We see Layla Diggs sewing her own ring gear and Masyn Holiday painting. Both women talk about the pressure of being in the Performance Center as they do.
Coach Matt Bloom meets with Booker T, Kevin Owens and Bubba Ray Dudley. Kevn Owens gets Tate Wilder vs. Romemo Moreno. Bloom says Wilder is moving away from the cowboy gimmick, and that Romeo Moreno is still a work in progress with a lot of wasted movement. Bubba Ray gets Layla Diggs vs. Masyn Holiday. Coach Bloom wants to see Diggs as the heel, and says that both women need to work on their gas tanks and be able to go for longer in the ring. She says that Masyn's offense looks weaker the longer the match goes. Booker T gets Trill London vs. Harlem Lewis. Booker T sees Jeff Hardy in Trill London and that it will just be a part of him, which he feels will not be a bad thing as long as he learns to do the small things. Bloom says that Trill needs to be a student of the game more, and that Harlem Lewis needs to show more intensity.
Kevin Owens meets with Romeo Moreno and Tate Wilder. Both men note that Owens allows for some leeway in their matches, but that comes with pressure. Tate Wilder notes that Romeo Moreno has ten times the experience that he has and that he made sure that their story was being told. Before the match, Tate Wilder is met by his wife and daughter.
Tate Wilder beats Romeo Moreno. Wilder says he is at the beginning of something awesome and is glad to have his family there for him. After the match, Kevin Owens says that both men did well, but their opening lock-up did not feel intense enough, and notes that the set-up for both men's top rope moonsaults were a bit awkward. Coach Matt Bloom notes that Moreno "worked angry" tonight and that he needs to that. He wants to see both men work on their chops, especially when Moreno's first chop was great, and that both men did well tonight.
Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Layla Diggs and Masyn Holiday. Layla says that one of them eventually has to turn on each other, and that she and Bubba Ray are on the same page for what the story calls for. He also wants both women to work on their in-ring endurance so that Masyn is ready for the comeback, and Layla notes that tonight's match will be the night to bring the aggression and unfriendlinesss out. Bubba also brings up the idea of both women coming out for their entrance at the same time, and when the fans find out that they are not teaming up and are facing each other in a one-on-one match, they immediately boo upon coming to the revelation that the match is a singles match.
Layla Diggs beats Masyn Holiday. Upon the beginning of the match, Layla goes full heel on Masyn, much to the delight of Bubba Ray Dudley and the amazement of the fans. Later in the match, Masyna has Layla by the hair, but she cannot pull the trigger, and Layla wins with an inside cradle. After the match, Bubba Ray Dudley says that he loved the match due to the emotion throughout the match. Layla feels like she has unlocked a new character in herself and says that she has layers now. Coach Bloom says he enjoyed the match, and liked the bad side that Layla showed off. He also says that both women looked comfortable in the ring.
Booker T meets with Harlem Lewis and Trill London. Booker T says that Trill checks off a lot of boxes and looks the part, but feels that something is missing. He wants Trill to work on the basic and the little things, and says that if Trill can do that, he can get anywhere. Harlem and Trill also find out that the match will only be five minutes, and that there will be only so much they can do in the match. Before the match, Booker wants Harlem Lewis to be the ring general.
Harlem Lewis beats Trill London. After the match, Booker T says both men did well, but wants Trill to watch his body language and show some more "cat-like precision." Meanwhile, Harlem Lewis wants to be able to wrestle his own match without it being completely thrown out by a producer and forcing him to start from scratch.
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Sunday, August 16, 2026
Let's Go! - LFG recap for August 16, 2026 (Episode One)
Bayley Humphrey meets with NXT lead writer Johnny Russo, and finds out that "Myka Lockwood" and "Sage Blackwood" are available for wrestling names. Bayley picks "Myka Lockwood," especially given that "Myka" is more chantable.
Coach Matt Bloom meets with Kevin Owens, Bubba Ray Dudley and Booker T. Booker T gets Braxton Cole vs. Shady Elnahas. Bloom says Braxton needs character work, and that Shady needs to focus on his own moveset than someone else's. Owens gets Malik Blade vs. Chris Island. Bloom says Malik has the talent but not the charisma, and says that Island is inconsistent and underperformes when Bubba Ray Dudley gets Bayley Humprey - now Myka Lockwood - vs. PJ Vasa. Bloom wants both women to be physical, and that he wants confidence out of Myka and wants PJ Vasa to show more aggression in her entrance.
Booker T meets with Braxton Cole and Shady Elnahas. Elnahas says that he has been asked to be himself and incorporate judo into his moveset, and Booker T notes that Elnahas is "disconnected" as he wants him to also be able to wrestle. Elnahas notes that Booker T is good with the little things that make a match, and Braxton notes that Booker has given him some advice on things during a match, and that while he should be the smart one in the ring, he should not be smarter than the babyface. Braxton then mentions his book choice for the next match, which happens to be a book about judo, which he hopes will help tell the story for the match.
Braxton Cole beats Shady Elnahas. Before the match, Braxton Cole is hit with a "weiner" chant. Booker T notes that Braxton Cole's movement does not feel natural yet. Bubba Ray compliments Shady Elnahas' incorporation of judo in his moveset. Owens mentions that Elnahas lacks a bit of intensity. After the match, Elnahas felt he could have performed more cleanly, and Booker T wants Elnahas to show more intensity and aggression, and that he should have went after Braxton on the outside. Coach Bloom tells Braxton to have fun with the "weiner" chant during his entrance, and tells Elnahas him not to keep his face down during the selling.
Kevin Owens meets with Malik Blade and Chris Island, both of them for the first time. Malik Blade notes the advice that Owens gives, as it is more focused on what the main roster, where Owens is right now, wants. Owens wants Chris Island to be more gritty with his style if he will wrestle in jeans, as he comes across as a street fighter. Island says it is time to stop figuring things out and start settling in.
Malik Blade beats Chris Island. Owens feels that Chris Island's amateur wrestling background is not translating very well, and he and Booker T agree that Island and Malik have no energy to them. After the match, Owens tells Island and Malik that their match lacked a lot of energy and that Island's clothesline had the most energy and body language, and Owens mentions that while Island shows arrogance, he comes off as timid. Island agrees that he needs to do more. Owens wants Malik to be more energetic and confident, and to own the "Malik the Freak" chants. Coach Bloom mentions that the wrestling was good and had the fans' attention, but then the energy dropped and they needed to keep the fans. Bloom compliments the "Malik, you weak" chant from Island.
Backstage, Myka Lockwood meets with Tristan Angels near Tristan's car and mentions that she is debuting her new name tonight. Tristan rues the fact that "Bayley Humphrey" is on the other side of his car. Bubba Ray Dudley pictures a "Myka" chant, then asks both Myka Locwood and PJ Vasa what they fear in the ring most. PJ Vasa says she has fears about how Shawn Michaels will react behind the curtain, while Myka fears regretting that she could have done better in the ring. Bubba Ray Dudley says "fuck fear," as fear will make them second-guess themselves and they need to get rid of it quickly. He feels that they will both get to the next level, but it will take a lot of confidence and an overcoming of fears that will allow them to spread their wings and be free. He tells them to take their match seriously and bring the best out of each other. He says there needs to be a level of palatable intensity from the both of them.
Myka Lockwood beats PJ Vasa. After the match, Shawn Michaels is impressed with both women, as is Bubba Ray, but Bubba Ray wants both women need to work on the choke slam (Myka with hitting the move, PJ Vasa with getting higher and landing flat on her back). Coach Bloom is impressed with both Myka and PJ Vasa.
Coach Matt Bloom meets with Kevin Owens, Bubba Ray Dudley and Booker T. Booker T gets Braxton Cole vs. Shady Elnahas. Bloom says Braxton needs character work, and that Shady needs to focus on his own moveset than someone else's. Owens gets Malik Blade vs. Chris Island. Bloom says Malik has the talent but not the charisma, and says that Island is inconsistent and underperformes when Bubba Ray Dudley gets Bayley Humprey - now Myka Lockwood - vs. PJ Vasa. Bloom wants both women to be physical, and that he wants confidence out of Myka and wants PJ Vasa to show more aggression in her entrance.
Booker T meets with Braxton Cole and Shady Elnahas. Elnahas says that he has been asked to be himself and incorporate judo into his moveset, and Booker T notes that Elnahas is "disconnected" as he wants him to also be able to wrestle. Elnahas notes that Booker T is good with the little things that make a match, and Braxton notes that Booker has given him some advice on things during a match, and that while he should be the smart one in the ring, he should not be smarter than the babyface. Braxton then mentions his book choice for the next match, which happens to be a book about judo, which he hopes will help tell the story for the match.
Braxton Cole beats Shady Elnahas. Before the match, Braxton Cole is hit with a "weiner" chant. Booker T notes that Braxton Cole's movement does not feel natural yet. Bubba Ray compliments Shady Elnahas' incorporation of judo in his moveset. Owens mentions that Elnahas lacks a bit of intensity. After the match, Elnahas felt he could have performed more cleanly, and Booker T wants Elnahas to show more intensity and aggression, and that he should have went after Braxton on the outside. Coach Bloom tells Braxton to have fun with the "weiner" chant during his entrance, and tells Elnahas him not to keep his face down during the selling.
Kevin Owens meets with Malik Blade and Chris Island, both of them for the first time. Malik Blade notes the advice that Owens gives, as it is more focused on what the main roster, where Owens is right now, wants. Owens wants Chris Island to be more gritty with his style if he will wrestle in jeans, as he comes across as a street fighter. Island says it is time to stop figuring things out and start settling in.
Malik Blade beats Chris Island. Owens feels that Chris Island's amateur wrestling background is not translating very well, and he and Booker T agree that Island and Malik have no energy to them. After the match, Owens tells Island and Malik that their match lacked a lot of energy and that Island's clothesline had the most energy and body language, and Owens mentions that while Island shows arrogance, he comes off as timid. Island agrees that he needs to do more. Owens wants Malik to be more energetic and confident, and to own the "Malik the Freak" chants. Coach Bloom mentions that the wrestling was good and had the fans' attention, but then the energy dropped and they needed to keep the fans. Bloom compliments the "Malik, you weak" chant from Island.
Backstage, Myka Lockwood meets with Tristan Angels near Tristan's car and mentions that she is debuting her new name tonight. Tristan rues the fact that "Bayley Humphrey" is on the other side of his car. Bubba Ray Dudley pictures a "Myka" chant, then asks both Myka Locwood and PJ Vasa what they fear in the ring most. PJ Vasa says she has fears about how Shawn Michaels will react behind the curtain, while Myka fears regretting that she could have done better in the ring. Bubba Ray Dudley says "fuck fear," as fear will make them second-guess themselves and they need to get rid of it quickly. He feels that they will both get to the next level, but it will take a lot of confidence and an overcoming of fears that will allow them to spread their wings and be free. He tells them to take their match seriously and bring the best out of each other. He says there needs to be a level of palatable intensity from the both of them.
Myka Lockwood beats PJ Vasa. After the match, Shawn Michaels is impressed with both women, as is Bubba Ray, but Bubba Ray wants both women need to work on the choke slam (Myka with hitting the move, PJ Vasa with getting higher and landing flat on her back). Coach Bloom is impressed with both Myka and PJ Vasa.
Red Carpet Rumble, Week One - Championship Wrestling recap for August 16, 2026
5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) retain the UWN World Tag Team Championships against Thunder and Lightning ("All Day" Will Allday and Cam Cole).
Jonny Loquasto introduces both Marty "The Moth" Casaus - accompanied by his Director of Physicality, Shane Hartline - and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice for a Slapfight rematch. Zicky Dice will slap first due to winning the coin toss, then referee Chris Massie takes over as the official. At the first two attempts, Casaus flinches, and the third time, Shane Hartline stops Zicky, and Casaus takes the table and retreats. Effy shows up to stand up for Zicky, and he tells Zicky that he has an idea.
Backstage, Zicky Dice and Effy meets with Jonny Loquasto, with Zicky wanting something to be done regarding Marty "The Moth" Casaus and Shane Hartline. Effy proposes a tag team match against Casaus and Hartline, and Loquasto says he will get it done.
Simone beats Delilah Doom. After the match, Simone tells Big Mama she is next and that she wants her title shot at the next Sunday Night Slam, stating that the UWN Women's Championship is hers.
Backstage, Jonny Loquasto confronts with Marty "The Moth" Casaus and Shane Hartline for avoiding all physicality, and Hartline says that the conditions must be perfect for Casaus to uphold the contract for the Slapfight rematch. Loquasto tells Casaus and Hartline that the conditions are perfect for a tag team match against Zicky Dice and Effy. Hartline threatens to sue Loquasto as Loquasto leaves.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Effy beat Marty "The Moth" Casaus and Shane Hartline after Effy kisses Shane Hartline as Casaus holds Zicky down, distracting referee Chris Massie so that Zicky can kick Casaus low and win with a schoolkid pin.
Jonny Loquasto introduces both Marty "The Moth" Casaus - accompanied by his Director of Physicality, Shane Hartline - and "Outlandish" Zicky Dice for a Slapfight rematch. Zicky Dice will slap first due to winning the coin toss, then referee Chris Massie takes over as the official. At the first two attempts, Casaus flinches, and the third time, Shane Hartline stops Zicky, and Casaus takes the table and retreats. Effy shows up to stand up for Zicky, and he tells Zicky that he has an idea.
