Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 11, 2026

Before the next match, The Culling (Izzi Dame and Niko Vance) meet Lizzy Rain, who is still waiting for Shawn Spears in gorilla. Niko Vance tells Lizzy "We told you he'd do this."

Lizzy Rain and Shawn Spears beat The Culling (Izzi Dame and Niko Vance) in a mixed tag team match. During the match, Shawn Spears fails to show up, and EK Prosper shows up and teams with Lizzy Rain after watching the match from backstage.

In backstage footage from last Tuesday, the locker room celebrate Myles Borne and Tavion Heights becoming the new tag team champions. Height says the tag team division is underrated and is full of dogs, and that he and Borne will be fighting champions.

Backstage, Kendal Grey finds out that it will be a week before her right ear is fully healed.

Backstage, Emily Agard interviews EK Prosper and Lizzy Rain. EK Prosper says he is steping, but when Lizzy is asked a question, Kali Armstrong takes the microphone and heads to the ring. Kali heads to the ring demanding a shot at the NXT Women's Championship, but Kelani Jordan shows up and interrupts, saying that this is not happening and tells Kali to get behind her, for she is #1 contender. Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair show up, and Kendal has a contract in her hand. Kendal says they are tired of hearing Kelani complain, but Kelani says everything she has stated in the last few months has been true. Kendal reminds Kelani that she lost in the NXT Underground while she won, then hands a contract for a Women's Championship match to Kelani, which Kelani signs. Kali finds out that she will get her shot after Kelani, who says that she will wait until Heatwave to have the match. Kali finds out that she will get her shot after Kelani, who says that she will wait until Heatwave to have the match. After Kelani signs, Kali gets irritated, and this leads to Kali punching out Wren before she and Kelani jump Kendal Grey.

Backstage, Cruz Montana thanks General Manager Robert Stone for the match when Keanu Carver shows up irritated that two new guys have title shots just like that. Montana steps up to Carver and says "What's good?" Carver wishes Montana luck, then leaves. Stone catches up to Carver, who says that he is just figuring things out and that after his win against EK Prosper, he has plenty more matches where that came from.

Dion Lennox beats Saquon Shugars after Lennox takes Saquon's bat away from him and Cutler James and Osiris Griffin slam Saquon Shugars into the announce table. After the match, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) lays out Saquon.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone has a phone conversation with AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio. Stone proposes a Fatal 4-Way Match to decide a #1 contender for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship next week. Rey proposes that one of the participants should be EK Prosper, and also thinks that La Parka should be in the match.

Backstage, Grayson Waller confronts Saquon Shugars at medical and tells him to get off his phone and do something about DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin), which fires Shugars up.

Zaria retains the NXT Women's North American Championship against Wren Sinclair after Saquon Shugars and Dion Lennox brawl their way into the ring and Cutler James and Osiris Griffin give chase. Wren drop kicks the chair in Cutler's hands into Cutler's head, allowing Zaria to hit the F5 to retain.

For this week's NXT Spotlight, Shiloh Hill provides a video update. He says that his maxilla is healing and that the swelling has gone down very quickly. We then see Shiloh Hill wear a protective face mask and he says he will be back soon. Shiloh Hill then mentions his research on the different colors of the poison mist.

Kam Hendrix beats Mason Rook. During the match, Hendrix rips off a top turnbuckle cover as he gets beaten up by Mason Rook, and Hendrix sends Mason Rook into hit before winning with the Showtime Kick.

Backstage, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood) want the NXT tag team titles back, and Myles Borne and Tavion Heights show up as they speak to General Manager Robert Stone. Jackson Drake gets a match for a shot at the North American Championship, and Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes get a tag team title rematch. If they lose, however, they will lose everything. Heights thinks two matches in the same night is not a good idea, but Borne is up to the task. Drake then finds out he will be must beat Shiloh Hill in order to get his title shot.

Backstage, Lucien Price is ready for his match with Lexis King.

Lucien Price beats Lexis King.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone is met by Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey. Sinclair wants another match with Zaria, and proposes a title unification match unifying the NXT Women's North American Championship and the WWE Women's Speed Championship at Heatwave. Kendal Grey is game for another match next week as she teams with Sinclair against Kelani Jordan and Kali Armstrong, as she will be cleared next week.

Backstage, Thea Hail chats with Jaida Parker regarding Nattie and her cohorts. Jaida says that Nattie is not an easy opponent, but Thea says this is why she needs to take Nattie on. Thea then thanks Jaida for being her first friend in a long while.

Backstage, Romeo Moreno tells Noam Dar that General Manager Robert Stone put him in the Fatal 4-Way Match to decide a #1 contender for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship, but does not want to abandon Noam Dar. Noam tells him to take the opportunity, comparing it to the Cruiserweight Classic. Tristan Angels shows up and says he is the fourth and final entrant, and while he does not see himself as a cruiserweight, he will take the opportunity and win the Fatal 4-Way next week.

Tony D'Angelo guests on commentary for the next match.

Cruz Montana vs. Grayson Waller to decide a #1 contender for the NXT Championship ends in a no-contest following the sudden debut of Zilla Fatu, who attacks both Montana and Grayson. After the match, Zilla Fatu makes it clear to Tony D'Angelo that he wants the NXT Championship.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 11, 2025

It is announced that Naomi is not medically cleared to compete tonight and that her match with Iyo Sky is not happening tonight.

CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Punk talks about how he became World Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam, yet feels he has let the fans down after Seth "Freakin'" Rollins cashed in on him, and if he was relentless and obsessed before, he is even more so now. He says that Rollins is following in his footsteps and pretending to be him and pretending to be injured, then tells Rollins that he will take his title back and that Rollins will be injured for real after he breaks his legs. Suddenly, LA Knight heads to the ring. Knight says that Punk was robbed and that he deserves to have his rematch beyond a shadow of a doubt, yet Punk got involved in his match last week and got him disqualified, costing him a title shot. He says that Punk was at the right place at the wrong time, and while he does want to have any problems with Punk and he wants Punk to whip Rollins' ass, he wants him to wait until after the bell rings. After Knight says Punk will get his rematch after he gets his, Punk reminds him that he saved his life and career from Rollins and that he has yet to claim he has been a world champion, and tells him to go to the back of the line. Knight says there is levels to this, and while Punk is best in the world, he is not on his level. Knight then does Punk two favors: forget last week happened as long as Punk does not do it again and beat Seth Rollins and become champion. then make Punk his first title defense. As Punk responds, Paul Heyman, "Big" Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker shows up, and Heyman briefly speaks French and makes fun of the language before telling LA Knight not to get into "the favor business" with CM Punk. Heyman tells Knight that doing so will cost him everything in his life and career, then Punk tells Heyman to stop being a crybaby and says somebody is getting punched in the face tonight, and he does not care if it is him, Breakker or Bronson. This gives Heyman an idea, and proposes CM Punk and LA Knight vs. Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed for tonight. Punk is up for the challenge, as is Knight. Breakker almost runs down the ramp, but Bronson hold him down as Breakker makes fun of Punk and Knight for being over 40.

Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez) meet regarding the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships when "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up with El Grande Americano, who everyone else is surprised to see. Finn talks with Dominik, and Dominik says he wants to use Americano to his advantage at Triplemania.

"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dragon Lee when Dominik loads his mask with the metal plate after El Grande Americano drops the plate after getting kicked in the head by Styles.

In backstage footage form earlier today, Sami Zayn meets with General Manager Adam Pearce regarding a road to the World Heavyweight Championship. Sami says they will talk about it after tonight, then Sheamus shows up. Pearce says he cannot have a repeat of what happened between Sheamus and Rusev. Sami asks Sheamus not to get involved in his match with Rusev tonight. Sheamus agrees, but states that Rusev is his after the match is over.

Backstage, Iyo Sky meets with General Manager Adam Pearce, who says that he will keep her posted on her match with Naomi. Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez show up, saying that Iyo does not have to worry about losing to Naomi again. This leads to Iyo challenging Roxanne to a match, which Pearce makes official.

Sami Zayn beats Rusev by disqualification after Solo Sikoa and his crew (Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo). After the match, Solo Sikoa and his crew continue to attack Sami Zayn, and security and officials have to run in and restore order. Meanwhile, Sheamus shows up and makes good on his promise to go after Rusev after the match with a pump knee, and when security goes after him, Sheamus levels them before he and Rusev brawl through the crowd.

