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Monday, August 10, 2026

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 10, 2026

It is announced on commentary that Royce Keys will be out indefinitely with a bruised larynx and a cervical strain before Solo Sikoa interrupts, coming out through the crowd while mocking The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) to start tonight's show. Solo mentions The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) taking out Royce Keys, then says he is here to handle some family business. Jey Uso arrives and heads to the ring before Solo can say much else. Jey asks Solo if he really wants to do this and air out the family laundry for everyone to see again, then says that Solo knows how to fix this. He says that Roman Reigns has called the play, and Solo must fall in line. Solo says falling in line did not work out well for Jey, and says it looks more like Jey "fell off." He says that Jey was a World Heavyweight Champion and won the Royal Rumble, and that the kids were happy when they heard Jey's theme. Solo says he is not coming back to the family and that he loves where he is at, as does the fans, and Jey tells Solo to shut up, saying that Solo is here and has what he has because of the rest of the family. Jey then says that they will handle this like the rest of the family does in the ring tonight, and if he wins, Solo will be delivered on a silver platter to The Bloodline. Solo accepts the challenge, and says that if he wins, The Bloodline must leave him alone.



It it announced that there is an eight-man tournament consisting of luchadors from Raw, SmackDown and AAA to decide a #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. We then hear from the first two participants, Penta and Laredo Kid. Penta says that Laredo Kid will find out what kind of luchador he has become and that he will win the tournament, while Laredo Kid says that this tournament is his moment and that he will not be stopped.

Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso catches up with Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu, and Jacob wants to know what is going on. Jacob says that Jey is running the play by himself and ignoring The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu), but Jey says he will win and bring Solo Sikoa to the Bloodline, which Jacob could not do. Jacob says he did his thing last week, and that Jey winning will be the only way Solo will come back.

Penta beats Laredo Kid to advance in the World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender's Tournament after avoiding a top rope corkscrew moonsault and hitting a Mexican Destroyer.



An eight-date European tour is announced for January 2027.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri). Logan Paul says that everyone is beneath them and that the only bad blood with Alpha Academy is Otis' blood pressure. Maxxine Dupri says that Tozawa does not stand a chance against Austin Theory. Theory says he will gift Tozawa an ass-whupping tonight because he deserves it, then says that he deserves Maxxine. Bron Breakker stands there as everyone else leaves, and asks Byron Saxton what he thinks of Oba Femi. When Byron Saxton says that he likes Oba and that Oba is the future, Breakker says that Saxton "sounds like Paul [Heyman]."

Austin Theory beats Akira Tozawa. After the match, Theory continues to attack Tozawa, and officials led by General Manager Adam Pearce stop Theory from attacking Tozawa with a chair. Bron Breakker gets in the ring to Spear Tozawa when Oba Femi shows up. Austin Theory rushes at Oba Femi only to get laid out, and officials get in the ring at the same time as Oba to stop the impending brawl. Logan Paul has to hold Bron Breakker back.





Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio, who says that Penta and Laredo Kid had a great match and that Roman Reigns will have his hands full when Raw returns to Mexico City. Dragon Lee shows up and thanks Rey Mysterio for the opportunity, then "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up, taking offense to not being in the tournament. Rey Mysterio says that he did not think Dominik needed another hand-out, as it is how he became a jackass in the process. Dragon Lee defends Rey Mysterio, then says he will see Dominik in the ring before calling him a fake king of luchadors. Dominik accepts the challenge.

Stephanie Vaquer heads to the ring. Vaquer thanks the fans for their support and admits that she missed being in action, and that she also missed The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) getting scared every time they see her coming. She says that nobody can destroy her, and that she will decimate The Judgment Day one by one. She says she has beaten up Raquel a thousand times and will do it again, and says that Roxanne is "a dead woman." Vaquer says Liv Morgan is scared, as they both know that the Women's World Championship belongs to her, then Becky Lynch suddenly shows up. Becky makes it clear that she wants to "beat the everloving piss out of Liv Morgan" simply because she does not like her and because she has barely defending the Women's World title, then admits she does not know much about Vaquer. Becky thinks this is by design, but knows that Vaquer has made an impact on Raw since showing up despite being on the shelf for four months, and does not know why Vaquer rushed back before she is ready. Becky says she does not want any more bad luck for the Women's World Championship and that she considers herself more good than lucky, saying that while Vaquer can go ahead and beat up Liv, she should leave the title to her. Vaquer reminds Becky not to get in her way, or else she will find out what "La Primera" is all about. As Vaquer leaves, Becky is attacked from behind by Liv. Vaquer returns to the ring and nearly collides with Becky trying to swing at Liv, who escapes. Becky and Vaquer argue in the middle of the ring over the Women's World Championship, then Becky leaves.



It is announced that Bianca Belair and Montez Ford have recently given birth to a son.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews LA Knight, who says that if it is time for Roman Reigns to find out if he has the tingle in his loins to face him. Solo Sikoa shows up and asks Knight if he saw what happened recently, and has to remind Knight that he is facing the whole Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) if he faces Reigns. He knows that Knight does not need his help, but he does want to warn him.

Dragon Lee beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. After the match, Big Cass shows up and attacks Dragon Lee before putting him in a bear hug for the East River Crossing. Suddenly, Je'Von Evans runs to the ring and fights Big Cass, but gets clotheslined out of the air. Big Cass then hits Je'Von with a big boot.





Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Sol Ruca. Sol Ruca says she has been stuck in a Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) vortex for the past few months and she is sick of it. She says she has a score to settle, and tonight is all about revenge. Sol Ruca then says she will come back for the Women's Intercontinental Championship when she is done, then Danhausen shows up and volunteers to be Sol Ruca's tag team partner. Sol Ruca says the spot has been filled, and Danhausen cannot get any human monies from Byron Saxton.



Backstage, LA Knight meets with General Manager Adam Pearce, who says that he will find a way for him to get a match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Afterwards, Knight runs into Jacob Fatu, who warns Knight about running his mouth against Roman Reigns. Knight tells Jacob to go to Reigns so he can get the green light to fight him.

Sol Ruca's mystery partner is revealed to be Iyo Sky.

Sol Ruca and Iyo Sky beat The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez).



Backstage, Bron Breakker meets with Paul Heyman and asks him about Oba Femi. When he asks Heyman if he thinks Oba Femi is the future of WWE, Heyman says he respects Oba for sticking to his word, and that Breakker is starting to think Oba is the future of WWE. Heyman says he will keep respecting Oba until Breakker shows him he is not worthy of his respect. Breakker simply says "Okay" and backs away.

Backstage, Penta speaks with Rey Mysterio when Chad Gable shows up. Penta leaves, and Gable praises Rey for his work as AAA General Manager and says he would love to defend the Intercontinental Championship against him. Rey says he still has a lot in the tank and that he would be honored.



Backstage, Sol Ruca and Iyo Sky are met by Lyra Valkyria, who takes offense to Sol Ruca going for the Women's Intercontinental Championship and tells Sol Ruca not to get in her way. Iyo Sky asks if Lyra is okay after Lyra leaves, and Sol Ruca says that Lyra looks like she needs some sleep.

"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Solo Sikoa following the distraction by Jimmy Uso, who gets hit with the Samoan Spike. As per pre-match stipulation, if "Main Event" Jey Uso won, Solo Sikoa would be delivered to The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu). (Had Jacob Fatu won, The Bloodline would have had to leave him alone.)



Here is this week's Raw Recap!<



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



Sunday, August 10, 2025

Let's Go! - LFG recap for August 10, 2025

Shawn Michaels meets with the Legends and the Future Greats. For this week, it is sink or swim as the Legends will be hands-off as the Future Greats come up with their own match, which will prove useful in the future when they have to work with somebody they do not exactly get along with.

