Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 19, 2025

The show starts with Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura brawling backstage before their Philadelphia Street Fight actually starts.

Josh Briggs beats Yoshiki Inamura in a Philadelphia Street Fight with a top rope moonsault through a table.

Over the weekend, Masha Slamovich proposes to NXT General Manager Ava and Total Nonstop Action Director of Authority Santino Marella that she should be the special guest referee for the six-woman tag match between Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) and The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance). Ava likes the idea, and Santino wants Masha to promise that she will call the match down the middle. Masha promises.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Trick Williams. Trick says he did what he would say he would do and beat Moose. As for Je'Von Evans, he is an athletic specimen who can move and like to bounce, but he will bounce him back to high school because this is "a man's game." He tells Oba Femi that he will see him at Heatwave for the NXT Championship.

Ricky Saints beats Jasper Troy.

Backstage, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger meet with NXT General Manager when the personal concierge George Iceman shows up and introduces The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) before demanding that Masha Slamovich not be special guest referee. Masha Slamovich shows up in a referee shirt and shakes Ava's hand, and Iceman accuses Ava of bias before he and The Elegance Brand leave.

Jordynne Grace heads to the ring. She talks about coming to NXT after building a reputation around the world, thinking she would win championships like she has always done. She says that this clearly has not happened, and while she knows she has weaknesses that would set her back, she did not expect a brief friendship to set her back. Jordynne says she knows how these "wrestling friendships" pan out and, with there being exceptions to rules, thought she would be the exception. Jordynne admits the adjustment to WWE has been hard and that she has never had someone try to exploit her insecurities and force her to address them publicly. While she was angry at first, Jordynne knows she does not have to prove she is better than Blake Monroe, and instead of revenge, she wants Blake to see herself for who she is. Suddenly, Blake Monroe shows up with a contract and four members of security, stating that she does not want Jordynne to get her redemption, as there is no redemption for the truth. She steps into the ring and , and says that if Jordynne lays so much as one finger on her, their match at Heatwave is off. Blake says she does not need to feel sorry for Jordynne, as Jordynne feels sorry for herself and that is good enough for her. Jordynne tells Blake that while she has been right about a lot of things, this is where she is wrong, as Blake was sitting at ringside while she was in the ring wrestling as "one of the main characters" at Evolution, and states that Blake is jealous of her. She says Evolution was a huge reality check of Blake before calling her "a disgusting snake." Blake says Jordynne cannot control herself and does not have a calm bone in her body, then says that Jordynne is not just an outsider, but "a reject playing a superstar," and now that she has arrived, there is not room for the both of them. As Blake dares Jordynne to hit her, Jordynne says she does not have to hit her to show her what will happen at Heatwave before hitting security instead. Security gets laid out, and one of the members even runs away in a hurry. Jordynne then grabs Blake by the arm and tells her that at Heatwave, she will show her what ugly is really about. Blake cowers in a corner.

Backstage, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) mention The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) when Lainey Reid shows up and tells Jacy Jayne to show them why she is a double champion. Sol Ruca and Zaria show up, and when Jacy mocks them for making social media videos on TikTok and being a double champion "in her shadow,: Sol Ruca tells Jacy to make videos while she can, because it will all change on Sunday. Fatal Influence leaves, then Lainey Reid says "At least Jacy defends both of her titles." Lainey leaves, and Sol Ruca says she has "the need for Speed."

Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans for NXT Spotlight. Je'Von says Trick Williams is selfish because he is goofy and knows that he has his number. He says that to be a champion, he has to feel like one, and to get to Oba, he has to get through Trick. Je'Von says Trick is not even locked in; he is trying to be a rapper and "an ugly ass actor" while he is just trying to be a champion.

Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) beat The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) in a six-woman tag match. Masha Slamovich is the special guest referee for this match. During the match, Fallon Henley shoves M by Elegance into the announce table, and that causes Masha Slamovich to fail to see Ash by Elegance pinning Jacy Jayne following the Rarified Air at first. After Jazmyn Nyx kicks out, Ash by Elegance argues with Masha, and Masha sees Jazmyn tag in Jacy, who hits Ash with the Rolling Encore for the win.

Backstage, Charlie Dempsey is talking with Kendal Grey when Wren Sinclair shows up. All of a sudden, The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame, Tatum Paxley) shows up and mocks Charlie for losing members of his faction, even as Dempsey boasts that Wren can kick Izzi and Tatum's asses two-on-on, much to Wren's chagrin. Izzi says that the more people Dempsey loses, the more delusional he becomes before The Culling walks off.

"All Ego" Ethan Page, Chelsea Green and The Secret Hervice (Piper Niven and Alba Fyre) head to the ring. The Secret Hervice toss out the table that is in the ring before Tavion Heights and Tyra Mae Steele show up and head to the ring. Ethan says that he and Chelsea are here for "a peaceful, diplomatic discussion," then gives Tavion Heights credits for becoming a solo star and what he has described himself to be as "a weapon in human form," yet says that when Tavion looks at him, he does not see a twenty-year veteran or a world-class athlete; he only sees opportunity. Ethan says Tavion is getting a big head and biting off more he can chew, as he is still new to the wrestling world, which he says is different from the Olympics. He says that losers are not celebrated and that there is no second or third; there is only gold, and he is holding it. Tavion says he is used to sitting near hard-seasoned veterans who doubted himself until he threw them onto their back. He says that Ethan is foolish for underestimating him and that he is made in the Olympic gods' image, and that he wants what is on Ethan's plate. Chelsea says there is no reason to be disrespectful, even though he is American and Americans are rude, then calls Canada "the superior nation with the superior athletes." Tyra Mae Steele says Chelsea is talking a lot and saying nothing, and that she wants Chelsea to shut her mouth. Chelsea calls Tyra Mae "a so-called gold medalist," which Tyra Mae takes offense to, and Chelsea says she is the most dangerous United States Women's Champion. Tyra Mae says her Olympic gold medal represents the best and the fact that she can take Chelsea down anywhere at any time just like she did to The Secret Hervice. Chelsea tries to backpedal, but Tavion says it is too late to go back to being friendly. Ethan says Tavion is trying to flex his muscle memory and resort to violence. General Manager Ava shows up and makes a mixed tag match between the team of Tavion and Tyra Mae and the team of Chelsea and Ethan. Chelsea and Ethan hit cheap shots, but Tavion and Tyra Mae fight back and put both Chelsea and Ethan in simultaneous ankle locks. The Secret Hervice has to help Chelsea and Ethan out of the holds and out of the ring.

Backstage, Myles Borne meets with Ricky Saints regarding Josh Briggs, with Saints saying that Briggs is another man to keep his eye on. Saints leaves and Lexis King shows up to apologize to Myles, saying he was wrong and insensitive to his condition and underestimating his wrestling abilty when he is both deaf and blind. Myles says he is deaf, but not blind, and Lexis responds by spraying pepper spray into his eyes. Security quickly moves into place to protect Myles.

Backstage, Kelani Jordan talks with Lola Vice, saying she will beat her at Heatwave. Lola says she was wrestling at TripleMania XXXIII while she was training. Lash Legend shows up and makes fun of Lola for losing at TripleMania, then says Jaida Parker does not deserve to be in their match and brings up her match with Nia Jax, saying she went toe-to-toe with her. Kelani says Lash went "ass-to-ribs" and that it is surprised that Lash is still standing. Lash tells Kelani to tread lightly, as she is still the biggest threat to the NXT Women's Championship.

Backstage, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) meet with General Manager Ava, bragging about their recent wins and how nobody can put them. After Osiris says they will handle Hank Legend and Tank Ledger at Heatwave, they begin naming names, Saquon mention Joe Hendry, who steps out of a nearby closet and wants to know who will face Hank and Tank. Dion Lennox warns Hendry to get behind DarkState or get left behind, and Cutler James warns Hendry that he does not DarkState behind him.

