchblade" Jay White by disqualification following a low blow by Jay White. During the match, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens), who have been watching the match from backstage, are seen laid out backstage on the video screen, presumably by The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn), who have also been watching the match from backstage. The Gunns soon show up to protect Jay White and beg for mercy after Billy Gunn grabs a metal folding chair from the timekeeper's area, and Billy Gunn eventually rears back with the chair only for Jay White to hit him with a low blow in full view of the referee, causing the disqualification. After the match, Bullet Club Gold (Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) try to attack Billy Gunn, but The Acclaimed show up and even the numbers game, beating up The Gunns and stopping Jay White from escaping. Billy Gunn soon hits Jay White with a clothesline, and The Acclaimed get Jay White up on the ring steps. The Gunns make the save for Jay White, and the three of them flee through the crowd.

In footage from earlier today, The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) and Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta) - including Trent Beretta's mom Sue - arrive at the arena.

Renee Paquette interviews Willow Nightingale, Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway on the stage. Willow says she is feeling "motherfluffin' great" after winning the recent four-way match, then talks about how she has wrestled in the local area, including The White Eagle, and figured out who she was. She says that every time she wonders if someone like her belongs in the professional wrestling business, the fans' cheers reassure her, and that this applause made her into who she is now. Willow says she is so confident from the fans' love and support that she knows she will be the smiling face of TBS. Stokely Hathaway says Willow had "a banger" last week and knocked it out of the park, and says Willow is something special week after week. He says Willow has impressed him and the entire world, then Mercedes Moné suddenly shows up. Mercedes says she cannot wait to see Willow tear it up with Julia Hart at Dynasty, as she gets whoever is champion at Double or Nothing, as money changes everything in Las Vegas.

The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) beat Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta) to advance to the finals of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament after Matthew slingshots Trent Beretta into an exposed top turnbuckle in a match that also sees Trent's mom Sue slap Matthew for nearly superkicking her. After the match, Trent Beretta hits Orange Cassidy with the running knee as they and Chuck Taylor go for the group hug, then he walks out.

"Timeless" Toni Storm guests on commentary for the next match.

Thunder Rosa beats Mariah May by countering the May Day with the Backstabber before hitting the Tijuana Bomb to become #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship. After the match, Thunder Rosa dares "Timeless" Toni Storm to face her right now.

Backstage we hear from Penta el Zero Miedo and Alex Abrahantes. Abrahantes says Penta is for the people and that Penta wants gold once again. Penta wants Adam Copeland to defend the TNT Championship against him next week, and Abrahantes says that the fans want a champion with zero fear.

Tony Schiavone oversees the contract signing for Swerve Strickland vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship at Dynasty. Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana head to the ring first, followed by Samoa Joe. Samoa Joe signs the contract, then says Swerve is working on bad information and that he knows where he is coming from, and that signing the contract for this match is doom and destruction and a big, career-defining mistake for him. Joe says he will also beat Swerve down so severely that he will leave him mentally scarred like he "left Diddy's party too late," and now that Swerve has the right information, he should do the right thing. Swerve tells Joe he has wanted this moment all of his life and has dreamt of this moment because he believed it was not actually possible, and that his destination is filled with a long, winding road of obstacles and roadblocks. He says the journey has taken him to Dynasty, that AEW is creating its own dynasty, and that this is "bigger than the both of us." Swerve says he knows what he is getting into and that Joe is nothing short of a killer, but so is he, and he will show he is every bit of that man." After Swerve tells Joe that this will be his house and to "Run the fade on that, bitch!", this starts a brawl. Swerve tries to coke Joe with his chain, but Joe breaks free, wraps the chain around his right hand and punches Swerve with it. Referees try to restrain Joe, and Joe leaves the ring and heads to the back as a bloodied Swerve crawls to the pen and contract, laughs at Joe, and says "I love this shit!" He says that if this is all Joe has, then he is taking his championship from him. Joe is aghast as he rubs the pen on his own forehead and signs the contract in his own blood, and he gets back in the ring, hits Swerve with a low blow, and puts him through a table with a Uranage.

Speed Demon - Speed recap for April 3, 2024

Ricochet beats Dragon Lee with three (:03) seconds left to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament.

WWE SPEED IS HERE!@KingRicochet battles @dragonlee95 in an intense match in the series premiere of #WWESpeed! https://t.co/y9M9UIxrQv

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2024

"Big" Bronson Reed beats Cedric Alexander with 1:11 (one minute, eleven seconds) left to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament.

"Big" @BRONSONISHERE and @CedricAlexander go head-to-head in their #WWESpeed debut.

