Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Jeff Hardy beats Vincent. During the match, the lights go out when Vincent goes to the top rope, and when they come back on, Matt Hardy - who is banned from ringside for this match along with Dutch - is in the ring, demanding Vincent be deleted. The lights go out again, and when they come back on a second time, Jeff Hardy is on the top rope while Vincent is down on the mat. Jeff Hardy then hits the Swanton Bomb for the win.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian says he is approaching tonight's Walk With Elias Match like he always has, as he has been the winner of new match match types and tonight will be no different.
Mustafa Ali retains the TNA International Championship against Adam Brooks. TNA President Carlos Silva awards Mustafa Ali with the TNA International Championship after the match.
We hear from Eric Young, who says that EC3 has not changed and that all he has done is change, adapt, evolve and become more pure, real and violent. He says that has EC3 not had enough, so next week, they can sort things out once and for all in a match where anything goes.
Mara Sadé, Rosemary and Allie beat Tessa Blanchard, Mila Moore and Victoria Crawford in a six-woman tag match.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Mike Santana and Rich Swann are cleared, but have the night off to rest and recover from last week's main event. Trey Miguel is still out following his match against Mustafa Ali at Rebellion, and an update will be provided when available. Frankie Kazarian and Elijah are cleared for tonight's main event.
We hear from Director of Authority Santino Marella. Despite being at home, he is no longer suspended and he is cleared of all charges thanks to a star witness. He says that he is getting back to business after what happened to two weeks ago, and this time, Moose and Leon Slater will be in a two-on-two tag match. He also announces that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth and KC Navarro will face The System (Brian Myers and Bear Bronson) for the tag team titles, while Lei Ying Lee will get a rematch for the Knockouts Championship against Arianna Grande, with Xia Brookside banned from ringside. As for the star witness, it is none other than Indi Hartwell, who is also no longer suspended.
Indi Hartwell shows up. She says that she and Director of Authority Santino Marella were unjustly suspended and she is glad the board of directors listened to the both of them, then says she has some unfinished business with Arianna Grace. She says that her goals have not changed, and title or no title, she is coming for Arianna Grace first.
We hear from Mike Santana, who says that he and Rich Swann showed what it meant to represent TNA last week. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy, and says that when he wins the tag team titles, he will become world champion and leave Santana with nothing.
Backstage, Daria Rae finds out that Director of Authority Santino Marella and Indi Hartwell are unsuspended and that all of Santino's matches are legitimate. Indi Hartwell shows up, and Daria says that she knows reminds Indi that her contract is coming up soon and to tread lightly. Indi makes a phone call after Daria leaves.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman introduces Mr. Elegance as "real life Greek god" and "a living Adonis" who works as everyone sleeps, fasts while everyone eats and smiles while everyone frowns.
Mr. Elegance beats The Home Town Man after Ash by Elegance tries to distract The Home Town Man only to end up kissing The Home Town Man's mask before she wears it.
Backstage, Mara Sadé and Allie celebrate their win, and Rosemary reminds them they still have some work to do.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Lei Ying Lee. Lei Ying Lee says that she does not want the title shot, as it is too much for her and she just wants to go home. Tommy Dreamer shows up and says that Director of Authority Santino Marella feels at fault for the situation, but reminds her that she is a warrior. He understands if it too much on her mental health, but she will go out there and win and that the only person who needs to believe in her is her. Lei Ying Lee changes her mind, saying that she will win.
Leon Slater heads to the ring. Slater says that day by day, moment by moment, he gets closer to making history and becoming both the young the longest-reigning TNA X-Division Champion of all time. Slater then addresses Cedric Alexander, then says that he is willing to give him another shot, as he has trained for this moment and will not let a rat like Cedric take it away. He says he has beaten Cedric twice and has no problem beating him a third time. Cedric shows up and calls Slater "a child" and "a fake champion," then says in two weeks' time, they will do this one more time, and there will be no excuses. He then says that assumes that Slater makes it there, as he may not even make it tonight. Suddenly, the rest of The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Bear Bronson) attack Slater from behind while Alisha Edwards walks down the entrance ramp, but Moose shows up and makes the save. He then says that assumes that Slater makes it there, as he may not even make it tonight. Suddenly, the rest of The System attack Slater from behind, but Moose shows up and makes the save.
Backstage, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is jealous of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth having a tag team title match with KC Navarro while he is left out. We find out he is talking to AJ Francis, who could care less about family drama as he tells Ryan to leave KC Navarro to him.
Elijah beats Frankie Kazarian in a Walk With Elijah Match.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard.
Shane Taylor beats Mance Warner.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Premier Athletes ("Smart" Mark Sterling, Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali). Daivari says that everyone harasses "Smart" Mark Sterling, and demands questions be asked directly to them. Upon being asked a question, however, Daivari sends it . Sterling says that for 234 glorious days, not a single person in Ring of Honor has laid a finger on him. He says that he is protected by The Premier Athletes, and Tony Nese says that if anyone in the locker room thinks they will break that streak and make a name off Sterling, they are proving their stupidity, and they will have to go through The Premier Athletes.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says he feels sorry for the losers in Jacksonville, Florida who root for "the losers who play dress-up in the back," then calls Stori Denali "an act of God" and "a lawsuit waiting to happen," and if anyone even looks at him without his express permission, Stori will show what blunt force trauma looks like in a court of law before Sterling sues for getting blood on her boots.
Stori Denail beats Jacey Love.
Lio Rush beats Alan Angels.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Remi Reade in a Pure Rules Match by submission with the Fujiwara Arm Bar.
We see some photos of "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty defending the ROH Pure Championship against Cheeseburger from Labor of Love Wrestling.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat Soleil and Gringo Loco.
The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) beat B3cca and Madison Maxx.
Caprice Coleman interviews Ian Riccaboni, which soon turns into an interview with Red Velvet after Ian Riccaboni after Ricacaboni says that the fans have gotten to know the both of them, saying that Red Velvet is someone that the fans could learn a little bit more about.
Viva Van beats Sara Leon.
Paid in Full (Big Bill and "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith) beat Vin Parker and Nick Halen.
Christyan XO beats Frankie B.
The Don Callis Family (Mark Davis, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Trent Beretta) beats TMDK (Shane Haste, Mikey Nicholls, Bad Dude Tito) in a six-man tag match.
We hear from Kylie Rae, who reveals that the teddy bear that Wendy Choo gave Zarah Zacker last week is really her own son's teddy bear and that she has no idea how Wendy got it. She says that her son has been crying every single night, and that this ends between her and Wendy tonight.
"The Real Deal" Zayda Steel beats Layla Diggs.
Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe beat Aaron Rourke and Freedom Ramsay.
Next week: Prime Minster Stevie Turner has a major announcement!
Wendy Choo beats Kylie Rae by submission with the Dirt Nap after ripping the head off of Kylie's son's teddy bear, which causes Kylie to briefly become enraged and punch at Wendy before becoming subsceptible to the Dirt Nap as she looks at the bear. Afterwards, Wendry draws a frown across Kylie's face with a black marker.
Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Kali Armstrong. Armstrong says she knew she would win the women's Fatal 4-Way Match and that she is looking forward to winning the rumored Women's Evolve Championship. She says the locker room had better watch out, and that she wants to be not only the first champion, but also the best. She tells all the kids out there to dream big and then go do it, and that she dares somebody to put her fire out because she is here to burn the house down.
Haze Jameson is in the VIP Section before the next match.
Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis beat Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes). After the match, a few more referees show up when Carver and Lewis get into a verbal altercation.
Backstage, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) tell Prime Minister Stevie Turner that they want a fight with Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis.
Ricochet and The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) beat Mark Briscoe, Kevin Knight, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Kenny Omega in an All-Star Eight-Man Tag Match.
Backstage, The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley) are met by a few people chanting their them song. The Hurt Syndicate proceed to hurt said people. MVP and Shelton then ask Lashley to trust in MJF, saying that he can be beneficial to The Hurt Syndicate and that they can hurt him like he has never been hurt before if he screws them. Lashley quickly and happily gets on board.
The Opps (Samoa Joe, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Powerhouse Hobbs) beat Rhett Titus, Nick Comoroto and Myles Hawkins in a trios match. After the match, The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) attack The Opps from behind, and as Samoa Joe has Jon Moxley in a sleeper hold, Claudio hits Shibata with a Neutralizer in an open metal folding chair, injuring Shibata. As The Death Riders leave through the crowd, Samoa Joe calls out Moxley, saying he likes to act like a boss but acts like "a little bitch" when The Opps throw hands. He says that Moxley begged for a one-on-one match from him and that he is giving Moxley what he wants, but Moxley does not seem to want that. He then says Moxley has already made his request, and that if he is going to fight him for the AEW World Championship, then he will fight him inside a steel cage.
We see Renee Paquette's sit-down with Mercedes Moné. Mercedes says she can go on about honoring Owen Hart's legacy, but it is about her and her own legacy in the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. She says that she has been undefeated in AEW for over a year and has beaten the best in AEW and all over the globe, and while Jamie Hayter is talented, she has a "terrible Scooby-Doo style" and looks like a cartoon.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian, Mother Wayne). Jay Lethal is nearby as Christian is about to speak, and he says that Nick Wayne has a lot to learn and prove. Lethal then challenges Nick Wayne to a match for the ROH World Television Championship. Nick Wayne is reluctant, but Christian accepts on his behalf. Lethal leaves, then Christian tells Nick Wayne to get his head in the game if you want to be a champion.
We see a video package of "Timeless" Toni Storm at the TCM Classic Film Festival and Miyu Yamashita accepting "Timeless" Toni Storm's challenge.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Miyu Yamashita in an AEW World Women's Championship Elimination Match. After the match, Mercedes Moné shows up and tells Toni Storm that she is coming for what she deserves after she beats Jamie Hayter. Hayter shows up and confronts Mercedes, and when Mercedes tries to slap her, Hayter blocks and hits her. Mercedes runs away after ducking a punch from Hayter. Toni Storm then flails around on the mat to Jamie Hayter's theme.
We hear from The Don Callis Family (Don Callis, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Don Callis says he likes making history and that Alexander and Takeshita made history by putting down Will Ospreay and Brody King. He says he loved watching it so much that he wants to make history again with Kyle Fletcher dismantling "Hangman" Adam Page and putting Ospreay down to win the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Fletcher says he will go on to All In and win the AEW World Championship, and that anyone who opposes the family will have no choice but to say his full name: "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher.
The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley) head to the ring. MVP announces that they have been discussing adding a fourth member to their ranks, and according to their corporate by-laws, that prospect must receive the unanimous three thumbs up. He proclaims that after consulting with Shelton and Lashley, they will try this one more time, and invites MJF to the ring. MJF shows up and heads to the ring. After MJF has some small talk with The Hurt Syndicate, MVP and Shelton give their thumbs up. Lashley, however, still gives a thumbs down, and MJF says he is "sick of [Lashley's] shit" and wants to know what would please Lashley other than Rogaine. Lashley grabs MJF and tells him that The Hurt Syndicate hurts people, and if he wants to impress him, he needs to hurt somebody. MVP and Shelton back Lashley off, then The Hurt Syndicate leave.
We see a video package of Stokely Hathaway looking for a tag team and finding one in FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). He says that he can get things done and that he and FTR have proved that they will not be stopped. He says FTR has two goals: solidify their legacy and win back the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne retains the Ring of Honor World Television Championship against Jay Lethal. After the match, Christian Cage personally puts the title around Nick Wayne's waist.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher to advance to the finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and face Will Ospreay at Double or Nothing.
El Grande Americano beats Alex Shelley after loading his mask outside of the ring midway through the match to advance in the tenth men's tournament to decide a #1 contender to Dragon Lee's WWE Speed Championship.
Next Wednesday: El Grande Americano vs. Dragon Lee for the WWE Speed Championship!
Trick Williams heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Trick says he has a lot of people he would like to thank, then thanks Ilja Dragunov for pushing him to levels he did not think possible and for everything he has done for his career as well as NXT before telling him to do his thing on Raw. He says that this is now the "Whoop That Era," and that records will continue to be broken and that history will continue to be made before Lash Legend shows up. Lash, who is holding a manila envelope, congratulates Trick before proclaiming him the hottest Superstar in NXT, but Trick says he has not forgotten her slapping him in the face and says that Lash wants a taste now that he is champion. After some candy bar-related banter (and chants), Lash says Trick is not focused and has his head in the the clouds. Lash then addresses the contents of the manila envelope and tells him to enjoy his title reign, as it will all soon come crashing down and things will get really hot.
Gigi Dolin and Arianna Grace are at restaurant. As Arianne tries to explain the art of fine dining, Gigi mentions the top matches for tonight's show.
Oba Femi retains the NXT North American Championship against Ivar. After the match, Wes Lee shows up from out of the crowd for the first time in months and stares down Oba Femi in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, Thea Hail is fired up for her match, and tells Fallon Henley not to let Jaida Parker get in her head before the match begins.
Thea Hail beats Jacy Jayne with a Kimura Lock after Fallon Henley takes the bullet when Jasmyn Nyx gets involved on the outside. After the match, Fallon Henley attacks Thea Hail.
We see Tyson Dupont's strength and Tyriek Igwe's brains on full display before their Wednesday night debut.
Natalya and Karmen Petrovic get ready for tonight's NXT Underground match.
The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe.
Backstage, General Manager Ava has a big announcement.
We see a video package about the NXT picks from the WWE Draft and the future of NXT.
General Manager Ava is in the ring. Ava says nothing makes her prouder than when NXT talent make their way to Raw and SmackDown, and while they will be missed, NXT must move forward. She then asks who will take their place. She announces that the first-ever NXT North American Women's Champion at Battleground, and that the first champion will be crowned in a Ladder Match. Starting next week, there will be a combine of twelve competitors, and the winning six will compete for the North American Women's title. As she says that NXT has the best women's division and that Battleground will prove it, Jaida Parker shows up and says she is the next history-maker, and she will decimate everyone else in the locker room and holding the title before Sol Ruca shows up. Sol Ruca says she will be at the top of the combine leaderboard and the top of the ladder at Battleground before Arianna Grace shows up and proposes alternative means only to be interrupted by "Michin" Mia Yim. Michin says she has some unfinished business in NXT, and ever since Ava announced the new women's title, the title has been the talk of WWE, and she wants in. Arianna Grace is honored to meet her, but Michin punches her out when Arianna says she is disqualified. The rest of the women's locker room empties out from the back and brawls in the ring.