Je'Von Evans beats Trick Williams in an NXT Championship #1 contender's match to face Oba Femi for the title at Heatwave. Oba Femi is seen watching from a balcony in the upper levels of the arena. Near the end of the match, Mike Santana is sitting in Oba's seat instead, and this distracts Trick to the point that Cutter hits a top rope cutter to win the match and the title shot.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 19, 2024

Randy Orton heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Orton says that Gunther had to make things personal and bring up his family, which gave him more reasons to beat him at Bash At Berlin, and when Gunther turned his back, he had no choice but to hit him with an RKO. Gunther soon appears and demands that everyone shuts up as he is relentlessly booed, then takes offense to Orton mentioning the RKO he hit him with and tells him to celebrate it because it will be all the celebrating he does. He says that Orton made things personal, then chastises the fans for their "USA" chants and tells Orton that he will never be World Heavyweight Champion again. Gunther then says that when he is done with Orton at Bash In Berlin, he will leave him a bloody mess and exposed for what he is: "a very successful yet very underachieving one trick pony." Orton tells Gunther that he is only making the eight-hour flight to Berlin, Germany less comfortable with a size 15 double-wide foot up his ass, then Gunther dares Orton to fight him. Ludwig Kaiser shows up from behind, and while Orton is able to deal with him, the numbers game catches up to Orton.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Sheamus. Sheamus says Pete Dunne smashed his left hand with a shillelagh last week, but tonight, there will be retribution, and while Dunne will be targeting his injured hand, he still has a few tricks up his sleeve.

It is announced that Randy Orton vs. Ludwig Kaiser is tonight's main event.

Sheamus beats Pete Dunne after Dunne traps his injured hand in a turnbuckle pad only for Sheamus to break out and hit him with the Brogue Kick.

Backstage, Kofi Kingston tells Xavier Woods has his energy has been a bit off. Woods says he is used to Karrion Kross' mind games at this point, then says he wishes Kofi brought up Odyssey Jones joining first, as he does not want to replace Big E. Kofi says that they are family and that Odyssey is in the same boat they were in back in the day, and that as veterans, the least they can do is raise Odyssey up.

We see a video package for Bron Breakker.

Backstage, Ivy Nile is met by Chad Gable and The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed). Gable calls them all his real family and says Ivy made the right decision. Ivy says Maxxine Dupri had a choice, but she made the wrong one. Ivy also says she is "the real deal" and that Maxxine Dupri held her back. Gable then re-focuses on The Wyatt Sicks (Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis).

Ivy Nile vs. Maxxine Dupri ends in a no-contest. The lights go out, then Nikki Cross shows up in the ring as Chad Gable and The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) get in the ring, then Joe Gacy, Erick Rowan and Dexter Lumis show up on the apron. The Wyatt Sicks (Nikki, Erick, Gacy, Lumis) attack all four members of American Made (Gable, Julius, Brutus, Ivy), and Gable is alone and surrounded in the ring. Nikki Cross gets back in the ring, scaring Gable, then Bo Dallas shows up as Uncle Howdy and hits Gable with Sister Abigail.

We hear from Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley. Priest says that for the last two weeks, the new "lame" version of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Carlito, Liv Morgan) tried to take them out, but he and Ripley stood their ground while they ran. He says Dominik and Finn Balor's days are numbered because they will receive their punishment, and Ripley says that Dominik will find out that they were keeping him safe the entire time and that Liv Morgan became "a discount Rhea Ripley," and that she and Priest will put them through the mat.

CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk congratulates the Florida Panthers on winning the Stanley Cup Championship, then talks about the time he spent at Fanatics Fest and how a fan asked him why WWE is on a hot streak. Punk says it is because of the fans. He talks about how the first fan who walked up to him defeated cancer and how he was a pillar of strength to her, and how he met a woman from Taiwan who flew 15 hours for "15 seconds" and a picture with CM Punk. He also mentions another fan coming from Jordan - 5,785 miles away - to meet him, and says it has been more than ten years and that it has been fans like that that share the love who drive him. Punk then addresses Drew McIntyre, who he says hates him and made things personal to the point of obsession, then says his biggest hater is his biggest fan and has made a bracelet for him in the form of a leather strap. Punk then declares that his match at McIntyre at Bash In Berlin will be a strap match, and that he wants this so he can whip McIntyre and leave him with lasting scars while he takes his bracelet back. McIntyre shows up and says he has thought all week of what he will do to Punk, then asks Punk if he has started drinking after proposing a strap match, which he accepts. He then says that he cannot wait a week and wants a receipt for last week, and tells Punk to drop the leather strap so they can have a show. Punk says he will give McIntyre the strap if he gives him his bracelet. McIntyre takes the bracelet off as it to entertain the idea, but refuses, saying Punk is a liar and that he will whip him with the strap. Punk reminds McIntyre that he will not be strapped to McIntyre; instead, McIntyre will be strapped to him.

We hear from "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan. Liv says Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley are out of their mind if they think they will win at Bash In Berlin and that nobody gets away with getting their hands on Dominik. Dominik says he does not want to wait until Bash In Berlin to get his hands on Priest; instead, he wants him right now in a one-on-one match with no seconds at ringside.

NHL Hall of Famer Roberto Luongo is seen in the crowd.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Odyssey Jones beat The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Akam, Rezar). During the match, Xavier Woods is disappointed that he is not tagged in.

Backstage, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley talk about "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio wanting a match with Priest. Ripley thinks it is a trap, but Priest says chance to get his hands on Dominik will be worth it. He says that they will not stop until they bring Judgment to "the lame ass Judgment Day (Finn Balor, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Carlito, Liv Morgan)."

In memory of Afa Anoa'i, 1942 - 2024.

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler is seen in the crowd.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce talks with The Miz, who says Bronson Reed is only hear because Miz is having this next match, but wants to know if Miz really wants it. Miz says he would rather have Bronson be suspended, but he he has few friends in the business and he fights for them, and says he has to have this match.

"Big" Bronson Reed beats The Miz in a no-disqualification match. Before Bronson can go for another Tsunami after the match, Braun Strowman shows up and confronts him.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Sheamus, who says that he and Pete Dunne put on a banger, then Ludwig Kaiser shows up and asks why he is not being interviewed before bragging that he will beat Randy Orton in the main event. Sheamus has a moment with Kaiser, who says that when he is done with Orton, they will settle things once and for all. Sheamus says that if Kaiser wants the rubber match, he knows where to find him: watching in the corner as Kaiser takes an RKO.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Bron Breakker. Breakker says it is a good thing he went to a highly respected university, as there is a tournament to determine his next challenger and General Manager Adam Pearce cannot stand that he is going through the locker room so quickly. He says it is not his fault that he is a badass and a genetic freak and that he earned the Intercontinental Championship, and warns the winner of the tournament that he will Spear him through the floor and give him the beating of a lifetime, which will be his fault.

Damian Priest vs. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio ends before it can start due to a failed ambush by the rest of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Carlito). Priest takes them all down, then Rhea Ripley shows up behind Dominik and she and Priest beat him up. Ripley clears the announce table to put Dominik through it with Riptide, but she is attacked from behind with a metal folding chair by Liv Morgan. The Judgment Day soon go on the attack, and Damian Priest is forced to watch as Liv throws Rhea around on the outside and targets her injured shoulder as she does. Afterwards, the rest of The Judgment Day gang up on Damian Priest, with Priest receiving a Coup de Grace and an Eddie Guerrero-style Frog Splash as Liv Morgan hits Rhea Ripley with Ob-Liv-Ion.

Backstage, Finn Balor tells Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley that earlier is just a little sample of what will happen to them. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh and Carlito brag about Priest being and not being World Heavyweight Champion because of them, and Liv Morgan says that she will make Rhea Ripley her bitch like she made Dominik her man.

The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Pure Fusion Collection (Zoey Stark and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler) and Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews "Main Event" Jey Uso. Jey says Sami Zayn had to take some time off to clear his head, but he will be back. He then says Sami told him if that he cannot be champion, that does not mean Jey Uso cannot be one, and Jey has gotten a match with Bron Breakker for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

It is announced that Pat McAfee will be gone from Raw for the next couple of months for the football season, and we see a video package of Pat McAfee's moments since his return.

Randy Orton beats Ludwig Kaiser. After the match, Gunther gets into the match with Orton and brawls with him as the show ends.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

This week on Raw Talk: The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn)! The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Odyssey Jones! The Miz and Braun Strowman!

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

Fight For The Fallen - Collision recap for August 19, 2023

We hear from Luchasaurus and Christian Cage, Darby Allin, Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate), and Samoa Joe before tonight's show.

Samoa Joe's opponent for tonight is The Golden Vampire, who happens to be CM Punk. After hitting the GTS and unmasking, CM Punk tells Samoa Joe "I accept, bitch!"

"Switchblade" Jay White beats Dalton Castle. After the commercial break, Tony Schiavone interviews Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) in the ring. Jay White tells Kenny Omega that if he does not want to be exposed at All In, then he should stay in his hospital bed. He says he has known Kenny Omega for over a decade and in that time, The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) have deceived everyone into think they are "the peak of Bullet Club." He says that Bullet Club Gold will show they are a cut above The Elite, as they have beaten them before and will beat them again. Juice Robinson says it took two minutes to put Omega in the hospital, and that they will beat him down at All In. Colten Gunn says The Young Bucks have to cheat to beat him and Austin, then Austin says they have friends that are better than The Elite. Austin then says they want a warm up and calls for some opponents. The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) and Jacked Jameson and accept the challenge.