Backstage, Solo Sikoa and his crew are booted out of the building, and Sheamus and Rusev are seperated. The New Day and Grayson Waller show up wanting revenge against Penta, and puts them in a match with Penta next week.

We hear from "Big" Bronson Reed, who beat Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and earned his respect enough to be part of "The Vision." He says he does not want Roman Reigns' respect, and says that when Roman mans him up to him again, he will keep adding to his shoe collection until he acknowledges his tribal thief.

The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) want to be in Iyo Sky's corner for her match with Roxanne Perez. Roxanne says "thanks, but no thanks" and says she has this.

Roxanne Perez beats Iyo Sky after The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) show up as Raquel distracts the ref to hold down Roxanne only for Roxanne to escape, shovs Iyo into The Kabuki Warriors, then grab the tights on the schoolkid pin for the win.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews "Main Event" Jey Uso. Jey said he had to handle some family business last week, but he is back and some people are on notice. LA Knight shows up and says the line for the World Heavyweight title starts behind him, but Jey says he will send Knight to the back of the line.

Backstage, Asuka shoves Iyo Sky as they argue. Kairi Sane is conflicted before she catches up with Asuka.

Becky Lynch retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Maxxine Dupri by submission with the Dis-Arm-Her. After the match, Natalya checks on Maxxine only for Becky to boot her in the head.

Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins meets with The Vision (Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed). Rollins is overjoyed to have no problem now that CM Punk and LA Knight have to deal with Breakker and Bronson. He tells Breakker and Bronson to stack some bodies while he takes his leave.

We hear from Bayley. She says that she has been wrestling for 13 years, and that "The Role Model" was something that she was called before she saw herself as one, and now she feels that all she has done has led her to nothing.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Lyra Valkyria. Lyra hopes Bayley is okay, but states that she stands by what she has said and says that what is happening to Bayley has nothing to do with her.

Backstage, Iyo Sky is met by Stephanie Vaquer, who tells Iyo that she is not the only one who has been promised a title match. Stephanie leaves, then Rhea Ripley shows up. Iyo thinks Rhea is trying to drive a wedge between her and The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) after Rhea says that The Kabuki Warriors cost her a victory tonight, and tells her to stay out of her business.

CM Punk and LA Knight beat "Big" Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker by disqualification after Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and attacks CM Punk after Punk hits Breakker with a top rope elbow drop and before he can hit the GTS. After the match, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins goes on the attack on Punk when "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up with a metal folding chair and smashes Breakker with it. Bronson swats the chair away after Rollins escapes, but Jey fends Bronson off and hits him in the back with the chair. All of a sudden, General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and confronts Rollins for his actions before putting Rollins in a title defense at Clash in Paris against Jey Uso, LA Knight and CM Punk in a Fatal 4-Way Match. LA Knight and CM Punk then start fighting each other, and Jey Uso jumps in. Breakker gets back in the ring to hit Punk with a Spear, then Rollins, Breakker and Bronson clean house, with Jey eating a Tsunami. Bronson and Breakker then hold Punk down, and Rollins tells Punk that he will never be champion again for as long as he breathes before hitting him with a second Stomp.

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Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for August 11, 2024

Note: This is a repeat of Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield from May 8, 2022.

Lord Crewe beats Miggy Rose. After the match, Lord Crewe hits Miggy Rose with Earth Shatter a second time at the behest of Halston Boddy.

Backstage, Jeremy McPeet interviews Jack Banning, who says that change is coming, and while it is one of the most difficult things to deal with, it is inevitable. He says that people fear change because they love complacency, and to change, one must leave their comfort zone. He then says he has been lonely and cannot be the only one with his feet on the ground and his head in the clouds, and that "they are coming." As Jack Banning says that it is time for change and time for "us" to get what we want and that it is time for the inmates to run the asylum, he is joined by Hunter Freeman.

Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) beats Adriel Noctis and Michael Hopkins.

Guy Tweakacetti heads to the ring. Tweakacetti says Midnight Heat ("Rockin' Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) is not here because the fans do not deserve their presence and that no tag team looks as good as they do or have the energy they do. When he says there is no tag team sweet enough, Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) show up again. Flex McCallion says it is time that Beef Candy have gotten their shot at the golden opportunity, and Richie Slade says he knows more than a few things about gold. Tweak says nobody cares about Beef Candy and that everyone wants Midnight Heat, but Beef Candy prove otherwise when they get the crowd on their side. Suddenly, PPRay (Peter Avalon and Ray Rosas) show up. Beef Candy dance along with PPRay, then Ray Rosas says that after two long years, PPRay is back in the United Wrestling Network and ready to show they can really shake it down. He also says that PPRay have "that long lasting-flavor" while Guy Tweakacetti is "flavor of the month," then Peter Avalon says they cannot talk about the tag titles match without them and demand a three-way match. Guy Tweakacetti tells both teams that if they want a shot at Midnight Heat and the tag team titles, they have it, and that Midnight Heat are still going out on top.

Baron Black beats Honest John with a cloverleaf.

Backstage, Jeremy McPeet interviews Robbie Johnson, who says that she is excited to be here and was worked hard to prove she should be here. She says she will be watching Reka Tehaka vs. Sandra Moone closely, because she will be on top one day.

Reka Tehaka beats Sandra Moone.

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for August 11, 2023

Darby Allin beats "The Machine" Brian Cage with an inside cradle. After the match, Luchasaurus gets in the ring and spikes Darby in the middle of the ring.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Britt considers The Bunny a friend and someone she respects, and she has seen her work hard to rehab her way back into the ring. She then says that she has to play the big, bad bully, because nobody is getting in her way to All In and becoming Women's World Champion again.

We hear from Eddie Kingston, who calls the G1 tournament the most challenging thing he has ever done, and that being the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Openweight Champion means everything to him and that he wants to defend the championship.

Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against Johnny TV. During the match, QT Marshall, Harley Cameron and Aaron Solo are all ejected for getting involved in the match, and when Wheeler Yuta shows up and distracts Orange Cassidy, he gets ejected, too. Wheeler Yuta ends up guesting on commentary for the rest of the match. After the match, Wheeler Yuta approaches the ring slowly, and Orange Cassidy demands that Wheeler get in the ring so he can punch his face in. Suddenly, Claudio Castagnoli and Jon Moxley show up and surround the ring with Wheeler Yuta. Moxley and Claudio then join Wheeler, who says that The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio, Moxley, Wheeler) could get in the ring and ensure Orange leaves in an ambulance, but that is beneath them at this point and would accomplish nothing. Wheeler then says he wants to hurt Orange physically and emotionally by taking the only thing Orange cares about, and dares Orange to put the International Championship on the line so he can walk out with it.

We look back at the history of the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships.

Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd). After the match, Mark Davis calls out MJF and Adam Cole for thinking they can call themselves a tag team, and Kyle Fletcher says the fans only care about them because they are waiting for the inevitable MJF backstab. He then says that if MJF and Adam Cole want to challenge them for the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships, then they accept and they will still walk out as tag team champions.

We hear from Jeff Jarrett, who announces that the Texas Chainsaw Massacre video game is coming to Dynamite next week before telling Jeff Jarrett that he is taking him out in their Texas Chainsaw Massacre Deathmatch next week.

Saraya beats Skye Blue to enter the Fatal 4-Way for the AEW Women's World Championship at All In after Toni Storm distracts the referee and Ruby Soho spray paints Skye Blue in the face. After the match, Toni Storm, Saraya and Ruby Soho gang up on Skye Blue to end the show.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 11, 2023

Indus Sher (Veer and Sanga) beat Akira Tozawa and Apollo Crews.

Nikki Cross beats Tegan Nox.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for August 11, 2023

Damon Kemp beats Dante Chen.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Tavion Heights. Tavion says the more reps he gets in the ring, the more dangerous he will get. He says that while Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) is the toughest faction in NXT, Joe Coffey is a bully and he is "a bully bullier," and he is about to take Joe Coffey to new heights.

Fallon Henley beats Izzi Dame.

Joe Coffey beats Tavion Heights.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 11, 2023

Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka ends in a no-contest. During the match, Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai) show up, and Iyo Sky ends the match with a springboard double drop kick to Charlotte and Asuka. After the match, Bayley and Iyo Sky attack Charlotte and Asuka.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Santos Escobar. Escobar says he is confident and that everything will pay off tonight, then he is suddenly attacked by Austin Theory until officials arrive. When they do, Theory slams a road crate lid on Escobar's left leg.