The Legends set up the matches. Harlem Lewis and Anthony Luke is the first match made. Bayley Humphrey and Sirena Linton, whom The Undertaker notes have a connection, are paired together, as are Zena Sterling and Penina Tuilaepa, as is Shiloh Hill and Trill London. Michelle McCool and The Undertaker watch Trill and Shiloh as they put their match together. Meanwhile, Bayley and Sirena are excited to work together again. Penina says that she had to get the ball rolling when it comes to setting their match up. Harlem and Anthony get heated as they go over their match, and it gets to the point that Michelle McCool has to get between them. The Undertaker watches Shiloh and Trill from afar, hoping not to get noticed, confident that the two of them will set up a good match.



Harlem Lewis beats Anthony Luke with a schoolkid pin after using the ropes for leverage. The Legends like the verbal banter that takes place during the match. Afterwards, Anthony Luke says that he will be the one getting the point because he outshined Harlem Lewis, who he says had to cheat to win.

Trill London beats Shiloh Hill. Bubba Ray Dudley notes that Trill London moves like Jeff Hardy on the way to the ring. The Undertaker is simultaneously bemused and impressed by Shiloh Hill hitting a standing somersault back senton, while Bubba Ray is impressed with how Shiloh uses his power to throw Trill into the Tree of Woe position. Afterwards, Trill celebrates his first win on the show.

Bayley Humphrey vs. Sirena Linton ends in a no-contest. During the match, Sirena Linton gets hurt after Bayley catches her out of the air when Sirena leaps from the top rope. Sirena is helped out of the ring, and Booker T gets up to check on Sirena. We later find out that Sirena blacked out and had no idea where she was.

Bubba Ray Dudley and Michelle McCool watch from the balcony for the next match.

Zena Sterling beats Penina Tuilaepa after slamming Penina in the middle of the ring and hitting a double foot stomp.

The points are awarded. For the males, Bubba Ray picks Shiloh for bringing Trill to his best match. The Undertaker picks Anthony Luke. Booker T picks Harlem Lewis. Michelle McCool says Shiloh and Trill did well, but Anthony Luke got the Legends to forget about The Rock and picks Anthony Luke. Anthony Luke gets the point for the men. For the females, The Undertaker sees if Bayley is okay, then says that he expects growth out of Zena and that Penina gets more comfortable in the ring, and picks Penina. Michelle McCool also picks Penina. Booker T picks Penina as well, saying she has hit her stride. For the men, Elijah has two points, Harlem has one point, Shiloh has one point, Drake has one point and Anthony has one point. For the women, Penina has three points, Sirena has two points, and Dani has one point. For the Legends, Team McCool has four points, Team Booker has three points, Team Undertaker has three points and Team Bubba has two points. Afterwards, Bubba Ray Dudley says Zena Sterling is the front runner and the one to beat, yet people say that she is not only good, but that she is too good. He says that the rest of the Legends have it out for her after voting against her three times, then walks off.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for August 10, 2025

In previous footage, as David Marquez mentions Big Mama's recent appearance in Memphis Wrestling, Jordan Cruz shows up and makes it obvious that he is the UWN World Champion and that he does not want to listen to him. He says that with the world title, he is in charge now. He says that nobody has the skill set and the intangibles that he has, then says he has a lot of big ideas and that he has no time to tell anyone. This leads to a "Not My Champ!" chant, but Jordan Cruz says nobody gave him a chance and that he does not care. Cruz says that the title is where it belongs, and that he will do things his way and that he does not care what anybody thinks of him.

Jordan Cruz shows up and brags about how be beat the brakes off of Danny Limelight to become the youngest UWN World Champion and says he deserves respect, as he has held all three singles titles. He says he used to care, but not anymore, because now he is the World Champion and he calls the shots. He says that anyone who does not respect him does not respect the title, and for that, he is giving himself the night off.

Mathias beats Auron West.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Jordan Cruz when Scorpio Sky shows up and states that when he gets his shot, he will beat Cruz for the title. Cruz says Scorpio struggles against his opponents and is not that same as he once was, and that he is not ready for him. Scorpio Sky says he is not only ready for him, but for Big Baby Slim.

Before the next match, Jordan Castle announces Maximilien as having a knowledge greater that Aristotle's and a strength that trumps Hercules', and says that Maximilien will leave if the fans do not be quiet. After asking the fans if they want him to leave, Castle says he will not leave until he goes 6-0.

Maximilien beats Aguila Aguirre by submission with the Max Factor and increases his winning streak to 6-0.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Brynn Thorne. Brynn says she has been watching Alex Gracia and that she considers her behavior unacceptable. Gracia rushes in and attacks Brynn, and security has to quickly move in.

The Mighty Zaddies (Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) beat The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire) in a six-man tag match.



Saturday, August 10, 2024

Rumble On The Trail 2024 - The Results

Note: The videos here are shown in the order in which they were uploaded to YouTube and are not indicative of the actual match order of the event. Also, what is shown here may not constitute the entire show.

Big John Dalton last eliminates Reverend Ash Taylor to win the Rumble On The Trail match for the second time and win the Ainsley Cup. After the match, Big John Dalton thanks everyone for coming to the show and making a show possible in his hometown of Pontotoc, Mississippi. He says that Ainsley was his best friend and that he had the honor of speaking at her funeral, then says Ainsley had the best seat in the house tonight. Big John then declares that the fans are the real heroes and the real warriors, then dedicates tonight's battle royal victory to Ainsley before celebrating with Coach Pillar.



Dustin Starr interviews WBCI host Allie Martin and thanks him fro everything he has done in the ring. As Allie Martin talks about how he has put Reverend Ash Taylor's Shadow through a table. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up and demands respect, then makes fun of their haircuts before telling Allie that he has 78 national television appearances and that the people around here love him even though he is clearly being booed. He also makes fun of Allie's gold suit, but Allie retorts by making fun of Blaylock's size. Blaylock demands respect again, then Allie says that Blaylock reminds him of the Pillsbury doughboy. Blaylock throws a liquid at Allie's face, and Allie shoves Blaylock with authority. Blaylock then runs away.



Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Lord Gaston.



Big John Dalton and "All The Way" Ray Collins beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil.



Collision Course - Collision recap for August 10, 2024

Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says it is no secret that this Texas residency has been a nightmare for The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods), as their opponents have been cheating, he has been assaulted and left with a broken arm, and the fans keep cheering for it. Ariya Daivari says tonight, The Premier Athlete get another shot at Hologram, but he is hiding behind Darby Allin, who paints his face black and white but will have it permanently black and blue.

Darby Allin and Hologram beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Josh Woods).



We see a video package for Thunder Rosa vs. "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo in a Texas Bullrope Match narrated by "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes.

Thunder Rosa beats "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo in a Texas Bullrope Match.



We see a video package for The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd).

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd).



Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kip Sabian. Sabian says he is looking to get back in the action and make a name for himself when "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne shows up and mocks Sabian's lack of success in AEW before stating that he will put an end to things on Rampage. He says that Sabian's dad died a loser and hopes that Sabian goes out the same way, too.

We see a video package of the aftermath of MJF beating Kyle Fletcher. MJF brags about beating Kyle Fletcher, while Will Ospreay is still hesitant to hit the Tiger Driver '91. MJF threatens to hit the move on another one of Will Ospreay's trainees and plans to do the same to Ospreay at All In.

Rush beats Preston Vance as Don Callis watches from backstage. After the match, Rush hits Preston Vance with the Bull's Horns again, then pulls out a camera cord. Referees stop him before can make use of it.



We see "Scapegoat" Jack Perry looking at footage from the recent Anarchy In The Arena match. Perry says everything has a price, then asks how much one is willing to sacrifice for some things before smashing some monitors with an axe.

Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland head to the ring. Swerve Strickland says that in two weeks, he and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson will headline the main event of All In, and he will own Danielson's legacy. He says that he wants a warm-up and has issued an open challenge. Prince Nana says Swerve is not a man to be played with, and wants to know who will answer the open challenge and face the most dangerous man in AEW. The open challenge is answered by Tomohiro Ishii.

Swerve Strickland beats Tomohiro Ishii.