Backstage, Zicky Dice and Effy meets with Jonny Loquasto, with Zicky wanting something to be done regarding Marty "The Moth" Casaus and Shane Hartline. Effy proposes a tag team match against Casaus and Hartline, and Loquasto says he will get it done.
Simone beats Delilah Doom. After the match, Simone tells Big Mama she is next and that she wants her title shot at the next Sunday Night Slam, stating that the UWN Women's Championship is hers.
Backstage, Jonny Loquasto confronts with Marty "The Moth" Casaus and Shane Hartline for avoiding all physicality, and Hartline says that the conditions must be perfect for Casaus to uphold the contract for the Slapfight rematch. Loquasto tells Casaus and Hartline that the conditions are perfect for a tag team match against Zicky Dice and Effy. Hartline threatens to sue Loquasto as Loquasto leaves.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Effy beat Marty "The Moth" Casaus and Shane Hartline after Effy kisses Shane Hartline as Casaus holds Zicky down, distracting referee Chris Massie so that Zicky can kick Casaus low and win with a schoolkid pin.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Triplemania XXXIII - The Results
Executive Chairman Fillip Alberto Fasja, Shawn Michaels, AAA President Lic. Marisela Pena, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, AAA General Manager Dorian Roldan and WWE President Nick Khan are seen in the ring. Aida Cuevas enters the ring to sing the Himno Nacional Mexicano.
We are introduced to the Spanish announce team of Roberto Figueroa, Marcelo Rodriguez, and Jose Manuel Guillen as well as the English announce team of Corey Graves, JBL and Konnan.
Omos - who has not been seen in WWE for well over a year - wins the La Copa Bardahl Battle Royal.
La Parka
Laredo Kid
Joaquin Wilde
Abismo Negro Jr.
Taurus
Aerostar
Mecha Wolf
Cruz del Toro
Otis
Pimpernela Escarlata
Cibernetico
Microman
Omos
Octagon Jr.
Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Dragon Lee. Dragon Lee says he is the future of lucha libre and that he will prove it tonight when he wins the AAA Mega Championship.
Executive Chairman Fillip Alberto Fasja, AAA President Lic. Marisela Pena, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, WWE President Nick Khan, Pipe Punk and Dr. Wagner Jr. are seen in the crowd.
El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. beats El Mesias to become the AAA Latin American Champion after Dr. Wagner Jr. punches out Dorian Roldan and takes his son's mask back, allowing El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. to hit the Superplex followed by a second Wagner Driver to win the match and the title. After the match, Vero Rodriguez interviews El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. in the middle of the ring. El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. thanks his father.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Chuey Martinez interviews The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez). Finn Balor says this is the biggest Triplemania of all time, and Dominik Mysterio says that tonight, he solidifies himself as the greatest Mysterio of all time. Rey Mysterio shows up, but Dominik tells him to sit down and watch him become AAA Mega Champion while knocking his coffee cup out of his hand.
Influencer Natalia MX is seen in the crowd.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Raquel Rodgriguez) beat Lola Vice, Nino Hamburguesa and Mr. Iguana in a mixed trios match after Roxanne Perez shoves Lola Vice off the top rope and La Hiedra runs in and boots Lola Vice in the face as she goes after Raquel. The match also sees Finn Balor introducing a Demon puppet (nicknamed "Demonito") as part of a puppet fight with Layezca.
Brian Shulito Calderon is seen in the crowd.
Pagano and Psycho Clown beat Los Garza (Angel and Berto) in a Street Fight to become the AAA World Tag Team Champions! After the match, the rest of Los Psycho Circus (Murder Clown and Monster Clown) shows up to celebrate with Psycho Clown and Pagano.
Backstage, Vero Rodriguez interviews El Hijo del Vikingo.
Rey Mysterio inducts Konnan into the AAA Hall of Fame.
Chuey Martinez interviews El Grande Americano backstage. El Grande Americano makes it clear that he will become the AAA Mega Champion.
Influencer Briadana Deyanara Moreno, Mascarita Sagrada, Fantasma and Lady Shani are seen in the crowd.
19,691 people are in attendance for tonight's show.
Flammer retains the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship against Faby Apache and Natalya in a Triple Threat Match after Faby Apache hits the Michinoku Driver on Natalya only to be rolled up by Flammer and have one of her feet touch the ropes. After the match, Faby and Natalya have a shoving match that the referee has to break up.
Worlds Collide will take place in Las Vegas on September 12th!
El Grande Americano sings on the way to the ring. El Hijo del Vikingo is wished good luck backstage on the way to the ring.
El Hijo del Vikingo retains the AAA Mega Championship against "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, El Grande Americano and Dragon Lee in a Fatal 4-Way Match after a masked man stops Dominik Mysterio from getting the win by pulling the referee out of the ring. The masked man ends up being "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who hits Dominik with Styles Clash before getting the referee back in the ring as Vikingo hits Dominik with the top rope 630 senton to win and retain. This comes after Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio try to interfere only to be stopped by Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro, and after the two other El Grande Americanos show up to hand the weighted mask pad to El Grande Americano only for Dominik to use it against him and Vikingo.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Emergence 2025 - The Results
Indi Hartwell beats Rosemary during the Countdown after Dani Luna shows up and turns Rosemary around from the outside, causing Rosemary to spit the green mist out of the ring in the process.
Backstage, Sami Callihan is met by Moose, who says that what he said to him has bothered for him for a while now, as he said a lot of harsh things. Sami says that Moose was honest and did not blow smoke up his ass, and says that he took what Moose said and had it light a fire under his ass. Sami says he will leave everything he has in the ring, and if he is going out, he is going out his way. Moose tells Sami he has been a pivotal member of the locker room, and he hopes tonight is not his last night. Sami tells Moose to bring back the TNA World Championship before he leaves.
Before the next match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth calls Baltimore, Maryland "the armpit of the USA" and says that it looks like someone took a pile of garbage and sprinkled some Old Bay on top. He also says that everyone in Baltimore has crabs and that when he got here, he slipped on a rat and a roach stole his wallet. The Home Town Man then shows up with DJ Duke, Lene Gray and Crow from Talk Heavy Radio and takes offense to Ryan talking smack about Baltimore and instead of demanding Ryan apologize to the people of Baltimore, he will channel the inner toughness of his childhood hero Cal Ripken and kick his ass all over Baltimore.
The Home Town Man beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth with a schoolkid pin during the Countdown.
Leon Slater retains the TNA X Division Championship against Cedric Alexander after countering the Lumbar Check with a Styles Clash. Both men shake hands after the match.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Trick Williams and Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann). Trick says everyone he is the man breaking records and bringing in TV deals while carrying two brands. AJ Francis says Trick will put Moose in his place, and that TNA was not getting TV details until the three of them got together. Swann asys that they are charisma, athleticism and raw talent, and they will find out that you are not first class, you're last. Trick apologizes for calling out Moose's mom, then says he will have to apologize again for whipping Moose's ass.
Matt Cardona beats Mustafa Ali. During the match, The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) interfere only for Mustafa Ali to take him down. Mustafa Ali pins Cardona after hitting him with a top rope 450, but Cardona counters with a crucifix pin for the win. After the match, Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz) attack Cardona, then Mustafa Ali sics Agent Zero on him for a choke bomb. All of a sudden, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC) fight through Mustafa Ali's Secret Service agents before making quick work of Order 4. Fir$t Cla$$ then head to the ring for the next match.
Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) beat The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers). During the match, Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz), Mustafa's Secret Service Agents and Agent Zero all try to interfere in the match, and while Eddie, Myers, JDC and Alisha are able to fight them off, Agent Zero hits Eddie with a choke bomb, all while the referee is checking on Rich Swann. Soon after, AJ Francis hits Eddie with a Down Payment for the win.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Trey Miguel is still out with a hernia. KC Navarro is still out with a dislocated knee and is recovering from surgery and undergoing physical therapy. Moose is cleared following a hip injury from a backstage attack and is cleared for tonight's TNA World Championship match, although it remains to be seen how Moose's in-ring performance will be affected.
Joe Hendry guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, Sami Callihan pumps up the Baltimore, Maryland crowd before stating that tonight is a big match and that he has two of his lifelong best friends in the crowd celebrating their anniversary tonight, and wishes them a happy annivesary as we see the couple in the crowd. He then says that if he loses tonight, he is leaving his boots in the ring and he is retiring. He then says that if this is happening, he will go down swinging, and he will be doing it his way, then demands the match be a Baltimore Street Fight. Callihan throws the microphone at Santana, who fails to catch it, and Callihan apologizes. Santana says he has respect for Callihan, but he did not come here for "kid games" and he wants "The Death Machine."
Mike Santana beats Sami Callihan. As per pre-match stipulation, Sami Callihan must retire. Both men fist bump after the match. After Santana leaves, Callihan unties his boots, then leaves them in the middle of the ring.
Sami Callihan is given a standing ovation by the locker room backstage. Eric Young tells Sami Callihan nnot to fall for this, as nobody cared for him. Joe Hendry steps in and tells Young to take it easy, but Young says this started because of Hendry, and tells him to remember that.
Backstage, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is not happy that The Home Town Man beat him, as he does not consider him "a feel good story" and calls him "a mockery of professional wrestling" before announcing that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth is returning and that The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) will be losing the tag team titles back to him and Nic in their contractually obligated rematch.
Before the next match, Tommy Dreamer, Jazz, Masha Slamovich, TNA President Carlos Silva, Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee gather in the ring. Tommy Dreamer talks about Lei Ying Lee's journey and announces that Lei Ying Lee is re-signing to TNA, stating that she truly represents the Knockouts, her culture and women in general. Lei Ying Lee signs the contract. Carlos Silva thanks Lei Ying Lee thanks Lei Ying Lee for being part of TNA in what is hopefully a long relationship. Also before the match, the personal concierge George Iceman recites his own poem where he states that the fans and The Elegance Brand's (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) opponents suck.
The Elegance Bland (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against The IInspiraton (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee), the team of Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee and Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx) in a four-way tag team match after M by Elegance hits Cassie Lee with one of the Knockouts Tag Team title belts. During the match, Mara Sadé confronts and fights Jacy Jayne for putting Jazmyn Nyx's foot on the rope, which leads to Masha Slamovich and Ash by Elegance also fighting Jacy Jayne and Jacy, Mara, Masha and Ash all getting ejected from ringside. For this match, Masha Slamovich is in Brookside and Lei Ying Lee's corner, and Mara Sadé is in The IInspiration's corner.
Backstage, we hear from Dani Luna and Indi Hartwell. Indi calls out Rosemary for blinding her during their match and wants the Knockouts World Championship. Dani tells Indi she saw this coming and that they make a great team, but Indi says that she must do this on her own before warning whoever is Knockouts World Champion after tonight that she will not stop until she wins the title.
Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.
Steve Maclin retains the TNA International Championship against Jake Something in a no count-outs, no disqualifications match after hittig Tag 'Em, Bag 'Em on the third attempt. Gia Miller interviews Maclin after the match, and Maclin says he asked Jame Something to show him and the world if he was something, and that he did just that. Frankie Kazarian passes by as Maclin says that the title is not Jake Something's tonight, and Maclin dares Kazarian to get in the ring with him. Kazarian leaves instead.
We see photos from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt hardy) Q&A at Jimmy's Seafood House. The hardys will throw out dueling first pitches at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota in their season opener against the Athletics on Tuesday, August 19th.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) retain the The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) against The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Myron Reed). Both teams share a guestre of respect after the match.
It's time for Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse. AJ Francis says that Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) have decided to hold this segment in Baltimore, Maryland after the both of them grew up in Baltimore. AJ Francis talks about his time in Maryland University before Rich Swann talks about how he cut his teeth in the Baltimore independent theme, then both men state they both had to "leave this dump forever" to become successful and that Baltimore does not deserve anything. All of a sudden, Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, shows up, and AJ Francis threatens to hurt him. Poe brings out The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC), and Alisha slaps Francis for interrupting her. Swann has to hold Francis back, and Francis declares this episode of Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse over as well as the worst one ever, and that Baltimore does not deserve this. Poe then does a dance on the stage.
Before the next match, Trick Williams says he has nothing but love for Moose even though it is his fault that they lost when they teamed up together, and while they are both NFL guys, "the real birds of the NFL are the Philadelphia Eagles."
Trick Williams retains the TNA World Championship against Moose. During the match, Trick accidentally takes out the referee, and when Moose hits a Spear afterwards, there is no count. Moose tries to revive the referee, and has to counter a Trick Shot with a 'Buckle Bomb.Trick hit the Trick Shot, and the referee is able to crawl to the pinfall, where Moose kicks out. Afterwards, Moose goes for another Spear only to hit the ring post shoulder-first, and Trick hits two more Trick Shots to retain. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva personally awards the TNA World Championship to Trick.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Collision Course - Collision recap for August 16, 2025
"Timeless" Toni Storm shows up to start tonight's show. She calls out Athena, saying she is history making and record-breaking, but is annoying enough to attack her any time she sees her before "bullying a prepubescent teenager." She also asks how many nicknames a woman needs before praying to make light of the "Fallen Goddess" nickname, stating that she will beat her at Forbidden Door before Athena nearly boots her in the face. Toni and Athena brawl, but Athena gets the upper hand by the time Billie Starkz shows up. She tells Toni to pray that she does not expose her for the fraud and idiot that she is, and that without the grayscale and the sexual innuendos, she is nothing. Athena then asks "If AEW is where the best wrestle, why is this bitch sitting at the top?" Athena then has Billie bring Toni to the ring and tells Toni her days are numbered, and says that everyone will bear witness as she takes the division to new heights as "the forever AEW champion." She then proceeds to mock Toni before Mina Shirakawa shows up. As Athena is distraced, Toni suplexes Billie. Athena swan dives into security before Toni and Mina kiss.