Who will take their first step toward becoming WWE Speed Champion? pic.twitter.com/yoOOPTrq1W

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2024

Next week: Axiom vs. JD McDonagh!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 3, 2023

Triple H heads to the ring to start tonight's show. After praising WrestleMania for living up to its name, he thanks every performer that has ever graced a WWE ring and put their body on the line every single week and the staff and crew that make WWE's events possible, those behind the scenes for making the spectacle of what WWE does possible, and of course, the fans. He says that when WWE makes the news, that is all everyone wants to talk about, and says that the WWE that everyone loves and put over 160,000 to the rafters last weekend is going nowhere and they will be there week in, week out, venue after venue, because they are WWE, then, now, forever and together. Triple H then asks the fans to help him acknowledge one more person: Roman Reigns, who shows up with Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa. Triple H shakes hands with all three men as he heads to the back and they head to the ring. After Roman demands that Hollywood acknowledge him, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up. Cody says he knows what he wants to talk about and admits that today is turning out a lot differently than he and a lot of people thought it would, then acknowledges that Roman was the better competitor. Cody also states while the world is watching, he knows Roman knows Roman has skated by on many matches and that he had Roman. Cody then says that he already knows what to talk about and that it is all down to one word: rematch. Roman lets Heyman speak, and Heyman says he was thinking on behalf of Roman when exactly Cody would like this "hypothetical" rematch. Cody bluntly proclaims "Tonight." Heyman says "No rematch, not tonight, not in Puerto Rico, not at SummerSlam, not at Survivor Series, not at Royal Rumble, not at Madison Square Garden, not at San Francisco." As the crowd chants "Bullshit," Heyman says this is called "calling the shots" from living on the island of relevance, but Cody says he is not in a normal mood for that after last night, and if Roman refuses to do a rematch, they can do a tag team match and at least do something. Heyman consults with Roman, then declares that he has been authorized by the Tribal Chief that his challenge is accepted, assuming that the partner - someone who wrestled this past weekend is willing to team with him - forfeits any chance at the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. After Heyman mockingly asks Cody who he wants to talk about now, Brock Lesnar shows up. Roman gently holds Solo Sikoa back before they and Heyman leave the ring.

Omos quickly beats Omos.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) meet with Paul Heyman. Heyman says that Roman Reigns has stepped outside to talk to Solo Sikoa about strategy and that Roman appreciates their contributions last weekend and that the food on the plane is ready. After The Usos leave, Paul Heyman re-enters Roman's locker room, and he can be heard saying "I took care of it, my Tribal Chief."

Cathy Kelley interviews Bad Bunny at the front row. Bad Bunny says he is happy to be the host of Backlash in Puerto Rico this year. He says that tonight, he is just enjoying the show as the fan, but he is grateful for everything.

Rey Mysterio heads to the ring. Rey says that this has been an emotional week after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and thanks the fans for welcoming him with open arms and making this possible, and thanks Bad Bunny for the help last night. Suddenly, Austin Theory shows up and says the both of them deserve a little respect, as they both did what they said they would do at WrestleMania after he beat a legend and Rey beat "the product of his own bad parenting." The crowd chants "You tapped out!" as Theory says the difference is because Rey is too busy correcting the past, and says the fans tapped out because they didn't believe in him like Dominik Mysterio did not believe in Rey. He then says that John Cena told him that the fans would eat him alive tonight, then asks the fans where it is at before saying he does not suck because he beat John Cena, which leads to a "Cena" chant. Theory says Cena is not here because he is a part-timer, then says that the fans should be cheering Rey's name at the top of their lungs because he is just like Cena, and that he will beat him too and make him part of the collection. Rey tells Theory that all he will be collecting is his teeth after he hits him with the 619. This starts a match.

Austin Theory beats Rey Mysterio after Rey knocks an interfering Dominik Mysterio off the ring apron. After the match, Dominik hits Rey with mounted punches, then looks and points at Bad Bunny before confronting him at the front row. Dominik turns away, then Bad Bunny punches him when he goes for the cheap shot. Damian Priest then grabs Bad Bunny and throws him over the barricade, telling him he should not have gotten involved. Bad Bunny shoves Priest, then decks Dominik again before Priest lays him out. Priest then clears the announce table before choke slamming Bad Bunny, despite Corey Graves warning hm that this will cost him a lot of money. Dominik then gets in the ring and stomps Rey Mysterio before leaving with Priest. Rey then checks on Bad Bunny along with members of Bad Bunny's entourage, and Rey has to call for paramedics.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce chews out Damian Priest for striking Bad Bunny, but Priest tells him that if Bad Bunny was not really his friend, Pearce would really have a reason to be angry.