Backstage, we hear from Claudio Castagnoli. Claudio says he wants the Continental Championship before the next Continental Classic, and he wants the title match with "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada at the first Dynamite in Europe in Cardiff, Wales.

Lexy Nair interviews Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway in the ring. After a replay of Willow Nightingale's backstage promo from last night's Rampage, Statlander and Stokely find out that they will face Tomohiro Ishii and Willow Nightingale at Zero Hour at All In. Stokely Hathaway calls it "tacky, reprehensible and disgusting" that Willow has to resort to this and that he will find a partner for Statlander, but Stokely finds out he is Statlander's partner for this match. Stokely wants no part of this, but Statlander accepts the challenge.



Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin), Leila Grey and Action Andretti. Leila Grey notices MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden), and apologize for not making fun of Top Flight enough. Action Andretti and Top Flight have enough and challenge them to a match tonight, but Mansoor says he is not cosmetically cleared due to breaking a nail. Lio Rush shows up and makes fun of MxM Collection, then says that the match is next week as per Tony Khan.

Hikaru Shida beats Aleah James.



We see footage of Jim Ross interviews "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. Danielson says that he looks back on his career and that there are moments that he will never understand. Danielson talks about the neck injuries and his concussions in his career, and while he has had to be cognizant of what he has put his body through, he also thinks about how his body has still managed to serve him well, especially with the risks he took early on. Danielson says he will have to get surgery before the end of the year and that he has accepted this. As for All In, he feels that he is the best he has ever been mentally and that it will pull him through.



Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Hikaru Shida, who says that she and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. are even. She says that they will need competition, but in the meantime, she needs real competition for All In, and Mercedes Moné is the last chance. She tells Mercedes that she is the best as well as the ace of the women's division, then tells Mercedes to put the TBS Championship on the line so that she can beat her and move on to All In.

The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) vs. The Bang Bang Gang ("Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) to decide a #1 contender for the AEW World Trios Championships ends in a double count-out after Buddy Matthews is taken out with a Spear by special guest referee Christian Cage, who makes it clear that he wants no contenders for the Trios titles. After the match, The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Killswitch, Mama Wayne) decimate both teams to end the show.



Here are the highlights from tonight's show!



Memphis Thing XL - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 10, 2024

In footage from earlier today, Lord Crewe notices ""The GunShow" Brett Michaels and tears up a 8" x 10" photo that he has just signed before walking away. Big John Dalton is concerned that things will get physical between The GunShow and Lord Crewe.



"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Lord Crewe.



In backstage footage from earlier today, Zaya interviews K-Toomer. K-Toomer says the main event is what it is, and while it should be against "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts is throwing his weight around as well as some temper tantrums. He says a problem child is stepping into the ring with "a grown ass man" and he finally gets to cut loose and not hold back. He then tells Aaron Roberts that it is "on sight."



Sycho Simon beats CJ Money. After the match, Sycho Simon demands an interview from Dustin Starr, and tells Tommy Dreamer that when he gets his hands on him today, they will paint the streets of Pontotoc, Mississippi red with Dreamer's blood.



Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex), Derrick King, Ray Ray Sanders, Ethan Steele and Luke Justice beat The Nyxx Network (Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston), The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) and The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco) in a twelve-man XL Tag Team Match.



Backstage, Zaya interviews Justin Case and Aaron Roberts. Justin says that people need his permission to interview Aaron Roberts, as Roberts can be a problem. Roberts tells K-Toomer to count the seconds as champion, as he will soon be counting sheep when he beats him for the Heritage Championship.



Mackenzie Morgan beats Marti Belle. After the match, Nixi XS shows up with a contract, and all she needs is Mackenzie's signature. Mackenzie signs, then says Mackenzie should have read the fine print, as Mackenzie is facing her newest client: C-Rex, the mystery woman from a few weeks ago. Nixi XS says that C-Rex can smash Mackenzie with just a snap of her fingers, and security have to step in in case of a brawl.



Dustin Starr interviews Coach Pillar, Big John Dalton and Denzel Rollins at the announce desk. Coach Pillar mentions the beating that he received from The Righteous Path ("Reverend" Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow), and now he is not only declaring for the Ainsley Cup, but Big John Dalton and Denzel Rollins will be coming with him.

Big John Dalton beats Big Nasty Phil after Denzel Rollins carries "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn off the apron and towards the locker room to keep him from interfering.



"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats K-Toomer to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion! During the match, Roberts knocks out the ref with a clothesline, then Justin Case pulls out a red rag, implied to be covered in ether or chloroform, out from underneath the ring to use on K-Toomer. K-Toomer grabs Justin Case and uses the red rag against him, but Aaron Roberts pulls out a similar rag of his own and uses it against K-Toomer. Roberts then hits the Problem Bomb and revives the referee to get the win and the Heritage title.





Thursday, August 10, 2023

Final IMPACT - IMPACT Wrestling recap for August 10, 2023



Kevin Knight beats Champagne Singh in the BTI Match after sending him into Shera, knocking Shera off the ring apron.

Rich Swann and Sami Callihan beat ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) to advance in the IMPACT World Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's Tournament after The Good Hands (Jason Hotch and John Skyler) show up, pull the referee out of the ring and lay Ace Austin out behind the referee's back.



Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella is met by The Coven (Taylor Wilde and KiLynn King). KiLynn says that the energy in IMPACT has been off-kilter recently and that they are owed a Knockouts tag team title rematch due to being past champions. The Death Dollz (Courtney Rush and Jessicka) show up, also wanting to be part of the Knockouts Tag Team Championship match at Emergence, also due to being former champions, thanks to Santino Marella joining in on their huddle. Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly then show up, saying they will take them all.

Dirty Dango beats Bhupinder Gujjar after John E. Bravo gets on the apron and shines a flashlight in Bhupinder's eyes. After the match, Dirty Dango says that he hates professional wrestling even when he wins, then proceeds to make fun of the fans before Jake Something shows up and confronts Dango for his words before telling him to get out if he hates pro wrestling so much before he makes him. Dirty Dango leaves the ring while Jake is focused on John E. Bravo, then slips back into the ring. Jake sees it coming and punches Dango.



We hear from The Design (Deaner and Kon). Deaner says some things matter more than life and death and that Eric Young is a sheep who saw greener pastures, saw who the shepherd was and fled, and not the phoenix he sees himself as, and says his presence will not accentuate his failures. He says that Sami Callihan, Alan Angels and Eric Young have betrayed him, but Kon will not, for he defines what what The Design is about after he mentored him into the monster that he is. After Deaner entertains the idea of the monster he mentored destroying the one who mentored him, Kon calls Eric Young a sheep who has lost his family, and all Eric Young will see is the big bad wolf. He says everyone knows how this story will end and that Eric Young's ass is his.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Johnny Swinger, who says that he is training hard for his World title match when Kenny King and Sheldon Jean show up and Kenny brags about being the Digital Media Champion and the Internet. After Kenny King and Sheldon Jean leave, Swinger asks "What's the Internet, daddy?"

Jody Threat beats Alisha Edwards after Frankie Kazarian runs out and attacks Eddie Edwards for tripping Jody on the outside with a Kendo stick after Alisha rakes Jody's eyes. After the match, Eddie reaches for his Kendo stick, but Kazarian keeps him from grabbing it. When he rears the Kendo stick back, he inadvertently hits Alisha, and multiple referees have to check on her while security has to get Kazarian to the back.



Backstage, we hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who challenges KiLynn King to a one-on-one match next week. She hopes that Trinity is watching in order to get a glimpse of her future at Emergence.

KUSHIDA beats "Speedball" Mike Bailey with a Fisherman's Suplex into an inside cradle.