We hear from Karrion Kross and Scarlett. Kross says it is time to take things to the next level when it comes to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, and says a prophet is nothing without his disciples before announcing that we will soon see.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Karrion Kross after "Michin" Mia Yim thwards Scarlett's interference attempts.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley gets an interviews with Austin Theory, who says that Santos Escobar falls apart like toilet paper. Rey Mysterio shows up and tells Theory that Escobar will meet him in the ring, and almost takes a shot at Theory before being stopped by an official.

Edge heads to the ring. Edge mentions his 25-year anniversary being next week before mentioning that Calgary, Alberta, Canada was on the docket the week before and that it has been too long since he was in Calgary. He then mentions that he wants a one-on-one match with a man that he has a lot of history with but has never wrestled: Sheamus, who is the reason why he is standing in a wrestling ring, as he was the one who inspired him to get back in the ring. Edge mentions Sheamus' Celtic Warrior Workout YouTube channel and how he took part in it by mountain biking, and when he did, he thought people would wonder why he could do that but not wrestle, and from there, Edge thought a return was possible. When he wanted to find out if he was really ready, Edge made a phone call to Sheamus, who he knew would put him through his paces, and after that, he was ready. Edge then says he stands in Calgary to prove it, and that he needs an answer before introducing Sheamus. The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Butch, Ridge Holland) show up, and Sheamus shows the footage from Celtic Warrior Workout from 2019 where Sheamus and Edge go mountain biking. Edge responds with a picture of Sheamus sitting on Edge's daughter's bike, then Sheamus gets serious for a moment and talks about how he was at a crossroads in 2004 when WWE came to town and Edge was the only person to give him advice. Sheamus talks about how Edge gave him his time and gave him the best advice he ever heard behind a Guinness, and from there, Sheamus knew Edge was a world-class act. He says that without that conversation, he would not be standing in a WWE ring. Edge then proposes the challenge to a one-on-one match, and Sheamus accepts.

WWE wishes Hulk Hogan a happy 70th birthday.

LA Knight beats Top Dolla. After the match, LA Knight says that no matter what show it is, everyone will know it is his game.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce tells Santos Escobar that he is technically cleared, but he wants to hear him say that he can go. Escobar tells Pearce that he can go.

Backstage, Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) celebrate a future of unlimited possibilities and says the saddest thing in life is untapped potential. He says that he sees something in them as they have done some great things, and Lashley tells them to think of what they can do together, and says that SmackDown is ready for some new blood.

Before the next match, Santos Escobar is hit with a chop block to the left leg by Austin Theory on the stage, and officials, including Adam Pearce, have to check on Escobar. Theory then apologizes for the fans not being able to experience him live, as Escobar is "too weak," and tells the ref to make the count because he is going home. WWE official Adam Pearce tells Theory that he will be defending against Rey Mysterio.

Rey Mysterio beats Austin Theory for the WWE United States Championship! Rey Mysterio celebrates with the rest of The Latino World Order (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro), including Santos Escobar, after the match before a pyrotechnics display goes off.

Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa head to the ring. Roman asks Heyman where Jimmy Uso is, and as Heyman tells Roman about Jimmy, Jimmy shows up from out of the crowd, causing the fans to chant "You sold out!" Roman tells Jimmy not to worry about the fans, as they mean nothing, and tells him that he owes him one. He then tells Jimmy to name his price, but Jimmy says he wants nothing from Roman as what he did at SummerSlam has nothing to do with him. As Roman asks Jimmy if he wants power, Jey Uso shows up and takes the microphone from Jimmy's hand before demanding an explanation from him. Jimmy says he did what he did because he loves him, and that he was afraid to lose him, for if Jey became Tribal Chief, he would be no better than Roman. He also says that he did not want Jey to be "a maniacal and egotistical asshole" like Roman, and says that he has no problem with their friendship ending this way or Jey Uso superkicking him. Jey turns his back on Jimmy instead, and Jimmy leaves. Roman laughs and says there has never been a perfect time to say "I told you so," then tells Jey that he would mess everything up. Roman then demands Jey acknowledge him, and Jey superkicks Roman before fending off Solo. Roman then hits Jey with the Superman Punch, but Jey is able to stop the Spear. Jey then asks Jimmy to come to him, and as they both go for a hug, Jey superkicks Jimmy. He then says to the camera that he is "out of the Bloodline, out of SmackDown and out of WWE." He then says "Deuces, Uces!" before leaving through the crowd.

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This week on The SmackDown LowDown: The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Butch, Ridge Holland)! Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai)! Rey Mysterio!

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 11, 2022

Steve Maclin beats Crazzy Steve in the BTI Match.

"Machine Gun" Karl Anderson beats Kenny King with a Gun Stun counter from out of nowhere. After the match, Kenny King strikes Karl Anderson in the injured left knee with a chair before choking him with it. King then places Anderson's foot in the chair, but he soon gets laid out from behind with a Wake-Up Call from Heath.

We see a video package for the events leading up to Alex Shelley vs. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander for the Impact Wrestling World Championship at Emergence.

KUSHIDA beats Deaner.

This week's Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the week is Alex Shelley vs. Chris Sabin for the TNA X Division Championship from Genesis 2009.

Backstage, Brian Myers brags about his win from last week when Bhupinder Gujjar shows up and challenges him for the Impact Wrestling Digital Media Championship, and quotes Myers as saying a champion never backs down from a challenge. Myers asks Gujjar if he thinks he has what it takes before telling him he will see him at Emergence.

Backstage, Eric Young tells Cody Deaner and Joe Doering that he has given them opportunity after opportunity to defeat the sickness only for them to fail, then says that he must now step in. He then says that the world belongs only to him.

Killer Kelly quickly beats Tiffany Nieves with the Killer Clutch.

We see a video package for Bullet Club vs. Honor No More at Emergence.

Backstage, Honor No More convene concerning their match at Emergence. Eddie Edwards says they have been in this situation before, but they are still here. He says "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson limped his way out of his match, and says PCO proved himself against "The Big LG" Doc Gallows. Eddie says that because of all they that have done, they have all the momentum they will need at Emergence, and that they will not only win Impact's tag team titles, but continue to spread their message that there truly is honor no more.

Mia Yim beats Madison Rayne.

Backstage, VXT ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Chelsea Green) discuss Deonna Purrazzo's bachelorette party and what is going on with Decay (Rosemary, Taya Valkyrie, Jessicka). Chelsea Green says that they will party "like it's 1999" when they win the Knockouts World Tag Team Championships.

Backstage, Jordynne Grace meets with Mia Yim. Mia says she is ready for their match at Emergence when Jordynne asks her if she is, but Jordynne says she lost their two tag team matches. Mia Yim says it takes two to win and it takes two to lose, and when Jordynne says she is a former Knockouts World Tag Team Champion, Mia Yim says her team was the shortest-reigning before telling her to get used to short reigns.

"Speedball" Mike Bailey retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Rocky Romero. Romero raises Bailey's hand after the match in a sign of respect.

Scott D'Amore moderates a contract signing between Alex Shelley and Josh Alexander. He says that he has had many roles over the years, but no matter what, he will always be a coach, and he has coached and achieved greatness over the years. He says that he has coached the two individuals in this contract signing to great success, then brings out Alex Shelley first and Josh Alexander second. D'Amore says he has talked to both men individually and that he is excited for them to be competing at the top of their game for the ultimate prize, and says that their match is a dream match and that he is excited to make it official. Alexander says that nobody is more excited for this match than him and that he has wanted this for some time. He says this will be "one hell of a match," as his first live wrestling show in 2005 had Alex Shelley in it. He says that while Shelley has talent, he dared to "be original in an unoriginal business," and the night after that, he started his own professional wrestling career. Alexander says that in the last seventeen years, they have never faced off, but he has seen Shelley's influence through the years. He says it will be an honor to face and beat "the real Alex Shelley," then signs the contract. Shelley says he has copious amounts of respect for Alexander and that their careers have run parallel in several ways, but Alexander did something he could not: become World Champion and the best Impact has to offer. On the subject of Alexander beating him, he asks Alexander what makes him different from "the Alex Shelley clones," and Alexander says he is more of "a Chris Sabin guy" after winning the big one. Alexander then asks Shelley why he has yet to win the big one despite all his accomplishments and talent, then chalks it up to Shelley being scared of the pressure and responsibility of being champion. He then says he wants to beat a Shelley who is better than his best, as his best has not been enough to get the job done in the past. Shelley admits he has never had a world title shot and that his love for wrestling has wavered over the years, and says that Chris Sabin is an example on what one has to go through to be at the top of the mountain, citing his knee injuries. Shelley also lists off Alexander's injuries throughout his career, then says his injuries will be nothing compared to what he will go through in his psyche when he takes him back to 2005 as they square off, for all he will see is "an Alex Shelley mark." After stating that Alexander will not leave with the world title, he offers a "consolation prize." Shelley signs the contract, pushes the contract back to Alexander and tells him to enjoy his Alex Shelley autograph.

