Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 17, 2026

Stephanie Vaquer heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Vaquer says she is here tonight for only one reason: the Women's World Championship. She does not want to talk, and wrestling is her first language. Vaquer calls out Liv Morgan, and Liv shows up with Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez. Liv says Vaquer may not feel like talking a lot tonight, but she has a lot on her night. She mentions Becky Lynch mentioning her reign negating all the hard work she put in the Women's World Championship, then says that she does not care. Liv says she does not care about those before her and those coming after her, as she is not a champion for them, and she certainly does not care for any of the fans. Liv also talks about how she put Stephanie Vaquer on the shelf for three month and states that all that matters is that she is champion, and as long as she is, Vaquer and Becky never will be. She says that the woman that Becky and Vaquer berated on a regular basis is now the greatest Women's World Champion of all time. Vaquer then dares Liv to get in the ring, and Liv tells Vaquer she will regret this when Roxanne and Raquel join her in a three-on-one attack. Vaquer soon fights back, but the numbers game takes back over. All of a sudden, Becky Lynch shows up and fights the threesome, bumping into Vaquer as she does. Vaquer and Becky confront each other again, and the confrontation soon gets physical. Liv pulls Becky out of the ring and sends her into a ring post, but Vaquer takes Liv down from the ring apron only to eat a big boot from Raquel. Liv, Roxanne and Raquel soon get the better of Vaquer.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) are excited to bring Solo Sikoa back home to The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu), and Solo Sikoa is with them. The three of them then run into LA Knight, and Jey Uso tells Solo and Knight that they both know the play as Jimmy laughs as Knight. Solo is then brought into The Bloodline's locker room.

Je'Von Evans beats JD McDonagh. After the match, Big Cass appears and attacks Je'Von Evans for a third time, then bear hugs him and hits him with the East River Crossing. Je'Von then grabs a microphone and ask Big Cass if that is all he has got, and Big Cass makes up his mind to return to the ring. Je'Von clocks Cass with a right hand, then hits him with a tope suicida despite a tweaked left ankle. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio suddenly grabs Je'Von and sends him into the ring post, and that allows Big Cass to launch Je'Von into the barricade before hitting him with a big boot back in the ring.

It is announced that next week's show will start at 6 PM Eastern/3 PM Pacific.

We hear from Rey Fenix, who says that the power of lucha libre grows stronger with every step he takes. He says that El Fiscal is an incredible fighter, but he is unstoppable. Fenix says this is his chance to fight for the World Heavyweight Championship. We then hear from El Fiscal, who calls the tournament his big opportunity He says that his match will Rey Fenix will be historic and that he will get one step closer to Roman Reigns, then declares that he is the law and that after him comes total darkness.

Rey Fenix beats El Fiscal to advance in the World Heavyweight Championship #1 contender's tournament.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Stephanie Vaquer, who will face Roxanne Perez next week. Vaquer says that Liv always needs three people to deal with her, and that she has not forgotten what Roxanne has done to her. Becky Lynch shows up and annoys Vaquer over what recently happens. Vaquer says that Roxanne is her problem, and warns Becky not to become her next one. Becky says that as Vaquer goes after the Women's World Championship, she will be her biggest problem. She then sarcastically wishes Vaquer luck against Roxanne next week, and sarcastically hopes that the match will be a clean one-on-one match where nobody interferes.

We hear from Lyra Valkyria, who brags about decimating Bayley and how everything is about Sol Ruca these days. Lyra says she can do anything Sol Ruca does, but she does not because she is smart, and that when one flies and flips around, bad things happen. Lyra says Sol Ruca is out of her mind if she thinks she can beat her, and that she will make Sol Ruca crash and burn before she gets her title back.

Sol Ruca beats Lyra Valkyria.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) meet up with Jacob Fatu. Jey brags about delivering Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns when Jacob could not do it, then says "Who's a punk ass now, Jacob?"

Members of the Buffalo Bills football team are seen in the front row.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri). Logan Paul states that last week was all about showing that they run this place, and that anybody that wants to step up will get put down. Maxxine Dupri laughs about Austin Theory smashing Otis' head into the ring post and squashing Tozawa over and over again. Theory says Oba Femi took a cheap shot on him last week, and that this will not go unnoticed. He also notes that he and Bron Breakker are the World Tag Team Champions and he has Maxxine on his arm. Breakker states that anything he has to say to Oba Femi will be said right to his face. Breakker heads to the ring and calls Oba Femi out, telling him he will have to take the future of WWE from him if he wants to be it. Paul Heyman suddenly shows up and says he was once an advocate and still an oracle and wiseman. Heyman says he knows what is wise and not wise to do, and notes that the question going around is "Who is the future of WWE?" Breakker demands that Heyman tell him who he thinks is the future of WWE. Suddenly, the lights go out, and Oba Femi makes his way to the ring. Oba says that Breakker is asking stupid questions and that he already knows who the future is, as does he, the fans and Brock Lesnar. Oba states that "the future is Oba Femi," and if Breakker has a problem with the answer, he can take it up with him any day, any time. Breakker proposes right here and right now, and Heyman says that if Breakker takes one more step towards Oba, he takes a permanent step away from him. Heyman says that WWE is a publicly traded company and the biggest wrestling company on the face of the planet, and that they answer to shareholders. Heyman admits that this will not a popular thing to say, especially in Buffalo, New York, and says that while two people in the ring understand, one is learning. Heyman says that the future does not propose an impromptu match and that the match must be prepared and marketed, and that he has already set this up for Sunday Night's Main Event in Breakker's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Breakker and Oba Femi will square off then to see who is really the future of WWE. Breakker shakes hands with Heyman, and Oba Femi does the same. Breakker takes exception to this as Heyman says "That's good business!"

We hear from Dragon Lee, who says that lucha libre is not just a style, but a part of his family's legacy. He says that he is an extension of lucha libre and that failure is not an option. He welcomes El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. to the fire as he declares that only one of them will become World Haeavyeight Champion. We then hear from El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., who says that the tournament is not about the gold, but about his family, his mask and his legacy, and after tonight is over, nobody will forget why he is known as "The Aztec Warrior."

Dragon Lee beats El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. to advance in the World Heavyweight Championship #1 contender's tournament.

Chad Gable retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Rey Mysterio. After the match, Rey Mysterio places the Intercontinental Championship around Chad Gable's waist, and Gable raises Rey's hand.

Roman Reigns arrives at the arena, and Jacob Fatu gets the door of the limo for him. The two of them then head to the ring. Roman Reigns demands that Solo Sikoa be brought to him, and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) do just that. The Usos bring Solo Sikoa to the ring, and Reigns says that regardless of what the fans think, the sight of Solo pisses him off. Reigns says that he is a blessed man and has everything one can ever imagine, but some say he is petty and cannot understand how he can hold a receipt for so long. Reigns recalls his and Solo's Tribal Combat match, which is revisited in video package form and interspersed with recent footage of Solo Sikoa being cheeky towards The Usos and Roman Reigns, leading to a "Solo" chant. Reigns then says the fans may think it is funny, then asks why Solo thinks this is funny before noticing his jewelry and stepping on his sunglasses after nudging them off. Reigns asks Solo why he is looking at him and not on his knees begging. Solo is suddenly superkicked by Jacob Fatu, who then locks in the Tongan Death Grip. Reigns calls Jacob off, then tells Solo to wait on the mat while he has other business. Reigns praises The Usos and calls them his captains, and declares that if anyone disrespects them, they disrespect Reigns. Jimmy and Jey are both awarded black ula falas, then Reigns and The Usos focus on Solo again before LA Knight shows up. Knight sends The Usos out of the ring, then confronts Reigns. Jacob Fatu attacks Knight from behind, but Reigns stops him before he can lock in the Tongan Death Grip so he can hit Knight with a Superman Punch. As Reigns is about to go for the ground and pound on Knight, Reigns decides to force Solo to lay Knight out, saying that his father is watching and that he is here to serve his family now. Solo apologizes to Knight, then goes for the Samoan Spike only to hit Reigns with it. The Usos are enraged by Solo's behavior, then points his finger at The Usos like a gun. Solo and LA Knight take The Usos out, and LA Knight comes face-to-face with Jacob Fatu. Jacob Fatu refuses to lift a finger, and Roman Reigns goes for a Superman Punch only for Knight to turn around and reverse it with a BFT. Knight and Solo fist bump, then leave the ring.

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Let's Go! - LFG recap for August 17, 2025

Bubba Ray Dudley meets with his team a few days after last week's episode. Bubba Ray defends his outburst, saying that Zena showed more fire in last week's match than ever before. Michelle McCool says that Bubba Ray refuses to see Penina Tuilaepa as the front-runner.