In footage from earlier today, Tom Hannifan interviews Crazzy Steve. Steve calls Hannifan "the voice of IMPACT" and says he needs his help. He says he can reach out to Rosemary and Havok, but they are off doing their own thing, and Courtney Rush and Jessicka are doing the talking while Black Taurus is heading to the ring without him. Steve admits that he feels forgotten and abandoned and that his friends are becoming strangers, and also admits that he is legally blind, which brings its own set of challenges. He says nothing has come easy for him and that he keeps coming upon roadblock after roadblock, and the interview stops before he can mention if anyone in his family supports him.

We see footage of Subculture (Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster) retaining the IMPACT World Tag Team Championships in Attack! Pro Wrestling, then we hear from Subculture (Andrews, Webster, Dani Luna). Dani Luna says they are not resting on their laurels and taking their titles worldwide. "Flash" Morgan Websters say that they are fighting champions and will continue to retain their titles. Mark Andrews says they are keeping their eye on the #1 contender's tournament and that they will come out on top against whoever wins.

Joe Hendry shows up in the middle of a backstage quarrel, followed by Yuya Uemura. Hendry is still fuming that Uemura cost him his one rematch for the Digital Media Championship, but Uemura mentions the idea of them becoming tag team champions. Hendry slowly begins to entertain the idea.

Before the next match, Lio Rush attacks Samuray del Sol backstage.

Bully Ray, Moose and Brian Myers beat Black Taurus and Laredo Kid in a three-on-two handicap match as "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, KUSHIDA and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) watch from backstage. During the match, Bully Ray whips Laredo Kid into the referee and knocks the referee out, then the lights go out. When they come back on, PCO has returned. He chases Bully Ray to the back after beating up Moose and Myers, but Moose and Myers are still able to win the match regardless After the match, Bully Ray is still running away from PCO, and he gets away in a vehicle just before PCO can catch him.



Here is tonight's post-show!



Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 10, 2023

Dalton Castle beats Slim J.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. They say that they are not having Nese's match with tonight, as the people in South Carolina need an intervention due to how fat they are after asking where the health food is and being led to a Waffle House. "Smart" Mark Sterling says that there will be group training tonight.



The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) beat Brady Pierce and Lucky Ali.

The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Movie Myk.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Legit" Leyla Hirsch, who says she has beaten all challengers since she has arrived in ROH and that she wants a shot at the ROH Women's World Championship. As she compliments Athena on her championship reign, Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up and says that while Leyla has been dominant, but she needs to build up a little more confidence, for the more wins she gets, the more legit she will get.

Lee Moriarty beats Andrew Everett with the Border City Stretch.

Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling announces that "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese will speak very slowly, and Nese says it is sad when the healthiest choice around is a Waffle House. He states that obesity is an epidemic and that he has found "ground zero," then announces that he has cancelled his match and the rest of the show so everyone can do group training. As he leads everyone into doing jumping jacks, Pat Buck shows up for the next match.

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Pat Buck.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry). Anthony Henry says they are happy to be in ROH, and JD Drake says they are championship material. Prince Nana and The Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) show up and tell The Workhorsemen that they are not worthy, then Nana says that he likes The Workhorsemen and gives them a match against The Gates of Agony, and if they win, they get a shot at the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships with a third partner of their choice.



Athena beats Rachael Ellering in an ROH Women's World Championship Proving Grounds Match.

The Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry). (Had The Workhorsemen won, they would have earned a shot at the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships with a third person of their choice.)

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Cole Karter. Cole Karter thinks Maria Kanellis-Bennett likes him, then Maria shows up finding this cute and that she will see what kind of position he is in after tonight.



"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Angelica Risk with the cross arm breaker. Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up to watch from the stage during the match.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena, who says that she is the most dominant champion in Ring of Honor and might as well be "all the champions." After stating that this is her show, she did not get to break Rachael Ellering because Ellering ducked her, and takes Lexy Nair with her as decides to "find more porcelain to break."



Cole Karter beats Rhett Titus. Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up to watch from the stage during the match.

Billie Starkz beats Robyn Renegade. After the match, Charlette Renegade attacks Billie, and Robyn joins in. All of a sudden, Athena shows up and beats up both of the Renegade sisters before grabbing Billie and entertaining the idea of ramming Billie's head into the ROH Women's World Championship before ultimately deciding not to.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods. Sterling says he agrees with Woods regarding last week's interview, but says it would be a mistake to end what they have going. Woods says he is done with group training and that he is best by himself, as it is what made him ROH Pure Champion and what will make him champion again. Sterling agrees, and says he will get him some real matches, starting with a match against "The Last Real Man" Silas Young for a real challenge.



Shane Taylor beats Gravity to win the ROH World Television Championship Eliminator Tournament and earn a match against Samoa Joe for the ROH World Television Championship after getting the knees up on a splash and hitting the Marcus Garvey Driver.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Quake By The Lake - Dynamite recap for August 10, 2022

Darby Allin beats Brody King after choking Brody with his own chain from the ring ropes, despite inteference from the rest of The House of Black and a surprise appearance by Sting from inside the coffin.



We hear from Jon Moxley, who calls the Interim AEW World Championship the "FYI belt," saying that his championship is about pain and how much one can endure. He says that for twenty years, Jericho and his fighting spirit have been on full display, and he will test that fighting spirit and push it to its breaking point. He says that if it does not break, his body will.

We hear from Chris Jericho, who says that after two-and-a-half years, he will take back what is rightfully is and become AEW World Champion. He says that Jon Moxley wanted to face "The Lionheart," and reminds Moxley that Stu Hart was a masochist and a sadist, and says that while teeth and cuts can be fixed, he will "stretch the shit out of" Moxley and become champion.

La Faccion Ingobernable (Andrade el Idolo and Rush) beat The Lucha Brothers (Penta Oscuro and Rey Fenix) in a tornado tag team match after Andrade and Rush tie Penta's mask to the ring ropes. Even after Penta unmasks himself to break up a pinfall attempt, Andrade keeps Penta from re-masking himself.



Backstage, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) meet with The Dark Order and "Hangman" Adam Page. The Bucks thank Adam Page for saving them last week and apologize to everything they have done to him. Matt reminisces about the camaraderie in the build-up to AEW and how he got "weird" and "selfish," and wishes he could take it all back as he apologizes. He also wishes he thanked Page when he won the World title. He says that The Young Bucks may be "bad people" at this point, but he admits Adam Page brings out the good in them, and asks Page to help them bring back "The Hung Bucks." Page says he cannot, saying that The Dark Order have been there for him like The Young Bucks have been in the past and that the Trios Title Tournament is The Dark Order's chance as he says he cannot be in two corners at once.



Jungle Boy guests on commentary for the next match.

Luchasaurus quickly beats Anthony Henry. After the match, Chrisian Cage is seen on the video screen. He congratulates Luchsaurus saying he thought better of beating up Jungle Boy when the fans did not deserve to see him in person. It does not take long for Jungle Boy to run from the commentary table to Christian Cage, and when security catches Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus beats them up. Pat Buck tries to stop Luchasaurus only to get headbutted.



We hear from Miro. Julia Hart shows up and tells Miro and tells him to embrace the gift, then says only one woman can tough The Redeemer and tells him that he he will accept their gift.

Backstage, Mark Henry interviews Powerhouse Hobbs when The Factory shows up. QT Marshall says they will spread the crumbs of "Absolute" Ricky Starks like bread crumbs on spaghetti, then says that they will take care of Starks. Hobbs says that The Factory's problem will become his, and he leaves.

Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh head to the ring. Sonjay Dutt says they did the unthinkable to Wardlow after Satnam Singh choke slammed Wardlow through a table, then says they are not done with Wardlow by a long shot. Lethal tells Wardlow to either defend the TNT Championship against him one more time, or else the three of them will find him and just take it. It does not take long for Wardlow to show up. Wardlow tells Lethal that if he wants another shot, he has got it, but tonight, he will beat all three of them. Suddenly, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) arrive and head to the ring with him. Satnam Singh, Sonjay Dutt and Jay Lethal get out of the ring when they enter, and Lethal goes for a cheap shot only to get completely laid out.



Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews The Jericho Appreciation Society. "Magic Daddy" Matt Menard says Jon Moxley had a hell of a run, but it ends tonight, and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker says that they will be throwing a party tonight after Jericho becomes champion. Daniel Garcia brags about giving Bryan Danielson "another paid vacation" and brags about being "The Dragon Slayer," then Anna Jay chokes a random woman out.

"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Aaron Solo. After the match, Nick Comoroto goes after Starks with a chair, but Starks lays him out with a chair. As he goes for the Ro-Sham-Bo, Aaron Solo attacks him from behind.Starks throws Solo into Comoroto and escapes, then jumps the barricade to avoid QT Marshall and Anthony Ogogo. Starks throws Solo into Comoroto and escapes, then jumps the barricade to avoid QT Marshall and Anthony Ogogo. Meanwhile, Powerhouse Hobbs - having seen what has happened - shatters a TV on the floor.



Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn). Billy Gunn wants to know how his sons ruined the one match he made famous when Stokely Hathaway tells Billy Gunn to go back to catering so he can manage them. Stokely leaves when Billy Gunn stops him and threatens to give him a bad day, then Danhausen shows up and says he will see them Friday night.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Berettta, Orange Cassidy) when The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Bordreaux) show up. Ari Daivari wants to know why he is not hearing from Orange Cassidy and tells him to get rid of Best Friends if he wants to shoot to superstardom. Orange says he is not interested, and Ari Daivari tells Orange he will see what happens to people who say no to him.

Jade Cargill retains the TBS Championship against Madison Rayne. After the match, Athena shows up from behind Jade Cargill and punches her. Jade and Kiera Hogan retreat before Athena raises the TBS Championship.



Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Thunderstorm (Thunder Rosa and Toni Storm). Thunder Rosa and Toni Storm are floored that Toni is now #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship after Kris Statlander is down with an injury.

Jon Moxley retains the Interim AEW World Championship against "Lionheart" Chris Jericho with a sleeper hold, despite interference from Sammy Guevara, who throws a baseball bat to Jericho from the front row. After the match, Sammy Guevara and Jake Hager attack Moxley, but Claudio Castagnoli, Eddie Kingston, Wheeler Yuta and Santana run into the ring to make the save for Moxley. Daniel Garcia, Angelo Parker and Matt Menard run into the ring to jump into the brawl, and Jericho is about to hit Moxley in the head with the Interim AEW World Championship when CM Punk suddenly shows up. CM Punk takes outall the members of The Jericho Appreciation Society one by one, ducks the belt shot from Jericho, then beats Jericho up and clears out the ring. Punk and Moxley then have a staredown in the middle of the ring, then Moxley flips Punk off and bumps into him on the way out of the ring.





Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 10, 2021

It is announced that Ember Moon is not medically cleared to compete tonight, and that Sarray will now face Dakota Kai tonight.

Before the next match, Dakota Kai says she hopes Raquel Gonzalez is watching, as she is about to defeat the undefeated Sarray and prove she is nobody's sidekick.

Dakota Kai beats Sarray, handing Sarry her first NXT loss. During the match, Raquel Gonzalez is seeing making her way into the building. After the match, Dakota Kai goes for another running kick to the corner, but Raquel Gonzalez shows up, chases Dakota Kai out of the ring and tells her that she will never beat her or win the NXT Women's Championship. She says that if Dakota Kai wanted a title shot, all she had to do was ask. Raquel then accepts Dakota's challenge for NXT TakeOver 36, then tells Dakota she will tear her apart.



Indi Hartwell gets ready for her first date with Dexter Lumis despite Dexter losing the "Love Her or Leave Her" match while Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae size up the situation. Suddenly, Dexter Lumis rings the doorbell. Gargano greets Dexter, who is carrying a bouquet of roses, into the house. As Candice is worried about Indi, Dexter and Gargano have a staring contest as Gargano gets the silent treatment. Gargano demands that Dexter take Indi to a nice restaurant, come back by 10 PM, and "no funny business." After Indi and Dexter leave, Candice and Gargano decide to follow them, as Gargano is able to track them with his phone.

We get a closer look at Ilja Dragunov, courtesy of Sonic Drive-In.

We hear from Hit Row (Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla, B-Fab). They say that they tired to let things go with Legado del Fantasma until they attacked from behind and took Swerve's grill, disrespecting them and their culture. Swerve then throws a yellow luchador mask into a burning metal drum.



Ilja Dragunov heads to the ring. Dragunov says he is not a man of big words, for where he comes from, means never meant anything while pain, struggle and the blind belief in fighting spirit has. He says he has put his power not into his words, but into his fists, and with his fists and everything else he is, he will make the unthinkable and beat Walter for the NXT UK Championship at NXT TakeOver 36 as the fans witness chaos and rage while history is made and an unbreakable kingdom falls. Suddenly, Pete Dunne shows up and tells Dragunov he owes him a big thank you, as without him travelling the glove and carrying NXT UK and all of Europe on his back, Dragunov would not even be able to compete against Walter or even stand in front of "the baddest man in NXT." He then says that if he stayed in the UK, he would have put Dragunov in his place a long time ago. Draguno says Pete Dunne says big words, then says he is here to go straight to the top, make the impossible possible and beat Walter, which he says Dunne cannot change. He also says this is something Dunne never did, then tells Dunne to prove his words are as strong as his will to fight and face him tonight. Dunne says Dragunov is as mad as he looks, and promises that Dragunov will not even make it to TakeOver.



Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews LA Knight and Cameron Grimes. Knight says Cameron left them hanging, not the other way around, and says that Ted DiBiase is filling his head with ideas, saying that Cameron is not special and is just a butler.

LA Knight beats Cameron Grimes. After the match, LA Knight makes Cameron Grimes shine his boot when "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase shows up. DiBiase says this has gone too far, and while he knows Cameron is a man of his word, he has a lot more for him, saying he could be doing a lot of other things. Knight says Cameron is born to be a butler, but Cameron says this is the last thing Cameron should be doing. DiBiase says this has gone too far, and while he knows Cameron is a man of his word, he has a lot more for him, saying he could be doing a lot of other things. Knight says Cameron is born to be a butler, but Cameron says this is the last thing Cameron should be doing. DiBiase says he can be a champion, especially if DiBiase puts the Million Dollar Championship on the line. DiBiase refuses, saying he has beaten Cameron twice, and says DiBiase can fill Cameron with all the false hope he wants. DiBiase then puts the title on the line, and says that this time, if Cameron Grimes loses, DiBiase will be his butler, not Grimes. DiBiase says he is a gambling man with a lot of money, and tells Knight he is on.



We see a vignette for Gigi Dolin, who says that this is not a nine-to-five gig and that it is all about surviving and running through everyone in the women's division and that she is not doing it alone as she cuts roses from their stems.

Gigi Dolin - accompanied by Jacy Jayne - beats Amari Miller. During the match, it is announced that Ilja Dragunov and Pete Dunne will face off in tonight's main event.



Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis head to a restaurant. Suddenly, Indi Hartwell finds out that Candice LeRae is spying on them. Candice quickly retreats, then Indi and Dexter resume their date.

General Manager William Regal is in the ring with a security detail. He asks Kyle O'Reilly and Adam Cole to come to the ring, which they do. Adam Cole arrives first, followed by Kyle O'Reilly. Regal tells both men that their match will be contested in a two-out-of-three falls, and that both men can pick the first two rounds' stipulations, with Regal picking the third should it go that far. O'Reilly says his loss between them at Great American Bash has not sat well with him, and declares the first fall to be declared by pinfall or submission, then states that Adam Cole is a narcissist. Cole says he only picked that because he is delusional, and says he is better than O'Reilly in every possible way. He then criticizes his actions from the last few weeks, then states that they both want the same thing. Cole picks a Street Fight for the second fall. Cole then tells O'Reilly not to worry about a third fall because their match will not go that fall when he wins two falls straight. O'Reilly says that Cole got rammed into the ring steps because he taught him and because he asked for it. O'Reilly says he now has his priorities straight and that he will do anything to put Cole down, as he does not care anymore. Cole asks O'Reilly how much more of a moron he can be, saying O'Reilly has followed him and rode on his coattails for thirteen years, and that he will never be him. Cole says that he is the greatest NXT Superstar of all time and that nobody can touch him, then calls O'Reilly "soft" and "pathetic" and that he means nothing to him as he dares O'Reilly to hit him. Security quickly moves in to separate both men as they brawl, and Regal declares that the third and deciding fall will be in a steel cage.