Generation NXT UK - NXT UK recap for August 11, 2022

Oliver Carter beats Charlie Dempsey by countering an ankle lock into a roll-up despite his left knee being at less than 100% to advance in the NXT UK Championship Tournament, then runs out of the ring to get away from Teoman and Rohan Raja.

In backstage footage from last week, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala and other officials break up the brawl between Blair Davenport, Eliza Alexander, Isla Dawn and Amale.

Backstage, Tyler Bate says he may not have a match tonight, but . Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala shows up and says that the NXT UK Championship Tournament is important to himself and General Manager Johnny Saint, and asks him not to get involved in Trent Seven's match tonight. Tyler Bate says that he is coming for the championship himself, and that nothing would get under Trent Seven's skin more than winning the tournament and the title.

Eliza Alexander beats Thea Hail.

Nina Samuels interrupts with The Nina Samuels Show when Amale is being interviewed backstage, and takes the opportunity to insult her as being "no hope to the French at all." Amale tells Nina Samuels she is not exactly the pride of her own country and that she does not care to spite the viewers of her show. Amale then says she is prepared to go through anyone to get the NXT UK Women's Championship.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Andre Chase teaches a class on why Americans do not spell color with the letter U when Eddie Dennis shows up wanting to know what is going on before questioning the integrity of Chase University, mentioning his history as a former head teacher and accusing Andre Chase of besmirching the good name of academics. Andre Chase chews him out, then Eddie Dennis insults Bodhi Hayward by calling him "a neanderthal." Andre Chase then dares Eddie Dennis to take Saxon Huxley - who is in the back eating chicken - under his wing if he thinks taking someone under his wing is so easy.

Sam Gradwell beats Teoman with a braced knee to the face after Rohan Raja gets ejected for pulling Gradwell off the top rope.

Backstage, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala congratulates Mark Coffey on winning the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship when Noam Dar shows up, proclaims himself the greatest Heritage Cup Champion and demands a rematch. Mark Coffey says that it is one win apiece between them, then tells Sid Scala to make the match. Scala says he will do everything in his power to make the match official.

Next week: Mark Andrews vs. Joe Coffey in the NXT UK Championship Tournament! Kenny Williams vs. Tyler Bate in the NXT UK Championship Tournament!

Trent Seven beats Wolfgang to advance in the NXT UK Championship Tournament.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for August 11, 2021

In memory of Bobby Eaton, 1958 - 2021.

We hear from MJF and Wardlow, who mocks Chris Jericho for passing labour after labour, saying it makes for great television, and says that Jericho will be stopped at arm's length from the finish line tonight by Wardlow. MJF says that if Jericho somehow gets his rematch with him after all the blood, sweat and tears he has went through. Wardlow says he will beat Jericho, then MJF puts his apple in Wardlow's hand and tells him to get the job done tonight.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) beat Dante Martin and The Sydal Brothers (Matt and Mike Sydal) in a six-man tag team match. After the match, Don Callis tells the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania crowd that they have never seen a winning team like The Elite before and that is great to be out here with them when Christian Cage shows up. Don Callis calls Christian "the Stanford stooge" and says there are 10 of The Elite and one of him, then Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) shows up. After the commercial break, Don Callis mentions Christian Cage's world title shot at All Out, then says that Christian is "a hell of a wrestler" and has one of the best finishes in wrestling, which Kenny Omega cannot wait to kick out of. Callis says that Christian will get the five-star match he has always wanted in three weeks, then says that Kenny Omega will not wrestle Christian in Pittsburgh. Christian Cage calls Don Callis a "carny piece of shit" and a "carny jackoff" and says that while the World title match is locked in, Kenny has more than one World title, and that following talks with Scott D'Amore and Impact Wrestling management, Kenny will wrestle him in Pittsburgh on Friday on Rampage for the Impact World Championship. Jungle Boy then says that he also talked to Tony Khan, and that next week, they will face The Young Bucks for the AEW World Tag Team Championships. Kenny Omega is absolutely livid as The Elite leave.

We see a promo where Malakai Black speaks in Dutch before saying that he is not really the bad guy here, as he has made good on what he has promised before stating that he who tells the truth is labelled a fool. He says that Cody Rhodes has one foot in the grave and asks Cody where he wants to plant the other one, then says that he will make the rest of the locker room so desolate that all they will be able to talk to is shadows and realize they have been arguing with God.

We see a trailer for "Rhodes to the Top," which premieres September 29th on TNT.

We hear from Miro, who says he is a humble man who wants to serve his vengeful god. He says that he forgave Lee Johnson after beating him, then says that anyone who says they will die for AEW should prove it against him. He then says that Fuego del Sol will get a contract if he can beat him on Friday, and says that this will not happen.

Darby Allin beats Daniel Garcia. After the match, Sting and Darby Allin brawl with 2.0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) on the entrance ramp and come out on top.

Backstage, Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) - who are now united again - talk about what Andrade el Idolo are trying to do to them. PAC tells Rey Fenix and Fenix to let him take care of Andrade while they focus on the tag team titles, as they deserve gold. PAC then tells Andrade that they do not know him and do not know why he is so obsessed with them, then says this stops now and that Andrade can have a go if he has a problem with it, for he is easy to find.

The Hardy Family Office (Matt Hardy, Marq Quen, Isiah Kassidy) beat Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Wheeler Yuta) following distractions from other members of The Hardy Family Office at ringside and the interference from Nyla Rose - who attacks Kris Statlander before their match - during the match.

Backstage, Dasha Gonzalez interviews Andrade el Idolo. He and Chavo Guerrero tell PAC that he is ungrateful after all they have done for him, and Andrade tells PAC to be careful what he wishes for. Chavo tells Andrade to show PAC who is boss at All Out. Andrade says he is the boss, and Chavo says they both know Andrade is the boss and that PAC will find out at All Out.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Proud 'n Powerful want a rematch, stating that FTR pack it up and go home at the first sign of trouble and that the second time around will be different as they tell FTR to bring their A-game.

Kris Statlander beats "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose.

We hear from The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Brandon Cutler. Matt Jackson brag about their win tonight and state that they have dominated and proven themselves the best of all time for the past year. As Nick Jackson goes for a lay-up with the basketball in his hands into a nearby basketball hoop, Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) shows up and commits flagrant fowls on The Young Bucks.

We see a video package for Red Velvet vs. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. for the AEW Women's World Championship this Friday on Rampage.

Tony Schiavone interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. in the ring. Britt says she cannot comment on Red Velvet's rise, because she cannot relate due to being the best in the women's division and "the baddest bitch on the block." She then says that she can relate to Red Velvet's fearlessness, as she was not afraid to step up when AEW and the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania needed a new Women's World Champion, saying she presents hope to the city after a difficult year. She then says Red Velvet would have a glimmer of hope if she were wrestling here in any other city besides "Brittsburgh," then says that she will drag her into the deep end as she swims with sharks when they square off in the main event of this week's Rampage. Afterwards, Red Velvet rushes into the ring and attacks Britt Baker, and referees quickly move into place to stop the brouhaha.

We see a video package for "Absolute" Ricky Starks vs. "The Machine" Brian Cage next week on Dynamite.

Scott D'Amore guests on commentary for the next match.

The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson) after Gallows throws one of the tag team titles into the ring, distracting the referee and allowing The Good Brothers to take out Evil Uno and hit the Magic Killer on Stu Grayson for the win.

We hear from NWA Women's World Champion Kamille, who says that Leyla Hirsch will not sweep her off of her feet at NWA Empowerrr when the whole world watches her beat Hirsch.

Tony Schiavone interviews QT Marshall and Aaron Solow in the ring. Schiavone says he should be apologizing to him after the disrespect from the last few weeks, then says he will apologize to him not for the shake on his head, but for what they will do to his son Chris. Nick Comoroto drags Chris Schiavone into the ring, and Solow and Marshall attack Chris as Comoroto holds Tony down. When Tony is forced to apologize, he calls Marshall a son of a bitch, which causes Marshall to hit Chris in the gut. Suddenly, Paul Wight shows up. Marshall throws Solow at Wight, who grabs Solow by the throat and choke slams him while Marshall and Comoroto retreat.