Sirena talks about what happened in the ring last week. She says she blacked out after being choked unconscious. Sirena says she went to medical afterwards and was cleared.

Shawn Michaels meets with the Legends and Future Greats. Elijah is injured, and there is no timetable on when he is coming back. Bubba says the weight of the world is on Zena, as he cannot trust BJ. Shawn says that there will be matches this week to see who is top man and top woman. Booker picks Harlem and Sirena. Bubba picks BJ Ray by default for the men and Zena for the women. Michelle picks Penina and Anthony. The Undertaker picks Shiloh and Bayley. Shawn tells those who have not been picked that they are at the halfway point of the competition. As Booker T and Harlem have their disagreements, Bubba Ray wants Zena to step up her games.

Zena Sterling beats Sirena Linton. Zena knows that Bubba Ray expects more of her and that she feels the pressure, as this is her dream. She says she is grateful to be in this position, as pressure makes the superstar.

BJ Ray beats Harlem Lewis with an inside cradle. Bubba Ray looks at BJ Ray as if he is still a work in progress.

Penina's father shows up before her match with Bayley Humphrey, much to Penina's delight.

Michelle McCool and The Undertaker watch the next two matches from the balcony.

Bayley Humphrey beats Penina Tuilaepa.

Anthony Luke beats Shiloh Hill after gouging Shiloh Hill's injured eye in a way the referee cannot see.

The points are awarded. For the women, Michelle McCool picks Penina. Bubba also picks Penina for making the most progress. Booker picks Sirena, and The Undertaker picks Penina. Penina gets the women's point. For the men, Booker picks Shiloh, saying he is willing to sacrifice a point due to his Michelle picks Shiloh. Bubba tells Harlem that he needs to listen a little bit more and picks Shiloh, as does The Undertaker. Shiloh win the men's point unanimously. For the men, Elijah has two points, Shiloh has two points, Harlem has one point, Drake has one point and Anthony has one point. For the women, Penina has four points, Sirena has two points, and Dani has one point. For the Legends, Team McCool has five points, Team Booker has four points, Team Undertaker has three points and Team Bubba has two points.

After the show, Harlem talks with Booker and the two of them iron things out. Booker tells Harlem to trust him during the competition.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for August 17, 2025

Alex Gracia beats Bryn Thorne.

We receive another message from Delirium (McCallion and Slade) and their leader: "Time has proven that even brothers can be divided by greed. Blood eventually turns to venom; trust to ash. Delirium: we are chosen, forged in truth, bound by purpose. One mind, one will, one defining heartbeat. While the world tears itself apart, we remain whole. Delirium is the cure for your poisoned mind."

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. The interview is sponsored by Nearly Average Wrestling, which raises Zicky's ire. Zicky finds out that his match with Hex, which is next, is sponsored by Nearly Average Wrestling about once every ten seconds.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats Hex in a match sponsed by Nearly Average Wrestling.

Backstage, we hear from "Poppin'" EJ Sparks, who has been UWN Heritage Champion for 161 days. He says that during the time, he heard Jordan Oasis talk trash about him while he was injured, but he is back and he will beat him tonight so he can put respect on his name.

G.U.N.K. (Rob McKnight and Casanova Valentine) beats World's Finest (Steve El Lycan and LJ Ramos).

Backstage, Jack Farmer is interrupted by G.U.N.K. (Rob McKnight and Casanova Valentine), who is celebrating their win. Once again, the meaning of G.U.N.K. is almost mentioned, then Rob McKnight mentions it is his dog's birthday. G.U.N.K. also mention that they have no strategy for winning except to keep winning.

"Poppin'" EJ Sparks retains the UWN Heritage Championship against Jordan Oasis.

Collision Course - Collision recap for August 17, 2024

Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beats Harley Cameron. After the match, Mercedes Moné and Kamille show up, and Britt Baker pulls a shinai out from underneath the ring. Kamille blocks it and grabsi it out of her hands, then smashes it over her knee before hitting her with a big boot. Kamille carries Britt Baker up the steps to the ring before hitting a powerslam.

It is announced that All In Texas will take place in Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on July 12, 2025.

Jim Ross, Mayor of Arlington, Texas (no relation to AEW's Jim Ross) is seen in the front row.

"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara beat Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) to become the Ring Of Honor World Tag Team Champions after The Beast Mortos, Roderick Strong, The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich), Cage of Agony ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) and The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly, Tomohiro Ishii) show up, get involved in the match and fight each other.

We see predictions for "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship at All In.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho. Jericho says it will be a busy week, as Hook is returning with a vengeance with one eye. He says Hook is stupid to challenge him after he blinded him and entertains blinding the other eye. He says that Hook will not take the FTW Championship from him and that he will be banned from "the Jericho vortex" forever. As for "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington, he reminds him of Hook and sees him as a warm-up. Jericho talks about how he knew the original Dynamite Kid and says he would not like Billington, then says he will teach Billington a few lessons in violence in front of his countrymen before he is "Dynamite Done."

Hologram beats Angelico.

We see a video package of the history of the Tiger Driver '91, originally used by the late Mitsuhara Misawa and retired until it was re-utilized by Will Ospreay, who would retire it again after what happened to "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson.

"Scapegoat" Jack Perry beats Danny Orion. After the match, Jack Perry pulls out a bodybag, a can of white spraypaint that he paints Danny Orion's face with before placing him in the bodybag (which says "Darby" on it) before spitting on the TNT Champonship and placing it inside, and another bag. The bag contains an all-black version of the TNT Championship with red splotches on the center plate, and walks off with this new championship belt.

We see a video package where The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) and The Bang Bang Gang ("Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) call out Christian Cage for his recent actions. We then hear from Interim EVP Christopher Daniels. Daniels announces that Christian Cage will not have an easy road to being Trios Champion, as he will be defending at All In against both teams and a third team to be determined in a Wild Card Match at Cardiff Collision in a "London Ladders Match."

Claudio Castagnoli beats Lio Rush.

Backstage, we hear from Stokely Hathaway and Kris Statlander. Kris says it is "classic Willow Nightingale" to get Tomohiro Ishii involved, but she has Stokely, and that the two of them will handle business. Stokely says that whoever wins at All In will get to pick the stipulation for Willow vs. Statlander at All Out.

We hear from Eddie Kingston in his home. He says that he has a long road to recovery, and that he wants to know what is going on with "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, as he is being disrespectful to the sport and is going to get beaten. He wants to know why Bryan Danielson is having his match with Swerve Strickland when it is not who he is and asks if Danielson is going to win or lose, and says that Danielson "ain't got it no more."

Mariah May beats Londyn Dior. After the match, we see Toni Storm's new film, "One Final Gift," where Toni Storm proclaims that her final gift to Mariah May will be the grandest Toni Storm of all and that her time in waiting in Wembley Stadium. After the match, Mariah May beats Londyn Dior with her white shoe.

We hear from The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn). Max Caster directs a rap towards FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), then "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn says that if FTR wanted to bring down the thunder, then they are going to get it. Anthony Bowens says it is time to nut up or shut up.

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs. The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) in an AEW World Tag Team Championships #1 contender's match ends in a time-limit draw. After the match, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn has to keep the peace between both teams, but when Dax Harwood punches Billy Gunn in the face, both teams brawl as it is announced that both teams will be heading to All In, making the AEW World Tag Team Championsip match at the event a three-way tag team match. Security shows up to break up the brawl as the show ends.

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Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 17, 2024

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats CJ Money. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce table. Brett says he has new sights on "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and tells him to get ready for "The GunShow," then K-Toomer shows up. K-Toomer says he does not care if Brett Michaels wants his shot, then says he will get his shot after he gets revenge for what Aaron Roberts and Justin Case did to him. He warns Aaron Roberts and Justin Case that he is coming for blood, then calls them out. When told by Dustin Starr that Aaron Roberts and Justin Case will have a championship celebration later today, K-Toomer says they have nothing to celebrate.

Backstage, Too Kool II meets with Matchmaker King Cobra. Tim Grind says Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston are doing everything they can not to lose the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships, and King Cobra tells them that in the next match, if they try anything again, they will lose the titles. After Too Kool II leaves, J. Webb shows up to tell Kin Cobra that his teddy bear has ended up missing.

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

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. He says that he had a great Internet Championship match with "All The Way" Ray Collins in Pontotoc, Mississippi, then proposes a "Bosby Invitational" against anyone who wants to face him for the title and mentions that Jonathan Gresham is here. Bosby then says that other people want to face him for the title, including Big John Dalton, and says that whoever wants some can come get some.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage in a Bosby Open Invitational match with the ankle lock. Referee David Knight is the championship official for this match.