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and Wheeler Yuta) beat JetSpeed ("The Jet" Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey) after Marina Shafir distracts the referee, allowing Yuta to hit Knight with a low blow.
We see a video package for Rey Hechicero vs. "Taiga" Style Lee Moriarty vs. Nigel McGuinness vs. Daniel Garcia in a Technical Spectacle for a title shot versus Zack Sabre Jr. at Forbidden Door for later tonight.
We see The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) in another montage where they get back in touch with "Brother Nature."
Ricochet beats the debuting "Inevitable" Ace Austin. During the match, Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) show up to watch from ringside, but Ace Austin is able to fend them off after a dive to the outside that takes out Ricochet and Kaun. After the match, Gates of Agony slam Austin down in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin). MVP says they do not care who wins the World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament, as they will hurt the winners. He also says they are better than they ever been and that they are and will stay champions after the removal of MJF.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong). All of a sudden, Tomohiro Ishii and Hologram show up as O'Reilly asyas that they will get back to their winning ways, and Roderick Strong says that until he gets his hands on "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, everyone will pay for what he did. I'Reilly says the word of the day is "momentum," and that after tonight, everyone will celebrate with chili.
Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) beat Blake Christian and Lee Johnson. When Tomohiro Ishii and Hologram show up to celebrate, Roderick Strong immediately walks away.
Backstage, it is revealed that FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway have attacked and unmasked Bandido. Brody King shows up, sees what has happened and fights FTR two-on-one, taking their brawl into the ring in the process. Stokely Hathaway soon grabs Brody King by the leg on the outside, and when Brody grabs him, Stokely throws powder into his face before FTR hits Brody with the Shatter Machine. Stokely then wears Bandido's mask.
Backstage, we hear from Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey, Christopher Daniels), who issue a challenge of their choice to The Don Callis Family before Leila Grey puts $10 in the swear jar.
Kris Statlander beats Julia Hart, Penelope Ford and Anna Jay in a $100,000 4-Way Fight by submission with a head scissors to Julia Hart. After the match, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla and Skye Blue attack Kris Statlander, with Queen Aminata, Tay Melo and Megan Bayne also showing up. All of a sudden, Harley Cameron shows up in a pink face mask with a board with a chain wrapped around it in her hand and clears the ring.
Backstage, we hear from "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, Hechicero and Lance Archer. Fletcher considers Hiromu Takahashi a fine choice for an opponent, but says that his reign is just beginning and that Takahashi will be another legend he will mop the floor with. He also announces that "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita has made it to the finals of the G1 tournament and will bring home the trophy. Archer says that Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey, Christopher Daniels) should keep The Don Callis Family's name out of their mouths, and Fletcher says they will see Skylfight shortly while The Don Callis Family continues to bring home the gold and make Don Callis proud.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander, who says that she does not need anyone to tell her who she is and what she is worth. Harley Cameron shows up and is inspired by Kris Statlander's attempt at "women inspiring women" and is about to suggest what to do with the $100,000 Statlander just won when Jon Moxley and Wheeler Yuta show up impressed with Statlander's victory.
Juice Robinson beats "The Bounty Hunter" Brian Keith.
Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino is seen in the crowd.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Anthony Bowens. Bowens says he is sick of hearing about "Platinum" Max Caster and that he is the one who should be star, not Caster, especially when he is constantly representing AEW. He says that Caster does nothing but lose and that he cannot stop hearing Caster's chant, and that he is tired of this.
Nigel McGuinness beats "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, Hechicero and Daniel Garcia in a four-way Technical Spectacle with a submission hold to Lee Moriarty to face Zack Sabre Jr. for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Forbidden Door. After the match, Renee Paquette interviews McGuinness, who says that he is ready for Zack Sabre Jr. and knows that it is a dream match for both competitors and a lot of fans, and that it will soon be a reality for a lot of people in London, England. McGuinness then has a word with Daniel Garcia, saying that he came very close and left it all in the ring and that his heart will take him far in the business. He also asks Daniel Garcia to be in his corner at Forbidden Door, saying it would be an honor if he did. Garcia shakes his hand to take him up on the offer.
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and Wheeler Yuta) beat JetSpeed ("The Jet" Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey) after Marina Shafir distracts the referee, allowing Yuta to hit Knight with a low blow.
We see a video package for Rey Hechicero vs. "Taiga" Style Lee Moriarty vs. Nigel McGuinness vs. Daniel Garcia in a Technical Spectacle for a title shot versus Zack Sabre Jr. at Forbidden Door for later tonight.
We see The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) in another montage where they get back in touch with "Brother Nature."
Ricochet beats the debuting "Inevitable" Ace Austin. During the match, Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) show up to watch from ringside, but Ace Austin is able to fend them off after a dive to the outside that takes out Ricochet and Kaun. After the match, Gates of Agony slam Austin down in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin). MVP says they do not care who wins the World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament, as they will hurt the winners. He also says they are better than they ever been and that they are and will stay champions after the removal of MJF.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong). All of a sudden, Tomohiro Ishii and Hologram show up as O'Reilly asyas that they will get back to their winning ways, and Roderick Strong says that until he gets his hands on "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, everyone will pay for what he did. I'Reilly says the word of the day is "momentum," and that after tonight, everyone will celebrate with chili.
Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) beat Blake Christian and Lee Johnson. When Tomohiro Ishii and Hologram show up to celebrate, Roderick Strong immediately walks away.
Backstage, it is revealed that FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway have attacked and unmasked Bandido. Brody King shows up, sees what has happened and fights FTR two-on-one, taking their brawl into the ring in the process. Stokely Hathaway soon grabs Brody King by the leg on the outside, and when Brody grabs him, Stokely throws powder into his face before FTR hits Brody with the Shatter Machine. Stokely then wears Bandido's mask.
Backstage, we hear from Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey, Christopher Daniels), who issue a challenge of their choice to The Don Callis Family before Leila Grey puts $10 in the swear jar.
Kris Statlander beats Julia Hart, Penelope Ford and Anna Jay in a $100,000 4-Way Fight by submission with a head scissors to Julia Hart. After the match, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla and Skye Blue attack Kris Statlander, with Queen Aminata, Tay Melo and Megan Bayne also showing up. All of a sudden, Harley Cameron shows up in a pink face mask with a board with a chain wrapped around it in her hand and clears the ring.
Backstage, we hear from "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, Hechicero and Lance Archer. Fletcher considers Hiromu Takahashi a fine choice for an opponent, but says that his reign is just beginning and that Takahashi will be another legend he will mop the floor with. He also announces that "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita has made it to the finals of the G1 tournament and will bring home the trophy. Archer says that Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey, Christopher Daniels) should keep The Don Callis Family's name out of their mouths, and Fletcher says they will see Skylfight shortly while The Don Callis Family continues to bring home the gold and make Don Callis proud.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander, who says that she does not need anyone to tell her who she is and what she is worth. Harley Cameron shows up and is inspired by Kris Statlander's attempt at "women inspiring women" and is about to suggest what to do with the $100,000 Statlander just won when Jon Moxley and Wheeler Yuta show up impressed with Statlander's victory.
Juice Robinson beats "The Bounty Hunter" Brian Keith.
Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino is seen in the crowd.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Anthony Bowens. Bowens says he is sick of hearing about "Platinum" Max Caster and that he is the one who should be star, not Caster, especially when he is constantly representing AEW. He says that Caster does nothing but lose and that he cannot stop hearing Caster's chant, and that he is tired of this.
Nigel McGuinness beats "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, Hechicero and Daniel Garcia in a four-way Technical Spectacle with a submission hold to Lee Moriarty to face Zack Sabre Jr. for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Forbidden Door. After the match, Renee Paquette interviews McGuinness, who says that he is ready for Zack Sabre Jr. and knows that it is a dream match for both competitors and a lot of fans, and that it will soon be a reality for a lot of people in London, England. McGuinness then has a word with Daniel Garcia, saying that he came very close and left it all in the ring and that his heart will take him far in the business. He also asks Daniel Garcia to be in his corner at Forbidden Door, saying it would be an honor if he did. Garcia shakes his hand to take him up on the offer.
Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 16, 2025
Dustin Starr interviews The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case) at the announce desk. Justin Case says they are back on track at beating people up and that they will not stop until they are back where they belong. Aaron Roberts says that since the beginning of Memphis Wrestling, he and Zay Washington have been the measuring stick, and if the fans want to disrespect them, then they can lay out two opponents so they can show what it is about.
The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) beat Special Forces (James and Jayson).
Allie Martin asks fans who will win the Ansley Cup at Rumble on the Trail.
Tony Dabbs last eliminates Sevyn Cruz to win the Rumble Before the Trail and earn a shot at the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship at Tupelo Supershow.
We see J. Webb trying to deal with his jealousy towards Wonderboy and The Shocker before tearing a photo of Makkari Kandy in half.
The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) in a Hustle Hard Match after Xya Wolfe shows up and hits Ellsworth with a low blow followed by a chain for the pin and the win.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats VaShawn Harvey after Oso's plan to introduce a gold chain into the ring backfires due to VaShawn Harvey knocking Oso off the ring apron.
Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock wants security to protect him and The Hollywood Clique (Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) from The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton).
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service)at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock immediately calls out Matchmaker King Cobra, and when King Cobra shows up, Blaylock wants something done regarding The Big Manes. Blaylock wants King Cobra to fire The Big Manes, but King Cobra would rather have a match between The Hollywood Clique and The Big Manes, who soon show up. Jay Smooth and Kale brawl with The Big Manes but quickly get overpowered. The Big Manes soon get their hands on the Secret Service agents before K-Toomer is able to grab Blaylock. Jay Smooth, Kale and security get in the ring, and Jay Smooth and Kale get laid out again. Jimmy Blaylock tries to escape, but he is soon stopped by Coach Pillar, who is holding a metal folding chair. Blaylock has to be helped to the back and into a limousine by a Secret Service agent. K-Toomer says it is not over and that all of The Hollywood Clique will be dealt with.
The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) beat Special Forces (James and Jayson).
Allie Martin asks fans who will win the Ansley Cup at Rumble on the Trail.
Tony Dabbs last eliminates Sevyn Cruz to win the Rumble Before the Trail and earn a shot at the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship at Tupelo Supershow.
We see J. Webb trying to deal with his jealousy towards Wonderboy and The Shocker before tearing a photo of Makkari Kandy in half.
The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) in a Hustle Hard Match after Xya Wolfe shows up and hits Ellsworth with a low blow followed by a chain for the pin and the win.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats VaShawn Harvey after Oso's plan to introduce a gold chain into the ring backfires due to VaShawn Harvey knocking Oso off the ring apron.
Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock wants security to protect him and The Hollywood Clique (Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) from The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton).
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service)at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock immediately calls out Matchmaker King Cobra, and when King Cobra shows up, Blaylock wants something done regarding The Big Manes. Blaylock wants King Cobra to fire The Big Manes, but King Cobra would rather have a match between The Hollywood Clique and The Big Manes, who soon show up. Jay Smooth and Kale brawl with The Big Manes but quickly get overpowered. The Big Manes soon get their hands on the Secret Service agents before K-Toomer is able to grab Blaylock. Jay Smooth, Kale and security get in the ring, and Jay Smooth and Kale get laid out again. Jimmy Blaylock tries to escape, but he is soon stopped by Coach Pillar, who is holding a metal folding chair. Blaylock has to be helped to the back and into a limousine by a Secret Service agent. K-Toomer says it is not over and that all of The Hollywood Clique will be dealt with.
Friday, August 16, 2024
They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for August 16, 2024
Kyle O'Reilly guests on commentary for the next match.
The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Tomohiro Ishii) beat The Butcher and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) in a trios match.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Erica Leigh after Turbo Floyd's distraction fails to work.
Saraya and Harley Cameron are in the ring. Harley mentions that tomorrow is Saraya's birthday and that not a single person has said anything to her. She says everyone should be ashamed. Saraya stops Harley from singing "Happy Birthday" before saying that in the past year, she was gone from winning the AEW Women's World Championship to losing it and not getting a rematch, losing friends and being overlooked and not being in this year's All In. Suddenly, "Timeless" Toni Storm shows up and tells Saraya that she is about to fight for her life against "a monster of her own creation" in Mariah, but she will not forget what they went through together and what Saraya has become. Toni then wishes Saraya a happy birthday, then tells her that if she can beat her next week, she can become the AEW World Women's Champion and have her All In Match. Saraya calls Toni "a stupid slag" and says she will kick her arse. Toni rebuts Saraya by saying she will need a bigger foot.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats Kip Sabian after Mama Wayne distracts the referee so that Killswitch can headbutt Kip Sabian.