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn head to the ring. As the fans chant "You deserve it," Owens declares that they deserve the tag team titles but that the fans deserve them, too. The fans then chant for Sami, who says that it has been a crazy year for him, having gone from a match with Johnny Knoxville to becoming a tag team champion, and thanks the fans for making this possible. Sami then states that he knows that Los Angeles loves to celebrate, and Owens says that while this is pretty good, nothing says celebration like a good fight and giving his all. He also states that there are those in the locker room who want to make a name for themselves against the new tag team champions, then lays down an open challenge. The challenge is answered by The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Montez Ford congratulates Owens and Sami for winning the tag team titles, then Angelo Dawkins that he and Montez are also coming off a WrestleMania victory. Montez says they have put down stamp after stamp, but nobody knows their names.

The cast of Bel-Air on Peacock is seen in the crowd.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says he is feeling good after hitting "The Stomp Heard 'Round To The World" and sending Logan Paul and KSI back to the wasteland of social media, then says something about tonight is missing and realizes that the party is in the ring. Seth Rollins then heads to the ring. After the commercial break, everyone is still singing Rollins' entrance theme as Rollins leaves.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bobby Lashley. As he mentions not having a WrestleMania match, Bronson Reed shows up and says they are like uncle and nephew and that Lashley taught him how to lose, and that the student will eventually beat the teacher. As Lashley wants to fight Bronson, Bronson says that school is out tonight and that Lashley will eventually learn his lesson before leaving. Mustafa Ali then shows up and says that Lashley needs to learn how to think "positive-Ali" and not take no for an answer. Lashley comes to the conclusion that he should change his thinking and should not take no for an answer, then take someone into the ring before beating them up and make that someone Ali, which he does, much to Ali's surprise. Lashley then throws Ali around and throws him into the ring, starting an impromptu match. The match end in seconds after Lashley makes Ali tap out to the Hurt Lock.

Backstage, Roman Reigns asks Paul Heyman if The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are gone. Heyman says they have gone to the jet, then Roman asks Heyman if he knew that Brock Lesnar would be here. Heyman says this is usually when Lesnar takes six to nine months off, then Roman asks how this could happen. Heyman says that he had no idea that Lesnar would answer the challenge despite not getting another chance at the undisputed title, and that Lesnar has nothing to lose. Roman says he will smash Lesnar and Cody Rhodes again, then he will tag Solo Sikoa so they can see who is ready now.

Bianca Belair heads to the ring. Bianca says that she is still Raw Women's Champion, and that he cannot be "The EST" without stepping into the ring, and that Asuka is definitely one of the best and most dangerous women she has stepped into the ring with. After thanking Asuka for pushing her to be the toughest she can be, Rhea Ripley shows up and says Bianca walks around calling herself "The EST" when she is the luckiest in WWE after she decided to challenge Charlotte Flair instead of her. She promises Bianca that they will get back to this and that she will beat her like she beat Charlotte at WrestleMania, then Bianca says Rhea made her decision for a reason and she wants to get in the ring with the best, including Rhea. Bianca tells Rhea that one day, when Rhea is ready, they will really see who is the best of the best. Rhea leaves the ring as if she is looking forward to this, then Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan show up for the next match.

Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan beat Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) to earn a shot at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.

The Miz is in the ring. Miz says he was hoping not to take on four people in three matches, especially after being surprised by Snoop Dogg, then says WrestleMania is over and that he is done with surprises. Suddenly, Matt Riddle returns for the first time in months. Suddenly, Matt Riddle returns for the first time in months. After Riddle asks the fans if everyone missed him, The Miz hits Riddle with a cheap shot and stomps him in the corner, then Riddle lays Miz out and hits him with the Bro Derek.

It is announced that Bad Bunny has been taken to a local medical facility for a separated shoulder.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interview Becky Lynch, Lita an Trish Stratus. Trish says being involved in a multi-generational face-off and beating Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) was amazing, and Lita says that she is still on a high and that the three of them are just getting started. Becky says that after nine months of dealing with Damage CTRL, she can think of no better thing to do than elevating the women's tag team titles and beating Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan next week.

Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa vs. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar ends as soon as it begins. When the match begins, Brock immediately hits Cody with two F-5s, steps on Cody's throat, then hits him with a release German suplex before running him into the barricade. After a vertical suplex into the timekeeper's table, Lesnar rings the ring bell before hitting Cody with a chair and throwing it into the ring. Lesnar then takes the ring steps and smacks them right into Cody, then throws them into the ring. He then hits Cody with another F-5, this time into the announce desk, and chases WWE official Adam Pearce away before getting Cody back in the ring and sending him into the ring steps with a fourth F-5. Lesnar then stands over a downed Cody on the ring steps before pretending to leave, turning around, chasing officials off, grabbing a chair and hitting and choking Cody with the chair. Lesnar then finally leaves the ring, and officials check on Cody. As paramedic bring out a stretcher, Lesnar comes back and flips off everyone in the ring to end the show.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!