Backstage, Nathan Frazer and Axiom are met by The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who says that while tonight's match will hurt, Frazer and Axiom will prove they belong, as they have the heart that The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) do not have.
Lola Vice and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler get ready for tonight's NXT Underground match.
Ridge Holland beats Shawn Spears. Strange images are seen on-screen during the match.
Backstage, Roxanne Perez wants to know why she was not drafted in the WWE Draft, then blames General Manager Ava and her "weird" vendetta against her. Ava says that she called her to her office for something else, but Roxanne is not having it.
Backstage, Josh Briggs sarcastically thanks Ivar for softening Oba Femi up, but Ivar says he is not done with Oba Femi yet. Wes Lee shows up and gives both men their kudos before saying it is time to throw his hat in the ring. Briggs says this is not five months ago and tells him to pack his bags and leave, but Wes says he is not leaving. Briggs says it will be seen if Wes' back has really healed before he leaves, and Ivar reiterates that he is not done with Oba.
Backstage, Paul Ellering tells WWE that it is living on borrowed time and that The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar) is coming for all the titles. He says that SmackDown was just the beginning, and tells NXT to get ready.
We hear from The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Arianna Rizzo, Luca Crusifino). Tony D'Angelo wants to be ready for a Heritage Cup Match against No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne).
Nathan Frazer and Axiom retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) after New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne) give Frazer and Axiom a hand as the referee is preoccupied with ejecting Karrion Kross and Scarlett from ringside for getting involved in the match.
Backstage in the trainer's room, Thea Hail wonders why Fallon Henley turned on her. Ridge Holland shows up and says nobody can be trusted in his business, and when Andre Chase asks him if he is all right, Ridge says that he will try to do things the right way.
Backstage, we hear from Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson). Noam Dar says that if Trick Williams wants to know the truth, he can guest on Supernova Sessions and they will reveal all. Meanwhile, Kelani Jordan tries to talk sense into Fallon Henley, who says that it is time to put herself first.
Backstage, Malik Blade meets with Edris Enofé regarding the mirror breaking incident, and Malik is convinced that Edris has seven years bad luck. Brinley Reece shows up with black kittens. Edris is disgusted with the hypocrisy displayed and leaves.
Lola Vice beats Natalya in an NXT Underground Match. During the match, Natalya has Lola in the Sharpshooter when "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler chokes out Karmen Petrovic from behind with a Kirifuda Clutch. Natalya lets go of the hold and goes after Shayna, but that allows Lola to knock Natalya out with a backfist, allowing her to win by knockout.
Backstage, General Manager Ava tells Roxanne Perez that next week, she will be defending the NXT Women's Championship against Chelsea Green, who says that Ava is better than the other two General Managers and that the NXT Women's Championship will look good in her jewelry box. Roxanne gets peeved and leaves, and Chelsea says she will like it in NXT.
Jayden Dominic Rose beats Ted "The Trailer" McNaler. After the match, Count Noctis runs into the ring and attacks Jayden Dominic Rose, and Ted McNaler joins in. Damian Chambers then runs into the ring and attacks Noctis as well as McNaler.
Brian Myers quickly beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon with a schoolkid pin. After the match, a furious Avalon says he was not ready and that the loss does not count, and that he wants a rematch. Avalon then puts $10,000 of his own money on the line if the match is restarted, and the match is restarted.
Brian Myers quickly beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon again in the $10,000 rematch after Avalon is caught using the ropes for leverage during a schoolkid pin, allowing Myers to quickly counter with a backslide pin attempt for the win. After the match, Avalon reluctantly writes Myers a check for $10,000 in front of the announce table.
Backstage, Sean Phillips interviews Marti Bell, who says that she has been proud of Billie Starkz, but when it comes to last week's match, experience is what counts. When asked who she wants to face for the upcoming United Women's World Champion, Marti says it does not matter and that everyone will know why she is "The Dominican Dynamite."
Johnnie Robbie vs. J-Rod from last week's Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield is replayed.
Danny Limelight retains the United World Championship against Rocco Bellagio after escaping a powerbomb and putting him in a sleeper. After the match, both men shake hands, and Bellagio raises Limelight's hand.
The show starts with UWN representative Jonny Loquasto addressing the fans, who is about to announce the next contender for the United World Championship, and introducing United World Champion Danny Limelight. Limelight wants to know who his next challenger, then Loquasto mentions that Limelight has had a laundry list of competitors that he has put down before announcing he will be defending against "Filthy" Tom Lawlor in two weeks. Lawlor shows up and says he has faced the best and has also had history with Limelight, then says that the two of them are not the same, as while Limelight might have fought some of the best, he has not fought him. He then says that in two weeks, the United World Championship is coming home where it belongs, and Limelight responds by saying he knew he was here for his title, and while Lawlor is one of the best fighters in the world, they are not in New Japan. Limelight then says that he is the face of the United Wrestling Network and that he will put Tom Lawlor out.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Halston Boddy, who says that he already has "La Mariposa" Dom Kubrick's attention and is dancing around in his head rent-free. Boddy says that Kubrick fears success and that he cannot make it to the top by himself, and that he needs a small army. Boddy then asks Kubrick to join The Boddy Shop - now known as Prism - and tells him that he is a forgiving mood, then tells him that when he makes that decision, he can either help him or hurt him.
"Poppin'" EJ Sparks beats "La Mariposa" Dom Kubrick.
Backstage, Jonny Loquasto meets with "Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater, who hands him the contract for his rematch clause, and tells him that there is a stipulation in the contract that ensures that his match is a fair fight. Loquasto says he will look into it, then tells him that he will be facing Invictus Khash. Clearwater says Invictus Khash is "washed up" and "old news" while he runs the market and sets the standard.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning retains the United Television Championship against Ju Dizz and Jordan Cruz after Cruz gets on his feet while Banning has him in the guillotine choke and stacks him up on top of Ju Dizz. With both of Ju Dizz's shoulders down and the body-to-body contact between Banning and Ju Dizz, despite it being facilitated by Cruz, causes Banning to retain the championship. After the match, Jordan Cruz attacks Ju Dizz and blames him for the loss.
Dustin Star interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett says he remembers last time he and Mike Anthony were in the ring together, then tells Anthony that if he wants a shot at the Memphis Heritage Championship, then he can meet him in the ring right now. Mike Anthony shows up and teases getting in the ring, then leaps off the ring apron and tells Brett that he does not dictate the pace or flow and that it is his shot, his call and his time, and that his time is next week.