Chris Jericho beats Wardlow in the Fourth Labour of Jericho after MJF gets ejected from the match by referee Abrey Edwards for trying to hand Wardlow the Dynamite Diamond Ring to use as a weapon, allowing Jericho to hit Wardlow with Floyd the baseball bat followed by the Judas Effect for the win. After the match, Jericho is attacked from behind by Shawn Spears, much to MJF's delight, but he is stopped by Sammy Guevara. Wardlow tosses Guevara off Spears, then MJF grabs Jericho and puts his injured arm in the Salt of the Earth. Suddenly, Jake Hager runs into the list and chases MJF, Wardlow and Spears out of the ring. An angry MJF tells Jericho that for their rematch next week, the stipulation is that Jericho cannot use the Judas Effect or come out to "Judas" by Fozzy. Also, MJF announces that if Jericho hits him with the Judas Effect, he will automatically win. He then tells Jericho that he has met his match as well as his successor in Maxwell Jacob Friedman.

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for August 11, 2020

Rey Fenix beats Lee Johnson.

Shawn Spears beats Alex Chamberlain, then attacks him after the match after loading his glove with a metal slug.

The Gunn Club (Billy and Austin Gunn) beats M'Badu and Shawn Dean.

"Superbad" Kip Sabian beats Michael Stevens.

Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.

Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy, Marko Stunt, Luchasaurus) beat Corey Hollis, Pineapple Pete and Aaron Solow.

The Natural Nightmares ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall) beat TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans).

Penelope Ford beats Rachael Ellering.

The Butcher and The Blade beat SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian).

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 11, 2020

The show starts with Eric Young and Willie Mack brawling backstage before their match. Security step in to get involved, but it soon becomes an official match. When both men get to the ring, Willie Mack says they might as well have their match right now. After mentioning that he did not like what Eric Young did to Rich Swann last week, he tells Eric Young that he has something to straighten him out if he thinks he is crazy. Eric Young refuses and heads to the back, but Willie Mack grabs Eric Young and gets him back to the ring.

Eric Young beats Willie Mack after Mack lays a steel chair on Young's foot only for Young to get back up, knock him off the top rope and hit a piledriver for the win.

The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) vs. Ace Austin and Madman Fulton is official for Emergence.

Backstage, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) give a security guard a hard time as they look for Ace Austin and Madman Fulton.

On Wrestle House, Taya Valkyrie has a movie night planned, with "Taya Valkyrie's Greatest Hits" as the featured attraction. Suddenly, it is realized that Cousin Jake and Susie are not in the room, and Cody Deaner and Alisha Edwards go look for them. Taya's debut match is the first match shown, but nobody seems interested. Johnny Swinger tries to lighten the mood and thinks that Crazzy Steve is into Rosemary, and Steve decides to talk to her. Rosemary is interested in picking their relationship back up. Steve notes that Rosemary is jealous of Taya. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Cousin Jake and Susie are preparing for a date with each other.

Backstage, Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) attack Rhino and take his money. Rhino gets back up and fights back, and takes the money back. Reno Scum attack him again, and take the money back again before walking off.

Jordynne Grace beats Kimber Lee by submission after getting the knees up to block a Swanton Bomb.

It's time for Locker Room Talk. Madison Rayne announces that the segment has its first sponsor: Heath, who says he has bought 30 seconds of ad time to tell the fans to get #Heath4IMPACT trending. Tonight's guests are introduced: Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes. RVD and Katie are glad that Cancel Culture is no more, then proceed to make out on the couch. Madison walks off, letting them keep the couch, and RVD and Katie decide to make the show their own. RVD and Katie start talking about themselves, then Sami Calihan hacks his way into the show and attacks Rob Van Dam. Sami goes for a Cactus Special on RVD, but Katie sprays Sami in the face with something and beat him up.

Backstage, Trey Miguel sneaks up on Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz wearing a Suicide mask, the Moose shows up and confronts Wentz for wearing an EC3 jacket. Moose then hands an invitation to face him for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship to Trey , thinking he is Suicide. Wentz and Dez cannot believe what is happening.

On Wrestle House, Rosemary casts a spell on Larry D. Meanwhile, Susie has a date with Cousin Jake and tells him that she has "the runs." As Taya's matches continue to play on the TV, Acey Romero tries to get Larry D's attention, and this leads to an argument as well as Tommy Dreamer making a match official.

On Wrestle House, Larry D beats Acey Romero. Cody Deaner is the referee. After the match, Larry D dedicates his victory to Rosemary.

We hear from Deonna Purrazzo, who says that Jordynne Grace has been more unbecoming a champion since losing the Knockouts Championship. She proposes that the two of them have a 30-minute Iron Man Match for the championship at Emergence.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley).

Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz beat Havok and Nevaeh in a no-disqualification tag team match.

Backstage, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) meet Scott D'Amore, who says that he has not seen Ace Austin and Madman Fulton. The Good Brothers then head to the ring. Meanwhile, Moose sees a message from Ethan Carter III, who states that he is here for Moose and his synonymy with what he represents, and that he must destroy him.

Suicide vs. Dezmond Xavier ends with The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) laying out Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz and Suicide. Anderson warns Ace Austin and Madman Fulton that they have messed with the wrong brothers and that he and Gallows will wait all night for them in the ring. Gallows says last week was not his first time in jail, and dares Austin and Fulton to get in the ring. Austin and Fulton show up on the video screen, and Austin says that if they want a fight, they will get it, but only on his time. He then says the right time would be at Emergence.

The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Cody Rhodes vs. Eddie Edwards from October 2, 2016.

Backstage, Rohit Raju proposes that Chris Bey give him and TJP an X Division title shot so that they can both beat TJP so that Bey can keep his title. Chris Bey likes the plan, and decides to put it into action.

We see another vignette for Brian Myers, who introduces himself as "the most professional wrestler."

On Wrestle House, Susie and Cousin Jake say they enjoyed each other's company. When Cousin Jake mentions Susie's other half, the other half takes over and Cousin Jake runs away. When Alisha Edwards shows up and asks what happened, Susie has no recollection of what happened and tells Alisha that her advice was bad. This starts an argument that turns into a match.

On Wrestle House, Susie beats Alisha Edwards with a schoolkid pin. Crazzy Steve is the referee. After the match, Taya Valkyrie tries to round everyone up to watch more of her matches, and Susie mentions that Kylie Rae is #1 contender for the Knockouts Championship. Rosemary stops Tommy Dreamer from proclaiming another match after Kylie Rae proposes she and Taya have a match right now, and Taya tells Kylie she will see her next week.

Before the next match, Eddie Edwards tells Eric Young that he has his attention and tells him to get in the ring so they can fight for the Impact World Championship. Instead of Eric Young, he gets Brian Myers. Myers admits he is not Eric Young, and that the World Championship will become a championship in his hands. He then tells Eddie he is the most professional wrestler, and that his challenge is accepted.

Eddie Edwards retains the Impact World Championship against Brian Myers.

Here's tonight's post-show!

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

Here are all the backstage segments!

SummerSlam 2019 - The LIVE Results

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Charlotte Flair, who takes offense to Trish Stratus slapping her and says that Trish wants to re-write history, stating that she and her contemporaries started the Women's Revolution and that Trish was never as good as she was. Charlotte says she is the "queen of all eras," and that Trish will bow down to her.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Kevin Owens, who says that he is fighting for his career tonight and that Shane McMahon has no integrity and no pride. Tonight, he has Shane in the ring, and that he put his career on the line to ensure that. Tonight, he plans to take out years of frustration on Shane, and while the marquee may say "SummerSlam," tonight is The Kevin Owens Show.

The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) meets Finn Balor in the locker room and talk about their plans for SummerSlam. Styles says he has been getting good luck wishes tonight, but that Finn Balor needs them more. Finn says that luck has nothing to do with it and that he is ready to play Bray Wyatt's mind games, but Styles offers their assistance and says that all Finn has to do is "say when."

Drew Gulak retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship against Oney Lorcan after punching Lorcan in the throat behind the referee's back.

R-Truth and Carmella hide from Drake Maverick hide from Drake Maverick below the kick-off panel table with popcorn, Twizzles and soda. Drake Maverick suddenly comes back and chases after R-Truth with a referee in tow, but after Maverick slips, R-Truth and Carmella are able to get away.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Natalya, who says that Becky Lynch is "all over the place" when it comes to verbally attacking her, and that when she puts her in the Sharpshooter, she will become Raw Women's Champion.

