Death Before Dishonor 2026 - The Results

Mina Shirakawa and Queen Aminata beat Viva Van and Vertvixen on Zero Hour.

We hear from Maya World, who talks about how Ring of Honor opened some doors for her while she kicked other doors down herself. She also mentions Willow Nightingale's history in ROH, then thanks Willow for the title shot before warning her not to get sad when she ruins her World Championship plans after she gets her shot at history.

El Phantasmo beats Adam Brooks on Zero Hour.

Komander beats Soleil and AR Fox in a three-way match on Zero Hour.

Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Trent Beretta guest on commentary for the next match.

The Don Callis Family ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Hechicero) beat Busta and the Brain (Alec Price and Jordan Oliver) on Zero Hour.

The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) beat Dalton Castle and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) to become the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions! Near the end of the match, Blake Christian removes the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship belt from the waist of Turbo Floyd, which has not been removed since Turbo Floyd won it. Also during the match, Blake Christian tweaks his left ankle.

Lexy Nair interviews The Kingdom and La Faccion Ingobernables. Matt Taven uses AI to propose an alliance during their four-way tag team match to beat El Sky Team (Mistico and Mascara Dorada), and Mike Bennett uses AI to change their names from Matthew and Michael as well as Sammy and Mortos' names to Samuel and Franklin. The Beast Mortos accepts the deal.

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo retains the ROH Women's Pure Championship against Steph De Lander by submission with the Venus de Milo after De Lander hits herself with a metal folding chair after swinging it into the top rope, allowing Purrazzo to hit a closed fist behind the referee's back as the referee removes the chair from the ring. After the match, Deonna Purrazzo celebrates with family.

Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.

Red Velvet retains the ROH Women's World Television Championship against "The Problem" Marina Shafir, Skye Blue and "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel after hitting a top rope splash on Shafir as Shafir has a heel hook on Skye Blue.

"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty retains the ROH Pure Championship against "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata.

Lexy Nair interviews Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) as Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds argue with John Silver over Preston Vance's place in the group. Vance shows up and tries to reason with Silver, but Silver makes it clear he does not like or trust Vance.

El Sky Team (Mistico and Mascara Dorada) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin), The Kingdom (Matthew Taven and Michael Bennett) and La Faccion Ingobernable (Sammy Guevara and The Beast Mortos) in a four-way tag team match. After the match, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Trent Beretta and "The Machine" Brian Cage rush into the ring and attack El Sky Team and Top Flight, and that leads to the tag team division and other members of the locker room showing up and chasing all of the heels in the ring away.

Daniel Garcia beats Adam Priest by submission in an All Elite Wrestling Continental Challenge Cup Play-In Match to face Claudio Castagnoli in the AEW Continental Challenge Cup on AEW Collision. (Garcia replaces Eddie Kingston, who is no longer medically cleared due to a "mental issue," as per Tony Khan.)

Backstage, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotion, who celebrate Lee Moriarty becoming the longest-reigning ROH Pure Championship. Shane Taylor says every generation has their great fighter, and that Moriarty is added to that list. Shane then says that since they have hired The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), nobody is getting in their way, and there is more championship gold in their future.

Action Andretti beats "Blackheart" Lio Rush in a Fight Without Honor to become the ROH World Television Champion! During the match, the lights go out as Lio Rush has Action Andretti in a cravat, and when they come back on, Hook is in the ring, while Andretti has disappeared. Hook suplexes Lio when Lio rushes at him, then goes for Redrum. Lio counters it and sends Hook through a door, then Andretti gets back in the ring. Lio hits Black Thunder, then opens up a black box. All of a sudden, Anthony Bowens shows up and tries to take the box from Lio, and Hook gets back up and puts Lio in Redrum. Bowens pours the bag of black glass onto the black table on the outside, and Andretti puts Lio through the table with a springboard 450. Hook and Bowens get Lio back in the ring, where Andretti goes for the pin only for Lio to kick out almost immediately. Hook tosses Lio into the remnants of the door, and Action Andretti is able to send Lio into the barbed wire chair set up in the corner before hitting Lights Camera Action for the pin, the win and the championship. After the match, Hook and Bowens raise Andretti's hands in victory, cementing Andretti as a member of The Opps (Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, Bowens). After the match, Lio Rush is fixated on the black box, which he opens to reveal a black heart. Lio drinks out of the heart, and black blood pours of Lio's mouth as he places the heart back in the box.

Bandido retains ROH World Championship against "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne after Nick Wayne nearly squashes Bandido into the referee in the corner and hits a low blow followed by Wayne's World and the Prodigyplex only for Bandido to counter the pinfall attempt with a successful crucifix pin.

We hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir). Jon Moxley mentions that injuries, near-misses and personal problems happen all the time in an unforgiving business such as pro wrestling and that he would have nothing if he was not always ready and willing to strike when the opportunity arises. He then announces that Daniel Garcia is willing to take a shot at the All Elite Wrestling Continental Challenge Cup and Claudio Castagnoli and that he both expects and demands nothing less. Moxley says he only asks one thing of anybody on the team: 100 percent. Shafir says they do not care if Garcia has a bum angle, but Garcia says he has a bum ankle, a bum back and a bum everything from taking no days off. He says that Claudio paid his dues and has competed internationally for the last twenty years, which is he leared from him with him. Garica syas that the next two decades are his, as wrestling is all that he has and that this is a love story, not a sob story, and he would not have it any other way. He says he loves Claudio, but he has to do it him, as the Continental Challenge cup is the epitome of what pro wrestling is and that he will have to beat Claudio and whoever stands in his way to win the cup, as The Death Riders would not have it any other way.

Athena retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Hazuki. During the match, Diamanté distracts the referee, and when Billie Starks saves Athena from whatever Hazuki had in mind, she shoves Athena into referee Mike Posey, knocking Posey into the corner and knocking him out. Billie and Diamanté attack Hazuki, who eventually takes them down, which gives Athena enough of a breather to recover. (During the match, Athena suffers an asthma attack, and Billie Starkz and Diamanté have to help her back into the ring. It is not known that this is an asthma attack until the next day, when Athena addresses it on X (formerly known as Twitter).) After the match, Athena and Hazuki bow to each other in a rare, genuine sign of respect.

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for August 21, 2026

We look back at Team Japan (Black Tiger, Minoru Tanaka, Hirooki Goto) vs. Team USA (Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal, Alex Shelley) in a World X Cup Six Sides of Steel Match from Lockdown 2006.

We look back on The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Elijah and Moose vs. The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), AJ Francis and Frankie Kazarian in an eight-man tag match from last night's show.

We look back on Team Cage (Christian Cage, Kevin Nash, Matt Morgan, Rhino, Sting) vs. Team Tomko (Tomko, "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles, "The Cowboy" James Storm, Brother Devon, Brother Ray) in a Lethal Lockdown Match from Lockdown 2008.

Elayna Black beats Sirena Linton, Gabby Forza and Harley Hudson after hitting Linton with the Blackout (and welcoming her to TNA) after Linton tries to steal a pinfall from Hudson.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 21, 2026

Backstage, Sami Zayn argues with General Manager Nick Aldis, saying that it should be him that should be defending the Undisputed WWE Championship in Toronto and demands to know when he will get justice, especially after Randy Orton got involved last week. Orton shows up and confronts Sami, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes - who is already in the ring - calls Orton out. Aldis tells Orton to let him deal with this, and Sami furiously demands not to run away from him. As Aldis talks with Cody, Orton shows up and tells Cody that he will be whupping his ass at Sunday Night's Main Event, but Cody says he knows Orton well enough that he will not wait until then. Aldis butts in, saying that they are not doing this again after putting other people in danger, and says that they will tear each other apart at Sunday Night's Main event and not one minute sooner. Aldis also warns both Orton and Cody that if they lay a hand on each other before them, they will never get another shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship. Orton says he will not jeapordize his chance of becoming a 15-time world champion, then addresses the attack on him at the end of last week's show, saying that Cody did not swing the chair down on his head because he would not be able to live with himself, while he swung the chair because he knew how to "go there" and become the worst version fo himself. Orton says that Cody is and will always be "a good guy," and is more like "The American Daydream" rather than "The American Nightmare." He says that Cody says will not be the one to end "The Legend Killer," but Cody says that Orton is operating on a very dangerous assumption, and that he has learned from Orton and his enemies that he will come back to him and that this is not a prediction, but a spoiler.