"The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown beats "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane at the announce desk. Nikki Lane says it is good to be back, then says she cannot get a hold of Diana Taylor and wants to see her face-to-face right here, right now. After the commercial break, Diana Taylor shows up, and Nikki Lane reminds her of their pact to make women's wrestling relevant and asks why she did something so dangerous, but Diana just walks away. Nikki says she does not know what is going through Diana's head, but she will get to the bottom of this.
Backstage, The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) admire the Memphis Trios Championship rings, then Brad entertains the idea of joining Evil Uno and The Dark Order. Uncle Mikey asks why they can't join them in "The Light Order."
Uncle Mikey guests on commentary for the next match.
Brad Skimahorn beats Carlos Alexander Rios after countering a vertical suplex into an inside cradle. After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) at the announce desk. Brad Skimahorn says that Evil Uno has promised The Skimahorns their own action figures if they join The Dark Order, but Uncle Mikey says he does not trust Evil Uno. Brad is not bothered by Evil Uno's comments about Memphis, and Uncle Mikey proposes The Dark Order join them in "The Light Order."
We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole, who says that the last year has been amazing. He talks about the concussion that he suffered in the #1 contender's match against Mike Anthony, then says he has not been himself then and the distractions that have cost him big wins. Cole says that next week, it is just him and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and that there will be no distractions, because if Mike Anthony shows up, they will both take care of him.
Scotty 2 Hotty shows up and interacts with the fans, then Dustin Starr interviews him at the announce desk. Scotty talks about how he picked up his high school diploma in 1993, moved to Memphis and wrestled six to seven days a week, then mentions his history with "Grandmaster Sexay" Brian Christopher and Rikishi before thanking the fans for their support through the years. Scotty 2 Hotty then decides to have fun with the fans before having a "Worm-off" with the fans. After the break, Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) head to the ring to find contestants for the Worm-Off. Suddenly, Big Jack and Bruce show up, and this starts the main event, and Scotty 2 Hotty guests on commentary.
Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) beat Big Jack and Bruce with a schoolkid pin from Carter Matthews to Big Jack after Big Jack brings a chair into the ring only for Scotty 2 Hotty to take it away, distracting Big Jack and allowing Carter Matthews to get the win. After the match, Bruce has to hold Big Jack back, then Country Rock do The Worm with Scotty 2 Hotty.
Jake Atlas and August Grey beat The Bollywood Boyz (Samir and Sunil). After the match, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari head to the ring for the next match before anyone else from the previous match leaves.
Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel) beat "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari.
Bianca Belair heads to the ring to start tonight's show. After a brief video package of Bianca, Bianca welcomes everyone to the show before Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode show up. Ziggler says he and Roode are about to do what they do best, then The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up. As The Street Profits are ready to get ready for action, Bayley also shows up.Bayley points and laughs at Bianca and The Street Profits, then Bianca slaps her and takes her earrings off. Bayley fires back with a double leg takedown and a ground and pound, and Ziggler, Roode and The Street Profits also join the in-ring brawl.
Next week: a throwback edition of SmackDown!
Bianca Belair and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Bayley, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Daniel Bryan. Daniel says he is at peace with his decision, then tells Kayla to ask Roman Reigns about tonight's match, for he made the challenge. Daniel says he is confident he can win, as he made Roman tap out and he can do it again. He also says that if he wins the Universal Championship, he will make his first title defense against somebody who has deserved it for far too long: Cesaro.
Seth Rollins predicts that Daniel Bryan will win tonight and win the Universal Championship, and says that Cesaro will not make it past next week to any match for the Universal title.
Backstage, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler says that she and Nia Jax are about to show Natalya and Tamina what they are made of when she and Nia are suddenly attacked from behind by Natalya and Tamina.
Natalya and Tamina beat Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.
Booker T predicts that Roman Reigns will retain the WWE Universal Championship tonight.
Shinsuke Nakamura says Daniel Bryan will win tonight. He says there is too much to lose tonight for Daniel Bryan, then says Roman Reigns ducked him once before and that he will be waiting if Roman retains.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Dominik says he thought his father was a superhero as a kid, and that fighting alongside him is like a comic book. Rey says he has done a lot in WWE, but nothing compares to potentially being part of the first father-son tag team championship team in WWE history.
Aleister Black says that "people like the fans" have been fed with ideals of success that happen to be lies, and says that there is something wrong with society. He says he could help society and give them the keys to escape, but he will not.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Big E. Big E says he and Apollo Crews have gone around and around, but it will all come to an end tonight when he takes back the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Xavier Woods says Daniel Bryan will win because he knows what it is like to fight all the way to the top, while Kofi Kingston feels Roman Reigns will retain tonight due to having Jey Uso in his corner.
Big E beats Apollo Crews by disqualification after Commander Azeez attacks Big E. Apollo Crews retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Kevin Owens runs into the ring and attacks Commander Azeez, but the numbers game catches up. Big E saves Owens from the Nigerian Nail, then he and Owens gang up on Azeez only to be overpowered. Owens is then hit from out of nowhere with a Helluva Kick from Sami Zayn, who grabs the Intercontinental Championship and looks at it. When he is confronted for this, Sami slowly hands it over and lifts Big E's hand followed by Azeez. Azeez then nails Sami in the throat.
The Miz says there is nobody more influential than Roman Reigns, and he says that nobody in the locker room is able to take Roman down, especially Daniel Bryan.
Cesaro says he accepts Seth Rollins's challenge for next week, then predicts that Daniel Bryan will win the Universal Championship so that he can beat Daniel for the title at WrestleMania Backlash.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Paul Heyman. Heyman says he is sick of hearing Daniel Bryan's name, and says that while Daniel Bryan has had a great career and has always defied the odds both in and out of the ring, he will not survive Roman Reigns' onslaught and be on SmackDown again.
King Corbin says he does not like Daniel Bryan or Roman Reigns, then says that if Roman Reigns wins, Daniel Bryan packs his bags for good.
Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship against Daniel Bryan with a guillotine choke with the left arm after Daniel Bryan targets the right arm throughout the match. As per pre-match stipulation, Daniel Bryan is barred forever from SmackDown. After the match, Roman Reigns brings two chairs into the ring and lays Daniel Bryan's head on one of them. Suddenly, Cesaro runs into the ring and saves Daniel by uppercutting Cesaro before fighting Roman at ringside. Cesaro is suddenly attacked by Jey Uso, who ties Cesaro to the ropes before Roman hits Daniel Bryan with a Con-Chair-To.
At Artem's house, Brie tries to figure out what to wear for the premiere of SmackDown on Fox when Artem shows up wearing Nikki's ring gear. Nikki settles on a blue outfit, but admits she would do anything to be in a wrestling match.
Brie, Nikki and Artem are at a restaurant. Nikki makes fun of Brie for not making out with Bryan in public, and Brie feels that she wishes she and Bryan could be like that right now.
In Phoenix, Arizona, Nikki and Artem go see the doctor for a check-up on Nikki's neck. Nikki wishes she had a way to participate in the action from ringside, and she really wants to know what her WWE future is.
Nikki and Artem meet with the doctor. The doctor advises that Nikki stay from even doing anything at ringside due to the high risk of paralysis from a shot to the neck.