This week on Raw Talk: Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan! Bronson Reed! Austin Theory!

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

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for April 3, 2023

Action Andretti beats Nick Comoroto with an Oklahoma Roll.

Skye Blue beats Angelica Risk.

The Gates of Agony (Joseph Kaun and Toa Liona) beat The Qrown (Leonis and Maximus Khan).

Julia Hart beats Kelsey Heather with Hartless.

Kip Sabian beats Leon Ruffin.

Lance Archer beats Bryce Cannon.

The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo) in an AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Gunns. Austin sings "Na Na Hey Hey (The Goodbye Song)" to FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) before asking who is an "Ass Boy" now. Colten Gunn says that 3:10 to Yuma will end FTR's career in AEW before saying that the "asshole" chant targeted at them fell out of fashion over twenty years ago.

WrestleMania 38, Night Two - The LIVE Results

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Paul Heyman. Heyman admits he is more than a little nervous and that he is "ill at ease" and does not feel well. He says that tonight, he has to mourn the end of a friendship and partnership with Brock Lesnar that has lasted for more than twenty years. Heyman says he has been here before and that he has a feeling of deja vu after what happened at WrestleMania 30, but he knew it would happen and it was the beginning of the end for The Undertaker. He says that how he felt for The Undertaker at the hands of Lesnar is how he feels about Lesnar at the hands of Roman Reigns, as he knows that he will have to look down at the beginning of the end when he looks down at Lesnar.

Backstage, Maria Menounous interviews Carmella and Queen Zelina. Both of them plan on winning via pinfall or submission, and do not think highly of their opponents tonight. Zelina says nobody takes down the rightful champions without sacrificing "their pathetic little lives" before checking on the celebratory champagne.

Backstage, Maria Menounous interviews Austin Theory, who says he has no wonders about what will happen tonight as Vince McMahon has full confidence that he will beat "Fat McAfee." He says Pat McAfee apologized to him once and will apologize to him again just for stepping into the ring with him before he takes a victory selfie. He then takes a selfie with Maria.

Backstage, Maria Menounous interviews Bobby Lashley. Lashley says Omos is a monster and has been dominant since he debuted at last year's WrestleMania, and that he is charged up for tonight. He says he will put Omos and his unbeaten streak to rest.

Jessie James Decker performs America The Beautiful.

Mark Wahlberg welcomes everyone to tonight's show.

Triple H heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He lays a pair of boots down in the middle of the ring as the fans chant "Thank You Hunter," then says he is here to say "thank you" to the fans, and to show his love the best way he knows how before welcoming everyone to tonight's show.

Gable Steveson is seen in the front row.

RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in a Triple Threat tag team match. After the match, RK-Bro and The Street Profits share Solo cups, and at Montez Ford's bequest, Gable Steveson joins in. Chad Gable smacks the cup out of Steveson's cup hand, then tells him to "shoosh" in his presence. Steveson responds with a belly-to-belly suplex. Afterwards, all five men have their WrestleMania toast.

Bobby Lashley beats Omos with a vertical suplex and two Spears.

We see WWE's community outreach efforts in the Dallas, Texas area.

Johnny Knoxville beats Sami Zayn in an Anything Goes Match with a man-sized mouse trap. During the match, Wee Man slams Sami Zayn and numerous tricks and mechanisms such as a pyro button, a kicking machine, a table covered in mouse traps and a giant hand trap are used throughout.

Sasha Banks arrives to the next match in a Lambourghini.

Sasha Banks and Naomi beat the team of Carmella and Queen Zelina, the team of Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan and the team of Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler in a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions! After losing in all six of her previous WrestleMania appearances, this match is Sasha's first WrestleMania win.

Micah Parsons and Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys are seen in the crowd.

Edge beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles after Damian Priest shows up and distracts Styles just long enough for Edge to counter the Phenomenal Forearm with a Spear. After the match, Damian Priest kneels down with Edge, then both men laugh and stand side by side, raising their fists in the air.

WrestleMania Backlash is live on WWE Network and Peacock on May 8th!

It is announced that the attendance for tonight's show is 78,453.

Sheamus and Ridge Holland beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods), who are wearing wrestling gear similar to what Big E wore when he became WWE Champion. After the match, Sheamus and Ridge have to hold Butch back.

We get one last look at the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

Jefferson White from Yellowstone is seen in the crowd.

Before the next match, Vince McMahon shows up to introduce Austin Theory as "a future WWE Universal Champion." Theory then takes a selfie with Vince, who then watches from ringside. When Pat McAfee makes his entrance, it is to "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes while the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders perform a dance routine on the stage.