Backstage, we hear from The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga). Tama wants to see everyone talking trash, as it is about their family now. Talla says the WWE Tag Team Championships are theirs now, and threatens to put down anyone who challenges them. Haku shows up and says it is time they show them who is "the motherfuckin' Tongans here."

The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against Damian Priest and R-Truth with the Red Cross. After the match, Priest helps Truth up.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews CM Punk. Punk says that he thrives in pressure situations and hostile territories, and that Kevin Owens has been fighting imaginary, one-sided beefs and ghosts from twenty years ago in his head. He says that while Owens has claimed he has never changed, Punk says he has grown and evolved while he sees the same Owens from twenty years ago. Randy Orton shows up and gives CM Punk fair warning that after he whups "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, he will be coming for him. Punk says he looks forward to it.

Backstage, Chelsea Green meets with Tiffany Stratton. Chelsea wants to take Stratton out for a big steak dinner after what happened last week, but Stratton says it is okay and tells Chelsea not to be at ringside because she does not want anything jeopardizing Chelsea's championship reign. Chelsea and Stratton pass by Paige, who tells Chelsea that she will be a great champion after having an injury threaten to take away somethings he loved just like an injury did to her. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) show up and mock the situation, and Jacy tells Chelsea not to take advice from anyone who cannot hold a championship before Fallon says it is only a matter of time before they take the Interim WWE Women's Championship from her. Lainey says last week was "cute," but words are no match for actually getting in the ring with Fatal Influence. Chelsea says that if anybody will be taking titles, it will be them taking Fatal Influence's, and Paige says that she misses gold being around her waist and proposes taking the Women's United States Championship from Jacy, which prompts Stratton to tell Fatal Influence to continue being irrelevant like they were before they got to SmackDown. Jacy tells Stratton to keep wrapping tape around her waist while Fatal Influence continues to wrap gold around theirs.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Blake Monroe. Blake says that she sees herself as world championship material and that her match should be for the WWE Women's Championship, even if it is against Chelsea Green, but instead, she has a rendezvous with Giulia and she is trying to find something appropriate to wear for "this dump Toronto." Blake then agrees with Cathy that she will look great regardless of what she wears as she reveals he ring gear and says that even if she is given nothing, she will do what she does best and make everyone talk about her.

Giulia vs. Blake Monroe ends before it can begin when Blake attacks Giulia from behind during Giulia's ring entrance and hits her with a Gotch-style Neutralizer in the ring.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss talk about Alexa's upcoming birthday brunch when Alexa mentions that Tatum Paxley will be with them. Tatum shows up and says she cannot wait to hang out with Charlotte and Alexa, then gets confused as to what a Bloody Mary is. Charlotte asks what is happening, then Jade Cargill, B-Fab and "Michin" Mia Yim show up. Cargill says that Alexa needs "that freak show" in Tatum to bail herself out of a match before Tatum introduces herself, asks which one of them is Mary, and says that she needs their blood as she extends her hand towards B-Fab. B-Fab is grossed out, and Charlotte says that while Tatum may be a freak show with no sense of personal space, she still handled B-Fab and Michin. B-Fab says that if Tatum is so impressive, then they can see what Tatum can do on her own, which leads Michin to challenge Tatum to a one-on-one match next week. An excited Tatum accepts, and B-Fab has to get Cargill out of there while Tatum is happy that Charlotte defended her.

Trick Williams and Lil' Yachty head to the ring. Trick says he has Lil' Yachty back, but not his title, and that Baron Corbin does not want to see him one-on-one without cheating or taking shortcuts. When Trick calls Corbin out, Corbin shows up and heads to the ring, then chases Yachty out before Trick reminds Corbin that he is the one he is looking for. Trick tells Corbin to stop ducking him and give the people what they want, right here, right now, but Corbin says that the United States title is getting "a pretty little haircut" and that Trick is not getting another shot at it after he lost the rematch. Corbin says that Trick has nothing to offer and that his rematch is not happening. As Corbin says that they are done, Yachty is back in the ring, and he hits Corbin with the Trick Stick. Trick then clotheslines Corbin out of the ring, and Corbin ends up giving Trick his title rematch at Sunday Night's Main Event, but only if he gets five minutes with Yachty and only if Yachty surives; otherwise, they are done. Yachty accepts, and Corbin tells Yachty it will be the longest five minutes of his life.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Kevin Owens. Owens notes that Finn Balor is in the room, and Finn Balor says he is glad to have seen him return at SummerSlam, then Owens notes that Gunther is now in the room. Gunther tells Owens that if he wins tonight, he will not have to worry about Finn Balor, as he is a shadow of his former self; instead, Owens will have to worry about him. Finn tells Owens not to worry about Gunther and to worry about winning the Undisputed WWE Championship, and tells him that when he does, he will be waiting on the other side.

Lash Legend beats Tiffany Stratton. After the match, The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) attack Stratton, then Chelsea Green runs to the ring with a shinai and smacks The Irresistible Forces with it.

We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who says that he has warned The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) for weeks, but they have not been listening. He says that what is in the dark has finally come to light. All of a sudden, Hiromu Tanahashi, no longer in New Japan Pro Wrestling, introduces himself as "Kyoki," and says that after spending years competing around the world, he is finally in WWE, and says that the stronger they are, the more fun he has. Nakamura says that Kyoki does not fear chaos; he enjoys it. Kyoki wants more fights, more gold and more madness, and Nakamura tells The MFT's that they have the WWE Tag Team Championships for now, but when Strong Style and madness combine, there will be an explosion.

CM Punk retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens. During the match, Punk pushes Owens into referee Dan Engler, and Owens soon does the same to Punk, which knocks Engler out of the ring. Owens hits a Stunner, but Engler is out. Owens calls for another referee before Punk hits him with the GTS, but Engler is still out. Punk tries to pull Engler back into the ring, but Sami Zayn comes out of the crowd and sends Punk into the ring post and back into the ring, where Owens hits Punk with another Stunner. Sami gets Engler back into the ring, but Punk kicks out in the nick of time. Sami then grabs the Undisputed WWE Championship and slides it into the ring, and tells Owens to use it as a weapon against Punk while Engler is still down. Owens is reluctant, and when Sami gets on the apron, Owens tells him he is not winning it that way and hands the title to Sami only for Sami to smack him in the head with it. Punk hits Owens with another GTS, and Engler comes to and counts the pinfall. After the match, Sami hits Punk with the WWE Championship, and when Owens gets to his feet, Sami hits Owens with it a second time before doing the same to Punk. Sami then tells Punk that he stole the WWE Championship and that the WWE Championship being back with him is justice.

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Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for August 21, 2025

Trick Williams heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says he feels bad for the fans in Baltimore, Maryland not because their crab cakes are bad or because they will never be as good as the Philadelphia Eagles, but for keeping Moose down in his own hometown much like how Mike Santana was kept down in his own hometown. He also does not care if he has the TNA World Championship upside-down because he turned TNA upside down, set attendance and earnings records and is about to hold two titles at the same time. Santana shows up in the crowd and asks the fans if they are tired of hearing Trick run his mouth, as Trick has pissed off the locker room despite what he has done, then tells Trick that he was not the man that he beat and that regardless of whether it is at TNA or at NXT, he will hunt Trick down, spin that block and become the new TNA World Champion. Trick says Santana does not have what it takes to be TNA World Champion, as he had two opportunities to take the title from him and he could not spin the block, and he will not give him another opportunity. All of a sudden, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and states that Santana does not deserve a title shot and that the fans want to see it, and makes the match official. Trick says that will not be happening before Santino gets finished, as he has it written that he must defend the title every 50 days. He also says he is doing Santana a favor so that he will not embarrass himself in front of his family again. Santana rushes into the ring and runs Trick out, then dares Trick to get into the ring.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz). Mustafa Ali says he hates being disrespected, provoked and pushed and makes him want to push back and fight and do something about it, and that Order 4 feels the same way about Matt Cardona and The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) after they have done the same to him. He says he cannot trust The System and neither can Order 4 and the fans, as he puts his trust only in himself.