At Artem's house, Nattie has come to visit, and is a guest on the Bellas' podcast. Brie tells Nattie that Nikki will not be at the SmackDown premiere due to her doctor's advice. Nattie says this reminds her of TJ avoiding the ring because it reminded him of what he couldn't do until he became a producer for WWE. On the podcast, Nattie says that she would love to do some behind-the-scenes things when her in-ring career is over, and Nikki feels like she is in the right place to go to the SmackDown premiere.
Nikki tries to help Artem envision what to do after being cut from Dancing With The Stars, and look through magazines at a magazine stands in order to kickstart some ideas in the form of a "vision board." Artem admits that Nikki has a way of steering him in a direction, and that it comes from a good place. Nikki doesn't want to see Artem jobless forever.
Brie and Nikki take part in a photo shoot for Health Magazine. Brie feels that she is very busy and that she must work while the momentum is going, even if that means being away from her family for a while.
At Artem's house, Nikki is making a vision board for Artem when Brie shows up with food. Brie feels that the vision board is more for Nikki than for Artem and is more of a vision of what Nikki wants Artem to be. Nikki admits she feels bad, but she feels this will help Artem. Brie reminds Nikki that not many people can handle all the chaos that they put themselves through when it comes to business opportunities. Nikki admits that she doesn't know exactly what Artem wants.
Brie and Bryan spend time with Birdie at Woodbridge Park in Los Angeles. Brie asks Bryan how they can show more public displays of attention. Brie wishes they could be more like a married couple instead of joking about or ignoring the lack of affection they show each other, and even Bryan wishes they could do more and balance being a married couple and running business projects.
At Artem's House, Nikki presents the vision board to Artem. It becomes apparent from everyone else that the vision board was not exactly the great idea that Nikki thought it was, and that Artem has a different way of approaching how to take care of what he needs to take care of.
Brie and Nikki go shopping for clothes for Birdie. Brie says that Birdie has been having trouble sleeping, and everyone is so miserable they wish they could leave early. Nikki proposes that Bryan take Birdie home while Brie stays, but Brie admits she set everything up so she and Bryan could spend time together. Brie admits that they are disconnected and drifting away from each other in their relationship.
Brie, Bryan and Artem go to a party for the opening of their friend Kristen's design store. Nikki tells Brie that she got a call to audition for WWE Backstage, and is surprised that Brie did not get the call. Brie is shocked that WWE only wants one of the Bella twins and not both of them.
Nikki auditions for WWE Backstage. She admits that she will miss being in the ring, but there are friends on the show she can easily support.
At Artem's house, Nikki and Artem have dinner together. Artem tells Nikki that she has been listening to Nikki concerning the vision board and that she has been taking it seriously. She says that his family are realists, and while his hopes and dreams are real, he does not take what he has done for granted and he needs to be the captain of his ship. Artem asks for Nikki to trust in him, and Nikki tells Artem that he wants Artem to simply know his worth while telling him to do what he feels makes him happy. Nikki realizes she needs to stop forcing things on Artem and let the opportunities come to Artem.
Brie talks to Bryan about Nikki's idea of Bryan taking Birdie home while Brie stays in Los Angeles for three days. Bryan says he will be gone the next day when he heads out to Australia, and says that Brie has buried herself in business. Bryan says that they have strayed away from the simple life they promised themselves when they married, and while Nikki says they have "evolved as humans," Bryan wants to know when they can simply spend time together. Brie thinks she will eventually be less busy, but Bryan tells her that she has taken on too much as he begrudgingly agrees to take Birdie home. Brie says she has worked so hard to get to where she is and has gotten opportunities she never thought she could get, but she has evolved as a woman.
Brie and Nikki are at the premiere for SmackDown on Fox. Nikki realizes that there will always be opportunities to connect with the fans, and that she is happy that the opportunities are there for her. Brie and Nikki then catch up with the backstage staff and the members of the women's division. Nikki realizes she would have been bummed out if she did not show up at the premiere. During ths how, Brie and Nikki meet with Bryan, who wonders if his and Brie's relationship is sustainable, and feels that the two of them need to do something if they need to do more than just survive as a couple.
This week's show has four never-before-seen matches.
Toni Storm retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Deonna Purrazzo in a never-before-seen match from the 2019 Download Festival.
In a never-before-seen match from July 20, 2019, Matt Riddle beats Ligero.
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler retains the NXT Women's Championship against Isla Dawn with the Kirifuda Clutch in a never-before seen match from the 2019 Download Festival.
We see Andy Shephard interview Ilja Dragunov, who says that he is always prepared for the ring, and that one must have insane will in order to beat Walter, and says he has insane will, that he eats pain and that he is intensity. Dragunov says that his match against Walter will redefine violence.
Next week: The rise of Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe)!
Ilja Dragunov beats A-Kid in a never-before-seen match from March 6, 2020.
Before the next match, The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) announce that they are back in town, and despite traveling the world for two years and taking on world champions, they are still undefeated in 205 Live and plan to take the show into the future (despite being in the very first match of the very first episode of 205 Live as The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra).)
The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) beat The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh).
Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick speaks with Humberto Carrillo, who advises him to steer clear of Drew Gulak, but Humberto tells Maverick he doesn't need him. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher - who is not medically cleared for the next two weeks - shows up and congratulates Humberto on serving Gulak "the humble crumpet" before telling him they have unsettled business as opponents. Both men shake hands, then Gallagher leaves.
The Brian Kendrick is attacked from behind by Mike Kanellis before the next match begins. Akira Tozawa runs out and fights Kanellis, and Tozawa has to be pulled off of him by officials and General Manager Drake Maverick while Kanellis escapes through the crowd.
We hear from Ariya Daivari, who says that everything is going according to plan and that he is next in line for a Cruiserweight Championship opportunity. He says that Drew Gulak will tear "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese limb from limb. He then brags that this will end in him becoming Cruiserweight Champion.
Next week: Akira Tozawa vs. Mike Kanellis in a no-disqualification match!
"The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beats Drew Gulak.
Michael Cole interviews Kofi Kingston in the ring to start tonight's show. Kofi says he has learned he would have highs and lows through his career, and that he had to fight through all those lows to become WWE Champion, and says this would not have been possible without Big E and Xavier Woods. Kofi states that the three of them proved that the impossible could be made possible, and as the fans chant "You deserve it," Kofi says the emotions from WrestleMania are still vivid and that winning the WWE Championship was one of the greatest moments of his entire life. On the subject of Kevin Owens, Kofi says a lot of people told him he should have seen Owens' betrayal coming, and that those people could be right. He then blames himself for opening himself up to treachery. He says The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) believed that Kevin Owens wanted to change, but at the end of the day, Owens will be Owens, and if Owens wanted to challenge him for the WWE title, all he had to do was ask and he would have had no problem giving him that title match. He says that Owens said he was coming for the title, and he says that he will let him come for the title at Money In The Bank. As he states that he is not afraid of Owens or losing the WWE Championship, Owens shows up. Owens tells Kofi "Challenge accepted," and says that while Kofi gave everyone an unforgettable WrestleMania moment, moments are fleeting and none of the fans believe Kofi is championship material. Owens says he believes that even Kofi doesn't even think of himself as championship material, and as he tells Kofi that his head is barely above water and that he is slowly going in over his head, Owens is suddenly attacked by Xavier Woods, whom Owens quickly lays out.