"Switchblade" Jay White guests on commentary for the second half of the match.

Bullet Club Gold (Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson) beats The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson) in a trios match.

We hear from Malakai Black. Malakai Black talks about how the afterlife was originally viewed as a bleak shadow of the world where everyone lived a shadow of their former life, which he says "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn was doing. We then see The House of Black (Malakai, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) toss Billy Gunn's boots in a trash compactor as he says that Billy's true place is six feet under and that Billy should "rest in pain."

We hear from Jose the Assistant, who takes a call from Rush, who is irritated with La Faccion Ingobernables' losing streak and demands a change. He wants all members of the team in Mexico for a meeting. As Dralistico and Preston Vance have a fun time in Mexico, a bunch of men in a grey van kidnap them, courtesy of Jose the Assistant.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews "Absolute" Ricky Starks, who says that AEW is making mistakes and that he has to pay for it after revealing that he is suspended from competition, not from AEW, for 30 days and that he has served half of that suspension. He proclaims that he meant it when he said he would bring war to AEW, then says he will bring chaos and that he will do it live tonight. Big Bill suddenly follows him to the ring. We then see a video package of Ricky Starks who says that he is being distracted and that people are taking his kindness for weakness, and the amount of kindness that he has is the same amount of chaos he can bring. Ricky Starks then says that he is absolute.

Big Bill beats Derek Neal. After the match, "Absolute" Ricky Starks whips Derek Neal with a leather belt before Big Bill tosses Neal out of the ring.

We hear from Darby Allin, who says he has bigger plans for AR Fox after recently beating him up at an indie show. Nick Wayne asks what kind of man he has to become to beat Swerve Strickland and AR Fox, and Darby Allin says Swerve and Fox are about to see what Nick is capable of.

Willow Nightingale beats Diamante after Kris Statlander shows up and beats up Mercedes Martinez, who shows up to watch from ringside shortly after the match begins, on the outside.

We see a video package for The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship at All In.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Toni Storm, who says there will be a preview of All In next week and that her opponents will not make it to All In. She also tells Lexy not to question The Outcasts' (Saraya, Toni, Ruby Soho) friendship, and that at All In, she will be elevated when she becomes a three-time champion.

Powerhouse Hobbs beats Kevin Ku. After the match, Hobbs puts Kevin Ku in Game Over to send a message to Miro. All of a sudden, Miro shows up on the video screen, saying they have a lot in common and that he used to rely on a book for guidance and surround himself with distractions. He then says that he walks alone, no matter how much his heart breaks, and no matter how much his god breaks him down. He then says he is not here to feud with his god, but to replace him, and while he is godless, he knows Hobbs is not, because Hobbs will pray to him now.

We see a video package of the events leading up to Adam Cole vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship at All In.

Darby Allin beats Christian Cage with a jackknife pin. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin, but Luchasaurus shows up. The distraction allows Christian Cage to attack Darby from behind so that Luchasaurus can choke slam Darby. Luchasaurus then makes Tony Schiavone count the "pinfall," and Christian forces Schiavone to announce him as the winner and still TNT Champion.

Rumble on the Trail - The Results

Note: The videos here are listed in upload order and are not indicative of the order of the matches.

Matt Williams beats Big John Dalton as Big John Dalton suplexes Matt Williams back into the ring only for Storybook Prince Gaston to pull Big John's legs out from under him as the referee is paying more attention to Matt Williams.

Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont).

Before the next match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock demands respect, then says that he has prostate problems and hemmorhoids and cannot wrestle before having his Secret Service agent (named Secret Service here) take his place.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels and Coach Pillar beat The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss and Secret Service). After the match, Brett Michaels hits the GunShow Lariat on Secret Service before celebrating with the Pontotoc Run Club in the ring.

Before the next match, Reverend Ash Taylor states that when he wins the Rumble On The Trail Match, the money raised for St. Jude Children's Hospital will go to his cause in The Righteous Path. To the surprise of nobody, he is the first person eliminated after multiple wrestlers beat him up.

Big John Dalton last eliminates Matt Williams (who has just inadvertently eliminated Storybook Prince Gaston) to win the 20-man over-the-top-rope Rumble On The Trail Match.

Before the next match, "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane declares in writing that his match with Tim Bosby is a non-title match.

Tim Bosby beats "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane. During the match, "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane distracts the referee so that Austin can hit Bosby with a low blow and a belt shot to the head, but Bosby kicks out. Austin goes for another belt shot to the head, but Bosby ducks and Austin nearly inadvertently hits Nikki. Bosby is then able to hit the ripcord lariat for the win.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 19, 2023

Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The O'Neal Brothers (Devin and Steven O'Neal) after Nixi XS' distraction backfires.

We see Tim Grind making his way to the WrestleCenter.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Grind at the announce desk. Tim Grind says it takes a lot to be speechless, and that he came back for his son Lance McKay. He thinks that The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) have brainwashed him, as he can only be disappointed at his son. Tim Grind then says he wants a fight with The Posse, and that he wants Lance McKay to make the right decision and be his partner against The Posse and end this nightmare.

We hear from Big John Dalton, who says Matt Williams must love getting his tail kicked and that he will kick it one from one end of Mississippi to the other at Pontotoc, and if Storybook Prince Gaston gets involved, his fairy tale will end poorly courtesy of "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.

"Main Event" Brad Skimahorn guests on commentary for the next match.

"All The Way" Ray Collins beats Uncle Phil (now known as just Phil).

Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) at the announce desk. Reverend Ash Taylor says he has heard of "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters coming to Memphis Wrestling and that "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt is the only masterpiece in Memphis before asking him to show off his physique. He says that Ryan Rembrandt, not Chris Masters, has the best body, and is "remarkably righteous." He then proclaims that The Righteous Path will wait near the announce desk so they can meet him.

We hear from The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red), who tell Mike Anthony and K-Toomer that they will show what they are really about at the Dyer County Fair on September 9th.

After the commercial break, "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters shows up and challenges "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt to a Master Lock challenge in the ring. Reverend Ash Taylor says they accept the challenge, but for Brother Bruce, not for Ryan Rembrandt. Masters puts Bruce in the Master Lock, and Rembrandt attacks Masters from behind. It does not take long for Masters to fight back with a double clothesline.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan calls Cassandra Golden concerning her contract signing when she gets a call from Derrick King. Meanwhile, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx tells Matt Williams and Storybrook Prince Gaston that Mackenzie is not ready for her, and says that Matt and Gaston know what to do.

Dustin Starr interviews Murray Collum and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett Michaels says he is ready for tonight as Memphis Wrestling tags with St. Jude, and Murray Collum says that they have raised a lot of money and will raise more tonight at Pontotoc, Mississippi. Suddenly, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss) shows up, and Jimmy Blaylock says the fundraiser should be for him because he is in a wheelchair. He also calls Brett Michaels "a goof" as he says he does not like or stand him and that he does not even support his own kids. He also tells Murray Collum that he does not like him and dares Murray to get in the ring with him tonight so somebody can put a fist through his throat. Brett Michaels accepts for him and Murray, then asks why they should wait. Brett Michaels then gets in the ring and dares someone to get in it with him.

Tim Grind vs. The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) ends in a no-contest after Lance McKay shows up and The Posse hit Tim Grind with a chair. The Posse hold Tim Grind down, but Tim Grind fights out of it and grabs Lance. Tim Grind cannot bear to hit his son Lance, however, and The Posse take advantage of this before Lance hits Tim with a skateboard. Lance then pins Tim while Simon makes the count.

Dustin Starr conducts a contract signing for Mackenzie Morgan vs. "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship at the announce desk. Mackenzie says it has felt like an eternity waiting for this match and that nothing is stopping her from signing the contracts, for the fans make her feel like she is on top of the world. She then signs the contract.Nyxx tells Mackenzie she has just made the biggest mistake of her life, then Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston show up and attack Mackenzie before she and Nyxx put Mackenzie through the signing table. Nyxx signs the contract as referees restore order.