Trick Williams runs into AJ Francis, then Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Santino says that while he will be looking into the championship clause in his contract, Trick is not exempt from competing, and next week, he and AJ Francis will face Mike Santana and another tag team partner.

Jody Threat beats Killer Kelly, Xia Brookside, Rosemary, Dani Luna, Indi Hartwell in a Knockouts Gauntlet Match to earn a future shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship ends in a no-contest. During the match, Rosemary briefly attacks Indi on ther way out, and Dani Luna snaps on Indi Hartwell and attacks her when Indi counters her counter of Hurts, Don't It?. When Jody Threat shows up, she is disappointed in Dani Luna's actions, but Dani Luna says "I did this for you. Ring the bell. Do it." When Jody Threat gets in the ring, Dani Luna gets back in the ring with a metal folding chair, and Jody has to stop her. Dani throws the chair down, then punches Jody out and attacks Indi with the chair, causing the match to end and causing Jody Threat to win by disqualification. Security has to get into the ring to stop Dani Luna, but Dani Luna snaps on security before leaving. Jody Threat leaves with Indi Hartwell, surprised at Dani Luna's behavior.

As per the Bioflex Injury report: referee Daniel Spencer is cleared following a head injury at Emergence during the TNA World Heavyweight Championship match, and will not be missing any time. Zachary Wentz suffered a shoulder injury at Emergence and is being monitored on a day-to-day basis. Matt Cardona is cleared following bruising from a post-match attack at Emergence. Ash by Elegance is now cleared and will be at 100% at NXT Heatwave.

Backstage, Jody Threat meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding her Knockouts Gauntlet win, feeling she does not deserve the title shot. Dani Luna shows up and says she did what she did for her, then says she is not getting what she deserves and leaves.

"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up and announces that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth will return in two weeks.

Frankie Kazarian beats Jake Something Near the end of the match, Kazarian rips off a turnbuckle cover as Jake pulls him out of the corner, and Kazarian soon rams Jake's head into the exposed turnbuckle before hitting Fade to Black for the win. After the match, Kazarian throws the turnbuckle pad under the ring to hide the evidence.

Backstage, Mara Sadé is making a painting when The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up and are impressed. Jeff invites Mara to see some art of his own.

Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella is met by Steve Maclin, who is willing to team up with Mike Santana. Santino makes Maclin Mike Santana's partner for next week.

Jacy Jayne heads to the ring. Jacy says there is not a woman in the back who has reached her level in success and that some of them could not hold the Knockouts World Championship, much less both the Knockouts and NXT Women's Championship, and that even Director of Authority Santino Marella knew that nobody could beat her one-on-one and put two of TNA's best against her for the Knockouts Championship. She says that TNA has been desperate to take the Knockouts Championship, but when the odds are against her, she thrives. She also says that she has never received a "thank you" for bringing the TNA Knockouts World Championship to NXT, and instead, she gets Masha Slamovich and Ash by Elegance, and that the Knockouts refuse to respect her and instead celebrate mediocrity, and will be hoping that TNA takes the Knockouts title back at Heatwave only for Masha and Ash to come back empty handed. Suddenly, the personal concierge George Iceman shows up and tells Jacy to shut her mouth, and Ash by Elegance shows up calling Jacy Jayne an attention whore, saying everyone should be talking about her and what she has done, which she claims pales in comparison to Jacy being a double champion. Ash says it should be about her and Jacy and not "Masha Slamo-bitch," then Masha shows up and says that everyone is tired of hearing "teen Britney Spears" and "emo Katy Perry" run their mouths and that she will kick both of their asses and take back the Knockouts Wourld Championship. Jacy Jayne holds up both of her title and leaves while Ash and Masha argue.

Backstage, Tasha Steelz and The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) make fun of Mara Sadé's art when Mara and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) show up. This leads to Mara challenging Tasha to a match, which Tasha laughs off until Matt Hardy tells her "You are such a bitch." Tasha and The Great Hands leave, and we find out that the painting in question is the Hardy Boyz logo.

Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch) beat Matt Cardona and The System (Moose and Brian Myers) in a six-man tag match. During the match, Eddie Edwards shows up as The System, Matt Cardona and even Alisha Edwards are laid out on the outside, but gets booted in the face by Agent Zero. After the match, Mustafa Ali grabs a metal folding chair and smashes it into Matt Cardona's back, then orders his Secret Service members to hold down Moose. All of a sudden, JDC shows up with a metal folding chair, then takes out Agent Zero and another Secret Service member before diving into the rest of them to make the save for Moose. Agent Zero gets back up and headbutts JDC before he can strike him with the chair, then choke bombs him into the chair. Order 4 celebrate to end the show as the Secret Service members continue to hold down Moose.

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 21, 2025

Rey Fenix beats Kit Wilson.

El Grande Americano beats Cruz del Toro after loading his mask while referee Jessica Carr checkson Cruz del Toro and hits Cruz del Toro with a running headbutt.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 21, 2025

El Sky Team (Mistico, Mascara Dorada, Neon) retain the CMLL World Trios Championships against Los Depredadores (Volador, Magnus and Rugido) by submission.

"Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian beats Beef by submission with Vanilla Choke Zero. After the match, Blake Christian hits Beef with a tope suicida, then he and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson double-team Beef.

Backstage, we hear from QT Marshall, who says that Paul Walter Hauser did not get the message and decided to be the hero, and that he has now crossed the line. He says that he is a world class athlete and a professional wrestliner while Hauser is nothing more than a toad, an actor and a fan. Marshall then says he plans to make a fan's dream come true at Death Before Dishonor, but this will be a Fight Without Honor, as Hauser is not a wrestler and is not even close to being on his level. He says that Hauser's "hero's journey" will not end happily and that this will all be his fault.

The Beast Mortos beats AR Fox following the distraction by Dralistico. After the match, La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, Mortos) gang up on AR Fox.

Before the next match, JD Drake says they were scheduled to have a trios match, but "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes is injured and there are only two Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich), and asks The Von Erichs to head to the ring and forfeit the match. Ross Von Erich says they have another Son of Texas waiting in the ring, and Sammy Guevara joins them as a tag team partner in the next match.

Sammy Guevara and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) beat Adam Priest and The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) in a six-man tag match.

Trish Adora beats Janai Kai.

Backstage, we hear from Sammy Guevara and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich). Marshall asks Sammy Guevara to replace "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes as their trios partner, which Guevara is happy to do.

Hechicero beats Jay Lethal by submission.

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for August 21, 2024

Tony Schiavone moderates a contract signing for Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. vs. Mercedes Moné for the TBS Championship at All In to start tonight's show. Britt shows up first, followed by Moné and Kamille. Mercedes says that Britt is the past while she will forever be the future, then signs. Britt says she remembers when Mercedes had to watch from the audience on crutches last year and says that there was a D.M.D. before the CEO. Britt then signs. Mercedes mocks Britt and says the fans only like her because they see themselves - a loser - in her, which leads to a "Shut the fuck up" chant. Mercedes responds that they all came to see her and that Britt is her biggest fan, then wants to know if Britt is all in. She says she has been all in since she was ten years old and that Britt will not go all in like here because she is not like her, and that Britt will never be her. Britt says she has the guts, the heart and the balls because she had two "Plan A's" and has been one of one, yet admit that she admires Mercedes and wants to be her, as she walked so that she could run. She then says that Mercedes is no longer that girl and is a smug, arrogant asshole who cares more about her legacy than about anyone like her, then tells Mercedes to find that version of herself as it is the one she wants to face. Britt then says she is going to follow the rules and not attack Mercedes, then says Kamille is getting on her nerves and hits her with the microphone. Mercedes and Kamille retreat.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith). Jericho says something has been bothering him on the way to "Cardiff, England," and that "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington has no right to call himself "The Dynamite Kid" despite his blood relations as he is nowhere near as good as him. He says that he does not even deserve to be on Dynamite and that tonight is a chance to prove himself. Jericho then hopes that Hook is watching, because what he does to Billington will be done sevenfold to Hook at All In.

"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho beats "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington after Billington fends off Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith on the outside. After the match, Jericho calls Hook "a stupid bastard" and says he will do the same to him at All In, and says that if Hook were here right now, he would rip him apart branch by branch. Hook shows up and heads to the ring, where he has a stand with Jericho before he is attacked from behind and choke slammed by Big Bill.