Backstage, Kofi Kingston reminds Xavier Woods that his back is messed up, but Xavier tells Kofi he refuses to let Owens talk to Kofi like he does. Kofi asks Woods to take care of himself and tells him that he has the situation under control.
Bayley is the first person revealed to be representing SmackDown Live in the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
Becky Lynch beats Bayley with the Dis-Arm-Her after getting the knees up to block a top rope elbow drop. After the match, Charlotte Flair shows up and attacks both women.
We hear from Aleister Black, who says that fear is a powerful, paralyzing tool and that is in man's nature to fear what it does not understand. He says his opponents try to figure him out, but by the time they do, the battle has turned in his favor, and any hope of conquering that fear has simply left the earth. As soon as his opponents take one look in his eyes, they do not like the abyss that stares back at them, for it reveals a truth that allows them to fade to black.
The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) shows up, and Jeff is seen walking to the ring on one crutch. In an in-ring interview with Kayla Braxton, it is revealed that Jeff was injured when he was attacked by Lars Sullivan. Jeff says he cannot walk on his own and will need surgery, and that he will be out for a long time. Matt says that as a result of this, they must give up the SmackDown tag team titles. Jeff says this is not the end of their journey, but when he comes back, The Hardy Boyz will reign supreme and go extreme. Suddenly, Lars shows up, and after Jeff leaves the ring, Matt faces Lars himself only to be quickly overpowered. Lars then focuses on Jeff, but Matt gets back in the ring and fights Lars again, but Lars is ready for it. Matt falls victim to the Freak Accident, and Jeff tries to fight Lars with his crutch when Lars is suddenly attacked with a steel chair from behind by R-Truth. Lars punches the chair out of Truth's hands, but Truth is hit with the Freak Accident. Lars then hits Truth with a running sit-out powerbomb.
Ali, Finn Balor, Andrade and Randy Orton will represent SmackDown Live in the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.
The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) guest on commentary for the next match.
Kairi Sane and Asuka beat two unnamed opponents.
Backstage, Mandy Rose tells Sonya Deville that she has found out that one of them has a chance to enter the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Sonya tells Mandy that she came close to winning the SmackDown Women's title and that she should finish the job.
Roman Reigns shows up. Roman says you only have one shot at making a first impression, and that he decided to do exactly that on his first night by knocking out WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. He says it could have been anybody, but he wanted to get the point that he is "The Big Dog" across. He says that SmackDown Live is his yard now, then Shane McMahon shows up. After Shane demands a "proper" introduction for himself from Greg Hamilton - which he gets - he tells Roman that while this may be his yard, the McMahon family owns all the land. Roman tells Shane that his father owns the land, and when he was in the ring with Vince, he was on his feet while Vince was on his back. Shane reminds Roman that he was on his back in the end, but Roman reminds Shane he needed Elias' help and dares him to do it on his own. Shane declines, as he is getting ready for his steel cage match with The Miz. However, some people are lining up to welcome Roman to SmackDown Live, and he introduces two of them: The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel). Shane states that The B-Team want to make a great first impression, too, and Roman will be taking both Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel on in a 2-on-1 handicap match. Roman is unimpressed, and jokingly asks if Shane will add more caveats. Shane says the match should have a little extra, and introduces the "special guest ring enforcer" for the match: Elias, who shows up in a white-and-black striped tanktop.
Roman Reigns beats The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) in a 2-on-1 handicap match despite the interference of special guest ring enforcer Elias, who pulls the referee out of the ring and tries to help The B-Team get the win only for all three men to be overpowered by Roman.
Before the next match, Zelina Vega introduces Andrade gracing the ring as "the best part of your night," then Andrade says he has no respect for Finn Balor or Ali before offering how to teach Randy Orton some respect.
Ali and Finn Balor beat Andrade and Randy Orton. After the match, Orton hits Finn Balor with an RKO, but Ali quickly fends Orton off.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews the last two women's Money In The Bank ladder match participants: Ember Moon - who says that her career will change with this match - and Carmella, who says that the contract is hers after having won the match once before.
It's time for The Kevin Owens Show. Tonight's guest is Xavier Woods. After stating that the pageantry from the show is gone because it is something The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) would do, Owens states that he is the show and that is all he needs. He then states that he was trying to make a point earlier by saying that Kofi Kingston is in over his head and is drowning, and that help is on the way in the form of him relieving him of the burden that is the WWE Championship at Money In The Bank. After stating that he is positive he will take the WWE title from Kofi, Owens asks for Woods to show up, and when Woods fails to show, Owens produces a Xavier Woods action figure. As he talks to the action figure, Owens pulls out a Big E action figure with the left leg taped up before kicking down the chair he puts them on, then Kofi Kingston shows up. Kofi runs into the ring, and he and Owens brawl. Owens escapes through the crowd after raking Kofi in the eyes.
Mike and Maryse have a hilarious conversation in the car about a mystery stain on Maryse's shirt, which also includes an Instagram video of somebody going to the gym with "#FindTime."
Mike sets up a beer cooler for a night watching the game with some friends, and Mike proposes to Maryse that she should set up a day for herself.
Ryan Cabrera shows up at Castle Marmiz, and finds out he is sleeping on an air mattress in Monroe's room tonight.
As Ryan and Mike watch the game, Dolph Ziggler shows up. Mike, Dolph and Ryan almost wake Monroe as the Cleveland Browns win the game. The chains on the beer cooler come down electronically, and the three of them party with some beer while the three of them take turns on Marjo's paddle boat.
The next morning, the pool boy is cleaning the pool as the guys are asleep. Maryse wakes Mike - who now has a headache - up from the couch to tell him that she is doing her girl's day out today, leaving Mike with the baby. Dolph and Ryan wake up afterwards, and Maryse passes Monroe over to Mike. Maryse reminds Mike not to miss the class at 11:30.
Ryan and Dolph stay at home, but having the two of them trying to get over a hangover makes things harder (and more hilarious).
Maryse and Marjo meet Maryse's best friend Amanda, and Maryse talks about Mike's wild football party from last night. Meanwhile, Mike does his best to take care of Monroe, but he is having a hard time finding the wipes and getting to the class on time, the later of which he does not do. Mike has to lie about being on the class on time, and Maryse asks Mike to send her a photo of him and Monroe at the class.
Mike, Ryan and Dolph find out that they are at a music class for small children. Maryse tries to call Mike, but Mike does not answer, and Maryse has to relax as best she can. Mike answers, but Maryse falls off the table as she tries to get her phone when it vibrates. It is revealed that DirecTV is calling her, not Mike.
Mike does the best he can with his headache at the music class, but Monroe being happy makes it all worth it for him. Mike ends up calling it "the cure to all hangovers."