Backstage, Scorpio Sky tries to get into Private Party's (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) party, but finds out he is not invited. Private Party soon show up to allow Scorpio Sky in.
Kyle Fletcher and Rush beat KM and Rhett Titus.
Backstage, Don Callis says tonight is just a taste of what his family can deliver, then Rush says it is time for Callis to show him something big, as Callis knows who he is and knows he is the best. Rush leaves, then Kyle Fletcher apologizes to Don Callis for not following orders in last week's match, but Callis says Fletcher does not have to apologize for anything because they are family and tells him to focus on the future.
Lio Rush guests on commentary for the next match.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beats MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden).
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 16, 2024
Oba Femi beats Dante Chen.
Ludwig Kaiser beats Dragon Lee.
Ludwig Kaiser beats Dragon Lee.
The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for August 16, 2024
Xia Brookside beats Mila Moore.
We look back on the Ulimate X Match for the X Division Championship from Multiverse of Matches in 2022.
Gia Miller interviews "Inevitable" Ace Austin for Around The Ring. Gia Miller mentions their five-year relationship and Ace Austin talks about streaming video games on Twitch.
We look back on "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship from last night's show.
Eric Young beats KC Navarro.
We look back on the Ulimate X Match for the X Division Championship from Multiverse of Matches in 2022.
Gia Miller interviews "Inevitable" Ace Austin for Around The Ring. Gia Miller mentions their five-year relationship and Ace Austin talks about streaming video games on Twitch.
We look back on "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship from last night's show.
Eric Young beats KC Navarro.
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for August 16, 2024
Mark Coffey beats Cutler James.
We see Adriana Rizzo and Layla Diggs in an Instagram video where Adriana teaches Layla confidence. Izzi Dame shows up and says the only thing Adriana will teach Layla is how to hide a body, and this leads to Layla stopping things before they get physical and then lifting Adriana up as she challenges Izzi to a match on NXT LVL UP.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Cutler James, who gives Mark Coffey credit yet says that it does not make the loss any harder to take. He says he fought his hardest and fell short again, and he can either sit here and sulk in defeat or he can learn from this experience. He says this game is all about mindset and that he does not lose; he learns and keeps moving forward, which is what he plans to do.
Adrianna Rizzo beats Izzi Dame.
We see Adriana Rizzo and Layla Diggs in an Instagram video where Adriana teaches Layla confidence. Izzi Dame shows up and says the only thing Adriana will teach Layla is how to hide a body, and this leads to Layla stopping things before they get physical and then lifting Adriana up as she challenges Izzi to a match on NXT LVL UP.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Cutler James, who gives Mark Coffey credit yet says that it does not make the loss any harder to take. He says he fought his hardest and fell short again, and he can either sit here and sulk in defeat or he can learn from this experience. He says this game is all about mindset and that he does not lose; he learns and keeps moving forward, which is what he plans to do.
Adrianna Rizzo beats Izzi Dame.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 16, 2024
Tiffany Stratton is in the ring for a WWE Women's Championship celebration for Nia Jax, with Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) in the corner. Tiffany introduces Nia, who heads to the ring. Nia is carried out on a platform throne to a ramp, which she is helped down on her way to the ring. Nia says Tiffany didn't have to, but Tiffany says she wanted to give back after all Nia has done. Nia admits destruction - not pink and the unicorns - in the corner are not her style, then says that she did what she said she would do and beat Bayley to become champion. Nia then demands that everyone in the locker room bow down to her. Pretty Deadly bows down in the corner, then demands Tiffy do the same. Tiffany has Pretty Deadly sing a song for Nia first, with Tiffany saying "men should bow down too." Pretty Deadly sing a song called "Ode To The Queen," but during their dance break, "Michin" Mia Yim shows up with a shinai and goes on the attack. Tiffany and Nia retreat as Pretty Deadly get smacked, then Michin grabs the champagne bottle.
Backstage, Naomi, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair are watching. Jade Cargill hopes she and Bianca have a better celebration when they become women's tag champs again. As they talk about Naomi's match tonight, Carmelo Hayes shows up and says they will be celebrating when he beats Andrade, but Jade says Andrade has two wins on him before she, Bianca and Naomi leave. Carmelo says "They still watchin' my matches, though."
Carmelo Hayes beats Andrade with a sit-down pin after countering The Message. After the match, Carmelo keeps boasting, and when he tries to get Andrade's attention, Andrade beats him up, and officials have to show up to stop the ensuing brawl.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa is met by Tama Tonga, who hands him the ula fala before saying he will handle Roman Reigns when he gets in the ring. Solo says that he is Tribal Chief for now, and if Roman takes the ula fala back, he will become Chief, and they will have to acknowledge him. He then says that this is only if Roman is able to take it back.
Roxanne Perez is seen in the front row before the next match.
Blair Davenport beats Naomi.
Backstage, Grayson Waller meets with Austin Theory, who says that tonight's match is a big opportunity. Grayson asks what Kevin Owens has done for a title shot besides being Cody Rhodes' friend and getting beaten by The Bloodline while calling him an easy win, then Owens stops him and agrees with everything except the "easy win" part and asks who refuses a potential title shot before saying he will see them both out in the ring.
In memory of Afa Anao'i, Sr., 1942 - 2024.
"All Ego" Ethan Page is seen in the crowd before the next match.
Kevin Owens beats Grayson Waller with the Stunner followed by the pop-up powerbomb. After the match, Owens beats Grayson up some more, and Theory has to stop Owens from hitting a pop-up powerbomb on Grayson on the ring apron. Grayson and Theory soon have metal folding chairs, but "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up with chairs of his own, and he and Owens swing for the fences before standing tall in the ring. As Cody walks up to the Undisputed WWE Championship, Owens picks it up, then hands it to Cody and pats him on the shoulder on the way out of the ring.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa holds the ula fala when Tama Tonga shows up to place it around his neck. Tama says he loves Solo, and Solo reciprocates before stating that Roman Reigns needs to acknowledge him.
Titus O'Neil is seen in the crowd. His new book, Wrestling With Fatherhood, will be available on September 3rd and is now available for pre-order.
Backstage, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel, Berto, Elektra Lopez) meet in a restaurant. Escobar says that they are getting complacent, and tells them not to allow others to make them forget who they are. He says Legado del Fantasma is not a name, but a legacy, and their legacy will not be diminished. Escobar says that he will take the United States Championship, and that they will remind the locker room of the taste of fear, which they have forgotten.
LA Knight shows up on the stage. After mocking Legado del Fantasma's restaurant dinner, Knight says Santos Escobar is trying to be like him, and that he will forget where he is, much less who he is, when he puts him in the dirt. He says he has no time to worry about some "cross-eyed halfwit" calling him trash, and admits that while he may be a little bit of trash with a little bit of flash, he will put Escobar on his ass and retain the United States Championship.
Backstage, "Michin" Mia Yim comes out of General Manager Nick Aldis' office when she is met by Chelsea Green and Piper Niven, who thank her for trashing Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton's celebration. As Chelsea says that she and Piper could have done but didn't due to the celebration being an enjoyable potential car crash, Michin then mentions that she now has a WWE Women's Championship match, which causes Chelsea and Piper to walk into Aldis' office. Suddenly, Michin is shoved into Aldis' office doors by Nia Jax. Officials quickly move into place, with Aldis quickly having realized what has happened.
Trick Williams is seen in the crowd before the next match.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) to become #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga head to the ring. Solo calls out Roman Reigns, saying he calls himself "The Tribal Chief" and "OTC," and tells him that if he wants the ula fala, then he must come to the ring and take it from him. Roman Reigns shows up and get in the ring, then Solo removes the ula fala and hands it to Tama Tonga. Solo then dismisses Tama Tonga, who stands in the corner. Solo and Roman brawl in the ring, and Roman soon hits the Superman Punch. Tama Tonga then charges at Roman and attacks him, but Roman hits him with the Rock Bottom. Roman then tosses Tama out of the ring before breaking down the announce table to put Tama through it, but Solo strikes back and goes for the Samoan Spike. Roman ducks and hits Solo with the Superman Punch. Roman goes for the Spear, and he hits Solo with it. Roman then notices the ula fala and takes it. Roman then places the ula fala around his neck in the middle of the ring. All of a sudden, Roman is attacked by Jacob Fatu from out of nowhere. Jacob sends Roman into the ring post, then hits the hip attack in the corner before tossing Roman out. Tama, Solo and Jacob then powerbomb Roman Reigns through the announce table before Jacob sends Roman back into the ring and lays him in front of Solo, who takes back the ula fala.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab (and #DIY [Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa] and Candice LeRae)! Blair Davenport! LA Knight!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Naomi, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair are watching. Jade Cargill hopes she and Bianca have a better celebration when they become women's tag champs again. As they talk about Naomi's match tonight, Carmelo Hayes shows up and says they will be celebrating when he beats Andrade, but Jade says Andrade has two wins on him before she, Bianca and Naomi leave. Carmelo says "They still watchin' my matches, though."
Carmelo Hayes beats Andrade with a sit-down pin after countering The Message. After the match, Carmelo keeps boasting, and when he tries to get Andrade's attention, Andrade beats him up, and officials have to show up to stop the ensuing brawl.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa is met by Tama Tonga, who hands him the ula fala before saying he will handle Roman Reigns when he gets in the ring. Solo says that he is Tribal Chief for now, and if Roman takes the ula fala back, he will become Chief, and they will have to acknowledge him. He then says that this is only if Roman is able to take it back.
Roxanne Perez is seen in the front row before the next match.
Blair Davenport beats Naomi.
Backstage, Grayson Waller meets with Austin Theory, who says that tonight's match is a big opportunity. Grayson asks what Kevin Owens has done for a title shot besides being Cody Rhodes' friend and getting beaten by The Bloodline while calling him an easy win, then Owens stops him and agrees with everything except the "easy win" part and asks who refuses a potential title shot before saying he will see them both out in the ring.
In memory of Afa Anao'i, Sr., 1942 - 2024.
"All Ego" Ethan Page is seen in the crowd before the next match.
Kevin Owens beats Grayson Waller with the Stunner followed by the pop-up powerbomb. After the match, Owens beats Grayson up some more, and Theory has to stop Owens from hitting a pop-up powerbomb on Grayson on the ring apron. Grayson and Theory soon have metal folding chairs, but "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up with chairs of his own, and he and Owens swing for the fences before standing tall in the ring. As Cody walks up to the Undisputed WWE Championship, Owens picks it up, then hands it to Cody and pats him on the shoulder on the way out of the ring.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa holds the ula fala when Tama Tonga shows up to place it around his neck. Tama says he loves Solo, and Solo reciprocates before stating that Roman Reigns needs to acknowledge him.
Titus O'Neil is seen in the crowd. His new book, Wrestling With Fatherhood, will be available on September 3rd and is now available for pre-order.
Backstage, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel, Berto, Elektra Lopez) meet in a restaurant. Escobar says that they are getting complacent, and tells them not to allow others to make them forget who they are. He says Legado del Fantasma is not a name, but a legacy, and their legacy will not be diminished. Escobar says that he will take the United States Championship, and that they will remind the locker room of the taste of fear, which they have forgotten.
LA Knight shows up on the stage. After mocking Legado del Fantasma's restaurant dinner, Knight says Santos Escobar is trying to be like him, and that he will forget where he is, much less who he is, when he puts him in the dirt. He says he has no time to worry about some "cross-eyed halfwit" calling him trash, and admits that while he may be a little bit of trash with a little bit of flash, he will put Escobar on his ass and retain the United States Championship.
Backstage, "Michin" Mia Yim comes out of General Manager Nick Aldis' office when she is met by Chelsea Green and Piper Niven, who thank her for trashing Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton's celebration. As Chelsea says that she and Piper could have done but didn't due to the celebration being an enjoyable potential car crash, Michin then mentions that she now has a WWE Women's Championship match, which causes Chelsea and Piper to walk into Aldis' office. Suddenly, Michin is shoved into Aldis' office doors by Nia Jax. Officials quickly move into place, with Aldis quickly having realized what has happened.
Trick Williams is seen in the crowd before the next match.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) to become #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga head to the ring. Solo calls out Roman Reigns, saying he calls himself "The Tribal Chief" and "OTC," and tells him that if he wants the ula fala, then he must come to the ring and take it from him. Roman Reigns shows up and get in the ring, then Solo removes the ula fala and hands it to Tama Tonga. Solo then dismisses Tama Tonga, who stands in the corner. Solo and Roman brawl in the ring, and Roman soon hits the Superman Punch. Tama Tonga then charges at Roman and attacks him, but Roman hits him with the Rock Bottom. Roman then tosses Tama out of the ring before breaking down the announce table to put Tama through it, but Solo strikes back and goes for the Samoan Spike. Roman ducks and hits Solo with the Superman Punch. Roman goes for the Spear, and he hits Solo with it. Roman then notices the ula fala and takes it. Roman then places the ula fala around his neck in the middle of the ring. All of a sudden, Roman is attacked by Jacob Fatu from out of nowhere. Jacob sends Roman into the ring post, then hits the hip attack in the corner before tossing Roman out. Tama, Solo and Jacob then powerbomb Roman Reigns through the announce table before Jacob sends Roman back into the ring and lays him in front of Solo, who takes back the ula fala.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab (and #DIY [Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa] and Candice LeRae)! Blair Davenport! LA Knight!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Fight For The Fallen - Dynamite recap for August 16, 2023
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against Wheeler Yuta with a sit-down pin. After the match, Claudio Castagnoil and Jon Moxley - who show up near the end of the match, attack Orange Cassidy. Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta get in the ring to make the save for Orange, but they are overpowered before The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) show up. Penta and Fenix make quick work of Claudio and Moxley, who soon grab chairs to use as waepons and try to get back in the ring before Eddie Kingston suddenly shows up and fights Claudio. Claudio and Moxley soon retreat into the crowd. Kingston then challenges The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio, Moxley, Wheeler) and anyone else they can find to a Stadium Stampede Match against himself, The Lucha Brothers and Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy) at All In.