"Timeless" Toni Storm retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Saraya after she and Harley Cameron both get a kiss from Toni. After the match, Toni is attacked from behind with a white shoe by Mariah May.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly, Orange Cassidy, Tomohiro Ishii) and Willow Nightingale. Mark Briscoe says the word of the day is "liberation," and that The Conglomeration is going to represent at All In. Kyle O'Reilly tries to speak with a British accent, then Mark Briscoe gets fired up.

Will Ospreay heads to the ring. As the crowd chants for Ospreay, MJF shows up and heads to the ring a minute later. Security stands behind both MJF and Ospreay as they stand in opposite corners of the ring, and Ospreay talks about his incredible journey in pro wrestling and how he has wrestled everywhere in the UK. Ospreay says that Sunday will be all about cleaning up the mess MJF made, then says everybody might as well call him Barry Scott, because "Bang! And the dirt is gone!" MJF says jam-packed arenas have chanted his name twice as loud as they ever have Ospreay's as the crowd chants "Who are ya?", and says he did not have to be "a cute little flip merchant;" instead, he had to do the Kangaroo Kick. He also talks about how he came back to action before being fully rehabbed because he was begged by top brass from AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery to clean up Ospreay's mess, then calls Ospreay "an arrogant little pick." Ospreay says "Do me a favor, look in the mirror, shut up, you bellend," then says everyone in the UK was giggling when MJF was AEW World Champion until the joke went on too long and made the main event into a travesty. Ospreay also mentions that Tony Khan told him to put on a good wrestling match because he could not rely on MJF to do it, then says that AEW is supposed to be the alternative that caters to the fans and that Sunday is all about bringing back and being the feeling. MJF say that of "all the crap" Ospreay mentioned, the only thing Ospreay got right is that he does not care about the fans; instead, he only cares about winning. He mentions Tony Khan saying that AEW would be safe in Ospreay's hands while he was injured, then asks "Who the hell are you?" and says the fans only know about Ospreay is because they are "Redcoat terrorists" and that everyone loves MJF. MJF then says that he many in the business agree that he is the best in the world, then asks Ospreay told him he was the best, and when Ospreay says it is the fans, MJF says the fans no nothing about wrestling because they like his matches. He says Ospreay can keep being the feeling, because "Friedman is facts," and talks about how he headlined last week's All In before bragging about being an American and how Ospreay is second place to him. MJF then says Ospreay has one move in the chamber - the Tiger Driver '91 - and that he is afraid to pull the trigger. He then says Ospreay is the feeling, but he is the facts, and "facts don't care about your feelings." Ospreay says the history books can be rewritten, then tells MJF to go all over Europe, Oceania and Japan, where he will find out that Ospreay is considered the best. Ospreay says it took him four years to win the people over while it only took four bars of his theme song, and MJF blows up and says the people loved him until Ospreay ruined it. MJF then fesses up and says he could never be like Ospreay, then admits he was able to spend time with his wife and "so-called" son because the son is from a previous marriage and Ospreay raised him as his own. MJF then says that the next kid Ospreay's wife has won't be his, either. MJF then says that the next kid Ospreay's wife has won't be his, either. Ospreay then tells Tony Schiavone what the fine is for violating the no physicality clause of the face to face meeting, and finds out it is £100,000. Ospreay says it is worth it and punches MJF, and security moves into place. Ospreay says it is worth it and punches MJF, and security moves into place only to be laid out. MJF soon fights back and hits Ospreay with the Dynamite Diamond Ring followed by a brainbuster before making a "three count." Ospreay is seen clutching his neck afterwards, and MJF grabs him again for a Tiger Driver '91 before security and Interim EVP Christopher Daniels stop him.

Backstage, Renee Paquette announces that "Hangman" Adam Page has been asked to leave the building regarding. She manages to catch Hangman, who says he did what he had to do and that he is now in the Casino Gauntlet, and says he will run over whoever is in his match. Evil Uno shows up, and Hangman gets his attention. As Evil Uno says he is the match, Hangman hits him with a metal folding chair, then warns everyone in the match that he will make their dreams go up in smoke.

Claudio Castagnoli vs. "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Continental Championship ends in a twenty-minute time limit draw. After the match, The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry) show up. Nicholas Jackson congratulate both men in the match, and Matthew Jackson teases giving them five more minutes before saying it will not happen tonight as per the contract for the match. Matthew then demands that Claudio leave the ring before he is forcibly removed, then Darby Allin and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) show up for the next match.

Darby Allin and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry) in a trios match. After the match, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) show up. Max Caster says it is nice to see both FTR and The Young Bucks, then says The Acclaimed are the kings of tag team wrestling. Caster gives both teams credit for being two of the best teams in wrestling, but they cannot beat them. He says The Acclaimed will be taking the tag team titles and it is time to nut up or shut up. Bowens says it would be nice to beat both teams all over Cardiff, then says they have nothing left to prove and that nothing will change at All In because they will fight until they are tag team champions.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Will Ospreay when "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson shows up and tells Ospreay "Do it."

Nigel McGuinness introduces Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana to the ring. Shortly afterwards, Nigel shakes Swerve's hand, then makes fun of "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson's physical condition and says Swerve is in the best condition of his life. Nigel then asks Swerve how it feels to be coming into his match as the overwhelming favorite, and Swerve says he is the most dangerous man in AEW because of the pain he endures and inflicts as well as those he has defeated to become and remain World Champion. Swerve names off the ones that he has defeated to remain World Champion, and says he will "purposely, menacingly and scientifically" dissect Danielson at All In. Swerve says that while he appreciates Danielson being the legend that he is, he still cannot help but feel disrespected by him, as Danielson says he is "ready for retirement" and that he wants to take that moment away from him. He says that he is going to do something that keeps Danielson from ever getting in the ring again and decimate him, and says that if he ever gets the itch to wrestle again, he will beat him down again. Danielson then shows up and runs to the ring, and he hits Swerve the Busaiku Knee. Swerve and Nana retreat before Danielson says he does not talk about himself for twenty minutes and that he knows who he is. Nana holds Swerve back as Danielson says he is "the best fuckin' wrestler in the world" and has been for the last twenty years, and tells Swerve that he will have to "damn near kill [him]" as he will leave his soul in the ring. He says there has been a lot of talking and fighting tonight, and that there is one question left: "Can Bryan Danielson, the American Fuckin' Dragon, beat Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship?" Danielson then says that both Swerve and the fans know the answer.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Speed Demon - Speed recap for August 21, 2024

Pete Dunne beats Joaquin Wilde to advance to the semi-finals in the sixth tournament to declare a #1 contender for Andrade's WWE Speed Championship with 24 seconds left after avoiding a top rope 450 splash and hitting the Bitter End on the third attempt.

Next week: Je'Von Evans vs. Pete Dunne!

TODAY on #WWESpeed! @joaquinwilde_ and @PeteDunneYxB battle it out! Who will advance to the #WWESpeed Semifinals? 👊 pic.twitter.com/N89S5z7584

— WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2024

Collision Course - Collision recap for August 21, 2023

"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Andrade el Idolo with a backslide pin following a chain of pinfall attempts between both men. Both men shake hands after the match, then the lights go out. When they come back on, Malakai Black is in the ring, and he immediately hits Danielson with a Black Mass. The lights go out again as The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) get in the ring, but when they come back on, Malakai is gone.

We hear from Darby Allin, who says Nick Wayne kept listening to what the fans when their words never mattered. He says that he took out one of Nick Wayne's teeth next week, and after his shoulder heals, he will take a whole lot more.

Skye Blue beats Hollyhood Haley J (known as just Hollywood Haley here).

The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd). After the match, the lights go out, and when they come back, the man in the devil mask is seen on the video screen. He looks away from the mirror briefly, then looks back into it before the image cuts to black.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Orange Cassidy. Kris Statlander shows up as soon as Lexy Nair mentions her, then says she needs a pump and lifts Lexy Nair up and does some squats with Lexy on her shoulders. When asked if he is ready, Orange says "Yeah, I'm ready, I guess."