Dustin Starr interviews Jonathan Gresham at the announce desk. It is announced that Gresham has joined the Memphis Wrestling roster in a full-time capacity and will be a coach and mentor for up-and-coming stars. Gresham thanks the fans and says it has been an honor to travel around the world and compete, then The Lane Dynasty ("The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane) shows up for the first time in months. Austin Lane says he is here to see Memphis Wrestling's newest mentor and that he considers Gresham one of the best technical wrestlers in professional wrestling, but declares that he is "The Best of the Best" in the ring. Austin says he had to show up after Memphis Wrestling advertised "the best wrestler," and after Dustin Starr apologizes, Gresham says he saw this coming. When Nikki Lane demands respect from Gresham, Jordynne Grace shows up. Jordynne confronts The Lane Dynasty, and Gresham says he did not show up without back-up before issues a challenge to The Lane Dynasty, which the fans are all for. The Lane Dynasty are seen backing up into the locker room.

Backstage, Zaya interviews Mike Anthony, who is silent the whole time. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's Secret Service agents and tells Mike Anthony to say what he was told to say, and Mike Anthony removes his hood and walks away.

Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders beat The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) by disqualification after Reverend Ash Taylor shoves Ray Ray Sanders off the top turnbuckle. After the match, The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Bruce, Marrow) continue to attack Ray Ray and Derrick, and Reverend Ash Taylor hits Ray Ray Sanders in the back with a shinai. The Righteous Path runs away after Derrick King threatens them with a chair. Reverend Ash Taylor says that when he prays for Memphis Wrestling, he dreams of war and lies, and that it is not the beast under the bed that one must not be afraid of. He says that The Righteous Path is here to save Memphis Wrestling, and one all has to do is take his hand.

We see footage from after las week's show of K-Toomer struggling to get up and being helped to the back after losing the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship last week.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case demands respect for Aaron Roberts for becoming Memphis Wrestling's first-ever Grand Slam Champion, and says there is nothing left for Aaron Roberts to do. K-Toomer shows up, and he and Aaron Roberts immediately brawl. Justin Case hits K-Toomer from behind, but it is a distraction that allows Roberts to hit K-Toomer with a chop block. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and fights Aaron Roberts, then K-Toomer and "The GunShow" fight over Aaron Roberts before ultimately brawling with each other, which referees and security has to break up. Justin Case holds Aaron Roberts back as the brawl goes on, and members of the locker room have to get involved as the show ends.

Final IMPACT - IMPACT Wrestling recap for August 17, 2023

Johnny Swinger beats Sheldon Jean in the BTI Match after Heath shows up and hits Sheldon Jean with the Wake-Up Call as Kenny King distracts the referee on the ring apron.

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats KiLynn King with the Venus de Milo. Trinity is seen having watched the match backstage afterwards.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Kenny King and Sheldon Jean. Kenny calls Johnny Swinger "748 years old" and says Swinger has no business challenging for his title. King also says Heath is a coward and that he will not face him one-on-one and that Zicky Dice will not be around to push Swinger around on a wheelchair once he drops Swinger on his hips.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella talks with Kevin Knight when Bully Ray takes Santino aside and tells him that he needs him help with PCO, saying he is a bad man who will not go away after everything he has done to him and wanting to know why he is in a no-disqualification match. When Moose and Brian Myers show up, Bully Ray goes from begging to being a tough guy, then leaves. Myers then asks for a match with Alex Shelley for tonight, and when he gets it, he finds out it is not for the World Championship and that Santino will have to tell Shelley about the match first. Moose then says Shelley will say no because he is a coward, just like how KUSHIDA is a coward, which gets Kevin Knight's attention. Santino then makes a match between Moose and Kevin Knight. After Myers says he just wanted a World title match against Shelley, Santino entertains the idea of asking Shelley if he wants to defend his title against Myers. Shelley soon shows up and says "Yep." Santino then makes Myers vs. Shelley next week for the IMPACT World Championship.

Killer Kelly beats Jessicka and Savannah Evans in a three-way match.

We hear from Dirty Dango and John E. Bravo. Dango says the problem with Jake Something is his last night, and says that if he has something going on other than being the loudest guy in the gym, he wouldn't be working outlaw mudshows, he would be ranked in the PWI 500, and he would not be allergic to money. Dango then says that Jake Something will get a rub from him before going back to working in bingo halls, and that Jake "looks like Tarzan but plays like Jane."

Moose beats Kevin Knight in a hard-fought match.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Trey says they are one step closer to the tag team titles, and that Sami Callihan and Rich Swann do not stand a chance. Suddenly, ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) shows up and tells The Rascalz to stay away from the tag titles, which starts an argument. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up, and ABC says The Rascalz paid off The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch), costing them the tournament. Santino allows ABC to get some revenge against The Good Hands in a match next week. ABC says this works for now, and that this is not over.

Eric Young beats Kon by disqualification after Deaner hits Young from behind with a chair. After the match, Kon hits Young with a choke slam, then Deaner hits Young with the Antidote into the chair.

We see a music video/training montage of Joe Hendry and Yuya Uemura getting on the same page.

We see part two of Tom Hannifan's interviews with Crazzy Steve. Steve talks about growing up in a broken home in a trailer park in a small town. He says that his father was hard-working but an alcoholic, and that most of the abuse was mental before escalating to physical violence, which only lasted for a short time before he ended it by his own hands. He says that his other was his biggest fan and supporter, but she never lived a healthy day in her life after he was born to kidney failure, cancer and depression, and while she did her best to look after him and he did his best to look after her, but it is hard to explain to a five-year-old what dialysis. Despite all that, she supported him and his dream to become a famous pro wrestler, and he would grind and work hard for twelve years in the hopes of one day signing a contract with IMPACT. In March of 2014, that dream came true, but while it should have been the best day of his life, his mother took her own life three weeks before he signed the contract. He then said that he was told he would look like a clown and make the fans happy, but he was anything but happy, for his mother will never be able to see him perform in an IMPACT Wrestling ring. Steve goes on to say that people might see this as theater, but he is no clown and he is not crazy. Tom Hannifan tells Steve that he believes him and that he and his fans have never heard this story, then asks why he is telling this story now before asking what the future holds in store for him.

Backstage, we hear from Chris Sabin. He says he looked forward to Lio Rush being in the X Division, but Rush does not represent honor, respect and hard work as he attacks people from behind. After he says that he will come for Lio Rush and the X Division Championship, Samuray del Sol shows up saying he wants revenge against Lio Rush. Sabin says Lio Rush is nowhere to be found, but tells him that if he wants to make an impact, they can have a match next week. Samuray del Sol accepts the challenge.

Bully Ray beats Black Taurus in a no-disqualification match after Black Taurus misses on a top rope twisting senton and landing spine-first on a ladder. After the match, the lights go out and lightning strikes, and when the lights come back on, PCO is behind Bully Ray. Bully Ray grabs PCO and puts him through a table, but PCO gets right back up and scares Bully Ray out of his wits.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eddie Edwards. Eddie says Alisha Edwards is a bad-ass, and while she is beaten up and hurt, she will be fine. He says that he will not allow Alisha in the building as long as Frankie Kazarian is around. Kazarian shows up, and security steps in as Kazarian says it was an accident and that he told Traci Brooks to stay at home for this very reason. Kazarian then proposes that they end this, and Eddie agrees, with Kazarian proposing they end it at Killer Kowalski's wrestling school. Eddie agrees to these terms of engagement.

The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat Sami Callihan and Rich Swann to advance in the IMPACT World Tag Team Championships #1 Contender's Tournament after Trey spray paints Sami in the face to block the Cactus Driver as the referee checks on Swann on the outside, allowing The Rascalz to hit the Hot Fire Flame for the win.

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Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 17, 2023

Gravity beats Gringo Loco.

"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats "The Last Real Man" Silas Young in a Pure Rules Match after hitting Silas with a closed fist to the face prior to hitting the Twist-a-Woods for the win.

Backstage, we hear from Maria Kanellis-Bennett. She says one must not have real power to have real power, and that sometimes, power in name is not as powerful as power in influence. She says she has been in the business for fifteen years and has been through a lot, but the business continues to ask for more. She says that she has built a kingdom in Ring of Honor, and now, she is scouting for an army to protect that kingdom and her legacy. "Legit" Leyla Hirsch shows up and says she has done her a favor and that since then, she has breezed through the women's division. Leyla then asks Maria what she can do for her, and Maria says that if Leyla wants more competition, then she will get it tonight against Rachael Ellering. Maria leaves, and Leyla says it is "about damn time" that she got some real competition.

Athena beats Brittany J in an ROH Women's World Championship Proving Ground Match. After the match, The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade) gang up on Athena. All of a sudden, Billie Starkz runs to the ring, and The Renegades retreat. When Billie helps Atehna up, Athena shoves her away and leaves.