Buddy Murphy beats Apollo Crews by disqualification after he is attacked by Rowan for ratting him out to Roman Reigns last Tuesday night. After a powerbomb into the ring post, Rowan tells Murphy to keep his name out of his mouth as "The New" Daniel Bryan watches from backstage.

Elias is in the ring. He proceeds to perform a song where he proceeds to bash Toronto, Ontario, Canada, then Edge suddenly shows up. After some hesitation, Edge hits Elias with the Spear, the first time he has performed the move since his in-ring retirement.

Before the next match, Peyton Royce says that SummerSlam would be nothing without her and Billie Kay (who is wearing Maleficient horns), and despite not being champions, they are here to take back what is theirs.

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce).

Becky Lynch retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Natalya in a submission match with the Dis-Arm-Her after escaping the Sharpshooter.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Trish Stratus, who says she is excited for her match and thriving under the pressure, and while Charlotte Flair is praising her own generation, she has no idea how lucky she is and tonight, she will remind her. She plans to prove to everyone that Charlotte could not walk a mile in her boots, and if Charlotte is the queen, she is the queen of queens.

Before the next match, Dolph Ziggler says he is the best thing to happen to SummerSlam, WWE and pro wrestling, and while legends come and go, he is stealing the show. He then says that he would be surprised if Goldberg shows up, as he is not known to show up for matches and he fears him. Goldberg shows up.

Goldberg beats Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Ziggler mocks Goldberg's strength and tells him he does not have the strength to fight him man-to-man. Goldberg gets back in the ring and hits Ziggler with another Spear. Afterwards, Ziggler grabs the microphone and says anybody can get lucky twice, and that he knew that Goldberg did not have the balls to face him man-to-man and that he has been a laughingstock in the business while he is the best, and says he will never stay down. As Ziggler says he will never be defeated, Goldberg shows up again, knocks the microphone out of Ziggler's hand, helps him up, pats him on the shoulder, and hits him with a third Spear.

Clash of Champions is live on the WWE Network on September 15th!

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) meet in the locker room, and Big E and Xavier Woods tell Kofi Kingston that they have given him back-up in the form of Drake...who is Drake dressed as a hip-hop artist. After Maverick leaves disappointed due to R-Truth not being anywhere nearby, Kofi Kingston is pumped for his match.

R-Truth and Carmella are seen in disguised as more of the foreign language announce teams are introduced. Drake Maverick shows up soon afterwards looking for R-Truth, but R-Truth and Carmella are gone by then.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles retains the WWE United States Championship against Ricochet after hurting Ricochet's knee and reversing a corkscrew senton into the Styles Clash following the attempted interference by Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. After the match, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson hit Ricochet with the Magic Killer when Ricochet tries to get up.

Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) briefly recap all the events from earlier tonight, and as Angelo Dawkins tries to get Nikki Cross to go out with him, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up and the three of them go crazy.

Bayley retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Ember Moon.

Before the next match, Shane McMahon announces that Elias is the special guest enforcer for tonight's match. Elias shows up in a black-and-white striped tank top.

Kevin Owens beats Shane McMahon with a low blow behind the referee's back - and a constantly interfering special guest enforcer Elias knocked out with a steel chair - followed by a Stunner. (Had Owens lost, he would have had to quit WWE.)

Charlotte Flair beats Trish Stratus with the Figure Eight. After the match, Trish Stratus is given a standing ovation.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart wishes Seth Rollins luck backstage.

Randy Orton vs. Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship ends in a double count-out. After the match, both men brawl, then Kofi Kingston beats Orton with a Kendo stick.

Bray Wyatt - who now has a bizarre new entrance complete with a lantern made out of a human head with the eyes sewn shut like a shrunken head and an aggressive remix of his usual entrance theme - beats Finn Balor via pinfall with the Mandible Claw. After the match, a flickering spotlight shines on Bray Wyatt, then the lights go out. When the lights come back on, Wyatt has disappeared. The crowd is left chanting "That was awesome!"

Seth Rollins beats Brock Lesnar to become the WWE Universal Champion for a second time.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 11, 2018

The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonis). After the match, Jay proclaims The Briscoes to be "the baddest tag team on the planet" and the nine-time ROH World Tag Team Champions, and says there is no team who will take the titles from them, especially SoCal Uncensored ("Almighty" Christopher Daniels, "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian, Scorpio Sky), who want nothing of them.
Suddenly, SoCal Uncensored show up, and Scorpio Sky tells The Briscoes to beware of what they wish for, as the odds are in their favor and that they do not need odds. He proposes hanging back and letting Daniels and Kazarian take care of business. Both teams brawl, then security rushes into place.

Madison Rayne beats Karen Q, Kelly Klein and Tenille Dashwood in a Four Corners Survival Match with a Rayne Check to Karen Q to become the #1 contender for the ROH Women of Honor Championship. After the match, Sumie Sakai has a friendly staredown with Madison Rayne from the stage.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Brandi Rhodes show up. Cody says he has been rather unlucky, for he has not been successful in both of his Ring of Honor championship rematches. He also mentions that neither match was one-on-one with the champion. Cody then says it is time to liven some spirits up, and that it is time to bring out someone who is all business, and is someone on top of the food chain who doesn't sing or dance. That person is Nick Aldis. Aldis shows up and says that in London, England, they stood in the ring, shook hands and made history as they agreed that they would square off in the most iconic and history-making event in the modern era: All In. However, he does not see an upside for him, and asks Cody what he has to offer for him as the NWA World Heavyweight Championship is everything he stands for now. He says that if Cody wants to take it from him because he feels like it, he has another thing coming and he will not like what it is. He says that Cody does not have the ROH World Championship and wants to know what Cody has to offer for him, because the way that he sees it now, he has everything to lose, and that is bad business for him. Cody asks him to hold out his hand, then takes off his Ring of Honor ring and says it means a lot of him. He asks Nick Aldis to consider it collateral, and asks him to think about it as he puts the ring in his hand. As Aldis leaves, Cody tells Aldis to think about how he would like to move from "the penny slots to the high-roller table" and defending the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in front of 10,451 people, for while he was facing Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi, Aldis beat a 53-year-old history teacher (a reference to the last champion Tim Storm) for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Aldis gets back in the ring and confronts Cody, telling him to kiss his own ring. The rest of Bullet Club has to keep both men separated.

Bully Ray attacks Flip Gordon from behind with his chains before the next match begins. After the commercial break, Bully Ray demands that Cheeseburger and Josh "The Goods" Woods throw the match. Cheeseburger decides to have the match go ahead as a three-on-two handicap match.

Bully Ray, Punishment Martinez and Shane Taylor beat Cheeseburger and Josh "The Goods" Woods. During the match, Colt Cabana leaves commentary and enters the match after Josh "The Goods" Woods gets knocked off the apron by Shane Taylor, and becomes the third member of Cheeseburger's team at referee Todd Sinclair's discretion. Cabana and Cheeseburger have the match won when Shane Taylor piledrives Cheeseburger into the mat for the win. After the match, Bully Ray's team attacks Cabana, Cheeseburger and Woods with Bully Ray's chain until Flip Gordon comes in with a steel chair and takes out Punishment Martinez and Shane Taylor before forcing Bully Ray to run out of the ring to end the show.

Saturday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 11, 2018

Results courtesy of dailywrestlingnews.com.

No Way Jose beats Curt Hawkins.

Chad Gable, Heath Slater and Rhyno beat Mike Kanellis and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).

Impact Wrestling One Night Only: GFW Amped Anthology, Part 1 - The Results

Here's another review by Larry Csonka.

Note: These shows are over two years old at the time of premiere. They were meant for a weekly television program that was never picked up. Commentary in this program has been changed to reflect current events.

EPISODE ONE

PJ Black beats Seiya Sanada.

We see a video package for Kevin Kross.

Bobby Roode shows up. He says he doesn't belong here, as he is a TNA guy and always will be. After listing off his TNA accomplishments, Roode says he has known Jeff Jarrett for a long time, and is here to take something from him: the GFW Global Championship. Nick Aldis - previously known in TNA as Magnus - suddenly shows up. He says he respects Roode, but this isn't the Impact Zone. He believes in GFW and Jeff Jarrett. He then says everyone in the back is here to fight, and they have respect for the business, unlike Roode's boss, and he will now allow Roode to disrespect this company. Suddenly, Kongo Kong shows up and takes out Aldis, then Roode locks the crossface in on Aldis.