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for August 19, 2022

Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta head to the ring to start tonight's show, and Claudio meets Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat in the front row on the way. He says that while it is great to stand in the ring as Ring of Honor World Champion, it is an even bigger honor to stand in the ring in front of Steamboat. Claudio admits he feels more at home in wrestling gear than in street clothes, then issues an open challenge for next week to anyone to wants to step up to him. His challenge is quickly answered by Dustin Rhodes. Dustin admits they have been in their share of battles and that he has dreamed of holding a world title for 34 years. He tells Claudio that if he accepts his challenge, he will give the best "natural" Dustin Rhodes he has ever seen in his life. Claudio says the longing for a world title provides a hunger for Dustin and eats at him, and that he sees the same fire he has had for 34 years in his eyes. He says he did not lose his fire when he won the ROH World Championship, then accepts his challenge. Dustin gives Claudio his word that he will see him next week and leaves the ring.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Ortiz and Ruby Soho. Ruby Soho says they have been chomping at the bit to get their hands on The Jericho Appreciation Society, and Ortiz makes it clear he wants a fight right now.

Swerve In Our Glory (Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy).

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews The Factory. QT Marshall says he hopes Powerhouse Hobbs has more luck, then Hobbs shows up and topples the domino table. Marshall swears that The Factory will take care of "Absolute" Ricky Starks. Powerhouse Hobbs leaves.

Before the next match, "The Reality" Zack Clayton says he is the biggest star "in this disgusting wasteland of a state, West Virginia" and that it is a shame he has to win the FTW Championship here. He says that he will win the title and bring it back to a state that is worthy of respect in New Jersey.

Hook quickly retains the FTW Championship against "The Reality" Zack Clayton in seconds with Redrum.

Backstage, we hear from Angelo Parker and Matt Menard. Menard says Hook thinks he is a tough guy and that he "wants a taste." Parker says the FTW Championship has history, then asks what it would be like if a sports entertainer won it.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Billy Gunn, who says that Austin and Colten Gunn put their big boy pants on at the wrong time with the wrong person, and that opens thedoor to spank their asses. Billy Gunn then says that he is coming next week with some friends: The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens).

Buddy Matthews beats Serpentico. After the match, Miro shows up with Malakai Black's mask, then brawls with Buddy on the ramp. Miro is briefly distracted by Julia Hart, but that does not stop Miro from beating Buddy up further. Buddy slaps Miro in the face when he asks "Where are the pagans?" This earns Buddy a Machka Kick to the face.

Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter and Rebel. Rebel kicks Lexi Nair out of the interview as Britt Baker says she might as well watch the "shitstorm" that is Thunderstorm (Thunder Rosa and Toni Storm) if she is not at All Out. She says that lightning cannot strike twice and that Thunder Rosa cannot beat Toni Storm twice, and that Toni Storm joined Thunder Rosa when she could not beat her. She then says she, Jamie and Rebel will be watching and waiting.

"The Fallen Goddess" Athena beats Penelope Ford. After the match, Leila Grey and Kiera Hogan attack and restrain Athena as Jade Cargill and Stokely Hathaway show up. Jade Cargill then breaks the mechanical wings that Athena entered in with a sledgehammer before heading to the ring. Cargill then gets in the ring and hits Athena in the stomach with the sledgehammer.

We see a video package for CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley for the undisputed AEW World Championship.

We see a video package for Powerhouse Hobbs vs. "Absolute' Ricky Starks, where Starks says he has a lot to say next week.

Mark Henry interviews Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy) and The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Bordreaux, Sonny Kiss). Ari Daivari says tonight is a walk in the park after what happened to Orange Cassidy last week and that they will become Trios Tag Team Champions. Beretta says that they are not a team and have no chance of winning, and Chuck Taylor says that they won last time and will win again tonight.

Best Friends (Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy) beat The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Bordreaux) to advance in the AEW Trios Tag Tournament after Danhausen curses Slim J from the front row.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 19, 2022

Shelton Benjamin beats Akira Tozawa.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis).

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for August 19, 2022

Dante Chen beats Javier Bernal after Bernal is distracted by a fan in the front row and security guard Hank Walker has to nearly get between them.

Kelly Kincaid interviews Axiom. After saying that he is good at tests, he suddenly realizs that if he can take advantage of changes in momentum and time, he can beat Xyon Quinn.

Before the next match, Arianna Grace says the entire world has been celebrating since her first win on NXT and that everyone sees her unlimited potentially. Tonight, she continues her winning ways, and dedicates her victory tonight to all the fans for their overwhelming support.

Ivy Nile beats Arianne Grace with a modified Dragon Sleeper.

Axiom beats Xyon Quinn with a flying kick known as "The Golden Ratio."

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown 1200 recap for August 19, 2022

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey suddenly shows up to start tonight's show. Ronda hijacks the show, saying she is not leaving the ring until her suspension is lifted. WWE official Adam Pearce shows up with security and says he cannot lift his suspension simply because he wants to. Pearce says that he gets she is upset, then respectfully asks her to leave the ring peacefully, but Ronda says she chose to leave peacefully last week, and tells Pearce not to make her choose violence. Pearce commands security to the ring, but Ronda lays waste to them the moment they put a hand on her, with one of them being put in an arm bar. Pearce calls out two police officers, and Ronda allows herself to be cuffed and sent away. Backstage, Ronda is put in the back of a police car. As the police car leaves, a black GMC Yukon pulls up, and Roman Reigns exits the vehicle.

Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai show up in the front row with tickets to the show before the next match.

Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne) beat Sonya Deville and Natalya to advance in the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament. (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne replace Nikkita Lyons and Zoey Stark due to an injury to Nikkita Lyons.) Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai leave the front row ater the match.

Sami Zayn finds out from a bodyguard that Roman Reigns wants to see him. Sami meets with Roman and admits that things are dicey between himself and The Usos, and says they do not appreciate what he has done from them lately. Roman surprisingly agrees with Sami, then Jey Uso calls. Roman has Sami pick up the phone, and Sami gets an earful from Jey, who mentions that he and Jimmy will not be in the building due to trouble at the border. When Sami mentions tonight's five-way #1 contender's match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, Roman tells Sami that the title would look good in The Bloodline. As Sami leaves, Roman asks him if he is still friends with Kevin Owens, and tells him to tell Owens that he does not owe anybody anything.

Maximum Male Models (Max Dupri, Maxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) are in the ring. Before Max Dupri can say much, Hit Row (B-Fab, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla) show up. Max Dupri tells Top Dolla and Adonis that they are not Maximum Male Model material, but that does not matter to Top Dolla and Adonis, who toss Mace and Mansoor right out of the ring. Hit Row then perform for the fans. Hit Row then perform for the fans. As they perform, Maxine Dupri likes what she is hearing, much to the frustation of Max Dupri.

We hear from Karrion Kross and Scarlett. Scarlett says the Devil's tongue cuts, then Kross mentions that something he said upset Drew McIntyre and that he wants to know why. He then says that McIntyre is a chosen one much like Roman Reigns, but when he failed, they chose someone else, and Roman built the table that McIntyre failed to set.

Sheamus beats Happy Corbin, Madcap Moss, Ricochet and Sami Zayn in a Fatal 5-Way to become #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Clash at the Castle. During the match, Sami Zayn is helped to the back due to injury, but he returns to the match under his own power. Sami nearly wins it, but his hopes are dashed after he is pulled out of the ring by Corbin, who soon gets Brogue Kicked by eventual winner Sheamus.

We see The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) perform a Viking ritual. Ivar and Erik have black symbols painted on their forehead as they celebrate past battles and look forward to what is to come, and tell The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) that despite their greatness, their time has passed. They say that The New Day's folly has led them here, and a great battle awaits where the sun sets on The New Day and "a new Viking day" starts. They then burn an altar made of New Day merchandise to the ground.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Liv Morgan, who says that she cannot play it safe and sit on the sideline and see how good she is, and while she has a target on her left arm, it is nothing compared to the target on her back. She says that while there are those who will do anything to take the SmackDown Women's Championship away from her, she will do anything to keep it.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Shotzi says Liv Morgan is overly emotional and thinks with her heart, which is why she is trying to prove herself while injured. She says facing her was a bad decision that she will make Liv pay for dearly.

Liv Morgan beats Shotzi. After the match, Liv is attacked from behind by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who goes for the injured arm. Baszler makes it clear to Liv she will break her arm, but Liv moves out of the way only to get kicked in the face.

It is announced that "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey has been released from jail on her own recognizance and that no charges have been filed.

Drew McIntyre finds Scarlett's hourglass backstage.