Before the next match, Stokely Hathaway calls Samoa Joe one of the greatest Ring of Honor champions of all time, then says that while Joe does not team with anyone else, he chose "the big dog of Ring of Honor." Stokely then tells Joe that since Joe is the greatest of all time, he will be on the apron if he needs him.

Samoa Joe and Stokely Hathaway beat The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate). Near the end of the match, Joe allows Stokely to hit one of The Boys from the top rope, but turns around at the last second to put said Boy in the Coaquina Clutch to get the win while Stokely Hathaway is laid out on the mat.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Billie Starkz, who admits that she has no idea what is going on between her and Athena. The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade) show up and brag about laying Athena out before threatening to do the same to her. Starkz is not intimidated.

Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Matt Sydal and "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels.

Madison Rayne beats Dani Mo.

The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) beats Lord Crewe, Cory Calhoun and Isaiah Broner in a six-man tag match. During the match, Stu Grayson shows up to watch from the stage and distracts The Dark Order. After the match, Silver boots a downed Broner in the face, much to Stu Grayson's satisfaction.

Backstage, we hear from Claudio Castagnoli. He says that he hears the whispers and sees the writing. He says that he does care and that he is here, and even if he is not on the show, it does not mean he is not watching, scouting, training and taking things seriously. Claudio says that when he won the ROH World Championship, it was his first world championship, and it was an achievement after over twenty years of wrestling. He says he wanted to be the best wrestler possible, but then he lost the title to Chris Jericho, who did not even care about Ring of Honor. When he beat him to become World Champion, he was not as naive as he was before and he came in knowing that he had a simple job, and just because it was simple did not mean it was easy, as he had to let go of what he loved. He tells the viewers to imagine letting what they love go in order to take the next step, and says that he had to realize that as much love and passion as he had for wrestling, it was a burden, for it was his job to be ROH World Champion and keep people like Eddie Kingston and CM Punk away from his title. He says not many people can do what he does at the level that he does it, and he says not to brag or to get a pat on his shoulder, but because he knows what he is capable of and what he is asked of, which he admits frightens him, for he knows what he has to do to stay ROH World Champion. Claudio warns anyone who steps into the ring that he only respects competition and that at the end of the day, he has no personal attachment to his job and he is really good at it. He then warns anyone who wants to take the title from him that they will have to be better than him to do it.

Cole Karter beats Griff Garrison. After the match, Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up and whispers something to Cole Karter, who then shakes Garrison's hand before leaving with Maria.

Billie Starkz beats Charlette Renegade. After the match, Robyn Renegade attacks Billie, then Athena gets in the ring and evens the numbers game. After a staredown between Billie and Athena, both of them take The Renegades down with a tope suicida. Athena then wants to fight Billie, but Billie wants to shake Athena's hand instead. Athena then says "Come on, minion, let's go," much to the confusion of Billie, who ends up leaving with Athena.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Ari Daivari. Nese says everyone cares about making wrestling better, yet he cares about making the fans better, and every time he tries to do group training, he is interrupted. He says that ROH officials ensure that he has the floor every time, and that "Smart" Mark Sterling has ensured that he finally has the floor in a place where people are not that healthy. He then says that tonight, there will be a full-length group training session, because the fans here really need it.

"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, Action Andretti and Darius Martin beat Lee Moriarty and The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) in a six-man tag match.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena, who brings out Billie Starkz. Athena says today is a very special occasion, as she is with her "bestie" and Billie Starkz gets her very own "minion number" of "400,237 and 3/4" for her "service" to her. Billie Starkz brings up The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade) attacking them and challenges them to a tag team match, but Athena tells Billie that she is the one who does the thinking because she is the champion before ordering her to drive her to the mall.

Lady Frost beats Trish Adora.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kiera Hogan. Kiera says she has had an impressive run in Ring of Honor, then tells Lady Frost that when fire is up against ice, fire always wins, and she plans to melt Lady Frost in her place.

"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Rachael Ellering with the cross arm breaker.

Dalton Castle beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Shane Taylor. Shane says that for six years, he was the man in Ring of Honor and the most dominant Television and Six-Man Tag Team Champion of all time and part of the most dominant group of all time, but no matter what he did to establish his legacy, people only wanted to talk about the old guard and there was nothing he could do, as he could not fight them at the time. Now that he is fighting Samoa Joe for the World Television Championship, the fans are hyped up and even the pros are talking about it. He tells Samoa Joe not to worry, as he is not going to pin or submit him, but he is going to beat him down and put him to sleep before he takes the World Television Championship and get back to building his legacy.

Before the next match, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese says he usually opens up with a joke, but after seeing the health of the local fans, he finds nothing funny about it, and says everyone would rather eat their cook-out or drink their "terrible" Cheerwine than put a veggie burger in their mouths. Nese then says he has gotten "Smart" Mark Sterling to take care of a few things and that he has ROH's assurance that he will have an uninterrupted group training session, starting with some stretching. All of a sudden, Jerry Lynn tells Tony Nese that he cannot just start cancelling matches for group training and that even Tony Khan is tired of it, then introduces an opponent who is "a blast from [Tony's] past" in the form of Metalik.

Metalik beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.

Here is the recap for tonight's show!

House of the Dragon - Dynamite recap for August 17, 2022

CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Punk says he has not been here in some time and has some business to attend to. He then says there is somebody from around these parts that he would like a rematch with, and tells "Hangman" Adam Page he has a rematch right here, right now. When Adam Page fails to show up and calls it "coward shit," Punk says that anyone who has a problem with him being champion needs to come down to the ring right now. He says that Jon Moxley can have a lot of fans and be number one in their hearts, he is not number one in the ring; he is, and while he knows how to breathe that into existence and knows how it feels to lose, Moxley is "number two." He also says that Moxley is "number three in his own group," saying it is a recurring theme in his career, and while Moxley is not a bad guy, he is only an interim champion. Punk says he is willing to test himself against Moxley, but Moxley is not willing to test himself against him and is friends with "the third-best Eddie and the second-best Kingston he has ever been in the ring with," Eddie Kingston. Punk admits he has missed the fans and competing in the ring, and promises he will defend the AEW World Championship at All Out and test himself against Moxley. He says that Moxley "will not be the first John he beats for a championship," then Moxley shows up and Punk pretends to make snow angels as Moxley heads to the ring. Moxley says Punk is dropping pipebombs and writing checks his body can't catch, and says Punk is not even the best wrestler in catering and that the AEW Championship, the microphone and the words he speaks into it mean nothing. He also says that his interim world title means nothing until he beats Punk, then says that he is the heart and soul of AEW and that being called interim champ makes him think of Punk. Punk says Moxley can be the heart and soul while he can be the dollars and cents, and Moxley says Punk is here because he ran out of money and that he ran out of fighting spirit a long time ago. He then dares Punk to do something about if he doesn't like what he hears, but Punk says they have a match and that if they go at it now, Moxley will bleed all over him. Nevertheless, both men brawl in the ring. Officials and security get in the ring to separate both men. Moxley throws a chair in the ring, and Punk opens it and sits in it. When Moxley goes after Punk, his attempts to get his hands on him are promptly shut down. Punk gets a few shots to the back when Moxley tries to get in the ring again.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Powerhouse Hobbs, who says that he does not need friend and that Ricky Starks told the world that he is okay with losing, while he is not. He says that Starks got to parade around and strut his stuff for the next week, and says that he tried to ensure Starks stayed champion and Starks could not do it. He says that he breaks backs as well as necks, and that he has something for The Factory.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is guest timekeeper for the next match. Chris Jericho guests on commentary for the next match.

"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Daniel Garcia two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Daniel Garcia wins the first fall with a modified Dragon Sleeper after countering a triangle hold with a piledriver. Bryan Danielson wins the second fall after rolling Garcia up as Garcia hits him with multiple elbow strikes. Danielson wins the third and deciding fall with the LeBell Lock following multiple elbow strikes. After the match, Danielson is attacked from behind by Chris Jericho, but Daniel Garcia shoves Jericho away, much to the surprise of Jericho. Garcia then slaps Jericho's hand away when Jericho points at him. This leads to the crowd chanting "You're a wrestler!"

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). Marq Quen says Swerve In Our Glory disrespected them, but they are now #5 in the ranking. Swerve says this is the closest they will get to the tag titles and that they could learn something from them. Keith Lee says Private Party will go to the back of the line afterwards.