In footage from earlier today, Jim Ross interviews Kenny Omega. Omega says that Don Callis was an old friend of his real uncle, The Golden Sheik, and says that while he could never have a normal life because of Callis, Callis molded him into a great athlete. He says that while one can pick their friends, one cannot pick their family, and that he just wants to move on from Don Callis. He also says that he and Konosuke Takeshita go way back, and says that Takeshita is one that should be molded properly, then says that as "The God of Pro Wrestling," he can give, but he can also take away, and he can take Takeshita away from Callis. Suddenly, Kenny Omega shows up and interrupts the interview, calling Jim Ross Omega's therapist. When Omega confronts Callis, he is attacked from behind by "Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson. Afterwards, we hear from "Hangman" Adam Page, who says that if one is going to start a beatdown, one should finish it, and that at All In, he and Kota Ibushi will help Kenny Omega finish it.
Don Callis is in the ring, where he introduces Chris Jericho. After the commercial break, Callis and Jericho talk about what happened last week. Jericho then says that he does not join factions; he creates them. He then tells Callis that he will join his family, and says that he must get back to his roots with a man who is low as he is and regain the AEW World Championship after The Jericho Appreciation Society walked out on him.Callis then tells Jericho to follow him to the bar, but Jericho mentions the covered picture in the corner. When Jericho uncovers the painting, it is a painting of Callis holding Jericho's severed head. Jericho confronts Callis over the painting, thinking that Callis did not expect him to join him. Callis says the painting was a mistake, but Jericho demands the truth out of Callis. Callis admits he did not think Jericho would say yes because of his massive ego. Callis says that Jericho has always made everything all about him, and calls him the greatest of egomaniac and "a narcissistic egomaniac who does not know what is good for him" and undeserving of joining the Don Callis family. Jericho mentions that three years ago, Callis was not part of the business and nobody cares, and that Callis has lost everything and messed up every personal relationship in his life because he is a low-life, a worm, a piece of trash and "an asshole." Callis slaps Jericho, but Jericho chokes Callis in the corner. Konosuke Takeshita shows up with a chair, but Jericho sees it coming and beats up Takeshita. Suddenly, Will Ospreay runs into the ring and hits Jericho with a Judas Effect. Ospreay then hits Jericho with the chair, and Jericho is busted open as Ospreay and Takeshita hold Jericho down so that he can hit Jericho with the painting. Suddenly, Sammy Guevara shows up with a bat and chases Callis, Ospreay and Konosuke out of the ring.
We hear from Jack Perry, who states that the only thing better than being the greatest is being the last. He then announces that he is going to retire the FTW Championship next week.
Before the next match, Darby Allin and Nick Wayne are attacked from behind by Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). Swerve Strickland and AR Fox soon show up to watch the match from ringside not long after.
Darby Allin and Nick Wayne beat Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). Afterwards, Darby Allin pulls off his belt and hands Nick Wayne his skateboard as Swerve Strickland and AR Fox approach the ring. Sting then shows up on the video screen and announces that he is directing movies now before telling AR Fox to have eyes in the back of his head from this point forward as they will have a Coffin Match at All In. He then mentions his "leading man," Prince Nana, and pulls him close before telling him it is showtime and scaring him out of the room as Swerve and Fox head backstage.
We hear from MJF. MJF is in front of an Outback Steakhouse when Adam Cole shows up and MJF mentions their Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championship match, and enter the steakhouse to get to know Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) only to enjoy the food. MJF sees a picture of two kangaroos fighting. The scene transitions to backstage, and as Adam Cole produces a Crocodile Dundee DVD, MJF produces footage of two kangaroos fighting and introduces the "Kangaroo Kick" that will be used to beat Aussie Open. MJF and Adam Cole then play Crocodile Hunter as they spy on plastic alligators. A backstage worker then notices the plastic crocodiles and gets double clotheslined for it, then MJF and Adam Cole get chewed out by Tony Khan.
MJF and Adam Cole show up to the arena in a red Ferrari. Roderick Strong and The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) then come across the Ferrari as MJF and Cole leave.
MJF and Adam Cole head to the ring. Adam Cole proclaims that he and MJF will become the new Ring of Honor World Tag Team Champions, then MJF says they will do it with the Kangaroo Kick while starting a chant for the move. Adam Cole corrects MJF, saying they will do it with the double clothesline, then mentions their main event match against each other for the AEW World Championship. Adam Cole then talks about a time not long ago where he thought he would never wrestle again and how he is now wrestling for the AEW World Championship against one of his best friends in one of the biggest AEW shows of all time. Adam Cole says he has been at the top of every company he has ever wrestled in and has set records while doing it, then tells MJF that he has to win the world title in order to cement his legacy. MJF says that when he got into wrestling at the Create-A-Pro Wrestling Academy, he was asked to mention some dream opponents. He mentioned two: "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Adam Cole. He then talks about how a year later, he had a Dodge Ram that he put 90,000 miles on trying to make in the independent circuit. After that, he found out about All In in 2018 and shot his shot, sending a message to Cody saying he wanted to take part on the show. He then got a message days before the show saying he was in, and while he opened a show he had no business being on, he also turned some heads and got some attention which lead to him to signing an AEW contract. He then says that if there is no All In, there is no MJF. MJF then talks about how be rose from the undercard to become AEW World Champion and one of the best to ever do it. He then says that All In is back and that he will be in the main event against a dream opponent turned best friend in front of the biggest crowd in AEW history, and states that while this means a lot to him, it does not mean everything to him. MJF says the AEW World Championship is what means everything to him, as it represents everything he has missed and everything he has ever put the work into to get to where he is now, and that Adam Cole is out of his mind if he thinks he will lay down for him. He says that a win in Wembley will be legendary, and that nobody is "on the level of the Devil." Adam Cole says "May the best man win," then MJF says the best man is him. He says that a win in Wembley will be legendary, and that nobody is "on the level of the Devil." Adam Cole says "May the best man win," then MJF says the best man is him. Adam Cole then makes it known that the best man will be him, then both men fistbump. Suddenly, Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcer and Mark Davis) rush the ring and attack Adam Cole and MJF, but Cole and MJF soon turn the tables. They go for a double clothesline on Mark Davis, but Davis escapes and makes the save for Fletcher. As MJF stares down Aussie Open, Adam Cole is crouched won behind MJF in preparation for a superkick. MJF sees this, then pretends to leave only to hug it out with Adam Cole before checking if his pants are torn from the brawl.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho in the trainer's room. He says that did not have to attack him from behind and that they could have had the match in 2021 if it were not for the global health emergency. He then says it will take more than a pandemic to stop him, and if Ospreay wants a match with him, they will have it at All In and he will have Ospreay drink his own blood, for he has never faced anyone like him and he will get in his head and embarrass him in front of everyone. He says that Ospreay has no idea what he has gotten himself into and that he will be coming for him. He says that Ospreay has no idea what he has gotten himself into and that he will be coming for him.
Jeff Jarrett beats Jeff Hardy in a Texas Chainsaw Massacre Death Match after Leatherface shows up and chases Karen Jarrett to the back with his chainsaw and Satnam Singh hits Jeff Hardy with a choke slam after Jay Lethal hits Jeff Hardy in the back with a hammer.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beats The Bunny to advance to the AEW Women's World Championship 4-Way match at All In despite Penelope Ford taking the glove for the Lockjaw away after Britt hits The Bunny with a curb stomp.
Before the next match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) replace The Acclaimed's ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) opponents. The House of Black mercilessly attack The Acclaimed, and take "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn's boots as a trophy.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) after Colton Gunn grabs onto Austin Gunn's hand during a pinfall attempt only for Nick Jackson to take out Colten Gunn and give Matt Jackson some leverage of his own. After the match, "Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson attack The Young Bucks, then wrap a chair around Nick Jackson's left arm. All of a sudden, FTR's (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) music hits, and FTR attack from behind to take the fight to Bullet Club Gold (Austin, Colten, Jay White, Juice Robinson). After hitting a Shatter Machine on Juice Robinson, they prepare to do the same to one of The Young Bucks, but The Young Bucks turn back before they can do it.
In footage from earlier today, Jim Ross interviews Kenny Omega. Omega says that Don Callis was an old friend of his real uncle, The Golden Sheik, and says that while he could never have a normal life because of Callis, Callis molded him into a great athlete. He says that while one can pick their friends, one cannot pick their family, and that he just wants to move on from Don Callis. He also says that he and Konosuke Takeshita go way back, and says that Takeshita is one that should be molded properly, then says that as "The God of Pro Wrestling," he can give, but he can also take away, and he can take Takeshita away from Callis. Suddenly, Kenny Omega shows up and interrupts the interview, calling Jim Ross Omega's therapist. When Omega confronts Callis, he is attacked from behind by "Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson. Afterwards, we hear from "Hangman" Adam Page, who says that if one is going to start a beatdown, one should finish it, and that at All In, he and Kota Ibushi will help Kenny Omega finish it.
Don Callis is in the ring, where he introduces Chris Jericho. After the commercial break, Callis and Jericho talk about what happened last week. Jericho then says that he does not join factions; he creates them. He then tells Callis that he will join his family, and says that he must get back to his roots with a man who is low as he is and regain the AEW World Championship after The Jericho Appreciation Society walked out on him.Callis then tells Jericho to follow him to the bar, but Jericho mentions the covered picture in the corner. When Jericho uncovers the painting, it is a painting of Callis holding Jericho's severed head. Jericho confronts Callis over the painting, thinking that Callis did not expect him to join him. Callis says the painting was a mistake, but Jericho demands the truth out of Callis. Callis admits he did not think Jericho would say yes because of his massive ego. Callis says that Jericho has always made everything all about him, and calls him the greatest of egomaniac and "a narcissistic egomaniac who does not know what is good for him" and undeserving of joining the Don Callis family. Jericho mentions that three years ago, Callis was not part of the business and nobody cares, and that Callis has lost everything and messed up every personal relationship in his life because he is a low-life, a worm, a piece of trash and "an asshole." Callis slaps Jericho, but Jericho chokes Callis in the corner. Konosuke Takeshita shows up with a chair, but Jericho sees it coming and beats up Takeshita. Suddenly, Will Ospreay runs into the ring and hits Jericho with a Judas Effect. Ospreay then hits Jericho with the chair, and Jericho is busted open as Ospreay and Takeshita hold Jericho down so that he can hit Jericho with the painting. Suddenly, Sammy Guevara shows up with a bat and chases Callis, Ospreay and Konosuke out of the ring.
We hear from Jack Perry, who states that the only thing better than being the greatest is being the last. He then announces that he is going to retire the FTW Championship next week.
Before the next match, Darby Allin and Nick Wayne are attacked from behind by Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). Swerve Strickland and AR Fox soon show up to watch the match from ringside not long after.
Darby Allin and Nick Wayne beat Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). Afterwards, Darby Allin pulls off his belt and hands Nick Wayne his skateboard as Swerve Strickland and AR Fox approach the ring. Sting then shows up on the video screen and announces that he is directing movies now before telling AR Fox to have eyes in the back of his head from this point forward as they will have a Coffin Match at All In. He then mentions his "leading man," Prince Nana, and pulls him close before telling him it is showtime and scaring him out of the room as Swerve and Fox head backstage.
We hear from MJF. MJF is in front of an Outback Steakhouse when Adam Cole shows up and MJF mentions their Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championship match, and enter the steakhouse to get to know Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) only to enjoy the food. MJF sees a picture of two kangaroos fighting. The scene transitions to backstage, and as Adam Cole produces a Crocodile Dundee DVD, MJF produces footage of two kangaroos fighting and introduces the "Kangaroo Kick" that will be used to beat Aussie Open. MJF and Adam Cole then play Crocodile Hunter as they spy on plastic alligators. A backstage worker then notices the plastic crocodiles and gets double clotheslined for it, then MJF and Adam Cole get chewed out by Tony Khan.
MJF and Adam Cole show up to the arena in a red Ferrari. Roderick Strong and The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) then come across the Ferrari as MJF and Cole leave.