Memphis Wrestling commentator legend Dave Brown guests on commentary for the next match.

Jeff Jarrett beats Eddie Kingston in a chaotic Memphis Street Fight. As per pre-match stipulation, Jay Lethal gets a match against Eddie Kingston for the Ring of Honor World Championship.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn). Max Caster is obviously on a transitional phase on trying to socialize normal, and Billy Gunn and Anthony Bowens make it known that their challengers cannot get along and need to get in the game before stating that they will retain.

CJ Perry watches the next match from ringside.

Miro beats Action Andretti with Game Over after the referee realizes that Action Andretti is out.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard, Anna Jay, Daniel Garcia and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker. Anna Jay says they are on the same page and the same team, they are professionals, and that they will win. Menard says they had a family breakfast this morning with no dancing, but Anna Jay tells Menard to knock it off, even as Menard says it was a joke. As everyone leaves, Ruby Soho shows up for her interview, and this leads to a conversation where Ruby is able to relate to Angelo Parker's "family problems" before Angelo says that before the night is over, he will become a champion. After Parker leaves, Ruby Soho then says she deserves a championship and that she will become one.

We see Rush conduct business with the rest of La Faccion Ingobernable (Jose the Assistant, Dralistico, Preston Vance). Rush says he has worked too hard to get to AEW and not get any opportunities because he is "too dangerous" and see everyone else get what he deserves.

Backstage, Eddie Kingston says he made Jay Lethal jump through hoops to get his title shot for a reason. He says Jay Lethal used to be someone he respected until he became "Jeff Jarrett's little bitch." He tells Jay Lethal not to bring his friends and his parents to the match if he is a real man before calling him by his real first name of Jamar, and says that his mother will be crying for him because he lost his way. He says Lethal may have gotten his title shot, but he tells Lethal to find his way before coming at him again.

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs. Bad Thad Brown and Darian Bengston ends with the lights going out and The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) attacking FTR, with FTR's challengers nowhere in sight after the lights come back on.

"Absolute" Ricky Starks and Big Bill retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) after The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) shows up again and attacks The Blackpool Combat Club on the outside. After the match, The House of Black attack Yuta, and when "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson gets in the ring, they and Starks attack him. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) get in the ring to even the numbers game, but they are still overpowered. Suddenly, Jon Moxley shows up and gets in the ring, and The House of Black, Ricky Starks and Big Bill are sent into a retreat. Starks gets back in the ring, but he is laid out by FTR. Claudio Castagnoli ends the show with another Giant Swing on Starks.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 21, 2023

Sami Zayn heads to the ring to start tonight's show in front of a home country crowd. After many minutes of fans celebrating in the crowd due to Sami's presence in the ring, Sami welcomes everyone to the crowd in French. Suddenly, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dom Mysterio) head to the ring. Sami stops The Judgment Day as they surround the ring if they really thought he would show up alone. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up and fights The Judgment Day alongside Sami to the point that he sends them packing almost single-handedly. Owens says it has been far too long since he had a match on Raw and challenges any two members of The Judgment Day to a tag team match.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle after The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) yank Drew McIntyre off the ring apron. After the match, The Viking Raiders attack The New Day from behind. McIntyre gets in the ring and holds his own with The Viking Raiders, who soon retreat.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Finn Balor and JD McDonagh. McDonagh says he and Finn Balor have known each other for a long time, and if anything, his presence makes The Judgment Day stronger. Finn says The Judgment Day laid out Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes because of McDonagh, then Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio show up. Rhea says they need to pick who will face Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens later tonight, and does not want McDonagh involved in the process.

We hear from "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who says that one is what they do, not what they say they will do, and that she has dealt with toy soldiers long enough. She says she is here not to be a hero, but to set it all on fire, and that one's only hope is to survive.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Gunther says everyone will see his glory, and that time is his friend, not his enemy, as he keeps building his life-long legacy. He says Chad Gable will not make a name for himself at his expense and that Gable's fairy tale story will end tonight.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri). Otis says he was tag team champions with Gable at the lowest point of his career, then says tonight is Gable's time. Maxxine Dupri says she never thought she could be an in-ring competitor until he showed her the way, and says that if anyone can do the impossible and beat an "unstoppable ogre," it is Gable.

It is announced that John Cena is returning to WWE for SmackDown on September 1st, and that he will be at Superstar Spectacular in India.

Chad Gable beats Gunther by count-out after avoiding a chop that hits the ring post before suplexing Gunther into the timekeeper's area. Gunther retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship. This match marks the first loss Gunther has suffered on the main roster, and Gunther is livid after the match.

Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dom Mysterio) decide who will face Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, and this leads to another argument between Finn Balor and Damian Priest. Rhea tells Finn and Priest to bury the hatchet and make a decision before she does it for them.

Backstage, Gunther takes out his frustration on Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. Kaiser tells Vinci that he will make things right, then asks Vinci what he is going to do.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says Brock Lesnar sat on him like a piece of furniture before asking what is up with JD McDonagh having a big head on a small body. He then leads Byron to the ring to have the interview in front of the fans. Cody gives a welcome to Wade Barrett and Michael Cole to commentary, then talks about how The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dom Mysterio) have the numbers game on their side. He then says that if there is one place on the map where the numbers or the odds were not in their favor, it would be where Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens grew up. Cody asks the fans to be in Sami and Kevin's corner tonight, then says there is no love lost between him and The Judgment Day before saying tonight is about Sami and Kevin as The Judgment Day rises and falls.

We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who addresses what he whispered to Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. He says Rollins asks like he has it all, but he knows Rollins and he knows his weaknesses. He then admits that he told Seth that he knew about his back, which has been broken for years and that Rollins has a pain in his back that creates a void that nothing can fill, and despite all his success, he is still in pain no matter what he does. Nakamura says Rollins' worst fears are coming true and that Rollins knows he can break him once and for all. He says he and Rollins are not so different, as he has a void, too. He says that he and Rollins live by a code that other do not, and that this code is displayed on his hurting back, and that his back is failing just like he is failing to uphold the code. Nakamura says that Rollins' back has failed under the pressure of his own vanity, and asks Rollins if he is satisfied with what he has done with his life before stating he will not be satisfied until he takes the World Heavyweight Championship from him and breaks him once and for all.

Rhea Ripley beats Candice LeRae with the Cloverleaf. After the match, Raquel Rodriguez shows up on a crutch, and Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio mock her before Raquel tosses the crutch to Rhea and hits her with a big boot. Rhea and Raquel brawl in the ring, and Raquel comes out on top before telling Rhea that she is now medically cleared and that they will have their match at Payback for the Women's World Championship.

We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says he has been reflecting on the man he has become in the last nine weeks since he returned. He says that as happy as he is for Chad Gable, he wants a shot at the Intercontinental Championship. He says he did not come back to come close and that he is here to be "the guy," and that he will be the change that he wants to be. Ciampa then says that he is here to take over the game.

The Miz is in the ring. He says that last week, LA Knight lost an opportunity at championship gold and is blaming it on him, then says there are no excuses on the big stage and that everyone knows this. Miz talks about how he retained the WWE Championship even after The Rock showed up during this match, then says trends come and go and that the fans will remember LA Knight as "a blip on the radar" because LA Knight is not on his level. He then announces that WWE official Adam Pearce has allowed him to pick his opponent for tonight, and that he has picked someone bigger, faster and stronger than anyone Knight has ever faced. His opponent is Akira Tozawa. Miz interviews Tozawa, asking if this is the biggest match of his career. Tozawa says "Yeah," then keeps saying it every time Miz asks a question, much to Miz's frustration. When Miz asks Tozawa if he thinks this is funny, Miz boots him before Tozawa can say "Yeah."

Akira Tozawa beats The Miz with a roll-up as The Miz sends a message to LA Knight. At the beginning of the match, LA Knight shows up and ends up being a distraction for The Miz before guesting on commentary, even tossing tissues at him. After the match, The Miz argues with the referee, but LA Knight gets in the ring and hits Miz with the Blunt Force Trauma.

Backstage, Matt Riddle talks with Drew McIntyre, who tells Riddle that while he appreciates the enthusiasm, he feels their partnership will not work out. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up and tell McIntyre and Riddle that they have something going and that they have potential, even calling them "McRiddle." Woods then says The New Day are open for a rematch after they are done with The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik). Riddle then asks McIntyre to tag up one more time, and McIntyre says he will think about it.