Jon Moxley attacks "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese before the next match, then gets in the ring and says he has been waiting too long for CM Punk to return, and tells him that if they want to unify their world titles, they can do it now. CM Punk shows up, but once again, officials and security stop him. Moxley and Punk have to be separated again, and this time, Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta also have to hold Moxley back. Moxley leaves through the crowd while Punk heads back to the back from the stage.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho, "Magic Daddy" Matt Menard and Angelo Parker. Jericho gives Daniel Garcia a pass for confronting him earlier, but next week, he wants to know whose side Garcia is on, and tells him to make the right choice. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat shows up and says he has seen Garcia come into his own, and says that Jericho is the same guy that he wrestled fifteen years ago. He then says Bryan Danielson would make for a better mentor. Jericho tells Steamboat that he has hated him from the last fifteen years and tells him to stay out of his business. Steamboat goes after Jericho as he, Menard and Parker leave, and Parker grabs Steamboat and tells him to stay out of his business. When Parker grabs him by the throat afterwards, Steamboat responds by hitting him with a karate chop, taking Parker out.

The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) quickly beat The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.). The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) The Gunn Club hug, then Stokely Hathaway shows up. All of a sudden, Austin and Colten attack Billy Gunn from behind as Stokely Hathaway approaches the ring. Suddenly, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) rush the ring, and Austin and Colten flee through the crowd as they get in the ring to make the save for Billy Gunn. Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed then make up.

We hear from Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh. Sonjay challenges FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Wardlow to a trios match at All Out, and Lethal says FTR felt pity for Wardlow only to make an enemy out of them. Satnam dares Wardlow to powerbomb him if he is that strong.

We hear from Death Triangle (PAC, Penta Oscura, Rey Fenix) backstage. PAC calls out The United Empire (Will Ospreay, Kyle Flethcer, Mark Davis), saying they have unfinished business and that he is looking forward to next week when they prove they are an unstoppable force.

Jungle Boy heads to the ring. Jungle Boy says that he wore a shirt saying "Christian is a pussy" last week and that he was told never to wear that shirt on television again, then says the shirt hit the nail on the head. He then says he has hit Christian Cage with everything he had - including a car - and so far, Christian has done nothing. The way he sees it, he can either continue to chase Christian until he gets his hands on him, or Christian can man up and face him at All Out. Christian shows up and declines Jungle Boys' challenge, saying that things are getting out of hand, especially with Luchasaurus getting suspended for headbutting official Pat Buck backstage. He says that he is proud of Jungle Boy, saying that he "couldn't even formulate a sentence like someone from Charleston, West Virginia," then says he has done some reflection and says frustration boiled over after losing the tag titles. He says he does not want to fight or wrestle Jungle Boy, and instead, he wants to fix this and take Jungle Boy to the promised land, for at the end of the day, they are family, and he loves him. Christian says Jungle Boy is like a son to him, and asks him to come back home. Jungle Boy goes for a hug at first, but instead goes for a double leg takedown and goes to town on Christian. This leads to a brawl on the outside where Jungle Boy sends Christian into the ring steps as he tells him that they were never family, then stands on his hand and stomps the elbow on the ring steps. Officials and security have to step in soon after.

Backstage, we hear from FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Wardlow. Wheeler says Wardlow did not ask for their help, but they would not let Wardlow get beaten down. Wardlow tells Satnam Singh that anybody and everybody gets powerbombed. Harwood tells Jay Lethal that if he has a problem with any of them, they can have a match.

Toni Storm beats KiLynn King.

We see a video package for The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Bordreaux, Sonny Kiss) vs. Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy) in the Trios Championship Tournament this week on Rampage.

We see a video package for Hook vs. "The Reality" Zack Clayton this week on Rampage.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is guest timekeeper for the next match.

Before the next match, The Young Bucks' (Matt and Nick Jackson) tag team partner is revealed to be Kenny Omega, who is wrestling his first match in over nine months. Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega) beat La Faccion Ingobernable (Andrade el Idolo, Rush, Dragon Lee) to advance in the Trios Championship Tournament. After the match, Andrade hits Dragon Lee with a Hammerlock DDT that knocks Dragon Lee's mask off.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 17, 2021

Malcolm Bivens and Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong and ???) are in the ring. Bivens says KUSHIDA is a coward and a liar who does not want to defend his Cruiserweight Championship against Roderick Strong, who wants a match while he wants his payday. (Earlier in the day, it had been reported that KUSHIDA is not medically cleared and therefore will not be able to compete tonight.) Bivens says that whatever Roderick Strong wants, Roderick Strong gets, and issues an open challenge that is answered by Ilja Dragunov.

Ilja Dragunov beats Roderick Strong. After the match, Dragunov calls out Walter, but to no avail.

We see a Prime Target video package for Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly at NXT TakeOver 36.

Hit Row (Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla, B-Fab) head to the ring. B-Fab talks about how Santos Escobar ripped the grill out of Swerve's mouth and thought Hit Row would play games, then Adonis and Top Dolla tell Escobar not to play with them before Swerve tells Escobar he will beat him down on sight. Escobar shows up on the TitanTron and says that he got the message that he disrespected Hit Row's culture after Hit Row burned a luchador message, and while he wants to return Swerve's grill, he does not trust the rest of Hit Row. After Escobar says that he is alone in the parking lot and willing to give the grill back, Swerve takes him up on his offer, but sees Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza coming and turns around to fight them only to be ganged up on. The rest of Hit Row show up and even the odds, and B-Fab has to use a metal pipe as an equalizer to help Hit Row come out on top in the brawl and help Swerve get his grill back from Escobar, who gets slammed repeatedly into a steel door.

In a WWE digital exclusive, LA Knight offers Josh Briggs $10,000 to hurt Cameron Grimes before NXT TakeOver 36 at the Performance Center.

We hear from Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel). Walter says it is about Aichner and Barthel, and Barthel says that teams like MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) do not belong in the same ring as Imperium, who the fans need for a brighter future for NXT. Aichner says that their brighter future will have no room for MSK, whom he and Barthel will make an example out of tonight. Walter says they are here to protect and restore the honor of professional wrestling.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase guests on commentary for the next match, with LA Knight also joining soon afterwards.

Cameron Grimes beats Josh Briggs. After the match, LA Knight attacks both "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Cameron Grimes.

Backstage, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae endure Indi Hartwell's details about her date with Dexter Lumis before Indi says she is taking their relationship to the next level. Lumis shows up, and Gargano is surprised to hear that Lumis enjoyed the cake from last week.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Zoey Stark and Io Shirai. Zoey says they are two very different people trying to understand each other, but Io Shirai says it is not about liking her and about defending the women's tag team titles.

Dexter Lumis and Indi Hartwell beat Robert Stone and Jessi Kamea after Indi makes Jessi tap to Silence. After the match, Indi gets some advice from Beth Phoenix and proposes to Dexter Lumis. Lumis takes off his left glove, and Indi puts a ring with an eyeball on it on his ring finger before Indi kisses him. Indi and Dexter are now engaged.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Roderick Strong. Malcolm Bivens says that Ilja Dragunov is a heavyweight and that tonight's match never happened, and that Roderick Strong is still in line for the Cruiserweight title before telling McKenzie that she talks to him next time, not Roderick Strong.

Beth Phoenix interviews both Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai. Raquel says that when she first showed up, she knew what she was walking into and knew it was only a matter of time before Dakota Kai would betray her. After Dakota tells Raquel that her crystal ball will not help her against her, and Raquel says that while Dakota is the last one left, she will not take the NXT Women's title off of her. Dakota says Raquel is more delusional than she thought, saying that she kicked her in the face before she got her hands up and that she didn't teach her everything she knows, then says she made her and that she can break her and take the Women's title from her. Raquel says that Dakota Kai is one of the best, but she has no bones in her body and gets jealous when someone is a bigger star than her. She says she solved so many of her problems, but she is on her own for this one. Dakota tells Raquel that she can call her whatever she wants, but in five days, she will call her "NXT Women's Champion." Raquel simply tells Dakota "Good luck...psychic."

Carmelo Hayes beats Duke Hudson to advance to the finals of the NXT Breakout Tournament. After the match, Samantha Irvin interviews Carmelo Hayes, who says that he called his shot two weeks ago and kept his word against men two or three times his size, and tells Odyssey Jones that he is "the final boss." Odyssey Jones shows up and says that after he wins, the fans are going to sound the alarm.

We hear from Jacy Jayne, who tells to step aside or become roadkill. She says that she and Gigi Dolin have been caged for far too long and that they are about to break free.

Backstage, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase meets with Cameron Grimes in the trainer's room and apologizes for the situation he put them in. Grimes says he put himself in this situation after he took DiBiase's opportunity to become a champion and dropped the ball. He then says that when he stopped believing himself, DiBiase was there to believe in him. He then rips his shirt off and says he is a champion, not a butler, and after NXT TakeOver 36, they will be Million Dollar Champions going to the moon. DiBiase laughs and says "That's my Cameron!"

MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) retains the NXT Tag Team Championships against Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) after Walter shows up to watch the match from up close only to brawl with Ilja Dragunov, which distracts Aichner and Barthel. After the match, Walter single-handedly decimates MSK. Dragunov fights Imperium, but the numbers game quickly takes over and Imperium comes out on top. As Imperium is about to celebrate, Walter puts Dragunov in a sleeper hold.

We hear from Pete Dunne and Ridge Holland. Dunne says that what happened to Ilja Dragunov last week are why people should not stand up to them, and Ridge Holland says that he does not care about Tommaso Ciampa or Timothy Thatcher, but he respects being challenged by them. After saying that he has pushed past tough men to get to a fight, Dunne says that it has been ten long months and it is time for Ridge Holland to make a name for himself. Ridge Holland then says that next week, he will be seeing Ciampa and Thatcher.

Samoa Joe heads to the ring. Joe says that venom seeps through his lips when he talks about Karrion Kross, and says that he has been expecting one more face-to-face meeting in which to verbally eviscerate him, then says it is pointless as he is a man who is here to hurt him. He tells Kross to tuck his clock in his back pocket and get in the ring, and Karrion Kross shows up and says it is not about either of them, but about the future of NXT, and that Joe will not become a champion after more than a year off. He then summons security over to the ring and calls it protection for Samoa Joe, then says that Joe doesn't have a chance and that he will drop him quickly. Joe quickly punches Karrion Kross and levels all of the security guards before beating Karrion Kross around the ring. Referees and more security arrive as Kross rams Joe into the ring steps. Kross tries to put Joe through the announce table, but Joe fights back and puts Kross through some fencing on the barricade, and at this point, even members of the locker room have to help separate both men as they break through the barricade back to ringside.

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

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for August 17, 2021

2.0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee, with their team name now stylized as "2point0") beats Sam Adams and Syler Andrews.

"Absolute" Ricky Starks guests on commentary for the next match.

Tay Conti beats Rebecca Scott.

Thunder Rosa guests on commentary for the next match.

"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson and Brock Anderson beat Joey Keys and Spencer Slade.

Matt Hardy beats Wheeler Yuta after Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) distract the referee while Matt - who has faked an ankle injury - knocks Yuta out with his boot. When the referee sees Matt Hardy's boot is loose, he thinks something is afoot, and as Chuck Taylor explains things to him, Private Party go on the attack. During the brawl, Orange Casiddy shows up and hits Matt Hardy with the Orange Punch as Matt tries to hit him with his boot. Private Party carry Matt Hardy to the back after getting tossed out of the ring.

Thunder Rosa guests on commentary for the next match.

Penelope Ford beats Masha Slamovich by submission. After the match, Penelope attacks Slamovich again, and Thunder Rosa runs into the ring and chases Penelope away.

"Absolute" Ricky Starks guests on commentary for the next three matches.

Kris Statlander beats Kiera Hogan.

Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico) and Cole Karter. During the match, Andrade el Idolo and Chavo Guerrero briefly show up, distracting PAC in the process. Afterwards, Luther takes Serpentico with him to the back, leaving Cole Karter high and dry.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Tina San Antonio. After the match, Vickie Guerrero says that every night, Nyla arrives with an agenda to destroy everybody who steps inside her ring, and makes it clear that Nyla Rose may not have the AEW Women's World Championship, but after everyone is destroyed and defeated, they will have the opportunity to take the title back from whoever has it, as good things come to those who wait.

The Dark Order (Preston "10" Vance, Alex "3" Reynolds and John "4" Silver) beat RSP, Andrew Palace and Bill Collier with a full nelson from Silver to Palace.

"Absolute" Ricky Starks guests on commentary for the next three matches.

Frankie Kazarian beats Brandon Cutler after Michael Nakazawa tosses Cutler a spray can of cold spray only for it to activate when he points the nozzle at his face.

Jurassic Express (Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy) and The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Cezar Bononi, JD Drake) with the Snare Trap from Jungle Boy to Ryan Nemeth.

Dante Martin beats Lee Moriarty.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 17, 2020

Technical difficulties occur during the WWE "Then, Now, Forever" intro screen at the beginning of the show.

Drew McIntyre shows up to start tonight's show. McIntyre talks about how Randy Orton brutalized "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair last week even after Flair told him he loved him, and calls Orton "pure evil" for his actions. He tells Orton that at SummerSlam, he will not face an old man; he will face a pissed-off 6'5" Scottish He tells Orton that at SummerSlam, he will not face an old man; he will face a pissed-off 6'5" Scottish fire-breathing dragon who will get revenge for everyone Orton has wronged. As McIntyre tells Orton he will become a human weapon, technical difficulties occur. It is revealed that Retribution is attacking the production crew. The show suddenly cuts to black.

Backstage, Drew McIntyre talks to the locker room. He says that "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair is okay, but that Randy Orton will not be. He then says that he is sick and tired of Retribution, and proposes everyone band together to stop them. Seth Rollins laughs, and says that while Retribution is a problem, Raw has a messiah who is already capable of leading the locker room, but McIntyre says if the locker room doesn't respect him now, they never will. Rollins says the WWE Championship does not make one a leader or a teacher, that he was the first person to teach him how to be champion, and that he taught Dominik Mysterio what it is like to be a Superstar. Ricochet and Cedric Alexander both tell Seth that Rey Mysterio is going to be here and beat him tonight, and Seth responds by telling McIntyre that he could not even protect Flair. When McIntyre threatens to drop Rollins where he stands, Murphy steps in-between them, and the rest of the locker room have to cool down the situation.

MVP, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin show up. MVP says that while Drew McIntyre is in the back "setting up some sort of buddy system," he says that "The Hurt Business" is open for business. He says he knows what is going on and is calling Retribution out while the rest of the locker room is waiting for them to strike. He says that Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin are the definition of "tough," then questions who benefits most from the actions of Retribution before saying it is Apollo Crews, Ricochet, Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali. MVP also accuses Apollo of coming up with Retribution after Lashley injured him, as Retribution showed up at the same time he faced Apollo for the WWE United States Championship, saying it was a ploy to win his custom-made United States Championship belt. Apollo shows up, saying he knew MVP would be making excuses and that it is low of him to call him the mastermind of Retribution. He also says MVP cannot beat him for the United States title without help. MVP tells Apollo that his career has had "more starts and stops than a raggedy used car," and that Apollo fears losing the United States Championship because he will go back to catering if he does. Apollo admits that is true and says if he were like MVP, he would be part of "The Hurt Business." MVP says if he were like him, he would know this is business, but Apollo interrupts him and proposes some business of his own. Apollo proposes that he and Shelton Benjamin have a match, and if he wins, Shelton and Lashley will be banned from ringside at SummerSlam. MVP says he needs no excuses for SummerSlam, then sics Shelton on Apollo.

Apollo Crews beats Shelton Benjamin with a jackknife pin. During the match, R-Truth runs in and out of the ringside area while Akira Tozawa and his ninjas chase after him. Apollo wins with a jackknife pin on a distracted Shelton, then MVP, Shelton and Bobby Lashley attack Apollo. Ricochet, Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali run in to make the save. It takes Ricochet and Mustafa Ali to break Lashley's full nelson - now known as "The Full Lashley" - on Cedric, and they and Apollo force MVP, Shelton and Lashley to retreat. Afterwards, R-Truth runs back down the ramp only to be laid out by Shelton Benjamin, who pins R-Truth to win the WWE 24/7 Championship a second time. MVP says they will not go out like they did, and tells Apollo to find two tag team partners and take on him, Shelton and Lashley in a six-man tag team match later tonight.

Backstage, Angel Garza is talking to Demi Burnett of The Bachelor backstage when Ivar shows up and hands Demi a turkey leg before asking her to be his "+1" at Raw Underground. After Demi accepts, Ivar says that Garza did not poison the turkey leg this time. Garza insists he did not poison Montez Ford last week when Demi asks about it, then tells Ivar he will beat him tonight as he smacks the turkey leg out of Demi's hands. Ivar hands Demi another turkey leg and tells Garza "You'd better put some respect on that name."

It is announced that WWE will introduce the "Thunderdome" on SummerSlam weekend, which will give an all-new virtual fan experience that will bring the fans to the arena virtually.

Angel Garza beats Ivar. After the match, Angelo Dawkins and Demi Burnett show up on the TitanTron, and say they cannot wait to see their tag team title match at SummerSlam. Dawkins then proceeds to show some video footage, and Garza runs to the back when the TitanTron goes black. Zelina Vega and Andrade ask commentary what is going on, and Samoa Joe implies that there may be footage of Zelina and her crew poisoning Montez Ford. Zelina and Andrade head to the back.