MJF and Adam Cole head to the ring. Adam Cole proclaims that he and MJF will become the new Ring of Honor World Tag Team Champions, then MJF says they will do it with the Kangaroo Kick while starting a chant for the move. Adam Cole corrects MJF, saying they will do it with the double clothesline, then mentions their main event match against each other for the AEW World Championship. Adam Cole then talks about a time not long ago where he thought he would never wrestle again and how he is now wrestling for the AEW World Championship against one of his best friends in one of the biggest AEW shows of all time. Adam Cole says he has been at the top of every company he has ever wrestled in and has set records while doing it, then tells MJF that he has to win the world title in order to cement his legacy. MJF says that when he got into wrestling at the Create-A-Pro Wrestling Academy, he was asked to mention some dream opponents. He mentioned two: "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Adam Cole. He then talks about how a year later, he had a Dodge Ram that he put 90,000 miles on trying to make in the independent circuit. After that, he found out about All In in 2018 and shot his shot, sending a message to Cody saying he wanted to take part on the show. He then got a message days before the show saying he was in, and while he opened a show he had no business being on, he also turned some heads and got some attention which lead to him to signing an AEW contract. He then says that if there is no All In, there is no MJF. MJF then talks about how be rose from the undercard to become AEW World Champion and one of the best to ever do it. He then says that All In is back and that he will be in the main event against a dream opponent turned best friend in front of the biggest crowd in AEW history, and states that while this means a lot to him, it does not mean everything to him. MJF says the AEW World Championship is what means everything to him, as it represents everything he has missed and everything he has ever put the work into to get to where he is now, and that Adam Cole is out of his mind if he thinks he will lay down for him. He says that a win in Wembley will be legendary, and that nobody is "on the level of the Devil." Adam Cole says "May the best man win," then MJF says the best man is him. He says that a win in Wembley will be legendary, and that nobody is "on the level of the Devil." Adam Cole says "May the best man win," then MJF says the best man is him. Adam Cole then makes it known that the best man will be him, then both men fistbump. Suddenly, Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcer and Mark Davis) rush the ring and attack Adam Cole and MJF, but Cole and MJF soon turn the tables. They go for a double clothesline on Mark Davis, but Davis escapes and makes the save for Fletcher. As MJF stares down Aussie Open, Adam Cole is crouched won behind MJF in preparation for a superkick. MJF sees this, then pretends to leave only to hug it out with Adam Cole before checking if his pants are torn from the brawl.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho in the trainer's room. He says that did not have to attack him from behind and that they could have had the match in 2021 if it were not for the global health emergency. He then says it will take more than a pandemic to stop him, and if Ospreay wants a match with him, they will have it at All In and he will have Ospreay drink his own blood, for he has never faced anyone like him and he will get in his head and embarrass him in front of everyone. He says that Ospreay has no idea what he has gotten himself into and that he will be coming for him. He says that Ospreay has no idea what he has gotten himself into and that he will be coming for him.
Jeff Jarrett beats Jeff Hardy in a Texas Chainsaw Massacre Death Match after Leatherface shows up and chases Karen Jarrett to the back with his chainsaw and Satnam Singh hits Jeff Hardy with a choke slam after Jay Lethal hits Jeff Hardy in the back with a hammer.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beats The Bunny to advance to the AEW Women's World Championship 4-Way match at All In despite Penelope Ford taking the glove for the Lockjaw away after Britt hits The Bunny with a curb stomp.
Before the next match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) replace The Acclaimed's ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) opponents. The House of Black mercilessly attack The Acclaimed, and take "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn's boots as a trophy.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) after Colton Gunn grabs onto Austin Gunn's hand during a pinfall attempt only for Nick Jackson to take out Colten Gunn and give Matt Jackson some leverage of his own. After the match, "Switchblade" Jay White and "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson attack The Young Bucks, then wrap a chair around Nick Jackson's left arm. All of a sudden, FTR's (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) music hits, and FTR attack from behind to take the fight to Bullet Club Gold (Austin, Colten, Jay White, Juice Robinson). After hitting a Shatter Machine on Juice Robinson, they prepare to do the same to one of The Young Bucks, but The Young Bucks turn back before they can do it.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Heatwave - NXT 2.0 recap for August 16, 2022
Carmelo Hayes retains the NXT North American Championship against Giovanni Vinci even after Trick Williams' interference attempt backfires.
Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) meet with Bron Breakker. Both sides agree they have uphill battles tonight, and Mandy says "I guess we'll see who leaves with their title," and Breakker says "Yeah...we will."
We hear from Julius Creed, who says that he found what he was looking for while looking at recent tapes and that he will address what he found at Heatwave.
We hear from Von Wagner and Robert Stone. Stone brags about Solo Sikoa being on the shelf for some time and well as Von Wagner still standing and being in shape for football. Von Wagner says that anyone smaller or weaker than he is will not survive in his jungle.
Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Damon Kemp) head to the ring. Julius Creed says he and his brother Brutus Creed got an opportunity to learn from Roderick Strong a year ago, and they jumped at it and worked to become Dusty Cup winners and tag team champions. He says that they have worked hard to become NXT Tag Team Champions, then says it has come to his attention that someone is trying to destroy what they have built, and that he is calling that person out: Roderick Strong. Roderick Strong says he started Diamond Mine and that he saw The Creed Brothers had a lot of potential and just need guidance that he never got, and he says with pride that they are the best tag team in WWE and that they can take The Usos. Julius says they are not the future, but the now, and as soon as he has the opportunity, Strong will stab them in the back. Brutus tells Julius that he has his back, and Strong tells Julius to be careful with the next words that come out of his mouth. Julius says everything he does is calculated and that he is tired of playing games. We then see video footage of their eight-man tag team match against The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro). Julius accuses Strong of colluding with Tony D'Angelo. Strong says that Julius has had something against him since May, then Gallus - Wolfgang, Joe Coffey and Mark Coffey - from NXT UK show up and attack The Creed Brothers and Damon Kemp before attacking Strong. The arena then glows green as Gallus stands over a laid out Diamond Mine.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Roxanne Perez. Roxanne says this is the most nervous she has been before a match and that she never thought she would be standing across the ring from Cora Jade, but Cora wanted this after ending their friendship. She says that Cora has nowhere to hide, and that she has made her bed and will have to lie in it.
Cora Jade beats Roxanne Perez after Roxanne Perez takes Cora's Kendo stick away only for Roxanne to toss it down, allowing Cora to hit a cheap shot and a DDT onto the Kendo stick to win.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, and Fallon Henley. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) shows up, and Narj Coffey says they should not be tag team champions, and Joe Coffey says they will be on top. After Joe Coffey challenges them to a match and Josh Briggs accepts, officials have to hold both teams back.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to the Street Fight between Tony D'Angelo and Santos Escobar.
Santos Escobar wears his mask from his days as El Hijo del Fantasma on the way to the ring for the next match.
Tony D'Angelo beats Santos Escobar in an All Or Nothing Street Fight after both men see their signature weapons and go for them only for D'Angelo to strike first. (As per pre-match stipulation, Santos Escobar must leave NXT. Had Santos won, Legado del Fantasma [Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Elektra Lopez] would be freed from The D'Angelo Family.)
Backstage, Indi Hartwell meets with Hayden Carter and Katana Chance, saying she cried when they win the NXT Women's tag titles and looks back on her tag team days, then Indi Hartwell receives a letter from Dexter Lumis. Blair Davenport from NXT UK shows up and takes the letter, tears it in half, and says she is the future NXT Women's Champion.
We see a video package of Tiffany Stratton and Wendy Choo saying they are both done with each other. Next week, they will be in a Lights Out match where anything goes.
We see a QR scan code.
Mandy Rose retains the NXT Women's Championship against Zoey Stark after wearing Zoey Stark's knee brace and hitting her with a knee to the face with it after weaking Stark's left knee. During the match, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne get ejected for tripping Zoey Stark, and Nikkita Lyons shows up and fights them soon after.
We hear from Quincy Elliott, who confesses that he is bringing "all of this" to NXT. He looks to his left, then his right, and sees people of all different walks of life and it excites him. He says that he works being different because he is "it," and while everyone is a Superstar, he is "a Super Diva." Quincy Elliott is coming soon to NXT.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Grayson Waller, who says that Apollo Crews is selfish and willing to stab anyone in the back to prove he is the man around here. Next week, he will debut his talk show "The Grayson Waller Effect" and make Apollo Crews his first guest.
Bron Breakker retains the NXT Championship against JD McDonagh following three Spears and a powerslam. After the match, Tyler Bate - who is holding the NXT UK Championship despite the whole NXT UK Championship Tournament not having aired in its entirety yet and his first round tournament match against Kenny Williams not airing until Thursday, spoiling that he is the winner of the whole thing - shows up. Both men have a staredown and raise their respective titles to end the show.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) meet with Bron Breakker. Both sides agree they have uphill battles tonight, and Mandy says "I guess we'll see who leaves with their title," and Breakker says "Yeah...we will."
We hear from Julius Creed, who says that he found what he was looking for while looking at recent tapes and that he will address what he found at Heatwave.
We hear from Von Wagner and Robert Stone. Stone brags about Solo Sikoa being on the shelf for some time and well as Von Wagner still standing and being in shape for football. Von Wagner says that anyone smaller or weaker than he is will not survive in his jungle.
Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Damon Kemp) head to the ring. Julius Creed says he and his brother Brutus Creed got an opportunity to learn from Roderick Strong a year ago, and they jumped at it and worked to become Dusty Cup winners and tag team champions. He says that they have worked hard to become NXT Tag Team Champions, then says it has come to his attention that someone is trying to destroy what they have built, and that he is calling that person out: Roderick Strong. Roderick Strong says he started Diamond Mine and that he saw The Creed Brothers had a lot of potential and just need guidance that he never got, and he says with pride that they are the best tag team in WWE and that they can take The Usos. Julius says they are not the future, but the now, and as soon as he has the opportunity, Strong will stab them in the back. Brutus tells Julius that he has his back, and Strong tells Julius to be careful with the next words that come out of his mouth. Julius says everything he does is calculated and that he is tired of playing games. We then see video footage of their eight-man tag team match against The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro). Julius accuses Strong of colluding with Tony D'Angelo. Strong says that Julius has had something against him since May, then Gallus - Wolfgang, Joe Coffey and Mark Coffey - from NXT UK show up and attack The Creed Brothers and Damon Kemp before attacking Strong. The arena then glows green as Gallus stands over a laid out Diamond Mine.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Roxanne Perez. Roxanne says this is the most nervous she has been before a match and that she never thought she would be standing across the ring from Cora Jade, but Cora wanted this after ending their friendship. She says that Cora has nowhere to hide, and that she has made her bed and will have to lie in it.
Cora Jade beats Roxanne Perez after Roxanne Perez takes Cora's Kendo stick away only for Roxanne to toss it down, allowing Cora to hit a cheap shot and a DDT onto the Kendo stick to win.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, and Fallon Henley. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) shows up, and Narj Coffey says they should not be tag team champions, and Joe Coffey says they will be on top. After Joe Coffey challenges them to a match and Josh Briggs accepts, officials have to hold both teams back.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to the Street Fight between Tony D'Angelo and Santos Escobar.
Santos Escobar wears his mask from his days as El Hijo del Fantasma on the way to the ring for the next match.
Tony D'Angelo beats Santos Escobar in an All Or Nothing Street Fight after both men see their signature weapons and go for them only for D'Angelo to strike first. (As per pre-match stipulation, Santos Escobar must leave NXT. Had Santos won, Legado del Fantasma [Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Elektra Lopez] would be freed from The D'Angelo Family.)
Backstage, Indi Hartwell meets with Hayden Carter and Katana Chance, saying she cried when they win the NXT Women's tag titles and looks back on her tag team days, then Indi Hartwell receives a letter from Dexter Lumis. Blair Davenport from NXT UK shows up and takes the letter, tears it in half, and says she is the future NXT Women's Champion.
We see a video package of Tiffany Stratton and Wendy Choo saying they are both done with each other. Next week, they will be in a Lights Out match where anything goes.
We see a QR scan code.
Mandy Rose retains the NXT Women's Championship against Zoey Stark after wearing Zoey Stark's knee brace and hitting her with a knee to the face with it after weaking Stark's left knee. During the match, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne get ejected for tripping Zoey Stark, and Nikkita Lyons shows up and fights them soon after.
We hear from Quincy Elliott, who confesses that he is bringing "all of this" to NXT. He looks to his left, then his right, and sees people of all different walks of life and it excites him. He says that he works being different because he is "it," and while everyone is a Superstar, he is "a Super Diva." Quincy Elliott is coming soon to NXT.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Grayson Waller, who says that Apollo Crews is selfish and willing to stab anyone in the back to prove he is the man around here. Next week, he will debut his talk show "The Grayson Waller Effect" and make Apollo Crews his first guest.
Bron Breakker retains the NXT Championship against JD McDonagh following three Spears and a powerslam. After the match, Tyler Bate - who is holding the NXT UK Championship despite the whole NXT UK Championship Tournament not having aired in its entirety yet and his first round tournament match against Kenny Williams not airing until Thursday, spoiling that he is the winner of the whole thing - shows up. Both men have a staredown and raise their respective titles to end the show.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
After Dark - AEW Dark recap for August 16, 2022
Ari Daivari beats Fuego del Sol. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Trust Busters (Daivari, Slim J, Parker Boudreaux). Daivari says he told everybody in the wrestling world that his money and investments keep going up and that this is why he can buy the perfect guys to have his back. He says that they will "trust bust" anyone who steps up to them.
Willow Nightingale beats Robyn Renegade.
Brock Anderson beats Serpentico.