Roman Reigns heads to the ring. Roman says he is not here every week, and because of that, people are going to show up and "say stupid stuff." He says that if anyone other than him say they are the main event, the face of the company or the one carrying the company on their back, they are lying. Roman then says that he is the only one who can say all three of these things and that he is a man of his word. He says his word has substance, and that he has nothing to say to Drew McIntyre because he is beneath him. Drew McIntyre shows up and says Roman does not represent the WWE and Universal titles like they should be represented, and that he does not deserve to be champion. As Roman takes offense to this statement, Drew McIntyre mentions that Roman always has somebody helping him and that he can see fear and concern in Roman's eyes now that it is just them in the ring. McIntyre tells him that he will tear him apart and take the titles from him at Clash at the Castle, and since Roman is alone tonight, he is in the mood for a brawl. McIntyre and Roman brawl in the ring, and as McIntyre has the upper hand is going for the Claymore Kick, Sami Zayn gets in the ring and takes the kick so that Roman can McIntyre with a Superman Punch. Roman goes for the Spear, but McIntyre quickly gets back up and hits him with a Claymore Kick.

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for August 19, 2021

Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) beat Warren Johnson and Zack Mason.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Steff MK despite Ashley MK switching out for her behind the referee's back. After the match, Nyla Rose and Vickie Guerrero realize what happened, and Nyla Beast Bombs Steff onto Ashley. Afterwards, Vickie Guerrero says that every week, she is disgusted with the fans supporting Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. as AEW Women's World Champion, as she represents weakness with the injuries she has suffered in AEW. She then calls Nyla "a picture of strength," and that she is indestructable and unbreakable, and tells the fans to take a long look at reality, "as broken Barbies get dumped in the trash."

Emi Sakura beats Madi Wrenkowski with a Dragon Sleeper.

We hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling and Jade Cargill. Sterling says Kiera Hogan has a huge opportunity tomorrow on Rampage in front of thousands of people in Chicago, Illinois and has been impressive as of late. Jade takes offense to that statement, saying anybody can be a slight bit impressive before saying Kiera Hogan is a nobody and that she does not care what Kiera has done, while she is the star in AEW. Jade says that tomorrow night, she will show Kiera why she is "that bitch."

Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beats Will Allday and Edge Stone (the latter of whom does not even get to tag in).

Daniel Garcia beats Matt Sydal with a Sharpshooter.

We hear from Daniel Garcia, who says he could have gone to any wrestling company but chose AEW to get the best competition possible. He says that he got that tonight after beating Matt Sydal, then says he is going for the best on the roster. Garcia says he has been watching Jon Moxley for years and that he does not expect Moxley to know anything about him, but even after Moxley has been around winning titles and matches, his bones still break the same and his muscles will tear the same. He promises that Moxley will have no question in his mind who he is after he beats him tomorrow night on Rampage.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for August 19, 2020

Johnny Gargano beats Ridge Holland in a Second Chance Match to advance to the North American Championship Ladder Match at NXT TakeOver: XXX.

Dakota Kai beats Jessi Kamea. After the match, Dakota says Io Shirai is out of her mind and that everything she has said has proven her point. She says that Io Shirai is focused on her past while she is focused on the future, and that she will take the NXT Women's Championship from Shirai. As Dakota says it will feel good to kick Shirai in the face over and over, Shirai gets in the ring and attacks Dakota. She is soon attacked from out of nowhere by Raquel Gonzalez. Shirai smacks Dakota Kai back in the ring, but she is slammed into the mat by Gonzalez.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Tegan Nox, who says that what Candace LeRae has taken her aback after last week, and says that since she is blamed for rifts in friendships, she is willing to talk to Candace.

We hear from Finn Balor, who says that he has earned his place in this business while Velveteen Dream keeps getting chance after chance. He says that Dream has talent, but he will not stop him from becoming North American Champion and that their match will end as always: Finn Over.

Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Raul Mendoza, Joaquin Wilde) beat Isaiah "Swerve" Scott and Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) after Swerve does not know that Tyler Breeze is the legal man in the match near the end, having tagged him into the match inadvertently.

Pat McAfee is seen entering the arena with some football players.

Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde) vs. Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) vs. Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch in an NXT Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's Match is official for the NXT TakeOver: XXX pre-show.

The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up and demand that Pat McAfee come out to the ring. McAfee shows up with a few football players as back-up, saying he knows Adam Cole does not go anywhere without The Undisputed Era and cannot handle him on his own. Adam Cole asks Pat McAfee as he is ready to start, and everyone else clears the ring except for Cole, who tells McAfee that the ring is all his. McAfee brings up how Cole talked about how he became "the king of NXT," and says it took a minute to knock him out. McAfee reminds Cole that he has made a million dollars in seven different professions, and tells everyone that he can make professional wrestling the eighth if he wants to before telling Cole he will knock him unconscious after training for two weeks. McAfee then tells Cole that while he is great in the business, he is "next-level" and above Cole as a human and an athlete, and he will beat him after punting his head to the Moon. He then throws the microphone at Cole after saying "Boom" is the last thing he will hear. Security stands between Cole and McAfee, and Cole soon lays everyone in security out before staring at McAfee. The Undisputed Era and McAfee's friends get back to the ring, and Adam Cole challenges McAfee and company to a fight. Cole tells McAfee he will make him his bitch at TakeOver, then The Undisputed Era leaves.

Rhea Ripley and Shotzi Blackheart beat Aliyah and Mercedes Martinez.

We see a preview for Karrion Kross vs. Keith Lee for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: XXX.

Velveteen Dream beats Finn Balor in a Second Chance Match to advance to the North American Championship Ladder Match at NXT TakeOver: XXX. During the match, Cameron Grimes shows up to get a closer look at the match and the NXT North American Championship. Later, Johnny Gargano shows up and topples the ladder that Grimes is on down, sending Grimes into the ring and into the referee. Finn Balor and Velveteen Dream lay out Grimes, then both men go back to wrestling each other. Bronson Reed soon shows up and confronts Gargano in the ring, and Gargano soon backs into Damian Priest. Reed and Priest soon lay out Gargano, then Priest and Reed have a staredown that soon turns into a brawl that also involves Finn Balor and Velveteen Dream. Finn Balor is then attacked on the outside and sent back into the ring by Timothy Thatcher, and Velveteen Dream hits the Dream Valley Driver and the top rope elbow drop to advance to the North American Championship Ladder Match. After the match, Gargano attacks Dream from behind, then lifts up the North American Championship only for everyone in the match to lay each other out. Bronson Reed stands tall in the end, holding up the North American Championship to end the show.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 19, 2019

Jerry "The King" Lawler replaces Corey Graves on commentary for the night.

Before the next match, Dolph Ziggler tells Roman Reigns that he wants him to know that he is glad he is okay, but that he doesn't get why Roman gets all the attention from this while nobody cares that he got Speared three times by Goldberg. He also says that "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels superkicked him and that Mike Kanellis beat him with the Figure Four Leg Lock, then says it should be him before hitting Roman with a surprise superkick.

Roman Reigns beats Dolph Ziggler.

In footage from earlier today, Becky Lynch talks about the beating Sasha Banks gave her last week, and says she keeps calling people out because she wants the best, most aggressive version of everyone coming after the Raw Women's title. Right now, Sasha Banks is at that level, and she has her to thank for that. She talks about how Sasha Banks walked out of WWE four months ago before suddenly coming back last week, and asks what Sasha suddenly did that made her so hot. She says Sasha did nothing, and goes on to say that Sasha is the best woman on the roster to never be great. Becky then tells Sasha that she has put more work into putting Sasha into the WWE than Sasha did. She says that the great do not need to be goaded into greatness; they have to put themselves there. Becky then calls what is going on between her and Sasha a "cat-and-mouse game," and when she catches Sasha, she will give her something to cry about.

It's time for The King's Court. Tonight's guest is Sasha Banks, but before the interview, he talks about the King of the Ring Tournament. Lawler calls it one of his favorite WWE events, as it has been a launching pad for legends like Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Brock Lesnar. The sixteen-Superstar bracket is revealed, then Lawler says it will come down to Cedric Alexander and Ricochet on the Raw side. Before he can say much else, the lights go out and Lawler gets out of the ring, as he knows The Fiend is going to show up. The lights go out before Lawler gets on the stage, and The Fiend shows up and puts Lawler in the Mandible Claw. When the lights come back on, Lawler is laid out on the stage, and referees and security check on Lawler.

Vic Joseph replaces Jerry "The King" Lawler on commentary.

Ricochet and The Miz beat Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin.

Michael Cole interviews Booker T via Skype. Booker T compares The Fiend to a rabid dog, and says that Jerry "The King" Lawler was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He also says King of the Ring puts an exclamation point on a career, and says it catapulted him to new heights. He picks Drew McIntyre to win the King of the Ring tournament.