Amanda, Maryse and Marjo are at a restaurant when Maryse gets a call from Mike, who is back at home. Mike is happy that Maryse is having a good time with Amanda and Marjo. Maryse, Amanda and Marjo then have quite a bit of wine.
The next day at Castle Marmiz, Maryse is resting in bed after a long day for both her and Mike. Mike then starts pounding on a drum, much to the annoyance of Maryse, who now has a wine-induced headache much like Mike's from the other day.
Roman Reigns shows up to start tonight's show. Roman says he will not make excuses, as there is no need to. He says that he is the real Universal Champion as the crowd continues to heavily boo him. The crowd eventually begins to chant "Roman sucks!" Roman then says he should be the Universal Champion, but he is not...yet. He then says a lot of people doubted and lost faith in him, but he is a man of his word and he kept his word, saying he beat Brock Lesnar in the steel cage, and that he will never lose faith in himself. After mentioning that Brock Lesnar is not here, he mentions Samoa Joe, who soon appears on the TitanTron. Samoa Joe tells him he knew he would lose to Lesnar, and says he plans to put his downward-spiraling career to sleep. Samoa Joe's image then disappears from the TitanTron, then all of a sudden, Jinder Mahal and Sunil Singh appear. Jinder says that Roman is making excuses for his shortcomings, and says nobody hears him complaining that Jeff Hardy cheated. He says that Roman lost fair and square to Lesnar, and that at Backlash, he will lose to Samoa Joe. As for tonight, Roman will lose to him. Jinder says Roman's career is in the tubes, and now that he is here, he will flourish and eventually raise up the Universal Championship. Tonight, he will prove exactly that. Sami Zayn then shows up to a massive hometown ovation. Sami thanks the Montreal, Quebec, Canada crowd and says something in French, then tells Jinder and Roman they are complaining about Greatest Royal Rumble while he could not make it due to suffering vertigo at the hands of Bobby Lashley. He then says he is feeling better now, and that there is no other way to make up for it than showing up in his own hometown and becoming the one to take on Roman Reigns. The crowd starts a loud "Yes!" chant, then Kevin Owens shows up, also to a huge crowd ovation. Kevin Owens speaks to the crowd in French, and the fans react positively. This starts a "Oui!" chant. He then says that he knows Sami can beat Roman; however, the people want to see Kevin Owens face Roman Reigns. However, since so many people want Roman, Kevin decides to hold a popularity contest. Sami Zayn gets plenty of cheers and Jinder Mahal gets plenty of boos, but Kevin gets the best reaction. He approaches Roman only to get punched, then he, Sami Zayn, Jinder Mahal and Sunil Singh gang up on Roman. All of a sudden, Bobby Lashley runs into the ring, and as powerful as he is, even he cannot fight off Owens, Sami, Jinder and Sunil all at once. Braun Strowman then runs in to cause some mayhem of his own, and when he gets ganged up on, Lashley throws one of them out so that Braun Strowman can fight back. Sunil Singh ends up getting tossed out of the ring and onto everyone else.
Elias is seen backstage drinking a special tea that is meant to massage and soothe his throat before his performance tonight.
Elias is in the ring. Elias forgets he gets so lost in his own thoughts that he forgets how people feel to see him and how everyone knows WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He then talks about Greatest Royal Rumble and how he eliminated a few people, then says he is reaching a new level of fame almost nobody can comprehend, especially Bobby Roode. Elias then proceeds to sing and play guitar about Bobby Roode, but when he asks everyone to be quiet, the fans cheer even louder and clap in time with the music. As soon as Elias makes fun of the people of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Bobby Roode's entrance interrupts the concert.
Elias vs. Bobby Roode ends when Elias works on Bobby Roode's throat and sends him throat-first into the ring post, causing the referee to call for medical assistance for Roode. After the match, Elias grabs a microphone and declares himself the winner, then heads to the back.
Charly Caruso interviews Jean-Paul and Francois, who say that they are two proud French-Canadians and that they never back down from a challenge as they also speak in French to play up to the crowd. (Jean-Paul and Francois are - respectively - Jeff Parker and Matt Lee, also collectively known as 2.0. They will later become WWE Superstars in their own right under the names of Chase Parker and Matt Monroe - also respectively - under the team name of Ever-Rise.)
The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) quickly beat Jean-Paul and Francois. After the match, Akam says The Book of Pain remains open, and Rezar says there will be a chapter for every person on Raw, as they are centered on destruction.
Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins says the last month of his career has been wild ever since he won the WWE Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania, defended the title in Cape Town, South Africa, took it back to Raw in St. Louis, Missouri and defended again at Greatest Royal Rumble. Now, he is here tonight in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Rollins receives a thunderous ovation. Rollins responds by saying "Merci, beaucoup," which starts a "Oui!" chant. He then says the Montreal crowd makes the whole month worth it. Seth then says he has thought about what kind of champion he wants - and does not want - to be, and says he does not want to be like Brock Lesnar, who only shows up when it is convenient and fights only when the price is right. As Seth says he wants to be a fighting champion and be on television every Monday night, Finn Balor shows up. Balor says "Je m'appelle Finn Balor," and says he has had time to look back on Greatest Royal Rumble, and congratulates Rollins on beating him by a sliver. He then mentions that they have had four singles match against each other and that they have both won two, and tells Rollins to prove he is a fighting champion by defending the Intercontinental Championship against him tonight. Seth mentions he has The Miz with the Intercontinental Championship on the line at Backlash, but he is a fighting champion, and he will leave it up to the fans, who are very receptive to Rollins vs. Balor for the Intercontinental title tonight. Rollins tells Balor he is on, then The Miztourage (Bo Dallas and Curits Axel) shows up. Curtis Axel says they should worry about what is best for them, not for the fans, and Bo Dallas says Rollins and Balor should be fighting together, especially alongside them. They then regret meeting with them individually last week, then say they should have had a group conversation as they reveal shirts with all four of their faces. Bo tells Balor to forget about the Balor Club and Rollins to forget about The Shield, and say they should become "The Four Horsemen of the WWE." Rollins decides to talk it over with Balor privately, then Rollins tells them no. Bo and Axel then pretend to leave, but Rollins and Balor are ready for a fight. Both teams brawl, and Rollins and Balor easily come out on top. Afterwards, Balor then attacks Rollins from behind to send him a message.
Before the next match, Charly Caruso interviews Sasha Banks. Sasha admits that Bayley will not be in her corner tonight, and that she has not heard from her. She thinks Bayley is okay with The Riott Squad taking over, but she is not, and if Ruby Riott wants a riot, she is going to get one.
Ruby Riott beats Sasha Banks after Sasha Banks fights off Liv Morgan at ringside. During the match, Bayley is seen watching the match from backstage.
We see another "Moment of Bliss" segment from Alexa Bliss. Bliss talks about Nia Jax making fun of how short she was when they went to Walt Disney World, and says that at Backlash, she will win back the Raw Women's Champion, and says this is for everyone who has ever had a Nia Jax in their life and that she will not let the bully win.