Abadon beats Mafiosa (formerly known as Valentina Rossi).
Angelico beats Baliyan Akki with an octopus hold.
Emi Sakura beats Renee Michelle.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats Cobra by submission.
Rohit Raju beats Invictus Khash. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Rohit, who says that his future is indeed bright and that he has been shining like a beautiful star in the sky since day one, and regardless of what program he is on, you cannot spell his name without "ROH," and he will find his success and leave everyone no choice but to look up and pay attention to him.
Skye Blue beats Charlette Renegade after Robyn Renegade gets ejected for trying to switch places with Charlette.
Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson) beats Axel Rico and Victor Iniestra.
Kayla Rossi beats Avery Breaux.
Cezar Bononi beats Marcus Kross.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Blake Christian.
Willow Nightingale beats Robyn Renegade.
Brock Anderson beats Serpentico.
Abadon beats Mafiosa (formerly known as Valentina Rossi).
Angelico beats Baliyan Akki with an octopus hold.
Emi Sakura beats Renee Michelle.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats Cobra by submission.
Rohit Raju beats Invictus Khash. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Rohit, who says that his future is indeed bright and that he has been shining like a beautiful star in the sky since day one, and regardless of what program he is on, you cannot spell his name without "ROH," and he will find his success and leave everyone no choice but to look up and pay attention to him.
Skye Blue beats Charlette Renegade after Robyn Renegade gets ejected for trying to switch places with Charlette.
Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson) beats Axel Rico and Victor Iniestra.
Kayla Rossi beats Avery Breaux.
Cezar Bononi beats Marcus Kross.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Blake Christian.
Monday, August 16, 2021
Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 16, 2021
Randy Orton heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Orton says people have asked him all week why he hit Matt Riddle with an RKO, and Orton says he does not need anybody, saying he could have beaten "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles with or without help from Riddle, saying he became a 14-time world champ on his own. He says that he does not need an explanation for what he does, and that Raw is still his territory, having proven it to Styles last week and willing to prove it this week to Omos, whom he calls "a force of nature" and "a bit of a jackass." Orton says that nevertheless, he will hit Omos with "that son of a bitch" with the RKO before Riddle shows up. Riddle agrees with Orton, saying he does not need to explain himself to anybody and that he knows why Orton hit him with the RKO. Orton says he doubts that, but Riddle says he was teaching him, saying he was not hitting the RKO correctly. Riddle says he has learned his lesson and that he is willing to give being a tag team another chance, saying that he will need him in his corner in his match against Omos tonight. After Riddle asks Orton to bring back "RK-Bro," Styles and Omos show up, and Styles says "How about RK-No?" before saying last week meant nothing thanks to Riddle's help, saying Orton would not have won anything without him. Styles then tells Orton that nothing will save him from Omos, whom he says will "defang the Viper" before threatening to break Riddle's jaw tonight. Riddle, saying that he is unstoppable with Orton on his side, accepts Styles' challenge.
Before the next match, Randy Orton heads to the back instead of standing in Matt Riddle's corner.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Matt Riddle after Omos distracts Riddle while Riddle goes for the Floating Bro.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nikki A.S.H. Nikki says that with everything regarding SummerSlam in her head, she has to remember that she dresses like a superhero for herself and others like her. She says that one already has the confidence and that it just needs to be brought out so that one can be almost a superhero, saying it has worked for her and can work for others. Nikki then says that she can beat Rhea Ripley tonight and defend the Raw Women's title at SummerSlam.
2020 Olympic Gold Medalist Keldon Johnson is seen in the front row.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Matt Riddle. Riddle says he did not give up on "RK-Bro," but tonight, Orton just left him in the ring and it left him feeling sad.
Charlotte Flair guests on commentary for the next match.
Rhea Ripley beats Nikki A.S.H. After the match, Nikki A.S.H. attacks Charlotte Flair, who rolls into the ring only for Rhea Ripley to join in. Nikki then tosses Charlotte out of the ring.
Backstage, Jinder Mahal tells Veer and Shanky he has forded them the opportunity of a thousand lifetimes but placing them under his learning tree. He says that Drew McIntyre is still standing and threatens them when they are around. He calls tonight the last opportunity to take McIntyre's sword Angela, and says that McIntyre will crumble without Angela at SummerSlam.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP, who says that two of the most explosive forces in WWE will come face-to-face before SummerSlam, and says that last time Goldberg was here, he hit Lashley with a Spear. He considers this an insult to both him and Lashley, and says that he will make Goldberg pay at SummerSlam or even sooner.
Drew McIntyre beats Veer and Shanky in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, McIntyre stops Veer from taking his sword Angela, then says Shanky is sorry and that he wishes he could be as attractive as him, and that he has seen the error of his ways and hopes Jinder loses at SummerSlam. McIntyre asks Jinder Mahal what he thought would happen when he cost him his last shot at the WWE Championship, and says that he has known Jinder for ten years, knows where to hurt him, and will make a memory out of his expense that will last forever. McIntyre then has the crowd make it known to Jinder that McIntyre will win at SummerSlam.
Backstage, WWE officials Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce are met by Charlotte Flair. Sonya gives Charlotte the option of waiting five days to get her retribution against Nikki A.S.H. or finding a tag team partner for a tag team match later tonight.
We see the Elias vignette from last week.
John Morrison heads to the ring for the premiere edition of Moist TV. Tonight's special guest is The Miz. On the subject of getting up and running away from Damian Priest last week, Miz says he has never lied to or used him, then says that he is not a liar before Damian Priest arrives. Priest says he likes "moist-see" better than "must-see," and says that before he beats Sheamus in front of the world for the United States Championship, he wants to hear why Miz pretended to be injured while Morrison was his personal servant. Miz says his personal health is not Damian's concern and that his knee was injured because of him, stating that he had never been injured in his 16-year career. He says that he had no idea what to expect due to having a family and admits he has been cleared for the last few weeks, much to Morrison's surprise, but Miz says he is not 100%, saying he had "a surge of energy" last week. Miz then says that Damian Priest is spinning things around to make things about him and Morrison, who proposes a match between Damian Priest and The Miz, much to Miz's displeasure. Damian soon pushes Miz into a nearby kiddie pool.
As The Miz argues with the referee, Sheamus guests on commentary for the next match. The Miz tries to get Sheamus to replace him in the match, but Sheamus is not interested.
Damian Priest beats The Miz. During the match, Morrison teases handing Miz a Drip Stick, but Morrison pulls it away. Damian Priest then sends a message to Sheamus by hitting Miz with a Brogue Kick for the win. After the match, Sheamus becomes livid and calls Damian Priest "a disrespectful scumbag," saying it will be his last moment in the spotlight and that he will never touch the WWE United States Championship. Sheamus says that he may have a broken face, but after SummerSlam, Damian Priest will not even have a head.
Backstage, Eva Marie tells Doudrop that she blew it last week, and that luckily for her, the Eva-Lution is all about second chances, and Doudrop will get to handle "their other little problem" at Alexa's Playground: Lilly. Meanwhile, Alexa Bliss tells Lilly to be on her best behavior when Doudrop comes out to play.
Backstage, The Miz catches up with John Morrison and confronts him as The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) watches from a distance. Morrison says he wants The Miz to know hot it feels to have the one person he trusted the most turn his back when he needed help. Meanwhile, The New Day wants the fans to buy their new shirt.
We hear from Alexa Bliss, who laughs at the idea of anybody wanting to be like Eva Marie along with Lilly before Doudrop shows up and takes Lilly. Alexa warns Lilly she would not recommend doing that, then Doudrop looks at Lilly and hands her back to Alexa.
Mansoor beats Mace after Mustafa Ali hits Mace with a Tiger Feint Kick during a sit-down pinfall attempt.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Omos. As "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles tries to speak for Omos, Omos says Randy Orton sees himself as the legend killer, but tonight, he will kill the legend that is Randy Orton. Styles says Omos will be the new legend killer. After adding that beating Matt Riddle earlier tonight makes him "the moron killer," Styles declares that tonight, they will celebrate the death of "RK-Bro."
We get a closer look at Goldberg, courtesy of Sonic Drive-In.
Randy Orton beats Omos by disqualification. During the match, Omos distracts the referee, and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles kicks Orton in the ribs on the outside only for the referee to catch him and disqualify Omos. After the match, Omos throws Orton over the barricade with one arm before returning Orton to the ring. As Styles readies the Phenomenal Forearm, Matt Riddle shows up and fends off both Styles and Omos to make the save for Orton. Omos carries a leveled Styles to the back, then Riddle offers Orton his hand and helps him up. Afterwards, Orton tells Riddle that respect is earned, and while he respected him in the past, he does not respect him today. He then says that after Riddle stuck by him after everything he put him through tonight, Riddle has earned his respect, then says "RK-Bro" is back. Both men then shake hands and hug in the ring. Riddle tells Orton that he makes him so happy, then says that at SummerSlam, the two of them will challenge Styles and Omos for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Jeff Hardy, who wants a rematch against Karrion Kross after he left him gasping for air, and says that Kross made a big mistake disrespecting him like he did. As he says that he lives off danger everyday, he tells Kross to check his hourglass because his fifteen minutes of fame are just about up. Hardy is then attacked by Kross, who then makes his way to the ring.
Karrion Kross quickly beats Jeff Hardy after reversing the Twist of Fate into the Kross Jacket.
Backstage, Eva Marie chews out Alexa Bliss for not returning with Lilly, calling this a slap to the face before slapping Doudrop in the face not once, but twice after asking her how that feels.
In footage from earlier today, Reggie goes to a local park, which reminds him of his childhood using his acrobatic abilities to win at tag and the time he did his very first backflip. He talks about how he went to the park to practice more flips and be his true self even when he did not have the safest childhood as R-Truth and Akira Tozawa try - and fail - to take the 24/7 title from him. Reggie then flips over his car to the driver's seat and flees while R-Truth and Akira Tozawa argue with each other.
We see the burnt remains of a guitar as Elias talks about his musical career while carrying a gravestone. He says that the music did not fail him and that it just wasn't enough, then says that WWE stood for Elias, but Elias is dead. We then see the gravestone - which reads "Elias 2017 - 2021" - as Elias walks away.
Charlotte Flair's tag team partner is revealed to be Nia Jax.
Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax beat Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. after Charlotte tags herself in, knocks Nikki off the apron and hits Rhea Ripley with the Natural Selection for the win.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews AJ Styles, saying Matt Riddle and Randy Orton have no choice and that Matt Riddle ruined everything after Omos' match, then says they have beaten all the teams and that there is no one left. He says that Orton will despise Riddle within the next five days, guaranteed.
Goldberg heads to the ring. Goldberg addresses MVP and Bobby Lashley talking about fatherhood last week and bringing his son Gage - who is in the crowd with some friends - into their business again, then introduces the WWE Universe to Gage. Goldberg calls Gage the reason he came out of retirement, and while he could watch videos of who he was, that won't cut it, and he wants him to see who Goldberg is. Suddenly, MVP and Lashley show up. MVP says everyone has been hearing from Goldberg a lot more lately and that Goldberg usually lets his actions do the talking, then says Goldberg is overcompensating for something and realizes that he is outmatched by Lashley. MVP also says that when Goldberg locked eyes with Lashley, Goldberg realized things would be different this time and that Lashley is a man more dangerous, ferocious, explosive and dominant than he is. Lashley tells Goldberg he gave him every opportunity to bow down and walk away from the embarrassment he will give him, then says Goldberg is playing by house rules and that the house wins. Lashley then says he plans to leave enough of Goldberg so that Goldberg can talk about how he had his career ended by him, because when he steps into the ring, he steps into "the house of The All Mighty." Goldberg says to Lashley "Lashley...that's bullshit!" Lashley drops his microphone and swings at Goldberg, but Goldberg hits him with the Spear before he and Gage celebrate on the stage.
Raw Talk: Matt Riddle, Damian Priest and Nikki A.S.H. look ahead to SummerSlam.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Before the next match, Randy Orton heads to the back instead of standing in Matt Riddle's corner.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Matt Riddle after Omos distracts Riddle while Riddle goes for the Floating Bro.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nikki A.S.H. Nikki says that with everything regarding SummerSlam in her head, she has to remember that she dresses like a superhero for herself and others like her. She says that one already has the confidence and that it just needs to be brought out so that one can be almost a superhero, saying it has worked for her and can work for others. Nikki then says that she can beat Rhea Ripley tonight and defend the Raw Women's title at SummerSlam.
2020 Olympic Gold Medalist Keldon Johnson is seen in the front row.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Matt Riddle. Riddle says he did not give up on "RK-Bro," but tonight, Orton just left him in the ring and it left him feeling sad.
Charlotte Flair guests on commentary for the next match.
Rhea Ripley beats Nikki A.S.H. After the match, Nikki A.S.H. attacks Charlotte Flair, who rolls into the ring only for Rhea Ripley to join in. Nikki then tosses Charlotte out of the ring.
Backstage, Jinder Mahal tells Veer and Shanky he has forded them the opportunity of a thousand lifetimes but placing them under his learning tree. He says that Drew McIntyre is still standing and threatens them when they are around. He calls tonight the last opportunity to take McIntyre's sword Angela, and says that McIntyre will crumble without Angela at SummerSlam.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP, who says that two of the most explosive forces in WWE will come face-to-face before SummerSlam, and says that last time Goldberg was here, he hit Lashley with a Spear. He considers this an insult to both him and Lashley, and says that he will make Goldberg pay at SummerSlam or even sooner.