We look back on The British Bulldog vs. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart for the WWF Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam 1992, courtesy of Sonic Drive-In.

We see photos of the welts from 30 Kendo stick shots given to him by Seth Rollins and Murphy from last week.

Backstage, Angel Garza shows up as Angelo Dawkins tries to get Demi Burnett's number and tries to show her the video. When Charly Caruso shows up to see what is going on, the video is shown. We then see backstage footage of Zelina Vega looking around near Montez Ford's red Solo cup before running away. Zelina says the video proves nothing and is edited, then accuses Charly of being behind it all because she is jealous of Demi. Angelo Dawkins cut her off, saying he knows she poisoned Montez and that it is taking a lot of restraint to give Zelina, Andrade and Garza what they deserve, as Montez Ford wants the smoke. Suddenly, Montez Ford runs in, and he and Dawkins beat up Andrade and Garza.

Natalya beats Mickie James by count-out following the distraction by Lana. Seth Rollins wants Samoa Joe to tell him how he knows for sure that Rey Mysterio is here tonight. Rollins then asks what incentive he has to trust him, but Samoa Joe says nothing. After the match, Mickie James takes out Lana, and Seth Rollins says that if Rey and Dominik Mysterio are here tonight, it will be the last mistake they will make and that neither of them will make it to SummerSlam.

Before the next match, Sasha Banks that when you have all the gold, it is enough to break anybody. She then mentions both her and Bayley having to face Asuka at SummerSlam. Bayley says she has had a few days to think about, then says she cannot wait for SummerSlam. She says that SummerSlam will be a day off for them, as Asuka cannot beat them. Sasha Banks agrees, then asks who will beat Asuka first. Bayley says she will carry the heavy load and beat Asuka first so that Sasha Banks can tap Asuka out without breaking a sweat. Sasha then says they will celebrate, as nobody can beat them, and asks who the losers will be tonight. As Bayley and Sasha Banks laugh about Kairi Sane not being here anymore, Shayna Baszler shows up and says that she has whoever is champion after SummerSlam next. Asuka then shows up and says that tonight, she will both Sasha and Bayley with Shayna Baszler, saying Shayna has to fight with her first before she has to fight against her, Asuka and Baszler then run Sasha and Bayley out of the ring.

Asuka and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Sasha Banks and Bayley following a Kirifuda Clutch to Bayley after Asuka puts the Asuka Lock on Sasha at ringside. During the match, Nia Jax attacks Baszler from behind the barricade, and as Pat Buck and three referees force Nia Jax to the back, Baszler throws down with Nia Jax behind the barricade. This effectively turns the match into a two-on-one handicap match. Baszler comes back to break up a Banks Statement later in the match.

Backstage, Apollo Crews thanks Cedric Alexander, Ricochet and Mustafa Ali for having his back against MVP, and says that he has picked Mustafa and Ricochet as his partners due to Bobby Lashley putting Cedric in the Full Lashley. After they leave, Randy Orton shows up.

Backstage, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels meets with Randy Orton, saying that "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair meant a lot to everybody but that Orton will use his rage and frustration against him. Shawn tells McIntyre to refocus, as he has gone way too far and done way too much to become WWE Champion. McIntyre thanks Shawn for working with him in NXT, but feels he has let him down. Shawn tells him he has not, but that there is no stopping him. He says that the road for him will be tough, but that the road was made for Drew McIntyre and that the Drew he knew would never quit. Shawn tells McIntyre to show who he really is at SummerSlam, then asks McIntyre to give him his space as he confronts Orton in the ring tonight.

Backstage, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) mock Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan, an Billie Kay says Peyton Royce will take her place in her match tonight. After Peyton calls Liv "trash," Ruby threatens to drop Peyton where she stands. Liv holds her back, and she and Ruby leave. After that, The IIconics notice that Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke are talking with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

We see a video package chronicling Retribution's actions over the past two weeks.

Peyton Royce beats Ruby Riott following the distraction from Billie Kay.

It's time for Raw Underground. Erik dominates another opponent, then Shane McMahon interviews Dolph Ziggler, who calls Erik's performance "a four out of ten." This leads to Erik calling out Ziggler, which Ziggler accepts. Ziggler goes for a single leg takedown, but Erik punches him in the face and soon begins to overpower him, but Ziggler roars back into it and puts Erik in a sleeper before putting a thumb in his eyes. Ziggler wins. Afterwards, Ivar shoves Ziggler off the ropeless mat and into the nearby crowd.

Rey and Dominik Mysterio show up. Rey says the only word that he can think of after last week is "pain" due to what Seth Rollins has done not only to him, but to Dominik, and says that is has made him feel a rage that he has never felt before. Rey felt he wanted to protect his son Dominik and take the beating himself so that Dominik did not have to suffer. He admits that he may not have fully recovered from what happened to his eye, but says no doctor on Earth will stop him from protecting his son. Rey tells Rollins that he will not repeat what he did to Dominik, because at SummerSlam, he will be in Dominik's corner and watch Dominik kick his ass in a Street Fight. Dominik thanks his dad, but says he knows what he was in for when he signed the contract and that he knows what he must do to defend his family, and that he will be ready. Rey tells Dominik he is proud of him and his fight, determination and will to defend the family name, and if Rollins is anywhere nearby tonight, he will not make it to SummerSlam. Rollins and Murphy soon show up on the TitanTron, and says that while he did not take Rey as an idiot, he finds it odd that he is putting his son in danger, saying Rey is doing it for his own benefit as he calls him "selfish." He also says that Rey keeps putting himself and Dominik in situations with him, and that all of it would have been prevented if Rey accepted his role in the greater good. Rollins then says neither of them have learned, and that the Mysterio legacy will become the ultimate sacrifice. Rey tells Rollins that he has big words and that he should come to the ring to back them up, but Rollins laughs and says he asked for it. Rollins tells Rey not to move an inch, then he and Murphy head to the ring. Rey and Dominik leave the ring as Rollins and Murphy enter, and as Rey has Rollins and Murphy distracted, Dominik attacks from behind with Kendo sticks. Rey joins in on the Kendo stick attack, and Seth Rollins becomes the victim of multiple Kendo stick strikes. They try to tie Rollins up in the ropes, but Rollins is able to escape along with Murphy.

Backstage, MVP meets with Cedric Alexander, saying that Apollo Crews, Mustafa Ali and Ricochet are getting in his way. Cedric says that Apollo is looking out for his best interest, but MVP says Apollo may consider Cedric the weakest link. He also implies that Ricochet has an ego from calling himself "The One and Only," then tells him that he made an offer some time ago and that the offer still stands, and that he should think about it.

It's time for more Raw Underground. Arturo Ruas takes on Riddick Moss in the ropeless ring, and after a close match, both men roll to the outside only to be harassed by the crowd. After they pick a fight with the crowd, the match is over.

MVP, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin beat Apollo Crews, Mustafa Ali and Ricochet in a six-man elimination tag team match. During the match, Cedric Alexander pins Shelton Benjamin after Shelton is eliminated to win the WWE 24/7 Championship.

Backstage, Shane McMahon is in talks with Jessamyn Duke, Marina Shafir and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

Cedric Alexander retains the WWE 24/7 Championship against Akira Tozawa. After the match, Shelton Benjamin runs into the ring and hits Cedric with Paydirt to win the WWE 24/7 Championship for a third time.

After the match, Shelton Benjamin runs into the ring and hits Cedric with Paydirt to win the WWE 24/7 Championship for a third time.

Next week on Raw Underground: Ivar vs. Dolph Ziggler!

It's time for more Raw Underground. Marina Shafir decimates an opponent before putting her in a leg lock. Afterwards, she is attacked from behind by Nia Jax, but Shayna Baszler gets in the ropeless ring and confronts her. When the match starts, however, Nia Jax runs away, and Shafir, Baszler and Jessamyn Duke stand tall in the ring.

Montez Ford beats Andrade with a schoolkid pin after Zelina Vega leaps off the ring apron only to be grabbed and slammed by Bianca Belair at ringside.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up. Shawn says that "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair loved performing in the ring, and without him, there would be no Heartbreak Kid, no Triple H, no Batista, no Edge, no Big Show, no Drew McIntyre and no Randy Orton. He states that Orton does not have the same appreciation for Flair as everyone else, despite having him as a mentor and teacher for years, and assures that at SummerSlam, Orton will meet his justice and he will see it coming. As Shawn leaves the ring, he is hit by an RKO out of nowhere followed by a punt to the head by Orton. Drew McIntyre runs into the ring, but Orton runs through the barricade. As McIntyre and a referee check on Shawn, Orton returns to blindside McIntyre, but McIntyre sees it coming and beats Orton up. He then checks on Shawn again, but Orton gets in the ring again and hits McIntyre with an RKO.