We hear from Timothy Thatcher and Tommaso Ciampa. Ciampa says that Oney Lorcan and Pete Dunne needed help to beat them in the form of Ridge Holland, and that the industry chooses people like Ridge Holland. Ciampa says that Ridge Holland is not a Thatcher or a Ciampa, and that they have honed their craft and continue to choose this industry while representing everything that is just and pure in it. Timothy then stops Ciampa to state that he will fight Holland in the ring.

We hear from Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel). Barthel says they are here to protect the purity of their sport by any means necessary. MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) then interrupt Imperium's vignette to make fun of interrupting vignettes, and state that they have brought new life into the tag team division. They then tell Imperium that if they want a shot at the NXT tag team titles, all they have to do is let them know.



Odyssey Jones beats Trey Baxter to advance to the finals of the NXT Breakout Tournament. After the match, Odyssey Jones celebrates his win in a post-match interview.



Boa says that disobedience will not be tolerated as it is announced that he is in action next.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell gets an interview with General Manager William Regal after KUSHIDA and Malcolm Bivens walk out of Regal's office. Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) vs. MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) for the NXT Tag Team Championships as well as Roderick Strong vs. KUSHIDA for the Cruiserweight title are official next week.

Mei Ying is seen accompanying Boa before the next match.

Boa beats Drake Maverick after Mei Ying spits smoke into Drake Maverick's face.



Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis have dessert, which is a white cake. The waiter is Johnny Gargano, and when he is found out, Indi and Gargano fight over the cake, when ends up in Dexter's face. After Gargano runs away, Indi makes the best of the situation and kisses Dexter.



We see a video package for Karrion Kross vs. Samoa Joe at NXT TakeOver 36.



Next week: a face-to-face between Karrion Kross and Samoa Joe!

Pete Dunne beats Ilja Dragunov after Walter shows up, distracting Dragunov and allowing Dunne to hit Bitter End for the win. After the match, Walter attacks Dragunov, but Dragunov is quickly able to hit Torpedo Moscow.



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



After Dark - AEW Dark recap for August 10, 2021

Thunder Rosa beats Zeda Zhang with the Peruvian Necktie.

Red Velvet beats Skyler Moore.

2.0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) beat Adrian Alanis and Liam Gray.

Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson) beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).

Darby Allin beats Invictus Khash.

QT Marshall beats Alan "5" Angels.

Hikuleo beats Thad Brown.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Valentina Rossi.

Daniel Garcia beats Fuego del Sol.

Penelope Ford beats Sahara Seven with the Indian Death Lock.

The Pinnacle (Shawn Spears and Wardlow) beats Seth Gargis and Ripper Zbyszko (the latter of whom is the son Larry Zbyzsko).

TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) beats Jay Freddie and Marcus Kross with the Navarro Death Roll to Jay Freddie.

The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) beat The Wingmen (Cezar Bononi and JD Drake).

Tay Conti beats Robyn Renegade.

Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beats Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Wheeler Yuta) after Angelico distracts referee Bryce Remsburg ad Isiah Kassidy holds Marn Quen's legs on the ropes of leverage. After the match, Angelico, Jack Evans and Private Party retreat when Orange Cassidy and Kris Statlander get in the ring.

The Dark Order (Evil Suno, Stu Grayson, Colt Cabana) beat David Ramos, Jake Manning and Joey Sweets.

The Dark Order (Alex "3" Reynolds, John "4" Silver and Preston "10" Vance) beat Dean Alexander, Arjun Singh and T.I.M. with a full nelson from 10 to Dean Alexander.



Monday, August 10, 2020

AEW Women's Tag Team Cup Tournament - The Deadly Draw: Night 2 Quarterfinals

In backstage footage from earlier today, Big Swole draws Gray. Her partner is revealed to be Lil' Swole (who is best known as Nicole Savoy). Also in footage from earlier today, "The Librarian" Leva Bates and Rache Chanel have both drawn Yellow.

Big Swole and Lil' Swole beat "The Librarian" Leva Bates and Rache Chanel to advance in the tournament.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Ivelisse draws Pink and gets Diamante as a tag team partner. Also in backstage footage from earlier today, Madusa tells Dasha Gonzalez it's time for her to draw. Dash draws Blue and gets Rachael Ellering as a tag team partner.

Ivelisse and Diamante beat Dasha Gonzales and Rachael Ellering to advance in the tournament.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Big Swole and Lil' Swole. Big Swole says the chemistry between them is off the charts. Alex Marvez also interviews Dasha Gonzales, who says her match tonight was the experience of a lifetime and something she has been looking forward to, and calls the match her starting point. She hopes that the match isn't her last, and thanks All Elite Wrestling for giving her the opportunity. Alex Marvez also interviews Ivelisse and Diamante. Ivelisse admits she and Diamante had a rocky start at first, but respect is what kept them together. Diamante says that she and Ivelisse are a threat.



Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 10, 2020

In memory of "Kamala" James Harris, 1950 - 2020.

Samoa Joe moderates a contract to start tonight's show. Seth Rollins is introduced first, followed by Dominik Mysterio. Dominik shows up with a Kendo stick as he slowly walks down the ramp and enters the ring. Rollins questions Dominik's brandishing of a Kendo stick, then Joe takes it and says the Kendo stick is safer with him, then Joe says that what Rollins is doing is sad, as he should be seeing a great Superstar, but instead he sees a Superstar caught up in his own feelings. He says that Rollins has given someone with little to no training no choice but to face him in the ring, but Rollins says he gave Dominik, Rey Mysterio and Aleister Black choices only for them to make the wrong ones. Rollins says he is the only person who has been given no choice, and he says that while he does not play the victim card, he has been forced into this situation as he got crapped on by everyone in WWE when he was "Monday Night Rollins." Rollins then asks when it will be enough for anybody, but Dominik says it will never be enough, for Rollins makes excuses for everything he has done as he has fought only for himself. Rollins calls Dominik "ungrateful" for the dream he has given him, but Dominik says his dream is to kick Rollins' ass at SummerSlam. Rollins laughs, then says Dominik would not last ten seconds in a standard one-on-one match with him. He then decides to do Dominik a favor, as Dominik seems to be handy with a Kendo stick, and proposes that Dominik can bring it with him and use it - or anything in the toolbox - as he sees fit to prove Dominik has no excuse when he ends his career before it begins. Rollins signs the contract, as does Dominik, then Rollins asks for a round of applause for "WWE's newest Superstar" before telling him to get out of the ring, pay his dues and takes some notes as he takes on Humberto Carrillo.



Seth Rollins beats Humberto Carrillo despite Dominik Mysterio stopping Murphy from interfering in the match. After the match, Murphy attacks Dominik, then sends him into the ring at Rollins' command so he and Murphy can take the boots to him. Dominik elbows Murphy, then goes after Rollins, but the numbers game catches up. Murphy then grabs the Kendo stick and hands it to Rollins, who then strikes Dominik with the Kendo stick. Murphy then removes Dominik's shirt, and Rollins continues to hit Dominik with the Kendo stick, leaving welts. Rollins and Murphy then tie Dominik in the ropes, and Rollins continues to strike Dominik as he looks in the camera and mocks Rey Mysterio, telling him to beg for mercy for his son like a coward. At Rollins' command, Murphy produces more Kendo stick from underneath the ring, and Rollins allows Murphy to take part in the proceedings and strike Murphy in the back from ringside. Rollins and Murphy then take turns striking Dominik. After a few more Kendo stick strikes, Rollins asks Dominik if he wants to be a man before attempting The Stomp. Rollins stops short when Dominik collapses in the middle of the ring.