Backstage, Renee Young interviews Titus O'Neil. Titus O'Neil jokes around, saying he loves when a plan comes together, but says he just fell at Greatest Royal Rumble and says not many people have the opportunity to fall flat on their face in front of the world and get back up, although Jennifer Lawrence did it at the Oscars a few years ago. Suddenly, Baron Corbin shows up and says it would be more inspirational if he did not fall in the first place, and says he does not know why Renee Young is wasting her time on Titus. He then leaves. Titus is not flustered by the interruption.
We hear from Matt Hardy, who is reading a book. He then says his and Bray Wyatt's story has always been told and always transcended time and space. He talks about how the two of them have been around in the course of human history, then Bray Wyatt shows up and says they are the darkness and the light. He then says their shadow will continue to consume everything in their path. He then calls himself and Matt Hardy "The Deleters of Worlds."
Bobby Lashley, Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns beat Jinder Mahal, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
We see a short video package of Greatest Royal Rumble.
Before the next match, Baron Corbin says that a wise man once said that "If you want to make money, you can't be funny." As the crowd boos him and chant that he is boring, he says that other WWE Superstars want to be funny and make people laugh. He makes fun of Titus O'Neil, then says his opponent for tonight, No Way Jose, is no different, and it makes him want to puke. He says he is here to make money and win matches, and he does that by punching people in the teeth. Baron says he will put the nonsense to an end tonight, and when he is done tonight, no one will be laughing.
No Way Jose beats Baron Corbin with a schoolboy pin after Titus Worldwide (Titus O'Neil, Apollo Crews, Dana Brooke) show up to distract Baron Corbin. Titus gets on the apron after almost attempting to do the slide only to be stopped by Apollo and Dana, but falls off. Baron laughs and claps at Titus only to be rolled up in a schoolboy pin by No Way Jose.
Natalya beats Mickie James with an inside cradle after "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey chases Alexa Bliss around the ring for distracting Natalya, which in turn distracts Mickie James. After the match, Natalya tends to her knee, then Nia Jax shows up and chases Alexa Bliss, who flees through the crowd. Nia then celebrates with Ronda and Natalya.
Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn is made official for Backlash.
We hear from Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says that when he speaks, it is unlike anybody else today as when he speaks, it is real and people can feel it. He says that as other Superstars are just happy to be in WWE, he and Dolph are ready to prove why they deserve to be here. Dolph says he considered his options, but he and McIntyre are still dangerous. He says that they will not just steal the show, they will take it.
Seth Rollins retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Finn Balor.
Enzo Amore and Big Cass beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson) after Big Cass stops the Magic Killer with a big boot.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) meet The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) in the locker room, wanting a match after being glad that The Hardys are back to bring a shot to the arm of the Raw tag team division. The Hardys are all too happy to have the match.
Charly Caruso interviews Sheamus and Cesaro in the Social Media Lounge. Cesaro says their main strategy in tonight's tag team match is winning, and Sheamus says they don't really have a plan and are simply going out there to do whatever they need to do. Cesaro says they have something to prove against The Hardys, while Sheamus says they have nothing to prove as they are the best. When asked who is the better athlete of the two, Cesaro refuses to answer due to the question possibly causing dissent between them, but Sheamus says he's the better athlete, anyway. Cesaro settles it by saying they're the two best athletes in WWE.
It's time for Miz TV, with hosts The Miz and Maryse and special guest Finn Balor. After The Miz complains about Balor's entrance and asks what it is, Balor simply says "This is Balor Club!" The Balor Club doesn't really want The Miz and Maryse in their ranks, however, when Miz asks how to join. After this, The Miz says that Balor showed so much promise when he entered the main roster, as he became champion wherever he went and was a first-round pick in last year's WWE Draft. When asked if he feels like a failure after how last year panned out, and Balor reminds him that he won the Universal Championship while heavily injured. Miz then calls Balor and the Balor Club "failures," and says that while Balor was rehabbing his shoulder for eight months, Miz was ruling the roost on SmackDown Live. When asked what's Finn Balor says he will take the Universal title back. Miz reminds him the Universal champ is Brock Lesnar, but Balor says he's fought bigger men all his life. He then threatens to kick Miz's ass, saying there's two clubs for him to join: the Balor Club and the "Finn Balor Just Kicked My Ass" Club. Miz uses Maryse as a shield, and Balor says Miz TV usually ends with Miz getting his ass kicked, but tonight, Miz isn't worth it. Balor is about to leave when The Miz stops him, wanting a piece of him. This quickly comes to an end when Balor hits Miz with a Sling Blade.
Chris Jericho beats Kevin Owens with the Walls of Jericho to win the WWE United States Championship after injuring Kevin Owens' left hand, leaving Owens unable to grab the bottom rope to break the hold. As a result of his win, Jericho is transferred to SmackDown Live.
Austin Aries beats Neville by disqualification after Aries grabs the referee and pulls him back while in the Last Chancery. Neville retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Sheamus and Cesaro. During the match, Sheamus kicks Jeff Hardy in the mouth so hard that one of his teeth legitimately flies out. Both teams shake hands and show respect after the match, then Sheamus and Cesaro turn around and blindside The Hardys.
Braun Strowman says Roman Reigns showed up looking for the big fight, but what he found was the biggest mistake of his life. When Braun is done with him, the only thing Roman will be looking for is for Braun to put him out of his misery.
Alexa Bliss beats Bayley with a DDT after Bayley is sent head-first into the ring post after a kick-out from a Sunset Flip Powerbomb counter to become the WWE Raw Womens's Champion! With this victory, Alexa Bliss becomes the first Superstar to win both the Raw and SmackDown Women's titles.
Randy Orton heads to Bray Wyatt's house of horrors for the House of Horrors in a limousine. The fight between Orton and Wyatt ends with Wyatt dumping a refrigerator on top of Orton in the kitchen. Wyatt slowly ambles out of the house and gets in the limo, and asks the driver to take him to the arena.
Seth Rollins beats Samoa Joe by rolling Joe onto his back during the Coaquina Clutch.
Bray Wyatt returns to the arena and makes his way to the ring. When the lights come back on, Randy Orton can be seen behind him with a steel chair, and their match continues.
Bray Wyatt beats Randy Orton in a House of Horrors Match after interference by The Singh Brothers (formerly The Bollywood Boyz, Harv and Gurv Sihra) and two blasts to the back of the head with the absconded WWE Championship by Jinder Mahal.
Braun Strowman beats Roman Reigns. After the match, Braun Strowman tosses some steel steps into the ring, and referees try in vain to convince Strowman not to continue the assault as Strowman tosses Roman into the steps so hard that the side of the steps are dented, then rams the steps into Roman's ribs. Strowman then leaves, and Roman is seen bleeding from his mouth. Referees and officials have to help Roman to the back. A stretcher is brought out, but Roman doesn't want to get on and wants to leave under his own power.
During Raw Talk, Roman Reigns is seen coughing up more blood backstage, and is heard wheezing as he is brought onto an ambulance. Braun Strowman tries to take out Roman again, but Roman miraculously dodges Braun, who destroys one of the doors to the back of the ambulance and runs into a stack of empty boxes. Braun heads back towards the ambulance, but Roman smashes the other back door of the ambulance into Braun. Braun runs away after this.