Braun Strowman beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles by disqualification after Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson attack Strowman. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles retains the WWE United States Championship. Gallows and Anderson continue to attack Strowman after the match, then Seth Rollins runs in and fends them off to make the save for Strowman. Strowman and Rollins then shake hands.

Backstage, Seth Rollins catches up with Braun Strowman, and says if it were up to him, Strowman would be the next challenger for the Universal Championship. For now, they need to handle their business with The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) Seth proposes they team up to face Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson later tonight. Strowman is okay with the idea.

Samoa Joe beats Cesaro with the Coaquina Clutch to advance to the quarter-finals of the King of the Ring tournament.

We get a closer look at Charlotte Flair, courtesy of Mountain Dew.

We see Drake Maverick's unsuccessful attempt at taking the WWE 24/7 Championship from Elias in the recording studio.

Elias is in the ring. He is about to make an announcement when interference hits his voice, then Elias announces that tonight is his farewell performance. As he says there is so much going on in his life right now, the interference continues. Elias proceeds to play, then he is out of tune. Black and yellow gloves are seen behind Elias as he speaks and plays. An assistant in a black robe wearing said gloves shows up to give him his guitar, and it ends up being R-Truth. A referee is in the ring, and R-Truth tries to win the 24/7 Championship from Elias. R-Truth has trouble beating Elias with inside cradles, so he picks up a guitar and considers using a guitar as a weapon. He swings, but Elias runs away.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Rey Mysterio. Rey thanks Charly Caruso for the time and the forum, and says that he is a very fortunate man with a wonderful family and career. He says he has wrestled for a very long time and traveled all over the world and met people who he has considered great friends. He then says things have not been clicking as of late, and calls Andrade's actions from last week "a disgrace." He can tell what he is going to do before he does it, but his body is not catching up with his mind, and he fears his injuries are catching up with him. He knows that this day has to come, but he did not expect it to come to him, and says it is time for him to hang up the mask and let the new generation of Superstars make their wave in. Suddenly, Dominic shows up, and says that he wants to tell his children that he teamed with his own father. He asks Rey not to retire yet, and says he will make him proud. Rey says he will do it for him, because he loves him. Both men then hug.

Thew New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) by disqualification after Randy Orton comes out with an RKO out of nowhere to Big E. Kofi Kingston rolls into the ring and fights off both Orton and The Revival, but he soon falls victim to an RKO. Orton slowly picks Kofi up, and Woods gets back in the ring to fight off Orton only to be hit with a Shatter Machine into the RKO by Orton and The Revival. Orton then grabs Kofi and forces him to watch as The Revival shatter Woods' left knee.

Michael Cole interviews Sasha Banks. Sasha Banks says that last week, she looked in the mirror and told herself to lose the color, and says it is time to show up and show out, as she looks good and feels even better. As for why she attacked Natalya and Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks simply tells Michael Cole "You're welcome" when Cole says that the fans will thank her for explaining her actions. She then leaves.

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross beat Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville.

Backstage, Seth Rollins speaks Braun Strowman, who is transfixed on the WWE Universal Championship. Seth wants Strowman to focus, but Strowman tells him to follow his lead so they can become tag team champions tonight.

We get a closer look at Kane's career, courtesy of Trolli.

Cedric Alexander beats Sami Zayn to advance to the quarter-finals of the King of the Ring tournament.

Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) compare King of the Ring bracket predictions, then mention the matches in the tournament for SmackDown and next week's Raw, then Angelo Dawkins asks why there isn't a King of the Ring for tag teams. Montez Ford says they are already kings around here, then Angelo Dawkins mentions tonight's main event for the Raw tag team titles before Ford mentions the match is next.

Backstage, The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) all agree that Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman have done nothing to earn a tag team title shot, and Styles says that tonight is their chance to prove that they stand no chance against The O.C.

We hear from Natalya, who says that she expected this week to be emotional, but she did not expect Sasha Banks. Sasha was one of her closest friends, and she cannot understand Sasha's actions last week. As she talks about Sasha's actions this week, Natalya is suddenly attacked by Sasha Banks, who puts Natalya's injured arm in an open cabinet and slams it. She then tells Natalya "Go to Hell, Nattie...and tell your daddy I said 'hi.'"

Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman beat The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) to become the WWE Raw Tag Team Champions! At the stage, Strowman lifts up the hand holding the WWE Universal Championship. Rollins notices this as the show fades to black.

The Uncivil War - The Results

Menace and AR Fox beat Rich Swann and "Reborn" Matt Sydal after miscommunication between Sydal and Swann.

Trevor Lee beats Myron Reed.

Nicole Pain beats Su Yung.

Before the next match, Eli Drake takes a microphone says he can't wait to quit wrestling, saying he hates Joey Ryan. Joey Ryan proceeds to rub baby oil all over himself before Eli Drake verbally berates the crowd for cheering him. Eli then says he will be cute himself, saying that if there is anybody who can beat Joey Ryan, it is him. He then interviews Joey Ryan's penis, asking it if it is suffering from stage fright from being in the ring with him and suffering from shrinkage. After further interviewing the penis and revealing that Joey Ryan's penis has enough tingle in his loins to face him, Joey Ryan takes the microphone away and says that is a misinterpretation of what "he" is trying to say, and that his dong wants Eli Drake to "touch his dick." (This actually happened.)

Eli Drake beats Joey Ryan after Joey Ryan's other blow pop ends up in the referee's mouth, allowing Eli Drake to hit the Gravy Train for the win.

Lynch Mob (Matt and Joey Lynch) beat The War Kings (Crimson and Jax Dane) with a surprise schoolkid pin by Joey Lynch to Crimson.

"The Business Killer" Lenny Stratton beats Eddie Edwards after an attempt to distract the referee with a shoe to hit Stratton with a Kendo stick fails when Stratton pins Edwards with a schoolkid pin.

Moose beats Sean Hoodrich by disqualification. During the match, Hoodrich hits the ring with a steel chair, hands the chair to Moose and lays down, but Moose wraps it around his neck and lays down. Moose ends up winning by disqualification.

Before the next match, Sami Callihan takes the microphone and shoves the ring announcer to the ground before announcing that being in Tennessee really grinds his gears, but Impact Wrestling knows he can fill the house because he is "The Draw." After telling the crowd to shut up numerous times, he says that since he makes Impact Wrestling a lot of money, they let him do whatever he wants, and he decides to make the match contested under "oVe Rules," where everything is legal, then says he will win the match and get back to Ohio before demanding his opponent show up.

Sami Callihan beats Matt Cross, then punches the referee out before grabbing a steel chair. Moose shows up before Sami does anything with the steel chair. He gets in the ring and hits Callihan with a Spear before dragging him to the corner for a Shooting Star Press from Cross to end the show.

Honor Re-United: London - The Results

Jonathan Gresham beats Joe Hendry with a roll-up in a match that also includes some comedic banter between the two men.

"Hangman" Adam Page beats Flip Gordon and Kip Sabian in a three-way match.

SoCal Val guests on commentary for the next match.

Kay Lee Ray beats Ayesha Raymond with a roll-up.

"The Almighty" Christopher Daniels beats Mark Briscoe by disqualification. During the match, Jay Briscoe gets in the ring and distracts referee Todd Sinclair so that Mark Briscoe can beat Daniels with a rear naked choke with a chain around Daniel's neck. After the match, Sinclair finds the chain around Daniels' neck and reverses the decision so that Daniels gets the win, and Jay and Mark Briscoe both attack Daniels. Security shows up, but the Briscoe brothers both beat them up, and keep stomping at Daniels until Joe Hendry and Flip Gordon rush into the ring with steel chairs in their hands. This forces Jay and Mark Briscoe to retreat.

Before the next match, Jimmy Havoc tells Punishment Martinez he may not know who he is, but at the end of the match, he will. He says that while Martinez may be undefeated in street fights in America, he is not there anymore and he is in his home city of London, England. Havoc says the Code of Honor can go out the window, for this match will be fought under the Code of Havoc, which means no rules, and he asks Martinez if he is man enough. The match is then officially made a no-disqualification street fight. Punishment Martinez beats Jimmy Havoc in a no-disqualification Street Fight with a South of Heaven choke slam into thumbtacks introduced into the match by Havoc.

"The Villain" Marty Scurll beats Jay Briscoe. During the match, Mark Briscoe runs out and drags the referee out of the ring after Scurll hits the Black Plague, then gets on the apron and distracts Scurll. Jay Briscoe goes for a schoolboy pin, but only gets a near-fall. Soon after, Scurll kicks out of the Jay Driller. After this, "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels shows up a,d beats up Mark Briscoe, then Scurll hits Jay Briscoe with an umbrella as the referee is preoccupied with the action going on outside of the ring for the win. After the match, Daniels hands Scurll's umbrella back to him in a sign of respect, then Scurll shakes his hand, teasing breaking his fingers only to fist-bump and high-five.