Backstage, Damian Priest tells Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio that Finn Balor does not want to talk to him. Rhea Ripley says he and Finn had their chance and that they will do things her way.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring. It is announced that Becky will face Trish Stratus in a steel cage match at Payback, then Becky says that there has been a conversation over who is the best and says that it is all down to legacy. Becky says it is all about what one can and cannot be controlled and how one makes lemons into lemonade, and says her legacy will be defined not by wins, losses or championship, but by survival, because no matter what happens to her, she will always come back not because she is unbeatable but because she is unstoppable, not because she always wins, but because she always fights. She says that while she and Trish will be in a steel cage match, she still has some unfinished business. Suddenly, Trish Stratus and Zoey Stark. Trish says it is great to be back in Canada after dealing with "U-S-A-holes," then thanks Quebec before making fun of Quebec City, Quebec for not being like Montreal or Toronto. She also says she would not be here if Becky were running her mouth, and that she would "made like Trudeau and split." Trish then tells Becky that she has some good news and bad news, with the good news stating that she has beaten her before and will prove she is the best of all time if she wins at Payback, but the bad news is that she trapped her in a steel cage. Trish admits she has not wrestled in a steel cage before, and admits she is scared, and even though she was scared when she had her first WWE match or was the first woman to main event Raw, she killed it. She says she has been thrown in the fire during her career and that she has shined and proven herself, and that she will stand tall in side the steel cage. Trish says that if Becky wants to talk about survival and legacy, then she is standing here with one of the best in the business and finding herself having to prove herself to everyone again. She warns Becky that if she steps into the ring with her at Payback, she will see a different side of her, and tells Becky that she should be scared because she will not survive this time. Becky mockingly states that she is so scared, then mentions that next week, she will have a Falls Count Anywhere Match with Zoey Stark before welcoming Zoey to the big time.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Chelsea Green says that she and Piper are going to do what champions do because their chemistry is off the charts, then Piper bluntly tells Chelsea to get to the ring.

We see a brief vignette for Piper Niven.

Chelsea Green and Piper Niven quickly beat Katana Chance and Kayden Carter.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins states that Nakamura caught him off guard when he brought up his back injury, as it is something he does not like to talk about publicly. He mentions that he has two fractures in his lumbar spine and has lived with this injury for four years and that it has been getting worse, and he does not know how much longer he can wrestle at the level he is currently running at. Rollins then says it is part of the gig, and if Nakamura wants to target his back, question his character and take cheap shots at him, that is fine and part of the gig, too, but if he wants to bring his family and livelihood, then Nakamura had better be ready to face him man-to-man. Rollins says that Nakamura is not a man and is in a TV studio a thousand miles away afraid to face him instead of here in the arena, and he gives Nakamura one more week to be an honorable warrior, for he is not a hard man to find and he will be dressed to the nines with the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist in the middle of the ring while the fans sing his song.

Before the next match, Rhea Ripley forces Finn Balor to the stage and tells him and Damian Priest to tag together and get the job done.

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) beat Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens by disqualificaton after JD McDonagh shows up after Priest tries to use the Money In The Bank briefcase as a weapon and fails, then tosses the briefcase in the ring only for Owens to grab it and blast Finn with it in full view of the referee. After the match, JD McDonagh's actions are heavily frowned upon, even by Rhea Ripley, before everyone in The Judgment Day (Finn, Priest, Rhea, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) gangs up on Owens before "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes rushes in and forces The Judgment Day to flee. Afterwards, Cody Rhodes says tonight's show is not ending like this and demands a six-man tag match. WWE official Adam Pearce shows up and makes it official.

Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) in a six-man tag match. After the match, Sami Zayn tells The Judgment Day "Better luck next time," then addresses the crowd in French - stating that the Raw Tag Team Championships represent Canada and the SmackDown Tag Team Championships represent Quebec - and thanks them for being here tonight.

This week on Raw Talk: The Viking Raiders (Ivar, Erik, Valhalla)! Chelsea Green and Piper Niven! Akira Tozawa! Bronson Reed!

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

Golden Opportunity, Part 1 - Championship Wrestling Presented By CarShield recap for August 21, 2022

Backstage, Jack Farmer and official UWN representative Johnny LeQuasto announces that UWN is committed to giving the fans the best and says that the committee makes the match. He then announces that Lord Crewe is the final participant in the Golden Opportunity Tournament. He then announces that Lord Crewe - who has been undefeated and dominant in competition as of late - is the final participant in the Golden Opportunity Tournament. Halston Boddy shows up with Lord Crewe and says "About time!", then they leave.

Willie Mack beats "Timeless" Levi Shapiro and Lord Crewe in a triple threat match to advance to the finals of the Golden Opportunity Tournament.

We hear from "Benevelont" Jack Banning, who says that since the formation of The Institution, they have stayed by each others' side. Tonight, however, he goes it alone, and he must lead by example and get it done on his own just like his other men should. He says that after tonight, everyone will remember who he is and The Institution will live on, and the opportunity will belong to them.

Danny Limelight beats "Benevolent" Jack Banning and Shane Haste in a triple threat match to advance to the finals of the Golden Opportunity Tournament. During the match, Banning guests on commentary until Danny Limelight forcefully gets him back into the match.

Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon). McCalleon says Midnight Heat ("Rockin' Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) has already bitten off more than they can chew as he questions how many times they went a piece of them, and Richie Slade says that if they want the main course, they had better not choke on the appetizers.

Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews Chris Bey. He says Taylor Rust cannot catch up with him and that he will finesse him and Bateman, win the next triple threat match and become United World Champion.

Bateman beats Taylor Rust and Chris Bey in a triple threat match to advance to the finals of the Golden Opportunity Tournament.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for August 21, 2021

Ian Riccaboni replaces Quinn McKay - who is in action - at the start of tonight's show.

Brian Zane interviews Quinn McKay and Rok-C. Quinn McKay, upon hearing that Rok-C would rather face her than Mandy Leon, thinks that Rok-C is taking her lightly because she is a backstage interviewer. Rok-C's music hits before she can answer, but Quinn McKay says she will earn her respect in the ring.

Rok-C beats Quinn McKay - who tweaks her knee during the match - to advance to the semi-finals of the ROH Women's Championship Tournament.

Miranda Alize beats Nicole Savoy to advance to the semi-finals of the ROH Women's Championship Tournament.

We hear from The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser, Brian Milonas, Ken Dixon). The Beer City Bruiser says that four years ago, everyone laughed at them for being, but now they laugh at everybody for being the same, and with Ken Dixon, they plan to relieve them of the burden of their pathetic little lives. Ken Dixon and Brian Milonas nearly argue, but The Beer City Bruiser stops them and comes to the conclusion that they are all on the same page, and when they are all on the same page, they are unstoppable.

Demonic Flamita beats Rey Horus in a no-disqualification match.

Emergence 2021 - The Results

Matt Cardona beats Rohit Raju after referee Daniel Spencer catches Rohit Raju using the ropes for leverage and Cardona hits Rohit with Radio Silence afterwards. After the match, Shera attacks Cardona, and when Chelsea Green stands between Shera and Cardona, Shera and Rohit retreat.

Decay (Rosemary, Havok, Crazzy Steve, Black Taurus) beat the team of Tasha Steelz, Savannah Evans, No Way and Fallah Bahh.

We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhyno). Eric says that at Slammivrsary, the sickness re-emerged and showed its ugly face again, showing how weak they truly are. He says the sickness shows no matter how hard they fight, it will take, but they will continue to fight, and Joe Doering showed what fight is all about with an inhumance resiliency and ability to take punishment for what he believes in while beating "The Big LG" Doc Gallows. Eric says the momentum is theirs and energy is in their grasp, and the focus is now on laying a path from where they are to where they want to go, and that there are two teams in their way of taking back power. Eric Young says they cannot be stopped, as they are what belief and pure, unadulterated passion look like and the Impact World Tag Team Championships belong to them.

Steve Maclin beats"The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Taylor Wilde. Taylor says Tenille Dashwood has looked for a tag team partner for months, and somehow pulled Madison Rayne out of retirement. She says that Madison Rayne is a former champion and has turned this into a numbers game, and despite their history together, she is ready now.