We see a video package on the creation of Global Force Wrestling.

Los Luchas (Phoenix Star and Zokre) and Misterioso Jr. beat Bestia 666, Blood Eagle, & Shamu Jr.

EPISODE TWO

KUSHIDA beats Virgil Flynn with the Hoverboard Lock.

We hear from Nick Aldis. Aldis says he is fine and that Kongo Kong will have to do more to take him out. He respects Kong for trying to make a name for himself, but he promises to send him home because he's winning the GFW Global Championship. As for Bobby Roode, he respects him and wants to beat him in the tournament.

We see a video package Mickie James vs. Christina Von Eerie vs. Lei'D Tapa.

We see another video package for Kevin Kross.

We see a video package for Chris Mordetsky (aka Chris Masters aka Chris Adonis).

We now get a video package on The Bollywood Boys (Harv and Gurv Sihra).

Bobby Roode beats Kevin Kross with the crossface.

EPISODE THREE

We see a video package for The Akbars (Ali and Omar Akbar).

Henry Maxwell sings America The Beautiful only to be beaten up by The Akbars (Ali and Omar Akbar).

The Bollywood Boys (Harv and Gurv Sihra) beat The Akbars (Ali and Omar Akbar).

Next week: Sonjay Dutt vs. Jigsaw in the GFW Nex*Gen Championship Tournament!

We see another video package for Chris Mordetsky.

Karen Jarrett shows up. She promises that the women will not be overlooked as they main event tonight. Suddenly, Lei'D Tapa and Royal Red interrupt. Red says their business has nothing to do with “old news” Mickie James, who he says is being promoted too much. Karen tells him to shut up and says she speaks for herself, then tells Tapa to cage up her husband and focus on her match tonight.

Kevin Kross promises to learn from his loss to Bobby Roode. He wants another shot at Roode so he can prove himself.

We see a video package for Nick Aldis and his upcoming match with Kongo Kong.

Christina Von Eerie beats Mickie James and Lei'D Tapa to continue to the finals of the GFW Women's Championship tournament. After the match, she promises to win the title.

Maxwell Chicago meets with Magnus backstage, and reveals himself to be the manager of Kongo Kong.

EPISODE FOUR

Jigsaw beats Sonjay Dutt.

We see another video of Chris Mordetsky, who says he is here to rewrite his legacy in GFW, which he claims will soon be a global force.

Jigsaw and Sonjay Dutt show respect to one another backstage.

Chael Sonnen shows up. He telling the crowd to shut up and starts claiming that fellow MMA fighter Phil Baroni, who is sitting at ringside, is only here because he got free tickets. He then tells the crowd to shut up again. Sonnen says he could change his schedule and make it one more for the bad guy. He then calls out Virgil Flynn, and mocks him for losing to KUSHIDA. Sonnen then tells Flynn that Jeff Jarrett has placed him in the NEX*GEN tournament. PJ Black arrives, and praises Flynn for his match with KUSHIDA, and says Jarrett is a nice guy for giving him a second chance. Black wishes him luck, then lays him out with a superkick.

We see a video package for Brian Myers (aka Curt Hawkins), who wants to win the GFW Global Championship and achieve the biggest accomplishment of his career.

We see a video package on Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend), long-time friends with aims of winning the tag team titles.

Henry Maxwell introduces Kongo Kong before the next match.

Despite the distraction by Henry Maxwell, Nick Aldis beats Kongo Kong.

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 11, 2016

Ethan Carter III starts off tonight's show. EC3 talks about what's been going on as of late, and says he is on a quest to be the best...and he's Bound For Glory. Lashley shows up, tells him that Bound For Glory is months away and that he's the best. He also says that EC3 is not the man to beat him. EC3 says that Lashley has changed into a force of nature, but Lashley says he's evolved to be better than the people he's beaten in the past, including EC3. "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up, says EC3 has done a lot in a short time, but tonight is his night. As for Lashley, he tells Lashley not to count on winning the King of the Mountain title off of him. Lashley gets out of the ring, and he and Storm fight. After they take it to the back, "The Miracle" Mike Bennett tries to attack EC3 from behind. EC3 fights back, but Moose shows up and the numbers game works against EC3 until Eddie Edwards shows up to even teh odds. EC3 and Eddie Edwards clean house, and Bennett and Moose are forced to retreat. Edwards says that they have a tag team match scheduled for later tonight, but since they can't wait until later tonight to fight. Edwards calls for a referee, and instead of happening later, this match happens right now.

Moose and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett beat Ethan Carter III and Eddie Edwards.

"The Cowboy" James Storm talks about the five years since he first held the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Aron Rex - formerly known as Damien Sandow in WWE - makes his TNA debut. He says that Impact management has done what many have been scared to do: give him a microphone on live TV. He refuses to talk about glass ceilings and other cliches; he's out here to tell the truth and speak with full disclosure, and tells those who used to employ him that isn't about them. He says that no matter what any majority shareholder or the like want to say, wrestlers work for the fans. He says he plans to seize opportunity in TNA, just like Ethan Carter III, Drew Galloway and Lashley before him. He plans to do things his way: even playing field, take and seize opportunity, and exercise his full potential. His way is simply proving it in TNA, and his way plans to change the whole template of success. His name is Aron Rex, and TNA is his new home.

Maria Kanellis-Bennett tells Gail Kim she has a no-disqualification match tonight...and it's against Marti Bell, who attacks her from behind with her steel baton.

Eddie Edwards runs into Moose and "The Miracle" Mike Bennett, saying they've screwed him out of both the X Division and World titles. Eddie wants a match with Bennett next week, but he ends up getting a match against Moose again, with Bennett saying that if he wins, maybe he'll fight him next week.

Gail Kim beats Marti Bell with a small package after Maria Kanellis-Bennett takes out Gail Kim and orders Allie to hit Gail Kim with the steel baton. Marti Bell attacks Gail after the match, but Jade shows up and goes to town on both Marti Bell and Allie. Maria puts Jade in a match against Gail Kim next week.

"Broken" Matt Hardy tells Jeff Hardy - after Vanguard-1 finds him while driving Matt's car - that they have a match against Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) tonight, and that Reby Sky and Maxell are at home for their safety after Decay tried to kidnap Maxell recently. Matt Hardy asks Vanguard-1 to protect his family.

"The Cowboy" James Storm talks about growing up, his family and the night he won the World title.

Next week: a #1 contender's tag team ladder match!

"Broken" Matt Hardy shows up. He says that last week, we were warned not to question his broken condition and broken genius, as he will eat you and delete you. He said that he had a premonition that Decay would kidnap his son Maxell, and he made sure that this does not happen by telling his wife and son to stay at the Hardy estate. He brings out "Brother Nero" Jeff Hardy and says that Decay is his next step toward repentance. Jeff Hardy then asks why he bit a man's face off. He says it's because ants aren't allowed to touch gods. Jeff is convinced Matt has lost it. Jeff wants the Hardys as a team again, but Matt wants him to do it on his own again. Suddenly, The Tribunal (Basile Baraka and Baron Dox) and Al Snow show up, and tells Matt Hardy that if he wants the tag titles, just go to France and find real talent like he did. The Tribunal mock Jeff Hardy, but Jeff Hardy mocks them right back and gets a ref to come to the ring, saying that if they want to fight, they can do it right now. They do just that.

Jeff Hardy and "Broken" Matt Hardy beat The Tribunal (Basile Baraka and Judge Baron Dax). During the match, Matt Hardy hypnotizes a fan and makes him tear up his "Jeff Hardy is not obsolete" sign, then bites Al Snow and beats up Judge Baron Dax. When Matt says he only saw a little bit of passion from Jeff, Jeff responds with multiple Twists of Fate on Al Snow and The Tribunal before pulling out a few tables, putting Al Snow through one and saying "the only person who punishes me is me" before Swanton Bombing his way into the other. At the end of all this, Jeff is now laughing psychotically, and is now broken like his brother Matt.

Lashley eets with Dixie Carter and Billy Corgan backstage. He plans to take the King of the Mountain title and hold all the cards and the power.

Rosemary says Bram found out first-hand that she's not like other girls, and that the past, present and future belong to Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary). Abyss says Decay is what makes him beautiful, and Crazzy Steve says Decay has provided him a voice and a future of gold. Rosemary says Bram's destruction was a lesson to all who dare challenge them, and that his ladder to success is really a highway to Hell.