Pat McAfee beats Austin Theory after countering the ATL with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Pat McAfee says something to Vince McMahom who responds by taking off his jacket and unbuttoning his shirt to reveal a black tanktop underneath. After a referee shows up, Pat McAfee is then attacked from behind by Austin Theory, and the bell rings.

Vince McMahon beats Pat McAfee after kicking a football handed to him by Austin Theory - who is involved in the match on the outside - into McAfee. After the match, Vince McMahon and Austin Theory celebrate in the ring, then hug. All of a sudden, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up. Steve Austin confronts Vince McMahon, and when Austin Theory goes after Steve Austin, Austin beats Theory up and hits him with the Stunner. Steve Austin then confronts Vince McMahon again, and the two of them have a beer together. Vince taste tests the beer before they have a toast, which leads to Austin hitting Vince with the Stunner. Austin then has a couple of beers with Pat McAfee before giving him a Stunner .

Roman Reigns beats Brock Lesnar to win the WWE Championship, retain the WWE Universal Championship and become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion!

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 3, 2021

In footage from last week, Fred Yehi says he will not dwell on the past and that he is the business of breaking people after winning the first Pure Rules Gauntlet Match.

Mark Briscoe guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Mecca" Brian Johnson beats Danhausen. During the match, Brian Johnson hurts his leg and Danhausen inadvertently takes out referee Todd Sinclair with Johnson's legs. Johnson tries to put his legs on the ropes for leverage, but gets caught by Sinclair. Sinclair is nearly knocked down again, but Johnson kicks Danhausen in the groin with a mule kick when Danhausen nearly runs Johnson into Sinclair. This allows Johnson to hit The Process for the win. After the match, Johnson says "it's about damn time" that a microphone gets in his hands, that he gets the matches that he deserves and that he ushers in his own decade of excellence, then puts the entire locker room on notice.

We hear from Jonathan Gresham, who says that the fans asked for it and it will happen: he will face Jay Lethal on episode 500 with the ROH Pure Championship on the line. We also hear from Jay Lethal, who calls the match and the episode history in the making, and says that it will be time to figure out who the best wrestler is.

We hear from LSG, who says that he is in the Television title devision because the best have won that match first, and he wants the Television title as a launchpad to success in ROH. He says that his recent matches have launched him to the stratosphere and that Eli Isom is below him. He then mentions his match with Eli Isom at Bound By Honor over a year ago, thinking it would open the doors for both of them, but this match is an opportunity for both of them to ascend to greatness. He says that Eli Isom is capable of greatness but is not on his level, and that he will not let Isom pass him by on the way to the ROH World Television Championship. He says that if anyone wants to make a name for themselves in ROH, they have to go through him, especially if Isom wants a shot at the TV title. We then hear from Eli Isom, who says that his match with LSG is an interesting match-up, as they know each other's games, but this is a new Eli Isom that LSG is seeing, and he is here to win gold. He understands that there is a bit of a competition between him and LSG, and if LSG wants him to go through him first, he will accept that challenge and will not let LSG - or anybody - best him, for the Television Championship is his for the taking. He says that they are both a win away from title contention, and he will get that win when he hits LSG with The Promise.

Eli Isom beats LSG.

We hear from Jay Briscoe, who talks about his entire career in ROH and being there since the begininng before mentioning that he will face his brother Mark Briscoe on the 500th episode of Ring of Honor TV. He also says it will be an honor to shake Mark's hand after he beats him.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for April 3, 2021

"The Memphis Mauler" Alan Steel says that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels took the beating he gave him personally, and says he is not the first and will not be the last.

"The Memphis Mauler" Alan Steel beats Maxx Stone. After the match, Johnny Doston and Alan Steel continues to attack Maxx Stone, then "The GunShow" Brett Michaels runs them out of the ring with a metal baseball bat.

Backstage, Terrence Ward interviews Norman Meklakov, who says he is going to destroy all American competitors in Memphis.

We hear from Action Jackson and "The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown, who talk about their match next week. As Jackson is excited for next week, Brown is more focused on his match this week.

Amber Rodriguez guests on commentary for the next match.

Cece Chanel beats Diana Taylor.

"Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt beats Precious. During the match, Cassandra Golden inadvertently distracts Precious as she watches from the entrance, and "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt gets the win with the Sunset Flip.

Backstage, Terrance Ward interviews Jonny Lyons, who says he has shown the heart, passion and fire of a lion and that "The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown is going to find what he brings to the table.

"The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown beats Jonny Lyons.

Da Russell Twins (Allen and Kameron Russell) beat The Skimahorns (Briar and Brad Skimahorn). During the match, The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) show up to watch the match (and also have some Tops Bab-B-Q). Later in the match, The Posse scare Brad Skimahorn as he is on the top rope, tripping him off the top and allowing Da Russell Twins to get the win.