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch.

Jay Lethal retains the ROH World Championship against Mark Haskins. Both men shake hands after the match.

SummerSlam 2018 - The LIVE Results

We hear from The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), who talk about how their record-breaking tag team title run and Francesca's debut took place in Brooklyn, New York, and how their fifth tag team title reign will also start there.

Backstage, Aiden English meets with Rusev and Lana. Once again, he wants to make it up to Rusev and Lana, but Rusev tells him to stay behind, as tonight is about Rusev Day and Lana Day.

Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega beat Rusev and Lana after Almas distracts Lana from the apron only to get slapped, allowing Zelina Vega to get the schoolgirl pin with her feet on the middle rope for leverage for the win.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Paul Heyman, who says that Brock Lesnar will finally get rid of Roman Reigns tonight, and that he is prepared to do so as he gets ready to become UFC Heavyweight Champion. He says that Lesnar will get rid of Roman, who keeps coming back for more, and that when he is done, Roman will not be coming back for more any more.

Backstage, General Managers Kurt Angle, Paige and Drake Maverick have a friendly chats talk about their respective line-ups and the matches that will take place tonight. Constable Baron Corbin shows up, making sure Angle has everything set-up, including Brock Lesnar's private locker room. After telling Corbin to make sure Lesnar has the newest magazine and to go cut his steak, he tells him to get ready for his match with Finn Balor.

Cedric Alexander retains the WWE Cruiserweight Championship against Drew Gulak following several roll-up attempts.

The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) after Bo Dallas inadvertently trip over Axel and Dawson, reversing an inside cradle by Dawson into an inside cradle by Axel in the process.

Alexa Bliss refuses an interview with Charly Caruso backstage.

Seth Rollins beats Dolph Ziggler to become the WWE Intercontinental Champion after Dean Ambrose takes Drew McIntyre out of the equation.

Backstage, Renee Young interviews The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella). They say that WWE will always be a big part of their lives, and there is no place they'd rather be. While they are busy with their other projects - including Total Bellas, which has been picked up for a fourth season - they are here to have fun tonight and witness history, and heading back to the ring is not on their minds right now. They cannot wait to see "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey win the WWE Raw Women's Championship, and they will be sitting front row to see it.

The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beats The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) by disqualification after Rowan hits The New Day with a mallet. The Bludgeon Brothers retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships. After the match, Harper hits Big E with a mallet, too.

Jon Stewart and his son are seen in the front row.

Braun Strowman beats Kevin Owens in less than two minutes to retain the Money In The Bank contract.

Charlotte Flair beats Becky Lynch and Carmella to become WWE SmackDown Women's Champion and win her seventh championship in WWE overall. After the match, Becky and Charlotte hug in a sign of respect, then Becky smacks Charlotte hard in the face before tossing her around outside of the ring before leaving. Charlotte is in tears as officials check on her.

Before the next match, Joe grabs the microphone from the announcer and brings attention to the fact that AJ Styles' wife Wendy and his daughter Annie are in the crowd, and tells them that "Daddy's coming home tonight. AJ Styles then tells Samoa Joe that his family is here to watch him kick Joe's ass.

Samoa Joe beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles by disqualification after Styles snaps, sends Joe through the timekeeper's keeper, beats up several ring crew members and attacks Joe repeatedly with a steel chair after Joe grabs a microphone and says "Hey Wendy, I made you a promise Daddy was coming home...it looks like he's not, but I'm gonna be your new daddy!" After officials and referees calm Styles down, Styles heads to the back from the stands with his wife Wendy and his daughter Annie. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles retains the WWE Championship.

Hell in a Cell is September 16th! Super Show-Down is October 6th! Evolution is October 28th! Survivor Series is November 18th! All on the WWE Network!

Elias is on the stage. He talks about how he woke up and wrote the greatest album of all time, and says that more people love him than ever now that the album has come out. He says that knowing the whole world loves you is an incredible, and announces that he is debuting a new single tonight. He dedicates this to the people of New York, as the negativity about the people of New York is about to be swept away. Before he can play, however, his guitar breaks. Elias finally snaps and throws the guitar, then stomps on it as he walks into the darkness.

Backstage, The Miz meets with The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) - the former Miztourage - and says that if Daniel Bryan followed in his footsteps, he would be successful like them. He says he does not need luck, and that he will prove he is better than Daniel when he beats him. Miz asks them to fetch his limo for old times' sake, but The B-Team says their own success is on the rise and the "B" in "B-Team" stands for Daniel Bryan, whom they hope beat Miz tonight.

Maryse and Monroe Sky are in the front row for the next match.

The Miz beats Daniel Bryan after hitting Daniel Bryan with a foreign object that is handed to him by Maryse in the front row.

The 2018 Mae Young Classic begins September 5th!

Triple H vs. The Undertaker in their final match against each other is confirmed for Super Show-Down on September 8th.

Finn Balor - in his Demon body paint - beats Baron Corbin in less than two minutes.

Daniel Bryan gets his head iced in the trainer's room when Brie Bella checks on him. They are both irritated that Maryse interfered in a match that he needed to win. Daniel Bryan says his comeback has been a bust, but Brie Bella tells him that the same spirit that got him back in the ring, has got him this far and will ensure that Miz will not win in the end.

"The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura retains the WWE United States Championship against Jeff Hardy after Jeff Hardy misses big on a Swanton Bomb onto the apron. After the match, Randy Orton shows up and slowly heads to the ring. He pumps himself up, then teases heading to the ring only to turn around and head back to the back.

Natalya makes her first appearance on WWE programming since the death of her father Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart last week, wearing the same jacket that The Anvil wore before winning the WWF Tag Team Championships at SummerSlam 1990 with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. Also, The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) are in the front row to watch the next match.

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey beats Alexa Bliss with an arm bar after nearly breaking her arm to become the WWE Raw Women's Champion! After the match, Ronda celebrates with Natalya and The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella), then celebrates with her husband Travis Browne in the front row.

Before the next match, Braun Strowman marches into the ring with the Money In The Bank contract and asks for a microphone. Strowman says everybody knows the history of the contract, and he refuses to be a coward and cash it in when his opponent's back is turned, as he is the Monster Among Men and he does things face-to-face. He wishes both Roman Reigns and "Beastie Boy" Brock Lesnar luck in their match, as he will be standing at ringside, as he doesn't care who wins and the winner will get these hands.

Roman Reigns beats Brock Lesnar to become the WWE Universal Champion after Lesnar hits Braun Strowman with an F5 after sending Roman into him and throwing the Money In The Bank briefcase all the way to the stage.

Here's the rundown of the results!

War of the Worlds UK: Liverpool - The Results

The Commonwealth Catch Kings (Chris Brookes and Travis Banks) beat The Boys in a YouTube exclusive match.



Kenny King beats "Hangman" Adam Page.

Ultimo Guerrero and Rey Buccanero beat Titan and Mistico. Both teams show good sportsmanship and respect after the match.

Jay Lethal beats Josh Bodom. "The Last Real Man" Silas Young shows up at ringside to distract Lethal during the match, and after the match, Lethal and Silas brawl before referees restore order, with the referee from the match being shoved to the ground. Josh Bodom checks on Jay Lethal after the match.

The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Brisco) and Bully Ray beat Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL, BUSHI, Tetsuya Naito). Naito and Bully Ray show a rather odd sign of respect to each other after Bully Ray mocks Naito's "lounging" pose only for Naito to do it right back.

Mark Haskins gets an upset win on "The Last Real Man" Silas Young after Jay Lethal shows up and distracts Silas Young during the match, much like Silas did to him earlier in the night. After the match, Lethal and Silas brawl on the ramp, and referees have to restore order.

KUSHIDA retains the ROH World Television Championship against Dalton Castle, Hiromu Takahashi and "The Villain" Marty Scurll. During the match, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and drags the referee out of the ring during a pinfall after Dalton Castle hits the Bang-a-rang so that Marty Scurll can use his umbrella as a weapon, but it does not work as Scurll is hit with a Baseball Punch by KUSHIDA, who then retains with an inside cradle on Dalton Castle.

The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Addiction ("The Almighty" Christopher Daniels and "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian).