Drew McIntyre beats Veer and Shanky in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, McIntyre stops Veer from taking his sword Angela, then says Shanky is sorry and that he wishes he could be as attractive as him, and that he has seen the error of his ways and hopes Jinder loses at SummerSlam. McIntyre asks Jinder Mahal what he thought would happen when he cost him his last shot at the WWE Championship, and says that he has known Jinder for ten years, knows where to hurt him, and will make a memory out of his expense that will last forever. McIntyre then has the crowd make it known to Jinder that McIntyre will win at SummerSlam.
Backstage, WWE officials Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce are met by Charlotte Flair. Sonya gives Charlotte the option of waiting five days to get her retribution against Nikki A.S.H. or finding a tag team partner for a tag team match later tonight.
We see the Elias vignette from last week.
John Morrison heads to the ring for the premiere edition of Moist TV. Tonight's special guest is The Miz. On the subject of getting up and running away from Damian Priest last week, Miz says he has never lied to or used him, then says that he is not a liar before Damian Priest arrives. Priest says he likes "moist-see" better than "must-see," and says that before he beats Sheamus in front of the world for the United States Championship, he wants to hear why Miz pretended to be injured while Morrison was his personal servant. Miz says his personal health is not Damian's concern and that his knee was injured because of him, stating that he had never been injured in his 16-year career. He says that he had no idea what to expect due to having a family and admits he has been cleared for the last few weeks, much to Morrison's surprise, but Miz says he is not 100%, saying he had "a surge of energy" last week. Miz then says that Damian Priest is spinning things around to make things about him and Morrison, who proposes a match between Damian Priest and The Miz, much to Miz's displeasure. Damian soon pushes Miz into a nearby kiddie pool.
As The Miz argues with the referee, Sheamus guests on commentary for the next match. The Miz tries to get Sheamus to replace him in the match, but Sheamus is not interested.
Damian Priest beats The Miz. During the match, Morrison teases handing Miz a Drip Stick, but Morrison pulls it away. Damian Priest then sends a message to Sheamus by hitting Miz with a Brogue Kick for the win. After the match, Sheamus becomes livid and calls Damian Priest "a disrespectful scumbag," saying it will be his last moment in the spotlight and that he will never touch the WWE United States Championship. Sheamus says that he may have a broken face, but after SummerSlam, Damian Priest will not even have a head.
Backstage, Eva Marie tells Doudrop that she blew it last week, and that luckily for her, the Eva-Lution is all about second chances, and Doudrop will get to handle "their other little problem" at Alexa's Playground: Lilly. Meanwhile, Alexa Bliss tells Lilly to be on her best behavior when Doudrop comes out to play.
Backstage, The Miz catches up with John Morrison and confronts him as The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) watches from a distance. Morrison says he wants The Miz to know hot it feels to have the one person he trusted the most turn his back when he needed help. Meanwhile, The New Day wants the fans to buy their new shirt.
We hear from Alexa Bliss, who laughs at the idea of anybody wanting to be like Eva Marie along with Lilly before Doudrop shows up and takes Lilly. Alexa warns Lilly she would not recommend doing that, then Doudrop looks at Lilly and hands her back to Alexa.
Mansoor beats Mace after Mustafa Ali hits Mace with a Tiger Feint Kick during a sit-down pinfall attempt.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Omos. As "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles tries to speak for Omos, Omos says Randy Orton sees himself as the legend killer, but tonight, he will kill the legend that is Randy Orton. Styles says Omos will be the new legend killer. After adding that beating Matt Riddle earlier tonight makes him "the moron killer," Styles declares that tonight, they will celebrate the death of "RK-Bro."
We get a closer look at Goldberg, courtesy of Sonic Drive-In.
Randy Orton beats Omos by disqualification. During the match, Omos distracts the referee, and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles kicks Orton in the ribs on the outside only for the referee to catch him and disqualify Omos. After the match, Omos throws Orton over the barricade with one arm before returning Orton to the ring. As Styles readies the Phenomenal Forearm, Matt Riddle shows up and fends off both Styles and Omos to make the save for Orton. Omos carries a leveled Styles to the back, then Riddle offers Orton his hand and helps him up. Afterwards, Orton tells Riddle that respect is earned, and while he respected him in the past, he does not respect him today. He then says that after Riddle stuck by him after everything he put him through tonight, Riddle has earned his respect, then says "RK-Bro" is back. Both men then shake hands and hug in the ring. Riddle tells Orton that he makes him so happy, then says that at SummerSlam, the two of them will challenge Styles and Omos for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Jeff Hardy, who wants a rematch against Karrion Kross after he left him gasping for air, and says that Kross made a big mistake disrespecting him like he did. As he says that he lives off danger everyday, he tells Kross to check his hourglass because his fifteen minutes of fame are just about up. Hardy is then attacked by Kross, who then makes his way to the ring.
Karrion Kross quickly beats Jeff Hardy after reversing the Twist of Fate into the Kross Jacket.
Backstage, Eva Marie chews out Alexa Bliss for not returning with Lilly, calling this a slap to the face before slapping Doudrop in the face not once, but twice after asking her how that feels.
In footage from earlier today, Reggie goes to a local park, which reminds him of his childhood using his acrobatic abilities to win at tag and the time he did his very first backflip. He talks about how he went to the park to practice more flips and be his true self even when he did not have the safest childhood as R-Truth and Akira Tozawa try - and fail - to take the 24/7 title from him. Reggie then flips over his car to the driver's seat and flees while R-Truth and Akira Tozawa argue with each other.
We see the burnt remains of a guitar as Elias talks about his musical career while carrying a gravestone. He says that the music did not fail him and that it just wasn't enough, then says that WWE stood for Elias, but Elias is dead. We then see the gravestone - which reads "Elias 2017 - 2021" - as Elias walks away.
Charlotte Flair's tag team partner is revealed to be Nia Jax.
Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax beat Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. after Charlotte tags herself in, knocks Nikki off the apron and hits Rhea Ripley with the Natural Selection for the win.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews AJ Styles, saying Matt Riddle and Randy Orton have no choice and that Matt Riddle ruined everything after Omos' match, then says they have beaten all the teams and that there is no one left. He says that Orton will despise Riddle within the next five days, guaranteed.
Goldberg heads to the ring. Goldberg addresses MVP and Bobby Lashley talking about fatherhood last week and bringing his son Gage - who is in the crowd with some friends - into their business again, then introduces the WWE Universe to Gage. Goldberg calls Gage the reason he came out of retirement, and while he could watch videos of who he was, that won't cut it, and he wants him to see who Goldberg is. Suddenly, MVP and Lashley show up. MVP says everyone has been hearing from Goldberg a lot more lately and that Goldberg usually lets his actions do the talking, then says Goldberg is overcompensating for something and realizes that he is outmatched by Lashley. MVP also says that when Goldberg locked eyes with Lashley, Goldberg realized things would be different this time and that Lashley is a man more dangerous, ferocious, explosive and dominant than he is. Lashley tells Goldberg he gave him every opportunity to bow down and walk away from the embarrassment he will give him, then says Goldberg is playing by house rules and that the house wins. Lashley then says he plans to leave enough of Goldberg so that Goldberg can talk about how he had his career ended by him, because when he steps into the ring, he steps into "the house of The All Mighty." Goldberg says to Lashley "Lashley...that's bullshit!" Lashley drops his microphone and swings at Goldberg, but Goldberg hits him with the Spear before he and Gage celebrate on the stage.
Raw Talk: Matt Riddle, Damian Priest and Nikki A.S.H. look ahead to SummerSlam.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for August 16, 2021
2.0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) beat Duke Davis and Ganon Jones.
Diamante beats Julia Hart after ripping off a turnbuckle cover to distract the referee so she can nail Julia Hart with a chain around her fist. After the match, Diamante attacks Julia Hart again, and Big Swole runs into the ring and attacks Diamante. Referees have to rush in to separate Diamante and Big Swole.
"The Bad Boy" Joey Janela beats Alan "5" Angels with a La Magistral Cradle counter and a grab of the tights.
Hikaru Shida beats Kiera Hogan (who is now a free agent and no longer signed with Impact Wrestling as of last month).
Lance Archer beats Reggie Collins.
Thunder Rosa beats Ray Lyn.
PAC beats Anthony Bowens after teasing the Black Arrow before winning with the Brutalizer.
Eddie Kingston guests on commentary for the next four matches.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Joey Keys.
Sammy Guevara beats Serpentico. After the match, Guevara is attacked from behind by Shawn Spears, who is followed out by Tully Blanchard, who hands Spears a chair to use as a weapon. Spears hits Guevara with a running Death Valley Driver on the chair.
Jade Cargill beats Katie Arquette.
The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero M and Rey Fenix) beat TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans).
Diamante beats Julia Hart after ripping off a turnbuckle cover to distract the referee so she can nail Julia Hart with a chain around her fist. After the match, Diamante attacks Julia Hart again, and Big Swole runs into the ring and attacks Diamante. Referees have to rush in to separate Diamante and Big Swole.
"The Bad Boy" Joey Janela beats Alan "5" Angels with a La Magistral Cradle counter and a grab of the tights.
Hikaru Shida beats Kiera Hogan (who is now a free agent and no longer signed with Impact Wrestling as of last month).
Lance Archer beats Reggie Collins.
Thunder Rosa beats Ray Lyn.
PAC beats Anthony Bowens after teasing the Black Arrow before winning with the Brutalizer.
Eddie Kingston guests on commentary for the next four matches.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Joey Keys.
Sammy Guevara beats Serpentico. After the match, Guevara is attacked from behind by Shawn Spears, who is followed out by Tully Blanchard, who hands Spears a chair to use as a weapon. Spears hits Guevara with a running Death Valley Driver on the chair.
Jade Cargill beats Katie Arquette.
The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero M and Rey Fenix) beat TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans).
Friday, August 16, 2019
Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for August 16, 2019
Moose beats Fallah Bahh after playing possum to kick the middle rope out from underneath Fallah Bahh as Fallah Bahh goes for the Banzai Drop.
Backstage, Tommy Dreamer talks with Tessa Blanchard, saying that her relatives have realized that they have needed the help of others to rise in the business, and that he wants to stand with her for the betterment of the business. After Tommy's hinting that Tessa will eventually need help to beat oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Madman Fulton), Tessa tells Tommy that she is with him.
We see a video package of Su Yung, who speaks in tongues as her undead bridesmaids place rose petals on a casket meant for Havok.
Madison Rayne and Kiera Hogan beat Jordynne Grace and Alexia Nicole after Alexia goes for the pinfall despite not being the legal woman. After the match, Madison and Kiera continue to attack Jordynne and Alexia, then the lights go out. When they come back, Rosemary is in the ring, and she makes quick work of Madison and Kiera.
The Impact Plus Moment of the Week is the Super X Cup finals between Chris Sabin and Juventud Guerrera from NWA-TNA PPV #61 from September 3, 2003.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards checks on Ace Austin, who says that he does not feel safe due to Eddie Edwards. Alisha agrees that they are both friends, but on the subject of her safety, Alisha tells Austin to leave Eddie to her.
Backstage, Ace Austin proceeds to lay down and play possum when Alisha Edwards returns. Eddie Edwards shows up and pounds on Austin, then Ace leans up and taunts Eddie behind Alisha's back.
We see footage of John E. Bravo catering to Taya Valkyrie's every need at the beach.
Rhino and Michael Elgin are seen fighting each other outside of the arena. Security quickly moves into place to separate both men.
Rich Swann, Willie Mack and Rob Van Dam beat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz).
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Alexander says they were the best in Canada, and now they are taking it coast to coast as they prove they are the best in the world. Page says they are knocking everyone put in front of them down, and demands management give them the best they can find.
Backstage, Rich Swann, Willie Mack, Rob Van Dam and The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz) are confronted and annoyed by Jake Crist.
The Deaners (Cody Deaner and Cousin Jake) beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Raj Singh). As per pre-match stipulation, the losing team has to be servants for the winning team.
We hear from oVe (Sami Callihan and Dave Crist). Sami says that they will end Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard once and for all, that they will put Tommy out like an old dog and that Tessa will never beat him.
Backstage, The Deaners put The Desi Hit Squad and Gama Singh to work at the Deaner compound.
Next week: Rhino vs. Michael Elgin! The North ("All Ego" Ethan Page and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) issue an open challenge for the tag team titles! Taya Valkyrie has a huge announcement! Rich Swann vs. Jake Crist for the X Division title!
Tommy Dreamer and Tessa Blanchard beat oVe (Sami Callihan and Dave Crist). During the match, Sami Callihan hits referee Kris Levin with an elbow drop to stop the pinfall following a Magnum to Dave Crist. Referee Brandon Tolle runs into the ring to count a double pinfall, then checks on Kris Levin. As this goes on, oVe hits double low blows, but only Tommy Dreamer is affected. Sami hits Tessa in the back with a Kendo stick. Dave Crist almost hits Dreamer with a Kendo stick, but inadvertently hits Sami instead, and Tessa wins the match for herself and Dreamer with a top rope Magnum with a Kendo stick.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
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