Madison Rayne beats Taylor Wilde after Tenille Dashwood attacks Taylor Wilde while Madison Rayne distracts the referee by holing Kaleb's fanny pack.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson). Anderson says Gallows is fine following his match with Joe Doering, and tonight, they put the Impact World Tag Team Championships on the line and show everyone why they are the best tag team walking the earth. Gallows says that when you are a Good Brother and super elite, the chips are never down, and while his shoulder hurts, there is a chip on it. He says his hands will be on Eric Young's throat tonight, and that he and Gallows will win like they always have.

"Inevitable" Ace Austin beats Moose, Sami Callihan and Chris Sabin in a four-way mach to become #1 contender for the Impact World Championship. During the match, Sami Callihan hits Moose with a chair on the outside, then Ace Austin rolls Moose up for the win.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Brian Myers and Sam Beale. Myers says he could not help but ook at Christian Cage's "Outwork Everyone" T-shirt, then says that his "The Most Professional Wrestler" T-shirt has been his life as he had travelled the world and made money for the past eighteen years, and the one thing he has been missing is a world championship. He says tonight is his night, then says Christian Cage is good and has been the best opponent he has ever face, but this time, the tables are turned and Christian Cage will walk out without the Impact World Championship.

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander retains the Impact X Division Championship against Jake Something. Both men shake hands after the match.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Deonna Purrazzo and "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt. Rehwoldt says that Trey Miguel and Melina have bitten off more than they can chew and that Trey Miguel is living some boyhood fantasy, then says that he has seen this tragedy end in heartbreak one too many times and that Trey and Melina will be stepping into the ring with the most decorated professional wrestler on the planet in Deonna Purrazzo. Deonna says she became Impact's first Iron Woman by beating Jordynne Grace last year at Emergence, then says tonight will be a taste of what will happen to Melina at NWA Empowerrr. Rehwoldt says the only thing emerging tonight is his and Deonna's hands being raised in victory.

Deonna Purrazzo and "The Drama King" Matthew Rehwoldt beat Trey Miguel and Melina with an inside cradle from Rehwoldt following a cheap shot to Melina from Deonna.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Christian Cage. Christian says he has held so many championship throughout his career because he works well under pressure, and says everyone will see if Brian Myers can do the same. He says he gets where Brian Myers is coming from when it comes to being overlooked and needing an opportunity to make it. He says that Brian Myers might get that big championship win, but he will not get it tonight because he is not on his level.

The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against Violent By Design (Joe Doering and Rhino) and Rich Swann and Willie Mack with a schoolkid pin from Anderson to Rhino after Rhino hits Gallows with a Gore. After the match, Deaner and Eric Young chew Rhino out for costing them the match and the tag team titles.

Christian Cage retains the Impact World Championship against Brian Myers.

Glory By Honor 2021: Night Two - The Results

Dak Draper guests on commentary for the next match.

Dalton Castle beats Danhausen. During the match, Dak Draper leaves the commentary table to distract Danhausen temporarily. Later on in the match, Dalton Castle dodges Danhausen's jar of teeth, but Dalton's boys pick the teeth up with their mouths. As Dalton Castle stops them from doing this, Danhausen grabs a spare jar of teeth and gets it in Dalton's mouth. Nevertheless, Dalton Castle gets the win with the Bang-a-Rang.

"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods guests on commentary for the next match.

LSG beats World Famous CB via pinfall with a La Magistral Cradle in a Pure Rules Match. During the match, Ken Dixon shows up and threatens to beat up Caprice Coleman if he does not leave the commentary table, and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods sides with Coleman, which causes Ken Dixon to leave.

Backstage, Quinn McKay meets with Mark Briscoe and tells him that Jay Briscoe will not be able to compete tonight and that Mark Briscoe will be taken off the show unless he finds a partner. Meanwhile, "The Mecca" Brian Johnson is yelling outside, and Mark Briscoe makes Brian Johnson his partner, much to Johnson's chagrin.

Maria Kanellis-Bennett guests on commentary for the next match.

Miranda Alize and Rok-C beat Chelsea Green and Willow.

Ultramantis Black guests on commentary for the next match.

Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Moses, Kaun) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against Incoherence (Delirious, Frightmare, Hallowicked). After the match, EC3 stands in Shane Taylor's way on the ramp, then guests on commentary for the next match.

Before the match, "The Mecca" Brian Johnson says that he told anyone who would listen that this is a homecoming for him that everyone will remember. After flipping EC3 off for not breaking his hand, Johnson then puts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on a pedestal as he talks about the next match, and gets cheered for it.

Mark Briscoe and "The Mecca" Brian Johnson beat Demonic Flamita and "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon. During the match, Johnson walks out on Briscoe, then Flip hands Flamita a chair. Flamita refuses to use it and says "Fuck you" to Flip, and when Flip spits at Flamita, the referee has to keep Flamita out of the ring. Briscoe hits Flip with a package piledriver on the chair to get the win. After the match, medical staff - including PJ Black - check on Flip before helping him to the back.

Kenny King guests on commentary for the next match.

The Foundation (Jay Lethal, Jonathan Gresham, Rhett Titus, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) beat VLNCE UNLTD (Brody King, Tony Deppen, Homicide, Chris Dickinson) after Deppen tweaks his knee for being hit wihth the Lethal Injection. After the match, Brody King hits Lethal with a Gonzo Bomb, then Homicide hits Lethal with the Cop Killa and Rhett Titus attacks Deppen before getting powerbombed by Chris Dickinson. Deppen then hits Rhett Titus in the face with a drop kick. Afterwards, Dickinson says there is not a pure wrestler who can stand toe to toe with VLNCE UNLTD and come out on top, then says ROH has a lot of lineage before issuing an open challenge for any pure wrestler and stating there is honor in violence.

"The Last Real Man" Silas Young guests on commentary for the next match.

La Faccion Ingobernable (Dragon Lee and Rush) beat Bandido and Rey Horus.

Quinn McKay announces that Death Before Dishonor will take place on September 12th. On that night, Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Moses, Kaun) will defend the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against La Faccion Ingobernables (Rush, Dragon Lee, Kenny King), Jonathan Gresham will defend the ROH Pure Championship against "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods, and the finals of the ROH Women's Championship Tournament will take place. Also, there will be a mystery match involving two top free agents, and Bandido will defend the ROH World Champioship against Brody King, Demonic Flamita and EC3 in a four-way elimination match.

Mike Bennett guests on commentary for the next match.

In what is called "The Last Stand," Vincent beats Matt Taven in a steel cage match - the first in ROH in seven years - following interference from Bateman, Vita Von Starr and Dutch. Per pre-match stipulation, Matt Taven forfeits his opportunity at the ROH World Championship to Vincent.

SummerSlam 2021 - The LIVE Results

The Miz and John Morrison are seen driving a water truck. Sarah Schreiber interviews Miz and Morrison, who say they have a surprise for the fans that will make this SummerSlam the wettest celebration in history.

The winner of the TikTok SummerSlam Announcer Contest, Raine Cruz, is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.

Big E beats Baron Corbin and takes back the Money In The Bank briefcase and contract in the kick-off match. Logan Paul is seen in the crowd after the match.

Randy Orton and Matt Riddle beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos to become the WWE Raw Tag Team Champions!

Alexa Bliss beats Eva Marie. After the match, Doudrop ignores Eva Marie, takes the microphone and says "The loser of this match is Eva Marie!" Eva Marie is livid, and Doudrop puts on her robe and leaves.

Backstage, Mario Lopez interviews Randy Orton and Matt Riddle. Orton says he meant it when he said that "RK-Bro" was back and that it will be smooth sailing from here on out. Orton leaves, then Riddle says Orton will be more excited at the surprise he will get on Raw.

Damian Priest beats Sheamus after ripping his facemask off to win the WWE United States Championship!

Backstage, Dominik Mysterio apologizes to Rey Mysterio about what happened last night, but Rey says the past is in the past and he needs him focused right now, as they fight the fight in front of them every day and never quit.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Rey and Dominik Mysterio.