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes retains the ROH World Championship against Sanada. Early in the match, Tetsuya Naito stops Cody from going to the back to get out of the match. Shortly afterwards, Cody tries to use commentator Ian Riccaboni as a human shield. Later on in the match, Sanada shoves referee Todd Sinclair away from him, and when he checks on him, Cody hits him and Sanada hits Cody with Cross Rhodes. Sanada checks on Sinclair, who almost gets hit by Cody again, but Sanada gets Cody in a schoolboy pin for a near-fall. After the match, Cody asks the crowd if they had a good time tonight, then says he didn't. Had this been Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Los Angeles, California; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; or Dublin, Ireland, he would have had fun; instead, he is in the "sweathog capital of the motherland" Liverpool, England, UK. He says Liverpool is nothing and not "too sweet," as they are too cold, too dirty and "too damn poor." He says he did not come out here to insult this wretched hive of scum and villainy, and wants to know "who the hell is left." He wants to know who is out there and who is hiding. Suddenly, Dalton Castle shows up and takes the microphone, and says he wants to tell him "hello" in a very unfriendly way. He finds it very strange that Cody did not have a good time, because he loves this town. He says that for a few minutes, the town loved him, but he doesn't. He says he is not a fool or "some silly goose," and says the only reason he is not Television champ is because he sicced "Hangman" Adam Page on him. That makes him mad, because he loves winning titles and kicking people's asses. He then tosses his part of the ROH six-man titles to the side after asking who's left and says "I'm left, bitch." Cody teases going at it with Dalton Castle, but runs away with the ROH World Championship. Dalton Castle then says he feels unfulfilled, then the crowd chants "Hey, hey, Dalton, ooh, ahh, I wanna know, will you be my boy?" Dalton Castle thanks the Liverpool crowd and says "they can bet their balls" that Ring of Honor is coming back.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 19, 2017

BJ Whitmer guests on commentary for this week.

Best Friends (Trent Baretta and Chuckie T) beat Coast To Coast (Shaheem Ali and LSG).

We see footage from earlier today where Jay Lethal says that his injury is the first time that his family has had to see him in a hospital bed. He says that this will have to come to an end between him and the team of "The Last Real Man" Silas Young and The Beer City Bruiser. He says his motivation is usually to be the best in the world, but it is now revenge. Suddenly, Silas shows up, and Lethal and Silas immediately start brawling. The Beer City Brawler tries to blindside Lethal, but he gets kicked in the crotch. Silas hits Lethal in the back with a chair, and both Silas and .

After the break, Jay Lethal asks if that is the best "The Last Real Man" Silas Young and The Beer City Bruiser has. He wants a match, and does not care what kind of match it is, because this will end and end soon.

Jay Brisco beats Matt Taven by disqualification. During the match, Vinny Marseglia and TK O'Ryan get involved in the match, and when TK O'Ryan points his crutch at Jay Briscoe, Jay grabs it and drags TK O'Ryan into the ring with it. Jay takes the crutch as TK O'Ryan begs for mercy, but when he does, TK O'Ryan smiles towards the camera and winks. Taven and Marseglia laugh, and TK O'Ryan takes off the cast on his foot and strikes Jay with it from behind. The Kingdom (Taven, Marseglia, O'Ryan) place a steel chair on Jay Briscoe's back, then they each grab their own steel chair and smack them into the chair on Briscoe's back with the intent of injuring Briscoe's back.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes - with help from referee Todd Sinclair - talks about how he has successfully defended the ROH World Championship as a free agent, and dares any and all challengers to sign up and show up.

Dalton Castle and The Boys retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against Colt Cabana and The Tempura Boys (Sho and Yo). After the match, Castle tells Colt that they have a bit of a history, and to be honest, he had admired him for a long time, even before he put on a pair of wrestling boots. He admits that Cabana has made it so hard for him to like him, but he wants to like him, even after having beaten him three times now. He wants to know if he has earned Colt Cabana's respect after having respected everyone else's. Colt extends his hand, and they both shake hands.

Next week: The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) for the ROH World Tag Team Championships!

NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III - The Live Results

Renee Young interviews Raw General Manager Kurt Angle. Angle says he is here to enjoy the show, and looks forward to the championship matches tonight.

Big E guests on the kick-off panel and reminisces about beating Seth Rollins for the NXT Championship, and says that with NXT, you get to adjust to a main roster feel, and what you are able to do in the ring in NXT, you can do on the main roster. He also comments on The New Day's (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) match against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) as well as the NXT Tag Team Championships match between SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain) and The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar).

Renee Young interviews "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. He says that he loves the NXT vibe and feels like he is at home. Nakamura says he gotten calm for his match against Jinder Mahal already. As for Drew McIntyre vs. Bobby Roode for the NXT Championship, he is pulling for McIntyre as he agrees that NXT belongs to everyone.

Neville guests on the kick-off panel. He says he is not overly thrilled about being in Brooklyn, New York, but he is thrilled about taking the WWE Cruiserweight Championship from Akira Tozawa, and says that we can expect the dominance that we have already seen from him tomorrow night at SummerSlam. He says that NXT is part of the patchwork and the journey to where he is now, but he cannot look back without a little bit of resentment, as nothing came to fruition right away when he came to the main roster. He recognizes that he became a champion in NXT, but says he still had a lot to learn, and NXT prepared him for that. He expects Hideo Itami and Aleister Black kicks each other's head off, as he is not pulling for either man. He also admits that emotion is a huge part of the game, and all you can do is take advantage of it, but that it can be detrimental if not harnessed well enough. He says that Hideo Itami should exact a plan of very heavy strikes in his match against Aleister Black. As for Johnny Gargano vs. Andrade "Cien" Almas, all he sees is Gargano bouncing back after betrayal from Tommaso Ciampa, and tells Corey Graves "I know how that feels." He wants to know if Gargano can bounce back much like he did with Corey Graves. He also tells Johnny Gargano not to trust anyone.

Carmella and Sasha Banks guest on the kick-off panel. Sasha Banks says she has grown up in the business so much due to NXT, and she finds it amazing that she and some of the women on the main roster now come from there.

Renee Young interviews Becky Lynch and Bayley. Becky says it feels amazing to be back at the site of TakeOver: Brooklyn, and it is amazing how everything - including herself - has grown since then. Bayley says it feels like she never left, and says that the place has been very special to her since the match against Sasha Banks at the first TakeOver: Brooklyn. As for her shoulder injury, she now has a lot of motion in it now, and that she will get it checked out in a month. Bayley thinks Asuka's championship reign might continue, but Becky is pulling for Ember Moon.

Baron Corbin guests on the kick-off panel. He reminisces about his match with Samoa Joe at the first TakeOver: Brooklyn, which he calls his first big fight in NXT. He says that NXT has evolved since then. He also talks about how he had no experience in the business before walking into the WWE Performance Center, which has every tool you need to succeed in WWE, which he took full advantage of. He says that he owes John Cena a severe beating tomorrow night.

Code Orange perform "Bleeding in the Blur" at the start of the show.

Andrade "Cien" Almas beats Johnny Gargano after Zelina Vega tosses a blue #DIY shirt at Gargano, distracting him.

Raw General Manager Kurt Angle, Roderick Strong, Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, No Way Jose and SmackDown Live General Daniel Bryan are all seen in the luxury box.

It is announced that #NXTTakeOver is the #1 Twitter trend worldwide. Also, Corey Graves is the special guest commentator for the next match.

SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain) beat The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) to become the NXT Tag Team Champions! During the match, Eric Young takes Killian Dain's place in the match, and after Nikki Cross sneaks past both the referee and Paul Ellering to leap onto Akam, Killian Dain puts Akam through a table set up by Eric Young before the bell rang to start the match. After a double-team belly-to-belly backbreaker, SAnitY take the tag titles. After the match, Wolfe and Young are attacked by reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly).

Neville, Kalisto and "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura are all seen in the front row.

Jim Ross guests on commentary for the next match.

Aleister Black's theme is performed live by Code Orange and Incendiary before the next match.

Aleister Black beats Hideo Itami when Black hits Black Mass after Hideo Itami wastes too much time.

Sasha Banks, Bayley and Becky Lynch are all seen in the front row.

Asuka retains the NXT Women's Championship against Ember Moon with the Asuka Lock in a neck-and-neck battle. At one point, Asuka tries to grab the tights to get the win, but she gets caught.

Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe are seen in the front row.

The NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums perform as Drew McIntyre makes his entrance.

Drew McIntyre beats Bobby Roode to become the NXT Champion! After the match, McIntyre is met by reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) when he is suddenly attacked from behind by someone with long hair. That someone is none other than former 3-time Ring of Honor World Champion Adam Cole, and the three of them take the boots to McIntyre before standing together as a unit.