We see a video package of the actions of the people clad in all black from the last week, who are now collectively known as "Retribution."



Before the next match, Zelina Vega says everyone has forgotten the saying of "innocent until proven guilty," and says she had nothing to do with Montez Ford's poisoning last week, as she did not want to ruin the most important match of her men's careers. She says that she does not thrive off her men's success; she creates it, and that Bianca Belair could learn a thing to learn from her. Zelina reiterates she has nothing to do with Montez Ford's poisoning and says that while Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) want the smoke, she and her men want the Raw tag team titles.

We see a preview for "Game On!" on Netflix, starring Big Show.

Angelo Dawkins beats Montez Ford after Zelina Vega gets on the ring apron and Bianca Belair shows up to yank her off. After the match, Bianca Belair goes after Zelina Vega.



Bianca Belair beats Zelina Vega. After the match, Charly Caruso interviews Bianca Belair, who says everybody knows Zelina Vega did it as she says that Montez Ford is out for now. On the subject of Montez Ford's condition, Angelo Dawkins says there is no way Montez Ford will miss SummerSlam in two weeks.



It's time for The VIP Lounge. MVP says this is a different episode and that he is not in a celebratory mood, stating that he wants to pop people in the mouth while Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin wants to pop ligaments and tendons. MVP says he knew a conspiracy was going on after the events caused by Retribution took place, and asks how he can win a championship in unsafe working conditions, and says the lights beat him, not Apollo Crews. As MVP blames Apollo Crews for the malfunctions going on, Apollo shows up and says that MVP is always making excuses for his failures before stating MVP is the real one hurting now that he has his custom-made championship. MVP calls Apollo Crews a chronic bad decision maker, but Apollo Crews says he is allowed to make bad decisions because he is a bad man, and says that if MVP doesn't care about him or his family, then he does not care about Lashley or Shelton. He then says he cares about MVP, and says that the only lights going out will be his at SummerSlam. Apollo then clears the ring and throws one of the couches in the ring over the top rope.



Shelton Benjamin beats Apollo Crews with a schoolkid pin following the distraction by MVP. After the match, Bobby Lashley puts Apollo in the full nelson, but MVP stops him, saying he needs Apollo healthy for SummerSlam. Apollo returns the favor with an enzuigiri to MVP after Lashley lets him go.



It is reported that a cinder block has been thrown through a glass window at the WWE Performance Center, and footage of this act is shown.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Mickie James, who announces that she has championship gold on her mind. Suddenly, Lana and Natalya show up in matching outfit and boast about how good they are at Tiktok and winning matches, respectively. After they call themselves "BOATs" (short for "Best of all time"), Mickie James remind them that while they are good, "BOATs" sink.



As Ivar talks to a young woman about his competitions with The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), Erik, Cedric Alexander and Ricochet show up to remind him they have a match up next. The young woman apologizes, then says Ivar is cute, while Erik...not so much.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik), Ricochet and Cedric Alexander beat Akira Tozawa and three ninjas after one of the ninjas is reluctant. As Tozawa and the reluctant ninja head to the back, a referee shows up. The reluctant ninja pins Tozawa with a schoolkid pin and wins the WWE 24/7 Championship before revealing themselves to be R-Truth, who has won the title for the 38th time.



Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says that Randy Orton keeps his knowledge to himself due to self-preservation, as he wants to stay on top of WWE as long as he can, and that he will take the torch from him and kick him in the head as hard as he can, as evolution has passed him by. On the subject of Kevin Owens potentially taking the torch from Orton tonight, McIntyre says that if he does, he and Owens will have a long talk about the future after tonight.

Before the next match, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) mock Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott's reunion, and say that they have shaped their IIconic futures as Liv and Ruby have campaigned to be drama queens.

Peyton Royce beats Liv Morgan after Ruby Riott gets on the ring apron and gets stopped by the referee after Billie Kay tries to assist Peyton during the match.



It's time for Raw Underground. Riddick Moss and Cal Bloom are having a match, and the match leaves the ring briefly. Both men are evenly matched, but Riddick Moss goes for the eyes, hits a headbutt and knocks Cal Bloom out.



Asuka beats Bayley with the Asuka Lock to face Sasha Banks for the WWE Raw Women's Championship at SummerSlam.



At Raw Underground, Arturo Ruas overpowers his opponent. After a ground-and-pound, Ruas knocks his opponent out with a fierce roundhouse kick.



At Raw Underground, Dabba-Kato dominates another opponent. After the groin claw followed by a punch, the guy is out, and Shayna Baszler gets in the ring. When nobody wants to get in the ring with her, Shayna tosses her own opponent into the ring and pounds on her. Other women try to make the save, but Shayna fends them off even as they all come at her at once.





Outside of the WWE Performance Center, Retribution have toppled a car.



Randy Orton beats Kevin Owens. After the match, Randy Orton asks "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to stay put, as they have something to celebrate. After the commercial break, Orton says he has every right to be upset with him, but he cannot, as he cannot find it in his heart. He says he only faced Kevin Owens because Flair's ego got him into it, but it is just what Flair does. Orton says that he has grown up with Flair and that Flair has been there for him for the last twenty years, then asks Flair if he remembers when he got him out of a jam years ago before saying he does not love or respect him anymore due to his being a liability. He then says that Flair took him under his wing to make him the son he wished he had, and says that all Flair is good for is crying as he is not the man people looked up to years ago, as the Flair he knows would not be frail, weak and a spotlight junkie. Orton says that Flair is only concerned about himself and not his eventual 14th WWE Championship win, but Flair takes the microphone, says he is taking this personally, then admits he is not the man he used to be. Orton also admits that he loves the spotlight, and says he wants to be there when Orton breaks his own championship record, as he is the one to do it. He says he loves being with Orton, and says he cannot be mad because after 31 days of intensive care, all he wanted was to tell the people he appreciated he loved them. Orton hugs Flair, then hits in him the groin when he turns around. Orton backs up into the corner, then punts Flair in the head as the lights flicker in and out. Drew McIntyre runs into the ring and chases Orton out before checking on Flair. Referees and officials soon rush in to check on Flair, and McIntyre and Orton have an intense staredown across the ramp. The show ends with McIntyre telling Orton that he will get everything coming to him at SummerSlam.





Raw Talk: Bianca Belair does not buy Zelina Vega's story.



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





Saturday, August 10, 2019

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 10, 2019

Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of Manhattan Mayhem and Mass Hysteria, as well as a preview of Summer Supercard as well as next week. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:

Jonathan Gresham vs. Dragon Lee at Manhattan Mayhem

A vignette where we see The Shinobi Shadow Squad (Cheeseburger, Ryan Nova, Eli Isom) training in the ROH Dojo. A picture of Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, PCO) - whom The Shinobi Shadow Squad are facing for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships next week - is seen on a support beam with shurikens put through it.

Karissa Rivera vs. Kelly Klein for the ROH Women of Honor World Championship next week

An interview with Rhett Titus, where he talks about his history with Kenny King



The in-ring debut of the Soldiers of Savagery (Moses and Khan) at Manhattan Mayhem

The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) vs. The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) for the ROH World Tag Team Championships at Mass Hysteria

LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, Bandido) and "The Darewolf" PJ Black vs. Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, PCO, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon) at Manhattan Mayhem

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by PRO Shingle recap for August 10, 2019

The show starts with a tribute to Harley Race.



David Marquez introduces Eli Drake to the ring. Eli Drake talks about his history in Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, how he was the first ever Heritage Championship and how he was managed by Percy Pringle III, then says he has come home. He says he heard "The Cowboy" James Storm mention him after being in NWA for a short while, then tells Storm that he doesn't need to bark up his tree and that Storm is like a Roomba: he keeps going until he hits a wall, and the rest of the time, he sucks. He them mentions that he has one mission since entering NWA, his one goal is to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and then tells everyone not to blink on him as he will eventually win the title.



Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) beat Ray Rosas and Jordan Clearwater following some miscommunication between Rosas and Clearwater. After the match, Reno Scum accept The Rocknes Monsters' (YUMA and BHK) challenge to a steel cage match.



Robert Baines beats Aguila.

Backstage, John Roberts interviews Howdy Price, who looks forward to having Rogelio win gold from whoever he can get it from.

Ty Matthews beats Caleb Perez. After the match, Kathy Campanelli interviews Ty Matthews, who says the person he has his eye on as a protege is not only in the building, but is sitting nearby, and all he has to do is take in the teachings of Hyperoptimism and be well.

Adrian Quest vs. "Uptown" Andy Brown for the CWFH Heritage Championship is suddenly postponed by Nikko Marquez, who suddenly shows up as the match gets going. Nikko Marquez says he does not like Andy Brown and Adrian Quest - even though he likes the CWFH Heritage Championship - and that he has a very special guest and a very special match right after the commercial break. During the break, Andy Brown almost takes his frustrations out on Nikko Marquez on his way to the back, but he is stopped by two referees before he can do so.



"The Cowboy" James Storm shows up. He has noticed that Eli Drake, Nick Aldis and some of the very best have been here, and he had to see Championship Wrestling From Hollywood for himself. Storm says he has looked up and down the roster for anyone who could headline anywhere, and he has hand-picked an opponent for a title defense that he sees as one of the very best up-and-comers in pro wrestling right now: Piranacanrana (formerly Pirana).



"The Cowboy" James Storm retains the NWA National Heavyweight Championship against Piranacanrana. After the match, Storm tells everyone to take notice, for he is back in the game.

NXT TakeOver: Toronto 2019 - The LIVE Results



We hear from Adam Cole in footage from earlier today. Cole states that Johnny Gargano is a lesser wrestler and that he will not only leave at NXT Championship, but that the rest of The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) will be "dripping in gold."

We hear from Johnny Gargano in footage from earlier today. He plans to beat Adam Cole all over the ring, and that Cole will not need the third fall, as he will go to war - and Hell - to become NXT Champion.

We hear from General Manager William Regal, who says that there will be a definitive end - which he will not go into detail about - should Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole go to a third fall. We then see a steel cage covered in barbed wire and weapons.

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly).



Ricochet is seen in the front row.

Io Shirai beats Candice LeRae with the Koji Clutch.



Before the next match, Matt Riddle shows up from out of the crowd and gets in the ring, and he calls Killian Dain out for a fight. Dain shows up out of the crowd, but Riddle sees him coming and fights him on the outside. Referees have to run in to break up the brawl, and security steps in as Riddle gets the upper hand. Security is quickly laid out by Riddle, who then gets flattened by a cross body by Dain, who fights off the rest of security. Riddle gets on top of Dain, who tries to Riddle through the LED boards before putting him and a member of security through a table.



Austin Theory is seen in the front row.

Velveteen Dream has a Toronto Raptors-based entrance before the next match.

Velveteen Dream retains the NXT North American Championship against Pete Dunne and Roderick Strong.



"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler retains the NXT Women's Championship against Mia Yim with a triangle hold with the legs.



Walter and Tyler Bate are seen in the front row.

Adam Cole retains the NXT Championship against Johnny Gargano in an hour-long two-out-of-three falls match two falls to one (2-1). The first fall - with the stipulation being "a classic one-on-one match" as proposed by Cole - is won by Adam Cole via disqualification after Gargano hits Cole with a steel chair introduced into the ring by Cole, allowing Gargano to get his stipulation underway. Gargano wins the second fall - with the stipulation being a street fight as proposed by Gargano - by throwing Cole into a steel chair into the corner followed by the application of the Garga-No Esxape. The third fall - with the stipulation of a steel cage laden with weapons and covered with barbed wire at the top as proposed by General Manager William Regal - is won by Cole after Cole plummets through a table along with Gargano after Gargano tries to cut him with a strip of barbed wire at the top of the cage. Cole happens to be on top of Gargano and manages to drape his arm over Gargano to win his second fall and retain the title.

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Final Impact - GFW Impact Wrestling recap for August 10, 2017

The show starts with a brawl between the team of Santana and Ortiz of The Latin-American Xchange and The Veterans of War (Mayweather and Wilcox) outside of the building.

Sienna is seated in the center of the ring. She calls herself the epitomy of a true champion, and says she has destroyed every obstacle Karen Jarrett has thrown at her. She says she will sit in the ring until she finds out who her opponent for her Knockouts title defense next week is. Karen shows up and says she never liked her and never will. Karen goes on to call Sienna the kind of woman other women hate. Sienna skips the formalities and wants to know who would be ready for her in a week, but Karen tells her that her opponent next week is always ready, and it happens to be Gail Kim. Gail says she sees Sienna running her mouth, and tells her she was only great six weeks ago. After Gail makes it clear she will retire as champion, Sienna strikes at Gail from behind, and this starts a brawl that referees have to stop.







Joseph Park tells Grado it's time to buck up in their handicap match tonight.



It is announced that LAX versus Veterans of War for the tag team titles is now a Street Fight.

El Hijo del Fantasma and Naomichi Marufuji beat Laredo Kid and Garza Jr.



oVe! - Ohio Versus Everything! - shows up next week.



Kongo Kong beats Joseph Park and Grado in a handicap match. After the match, Kongo Kong attacks both men again, and is about to hit them both with a top rope splash when Laurel Van Ness shows up, tells him to stop and slaps him. Kong is about to slam Laurel Van Ness into the mat when Tyrus shows up and stands face-to-face with Kong until Van Ness tells Kong to get out of the ring.



Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Trevor Lee, Low-Ki and Lashley. Trevor Lee says he will show Sonjay Dutt who the real champion is. Low-Ki tells Alberto El Patron he had an opportunity, but wasted it and paid the price. He says he will show him that he can be beaten. Lashley tells Matt Sydal he is in the ring tonight with some heavy hitters, and tells him he has been warned. He then tells Lee and Low-Ki they are associates, not partners.



We hear from Sonjay Dutt and Trevor Lee before their match at Destination X next week.



We hear from Jeff Jarrett concerning America's Top Team.



Dutch Mantell interviews Matt Sydal and Lashley for "Down and Dirty with Dutch." Lashley says he did not disrespect anybody, he merely reacted. He considers himself a "top 3 wrestler." Sydal says he has never put himself in one particular category, and does not rate himself as an X Division wrestler. Sydal says that just like Lashley, his resume speaks for himself, as he has faced giants. He rates himself within the top 3. Lashley and Sydal argue. Lashley says he will beat Sydal within an inch of life. Sydal says he comes in peace, but also to win. Lashley says he is tired of people stepping up, and if Sydal has a problem with him, he should step up. This leads to a near-brawl.



It is announced that Bruce Prichard will make an announcement that will affect Impact Wrestling next week. This is following footage of a private conversation from Prichard and Karen Jarrett from last week.

Before the next match, Konnan says that with new member Low-Ki in tow, their mission is now in effect. He also thanks the GFW bookers for putting them in a specialty match.



The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) retain the Unified GFW Tag Team Championships against The Veterans of War (Mayweather and Wilcox).



Sonjay Dutt says he will get Trevor Lee. Sydal asks for allies against Lashley. Alberto El Patron says Low Ki will pay tonight.

Taiji Ishimori beats ACH to continue to the finals of the Super X Cup Tournament. During the match, Dezmond Xavier - whom Ishimori will face next week in the finals - watches from backstage. After the match, Dezmond Xavier shows up, shakes ACH's hand, looks at the trophy and stares down with Ishimori. Both men then shake hands.



Trevor Lee, Low Ki and Lashley beat Sonjay Dutt, Alberto El Patron and Matt Sydal.



Here is this week's post-show!