Backstage, Tiffany Haddish interviews "the first-time National Champion" Damian Priest, who says it is sweeter to take the United States title from a bully like Sheamus. Priest says this means a lot from someone who grew up in the inner city, and says he got his opportunity and did not miss.

King Nakamura and Rick Boogs dance and play music with Pat McAfee.

Before the next match, it is announced that Sasha Banks will not be able to compete tonight and that Bianca Belair will have to defend the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Carmella. After Carmella shows up, Bianca Belair says it may not be tonight, but sooner or later, it will be her and Sasha in the ring, and until then, she will take her frustrations out on Carmella and beat her "dusty little self" right now. Before the match begins, however, Becky Lynch shows up for the first time in over a year. Becky Lynch kicks Carmella in the gut and throws her out of the ring, then tells Bianca Belair she will be back before throwing Carmella into the ring stairs and getting back in the ring. After a brief staredown with Bianca, Becky takes the microphone and proposes that the two of them "blow the roof off this joint for the SmackDown Women's Championship." Bianca simply says "Let's go." Becky Lynch then beats Bianca Belair in mere seconds to become the WWE SmackDown Women's Champion for the fourth time.

Crown Jewel is coming in October!

USA Olympic freestyle wrestling gold medalists Tamyra Mensah-Stock and Gable Steveson make a special appearance in the ring.

Extreme Rules is on WWE Network and Peacock on Sunday, September 26th!

Drew McIntyre beats Jinder Mahal in a match where Veer and Shanky are banned from ringside. After the match, Veer and Shanky check on Jinder Mahal, but Drew McIntyre scare them all away with his sword Angela.

Charlotte Flair beats Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley with the Figure Eight to Nikki A.S.H. to win the WWE Raw Women's Championship for the sixth time.

We see Titus O'Neil and the Community Caravan having fun and making a difference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Before the next match, Edge comes out to an entrance similar to that of Gangrel and The Brood. This entrance then changes midway through into Edge's usual entrance.

Edge beats Seth Rollins with a crossface after avoiding or countering The Stomp multiple times in the match and slamming Rollins' head into the mat repeatedly.

Money In The Bank will be in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada in July 2022!

It is announced that 51,326 people are in attendance for tonight's event.

The Miz and John Morrison are in the ring. Morrison says the arena is full of 50,000 "dry-bronis," then Miz then unveils the Drip Stick 2000. It then becomes apparant that neither man has the Drip Stick 2000, but Xavier Woods - dressed like Scott Hall - does. Woods says that Miz and Morrison left their water truck unattended as he showed up with the Drip Stick 2000 strapped to his back and realized somebody just had to use it. As Morrison demands the Drip Stick 2000 back, Woods says the only dry people he sees are Miz and Morrison, and when Miz demands the Drip Stick 2000 back, Woods then does his best Scott Hall impression. Woods then sprays Miz and Morrison with the Drip Stick 2000, forcing them to retreat.

Bobby Lashley retains the WWE Championship against Goldberg by referee stoppage after Goldberg cannot put any weight on his left knee, which is injured by MVP's cane and attacked further by Lashley. After the match, MVP passes a chair to Lashley, who attacks Goldberg's left knee with it. Suddenly, Gage Goldberg gets in the ring and jumps on Lashley, but Lashley puts him in the Hurt Lock and lays him out immediately. MVP takes the microphone and says there is no way that Lashley could have known it was Gage, saying it could have been anybody who could have attacked Lashley before declaring Lashley the WWE Champion. Goldberg tells Lashley he will kill him while referees show up to check on Gage and MVP tears up a fan's sign.

Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship against John Cena. After the match, Brock Lesnar shows up for the first time since WrestleMania 36 and has a staredown with Roman Reigns. Roman and a scared Paul Heyman then head to the back.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for August 21, 2021

The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) beat "Big Swole" Justin Cole and Mike Anthony after Mike Anthony inadvertently hits Justin Cole with a running drop kick to the face. After the match, Mike Anthony tells both Dustin Starr and Justin Cole they are not a team, and that he simply made a statement last time. He says that he is sick of this situation and sick of Justin Cole. After Justin Cole says he has always been paired together with Mike Anthony in matches since day one, Dustin Starr annoiunces that both men will face each other in a Memphis Heritage Championship #1 contender's match. When it comes time to shake hands, Justin tells Mike to pack a lunch, then Mike says he accepts the match before telling Justin to be ready to accept "the ass-whippin' of a lifetime."

Austin Lane heads to the announce table, and states that he wants to know what happened to Connor as King Cobra arrives. After King Cobra says that he wants to see what happened to Connor - as well as a commercial break - we see security camera footage. In the footage, we see that Connor has been laid out by K-Toomer backstage. Afterwards, Austin Lane is attacked from behind by K-Toomer. King Cobra gets between K-Toomer and Lane, and K-Toomer backs off. Austin Lane has to be helped to the back.

Dustin Steel interviews Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson at the announce table. Alan Steel says people say he sucks because they think him holding the Memphis Heritage Championship is unfair, then says there is nothing anybody can do about it and that the fans should be grateful to be in their presence. Lil Chris suddenly shows up in the ring, and Johnny Dotson says he will beat Lil Chris "to death." Steel and Dotson get in the ring and corner Lil Chris, but Steel is attacked from behind by Simon, and Lil Chris hits Dotson with his skateboard. Lil Chris tosses Dotson out of the ring, then Steel gets a skateboard to the gut before Dotson pulls Steel out of the ring. After Steel and Dotson say this is not over before heading to the back, Dustin Steel interviews Chris and Simon, and Simon says that it has been seven years since they put their skateboard on the shelf and stopped busting other people's skulls. He says that he and Simon have put smiles on people's faces, and they had done it with everybody one but one. Simon says he does not want to do this, but next week, he will bust Steel's head, break his face and head to Beale Street with the fans, Dustin Starr and the Memphis Heritage Championship.

The Revenant of Walker Hayes quickly beats Carter Matthews (who asked for this rematch) while The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) creep Dustin and Maria Starr out at the announce table.

Backstage, Van Viciouss meets with Miss Beronica and invites her to check him out in his match, which is up next.

"The INKredible" Darius Lee beats Van Viciouss. During the match, Miss Beronica shows up to watch the match. Near the end of the match, Van Viciouss goes up top, but takes too long while talking to Miss Beronica and gets knocked off by Darius Lee, who hits a monster frog splash for the win. After the match, Viciouss attacks Darius Lee, but Miss Beronica gets in the ring and tells him to stop. Aside from one last cheap stomp, Viciouss stops and follows Miss Beronica to the back.

Outside of the arena, The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) are attacked with Kendo stick from behind by The Allied Empire (Meklakov and Ken Dang), and Meklakov states that The Allied Empire will become the next tag team champions.

We hear from Jay Smooth and Kross, who still cannot believe the strength of Lance Archer and reveal that Precious got knocked out so hard by Archer that he forgot his own name. Kross then says he has some ideas on how to take advantage of this as he and Smooth laugh.

Dustin Starr interviews "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane at the announce table. She admits that Diana Taylor is her favorite wrestler and is happy to have her as an opponent as she knows she will fight fair, but says that she will retain the Memphis Women's Championship.

Diana Taylor vs. "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane for the Memphis Women's Championship ends when the women with the black hair from last week - now identified as Emily Syler - attacks both competitors. "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane retains the Memphis Women's Championship. Emily Syler lays out Diana Taylor, then flees after ducking a clothesline from Nikki Lane.

Dustin Starr interviews Joe Exotic - now known as just "Joe" - at the announce table. He says that he has combed the town and admits the people are pretty nice, then says he has not found another king and doesn't know if Derrick King is "worth a damn" and said he could have knocked him out last week if given the chance. After Dustin states that he wants no physicality this week, Derrick King arrives and says nobody puts a hand on him or tells him what to do, especially Joe, and if Joe wants to wrestle somebody, he can wrestle him. Joe says it was "just a slap," then says they can wrestle if they can find "one of those hotel rooms" before saying he had no idea people took wrestling seriously. King says it has been life for the last 25 years and asks Joe what he is thinking making a mockery of wrestling. After King pokes Joe in the chest, Joe shoves him, and King says they can wrestle right now. Joe says his leg hurts at first, then says he "is no Carole Baskin" and will accept Derrick King's challenge.