Raw Talk: MVP still believes Apollo Crews is behind Retribution.

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

AEW Women's Tag Team Cup Tournament - The Deadly Draw: Night 3 Semi-Finals

The Nightmare Sisters (Brandi Rhodes and Allie) beat Big Swole and Lil' Swole to advance to the finals following the distraction by Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. After the match, Big Swole chases after Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D.'s Role's Royce.

Ivelisse and Diamante beat Tay Conti and Anna Jay to advance to the finals.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews The Nightmare Sisters (Brandi Rhodes and Allie). Brandi Rhodes says that if it wasn't for her, Allie would have gotten her ass kicked, but Allie tells her that she won that match. As Brandi says that they will win the tournament, she says that she will have a second action figure before anyone else.

Backstage, Alex Marvez intervies Ivelisse and Diamante. Diamante says they have been working for years to get to this point and that this is bigger than them, and that they have to win it for their people by any means necessary.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 17, 2019

Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of Manhattan Mayhem and Mass Hysteria, as well as a preview of Honor For All. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:

a backstage promo from Kelly Klein, who says that Karissa Rivera is ready for Women of Honor before telling her she has her chance at the Women of Honor World Championship tonight

Rush vs. TK O'Ryan at Manhattan Mayhem

"The Last Real Man" Silas Young vs. "The Darewolf" PJ Black at Mass Hysteria

Kevin Klein retains the ROH Women of Honor World Championship against Karissa Rivera. After the match, Sumie Sakai shows up and helps Karissa up, then Kelly Klein acknowledges that Sumie is in Karissa's corner and that Karissa is not ready for the Women of Honor title yet; however, if she keeps doing what she is doing with the endorsement of a former Women of Honor Champion, she will give her another opportunity. She then acknowledges that Karissa is ready for Ring of Honor. All of a sudden, the lights go out, then The Allure (Angelina Love and Velvet Sky) show up. Velvet Sky says everyone knows that everything going on in the ring right now is "a load of crap," and says Angelina should have been in the match and not "whatever this is" as she refers to Karissa. She goes on to say that Angelina earned the right to a title shot after kicking Klein's head in, not Karissa. Angelina then says that Matt Taven has gone on about how there is a conspiracy in Ring of Honor, and that he is right, except the conspiracy is against The Allure. Klein says there is no conspiracy; just the truth that Women of Honor doesn't want "bitches like you."

a backstage promo where Kelly Klein states that Women of Honor means a lot to women like her, Karissa Rivera and Sumie Sakai, and that The Allure (Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, "The Exotic Goddess" Mandy Leon) do not belong here while women like them will show what Women of Honor is all about

The Defy or Deny Match between Flip Gordon, PCO, Mark Haskins and Matt Taven from State of the Art

Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, PCO, Brody King) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against Shinobi Shadow Squad (Cheeseburger, Eli Isom, Ryan Nova).

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by PRO Shingle recap for August 17, 2019

EJ Sparks beats Danny "Limelight" Rivera after Rivera's knee gives out.

Backstage, Kathy Campanelli interviews Royce Isaacs and Jamie Iovine. Iovine is unimpressed with Rogelio, saying that Rogelio and Scorpio Sky are not even in Isaacs' league. While he respects what Howdy Price is doing, Isaacs has this match. Isaacs accuses Scorpio Sky of ducking him every time he has wanted to challenge him for the TV title, and says that he will pin Rogelio tonight before having a talk with Scorpio Sky.

Jayme Beachler II is in the ring. He calls last week "pre-season" and "non-conference" and insists he is undefeated, and calls this week another chance to prove to himself why he is the "natural-born, natural blue blood, blue chip, blew your mind." His opponent is Watts.

Watts beats Jayme Beachler II.

The Soul Burners (Ryan Taylor and Thomaste) beat The Friendship Farm (Gentleman Jervis and "Sweet" Robin Shaw).

Royce Isaacs beats Rogelio.

Destination X - Impact Wrestling recap for August 17, 2017

We see America's Top Team - including Lashley - and Jeff Jarrett outside of the Impact Zone in footage from earlier today.

Mackenzie Mitchell tries to interview Bruce Prichard in front of his office, but it is noticed by Mackenzie that someone interesting - who we do not see - is in there.

Sienna retains the GFW Unified Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim after Taryn Terrell - who hasn't been seen in almost two years - shows up out of nowhere and hits Gail Kim with a cutter.

Matt Sydal tells Lashley he will know his name before the night is over. He says that he will also earn Lashley's respect before the night is over.

Bruce Prichard shows up, and identifies himself as a creative consultant for GFW. He thanks the fans for their patients, loyalty and lenience for the past year. He then reads a statement which states that Alberto El Patron is no longer the Unified GFW Global Champion, and that El Patron has voluntarily given up the title to focus on his family. To rectify this situation, as head corporate adviser, he can have the title revert back to a former champion, and returns it to its former titleholder: Lashley. Instead of Lashley, Jim Cornette shows up. After a Dairy Queen reference between the two men, Jim Cornette says he's a corporate specialist, and says he has been given a phone call to make sure issues are handled properly. Bruce Prichard apparently doesn't like the fact that Cornette is here for this reason, and says Cornette isn't his boss. Before security takes Cornette away, Cornette calls Prichard a jerk who has abused his power, and that corporate has called him up to take care of him. He then fires Prichard, much to Prichard's chagrin. Prichard says this isn't the last Cornette has seen of him. Cornette takes the Global title from him, then has him ejected. He then says corporate is tried of being screwed around, then says El Patron did not relinquish the title; instead, he was stripped of it. He also says that if you want something here, you'll have to fight for it. Therefore, Lashley will not be awarded the Unified GFW Global Championship after all. Cornette also makes professionalism a high priority, and if anyone steps out of line, they will be dealing with him personally. Cornette then makes official a 20-man gauntlet match for the Global title. Cornette says he does not care who wins; whoever wins the match will have earned it. The Latin-American Xchange then show up.

After the break, Jim Cornette is confronted by The Latin-American Xchange. Konnan is not happy with Cornette being here, and says Low-Ki should be the #1 contender for the Unified GFW Global Championship. Cornette says corporate is making the rules, and that he's only here to enforce them. Konnan warns Cornette not to screw over Low Ki, who says he smells fear from Cornette. Cornette places Low Ki in the gauntlet match at #20. He also warns LAX not to lay a hand on him or they going to jail. Konnan says Boricuas run the pen in Orlando and that going to jail for beating him up would be a reward for them. Cornette tells LAX he gave them good news, and to leave it at that. He makes it clear he is pulling no punches here. He may be a cracker, but he's not a liar, and they will learn that when he says something, they're going to believe it.

Dezmond Xavier beats Taiji Ishimori to win the 2017 Super X Cup Tournament. Dezmond Xavier checks on Taiji Ishimori after the match. Thankfully, he is okay. They both bow to each other in respect. Dezmond Xavier says this is a moment is everyone will remember as he takes the trophy.

Karen Jarrett and Bruce Prichard argue loudly backstage as Prichard is ejected from the building. Prichard asks Karen if she is happy, and Karen tells Prichard he will never work in GFW again.

Joseph Park tells Grado it is time to buck up. Next week, Grado is saying goodbye...

Sonjay Dutt retains the GFW X Division Championship against Trevor Lee in a Ladder Match. During the match, Caleb Konley tries to stop Sonjay from getting the title to help Trevor Lee to the title, but Petey Williams - who has not been seen in a few years - shows up and hits Konley with the Canadian Destroyer to help Sonjay. Trevor Lee tries to get to the title one more time, but Sonjay Dutt manages to knock him off the ladder to retain the X Division title.

Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Lashley, who says that he is going to destroy Matt Sydal, whom he calls a loser who is keeping him from what is rightfully his: the Unified GFW Global Championship.

oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) beat Jason Cade and Zachary Wenst in their GFW debut.

Ethan Carter III and Moose find out from Jim Cornette they are in next week's gauntlet match. Eli Drake then introduces himself to Cornette along with Chris Adonis, and says he is the unrecognized #1 guy. They're in the gauntlet match, too, and since Eli Drake says he's #1, he's in the gauntlet as the first guy in. Cornette then tells Eli Drake that when the gauntlet is over, they'll need dental records to identify him.

Matt Sydal beats Lashley after kicking a steel chair into his face and getting a schoolboy pin in after dodging a Spear into the corner. As per pre-match stipulation, Sydal now gets a shot at the title of his choice. After the match, a member of America's Top Team in the front row near the aisle tries to choke out referee Brian Hebner, and Lashley has to calm the guy down.

John Hennigan, known the world over as John Morrison and Johnny Mundo among other names, is coming to GFW under the name Johnny Impact.