Drew Galloway shows up. He hasn't been on Impact in a couple of weeks due to what's been going on, and if he acts on how he feels, he'll be going to jail and out of TNA. He worked hard to become World champ, but that was ripped out of his hands, and Ethan Carter III's inadvertent interference in all three rematches for the World title didn't make matters any better. He calls EC3 a snake in the grass, as he is starting to resemble The Incredible Hulk and says he is jealous of his success. He wants a match against Ethan Carter III, with the winner main eventing Bound For Glory.

We hear from "The Cowboy" James Storm and Lashley regarding their Title vs. Title Match.

Lashley beats "The Cowboy" James Storm to retain the TNA World Heavyweight and X Division Championships and win the TNA King of the Mountain Championship! After the match, Aron Rex shows up and stares at Lashley from the other end of the entrance ramp.

Total Divas Island - Total Divas recap for August 11, 2015

Brie and Nikki try to figure out how to whistle.

Mark Carrano tells Trinity that she's turning heel tonight in London.

Nattie and TJ are moving into a new house so that they can be closer to her parents. Nattie also mentions that her sister Jenni is also helping with the move.

Brie finally meets with Bryan in London during the European tour. When Nattie walks in on them, Bryan mentions there have been two nights where he hasn't wrestled at all due to doctor's orders.

Trinity does her first heel promo. After it wraps, she tells Jon Uso she needs to get more comfortable at being a heel, especially when her moveset is based on being a face.

Trinity talks to Brie and Nikki about her heel turn. Brie and Nikki tells her when she does it, she won't get back. The three of them have wine together. Brie mentions that Bryan may be sent home tomorrow.

Brie tells Nikki that Bryan is injured again, and that there will be a 50-50 chance that Bryan will wrestle again. Nikki is concerned that Brie is being calm and collected about what is happening to Bryan.

Nattie and TJ get everything moved. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart accidentally drops a ceramic lion's head.

Nikki talks with Brie about Bryan again, this time in the car. Brie is as calm as ever, and Nikki still can't get how Brie can be calm at a time like this.

Nattie and TJ finally move their things into their new home. Jenni finally shows up. What Nattie knows that TJ does not is that Jenni is coming to live with them.

Trinity shows off some new footwear for her look as a heel, and Jon Uso gets her to practice on some trash talking.

Nattie and Jenni talk in the car. Nattie tells Jenni that TJ doesn't know she's living with them, and Jenni is concerned about Nattie lying to TJ.

Brie and Nikki talks about Bryan yet again. When Nikki mentions how calm Brie is, Brie says there's no need to.

Nattie is getting work done on the old house in order to get it sold. She tells TJ it will only cost $4,000.

Trinity, Rosa, Tamina, Alicia Fox, Paige and their boyfriends celebrate Trinity turning heel. Everyone thinks it's a good idea to bring the heel out of Trinity, and when Alicia throws her whole drink on Trinity, it goes awry and Trinity gets kicked out of the restaurant. Jon Uso has to calm Trinity down, and Trinity is already stressed out due to her heel turn making her character into something she's not. Jon Uso apologizes, then tells Tamina that if she go from her usual self to how angry she got at the flip of a switch, she can make the heel turn work.

Brie and Nikki do a photo shoot, then are met by Bryan and Josie. Nikki is weirded out that both Bryan and Brie are really calm about this, and when Brie mentions this, Nikki wonders if she's the only person who sees the seriousness of the situation. Brie says she can't panic, especially when it's over she and Bryan can't control.

TJ finds out that Nattie lied about how much it will cost to renovate the old house, and that it will cost $15,000. TJ then wonders how long Jenni will be staying with them.

Nattie tells Brie and Nikki about her current situation. They tell Nattie that she should be true to her husband and to let him be part of decisions.

Naomi preps herself mentally for her first appearance since turning heel. During her match with Nikki at Extreme Rules, she finds out that she does have that fire to turn heel at the flip of a switch.

Nattie finally confesses to lying about the expenses to renovate the old house as well as Jenni living with them. She also said that she broke the lion's head by telling her dad to break it.

Bonus clip: Nattie is worried about the move.

Bonus clip: Nattie gets some unsettling news about the repairs to the old house.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 11, 2014

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar kick the show off with a bang. Lesnar has a message for fans of John Cena: bad things happen when you get in the ring with Brock Lesnar, and after SummerSlam, John Cena won't be seen again for long. Heyman goes on to say that the WWE is Brock's house now, and he's coming home soon.

When Roman Reigns gets in the ring tonight, he meets Kane, who is now unmasked and in a suit again. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's hand-picked opponent for him tonight? Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback).

Roman Reigns beats Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback) by disqualification after Rybaxel keep double-teaming Roman outside of the ring, refusing to listen to the ref. After the match, Reigns quickly overpowers them. Shortly afterwards, Renee Young interviews Roman. It's clearly obvious he's ready for SummerSlam, as he's not afraid of Randy Orton.

Randy Orton tells Kane he'll end Roman Reigns this Sunday at SummerSlam. Kane tells him he's got an opponent tonight to get him ready for Sunday...Sheamus.

Seth Rollins beats Rob Van Dam. After the match, Rollins messes with the biggest present for Hulk Hogan on the top of the entrance ramp. As he leaves, Dean Ambrose pops out of it and chases Rollins into the audience before telling the WWE Universe that he's going to get more than his money's worth beating Rollins up at SummerSlam.

Stephanie McMahon shows up. She brings Daniel Bryan's physical therapist, Megan Miller, to the ring. Megan confesses that she can't be his physical therapist because she's had an affair with him. Brie Bella shows up and Stephanie tells her that Daniel Bryan used her and called her "a dead fish." Brie slaps Megan, then she goes after Stephanie and puts her in the Yes! Lock until officials pull her off of Stephanie. Stephanie then says they're not waiting until SummerSlam...they're doing this tonight.

Jack Swagger beats Cesaro. After the match, Zeb tells Lana and Rusev that Swagger will reign supreme at SummerSlam. Rusev and Lana show up to stare at Zeb and Swagger from the entrance ramp.

Michael Cole leaves the room, and Bray Wyatt does the interviewing with Chris Jericho. Needless to say, it gets crazy.

Eva Marie beats AJ Lee after the distraction by Paige. Paige apologizes to AJ for last week, then says he's winning the Divas title back Sunday. After Paige leaves, AJ takes her anger out on Eva Marie.

Tomorrow on Main Event: The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) issue an open challenge for the WWE Tag Team Championships!

John Cena shows up. He refuses to lay down for Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, and says Lesnar will have to make him lose if he wants to take the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from him. He says that to fight a beast, he must become one, and he promises to unleash a John Cena we have never seen before in order to beat Lesnar. He then says the WWE is our house, and calls out Lesnar to kick him out of his living room. Lesnar doesn't show up, but Cena takes the time to tell Paul Heyman that he will conquer the conqueror on Sunday.

When Brie Bella heads out to the ring for her match with Stephanie McMahon, Stephanie shows up not dressed for competition, and announces that Megan Miller now wants to press charges. Brie is arrested, and Stephanie gloats about it.

The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.

Heath Slater beats Dolph Ziggler by count-out after Ziggler goes after The Miz. After the match, Dolph Ziggler tries to show good sportsmanship towards Slater, but Slater tries to kick him in the gut. Ziggler reverses the kick into a Zig Zag.

Randy Orton beats Sheamus.

All the Superstars and Divas are out for Hulk Hogan's birthday party. Jimmy Hart and "Mean" Gene Okerlund kick off the proceedings! After a video package of Hogan's WWE and WCW careers, Hulk showers his love for the WWE Universe and his fans. Ric Flair shows up, as does "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and Kevin Nash and Scott Hall in nWo shirts. Hulk Hogan takes off the red and yellow shirt to reveal an nWo tanktop underneath. As old friends celebrate, Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman crash the party, but Cena runs into the ring to confront Lesnar. Lesnar and Heyman retreat.

Live on the WWE Network, the celebration continues. Heath Slater and Titus O'Neil try to send in the cake, but they argue over who gives it to Hulk Hogan to the point that the cake is all over Titus and he and Heath have a cake fight. Another, bigger cake is brought in with "$9.99" candles on top, and everyone sings "Happy Birthday." Everyone leaves, and Hulk Hogan has the ring to himself. The celebration ends with loads of confetti raining down on the arena.

Throughout the show, various celebrities wished Hulk Hogan a happy birthday.