Backstage, "Big Swole" Justin Cole is met by Super Ed.

Eric McMahon - now with his manager's license - guests on commentary for the next match to do some scouting.

"The Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole.

"Queen of the Gulf Coast" Katelynn Black beats "Smokin' Hott" Nikki Lane after Derrick King grabs Katelynn's ankle to keep Nikki from suplexing her back into the ring, allowing Katelynn to win with a schoolkid pin as Nikki takes a swing at Derrick. After the match, Nikki Lane slaps Derrick King in the face, and Derrick King slaps her back. Suddenly, Austin Lane shows up and chases Derrick King out of the ring, then ducks the briefcase shot from Van Viciouss and takes Viciouss down.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Hollywood recap for April 3, 2021

We see backstage footage from last week where Dan Joseph throws the Arizona State Championship into the trash before lighting the trash can on fire. When Ray Rosas finds out about this, he goes after Dan Joseph.

Viva Van beats Cece Chanel. After the match, Heather Monroe and Halston Boddy show up, and Heather calls Jamie Iovine out for giving her match against Viva Van to Cece Chanel, and demands her match against Viva Van. Iovine says he'll think about it.

In footage from earlier today, Emily Mae interviews Gentleman Jervis. He calls Keita Murray a great up-and-coming wrestler who deserves his all and nothing less than his full attention, then says he has a hard time getting over relationships. He says that there is still a sweet person in "Sweet" Robin Shaw, and gives "Sweet" Robin Shaw one more chance to make up or else he will leave him behind.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie). Slice Boogie says he and Jordan Cruz have the opportunity of a lifetime, and while Cruz might be something one day, he is the present and the future. As for The Hogsmen, Danny Limelight says that they eat pigs for breakfast, and that The Hogsmen are out of their minds thinking they can win the tag team titles.

Slice Boogie beats Jordan Cruz after "King FatBoy" Papo Esco puts Slice's foot on the rope after Jordan Cruz hits a counter DDT to have the match won. During the match, Guy Tweakacetti shows up and hands The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) money at ringside. This distracts Slice Boogie and nearly costs him the match.

Backstage, Emily Mae interviews Levi Shapiro and Howdy Price. Shapiro says Jamie Iovine is abusing his power and that Jack Cartwright had an upset victory, and that he will put pure punishment on Cartwright next week when the Television title is on the line. Howdy Price says that Cartwright's win is a "unicorn moon" and that if Cartwright wins, they will throw scraps at him and it will be a steel trap.

4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) beat Honest John and Mike Camden after The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) distract the referee so Limelight can knock Camden out with one of the United Tag Team title belts. After the match, Jamie Iovine congratulates 4 Minutes of Heat and Guy Tweakacetti, and tells them that opportunities are coming while telling Tweakacetti to keep 4 Minutes of Heat in line as their manager.

Gentleman Jervis beats Keita Murray.

Backstage, Emily Mae interviews Dan Joseph. Joseph says he "had a moment," then says everything is fine and that things happen. Meanwhile, Emily Mae is slightly unnerved.

EJ Sparks vs. Richie Slade for the Hollywood Heritage Championship ends in a no-contest when the referee runs to the back and Flex McCalleon saves Richie Slade from Roundhouse Rhythm. Richie Slade retains the Hollywood Heritage Championship. Backstage, "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater and Jack Banning brawl, and referees run after them to break the brawl up.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for April 3, 2020

KUSHIDA beats Danny Burch with the Sakuraba Lock.

"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beats Tyler Breeze.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 3, 2020

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up to not only start tonight's show, but also to interrupt Miz TV before it can even start, as they want to get back on The Miz and John Morrison for blindsiding them last week as they take the SmackDown tag team titles. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) soon join them, and tell The Usos that they will take the tag team titles from Miz and Morrison. Both men start to argue, then Miz and Morrison show up. Miz says that no matter what either team does, he and Morrison will thrive because that is what winners do. He then says they can bicker all they want, as it will give them a front row preview of WrestleMania, as they are buddy-buddy until competition sets in. Miz and Morrison then climb on ladders on the stage as they say that both teams will tear each other apart while they retain their tag team titles. The Usos and The New Day then run up the ramp and brawl with Miz and Morrison on the stage, but after Kofi is inadvertently superkicked, both teams brawl once again until Miz and Morrison take advantage of the situation to lay them out.

Sasha Banks and Bayley guest on commentary for the next match.

Tamina beats Naomi and Lacey Evans in a Triple Threat Match after Bayley sends Naomi neck-first into the top rope and Sasha Banks sends Lacey into the steel steps. After the match, Bayley shakes hands with Tamina, but after the handshake, Tamina superkicks Bayley. Sasha Banks tries to fist bump Tamina afterwards, but Tamina plants her with a Samoan Drop.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair from WrestleMania 24 is replayed.

It is announced that Goldberg will now defend the WWE Universal Championship against Braun Strowman. (In reality, Roman Reigns has had to pull out of the match due to being immuno-compromised due to his recent bout with leukemia, which put him at higher risk for COVID-19.)

Backstage, Otis tells Tucker that Dolph Ziggler is his at WrestleMania and to save him a piece. Tucker tells Otis that Mandy Rose had recently asked about him. Suddenly, Otis' phone goes off, and Otis has to take a call.

Tucker beats Dolph Ziggler by disqualification after hitting Tucker with a Zig Zag on the steel steps. After the match, Ziggler is about to hit Tucker with the steel steps when Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville tell him to stop. Otis then runs out. As Otis runs in and checks on Tucker, static - which has been seen at intermittent times once per week for the last few months - shows up, followed by the words "The Truth Will be Heard" being shown on-screen. Afterwards, a man in a black hoodie sitting in front of a group of computer monitors turns around, his face never shown, and he says that the truth will be heard. With the tap of a key, we then see security camera footage where it is revealed that Sonya Deville made the text to Otis, and that Sonya set up the date with Ziggler and Mandy. Mandy walks away from Sonya, who pleads with her, then Otis chases Ziggler to the back.

Backstage, Sonya Deville catches up to Mandy Rose, who wants nothing to do with her following what has just happened.

Sami Zayn guests on commentary for the next match.

Daniel Bryan beats Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after Cesaro gets involved. After the match, Drew Gulak attacks Cesaro, but he is overpowered, as is Daniel Bryan. Cesaro then hits Daniel Bryan with a Neutralizer before Nakamura hits Daniel with a Kinshasa. Sami Zayn then hits Daniel with a Helluva Kick out of the corner.

John Cena shows up. Cena says that the continuance of performance with no live audience has been a bit of a gamble, and thanks the fans for allowing WWE into their homes up until the final minutes of the final broadcast before "an unprecedented WrestleMania." He says that WrestleMania will be the most watched and most talked-about event of the weekend, as nobody knows what will happen. He also admits he cannot find out what a Firefly Fun House match is and that Bray Wyatt probably has no idea, either. He then says that The Fiend wants this uncertainty, as uncertainty leads to panic, panic leads to fear and fear leads to collapse and The Fiend thrives on uncertainty, fear and panic. He then tells the fans, who are wondering what will happen next, that he will not panic, that he is not afraid, and that he will end what Bray Wyatt started six years ago as Bray is nowhere near his level. He says that "a bootleg version of Mr. Rogers" does not stand a chance, and calls The Fiend the loved child of an "oversexed Wiz Khalifa" and Michigan J. Frog, and that The Fiend will lose despite all of his advantages. Cena then accepts the challenge of a Firefly Fun House Match. Ramblin' Rabbit shows up and says that after The Fiend is done with Cena, he will play with The Fiend forever. Huskus, Abby and Mercy then join in the "forever" chant, then The Fiend appears. The Fiend is then on the balcony, and as he and Cena stare at each other, Bray Wyatt shows up from behind Cena and says "Let me in." The lights go out, and when they come back on, everyone except Cena is gone.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for April 3, 2020

The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel).

Cedric Alexander beats Fabian Aichner.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 3, 2019

War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) beat two unnamed opponents. After the match, War Raiders delivers a message to their opponents at NXT TakeOver: New York and say that they do not have to listen; they just have to watch. Two more opponents - Cezar Bononi and Adrian Jauode - are brought out.

War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) beat Cezar Bononi and Adrian Jauode.

We see a commercial for the WWE Performance Center YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/wwepc)

In footage from earlier today, Candice LeRae says that she is excited for Johnny Gargano's NXT Championship match at NXT TakeOver: New York when Aliyah and Vanessa Borne show up. Aliyah and Vanessa Borne say that she and Gargano will be failures together on Friday night and that LeRae is not built to be a champion. LeRae says she will earn her title opportunity and she will start by kicking Aliyah on her ass.

Jaxson Ryker beats Oney Lorcan.

In footage from earlier today, Keith Lee says he is here to find a conclusion to his conflict with Dominik Dijakovic, and while he is not a "chosen one," he took the initiative to be the first in General Manager William Regal's office and the rematch will happen in two weeks. He promises to make Dijakovic bask in his glory.

Next week: Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel! Candice LeRae vs. Aliyah!

Bianca Belair vs. Kairi Sane ends with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir attacking both women. Io Shirai runs into the ring to even the odds, then the rest of the NXT women's locker room shows up to separate everyone. Bianca Belair tosses Lacey Lane into a bunch of women outside of the ring with a military press, then Io Shirai gets in the ring and fights off Belair before taking everyone else on the outside out with a top rope moonsault before posing with the NXT Women's Championship to end the show.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for April 3, 2019

"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan beat Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel with a schoolkid pin to Barthel.

Backstage, Radzi interviews Rhea Ripley, who says that she let Piper Niven off easy before warning that she will make her dream of being in NXT UK a living nightmare. Piper Niven makes her NXT UK debut next week.

General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala are interviewed. As they talk about the United Kingdom Championship match at NXT TakeOver: New York, Jordan Devlin shows up demanding to know why Walter has a title shot while he is on the sidelines. Scala states that the contracts have been signed, but warns them that he will be watching the match very closely.

Kay Lee Ray beats Isla Dawn in her NXT UK debut.

Backstage, Radzi interviews Toni Storm, but it isn't long before Jinny runs in and lays her out.

We hear from "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, who admits that he used to admire and emulate Kassius Ohno, but is disappointed at how elitist Kassius Ohno is. He says that if Ohno thinks he is so good, then he should get in the ring with him and prove it.

Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up. Gibson says that he and Drake are not dressed to compete, as he is not medically cleared after Oney Lordan turned his eardrum to mincemeat; nevertheless, they are still NXT UK Tag Team Champions. He then says that he has been hearing numerous people slagging them off, and says they have a chip on their shoulder after watching everyone back the wrong talent for years to the point that they have been leapfrogged over following the departure of the old guard. Gibson proclaims that they are not willing to wait any longer, and at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool, they took their places as tag team champions, but now they are hearing more rumors.He states that the basis of "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan being in line for their titles is groundless, and they have been in the business for only five minutes. While the old guard is gone, they own the locker room now.

Next week: The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks vs. Kassius Ohno! Jinny vs. Toni Storm for the NXT UK Women's Championship!

Joe Coffey beats Trent Seven with a double leg crab.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for April 3, 2018

Hideo Itami and Akira Tozawa vs. Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado gets thrown out by the referee after Tozawa tries to rip off Gran Metalik's mask and the match gets out of control. After the match, Hideo Itami and Akira Tozawa go on the attack, and another referee has to get in to help restore order.

We hear from Drew Gulak, who says his match against Mark Andrews has been postponed until next week by his request, as he wants Mark Andrews at 100% when he faces him so there are no excuses when he wins. He also says he had a PowerPoint Presentation ready as to why he will have Mark Andrews at his mercy with the Gulock, but he has only one slide: because he could. He then says that if anyone steps to him, they will tap out. We then hear from Mark Andrews, who says that Gulak is not the only one who can use the ring to his advantage to prove a point. He says that in their last match, Gulak crossed a line, and now, it has become personal. He says that when he gets his hands on Gulak, he will make him wish he messed with him and that Gulak will never mess with him again.

We see footage from earlier today where General Manager Drake Maverick meets with "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese. He has put him in another match tonight to get him back on the horse, as he feels Nese has untapped potential. He tells Tony Nese to go out there and prove why he is "The Premiere Athlete."

"The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beats Jonathan Pierce.

In the trainer's room, Kalisto runs into Buddy Murphy, who says tonight is not personal and that he is here to become WWE Crusierweight Championship. He says Kalisto is in his way. He says he will make it quick so Kalisto can go back to his friends.

Buddy Murphy beats Kalisto in an intense match.

We hear from General Manager Drake Maverick, who says he could not be proud of everyone who took part in the Cruiserweight title tournament. He asks fans to watch the WrestleMania kick-off for Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. He says that everyone who watches it will have their WrestleMania moment and that they will say that they were there when a new Cruiserweight Champion was crowned.

The show ends with a video package chronicling the events leading up to Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at WrestleMania.

All Mixed Up - Mixed Match Challenge recap for April 3, 2018

Asuka and The Miz beat Charlotte Flair and Bobby Roode to win Mixed Match Challenge and win $100,000 for Rescue Dogs Rock. At one point in the match, Charlotte Flair puts The Miz in the Figure Eight upon hitting him with a Spear after The Miz mocks "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.

After the match, Renee Young interviews The Miz and Asuka. The Miz says that this week has been the best week of his life due to the birth of his daughter as well as raising money for Rescue Dogs Rock. He says that it is no surprise that the most must-see tag team went undefeated, but reminds everyone that this tournament was for a variety of causes. He then says that when he and Asuka entered the tournament, they planned on winning $100,000 for Rescue Dogs Rock - whom they call the real winners of the tournament - and they just did that. Asuka says that at WrestleMania, she will become SmackDown Women's Champion, and The Miz then says that "Awe-ska" is awesome.